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The New DUI: Detaining Unlicensed Immigrants P. 2

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The New DUI: Detaining Unlicensed Immigrants SJPD stops of undocumented drivers instead of drunks undermines public safety

By Rosario Vital – El Observador n October 25, the San Jose Police Department announced it received $382,259 from the California Office of Traffic Safety to continue with checkpoints in the City of San Jose and arrest drivers under the influence of alcohol.

According to authorities an average of nearly 11,000 people have died annually as a result of DUI traffic accidents nationwide.

In California, authorities indicate that 950 people have lost their lives because of drunk drivers.

It is good public policy to limit the number of drunk drivers.

What is questionable is the parallel policy of arresting those who do not have licenses, and cannot obtain licenses because of their immigration status. These are the new DUIs: Detaining Unlicensed Immigrants.

Detaining and arresting these individuals does nothing to advance the policy of getting drunk drivers off the road. In fact, it takes time and resources away from the real goal and focus: assuring that drunk drivers are not allowed to drive.

The San Jose Police Department DUI Checkpoint Manual relies on guidelines and procedures from two sources: the 1990 “Use of Sobriety Checkpoints for Impaired Driving Enforcement” issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ingersoll v. Palmer, a 1987 California Supreme Court case that reviewed sobriety checkpoint standards on El Camino

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Neither source mentions or recommends combining sobriety checkpoints with the laborious and unrelated task of checking for unlicensed drivers. In fact, they recommend stops long enough only to detect alcohol abuse: 1. The NHTSA 1990 guidelines recommend: “A uniform statement/question to the driver should be used, for example: ‘Good Evening. You have been stopped at a Department Name sobriety checkpoint. We use checkpoints in an effort to detect and deter the impaired driver.

Have you consumed any alcohol or controlled substance today?’ If the driver’s answer is no and there is no other compelling reason to detain the vehicle, the officer should permit the motorist to proceed.” No mention is made of asking for a driver’s license.

2. The 1987 California Supreme Court case stated the following: “Minimizing the average time each motorist is detained is critical both to the intrusiveness of the stop on the individual driver and to maintaining safety by avoiding traffic tie-ups. As occurred in the Burlingame and CHP checkpoints, each motorist stopped should be detained only long enough for the officer to question the driver briefly and to look for signs of intoxication, such as alcohol on the breath, slurred speech, and glassy or bloodshot eyes. If the driver does not display signs of impairment, he or she should be permitted to drive on without further delay.”

No mention is made of asking for

Did you know?

Those arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol can recover their vehicle the next day. Unlicensed drivers who are not under the influence have to wait 30 days to get their car back. Why the disparity?

People who lose their vehicles must spend about $2,500 to recover them. Some do not bother to pick up the vehicle after 30 days because of the “under water” value of their car.

The vehicle towing company charges $60 for each tow.

Century Tow, City Tow, Courtesy Tow, Delta Tow, Matos Tow and Motor Body Tow have contracts with the city to tow vehicles.

The SJPD gives 30 minutes to speak to a licensed family member or friend who can pick up the vehicle at the checkpoint. In Oakland, the police allow such cars to remain in safe places and the cars are not towed at all. EO recommends the adoption of this this practice as a policy improvement. a driver’s license.

In the immigrant community the problem of arresting those who do not have licenses and are caught at the checkpoints is a huge issue: immigrants lose their vehicles, thousands of dollars in wages lost, and the loss of only way to get to work or take their kids to school. The grants for DUI checkpoints should be used to go after the real DUIs—those Driving Under the Influence—not to go after the detention of unauthorized immigrants.

According to Zélica Rodriguez, Policy Director of SIREN, “Those driving without a license face detrimental conse-

quences at checkpoints and also at patrol stops. The cars of working immigrant families are being impounded for 30 days resulting in about $2500 in fines and fees.”

Rodriguez is also concerned about the other stops made by the SJPD. “Cars of undocumented immigrants are also being impounded in large numbers at patrol stops due to equipment violations or other minor violations. They lose their means of transportation that way too.”

SIREN has contacted both the City and the acting Police Chief to discuss the city’s current impoundment policy. “We are looking at its disparate impact on

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low income immigrant families and how it compromises public safety”, said Rodriguez.

The Crime Analysis Unit of the SJPD reports that in 2007 they arrested 2,406 persons under the influence of alcohol. In 2008 they arrested 2,526 and in 2009 they arrested 2,155 individuals for the same reason.

In 2008 the SJPD impounded 379 vehicles. In 2009 the number of impoundments was 251, and in 2010 only through the first 9 months of the year the SJPD impounded 301 vehicles. This totals 931 impounded vehicles. While 854 persons were stopped during these 33 months for driving without a license, only 292 persons were arrested for DUIs. It is clear that the vast majority of impoundments are a result from undocumented immigrant drivers, not from persons driving while drunk.

According to SJPD statistics the causes of most accidents and arrests are related to driving under the influence. There is no information or evidence that people who drive without a license are the cause of these alcohol-related accidents. So how, when, and why did the SJPD start attaching

license stops to sobriety checkpoints?

From the best sources which informed El Observador, license stops began to accompany sobriety stops in 2005, soon after Rob Davis became the Chief of the SJPD. This has led to deep distrust of the SJPD by the immigrant community; the painful loss of savings and a vehicle to get to work and take kids to school; misdemeanor convictions that undermine self-sufficiency by not allowing a person to get a job; and the disproportionate arrest and detention of minorities.

According to neighborhood activist Aaron Resendez, interim Police Chief Chris Moore understands the need to re-gain the trust of the immigrant community. “I believe Chief Moore will try to make important improvements in the policies that affect low-income immigrant families, such as the checkpoint and impoundment policies. I think the SJPD will focus more on the actual perpetrators of alcohol-related accidents, the drunk drivers, not on sober immigrants.”

El Observador hopes he is right.

BREAKING NEWS EO has just learned that the SJPD plans to announce a new policy next week where in cars will not be impounded when unlicensed drivers are stopped for minor traffic violations. The police will allow the car to be parked in a safe spot and be picked up later by a licensed driver. When towed, a licensed driver will be able to pick up the car immediately. EO strongly supports this proposed policy change.

Read more next week when details are available. (Read more www.el-observador.com)

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor Adult Education Opens Doors, Delivers Success

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have been taking an ESL class for about 7 months at Metropolitan Adult Education. When I came to the U.S. last year, I got good information about Adult Education. I really appreciate this program because my English skills are getting much better. My ESL teachers teach us not only English skills, but also teach us the culture and history of U.S. In the ESL class, we can share ideas and understand each other. So I have made many friends with my ESL classmates.

I am very concerned about closing the Adult Education program with Metro ED. Metro ED is a good opportunity to study English as a first step for the English language learner. It is also a first step to freedom.

Educated Adults= Educated Children!

Natsuko Ikunaga ESL Student at Metropolitan Adult Education

Adult Education's Inportance to Me

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y name is Maria Ramirez. I have been taking ESL classes since February 2009 to now at Metropolitan Adult Education. I decided to take this class because I have two daughters in elementary school and I want to help and understand their homework, Also, I work as Assistant Manager at Burger King, and I really need to speak, read and understand English. These are the two big reasons that I decided to take this class. San Jose Unified School District is planning to take a lot of money from Metropolitan Adult Education and many of our classes will close. I want to get my college degree. In the future I would like to be a nurse assistant.That's my big dream. I couldn't finish school in my country because I had to come here and find a job to support my daughter. She has a kidney problem and she has to take medicine until the doctors find some new treatement that could work better for her. That's another reason I want to learn English so I can understand what the doctors tell me, and read the instructions on each treatment that she has to take. I hope San Jose Unified will consider keeping all the classes open because this will affect me and my daughters.

Ocurrielcias

Maria Ramirez ESL student at Metropolitan Adult Education. Adult Education's Inportance to Me

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The Biggest Deal

By Hilbert Morales

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his lame duck Congressional session is, as expected by many, not getting to any of the business which impacts the largest number of Americans. The biggest deal that can be enacted is one that favors the re-establishment of the American consumer economy.

This is an issue which impacts the current silent majority (the middle class which is very concerned, angry and disappointed).

Why might that be? Well, for one thing, lobbyists, representing special interests, are delivering too much influence money to a strategic group of members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat.

One of the ways to extract some good for the nation from the ‘influence activities’ of lobbyists representing special interests is to require payment to the U.S. Treasury as much as they deliver to various congressional members as ‘influence money’.

This is one way to collect a tax that is directly applied to the national debt. This tax, if ever enacted and implemented, would really be ‘a big deal’.

Imagine the impact of special interest money when it is ‘legal’ to exert influence with money, providing that an equal amount is paid to reduce the national debt.

It would be very likely that at first they would ignore this idea; then they will fight this idea; and then accept this tax as a ‘business expense’. In the end the people will benefit if an amount of money equal to that delivered by lobbyists is applied to the national debt.

President Barack Obama is being criticized for making ‘a very big deal’ directly with the Republican minority at this time in order to get certain negotiated concessions which will benefit the most needy of the American public: those who are presently unemployed. This strategic move will force the leadership of the Democratic leadership in both the Senate and the House to focus on what this deal was all about. It is a brilliant move to force the Democratic leaders who have not supported the White House’s proposals.

The Senate needs to assemble 60 votes to pass any legislation which will decrease (or for that matter, increase) taxes paid by the middle class American public. They will not recall that special corporate interests have already reduced their share of all taxes paid from 75% some 50 years ago to CONTRIBUTORS: MARIO JIMENEZ HECTOR CURRIEL CINTHIA RODRIGUEZ

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a present 25% paid by corporations today.

The ‘super-rich’ need to understand that they would not be that rich had not many middle class Americans participated in the competition required by a capitalistic economy. In addition, wars have been used to create those situations wherein ‘an emergency’ exists which permits the conduct of this nation’s business by setting aside the usual, customary, and rational rules for doing business.

Be aware that the lowest tax bracket (10%) which applies to the lowest income levels will go up to 15% if the ‘Bush taxes’ is not extended. Simply stated, the taxes on the low income taxpayers goes up 50% if the Bush taxes are permitted to lapse. The very few ‘super-rich’ may benefit by getting very low tax rates applied to their very high incomes, however the massive numbers of the low income folks will benefit even more.

Consider that individuals having low incomes have a propensity to spend 100% of that income while the individual with a very high income does not spend all of their money which is deemed to be discretionary. Some is saved; some is invested; and certainly not enough gets back into ‘circulation’ as ‘consumer’ economic activity.

Consider that today many jobs have gone to off-shore locales where skilled labor is available at much lower wages which enables the generation of higher profits. The capitalist of today is interested in profits only so that this income must be taxed at higher levels unless that profit is re-invested domestically to create jobs in America. The jobs that have already been “outsourced” will never come back.

Why do all that is being done by President Barack Obama? It is because the biggest deal is the one that benefits the largest number of the American working public. It has been a long time since this nation has had a President with the intellect and brain power to deal with political forces who oppose dealing with the business that benefits most Americans. The President has made the best deal possible without any help from many Democratic members of Congress who need to suffer the consequences of not dealing with the business of the American people.Δ

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High Speed Rail Bid Bias?

By Hilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR

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thnic advocates are up in arms for the lack of inclusion of their businesses in the bid process for lucrative contracts being awarded by the California High Speed Rail Authority (CA-HSRA). These advocate groups include the “Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights (San Francisco), National Concilio of California and The San Francisco African-American Chamber of Commerce.

Their analysis and monitoring of the bid placement record to date of the CA-HSRA reveals that so far of 134 companies given work, only 12 were ‘owned and operated’ by minorities. This record is the basis for an official complaint filed Wednesday, December 8, 2010 with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The complaint alleges that the CA-HSRA “utterly failed” to attract a diverse group of businesses when making contract awards valued at more than $500

million. It is this lack of ‘inclusive diversity’ which resulted in these advocates asking the federal agency to pull $3 billion in funding. The advocacy group alleges that the CA-HSRA’s “laissez-faire” approach led to an unfair disadvantage to ethnic-owned businesses and that this violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Diane LaCome, President, National Concilio of California and Frederick Jordan, President and Chair, San Francisco AfricanAmerican Chamber of Commerce are to be commended for their efforts and leadership in this required advocacy action. This demonstrates that monitoring and whistle-blowing are essential to having major projects be managed and operated in a manner that benefits the greatest number of Americans, both the labor force and their businesses. A key to achievement of desired outcomes is for CA-HSRA to become more effective in communications that reach the minority community, especially its businesses.

Community

Santa Clara County Librarian Receives California Library Association Member of the Year Award

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ANTA CLARA COUNTY. Melinda Cervantes, Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and Santa Clara County Librarian has been honored with the 2010 California Library Association Member of the Year Award. The recognition highlights her active and innovative leadership in service to California communities.

Cervantes has represented California libraries in regional, statewide and national library advocacy efforts.

Under her leadership, Santa Clara County Library has been recognized by Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings and Library Journal’s Star Libraries as one of the nation's leading libraries for delivering outstanding and cost effective service.

“I am very grateful to the California Library Association for this honor,” said Cervantes, who is the 2010-2011 Chair of the Urban Libraries Council Board, and past Chair of California Library Association’s Legislative Com-

mittee and the Public Library Association's Legislative Committee. “This honor reflects the strong support I receive from the profession and dedicated Santa Clara County Library employees that take our mission to heart.”

About the Santa Clara County Library The Santa Clara County Library includes two book mobiles, an online library, seven community libraries and one branch library serving, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. The system has a collection of 1.8 million items, 290,985 library card holders and has recorded 12,066,869, check outs.

The Santa Clara County Library mission is to be an open forum promoting knowledge, ideas, and cultural enrichment. The library provides free access to informational, educational, and recreational materials and services.

In response to community needs, the li-

brary provides diverse resources on a wide variety of subjects and viewpoints and helps people use these resources.

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By Cinthis Rodriguez – El Observador On Tuesday, December 7, over 50 people gathered at San Jose’s City Hall in support of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. The following day, the Act was passed in Congress’s House of Representatives by a 216-198 vote and on Thursday, the Senate, not having 60 votes, deferred the vote.

“I have a couple of students who are scared to reveal their status so we’re getting our students to focus on private colleges because they are more lenient to accepting undocumented students, said Luis Marquez, California Student Opportunity and Access Program counselor, James Lick High School. “Unfortunately for the rest who don’t qualify, we ask them to go through the community college route and hope that the DREAM Act does pass.”

The DREAM Act is a bill aimed at providing immigration relief to young people. The passage would grant many undocumented youth access to legal residency and federal financial aid, removing legal and economic barriers to higher education.

Currently undocumented students can’t participate in federally funded programs designed to assist low-income students. Immigration laws also prohibit undocumented students from activities like study abroad programs, any paid internships or student employment.

“What keeps me going is my family, I think the struggle that I go through is all worth it,” said Kimberly Martinez, sophomore at San Jose State University.

As a freshman in high school, Martinez realized she was undocumented and decided she had no future in a country that she has known since the age of one. She led a carefree life until she learned it was possible for her to attend college.

“The DREAM Act would give me an opportunity to help others through the hardships that I’ve endured with the struggle of being undocumented,” said Martinez. “I’d also be able to get an education. I can’t imagine myself without it.”

With the help of scholarships, students like Martinez may graduate college but life after that is uncertain. When others don’t see the incentive to continue their education the U.S. is losing out on their creative productivity as well as tax revenue from their potentially higher earnings.

“We have to stand up and say enough is enough, we have to put a line in the sand and we have to treat all people with dignity and respect,” said councilmember Ash Karla.

By passing the DREAM Act, Congress would give undocumented youth a path toward realizing their full potential and an opportunity to fully participate in the country that has given them the opportunity to succeed.

Holding on to a dream

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Education

Apply yourself: Now's the time to go for scholarships (ARA) ollege is becoming more expensive by the year. If you have a student entering school, you probably are faced with the sobering task of figuring out how to pay for it. While cost of college tuition continues to rise, scholarships are still a tried-and-true way to bring the price tag of college to a more reasonable level.

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But your child can't receive scholarship money if he doesn't apply for it. And as with most things in life, “the early birds get the worms.� Now is the time to get those applications completed in hopes of handsome rewards in the spring and summer.

Applying for scholarships should be one of the first steps in your plan to pay for college.

However, scholarship myths continue to flourish and need to be dispelled.

Myth 1: Billions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed.

In reality, the number of unused scholarships is minuscule. You'll need to do your research and apply early to have a chance at getting your share of available funding.

Myth 2: Scholarships go only to the best students.

Many scholarships are awarded based on elements other than academic achievement. Some scholarships are based on the student's major field of study, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, ethnicity and geographic origin, or other factors.

Myth 3: Scholarship searches are worth paying for.

This myth eventually will die as people discover the many free resources available on the Internet or in the print media.

So how do students and their parents sort through the

myths and get to the facts? Start the process early - January is perfect for the next school year - and utilize the resources around you. To find scholarship opportunities, start with your high school guidance counselor and local library for a list of possible resources. Next, check with your college financial aid office. Most states and many colleges offer scholarships, so students should also inquire about them. Finally, the Internet and organizational websites are excellent places to search.

Remember, this information should always be free.

Don't count yourself out just because you are not the valedictorian, class president or star athlete. There are scholarships available for many interests, backgrounds and abilities.

The bottom line is apply now, and the more scholarships for which you apply, especially local and regional opportunities, the better your odds are to be selected.

Though the scholarship application process can be time consuming, most scholarships require similar information.

Once you complete your first application, you can easily reuse the same information for additional scholarships.

Scholarships come from many sources, but the student may have to do some detective work to uncover them. For example, at www.usbank.com/studentloans, you can apply to be one of 40 high school seniors or college undergraduates to receive a $1,000 U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship. Over the past 13 years, U.S. Bank has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarship funding for this program. Scholarship award recipients are selected through a random drawing process. There are no essays to complete or minimum grade point average

requirements. The U.S. Bank website also features a power-

ful scholarship search engine.

Scholarship search tips * Start early - Experts recommend college-bound students and their parents start looking as early as their freshman year in high school. By identifying potential awards, students can choose classes and activities that will increase their chance at winning a specific award in the future. * Use the Internet - But be wary of scams posing as scholarships. If a scholarship is reputable, you should be able to find information about it through multiple sources. Try to use two sources and make sure the profile submitted is accurate; paying fees does not increase your chance of winning. * Think small - Competition can be tough for large awards.

Smaller awards ($1,000 and less) typically have less competition and are easier to obtain.

Additional free scholarship Web sites you may want to visit include: * www.collegeboard.com/scholarships * www.collegeplan.org * www.collegescholarships.com * www.collegenet.com * www.scholarships.com

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Keep Kids Learning During Winter Break (NewsUSA) f you're a parent, when you're done visiting the museum, going down the sled hill or baking holiday goodies, try out something new with your kids this winter -- design a video game with them. If you're a teacher, make it a holiday assignment.

That's right. Not just play another video game -- design and develop one.

Developing video games is a great way to keep your kids learning over the holidays and when indoors during the cold winter months -- in a way that is fun and appealing to them. Video game design has been proven to help advance kids' critical science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, and it also teaches them invaluable 21st-century skills like problem solving and critical thinking. And, it's a great way to spend quality time with your kids to help them learn.

So now that you're bought into the idea, how do you get started? Boys & Girls Clubs of America

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(BGCA) offers two options: * Find your local Boys & Girls Clubs. Many of the 4,000 Clubs across the country offer the Club Tech program, which promotes technology literacy and access. And select Clubs also offer Club Tech: Game Tech through a partnership with the AMD Foundation and its AMD Changing the Game initiative. This program is specifically designed to teach video game development. * Visit BGCA's youth website MyClubMyLife.com to download information that is appropriate for all ages. Navigate to Game Tech under the ARTS & TECH section for a copy of the course guide, which will direct you on how to implement Game Tech at home.

For more information about technology programs offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, visit www.bgca.org. You can use the "Find a Club" feature to locate your local Club. For more details about AMD Changing the Game, visit www.amd.com/changingthegame.

Help Your Kids Re-focus on School (NewsUSA)

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s the school year passes the halfway point, some kids may get distracted from their studies.

If you and your kids want to re-focus on school success, here are some suggestions for kick-starting learning: * Commit to learning. With your children, come up with one or two major goals that you want to accomplish for the remainder of this school year. Raising that algebra grade? Getting homework done on time and turning it in the next day? Organizing a study area at home? Using a planner regularly and efficiently? Agree on some age-appropriate rewards and consequences. Commit to a family-centered goal that education is important to all of you, and work together to support, encourage and help each other. * Set up helpful routines. Give your kids the consistency of fairly regular routines (weekends and holidays can be breaks). Bedtime, wake-up, study, homework, play, family time -- kids rely on these routines, and the structure helps them to feel safe, know what's expected of them and be successful. * Help them organize. Organized kids do better in school than haphazard kids. Help them to set up their planners (written or electronic), to keep their notebooks and backpacks neat and orderly, to break up large assignments into smaller ones so they don't seem overwhelming, to maintain a work space at home that's actually workable and

not a disaster area, and to stick to the goals you've set together. * Maintain healthy habits. Healthy kids are better learners. Help your children by monitoring their screen time (TV, video games, cell phones, etc.), making sure they're getting enough sleep, insisting on their good eating habits, making sure they're involved in regular and aerobic exercise, and sticking to the goals and routines you've established. * Be a good role model. Kids learn from their parents. If they see that you're organized, focused on what's important to you and your family, staying healthy and being true to your values, they'll pick up some pretty important life lessons. * Don't give up. Let your kids know that you're serious about these goals and that their school success is as critical to you as it is to them. * Get help early if you need it. When your kids show that they're having trouble despite your best efforts, get help early. Ask a teacher or guidance counselor for help. Get a tutor. Find a "study buddy" for your kid.

Just get help before the little problem grows into a big one. * Ask other parents. You're not the only one trying to keep your kids on track. Learn from parents who've been through this, teachers who've guided hundreds of kids and others whose opinions you respect. No one has all the answers, but all of us have a lot of ideas.

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Business

Consulado General del Ecuador en San Francisco

Pancho Claus and his holiday friends

235 Montgomery ST. Suite 944 San Francisco, CA 94104.

Phone 415-982-1819. Fax: 415-982-1833 E-mail: consuladoecuadorsf@sbcglobal.net

BOLETIN DE PRENSA El Consulado del Ecuador en San Francisco, con la finalidad de tener actualizados los datos de los ciudadanos ecuatorianos y los cambios de domicilios efectuados, para el registro electoral permanente, favor sirvanse comunicarnos al: 235 Montgomery St, Ste 944, San Francisco, CA 94104, ó llamenos a los números telefónonicos: 415-982-1819; 415-982-18921

By Cinthia Rodriguez – El Observador

ó a traves del correo electrónico consuladoecuadorsf@sbcglobal.net de haberse producido algún cambio.

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n 2006, a woman from East San Jose decided to go on a hunt for nice glass ornaments for her Christmas tree. She wanted very specific ornaments, Latino themed, but didn’t find any.

“I was looking for Latino ornaments and I couldn’t really find anything besides penguins and angel ones,” said Darlene Tenes, de-

signer and founder of CasaQ. She couldn’t believe she didn’t find any ornaments, despite the number of Latinos in the country. The next year, Tenes decided to design her own ornaments through her Hispanic lifestyle company CasaQ. Her first creation was Pancho Claus, a little man with his sack of gifts, dressed in red with a sombrero and riding along his piñata. Followed by Sancho Snowman, the snowman that is strapped with a guitar, sandals and even a mustache. The Querida Collection was born.

Those two ornaments were invited to be featured in celebrity gift baskets at the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards and have also made appearances at People en Español's Christmas Party and CBS' A Home for the Holidays TV Special.

CasaQ introduced its exclusive Latin-themed fine glass ornament collection at select Macy's Department Stores this Holiday Season.

"I'm excited to be debuting the CasaQ product line at Macy's, one of the strongest names in the retail industry,” said Tenes. “I appreciate the opportunity they have provided to help me share my passion for my Latino culture with others.

The collection includes Our Lady of Guadalupe, Frida Khalo, the Aztec Calendar, and La Catrina. As the collection grows, Tenes goes back and forth between cultural symbols and the more traditional ornaments. She has included a piñata, pan dulce, but also a snowgirl and an angel.

It takes three to six months to fully develop an ornament. Every detail is considered, whether it’s the colors, size, or even the shape of the ornament.

Every ornament also has a story of its own. Although there are no reindeer in Mexico, there is a connection between Rudolfo and the country. People can get familiar with Mexican folklore through Rudolfo, the Mexican reindeer and the rest of the characters.

Currently there are 17 characters in the Querida Collection. Each ornament comes in an individual gift box with its legend card.

CasaQ’s exclusive ornaments can be found at select Macy's Holiday Lane. Store locations and the entire CasaQ Ornament Collection can be seen at www.casaqornaments.com

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RETENES Cambiarían políticas de incautación de vehículos ÚLTIMO MINUTO

¿Sabía usted?

Por Rosario Vital - EL Observador

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l pasado 25 de octubre, el Departamento de Policía de San José (SJPD) anunció que recibió $382,259 en fondos por parte de la Oficina de Tráfico y Seguridad de California, a fin de continuar con los retenes en la ciudad y arrestar a conductores bajo la influencia de alcohol.

De acuerdo a las autoridades, un promedio de 11,000 personas mueren en los Estados Unidos anualmente como resultado de accidentes de tránsito causados por el alcohol. En California las autoridades afirman que 950 personas perdieron la vida por culpa de conductores ebrios.

Es bueno que se controlen a los conductores ebrios. Lo que es cuestionable es el arresto paralelo a aquellos conductores que no tienen licencia, y que no la pueden obtener debido a su condición migratoria. Los retenes están detiendo a inmigrantes indocumentados.

Deteniendo y arrestando a aquellos individuos, no contribuye con la meta de aminorar el número de conductores ebrios. Es más, quita tiempo y recursos del propósito principal que es: Asegurar que los conductores ebrios no esten permitidos de manejar.

El manual de retenes del SJPD se basa en las directrices y procedimientos a partir de dos fuentes: La de 1990 titulada "Procedimientos en los retenes de conductores en estado de ebriedad", emitido por la National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) e Ingersoll v. Palmer, y la de 1987, un caso de la corte suprema de California llevado a la jurisprudencia del Tribunal que revisó las normas de estos puestos de control de sobriedad en la calle El Camino Real en la ciudad de Burlingame.

Ninguna fuente menciona o recomienda la combinación de los puestos de control de sobriedad, con la tarea laboriosa y sin relación de control a los conductores sin licencia. De hecho, recomiendan usar el tiempo únicamente necesario para detectar el abuso de alcohol:

EO se acaba de informar que el SJPD tiene planes de anunciar una nueva política en incautación de vehículos para la próxima semana. En el nuevo procedimiento. los coches no serán confiscados cuando los conductores sin licencia sean detenidos por violaciónes de tráfico de menor importancia. La policía va a permitir que el vehículo se encuentre estacionado en un lugar seguro y será recogido por un conductor con licencia.

Si es confiscado, un conductor con licencia será capaz de recoger el coche inmediatamente. EO apoya este cambio de política propuesto. Leer más la próxima semana, cuando tengamos disponibles mayores detalles. (Leer más www.el-observador.com)

* Las personas detenidas por conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol pueden recuperar su vehículo al día siguiente. Los conductores sin licencia que no están bajo la influencia tiene que esperar 30 días para recuperar su coche. * Las personas que pierden sus vehículos deben gastar alrededor de $ 2,500 para recuperarlos. Algunos no se molestan en recoger el vehículo después de 30 días por el valor de su coche. * Las remolcadoras cobran $ 60 por cada remolque. * Century Tow, City Tow, Courtesy Tow, Delta Tow, Matos Tow y Motor Body tienen contratos con la ciudad para remolcar vehículos. * El SJPD da 30 minutos para hablar a un miembro de la familia con licencia o amigo que pueda recoger el vehículo en el puesto de control. En Oakland, la policía permiten a los vehículos sean mantenidas en lugares seguros y los coches no son remolcados.

1. Las directrices de NHTSA de 1990 recomiendan: "Una declaración uniforme / debe hacerse la siguiente pregunta: "Buenas noches. Usted ha sido detenido en un puesto de control de sobriedad. Utilizamos los puestos de control en un esfuerzo por detectar y disuadir a los conductores ebrios. ¿Ha consumido hoy alcohol o sustancias tóxicas? ". Si la respuesta del conductor es no y no hay otra razón de peso para detener el vehículo, el oficial debe permitir al conductor seguir su rumbo." No se hace mención de pedir una licencia de conducir.

2. En 1987, la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Supremo de California declaró lo siguiente: "Minimizar el tiempo de cada conductor cuando es detenido, es fundamental tanto para la orden de alto de cada conductor y para mantener la seguridad al evitar congestiones vehiculares. Como ocurrió en los puestos de control de Burlingame, cada automovilista fue detenido sólo el tiempo suficiente para que el oficial haga la pregunta brevemente y determine si el conductor muestra signos de intoxicación, tales como el alcohol por el aliento, dificultad para hablar, y los ojos vidriosos y enrojecidos. Si el conductor no muestra signos de ebriedad, la persona debe ser permitida de seguir conduciendo, sin más demora. No se hace mención de pedir una licencia de conducir.

En la comunidad inmigrante el problema de detener a aquellos que no tienen licencia y están atrapados en los puestos de control es un gran problema: Los inmigrantes pierden sus vehículos, miles de dólares, y el único medio de transporte para llegar al trabajo o llevar a sus hijos a la escuela. Las subvenciones para los puestos de control de DUI debe ser utilizado para apuntar a los conductores reales por DUI y no ir tras la detención no autorizada de inmigrantes.

Según Zelica Rodríguez, Directora de Políticas de SIREN, "Los conductores sin una licencia

pagan caras consecuencias en estos puestos de control y también en las paradas de las patrullas.

Los coches de las familias trabajadoras inmigrantes están siendo embargados por 30 días con un gasto de $ 2,500 en multas y honorarios".

Rodríguez también está preocupada por las paradas de otros vehículos realizados por el SJPD. "Los coches de los inmigrantes indocumentados también se incautan por las patrullas que los detienen por cometer infracciones a veces no merecen ser confiscados y lo son. " SIREN ha contactado tanto a la ciudad y al Jefe de la Policía para discutir la política actual.

"Estamos analizando su impacto desigual sobre las familias inmigrantes de bajos ingresos y cómo se compromete la seguridad pública", dijo Rodríguez.

La Unidad de Análisis de Crimen del SJPD informa que en el 2007 arrestaron a 2,406 personas bajo la influencia del alcohol. En el 2008 se arrestaron a 2,526 y en el 2009 se detuvieron a 2,155 personas por la misma razón.

En el 2008, el SJPD incautó 379 vehículos.

En el 2009 el número de conductores fue de 251, y en el 2010, sólo durante los primeros 9 meses del año, la policía en San José ha incautado 301 vehículos.

Esto suma un total de 931 vehículos incautados. Mientras que 854 personas fueron detenidas durante estos 33 meses por conducir sin una licencia, sólo 292 personas fueron arrestadas por DUI. Es evidente que los retenes están dirigidos a inmigrantes indocumentados y no a personas conduciendo en estado de ebriedad.

Según las estadísticas de la policía, las causas de la mayoría de los accidentes y las detenciones están relacionadas con la conducción bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas. No hay información o evidencia de que las personas que conducen sin licencia son la causa de estos accidentes relacionados con alcohol. Entonces, ¿cómo, cuando y por qué la policía incorporó la revisión de licencias a los puestos de control de sobriedad?

De acuerdo a las fuentes obtenidas por El Observador, la revisión de licencias en los retenes comenzó en el año 2005, poco después de que Rob Davis se convirtiera en el Jefe de la policía. Esto ha llevado a una profunda desconfianza entre la policía y la comunidad inmigrante. Los inmigrantes tienen que enfrentar la dolorosa pérdida de sus ahorros, el vehículo para ir a trabajar y llevar a los niños a la escuela; condenas por delitos menores que atentan contra la autosuficiencia al no permitir a una persona a conseguir un trabajo, y el arresto y la detención desproporcionada de las minorías.

Según el activista Resendez Aarón, el jefe de policía interino Chris Moore entiende la necesidad de volver a ganarse la confianza de la comunidad inmigrante. "Creo que el Jefe Moore va a tratar de hacer mejoras importantes en las políticas que afectan a familias de bajos ingresos de inmigrantes, como los retenes y las políticas de confiscación de vehículos. Creo que el SJPD se centrará más en los autores materiales de los accidentes relacionados con el alcohol, los conductores ebrios, no en los inmigrantes, gente trabajadora. " El Observador espera que eso suceda.

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Holiday

Virgen de Guadalupe es siempre milagrosa Por Rosario Vital - El Observador

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Feligreses salen a las calles a honrar a la Virgen de Guadalupe que une al mundo, que trae un mensaje y que vela por el bienestar de todos.

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a fe Guadalupana se ha convertido con el paso de los siglos, en todo un dogma inalterable, sin embargo, hace unos años el abad Guillermo Schulenburg, puso en duda las apariciones de la Virgen Morena y hasta intentó desacreditar la existencia del indio Juan Diego, enviando una carta al Vaticano para que se le pusiera un alto a su canonización.

En aquel momento miles de sacerdotes, obispos y cardenales, se opusieron al abad, adjudicándole el nombre de “católico de pobre fe”.

La controversia surgió debido a unas pruebas que se le hicieron a la mantilla original, la cual según la historia, Juan Diego presentó como evidencia de las apariciones ante el poder eclesiástico.

Uno de los investigadores puso en tela de juicio la autenticidad de la mantilla. Las apariciones de la Virgen María siempre han sido puestas en dudas, lo mismo sucedió en Fátima, Portugal y con la Virgen de Lourdes en Francia.

La Virgen se ha aparecido en diversas partes del mundo, se ha revelado a seres humanos selectos y de corazón puro, para que por medio de ellos, el mensaje de luz que ella dicta, sea propagado entre los pueblos. Los diversos nombres de la Virgen María alrededor del mundo se deben al nombre que se les da a las diferentes advocaciones. La aparición de la Virgen en México a principios del siglo XVI, tuvo una apariencia mestiza, porque la madre del Redentor quería que la nueva raza que se estaba forjando en el nuevo mundo, le recibiera como mensajera del cielo, de ese modo las nuevas generaciones se iniciaran en el culto Mariano y al mismo tiempo los indígenas, dejaran de adorar a los dioses paganos.

La Virgen de Guadalupe fue coronada canónicamente el 12 de octubre de 1895 por el Papa León XIII. San Juan Diego fue finalmente canonizado en el año 2002 por el Papa Juan Pablo II, convirtiéndose así, en el primer Santo de origen indígena.

La Virgen de Guadalupe es la Reina de México y emperatriz de las Américas y las islas Filipinas.

ada 12 de diciembre las celebraciones a la Virgen de Guadalupe no se hacen esperar.

Miles de feligreses se reunen en las Iglesias del Área de la Bahía para llevar a cabo misas con mariachis, vigilias, serenatas, mañanitas y representaciones de las apariciones de la virgen.

La Virgen de Guadalupe también conocida como la “Morenita del Tepeyac” inspira al mundo.

Los feligreses toman las calles y celebran este gran día.

“Me siento muy contenta de participar en todas estas celebraciones. A pesar de la crisis me encanta que nuestra gente salga a honrar a nuestra virgencia tan milagrosa”, dijo María Roldán.

De otro lado Martha Campos todos los años es una fiel devota a la virgen y asiste todos los años a México para visitar la Basílica.

“La siento muy milagrosa, sé que me escucha y está entre nosotros”,dijo Martha Campos.

Como todos los años diferentes Iglesias organizan sus propias celebraciones con el apoyo de sus repectivas parroquias. A continuación un calendario de eventos locales relaciones a la celebración de la virgen. Conozca a dónde ir y honrar a la Santísima Virgen.

Celebración Guadalupana Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2020 E. San Antonio St. San Jose Ca 95116 Tel 408 258-7057 Sábado 11 de diciembre 9:00pm Vigilia y Serenata Obra de las Apariciones de Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe 12:00am Misa de Gallo Domingo 12 de diciembre Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 6:00am Las Mañanitas 7:45am Misa en español 9:30am Misa en inglés 11:00am y 5:30 pm Misa en español Sábado 18 de diciembre 7:00-8:30pm Concierto Mariano

Honrando a la Virgen de Guadalupe Iglesia Saint Joseph 582 Hope Street Mountain View, CA 94041 (650) 967-3831 Domingo 12 de diciembre 5:00 am: Mañanitas 12:00 am Santo Rosario Estacionamiento de la Iglesia 1:00 pm Santa Misa.

2:00 pm Comida para todos.

3:00 pm Dramatizacion de las apariciones de la Virgen a Juan Diego.

4:00 pm Presentación de danzas folklóricas.

Celebrando a la Virgen de Guadalupe en Gilroy Iglesia Santa María 11 First St Gilroy CA 95020 Sábado 11 de diciembre 10:00pm Serenata 12:00 Misa de Gallo Domingo 12 diciembre 9:45 am Misa con Mariachis 1:00 pm Procesión 2:00 pm Misa La Virgen del Tepeyac Día: Hasta el 19 de Dic. Lugar: Old Mission San Juan Bautista 705 Fourth St. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tickets: $32,$22,$18 y $14 Informes: (831) 623-2444

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Heritage holiday and traditional tea

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by yarn-spinners, blacksmith, lace-makers, and printers.

History San José, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the continuing history of the Santa Clara Valley, also organized a traditional tea for the older audience.

Before heading to tea time, people gathered at the different stations offering arts, crafts, and hands-on activities. Throughout the day, costumed carolers performed holiday songs.

Once Santa Clause made his appearance, a line was formed by anxious kids waiting for their chance to have their personal conversation about their Christmas gift.

History Park at Kelley Park, located at 1650 Senter Road is open Tuesday through Sunday; 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

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istory San Jose kicked off the holiday season by hosting a family celebration at the History Park in Kelley Park.

The main attraction of the celebration was Santa Claus. After arriving from the North Pole, he made his way to the park on a vintage fire truck to meet the children and parents.

There were carriage rides throughout the park for a limited time while demonstrations and tours were also going on.

The history park features a town atmosphere, with trolleys, historic buildings, an ice cream parlor and exhibit galleries. Some of those buildings were once homes and were open to the public. There were demonstrations

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“A vacunarse contra la gripe” Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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a temporada de la gripe ha comenzado, y por esta razón las autoridades de salud del estado de California toman cartas en el asunto. Se han iniciado campañas para prevenir que ésta enfermedad se propague.

Durante la “Semana Nacional de la Vacunación”, el Dr. Felipe Lobelo del Centro para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades, está haciendo una gira por todo el país a fin de asegurarse que las personas sean vacunadas en diferentes ferias que se organizan en diferentes ciudades.

Con la campaña “Yo me vacuno” se busca conscientizar a que todas las personas se vacunen a fin de prevenir la enfermedad.

“Es importante vacunarse para prevenir la gripe que representa un peligro para personas con enfermedades crónicas”, dijo el Dr. Lobelo.

Lobelo estima que la falta de acceso a servicios médicos además de la falta de información hacen que las personas no acudan a vacunarse. “La vacuna es segura, efectiva y preventiva. Debemos estar preparados porque no se puede predecir cuándo viene y cómo el virus nos atacará”, agregó el galeno.

La vacuna contra la gripe 2010-2011 protege contra el virus de influenza A H3N2, un virus de influenza B y el virus H1N1 2009 que causó tantas enfermedades la temporada pasada.

Todas las personas mayores de 6 meses deben vacunarse contra la gripe tan pronto como la vacuna contra la gripe de temporada 2010-2011 esté disponible en su área.

La vacunación de personas con alto riesgo es particularmente importante para disminuir el riesgo de padecer enfermedades graves por la gripe.

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Para evitar se propague la gripe hay que tomar precauciones. Acuda al centro médico más cercanos y a las ferias de salud donde se distribuirán las vacunas.

La vacunación es importante para los trabajadores de los cuidados de salud y otras personas que conviven o cuidan a personas con alto riesgo para evitar contagiar a aquellas personas en alto riesgo.

Los niños menores de 6 meses tienen un alto riesgo de sufrir graves complicaciones por la gripe pero son muy pequeños

para ser vacunados. Las personas que los cuidan sí deben vacunarse. (Fuente informativa www.flu.gov) “No podemos predecir la dimensión de la enfermedad. Es importante estar preparados y no queremos que la gente baje la guardia, es un virus que se puede prevenir hay disponibilidad de vacunas en todo el país”, aseguró Lobelo.

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en prevención de enfermedades crónicas,obesidad y enfermedades de metabolismo en países desarrollados y subdesarrollados.

Lobelo tiene experiencia en investigaciones sobre el terreno nacional e internacional epidemiológica, que tiene un papel activo en la respuesta contra la gripe H1N1 de los CDC, y la investigación del brote en el extranjero y que actúa como portavoz de un funcionario de los CDC medios

de comunicación para la población hispana o latina. Su trabajo con el H1N1 lo llevó a la Casa Blanca, donde se desempeñó como el representante del CDC en la primera reunión junto al Presidente Obama y la Secretaria de Trabajo de EE.UU. (Si desea más información sobre la influenza puede visitar sitios web en español www.cdc.gov o www.flu.gov ). Δ

Statin Drugs Can Improve Vascular Health (NewsUSA) here are many benefits for patients with all types of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) when they take statins.

Side-effects are relatively rare, and there are many varieties of statins available that allow careful selection for the best statin for each individual patient.

Statins lower "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, which reduces the rates of stroke, heart attack, and atherosclerosis of leg arteries.

Data suggest that statins beneficial effects go beyond simply lowering the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood stream.

They stabilize atherosclerotic plaques, making sudden rupture that causes stroke and heart attack less likely. They also lessen inflammation within the artery by improving the function of cells that line the inside of the artery. This likely leads to a lower chance of sudden thrombosis of

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any artery affected with artherosclerosis.

Even patients who have previously had a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, or a stent benefit in survival and protection from other cardiac events by taking statins. And patients who take these drugs while undergoing surgery or intervention for cardiac or vascular problems have a noticeably lower rate of complications during the surgical time period.

Few adverse effects of statins have been recorded since their introduction 40 years ago.

However, the effects can be severe, and it is important to know the potential down-side of these drugs. In rare circumstances, statins can cause liver damage.

There are no symptoms with liver damage, so doctors do frequent laboratory tests when use of a statin is started to closely monitor liver function. Statins can also cause a wide range of

muscle injury. In its worst form, myositis results from statin use.

This rapid muscle destruction can lead to kidney failure. This side-effect is rare, but muscle pain and cramps are frequent and far less serious side-effects of statins.

If your doctor prescribes statins, follow their advice for laboratory tests. If your atherosclerosis leads to vascular disease, see a vascular surgeon.

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They are comprehensively trained in medical, endovascular (minimally invasive), and surgical therapies. Vascular surgeons are the experts who provide the best diagnosis and treatment for vascular conditions.

To learn more about your vascular health and to find a vascular surgeon, visit the Society for Vascular Surgery's website at www.VascularWeb.org.

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Health

The truth about the flu: It's more serious than you think (ARA) artin McGowan was a healthy, athletic 15-yearold with a passion for baseball.

After his high school baseball tryouts in early February 2005, Martin was exhausted and said his legs hurt from running. He went to bed, and at 2:30 a.m. that morning, Martin's mother awoke to hear her son vomiting in the bathroom. He had a fever of 102 degrees.

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Martin's symptoms progressed throughout the morning, with the pain in his legs worsening. His mother called the doctor who recommended either an appointment for later that afternoon or to take Martin to the emergency room. Martin said he needed to go to the emergency room.

Once at the hospital, Martin's lips were so white the ER doctor administered intravenous fluids. Martin tested positive for influenza. As a result of the influenza disease attacking his muscles, he developed compartment syndrome, which limited his blood

circulation in his legs and caused severe pain.

The doctors explained to Martin's mother that he would need an operation as soon as possible. If the blood flowing to Martin's legs ceased for an extended period of time, they might have to amputate his legs.

During the surgery, Martin's heart stopped beating.

Shortly after, Martin died of complications from influenza, merely 24 hours after his first symptoms appeared. Martin had not been vaccinated against the flu.

After Martin's death, his mother, Diane McGowan, joined Families Fighting Flu, the only non-profit organization made up of families who have experienced first-hand the death of a child due to the flu or have had a child experience severe medical complications from the flu.

The flu is a serious disease that spreads very easily. It can cause mild to severe illness, and can lead to death - even

among healthy, older children.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), annual vaccination is the single best way to prevent influenza in people of all ages.

"We should have gotten Martin vaccinated," said McGowan. "Now, I can only hope that his story will be an encouragement for other families to get their children vaccinated every year."

During the 2009-2010 flu season, the CDC estimated that 274,000 people were hospitalized in the U.S. from influenza - more than 85,000 of them were children. Tragically, an estimated 1,200 children under age 17 died from the flu last season.

The CDC now recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu, creating the first universal flu vaccination recommendation. For children younger than 6 months, it is important for family and caregivers around them to get vaccinated.

"It's not just children who need to get vaccinated, it's the

entire family," said Laura Scott, executive director of Families Fighting Flu. "A flu vaccine reduces your risk of illness, hospitalization, or even death and can prevent you from spreading the virus to your loved ones."

The flu virus tends to spread from October to May, with the most cases occurring in January or February. However, vaccination can be given

at any time during the flu season. Even getting a vaccination later in the season (December through March) can still protect you from influenza.

For more information about the flu, to find flu vaccines in your area or to support flu prevention education, please visit www.familiesfightingflu.org, or find us on Facebook.

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Camila Nabs 3 Nominations For Premio Lo Nuestro

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fter sweeping the Latin Grammys last November with 3 awards, Mexican group Camila received 3 nominations for the 2011 Premio Lo Nuestro as announced last night in Miami during a live show broadcasted on Univision Network. Their nominations included: Pop Album of The Year for ‘Dejarte de Amar,’ Pop Group or Duo of The Year and Pop Song of The Year for “Mientes”. The winners will be announced on Thursday, February 17th at the Annual Premio Lo Nuestro Awards broadcast live on the Univision Network (8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central) from Miami.

The group won three of the most important awards at the Latin Grammys last month; ‘Record of The Year ‘Mientes’; Best Pop Album By A Duo or Group With Vocal for ‘Dejarte De Amar’; and Song of The Year for ‘Mientes’. In the US, Camila’s nominated album ‘Dejarte de Amar’ debuted #1 on the Billboard Top Latin Album Chart, stayed there for

two weeks, and has remained for 37 weeks at the top of the charts. The first single from the album “Mientes”, was #1 for 10 weeks on the US Pop Charts and for 13 consecutive weeks in Mexico. Camila’s most recent hit single, “Alejate de Mi” has been #1 for 5 weeks on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Chart, and “Besame”, their current single, is #5 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Chart.

Camila is Latin music’s biggest success story of the decade, and their success is global. Each member brings an incredible amount of musicianship to the group. Founded by multiple award-winning composer and producer Mario Domm, one of the hottest producers in Latin music, Camila is composed of Mario, Pablo Hurtado and Samo, who are songwriters, producers, arrangers and superstar performers.

They have been together for four years, and have toured for more than three, honing a sound and connection with one another that is magic.

Feliciano critica reguetoneros

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iami, (Notimex).- El cantautor puertorriqueño José Feliciano criticó a los reguetoneros Don Omar y Daddy Yankee y dijo que no son músicos, mientras que sugirió que Tito El Bambino era un copión por utilizar el título de “Feliz Navidad” para uno de sus temas.

“Creo que son unos muchachos innovadores, pero yo no creo que toquen algún instrumento y si lo tocan pues nunca han dicho que lo tocan”, dijo el guitarrista boricua en declaraciones difunidas en el programa “Escándalo TV” de la cadena hispana Telefutura.

En cuanto a Don Omar dijo que “cuando yo hice mi disco de bachata que Don Omar estaba dispuesto a hacer un dúo conmigo no lo hizo, pero no le guardo rencor quizás Dios no quizó que ese dúo se hiciera y bueno pues así es la vida”.

Sobre Tito El Bambino, apuntó que el llamado “Patrón del Reggaetón” fue poco original al crear una canción llamada “Feliz Navidad”.

El tema “Feliz Navidad” fue escrito en 1970 por Feliciano. A pesar de su simple estructura, el coro en español y el verso en inglés, se ha convertido en una popular canción navideña en Estados Unidos.

Según la Sociedad Americana de Compositores, Autores y Editores, la canción está entre los 15 temas navideños más populares de Estados Unidos.

Alicia Machado de vuelta en la polémica

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éxico (Notimex).- La ex Miss Universo Alicia Machado, quien ha destacado por su belleza en diferentes certámenes y una de las modelos más solicitadas para posar en diferentes revistas para caballeros, celebró sus 34 años de vida, envuelta en la polémica por comentarios que realizó en una de sus redes sociales.

Machado recientemente fue criticada al referirse a Corea del Norte y Corea del Sur como "las Chinas", lo que provocó que la ex Miss Universo tomara la decisión de cancelar su cuenta de la reconocida red social.

Machado es la cuarta mujer de Venezuela en lograr la corona de Miss Universo. Además ganó en la edición 1995 del certamen Miss Venezuela, representando al estado de Yaracuy.

Angélica Vale se casa en febrero

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iami, (Notimex).- La actriz mexicana Angélica Vale se encuentra feliz por el compromiso con su novio Otto Padrón y no dudó en compartir a través de su cuenta de Twitter que se casa el próximo 19 de febrero en la Ciudad de México.

La también imitadora indicó que no venderá la exclusiva porque quiere que “todo mundo lo vea” y que entre los invitados estará Arath de la Torre con quien realizó el programa “La parodia”.

Añadió que le hubiera gustado que sus fallecidos papá y abuelita estuvieran con ella y que no le tiene miedo a nada: “¡El miedo no existe! ¡Solo el amor!”, exclamó.

Vale, quien es una de las actrices que más “twittea” con sus seguidores, escribió el mes pasado al anunciar su boda: "Señores, más rápido cae un hablador que un cojo... ¡me caso!".

Asimismo, anunció que ofrecerá un encuentro cibernético con sus seguidores este miércoles a las 17:00 horas. para darles más detalles sobre su próxima boda.

También reveló que no cambiará su apellido por el de su novio y que pidió ayuda al diseñador David Salomón para comenzar a diseñar el vestido de novia.

La actriz de 35 años, quien sostiene una relación de noviazgo con Otto Padrón desde hace un año y 11 meses, se comprometió el mes pasado luego de que él le entregó el anillo en el café Romeo de Miami.

En esa ocasión, junto a su madre Angélica María, la protagonista de telenovela “La fea mas bella” (2006-2007) festejaba su cumpleaños cuando entraron los mariachis y su novio le entregó una caja grande envuelta en papel rojo con el anillo.

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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545062 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Adhesive Networks, 2198 Mondigo Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Quincy Hoang, 908 Cape Morris Pl, San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2010.

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

Quincy Hoang Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/23/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544918 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AdBag Media, 1988 Leglhorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. DSH Ventures, LLC., 16604 East Fairfax Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-2848. This business is c onducted by a limited liability company, registrants have not yet begun 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 information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

DSH Ventures, LLC Li-Lov Chong Wong/Owner-CEO Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/19/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545316 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ace Academics, 445 Sherman Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Child Development and Enrichment, Inc., 18820 Cox Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrants have 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Child Development and Enrichment, Inc. Jayasree Kotha Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/02/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545253 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Kim’s Tire Outlet, 463 Blossom Hill Road #A, San Jose, CA 95123, S anta Clara Co. Sung H Kim, 70 Crocker Ct. AA 101, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/30/10. “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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Sung H Kim Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544969 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Vanity Spa, 1132 S D e Anza Blvd. Ste 50., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Ying Forster, 1893 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ying Forster Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/19/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545386 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, FM & Cleaning Crew, 3284 Tulipwood Lane, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Lourdes I Nuño, 3284 Tulipwood Ln., San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lourdes I Nuño Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/06/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545408 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Property In vestment & Managemen t, 3298 Mattos Avenue, S an Jose , C A 95132, S anta Clara Co. Jimmy Shih-Chi Yang, 3298 Mattos Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted b y an individual , r egistrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/2010. “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.)

Jimmy Shih-Chi Yang Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/06/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545275 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Auto Clutch and Transmission Specialist, 2983A El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Raul Campo, 1260 Cortez Dr #11, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual , r egistrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/2010. “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.)

Raul Campo Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/01/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545089 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, FAI Patents, 3333 B owers Avenue Suite 130, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Franklin & Associates International LLC., 516 Silva Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505. This business is c onducted by a limit ed liability company, registrants have 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Franklin & Associates International LLC Matthew Lambrinos/Member Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/24/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545314 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Text Mobile Alerts Inc., 21194 Haymeadow Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Jabbertise Inc., 21194 Ha ymeadow D r., S aratoga, C A 95070. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 12/01/2010. “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.)

Jabbertise Inc Jennifer D Persson/President Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/02/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545327 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, STEME, Copacabana USA, 1780 Rogers Ave Suite B, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Copacabana Design USA INC., 2784 Homest ead RD. #189, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/02/2010. “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.)

Copacabana Design USA Inc Jason Saldana/President Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/02/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545453 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, People’s Ar t, 199 Mar ta #116, S an Jose , C A 95112, Santa Clara Co. William Moran, 598 S 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/2010. “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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

William Moran Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/07/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545262 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Delgado Construction, Inc., Bay Area REO Construction, 667 Nor th 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Delgado Construction, Inc., 667 N. 1st St ., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/21/2007.

“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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Delgado Construction Inc Armando Delgado/Vice President Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/01/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545424 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Blue Hills Labor atory, 20774 L owena Ct ., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Zhengju Qi, 20774 Lowena Ct., Saratoga, CA 95070, Zhiwei Xu, 20774 Lowena Ct., Saratoga, CA 95070.

This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fic titious 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Zhengju Qi Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/07/10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545399 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Crespo Cleaning, 902 Thelma Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. J. Rolando Gonzalez, 902 Thelma Way, San Jose, CA 95125, Dora Crespo, 902 Thelma Way, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fic titious business name or names list ed her e in 12/06/2010. “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.)

Rolando Gonzalez & Dora Crespo Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/06/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545106 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Olguin’s Tree Service, 1481 Pomona Ave., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Emilio Olguin, 1481 Pomona Av., San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/08/2007.

“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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Emilio Olguin Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/24/10 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186579 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kurtis Young Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Kurtis John Young Jr. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kurtis John Young Jr to Khalid Kajemé Al-Aziz b. Alizé Lissette Young to Alizé Atallah Al-Aziz c. Crystale Lynette Young to Kriastal Assata Al-Aziz, Maya Icess Young to Maya Isis Al-Aziz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 01/18/11 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted 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 El Observador, a newspaper of gener al cir culation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 04, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188790 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the ma tter of the applica tion of : Mustafa Rocevic TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Mustafa Rocevic. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mustafa Rocevic to Alen Rocevic.

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 02/08/11 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 E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 02, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188869 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: To Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner To Le, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. To Le to Philip Gia-Ho Dang. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 02/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted 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 El Observador, a newspaper of gener al cir culation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 03, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain

Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 544585 The following person(s) has/have withdrawn from the par tnership operating under the fic titious business name(s). The information given below is as it appear ed on the fic titious business name sta tement tha t w as filed a t the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Gaviota’s Drivers, 2979 Samaria Pl., San Jose, CA 95111. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/05/07. under file no.

500453. Marisela Aguilar, 2979 Samaria Pl. San Jose, CA 95111. I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect ( A r egistrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marisela Aguilar Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010.

This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/10/2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544448 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Computer & Net work Services, 1144 La Rochelle Ter. Unit A, Sunn yvale, C A 94089, S anta Clar a C o. Mark Han, 1144 La Rochelle Ter. Unit A, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun 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 information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mark Han Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/08/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545237 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Choi’s Consulting Services, 2821 Norcrest Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Choi Chow, 2821 Norcrest Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/01/2010.

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

Choi Chow Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544694 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bay Area ATMS, 4675 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Matthew Aloor, 4287 Cambridge Way, Union Cit y, CA 94587. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/08/2005.

“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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Matthew Aloor Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/15/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545044 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Smart Mobile S olutions, (SMS), 1560 S outhwest Expressway #210, S an Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Allen Naderi, 1560 S outhwest Expressway #210, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/23/10. “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.)

Allen Naderi

Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/23/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544618 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Avila Credit Counseling, 826 N Winchester Blvd Ste. D2, San Jose, CA 95128, S anta Clara Co. Robert Avila III, 711 River Falls Dr., San Jose, CA 95111. 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Robert Avila III Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545037 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Air Conditioning Innovations Inc., ACI, 1768 Houret Court, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Air C onditioning Inno vations Inc ., 1768 Houret Court, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by copartners, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/20/2005. “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.)

Air Conditioning Innovations Inc. Ricardo Carrasco/President Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/23/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545094 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Empire Janitorial Maintenance Management, 873 E. Empire St., San Jose, CA 95112, S anta Clara Co. Guadalupe Rocha, 873 E Empir e St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual , r egistrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/10. “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.)

Guadalupe Rocha Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/24/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545025 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, TL Nail Spa, 820 E Dunne Suite 190, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Khanh Quoc Pham.

3042 Peppermint Dr. San Jose, CA 95148, Toan Luu, 50 Valley Haven Way, San Jose, CA 95111.

This business is conducted by a general partnership, 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Khanh Quoc Pham Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/22/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545021 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Five Stars Handyman Gar dening Services, 165 Blossom Hill Rd. Unit 211, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Javier Chavez, 165 Blossom Hill, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual , r egistrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/10. “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.)

Javier Chavez Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/22/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545235 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Intero Real Estate Services, 200 Serra Way Ste 44, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. PRF Enterprise, Inc., 289 Long Valley Ct., San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 11/30/2010. “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.)

PRF Enterprises INC Dylan H Nguyen/President Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544598 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, High Tech Precision, 3371 Edward Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Giang Nguyen, 144 Puerto Golfito Ct., San Jose, CA 95116, Truc Nguyen, 4934 Gentian Ct., San Jose, CA 95111, Dung Le, 2635 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111.

This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fic titious 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 informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dung Le Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

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

Diego Martinez Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/05/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545245 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Francisco’s Cleaning Services, 220 S Morrison Ave., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Yescas, 220 S. Morrison Ave., San Jose, CA 95126, Maria Yescas, 220 S. Morrison Ave., San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Francisco Yescas Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/30/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544625 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Peritronic S ervice, 971 P omeroy Ave., S anta Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Khuyen Pham, 971 Pomeroy Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/12/2010.

“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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Khuyen Pham Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544620 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Urban Shutter, 52 Muir field Ct., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Albert Caballo, 52 Muirfield Ct., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/12/10. “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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Albert Caballo Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545277 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mario’s Jewelry, 302 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Maria Elena Murillo, 302 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/25/2009. “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.)

Maria Elena Murillo Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 12/01/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545195 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Min’s Szechuan Cuisine, 6154 Bollinger Road, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. ChongQing Jia Ling Corporation, 6154 Bollinger Rd., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a c orporation, r egistrant has not y et 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 declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

ChongQing Jia Ling Corporation Jun Min/CEO & President Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/29/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544740 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Raft Property Group, 2524 South Bascom Ave., Campbell, Ca 95008, Santa Clara Co. Katherine A. R aft, 2524 S. B ascom Ave., Campbell. C A 95008, Sean Raft, 2524 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2010. “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.)

Sean Raft Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/16/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544400 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A and D’s Test Only Center, 299 Keyes Street #A, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Diego Martinez, 34 E. 16th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names list ed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188418 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rajesh Seetharama Pokale, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds tha t petitioner R ajesh Seetharama P okale has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rajesh Seetharama Pokale to Rajesh Seetharama Rao

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Legal Notices Pokale 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 02/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 24, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188377 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Khanh Nhu Nguyen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Khanh Nhu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Khan Nhu Nguyen to Katie Khanh Nguyen. 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 02/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 24, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188485 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jingchun Yu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner JingChun Yu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jingchun Yu to Diane Yu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Nov. 29, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188460 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: JianDa Li, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jian-Da Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jian-Da Li to Jianda Lee. 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 02/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 29, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188426 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Guobao Hu and Xiangjun Luo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Guobao Hu and Xiangjun Luo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yifan Hu to Frank Yifan Hu-. 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 02/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Nov. 24, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV185241 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Crystal Granados & Adam Cavazos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Crystal Granados & Adam Cavazos have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ieshia Patricia Cavazos to Audrina Patricia Cavazos. 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 01/04/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 19, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 545175 The following person(s) has/have withdrawn from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Mario’s Jewelry, 270 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95110. Filed in Santa Clara County on 01/11/2007. under file no. 488101. Mario Quezadas Torres, 270 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95110. 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.)

Mario Quezada-Torres Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24, 2010.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/29/2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544129 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Armed Paintball, 1160 Braemer Ct., San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. David Nguyen, 1160 Braemer Ct., San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/29/10. “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.)

David Nguyen Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/29/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544622 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rawmangoes, 700 S. Abel Ct., Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Sitaram Pisipati, 700 S. Abel Ct., Milpitas, CA 9035, Sai Vikaram Pendyam, 1220 Garbo Way Apt 201, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have 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.)

Sharam Pisipati Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544481 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, FOS, 191 Maro Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Phu Tran, 191 Maro Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a n 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.)

Phu Tran Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 543957 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rainin Cats and Dogs, 1764 Miramonte Ave #B, Mt. View, CA, 94040, Santa Clara Co. Rosemary Ferreira, 200 W. Red Oak Drive #J, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/31/2010. “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.)

Rosemary Ferreira Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/26/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544474 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Castle Home Properties, 901 W. Cardinal Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, 94087 Santa Clara Co. James Louis Michelotti, 901 W Cardinal Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Diane Elaine Michelotti, 901 W Cardinal Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/11/2006. “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.)

Diane Elaine Michelotti Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544604 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MZ LLC, 1999 S. Bascom, Suite 700, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Markham Zhang LLC., 18 Red Barn Ct., Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, 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.)

Markham Zhang LLC Benjamin Markham/CEO Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544466 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, New Star Realty and Investments, 888 Saratoga Ave Suite 202, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. CARM Group, Inc., 888 Saratoga Ave # 202, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2010. “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.)

CARM Group, Inc. Seung Y Kim Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/08/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544875 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Living Curriculum, First Aid CPR Trainer, 20 Descanso Dr., Unit 1351, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara Co. Magdalena Tadlock, 20 Descanso Dr., Unit 1351, San Jose, CA 95134. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/17/2010.

“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.)

Magdalena Tadlock Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544868 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Unibay Realty & Unison Mortgage, 618 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Jacqueline Tran, 618 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted 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.)

Jacqueline Tran Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544359 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bravissimo Studios, 1180 Lochinvar Ave #77, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Beto Bravo, 1180 Lochinvar Ave #77, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 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.)

Beto Bravo Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/05/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544905 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Beng Nyun Son Nim, 2725 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Miae Kim, 378 Monticello St., San Francisco, CA 94132. This business is conducted 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.)

Miae Kim Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545061 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, BBQ 152, 8295 Monterey Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Lawrence L Ingram Jr., 7541 Troon Ct., Gilroy, CA 95020, Eric R Ingram, 2163 Darnis Cir., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a general partnership, 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.)

Lawrence L. Ingram Jr. Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/23/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545014 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, HD Manufacturing, HD Engineering, 1252 Alma Court, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Phuong Ngoc Bui, 1385 38th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Hung Pham, 1385 38th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant have 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.)

Phuong Ngoc Bui Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/22/10.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186765 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marleen Patrice Peterson and Andrew Ruelas, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Marleen Peterson and Andrew Ruelas, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marleen Patrice Peterson to Marleen Patrice Capps b. Andrew Everett Ruelas to Andrew Everett Capps. 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 01/25/2011 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 08, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544894 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Indoor-Outdoor Hydroponics, 261 Houret Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Nhut Nguyen, 1993 S King Road, San Jose, CA 95122.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/17/2010. “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.)

Nhut Nguyen Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/10.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV187999 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mingfeng Lin, Mingmei Lin, and Hui Lin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Mingfeng Lin, Mingmei Lin and Hui Lin, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mingfeng Lin to Feng Lin b. Mingmei Lin to Yan Lin c. Hui Lin to Ming Lin. 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 02/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 22, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544763 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Properties Home Loans, 2034 Woodard Rd., San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Steve Kelly, 3093 Forbes Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/16/2010. “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.)

Steve Kelly Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010 This statement was filed with the C ounty of Santa Clara on 11/16/10.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV187425 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Schmieder, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jennifer Schmieder has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jennifer Schmieder to Jessabella Bacia Hancilla. 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 01/25/2011 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall

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

Nov. 17, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV188246 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Litsao Chen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Litsao Chen, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charlie Chen to Benjamin Chen 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 02/01/2011 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 08, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 26; Dec. 03, 10, 17, 2010.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 544480 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Morphosis Personal Training, 2155 Rancho McCormick, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/09/10, under file no.

534008. Stephanie Larsen, 2155 Rancho McCormick Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Stephanie Sperandeo Larsen Oct. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 543822 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Taqueria Cazadores, 3763 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Los Taqueros LLC., 3763 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95054.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 09/15/10. “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.)

Los Taqueros LLC. Everardo Rosales/Chairman Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/21/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 543802 The following person(s) is(are) doing business K1 Electric Co., 1309 Mountain Quail Circle, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. James Y Kang, 1309 Mountain Quail Circle, San Jose, CA 95120, Grace M Kang, 1309 Mountain Quail Circle, San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants have 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.)

James Y Kang Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/21/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544167 The following person(s) is(are) doing business AE System, 257 Castro Street, Ste 107, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Jun Chen, 1246 Briarleaf Circle, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/10. “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.)

Jun Chen Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/01/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544304 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Rhombus, 1555 W. Middlefield Road #116, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Anshuman Roy, 1555 W. Middlefield Rd #116, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted 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.)

Anshuman Roy

Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544276 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Diversified Properties, 65 Angelica Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Juan Manuel Crespo, 65 Angelica Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Carolyn Crespo, 65 Angelica Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants have 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.)

Juan and Carolyn Crespo Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544464 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Grander Design, 1725 De la Cruz Blvd. Ste 4, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Ryan K Anderson, 258 Palm Valley Blvd., #208, San Jose, CA 95123, Bernard C. Groves, 225 Union Ave., #226 Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2010.

“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.)

Ryan Anderson Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/08/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544404 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Chinese Numismatic Society, 948 Kiely Blvd #B, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Xinmei Xie, 948 Kiely Blvd. #B, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/09/2010. “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.)

Xinmei Xie Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/08/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544421 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, InsightsOne, 22686 Medina Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. InsightsOne Systems, 22686 Medina Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant have 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.)

InsightsOne Systems Waqar Hasan/CEO Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/08/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544472 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Solid2Green, 2033 Gateway Place 5th Floor, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Solid Papers LLC., 5114 Walbrook Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89148.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/09/2010. “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.)

Solid Papers LLC. Emily Wu/Manager Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/10.

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

John Guarino Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/10/10.

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

Rocco Morrella III Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544517 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Chapar Photo Agency, 740 East Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara Co. Hanif Avarsaji, 740 E Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business is conducted 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.)

Hanif Avarsaji Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/10/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544864 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Combined Signal, 953 White Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Yuan Tang, 953 White Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted 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.)

Yuan Tang Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544534 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pandabook, Pandabookstore, 20488 Stevens Creek Blvd. #1204, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Lei Wang, 20488 Stevens Creek Blvd., #1204, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/10/2010. “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.)

Lei Wang Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/10/10.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV184430 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria I. Galvan-Torres & Ramiro Torres Rocha, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Maria I Galvan-Torres & Ramiro Torres Rocha, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergio Alexander Torres to Gabriel Alexander Torres. 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 12/28/2010 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 Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 07, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544611 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alpha Engineering. 825 Civic Center Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Frank Hernandez, 2902 Mountain Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, Julio Sanchez, 1344 Crucero, Dr., #2, San Jose, CA 95122 . This business is conducted by a joint venture, registrants have 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.)

Julio Sanchez Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544640 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, New Yogurt Palace, 2652 Alum Rock Ave #F, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Chanh Cao, 1210 Halford Ave. #2, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted 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.)

Chanh Cao Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544626 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Held-Hands Massage, Held-Hands, Patricia Held, 409 Alberto Way #3, Los Gatos, , CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Patricia Held, 811 San Lucas CT., Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/12/2006. “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.)

Patricia Held Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544516 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ernies Liquors, Ernies Wines & Liquors, 3870 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Mathew Chacko, 142 Kenbrook Cir., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted 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.)

Mathew Chacko Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/10/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544612 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Three Stars, 1457 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Carolina Romero, 185 Rainer St #5, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted 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.)

Carolina Romero Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/12/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544575 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, John of All Trades, J. A. T., 7545 Peach Blossom Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. John Guarino, 7545 Peach Blossom Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 544855 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Italian Heritage Real Estate Group, 1898 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Rocco Morrella III, 2881 Cambridge Dr., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV187511 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Felipe Wences Murillo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Felipe Wences Murillo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Felipe Wences Murillo to Felipe Wences, b. Luis Felipe Wences Murillo to Lewis Felipe Wences. 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 1/25/2011 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 17, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV185989 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angélic Desirée Dawkins, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Angélic Desirée Dawkins, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angélic Desirée Dawkins to Angélique Desirée Dawkins.

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 1/11/2011 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 26, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 1 9, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV185476 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thuy Bich Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Thuy Bich Le, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thuy Bich Le to Jolene Mae Le. 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 1/11/2011 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 21, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 1 9, 26; Dec. 03, 10, 2010.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Date: December 11 Time: 4:00pm Location: Campbell Heritage Theatre 1 West Campbell Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 Ticket info: www.veronicasartofdance.com

Sounds of Season: Classical Christmas at the Mission Date: December 11 Time: 7:30pm Location: Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 Ticket info: (408) 924-4332 Santa-Go-Round: holiday activities Date: December 12 Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Circle of Palms San Jose, CA 95113

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Beach Blanket Babylon Extravaganza Date: November - December 30 Location: Club Fugazi 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd.

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Holiday Wreath Workshop Date: December 11 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Guadalupe Visitor And Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110

Play: Story of Moctezuma Date: December 12 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: St John Vianney Catholic Church 4600 Hyland Avenue San Jose, CA 95127

Fratello Marionettes: The North Pole Review Date: December 15 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: West Valley Branch Library 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road San Jose, CA 95117 Info: (408) 244-4766 Senior Holiday Dinner & Dance Date: December 18 Time: 12:00pm Location: Cypress Senior Advisory Council 403 S. Cypress Ave. San Jose, CA 95117

Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango Date: December 21 - January 9 Location: Marine’s Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Ticket info: www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com Hybrid Spaces Gallery: Family Origins & Collaborations Date: November - January 8, 2010 Location: MACLA 510 S 1st St. San Jose, CA 95113 Info: www.maclaarte.org

Photo ExhibitionCourt's 100 years in San Mateo County Date: Until December 31 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

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Info: 1-800-984-3663 www.SecondHarvestFood.org CelebraciĂłn Guadalupana Lugar: Iglesia Nuestra SeĂąora de Guadalupe 2020 E San Antonio St. San Jose Ca 95116 Info: Tel 408 258-7057 SĂĄbado 11 de dic.

A partir de las 9:00pm Vigilia y Serenata

Obra de las Apariciones de Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe Misa de Gallo 12:00am Domingo 12 de diciembre Fiesta de Nuestra SeĂąora de Guadalupe Las MaĂąanitas 6:00am Misa EspaĂąol 7:45am Misa InglĂŠs 9:30am Misa EspaĂąol 11:00am 5:30pm SĂĄbado 18 de dic 7:00-8:30pm Concierto Mariano

La Virgen Del Tepeyac A cargo de Teatro CorazĂłn Dirigido por Arturo GĂłmez DĂ­a: 5 de diciembre Hora: 2:00pm Lugar: Mission Santa Clara, Santa Clara University Honrando a la Virgen en La Iglesia Saint Joseph 582 Hope St. Mtn. View CA 94041

Día: Domingo 12 de diciembre 5:00 am: Maùanitas 12:00 am Rosario en el estacionamiento 1:00 pm Santa Misa. 2:00 pm Comida para todos. 3:00 pm Dramatización de las apariciones de la Virgen a Juan Diego. 4:00 pm Presentación de danzas folklóricas.

La Virgen del Tepeyac DĂ­a: Hasta el 19 de Dic. Lugar: Old Mission San Juan Bautista

705 Fourth St. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tickets: $32,$22,$18 y $14 Informes: (831) 623-2444 Fiesta para todos Incluye cena y music Organizado por los Servicios de RecreaciĂłn y Vecindario De la Ciudad DĂ­a: 17 de diciembre Hora: 5:00pm a 9:00pm Lugar: Grace Community Center 484 East San Fernando San Jose California 95112 (408) 293-0422 Boleto: $4 Posadas A cargo de Somos Mayfair DĂ­a: 18 de diciembre Hora: 6-9pm Lugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose Informes: Camille Llanes-Fontanilla En el 408 937-2576 o cfontanilla@somosmayfair.org La Virgen del Tepeyac DĂ­a: Hasta el 19 de Dic. Lugar: Old Mission San Juan Bautista 705 Fourth St. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 Tickets: $32,$22,$18 y $14 Informes: (831) 623-2444 Galletas, chocolate y Papa Noel DĂ­a: 11 de diciembre Hora: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Lugar: Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Drive Informes: (408) 794-1690 DĂ­a Informativo en NHU DĂ­a: SĂĄbado 11 de diciembre a las 9:30 a.m.

Lugar: 14271 Story Road, San Jose Tel: 408. 254.6900 Estacionamiento gratuito Horario de seminarios 9:30 a.m.        Registración e información general 10:00 a.m.      Ayuda financiera y asesoría 10:45 a.m.      Talleres de admisión 11:30 a.m Refrigerio Despertar del Espíritu Día: 11 de diciembre Hora: 10am a 2pm Lugar: Centro Holístico 2175 THE ALAMEDA, SUITE 105 SAN JOSE, CA 95126 Donación: $ 50.00 Informes: 408 720-9669 Luis Bravo's Forever Tango Días: 21 al 26 de diciembre Hora: 8pm Lugar:Marines’ Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Boletos: $45-$100 Phone: (415) 771-6900

Concierto benÊfico Por los niùos del Perú Let’s Play in Spanish (Juguemos en espaùol) Día: 11 de diciembre Hora: 11 am y 4pm Lugar: Auditoria Escuela Secundaria Santa Clara 3000 Benton St. Santa Clara Jornada sabatina Tråmite de Matrículas, Pasaportes y Registro de Menores Día: 11 de diciembre Hora: 8am - 1pm Lugar: Consulado General de MÊxico en San JosÊ 115 N First Street, San Jose CA. 95112 solicitudes para pasaportes y matrículas se programaran con CITA TELEFONICA, 1-877-639 48 35 y 1877-MEXITEL De lunes a viernes de 07:00 a.m. a 07:00 p.m.

Para llenar su solicitud con anticipaciĂłn, visite la pĂĄgina: www.consulmexsj.com 100 aĂąos de la Corte en el Condado de San Mateo DĂ­a: Hasta el 31 de diciembre Hora: 10am - 4pm History Museum Lugar: Grand Rotunda, Main Level 2200 Broadway in Redwood City Costo: $2.50 adultos, $1.50 estudiantes y ancianos NiĂąos menores de 5 no pagan Conversatorio para prevenciĂłn del crimen DĂ­a: SĂĄbado 21 de enero de 2011 Hora: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lugar: Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Drive, San Jose CA 95111 ÂżQuieres sacarte el tatuaje?

La ciudad ayuda a remover los tatuajes a jĂłvenes entre los 14 y 25 aĂąos de edad.

Informes (408) 251-7757 Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404 ¿Necesita Comida?

Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org Servicios de InmigraciĂłn OrganizaciĂłn de San JosĂŠ que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 TelĂŠfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose CA 95112?www.siren-bayarea.org Registre su CELULAR Reciba alertas de emergencia en espaĂąol visite www.alertscc.gov

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NUESTROS MEJORES DESEOS CON LA MEJOR OFERTA DEL AÑO FINANCIAMIENTO APR PARA COMPRADORES CALIFICADOS

MÁS CONCESIÓN POR DÍAS DE FIESTA1

MÁS AHORA, EN ESTA TEMPORADA

EN CASI TODOS LOS MODELOS CHEVY PARA COMPRADORES CALIFICADOS

Malibu del 2011

Silverado del 2011

Con un estimado EPA de 33 MPG en carretera, Malibu ofrece mejor economía de gasolina en carretera que un Toyota Camry comparable3

Las camionetas de tamaño completo más confiables y duraderas en la carretera4

ONSTAR®5 — ESTÁNDAR EN LA MAYORÍA DE MODELOS

LA SEGURIDAD DE TU CONEXIÓN DE MÁS FORMAS DE LAS QUE PUEDAS IMAGINARTE.

• RESPUESTA AUTOMÁTICA DE CHOQUE • ASISTENCIA EN VEHÍCULO ROBADO • DIAGNÓSTICO DEL VEHÍCULO • APERTURA DE PUERTAS POR CONTROL REMOTO

ESTÁNDAR POR EL PRIMER AÑO EN MODELOS 2010, 6 MESES EN MODELOS 2011

CON LA CONFIABILIDAD DE NUESTRA GARANTÍA EN MOTOR Y TRANSMISIÓN POR

100,000 MILLAS O 5 AÑOS LO QUE SUCEDA PRIMERO. DETALLES DE LA GARANTÍA LIMITADA EN TU CONCESIONARIO.

VISITA TU CONCESIONARIO CHEVROLET MÁS CERCANO

1 El período del contrato es limitado. No disponible on algunas otras ofertas. Debe financiarse a través de Ally Financial Inc. Detalles en tu concesionario. Recibe entrega antes de 1/3/2011. 2 Durante los primeros 120 días de la fecha de compra, solamente a través de Ally Financial, Inc. Puede requerirse pago inicial. No disponible en Washington, D.C. No disponible con algunas otras ofertas. Detalles en tu concesionario. Recibe entrega antes de 1/3/2011. 3 Est. EPA MPG en carretera: Malibu LTZ 33, Camry XLE 32. 4 Confiabilidad basada en longevidad: registros de camionetas de tamaño completo de 1981 a julio de 2009. 5 Visita onstar.com/espanol para detalles y limitaciones del sistema. Servicios pueden variar por modelo y condiciones. Onstar actúa como enlace a proveedores existentes de servicios de emergencia.

El sello de “Mejor Compra” es una marca registrada de Consumers Digest Communications, LLC., usado bajo licencia. ©2010 OnStar. Todos los derechos reservados. ©2010 General Motors.

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Mundial en Sudáfrica no dejó ganancias

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ohannesburgo, (Notimex).- El Mundial de Sudáfrica 2010, efectuado del 11 de junio al 11 de julio, lamentablemente no dejó las ganancias esperadas para el país, que gastó demasiado en infraestructura, para albergar de la mejor manera el evento.

Marthinus van Schalkwyk, ministro de Turismo de Sudáfrica, indicó que el certamen ayudó, sin duda, para que cambiara la imagen de los Bafana Bafana, sin embargo, el número de visitantes no fue el que se imaginaba, más de 300 mil personas asistieron al Mundial, donde la mayoría fue europea.

"El turismo durante el torneo disputado entre junio y julio, trajo unos 3,600 millones de rand (casi 520 millones de dólares), mucho menos que lo que había previsto inicialmente el Gobierno", indicó el funcionario a medios locales.

El gobierno del presidente de Sudáfrica, Jacob Zuma, invirtió 40 mil millones de rand (casi 60 mil millones de dólares), cantidad que le costó demasiado recuperar a la potencia africana.

En la actualidad, se está estudiando la posibilidad de cómo darle uso a los estadios que se utilizaron en el Mundial, ya que su mantenimiento sigue generando fuertes gastos.

"Hay una serie de discusiones que están teniendo lugar sobre las opciones de cómo se puede utilizar los estadios", mencionó Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

Sin embargo, el ministro de turismo se sintió satisfecho porque durante encuestas realizadas en el magno evento, "casi el 90 por ciento de los turistas, dijo que consideraría de nuevo visitar Sudáfrica, mientras que el 96 por ciento, dijo que recomendaría el país a sus amigos".