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Cambios Importantes del Servicio de VTA Debido a la disminución de las condiciones económicas, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority VTA implementará cambios en frecuencia y de las rutas de los autobuses desde el lunes, 11 de enero de 2010.

Según los comentarios del público, VTA hizo cambios en su plan de reducción de servicio original para incluir los siguientes cambios: Cambios en las Rutas Las

Líneas de Autobús 33 y 47 serán combinadas para

proveer mejor servicio rumbo al este y oeste en Milpitas La

Línea de Autobús 42 se extenderá a la calle Menard

La

Línea de Autobús 81 solo correrá entre Cupertino

Square y el Centro de Transito de Santa Clara durante los fines de semana.

Servicio Descontinuado los sábados Líneas de Autobús de VTA 11 y 13

Servicio Descontinuado los domingos Líneas de Autobús de VTA 13, 42, 43, 45 y 46

Cambios en Horarios y/o Frecuencia Tranvía de VTA; y Líneas de Autobús de VTA 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 77, 81, 82, 88, 89, 101, 104, 121, 140, 168, 180, 181, 304, 328, 330 y el DASH Shuttle.

Por favor planifique con tiempo su viaje. Habrá nuevos horarios en los autobuses y tranvías desde el 1 de enero.

Comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicio al Pasajero en español para que le ayuden a planificar su viaje.

Este servicio es gratis. O visite la página del internet en inglés: www.vta.org/servicereductions para más detalles acerca de los cambios.

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Los latinos sienten el "ardor" como todo el mundo Por Senador Robert Menéndez

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odo tema es importante para los latinos, y ya es hora que los latinos tomen su muy merecida posición en el debate sobre el cambio climático. Con las negociaciones en Copenhague comenzando esta semana, los latinos pueden ayudar que la respuesta global al cambio climático gane impulso y velocidad.

Por mucho tiempo, los americanos han creído que los latinos sólo se preocupan por temas en específico como la reforma migratoria, pero - como todos los demás - los latinos son parte de la comunidad global.

Los latinos están participando en todos los temas importantes. Entienden la importancia de fomentar el uso de energía renovable y sostenible. Reduciendo nuestra dependencia en petróleo creará empleos verdes- que nuestro país y nuestras comunidades necesitan desesperadamente. Tenemos tanto como, sino más, en juego sobre los temas del medio ambiente como cualquier otro grupo demográfico en los Estados Unidos El Sierra Club encontró que el 80 por ciento de los votantes latinos piensan que los temas de energía y medio ambiente tienen un impacto sobre sus vidas y la de sus familiares. El 51 por ciento cree que el aire y el agua contaminada son los problemas más graves cuando se trata de medio ambiente. Un estudio a ser publicado por La Onda Verde de NRDC encontró que los latinos entienden el impacto que el calentamiento global tendrá en los niveles del mar, que causarán inundaciones en zonas costeras, que los huracanes serán más fuertes y que los latinos sentirán estos efectos tanto como todos los demás.

Los latinos suelen vivir en áreas de pobres y concentrados en zonas urbanas cerca a las

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costas que se verían afectadas por los altos niveles del mar. Estarían menos preparados para evacuar o reubicarse en caso de un desastre natural. Además América Latina y el Caribe ciertamente sufrirían más los efectos de tormentas fuertes y más altos niveles de mar.

Esto implica que la comunidad latina, necesita entender las graves consecuencias de una falta de acción tanto como las oportunidades económicas que existen en hacer algo para tratar el cambio climático. Es por eso que los latinos, ahora más que nunca, deben participar del debate.

La amenaza a nuestro planeta es real; y la oportunidad de conocer los desafíos tomar las responsabilidades - no solo para las generaciones futuras pero para los millones de americanos que buscan trabajo- también es real. Los empleos "verdes" que nacerán de la nueva economía verde del siglo 21 será la clave de nuestro crecimiento económico.

Los latinos tienen que saber que el cambio de los Estados Unidos a una economía nueva, sostenible, y "verde" beneficiará a todos - especialmente a los jóvenes latinos que buscan no solo un trabajo, sino una carrera. Una economía verde crearía millones de trabajos nuevos y oportunidades nuevas en áreas de energía solar y de viento, modernización de viviendas, y el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías y productos.

Los latinos tienen que tomar su lugar en la mesa de negociación en el debate sobre el cambio climático y reconocer la oportunidad de a una economía que reducirá nuestra dependencia en el petróleo extranjero, crearía nuevos empleos, y salvaría nuestro planeta. ¿Cómo no van a ser parte de ese debate?

Senador Robert Menéndez representa a Nueva Jersey en el Senado EE.UU.

La creación de empleos debe llegar a los negros y latinos desempleados

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l Presidente Obama dice que está abierto a nuevas ideas sobre cómo abordar la crisis de empleos, sin embargo parece que ya ha tomado una decisión. En la Cumbre del Empleo que se realizó en la Casa Blanca el 3 de diciembre, el Presidente dejó muy claro que su administración ha hecho todo lo que se puede hacer. Ahora le toca al sector privado dirigir la economía a la meta final de la recuperación.

Las últimas cifras de desempleo no dejan de ser un contundente recordatorio de que el Presidente y el Congreso aún tienen muchos asuntos pendientes. El desempleo ronda por el 10% a nivel nacional, pero ha llegado hasta el 12.7% para los latinos y el 15.6% para los negros. De hecho, durante más de nueve meses, el desempleo de dos dígitos ha sido la realidad para los latinos y los negros.

A pesar de las anteriores disparidades en la falta de empleo, muchas comunidades de minorías no se han beneficiado equitativamente de la ayuda del gobierno.

En una encuesta reciente, menos del 30% de los latinos dice ver los efectos de la Ley de Recuperación y Reinversión de Estados Unidos en sus comunidades. Es obvio que la ayuda no ha llegado a algunos de los trabajadores y familias más afectados. A menos de que los formuladores de políticas presten mayor atención a la equidad y justicia mediante la creación de puestos de trabajo específicos, es poco probable que el empleo llegue a estos trabajadores y familias.

Durante las próximas semanas cuando el Presidente visite algunos centros importantes en todo el país, deberá permanecer abierto a un abanico de ideas sobre cómo hacer para que la gente vuelva a tener un empleo de nuevo. Todavía más importante, debería escuchar los apuros que está pasando la gente con la que se encuentre a su paso. Sus historias deben recordarle su capacidad y su responsabilidad para garantizar que todos los estadounidenses pueden contribuir a una recuperación económica total.

Aquí hay algunas ideas para que el Presidente comience un plan que cree oportunidades de empleo para todos los estadounidenses. Los detalles de esta propuesta se encuentran en: www.nclr.org/JobsNow.

Crear empleos en los barrios más afectados.

Para hacer esto de manera rápida y eficaz, las organizaciones no lucrativas locales deberían ayudar a identificar las necesidades de la comunidad y contratar a estas personas. Los trabajadores pueden reparar y mantener los edificios, ayudar en los centros de salud de la comunidad, y cuidar de los niños y ancianos.

Estabilizar las comunidades a través de la contratación de trabajadores desempleados locales para reparar las casas abandonadas y en ejecución hipotecaria.

Si el Congreso dedicará $1 mil millones de dólares para mejorar las propiedades descuidadas, esto ayudaría a atraer compradores y revitalizar las comunidades. Cualquiera que esté desempleado, tenga bajos niveles de ingreso y educación, o no esté recibiendo el seguro de desempleo, debería estar al principio de la lista para ser contratado.

Preparar a los trabajadores para los empleos del futuro.

Los programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral necesitan más fondos y llegar a una red más amplia de trabajadores.

Es importante que estos programas ofrezcan la alfabetización básica, la enseñanza del idioma inglés, y la capacitación específica del empleo. Lo anterior ayudaría a los latinos y a otros trabajadores a prepararse para puestos de trabajo en las industrias nuevas y en crecimiento.

Mejorar los productos de préstamo para las organizaciones no lucrativas y las comunitarias para que éstas puedan proveer servicios esenciales.

Para poder satisfacer una mayor demanda de sus comunidades, estos grupos necesitan préstamos asequibles y asistencia técnica para mejorar sus instalaciones y su equipo. Se debería alentar a las instituciones de crédito para que dirijan el 20% de sus préstamos a estas organizaciones, y les proporcionen planificación financiera, gestión y servicios de reestructuración de préstamos.

Janet Murguía es la presidenta del NCLR (Consejo Nacional de La Raza), la organización nacional más grande de apoyo y defensa de los derechos civiles de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos.

Para más información, visite www.nclr.org

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OUTRAGEOUS TRAGIC BEHAVIOR

By Hilbert Morales - El Observador

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HE community has experienced several examples of outrageous tragic behavior.

The most recent is an innocent slumber party attended by three girls which resulted in the death of one teenage girl who allegedly consumed too much alcohol. In due course, this tragic loss of life will be verified by an autopsy by the CoronerMedical Examiner. What youth need to know is that alcohol, especially absolute alcohol (100%) is a dehydrating agent that damages vital organs such as the liver, kidneys and brain. A dehydrated brain will not function properly, so if vital functions are impaired, the afflicted individual dies. Throughout the years past, there have been reports of youth dying because of 'binge drinking'. Responsible parents must instruct their kids to never binge drink at all. Moderate amounts of alcohol are useful during social events because 'social drinking' seems to facilitate the conversations that occur in such settings.

A second outrageous event occurred when a group of boys stabbed to death another boy in the back yard of his own home. Since when does stabbing a person solve a dispute? When will the use violence to solve disputes stop? Yet, another young life wasted.

A third outrageous event occurred on October 31st (Halloween) when two youths who were in their neighborhood "trick or treating" were assaulted with the outcome that one was shot in the head and the second stabbed. From the news reports this attack was unprovoked, but nevertheless may result in serious impairment or a tragic death.

There seems to be no reason behind these three tragic events. Do they indicate the outcome of a new social reality? Is there a need for both parents to work in order to earn enough money to pay the family bills. When this reality occurs what is sacrificed is the ability of having a 'stay-at-home' parent, usually the mother.

What developing youth need most as they grow up is the guidance of a responsible parent who teaches the child values, social skills, and acceptable personal behavior. One lesson is that disputes are not settled by violence. There are rewards for positive behavior patterns and consequences for negative behaviors which result in damage to property and injury to other individuals.

Parents are held responsible for the actions of minor children under their care. Yet too many

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times, agencies intervene with the parenting efforts being applied because these efforts are deemed to be 'child abuse'. In addition, many school teachers are not willing to discipline a student after witnessing unacceptable behavior. Somehow, the ability of responsible parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults who deal with children have become handicapped by the prospect of being labeled as a 'child abuser'.

Several generations ago, there existed the saying: "spare the rod, and spoil the child."

Juvenile justice may have become too intrusive to the efforts of a responsible adult to discipline a child for that child's own developmental good.

One may also wonder about the impact of TV violence and all that violence portrayed in many computer games.

If it takes a village to raise a child, then our communities must begin to have forums which include representatives of families, civic leaders, police representatives, and religious leaders. Parents need a lot of help in properly training a developing child with current information about substance abuse, acceptable sexual behavior and teach acceptable parenting skills and responsibilities. It seems that our diverse society has forgotten and neglected to transfer to our youth the acceptable human behavior, accumulated over millenia of human development and incorporated into a variety of social cultures. Acceptable human behavior was defined by social codes and religious teachings which are not being communicated. There is a need to convey the outcomes of substance abuse and physical abuse. And youth must learn that there are consequences for behavior which causes injury and destruction. Growing up and staying alive and well are great outcomes for responsible and knowledgeable behavior.

Where is the outrage in this community about all this evidence that we are not dealing with these issues effectively? Let's begin with parents who must know enough to always be vigilant about the potential dangers their developing child faces. Let's not assign the responsibility of acceptable behavior based on knowledgeable judgement to a child. It is outrageous for our community to be stoic about these events and their implications. It's outrageous behavior on the part of all involved.Δ

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Clean Tech Still A Top Priority

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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an Jose Mayor Chuck Reed had a vision when he came into office, and his vision, was "Green". It is no secret that many of the world's latest high tech innovations originate in Silicon Valley. Clean Tech innovation is the latest in world changing technologies and San Jose is at the fore-front of this transformation.

"This Clean Tech wave is something we need to stay on top of," said Mayor Reed. "It only makes sense that the latest technologies in this field come out of Silicon Valley."

On Friday, December 4, the San Jose held its annual Clean Tech Legislative Agenda Summit.

The city announced partnerships with several local businesses and organizations, such as PG&E and the Silicon Valley Business Perspective, in ensuring that San Jose becomes the leader in the latest Clean Tech Technology.

"This collaboration is needed to ensure we live in a clean environment," said Nancy McFadden, Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs for PG&E. "This collaboration will also help fix our economy by creating new jobs."

McFadden also commended San Jose's Green Vision and what is has accomplished so far.

"San Jose's Green Vision should be applied

not only statewide, but nationwide," McFadden said.

Some of the Clean Tech technologies that the collaboration will continue to support and promote are zero-emission vehicles, which use alternative fuels that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Green Buildings also reduce

"This Clean Tech wave is something we need to stay on top of," said Mayor Reed. "It only makes sense that the latest technologies in this field come out of Silicon Valley." greenhouse emission.

"We also need to focus on energy efficient technologies such as solar energy," McFadden said.

The collaboration also plans to work on ways to bring Clean Tech companies to Silicon Valley.

"These companies are looking for the right location to invest in," said Carl Guardino, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. "This is a perfect opportunity for Silicon Valley."

Innovation companies will be lured by large incentives (tax subsidies, large grants, low-inter-

est loans) and by receiving access to the top talent in the country.

The Mayor's Green Vision is a plan that will be enacted over the next 15 years. Some of the vision's goals aim to divert 100 percent of the waste from landfills and convert energy to waste, plant 100,000 new trees and replace 100 percent

of the city's street lights with smart, zero emission lighting, ensure that 100 percent of public fleet vehicles run on alternative fuels and reduce per capita energy use by 50 percent.

"The Green Vision will also help create 25,000 new jobs," Guardino said.

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Light and Strength

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

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n December 3, community members of San Jose participated in the International Solidarity with the Mexican Electrical Workers Union.

The activities took place in front of the Mexican Consulate of San Jose.

The movement began in hopes of stopping the privatization of the electrical industry and to restore jobs and prevent future loss. The protestors report that over 40,000 people have already lost their jobs, and others are

Water district board extends 15 percent mandatory conservation allocating five percent of total contracted water deliveries to the State Water Project (SWP) contractors for 2010, our water supply outlook is impacted. The SWP normally accounts for between 10 -20 percent of the district's total water supplies.

The initial five percent allocation would mean a delivery of only about 5,000 acre-feet in 2010, as opposed to the district's average delivery 60,000 acre-feet. While this allocation number could potentially increase, it's still the lowest alloca-

tion on record from DWR. The district's response to annual water shortages usually occurs in late spring when more reliable information becomes known about water supply conditions related to imported water allocations, Delta export restrictions, operations, and local supply yields. A time extension of the conservation resolution until late spring would align with a more complete picture of the 2010 water supply outlook and annual water supply decision-making.

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of the issues California is facing similar to those Mexico is facing. There were chants shared between the participants and the Mexicans present.

Although they are thousands of miles away, the protestors want to send a clear message of understanding and support. They signed the letter and now await to see the results of the fight being fought on the other side of the border.

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VTA Construction Contract Opportunities!

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he Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors adopted a resolution continuing the call for 15 percent mandatory conservation through June of 2010. The board's original call for 15 percent mandatory conservation came last March after careful analysis of the county's water supply conditions and contingency planning to factor in the potential of additional years of drought. Santa Clara County residents answered that call by achieving an 18 percent reduction in water use.

While the 2009 water supply condition has improved from the March 2009 forecast, overall conditions appear very similar to a year ago, and the drought could persist for a fourth year. To ensure adequate water will be available in 2010, staff recommended extending the conservation Resolution 0925 from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

"We may have rain in our current forecast, but we are facing another season of water supply uncertainty," said Board Chair Sig Sanchez. "We want to send a consistent and strong message to the community that conservation is still needed."

Despite recent rainfall, the water district's local reservoirs are at roughly 42% of capacity. When coupled with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) recent announcement that they will only be

losing their benefits and retirement funds. Women in Mexico City have begun a hunger strike in protest and the group wants to show their support by making more people aware of the situation. As people handled their consulate transactions, the San Jose group awaited Viridiana Sanchez, of the Mexican Consulate to receive a letter on behalf of the community.

The letter was written to Mexican President Felipe Calderon and spoke

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Riding Into the Holidays

Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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an Francisco, San Bruno, Santa Clara, San Benito, Alameda y Contra Costa se unen en una campaña que tiene como objetivo entregar un juguete nuevo en esta Navidad. Bajo el programa 'Toys For Tots" se quiere llevar un mensaje de esperanza a los niños necesitados.

VTA colectará juguetes Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) se une al espíritu de los días de fiesta con la participación del programa que recauda juguetes para niños necesitados "Toys for Tots" en el centro de San José. Durante los últimos 14 años VTA se ha unido con "Toys for Tots" del área del Condado de Santa Clara. VTA tendrá un autobús de 40 pies de largo que lo llenarán de juguetes el sábado, 12 de diciembre del 2009 desde las 8 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m.

VTA invita a todos a que se unan a este esfuerzo comunitario para donar juguetes nuevos a niños necesitados durante las fiestas. Se les invita a que traigan un juguete nuevo empaquetado para los niños necesitados para llenar el autobús con juguetes. El año pasado, VTA ayudó a colectar casi 1,700 juguetes.

La recaudación de juguetes se llevará acabo en "Christmas in the Park" en frente del Hotel Fairmont en el Centro de San José el sábado, 12 de diciembre desde las 8 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m. Para más información o lugares donde usted pueda llevar su donación, visite el sitio de red al www.toys4tots.us o llame al San José US Marine Corps at (408) 286-6501.

Sabemos por las sonrisas en los rostros de los niños y la apreciación de sus padres, que el simple regalo de un juguete nuevo puede hacer una enorme diferencia en la vida de un niño.

Ayudemos a traer esperanza a nuestros niños.

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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hildren throughout the world will wake up on Christmas morning with only one thing on their mind: "What did Santa bring me?"

Many will get the latest video games or action figures. Some will get warn clothing to help them get through the winter. Unfortunately, many will not receive anything at all.

Thankfully, the Turning Wheels for Kids organization has made its mission to see that no child is without a present this holiday season.

On Saturday, December 12, Turning Wheels for Kids will be giving

away 2,200 bikes to low-income families at The South Hall in downtown San Jose.

"The bikes will be assembled and given out throughout the day," said Sue Runsvold, Founder and Chairman of Turning Wheels for Kids. "It's going to be like Santa's workshop in there."

Aside from putting smiles on the faces of low-income children, Turning Wheels for Kids also feels that it is important to encourage kids to exercise.

"Exercise is key to a child's development. We need to get them to like being outdoors now so that they continue to enjoy being outdoors when they are older," Runsvold said. "More

children are now obese and this could lead to serious diseases like diabetes.

Instead of having their limbs amputated at 60 or 70 years of age due to diabetes, they could have them amputated at 30."

Registration for the bicycles began in October and was full within eight hours.

"We spread the word by emailing those who we had in our database and by having our partners email those they knew would need help," Runsvold said. "Our volunteers also helped by spreading the word."

Over 700 volunteers (from corporate companies, non-profits, and area residents) will be at the event helping to build the bikes, but the organization

is still in need of more. The volunteers will be stationed at the table that morning and will be in charge of working with the bicycle count agents to ensure receiving charities are given the correct type and number of bicycles. They will also be in charge of greeting the agencies picking up bicycles and signing off on bikes.

Though registration is full for this event, Turn Wheels for Kids gives out bicycles throughout the year. For more information on upcoming events or if you would like to become a volunteer, visit www.turningwheelsforkids.org.

According to America's Second Harvest Food Bank, today an estimated 35.5 million Americans are food insecure; meaning their access to enough food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. This includes an esti-

mated 12.6 million children. Forty-nine percent of food stamp recipients are children, 40 percent of adults requesting assistance are employed, and 29 percent of seniors choose between food and healthcare.

Racing to Raise Funds

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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pplied Materials held its third annual Solar Car Race on Wednesday December 8, in an effort to raise money for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The race is a friendly competition among Applied Materials employee teams assembling and racing miniature solar powered cars.

"This event is one of the events that Applied Materials holds in order to raise money for those who are in need this holiday season," said Amaya Wiegert, public relations specialist for Applied Materials.

Participants are allowed to "cheat" in order get their cars across the finish line. The teams can "cheat" by pushing their cars across the finish line. But teams have to pay a fine for each times it "cheats" or receive a penalty. There is also an entry fee.

The track was originally going to be 50 feet long, but due to bad weather, the

track was shortened to 25 feet.

"The contestants work hard on their cars for about two weeks," Wiegert said.

One team member would be at the starting line in order to get the car going.

Another would be at the finish line to catch the car. Teams were given an option of purchasing a head start of up to ten feet, with each foot costing 25 dollars. Every push to the car resulted in a fee of $25 and the car could not move more than three inches.

Applied Materials held similar events throughout the country. The company's goal is to deliver 2 million meals to families. The company hopes to raise over a $1 million dollars and several pounds of food through this effort.

"Last year we raised over $6,000 at this event here in this area," Wiegert said. "We are hoping to surpass that this year."

The Solar Car Race is not the only event Applied materials holds in order take raise money for needy families.

"We also have bake sales and arm wrestling competitions," Wiegert said.

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President Obama Announces Proposals to Accelerate Job Growth and Lay the Foundation for Robust Economic Growth

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n December 8, President laid out some of the broad steps that he believes should be at the heart of our efforts to help put Americans back to work and get businesses hiring again. This announcement is part of the President's ongoing effort to take every responsible step to accelerate the pace of job growth. The President views every bill through the prism of job growth and will continue to explore additional approaches as well. These measures are part of the overall policy designed to not just create jobs in the short run but also shift America away from consumption-driven growth to a focus on enhancing the competitiveness of America's businesses, encouraging investment, and promoting exports.

I. THREE KEY AREAS FOR ACCELERATING JOB GROWTH 1. Helping Small Businesses Expand Investment, Hire Workers and Access Credit 2. Investing in America's Roads, Bridges and Infrastructure 3. Creating Jobs Through Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Investments II. A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE APPROACH TO JOB CREATION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF TARP AND OVERALL FIS-

Gutiérrez presenta Reforma Migratoria

Por Rosario Vital El Observador l próximo martes 15 de diciembre el Congresista Luis Gutiérrez presentará la primera Reforma Comprensiva de Inmigración bajo la administración del Presidente Barack Obama.

Organizaciones que apoyan la reforma estarán presentes en una conferencia de prensa dando al bienvenida a esta iniciativa.

Por su parte líderes de la comunidad como José Sandoval elogian esta iniciativa y consi deran propicia.

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migratoria. Tenemos que apoyar al Congresista Luis Gutiérrez. El movimiento se hace con la gente es momento que la gente haga llamadas a los Congresistas del país a través del 202-2243121", dijo Sandoval.

Por su parte Mark Silverman, Abogado de Inmigración sostuvo que va a hacer la mejor propuesta que vamos a ver de cualquier Congresista. "El propósito de comenzar la conversación de inmigración para el 2010 es importante. Si en los primeros cuatro meses una propuesta no pasa esto va hacer dificil porque los Congresistas no van a querer votar por una reforma migratoria", indica Silverman.

CAL DISCIPLINE These steps are part of the President's overall approach to fiscal discipline. This includes: Freeing up resources from stabilizing Wall Street and putting them to work on Main Street. Because of the Administration's stewardship of the TARP program - combined with our broader efforts to revive the economy - we now expect the cost to be at least $200 billion less than anticipated as recently as August. Indeed, since the Obama Administration has taken office, only $7 billion has been provided in assistance to banks, compared to $114 billion in capital that banks subject to the "stress test" have raised from the private sector. These savings will allow us to pay down the deficit faster than was anticipated while also investing funds that would have gone to banks in job creating efforts instead.

An overall approach to fiscal discipline in the budget. Although additional resources are needed in the short-run to address the unemployment crisis, the Administration is committed to doing what we need to bring the medium-term deficit under control - and is exploring a range of steps to take as part of the FY2011 budget process. An additional important component of returning to fiscal responsibility is passing health reform legislation that not only reduces the deficit but also reduces the long-term

growth rate of health care costs.

III. AN ONGOING FOCUS ON JOB CREATION In addition to the proposals outlined above, the Administration will be working with Congress to ensure that those hit hardest by this economic crisis continue to receive the support they need. This includes: extending unemployment insurance for Americans who are struggling to find jobs, extending the Recovery Act provision that helps out-ofwork Americans keep their health insurance through COBRA, providing an additional $250 Economic Recovery Payment to our seniors and veterans, and taking steps to ensure that state and local governments are not forced to lay-off teachers, police officers and other key personnel at this critical time.

These steps will build on the efforts that the Administration has already taken to accelerate the pace of job growth, including tax cuts for struggling businesses, an expanded homebuyer credit, additional unemployment insurance to one million Americans, and the Cash for Clunkers program. The Administration is also continuing to pursue efforts to increase the competitiveness of U.S. businesses and strengthen their capacity to export to overseas markets.

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Harley Motorcycle Riders Escort Santa to San Mateo Medical Center

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AN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. - On Saturday, December 12, the San Mateo Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) will ride their motorcycles from Redwood City to the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) to deliver toys to children who receive care at the medical center's hospital and outpatient clinics during the holidays. The public is invited to cheer on the riders, meet Santa, take photos, and attend the reception.

This year marks the 20th anniversary for the Annual Holiday Toy Run. More than 100 bikers are expected to "H.O.G." the streets, with one of them dressed as Santa to lead the way.

The riders make this trip to bring hundreds of gifts for children - from infants to teens - at the

On the Road to Full Recuperation

Four Full-Time Minimum-Wage Jobs Needed to pay for basic necessities

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atthew Blea, 16, San Jose High Academy student who was injured during a Thanksgiving Day football game is now stable. On December 4, Dr. Marco Lee from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, explained that Blea went from critical to serious condition and is making good process.

"I know the road ahead is going to be tough, but I know he will pull through," said David Blea, father of Matthew Blea.

The injured football player is making amazing improvement and will slowly get out of the coma that has helped him remain calm. Blea spoke to his father and even joked with him that day.

"He actually whispered he loved me," said David Blea.

Blea's father thanked all the nurses, doctors and the fire department that arrived on the day of his son's injury. He spoke about Matt's ability to keep on fighting, reflecting on his son's beginning as a premature baby. He also acknowledged the outreach of the community, the love and support the whole family is receiving. He admits it's a difficult time and insists that his son is a fighter.

AN FRANCISCO.-United Way's report, "Struggling to Make Ends Meet," reveals that Santa Clara County families require four fulltime, minimum wage jobs -- compared to three in other Bay Area counties -- to pay for basic necessities, when measured by the California SelfSufficiency Standard. The report indicates high school graduation continues to be a key indicator to achieving self-sufficiency. Nearly 61% of 39,477 Santa Clara County households headed by someone who did not complete high school have incomes below the Standard, compared to 10% of householders with a bachelor’s degree or at least some college.

Based on the most recently available U.S. Census data from 2007, United Way's report, "Struggling to Make Ends Meet," shows that hard times preceded the recession for a significant number of Santa Clara County families. Even before the global economic crisis, having a job was not a guarantee of adequate income, as indicated by the fact that 87.2% of local households with incomes below the Standard had at least one worker.

"Even this pre-recession data reinforces our focus on helping families achieve an income that provides for financial stability," said Carole Leigh Hutton, president and CEO, United Way Silicon Valley. While we will always offer and support programs that help feed and house families, our mission is to address the root problems that persist in creating these conditions. The access to services that 2-1-1 Santa Clara County offers, the financial stability assets like our “Bank on San Jose” and “Earn It! Keep It! Save It!” income tax assistance programs, and the programs offered by our partner agencies are working toward this outcome."

Other key findings from the report: · Local families headed by single women are two and a half times more likely than two-parent households to have incomes below the Standard. · 32.3% of Latino households in the Santa Clara County have insufficient incomes to meet their essential needs as compared to 13.5% Whites.

The Self-Sufficiency Standard, part of a state and national movement to reform the way poverty is measured and understood, measures the actual cost of living on a county-by-county basis, using the costs of housing, food and shelter, as well as the work-related costs of transportation, child care and taxes.

The Standard represents a "bare-bones" budget that excludes common expenditures such as credit-card and loan payments, retirement savings, emergency expenses, and assumes that all adults in the household work to support their families. In contrast to the Self-Sufficiency Standard, the Federal Poverty Level, which identifies only 6.4% of Santa Clara County residents as poor, is based on the cost of food and does not take into account wide variations in the cost of living in different counties.

Santa Clara County statistics, as well as the full United Way report, "Struggling to Make Ends Meet" is available at www.uwsv.org

medical center. The drive begins at the Peninsula Harley Davidson dealership in Redwood City and ends at the hospital, located on the corner of 39th Avenue and Edison Street in San Mateo (222 W. 39th Avenue).

SMMC volunteers will welcome the riders and the public by hosting a reception beginning at 10 a.m. in the main hospital lobby. The riders are expected to arrive between 10:15 and 10:30 am. Refreshments will be served.

At the reception, the Harley riders and other visitors will place their gifts under a Christmas tree decorated especially for this event. The gifts are later given to children in the hospital and in the medical center's community clinics throughout the county.

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n Dec. 6, 2009, John Detches (32, a transient based in San Jose) was arrested for three counts of assault with intent to commit rape and one count of kidnapping in connection with a case from Nov. 29, 2009, and two other cases.

On Nov. 29, a woman was attacked while jogging on the Stevens Creek Trail. She successfully fought him off and he fled on his bicycle. Responding officers were unable to locate the suspect at that time.

The investigation revealed a suspicious circumstance that had occurred on the trail on Nov. 12, 2009, and was reported at that time. A 24 year-old female had been jogging on the trail when a male approached her. Officers had been unable to locate the subject and it was classified as a suspicious circumstance. In reviewing that incident, it was determined the description of the man and his clothing matched the description of the suspect in the case from Nov. 29th.

Additionally, after seeing media reports regarding the attack, a woman in her 20s contacted the Mountain View Police Department (MVPD) to report that a similar incident had happened to her on Nov. 25th. In that case, a man matching the description of the suspect approached the female.

After comparing the details of each incident, detectives believed one suspect was responsible for all three cases.

On Dec. 2, 2009, two MVPD officers were patrolling the trail when they located a man who matched the descriptions given by all three victims.

That man, John Detches, had a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest from another jurisdiction and was on parole for burglary. Detches was booked into the San Jose Main Jail and was initially given no bail.

Women who believe they had suspicious contact with Detches anywhere on pedestrian/bike trails, whether or not they believe a crime actually occurred, should report that to incident to their local police department.

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Consejos en temporada de gripe * Póngase sus vacunas contra la gripe. La vacunación ofrece la mejor protección contra la gripe estacional y H1N1. El Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) dice que la vacuna contra el H1N1 es especialmente importante para aquellos entre seis meses y 24 años, los proveedores de cuidado de niños, mujeres embarazadas, personal médico y aquellos con sistemas inmunológicos comprometidos. * Manténgase sano. Lávese las manos con frecuencia y evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca. Elija alimentos ricos en vitamina C, como cítricos, fresas, brócoli, coliflor, y vitamina D, que puede encontrarse en el pescado, la leche fortificada y algunos cereales. Para mantener su sistema inmunológico funcionando de la mejor manera, haga ejercicio y duerma lo suficiente. * Sepa cuándo buscar atención médica. No todas las personas con síntomas de gripe necesitan de atención médica - pero algunos pacientes pueden requerir atención médica o medicamentos antivirales para vencer la infección.

Busque atención médica inmediata si los niños presentan respiración rápida o con dificultad, piel de color azul, incapacidad para tomar líquidos, irritabilidad, hasta el punto en el que no puede ser considerado, una fiebre con erupción cutánea, síntomas que alivian sólo para volverse más grave, o si no despiertan o interactúan cuando se les solicita.

Los adultos que experimentan dificultad para respirar o falta de aliento, dolor o presión en el pecho o el abdomen, mareo repentino, confusión, vómitos graves o persistentes debe ver a un médico de inmediato. Para más información, visite www.FamilyDoctor.org/H1N1.

The High Price Of Smoking (NAPSA)—If you or someone you know is a smoker, you may have noticed that the cost of cigarettes continues to rise. The national tax on cigarettes is currently over a dollar a pack.

Most smokers have heard many of the health reasons to quit. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S. Many people, however, may not have thought about the harm smoking does to their wallets.

The cost of cigarettes varies, but a person who smokes a pack a day can expect to save at least $1,600 a year by quitting. The more you smoke, the more money you would save by quitting. By not buying cigarettes, a former pack-a-day smoker could buy: • A portable DVD player in just two months (worth over $250) • A flat-screen TV in only six months (worth $750) • A four-day cruise for two in one year (worth over $1,500).

No matter what your reason is for wanting to quit smoking, how-ever, doing so can be hard.

Seventy percent of smokers say they want to quit, according to the CDC, but only 3 to 5 percent who try to quit without treatment remain smoke-free for up to one year, a study published in the medical journal Addiction reports.

“If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, a great first step is to talk to your health care provider. There are options that can help you quit and give you support to stay smoke-free,” said Carol Southard, RN, MSN, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill. “Saving money is a good reason to quit, but above all, you’d be making a huge difference in your health.”

No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, there are immediate and long-term benefits to quitting: • Within 24 hours, blood pres-sure and heart rate may drop.

• In two to 12 weeks, circulation and lung function may improve.

• After one year, excess risk of heart disease drops to half that of a smoker.

• After 10 years, the risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of a continuing smoker.

To learn more, visit www.mytimetoquit.com. This information is courtesy of Pfizer Inc.

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San Juan Diego sigue haciendo milagros Maricarmen Batres (Virgen de Guadalupe) y Jaime Bello (Juan Diego) le pusieron pasión a esta obra religiosa.

Por Rosario Vital El Observador Obtener una beca de estudios en la Universidad de Santa Clara es cumplir uno de mis grandes sueños y el de mi familia. Es

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las estudiantes beneficiadas por una beca que cubre los cuatro años de estudios.

La joven estudiante expresó estos comentarios en el marco de la décimo tercera presentación de la obra denom-

Guadalupe Hernández, Anaria Pineda, Martha Pérez y Arturo Gomez celebran la entrga de becas y horan a la Virgen de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego. una gran bendición, es como un milagro", dijo María Pérez al recibir la Beca Juan Diego que otorga la Universidad de Santa Clara. Perez es una de

inada "La Virgen del Tepeyac" a cargo del Teatro Corazón de la Iglesia Sagrado Corazón. Pérez también fue parte del elenco que hizo esta pre-

sentación el pasado 6 de diciembre en la Universidad de Santa Clara.

Por su parte Guadalupe Hernández primera estudiante beneficiada con la Beca Juan Diego dijo que los latinos tienen que hacer la diferencia.

"Somos menos los graduados y es momento de hacer la diferencia. Hago un llamado a todos los jóvenes a que se sientan motivados a continuar carreras profesionales. Nosotros tenemos ese talento y capacidad", dijo Hernández.

"El Teatro Corazón ya tiene 17 años haciendo las representación de las apariciones de la Virgen de Guadalupe y 12 años de estar recibiendo la Beca Juan Diego de parte de la Universidad de Santa Clara y se otorga cada año a uno de nuestros jóvenes de la parroquia", dijo Arturo Gomez.

"Esta tradición teatral de la virgen ha contribuido a abrir el corazón a la educación universitaria en la comunidad del Sagrado Corazón. Tal como lo soñó el Padre Mateo Sheedy, que siempre trabajó para crear el liderazgo de los jóvenes", remarcó Gomez.

"La Virgen del Tepeyac" Como antesala de las celebraciones de la Virgen de la Guadalupe , Teatro Corazón una vez más lleva al escenario a decenas de actores todos ellos motivados por estas festividades

Jaime Bello (Juan Diego)

y apasionados por la vida de la Morenita del Tepeyac.

Sorprendiendo con su gran talento actoral y dirigido por Arturo Gomez la obra nuevamente hizo presentaciones a la comunidad. El teatro Corazón,

empezó con menos de 30 participantes, hoy cuenta con más de 120 participantes, incluyendo a 30 elementos de la Danza Matlachina Yoloxochitl.

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San Jose Libraries Updated Hours of Operation

Nieve en San José

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el 6 al 11 de diciembre el Valle del Silicio del San José fue cubierto de nieve. En la foto tomada desde la avenida Almaden Expressway se aprecia las montañas cubiertas por nieve. Las temperaturas bajaron a 29 grados.

Keep Families in Their Homes

By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador eople Acting in Community Together (PACT) leaders joined faith leaders and community members in a conference that addressed the foreclosures associated with clients of Bank of America in front of the bank’s downtown location.

The Bank Accountability Campaign wants Bank of America to establish a 45-day time period to respond to a loan modification request, provide transparent reports on the terms and the demographics of loan modifications, and for the bank to create a real process for homeowners denied a loan modification.

“I live in constant fear of when my mortgage is going to shoot up,” said Mercy Mar-

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tinez. “Bank of America doesn’t care about me or families.”

Martinez had scheduled an appointment to close her account with Bank of America and after the conference she walked into the bank to do so.

PACT also walked into the bank and delivered a memorandum of understanding. They hope to get the attention of Bank of America and other banks as well.

The conference was closed with a prayer by Father Eddie Samaniego and with the crowd singing “We Shall not be Moved.”

For more information about PACT go to www.pactsj.org

La navidad por la Familia Castellanos

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odos los años la Familia Castellanos regala un árbol navideño el cual se exhibe en las instalaciones del Mexican Heritage Plaza. Un árbol de 4 metros de altura está decorado y permanecerá hasta la bajada de reyes.

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n Friday, December 18, the following libraries will be closed from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.:

Almaden Branch Library Alviso Branch Library Berryessa Branch Library Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library Cambrian Branch Library Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library Edenvale Branch Library Evergreen Branch Library Hillview Branch Library Joyce Ellington Branch Library Pearl Avenue Branch Library Tully Community Branch Library Vineland Branch Library West Valley Branch Library Willow Glen Branch Library The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library will observe the following schedule from December 17, 2009 - January 25, 2010: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Also, all San Jose Libraries will be closed on December 24th, December 25th, December 31st and January 1st in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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¿Por qué es milagrosa la Virgen de Guadalupe?

Por Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

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a veneración a la Virgen de Guadalupe, se ha convertido con el paso de los siglos, en todo un dogma inalterable de la fe católica.

Sin embargo, existen personas que han puesto en duda que dichas apariciones sean reales. Hace unos años atrás 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 de Guadalupe se apareció por primera vez al indio Juan Diego, en el Cerrito del Tepeyac, el 9 de diciembre de 1531, pidiendo que en ese lugar se levantara un templo en su honor. El obispo de ese entonces, Fray Juan de Zumárraga, recibió la noticia con mucha reserva. Posteriormente el 12 de diciembre la

Virgen volvió a aparecerse y le pidió al indio que recogiera las rosas que brotarían en el cerro. Juan Diego las recogió, las colocó en su ayate y fue y las mostró al frayle como prueba de la aparición. Cuando el indio desdobló su ayate, la imagen de la Virgen de la Concepción estaba plasmada en la túnica. Y fue así como el frayle y los demás prelados de la iglesia fueron testigos de aquel milagro.

La Virgen de Guadalupe fue coronada canónicamente el 12 de octubre de 1895 por el Papa León XIII. Son también notables los santuarios a la Virgen de Guadalupe en Cáceres, España y en San Salvador, El Salvador,lugar en donde también se apreció la Virgen Morena en 1953, por lo que se le edificó una hermosa basílica. *Vale la pena mencionar que en España ya existía desde el siglo I la advocación a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Según la leyenda la imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe que se encuentra en Extremadura se remonta al siglo I y se cree que fue esculpida por San Lucas.

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.

El nombre de la advocación Guadalupe, proviene de la palabra nahuatl "Coatlaxope", que significa la que aplastó la serpiente. Con el paso del tiempo la palabra se castellanizó a Guadalupe.

La Virgen Morena, La Sagrada Virgen de Guadalupe, es la Reina de México y Emperatriz de las Américas y las Islas Filipinas.

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Comparte las recetas de tu cocina M

INNEAPOLIS, MI¿Recuerda aquellos deliciosos aromas que le recibían de niña, cada vez que entraba en la cocina de su abuelita? Tal vez usted haya heredado algunas de esas memorables recetas tradicionales, y ahora forman parte del menú diario de su familia. O quizá usted haya creado su propia versión de un típico plato latinoamericano.

Pues ahora, General Mills, una de las principales compañías elaboradoras de alimentos del mundo, invita a las cocineras creativas hispanas a compartir algunas de esas recetas tan especiales, participando en un nuevo y divertido concurso culinario en línea: La Receta De Mi Cocina.

“La Receta De Mi Cocina es un concurso que celebra la creatividad y la tradición en la cocina”, señaló Úrsula MejíaMelgar, directora editorial de Qué Rica Vida, la popular revista y sitio Web en español de General Mills. “Las recetas ganadoras no serán necesariamente complejas ni difíciles de preparar; más bien serán versiones de platos tradicionales queridos, reformulados para la ocupada madre hispana a quien le encanta cocinar. Las recetas pueden abarcar desde platos principales o acompañantes a postres, y deben usar al menos una de las 14 marcas prioritarias de Qué Rica Vida, así como ingredientes adicionales e ideas para servirlas”.

Las 14 marcas prioritarias de Qué Rica Vida son las siguientes: Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Bisquick, Yoplait, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Green Giant, Hamburger Helper, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Nature Valley, Progresso, Totino’s Pizza Rolls, Fiber One, GoGurt y Lucky Charms.

Cuando concluya el plazo del concurso, el cual se extenderá desde hasta el 31 de enero ,2010, se seleccionarán tres finalistas principales. Una de las tres será elegida como Ganadora del Gran Premio por un panel de profesionales de las icónicas Cocinas Betty

Crocker de General Mills. La afortunada ganadora recibirá una remodelación completa de su comedor, con mesa, sillas y alfombra nuevas, y un elegante juego de vajilla y cubiertos para ocho personas. Además, viajará a las oficinas centrales de General Mills en Minneapolis, donde hará un recorrido personal de las famosas Cocinas Betty Crocker y su Cocina Hispana, acompañada por la Chef Ejecutiva Adriana Amione. Por su parte, la segunda y tercera finalistas recibirán cheques por la suma de $500, respectivamente.

“Qué Rica Vida no sólo está interesada en las recetas concursantes, sino también en saber lo que nuestros consumidores piensan acerca de las

mismas”, añadió Mejía-Melgar. “Por esa razón hemos creado el ‘Premio del Pueblo,’ el cual se otorgará a tres personas mensualmente durante los primeros tres meses del concurso”.

Cada mes hasta el 31 de dic., los visitantes al sitio Web del concurso serán invitados a votar por la receta que, según su punto de vista, satisface mejor los criterios del concurso en lo referente a sabor, creatividad y facilidad de preparación. Las tres ganadoras mensuales del “Premio del Pueblo” recibirán canastas de regalos de Qué Rica Vida, valoradas en cerca de $100 cada una. Las ganadoras seguirán siendo elegibles para el Gran Premio, según destacó Mejía-Melgar.

Las recetas concursantes deben presentarse solamente en el sitio Web www.LaRecetaDeMiCocina.com. Se invita a las participantes a incluir fotografías y videos de las mismas. No es necesario comprar producto alguno para concursar. Sólo pueden participar en el concurso los residentes legales de los Estados Unidos mayores de 21 años. Para obtener más información acerca de cómo participar en este concurso tan divertido, visite el sitio Web www.LaRecetaDeMiCocina.com.

El Día de los Tres Reyes Magos Admisión al Museo: • $10.00 por persona de 1–59 años de edad • $9.00 por persona de 60 años de edad y mayores • Bebes y miembros del Museo entran gratis

Sábado y Domingo 9 y 10 de enero, 2010 Niños, niñas y adultos disfrutaran Bailes folklóricos y música Mariachi juvenile Probar una Rosca de Reyes

Aprender la artesanía de Papel Picado La oportunidad de tomar fotos con los Tres Reyes Magos

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VICIOUS CIRCLE: UNA HISTORIA DE AMOR Y SUSPENSO Por Martín del Palacio ependiendo de la edad que tenga con quien uno platique, mencionar el nombre de Paul Rodríguez puede generar diferentes reacciones. Es que mientras los mayores de treinta identificarán de inmediato al simpático comediante nacido en Sinaloa, México, y criado en Estados Unidos, los que apenas estén saliendo de la adolescencia sabrán que ese es el auténtico nombre de P-Rod, una de las estrellas latinas del skateboarding que es lo suficientemente famoso como para que la marca Nike le haya puesto así a un modelo de calzado especialmente diseñado para los que practican ese deporte. Lo que no muchos saben es que los dos tienen una conexión tan estrecha como la que pueden tener un padre y un hijo. El padre fue un verdadero pionero de la televisión latina en inglés en Estados Unidos mientras que el hijo ya es un verdadero ícono para los jóvenes de hoy, un astro del skateboard que con solo quince años ganó una medalla de oro en la competencia callejera de los X Games,

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transformándose en los cinco años que siguieron en uno de los rostros más reconocibles para los fanáticos de ese deporte.

Lógicamente, cuando uno ve el nombre de Paul Rodríguez como protagonista absoluto de "Vicious Circle", la nueva película que ha lanzado la división de Home Entertainment de los estudios Maya, piensa que se trata del comediante. Lo cierto es que por el contrario, el filme marca el debut de Paul Rodriguez Jr. en el cine, después de un auspicioso paso por la televisión en un episodio de la difunta serie "The Brothers Garcia". Como curiosidad, los que pongan la película en el reproductor de DVD podrán disfrutar de unos minutos con el otro Paul Rodríguez, quien aparece en el filme en un papel breve pero crucial. El DVD de "Vicious Circle" estará disponible a partir del 8 de diciembre y está hablada en inglés y trae subtítulos en español. El precio de venta al público del DVD es de 14.98.

Ceramic Sculptures by Pancho Jimenez

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he Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center in Mountain View presents Ceramic Sculptures

by Francisco "Pancho" Jimenez. Works will be on exhibit in CSMA's Mohr Gallery until January 24, 2010, with an opening reception and artist talk on Friday, December 11, 6-8 pm.

The exhibition will present recent works by the artist and will include a combination of freestanding, small tabletop, and wall-mounted sculptures. Jimenez's work takes inspiration from ancient art, much of it in ruins, found in Mexico and throughout the world.

"Jimenez describes his work as "evolutionary rather than revolutionary." The catalyst that always propels his work is his desire to explore his primary medium, clay, in varied and technically challenging formats. "My use of organic and geometric motifs is rooted in my belief that these forms are a universal language linking the past and the future and cutting across cultures."

Francisco "Pancho" Jimenez holds an M.F.A. from San Francisco State University and a B.A. in studio art and history from Santa Clara University.

He is a lecturer in the Art and Art History Department at Santa Clara University, where he is also the Faculty Director of the Unity Residential Learning Community. He also teaches ceramics at West Valley College. He has shown his work nationally in both solo and group exhibitions. Most recently, his work has been exhibited at the Pence Art Gallery, Davis, CA, as part of "Firing a Legacy, 35 Years of SFSU Ceramic Art." Other recent shows include exhibitions at the University of CA, Merced, CA, and the American Museum of Ceramic Arts, Pomona, CA. He has received numerous grants and awards for his art and his teaching.

CSMA's Mohr Gallery is located at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, and is open Mon-Fri, 9 am-7 pm and Sat, 9 am-3 pm.

Info: see www.arts4all.org or call 650-917-6800, x306.

C Los Sin Nombres A cargo de Novelas del Pueblo presentarán tres escenas con temas de inmigracion: separación de familias, derechos de trabajadores y movimiento estudiantil (obra en español) Día: Martes 8 de diciembre Hora: 6:30pm Lugar: Biblioteca Latinoamericana 921 S. First St. San Jose, CA 95110 Comunicación Compasiva Día: 15 de diciembre Hora: 6:pm Lugar: East Carnegie Library 1102 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, Ca Donación $5-15 Nadie será rechazado por no poder contribuir económicamente Posada de la Comunidad Día: 15 de diciembre Hora: 6pm- 8pm Lugar: Biblioteca Latinoamericana 921 S. First St. San Jose, CA 95110 El Salvador te necesita Ayudemos a los danmificados Cuenta: Banco de América Ayuda a Danmificados de El Salvador CGESLA Número 03476-66384 Ayuda de Computadora Para Buscar Trabajo Aprenda a usar la computadora para encontrar Empleo Día: 12,14 y 15 de diciembre Hora: mañana y tarde Lugar: Biblioteca Latinoamericana 921 South First St. San Jose, CA 95110 Info: (408) 294-1237 ¿Compones temas musicales latinos?

Participa en el concurso anual "peermusic" a cargo de la fundación BMI. Participan : Jóvenes de 16 y 24 años (tienen que permanecer a una Escuela o Universidad) Fecha límite: 8 de febrero de 2010 Informes: Porfirio Piña Director, peermusic Latin Scholarship BMI Foundation, Inc. Los Angeles 8730 Sunset Blvd.

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Días: Miércoles 8-9pm Domingos 11- 12pm Lugar: 2175 The Alameda S. 105 San Jose CA 95126 Informes: (408) 720-9669 Donativo: $5 Christmas in the Park 30 años exhibiendo la navidad 60 exhibiciones y decoraciones animadas y recreativas Días: Hasta el 27 de diciembre 9:00 am hasta medianoche Lugar: Plaza Cesar Chávez Calle Market Tutankhamun y la Edad de Oro Exhibición majestuosa en el Museo de Young Días: Hasta marzo 2010 Lugar: Museo de Young 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA Info: (415)750-3600 www.tutsanfrancisco.org SCORE Consejeros para los Pequeños negocios de América Lugar: 84 West Santa Clara St, San Jose Info: www.svscore.org Servicios de Inmigración Organización de San José que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 Teléfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose, CA 95112 (Entre la 4ta. Y Gish) www.siren-bayarea.org TOLTEKAYOTL: Raíces Indígenas Exhibición a cargo del historiador Luis Gova Día: Martes a sábado De: 10 am a 4pm Hasta enero de 2010 Lugar: San Jose City College 2100 Moorpark (esquina con Bascom) A espaldas de las canchas de Raquetball Taller de las Chacras Explora, identifica, vive los 7 chacras en cada ejercicio Aprenda cómo alinear los

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chacras Hora: 7:00-9:00 pm Costo: $ 140.00 Informacion: 408 720-9669 Psicoterapia A cargo del Dr. Antonio Martínez Días ; 12,13,14, Y 15 de Diciembre Lugar: 2175 THE ALAMEDA, SUITE 105 SAN JOSE, CA 95126 Informes: 408 720-9669 Escriba a bonitas1@comcast.net Registre su CELULAR Para recibir alertas en caso de emergencia La información se recibe en español visite www.alertscc.gov Patinaje sobre hielo Días: Hasta 18 de enero 2010 Lugar: Círculo de Palmas (Entre el hotel Fairmont y Museo de Arte de San José) Entrada: $13 (0-12) $15 (13 en adelante) Nuestra Escuelita www.nuestraescuelita.org Ayuda a que sus hijos sigan desarrollando el Español Lugar: 405 South 10th Street San José CA 95112 Calendar Christmas in the Park Raffle Drawing When: Sunday, December 27, 2009 Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez at 7:00 p.m.

Raffle tickets available for sale at Christmas in the Park Information Booth USMC's Toys for Tots "Stuff the Bus" Toy Drive When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez from 9 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Christmas in the Park When: Until December 27 Where: Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown San Jose San José: Paintings by Wayne Jiang When: Until May 30, 2010 Where: History Park in San Jose Info: www.historysanjose.org or call 408 287 2290.

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When: December 19 Where: History Park in San Jose, CA. Info: www.aahhsanjose.org or (408) 398-8044 Cultural Disjuncture When: Until January 2, 2010 Where: MACLA San Jose Info: www.maclaarte.com Francisco "Pancho" Jimenez, Ceramic Sculptures WHEN: Until January 24, 2010 WHERE: Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA), 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View COST: FREE INFO: 650-917-6800, ext. 306, or see www.arts4all.org ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS When: Until December 20 Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday Evenings at 7 pm (Nov. 29 & Dec. 6) Sunday Matinees at 2 pm (Dec. 13 & 20) No performance on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 Where: City Lights Theater Company 529 South Second St. San Jose, CA 95112 Info: (408) 295-4200 or www.cltc.org

D Gardens Visitor Center, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose Info: education @grpg.org or call 408 298-7657 City Lights Theater Company of San Jose Presents: Dead Man Walking

By Tim Robbins (Based on the book Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean) In partnership with Notre Dame High School When: January 21, 2010 - February 21, 2010 Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm (Jan 31 & Feb 7) Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm (Feb 14 & 21) Where: City Lights Theater Company 529 South Second St. San Jose, CA 95112

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Info: (408) 295-4200 or visit us online at www.cltc.org Bikie Build 2009 When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: San Jose McEnery Convention Center, South Hall 435 South Market Street, San Jose, CA ("Blue Tent" next to Marriott Hotel) www.turningwheelsforkids.org LIL' REV When: Saturday, January 9, at 8 p.m Where: Sunnyvale Theatre is located at the Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive Info: arts.inSunnyvale.com

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Calderon When: Until JAN 10, 2010 Where: YBCA, Gallery 3, 701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA. Info: 415.978.2787 or www.ybca.org Harry Chapin's Cotton Patch Gospel: A bluegrass, progressive holiday musical for people of all faiths.

When: Nov 27th-Dec 19th ThursSat 8pm; Sun 7pm Where: The Next Stage, attached to the historic Trinity Church, 1620 Gough Street (at Bush), San Francisco Info: For more information go to www.CustomMade.org or call 1800-838-3006

San Francisco Events: Filmmaker George Kuchar And Mexican Artist Miguel

Nameless Play

AZTEC DANCE! When: Every Tuesday From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 51h Street, San Jose Info: (408) 998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org Downtown Ice When: Until 20-Jan. 18 Where: Circle of Palms, off Market Street in Downtown San Jose Info: www.sjdowntown.com or (408) 279-1775 Wii Wednesdays _ December 16, December 23, December 30, 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Where: Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd., Info: (408) 808-3000 Knit and Crochet Club When: December 15, 3:00 PM 4:00PM_ Where: Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose Info: (408) 808-3053 Annual Holiday Wreath Workshop!

When: Saturday, December 12, 10:00-12:00pm, 1:30 to 3:30 pm Where: Guadalupe River Park &

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ive students from San Jose State University performed a mini series of plays at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana to a Spanish speaking only audience. The plays are a way of educating people about immigration.

The students began with a daughter that gets separated from her mother, while two friends spoke about higher education and undocumented students. The students also talked about the rights of farm workers and immigrants in general.

The different scenarios were of importance they offered a way of dealing with them. The actors explained what was going on and approached the situation with full confidence.

The actors call themselves the "Nameless," in reference to not having social security numbers. They began working together in the summer of 2008 and continue to interview people to get ideas.

The students' first play was based on the raids and eventually moved towards representing undocumented students and are even considering a short film.

The next play will be in May, around Mother's day. The students would like to develop their material about mothers that are separated from their children.

They can be found on Facebook under “Novelas del Pueblo.”

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(Notimex) La ex Miss Universo Alicia Machado, ganadora de varios certĂĄmenes de belleza, festejarĂĄ 33 aĂąos de vida con diversos proyectos de trabajo en puerta, entre ellos el lanzamiento de su disco "Si se acabara el mundo". La tambiĂŠn actriz venezolana, quien asegura que 2009 fue un aĂąo muy fructĂ­fero, el 17 de enero prĂłximo estrenarĂĄ su ĂĄlbum, que incluye el tema "Hoy todos mis dĂ­as", de la autorĂ­a de Juan Gabriel. A mediados de noviembre pasado incursionĂł por primera vez en el teatro mexicano con la obra "Un amante a la medida", de Ray Cooney, bajo la direcciĂłn de Gina Romand, y compartiendo crĂŠditos con Willaim Levy, Alexis Ayala, Luz MarĂ­a Jerez, Gabriela Goldsmith, Lourdes MunguĂ­a y Lorena VelĂĄzquez. Este aĂąo tambiĂŠn tuvo una participaciĂłn especial en la telenovela "Hasta que el dinero nos separe", protagonizada por Itati Cantoral y Pedro FernĂĄndez, asĂ­ como en la serie "Los simuladores". Yoseph Alicia Machado Fajardo, cuyo nombre se menciona para sustituir a Sabine Moussier en el musical "Aventurera", naciĂł el 6 de diciembre en 1976 en Maracay, Venezuela.

Machado es la cuarta mujer de Venezuela en lograr la co-

rona de Miss Universo. AdemĂĄs ganĂł en la ediciĂłn 1995 del certamen Miss Venezuela, representando al estado de Yaracuy.

En 1996, despuĂŠs de haber obtenido el tĂ­tulo de Reina Mundial del CafĂŠ en El Salvador, Alicia viajĂł a Estados Unidos para representar a su paĂ­s (Venezuela) en el Miss Universo, donde fue elegida de entre 79 aspirantes. El reinado de Machado fue polĂŠmico por un escĂĄndalo provocado por el multimillonario Donald Trump, quien tenĂ­a que ver con su notable aumento de peso, 18 kilogramos, poco despuĂŠs de su triunfo.

Posteriormente, en enero de 1997, fue obligada a someterse a una rutina de ejercicio frente a cientos de fotĂłgrafos, camarĂłgrafos y reporteros en Nueva York, incidente que la llevĂł a la famaEl 25 de junio de 2008, en Miami, Estados Unidos, Machado se convirtiĂł en mamĂĄ de una niĂąa llamada Dinorah, fruto de una relaciĂłn con un empresario mexicano. Actualmente Machado ultima los detalles de su ĂĄlbum musical y prepara la salida al mercado de su fragancia "Malicia". Otros proyectos que se agregan a su lista es la participaciĂłn en una pelĂ­cula estadunidense, ademĂĄs de un trabajo mĂĄs en telenovela.

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El Chapo de Sinaloa no dejarĂĄ su lĂ­nea romĂĄntica grupera

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ĂŠxico, (Notimex).- El Chapo de Sinaloa desmintiĂł rumores acerca de que abandonarĂ­a su lĂ­nea romĂĄntica grupera, para interpretar mĂşsica religiosa, luego de que una publicaciĂłn de Saltillo asegurara esta versiĂłn.

El cantante norteĂąo iniciĂł el pasado 27 de noviembre su gira en MĂŠxico que culminarĂĄ el 13 de diciembre, Ăşnicamente para descansar las festividades decembrinas y reanudarla en enero de 2010.

Por otra parte, El Chapo de Sinaloa dio a conocer que se encuentra muy emocionado por la noticia de su nominaciĂłn en tres categorĂ­as del Premio Lo Nuestro, con su ĂĄlbum "Para siempre".

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éxico, Dic. (Notimex).El cantante mexicano Alejandro Fernández explicó que su intención nunca fue ofender a la mujer mediante el tema "Unas nalgadas", incluido en su más reciente disco "Dos mundos". "Esta canción refleja lo que es la alegría, la picardía y el humor del mexicano. De ninguna manera se trata de ofender, pues yo tengo tres hijas, está mi madre, tengo una hermana y hay muchas mujeres a las que adoro y amo.

"Jamás pensaría en ofenderlas, nunca grabé esta melodía para ofender a alguna

mujer en especial", sostuvo el artista.

"El Potrillo" consideró que se ha malentendido la esencia del tema. "Yo no estoy diciendo que se dé una nalgada, simplemente es una metáfora", apuntó. La directora del Instituto de las Mujeres del Distrito Federal, Malú Micher, dijo, en días pasados, que Alejandro Fernández promueve la violencia hacia la mujer a través de esta propuesta musical.

"Qué lástima que el señor Fernández, que ya de por sí tiene un estereotipo de macho y de mujeriego, ahora resulta con unas "nalgadas" a las mujeres, pues no solamente confirma que ser macho es normal, sino que invita a continuar esta condición", comentó. Estrofas de la letra de "Unas nalgadas" dicen: "Permiso, permiso, permiso no los vaya a lastimar con los cuernos". "Unas nalgadas con pencas de nopal es lo que ocupas por falsa y traicionera. Cómo te amaba, qué bruto que animal, cómo fui a dar mi amor a la ligera. Unas nalgadas con pencas de nopal una lección es la que te mereces. "Me hiciste daño, sé que me hiciste mal sacaste el cobre y los negros intereses. Unos rasguños con espina de maguey hoy se me antoja jugar gato en tus cachetes. Me hacías cajito y luego me "hicites" guey ya te veré empeñando los aretes".

Ninel Conde crea de fundación de lucha contra cáncer (Notimex).- La cantante Ninel Conde anunció la creación de su fundación en homenaje a su madre Mirna Conde, quien falleció hace año y medio víctima de cáncer. La también actriz reconoció la importante labor de este evento altruista, por lo que expresó que su colaboración no podía faltar, pues sabe el sentimiento de cuando un ser querido padece la enfermedad.

"Gracias a Dios pudimos abrir la fundación en honor a mi mamita, quien ya está en presencia de Dios.

Ella siempre ayudaba a los niños y ancianos, es un ejemplo que nos dejó a todos", expresó Conde.

Subrayó que el Teletón, creado en 1997, hace una importante labor en materia de rehabilitación y fue por ello que decidió sumarse a la causa en favor de niños con discapacidad y enfermos de cáncer. El conductor Marco Antonio Regil, quien condujo el segmento que presentó Ninel Conde, confesó de manera abierta su admiración hacia la intérprete de "Bombón asesino", mientras que la artista lucía su nueva imagen con abundantes rizos. La cifra recaudada hasta el momento es de 156 millones 353 mil 100 pesos, informó el comunicador Pedro Ferriz de Con.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525685 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Kim’s Nails Spa, 16555 D e Anza Blvd, Cupertino CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Kim Anh Le. 1814 S ageland Dr., San Jose, CA 95131, Kim Dung Le, 269 N Temple Dr. Milipitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/15/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” ( A r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kim Anh Le June 26; July 3, 10, 17, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531694 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Value Carpet Cleaning , LLC., 12 South First Street Suite 501, San Jose, CA 95113, S anta Clara Co. Value Carpet Cleaning, LLC., 12 South First Street, Suite 501, San Jose, CA 95113.

This business is conducted by a limited liability c ompany registrant has not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rooms for rent 2 bedrooms, in Willow Glen area, close to Ernesto Galaza Elementary and freeways 87 and 280. $400.00 per bedroom, does not include bills. Preferably family of 4.

Please call Alley at (408) 849-9476.

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Value Carpet Cleaning LLC Martin Lazo Cuevas/Manager Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/04/2009

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531747 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: HRAC Quality Services, 2186 E l Capitan Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, S anta Clara Co. Marisol Necochea, 2186 El Capitan Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050, S antos A Vega, 2094 Royal Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a gener al par tnership registrants ha ve not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marisol Necochea Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531465 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Your ‘Cessories, 5230 War Wagon Court, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Pauline C Behlen, 5230 War wagon Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 7/16/1999. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

Pauline C Behlen Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/25/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531756 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Styles-4-U, 925 Blossom Hill Rd., #U7, San Jose, CA 95123, S anta Clara C o. Ayesha A Bina, 2428 Hillt op Mall Rd ., Richmond, CA 94806, Mohammed Khan, 2428 Hillt op Mall Rd., Richmond, CA 94806. This business is conducted by a husband and wife registrants began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 11/01/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Mohammed Khan Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531779 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Silvias’s Decorations, 280 S 22nd St , San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Silvia Zamora,

280 S 22nd St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 4/01/96. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Silvia Zamora Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/08/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531733 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Value Transportation, 157 Banana Grove Ln., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Raul Marin, 157 Banana Ln., San Jose, CA 95123.

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

Raul Marin Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531757 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: S even O ceans Mark eting, 11647 C edar Spring Ct,. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Yu C Liaw, 11647 Cedar Spring Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014. This busines is conducted by an individual r egistrant has not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Yi Fan Chen Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158787 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kim Thanh Thi Tran, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Kim Thanh Thi Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Kim Thanh Thi Tran to Janet K. T. Tran THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 02/16/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of S anta Clara.

Dec. 07, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 01, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158697 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yu Tang, Mei Yan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Yu Tang, Mei Yan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yijia Tang to Lynda Yijia Tang 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 02/09/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 04, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 01, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531307 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Pets 4 U, 1686 Berryessa Road, San Jose,

CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Lindy Ngo Ledang, 1363 Old Park Place, San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lindy Ngo Ledang Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/20/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531076 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Fusion Café, 457 E S an Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112, S anta Clara Co. Pink Angel Enterprise LLC, 747 Talbot Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is c onducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Pink Angel Enterprise LLC Cindy Phan/Manager Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530907 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Ananya, Ananya Systems, 15732 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, S anta Clara Co. Brigit Ananya, 20725 Locust Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here on 01/01/2000. “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.)

Brigit Ananya Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531265 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Precision auto Repair, 1256 E Julian St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Mario Mateos Martinez, 2219 P acina D r., S an Jose , C A 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here on 08/08. “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.)

Mario Mateos Martinez Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/19/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531264 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Mateos Registration, 1170 E S anta Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Mario Mateos Martinez, 2219 Pacina Dr., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is c onducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” ( A r egistrant who declar es as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mario Mateos Martinez Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/19/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531055 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Sea Abduance, 3430 F owler Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Siva Kumar Sukumaran, 3430 F owler, S anta Clar a, C A 95051. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here on 11/13/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Siva Kumar Sukumaran Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

www.el-observador.com | DEC 11 - 17, 2009 | 19 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158361 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nataliya Cayer, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Nataliya Cayer, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nataliya Cayer to Natalie Cayer 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 02/09/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 30, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158436 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David, Albert Nobal and Michael Thobias Navamani, Sahaya Celarin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners David, Albert Nobal and Michael Thobias Navamani, Shaya Celarin, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David, Albert Nobal to Nobal, Albert David, b. Michael Thobias Navamani, Sahaya Celarin to Nobal, Celarin Sahaya, c. Albert Nobal, Tom Cruz to Nobal, Tom Cruz, d. Celarin, Tanya Vargees to Nobal, Tanya Vargees 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 02/09/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 01, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158447 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: William Marquez Lizarburu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Willam Marqueaz Lizarburu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Guillermo Marquez Lizarzaburu to William Marquez Lizarburu 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 01/26/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 01, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV158587 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shanmugam Namasivayam Parasuraman, Kanaga Kannappan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Shanmugam Namasivayam Parasuraman, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shanmugam Namasivayam Parasuraman to Shanmugam Raman, b. Kanaga Kannappan to Kanaga Shanmugam 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 02/09/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 02, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530685 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Aid Mailing and Fulfillment, 2594 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Raymond A Flaig, 934 S Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 08/24/1987. 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.)

Raymond A Flaig Nov 27: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530684 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Aid Mailing and Letter Service, 2594 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Raymond A Flaig, 934 S Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 08/24/1987. 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.)

Raymond A Flaig Nov 27: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/09 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530727 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Wake Up Records, 7531 Drumm Place, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara Co. Nolvia Muñoz, 7531 Drumm Place, San Jose, CA 95139, Oscar D Ruiz, 7531 Drumm Place, San Jose, CA 95139. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV154169

Nolvia Muñoz Nov 27: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV155099

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Justin Allen Hernandez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Justin Allen Hernandez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Justin Allen Hernandez to Justin Allen Menchaca, 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 02/09/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matthew Kelly Rosenblatt, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Matthew Kelly Rosenblatt, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Matthew Kelly Rosenblatt to Matthew Roy Kelly, 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 12/29/2009 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 01, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

Oct. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 04, 11, 18, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530450 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Cruise Courier, 20800 Homestead, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Ryan Cruise, 20800 Homestead, Cupertino, CA 95014 . This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 10/27/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ryan Cruise Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/27/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531444 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Ramos Furniture, 577 Burke St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jose Ramos, 17985 Laurel Wood Ln., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/01/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Four Brothers INC Jose Ramos/Secretary Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/24/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531302 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Bike Culture Clothing Company, 10258 Lochner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Ian Davis, 10258 Lochner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Justin Triano, 1058 South 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/20/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ian Davis Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530603 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Star Yoga, 12 N White Rd #10-B, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Teresita S Oliva, 11482 Chula Vista Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Isiz S Oliva, 11482 Chula Vista Av., Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Teresita S Oliva Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/02/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV18123 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roberto Gomez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Roberto Gomez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Roberto Gomez, aka Jose Roberto Gomez to Jose Roberto Gomez, 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 02/02/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 24, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV157850 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyung Kwang Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: The court finds that petitioner Hyung Kwang Kim, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyung Kwang Kim to Henry Hyungkwang Kim, 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 02/02/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 20, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV155330 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Raeanna Comstock and Eric Rodney Newson, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Raeanna Comstock and Eric Newson, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eric Rodney Lashon Newson to Eric Rodney Newson Jr., 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 01/05/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct. 2, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 531443 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.

Ramos Furniture, 3021 Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA 95112. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/09/06. under file no. 474956. Ramos Ruiz Brothers INC, 3021 Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA 95111. This business was conducted by a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Ramos Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/24/09 SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) CASE NO. 108FL145191 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Trinidad B. Monzon Aviso Al Demandado: You are being sued. Lo están demandando PETITIONER’S NAME IS: Julio A. Monzon Nombre del demandante: You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons & Petition are served on you to file a response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court & have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, & custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support & attorney fees & costs. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county association.

TIENE 30 días corridos después de haber: recibído la entrega legalde este Citación y Petición para presentar una respuesta (formulario ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada teleónica no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inm mediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

Those orders are enforceable anywhere in

California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO: Les órdenes de restricción que figuran, valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court, County of Santa Clara, 170 Park Center Plaza, San Jose, CA 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): SIDNEY C. FLORES, SBN 64082, Law Offices of Flores & Barrios, 97 E. St. James Street, Suite 102, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 292-3400 Date: Mar 24, 2008 Clerk by (Secretario, por) : Kiri Torre___ Deputy (Assistente): A. Rodrigues Chief ExecutiveOfficer/Clerks NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIO LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza a.as an individual. (a usted como individuo). b.on behalf of respondent who is a (a nombre de un demandado que es): 1)minor (menor de edad) 2)ward or conservartee (dependiente de la corte o pupilo) 3)other (specify) (otro – especifique) WARNING: California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community properly is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption.

You should consult our attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ADVERTENCIA: De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la division de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolucion o separacion legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedara determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura corrspondiente que desciben sus tenecia (por ej., tenencia conjunta, tenencia en comun o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria quede registrada en la escritura de la propiedad debería consultar con un abogado.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En la forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o p[areja de hecho tiene prohibido: 1.Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menors de las partes, si los hubiera, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte: 2.Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, tal como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s)

a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3.Transferir, grabar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble opersonalm ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, con excepción las operaciones realizadas en el curso normal de actividades o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4.Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte el destino de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de ralizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados despues de que estas ordenes de restriccián hayan ebtrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suyo separada paraq pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

Published: November 20, 27; December 4, 11, 2009 This Summons or citation was filed on March 24, 2008 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Case NO. 108FL145191 Marriage of Petitioner: Julio A. Monzon Respondent: Trinidad B. Monzon 1. Residence (Dissolution only): Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least 6 months and of his county for at least 3 months immediately preceding the filing of this petition for dissolution of marriage.

2. STATISTICAL FACTS: a. Date of marriage 3/11/1992 b. Date of separation: 08/10/1996 c .

Time from date of marriage to date of separation: Years: 4 Months: 5 DECLARATION REGARDING MINOR CHILDREN (include children of this relationship born prior to or during the marriage or adopted during the marriage): Child’s Name Birthdate AgeSex Kevin Alberto Monzon 06/03/1996 14 M SEPARATE PROPERTY Petitioner requests that the assets and debts listed below be confirmed as separate property.

Petitioner reserves the right to amend this response once the information is ascertained.

5. DECLARATION REGARDING COMMUNITY AND QUASI-COMMUNITY ASSETS AND DEBTS AS CURRENTLY KNOWN All such assets and debts are listed below(specify): Petitioner reserves the right to amend this response once the information is ascertained.

6. Petitioner requests a. dissolution of the marriage based on irreconciable differences (Fam. Code. 2310(a) 7. Petitioner requests that he court grant the above relief and make injunctive (including restraining) and other orders as follows a. legal custody of children to JOINT b. physical custody of children to PETITIONER c. child visitation be granted to RESPONDANT g. terminate the courts jurisdiction (ability) to award spousal support to respondent. h. property rights be determined 8. Child support – if there are minor children born to or adopted by the Petitioner and Respondent before or during this marriage, the court will make orders for the support of the children upon request and submission of financial forms by the requesting party. An earning assignment may be issued without further notice. Any party required to pay support must pay interest on overdue amounts at the “legal” rate, which is currently 10 percent.

9. I HAVE READ THE RESTRAINING ORDERS ON THE BACK OF THE SUMMONS, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY APPLY TO ME WHEN THIS PETITION IS FILED. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: March 17, 2008 Julio A Monzon Published November 20, 27; December 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531112 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: President Limousine Services, 961 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Dariush Y. Motlagh, 961 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 09/16/1999. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dariush Motlagh Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/16/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531234 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Edible Arrangements, 2200 Eastridge Loop#1106, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Edibles 433, LLC., 13478 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Edibles 433, LLC Xochitl Rodriguez/Managing Member Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531235 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Edible Arrangements, 15075 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Edibles 439, LLC., 13478 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Edibles 439, LLC Xochitl Rodriguez/Managing Member Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531236 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Edible Arrangements, 283 Jacklin Road, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Edibles 437, LLC., 13478 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Edibles 437, LLC Xochitl Rodriguez/Managing Member Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531237 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Edible Arrangements, 4055 Evergreen Village Square #100, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Edibles 441, LLC., 13478 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

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

Edibles 441, LLC Xochitl Rodriguez/Managing Member Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531238 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Edible Arrangements, 201 E Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Edibles 429, LLC., 13478 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342.

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

Edibles 429, LLC Xochitl Rodriguez/Managing Member Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531113 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Good Shepherd Bethlehem, 405 S Buena Vista Ave. Apt A., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Rossette Ghanem, 405 S Buena Vista Ave Apt . A, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

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

Rossette Ghanem

Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/16/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 530659 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: At Your Service Solution, 2992 Bolla Ct., San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Zenaida Melany, 2992 Bolla Ct, San Jose, CA 95124, Tim Melany, Bolla Ct, San Jose, CA 95124.

This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on November 2nd, 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.)

Tim Melany Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/02/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531136 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Express Drain, 1900 Wyatt Dr Suite #8, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Jong Nam Kim, 1373 Ramon Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Hee Hong Cho, 34918 Oyster Bay Ter., Fremont, CA 94555. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hee Hong Cho Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531047 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Silicon Drafting Institute, 1879 Lundy Ave., Suite 189, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Raymond Lai, 21075 Lavina Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014.

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

Raymond Lai Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 531140 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Banda Cabritos, 5176 Gallant Fox Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Gustavo Castro, 5176 Gallant Fox Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/17/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Gustavo Castro Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV157224 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad- Hadj Abbas Zarabi TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Mohammad - Hadj Abbas Zarrabi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad - Hadj Abbas Zarrabi to Michael Mohammad Zarrabi, 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 01/19/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 12, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 20, 27; Dec. 4, 11, 2009

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