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OPINIÓN: SE SUPONE QUE LAS COMUNIDADES DE COLOR OBTIENEN DINERO DEL ESTADO PARA REDUCIR LA CONTAMINACIÓN. ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ?

OPINION: COMMUNITIES OF COLOR ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GETTING STATE MONEY TO REDUCE POLLUTION. WHERE IS IT?

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alifornia lleva mucho tiempo a la cabeza de la nación en regulaciones ambientales. Fue el primer estado en promulgar políticas de control de la contaminación del aire en 1947. Luego avanzó las regulaciones ambientales en torno a los controles de emisiones, las toxinas del aire y el agua, allanando el camino para las regulaciones federales que han protegido nuestra salud durante décadas. Más recientemente, California redujo las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero a los niveles de 1990, cuatro años antes de la fecha límite de 2020.

Sin embargo, mientras que California sigue siendo líder en el tratamiento del cambio climático, el estado ha tenido menos éxito en ayudar a las comunidades locales que se ven más afectadas por las disparidades ambientales.

Cuando California aprobó el proyecto de ley 535 del Senado en 2012, ordenó que el 25 por ciento de los ingresos generados por el programa de tope y comercio resultante se destinara a proyectos que benefician a las comunidades más afectadas por la contaminación y la falta de recursos. Estas inversiones estaban destinadas a "mejorar la salud pública, la calidad de vida y las oportunidades económicas en las comunidades más agobiadas de California y, al mismo tiempo, reducir la contaminación que causa el cambio climático".

Desafortunadamente, el estado ha tardado en cumplir esa promesa.

Después de que se aprobó el proyecto de ley, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de California (CalEPA) tardó cinco años en publicar la lista de comunidades elegibles para beneficiarse de la inversión. Estas comunidades fueron identificadas usando CalEnviroScreen 3.0, una herramienta empírica que midió los niveles de contaminación en cada tramo censal en California y la vulnerabilidad socioeconómica de las poblaciones que residen allí. Debido a que el estado tardó tanto en identificar estas comunidades, muchas aún no han recibido fondos relacionados con la SB 535 para combatir directamente sus cargas de contaminación.

Tome San Ysidro, un barrio de la ciudad de San Diego.

Esta pequeña comunidad al norte de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México tiene una población de más del 93 por ciento de Latinxs. La mayoría de los residentes de San Ysidro enfrentan desempleo e inseguridad en la vivienda. El vecindario sufre una severa contaminación del aire, y las secciones censales más cercanas al cruce fronterizo se clasifican como las peores en el estado por la contaminación del tráfico automotor.

Hay organizaciones locales en San Ysidro que se esfuerzan por mitigar estos problemas ambientales. Y uno, la organización sin fines de lucro Casa Familiar, ha recibido algunos fondos de tope y comercio para monitorear el material particulado en el vecindario.

El problema es que medir la contaminación no es suficiente. Ya sabemos que estas comunidades están gravemente contaminadas. Lo que Casa Familiar y otros grupos comunitarios del área quieren y necesitan es fondos para realmente reducir los problemas de contaminación del vecindario.

Hasta ahora no lo han recibido.

Abordar las disparidades en la exposición a la contaminación ambiental también requiere abordar las desigualdades raciales.

Catherine Branson es la epidemióloga principal de Partnerships for Success, un proyecto que se asocia con San Ysidro

y líderes comunitarios para mejorar la infraestructura de prevención de la región fronteriza de San Diego. Branson descubrió que las secciones censales con una mayor proporción de residentes Latinx también tendían a estar más contaminadas, incluso después de ajustar factores como educación, aislamiento lingüístico, pobreza, desempleo y costos de vivienda. De hecho, aproximadamente el 20 por ciento de la carga de contaminación de un tramo censal se puede predecir únicamente por la proporción de la población que es Latinx, me dijo Branson.

Esto se debe a la falta de inversión en curso en los vecindarios Latinx y la subrepresentación de los residentes Latinx en el gobierno, lo que puede haber agravado su exposición a la contaminación.

En años recientes, CalEPA ha reconocido más explícitamente cómo la contaminación ambiental impacta desproporcionadamente a los californianos de color. Pero todavía estamos esperando una acción decisiva para solucionarlo.

Aunque algunos fondos estatales han apoyado algunas medidas de cumplimiento de las políticas locales de aire limpio en Fresno, Oakland, Pomona y Los Ángeles, hay muchas comunidades en todo el estado que, como San Ysidro, no han recibido fondos para frenar la contaminación desde la capitalización de 2013. y se aprobó la política comercial. La contaminación en algunas de estas comunidades, como Richmond, en realidad ha empeorado desde 2013. Del dinero gastado en las comunidades más afectadas hasta ahora, la mayoría se ha destinado a medir la contaminación en lugar de hacer cumplir las políticas. Hasta que estos fondos puedan empoderar a organizaciones como Casa Familiar que están listas para mitigar la carga de la contaminación en comunidades como San Ysidro, el programa de límites y comercio impulsado por el mercado no está cumpliendo su propósito.

Documentar el problema es solo el primer paso. Los miembros de nuestra comunidad necesitan acción e inversión para mitigar los daños ambientales que experimentan todos los días, con cada respiro que toman.

Breny O. Aceituno es la especialista en prevención de Partnerships 4 Success, un proyecto en el sur de la Bahía de San Diego para abordar las inequidades en salud entre la población Latinx.

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alifornia has long led the nation in environmental regulations. It was the first state to enact air pollution control policies in 1947. Then it advanced environmental regulations around emission controls, air toxins and water, paving the way for federal regulations that have protected our health for decades. Most recently, California reduced greenhouse gas emissions back to 1990 levels, four years before the 2020 deadline.

However, while California continues to be a leader in addressing climate change, the state has been less successful at helping local communities that are hit hardest by environmental disparities.

When California passed Senate bill 535 in 2012, it mandated that 25 percent of the proceeds generated from the resulting cap-and-trade program go to projects that benefit communities most impacted by pollution and a lack of resources.

These investments were intended to “improve public health, quality of life, and economic opportunity in California’s most burdened communities while at the same time reducing pollution that causes climate change”.

Unfortunately, the state has been slow to act on that promise.

After the bill passed, it took the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) five years to release the list of communities eligible to benefit from the investment. These communities were identified using CalEnviroScreen 3.0, an empirical tool that measured pollution levels in each census tract in California, and the socioeconomic vulnerability of the populations residing there. Because the state took so long to identify these communities, many have yet to receive any SB 535-related funding to directly combat their pollution burdens.

Take San Ysidro, a neighborhood in the city of San Diego.

This small community just north of the US-Mexico border has a population that is over 93 percent Latinx. Most San Ysidro residents face unemployment and housing insecurity. The neighborhood suffers severe air pollution, and the census tracts closest to the border crossing rank as the worst in the state for auto-traffic pollution.

There are local organizations in San Ysidro that strive to mitigate these environmental problems. And one, the nonprofit Casa Familiar, has received some cap-and-trade funding to monitor particulate matter in the neighborhood.

The problem is, measuring pollution isn’t enough. We already know these communities are severely polluted. What Casa Familiar and other area community groups want, and need is funding to actually reduce the neighborhood’s pollution problems. So far, they have not received it.

Addressing disparities in exposure to environmental pollution also requires tackling racial inequities. Catherine Branson is the lead epidemiologist for Partnerships for Success, a project that partners with San Ysidro and community leaders to enhance the San Diego border region’s prevention infrastructure. Branson found that census tracts with a greater proportion of Latinx residents also tended to be more polluted, even after adjusting for factors such as education, linguistic isolation, poverty, unemployment and housing costs. In fact, approximately 20 percent of a census tract’s pollution burden can be predicted solely by the proportion of the population that is Latinx, Branson told me.

This is due to the ongoing underinvestment in Latinx neighborhoods and the underrepresentation of Latinx residents in government that may have compounded their exposure to pollution.

In recent years, CalEPA has more explicitly acknowledged how environmental pollution disproportionately impacts Californians of color. But we are still waiting for decisive action to fix it.

Although some state funds have supported a few enforcement measures for local clean air policies in Fresno, Oakland, Pomona and Los Angeles, there are many communities across the state that, like San Ysidro, have not received funds to curb pollution since the 2013 cap-and-trade policy was passed. Pollution in some of these communities, such as Richmond, has actually worsened since 2013. Of the money spent on hardhit communities so far, most has gone to measuring pollution rather than enforcing policies. Until these funds can empower organizations like Casa Familiar who are ready to mitigate the pollution burden in communities like San Ysidro, the marketdriven cap-and-trade program is not fulfilling its purpose.

Documenting the problem is only the first step. Our community members need action and investment to mitigate the environmental harms they experience every day — with every breath they take.

Breny O. Aceituno is the prevention specialist for Partnerships 4 Success, a project in San Diego’s South Bay to address health inequities among the Latinx population.

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SRI LANKA RECIBE A LOS PRIMEROS TURISTAS EN NUEVE MESES DESDE EL BROTE DE COVID-19

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SRI LANKA WELCOMES FIRST TOURISTS IN NINE MONTHS SINCE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

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olombo - Sri Lanka recibió el lunes 28 de diciembre a su primer lote de casi 200 turistas, más de nueve meses después de que el país cerró sus fronteras a los extranjeros debido al brote de coronavirus.

Un vuelo operado por la aerolínea ucraniana SkyUp, que transportaba a los visitantes, aterrizó en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Mattala por la tarde, reanudando así el turismo en la isla del Océano Índico.

Cada uno de los visitantes tenía que traer una prueba necesaria previa a la salida de las pruebas negativas para el coronavirus realizadas dentro de las 72 horas posteriores a su llegada.

Además, deberán someterse a otra prueba después de llegar al país.

“Se quedarán entre 7 y 8 días en cuatro hoteles designados hasta que se eliminen del virus. Durante su estadía aquí, los turistas no tendrán interacción con los lugareños”, dijo a EFE Shehan Sumanasekara, directora de Operaciones, Servicios Aeroportuarios y de Aviación.

Los visitantes son parte de un proyecto piloto para probar la viabilidad de reanudar el sector turístico de Sri Lanka, uno de los mayores generadores de ingresos y fuentes de divisas para la nación insular. El piloto continuará hasta el 19 de enero.

mayores fuentes de divisas.

Según cifras oficiales, 507.311 turistas habían llegado al país entre enero y marzo de 2020, cuando el gobierno prohibió todos los vuelos y barcos de pasajeros.

Las llegadas de turistas cayeron casi un 70 por ciento este año en comparación con el anterior.

El gobierno había planeado inicialmente recibir a los primeros turistas el 1 de agosto después del brote del virus, que hasta ahora ha matado a 191 personas e infectado a más de 41.000 pacientes. Pero el plan fracasó después de que las infecciones por coronavirus aumentaron drásticamente.

El proyecto piloto de reanudación del turismo, que comenzó el lunes, operará 12 vuelos para transportar turistas de Ucrania.

“Estamos extremadamente seguros.

Durante las últimas dos semanas, nos preparamos para recibir el primer vuelo chárter de turistas”, dijo Sumanasekara.

La ministra de Turismo, Prasanna Ranatunga, dijo que estaba muy optimista sobre el proyecto para reiniciar el turismo.

“Cerca de tres millones de personas dependen del turismo en Sri Lanka.

Durante los últimos nueve meses no tenían negocios porque no teníamos turistas”, dijo a EFE.

El gobierno ha establecido un corredor de viaje para permitir visitantes con restricciones.

Dijo que el gobierno estaba alentando a otros países a enviar turistas en vuelos chárter a Sri Lanka.

El turismo es uno de los pilares de la economía de Sri Lanka y una de sus

“Viajarán en burbujas y por lo tanto no se mezclarán con los lugareños”, dijo.

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olombo - Sri Lanka on Monday welcomed its first batch of nearly 200 tourists, more than nine months after the country closed its borders for foreigners due to the coronavirus outbreak.

A flight operated by Ukrainian airline SkyUp, carrying the visitors, landed at the Mattala International Airport in the afternoon, thus resuming tourism in the Indian Ocean Island.

Each of the visitors had to bring a necessary pre-departure proof of negative tests for coronavirus carried out within 72 hours of their arrival. Moreover, they will have to undergo another test after arriving in the country.

“They will stay for 7-8 days in four designated hotels until they are cleared of the virus. During their stay here, the tourists will have zero interaction with the locals,” Shehan Sumanasekara, Director Operations, Airport and Aviation Services, told EFE. The visitors are part of a pilot project to test the feasibility of resuming Sri Lanka's tourism sector, one of the biggest revenue generators and hard currency sources for the island nation. The pilot will continue until Jan.19.

The government has established a travel corridor to allow visitors with restrictions.

Tourism is one of the mainstays of the Sri Lankan economy and among its largest sources of foreign currency.

According to official figures, 507,311 tourists had arrived in the country between January and March 2020, when the government banned all passenger flights and ships.

Tourist arrivals dipped nearly 70 percent this year compared to the previous.

The government had initially planned to welcome first tourists on Aug.1 after the virus outbreak, which has so far killed 191 people and infected more than 41,000 patients. But the plan failed after coronavirus infections surged drastically.

The tourism resumption pilot project, which began on Monday, will operate 12 flights to carry tourists from Ukraine.

“We are extremely secured. For the past two weeks, we were preparing to welcome the first charter flight of tourists,” Sumanasekara said.

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said he was very optimistic about the project to restart tourism.

“About three million people depend on tourism in Sri Lanka. For the past nine months, they had no businesses because we did not have tourists,” he told EFE. He said the government was encouraging other countries to fly down tourists on charter flights to Sri Lanka.

“They will travel in bubbles and therefore not mix with the locals,” he said.

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ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURE DEPENDS ON SENATE OVERRIDE OF VETOED DEFENSE BILL

MEDIDA DE ANTICORRUPCIÓN DEPENDE EN EL PROYECTO DE LEY DE DEFENSA QUE HA SIDO VETADO

Criminals and rogue nations launder trillions of dollars each year through anonymous shell companies worldwide, many based in the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Singapore and even the United States. Photo Credit: Heidi B./Pixabay

Los delincuentes y las naciones rebeldes lavan billones de dólares cada año a través de empresas fantasma anónimas en todo el mundo, muchas de ellas con sede en las Islas Caimán, Dubai, Singapur e incluso los Estados Unidos. Photo Credit: Christine Roy / Unsplash

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - The most sweeping anti-money-laundering reform in decades could die this week, depending on whether the U.S. Senate is able to override President Donald Trump's veto of the defense spending bill.

The Corporate Transparency Act, part of the larger National Defense Authorization Act, would require shell companies to declare the name of any person with a significant ownership stake.

Clark Gascoigne, senior policy advisor for the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency Coalition, said criminals use anonymous shell companies to launder hundreds of billions of dollars a year through the U.S. economy.

"A host of bad actors utilize these anonymous shell companies to carry out their crimes and launder the proceeds with impunity," he said, "and for the first time ever, we're going to be putting an end to that."

He said American shell companies are routinely used by rogue nations to undermine national security and evade sanctions. They're also used by corrupt individuals to evade taxes or pay bribes, and by human traffickers and drug cartels to conceal their crimes.

Gascoigne added that the United Kingdom and the European Union already require this kind of corporate transparency, so the United States is playing catch-up.

"We're the easiest place right now, according to a number of academic studies, to set up an anonymous company to launder your wealth," he said. "Now that we're moving forward, we're going to be able to push other countries to clean up their act."

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, has championed this legislation and pushed to have it included in the defense bill. Trump vetoed the defense bill because it also includes stripping the names of Confederate generals from some U.S. military bases. He also wants Congress to add a provision to make social-media companies liable for comments posted by their users.

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - La reforma contra el lavado de dinero más radical en décadas podría morir esta semana, dependiendo de si el Senado de Estados Unidos puede anular el veto del presidente Donald Trump al proyecto de ley de gastos de defensa.

La Ley de Transparencia Corporativa, que forma parte de la Ley de Autorización de

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Defensa Nacional más amplia, requeriría que las empresas pantalla declaren el nombre de cualquier persona con una participación significativa en la propiedad.

Clark Gascoigne, asesor principal de políticas de la Coalición de Responsabilidad Financiera y Transparencia Corporativa, dijo que los delincuentes utilizan empresas fantasma anónimas para lavar cientos de miles de millones de dólares al año a través de la economía estadounidense.

"Una gran cantidad de malhechores utilizan estas empresas fantasma anónimas para llevar a cabo sus crímenes y lavar las ganancias con impunidad", dijo, "y por primera vez, vamos a poner fin a eso".

Dijo que las empresas fantasma estadounidenses son utilizadas habitualmente por naciones rebeldes para socavar la seguridad nacional y evadir sanciones. También son utilizados por personas corruptas para evadir impuestos o pagar sobornos, y por traficantes de personas y cárteles de la droga para ocultar sus delitos.

Gascoigne agregó que el Reino Unido y la Unión Europea ya requieren este tipo de transparencia corporativa, por lo que Estados Unidos se está poniendo al día.

"Somos el lugar más fácil en este momento, según una serie de estudios académicos, para establecer una empresa anónima para lavar su patrimonio", dijo. "Ahora que estamos avanzando, podremos presionar a otros países para que se limpien".

La representante federal Maxine Waters, demócrata por California, quien preside el Comité de Servicios Financieros de la Cámara de Representantes, ha defendido esta legislación y ha presionado para que se incluya en el proyecto de ley de defensa.

Trump vetó el proyecto de ley de defensa porque también incluye eliminar los nombres de los generales confederados de algunas bases militares estadounidenses.

También quiere que el Congreso agregue una disposición para que las empresas de redes sociales sean responsables de los comentarios publicados por sus usuarios.

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HEALTH OFFICIALS BRACE FOR FLU CASES ALONGSIDE COVID-19

FUNCIONARIOS DE SALUD SE PREPARAN PARA CASOS DE INFLUENZA JUNTO CON COVID-19

The CDC says flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine.

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El CDC dice que la vacunación contra la gripe reduce el riesgo de contraer la enfermedad entre un 40% y un 60% entre la población en general durante las temporadas en que la mayoría de los virus de la gripe que circulan son compatibles con la vacuna de la gripe. Photo Credit: CDC / Unsplash

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RANKFORT, Ky. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's likely flu viruses will complicate the coronavirus outbreak this winter and recommends getting a flu vaccine.

Flu activity usually peaks between December and February, but it can last as late as May. Dr. Dale Toney, president of the Kentucky Medical Association, said hospitals already struggling with COVID-19 cases could become overwhelmed if people sick with flu end up in emergency rooms.

He said counties can decrease the odds of an influenza outbreak if enough people get flu shots.

"If you haven't gotten the flu

shot yet this year, then you should still go ahead and get it as soon as possible," Toney said. "The flu shot takes about two weeks to work and it absolutely protects against the flu."

Steps such as frequent hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when sneezing and staying home when sick also can help curb flu spread, along with COVID-19 precautions such as mask-wearing and social distancing.

In 2019, between 39 million and 56 million Americans caught the flu, resulting in as many as 740,000 hospitalizations, and between 24,000 and 62,000 flu-related deaths, according to data from the CDC. Toney said groups with the lowest flu vaccine rates also tend to be the those disproportionately affected by CO-

VID-19. One study by the CDC found Black Americans had the highest flu-related hospitalization rates over the past decade, and Latinos had the third highest.

Toney said for some people, co-infection with COVID-19 potentially could be deadly.

"Flu obviously is an upperrespiratory tract infection, and COVID affects the upper respiratory tract as well as other organs, but it will make you very sick if you get both of them at the same time," he said.

He also pointed out because the flu and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, only testing can distinguish between them.

Residents can receive flu shots at their local health department, community health center or at retailers such as Kroger, Walgreens and CVS.

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RANKFORT, Ky. -- Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) dicen que es probable que el virus de la influenza complique el brote de coronavirus este invierno y recomiendan vacunarse contra esta gripe. La actividad de la influenza generalmente alcanza su punto máximo entre diciembre y febrero, pero puede durar hasta mayo.

El Dr. Dale Toney, presidente de la Asociación Médica de Kentucky (Kentucky Medical Association), dice que los hospitales que ya luchan con casos de COVID-19, podrían verse abrumados si las personas enfermas de influenza terminan en las salas de emergencia. Él dice que los condados pueden disminuir las probabilidades de un brote de esta gripe si sufici-

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entes personas se vacunan.

"Si no ha recibido la vacuna contra la gripe este ano, debe recibirla lo antes posible. La temporada de gripe tarda unas dos semanas y se esta protegido absolutamente."

Pasos como lavarse las manos con frecuencia, cubrirse la nariz y la boca al estornudar y quedarse en casa cuando está enfermo, también pueden ayudar a frenar la propagación de la gripe, esto junto con las precauciones de COVID-19, como el uso de mascarillas y el distanciamiento social.

El año pasado, entre 39 y 56 millones de estadounidenses contrajeron la influenza, lo que resultó en hasta 740 mil hospitalizaciones y entre 24 y 62 mil muertes relacionadas con la gripe, según datos del CDC. Toney dice que los grupos con las tasas más bajas de vacunación contra la influenza tienden a verse afectados de

manera desproporcionada por el COVID-19. Un estudio realizado por el CDC encontró que los afroamericanos tenían las tasas de hospitalización más altas durante la última década, y los residentes latinos tenían el tercero más alto. El dice que para algunas personas, la coinfección con COVID-19 podría ser potencialmente mortal.

"Obviamente la gripe es una infeccion del tracto respiratorio superior y COVID afecta tambien el tracto respiratorio superior asi como otros organos, y enfermaria mucho si se contraen ambos al mismo tiempo." Él También señala que debido a que la gripe y el COVID-19 tienen síntomas similares, solo las pruebas pueden distinguirlas. Los residentes pueden recibir vacunas contra la gripe en su departamento de salud local, centro de salud comunitario o en tiendas minoristas como Kroger, Walgreens y CVS.

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HORÓSCOPO 2021 Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

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Este 2021 será un buen año si lo sabes aprovechar, por fin irás por el camino ascendente.

Dejarás atrás situaciones y gente tóxica que no te aportaban nada positivo. Tu mayor tesoro es tu buena salud y tu familia. El trabajo y el amor también se verán beneficiados. Ten cuidado con personas y situaciones que luzcan demasiado buenas para ser verdad. Pues habrá quienes se te acercarán para aprovecharse de tu buena voluntad. Sé más desconfiado.

Iniciarás el año con el pie derecho, trabajo, negocios y dinero, estarán bajo un aspecto favorable durante casi todo el año. En el amor habrá estabilidad. Se recomienda que dejes atrás el mal carácter y los enfados recurrentes. En tu familia habrá motivos para celebrar. Cuídate de envidias y no comentes tus planes o proyectos hasta que los veas realizados.

Por fin lograste quitarte un gran peso de encima, existía una energía a tu alrededor que no te era propicia en lo absoluto. Vivirás con mayor tranquilidad y sabrás qué es lo que más te conviene. Vienen en camino cambios y mudanzas.

El amor te puede sorprender en este año 2021.

Es necesario que suavices tus puntos de vista y tus comentarios, pues tu extremada franqueza no será bien recibida por todo el mundo. Mejora tus hábitos alimenticios.

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Lucha por tus sueños.

Números de la suerte: 11-29-31-33-36-45 GÉMINIS Inicias un periodo bastante agitado, habrá muchas ocupaciones, muchas cosas qué hacer, y el tiempo se irá volando. Debes establecer un equilibrio entre tu vida laboral y tu mundo profesional, de ese modo vivirás una existencia más agradable. La salud no te dará problemas, quizá pequeños lapsos de estrés y cansancio ocurran cuando tu planeta regente Mercurio, esté retrógrado. Es probable que vivas un idilio amoroso que te hará sentir muy feliz.

Números de la suerte: 1-18-44-45-49-59 CÁNCER Has hecho mucho por tus seres queridos en años anteriores. Ahora es momento para pensar más en ti y en tus propósitos. El 2021 trae consigo nuevas oportunidades para que logres destacar tanto en el trabajo como en la profesión.

El tema del amor se verá ampliamente mejorado y quienes no tengan una pareja, con seguridad la encontrarán en este periodo. Tus buenos actos te serán premiados con un buen estado de salud. Evita vicios y excesos.

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Para atraer un buen karma practica la caridad y la generosidad. Sé noble de corazón.

Que el cuidado de tu buena salud y apariencia sean tus prioridades en este año nuevo. Has hecho mucho por otras personas, ahora es tiempo de que pienses más en ti. Amores van y vienen, eso lo tienes ya bien entendido. En el trabajo habrá mejorías y hasta un posible aumento de sueldo y también de responsabilidades. Estrecha los lazos de amistad con aquellas personas que te han demostrado afecto y solidaridad en las buenas y en las malas. Sé feliz.

Saturno por fin se fue de tu signo, después de tres años difíciles, ahora vivirás un año de calma y serenidad. Se recomienda que seas cuidadoso con tu estado financiero, pues podrías incurrir en gastos innecesarios. El dinero llegará con relativa facilidad, pero de ese mismo modo podría esfumarse. El manejo de tus finanzas será prioritario en este año. No veas hacia atrás y escoge tus amistades con sabiduría e inteligencia.

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Números de la suerte: 10-14-24-39-50-60 ACUARIO LIBRA En el horizonte se vislumbran para ti cambios favorables, algunos de ustedes decidirán ir en busca del amor, otros optarán por separarse de quién ya no les hace feliz. Es hora de alcanzar tu felicidad y de hacer lo que te gusta. Suelta problemas y cargas emocionales que no te pertenecen. Tu buena salud y tu bienestar dependen de ti. Económicamente vivirás una época de recuperación. Busca tu felicidad sin importar lo que opinen los demás.

Vivirás un año bastante fuerte. Júpiter navegará todo el año por tu signo, al igual que Saturno. Enfrentarás desafíos y puedes llegar a tener quebrantos de salud. Te llegó la época del karma.

Si has obrado de buena manera recibirás bendiciones. Por los errores cometidos, habrás de enfrentar lecciones muy difíciles. En este año sabrás quién es quién en tu vida. Sé cauteloso en cada paso y en cada decisión. Saturno te acompañará hasta el año 2023.

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Números de la suerte: 2-13-17-23-27-65 PISCIS ESCORPIÓN Año de logros y de sorpresas, es presagio que lograrás independizarte de manera definitiva de un problema al que no se le veía el fin. Tu misión durante el 2021, será ayudar a otras personas a alcanzar un nivel espiritual mejor. Quien busque pareja o matrimonio, seguramente lo conseguirá durante los meses de la primavera. Se augura una mejoría en tu economía, pero economiza porque alguno de tus seres queridos necesitará de toda tu ayuda.

Alégrate Piscis, este 2021 será definitivamente mejor que el año anterior. Vivirás una época de paz, madurez y serenidad. Deja en el pasado situaciones que ya no te son de beneficio. En el trabajo, carrera o negocio te irá bien, del mismo modo en el romance. Evita ser extremista en temas de política y de religión. Tu buena suerte se centrará en escuchar y aprender de otros puntos de vista. Escucha sugerencias y acepta que no siempre tendrás la razón.

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EFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- 'Tis the season for returning and exchanging holiday gifts - and there are a few steps you can take to make the process safer and easier.

Experts have said a return puts you in a "Goldilocks" situation; that is, it's a matter of timing. If you rush to the store or post office immediately, you'll face crowds that raise your risk of COVID. But Luke Frey, an associate director of communications for the Better Business Bureau, warned that a crush of packages and coronavirus protocols still are slowing down the mail so don't wait until the last minute, either.

"If it ends up not getting back to that retailer in time or if it gets lost in the mail, you are out that product," he said. "There's not a whole lot that you can do. So, if you did purchase an item online and you do want to return it, you want to do that as

soon as possible."

He also advised people to check the retailers' policies online. Many have become more lenient these days - especially for items such as clothing, because it's difficult to try things on during the pandemic. Amazon, for example, accepts returns through Jan. 31 for items shipped after Oct. 1. Multiple websites, such as dealnews.com or offers. com, also have compiled lists with links to dozens of retailers' return policies.

Frey said many retailers require people to show identification when they return items because it deters shoplifters and allows them to track unusual return patterns.

"Obviously, there are some people out there that try to either steal items or just chronically bring back items in order to get credit towards a certain retailer," he said.

"So, some retailers do require you to have an ID if you do return the product."

Most people know to keep their receipts, but

it also is extremely helpful to retain any packing slip or original packaging.

However, if you don't have them, don't despair. Often, you can go online and reprint the packing slip.

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EFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Es la temporada para devolver e intercambiar regalos navideños, y hay algunos pasos que puede seguir para que el proceso sea más seguro y sencillo.

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de "Ricitos de oro"; es decir, es una cuestión de tiempo. Si se apresura a ir a la tienda o la oficina de correos de inmediato, se enfrentará a multitudes que aumentan su riesgo de COVID. Pero Luke Frey, director asociado de comunicaciones del Better Business Bureau, advirtió que una gran cantidad de paquetes y protocolos de coronavirus todavía están ralentizando el correo, así que tampoco espere hasta el último minuto.

"Si no llega a tiempo a ese minorista o si se pierde en el correo, estás fuera de ese producto", dijo. "No hay mucho que pueda hacer. Por lo tanto, si compró un artículo en línea y desea devolverlo, debe hacerlo lo antes posible".

También recomendó a las personas que verifiquen las políticas de los minoristas en línea. Muchos se han vuelto más indulgentes en estos días, especialmente con artículos como ropa, porque es difícil probarse cosas durante la pandemia. Amazon, por ejemplo, acepta devoluciones hasta el 31 de enero para artículos enviados después del 1 de octubre. Varios sitios

web, como dealnews.com u offers.com, también han compilado listas con enlaces a docenas de políticas de devolución de minoristas.

Frey dijo que muchos minoristas requieren que las personas muestren una identificación cuando devuelven artículos porque disuade a los ladrones y les permite rastrear patrones de devolución inusuales.

"Obviamente, hay algunas personas que intentan robar artículos o simplemente traer artículos de forma crónica para obtener crédito para un determinado minorista", dijo. "Por lo tanto, algunos minoristas requieren que tenga una identificación si devuelve el producto".

La mayoría de las personas saben que deben conservar sus recibos, pero también es muy útil conservar cualquier albarán o embalaje original.

Sin embargo, si no los tiene, no se desespere. A menudo, puede conectarse en línea y volver a imprimir el albarán. Y algunos lugares, como Kohl's y UPS Store, aceptarán devoluciones de Amazon incluso sin la caja.

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USTIN, Texas - Las personas usan una variedad de métodos para dejar de pensar en las cosas que los hacen sentir incómodos, pero una nueva investigación muestra que un método funciona mejor que otros.

El estudio, de la Universidad de Texas en Austin y la Universidad de Colorado, mostró que una persona que piensa conscientemente en otra cosa o usa técnicas para aclarar su mente tendrá cierto éxito.

Jarrod Lewis-Peacock, un neurocientífico cognitivo de UT Austin, dijo que cada método afecta al cerebro de manera diferente, pero una tercera estrategia parece ser la más efectiva para dar cabida a nuevos pensamientos.

formar mejores hábitos de estudio o innovar en el trabajo, pero dijo que hay mucho más que aprender.

some success.

"Está bien, estamos comprendiendo las diferentes formas en que el cerebro puede borrar información", dijo. "¿Cuánto importa qué tipo de información es?"

USTIN, Texas - People use a variety of methods to stop thinking about things that make them uncomfortable, but new research shows one method works better than others.

Señaló que quedarse atascado o reflexionar sobre algo, ya sea una pelea con un amigo o un correo electrónico ofensivo, es la raíz de muchos trastornos de salud mental.

Jarrod Lewis-Peacock, a cognitive neuroscientist at UT Austin, said each method affects the brain differently but a third strategy appears to be the most effective in making room for new thoughts.

The study, from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Colorado, showed that a person who consciously thinks of something else or uses techniques to clear their mind will have

"It turns out only 'active suppression' the act of pushing away the thought really seemed to work," he said. "That's the only one that appeared to get rid of that thought for good."

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"Resulta que sólo la 'supresión activa', el acto de alejar el pensamiento, realmente pareció funcionar", dijo. "Ese es el único que pareció deshacerse de ese pensamiento para siempre".

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Para el estudio, dijo, los investigadores examinaron la actividad cerebral en 60 voluntarios. La investigación combinó imágenes cerebrales novedosas con técnicas de aprendizaje automático para determinar qué método es mejor para ordenar los pensamientos no deseados: reemplazarlos, eliminarlos o suprimirlos. Los hallazgos fueron publicados este mes en la revista Nature.

Lewis-Peacock dijo que la comprensión de la cognición podría ayudar a informar nuevas terapias para problemas de salud mental, como el trastorno de estrés postraumático y el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo. Añadió que también podría proporcionar pistas sobre cómo

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For the study, he said, researchers examined brain activity in 60 volunteers.

The research combined novel brain imaging with machine learning techniques to determine which method is best for decluttering unwanted thoughts - replacing, clearing, or suppressing them.

The findings were published this month in the journal Nature.

Lewis-Peacock said insight into cognition could help inform new therapies for mental-health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessivecompulsive disorder. He added that it also could provide clues for how to form better study habits or innovate at work but said there's much more to learn.

"OK, so we're understanding the different ways the brain can expunge information," he said. "How much does it matter what type of information it is?"

He noted that getting stuck or ruminating over something - whether it's a fight with a friend or an offending email - is at the root of many mental-health disorders.

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La Institución Brookings propone aumentar la cantidad de puestos de servicio nacional a 600 mil para 2024 y aumentar el subsidio de subsistencia al menos a 175 por ciento del nivel federal de pobreza, unos 22 mil dólares al año. Estima que esto costaría unos 19 billones de dólares.

UGENE, Ore. -- The economic woes from the COVID-19 pandemic parallel the Great Depression in some ways, and new research suggests national service programs from the 1930s could be useful for the recovery and for young people who need work.

A Brookings Institution report calls on the country to expand programs like AmeriCorps, YouthBuild and conservation corps over the next few years.

Jeff Parker, executive director for the Eugene-based conservation nonprofit Northwest Youth Corps, backs the idea.

"Our goal is to help these young people build skills and go on to become the next generation of leaders, in whatever capacity they choose that to be," Parker commented. "And for many of them, it might not be conservation, but the time spent in the woods helps them build skills and better understanding of community and leadership."

Northwest Youth Corps is a Eugene-based nonprofit deploying young people to public lands in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Photo Credit: Julie Kwak / Unsplash

Los programas de servicio nacional podrían impedir que los jóvenes se vuelvan gente desconectada de la economía y la sociedad. Photo Credit: Mount Rainer National Park/Flickr

"It's amazing the amount of social growth that can happen," Parker observed. "And really, it's because success or failure depends on the team. No one person can maintain all of that trail by themselves; no one person can plant all those trees or do all the thinning by themselves."

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UGENE, Ore. -- Un reporte reciente sugiere ampliar los programas del servicio nacional para ayudar a la gente joven -y al país- a recuperarse de la recesión económica derivada del COVID-19.

Las penurias económicas de la pandemia por el COVID-19 son iguales a la Gran Depresión. Los programas de servicio nacional de 1930 también podrían ser útiles en esta ocasión para la recuperación de la gente joven.

El reporte destaca también que los programas de servicio nacional podrían impedir que los jóvenes se vuelvan gente desconectada de la economía y la sociedad. Parker dice que un programa de Northwest Youth Corps (Cuerpo Juvenil del Noroeste) agrupa gente en equipos para trabajo intensivo en mano de obra, como mantenimiento de caminos y reducción de combustibles vinculados a los incendios forestales. Dice que los participantes trabajan junto a gente que pudiera ser muy diferente a ellos.

"Es sorprendente cuánto crecimiento social puede darse. Y realmente es porque el éxito o el fracaso dependen del equipo. Nadie puede hacerlo todo sin ayuda. Nadie puede plantar todos esos árboles o pensar todo sin ayuda."

Parker dice que ha visto más llamadas para revivir los programas del servicio nacional en los últimos nueve meses, de lo que jamás había visto. Sobre los cuerpos de conservación dice que la necesidad de mantenimiento en nuestras tierras públicas está ahí, igual que la petición de gente joven.

For organizations with a conservation focus, he said The Brookings Institution proposed expanding the the need for maintenance on public lands across the number of national service positions to 600,000 by country is there, and so is the demand from young 2024, and increasing the living allowance to at least people.

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El presidente electo se ha fijado el objetivo de alcanzar emisiones netas cero dentro de los EE. UU. Para 2050, promete volver a unirse al Acuerdo Climático de París inmediatamente después de asumir el cargo y tiene como objetivo crear 10 millones de nuevos empleos dentro de la economía de energía limpia.

El Plan Biden describe su estrategia para abordar el cambio climático al tiempo que garantiza la justicia ambiental y las oportunidades económicas equitativas. Una cosa que el Plan Biden prioriza y arraiga en cada aspecto de su propuesta es la importancia de crear puestos de trabajo y sindicatos de trabajadores durante la transición hacia una economía más sostenible.

El Plan Biden costará alrededor de $ 2 billones. Esto cubre inversiones en infraestructura, una industria automotriz de eficiencia energética con sede en Estados Unidos, mayores opciones de transporte público, un sector energético sostenible, edificios y viviendas climatizados, innovaciones científicas, agricultura y conservación climáticamente inteligente, y esfuerzos para promover la justicia ambiental.

A pesar de su falta de claridad sobre si apoya o no el Green New Deal (GND), Biden ha trabajado junto con varios jugadores clave como Bernie Sanders y el Movimiento Sunrise impulsado por jóvenes para desarrollar su propio plan climático. Después de estas colaboraciones, las principales diferencias que aún se mantienen entre el GND y el Plan Biden son cuánto se gastaría ($ 10 billones en el GND versus $ 2 billones en el

Plan Biden), sus objetivos de neutralidad de carbono (GND apunta a la neutralidad de carbono en 10 años, mientras que el Plan Biden apunta a 2050), y su perspectiva sobre la fracturación hidráulica (fracking) para extraer petróleo y gas.

Además de su plan climático, el gabinete de Biden también jugará un papel importante en impulsar su agenda ambiental.

Deb Haaland, la elección de Biden para dirigir el Departamento del Interior, sería la primera nativa americana en ocupar un puesto de secretaria del gabinete. Biden también nominó a Michael Regan como administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) y a Brenda Mallory como presidenta del Consejo de Calidad Ambiental. Serían el primer hombre y mujer negros en ocupar estos cargos. Algunos de los nominados de Biden en la era Obama incluyen a la ex directora de la EPA Gina McCarthy como asesora climática nacional, John Kerry como enviado presidencial internacional sobre cambio climático y Tom Vilsack como secretario de agricultura. En general, nunca ha habido un gabinete con tanto enfoque en el clima. Una de las formas más importantes en las que podemos ayudar como individuos es instar a nuestros senadores a que confirmen las elecciones de gabinete de Biden.

La cantidad de esperanzas y sueños climáticos y ambientales de Biden que se hagan realidad depende de muchos factores, pero una cosa es segura, es probable que pase a la historia como uno de los presidentes más ecológicos de la historia.

CONTACTOS: Plan Climático del presidente electo Biden, joebiden.com/climateplan/; Cómo comunicarse con su senador, senate.gov/senators/contact.

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he world collectively faces the threat of climate change driven by humanmade pollutants and environmental degradation. President-elect Joe Biden has made it clear that he intends to work to address and mitigate the climate crisis as the U.S. president.

The President-elect has set a goal to reach net-zero emissions within the U.S. by 2050, promises to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord immediately upon entering office, and aims to create 10 million new jobs within the clean energy economy.

The Biden Plan outlines his strategy to address climate change while securing environmental justice and equitable economic opportunity. One thing that the Biden Plan prioritizes and engrains into every aspect of its proposal is the importance of creating jobs and workers’ unions throughout the transition to a more sustainable economy.

The Biden Plan will cost around $2 trillion.

This covers investments in infrastructure, an American-based energy efficient automobile industry, increased public transportation options, a sustainable power sector, weatherized buildings and housing, scientific innovations, climate-smart agriculture and conservation, and efforts to promote environmental justice.

Despite his lack of clarity on whether or not he supports the Green New Deal (GND), Biden has worked together with several key players such as Bernie Sanders and the youth-driven Sunrise Movement to develop his own climate plan. After these collaborations, the main differences that still stand between the GND and the Biden Plan are how much would be spent ($10 trillion in the GND versus $2 trillion in the

Biden Plan), their goals for carbon neutrality (GND aims for carbon neutrality in 10 years, while the Biden Plan aims for 2050), and their outlook on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract oil and gas.

In addition to his climate plan, Biden’s cabinet will also play a large role in pushing through his environmental agenda.

Deb Haaland, Biden’s pick to run the Interior Department, would be the first Native American to hold a cabinet secretary position. Biden also nominated Michael Regan as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of Environmental Quality. They would be the first Black man and woman to hold these positions. Some of Biden’s Obama-era nominees include former EPA head Gina McCarthy as national climate adviser, John Kerry as the international presidential envoy on climate change, and Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary. Overall, there has never been a cabinet with so much focus on climate.

One of the biggest ways we can help as individuals is to urge our Senators to confirm Biden’s cabinet choices.

How much of Biden’s climate and environmental hopes and dreams come true depends on many factors, but one thing that’s for certain, he will likely go down in history as one of the greenest presidents ever.

CONTACTS: President-elect Biden’s Climate Plan, joebiden.com/climate-plan/; How to Contact Your Senator, senate.gov/ senators/contact.

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JAN 01 - JAN 07, 2021 Consejo de Poderes Compartidos del Corredor de la Península AVISO DE AUDIENCIA Y REUNIONES PÚBLICAS Cambios propuestos a los precios de Go Pass y las tarifas de casilleros para bicicletas El Consejo de Poderes Compartidos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) llevará a cabo una audiencia pública con el fin de recibir comentarios por parte del público sobre los cambios propuestos a los precios y tarifas de Go Pass que se cobran por los casilleros de bicicletas propiedad de PCJPB. Precios de Go Pass Para abordar los desafíos de regreso al trabajo a los que se enfrentan los participantes de Go Pass como resultado de COVID-19, los cambios en el precio y los términos de Go Pass incluyen: 1) descuentos, incluso para hacer frente a un año de Go Pass más corto en 2021; 2) alterar los requisitos de participación de Go Pass con objeto de cubrir a los empleados de medio tiempo y a los contratistas en el lugar de trabajo; 3) permitir a los participantes donar pases no utilizados a organizaciones sin fines de lucro, y 4) un descuento del 25% para ciertos participantes que continúen en el programa durante 2022.

Casilleros para bicicletas E-Bike Hoy en día, los casilleros se alquilan a usuarios individuales a un costo de $33 por un período de seis meses. El cambio propuesto haría que los casilleros estuvieran disponibles por orden de llegada a $0.05 la hora. Los clientes también tendrían formas adicionales de pagar por el uso de casilleros de bicicletas, con nuevas opciones que incluyen tarjetas Clipper, tarjetas BikeLink prepagadas que se pueden comprar con dinero en efectivo, cheque o tarjeta de crédito, o una aplicación móvil.

Audiencia Pública La Junta Directiva de PCJPB llevará a cabo una audiencia pública virtual con el fin de discutir los cambios de tarifa propuestos. La Junta invita al público en general a dar sus comentarios sobre estos cambios durante la audiencia. La gente puede participar a través de un enlace web Zoom y/o por teléfono.

Jueves, 7 de enero de 2021 a las 9:00 a.m. (o tan pronto como el asunto pueda ponerse a la disposición del público) Información para comunicarse por Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91412776292?pwd=cVdKa01PK2FKdm1CSUw wZXR3RmlkUT09 Webinar ID: 914 1277 6292 Contraseña: 909765 Acceso por teléfono: 1-669-900-6833 Antes de la audiencia, los comentarios pueden enviarse por correo, e-mail o teléfono: Board Secretary Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306 Publiccomment@caltrain.com 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448) Para solicitar servicio de traducción o interpretación, llame a Caltrain al 1.800.660.4287 al menos tres días antes de la reunión.

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Crane Place Apartments ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda.

Apartamentos para personas mayores de bajos ingresos. La lista de espera para apartamentos tipo estudio correspondiente a Crane Place Apartments se abrirá el lunes 23 de noviembre de 2020 y estará abierta durante 3 semanas hasta el viernes 11 de diciembre de 2020. Durante ese tiempo, Crane Place Apartments aceptará solicitudes de personas mayores de 62 años de edad o más, y solicitantes con problemas de movilidad de 18 años de edad o más, que cumplan con las pautas de admisión. Para solicitar un paquete de solicitud, llame al 650-325-2442 o venga a la oficina de Crane Place Apartments, de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía, y de 2:00 a 4:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes, en 1331 Crane Street, Menlo Park, 94025. A las 10:00 a.m. del miércoles 16 de diciembre de 2020 tendrá lugar un sorteo para la colocación en la lista de espera.

El sorteo se podrá ver por Zoom. Los solicitantes pueden solicitar la información de acceso en la oficina de Crane Place Apartments. Debido a las restricciones del condado de San Mateo sobre las reuniones puertas adentro, no se podrá ver el sorteo en persona. Crane Place Apartments ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda.

name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kirstin McKenzie, 277 E Ferndale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/03/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Kirstin McKenzie This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670864 January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670408 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Antojitos Michoacanos, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joseluis Arroyo Rojas, 743 Black Mountain Ln, Newman, CA 95360. The registrant began transacting busi-

ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Joseluis Arroyo Rojas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

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Deputy File No. FBN 670408 January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670864 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Radiant K9 Training, 277 E Ferndale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV375147 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria De Los Angeles Segura. Petitioner(s) Maria De Los Angeles Segura has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Maria De Los Angeles Segura to Mia Segura.

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 name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/16/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

December 17, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV374935 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John David Dean.

Petitioner(s) John David

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John David Dean to Veil Madeline Dean. 2. The COURT ORDERS that any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection within six weeks of the date this order was issued.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court will grant the petition without a hearing. 3. A hearing date may be set only if an objection is timely filed and shows good cause for opposing the name change.

Objections based solely on concerns that the proposed change is not the person’s actual gender identity or gender assigned at birth shall not constitute good cause. (See Code of Civil Proc., Section 1277.5(c).)

2/10/2021, 8:45AM ROOM: PROBATE NOTE: When a petition has been filed to change the name of a minor to conform to gender identity and the petition does not include the signature of both living parents, the petition and this order to show cause shall be served on the parent who did not sign the petition, under section 413.10, 414.10 or 415.40, within the 30 days from the date on which the order is made by the court.

November 30, 2020 11:31 PM Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV375146 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebbeca Soonkeun Lee. Petitioner(s) Rebbeca Soonkeun Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rebbeca Soonkeun Lee to Soonkeun Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/16/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

December 17, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV375144

ORDER TO SHOW

January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Katie Youn and Hyungryul Choi. Petitioner(s) Katie Youn and Hyungryul Choi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexander Choi to Alexander Yeejoon Choi. 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 name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/16/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

December 15, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670555 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

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as: PropertyMinder, MediaBoost, Inc, 1101 S Winchester Blvd., Suite J-225, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Trend Software, Inc., 1101 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite J-225, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 02/23/2001. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Galya Burstein CFO Trend Software, Inc. Article/Reg#: C3254585 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670555 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670650 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VeriPic, Inc., 1030 East El Camino Real #453, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kwan Software Engineering, Inc, 1030 East El Camino Real #453, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 06/18/2004.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN625811. “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.) /s/ JohnMan Kwong Kwan President Kwan Software Engineering, Inc.

Article/Reg#: 1880719 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670650 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 671014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chiropractic by Mendoza, 1400 Coleman Ave. Ste G11, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rhean-Heather Mendoza, 1461 Leaftree Cir, San Jose, CA 95131.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file: FBN669923. “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.) /s/ Rhean-Heather Mendoza This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 671014 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670873 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEURO-IFRAH CLINICS, 14777 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 104, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):NEURO-IFRAH INC., 3252 Holiday Court, Suite #207, La Jolla, CA 92037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Waleed Al-Oboudi Owner Neuro-Ifrah, Inc. Article/Reg#: CA Corp# 4580837 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670873 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373335 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David Immanuel Beckett.

Petitioner(s) David Immanuel Beckett has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Immanuel Beckett to David Antonio Immanuel. 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 name should not be granted on 01/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 19, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOSEPHINE SILVA No.20PR189099 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jose-

phine Silva. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Deborah Ochoa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Deborah Ochoa be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 01, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you

of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Deborah Ochoa 15720 Winchester Blvd., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)395-5111 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV372977 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini.

Petitioner(s) Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini to Nami Hosseini. 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 name should not be granted on 1/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670746

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MY DENTAL CARE, 1298 Kifer Road, Suite 512, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard C. Pham, 2458 Moraine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/3/2006. This filing is a refile: Previous File #: FBN611884. “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.) /s/ Richard C. Pham This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/8/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670746 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670013 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: X & G Services, 60 Wilson Way, #10, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xingyuan Gu, 60 Wilson Way, #10, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/10/2020.

This filing is a First Filing.

“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.) /s/ Xingyuan Gu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670013 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021

JAN 01 - JAN 07, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Grocery Outlet of Campbell, 100 San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bashadi, Inc., 1674 Noreen Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a First Filing. “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.) /s/ Avez Bashadi Co-President Entity #: C3404163, CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/3/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670602 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.669917 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Earth Angels, 750 N. King Road, Apt. #1407, San Jose, CA 95133, filed in Santa Clara County under file number FBN664390. Venessa Henry, P.O. Box 70255, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, and Trey Kerr, P.O. Box 70255, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business was conducted by A General Partnership.

By/ Trey Kerr Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/2020 File No. FBN: 669917 December 18, 25, 2020, January 1 and 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 669918 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Earth Angels, 750 N. King Road, Apt. 1407, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Earth Angel, LLC, 253 Waverly Street, Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a Refile. Previous File No. FBN664390. “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.) /s/ Trey Kerr CFO Earth Angel, LLC Article No. 202011110709 California This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020 Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 669918 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670712 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOOTO TEA, 715 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MCY CORP, 715 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 9/21/2020.

This filing is a First Filing.

“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.) /s/ Qinghua Meng CEO Entity #: C4626253, CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

JAN 01 - JAN 07, 2021 County on 12/8/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670712 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670785 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAFELY FINANCE, 800 W. El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hipodium, Inc., 800 W. El Camino Real Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a First Filing. “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.) /s/ Jason Corwin CEO Entity #: C4254171, CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/9/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670785 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670835 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NABEELA’S BAKERY, 111 Saratoga Ave Apt 2207, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nabeela Aijaz, 111 Saratoga Ave, Apt 2207, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/03/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Nabeela Aijaz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670835 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chefs Choice Produce Company LLC, 2170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chefs Choice Produce Company LLC, 2170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN613376. “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.) /s/ David Thompson Chefs Choice Produce Co. LLC Owner/Member Article/Reg#: 201821810531 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670011 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670616 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIKI STORE, 1055 N Capitol Avenue, Apt. 87, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thi Xuan Kim Tang, 1055 N Capitol Avenue, Apt. 87, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Thi Tang This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670616 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670825 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gilroy Family Chiropractic, 8010 Wayland Lane Suite 1B, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jamie Santiago, 1777 Viognier Way, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 08/08/2008.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Jamie Santiago This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670825 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670733 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEW UPCYCLED,

7287 Forsum Rd, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lori Mendez, 7287 Forsum Rd, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/01/2020. This filing is a refile [No change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN664357. “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.) /s/ Lori Mendez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670733 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670536 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elena Piesh Photography, 3710 El Camino Real, Apt N 1720, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Olena Pieshkina, 3710 El Camino Real, Apt N 1720, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Olena Pieshkina This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670536 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670763 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHOP N SAVE MART, SHOP N SAVE DIAMOND TOOLS, STADEA TOOLS, 663 Viader Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): E Portal LLC, 663 Viader Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 09/01/2009. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 609198. “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.) /s/ Sumit K Suman Manager Eportal LLC Article/Reg#: 200909310083 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670763 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3205, 630 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail, LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670597 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670591 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3098, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, Space 1520, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670591 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670587 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3288, 124 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale,

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670587 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670580 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3263, 5660 Cottle Rd, Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670580 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670592 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3239, 370 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670592 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670598 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3221, 755 Cochrane Rd, Suite 140, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant

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began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670598 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670585 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Venegas Family Daycare, 6054 Stanley Ct, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elizabeth Espinoza, 6054 Stanley Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Elizabeth Espinoza This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 670585 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670480 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Martin Chin, 70 Mi-

halakis St Unit 403, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Zheng Qin, 70 Mihalakis St Unit 403, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Zheng Qin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670480 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.670564 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name DAFFODIL ART, 60 Descanso Dr, Unit 2412, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. Avanti Arun Bhat, 60 Descanso Dr, Unit 2412, San Jose, CA 95134. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 10/10/2019 under file no.

659633 Avanti Arun Bhat December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/03/2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373653 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Ellen Paz. Petitioner(s) Jessica Ellen Paz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessica Ellen Paz to Jessica Ellen Ross. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 02/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 25, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 2nd Amended Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (DV-710) Superior Court of California County of Santa ClaraFamily Justice Center Courthouse Superior Court of California Country of Santa Clara 201 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Case No. 2015-1-CP021986 1.Name of Protected Person: Valeria Contreras Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Kara N. Foster, Esq. State Bar No.: 292858 Firm Name: Foster Hsu, LLP Address: 1570 The Alameda, Suite 226 City: San Jose, State: CA Zip: 95126 Telephone: (408)8417200 Fax: (408)217-0265 Email Address: kara@ fosterhsu.com 2.Name of Restrained Person: Victor Hugo Lamas Description Sex: Male, Height: 6 ‘ 0 “, Weight: 200 Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown Race: Hispanic, Age: 39, Date of Birth: 06/01/1981 3.Court Hearing: The judge has set a court hearing date.

The Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) stays in effect until the expiration date on that order or the end of the hearing

below, whichever is later.

Date: 02/03/2021 Time: 1:30pm Dept.: 64 To the person in 2: At the hearing, the judge can renew the current restraining order for another five years or permanently.

Before the hearing, you can file a response on Form DV-720. You must continue to obey the current restraining orders until the expiration date on the current orders or the hearing date, whichever is later.

At the hearing, you can tell the judge why you agree or disagree with the request to renew the orders. If the restraining orders are renewed, you must obey the order even if you do not attend the hearing.

To the person in 1: Someone 18 or over- not you or anyone else protected by the restraining order- must personally “serve” a copy of the following forms on the person in 2 at least ___ days before the hearing. . DV-700, Request to Renew Restraining Order . DV-710, Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order .DV-7120, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order .DV-130, the Current Restraining Order After Hearing Date: 12/2/20 By: Judge Brooke Blecher Judicial Officer Original Order Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) DV-130 Case No. 115CP021986 1.Name of Protected Person: Valerie Contreras Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Jennifer E. Erano, SBN: 121615 Law Offices of Jennifer E. Erano Address: 210 North Fourth Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112 2.Name of Restrained Person: Victor H. Lamas Sex: Male Height: 6 ‘ 0 “, Weight: 200 Race: Hispanic Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown, Age: 36 4. Expiration Date:

**This restraining order is granted permanently.”

5. Hearings: a. The hearing was on 9/13/20 with Honorable Cynthia Lie b. These people were at the hearing: Lawyer, Jennifer E. Ereno The court has granted the order checked below. Item 9 is also an order. If you do not obey these orders, you can be arrested and charged with a crime. You may be sent to jail for up to oner year, pay a fine up to $1000, or both.

6. Personal Conduct Orders: a. The person in 2 must not do the following things to the protected people in 1 and 3: - Harass, attack, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, follow, stalk, molest, destroy personal property, disturb the peace, keep under surveillance, impersonate (on the Internet, electronically or otherwise), or block movements.

- Contact, either directly or indirectly, by any means, including, but not limited to, by telephone, mail, e-mail, or other electronic means.

-Take any action, directly or through others, to obtain the addresses or locations of any protected persons. (If this item is not checked, the court has found good cause not to make this order.) b. Peacefully written contact through a lawyer or process server or another person for service of legal papers related to a court case is allowed and does not violate this order.

7. Stay-Away Order: a. The person in 2 must stay at least (specify): -300- yards away from (check all that apply) - The person in 1 - Home of person in 1 - The job or workplace of person in 1 - Vehicle of person in 1 - The persons in 3 - The child(ren)’s school or childcare 9. No Guns or Other Firearms or Ammunition: a. The person in 2 cannot own, possess, have, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any way get guns, other firearms, or ammunition. ______________________

9. b. The person in 2 must: - Sell to or store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, any guns ot other firearms within his or her immediate possession or control.

Do so within 24 hours of being served with this order.

- Within 48 hours of receiving this order, file with the court a receipt that proves funs have been turned in, sold, or stored. (Form DV-800, Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored, may be used for the receipt.)

Bring a court filed copy to the hearing.

10. Record Unlawful Communications The person in 1 has the right to record communications made by the person in 2 that violate the judge’s orders.

12. Child Custody and Visitation Child Custody and visitation are ordered on the attached Form DV-140, Child Custody and Visitation Order or (specify other form): ______________________ 23. Other Orders The court finds that Domestic Violence has occurred pursuant to FC Section 6203 and makes a makes a FC 3044 finding.

24. No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person If the sheriff or Marshal serves this order, he or she will do it for free. ______________________ 26. Criminal Protective Order a. Form CR-160, Criminal Protective Order- Domestic Violence, is in effect. Case No. C1501775, County of Santa Clara, Expiration 5/26/19.

27. Attached pages are orders.

- Number of pages attached to this sevenpage form -3 - All of the attached pages are part of this order.

- Attachments include (check all that apply) – DV-140 and Attachment to DV-140.

Date: 9/13/17 Judge (or Judicial Officer) Honorable Cynthia C. Lie Certificate of Compliance with VAWA The restrain (protective) order meets all “full faith

JAN 01 - JAN 07, 2021 and credit” requirements of the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. 2265 (1994) (VAWA) upon notice of the restrained person.

This court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter; the restrained person has been or will be afforded notice and a timely opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of this jurisdiction. This order is valid and entitled to enforcement in each jurisdiction throughout the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, all tribal lands, and all U.S. territories, commonwealths, and possessions and shall be enforced as if it were an order of that jurisdiction.

Warnings and Notices to the Restrained Person in 2.

If you do not obey this order, you can be arrested and charges with a crime - If you do not obey this order, you can go to jail or prison and/or pay a fine.

- It is a felony to take or chide a child in violation of this order.

- If you travel to another state or to tribal lands to make the protected person do so, with the intention of disobeying this order, you can be charged with a federal crime.

You cannot have guns, firearms, and/or ammunition You cannot own, have, possess, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or otherwise get guns, other firearms, and/or ammunition while the order is in effect. If you do, you can go to jail and pay a $1000 fine. Unless the court grants an exemption, you must sell to, to store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, and guns or other firearms that you have or control.

The judge will ask you for proof that you did so. If you do not obey this order, you can be charged with a crime.

Federal law says you cannot have guns or ammunition while the order is in effect. Even if exempt under California law, you may be subject to federal prosecution for

possessing or controlling a firearm.

Instructions for Law Enforcement Start Date and End Date of Orders The order starts on the earlier of the following dates: 1. The hearing date in item 5 (a) on page 2, or 2. The date next to the judge’s signature on this page.

The orders end on the expiration date in item 4 on page 1. If no date is listed, they end three years from the hearing date.

Arrest required if Order is Violated If an officer has probable cause to believe that the restrained person had notice of the order and has disobeyed the order, the officer must arrest the restrained person (Pen. Code, 836(c)(1), 13701(b).) A violation of the order may be a violation of Penal Code section 166 or 273.6.

Notice/Proof of Service Law enforcement must first determine if the restrained person had notice of the order. If notice cannot be verified, the restrained person must be advised of the terms of the orders. If the restrained person then fails to obey the order, the officer must enforce them. (Family Code, 6833.)

Consider the restrained person “served” (notified) if: 3. The officer sees a copy of the Proof of Service or confirms that the Proof of Service is on file; pr 4. The restrained person was at the restraining order hearing or was informed of the order by an officer. (Fam. Code, 6383; Pen. Code 836(c) (2).) An officer can obtain information about the contents of the order in the Domestic Violence Restraining Order System (DVROS). (Fam. Code 6381(b)-(c).)

If the Protected Person Contacts the Restrained Person Even if the protected person invited or consents to contact with the restrained person, the orders remain in effect and must be enforced.

The protected person cannot be arrested for inviting or consenting to contact with the restrained person. The orders can be changed only by another court order. (Pen. Code 13710

JAN 01 - JAN 07, 2021 (b).) _____________________ Child Custody and Visitation The custody and visitation orders are on Form DV-140, items 3 and 4.

They are sometimes also written on addition pages or referenced in DV-140 or other orders that are not part of the following restraining order.

Enforcing the Restraining Order in California Any law enforcement officer in California who receives, sees, or verifies the orders on a paper copy, in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), or in an NCIC Protection Order File must enforce the orders.

Conflicting Order – Priorities for Enforcement If more than one restraining order has been issued protected the protected person from the restrained person, the orders must be enforced in the follow priority (see Pen. Code 136.2 and Fam Code 6383(h)(2), 6405(b)): a. EPO: If one of the orders is an Emergency Protective Order (Form EPO-001) and it is more restrictive order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order. b. No Contact Order: If there is no EPO, a no-contact order that is included in a restraining or protective order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order. c. Criminal Order: If none of the orders includes a no-contact order, a domestic violence protective order issued in a criminal case takes precedence in enforcement over any conflicting civil court order. Any nonconflicting terms of the civil restraining order remain in effect and enforceable. d. Family, Juvenile, or Civil Order: If more than one family, juvenile, or other civil restraining or protective order has been issued, the on that as issued last must be enforced.

Clerk’s Certificate [Seal] -Clerk’s CertificateI certify that this is Restraining Order

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After Hearing (Order of Protection) is a true and correct copy of the original on file in the court.

October 7, 2020 Clerk of the Court: By: /s/ P.J. Newton Child Custody Visitation Order DV-140 Case 115CP021986

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This form is attached to (check one): DV-130 1. Name of Protected Person: Valeria Contreras – Mom 2. Other Parent’s Name: Victor H. Lamas – Dad The Court Orders 3. Child Custody is ordered as follows: Legal Custody to: (Person who makes decisions about health, education. Check at least one.) – Mom Physical Custody to: (Person the child lives with Check at least one.)

-Mom Child’s Name: Dalilah Lamas, DOB: 10/10/2012 4. Child Visitation is ordered as follows: b. See the attached One – page document, dated: 9/13/17 _____________________ 10. Jurisdiction This court has jurisdiction to make child custody orders in this case under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (part 3 of the California Family Code starting with section 3400.

11. Notice and Opportunity to be Heard: The responding party was given reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of the State of California.

12. Country of Habitual Residence The country of habitual residence of the child or children in this case is the United States of America.

13. Penalties for Violating This Order If you violate this order, you may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, or both.

14. Duration of Child Custody, Visitation, and Supports Orders If this form is attached to Form DV-130, the custody and visitation orders in this form remain in effect after the restraining orders on Form DV-130 end.

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115CP021986 Attachment One DV-140 Attachment, Paragraph 4, dated 9/13/17 The Court suspends the previous custody order filed June 1, 2015 and Orders the following: 1 Parties ordered to Orientation forthwith and to contact Family Court Services at (408)5345760 within a week of today’s hearing date.

2. The parties are ordered to Family Therapy to deal with issues of children of separated parents and domestic violence issues. Father shall meet and confer with Mother’s Counsel, Jennifer E. Erena to select the mutually agreed upon Family Therapists.

Father shall be responsible for 100% costs of therapy subject to reallocation.

3. If there is no agreement after the meet and confer then Ms. Ereno shall provide Father with three names of family therapists within two weeks of 9/13/17.

Father shall give Ms. Ereno with his contact numbers, i.e., telephone number. Father shall select the therapist within one week of having it provided by Ms. Ereno.

3. The Court orders Family therapy for six months, a minimum of two times a month. The therapist selected by the parties shall be available for a session within two weeks from the hearing date.

4. After completion of three joint Family therapy sessions the parties are ordered to Mediation.

5. This shall be the custody order for the parties, Valeria Contreras, Petitioner/Mother and Victor H. Lamas, Respondent/Father until further order of the Court.

December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Sergio Garcia Picazo AVISO AL DEMANDADO

(Nombre): Sergio Garcia Picazo You have been sued.

Read the information below.

Lo han demandado.

Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: Sally Ann Perez Lara Garcia Nombre del demandante: Sally Ann Perez Lara Garcia Case Number (Número de caso): 19FL003481 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance 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, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante.

Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte 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 también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato

con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose 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. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes.

Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party.

Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street.

Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney,

or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Sally Ann Perez Lara Garcia 14190 Candler Avenue San Jose, CA 95127 Telephone: (408)9238587 Date (Fecha): September 10, 2019 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) R. GUEVARA, Deputy (Asistente): 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 from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children 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 a 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 property is divide, 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 your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido:

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1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin 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, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación 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 realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

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SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California.

Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad.

Para obtener mas información, visite www. coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación 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 quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670452 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPERDISH RESTAURANT TASTY CLUB, 943 Marion Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AFC CORP. WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS TASTY CLUB, 943 Marion Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on: 08/21/2020. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ YIFU HE AFC CORP. WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS TASTY CLUB CFO Article/Reg#: C4634340 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670452 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670417 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORANGE SQUARE, 2605 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OGBT GROUP, 2605 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Jing Zhang OGBT GROUP CFO Article/Reg#: C4650469 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670417 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670247

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IUJEX, 537 Mountain View Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GALAKTION SEMKIN, 537 Mountain View Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/10/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Galaktion Semkin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670247 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669936 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THREE PLUSS CONSTRUCTION SWEEPING, 4167 Monet Circle, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Rodriguez, 4167 Monet Circle, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/28/2020. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Jose Luis Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 669936 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670425 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JusticeIT, 4247 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Justice Lammers, 4247 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Justice Lammers This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670425 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670556 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C&L Station Maintenance, 1309 Oakland Road Space 1, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carmen A. Monejano, 1309 Oakland Road Space 1, San Jose, CA 95112. Maria Quintero de Montejano, 1309 Oakland Road Space 1, San Jose, CA 95112 The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Carmen A. Montejano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader,

Deputy File No. FBN 670556 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670611 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EI REAL ESTATE GROUP, 2520 Mission College Blvd Suite 102, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stacy Louise Morel, 1201 Camden Pl, Manteca, CA 95336. Robert Henry Stolz Jr., 1323 Rosalia Ave, San Jose, CA 95130. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Stacy Morel This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670611 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670756 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Center for Intuitive Eating, 140 S Milton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fiona Young, 140 S Milton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Fiona Young This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 12/08/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670756 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV372293 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Veronica Arias. Petitioner(s) Veronica Arias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Corina Mauricio to Corina Arias. 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 name should not be granted on 1/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373825 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Peilin Huang. Petitioner(s) Peilin Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Peilin Huang to Molly Peilin Huang. 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 name should not be granted on 2/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show

JAN 01 - JAN 07, 2021 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.

December 01, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV356964 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diego Andres Ramirez Balderrama.

Petitioner(s) Diego Andres Ramirez Balderrama has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diego Andres Ramirez Balderrama to Diego Andres Balderrama. 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 name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 19, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV371506 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marvin Lucero-Mendoza.

Petitioner(s) Marvin Lucero-Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marvin LuceroMendoza to Marvin Mendoza-Montenegro.

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 name should not be granted on 1/05/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 09, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021

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A DIFFERENT WAY TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

UNA FORMA DIFERENTE DE RETRIBUIR EN ESTAS FIESTAS

A Payroll Protection Program loan from Self-Help Federal Credit Union saved the Brighter Beginnings clinic in Richmond from devastating layoffs. Photo Credit: Brandi Rollins

Un préstamo del Programa de Protección de Nómina de Self-Help Federal Credit Union salvó a la clínica Brighter Beginnings en Richmond de devastadores despidos. Photo Credit: Pexels

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- During the holiday season, many people make charitable contributions, but there's another way to help the community recover from COVID-19 without spending a dime.

Groups that work for social justice say you can make a difference by choosing a financial institution based on the causes they support. Ebony Perkins, national resource manager for investor and community relations at Self-Help Federal Credit Union, said there is power in where you put your money.

"Placing your money with financial institutions that are making a difference in communities that are specifically hurting right now, that's also a form of giving, and that should not be overlooked," Perkins said.

Self-Help makes home and consumer loans where other financial institutions won't - specifically focusing on low-income, minority and rural communities. They also offer certificates of deposit that support women and other underserved borrowers - and tailor their federally backed Paycheck Protection Loans to nonprofits.

Barbara Bunn McCullough is CEO of Brighter Beginnings, which runs a child-development center, offers financial counseling and runs low-cost medical clinics in the East Bay. She said their revenue plunged during the pandemic and forced them to lay off 7 people.

"But with the Paycheck Protection loan, we were able to not only bring everyone back, but we have since added 20 more staff," McCullough said. " We are growing and serving more people than ever before."

Rafael Morales, senior development, policy and impact manager at Self-Help, said the company advocates for policy change to benefit working families, especially in com-

munities of color.

"Our priorities around advocacy are expanding home ownership, criminal-justice reform, student debt crisis and living-wage campaigns," Morales said.

The goal of community development credit unions is to provide affordable financial services that help generate economic growth for communities that have been ignored by traditional banks.

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - Durante la temporada navideña, muchas personas hacen contribuciones caritativas, pero hay otra forma de ayudar a la comunidad a recuperarse del COVID-19 sin gastar un centavo.

Los grupos que trabajan por la justicia social dicen que usted puede marcar la diferencia al elegir una institución financiera en función de las causas que apoyan. Ebony Perkins, ger-

ente nacional de recursos para relaciones con inversionistas y comunidades en Self-Help Federal Credit Union, dijo que hay poder en el lugar donde se invierte el dinero.

"Colocar su dinero en instituciones financieras que están marcando una diferencia en comunidades que están sufriendo específicamente en este momento, también es una forma de donación, y eso no debe pasarse por alto", dijo Perkins.

Self-Help otorga préstamos para vivienda y consumo donde otras instituciones financieras no lo hacen, enfocándose específicamente en comunidades rurales, de minorías y de bajos ingresos. También ofrecen certificados de depósito que respaldan a las mujeres y otros prestatarios desatendidos, y adaptan sus préstamos de protección de cheques de pago respaldados por el gobierno federal a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

Barbara Bunn McCullough es directora ejecutiva de Brighter Beginnings, que administra un centro de desarrollo infantil, ofrece asesoramiento financiero y administra clínicas médicas de bajo costo en East Bay. Dijo que sus ingresos se desplomaron durante la pandemia y los obligaron a despedir a 7 personas.

"Pero con el préstamo de protección del cheque de pago, pudimos no solo traer de regreso a todos, sino que desde entonces hemos agregado 20 empleados más", dijo McCullough. "Estamos creciendo y sirviendo a más personas que nunca".

Rafael Morales, gerente senior de desarrollo, políticas e impacto de Self-Help, dijo que la empresa aboga por un cambio de política para beneficiar a las familias trabajadoras, especialmente en las comunidades de color.

"Nuestras prioridades en torno a la promoción son expandir la propiedad de vivienda, la reforma de la justicia penal, la crisis de la deuda estudiantil y las campañas de salario digno", dijo Morales.

El objetivo de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito para el desarrollo comunitario es proporcionar servicios financieros asequibles que ayuden a generar crecimiento económico para las comunidades que han sido ignoradas por los bancos tradicionales.

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HOW YOUR FAMILY CAN ADOPT HEALTHIER DIGITAL HABITS IN 2021 ENGLISH Encourage everyone to let their smartphones and tablets double function as e-readers, and to download apps that teach new skills and build knowledge. You can even try setting a goal as a family, such as learning a new language using the same app.

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s we head into 2021, adults and kids alike may still be enjoying the excitement of digital devices received as gifts over the holidays. However, the new year is always a great time for a reset, so alongside those new devices, consider adopting some new digital habits.

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• Get healthy: Not all screen time is wasted time.

You can use your device in positive, productive ways that help your family work toward improved physical health. For example, a steps counter might encourage your family to move more or even take up running, while a yoga app can help guide your family through quick routines you can practice from the comfort of home.

• Get assistance: Making sure every member of the family is using their device only in safe and healthy ways is easier said than done, however, a parental guidance app can help. Using OurPact for example, the most comprehensive parental control app, you can remotely establish automated schedules for when internet, apps and the device itself are unavailable. Features include URL whitelisting and blacklisting, daily screen time allowances and iMessage/SMS blocking, helping ensure device usage passes your approval.

Available at the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, parents can also sign up for an account at www.ourpact.com.

• Get smart: Likewise, the members of your family can use their devices to exercise their minds.

For better overall health and wellness, make 2021 the year your family adopts great digital habits.

Here are some great ideas for helping your family build healthier relationships with their digital devices:

CÓMO SU FAMILIA PUEDE ADOPTAR HÁBITOS DIGITALES MÁS SALUDABLES EN 2021 ESPAÑOL para ejercitar sus mentes. Anime a todos a que permitan que sus teléfonos inteligentes y tabletas funcionen como lectores electrónicos y que descarguen aplicaciones que les enseñen nuevas habilidades y desarrollen conocimientos.

Incluso puede intentar establecer un objetivo en familia, como aprender un nuevo idioma con la misma aplicación.

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• Schedule digital downtime: Too much screen time is associated with poor quality sleep, increased anxiety and a range of other physical and mental health concerns, so be sure each day includes digital downtime. This is especially important if your family is working and learning from home right now. Make the most of these screen-free blocks by engaging in active play, moving, getting fresh air or spending quality time together.

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medida que nos acercamos al 2021, es posible que tanto los adultos como los niños sigan disfrutando de la emoción de los dispositivos digitales recibidos como obsequios durante las vacaciones. Sin embargo, el año nuevo siempre es un buen momento para un reinicio, por lo que, junto con esos nuevos dispositivos, considere adoptar algunos hábitos digitales nuevos.

A continuación, presentamos algunas ideas geniales para ayudar a su familia a establecer relaciones más saludables con sus dispositivos digitales: • Manténgase saludable: no todo el tiempo frente a una pantalla es tiempo perdido. Puede utilizar su dispositivo de formas positivas y productivas que ayuden a su familia a trabajar para mejorar la salud física. Por ejemplo, un contador de pasos podría alentar a su familia a moverse más o incluso a comenzar a correr, mientras que una aplicación de yoga puede ayudar a guiar a su familia a través de rutinas rápidas que puede practicar desde la comodidad de su hogar.

• Sea inteligente: Del mismo modo, los miembros de su familia pueden usar sus dispositivos

• Programe el tiempo de inactividad digital: Demasiado tiempo frente a la pantalla se asocia con un sueño de mala calidad, mayor ansiedad y una variedad de otros problemas de salud física y mental, así que asegúrese de que cada día incluya el tiempo de inactividad digital. Esto es especialmente importante si su familia está trabajando y aprendiendo desde casa en este momento. Aproveche al máximo estos bloques sin pantalla participando en juegos activos, moviéndose, tomando aire fresco o pasando tiempo de calidad juntos.

• Obtenga ayuda: asegurarse de que cada miembro de la familia esté usando su dispositivo solo de manera segura y saludable es más fácil de decir que de hacer, sin embargo, una aplicación de orientación para padres puede ayudar. Usando OurPact, por ejemplo, la aplicación de control parental más completa, puede establecer de forma remota horarios automatizados para cuando Internet, las aplicaciones y el dispositivo en sí no están disponibles. Las características incluyen listas blancas y negras de URL, asignaciones diarias de tiempo de pantalla y bloqueo de iMessage / SMS, lo que ayuda a garantizar que el uso del dispositivo pase su aprobación. Disponible en iOS App Store y Google Play Store, los padres también pueden registrarse para obtener una cuenta en www.ourpact.com.

Para una mejor salud y bienestar general, haga de 2021 el año en que su familia adopte excelentes hábitos digitales.