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GAVIN NEWSOM’S INAUGURATION AS CALIFORNIA'S GOVERNOR

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR Only in America's does California protect the piping plover's nesting sites by relocation of 28 feral cats from Jones Beach State Park. Also, the Monarch butterfly population in CA declined by 80% during 2018. Residents are advised to plant milkweed which is their preferred food. These items made the news.

This commentary is focused upon local CA public policy issues being faced which its residents may influence with a simple email or phone call. During this inauguration, Gavin's youngest son distracted all by walking onstage with his pacifier inmouth and 'blankie' on his shoulder. This reveals how family oriented (and peopleoriented CA is today).

Newsom will face challenges presented by a projected CA Budget surplus of $14 Billion and its legislative chambers, CA Senate and CA Assembly, both have a Democratic Party supermajority.

Despite the distraction provided by sharing center stage with Dutch, his twoyear-old son, Gavin Newsom launched his governorship with an ambitious CA State universal health care proposal in contrast to Republican attempts to curtail the 2010 Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) will be expanded to include the undocumented. (Source: Politico’s Carla Marinucci, et al. Report dated 01.08.2019) "Newsom is widely assumed to have future national ambitions. He highlighted his opposition to the Trump Administration's immigration policies and his own

support for parental leave and expanding higher education. All indicative of a generational shift that Newsom's camp has been working hard to emphasize in recent days. Newsom, age 51, is the father of four young children with his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and takes the reins from the outgoing four-term Jerry Brown, 81. Newsom leaned into the moment; he scooped up the boy, kissed him and kept railing against Trump's immigration policies separating families and children."

“And before the sun had set they'd gotten another ambitious and expensive, Newsom policy proposal on top of his already-announced plans for early childhood education, free college and (expanded) paid family leave.”

"He's what California needs now. I don't think (many) appreciate how progressive CA is now compared to when I (served as governor). CA has moved a long ways to the left and I think he represents that progressive streak." said former Gov. Gray Davis.

NEWSOM'S HEALTH PUSH: Universal health coverage has long been a lodestar for Newsom and his allies in the healthcare advocacy world and with single- payer deemed impossible under a Trump presidency, the focus has shifted to covering the undocumented.

Newsom embraced that goal yesterday, launching a highstakes battle with national implications.

A battle with the White House could be coming over the proposal to cut insurance premiums.

Attorney General XAVIER BECERRA'S BACK (will be covered. Newsom will lead an all-Democratic front of statewide officials who will function as allies in his administration's battle against an antagonistic White House. Foremost among them is state Attorney

General Xavier Becerra, who comfortably won a four-year term after a combative initial stint that saw him file dozens of legal challenges against the Trump Administration.

As Becerra was sworn into a new term in Sacramento, a San Francisco court was hearing California's lawsuit seeking to block the Trump Administration from asking about citizenship on the 2020 Census. Without directly naming the president, Becerra vowed in his swearing-in speech to continue shielding California from that con man occupying the highest office in the land, adding that, "We've been a little busy keeping the dysfunction and insanity in Washington, D.C., from infecting California."

Ricardo Lara, who served for two terms as a state senator, took the oath of office as California's insurance commissioner, making him the first openly gay person to be elected to statewide office.

Lara, who authored the 2015 bill that extended Medi-Cal to undocumented children and in 2017 was behind the single payer bill that failed to advance, addressed Newsom during his inaugural address, saying, just as the new governor announced plans to extend Medi-Cal to young adults, that he's excited to be his partner in expanding access to, "every single Californian."

The swearing in of Lt. Gov. Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis was packed to the rafters inside the elegant Tsakopoulos Library Galleria and drawing a crowd that may have been more loaded with elected officials than Newsom's. The speakers' list included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, and a swearing in by Newsom himself. The list of sponsors encompassed big players like the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, as well as unions

representing firefighters, teachers, laborers, metal workers, AFSCME, SEUI Locals 1000 and 2015 and more. The overall message of the day should be clear to state Controller Betty Yee, state Treasurer Fiona Ma and other women hoping to move up the electoral ladder: "A new sheriff 's in town."

"SF Federal Judge Hears Challenge to Trump Census Citizenship Question" via CBS SF BayArea proclaimed, "Asking people whether they are U.S. citizens on the 2020 census would worsen the undercount of Latinos and non-citizens compared with other groups, an expert in surveys said Monday at the start of a trial in a San Francisco federal court over the Trump administration's decision to include the question for the first time in 70 years."

Additionally, "A Judge Has Blocked ICE From Conducting Raids On Cambodian Immigrants, For Now" by BuzzFeed News' Salvador Hernandez pointed out, "The injunction is the latest turn in a legal fight against the Trump Administration's effort to ramp up deportations to Cambodia. Many of those facing removal orders fled the country as war refugees or to escape the brutal Khmer Rouge and have not stepped foot in the country since they were children."

"Kamala Harris Readies Her 2020 Rollout," by Politico's Christopher Cadelago mentioned, “The California senator is stepping onto the 2020 stage herself, beginning with a book tour and a flurry of largely friendly broadcast media appearances in advance of her own expected presidential announcement. It's a chance for Harris to roll out her personal story while previewing the fundamental themes of her prospective campaign, drawn from her time as a career prosecutor and her ideas about reforming the criminal justice system."

Money contributions are an interesting disjuncture to watch. The California Correctional Peace Officers Association is a former political juggernaut that has taken a reduced role in recent cycles, spent $2.8 million on Newsom's election, apparently unfazed by Newsom saying he wanted to build on Gov. Jerry Brown's embrace of more lenient sentencing.

The CCPOA also reported yesterday dumping $2 million into the committee for an initiative on the 2020 ballot that would unravel reforms voters passed during Brown's tenure.

Not mentioned nor discussed at all were those massive projects - High Speed Rail, WaterFix Project (former Delta Project) and EO's recommendation to build a chain of solar powered desalinization facilities along CA's Pacific Coast. There will be several opportunities to bring these projects up. The WaterFix Project funds ($28 billion) could be used to build desalinization capacity which would add potable water to that delivered by unreliable weather.

“Are California Schools Broke?" by Sac Bee’s Adam Ashton added, “Those stresses are driving education advocates to put forward proposals that would ask Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom to set aside more money for K-12 schools. A rush of new funding wouldn't necessarily spare Sacramento City, but it could put off a reckoning for many other districts."

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Las Elecciones Futuras Del Concejo De Redwood City Cambiarán COMPARTA SUS IDEAS CREE SU PROPIO MAPA DEL DISTRITO DEL CONCEJO Asista a las próximas discusiones para compartir ideas sobre la estructura electoral propuesta.

FECHAS DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS DEL CONSEJO DE LA CIUDAD Las ubicaciones para todas las fechas de audiencia pública serán en

City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road 19 de noviembre de 2018, y 11 y 25 de febrero, 11 de marzo de 2019 REUNIONES COMUNITARIAS, 2019

15 de enero

Veterans Memorial Senior Center | 11am Fair Oaks Community Center | 5pm Downtown Library, Community Room | 7pm

23 de enero

Mt. Carmel Neighborhood Association Meeting, Veterans Memorial Senior Center | 7 pm

6 de febrero

Redwood Shores Library | 6:30 pm Envíe un correo electrónico a Districtelections@redwoodcity.org para compartir sus opiniones con la Ciudad.

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How to Get Your Finances in Order for the New Year ever as it has grown every year since 2012 and reached a new high of $4 trillion at the end of 2018. Furthermore, according to the US Federal Reserve Center for Microeconomic Data, “total household debt rose by $219 billion to reach $13.51 trillion in the third quarter of 2018—an increase of 1.6 percent.” It’s never too late to start turning your finances around and with the right help and advice, you can begin the path to financial freedom.

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Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau A new year can mean a new start when it comes to your finances. It can be easier said than done, but improving your finances and increasing your savings can go a long way for having a successful 2019.

Consumer debt is more prevalent than

Get 2019 off to a productive start by following these BBB tips on getting your finances organized: • Take a closer look at your credit cards.

Credit cards are known for their high interest rates, and this can waste a lot of money over time. See if you can use a balance transfer offer to switch to a card with a lower rate. Do your research on bbb. org first; consumers nationwide filed more than 11,500 complaints against credit card companies in 2018. Make sure to read the terms and contract very carefully – there may be big penalties if you miss

CÓMO OBTENER SUS FINANZAS EN ORDEN PARA EL AÑO NUEVO

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Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau Un nuevo año puede significar un nuevo comienzo cuando se trata de sus finanzas. Puede ser más fácil decirlo que hacerlo, pero mejorar sus finanzas y aumentar sus ahorros puede recorrer un largo camino por tener un exitoso 2019.

La deuda del consumidor es más frecuente que nunca, ya que ha crecido cada año desde 2012 y alcanzó un nuevo alto de $4 billones al final de 2018.

Además, según el Centro de la Reserva Federal para Datos Microeconómicos

de los Estados Unidos, "la deuda total de los hogares aumentó en $219 mil millones para alcanzar $13,51 billones en el tercer trimestre de 2018, un aumento del 1,6 por ciento". Nunca es demasiado tarde para comenzar a convertir sus finanzas alrededor y con la ayuda y el Consejo correctos, usted puede comenzar el camino a la libertad financiera.

Obtenga 2019 a un comienzo productivo siguiendo estos consejos de BBB sobre cómo organizar sus finanzas: • Echar un vistazo más de cerca a sus tarjetas de crédito. Las tarjetas de

a payment. If you have multiple cards, decide which debt-paying strategy suits you. Some experts recommend paying off cards with the highest interest rates first, but others recommend paying off cards with the smallest balances first – figure out what works best for you. Additionally, try sending in payments throughout the month. Put the $5 you would have spent on a morning coffee towards your debt instead.

• Don’t waste money on unethical businesses or scams. When making a purchase or choosing a business, always check with BBB. Making careful decisions now can save you time, money, and headaches later. Research all companies at bbb.org, and check BBB Scam Tracker regularly to see what scams are happening in your area.

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you can use the free and easy-to-use debt solution tool to find options for managing your debt.

• Start budgeting. Creating a written budget and tracking your spending is one of the best ways to save money and stop spending more than you earn. First, figure out how much debt you have; you need an accurate picture before you can figure out your budget. Note the difference between fixed expenses, needs, and wants.

If you have debt, include repayment goals in your budget. If you can, try to factor in retirement and emergency savings as well.

Save money by giving up your morning coffee and cooking at home instead of getting takeout. Factor in any alternate income that you can think of, like selling unused items or part-time work in the gig economy.

• Take advantage of free tools. There are many online tools that can help you manage and reduce your debt. A great place to start is the BBB Financial Building Blocks website, which helps consumers evaluate their finances, learn how to stay debtfree, and protect themselves from scams and illegal collection calls. Additionally,

Remember to always report scams. If you've been the target of a scam or suspect scam activity, report it to authorities and BBB Scam Tracker to warn others.

crédito son conocidas por sus altas tasas de interés, y esto puede desperdiciar mucho dinero con el tiempo. Vea si puede usar una oferta de transferencia de saldo para cambiar a una tarjeta con una tarifa más baja. Haga su investigación en bbb. org primero; los consumidores a nivel nacional presentaron más de 11.500 reclamaciones contra compañías de tarjetas de crédito en 2018. Asegúrese de leer los términos y el contrato con mucho cuidado – puede haber grandes sanciones si se olvida de un pago. Si tiene varias tarjetas, decida qué estrategia de pago de deudas le conviene. Algunos expertos recomiendan el pago de tarjetas con las tasas de interés más altas primero, pero otros recomiendan pagar tarjetas con los saldos más pequeños primero-averiguar lo que funciona mejor para usted. Además, intenta enviar pagos durante todo el mes. Ponga el $5 que usted habría gastado en un café de la mañana hacia su deuda en lugar de otro.

su deuda. Un gran lugar para comenzar es el sitio web de BBB Financial Building Blocks, que ayuda a los consumidores a evaluar sus finanzas, aprender cómo mantenerse libre de deudas, y protegerse de estafas y llamadas de cobro ilegales.

Además, puede utilizar la herramienta de solución de deudas gratuita y fácil de usar para encontrar opciones para administrar su deuda.

• No desperdicies dinero en negocios o estafas que no son éticas. Al realizar una compra o elegir un negocio, siempre consulte con BBB. Tomar decisiones cuidadosas ahora puede ahorrarle tiempo, dinero y dolores de cabeza más tarde. Investigue todas las empresas en bbb.org, y compruebe BBB Scam Tracker regularmente para ver qué estafas están sucediendo en su área.

• Aprovecha las herramientas gratuitas.

Hay muchas herramientas en línea que pueden ayudarlo a administrar y reducir

You can reach your BBB at info@ bbbemail.org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting bbb.org

• Empiece a presupuestar. Crear un presupuesto escrito y realizar un seguimiento de sus gastos es una de las mejores maneras de ahorrar dinero y dejar de gastar más de lo que gana.

Primero, averigua cuánta deuda tienes; necesita una imagen precisa antes de poder calcular su presupuesto. Observe la diferencia entre los gastos fijos, las necesidades y los deseos. Si tiene deudas, incluya los objetivos de pago en su presupuesto. Si puede, trate de factor de jubilación y ahorros de emergencia, así. Ahorre dinero al renunciar a su café de la mañana y cocinar en casa en lugar de conseguir comida para llevar. Factor en cualquier ingreso alternativo que se pueda pensar, como la venta de artículos no utilizados o trabajo a tiempo parcial en la economía de Gig. Recuerde siempre reportar estafas. Si usted ha sido el objetivo de una estafa o sospecha de actividad estafa, informar a las autoridades y BBB Scam Tracker para advertir a los demás.

Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 844-2000, o en bbb.org

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EL NUEVO CENTRO DE AYUDA DE INSULINA OFRECE OPCIONES PARA REDUCIR LOS COSTOS PARA LOS PACIENTES BPT

ayudar a asegurar que reciban el tratamiento que necesitan", explica Mason.

Las soluciones recomendadas por los representantes variarán dependiendo de las circunstancias de cada persona. Lilly está ofreciendo varias opciones para ayudar a las personas, incluyendo formas de ahorrar dinero en la insulina comprada en la farmacia, acceso a insulina a través de clínicas gratuitas y asistencia para necesidades inmediatas. Los costos de bolsillo para las personas que usan los planes tradicionales de copago o coseguro continuarán siendo establecidos por su proveedor de seguro de salud.

Algunas personas con diabetes en los EE. UU. enfrentan costos de bolsillo cada vez más altos para la insulina, un medicamento que regula el nivel de azúcar en la sangre y permite que las células utilicen y almacenen el azúcar para obtener energía. Algunas personas se enfrentan a decisiones financieras difíciles y consecuencias del cuidado de la salud que pueden resultar serias. Incluso, algunos racionan su insulina para reducir los costos, lo que puede resultar peligroso.

En respuesta a las dificultades que enfrentan las personas con diabetes, Eli Lilly and Company, un importante fabricante de insulina, está ofreciendo varias soluciones nuevas para reducir y limitar los costos mensuales de bolsillo para las personas que pagan el total o cerca del total del precio de lista debido al diseño de su seguro, incluyendo el lanzamiento de una nueva línea de ayuda. El Centro de Soluciones para la Diabetes de Lilly (Lilly Diabetes Solution Center) brinda respuestas reales a las personas que necesitan ayuda para pagar su insulina.

Las personas que llamen a la línea de ayuda al 833-808-1234 (de 9:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m., hora del este, de lunes a viernes) encontrarán representantes con experiencia que revisarán las circunstancias individuales e identificarán opciones inmediatas y de más largo plazo para

Según las estimaciones de los datos de investigación de mercado, más de 400,000 personas que viven con diabetes en los EE. UU. y Puerto Rico podrían beneficiarse de la línea de ayuda.

Photo Credit: BPT ayudarlos a pagar su insulina Lilly. Algunas de las opciones se ofrecen por primera vez en Lilly.

Ante todo, estas soluciones se aplican a los que pagan los precios más altos por su insulina, por ejemplo, quienes no tienen seguro y aquellos que aún pagan un deducible en sus planes de seguro con deducible alto. La asistencia está disponible en inglés, español y varios otros idiomas.

"No queremos que nadie tenga que pagar el precio de lista completo por su insulina, y

muchas personas que lo hacen podrán pagar significativamente menos llamando a nuestra línea de ayuda", dice Mike Mason, vicepresidente sénior de Lilly, Connected Care and Insulins, señalando que la diabetes a menudo requiere múltiples tratamientos y suministros.

"Nuestro objetivo es garantizar que las personas que pagan altos costos de bolsillo por las insulinas Lilly sean guiadas hacia la mejor solución disponible para reducir su carga financiera y

Como líder mundial en el cuidado de la diabetes durante casi un siglo, Lilly está comprometido con encontrar soluciones, como las que se ofrecen a través del Centro de Soluciones para la Diabetes de Lilly, para hacer que los medicamentos recetados sean más asequibles para todas las personas con diabetes.

"Animamos a las personas que pagan el total o cerca del total del precio de lista por su insulina, y a las personas que no tienen los medios financieros para pagar los costos que enfrentan, a llamar a la línea de ayuda", dice Mason, de Lilly.

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CHULETAS DE CERDO A LA “NAPOLITANA” EASY WAYS TO SPARK YOUR INFANT'S CURIOSITY EMPANIZADAS EN PANKO • Repite el proceso con las chuletas restantes.

• Se puede hacer este paso el día anterior.

PARA EMPANIZAR LAS CHULETAS: • Bate los huevos, sazona con sal y pimienta y agrega el queso parmesano.

• Sazona la harina con la mitad de la sal, pimienta, orégano, y tomillo.

• Sazona el Panko con la sal, pimienta, orégano, y tomillo restante.

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Pork es sabor

• Cubre las chuletas con harina, luego pasa por los huevos batidos y finalmente cubre con la mezcla de pan rallado, apretando firmemente para asegurar una buena adhesión.

• Cubre y refrigera hasta que se necesite.

PREPARACIÓN 20m

• Calienta el aceite en una sartén mediana a 375 °F.

COCCIÓN 30m

• Fríe las chuletas en tandas pequeñas aproximadamente 3-4 minutos en cada lado o hasta que estén doradas.

PORCIÓNES 4 personas

• Transfiere a una toalla de papel para absorber el aceite sobrante.

INGREDIENTES Para las Chuletas Empanizadas: • 4 chuletas de lomo sin hueso, de 1 pulgada de grosor • 4 huevos • 1 taza de pan rallado tipo Panko • 1 taza de harina todo uso

• Precalentar el horno a 400 °F. • Extiende un poco de aceite en una bandeja para hornear y coloca las chuletas en ella.

• En un bol pequeño, combina la albahaca despedazada con la salsa de tomate. Cubre cada chuleta con la salsa de tomate y corona con los quesos mozzarella y parmesano.

• 2 cucharadas de queso parmesano, rallado

• Asa por aproximadamente 8 minutos o hasta el queso esté derretido y dorado.

• 1 cucharadita de tomillo seco

PARA PREPARAR LAS PAPAS RUSSET:

• 1 cucharadita de orégano seco

• Calienta el ajo en el aceite mezclado y cocina a fuego lento por 15 minutos. Cuela.

• Sal y pimienta al gusto • 8 rebanadas de prosciutto di parma o jamón cortado en rebanadas finas

• Corta las papas en palillos con cuchillo o mandolina.

• ½ taza de salsa de tomate

• Coloca en agua salada, hirviendo a fuego lento por 4 minutos.

• 1 puñado de hojas frescas de albahaca, despedazadas

• Escurre completamente, cubre con el aceite de ajo y sazona generosamente con sal y pimienta.

• 1 taza de aceite vegetal para freír

• Cocina a 400 °F, volteando a menudo para dorar uniformemente.

• 1 libra de queso mozzarella de búfala rebanado o ¾ taza de queso mozzarella, rallado • ¼ taza de queso parmesano, rallado Para las Papas Russet: • 4 papas Russet • ¼ taza de aceite mezclado, como aceites de oliva y vegetal • 2 dientes de ajo, aplastados • 1 taza de queso parmesano, rallado • 1 cucharadita de tomillo fresco y/o romero • Sal y pimiento al gusto PARA PREPARAR LAS CHULETAS: • Coloca 1 chuleta en una tabla de cortar, cubre con papel para hornear o envoltura de plástico y golpéala suavemente con un mazo de carne o rodillo de amasar para ablandar y aplanarla.

• Sazona generosamente con sal y pimienta.

CONSEJOS: Estas chuletas servirían para hacer un sándwich delicioso en tu pan preferido.

SUGERENCIAS PARA SERVIR: Combina las papas con el queso parmesano y hierbas y sirve con la carne de cerdo de lado.

INFORMACIÓN NUTRICIONAL (POR PORCIÓN) CALORÍAS 1426.79 kcal GRASAS SATURADAS 23.69 g PROTEÍNAS 76.88 g COLESTEROL 363.24 mg AZÚCARES 3.51 g

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It's the way your baby gazes into your eyes as if pondering the meaning of life. It's how your infant grabs onto your shirt to play with the buttons and collar. It's your toddler stacking and sorting, as if addressing a problem that only he can solve. These are all examples of curiosity at work, and it's something all kids have in common.

"Curiosity is an inherent characteristic that starts when we are babies and is important for brain development throughout life," says Rochelle Wainer, Ph.D., vice president of global insights at Baby Einstein, a leading baby product and toy brand. "For parents and caregivers, it's important to celebrate and support this curiosity as it's a trait that will help them lead a successful life. It helps cultivate many fundamental skills while building confidence and a love of learning."

While kids may be naturally curious, you can help plant the seeds of success by nurturing their drive for curiosity. Wainer offers simple research-backed ideas for inspiring curiosity at home: Engage through play Play-based learning is one of the most effective ways for small children to develop basic skills that set the stage for educational success. Kids are always interacting with their surroundings, so parents can foster this important exploration by engaging with their little ones through talk and touch as they discover everything around them. In fact, getting on their level and checking out the world from their vantage point is the perfect way to start.

Next, parents can inspire curiosity and creativity in infants by setting out basic childsafe instruments for kids to interact with as music plays. Art is another great activity for young children. For example, get some nontoxic finger paint, cover baby in a smock and

let them go to town as a little Picasso. Finally, get a plastic bin or table and transform it into a sensory space by placing a variety of different items infants can explore, including utensils like wood spoons and items made from different materials like stuffed animals and fabric swatches.

Stack the toy bin Quality is more important than quantity for toys, and not all toys are created equal when it comes to inspiring curiosity and fostering development of critical skills. Because playing with toys is a favorite pastime for kids, be sure to stock your collection with toys that inspire curiosity and learning. Plus, according to a Baby Einstein survey, 90 percent of parents agree that toys that encourage curiosity interest their child for a longer period of time than toys that don't.

Read, read, read It's never too early to start reading to your child. Reading is one of the most valuable ways to help children's language and imagination grow. A whopping 77 percent of parents in the Baby Einstein survey said they read with their children at home or at the library to help fuel their curiosity. Whether it's board books for babies or picture books for toddlers, try sitting down daily with your child and a good book.

You can make reading an interactive activity for you and your little one by having them pick out the book and help flip the pages. Ask them about the things they see on the pages.

Have them point to different pictures and feel different textures. Even if they can't speak yet, you'll be communicating and building language skills.

"Encouraging your child's curiosity today will cultivate their confidence, creativity and discovery for tomorrow," says Wainer. "These are just some of the countless activities that can help set your child up for success as they grow and develop throughout life."

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FIRST PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 65 YEARS HAS DIED FROM THE FLU THIS SEASON Public Health Department urges flu vaccination and hand washing

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There have been four other cases of severe flu in individuals under the age of 65 reported in Santa Clara County Public Health Department during the 2018–2019 flu season.

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

Symptoms of the flu may be similar to those of the common cold, but are usually more severe. The flu season continues through spring each year.

While flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older, it is especially important for pregnant women, children younger than five, adults 65 and older, and those with chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, and diabetes.

In addition to getting the vaccine, health officials advise individuals to take the following steps to protect themselves and loved ones from flu.

• Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue.

• If you do not have a tissue, cough into your elbow.

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SCC County of Santa Clara, CA. – The first person under the age of 65 years to die of the flu during this 2018-2019 flu season in Santa Clara County was 39 years old with unknown flu vaccination status.

Dr. Sara Cody, County Health Officer and Director of the Public Health Department, said the individual who died had other medical conditions that put the individual at increased

risk of severe complications from the flu. Due to medical privacy laws, further details about the individual will not be released.

During the 2017–2018 flu season, 11 flu-associated deaths in people under 65 years were reported in Santa Clara County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80,000 people of all ages in the United States died of the flu and its complications during last year’s season. About 80 percent of those who died were unvaccinated.

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• Stay home when you are sick, and keep your children home when they are sick.

• Stay home until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours.

Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue. People at higher risk of severe disease who show flu symptoms should contact their medical provider. Medical providers may prescribe antiviral medications that reduce the severity and duration of illness. Antibiotics are not effective against the flu.

Individuals are encouraged to contact their health care provider to get their flu shot. The vaccine is also available at pharmacies, retail stores, and is offered by some employers.

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In December, Congress reached a deal that removed additional work requirements to pass a Farm Bill. The Trump administration argued that expanding requirements made sense due to low unemployment rates.

Kasper said a better strategy for increasing the number of people in the workforce would be to help people overcome barriers to finding steady work.

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DENVER — The Trump administration's proposal to expand work requirements for SNAP benefits - the program formerly known as food stamps - is meant to get more people back into the workforce. But critics argue there’s a far better approach.

Kate Kasper, director of public policy at

Hunger Free Colorado, noted the vast majority of SNAP recipients who can work already have jobs. But, she said, frequently those jobs don't offer enough hours or pay a living wage. And she said taking food stamps away from people looking for work would be counterproductive.

"Studies show that children do better in school, infants do better developmentally, workers are more productive if they have access to the food and nutrition that they

"Such as providing affordable child care, transportation, a decent minimum wage," she said; "strengthening - as the bipartisan farm bill does - some of the employment and training programs that exist in our state.”

Under current law, states can request waivers that allow people - for example, living in areas of high unemployment - to continue to receive food-stamp benefits beyond the program's three month limit.

The new proposal, which eliminates most of the criteria states have used to get those waivers, has yet to be published in the federal register. Once it is published, the public will have 60 days to submit comments.

Trump threatens to declare national emergency to finance wall Trump said.

The president considered the idea of building a barrier of "artistically designed steel slats" as an alternative to a cement wall, though he gave no details about that possibility.

He indicated there is an immediate need for $5.6 billion for the wall because "we're not talking about games, we're talking about national security."

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"I can do it if I want," Trump told a press conference when asked about the possibility of starting construction on the wall without a go-ahead from Congress, due to the

Democrats' refusal to approve its financing.

The president made the statement to reporters at the White House after meeting with the democratic leaders of Congress to discuss the partial government shutdown, which has now gone on for two weeks and has a fourth of the government paralyzed.

"We can call a national emergency and build it very quickly...I haven't done it. I may do it. If we can do it through the negotiating process, we're giving that a shot,"

The government has been in a partial shutdown since last Dec. 22 because negotiations between Republicans and Democrats in Congress remain blocked by Trump's demand that the budget proposal include an allotment of over $5 billion to finance the border wall.

The paralysis of the administration affects 10 government agencies including Transportation and Justice, along with dozens of national parks, which are popular tourist attractions.

It also affects some 800,000 of the 2.1 million federal employees, who will not be paid as long as the US government continues its shutdown and who rely on the approval of a new federal budget.

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NOT SO GREEN CRYPTOCURRENCIES How is it that bitcoin, a virtual currency that few of us have heard of and no one I know uses, is becoming a major contributor to carbon emissions?

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are dangerous for climate change because they require massive amounts of electricity, and our grid is still supplied primarily by fossil fuels. Photo Credit: David McBee, Pexels.

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It’s hard to believe that bitcoin, the best known of a group of new “cryptocurrencies” that many believe to be the future of money, could be the final nail in the coffin causing

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we can only hope to avoid the most cataclysmic effects of global warming if we can limit the rise in average global temperature to 2°C. The reason bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies generate so much CO2 is that they require massive amounts of electricity, and our grid is still supplied primarily by fossil fuels. Bitcoin transactions are recorded and processed by dispersed individuals known as “miners” who group them together in blocks and add them to larger “chains” which serve as public ledgers of transactions.

“The verification process by miners, who compete to decipher a computationally demanding proof-of-work in exchange for bitcoins, requires large amounts of electricity,” reports study co-author Randi Rollins. Rollins estimates that bitcoin transactions accounted for some 69 million metric tons of CO2 emission in 2017 alone—and expects bitcoinrelated emissions to rise sharply in the near future as the payment technology is adopted by millions around the world. If society adopts bitcoin as quickly as it adopted previous wildly popular “technologies” (e.g. credit cards, dishwashers), increased electricity demands could overwhelm efforts to curtail greenhouse gas emissions.

irreversible climate change. But a recent study from University of Hawai’i at Manoa researchers found that “projected bitcoin usage, if it follows the rate of adoption of “We cannot predict the future of Bitcoin, but other broadly adopted technologies, could if implemented at a rate even close to the alone produce enough carbon dioxide (CO2) slowest pace at which other technologies have emissions to push warming above 2°C within been incorporated, it will spell very bad news for climate change and the people and species less than three decades.” According to the T:10.37”

JANUARY 11 - 17, 2019 impacted by it,” says the study’s lead author Camilo Mora.

“With the ever-growing devastation created by hazardous climate conditions, humanity is coming to terms with the fact that climate change is as real and personal as it can be,” she adds. “Clearly, any further development of cryptocurrencies should critically aim to reduce electricity demand, if the potentially devastating consequences of 2°C of global warming are to be avoided.”

Critics of the report counter that the global electric power sector—not to mention computers and cryptocurrency “rigs”—are getting significantly more energy efficient every year. Also, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies might not be as widely adopted as researchers assume. But isn’t it better we know now about the potential climate risks of bitcoin so we can work to direct the technology’s development in as environmentally friendly a way as possible?

It certainly would be a shame to suffer the effects of runaway climate change after doing so much to lower our carbon footprints just because we neglected to hold cryptocurrencies to the same efficiency standards as the rest of the technologies we rely on.

CONTACTS: Bitcoin, bitcoin.org; “Bitcoin emissions alone could push global warming above 2°C,” Nature Climate Change, https:// www.nature.com/articles/s41558-018-0321-8.

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country in 27 years, the Government expects to collect around 50 billion yen ($460 million) this year.

Tokyo - A departure tax on every passenger leaving Japan by plane or by boat came into force on Monday, to finance initiatives which will assist tourists, according to the Government.

The 1,000-yen-tax ($9.21), will be charged on plane and ship tickets, and will affect both Japanese and foreigners over 2 years old or those who are in transit with stays exceeding 24 hours.

With this tax, the first to be introduced in the

The money collected will be allocated for a facial recognition system at airports to expedite immigration procedures and greater assistance in foreign languages for those who visit the country.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650054 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BREEZE DESIGN BUILDERS LLC, 4911 Bel Estos Drive, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Breeze Design Builders LLC, 4911 Bel Estos Drive, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2019.

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/ Shanshan Li Breeze Design Builders LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201900410340 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650054 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GJANTUS & CO LLC, 1029 Foxchase Dr, 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): Gjantus & Co LLC, 1029 Foxchase Dr, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2019. This file is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN648698. “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/ Guillermo Jantus Gjantus & Co LLC CEO Article/Registration#: 201835410160 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 649993 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANGUS MEAT MARKET, East El Camino #9, Sunnyvale CA, 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oh!Soondae Inc., 3915 Broadway, Oakland CA, 94611. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/07/2019.

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/ Sangkyu Park Sangkyu Park Secretary

Article/Reg#: C3931822 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/07/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 649968 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649929 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEARL PROPERTY, 16368 Lavender Lane, 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): Pearl Property LLC, 16368 Lavender Lane, Los Gatos CA, 95032.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 02/02/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN613608. “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/ Yuet-Lin Zillah So Pearl Property LLC Manager Article/Registration#: 201830910311 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/04/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 649929 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336961 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jairo

Carretero. Petitioner(s) Jairo Carretero has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jairo Carretero to Jairo Vélez. 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 3/05/2019 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 31, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339999 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Destiny Man Li MacCartney.

Petitioner(s) Destiny Man Li MacCartney has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Destiny Man Li MacCartney to Destiny Zhao MacCartney. 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 4/16/2019 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340351 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hristijan Cenovski. Petitioner(s) Hristijan Cenovski has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Mikail Arda Cenovski to Mikail Cenovski. 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 4/23/2019 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.

January 2, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339829 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicholle Cassidy Grubinskas.

Petitioner(s) Nicholle Cassidy Grubinskas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicholle Cassidy Grubinskas to Nicholle

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JANUARY 11 - 17, 2019 Cassidy Mantia. 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 4/09/2019 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 21, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337178 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alondra Alexia Rodriguez. Petitioner(s) Maria Silva has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alondra Alexia Rodriguez to Alondra Mariposa Silva. 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 3/05/2019 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 06, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court

January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339938 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Daffne Estephanie XinicoYaqui.

Petitioner(s) Daffne Estephanie Xinico Yaqui has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daffne Estephanie Xinico Yaqui to Daffne Yaqui. 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 4/16/2019 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 24, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340018 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose F. Cisneros Magana and Maria Y. Delgado Gonzalez. Petitioner(s) Jose F. Cisneros Magana has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jesica Linnet Cisneros Delgado to Jessica Linnet Cisneros Delgado. 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 4/16/2019 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340418 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Han Truong. Petitioner(s) Thanh Han Truong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thanh Han Truong to Jackie Han Lien b. Cuc Kim Nguyen to Daisy Kim Lien c. Dat Tuan Truong to Mark Tuan Lien d.

Vivien Lien Truong to Vivien Kim Lien. 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 4/30/2019 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.

January 03, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court

January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Norman James Newlon No.18PR185022 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mark Curtis in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The Petition for Probate requests that Mark Curtis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Norman James Newlon, Norman Newlon. 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.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/18/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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. 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. 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert P. Bergman, Attorney at Law 1777 Saratoga Avenue, Ste. 208 San Jose, CA 95129 (408)247-0444 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Janice Leslie Petty No.18PR184979 A Petition for Probate has been filed by George Thomas Petty in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that George Thomas Petty be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Janice Leslie Petty. 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.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/14/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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. 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. 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.

Petitioner: George Thomas Petty 1927 Rosebud Court San Jose, CA 95128 (408)712-4356 January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649668 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLOMOS GARDENING SERVICES, 10203 Singleton Rd, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raul Rivera Yera, 10203 Singleton Rd, San Jose

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/26/2018.

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/ Raul Rivera Yera This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 649668 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649781 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FREDDYZ HAULING & MOVING, 4337 Houndsbrook Way, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Freddy Herrera, 4337 Houndsbrook Way, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/16/2017. This filing is a refile [change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN648765. “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/ Freddy Herrera This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/31/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 649781 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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NO. 649235 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RIVER ROCK TAPROOM, 155 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): River Rock Taproom, 963 La Mesa Terrace, Unit H, Sunnyvale CA, 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018.

This filing is a refile [change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN630582. “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/ Venkaiah C Jetti River Rock Taproom President Article/Registration#: 4211517 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 649235 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649829 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FGL EXPRESS, 6711 Garden Ct, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisco L Garcia, 6711 Garden Ct, Gilroy CA, 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/03/2012.

This filing is a first filing.

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

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registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Francisco L Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/02/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 649829 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340323 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Josephine Ha. Petitioner(s) Josephine Ha has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Josephine Ha to Oanh Mai Ha. 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 4/23/2019 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 31, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340066 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sangil Lee and Yang Hee Kim. Petitioner(s) Sangil Lee and Yang Hee Kim have filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessica Lee to Jessica Chaehee Lee b. Yang Hee Kim to Vicki Yanghee Kim. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/16/2019 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 27, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340028 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bani Kaur Wirk and Sukhjinder Singh.

Petitioner(s) Bani Kaur Wirk and Sukhjinder Singh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bani Kaur Wirk to Bani Wirk Sandher b.

Sukhjinder Singh to Sukh Singh Sandher. 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 4/16/2019 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

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December 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340163 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Caryl Anne Gan De Las Penas. Petitioner(s) Caryl Anne Gan De Las Penas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Caryl Anne Gan De Las Penas to Caryl Yoshiko Wolfmessing. 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 4/23/2019 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 28, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340078 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paula Danielle Erazo.

Petitioner(s) Paula Danielle Erazo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree

changing names as follows: a. Paula Danielle Erazo to Paula Danielle Herrera. 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 4/16/2019 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 27, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649435 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIG BEN HAIR SALON, 1702 Meridian Ave, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BIG BEH HAIR SALON LLC, 1702 Meridian Ave, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/17/2018. 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/ Khoa Mai BIG BEN HAIR SALON LLC Manager Article/Registration#: 201835110799 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

County on 12/17/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 649435 December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649690 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GEM7 FOUNDATION LLC, 251 Brandon St Apt 122, San Jose CA, 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GEM7 FOUNDATION LLC, 251 Brandon St Apt 122, San Jose CA, 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/22/2018.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN648810. “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/ Gregory Milton GEM7 FOUNDATION LLC Manager Article/Registration#: 201829810244 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 649690 December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649321 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRINDELWOOD, 4996 Edgar Ct. Apt 3, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The

name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Michael Marx Acosta, 4996 Edgar Ct. Apt 3, San Jose CA, 95118. 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/ Michael Acosta This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/12/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 649321 December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649545 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KIELY BEAUTY, 770 Kiely Blvd. Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CAMEL COMPANY, LLC, 770 Kiely Blvd. Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA, 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/19/2018. 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/ Lijuan Zhao CAMEL COMPANY, LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201531610258 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/19/2018.

Regina Alcomendras,

JANUARY 11 - 17, 2019 County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 649545 December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649513 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE AMERICAN CPA ASSOCIATION, 1754 Technology Dr Ste 120A, San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AALL CHINESE AMERICAN CPA ASSOCIATION, 1754 Technology Dr, 120A, San Jose CA, 95110. 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/ Jianmin Wang AALL CHINESE AMERICAN CPA ASSOCIATION Managing Member Article/Registration#: C4217801 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/18/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 649513 December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.649608 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name RAJ TAX SERVICES, 1960 Don Ave #6, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa

Clara County. Harjit Singh, 1960 Don Ave #6, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 06/07/2011 under file no.

FBN552334 Harjit Singh Owner This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/2018 December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339927 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maha Atta Siddig. Petitioner(s) Maha Atta Siddig has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maha Atta Siddig to Maha Atta Siddig Elatta. 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 4/16/2019 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 24, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339681 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cho, Jae Kook. Petitioner(s) Cho, Jae Kook has filed

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JANUARY 11 - 17, 2019 a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jae Kook Cho to Benedict Cho. 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 4/09/2019 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 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339544 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jade Michelle Manera.

Petitioner(s) Jade Michelle Manera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jade Michelle Manera to Jade Michelle Worsley. 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 4/09/2019 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340000 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yinon Eliaz and IIanit Eliaz.

Petitioner(s) Yinon Eliaz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Roee Roy Eliaz to Roee Eliaz. 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 4/16/2019 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340001 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Joseph Cruz. Petitioner(s) John Cruz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Sandoval Cruz AKA John Joseph Cruz to John Joseph Cruz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/16/2019 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV335408 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yen Ta. Petitioner(s) Yen Ta has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yen Phi Ta to Yeniko Phi Ta. 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 1/29/2019 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.

September 27, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 18CV335793 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Steffani Marie Salazar.

Petitioner(s) Steffani Salazar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Steffani Marie Salazar to Sketch Victoria Marie Antoinette Salazar. 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 1/29/2019 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 04, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 18, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649243 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 4 SONS APPAREL, 5706 Cahalan Ave. #53239, San Jose CA, 95153, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard Dave Mallory, 6154 Chesbro Ave, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/01/2018. 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/ Richard Dave Mallory This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 649243 December 21, 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649361 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOGAN IT INTEGRATION, 17311 Hicks Road, Los Gatos CA, 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Logan Lee Ajlouny, 17311 Hicks Road, Los Gatos CA, 95032. 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/ Logan Ajlouny This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 649361 December 21, 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649410 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. D. ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS 2. DENISE LILLIE ENGAGEMENTS 3.

TEAM DENISE LILLIE ENGAGEMENTS, 120 E. Remington Dr #107, Sunnyvale CA, 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Denise Lillie O’Neal, 120 E Remington Drive #107, Sunnyvale CA, 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/14/2018.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN571235. “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/ Denise Lillie O’Neal This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/14/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 649410 December 21, 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649193 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MERLION REALTY, 106 Loma Verde Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Qinping Sam Huang, 106 Loma Verde Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94306. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/07/2018. 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/ Qinping Sam Huang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 649193 December 21, 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV333800 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Annica Casano Cachuela. Petitioner(s) Anna Kathrina Casano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Annica Casano Cachuela to Annica Casano. 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 1/29/2019 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 18, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 21, 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339568 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andy Tuan Quang Bui. Petitioner(s) Andy Tuan Quang Bui has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tuan Quan Anh Bui aka Andy Tuan Quang Bui to Andy Tuan Quang Bui. 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 4/09/2019 at 8:45 am,

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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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court December 21, 28, 2018; January 4, 11, 2019 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV333416 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Nelson Betancourth aka Jose Nelson Ayala Betancourth.

Petitioner(s) Jose Nelson Betancourth has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Nelson Betancourth aka Jose Nelson Ayala Betancourth to Jose Nelson Ayala Betancourth. 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 1/29/2019 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.

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The high cost of housing has become a big contributor to homelessness nationwide. To address that, commissioners in Bernalillo County - the state's most populous county have approved short-term housing vouchers for people in recovery or who are living with mental illness.

Last fall, Albuquerque unveiled a citywide plan to address homelessness. The city's 2019 Point in Time survey is scheduled for January 28.

The number of New Mexico homeless families with children increased 5.2 percent in 2018. Photo Credit: liberationnews.org Roz Brown Public News Service

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Homelessness has been on the rise in New Mexico over the past two years, and efforts to turn that around will receive attention on several fronts in 2019.

The state has the highest number of people experiencing chronic homelessness in the U.S., according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. That's

based on the annual Point In Time survey conducted at shelters and on the street during a single night in January.

Hank Hughes, executive director of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, said rates dropped significantly after peaking during the Great Recession in 2011, but are now climbing again. He said he'd like to see more state revenue allocated to address the problem.

"The main thing we're looking for this legislative session is for the state to invest more money in housing solutions,” Hughes

Last year's survey showed that 15 percent of homeless adults in New Mexico were veterans - the second-highest percentage in the country, behind Montana. Hughes said among those veterans, about 42 percent had been continuously homeless for a year or more.

"The big problem are the people who can't get out of it by themselves, and whose lives are basically ruined if they stay too long homeless,” he said. “And we have found that there are more veterans and chronically homeless people than we at first realized, which makes those efforts a little harder."

A bill to expand New Mexico's Hate Crimes Act to include those who are economically disadvantaged has been filed for consideration in the upcoming state legislative session.

ENTRA EN VIGOR EN JAPÓN UN NUEVO IMPUESTO DE SALIDA EN AEROPUERTOS Y PUERTOS en los billetes de avión y de barco a partir de hoy, y afectará tanto a japoneses como a extranjeros mayores de 2 años o a quienes estén en tránsito con estancias que excedan las 24 horas.

Con este impuesto, el primero que se introduce en el país en 27 años, el Gobierno nipón espera recaudar durante este año unos 50.000 millones de yenes (404 millones de euros/460 millones de dólares).

El dinero ingresado se destinará a un sistema de reconocimiento facial en los aeropuertos para agilizar los trámites migratorios y mayor asistencia en idiomas extranjeros para quienes visiten el país.

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EFE Tokio - Japón ha impuesto a partir de hoy una nueva tasa fiscal a cada pasajero que salga

del país por avión o por barco, con el fin de financiar iniciativas para asistir a los turistas, según informó el Gobierno de Tokio.

La tasa, de 1.000 yenes (8,07 euros/9,21 dólares), será cargada

El año pasado Japón recibió más de 30 millones de turistas, un nivel récord. Se espera que se alcancen los 40 millones el año próximo, cuando Tokio será sede de los Juegos Olímpicos de 2020.

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Hierbas para la salud, el amor y la suerte Cada inicio de estación hágase un enjuague con las hojas y flores de palo santo, con ello logrará prevenir enfermedades y atraerá buenas vibras a su entorno. La corteza se quema cuando se hace limpias en oficinas y domicilios. Se le conoce como un fortalecedor del corazón, las venas y las arterias.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador ANÍS Pimpinella anisum Para tener abundancia y buena suerte con las finanzas del hogar se esparce un poco de anís pulverizado en o cerca de la puerta de entrada de la casa. Al consumirlo en pequeñas cantidades ayuda a promover el apetito y se le considera un calmante suave.

BOLSA DE PASTOR Capsella bursapastoris Se quema comúnmente para deshacer hechizos, amarres y repeler el mal de ojo y la envidia.

Se recomienda ingerir la infusión para tratar desarreglos, dolores y atrasos del ciclo menstrual, además sirve como tónico y fortalecedor para el género femenino.

durante la noche y experimentará sueños hermosos. Se ingiere por medio de píldoras para combatir la tristeza, la fatiga mental, la tensión nerviosa y la melancolía; también para combatir la ansiedad, la hipertensión, los sentimientos de angustia y la irritabilidad. Se cree que cura la depresión.

A esta hierba también se le conoce como mosto de San Juan.

LAVANDA Lavendula officinalis Desde hace siglos atrás se ha venido utilizando en ceremonias espirituales y ritos para atraer el amor. Portar un saquito blanco relleno con flores de lavanda augura a su poseedor el encuentro de su alma gemela. Es indicada para aliviar cólicos, indigestión, también alivia la irritabilidad, el estrés y la tensión nerviosa.

MACA Lepidum peruvianum

Las hojas se queman para inducir la clarividencia e incrementar los poderes psíquicos.

Los chamanes recomiendan esparcir durante solsticios y equinoccios, un poco de polvo de maca debajo de la cama con el propósito de mantener una relación de pareja, estable, excitante, pasional y muy feliz.

Es un afrodisíaco muy reconocido, se recomienda en té e infusiones para aumentar la pasión y el vigor sexual a cualquier edad. Se cree que tiene poderes rejuvenecedores. Ayuda a calmar los efectos de la menopausia y la andropausia.

Se le conoce como una hierba fortalecedora para ambos géneros, se indica para curar la impotencia, la eyaculación precoz y la frigidez. Se dice que puede sanar una gran cantidad de enfermedades. Es comúnmente absorbida por medio de cápsulas.

GINSENG Panax quinquefolius

OCOTE Pinus teocote

La raíz se usa como talismán de buena suerte pues se dice que quien posea una raíz de gingseng encontrará un tesoro.

Otra hierba que se utiliza para preservar la juventud y prevenir una gran cantidad de padecimientos. Se dice que incrementa la potencia sexual masculina, aumenta el deseo sexual en la mujer y cura el insomnio.

Es comúnmente sugerido para alejar las malas vibras y los malos espíritus.

Actualmente son muy populares las cruces de ocote, coloque una de estas cruces debajo de los colchones de su cama si siente energías extrañas a su alrededor o si padece de pesadillas constantes. Se dice que es un remedio para la artritis y la reuma, cura la gripe y ayuda a reducir la fiebre.

DAMIANA Turnera difusa

HIERBA DE SAN JUAN Hypericum perforatum Deposite en su almohada un saquito relleno de esta hierba y así contará con protección

PALO SANTO Weinmannia trichosperma

Las peonías son utilizadas para atraer el amor, se plantan en macetas o en el jardín con el fin de atraer nuevas ilusiones románticas, amistades sinceras y felicidad conyugal. En medicina alternativa se receta para aliviar la epilepsia, combatir malestares nerviosos, es altamente relajante y promueve el sueño profundo.

ROMERO Rosemarinus officinalis Los enjuagues diarios con agua tivia de romero fomentan el crecimiento del cabello e infunden sentimientos de optimismo.

Cuando es quemado como incienso atrae la buena fortuna y fomentan sentimientos de paz y serenidad. Asiste en la pérdida de peso, promueve el crecimiento del cabello, cura el resfriado, la gripe y la tos. Su exquisito aroma agiliza la memoria.

SALVIA Salvia officinalis Los tallos y hojas secas de la salvia se queman como incienso con el propósito de entrar en contacto con Ángeles, espíritus protectores y guías espirituales. También se utilizan para dar limpias espirituales. Es un potente desinfectante, ayudar a sanar la inflamación y las afecciones de la garganta, promueve el embarazo.

UÑA DE GATO Uncaria tormentosa Se porta frecuentemente en un saquito color violeta con el fin de atraer espíritus de luz y buenas vibras.

Se ingiere por medio de cápsulas, se le reconoce como un tónico reconstituyente para el organismo, se cree que previene y hasta cura todo tipo de enfermedades. Es una hierba aliada de la virilidad. Fortalece el sistema inmunológico, promueve la buena salud y el rejuvenecimiento.

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YOHIMBINA Pausinystalia yohimbe Un poco de polvo de la hierba se esparce sobre los altares espirituales con ello se promueve que el usuario tenga siempre éxito en el amor y en el trabajo. Se consume por medio de cápsulas naturales con el fin de promover la excitación, aumentar el vigor, la potencia y el deseo sexual del género masculino. Se cree que cura la impotencia. Promueve la producción de testosterona.

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TENNESSEE GOVERNOR GRANTS CLEMENCY TO SEX-TRAFFICKING VICTIM Antionette Kerr Public News Service

classes, receiving an associate's degree in 2015. She has plans to work with other young women affected by poverty and sex trafficking, according to her lawyer.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In one of his last acts as governor, Bill Haslam has granted the prospect of freedom to Cyntoia Brown, commuting her life sentence for murder with eligibility for parole in early August.

Smith said other victims can find hope in Brown's transformation, as the governor did.

"He also recognized her extraordinary efforts at rehabilitation,” she said. “She worked on her college degree. She mentored troubled youth while she was in prison. She developed a plan for a nonprofit."

Brown, who said she was a victim of child sex trafficking, was sentenced in 2006 to life in prison for killing 43-year-old Johnny Allen two years earlier. Brown was 16 at the time, and said Allen solicited her for sex and reached for a pistol before she fatally shot him at his home.

Without the clemency decision, Brown would not have been eligible for parole until 2055.

Smith said it's key for state leaders to understand the depth of the human-trafficking problem.

Human-rights organizers celebrate the governor's decision, said Derri Smith, CEO of End Slavery Tennessee.

"Cyntoia, in her original transcript, was referred to continually as a 'teen prostitute.' We understand today, there is no such thing - if a 16-year-old is being sold for commercial sex, she's a human trafficking victim, and she needs services and not criminalization,” Smith said.

“The governor recognized that."

Haslam said in a statement, "This decision comes after careful consideration of what is a

Under the conditions of her high-profile release from prison, Cyntoia Brown will be required to undergo regular counseling, work at least 50 hours of community service and find employment.

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Easy access via the I-95 corridor contributes to instances of human trafficking in the state, according to the Tennessee Bureau of

Investigation. On average, 94 children are trafficked within the state each month, with an average age of 13.

While in prison, Brown has attended college

"Eighty-six percent of the identified cases are actually U.S. citizens. And the survivors that we're serving are Tennessee girls, primarily sometimes boys, women and men," she said. "It happens in rural areas, and suburbs and small towns, as frequently as it does in urban areas."

Smith said Brown's case and Gov. Haslam's decision show how Tennessee is leading the way in anti-trafficking legislation and action.

FANS INVITED TO MEET QUAKES HEAD COACH MATIAS ALMEYDA FOR FIRST TIME

Bienvenido Matias event is free for fans to attend of Los Tigres del Norte bassist Hernan Hernandez, SuenaTron is comprised of brothers Hernan Hernandez Jr. and Giovanni Hernandez, Mateo Gonzalez and Eduardo Montelongo, and combines traditional sounds of regional Mexican music with modern day flair.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes fans will have the opportunity to meet head coach Matias Almeyda and members of his technical staff at the Bienvenido Matias event on Jan. 20 at Avaya Stadium, presented by Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía. Bienvenido Matias will take place from 1-4 p.m. and is free to attend, but fans must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Free tickets are available at ticketmaster.com/aps/sjearthquakes/ EN/buy/details/19meet.

Bienvenido Matias will feature a Q&A session with Almeyda hosted by Telemundo 48's Gabriel Sotelo, followed by an autograph session. The event will also feature many more activities for fans, including a performance by San Jose-based Mexican "Popteño" band SuenaTron. Founded by the sons

Event-goers can also participate in soccer-themed activities at Bienvenido Matiasand shop at the Quakes Team Store. Food trucks will be on-site and Avaya Stadium's concession stands will be open. Fans can also grab a drink at the TCL 4K Bar, the largest outdoor bar in North America. Season Pass Holders will also have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive meet-and-greet with select Quakes players.

The Earthquakes announced Almeyda as the team's new head coach on Oct. 8, 2018. Almeyda brings with him extensive experience as a player and coach, most recently leading Liga MX's Chivas de Guadalajara to five major trophies in three years, including the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League.

His technical staff includes Mexican National Team legend Benjamin Galindo and Omar Zarif as assistant coaches, goalkeeper coaches Carlos Roa and Jyri Nieminen, kinesiologist Fabio Alvarez and strength and conditioning coach Guido Bonini.

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Para obtener más información y hacer una solicitud, por favor visite el portal de internet sfusdpathwaytoteaching.org Fecha límite para aplicar a nuestra solicitud es el 21 de enero.

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