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States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 elections. He has done it because he values power over principle. Because he sees his own interest as more important than the interest of his country, than the interest of the United States, and because he cares more about his bruised ego than our democracy or the Constitution."

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a conmemoración del “Miércoles Negro”, la insurrección del 6 de enero de 2021, marcó el banderazo de salida de lo que será la mayor batalla política del 2022: Joe Biden vs Donald Trump.

De ninguna manera fue casual que el presidente de los Estados Unidos aludiera en 16 ocasiones a su antecesor sin mencionarlo por su nombre y lo acusara de tejer una telaraña de mentiras para evitar la transferencia pacífica del poder:

“El expresidente de los Estados Unidos de América ha creado y difundido una telaraña de mentiras sobre las elecciones de 2020. Lo ha hecho porque valora el poder sobre los principios. Porque ve su propio interés como más importante que el interés de su país, que el interés de Estados Unidos, y porque a su ego magullado le importa más que nuestra democracia o la Constitución”.

Fue un golpe directo para empañar la marca “Trump”, una figura divisiva, polarizante, carente de principios y autocontrol, que sin embargo se mantiene en las sombras como el más probable aspirante presidencial republicano para las elecciones del 2024.

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En la congeladora siguen también la reforma migratoria, el aumento a los salarios mínimos, la nueva ley de derechos de los votantes y la reforma policial, entre otras promesas.

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La rivalidad de Biden vs Trump permite al público entender con claridad las diferencias entre demócratas y republicanos, así como los peligros que enfrenta Estados Unidos con un regreso de Trump en 2024. Aunque siempre es mejor un mal arreglo que un buen pleito, en este caso una “pelea política” de principios puede ser saludable para la república.

It was by no means accidental that the president of the United States referred to his predecessor on 16 occasions without mentioning him by his name and accused him of weaving a web of lies to prevent the peaceful transfer of power:

he commemoration of “Black Wednesday”, the insurrection of January 6, 2021, marked the starting signal for what will be the greatest political battle of 2022: Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump.

“The former president of the United

Es verdad que muchos demócratas se encuentran legítimamente preocupados por las acciones del expresidente que llevaron a una turba de los simpatizantes a ocupar ilegalmente el Capitolio para tratar de frustrar la certificación oficial del triunfo de Joe Biden en las elecciones del 2020, donde obtuvo más de 81 millones de votos, 7 millones más que el expresidente Trump.

Both the investigation of the special congressional investigation committee, as well as the possible actions of the justice department, are solidly based on the notion that no one is above the law and that there must be consequences, to prevent similar actions from being a threat on political institutions in the future.

But you can also see the contours of a deliberate political strategy by the White House to energize the Democratic militancy, which is disappointed

by President Biden's unfinished agenda and the inability of Democrats to deliver on the promises that brought them to power.

Due to differences within their own ranks, Democrats failed to pass the Build Back Better Initiative and thus failed to renew the child tax credits that had lifted half of the nation's children out of poverty. As a result, more than 4.1 million Latino children will no longer receive support.

El mensaje es más claro que el agua: la eventual reelección de Trump es un peligro real y presente para el futuro democrático de Estados Unidos.

Por diferencias dentro de sus propias filas, los demócratas no lograron aprobar la iniciativa Build Back Better y por lo tanto no lograron renovar los créditos fiscales infantiles que habían sacado a la mitad de los niños del país de la pobreza. Como consecuencia, más de 4.1 millones de niños de lati-

It is true that many Democrats are legitimately concerned by the actions of the former president that led a mob of supporters to illegally occupy the Capitol to try to thwart the official certification of Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 elections, where he obtained more than 81 million votes, 7 million more than former President Trump.

The message is clearer than water: Trump's eventual re-election is a real and present danger to America's democratic future.

Tanto la indagatoria del Comité especial de investigación del congreso, como las posibles acciones del departamento de justicia, están sólidamente fincadas en la noción de qué nadie está por encima de La Ley y de que debe haber consecuencias, para evitar que acciones similares sean una amenaza futura sobre las instituciones políticas.

Pero también se pueden distinguir los contornos de una estrategia política deliberada de la Casa Blanca para energizar a la militancia demócrata, que se encuentra decepcionada por la agenda inconclusa del presidente Biden y la incapacidad de los demócratas para cumplir con las promesas que los llevaron al poder.

It was a direct blow to tarnish the “Trump” brand, a divisive, polarizing figure lacking in principle and selfcontrol, who nevertheless remains in the shadows as the most likely Republican presidential hopeful for the 2024 elections.

Immigration reform, the increase in minimum wages, the new voter rights law and police reform, among other promises, are also being put on ice.

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The Biden vs. Trump rivalry allows the public to clearly understand the differences between Democrats and Republicans, as well as the dangers America faces with a Trump return in 2024. Although a bad settlement is always better than a good lawsuit, in this case a "political fight" of principles can be healthy for the republic.

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ADOPTE MEDIDAS PARA APOYAR LA ALFABETIZACIÓN

TAKE STEPS TO SUPPORT LITERACY 8 ways to inspire children to read

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eading is a foundation for learning, yet a vast gap exists in access to books for low-income neighborhoods.

According to the Handbook of Literacy Research, in low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books per child is just one age-appropriate book for every 300 children. Without books in the home, children lack the opportunity to practice reading skills and are exposed to fewer opportunities to build their vocabularies.

While these limitations can hinder personal performance, multiple studies correlate low literacy rates with social concerns like elevated drop-out rates, reliance on welfare programs and criminal activity.

Literacy is a cause that affects the community as a whole.

Learn how you can champion literacy in your community with these tips: Give Books to Children The joy of receiving and opening a gift is exciting in its own right, but a book is a gift that keeps giving. You can make a book gift extra special by choosing a topic or theme that has special meaning, such as a place you’d like to visit together or a beloved character you enjoy incorporating into your make-believe playtime with the child. As a bonus, if it’s age appropriate, read the book together for the first time so it always carries a special memory.

Visit the Library Libraries can be awe-inspiring places for kids. The wall-to-wall books represent thousands of possibilities. With so many options to choose from, you can introduce children to the delight of discovering different genres, enchanting topics and favorite authors who keep you coming back for more.

ESPAÑOL corporar en su tiempo de juego con el niño. Como beneficio adicional, si es apropiado para su edad, lean el libro juntos por primera vez para que este siempre se relacione con un recuerdo especial.

can donate at participating locations or contribute online.

Create Reading-Inspired Traditions Children thrive on routines and rituals, and incorporating books into special moments can be an especially effective way to establish positive connections with books and the joy of reading. At home, traditions might be as simple as bedtime stories or reading parties where the whole family dons pajamas early and gathers in a room to read together, whether quietly or out loud. You can also tie reading traditions to special celebrations, like reading a favorite story together before heading to bed on the eve of a birthday or holiday.

Participate in Events Supporting Literacy Show your support by attending and participating in events that showcase the importance of reading. Examples might include book fairs and fundraisers for literacy programs in your community. You can also look into programs offered through your local library and community center. If you find a shortage of events in your area, consider creating one of your own, such as visiting a local senior living center and reading to residents or hosting a book swap or book club with your friends and neighbors.

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Reading a book is one way to demonstrate literacy, but kids can also develop a love for reading and put their comprehension skills into practice by adapting their favorite stories for playtime. That might mean acting out a different ending for a favorite story or drawing a picture from a scene they remember best. You can also promote literacy by encouraging kids to write songs or their own short

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Start a Neighborhood Library Recognizing not all kids have access to books at home, you can help promote an interest in reading by creating a mini library within your neighborhood. Create a small structure that will protect books from the elements and spread the word that the contents are free for the taking. Encourage users to return books when they’re done so another child can enjoy them and invite neighbors to donate their gently used books to help fill your library.

Model Good Reading Habits for Kids Children learn from the examples set by trusted grown-ups.

Sharing your love of reading with a child demonstrates you value learning and education.

You can encourage children to mimic your interest in reading by sharing stories about the books you enjoyed most when you were their age and choosing to spend quiet time reading together in place of screen time.

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a lectura es una base para el aprendizaje, sin embargo, existe una gran brecha en el acceso a los libros para los barrios de bajos ingresos.

Según el Handbook of Literacy Research, en los barrios de bajos ingresos, la proporción de libros por niño es solo un libro apropiado para su edad por cada 300 niños. Sin libros en el hogar, los niños carecen de la oportunidad de practicar la lectura y están expuestos a menos oportunidades para desarrollar su vocabulario.

Si bien estas limitaciones pueden obstaculizar el desempeño personal, varios estudios correlacionan las bajas tasas de alfabetización con preocupaciones sociales como las elevadas tasas de deserción, la dependencia de los programas de asistencia social y la actividad delictiva.

La alfabetización es una causa que afecta a la comunidad en su conjunto. Descubra cómo puede promover la alfabetización en su comunidad con estos consejos:

Las bibliotecas pueden ser lugares impresionantes para los niños.

Los libros que se encuentran en estos espacios representan miles de posibilidades. Con tantas opciones para elegir, puede presentar a los niños el placer de descubrir diferentes géneros, encantadores temas y autores favoritos que los harán volver por más.

Cuando los niños tienen sus propias tarjetas de biblioteca, pueden practicar el proceso, como los adultos, de sacar y cuidar los libros. Es más, respetar las fechas de vencimiento ayuda a enseñar responsabilidad. Marcar esa fecha en el calendario es una forma divertida de generar anticipación hacia la próxima visita.

Apoye a las organizaciones que promueven la alfabetización Dirigir su negocio con empresas que comparten su compromiso con la alfabetización es una forma de promover la lectura a mayor escala. Un ejemplo es The UPS Store, que creó el programa de alfabetización Toys for Tots en asociación con la Marine Toys for Tots Foundation para brindar a los niños desfavorecidos acceso directo a libros y recursos educativos que mejoran su capacidad para leer y comunicarse de manera efectiva. Usted puede donar en determinados lugares o contribuir en línea.

Regale libros a los niños

Cree tradiciones inspiradas en la lectura

La alegría de recibir y abrir un regalo es emocionante en sí mismo, pero un libro es un regalo que después sigue aportando.

Puede hacer que el regalo de un libro sea más especial eligiendo un tema que tenga un significado especial, como un lugar que les gustaría visitar juntos o un personaje querido que disfruta in-

Los niños se desarrollan con las rutinas y los rituales, y la incorporación de libros en momentos especiales puede ser una forma especialmente eficaz de establecer conexiones positivas con los libros y el placer de la lectura. En casa, las tradiciones pueden ser tan simples como los cuentos antes de dormir o las

When children have their own library cards, they can practice the grown-up process of checking out and caring for books. What’s more, honoring due dates helps teach responsibility. Marking that date on the calendar is a fun way to build anticipation toward the next visit.

reuniones de lectura en las que toda la familia se pone la pijama temprano y se reúne en una habitación para leer juntos, ya sea en voz baja o alta. También puede vincular las tradiciones de lectura a celebraciones especiales, como leer juntos una historia favorita antes de irse a la cama, en la víspera de un cumpleaños o un día festivo.

Participe en eventos de apoyo a la alfabetización Muestre su apoyo asistiendo y participando en eventos que muestren la importancia de la lectura. Los ejemplos pueden incluir ferias de libros y eventos para recaudar fondos para programas de alfabetización en su comunidad. También puede buscar programas que se ofrecen a través de su biblioteca local y centro comunitario. Si encuentra pocos eventos en su área, considere la posibilidad de crear uno propio, como visitar un centro local para personas mayores y leer a los residentes u organizar un intercambio de libros o un club de lectura con sus amigos y vecinos.

Impulse a los niños a ponerse manos a la obra Leer un libro es una forma de demostrar alfabetización, pero los niños también pueden desarrollar el amor por la lectura y poner en práctica sus habilidades de comprensión adaptando sus historias favoritas para el tiempo de juego. Eso podría significar representar un final diferente para una de sus historias favoritas o hacer un dibujo de una de las escenas que mejor recuerden.

También puede promover la alfabetización animando a los niños a escribir canciones o sus propios cuentos, que pueden ilustrar para obtener un libro terminado para compartir con los demás.

Cree una biblioteca de barrio Entendiendo que no todos los niños tienen acceso a libros en casa, usted puede ayudar a promover el interés en la lectura creando una mini biblioteca en su barrio. Cree una pequeña estructura que proteja los libros y haga correr la voz de que los contenidos se pueden llevar de manera gratuita. Impulse a los usuarios a devolver los libros cuando hayan terminado para que otro niño pueda disfrutarlos e invite a los vecinos a donar sus libros usados para ayudar a llenar su biblioteca.

Modele buenos hábitos de lectura para niños Los niños aprenden del ejemplo que los adultos de confianza les dan. Compartir su amor por la lectura con un niño demuestra que valora el aprendizaje y la educación. Puede alentar a los niños a imitar su interés en la lectura compartiendo historias sobre los libros que usted más disfrutaba cuando tenía su edad y elija pasar un momento tranquilo leyendo juntos en lugar de estar frente a la pantalla.

Support Organizations That Promote Literacy Conducting your business with companies that share your commitment to literacy is a way to inspire reading on a larger scale. One example is The UPS Store, which created the Toys for Tots Literacy Program in partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to provide disadvantaged children with direct access to books and educational resources that enhance their ability to read and communicate effectively. You

Para obtener más consejos e información sobre cómo puede apoyar la alfabetización, visite theupsstore.com/literacy.

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¿EMPODERAMIENTO DE TRABAJADORES O DEMASIADO ALCANCE DEL GOBIERNO? El proyecto de ley sobre comida rápida de California pone a prueba las leyes laborales

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ciados perdiéramos nuestra autonomía, ya que el estado esencialmente nos estaría despojando de nuestra identidad como dueños de negocios y convirtiéndonos básicamente en empleados para grandes corporaciones”, dijo Michaela Mendelsohn, propietaria de una franquicia de múltiples El Pollo Restaurantes Loco, en una audiencia de primavera.

n medio de la creciente conciencia sobre la desigualdad y los trabajos que no pagan lo suficiente para cubrir el cuidado infantil y la vivienda, California está considerando una propuesta radical: Permitir que el estado negocie salarios, horas y condiciones de trabajo para toda una industria.

Negociación impuesta por el estado González dijo que también cree que su proyecto de ley no es la mejor solución. Ella dice que el gobierno estatal no debería estar en el negocio de la negociación y que prefiere mantener “un enfoque del sector privado para reducir la desigualdad de ingresos”. Los sindicatos, agregó González, hacen un mejor trabajo respondiendo a las necesidades de los trabajadores lugar de trabajo en lugar de trabajo en lugar de las leyes laborales estatales de talla única, que los empleadores luchan y el gobierno hace cumplir de manera desigual.

Los defensores de la Legislatura estatal dicen que una solución a la desigualdad es empoderar a los trabajadores para que negocien a través de los sindicatos, pero eso no está sucediendo en la industria de la comida rápida, donde la rotación frecuente, la inexperiencia y la intimidación dificultan la organización de los trabajadores. Solo el 3% de los trabajadores de comida rápida pertenecen a sindicatos a nivel nacional.

En Sacramento, una propuesta demócrata respaldada por sindicatos llamada Ley de Recuperación de Estándares y Responsabilidad de la Comida Rápida, o Ley de recuperación FAST (por sus siglas en inglés), establecería un consejo designado por el estado para promulgar estándares mínimos en toda la industria para salarios, horas de trabajo y condiciones de trabajo. Si los legisladores estatales la aprueban y el gobernador Gavin Newsom la firma, la propuesta también responsabilizaría a los dueños de franquicias corporativas a dar cumplimiento y no solo a los propietarios de franquicias locales.

“California tiene la oportunidad de realmente allanar el camino a seguir de una manera que pueda funcionar tanto para los trabajadores como para los empleadores”, dijo David Madland, asesor principal del Proyecto de Trabajadores Estadounidenses en el Centro para el Progreso Estadounidense, un grupo de pensamiento liberal de Washington, DC. La legislación para aprobar la Ley de Recuperación FAST, AB 257, estuvo tres votos por debajo de la aprobación de la Asamblea estatal en junio pasado con ocho demócratas votando no y otros 13 no votando. Newsom no tomó posición.

Con un fuerte apoyo de los principales grupos laborales estatales, se espera que el tema resurja este año a pesar de que la autora del proyecto de ley, la asambleísta Lorena González, renunció inesperadamente a su cargo la primera semana de enero para convertirse en directora ejecutiva de la Federación Laboral de California, que apoya la propuesta.

Uno de los sindicatos más grandes del país, el Sindicato Internacional de Empleados de Servicios, prometió seguir impulsando el proyecto de ley.

Da financiamiento a ‘Fight for $15’ y una campaña sindical, que organiza a los trabajadores de bajos salarios para abogar por mejores salarios y condiciones de trabajo, principalmente en la comida rápida, están programado una reunión para el miércoles en el Capitolio estatal y el presidente de la Asamblea, Anthony Rendon, podría transferir la autoría a un comité u otro legislador.

“Todavía se está resolviendo el camino a seguir en este proyecto de ley”, dijo Katie Talbot, vocera de Rendón.

Abordar los bajos salarios y las malas condiciones Los defensores, que han establecido un sitio web, dicen que la Ley de Recuperación FAST es necesaria para abordar los bajos salarios y las malas condiciones para los trabajadores. Los trabajadores de comida rápida de California, la mayoría de los cuales son personas de color, latinos y mujeres, hicieron en promedio $14.73 por hora en 2020, con el salario mínimo de California subiendo a $15 este mes para la mayoría de las empresas.

Los defensores también señalan que son más vulnerable al COVID-19 y es más probable que se encuentren con lesiones, robo de salarios, agresión y acoso a clientes.

Un nuevo informe del Centro Laboral de UCLA documenta condiciones peligrosas durante la

Los trabajadores protestan por mejores condiciones de trabajo y para exigir la aprobación de AB 257 en un Burger King en San Diego el 9 de noviembre de 2021. Photo Credit: Drehsler / CalMatters

pandemia, con casi una cuarta parte de los trabajadores encuestados que han contraído el virus. Menos de la mitad dijo que sus empleadores ofrecían licencia por enfermedad pagada, exigida por la ley estatal y federal, a los trabajadores que contrajeron COVID-19.

“Puede que no esté en las cartas tener el tipo de formato laboral tradicional que hemos visto en los Estados Unidos en un futuro cercano”, dijo Saru Jayaraman, director del Centro de Investigación Laboral de Alimentos de UC Berkeley. “Pero muy bien puede estar en las cartas ver estas estrategias de construcción de poder realmente innovadoras en todo el sector que cambian sectores enteros”.

La idea de negociar salarios y condiciones de trabajo para una industria, en lugar de para cada lugar de trabajo por separado, se ha modelado durante muchos años en Europa y en todo el mundo. Conocido como “negociación sectorial”, también ha ganado apoyo entre los progresistas en los EE.UU. como Bernie Sanders y Elizabeth Warren como una forma de reducir la desigualdad de ingresos.

Múltiple estudios de la negociación sectorial en otros países han encontrado evidencia de que reduce la desigualdad, y tiende a engrosar las filas sindicales -Con algo excepciones notables. Pero varios estudios europeos encuentran que la negociación sectorial puede reducir las ganancias o la productividad de las empresas. Un estudio 2015 encontró que la negociación sectorial condujo a más despidos durante la Gran Recesión en Europa.

Bajo la ley laboral estadounidense actual, la verdadera negociación sectorial es rara porque varios empleadores tendrían que aceptar voluntariamente sentarse a la misma mesa de negociación con los trabajadores, dijo Madland, investigador del Centro para el Progreso Estadounidense. Él dice que Estados Unidos logró esto en la industria automotriz hace más de un siglo, y los trabajadores ferroviarios se benefician hoy de ese arreglo.

Sin embargo, los “trabajadores estadounidenses no pueden insistir en la negociación de múltiples empleadores”, a diferencia de otros países, dijo.

La propuesta de California abriría un camino estatal al ordenar a un consejo de 11 miembros, compuesto por trabajadores de comida rápida, franquiciados y franquiciadores, y funcionarios estatales de salud, seguridad y trabajo, para que negocie. El gobernador y los líderes del Senado y la Asamblea del estado nombrarían a los miembros. Sus reglas se revisarían cada tres años y, a diferencia de la negociación colectiva tradicional, las agencias estatales las harían cumplir. Las leyes se aplicarían a todos los restaurantes que

pertenezcan a una cadena de comida rápida con 30 o más franquicias.

Oposición de los negocios, demócratas moderados Es una propuesta muy controvertida con la oposición de la industria, los republicanos y una división entre los demócratas.

Pero dado que las empresas continúan luchando contra las campañas sindicales, dijo González, y el Congreso de EE.UU se ha estancada en la reforma de la ley laboral federal, la Ley de Recuperación FAST es necesaria para ayudar a los trabajadores y, espera, alentar más apoyo a los sindicatos.

“Tal vez un restaurante o una franquicia de comida rápida individual diga ‘¿Sabes qué? Preferiría tener una conversación con mis trabajadores en mi lugar de trabajo, permitirles que se unan a un sindicato y no darles lo que son estas personas a nivel estatal quieren negociar, sino lo que los trabajadores en mi lugar de trabajo realmente quieren ‘”, dijo González. “Esa sería una gran solución”.

Antes de la votación fallida del proyecto de ley en la Asamblea en junio, el asambleísta Ken Cooley, un demócrata moderado de Rancho Cordova, dijo que el poder otorgado a un consejo no electo era un precedente “extremadamente problemático” que “socava el estado de derecho”.

Sin embargo, por ahora, el asambleísta Ash Kalra, un demócrata de San José que preside el comité de trabajo y empleo de la Asamblea, dijo que donde las campañas de organización laboral han fallado en industrias de bajos salarios, el gobierno debe actuar.

Los grupos empresariales también insisten en que el gobierno se mantenga al margen de las negociaciones privadas. Argumentan que el mercado libre ajusta los salarios donde es necesario, citando el hecho de que muchos restaurantes de comida rápida de California ahora están aumentando sus salarios a $17 o $18 por hora para atraer trabajadores en medio de una escasez de mano de obra. Los republicanos dijeron que el proyecto de ley era un ejemplo de extralimitación del gobierno que destruiría los empleos con salario mínimo y las pequeñas empresas. Mientras tanto, la coalición de organizaciones que cabildean contra el proyecto de ley, que incluye 40 cámaras de comercio locales y étnicas, lanzó un sitio web con el lema “Stop the Takeout Takeover.”

“Esa es la única manera de hacerlo en algunas de estas industrias”, dijo Kalra. “Obra por obra es casi imposible”.

“Las personas que pagarán la iniciativa de Lorena González no son las ‘corporaciones malvadas’.

Son los trabajadores los que dependen de esa comida rápida” para las comidas o el empleo, dijo Will Swaim, presidente del Centro de Políticas de California, de tendencia derechista.

Trabajadores de comida rápida protestan Dos trabajadores de McDonald’s estuvieron de acuerdo. En diferentes franquicias en California, ambos ayudaron a organizar huelgas de dos semanas durante la pandemia, con el apoyo de ‘Fight por $15’.

Imelda Arroyo gana $15.50 por hora en un McDonald’s en Oakland. Le queda poco para su hija de 7 años después de pagar $1,950 de alquiler.

La madre soltera siente que merece mejores salarios, seguro médico, licencia por enfermedad pagada y “un lugar donde podamos explicar nuestras preocupaciones” antes de tener que recurrir a las huelgas.

Aunque “los trabajadores de comida rápida como yo no tenemos un sindicato”, dijo Arroyo, “al menos esperamos obtener algo como AB 257”.

Los grupos de la industria también cuestionaron si el nuevo modelo es necesario ya que California es conocida por los estándares laborales más estrictos del país, como ser el primero en establecer el salario mínimo de $15 y protecciones contra enfermedades por calor.

Otra trabajadora, Imelda Rosales, dijo que sus horas semanales se redujeron de 40 a 27 después de protestar por las condiciones de trabajo inseguras y la licencia por enfermedad no remunerada el invierno pasado en un McDonald’s en un pequeño pueblo desértico cerca de Palmdale.

“Lanzar todo eso a este caso de prueba de un panel es absurdo”, dijo Matt Sutton, vicepresidente senior de la Asociación de Restaurantes de California.

El propietario de la franquicia, Andrew Marroquín, dijo que el restaurante cumplió con la licencia de emergencia pagada para todos los empleados y no tomó represalias, pero Rosales cuestiona su afirmación.

Sutton también dijo que la extensión de la responsabilidad de la Ley de Recuperación FAST a los franquiciadores corporativos podría aumentar los costos y potencialmente expulsar a las cadenas de comida rápida del estado. Los propietarios de franquicias testificaron en las audiencias que el proyecto de ley podría cambiar el modelo de franquicia, haciendo que los propietarios locales estén más regulados por la corporación y menos independientes.

“La AB 257 haría que yo y muchos otros franqui-

“Tenemos que darnos prisa y luchar para que se apruebe la ley”, dijo Rosales. “Y luego continuar (luchando) por el sindicato después”.

Este artículo es parte del proyecto California Divide, una colaboración entre redacciones que examina la desigualdad de ingresos y la supervivencia económica en California.

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UNBOOSTED: CALIFORNIA COVID-19 BOOSTER RATE FALLS BELOW 40% IN MOST COUNTIES

SIN REFUERZO: LA TASA DE VACUNAS DE REFUERZO DE COVID-19 EN CALIFORNIA CAE POR DEBAJO DEL 40% EN LA MAYORÍA DE LOS CONDADOS

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ospitals are at capacity. COVID-19 infections are at record highs. Testing lines stretch for hours.

Yet even as the omicron variant batters the state, only 38% of vaccinated Californians have gotten a booster shot.

As with initial vaccinations, acceptance of the booster shot has varied throughout California: Counties in the far north and rural areas continue to see lower numbers, with as few as 23% of vaccinated people getting a booster in Mariposa, Colusa and Merced counties, according to a CalMatters analysis of state data.

The Bay Area boasts the highest rate, at 55%, and only three counties have more than half of their vaccinated population boosted: San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo. In 19 California counties, less than a third of eligible residents are boosted.

In Imperial County — the border community that led the state in vaccination rates last spring after it was hit hard by the virus — only a quarter of eligible residents have gotten a booster shot. The health officer their blames “pandemic fatigue.”

“I do think there’s been some fatigue after nearly two years of this pandemic, not just in Imperial County, but everywhere,” said Health Officer Dr. Stephen Munday.

“People want to get back to their normal lives. They want to go to work, they want to take care of their families. It’s kind of like, well, gosh, I got my two doses, why do I have to get another one?”

It’s not just people in rural counties where a majority of people have refused so far to get the extra shot: Los Angeles, Kern and Santa Barbara and 28 other counties have lower booster rates than the 38% statewide average. Major population centers such as San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside are lagging behind.

“Run, don’t walk, to go get your boosters.”

-DR. RAIS VOHRA, FRESNO COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER State and federal recommendations for booster shots have changed several times, making them difficult for the public to follow. Current guidance advises a booster for all adults, while children as young as 12 can only get an additional Pfizer shot. Immunocompromised children as young as 5 are also eligible for another Pfizer dose.

Studies show an additional dose can double protection against infection and is highly effective in preventing severe disease and hospitalization even against the omicron variant, said UC San Francisco epidemiologist George Rutherford.

“Run, don’t walk, to go get your boosters,” Fresno County Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra said.

Most older adults throughout the state have listened to the advice: Nearly 64% have been boosted. In Marin County, as many as 80% of those 65 and older have been boosted, and only four counties have boosted fewer than half of their older population.

But for younger Californians, getting an additional dose is far less common. Only 47% of those aged 50-64 have been boosted. Forty-four counties have boosted less than half their population in this age group.

“The case spikes are being driven by the unvaccinated, which are 25 to 45 years old, largely,” Rutherford said. “That’s where we’re seeing the majority of cases, and that’s where the majority of unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people are.”

Unlike early in the pandemic when vaccines were limited, the slow booster uptake has little to do with availability. “There’s a very robust supply,” said Imperial County Health Officer Munday.

According to the state health department, the state stockpile currently has 5.6 million available doses — a 39-day supply. MyTurn, the state’s vaccination portal, recently added booster appointments for children ages 12-15.

“Omicron is here. We can’t abandon the tools that have allowed California to be one of the safest states throughout the pandemic. Those are vaccines and boosters,” Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said during an update Wednesday.

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os hospitales están llenos. Las infecciones por COVID-19 están en niveles récord. Las líneas de prueba se extienden durante horas. Sin embargo, incluso cuando la variante omicron golpea al estado, solo el 38% de los californianos vacunados han recibido una vacuna de refuerzo.

Florinda Matias Pablo receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the La Clinica de la Raza community vaccination site in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022. Photo Credit: Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters

All-patient hospitalizations are approaching 51,000 people, a number just shy of the peak capacity reached during last winter’s surge. Approximately 8,000 of those patients are COVID-19 cases.

“To those who haven’t been vaccinated at all: Get your vaccine as quickly as you can. And those who have been vaccinated but haven’t been boosted, please consider getting boosted,” Ghaly said.

In Fresno, where COVID-19 has prompted deployment of the National Guard, many health care workers are unable to work due to COVID-19 exposure or infection, further straining their hospital system, officials said.

Only a third of eligible residents in Fresno County are currently boosted, according to state data.

“The boosted vaccination population is fending off the omicron infections really quickly,” Vohra said. “For the unvaccinated folks they basically are the ones who are super vulnerable and those are the ones we’re worried about because they’re the ones that land in the hospitals and ICU.” North of Fresno, officials in sparsely populated Mariposa County are relying heavily on the state’s MyTurn portal to distribute booster shots. Less than a quarter of eligible residents have been boosted.

County Health Officer Dr. Eric Sergienko said mass vaccination clinics have subsided due to decreased demand, fewer resources and privacy concerns in their small community.

“Rather than doing clinics with hundreds, we have clinics through MyTurn that are booked out with 30 to 100 people at our scheduled clinics on Tuesdays and Thursday,” Sergienko said.

Cases and hospitalizations in Mariposa County have trended younger with a majority of cases occurring among those ages 20-40 and a majority of hospitalizations among unvaccinated people ages 40 to 55, department spokeswoman Lizz Darcy said.

The statewide surge in infections and hospitalizations is expected to peak during the third week of January, experts say. Hospitalizations remain substantially below pre-vaccine levels.

Community organizations and health centers, which have been at the forefront of vaccine education and distribution, say interest in the booster has increased during this current surge.

“It seems our community is much more receptive to receiving the booster than they were originally to get the first dose,” said Bryant Macias, emergency relief supervisor at the United Farmworkers Foundation, which has advocated for priority doses for farmworkers and helped organize clinics.

“The main challenges we have identified are individuals not knowing how long they need to wait before getting the booster shot, whether or not they can get a booster that is different from their initial vaccine, and some folks only wanting the booster if it’s the same kind as their initial dose.”

In agricultural counties, like those in the Central Valley, workplace vaccine clinics played an important role in increasing access last spring. Those events for boosters may not be as visible yet because it’s the off season for many crops. But they’re in the plans, said Irene de Barraicua, director of operations with Lideres Campesinas, a nonprofit network of farm workers based in Oxnard.

“We’ve heard from counties and workgroups that are enthusiastic about continuing these efforts,” she said.

Al igual que con las vacunas iniciales, la aceptación de la vacuna de refuerzo ha variado en todo California: los condados en el extremo norte y las áreas rurales continúan viendo números más bajos, con solo el 23 % de las personas vacunadas recibiendo la dosis de refuerzo en los condados de Mariposa, Colusa y Merced, según un análisis de datos del estado.

El Área de la Bahía cuenta con la tasa más alta, con un 55%, y solo tres condados tienen más de la mitad de su población vacunada: San Francisco, Marin y San Mateo.

En 19 condados de California, menos de un tercio de los residentes elegibles han recibido su dosis de refuerzo.

En el condado de Imperial, la comunidad fronteriza que lideró el estado en tasas de vacunación la primavera pasada después de que el virus lo golpeó duramente, solo una cuarta parte de los residentes elegibles han recibido una vacuna de refuerzo. El funcionario de salud culpa a la “fatiga pandémica”.

“Creo que ha habido algo de fatiga después de casi dos años de esta pandemia, no solo en el condado de Imperial, sino en todas partes”, dijo el Dr. Stephen Munday, oficial de salud. “La gente quiere volver a su vida normal.

Quieren ir a trabajar, quieren cuidar de sus familias. Es como, bueno, Dios mío, tengo mis dos dosis, ¿por qué tengo que tomar otra?” No son solo las personas en los condados rurales donde la mayoría de las personas se han negado hasta ahora a recibir la inyección adicional: Los Ángeles, Kern y Santa Bárbara y otros 28 condados. tienen tasas más bajas que el promedio estatal del 38%. Los principales centros de población como San Diego, San Bernardino y Riverside se están quedando atrás.

“Corre, no camines, para ir a buscar tu dosis de refuerzo”.

-DR. RAIS VOHRA, FUNCIONARIO DE SALUD DEL CONDADO DE FRESNO. Las recomendaciones estatales y federales para las vacunas de refuerzo han cambiado varias veces, lo que dificulta que el público las siga. Las guías actuales recomiendan un refuerzo para todos los adultos, mientras que los niños de hasta 12 años solo pueden recibir una inyección adicional de Pfizer. Los niños inmunodeprimidos de hasta 5 años también son elegibles para otra dosis de Pfizer.

Los estudios muestran que una dosis adicional puede duplicar la protección contra las infecciones y es muy eficaz para prevenir enfermedades graves y hospitalizaciones incluso contra la variante omicron, dijo el epidemiólogo George Rutherford de UC San Francisco.

“Corra, no camine, para ir a buscar sus refuerzos”, comentó el Dr. Rais Vohra, oficial de salud del condado de Fresno.

La mayoría de los adultos mayores en todo el estado han escuchado los consejos: casi el 64% ha recibido su dosis de refuerzo. En el condado de Marin, hasta el 80 % de las personas de 65 años o más se han beneficiado, y solo cuatro condados han beneficiado a menos de la mitad de su población de mayor edad.

Pero para los californianos más jóvenes, recibir una dosis adicional es mucho menos común. Solo el 47% de las personas de 50 a 64 años han recibido la tercera dosis.

“Los picos de casos están siendo impulsados por los no vacunados, que tienen entre 25 y 45 años, en gran parte”, explicó Rutherford. “Ahí es donde estamos viendo la mayoría de los casos, y ahí es donde se encuentra la mayoría de las personas no vacunadas o insuficientemente vacunadas”.

A diferencia de las primeras etapas de la pandemia, cuando las vacunas eran limitadas, la lenta absorción de refuerzo tiene poco que ver con la disponibilidad. “Hay una oferta muy sólida”, dijo Munday, oficial de salud del condado de Imperial.

Según el departamento de salud del estado, la reserva estatal actualmente tiene 5.6 millones de dosis disponibles — un suministro de 39 días. MyTurn, el portal de vacunación del estado, agregó recientemente citas

para niños de 12 a 15 años que se quieran vacunar.

“Omicron está aquí. No podemos abandonar las herramientas que han permitido que California sea uno de los estados más seguros durante la pandemia.

Esas son vacunas y refuerzos”, comentó el secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos, Dr. Mark Ghaly, durante una actualización el miércoles.

Las hospitalizaciones de todos los pacientes se acercan a las 51,000 personas, una cifra apenas por debajo de la capacidad máxima alcanzada durante el aumento repentino del invierno pasado. Aproximadamente 8,000 de esos pacientes son casos de COVID-19.

“Para aquellos que no se han vacunado en absoluto: vacúnense lo más rápido posible. Y aquellos que han sido vacunados pero no han recibido su dosis de refuerzo, por favor consideren hacerlo”, agregó Ghaly.

En Fresno, donde COVID-19 ha provocado el despliegue de la Guardia Nacional, muchos trabajadores de la salud no pueden trabajar debido a la exposición o infección al COVID-19, lo que tensiona aún más su sistema hospitalario, dijeron las autoridades.

Solo un tercio de los residentes elegibles en el condado de Fresno tienen la vacuna de refuerzo, según datos estatales.

“La población de vacunación reforzada se está defendiendo de las infecciones por omicron muy rápidamente”, dijo Vohra. “Para las personas no vacunadas, ellos básicamente son los que son súper vulnerables y esos son los que nos preocupan porque son los que aterrizan en los hospitales y la UCI”.

Al norte de Fresno, los funcionarios del condado de Mariposa, escasamente poblado, dependen en gran medida del portal MyTurn para distribuir vacunas de refuerzo. Se ha aumentado a menos de una cuarta parte de los residentes elegibles.

El Dr. Eric Sergienko, oficial de salud del condado, dijo que las clínicas de vacunación masiva han disminuido debido a la disminución de la demanda, menos recursos y preocupaciones de privacidad en su pequeña comunidad.

“En lugar de hacer clínicas con cientos, tenemos clínicas a través de MyTurn que están reservadas con 30 a 100 personas en nuestras clínicas programadas los martes y jueves”, explicó Sergienko.

Los casos y las hospitalizaciones en el condado de Mariposa han tendido a ser más jóvenes; la mayoría de los casos ocurren entre las personas de 20 a 40 años y la mayoría de las hospitalizaciones entre las personas no vacunadas de 40 a 55 años, dijo la portavoz del departamento, Lizz Darcy.

Se espera que un aumento de infecciones y hospitalizaciones en el estado alcance su punto máximo durante la tercera semana de enero, dicen los expertos.

Las hospitalizaciones permanecen sustancialmente por debajo de los niveles previos a la vacuna.

Las organizaciones comunitarias y los centros de salud, que han estado a la vanguardia de la educación y distribución de vacunas, dicen que el interés de la población por aplicarse la dosis de refuerzo ha aumentado actualmente debido a los rápidos contagios que ha habido.

“Parece que nuestra comunidad es mucho más receptiva a recibir el refuerzo de lo que era originalmente para recibir la primera dosis”, comentó Bryant Macias, supervisor de ayuda de emergencia de la United Farmworkers Foundation, que ha abogado por dosis prioritarias para los trabajadores agrícolas y ayudó a organizar clínicas.

“Los principales desafíos que hemos identificado son las personas que no saben cuánto tiempo deben esperar antes de recibir la vacuna de refuerzo, si pueden o no recibir una dosis de refuerzo diferente de la vacuna inicial, y algunas personas solo quieren la dosis de refuerzo si es la misma que recibieron en su dosis inicial”.

En los condados agrícolas, como los del Valle Central, las clínicas de vacunas en el lugar de trabajo desempeñaron un papel importante en el aumento del acceso a la vacuna la primavera pasada. Es posible que esos eventos de impulsores no sean tan visibles todavía porque es temporada baja para muchos cultivos. Pero están en los planes, dijo Irene de Barraicua, directora de operaciones de Líderes Campesinas, una red sin fines de lucro de trabajadores agrícolas con sede en Oxnard.

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on any proposals similar to the stimulus checks that the state sent to low- and middle-income households last year, though he said: “There likely will be substantial contributions back to the taxpayers.”

t’s been a tumultuous few years in California, with record wildfire seasons, a worsening drought and a wave of smash-and-grab retail theft amid a coronavirus pandemic that just won’t seem to end.

More immediate relief may come this summer at the pump. With gas prices climbing, Newsom proposed to forgo the annual increase to a fuel excise tax that would take effect in July, potentially lowering costs for drivers. That money — an estimated $523 million to fund state and local road repairs and other transportation projects — could be replaced from another source.

But when it comes to the state’s finances, things are looking up. Way up. Tens of billions of dollars up.

On Monday January 10th, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a $286.4 billion budget proposal, 9% bigger than last year’s record state spending plan. Buoyed by a strong economic recovery and tax revenues that continue to roll in even higher than anticipated, his administration projects a $21 billion discretionary surplus for 2022-23, plus tens of billions more in extra cash for schools, pension payments and reserve accounts.

As he enters a reelection campaign, Newsom is taking advantage of California’s unprecedented fiscal health to shift into crisis management mode. At a nearly three-hour press conference, he emphasized an agenda tackling what he characterized as the “greatest existential threats” facing the state — COVID-19, climate change and homelessness among them — while also sprinkling in some priorities, including an expansion of health care for undocumented immigrants, long sought by liberal supporters.

“This proposal will be considered in light of the challenges today, and we will back in light of the challenges that present themselves tomorrow,” Newsom said.

The governor’s framework is just the opening bid in negotiations with the Legislature, which must pass a budget by June 15 in order to get paid — though the details are not worked out until well into the summer some years. A final deal could look significantly different from Newsom’s proposal once lawmakers have their say, but the early response Monday from the Democratic majority was largely positive. Senate leader Toni Atkins said the governor’s plan aligned with her goal of helping the neediest Californians.

Revenue projections, which administration officials said were calculated in December before the omicron variant sent COVID-19 cases surging again, could also change dramatically by May, when Newsom must submit a revised budget proposal.

Some pieces of his plan, including money to combat retail theft, were unveiled early as Newsom tried to stay on top of mounting political pressure. Following a series of brazen group robberies at malls and stores in numerous California cities last fall, Newsom announced in December that he would propose more than $300 million in funding to put police outside businesses and to investigate and prosecute organized crime rings.

Here are other key areas from the governor’s budget proposal: COVID-19 returns to the forefront That latest pandemic surge was top of mind in Newsom’s spending plan. Administration officials rolled out a $2.7 billion proposal for pandemic response over the weekend, ahead of the official announcement on Monday.

Newsom wants the Legislature to act quickly to approve about half of the money as emergency assistance in the current fiscal year, to help overloaded hospitals hire additional staff and to expand testing and vaccination capacity. He also said he is in discussion with legislative leaders to bring back a supplemental paid sick leave program for workers who test positive for COVID-19, after allowing a previous version to expire last fall.

Potentially fulfilling a nearly decade-long push by activists, Newsom said he is ready to expand access to Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for the poor, to all California residents regardless of immigration status. The state has already opened Medi-Cal to undocumented residents until they turn 26 and once they turn 50, but making the program universally available would be a first nationwide. The expansion would take effect in 2024 and cover about 700,000 more people, at a cost of about $2.2 billion per year.

Though he campaigned on the issue in 2018, Newsom was less willing to discuss a measure introduced in the Legislature last week that would transition California to a single-payer health care system, entirely publiclyfunded and managed by the government.

“I have not had the opportunity to read that plan and no one has presented it to me,” he said.

Natural disasters fuel more spending on climate change After another devastating year left millions of acres scorched across California, Newsom is again proposing to scale up the response to what has become one of the most vexing products of climate change for the state: a nearly year-round wildfire season.

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a nearly three-hour press conference to unveil his budget proposal for 2022-23 in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2022.

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State tax collection has been so robust that California may, for the first time in decades, exceed a constitutionally-mandated spending cap, above which any remaining money is split between schools and taxpayer rebates.

Newsom said his administration currently estimates the budget will be about $2.6 billion higher than that limit in the coming fiscal year, though the number is expected to change when revised revenue projections are released in May. As a result, the governor held off

The governor’s spending plan includes an additional $1.2 billion over two years for programs to increase forest thinning, build fuel breaks, and help homeowners and fire-prone communities retrofit structures and improve defensible space. CalFire — whose budget has grown by more than $1.5 billion over the past three years — would receive another $248 million for new planes, crews and equipment.

The state has already committed to spending $5.2 billion over three years to deal with the ongoing drought.

But after some major reservoirs dropped to their lowest levels ever last fall, Newsom is seeking to add $750 million more for water conservation programs, financial assistance for water agencies and grants for farmers to modify their operations.

Looking for climate solutions in a state where the transportation sector is now the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, the governor has gone all-in on zero-emission vehicles. Newsom signed an executive order in 2020 to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars and passenger trucks by 2035.

His budget proposal on Monday included nearly $6.1

billion to accelerate the transition to cleaner vehicles, with a focus on school buses and commercial trucks.

“We believe this is the future,” he said. “If we don’t invest in the future, we’re not going to do very well there.”

Clearing ‘unacceptable’ homeless encampments Though Newsom has made homelessness a central focus of his first three years in office, the entrenched and growing crisis — more visible than ever after the pandemic pushed many Californians into housing instability — is a frequent source of criticism for his opponents. Those who tried unsuccessfully last year to recall the governor pointed to it as one of his greatest failures, while Republican lawmakers have urged him to call a special session to directly confront the issue.

Newsom’s budget proposal on Monday included another $2 billion to build on what has been one of his most notable recent policy successes: distributing grants to local governments to quickly convert vacant hotels, motels and other buildings into thousands of units of supportive housing for homeless people. His plan would spend $1.5 billion over the next two years to provide tiny homes and other interim housing as a bridge while more of the permanent units are completed, plus $500 million to help local officials clear encampments.

“What’s happening on the streets and sidewalks in our state is unacceptable,” said Newsom, who hinted that he would also pursue legislation this year to strengthen a law that allows officials to force people into treatment if they cannot care for themselves. While these conservatorships are a controversial approach among advocates, Newsom said they can be necessary in cases of severe mental health or substance abuse problems.

“We’re not satisfied with the status quo, in terms of the tools in our tool kit to help people that are struggling and are putting themselves in harm’s way,” he said. “I don’t want to see any more people die on the streets and call that compassion.”

Averting a funding crisis for local schools Newsom’s proposed spending includes a record $119 billion for K-12 schools — nearly the size of the entire state budget a decade ago — but some local districts are still sounding the alarm about a looming fiscal cliff stemming from plummeting enrollment and attendance.

The governor aims to avert this potential calamity by giving districts more flexibility in how they report their average daily attendance, which the state uses to determine their funding. Under Newsom’s proposal, schools could use whatever is highest among the previous year’s attendance, the current year’s or an average of the three most recent years.

“It’s a better option than the sudden drop,” said Harold Sullins, an associate superintendent at San Bernardino City Unified. “The only challenge I see with averaging it is you’re still going to see a very significant decline in funding.”

The budget would also provide $54 million to help districts recruit teachers, including by waiving examination and credentialing fees. Amid the spread of the omicron variant, staffing shortages across the state threaten school closures in some districts.

More in-state students and equity at colleges With a new goal of ensuring 70% of working-age adults receive some type of college credential by 2030 — up from 52% in 2019, according to one measure — Newsom’s budget proposal envisions a five-year plan to dramatically expand in-state enrollment at the University of California and California State University.

The state would provide money this year to add room for 9,400 more California students at CSU and 7,100 at UC, where some would take slots normally reserved for out-of-state applicants.

Then over the next four years, each system would get a 5% annual funding increase if they meet key targets, including expanding in-state enrollment by another 1%, increasing graduation rates and closing student equity gaps across racial and economic groups. By the 202627 academic year, that would mean another 7,000 California students at UC and 14,000 at CSU. Assemblymember Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat who leads the Assembly budget committee, said he welcomes tying increased funding to even greater California enrollment, which has been a major priority for Democrats in the Legislature.

CalMatters reporters Julie Cart, Joe Hong, Ana B. Ibarra, Sameea Kamal, and Mikhail Zinshetyn contributed to this story.

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sin hogar. Su plan gastaría $1.5 mil millones durante los próximos dos años para proporcionar casas pequeñas y otras viviendas provisionales como un puente mientras se completan más unidades permanentes, más $500 millones para ayudar a los funcionarios locales a despejar los campamentos.

an sido unos años tumultuosos en California, con temporadas récord de incendios forestales, una sequía que empeora y una ola de robos en tiendas minoristas en medio de una pandemia de coronavirus que parece no tener fin.

“Lo que está sucediendo en las calles y aceras de nuestro estado es inaceptable”, dijo Newsom, quien insinuó que también buscaría una legislación este año para fortalecer una ley que permita a los funcionarios obligar a las personas a recibir tratamiento si no pueden cuidar de sí mismo. Si bien estas tutelas son un enfoque controvertido entre los defensores, Newsom dijo que pueden ser necesarios en casos de problemas graves de salud mental o abuso de sustancias.

Pero cuando se trata de las finanzas del estado, las cosas están mejorando. Y mejorando considerablemente. Han subido decenas de miles de millones de dólares.

El lunes 10 de enero, el gobernador Gavin Newsom dio a conocer una propuesta de presupuesto de $286,400 millones , un 9 % más que el plan de gastos estatales registrados el año pasado. Impulsado por una fuerte recuperación económica y los ingresos fiscales que siguen aumentando incluso más de lo previsto, su administración proyecta un superávit discrecional de $21 mil millones para 2022-23, más decenas de miles de millones más en efectivo adicional para escuelas, pagos de pensiones y cuentas de reserva.

Al entrar en una campaña de reelección , Newsom está aprovechando la salud fiscal sin precedentes de California para cambiar la forma en que está gestionando la crisis. En una conferencia de prensa de casi tres horas, enfatizó una agenda en la que abordó lo que caracterizó como las “mayores amenazas existenciales” que enfrenta el estado (COVID-19, el cambio climático y la falta de vivienda entre ellas), al tiempo que tocó algunas prioridades, incluida una expansión de atención médica para inmigrantes indocumentados, buscada durante mucho tiempo por los liberales.

“Esta propuesta se considerará a la luz de los desafíos de hoy, y la revisaremos a la luz de los desafíos que se presentan mañana”, dijo Newsom.

El marco del gobernador es solo la oferta inicial en las negociaciones con la Legislatura, presupuesto que debe ser aprobado antes del 15 de junio para recibir el financiamiento, aunque los detalles no se resuelvan hasta bien entrado el verano en algunos años. Un acuerdo final podría verse significativamente diferente de la propuesta de Newsom una vez que los legisladores expresen su opinión, pero la respuesta temprana del lunes de la mayoría demócrata fue en gran medida positiva. La líder del Senado, Toni Atkins, dijo que el plan de la gobernadora se alineaba con su objetivo de ayudar a los californianos más necesitados.

Las proyecciones de ingresos, que los funcionarios de la administración dijeron que se calcularon en diciembre antes de que la variante omicron hizo que los casos de COVID-19 aumentaran nuevamente, también podrían cambiar en mayo, cuando Newsom debe presentar una propuesta de presupuesto revisada.

Algunas partes de su plan, incluido los fondos para combatir el robo minorista , se dio a conocer tempranamente, cuando Newsom trato de desbaratar y tomar el control de la creciente presión política.

Luego de una serie de descarados robos grupales en centros comerciales y tiendas en numerosas ciudades de California el pasado otoño, Newsom anunció en diciembre que propondria más de $ 300 millones en fondos para ubicar agentes policiacos fuera de los negocios así mismo, investigar y enjuiciar a las bandas del crimen organizado.

Aquí hay otras áreas clave de la propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador: COVID-19 vuelve a la vanguardia Ese último aumento pandémico fue lo más importante en el plan de gastos de Newsom. Los funcionarios de la administración lanzaron una propuesta de $ 2.7 mil millones para la respuesta a la pandemia el fin de semana, antes del anuncio oficial el lunes.

Newsom quiere que la Legislatura actúe rápidamente para aprobar aproximadamente la mitad de los fondos como asistencia de emergencia en el año fiscal actual, para ayudar a los hospitales sobrecargados a contratar personal adicional y ampliar la capacidad de prueba y vacunación. También dijo que está en conversaciones con los lideres legislativos para recuperar un programa complementario de licencia por enfermedad remunerada para los trabajadores que dan positivo por COVID-19,

“No estamos satisfechos con el status quo, en términos de las herramientas en nuestro conjunto de herramientas para ayudar a las personas que están luchando y se están poniendo en peligro”, dijo. “No quiero ver morir a más personas en las calles y llamar a eso compasión”.

Evitar una crisis de financiación para las escuelas locales Un miembro del personal de Total Testing Solutions revisa a un paciente que había estado esperando dos horas en un sitio de prueba de COVID-19 en Boyle Heights, Los Ángeles, el 5 de enero de 2022.

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después de permitir que una versión anterior caducara el otoño pasado.

Cumpliendo potencialmente con un impulso de activistas de casi una década, Newsom dijo que está listo para ampliar el acceso a Medi-Cal, el programa estatal de seguro médico para los pobres, a todos los residentes de California, independientemente de su estado migratorio. El estado ya ha abierto Medi-Cal a los residentes indocumentados hasta que cumplan 26 años y una vez que cumplan 50, pero hacer que el programa esté disponible universalmente sería la primera vez en todo el país. La expansión entraría en vigor en 2024 y cubriría a unas 700.000 personas más, a un costo de unos 2.200 millones de dólares al año.

Aunque hizo campaña sobre el tema en 2018 , Newsom estaba menos dispuesto a discutir una medida presentada en la Legislatura la semana pasada que haría la transicion de california a un sistema de atención medica de pagador único , totalmente financiado con fondos públicos y administrado por el gobierno.

“No he tenido la oportunidad de leer ese plan y nadie me lo ha presentado”, dijo. ¿Los contribuyentes recuperarán algo de dinero?

La recaudación de impuestos estatales ha sido tan sólida que California puede, por primera vez en décadas, superar un límite de gasto establecido por la Constitución , por encima del cual el dinero restante se divide entre las escuelas y los reembolsos de los contribuyentes.

Newsom dijo que su administración actualmente estima que el presupuesto será de aproximadamente $2.6 mil millones más alto que ese límite en el próximo año fiscal, aunque se espera que el número cambie cuando se publiquen las proyecciones de ingresos revisadas en mayo. Como resultado, el gobernador retrasó cualquier propuesta similar a los cheques de estímulo que el estado envió a los hogares de bajos y medianos ingresos el año pasado, aunque dijo: “Probablemente habrá contribuciones sustanciales para los contribuyentes”.

Un alivio más inmediato puede venir este verano en las bombas de gasolina. Con el aumento de los precios de la gasolina, Newsom preferiría renunciar al aumento anual de un impuesto especial sobre el combustible que entraría en vigencia en julio, lo que podría reducir los costos para los conductores. Ese dinero, un estimado de $523 millones para financiar reparaciones de carreteras estatales y locales y otros proyectos de transporte, podría ser reemplazado de otra fuente.

Los desastres naturales impulsan más gasto en cambio climático Después de que otro año devastador dejara millones de acres arrasados en California , Newsom

propone nuevamente ampliar la respuesta a lo que se ha convertido en uno de los productos más desconcertantes del cambio climático para el estado: una temporada de incendios forestales que dura casi todo el año.

El plan de gastos del gobernador incluye $1.2 mil millones adicionales durante dos años para programas para aumentar la tala de bosques, construir cortafuegos y ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas y comunidades propensas a incendios a modernizar estructuras y mejorar el espacio defendible.

CalFire, cuyo presupuesto ha crecido en más de $1,500 millones en los últimos tres años, recibiría otros $248 millones para nuevos aviones, tripulaciones y equipos.

El estado ya se comprometió a gastar $5.2 mil millones durante tres años para hacer frente a la sequía en curso . Pero después de que algunos embalses importantes cayeron a sus niveles más bajos el otoño pasado, Newsom busca agregar $ 750 millones más para programas de conservación de agua, asistencia financiera para agencias de agua y subvenciones para que los agricultores modifiquen sus operaciones.

En busca de soluciones climáticas en un estado donde el sector del transporte es ahora la mayor fuente de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, el gobernador ha optado por vehículos de cero emisiones . Newsom construyó una orden ejecutiva en 2020 para eliminar gradualmente la venta de automóviles y camiones de pasajeros nuevos que funcionan con gasolina para 2035. Su propuesta de presupuesto del lunes comenzó casi $ 6.1 mil millones para acelerar la transición a vehículos más limpios, con un enfoque en autobuses escolares y camiones comerciales.

“Creemos que este es el futuro”, dijo. “Si no invertimos en el futuro, no nos irá muy bien allí”.

Limpieza de campamentos de personas sin hogar ‘inaceptables’ Aunque Newsom ha hecho de la falta de vivienda un foco central de sus primeros tres años en el cargo, la crisis arraigada y creciente, más visible que nunca después de que la pandemia empujó a muchos californianos a la inestabilidad de vivienda, es una fuente frecuente de críticas para sus oponentes. Quienes intentaron sin éxito el año pasado revocar al gobernador lo señalando como uno de sus mayores fracasos , mientras que los legisladores republicanos instaron a convocar una sesión especial para enfrentar directamente el tema.

La propuesta de presupuesto de Newsom del lunes surgieron otros $ 2 mil millones para aprovechar lo que ha sido uno de sus éxitos políticos recientes más notables: distribuir subvenciones a los gobiernos locales para convertir rápidamente otros hoteles, moteles y edificios vacíos en millas de unidades de vivienda de apoyo para personas

El gasto propuesto por Newsom incluye un récord de $ 119 mil millones para las escuelas K-12 , casi el tamaño de todo el presupuesto estatal hace una década, pero algunos distritos locales todavía están haciendo sonar la alarma sobre un precipicio fiscal inminente derivado de la caída en picado de la inscripción y la asistencia .

El gobernador tiene como objetivo evitar esta calamidad potencial dando a los distritos más flexibilidad en la forma en que informan su asistencia diaria promedio, que el estado utiliza para determinar su financiación. Según la propuesta de Newsom, las escuelas podrían usar lo que sea más alto entre la asistencia del año anterior, el año actual o un promedio de los tres años más recientes.

“Es una mejor opción que la caída repentina”, dijo Harold Sullins, superintendente asociado del Distrito Unificado de la Ciudad de San Bernardino. “El único desafío que veo con el promedio es que aún verá una disminución muy significativa en la financiación”.

El presupuesto también proporcionaría $ 54 millones para ayudar a los distritos a reclutar maestros, incluso mediante la exención de las tarifas de examen y acreditación. En medio de la propagación de la variante omicron, la escasez de personal en todo el estado amenaza con el cierre de escuelas en algunos distritos.

Más estudiantes del estado y equidad en las universidades Con el nuevo objetivo de garantizar que el 70 % de los adultos en edad de trabajar reciban algún tipo de credencial universitaria para 2030, frente al 52 % en 2019, según una medida , la propuesta de presupuesto de Newsom prevé un plan de cinco años para ampliar la incorporación en el estado. en la Universidad de California y la Universidad Estatal de California.

El estado proporcionaría dinero este año para agregar espacio para 9,400 estudiantes de California más en CSU y 7,100 en UC, donde algunos tomarían espacios normalmente reservados para solicitantes de otros estados .

Luego, durante los próximos cuatro años, cada sistema obtendrá un aumento de financiamiento anual del 5 % si cumple con los objetivos clave, incluida la expansión de la inscripción estatal en otro 1 %, el aumento de las tasas de graduación y el cierre de las Brechas de equidad estudiantil entre grupos raciales y económicos. Para el año académico 2026-27, eso significaría otros 7,000 estudiantes de California en UC y 14,000 en CSU. El asambleísta Phil Ting, un demócrata de San Francisco que dirige el comité de presupuesto de la Asamblea, dijo que le agrada vincular una mayor financiación a una inscripción aún mayor en California, que ha sido una prioridad importante para los demócratas en la Legislatura.

Los reporteros de CalMatters Julie Cart, Joe Hong, Ana B. Ibarra, Sameea Kamal y Mikhail Zinshetyn contribuyeron a esta historia.

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NEWSOM ON HOMELESSNESS: ‘WE’VE NEWSOM SOBRE LA FALTA DE VIVIENDA: GOTTA CLEAN UP THOSE ENCAMPMENTS’ “TENEMOS QUE LIMPIAR ESOS CAMPAMENTOS” ENGLISH

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n his January budget proposal to the state Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a clear message: California needs to move people off the streets.

“I don’t want to see any more people die in the streets and call that compassion,” Newsom said Monday, detailing his $286.4 billion blueprint. “There is nothing compassionate about someone dying in the streets or stepping over someone on the streets or sidewalks.”

Newsom proposed $2 billion to address California homelessness – including $1.5 billion to buy and set up “tiny homes” and other temporary shelter options, which tend to fall far short of need and which he conceded would only be a “bridge” to permanent housing with services.

While substantial, the governor’s request pales in comparison to the funding he and the Legislature approved last year – $12 billion to create mostly homeless housing and board and care facilities, as well as to fund green-lit affordable housing projects.

“What we’re offering this year is additional money to find a bridge to the permanent supportive housing, and that’s tiny homes, that’s procuring treatment, that’s house slots and shelter slots in the interim,” Newsom said.

The governor projected that the money would mean another 11,000 beds for people experiencing homelessness, on top of 44,000 that will be created with last year’s budget.

“There is nothing compassionate about someone dying in the streets or stepping over someone on the streets or sidewalks.”

-GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM, DISCUSSING HIS BUDGET PROPOSAL ON HOMELESSNESS The remaining $500 million in homeless dollars would go toward grants for local governments to relocate people living in encampments on vacant lots and freeway overpasses – a ten-fold increase from the funding approved last year and that will be distributed this summer.

Demand so far has outpaced supply, according to the agency in charge of reviewing grant applications: on Jan. 6, the state’s Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency reported it had received requests for $120 million from more than 26 cities and 10 counties.

Christopher Martin, policy director for Housing California, lamented the lack of funds to move people experiencing homelessness into already-existing housing more quickly.

“There’s not a dime in here that is going towards rental assistance or permanent housing,” he said. “Building shelter and treatment beds, that takes time. That’s going to take years. These people are dealing with the elements today.”

Rental assistance to keep those housed in their homes is also running out, however. The state has received relief applications totaling $6.8 billion, according to its dashboard, but received $5.2 billion from the federal government, about half of which local jurisdictions administer.

The agency previously expressed confidence the need would be filled by another round of federal funding, but in response to California’s $1.9 billion request to the U.S. Treasury Department, the state received only $62 million on Friday, Newsom said.

“And so for the purposes of this budget, we are looking to continue to engage directly with Treasury, the Biden administration, as we have been, and directly with legislative leaders,” he added.

Housing and climate change Newsom’s blueprint to tackle California’s housing crisis totals another $2 billion and prioritizes the state’s climate goals.

“I just want to reinforce, to some extent … moving away from investments in housing that don’t focus on climate, health, integrating downtown schools, jobs, parks and restaurants,” Newsom said.

That includes about $800 million in grants to develop units and the infrastructure around them in mostly downtown areas, “in that space away from the sprawl,” the governor said. The idea is to avoid building in areas prone to wildfires, and to avoid the greenhouse gas emissions that result from long commutes.

Of that money, Newsom wants to set aside $100 million to help offset the high costs that make it difficult to turn old offices and other buildings into apartments – a practice UC Berkeley’s Terner Center found is most common in Los Angeles. Besides prioritizing downtown buildings, the grant helps meet the state’s climate goals by slashing the main culprit of construction waste: demolition. The remaining $100 million would go toward affordable housing on excess land already owned by the state.

The other $1 billion in Newsom’s housing budget is more specifically set aside for housing that is affordable to the lowest earners, with $500 million going toward the largest funding source for developers to build subsidized housing, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The other $500 million is broken down into several measures, including $200 million to preserve deteriorating affordable housing in downtown areas, and $100 million to rehabilitate mobile home parks.

Matt Schwartz, president and CEO of the nonprofit California Housing Partnership, said while he applauds the new “short-term investments”, the money won’t come close to building the 1.2 million homes his group estimates the state needs by 2030.

“It’s time for the governor and state leaders to go beyond proposing another year of short-term assistance and instead commit to a long-term plan with sustained investments at the scale needed to solve the homeless and housing affordability crises and address climate change,” Schwartz said.

The League of California Cities was more positive on Newsom’s blueprint.

“The proposal makes good on last year’s promises by the state to continue investing in housing production, as well as housing coupled with mental health services for those experiencing homelessness,” Carolyn Coleman, the league’s CEO, said in a statement. “These proposed investments are a critical down payment by the state on the long-term funding needed to solve a decades-in-the-making crisis.”

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n su propuesta de presupuesto de enero a la Legislatura estatal, el gobernador Gavin Newsom dio un mensaje claro: California necesita sacar a la gente de las calles.

“No quiero ver morir a más personas en las calles y llamar a eso compasión”, dijo Newsom el lunes, detallando su plan de $286.4 mil millones. “No hay nada compasivo en que alguien muera en las calles o pise a alguien en las calles o aceras”.

Newsom propuso $2 mil millones para abordar la falta de vivienda en California – incluyendo $1.5 mil millones para comprar y establecer “casas diminutas” y otras opciones de refugio temporal, que tienden a estar muy por debajo de la necesidad y que reconoció que solo sería un “puente” a la vivienda permanente con servicios.

Si bien es sustancial, la solicitud del gobernador palidece en comparación con los fondos que él y la Legislatura aprobaron el año pasado: 12 millones de dólares para crear viviendas, en su mayoría para personas sin hogar e instalaciones de alojamiento y cuidado, así como para financiar proyectos de viviendas asequibles con luz verde.

“Lo que estamos ofreciendo este año es dinero adicional para encontrar un puente hacia la vivienda de apoyo permanente, y eso son casas pequeñas, eso es tratamiento, espacios para casas y espacios para refugios en el ínterin”, explicó Newsom. El gobernador proyectó que el dinero significaría otras 11,000 camas para personas sin hogar, además de los 44,000 que se crearán con el presupuesto del año pasado.

“No hay nada compasivo en que alguien muera en las calles o pise a alguien en las calles o aceras”.

beneficiados.

Hasta ahora, la demanda ha superado la oferta, según la agencia a cargo de revisar las solicitudes de subvenciones: el 6 de enero, la Agencia de Negocios, Servicios al Consumidor y Vivienda del estado informó que había recibido solicitudes de $120 millones de más de 26 ciudades y 10 condados.

Christopher Martin, defensor legislativo de Vivienda California, lamentó la falta de fondos para trasladar a las personas sin hogar a viviendas ya existentes más rápidamente.

“No hay ni un centavo aquí que se destine a asistencia para el alquiler o vivienda permanente”, comentó. “Construir refugios y camas de tratamiento, eso lleva tiempo.

Eso va a llevar años. Estas personas están lidiando con los problemas hoy”.

Sin embargo, la asistencia de alquiler para mantener a los que viven en sus casas también se está agotando. El estado recibió solicitudes de ayuda por un total de $6.8 mil millones, según su tablero, pero recibió $5.2 mil millones del gobierno federal, aproximadamente la mitad de los cuales administran las jurisdicciones locales.

La agencia expresó anteriormente su confianza en que la necesidad se cubriría con otra ronda de financiamiento federal, pero en respuesta a la solicitud de $1.9 mil millones de California al Departamento del Tesoro de EE. UU., el estado recibió solo $62 millones el viernes, dijo Newsom.

“Entonces, para los propósitos de este presupuesto, buscamos continuar comprometiéndonos directamente con el Tesoro, la administración Biden, como lo hemos hecho, y directamente con los líderes legislativos”, agregó.

Vivienda y cambio climático

“NO HAY NADA COMPASIVO EN QUE ALGUIEN MUERA EN LAS CALLES O PISE A ALGUIEN EN LAS CALLES O ACERAS”.

El plan de Newsom para abordar la crisis de la vivienda en California totaliza otros $2 mil millones y prioriza los objetivos climáticos del estado.

Los $500 millones restantes se destinarán a personas sin hogar y a subvenciones para que los gobiernos locales se reubiquen. También las personas que viven en campamentos, lotes baldíos y en puentes de autopistas se verán

“Solo quiero reforzar, hasta cierto punto… alejarme de las inversiones en viviendas que no se enfocan en el clima, la salud, integrar las escuelas, los trabajos, los parques y los restaurantes del centro”, explicó Newsom.

Eso incluye alrededor de $800 millones en subvenciones para desarrollar unidades y la infraestructura a su alrededor en la mayoría de las áreas del centro, “en ese espacio alejado de la expansión”, dijo el gobernador. La idea es evitar construir en áreas propensas a incendios forestales y evitar las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero que resultan de los largos viajes al trabajo.

De ese dinero, Newsom quiere reservar $100 millones para ayudar a compensar los altos costos que dificultan convertir oficinas antiguas y otros edificios en apartamentos, una práctica que descubrió el Centro Terner de UC Berkeley es más común en Los Ángeles. Además de dar prioridad a los edificios del centro, la subvención ayuda a cumplir los objetivos climáticos del estado al eliminar al principal culpable de los residuos de la construcción: la demolición. Los $100 millones restantes se destinarían a viviendas asequibles en terrenos sobrantes que ya son propiedad del estado.

Los otros $1 mil millones en el presupuesto de vivienda de Newsom se reservan más específicamente para viviendas asequibles para las personas con ingresos más bajos, con $500 millones destinados a la fuente de financiación más grande para que los desarrolladores construyan viviendas subsidiadas, el Crédito fiscal para viviendas de bajos ingresos. Los otros $500 millones se dividen en varias fracciones, incluidos $200 millones para preservar viviendas asequibles en deterioro en las áreas del centro y $100 millones para rehabilitar parques de casas móviles.

Matt Schwartz, presidente y director ejecutivo de California Housing Partnership, una organización sin fines de lucro, dijo que si bien aplaude las nuevas “inversiones a corto plazo”, el dinero no se acercará a la construcción de los 1.2 millones de viviendas que su grupo estima que el estado necesita para 2030.

“Es hora de que el gobernador y los líderes estatales vayan más allá de proponer otro año de asistencia a corto plazo y, en cambio, se comprometan con un plan a largo plazo con inversiones sostenidas a la escala necesaria para resolver la crisis de vivienda, asequibilidad, y el cambio climático”, dijo Schwartz.

La Liga de Ciudades de California fue más positiva en el plan de Newsom.

“La propuesta cumple con las promesas del año pasado del estado de continuar invirtiendo en la producción de viviendas, así como viviendas junto con servicios de salud mental para quienes no tienen hogar”, explicó Carolyn Coleman, directora ejecutiva de la liga, en un comunicado.

“Estas inversiones propuestas son un pago inicial crítico por parte del estado sobre los fondos a largo plazo necesarios para resolver una crisis que lleva décadas”.

Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters.

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CALIFORNIA WEIGHS ORDER CANCELING ELECTIVE SURGERIES AS COVID SURGES

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Barbara Feder Ostrov CalMatters

In the Sacramento region, at least 11 elective procedures at Mercy Hospital of Folsom had to be postponed last week because of staffing shortages, said Dr. Brian Evans, CEO of the Folsom facility and Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. Evans could not provide details about the types of procedures that will be canceled.

n Los Angeles, a severely ill patient has to wait for a new lung after his transplant, scheduled for last Friday, was canceled.

In San Diego, brain surgery to ease the chronic pain of a 7-year-old girl was called off last week.

In Arcadia, as many as 60 patients will likely have their surgeries canceled this week. In Folsom, at least 11 operations already were scrapped last week. And at one hospital in Anaheim, a patient waited on a gurney for back surgery for three hours before he was sent home because of lack of staff.

Throughout California, as COVID-19 infections deplete their staff of nurses, anesthesiologists and other essential workers, hospitals are canceling or postponing so-called “elective” surgeries to repair injured knees and aching back, remove kidney or bladder stones, and repair cataracts or hernias, among other procedures.

Alarmed by a growing shortage of specialized health care workers, the California Department of Public Health is evaluating whether to issue an order to hospitals statewide to suspend elective surgeries in cases in which patients wouldn’t be immediately harmed.

For now, the decision is voluntary for hospitals. But the state health department’s chief deputy director, Susan Fanelli, on Thursday told a meeting of county health officers, “We know (a directive on elective surgeries) has to be on the table.” Officials with the public health department did not respond to CalMatters’ requests for more information.

“Elective” means a surgery is not an emergency and can be scheduled in advance; it does not mean it’s optional. Waiting in some cases can be life-threatening.

Hospitals are carefully weighing which surgeries can be delayed, executives say. A cataract surgery or knee replacement might be canceled, for example, but not heart surgery or a breast cancer biopsy. it’s recently been brought to my attention that most ppl don’t know what “elective surgery” means.

I have a brain tumor for which my neuro/oncology team is planning surgery within the next ~2 months.

This surgery is categorized as elective.

— Carolyn Ownbey, PhD (@carolynownbey) January 5, 2022 In response to the shortages, the state health department on Saturday issued controversial new guidance to hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

Workers who are infected with COVID-19 but have no symptoms may immediately return to work without isolation or additional testing. Exposed health care workers may also work. The new guidelines remain in effect until Feb. 1.

Health workers immediately attacked the new policy.

SEIU-United Healthcare Workers member Gabe Montoya, an emergency room technician in Downey, called the policy dangerous and disappointing.”

“No patient wants to be cared for by someone who has COVID-19 or was just exposed to it,” he said.

Many surgeries already scrapped On Friday, a scheduled lung transplant at a University of Southern California hospital had to be delayed for lack of specialized staff, according to Michael Simonton, a USC intensive care unit nurse. Further details were unavailable.

Also on Friday, at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in Anaheim, Joe Sanders, a 74-year-old retiree from La Habra, waited on a gurney for three hours after being prepped for surgery to treat serious lower back pain.

He dozed until his surgeon appeared at his bedside.

“I have some bad news for you,” the surgeon told Sanders. There wasn’t enough staff for the operating room so the long-awaited procedure, scheduled two months earlier, would have to be postponed several days, Sanders told CalMatters.

“I was disappointed, my wife and I were looking forward to this. I’m in pain all the time,” Sanders said.

“But I knew the pandemic was raging and we hadn’t reached the zenith of this thing. I knew it was going to

As a third of hospitals report critical staffing shortages, California’s health department is considering issuing an order postponing many elective surgeries. Many procedures, including a lung transplant, already have been canceled. Photo Credit: Jonathan Borba / Pexels

be touch and go.”

At Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, east of Los Angeles, nearly a tenth of nurses were out sick or isolating last week. Only 17 of its 40 licensed intensive care beds could be staffed – and all of them were full, Clifford Daniels, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, told CalMatters on Friday.

Starting this week, the 348-bed hospital will cancel elective procedures such as gallbladder surgeries, joint replacements and colonoscopies, but not cancer treatments, Daniels said.

“We’re using every resource we can possibly find, including traveler and registry nurses at extraordinary costs,” he said.

The two hospitals, both owned by Dignity Health, had about 54 patients admitted specifically for COVID-19 on Friday, but “we’re seeing many of our workers and health providers getting sick as well. We expect next week to be worse,” Evans said.

More than twice as many California hospitals reported critical staffing shortages last week than last summer — although not as many as a year ago.

Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto has about 5% of its total workforce out sick, spokeswoman Julie Greicius said Saturday. “We have seen a doubling of nurses calling off per shift, reporting that they are ill,” Greicius said.

California ranks fifth in the nation in the percentage of hospitals reporting severe labor shortages.

Hospitals in Florida, New Jersey and Missouri have canceled surgeries, and Massachusetts state health officials last month directed hospitals to postpone all elective surgeries if they have less than 15% capacity.

A year ago, during the last surge, the state health officer directed hospitals for about one month to can-

LA SABIDURÍA DE LOS AÑOS "Soy María Orellana. Soy una peruana-estadounidense de 67 años y vivo en el condado de San Mateo.

cel certain procedures if their intensive care capacity was less than 10%.

Since then, the highly contagious omicron variant has transformed California’s COVID-19 landscape and hospitals’ decision-making. Omicron appears to cause less severe disease, but it’s more likely to infect vaccinated people than the original novel coronavirus and the delta variant. As a result, even though about 71% of eligible Californians are vaccinated and 38% of them are boosted, more people – including health care workers – are becoming infected, many with mild or no symptoms.

“This is not about beds, this is about the staff to care for the patients in those beds,” said Kiyomi Burchill, group vice president of policy for the California Hospital Association.

Exacerbating the problem: labor strife and an exodus of nurses and other hospital staffers who have quit or retired, citing burnout and lack of protections on the job.

Fanelli told county health officers last week that the state is working on other measures to support hospitals as they cope with yet another surge. The state health department predicts as many as 53,000 hospitalizations a day in the coming weeks.

A $614 million funding proposal In response, the state plans to send up to 1,500 health care workers to hospitals with staffing shortages and has stockpiled oxygen, saline and other supplies ahead of the surge. Officials also are working with hospitals to help them adapt spaces to triage patients and more quickly find placements for patients ready to be discharged, she said.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new proposed emergency funding package, revealed Saturday, includes $614 million to help hospitals and other health facilities augment their staff.

“The bottom line is that we are worried about the… level of staff infections and the need for isolation and quarantine among the staff,” California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly told reporters last week.

“The bottom line is that we are worried…about the level of staff infections and the need for isolation and quarantine among the staff.”

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Sufro de asma y tuve COVID-19 antes de que existiera la vacuna. Me sentía muy asustada, aislada y triste.

Many hospital emergency rooms also are packed with patients, some of whom arrived for other reasons than COVID-19 but happened to test positive upon arrival. Those patients then have to be isolated to protect other patients and hospital staff.

Al vacunarme, sobre todo con mi 3ra dosis, recuperé la tranquilidad, me reencontré con mis seres queridos y volví a trabajar como voluntaria en una organización cultural donde bailo danza folclórica.

Me siento feliz".

In 27 counties, fewer than five ICU beds remained available as of Jan. 5, according to state data. Statewide the number of available intensive care beds has dropped by about 10 percent since Jan. 1.

Las vacunas contra COVID-19 han sido probadas y han demostrado ser seguras y eficaces para millones de personas. Se recomienda una dosis de refuerzo para ayudar a mantener la inmunidad y tener mayor protección contra COVID-19.

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And intensive care beds already are in short supply around the state.

A dearth of COVID tests also means only patients who come to Methodist’s emergency room with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested, Daniels said. Those who aren’t symptomatic who come in for other reasons won’t get a test, and people coming to the ER just for tests will be sent to Los Angeles County testing sites.

Michael Simonton, an intensive care unit nurse at the 60-bed USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, said he’s been working without breaks and lunches; some of his colleagues are working 18-hour shifts to care for a flood of patients.

“People are having to stay over(time) because there’s no one else to relieve them,” Simonton said.

A member of the California Nurses Association, a union that represents some 1,400 USC nurses, Simonton places some blame on hospital administrators for the staffing shortage.

“This is a crisis that’s basically been manufactured by the hospital,” Simonton said. “They were choosing temp workers rather than investing in (permanent employees) who are committed to their workplace, and now patients are paying the price.”

Reporter Kristen Hwang contributed to this story

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CALIFORNIA EVALÚA ORDENAR LA CANCELACIÓN DE CIRUGÍAS NO URGENTES A MEDIDA QUE AUMENTA EL COVID

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lones de dólares En respuesta, el estado planea enviar hasta 1,500 trabajadores de la salud a hospitales con escasez de personal y ha almacenado oxígeno, solución salina y otros suministros antes del aumento. Los funcionarios también están trabajando con los hospitales para ayudarlos a adaptar los espacios para clasificar a los pacientes y encontrar más rápidamente ubicaciones para pacientes listos para ser dados de alta, dijo.

n Los Ángeles, un paciente gravemente enfermo tiene que esperar por un nuevo pulmón después de que se cancelara su trasplante, programado para el pasado viernes.

En San Diego, la semana pasada se suspendió la cirugía cerebral para aliviar el dolor crónico de una niña de 7 años.

En Arcadia, es probable que se cancelen las cirugías de hasta 60 pacientes esta semana.

En Folsom, al menos 11 operaciones ya fueron descartadas la semana pasada. Y en un hospital en Anaheim, un paciente esperó en una camilla para una cirugía de espalda durante tres horas antes de ser enviado a casa por falta de personal.

En todo California, a medida que las infecciones por COVID-19 agotan su personal de enfermeras, anestesiólogos y otros trabajadores esenciales, los hospitales están cancelando o posponiendo las llamadas cirugías “electivas” para reparar las rodillas lesionadas y el dolor de espalda, extraer cálculos renales o vesicales y reparar cataratas o hernias, entre otros procedimientos.

Alarmado por la creciente escasez de trabajadores de atención médica especializados, el Departamento de Salud Pública de California está evaluando emitir una orden a los hospitales de todo el estado para suspender las cirugías electivas en los casos en que los pacientes no sufran daños inmediatos.

Por ahora, la decisión es voluntaria para los hospitales. Pero la subdirectora en jefe del departamento de salud del estado, Susan Fanelli, dijo el jueves en una reunión de funcionarios de salud del condado: “Sabemos que (una directiva sobre cirugías electivas) tiene que estar sobre la mesa”. Los funcionarios del departamento de salud pública no respondieron a solicitudes de CalMatters para más información.

El termino cirugía “Electiva” significa que una cirugía no es una emergencia y se puede programar con anticipación; no significa que sea opcional. Esperar en algunos casos puede poner en peligro la vida.

Los hospitales están sopesando cuidadosamente qué cirugías pueden retrasarse, dicen los ejecutivos. Una cirugía de cataratas o un reemplazo de rodilla podrían cancelarse, por ejemplo, pero no una cirugía cardíaca o una biopsia de cáncer de mama.

En respuesta a la escasez, el departamento de salud del estado el sábado emitió una nueva guía controvertida a hospitales y centros de enfermería especializada. Los trabajadores que están infectados con COVID-19 pero no tienen síntomas pueden regresar inmediatamente al trabajo sin aislamiento ni pruebas adicionales.

Los trabajadores de la salud expuestos también pueden trabajar. Las nuevas pautas permanecerán vigentes hasta el 1 de febrero.

Los trabajadores de la salud atacaron de inmediato la nueva política.

El miembro de SEIU-United Healthcare Workers Gabe Montoya, técnico de la sala de emergencias en Downey, calificó la política como peligrosa y decepcionante”.

“Ningún paciente quiere ser atendido por alguien que tiene COVID-19 o simplemente estuvo expuesto”, dijo.

Muchas cirugías ya descartadas El viernes, un trasplante de pulmón programado en un hospital de la Universidad del Sur de California tuvo que retrasarse por falta de per-

La nueva propuesta del gobernador de Gavin Newsom paquete de financiación de emergencia, que fue revelado el sábado, incluye $ 614 millones para ayudar a los hospitales y otras instalaciones de salud a aumentar su personal.

Dado que un tercio de los hospitales informan una escasez crítica de personal, el departamento de salud de California está considerando emitir una orden para posponer muchas cirugías electivas. Muchos procedimientos, incluido un trasplante de pulmón, ya han sido cancelados. Photo Credit: Vidal Balielo Jr. / Pexels DADO

sonal especializado, según Michael Simonton, enfermero de la unidad de cuidados intensivos de la USC. Detalles adicionales no estaban disponibles.

Así mismo, el viernes, en un hospital de Kaiser Permanente en Anaheim, Joe Sanders, un jubilado de 74 años de La Habra, esperó en una camilla durante tres horas después de ser preparado para una cirugía para tratar un dolor lumbar grave. Se quedó dormido hasta que su cirujano apareció junto a su cama.

“Tengo malas noticias para ti”, le dijo el cirujano a Sanders. No había suficiente personal para la sala de operaciones, por lo que el tan esperado procedimiento, programado dos meses antes, tendría que posponerse varios días, comentó Sanders. CalMatters.

“Estaba decepcionado, mi esposa y yo estábamos ansiosos por esto. Tengo dolor todo el tiempo”, dijo Sanders. “Pero sabía que la pandemia estaba arrasando y no habíamos alcanzado el cenit de esto. Sabía que iba a ser un toque y listo “.

En el Hospital Metodista en Arcadia, al este de Los Ángeles, casi una décima parte de las enfermeras estaban enfermas o aisladas la semana pasada. Solo 17 de sus 40 camas de cuidados intensivos con licencia podían contar con personal, y todas estaban llenas, dijo Clifford Daniels, vicepresidente senior y director de estrategia. CalMatters el viernes.

A partir de esta semana, el hospital de 348 camas cancelará procedimientos electivos como cirugías de vesícula biliar, reemplazos de articulaciones y colonoscopias, pero no tratamientos para el cáncer, dijo Daniels.

“Estamos utilizando todos los recursos que podemos encontrar, incluidas las enfermeras itinerantes y de registro a costos extraordinarios”, dijo.

En la región de Sacramento, al menos 11 procedimientos electivos en el Hospital Mercy de Folsom tuvieron que ser pospuestos la semana pasada debido a la escasez de personal, dijo el Dr. Brian Evans, director ejecutivo de la instalación de Folsom y el Hospital General Mercy en Sacramento. Evans no pudo brindar detalles sobre los tipos de procedimientos que serán cancelados.

Los dos hospitales, ambos propiedad de Dignity Health, tenían alrededor de 54 pacientes ingresados específicamente por COVID-19 el viernes, pero “estamos viendo que muchos de nuestros trabajadores y proveedores de salud

también se enferman. Esperamos que la próxima semana sea peor”, dijo Evans.

“La conclusión es que estamos preocupados por el… nivel de infecciones del personal y la necesidad de aislamiento y cuarentena entre el personal”, dijo a los periodistas el secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos de California, Dr. Mark Ghaly, la semana pasada.

“La conclusión es que estamos preocupados… por el nivel de infecciones del personal y la necesidad de aislamiento y cuarentena entre el personal”.

Más del doble de los hospitales de California informaron una escasez crítica de personal la semana pasada que el verano pasado, aunque no tantos como hace un año.

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El Centro Médico de Stanford en Palo Alto tiene alrededor del 5% de su fuerza laboral total enferma, dijo el sábado la portavoz Julie Greicius.

“Hemos visto una duplicación de enfermeras que cancelan por turno, informando que están enfermas”, dijo Greicius.

Muchas salas de emergencia de los hospitales también están repletas de pacientes, algunos de los cuales llegaron por otras razones además del COVID-19, pero resultaron positivas al llegar.

Luego, esos pacientes deben aislarse para proteger a otros pacientes y al personal del hospital.

California ocupa el quinto lugar en la nación en el porcentaje de hospitales que informan una grave escasez de mano de obra. Hospitales en Florida y New Jersey han cancelado cirugías, y el mes pasado los funcionarios de salud del estado de Massachusetts ordenaron a los hospitales que posponer todas las cirugías electivas si tienen menos del 15% de capacidad.

Hace un año, durante la última oleada, las autoridades estatales de salud en los hospitales por un periodo aproximado de un mes cancelaron ciertos procedimientos si su capacidad de cuidados intensivos era inferior al 10%.

Desde entonces, la variante omicron altamente contagiosa ha transformado el panorama de COVID-19 de California y la toma de decisiones de los hospitales. Omicron parece causar una enfermedad menos grave, pero es más probable que infecte a las personas vacunadas que el nuevo coronavirus original y la variante delta.

Como resultado, aunque alrededor del 71% de los californianos elegibles están vacunados y 38% de ellos cuentan con el refuerzo, más personas, incluidos los trabajadores de la salud, se están infectando, muchas con síntomas leves o sin síntomas.

“No se trata de camas, se trata del personal que atiende a los pacientes en esas camas”, dijo Kiyomi Burchill, vicepresidente de grupo de políticas de la Asociación de Hospitales de California.

Agravando el problema: conflicto laboral y éxodo de enfermeras y otros empleados del hospital que renunciaron o se jubilaron, citando agotamiento y falta de protección en el trabajo.

Fanelli les dijo a los funcionarios de salud del condado la semana pasada que el estado está trabajando en otras medidas para apoyar a los hospitales mientras se enfrentan a otro aumento.

El departamento de salud del estado pronostica hasta 53,000 hospitalizaciones por día en las próximas semanas.

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Y las camas de cuidados intensivos ya escasean en todo el estado.

En 27 condados, menos de cinco camas de UCI permaneció disponible a partir del 5 de enero, según datos estatales. En todo el estado, el número de camas de cuidados intensivos disponibles se ha reducido en un 10 por ciento desde enero 1.

La escasez de pruebas de COVID también significa que solo se evaluarán los pacientes que acudan a la sala de emergencias de Methodist con síntomas de COVID-19, dijo Daniels. Aquellos que no son sintomáticos que ingresan por otras razones no se harán la prueba, y las personas que vienen a la sala de emergencias solo para hacerse las pruebas serán enviadas a los sitios de prueba del condado de Los Ángeles.

Michael Simonton, enfermero de la unidad de cuidados intensivos del USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center de Los Ángeles, con 60 camas, dijo que ha estado trabajando sin descansos ni almuerzos; algunos de sus colegas están trabajando en turnos de 18 horas para atender a una avalancha de pacientes.

“El personal tiene que quedarse a dormir porque no hay nadie más que los releve”, dijo Simonton.

Miembro de la Asociación de Enfermeras de California, un sindicato que representa a unas 1,400 enfermeras de la USC, Simonton culpa a los administradores del hospital por la escasez de personal.

“Esta es una crisis que básicamente ha sido fabricada por el hospital”, dijo Simonton. “Estaban eligiendo trabajadores temporales en lugar de invertir en (empleados permanentes) que están comprometidos con su lugar de trabajo, y ahora los pacientes están pagando el precio”.

El reportero Kristen Hwang contribuyó a esta historia.

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Q&A: DIRECTOR LUIS PRIETO AND HIS NEW THRILLER, “SHATTERED” From filming during a pandemic to 'roller coasters of emotions', the director of the new erotic thriller shows us behind the scenes

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irector Luis Prieto recently took the time to talk with us about his new thriller, "Shattered," a lonely millionaire (played by Cameron Monaghan) who falls into a whirlwind of romance with a girl (played by Lilly Krug) and who leads to a web of mystery, suspense and violence.

“Shattered” stars John Malkovich, Lilly Krug, Cameron Monaghan, Frank Grillo and Sasha Luss, and is now available on streaming and in theaters.

Desde filmar durante una pandemia hasta ‘montañas rusas de emociones’, el director del nuevo thriller erótico nos muestra el detrás de cámaras

Well, thanks for taking the time to talk about your movie Shattered. To start off, I wanted to know how you got involved in this project and what brings you to the project.

Well, the truth is that I read the script 5 years ago and I found it fascinating. It's one of these scripts that you start reading and as you turn the pages, you don't stop for a second, not even to drink water or anything. It's very, very good.

And as sometimes happens in Hollywood, for five years, nothing moves. I even said that I was interested and so. But well, things sometimes take time and then all of a sudden a year ago in February I got a call from the producers telling me that they had gotten the financing, the green light for the film and asked me if I wanted to do it. So I jumped in, took a leap and a week later I was in Montana preparing the film.

How can you summarize the story of “Shattered”, what was the intention of bringing this story to the screens?

"Shattered" is a film that talks about a man who is about to divorce his wife, who has built a castle, so to speak, to protect himself and his family but suddenly they find themselves in a situation where their house, which would be his castle – is not a castle, I’m speaking metaphorically. This fantastic house that has been built on the side of a mountain, turns a bit into his jail, his prison, when he suddenly becomes the target of some scammers.

It´s a project that appeared very interesting to me from the first moment I read it, because it has a very strong claustrophobic element and at the same time it is a roller coaster of emotions, of fear, of shocks, of violence, of cruelty. So all of these, I think, are fundamental elements for a good thriller.

Can you describe what it was like to film during the pandemic in Montana and also with this cast that includes John Malkovich, Lilly Krug, and Frank Grillo?

Well, let's say this was the nice thing, right?, being able to have a cast of such wonderful actors as Frank Grillo, John Malkovich, Cameron Monaghan, Sasha Luss and Lilly Krug, our female protagonist.

And we have a movie like this, which due to the features of itself there are relatively few locations and not many actors.

But suddenly it became a very easy movie to shoot, easy quote unquote, but a film that could be shot even if though we were in a pandemic. And so that's why we all jumped, so to speak, into the pool, because we thought we could finish it, that we could make it and obviously make a good quality movie.

So it was very interesting to have this wonderful cast of actors, but at the same time shooting in a moment like the one we are in.

Thank you and after all, what would be your takeaway after this experience with “Shattered”?

I would say that "Shattered" is a film for a viewer who is eager to have the desire to experience firsthand what a thriller is, in other words, a film where his emotions are going to be at the limit, where he is going to be glued to his chair or seat.

It is a roller coaster where the viewer gets to see what happens to another person, but because of how the movie is shot, it gives the impression that the viewer is the one who is going, the one who is

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having that hellish trip to the guts of hell, so to speak.

So, furthermore, I think it's a film with a lot of humor, with a great sense of humor, which has many levels.

años, no pasa nada. Hasta dije que me interesaba y tal.

Pero bueno, las cosas a veces llevan su tiempo y luego de repente hace un año en febrero recibí una llamada de los productores diciéndome que habían obtenido la financiación, la luz verde para la película y que si quería hacerlo. De ahí que me metí, pegué un salto y una semana más tarde estaba en Montana preparando la película.

So, if you just want to have a good time watching the movie, you are going to get scared, you are going to have fun, you are going to get excited, you are going to jump in fear, some moments are going to shock your eyes because they are too violent or too cruel.

And at the same time it has its moments of reflection, let´s say, a bit of a reflection on our lives, not on the meaning of our lives in the sense that sometimes we´re not conscious of what we have. We are rich and we don´t know it, and then that is what happened to its protagonist, he has a wonderful life that he is not using and some gentlemen come and try to steal it from him. And it is something, I think, we can now all relate to this moment in some way, because it is what has happened to us.

Before the pandemic, we all had a marvelous life and now, with the pandemic, our lives aren´t just as marvelous as they were before. Let´s hope they will be again very soon, but this is what I think this film has that somehow the viewer can understand it very well because they know what it is talking about.

Thank you very much, Luis. Any other statements that you wanted to make to the audience?

If you want to have a good time watching a thriller that some call erotic, I don't know if it's erotic, I think it's a thriller, sometimes also very exciting, with many scares, with violence, but also with a great sense of humor. If you want to have a good time, then go for it and watch it in the movie theater or on television.

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Cómo puede sumar la historia de “Shattered”, que fue la intención de traer esta historia a las pantallas?

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"Shattered" es una película que habla de un de un señor que está a punto de divorciarse de su mujer, que se ha construido un castillo, por así decirlo, para protegerse él y su familia y de repente se encuentran en situación donde su casa, que sería su castillo - no es un castillo, estoy hablando metafóricamente. Esta casa tan fantástica que se ha construido en la ladera de una montaña se convierte un poco en su cárcel, en su prisión, cuando de repente se convierte en objetivo de unos scammers.

l director Luis Prieto se tomó el tiempo recientemente para hablar con nosotros sobre su nuevo thriller, "Shattered", sobre un millonario solitario (interpretado por Cameron Monaghan) que cae en un torbellino de romance con una chica (interpretada por Lilly Krug) y que conduce a una red de misterio, suspenso y violencia.

Es un proyecto que a mí me pareció muy interesante desde el primer momento cuando lo leí, porque tiene un elemento claustrofóbico muy fuerte, y al mismo tiempo es una montaña rusa de emociones, de sustos, de sobresaltos, de violencia, de crueldad. Entonces todo esto me parecen como los elementos fundamentales para para un buen thriller.

“Shattered” está protagonizada por John Malkovich, Lilly Krug, Cameron Monaghan, Frank Grillo y Sasha Luss, y ahora está disponible en streaming y en los cines.

¿Puede describir cómo fue filmar durante la pandemia en Montana y también con este elenco que incluye John Malkovich, Lilly Krug, y Frank Grillo?

Bueno, gracias por tomar tiempo de hablar sobre su película Shattered. Para empezar, quería saber cómo fue que se involucró en este proyecto y qué es lo que lo trae al proyecto.

Bueno, la verdad es que esto digamos que fue lo bonito no, poder tener un elenco de actores tan maravillosos como Frank Grillo, John Malkovich, Cameron Monaghan, Sasha Luss y Lilly Krug, nuestra protagonista femenina. Y tenemos una película como esta, que digamos que por las características de la película son relativamente pocas localizaciones y no muchos actores.

El director Luis Prieto (derecha) detrás de escena de la película de suspenso “Shattered”, un lanzamiento de Lionsgate. Photo Credit: Lionsgate

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Pues la verdad es que leí el guión hace 5 años y me pareció fascinante. Son de estos guiones que empiezas a leerlos y vas pasando las páginas, no te detienes ni un segundo ni para beber agua ni nada. Es muy, muy bueno.

Y como ocurre a veces en Hollywood durante cinco

Pero de repente se convirtió en una película muy fácil de rodar, fácil entre comillas, pero una película que se podía rodar aunque estuviésemos en una pandemia. Y entonces por eso fue por lo que todos nos lanzamos, por así decirlo, a la piscina, porque pensamos que podríamos acabarla, que podríamos hacerla y hacer obviamente una buena película de calidad. Entonces fue muy interesante tener este elenco tan maravilloso de actores, pero al mismo tiempo rodar en un momento como en el que estamos.

Gracias y después de todo, ¿que sería su takeaway después de esta experiencia con “Shattered”?

Yo diría que “Shattered” es una película para un espectador que está ansioso de tener deseos de experimentar en sus propias carnes lo que es un thriller, es decir, una película donde sus emociones van a estar al límite, donde va a estar pegado a su sillón o a su butaca.

Es una montaña rusa donde el espectador consigue ver que lo que le sucede a otra persona, pero por cómo está rodada la película, da la impresión de que el espectador es el que está yendo, el que está teniendo ese viaje infernal a las tripas del infierno, por así decirlo. Entonces creo que es una película, además, con mucho humor, con mucho sentido del humor, que tiene muchos niveles.

Entonces, si uno quiere simplemente pasar un buen rato de la película y pase un buen rato, se va a asustar, a divertir, se va a emocionar, va a pegar saltos de miedo, se va a escandalizar a los ojos por ciertos momentos que sean demasiado violentos o demasiado crueles.

Y al mismo tiempo tiene sus momentos de reflexión, de un, digamos, una reflexión un poco sobre nuestras vidas, no sobre el significado de nuestras vidas en el sentido de a veces no somos conscientes de lo que tenemos.

Somos ricos y no lo sabemos, y entonces eso es lo que le pasó a su protagonista, tiene una vida maravillosa que no está usando y vienen unos señores que intentan robársela. Y es algo yo creo que los podemos ahora todos de alguna manera relacionar a este momento, porque es lo que nos ha pasado.

Antes de la pandemia todos tenemos una vida maravillosa y ahora con la pandemia nuestras vidas ya no son tan maravillosas como eran antes. Esperemos que lo sean otra vez muy pronto, pero esto es lo que yo creo que tiene esta película que de alguna manera el espectador puede entenderla muy bien porque sabe que está hablando.

Muchas gracias, Luis ¿cualquier otro comentario que quería darle a la audiencia?

Si quieren pasar un buen rato viendo un thriller que algunos llaman erótico, yo no sé si es erótico, creo que es un thriller, a veces también muy emocionante, con muchos sustos, con violencia, pero también con mucho sentido del humor. Si quieren pasar un buen rato, pues que se animen y que se pasen por las salas de cine o en televisión

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Q&A: LUIS VILLAR Y SUS AVENTURAS EN LA FÁBRICA DE CHOCOLATE DE WILLY WONKA

Conversando con un miembro del elenco de la producción itinerante "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", que llega a Broadway San Jose del 18 al 23 de enero de 2022

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esa persona que de verdad tenga la pasión por crear nuevas golosinas y chocolates. Y entonces invita cinco niños a su fábrica para ver quién va a ser el ganador de ese gran premio y la historia es básicamente de enseñarle a los niños que si se tiene un corazón puro y si se hacen las cosas bien, y si cada vez le hacemos caso a nuestros sueños, todo se puede lograr.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" fue originalmente un libro escrito por el novelista británico Roald Dahl, y luego se convirtió en un musical y dos películas (hasta ahora), que enseña lo que sucede cuando los niños y sus padres muestran sus verdaderos deseos y moralidad a través de un concurso de un chocolatero llamado Willy Wonka.

Una historia muy conocida en la cultura pop, la historia de Willy Wonka y Charlie Bucket, junto con los famosos Oompa Loompas, los efectos de transformación corporal y la excelente música, se ha celebrado durante décadas y ahora llega a Broadway San Jose del 18 al 23 de enero de 2022.

Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro del elenco para la producción itinerante de la versión musical, y aprendimos qué hace que este sea un poco diferente y que contiene la cantidad justa de dulzura.

¿Qué te gusta más sobre trabajar en esta obra, sea una de las canciones o que algo en que participas?

El elenco de “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” de Roald Dahl. Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel

[pero] ahora volvimos nuevamente. ¿Y qué es lo que te interesaba del ballet y cómo fue que cambiaste a el teatro?

Luis Villar comenzó su carrera con el ballet en su hogar original de Caracas, Venezuela, y luego se mudó a los EE. UU. para seguir una carrera en las artes escénicas.

Después de trabajar en producciones de "An American in Paris", "West Side Story", "A Chorus Line", Luis se encuentra ahora en su primera producción itinerante trabajando en "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". A continuación vea lo que piensa de trabajar en la fábrica de chocolate.

Bueno, yo empecé haciendo ballet porque era lo que más me gustaba en el momento. En Venezuela no hay un gran espectro de arte, de teatro musical, entonces siempre me llamó la atención, pero no había como la plataforma para poder hacerlo. Entonces me incliné siempre más hacia el ballet. Pero bueno, después que me mudé a los Estados Unidos ya había una plataforma más grande para poder hacerlo y aparte de eso, me estaba teniendo más años encima y quería tener una carrera más, un poco más duradera.

Bueno, para empezar ¿pudieras hablar un poco sobre que ha sido tu experiencia hasta este momento en las artes escénicas y cómo llegaste a estar en esta carrera de las obras?

Y el teatro musical me permite seguir bailando. Y aparte de eso, me gusta mucho también cantar y actuar y es algo que disfruto y lo puedo hacer por un tiempo más largo en el teatro musical.

Bueno, mi experiencia ha sido espectacular hasta los momentos. He tenido una carrera de aproximadamente diez años y empecé bailando ballet en mi país en Venezuela y lo hice por unos años. Luego me mudé a Estados Unidos, seguía siendo ballet por dos años hasta que empecé a hacer teatro musical. Empecé a audicionar para obras de teatro musical y bueno, gracias a Dios me ha ido muy bien. Ya de dos años estando en el teatro musical, audicioné para 'Charlie' este y bueno, hice la primera parte del tour que luego tuvimos que cerrar por COVID,

Cómo fue esa experiencia de prepararte para este tour? Y cómo es trabajar en esta obra para ti?

Si, bueno primero que nada yo tuve que pasar por un proceso de audiciones.

Las audiciones fueron en New York.

Fue aproximadamente como dos semanas de audición. La primera colección grande, donde hubo muchísimas, muchísimas personas, creo que éramos en el primer grupo de hombres, fue más de 300 personas y luego vamos bajando de 100 y luego en 50 y luego 10.

Y entonces así poco a poco este va downsizing, hasta que llegan a las personas que quieren llegar hasta el final. Pero para audicionar en cualquier tipo de estas obras de estreno hay que tener antes de tu presentarte a la audición tiene que tener una preparación física porque la tienes que bailar, tienes que cantar, tienes que actuar, tienes que volver a bailar y te vuelven a llamar para volver a cantar y entonces tienes que estar preparado para lo que te pidan hacer, porque no sabes para que te están viendo las personas de casting. Entonces para lo que sea tienes que estar preparado.

Puedes hablar un poco sobre cómo es la historia de esta versión de "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?

Esta versión que nosotros tenemos de 'Charlie' es muy parecida tiene varios elementos de la película original, tiene varios elementos de la película con Johnny Depp, pero la historia en sí es bastante similar.

Es la historia de Roald Dahl, la que la escribió y es la historia de Charlie, y él vive en un pequeño pueblo en donde está casualmente la fábrica de chocolate de Willy Wonka, la cual ha estado cerrada por muchísimos años, hasta que finalmente él decide salir otra vez al mundo y decide qué bueno, ya los años están pasando y él tiene que encontrar una persona a la cual dejarle su fábrica.

Entonces saca sus cinco tickets dorados para poder encontrar a esa alma puro,

Yo soy parte del ensemble, entonces tengo la oportunidad de estar en varios números a lo largo de toda la obra. Este definitivamente bailar con Augustus Gloop en el número de "More of Him to Love" es uno de mis favoritos, súper energético, los vestuarios son lindísimos.

En el final del primer acto está el número "It Must Be Believed to Be Seen" y es igualmente súper, súper genial estar en ese número, porque hay bastantes elementos de danza y actuación y hay varias sorpresas que no puedo decir, no puedo revelar la sorpresa ahorita, pero si van a ver la obra, van a ver que hay muchos elementos mágicos en ese número también. Y obviamente hacer de la parte de los Oompa Loompas siempre tenemos una muy muy buena reacción del público cuando llegan al escenario.

Finalmente, quería preguntarte, ¿por qué recomiendas que vaya a la gente a ver el show cuando llegue aquí a San José?

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" es una obra primeramente orientada para la familia. No importa la edad, tiene elementos para todas las edades. Es una obra muy mágica. La historia es muy fácil de seguir, porque uno asume que casi todo el mundo, casi todos han oído aunque sea un poquito de la historia de Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate, y tiene una enseñanza bien bonita para todos que quieran ir a ver el show.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” llega a Broadway San Jose del 18 al 23 de enero de 2022. Más información y boletos están disponibles en broadwaysanjose. com.

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Q&A: LUIS VILLAR AND HIS ADVENTURES IN WILLY WONKA'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY

In conversation with a cast member of the touring production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," coming to Broadway San Jose January 18-23, 2022

Arturo Hilario El Observador "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was originally a book written by British novelist Roald Dahl, and later turned into a musical and two movies (so far), showing what happens when children and their parents expose their true desires and morality through a contest by a chocolatier named Willy Wonka.

theater, I auditioned for 'Charlie' and well, I did the first part of the tour that later we had to close due to COVID, [but] now we are back again.

And what was it about ballet that interested you and how did you switch to theater?

And then he invites five children to his factory to see who is going to be the winner of that grand prize and the story is basically about teaching the children that if you have a pure heart and if you do things right, and if we also listen to our dreams, anything can be achieved.

What do you like most about this production, be it one of the songs or something in which you participate in?

A well-known story in pop culture, the story of Willy Wonka and Charlie Bucket, along with the famous Oompa Loompas, body transformation effects and great music, has been celebrated for decades and now comes to Broadway San Jose from January 18-23, 2022.

Well, I started doing ballet because it was what I liked the most at the time. In Venezuela there is not a wide spectrum of musical theater, so it always caught my attention, but there was no such platform to be able to do it. So I always leaned more towards ballet. After I moved to the United States there was already a bigger platform to be able to do it and apart from that, I was getting older and I wanted to have a longer lasting career.

We recently had a chance to speak with a cast member for the touring production of the music version, and we learned what makes this one a little different and how it packs just the right amount of sweetness.

And musical theater allows me to continue dancing. And apart from that, I also really like singing and acting and it is something that I enjoy and I can do it for a longer time in musical theater.

Luis Villar began his career with ballet in his original home of Caracas, Venezuela, and later moved to the US to pursue a career in the performing arts. After working on productions of "An American in Paris", "West Side Story", "A Chorus Line", Luis is now in his first touring production working on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". See what he thinks of working at the chocolate factory below.

Can you talk a bit about what the story of this version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is like?

To start off could you talk a bit about what your experience has been up to now in the performing arts and how you came to be in this branch of the arts?

It is the story of Roald Dahl, the one who wrote it and it is the story of Charlie, and he lives in a small town where Willy Wonka's chocolate factory is coincidentally located, which has been closed for many, many years, until finally Wonka decides to go out into the world again because the years are passing by and he has to find a person to whom he can leave his factory.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is primarily a familyoriented play. No matter the age, it has things for all ages.

It is a very magical work. The story is very easy to follow, because one assumes that almost everyone, almost everyone has heard even a little bit of the story of Charlie and the chocolate factory, and it has very nice lessons for everyone who wants to go see the show.

Then he takes out his five golden tickets to be able to find that pure soul, that person who really has the passion for creating new sweets and chocolates.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is coming to Broadway San Jose January 18-23, 2022. More information and tickets are available at broadwaysanjose.com.

Well, my experience has been spectacular thus far. I have had a career of approximately ten years and I started dancing ballet in my country Venezuela for a few years.

Then I moved to the United States, I was still doing ballet for two years until I started doing musical theater. I started auditioning for musical theater plays and well, thank God I have done very well. Already two years in the musical

This version that we have of 'Charlie' is very similar, it has several elements from the original film, it has several elements from the film with Johnny Depp, but the story itself is quite similar.

I am part of the ensemble, so I have the opportunity to be in several numbers throughout the entire play. Definitely dancing with Augustus Gloop in the "More of Him to Love" number is one of my favorites, super energetic, the costumes are so great.

At the end of the first act there's the number "It Must Be Believed to Be Seen" and it's just as super, super cool to be in that number, because there's quite a lot of dance and acting elements and there are several surprises that I can't reveal right now, but if you go to see the play, you will see that there are many magical elements in that number as well. And obviously playing the part of the Oompa Loompas we always get a very, very good reaction from the audience when we come on stage.

Finally, I wanted to ask you, why do you recommend that people go to see the show when it arrives to San Jose?

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Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393035 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carla Christine Mancebo.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carla Christine Mancebo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carla Christine Mancebo to Carla Christina Illingworth 2. 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.

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Petitioner(s) THI THAO LY TRAN and QUOC HUNG HA have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mai Phuong Ha to Kiara Ha 2. 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.

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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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Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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Jan 12, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JESSIE DE LA TORRE Case No. 21PR191324 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jessie De La Torre. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jose Sarmiento in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jose Sarmiento be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 18, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing

and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez, Esq. 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444 January 14, 21, 28, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Daniel Hernandez Novoa Case No. 21PR191324 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Daniel Hernandez Novoa. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Sabrina Marina Novoa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Sabrina Marina Novoa be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 28, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444 Rune Date: January 14, 21 and 28, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681504 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SYMROP, 101 S Santa Cruz Ave #1085, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Satoshi Kataoka, 134 Lester Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Marino Kataoka, 134 Lester Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN629060. “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/ Satoshi Kataoka This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/04/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 681504 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681448 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAO XIAOYAN FENCING CLUB, 1135 Sonora Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xiaoyan Bao, 1135 Sonora Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2022. 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/ Xiaoyan Bao This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681448 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681353 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JB CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INC, 1159 Utopia Pl, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JB CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INC, 1159 Utopia Pl, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/28/2021. 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/ JB CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INC JB CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INC CEO Article/Reg#: C4742417 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/28/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681353 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681395 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jesus Torres Gardening, 1635 Foley Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Torres, 1635 Foley Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/29/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN611276. “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/ Jesus Torres This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/29/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 681395 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681356 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAVILION INN, 1280 N 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95115, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BAY AREA LODING LLC, 525 Crespi Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN626491. “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/ Anish Khimani BAY AREA LODGING LLC Managing Member Ar ticle/Reg#: 202036310387 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/28/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681356 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Kevin’s Tailoring, 3543 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara CA, 95051. Filed in Santa Clara County on 08/04/21 under file no.

FBN677631. Lai Nguyen, 462 Shendan Pl, San Jose CA, 95111. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lai Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/20/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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ABANDONED PROPERTY SALE Notice is hereby given that a public sale of abandoned property will be held at 521 S Willard Ave, San Jose, CA 95126.

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By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681228 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV370410 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chrispin Ray Archey. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Chrispin Ray Archey has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chrispin Ray Archey to Chrispin Ray Archey-Silveira 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Jan 05, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392721 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stephanie Noelle Sandra SAWANTGOUBERT, Ravindra Ramesh SAWANT. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Stephanie Noelle Sandra SAWANTGOUBERT, Ravindra Ramesh SAWANT have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Samarth Samuel Camille SAWANT-GOUBERT to Samuel Samarth SAWANT-GOUBERT 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is

timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/05/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 27, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391150 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Esther Lynn Sanchez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Esther Lynn Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Esther Lynn Sanchez to Esther Lynn Walde 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two

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court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 02, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391897 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anzhela Sukhetskaya/ Vitali Razhkou. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Anzhela Sukhetskaya/Vitali Razhkou have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anzhela Sukhetskaya to Angela Powell b. Vitali Powell to Vitali Powell 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 14, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV392999

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kevin Antonio Rodriguez and Van Buu Khau. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kevin Antonio Rodriguez and Van Buu Khau have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Logan James Rodriguez to Logan James Khau Rodriguez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/29/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Jan 05, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV392942 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yukako Hulse-Inoue. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(sYukako HulseInoue has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yukako Hulse-Inoue to Mimi Diane-Yukako Hulse 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Jan 04, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV392954 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kwangyoung Lee and Suyoung Ku. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kwangyoung Lee and Suyoung Ku have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Taeeun Lee to Jamie Taeeun Lee b. Taehun Lee to Leo Taehun Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Jan 04, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV387111 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matthew Ulysses Tovar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Matthew Ulysses Tovar has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Matthew Ulysses Tovar to Matthew Ulysses Barrera-Bolanos 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Jan 04, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV392939 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuanlei Zhang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yuanlei Zhang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hanyao Zhang to Ben Hanyao Zhang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a. Date: 4/12/2022, Time: 8:45pm, Dept: _____, Room: Probate. NOTICE OF HEARING: 3. 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.

Jan 04, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV392903 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Greg and Sherrin Nolan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) s/b Greg Nolan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marcus Gregory Nolan-Ward to Marcus Gregory Nolan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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.

Jan 04, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391410 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Catherine Tapia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Catherine Tapia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cathleen Rosillo AKA Catherine Rosillo AKA Catherine Tapia to Catherine Rosillo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name

changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 06, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392867 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yun Cheng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yun Cheng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yun Cheng to Winnie Yun Cheng 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681290 The following person(s)

JAN 14 - JAN 20, 2022 is (are) doing business as: THE BEST LIMOUSINE RM, 2312 Mount Pleasant Rd, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): J Reyes Madriz Torres, 2312 Mount Pleasant Rd, San Jose, CA 95148.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/23/2021. 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/ J Reyes Madriz Torres This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/22/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 681290 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tacos Mexicanos Don Ely, 1704 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eleazar Herrera Moreno, 1898 Senter Rd Apt 210, San Jose, CA 95112. Perla Aydee Ovin Rivera, 1898 Senter Rd Apt 210, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/20/2021. 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/ Perla Aydee Ovin Rivera This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/21/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 681258 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681075 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: An Eye for Design, 1459 Holt Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Aileen Hartunian, 1459 Holt Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024. 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/ Aileen Hartunian This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/15/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 681075 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681351 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUCCULENTS JOURNEY, 1724 Don Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julianne P Haghverdian, 1724 Don Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julianne P Haghverdian This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/28/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681351 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681008 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: I PASS DRIVING SCHOOL, 155 E Campbell Ave. Suite 215, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LA FORTUNA ENTERPRISE LLC, 155 E Campbell Ave. Suite 215, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lung Chao LA FORTUNA ENTERPRISE LLC Managing Member Ar ticle/Reg#: 202105011011 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was

JAN 14 - JAN 20, 2022 filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/13/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 681008 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 680299 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: El Sabroson, 1350 Pear Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Matilde Cruz, 475 E. Arques, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/07/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN623620. “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/ Matilde Cruz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 680299 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 680694 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chula Puebla, 1350 Pear Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ruben Rodriguez, 307 Roosevelt Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN623555. “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/ Ruben Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 680694 December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391959

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Swandise Hongphan Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Swandise Hongphan Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Swandise Hongphan Tran to Phan Thi Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392798 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bin Wu, Qianxing Wu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bin Wu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bin Wu to Henry Wu b. Qianxing Wu to Jensen Wu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/15/2022 at 8:45 am,

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV390210 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phung Kim Heng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phung Kim Heng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Phung Kim Heng to Kim Mai Heng 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Nov 09, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391146 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angel Jesus Larios, Nancy Michelle Ramos. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Jesus Larios, Nancy Michelle Ramos have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angel Jesus

Larios to Angel Jesus Rodriguez b. Nancy Michelle Ramos to Nancy Michelle Rodriguez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 02, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV386814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Anthony Seañez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) John Anthony Seañez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Anthony Seañez to Angíe Veronica Seañez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador,

a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miroslava Villa Lozano and Francisco Eduardo Puga.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Miroslava Villa Lozano and Francisco Eduardo Puga have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Joaquin Francisco Puga to Joaquin Francisco Puga Villa 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Nov 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392712 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: An Hoang Thuy Tran.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) An Hoang Thuy Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. An Hoang Thuy Tran AKA Thuyan Tran to Annie Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show

cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/05/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 27, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392572 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Victoria Arevalo Abrenica.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Victoria Arevalo Abrenica has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Victoria Arevalo Abrenica to Victoria Arevalo Abrenica Lynch 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 22, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392640 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sayed Khalid Rohani, Alia Rohani.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sayed Khalid Rohani, Alia Rohani have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sayed Khalid Rohani to Khalid Sadat b.

Alia Rohani to Alia Sadat c. Sayed Suliaman Rohani to Sulaiman Sadat d. Sara Rohani to Sara Sadat e. Sofia Rohani to Sofia Sadat 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/29/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 23, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV386900 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rosario Ginny Brito-Herrera.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rosario Ginny BritoHerrera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Rosario Ginny BritoHerrera to Rosie Ginny Brito-Herrera. 2. 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.

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to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Sep 22, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV370410 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chrispin Ray Archey. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Chrispin Ray Archey has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chrispin Ray Archey to Chrispin Ray Archey-Silveira. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/10/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Sep 16, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 Notice of Petition to

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Administer Estate of Edwin Arthur Goodgold Case No. 21PR196515 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Edwin Arthur Goodgold, Edwin Goodgold.

2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Stuart R. Goodgold in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Stuart R. Goodgold be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 28, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 308

San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Date: December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of James Robert Murphy Case No. 21PR191589 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of James Robert Murphy, James Murphy. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Thomas Joseph Murphy in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Thomas Joseph Murphy be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 04, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 308 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Date: December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): TINA MARIA PEREZ AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): You have been sued.

Read the information below.

Lo han demandado.

Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: SAUL ECHEVERRIAMONDRAGON Nombre del demandante: Case Number (Número de caso): 21FL003598 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

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

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para

asesoramiento

legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

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

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

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

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

San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): SAUL ECHEVERRIAMONDRAGON 4756 Bordwell Drive San Jose, CA 95113 Telephone: (408)5691263 x00

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

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

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance?

If so, you should apply for Covered California.

Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care.

For more information, visit www.coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

Date (Fecha): 10/12/2021 WARNING – IMPOR12:00AM TANT INFORMATION Clerk, by (Secretario, por) d. Otwell, Deputy California law provides (Asistente): that, for purposes of

division of property upon

dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de

JAN 14 - JAN 20, 2022 restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

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

Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www. coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

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

December 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 21, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV387397 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cara Lee Ayala. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Cara Lee Ayala has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cara Lee Ayala to Cara Lee DiMaria Ayala. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/11/22 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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 5, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 680419 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JESUS MALTA PAINTING, 106 COLONADE SQUARE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): J. JESUS MALTA SQUARE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/1/21. 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/ J. JESUS MALTA MACIAS This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 680419 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681124 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&A PRO CLEANING L.L.C., 115 Millar Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): A&A PRO CLEANING L.L.C., 115 Millar Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. 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/ NERY ADALBERTO AGUIAR MONTES A&A PRO CLEANING L.L.C.

JAN 14 - JAN 20, 2022 Owner Ar ticle/Reg#: 202133510576 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/16/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681124 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681217 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dream Trading, Dream Tour, 3562 Mauricia Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sung Park, 3562 Mauricia Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/20/2021. 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/ Sung Park This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/20/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 681217 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681160 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EZ GMARKET, 110 Gifford Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GERALDINE PONCE DE LEON, 110 Gifford Ave, 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/ GERALDINE PONCE DE LEON This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/16/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 681160 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 680730

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JM ELECTRICAL, 12480 Mabury Rd Apt B, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose M Torres, 12480 Mabury Rd Apt B, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2021.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose M Torres This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 680730 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681273 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUUKASA REAL ESTATE, TUUKASA REALTY, 339 Saratoga Avenue Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TUUKASA INCORPORATED, 339 Saratoga Avenue Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2021.

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/ Idean Pourshams TUUKASA INCORPORATED Owner Article/Reg#: C4134491 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/22/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 681273 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681136 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BF GENERAL LABOR, 7713 Wasabi Way, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Boris Flores, 7713 Wasabi Way, Gilroy, CA 95020.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/16/2021. 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/ Boris Flores This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/16/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 681136 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681056 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Inhance MedSpa, 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cheng Medical Corporation, 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. 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/ Elbert T Cheng Cheng Medical Corporation President Article/Reg#: C2419047 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/15/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 681056 December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV370785 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kerry Sorrel Sutton. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kerry Sorrel Sutton has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kerry Sorrel Sutton to Ben Ky Owen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written

objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/25/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Nov 23, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392468 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pin Yu Yuan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Pin Yu Yuan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pin Yu Yuan to Patrick Pin Yu Yuan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391522 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter

of the application of: Srirama Sarat Karedla and Ratna Deepthi Jarugu on Behalf of Samaira Karedla. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Srirama Sarat Karedla and Ratna Deepthi Jarugu on Behalf of Samaira Karedla have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samaira Karedla to Nithya Karedla 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Nov 03, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383648 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NO NAME GIVEN KHUSHI to KHUSHI KADIYAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 20, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392089 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THAI QUOC NGUYEN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THAI QUOC NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. THAI QUOC NGUYEN to HENRY THAI NGUYEN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 16, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392442 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Giadys Alcazar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Giadys Alcazar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emiliano Anthony Garcia Alcazar

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS to Emiliano Anthony Diaz Alcazar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Dec 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392569 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chau Minh Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chau Minh Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chau Minh Nguyen to Minh-Chau Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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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Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV388097 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yesica Del Carmen Gavarrete Escobar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yesica De Carmen Gavarrete Escobar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dariel Alexander Melgar to Dariel Alexander Melgar Gavarrete 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/18/22 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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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DESPUÉS DE UNA LUCHA HISTÓRICA, AFTER HISTORIC STRUGGLE, BARRIERS SIGUEN EXISTIENDO BARRERAS PARA REMAIN FOR NATIVE AMERICAN LOS VOTANTES NATIVOS AMERICANOS VOTERS

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ahora todavía hay barreras y todo eso. Tal vez no sean tan evidentes como lo fueron al principio, pero ciertamente todavía hay algunos desafíos para llevar a la gente a las urnas".

he road to voting rights for Native Americans has been long, but advocates for indigenous people hope to build on the momentum they've seen in recent years to get more people to the polls.

Sunchild señaló que la legislación reciente en Montana hará que votar sea más difícil para los nativos americanos. Por ejemplo, los nativos americanos utilizaron el registro de votantes el mismo día más que otros grupos, pero los legisladores lo redujeron en la sesión de 2021. También utilizan la recolección de boletas porque los sitios de votación a menudo están lejos de casa y el servicio de correo puede ser impredecible, pero los legisladores lo limitaron el año pasado.

Native Americans were not granted U.S. citizenship until 1924.

Keaton Sunchild, political director for the group Western Native Voice in Montana, said even as citizens, and with Constitutional amendments ensuring everyone's right to vote, Native Americans struggled to cast their ballots. They faced Jim Crowstyle barriers similar to those aimed at Black Americans, such as poll taxes and literacy tests, until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He said even after the civil-rights legislation, there are still obstacles.

Hizo hincapié en que el dibujo reciente de los distritos electorales de Montana también limitará la influencia de los nativos americanos en las elecciones.

Sin embargo, Sunchild señaló que la participación electoral está aumentando, con un 63 % votando en 2018 y un 66 % en 2020. Su organización enfatiza la importancia de las elecciones de 2022, que no es un año de elecciones presidenciales pero incluirá candidatos con influencia sobre el estado.

"It was a slow process," Sunchild observed. "There were hurdles along the way and even now there's still barriers and whatnot. Maybe they're not as overt as they were in the beginning, but there's certainly still some challenges to getting folks to the ballot box."

Sunchild pointed out recent legislation in Montana will make voting more difficult for Native Americans. For instance, Native Americans used same-day voter registration more than other groups, but it was curtailed by lawmakers in the 2021 session. They also utilize ballot collecting because voting sites often are far from home and mail service can be unpredictable, but it was limited by lawmakers last year.

He emphasized the recent drawing of Montana's congressional districts also will limit Native Americans' influence on elections.

However, Sunchild noted voter turnout is on the rise, with 63% voting in 2018 and 66% in 2020. His organization is stressing the importance of the 2022 election, which is not a presidential election year but will contain candidates with influence over the state.

"They're making the decisions that impact us on a local level," Sunchild stated.

"And so, midterms often allow us to have

Some Native Americans living on Montana reservations travel more than 100 miles to polling locations.

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a full slate of candidates where we're voting on nothing but candidates that are going to actually make a difference."

Indigenous people still are dealing with racist narratives as well. Sunchild said even state lawmakers have questioned why tribal members have the right to vote, and it can make it uncomfortable to speak up about voting rights.

However, the Native American voting bloc has changed recent elections. Sunchild said his group leans on the fact it took a long time for Native Americans to gain the right to vote when they are encouraging people to the polls.

"It's going to take consistent participation from everybody that's already registered," Sunchild urged. "And it's going to take new people coming into the equation, but if we can do that, then ultimately we can make a difference, and we will make a difference. But we need all of us, and it's going to be a team effort."

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l camino hacia el derecho al voto de los nativos americanos ha sido largo, pero los defensores de la gente indígena esperan aprovechar el impulso que han visto en los últimos años para llevar a más personas a las urnas. A los nativos americanos no se les concedió la ciudadanía estadounidense hasta 1924.

Keaton Sunchild, director político del grupo Western Native Voice en Montana, dijo que incluso como ciudadanos, y con las enmiendas constitucionales que garantizan el derecho al voto de todos, los nativos americanos lucharon para emitir sus votos. Se enfrentaron a barreras al estilo de Jim Crow similares a las dirigidas a los estadounidenses negros, como los impuestos electorales y las pruebas de alfabetización, hasta la Ley de Derechos Electorales de 1965. Dijo que incluso después de la legislación de derechos civiles, todavía hay obstáculos.

"Fue un proceso lento", observó Sunchild.

"Hubo obstáculos en el camino e incluso

"Están tomando las decisiones que nos afectan a nivel local", afirmó Sunchild." Y así, las elecciones intermedias a menudo nos permiten tener una lista completa de candidatos en la que votamos solo por candidatos que realmente marcarán la diferencia".

Los pueblos indígenas todavía están lidiando con narrativas racistas también.

Sunchild dijo que incluso los legisladores estatales han cuestionado por qué los miembros tribales tienen derecho a votar, y puede resultar incómodo hablar sobre los derechos de voto.

Sin embargo, el bloque de votantes de los nativos americanos ha cambiado las elecciones recientes. Sunchild dijo que su grupo se basa en el hecho de que los nativos americanos tardaron mucho en obtener el derecho al voto cuando animan a la gente a acudir a las urnas.

"Se necesitará una participación constante de todos los que ya están registrados", instó Sunchild. " Y va a hacer falta que nuevas personas entren en la ecuación, pero si podemos hacer eso, entonces, en última instancia, podemos marcar la diferencia, y marcaremos la diferencia.

Pero nos necesitamos a todos, y va a ser un esfuerzo de equipo".

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Counterprotesters attack a car at a Ku Klux Klan rally in Anaheim in February 2016.

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LA VIOLENCIA DE DERECHA ES MÁS PROBABLE PRÓXIMA A LAS ELECCIONES INTERMEDIAS

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s the midterm elections approach this fall, experts are warning political violence could flare up, not necessarily another attack on the Capitol, but outbursts based on state or local issues.

A report from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San Bernardino found October 2018 -- right before the last midterm election -- was the second-worst month for hate crimes in the decade.

Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University San Bernardino and a co-author of the study, said the lights are flashing yellow.

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count ballots? Why should I be on school boards? Why should I be in the publichealth sphere when I can go into the private sector?' " Levin stated.

Levin advised churches, abortion clinics, school boards and local governments to make sure they have adequate security.

Last year the California state Legislature voted to establish a Commission on the State of Hate, but it has not yet held its first meeting.

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termedias -- fue el segundo peor mes para los delitos de odio en la década.

medida que se acercan las elecciones intermedias este otoño, los expertos advierten que podría estallar la violencia política, no necesariamente otro ataque al Capitolio, sino estallidos basados en problemas estatales o locales.

Brian Levin, director del Centro para el Estudio del Odio y el Extremismo en la Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino y coautor del estudio, dijo que las luces parpadean en amarillo.

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Un informe del Centro para el Estudio del Odio y el Extremismo en Cal State San Bernardino encontró que octubre del 2018 -- justo antes de las últimas elecciones in-

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"I know people are talking about civil war," Levin acknowledged. "But what I'm more concerned about in the short term is regionalized conflicts and aggressions which get punctuated by plots or mass attacks or even attempts to injure or kill public officials."

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He added insurrectionist doctrine has radicalized people, who increasingly see disputes as tyranny, leading some to feel justified in making threats, stockpiling weapons or worse. Levin warned the aggressive behavior will lead to a shortage of civil servants.

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"Sé que la gente habla de una guerra civil", reconoció Levin. "Pero lo que más me preocupa a corto plazo son los conflictos y agresiones regionalizados, que se ven interrumpidos por complots, ataques masivos o incluso intentos de herir o matar a funcionarios públicos”.

Levin señaló que demasiadas quejas se han convertido en agresión y conspiración, alimentadas por las redes sociales, sobre lo que se enseña en las escuelas, las regulaciones de salud pública y la forma en que los funcionarios electorales locales hacen su trabajo.

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Levin pointed out too many grievances have devolved into aggression and conspiracy, fueled by social media, about what's being taught in schools, public health regulations, and the way local election officials do their jobs.

"It still has a corrosive intimidation aspect where people will say, 'Why should I

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Agregó que la doctrina insurreccional ha radicalizado a la gente, que ve cada vez más las disputas como una tiranía, lo que hace que algunos se sientan justificados para amenazar, acumular armas o cosas peores. Levin advirtió que el comportamiento agresivo llevará a una escasez de funcionarios públicos.

"Todavía tiene un aspecto de intimidación corrosivo en el que la gente dirá: '¿Por qué debería contar las boletas? ¿Por qué debería estar en las juntas escolares? ¿Por qué debo estar en la esfera de la salud pública cuando puedo entrar en el sector privado?' ", afirmó Levin.

Levin aconsejó a las iglesias, las clínicas de aborto, las juntas escolares y los gobiernos locales que se aseguren de tener la seguridad adecuada. El año pasado, la Legislatura del estado de California votó para establecer una Comisión sobre el Estado del Odio, pero aún no ha celebrado su primera reunión.

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25 HIERBAS MEDICINALES Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Árnica Arnica montana La tintura del árnica bien diluida con agua mineral se usa como enjuague final después de bañarse para prevenir la calvicie y la alopecia cuando se comienzan a advertir ambos padecimientos. La crema de árnica también se utiliza con el mismo propósito.

Canela Cinnamomum zeylanicum El té de canela es frecuentemente recetado como uno de los mejores remedios para aliviar trastornos urinarios como la incontinencia y el mal de orín. Debe ser ingerido en ayunas. También se recomienda para aumentar la pasión y el apetito sexual.

Cáscara sagrada Rhamnus prusiana Para aliviar la constipación, prevenir la lenta digestión y el estreñimiento uno de los remedios más recomendados es la infusión de cáscara sagrada. No se recomienda a personas que padezcan de serios trastornos gástricos e intestinales.

Damiana Turnera diffusa A las infusiones preparadas con esta hierba se les conoce como la viagra natural ya que si se le ingiere con frecuencia promete devolver la potencia sexual masculina a cualquier edad.

Epazote

Chenopodium ambrosoides

sueño previniendo el insomnio.

Ruta graveolens

Un té espeso de epazote en ayunas es el remedio indicado para combatir los parásitos intestinales y también sirve de apoyo en el tratamiento contra la amibiasis.

Mirra

Se aplica machacada directamente en los oídos cuando se padecen los primeros síntomas de la otitis.

Su fuerte olor debe ser absorbido por personas que sufren de presión baja.

Commiphora molmol El enjuague bucal con agua de mirra es recetado para eliminar pústulas, inflamaciones e irritaciones de las encías, la lengua y el paladar blando.

Equinacia Echinacea augustifolia

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A la infusión de equinacea se le reconoce como un estimulante del sistema inmunológico y como una de las curas contra las infecciones e inflamaciones de la vejiga.

Hypericum perforatum

Eucalipto Eucalyptus globulus Se hace un preparado con miel, gotas de limón y jugo de eucalipto para curar la tos crónica y las infecciones bronquiales, también resulta efectivo para tratar la sinusitis.

Photo Credit: Daniel Schludi / Unsplash Un manojo de hojas de menta se ponen a hervir y se hacen inhalaciones para aliviar los ataques de asma, la congestión nasal y ayudar en la cura de la sinusitis. También cura los cólicos.

Lavendula officinalis

El té es recomendado en ayunas para eliminar la melancolía, desvanecer los impulsos de ira, evitar los sentimientos de congoja y curar la depresión crónica y depresión post parto.

Nuez Moscada Myristica fragans Los masajes con el aceite esencial de la nuez moscada resultan altamente efectivos para aliviar los dolores provocados por la artritis y las reumas.

Hinojo

Poner en remojo sus flores durante cuatro horas, posteriormente utilizar la mezcla como enjuague bucal para aliviar úlceras, la irritación de las encías, amigdalitis y prevenir el mal aliento.

Foeniculum officinale

Llantén

Origanum vulgare

Las compresas con infusiones de hinojo son particularmente recomendadas para aliviar infecciones menores e irritaciones en los ojos.

La conjuntivitis puede ser combatida de esta manera cuando se observan sus primeros síntomas.

Plantago psyllium

La tintura y las infusiones de orégano son reconocidas como uno de los remedios naturales más efectivos para combatir la bronquitis y la tos crónica.

Jengibre

Manzanilla

Zingiber officinalis

Matricaria recutita

Hierbabuena

Se recomienda mascar un trozo de jengibre cristalizado para aliviar mareos y náuseas provocados en viajes largos por tierra o agua.

Mentha sativa

Lavanda

El té de manzanilla entre sus múltiples aplicaciones médicas se receta para inducir el buen apetito y combatir los sentimientos de tristeza provocados por los malos recuerdos. Además ayuda a promover el

Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Ya sea ingerido por medio de infusiones o en forma natural, el ginkgo es uno de los mejores preventivos contra la artero esclerosis, los derrames cerebrales y el infarto cardíaco Ginseng Panax quinquefolius Es reconocido como uno de los principales auxiliares en la lucha contra la diabetes, sin embargo su uso requiere supervisión médica.

Muchos de sus usuarios dan fe y testimonio que el ginseng es una hierba que puede curar cualquier enfermedad.

La infusión de llantén es altamente recetada para eliminar la flema excesiva, el mal aliento y también se le reconoce como auxiliar en el tratamiento contra la rinitis y rinitis crónica.

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Romero Rosemarinus officinalis Tomar un té ligero de romero dos veces al día para aliviar la gripe cuando recién se advierten los primeros síntomas. Los dolores provocados por el reumatismo también pueden ser aliviados por medio de una infusión tomada en ayunas.

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Sábila Aloe vera La gel se aplica directa en heridas menores, quemaduras y raspones para promover una rápida cicatrización, previniendo al mismo tiempo las infecciones causadas por las bacterias.

Salvia Salvia officinalis Las gárgaras con una infusión tibia de salvia son recetadas para aminorar el dolor causado por la inflamación de las amígdalas. Los baños con agua de salvia promueven el rejuvenecimiento y estimulan el crecimiento del cabello.

Valeriana Valeriana officinalis Son altamente reconocidas sus propiedades calmantes por medio de una infusión para contrarrestar la ira y la histeria, también se receta para eliminar calambres, especialmente en el área del estómago y el vientre bajo.

Yohimbina Pausinystalia yohimbe Se recomienda ingerirle como suplemento vitamínico diario para preservar el deseo sexual, además actúa como preventivo contra la impotencia y los trastornos prostáticos.