El Observador February 2nd, 2024. by Angelica Rossi

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JOE BIDEN'S MIGRATION METAMORPHOSIS

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president has made undocumented immigrants the scapegoat for his new presidential aspirations, with tough anti-migrant policies to court his core conservative supporters.

ermítame hacerle una pregunta: ¿Cuál de los dos candidatos presidenciales, Donald Trump o Joe Biden, apoya sellar la frontera con México para impedir el acceso de indocumentados? Hasta hace una semana, la respuesta era obvia: Donald Trump. El ex presidente ha convertido a los inmigrantes indocumentados en el chivo expiatorio de sus nuevas aspiraciones presidenciales, con políticas duras contra los migrantes para cortejar a su núcleo de simpatizantes conservadores. Pero el fin de semana pasado ocurrió algo que hubiera sido impensable en 2020: la metamorfosis de Joe Biden en el tema migratorio. De manera sorpresiva, Biden se comprometió a sellar la frontera con México, si el número de llegada de migrantes indocumentados, es abrumador. Bajo los términos de la iniciativa de ley que se negocia en el Senado, eso significa la llegada de más de 5,000 personas al día en promedio durante el lapso de una semana. La propuesta incluye acelerar el proceso de asilo y de expedición de permisos de trabajo. Su decisión es un estudio de caso sobre la conveniencia política en año electoral. Consciente que la crisis en la frontera –que ha incluido una llegada récord de personas indocumentada– es su mayor vulnerabilidad electoral, Biden le dio la espalda a sus promesas del 2020. Sólo en el mes de diciembre se registraron casi 250,000 cruces ilegales de indocumentados. En algunos días, la cifra rebasa la marca de las 10,000 personas. Desde cualquier punto de vista, aún desde una perspectiva humanitaria, se trata de una situación insostenible. Ni existen los recursos para procesar apropiadamente a esos migrantes, ni las instalaciones para albergarlos, ni la disposición de otros países para aceptarlos de vuelta a todos. Pero la solución no es más restricciones, sino más recursos para racionalizar el proceso migratorio y establecer regulaciones sensibles de acuerdo con la capacidad de absorción de los Estados Unidos e invertir fondos para el desarrollo en los países expulsores. La decisión de Biden en migración es una apuesta política de alto riesgo. Su cortejo a quienes preocupa la crisis migratoria puede también distanciar a sus bases más progresistas, que ya se encuentran poco entusiasmadas en apoyar a Biden por sus políticas en el conflicto entre Israel y Hamas. Los republicanos tampoco ganan un concurso de congruencia. Después de meses de argumentar que se necesita aprobar la dura iniciativa HR2 para resolver la crisis en la frontera, ahora sostiene que Biden no necesita nuevas autoridades legales. Detrás de la decisión de los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes de boicotear el acuerdo bipartidista del Senado está la mano de Donald Trump,

But last weekend something happened that would have been unthinkable in 2020: Joe Biden's metamorphosis on the immigration issue. Surprisingly, Biden promised to seal the border with Mexico if the number of arrivals of undocumented migrants is overwhelming. El presidente Joe Biden camina con agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos a lo largo de un tramo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, el domingo 8 de enero de 2023, en El Paso, Texas. Photo Credit: Foto oficial de la Casa Blanca / Adam Schultz

quien públicamente ha pedido no apoyar ese acuerdo porque no quiere darle a Biden ninguna victoria en año electoral. De ese tamaño es nuestra clase política. Que nadie se asombre cuando las encuestas confirmen que las instituciones de la república gozan de un sano déficit de credibilidad y que el abstencionismo se convierta en la nueva normalidad de la vida política del país.

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et me ask you a question: Which of the two presidential candidates, Donald Trump or Joe Biden, supports sealing the border with Mexico to prevent the access of undocumented immigrants? Until a week ago, the answer was obvious: Donald Trump. The former

Under the terms of the bill being negotiated in the Senate, it means the arrival of more than 5,000 people a day on average over the span of a week. The proposal includes speeding up the asylum process and issuance of work permits. His decision is a case study in political expediency in an election year. Aware that the crisis at the border – which has included a record arrival of undocumented people – is his greatest electoral vulnerability, Biden turned his back on his 2020 promises. In the month of December alone, almost 250,000 illegal crossings of undocumented immigrants were recorded. On some days, the number exceeds the 10,000 mark. From any point of view, even from a humanitarian perspective, this is an unsustainable situation. Also lacking are the resources to properly process these migrants, nor the facilities to house them, nor the willingness of other countries to accept them all back. But the solution is not more restrictions, but more resources to rationalize the immigration process and establish sensible regulations in accordance with the absorption capacity of the United States and invest funds for development in sending countries. Biden's decision on immigration is a high-risk political bet. His courting of those concerned about the immigration crisis may also alienate his more progressive bases, who are already unenthusiastic about supporting Biden because of his policies in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Republicans don't win a congruence contest either. After months of arguing that tough HR2 bill needs to be passed to resolve the border crisis, they now maintain that Biden does not need new legal authorities. Behind the decision of the Republicans in the House of Representatives to boycott the Senate's bipartisan agreement is the hand of Donald Trump, who has publicly asked not to support that agreement because he does not want to give Biden any victory in an election year. This is the way of our political class. Let no one be surprised when surveys confirm that the institutions of the republic enjoy a healthy credibility deficit and that abstentionism becomes the new normality of the country's political life.

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CA SCORES 37TH IN COUNTRY FOR K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING ENGLISH

Suzanne Potter California News Service

alifornia ranks 37th out of 48 states for spending on K-12 education - according to a new report from Rutgers University, the University of Miami, and the nonprofit Albert Shanker Institute. The annual School Finance Indicators Database found that California is spending more than 14% less than it did before the great recession of 2008. Report co-author Professor Bruce Baker of the University of Miami said California is considered a "low-effort" state because its spending on education is not commensurate with its economic might. "They've improved in the last few years, but they were in such a hole for so long because of tax and expenditure limits imposed in the late 70's - Prop 13," said Baker. "So, California's effort is still below the national average." The report finds that 69% of students in California live in underfunded school districts, and 32% in chronically underfunded districts. However, California fares better - ranking 14th in the country - on shrinking the so-called "opportunity gap," which measures the difference between the highest- and lowest-funded school districts. Congress allocated billions to help schools

Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal would allocate $128.5 billion dollars to K-12 education, which works out to more than $23,000 per pupil. Photo Credit: Jacob Lund / Adobestock

weather the pandemic. Mary Cathryn Ricker, president of the Albert Shanker Institute, said although the federal government did allow states to budget that money into successive school years, the investment is running out and there is no consistent long-term funding plan to replace it. "Right now, everyone is concerned about the so-called fiscal cliff coming when federal pandemic aid runs out," said Ricker. "But school funding in most states actually fell off a fiscal cliff 15 years ago and never got back up." For the coming fiscal year, California faces a $38 billion deficit. Nonetheless, Gov. Gavin Newsom's $291 billion budget proposal avoids cuts to K-12 schools, which serve almost 6 million students.

CA OCUPA EL PUESTO 37 EN EL PAÍS EN FINANCIACIÓN PARA EDUCACIÓN K-12 ESPAÑOL

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alifornia ocupa el puesto 37 entre 48 estados en cuanto a gasto en educación desde preescolar hasta el 12.º grado, según un nuevo informe de la Universidad de Rutgers, la Universidad de Miami y el Instituto Albert Shanker, una organización sin fines de lucro. La base de datos anual de indicadores de finanzas escolares encontró que California está gastando un 14% menos que antes de la gran recesión de 2008. El coautor del informe, el profesor Bruce Baker de la Universidad de Miami, menciona que California se considera un estado de "bajo esfuerzo" porque su gasto en educación no es proporcional a su poder económico. "Han mejorado en los últimos anos, pero estuvieron en un agujero durante tanto tiempo debido a los límites de impuestos y gastos establecidos a finales de los años 70: Prop. 13. Por lo tanto, el esfuerzo de California todavía está por debajo del promedio nacional," argumento también Baker. El informe encuentra que el 69% de los estudiantes en California viven en distritos escolares con fondos insuficientes y el 32% en distritos con fondos insuficientes crónicamente. Sin embargo, a California le va mejor - ocupando el puesto 14 en el país - en cuanto a reducir la llamada "brecha de oportunidades", que mide la diferencia entre los distritos escolares con mayor y menor financiamiento. El Congreso asigno miles de millones para ayudar a las escuelas a sortear la pandemia.

La propuesta presupuestaria del gobernador Gavin Newsom asignaría $128,5 mil millones de dólares a la educación K-12, lo que equivale a más de $23,000 por alumno. Photo Credit: Tonodiaz / Freepik

Mary Cathryn Ricker, presidenta del Instituto Albert Shanker, dice que aunque el gobierno federal permitió a los estados presupuestar ese dinero en anos escolares sucesivos, la inversión se está agotando y no existe un plan de financiación consistente a largo plazo para reemplazarla. "En este momento, todo el mundo está preocupado por el llamado abismo fiscal que se producirá cuando se acabe la ayuda federal para la pandemia. Pero la financiación escolar en la mayoría de los estados en realidad cayo por un precipicio fiscal hace 15 años y nunca volvió a recuperarse," enfatizo además Ricker. Para el próximo año fiscal, California enfrenta un déficit de $38 mil millones. No obstante, la propuesta presupuestaria de $291 mil millones del gobernador Gavin Newsom evita recortes en las escuelas K-12, que atienden a casi 6 millones de estudiantes.

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COVERED CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES MORE TIME TO ENROLL FOR COVERAGE IN 2024

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COVERED CALIFORNIA ANUNCIA MÁS TIEMPO PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN LA COBERTURA DEL 2024

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Covered California

ACRAMENTO —Covered California announced this week that it will give consumers until Feb. 9 to sign up for coverage in 2024. “We’ve seen record-breaking enrollment nationally, and Covered California is surging with heightened demand,” said Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman. “We want any Californian who needs health insurance to have the opportunity to get covered for the rest of 2024, and extending the open-enrollment period will ensure they have the time they need.” In addition to the increased demand, consumers looking to enroll in recent days may have encountered challenges reaching Covered California representatives over the phone, and many this week have experienced longer than expected wait times. This was due in part to a disruption to Covered California’s service center, which was temporarily taken offline in immediate response to a cybersecurity incident affecting a third-party vendor that supports its phone lines. This incident was limited to Covered California’s telephone systems, and enrollment and eligibility systems were unaffected. At this time, there is no indication that any personal information was compromised. The deadline extension will give consumers who are trying to sign up for coverage the time and assistance they need. Consumers will have until midnight on Friday, Feb. 9, to apply for coverage that would be effective Feb. 1. They can visit CoveredCA.com and get free and confidential help from one of the more than 14,000 certified enrollers throughout the

state who can help them sign up, including individuals who can assist in other languages. In addition, consumers can reach the Covered California service center at (800) 300-1506. About Covered California Covered California is the state’s health insurance marketplace, where Californians can find affordable, high-quality insurance from top insurance companies. Covered California is the only place where individuals who qualify can get financial assistance on a sliding scale to reduce premium costs. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. Depending on their income, some consumers may qualify for the low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal program. Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the health insurance marketplace work for California’s consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the governor and the Legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.

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ACRAMENTO - Covered California anunció esta semana que dará a los consumidores hasta el 9 de febrero para inscribirse en la cobertura para el 2024. “Hemos visto una inscripción récord a nivel nacional y Covered California está creciendo con una mayor demanda”, dijo la directora ejecutiva de Covered California, Jessica Altman. “Queremos que todo californiano que necesite un seguro de salud tenga la oportunidad de obtener cobertura para el resto del 2024 y al extender el período de inscripción abierta nos aseguramos que tengan el tiempo que necesitan”. Además del aumento de la demanda, los consumidores que buscaban inscribirse en los últimos días pudieron haber encontrado dificultades para ser atendidos por los representantes de Covered California vía telefónica y muchos esta semana experimentaron tiempos de espera más largos de lo esperado. Esto se debió en parte a una interrupción en el Centro de Servicio de Covered California, que fue desconectado temporalmente en respuesta inmediata a un incidente de ciberseguridad que afectó a un proveedor externo que apoya las líneas telefónicas. Este incidente se limitó únicamente a los sistemas telefónicos de Covered California, y los sistemas de inscripción y elegibilidad no se vieron afectados. En este momento, no hay indicios de que ninguna información personal se haya visto comprometida. La extensión del plazo les dará a los consumidores que están tratando de inscribirse para una cobertura de salud un

poco más de tiempo y la asistencia que necesitan. Los consumidores tendrán hasta la medianoche del viernes 9 de febrero para inscribirse en una cobertura que entraría en vigor el 1 de febrero. Los consumidores pueden visitar CoveredCA.com/espanol y obtener ayuda gratuita y confidencial de uno de los 14,000 agentes certificados en todo el estado que pueden ayudarles a inscribirse en varios idiomas. Además, los consumidores pueden comunicarse con el Centro de Servicio de Covered California al (800) 300-1506 en inglés y el (800) 300-0213 en español. Acerca de Covered California Covered California es el mercado de seguros de salud del estado, donde los californianos pueden encontrar seguros asequibles y de alta calidad de las mejores compañías de seguros. Covered California es el único lugar donde las personas que califican pueden obtener asistencia financiera para reducir los costos de las primas. Los consumidores pueden comparar planes de seguro de salud y elegir el plan que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades de salud y presupuesto. Dependiendo de sus ingresos, algunos consumidores pueden calificar para el programa Medi-Cal gratuito o de bajo costo. Covered California es una parte independiente del gobierno estatal cuyo trabajo es hacer que el mercado de seguros médicos funcione para los consumidores de California. Es supervisado por una junta de cinco miembros designados por el gobernador y la Legislatura. Para obtener más información sobre Covered California, visite www.CoveredCA.com/espanol

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LOS GOBIERNOS MÁS PEQUEÑOS SMALLER GOVERNMENTS FIND VOICE ENCUENTRAN VOZ EN LAS RESOLUCIONES IN GAZA CEASEFIRE RESOLUTIONS DE ALTO AL FUEGO EN GAZA

By some estimates, roughly 70 U.S. cities, including small to medium-sized municipalities, have endorsed non-binding resolutions calling for a ceasefire related to the war in Gaza. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

Según algunas estimaciones, aproximadamente 70 ciudades estadounidenses, incluidas municipalidades pequeñas y medianas, han respaldado resoluciones no vinculantes que piden un alto el fuego relacionado con la guerra en Gaza. Photo Credit: Freepik

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ozens of U.S. municipalities have adopted resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Recent action by a smaller Minnesota city showed governments of all sizes sometimes feel the need to speak about controversial issues on the minds of locals. The Israel-Hamas war is now four months old and has led to deep political divisions about how the conflict should be handled, especially with an ongoing humanitarian crisis playing out. The Hastings City Council recently approved a symbolic resolution expressing its support for a ceasefire, as well as more humanitarian aid from the U.S. Jen Fox, a city council member in Hastings, said it is not just a topic for international governments or major cities to debate. "Smaller cities and towns and townships all have power in voices as well," Fox contended. "It doesn't necessarily only have to come from the big populous cities." The Hastings resolution came after a petition was submitted with more than 100 supporters, and Fox noted the council felt compelled to draft a resolution with residents demanding action. Since the council vote, she added they still get feedback, including from those who disagreed with the move. Minneapolis is among other Minnesota cities to vote on a ceasefire resolution. Fox stressed the Hastings City Council's action does not include a political stance and it is OK for smaller governments to occasionally step out of their comfort zone when necessary. "Our responsibility is helping facilitate

infrastructure and clean water and staying apolitical is often the argument," Fox emphasized. "I know my colleagues and I believe that calling for peace and acknowledging the harm that is happening is apolitical." Other smaller cities around the U.S. have taken similar action, including Carborro, North Carolina, and Ypsilanti, Michigan.

ecenas de municipios estadounidenses han adoptado resoluciones pidiendo un alto el fuego en Gaza. La acción reciente de una ciudad más pequeña de Minnesota demostró que los gobiernos de todos los tamaños a veces sienten la necesidad de hablar sobre temas controvertidos que preocupan a los

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lugareños. La guerra entre Israel y Hamas ya lleva cuatro meses y ha generado profundas divisiones políticas sobre cómo se debe manejar el conflicto, especialmente ahora que se está desarrollando una crisis humanitaria en curso. El Ayuntamiento de Hastings aprobó recientemente una resolución simbólica que expresa su apoyo a un alto el fuego, así como a más ayuda humanitaria de Estados Unidos. Jen Fox, concejal de la ciudad de Hastings, dijo que no es sólo un tema de debate para los gobiernos internacionales o las grandes ciudades. "Las ciudades y pueblos más pequeños también tienen poder en las voces", sostuvo Fox. "No necesariamente tiene que venir sólo de las grandes ciudades pobladas". La resolución de Hastings se produjo después de que se presentara una petición con más de 100 partidarios, y Fox señaló que el consejo se sintió obligado a redactar una resolución con los residentes exigiendo acción. Desde la votación del consejo, añadió que todavía reciben comentarios, incluso de aquellos que no están de acuerdo con la medida. Minneapolis se encuentra entre otras ciudades de Minnesota que votaron sobre una resolución de alto el fuego. Fox destacó que la acción del Ayuntamiento de Hastings no incluye una postura política y que está bien que los gobiernos más pequeños salgan ocasionalmente de su zona de confort cuando sea necesario. "Nuestra responsabilidad es ayudar a facilitar la infraestructura y el agua potable y mantenernos apolíticos es a menudo el argumento", enfatizó Fox. "Conozco a mis colegas y creo que pedir la paz y reconocer el daño que está ocurriendo es apolítico". Otras ciudades más pequeñas de Estados Unidos han tomado medidas similares, incluidas Carborro, Carolina del Norte, e Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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o, you made a New Year's resolution to add more better-for-you foods into your daily routine - but have you figured out what those new foods are going to be yet?

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One of the biggest challenges with improving eating habits is finding great options that you enjoy this is key for ensuring your resolution lasts beyond January. To help you get started, consider adding an incredibly versatile ingredient to your meals, snacks and drinks, like POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. The unique flavor of pomegranate provides opportunities to heighten the taste of sweet and savory dishes alike and can also add a fresh twist to favorite recipes that you already enjoy making. Better yet, POM Juice offers the perfect way to add a burst of antioxidant goodness to a wide variety of drinks and dishes. POM Juice is also a good source of potassium and contains no added sugar, fillers or preservatives - just the juice of whole-pressed pomegranates, and nothing else. Pomegranate Recipe Inspiration Ready to get started? You can enjoy POM Juice on its own or try out a few new recipes that will make it easy to add a delicious boost of flavor to your day. POMegranate Mint Smoothie This incredibly refreshing combination of sweet and tart POM Juice with hints of coconut and fresh mint will get your taste buds tingling - it's the perfect way to start your morning on the right foot. Make it part of your daily routine! POMEGRANATE MINT SMOOTHIE PREP TIME 5 MINS TOTAL TIME 5 MINS SERVES 1 DIFFICULTY EASY PREPARATION 1. Add all ingredients to a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. 2. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh mint and POM Arils, if desired. INGREDIENTS

POM Ginger Salmon Rice Bowl If you love Asian-inspired dishes like sushi and poke bowls, this POM Ginger Salmon Rice Bowl will be your favorite new lunch or dinner option. The flavor of salmon marinated in POM Juice, honey, ginger and garlic is perfect when combined with the POM brown rice, scallions and crisp watermelon radishes - all topped with a zesty POM sriracha. The best thing about this dish is that you can swap in toppings that you already have in your refrigerator and modify the dish. POM GINGER SALMON RICE BOWL PREP TIME 30 MINS TOTAL TIME 45 MINS SERVES 4 DIFFICULTY MEDIUM PREPARATION 1. For the POM Brown Rice: Heat the sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the brown rice, and salt and stir. Allow to toast for a minute then add water and POM Juice. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and allow to cook for 40 to 45 minutes on the lowest heat. 2. Remove rice from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Set aside and keep warm. 3. For the POM Ginger Marinated Salmon: In a small bowl, combine the POM Juice, honey, ginger, and garlic and stir to combine. Season the salmon with salt and spread a quarter of the marinade on each fillet. 4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Grease the basket with cooking spray and place the salmon fillet skin side down. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes. 5. For the POM Sriracha: In a small bowl, combine the sriracha, POM Juice and rice wine vinegar. Set aside. 6. To assemble, divide the rice into four bowls. Arrange toppings as desired and top with cooked salmon. Drizzle with POM Sriracha.

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coconut water

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

ground flax seeds

POM Brown Rice:

celery sticks

mini cucumbers

¼ cup

POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

1 tbsp

sesame oil

scallions, thinly sliced

cloves garlic, minced

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brown rice

1 tsp

kosher salt

2¾ cups

water

½ cup

POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

POM Ginger Marinated Salmon: 1 tbsp

POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

2 tbsp

honey

1-inch

piece fresh ginger, grated

clove garlic, minced

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Kosher salt

4 (4-6 ounce)

skin-on salmon fillets

TOTAL TIME 20 MINS SERVES 5 DIFFICULTY EASY PREPARATION 1. For the Ginger Juice: Cut ginger into pieces about ½-inch. Place in a powerful blender with cold water and blend until liquified. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a container and press the pulp until dry, then discard, reserving the juice. Juice can be kept sealed in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

POM Sriracha:

2. For the Wellness Shot: In a pint jar or pitcher, mix the POM Juice, 3 tablespoons ginger juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, elderberry syrup, turmeric and vitamin D. Stir until honey is completely dissolved in the mixture.

⅓ cup

Sriracha

3. Pour mixture in ¼ cup portions or keep in a pint jar refrigerated. Keep refrigerated for up to a week.

3 tbsp

POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

1 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

Bowl Toppings: 1

rice avocado, thinly sliced

scallion, thinly sliced

watermelon radishes, thinly sliced

2 tbsp

black and white sesame seeds

½ cup

POM Wonderful Pomegranate Fresh Arils

2 sheets

Nori, thinly sliced

POM Wellness Shot

*At the health store, look for liquid supplement concentrates. Black elderberry, also known as sambucus nigra, is available in a palatable concentrated syrup. Turmeric root concentrate and vitamin D3 are easily found in liquid drop form. You can swap the turmeric drops for 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, if desired. INGREDIENTS Ginger Juice: 2 inches

fresh ginger, peeled

½ cup

cold water

Wellness Shot:

This wellness shot combines ingredients such as POM Juice, turmeric root, elderberry syrup, ginger and vitamin D to give you the perfect start to your morning, or it can be used as an enjoyable pre- or post-workout beverage. For convenience, you can make it in batches and store it sealed in your refrigerator for up to a week.

¾ cup

POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

3 tbsp

ginger juice

3 tbsp

Wonderful Seedless Lemon juice

1 tbsp

raw honey

At your local health store, you can find the liquid supplement concentrates in this recipe for black elderberry (also known as "Sambucus nigra"), while turmeric root concentrate and vitamin D3 are easily found in liquid drop form. You can also swap turmeric drops for 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, if desired.

¼ tsp

Himalayan pink salt

2 tsp

elderberry syrup*

½ tsp

turmeric root concentrate*

5 drops

vitamin D3 liquid drops*

POM WELLNESS SHOT PREP TIME 20 MINS

For other delicious recipes with the antioxidant goodness of POM Juice and POM Arils, visit POMWonderful.com/recipes/dishes.

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‘A PARTNER THAT NEVER SLEEPS’: SURVEILLANCE TOWERS EXTEND BORDER PATROL’S CALIFORNIA REACH

The federal government is investing millions on border surveillance towers, while migrants in California face harsh conditions and delays in processing.

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tial monitoring of some 7.3 million people who live on both sides of the 150-mile international border between California and Baja California.

s California grapples with how much in state funds it should be spending on migrant humanitarian aid at its southern border, the U.S. federal government is pouring money into expanding its already extensive surveillance capabilities there.

“These towers aren’t checking people’s papers,” Maass said. “People have lived on the border longer than the United States has been a country. Just being somebody who lives on the border, whose family are on both sides of the border, doesn’t make you a criminal and shouldn’t put you under suspicion.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to spend about $67.8 million acquiring 277 new surveillance towers and upgrading 191 existing towers along the entire 2,000-mile-long border over the next 14 years, the most recent federal contracts show. The agency has received more than $700 million in funding for surveillance since fiscal year 2017, according to a 2021 report by the Office of Inspector General. The spending comes as the Biden Administration is facing increased political pressure — from leaders in the Republican and Democratic parties — to take action at the border after illegal crossings soared to record highs last year. Border advocates are urging the state and federal governments to spend more on humanitarian aid, but state officials say they can’t afford to while facing a budget deficit. Privacy and human rights advocates also are asking for more transparency about the capabilities of the towers and are questioning why so much money is going toward monitoring migrants. Some of the towers can track movement miles away. Customs and Border Protection says the surveillance equipment is necessary to monitor remote, rugged areas like Jacumba Hot Springs and the Otay Mountain Wilderness in San Diego County, which are increasingly becoming destinations for migrants from around the world to cross into the United States. In recent weeks, dozens of migrants at a time have waited in makeshift camps in California — enduring the barren desert with little food, water or shelter — for hours or sometimes a day or more. Border Patrol says capacity and personnel restraints at its facilities can cause delays in processing. Customs and Border Protection did not respond to CalMatters’ request for comment. The Department of Homeland Security, its parent organization, says the equipment is necessary to detect illegal crossings, keep up with smugglers’ movements and protect the safety of Border Patrol agents. The Department of Homeland Security “has also acknowledged the need for better coordination, communication, and oversight,” it said in its 2021 report on its border technology. Activists say they are concerned with the militarization of California’s border, especially because the state already has one of the most heavily-equipped sections of the U.S. southern border.

An Anduril official said in its promotion video that its autonomous towers on private property can be programmed to exclude a person’s home or farm from monitoring. But advocates remain skeptical.

Migrants stay in a makeshift camp in Jacumba Hot Springs in San Diego on Nov. 18, 2023. Photo Credit: Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters

as “a partner that never sleeps, never needs to take a coffee break, never even blinks.” Using an artificial intelligence system, the towers can autonomously identify and track “objects of interest,” such as humans or vehicles. According to an Anduril promotional video, the system alerts border agents on their devices when it detects an object and shows them an image highlighting the item. In the San Diego area, border agents have been telling migrants who are waiting to be pro-

Customs and Border Protection also awarded contracts for surveillance equipment to General Dynamics, Advanced Technology Systems Company, and Elbit America. San Francisco-based Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit that advocates for digital privacy, has been tracking the rapid expansion of installations of Anduril and other towers in the remote regions of eastern San Diego and Imperial counties. “That’s where we’ve seen a huge number of these towers go up,” said Dave Maass, the nonprofit’s director of investigations. The foundation has built an interactive map tracking border surveillance from San Diego to Brownsville, Texas. A few dozen more recently discovered towers in Texas will be added to the map over the next couple of weeks, he said. Powered by solar panels, the autonomous surveillance towers can detect humans from a mile and a half away and operate around the clock. Customs and Border Protection describes them on its website

Anduril did not respond to a request for comment. Privacy issues Privacy and human rights advocates say the towers pick up more than just the movement of migrants; some are pointed directly into residents’ backyards. Advocates said they’re concerned about the poten-

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Border patrol’s tech The area near the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego County has two border walls — a primary and secondary fence — as well as drones, Border Patrol agents patrolling on ATVs, and high-tech autonomous surveillance towers, many built by the defense company Anduril. Billionaire inventor Palmer Luckey founded the Costa Mesa-based tech company with backing from Republican mega-donor Peter Thiel.

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“The towers deployed in California have 360-degree, AI-fueled visual and auditory surveillance capabilities,” said Erika Pinheiro, executive director of Al Otro Lado, a nonprofit that provides legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the U.S. and Tijuana. “If they wanted to, the government could track the movements of any individual living on the California border,” Pinheiro said. In recent years, Customs and Border Protection has requested to install border surveillance equipment in areas away from the border. At least one state agency, the California Coastal Commission, has approved Customs and Border Protection’s request to erect temporary surveillance towers in Del Mar, an affluent coastal town about 35 miles away from the border, and on the Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County, about 295 miles from the San Ysidro border crossing. The agency noted those towers were “intended to detect and track illegal border activities.” Other advocates noted that migrants sometimes huddle under the towers for protection from the elements, while nonprofits are the only groups providing food, water and blankets amid dropping temperatures. Currently there is no governmental aid — federal, state or local — for those stuck in the open-air sites. Technology cost The Department of Homeland Security has a budget of $103.2 billion, with an extra $4.7 billion in a Southwest border contingency fund, for fiscal 2024. “There’s just such a lack of accountability with those billions of dollars,” said Pinheiro. On a recent episode of The Border Chronicles podcast, Pinheiro questioned how some $1.4 billion allocated by the federal government to border agencies at the end of Title 42 was spent. That pandemic-era policy, which ended in May 2023, allowed U.S. border authorities to send asylum-seekers back across the border because of a public health emergency. Authorities had expected large numbers of people to cross when the emergency policy ended, but that did not immediately happen. “We saw this too under the Trump administration,” Pinheiro said. “When additional funding was allocated for humanitarian support, diapers and formula and things to help the families crossing the border, we saw that Border Patrol spent that money on ATV’s and other surveillance toys that they deployed on the border. “Where is this money going, if we have babies sitting out in the desert for up to a week at a time without any food or water?” she asked. Gov. Gavin Newsom has said California cannot continue providing the same level of humanitarian services for the coming fiscal year that it has in the past along the border, not while it is facing a $38 billion budget shortfall. The state allocated $150 million for the fiscal year ending this June for sheltering services for migrants. That money is “fully committed” for the year, a spokesman said. “California’s investment to assist the federal government, provide humanitarian services, and help new arrivals totals over $1.3 billion since 2019,” Newsom’s office said earlier this month. “California cannot maintain its efforts without federal support and has continued to advocate to Congress to provide federal funding to local communities that are receiving new arrivals.”

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LA PATRULLA FRONTERIZA INSTALARÁ CASI 300 TORRES DE VIGILANCIA ADICIONALES EN LA FRONTERA ENTRE MÉXICO Y CALIFORNIA El gobierno federal está invirtiendo millones en torres de vigilancia en la frontera sur, mientras los inmigrantes en California enfrentan duras condiciones y retrasos en el procesamiento de solicitudes.

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la solicitud de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de erigir torres de vigilancia temporales en Del Mar, una próspera ciudad costera a unas 35 millas de la frontera, y en la Base de la Fuerza Aérea Vandenberg en el condado de Santa Bárbara, a unas 295 millas del paso fronterizo de San Ysidro. La agencia señaló que esas torres estaban “destinadas a detectar y rastrear actividades fronterizas ilegales”.

ientras California lidia con la cantidad de fondos estatales que debería gastar en ayuda humanitaria a los migrantes en su frontera sur, el gobierno federal de Estados Unidos está invirtiendo dinero en ampliar sus ya amplias capacidades de vigilancia. La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE.UU. planea gastar alrededor de 67.8 millones de dólares en la adquisición de 277 nuevas torres de vigilancia y la mejora de 191 torres existentes a lo largo de toda la frontera de 2,000 millas de largo durante los próximos 14 años, según muestran los contratos federales más recientes. La agencia ha recibido más de $700 millones en fondos para vigilancia desde el año fiscal 2017, según un informe de 2021 de la Oficina del Inspector General.

Otros defensores señalaron que los migrantes a veces se acurrucan debajo de las torres para protegerse de los elementos, mientras que las organizaciones sin fines de lucro son los únicos grupos que proporcionan alimentos, agua y mantas en medio de la caída de las temperaturas. Actualmente no hay ayuda gubernamental (federal, estatal o local) para quienes están atrapados en los sitios al aire libre.

El gasto se produce cuando la Administración Biden enfrenta una mayor presión política (por parte de líderes de los partidos Republicano y Demócrata) para tomar medidas en la frontera después de que los cruces ilegales se dispararon a niveles récord el año pasado. Los defensores de la frontera están instando a los gobiernos estatal y federal a gastar más en ayuda humanitaria, pero los funcionarios estatales dicen que no pueden permitírselo mientras enfrentan un déficit presupuestario.

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional tiene un presupuesto de 103,200 millones de dólares, con 4,700 millones de dólares adicionales en un fondo de contingencia para la frontera suroeste, para el año fiscal 2024.

Los defensores de la privacidad y los derechos humanos también piden más transparencia sobre las capacidades de las torres y se preguntan por qué se destina tanto dinero a monitorear a los inmigrantes. Algunas de las torres pueden rastrear el movimiento a kilómetros de distancia. La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza dice que el equipo de vigilancia es necesario para monitorear áreas remotas y accidentadas como Jacumba Hot Springs y Otay Mountain Wilderness en el condado de San Diego, que se están convirtiendo cada vez más en destinos para que migrantes de todo el mundo crucen a Estados Unidos. En las últimas semanas, decenas de migrantes han esperado a la vez en campamentos improvisados en California, soportando el árido desierto con poca comida, agua o refugio, durante horas o, a veces, un día o más. La Patrulla Fronteriza dice que las restricciones de capacidad y personal en sus instalaciones pueden causar retrasos en el procesamiento. La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza no respondió a la solicitud de comentarios de CalMatters. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, su organización matriz, dice que el equipo es necesario para detectar cruces ilegales, mantenerse al día con los movimientos de los contrabandistas y proteger la seguridad de los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional “también ha reconocido la necesidad de una mejor coordinación, comunicación y supervisión”, dijo en su informe de 2021 sobre su tecnología fronteriza. Los activistas dicen que están preocupados por la militarización de la frontera de California, especialmente porque el estado ya tiene una de las secciones mejor equipadas de la frontera sur de Estados Unidos. La tecnología de la Patrulla Fronteriza

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Migrantes esperan en fila para recibir artículos de tocador en el refugio Movimiento Juventud 2000 en Tijuana, México, el 26 de julio de 2023. Photo Credit: Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters

El área cercana al puerto de entrada de San Ysidro en el condado de San Diego tiene dos muros fronterizos, una valla primaria y una secundaria, así como drones, agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza patrullando en vehículos todo terreno y torres de vigilancia autónomas de alta tecnología, muchas de ellas construidas por la empresa de defensa, Anduril. El inventor multimillonario Palmer Luckey fundó la empresa de tecnología con sede en Costa Mesa con el respaldo del mega donante republicano Peter Thiel. Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza también otorgó contratos para equipos de vigilancia a General Dynamics, Advanced Technology Systems Company y Elbit America. La Electronic Frontier Foundation, con sede en San Francisco, una organización sin fines de lucro que aboga por la privacidad digital, ha estado siguiendo la rápida expansión de las instalaciones de Anduril y otras torres en las regiones remotas del este de San Diego y los condados de Imperial. “Ahí es donde hemos visto levantarse una gran cantidad de estas torres”, dijo Dave Maass, director de investigaciones de la organización sin fines de lucro. La fundación ha creado un mapa interactivo que rastrea la vigilancia fronteriza desde San Diego hasta Brownsville, Texas. Unas pocas docenas de torres descubiertas recientemente en Texas se agregarán al mapa durante las próximas semanas, dijo. Alimentadas por paneles solares, las torres de vigilancia autónomas pueden detectar humanos a una milla y media de distancia y operar las 24 horas del día. Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza los describe en su sitio web como “un socio que nunca duerme, nunca necesita tomar un descanso para tomar un café, ni siquiera parpadea”. Utilizando un sistema de inteligencia artificial, las torres pueden identificar y rastrear de forma autónoma “objetos de interés”, como humanos o vehículos. Según un vídeo promocional de Anduril, el sistema alerta a los agentes fronterizos en sus dispositivos cuando detecta un objeto y les muestra una imagen destacando el artículo. En el área de San Diego, los agentes fronterizos

han estado diciendo a los inmigrantes que esperan ser procesados en áreas de detención al aire libre que el sistema detectará a cualquiera que intente alejarse, dicen los defensores. Anduril no respondió a una solicitud de comentarios. Problemas de privacidad Los defensores de la privacidad y los derechos humanos dicen que las torres captan algo más que el movimiento de inmigrantes; algunos apuntan directamente a los patios traseros de los residentes. Los defensores dijeron que están preocupados por el posible seguimiento de unos 7.3 millones de personas que viven a ambos lados de la frontera internacional de 150 millas entre California y Baja California. “Estas torres no controlan los documentos de las personas”, dijo Maass. “La gente ha vivido en la frontera más tiempo del que Estados Unidos ha sido un país. El simple hecho de ser alguien que vive en la frontera, cuya familia está en ambos lados de la frontera, no te convierte en un criminal y no debería ponerte bajo sospecha”. Un funcionario de Anduril dijo en su video de promoción que sus torres autónomas en propiedad privada pueden programarse para excluir del monitoreo la casa o granja de una persona. Pero los defensores siguen siendo escépticos. “Las torres desplegadas en California tienen capacidades de vigilancia visual y auditiva de 360 grados impulsadas por IA”, dijo Erika Pinheiro, directora ejecutiva de ‘Al Otro Lado’, una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda apoyo legal y humanitario a refugiados, deportados y otros migrantes en el Estados Unidos y Tijuana. “Si quisieran, el gobierno podría rastrear los movimientos de cualquier individuo que viva en la frontera de California”, dijo Pinheiro. En los últimos años, la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza ha solicitado instalar equipos de vigilancia fronteriza en áreas alejadas de la frontera. Al menos una agencia estatal, la Comisión Costera de California, aprobó

“Existe una gran falta de rendición de cuentas con esos miles de millones de dólares”, dijo Pinheiro. En un episodio reciente del podcast The Border Chronicles, Pinheiro cuestionó cómo se gastaron unos $1.4 mil millones asignados por el gobierno federal a las agencias fronterizas al final del Título 42. Esa política de la era de la pandemia, que terminó en mayo de 2023, permitió a las autoridades fronterizas estadounidenses enviar a solicitantes de asilo de regreso al otro lado de la frontera debido a una emergencia de salud pública. Las autoridades esperaban que un gran número de personas cruzaran cuando terminara la política de emergencia, pero eso no sucedió de inmediato. “Esto también lo vimos bajo la administración Trump”, dijo Pinheiro. “Cuando se asignaron fondos adicionales para apoyo humanitario, pañales y fórmula y cosas para ayudar a las familias a cruzar la frontera, vimos que la Patrulla Fronteriza gastó ese dinero en vehículos todo terreno y otros juguetes de vigilancia que desplegaron en la frontera. “¿A dónde va este dinero si tenemos bebés sentados en el desierto hasta una semana seguida sin comida ni agua?”, preguntó. El gobernador Gavin Newsom ha dicho que California no puede seguir brindando el mismo nivel de servicios humanitarios para el próximo año fiscal que en el pasado a lo largo de la frontera, no mientras enfrenta un déficit presupuestario de $38 mil millones. El estado asignó $150 millones para el año fiscal que finaliza en junio para servicios de refugio para migrantes. Ese dinero está “totalmente comprometido” para el año, dijo un portavoz. “La inversión de California para ayudar al gobierno federal, brindar servicios humanitarios y ayudar a los recién llegados asciende a más de $1.3 mil millones desde 2019”, dijo la oficina de Newsom a principios de este mes. “California no puede mantener sus esfuerzos sin apoyo federal y ha seguido abogando ante el Congreso para que proporcione fondos federales a las comunidades locales que reciben a los recién llegados”.

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FIGHTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE THROUGH CARE OVER CRIMINALIZATION As a worsening opioid epidemic ranks among California’s most challenging crises, the Sierra Health Center is reducing harm through care over criminalization.

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s a worsening opioid epidemic ranks among California’s most challenging crises, the Sierra Health Center is reducing harm through care over criminalization. At a Thursday, January 18 briefing co-hosted by EMS and Sierra Health on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, three leaders of Sierra nonprofit grantees shared how they were innovating substance abuse prevention and advancing health equity throughout Northern California — from remote rural Inyo County, through the Central Valley, to Alameda County. Sierra Health and substance abuse prevention In 2022, over 109,000 Californians lost their lives due to drug overdose, according to the CDC. Overdose is the leading cause of death for non-elderly Californians — “and these numbers are expected to increase,” said Kaying Hang, president of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. This epidemic is the result of 50 years of federal and state governments “responding to drug use with incarceration and extreme policing under the banner of a ‘war on drugs.’ Those from communities of color have been disproportionately harmed and stigmatized,” she continued. “However, the tide is turning. People who use drugs are not strangers but our neighbors, family members, friends… and we can give them a second chance by prioritizing care over criminalization.” This care takes the form of partnership with community-based organizations to end California’s opioid epidemic through culturally specific services which address each communities needs — including drug education, testing, harm reduction for drug users, recovery support and basic needs like food and hygiene.

“We believe that those who are closest to the harm are in the best position to determine what the solution is,” added Hang, “and our intention is to help people align with the best vision that they have of themselves.”

care — at Crossroads, we’ve saved over 80 lives — both heals our community and protects our culture.” “Harm reduction is a spectrum” “When we talk about harm reduction, we need to be more ambivalent: Not everybody who is in recovery is going to get to sobriety or want to,” said Braunz Courtney, Executive Director of the HIV Education Prevention Project of Alameda County (HEPPAC).

The myth of communities without futures Small, heavily Latino and Filipino rural communities throughout the Central Valley like Poplar — “with over 5,000 people living in 700 dwellings that haven’t been developed for 50 years — are the most vulnerable, but least reached due to their size,” said Mari Perez-Ruiz, executive director of Central Valley Empowerment Alliance (CVEA). “For us, health access depends on fighting the narrative that our communities don’t have a future.” Through CVEA’s Rural Health Equity Campaign, this future is youth-led. “Pervasive drug abuse, especially fentanyl, is dire here,” said Perez-Ruiz. “Our communities are targeted by the cartels, and sometimes the parents here are using or selling drugs — so we opened LUPE (Leadership, Unity, Power, Empowerment Center) — a safe, gang-free, drug-free center for youth to come together, and have conversations with parents about trauma and harm reduction so they all see new possibilities for their lives.”

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covery Center and Skoden Native Harm Reduction Services in Inyo and Mono Counties, and a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe in Inyo, where 17% of the population is Native American — though “our program is for everyone. As Natives, our core value is sharing that healing with others, and half of those we help are non-Native.” “Since the dawn of colonization we’ve been the first victims of the war on drugs, so we seek to decolonize these services that were never built for us in the first place,” she explained.

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These indigenized services include prayer tags on overdose reversal kits; in-language syringe exchange and HIV/Hepatitis C tests; distributing Narcan communitywide, including for elders who forget to take and children who accidentally take medications; and regular counseling for “spiritual, mental, physical and emotional wellness, treating the whole person and community as opposed to the Western model of care which treats isolated symptoms or parts of life.”

“Native Americans have some of the highest fatal overdose rates — not just in California, but nationwide,” said Arlene Brown, CEO of Crossroads Re-

“We already know shaming our loved ones for substance abuse only pushes them further away,” said Brown. “Taking away those stigmatizing barriers to

“In Poplar alone, only 3% of youth are expected to pursue higher education, yet all children in the district receive a free lunch due to living in poverty,” she added. “When so little is expected of them, we build community support by meeting people where they’re at … I see promise where others see no future.”

Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Beneficial Reuse of Excavated Material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project The purpose of this notice is to inform you that the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Beneficial Reuse of Excavated Material in Tidal Marsh Restoration Project. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will also prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The environmental document will be a joint EIS/EIR. The project would place excavated material (soil) into several former salt production ponds in the South Bay to raise the pond bottoms to eventually reach a point where tidal marsh restoration can occur. Much of the material will come from VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project tunnel construction. The primary purpose of the project is to address the need for sediment to raise the pond bottoms to be able to accelerate the timeline for tidal marsh restoration, particularly in the face of sea level rise. Your input on the scope and content of the environmental document is requested. Both a virtual and in-person Public Scoping Meeting will be held: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:00pm Virtual Public Scoping Meeting This meeting will be held online via Zoom. To access the meeting link, please visit the project webpage at vta.org/projects/vta-beneficial-reuse-project Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00pm In-person Open House Public Scoping meeting Alviso Branch Library 5050 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95002 The deadline for receiving comments on the scope of the EIS/EIR is February 20, 2024. Comments can be sent by email to: beneficial.reuse@vta.org For more information regarding the proposed project, please visit www.vta.org/projects/vta-beneficial-reuse-project, or contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575, TTY for the hearing impaired: (408) 321-2330, or email us at beneficial.reuse@vta.org

“Our goal is to meet each individual where they are geographically and, within their addiction, “where their goals are. It’s a spectrum from using drugs more safely, to abstaining completely.” HEEPAC does this by hiring substance use navigators “with lived or living experience of recovery,” and by meeting our peers’ needs in the streets” he continued. “Recovery is not a bubble. Someone wanting to treat substance abuse is dealing with other health needs beyond the clinic like housing, food, hygiene and social interaction.” In addition to a drop-in Oakland-based clinic, HEEPAC has mobile units and navigators providing these services alongside regular counseling, syringe exchanges, overdose education, HIV and Hep C testing, abscess wound care and Narcan carryand-use training. “It’s not about creating a ‘health home’ like Kaiser — you wouldn’t traditionally go there to get safe drug tools, or food, or have a frank conversation not only about what you don’t like about your drug use, but also what you do like,” Courtney said. “For us,” he added, “It’s about creating homes wherever people are in need … We’re not here to tell you what to do. We’re navigators. Equitable health care means that those who access it tell us what they want, and we tell you how to get there. You’re the expert in your own life.”

Aviso de preparación de un informe de impacto ambiental para el proyecto de reutilización beneficiosa de material excavado en la restauración de marismas mareales El propósito de este aviso es informarle de que la Autoridad de Transporte del Valle de Santa Clara (VTA) preparará un Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR) para la propuesta de Reutilización Beneficiosa de Material Excavado en el Proyecto de Restauración de Marismas. El Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU. también elaborará una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental (EIS). El documento medioambiental será un EIS/EIR conjunto. El proyecto colocaría material excavado (tierra) en varios antiguos estanques de producción de sal de la Bahía Sur para elevar los fondos de los estanques y alcanzar finalmente un punto en el que pueda producirse la restauración de las marismas mareales. Gran parte del material procederá de la construcción del túnel del proyecto de ampliación de la fase II del BART de Silicon Valley. El objetivo principal del proyecto es abordar la necesidad de sedimentos para elevar los fondos de los estanques y poder acelerar el calendario de restauración de las marismas mareales, sobre todo ante la subida del nivel del mar. Se solicita su opinión sobre el alcance y el contenido del documento ambiental. Se celebrará una Reunión Pública de Especificación tanto virtual como presencial: Martes, 6 de febrero de 2024, 6:00pm Reunión pública virtual sobre el alcance Esta reunión se celebrará en línea a través de Zoom. Para acceder al enlace de la reunión, visite la página web del proyecto en vta.org/projects/vta-beneficial-reuseproject Miércoles, 7 de febrero de 2024, 5:30 – 7:00pm Reunión pública de alcance en persona Biblioteca, Sucursal de Alviso 5050 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95002 La fecha límite para recibir comentarios sobre el alcance de EIS/EIR es el 20 de febrero de 2024. Los comentarios pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a: beneficial.reuse@vta.org Si desea más información sobre el proyecto propuesto, visite www.vta.org/projects/vta-beneficial-reuse-project, o póngase en contacto con VTA Community Outreach en el (408) 321-7575, TTY para personas con discapacidad auditiva: (408) 321-2330, o envíenos un correo electrónico a beneficial.reuse@vta.org.

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COMBATIENDO EL ABUSO DE SUSTANCIAS CON ACCESO A CUIDADOS Y NO CONDENAS

Ante el agravamiento de la epidemia de opioides, que se cuenta entre las crisis más graves de California, el Sierra Health Center está reduciendo los daños mediante el acceso a la atención en lugar de la criminalización.

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nativa americana, aunque “nuestro programa es para todos. Como nativos, nuestro valor fundamental es compartir esa curación con los demás, y la mitad de las personas a las que ayudamos no son nativas.”

n una reunión informativa celebrada el jueves 18 de enero, organizada conjuntamente por EMS y Sierra Health con motivo de su 10º aniversario, tres líderes de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. Estas organizaciones que son beneficiarias de Sierra compartieron cómo estaban haciendo innovaciones en la prevención del abuso de sustancias y promoviendo la equidad sanitaria en todo el norte de California, desde el remoto condado rural de Inyo hasta el condado de Alameda, pasando por el Valle Central.

“Desde los albores de la colonización hemos sido las primeras víctimas de la guerra contra las drogas, por lo que tratamos de descolonizar estos servicios que, en primera instancia, nunca se construyeron para nosotros “, explicó. Estos servicios indigenizados incluyen etiquetas con oraciones en los kits de reversión de sobredosis; intercambio de jeringas o agujas en el idioma y pruebas de VIH/Hepatitis C; distribución de Narcan en toda la comunidad, incluso para los ancianos que olvidan tomarlo y los niños que lo toman accidentalmente.

Sierra Health y prevención del abuso de sustancias En 2022, más de 109,000 californianos perdieron la vida por sobredosis de drogas, según datos de la CDC (Centro para el control de enfermedades). La sobredosis es la principal causa de muerte entre los californianos no ancianos, “y se espera que estas cifras aumenten”, dijo Kaying Hang, presidente de The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. Esta epidemia es el resultado de 50 años en que el gobierno federal y gobiernos estatales han “respondido al consumo de drogas con el encarcelamiento y la vigilancia policial extrema bajo el lema de la ‘guerra contra las drogas’. Los miembros de las comunidades de color se han visto desproporcionadamente perjudicados y estigmatizados”, prosiguió. “Sin embargo, la situación está cambiando. Las personas que consumen drogas no son extraños, sino nuestros vecinos, familiares, amigos… y podemos darles una segunda oportunidad dando prioridad a la atención con servicios de salud frente a la criminalización.” Esta atención adopta la forma de asociación con organizaciones comunitarias para acabar con la epidemia de opiáceos en California mediante servicios culturalmente específicos que atienden las necesidades de cada comunidad. Las organizaciones ofrecen servicios como educación sobre drogas, análisis, reducción de daños para personas que consumen drogas, apoyo para su recuperación y atienden necesidades básicas como alimentación e higiene. “Creemos que quienes están más cerca del daño están en la mejor posición para determinar cuál es la solución”, añadió Hang, “y nuestra intención es ayudar a las personas a alinearse con la mejor visión que tienen de sí mismas.” El mito de las comunidades sin futuro Las comunidades rurales pequeñas y con gran población latina y filipina de todo el Valle Central, como Poplar – “con más de 5,000 personas que viven en 700 viviendas que no han sido urbanizadas en 50 años- son las más vulnerables. Son estas comunidades a las que menos se llegan los servicios debido a su tamaño”, afirma Mari PérezRuiz, directora ejecutiva de Central Valley Empowerment Alliance (CVEA) (Alianza para el empoderamiento del Valle Central). “Para nosotros, el acceso a la sanidad depende de combatir la narrativa de que nuestras comunidades no tienen futuro”. A través de la Campaña de Equidad Sanitaria Rural de CVEA, este futuro está dirigido por los jóvenes. “El consumo de drogas, especialmente de fentanilo, está muy extendido aquí”, afirma PérezRuiz. “Nuestras comunidades son blanco de los cárteles, y a veces los padres aquí están usando o vendiendo drogas –por lo que abrimos LUPE (Liderazgo, Unidad, Poder, centro de Empoderamiento). LUPE es un centro seguro, libre de pandillas y libre de drogas en donde los jóvenes se reúnen y tienen conversaciones con los padres sobre el

Existe consejería periódica para “el bienestar espiritual, mental, físico y emocional, tratando a la persona y a la comunidad de manera integral; en contraposición al modelo occidental de atención que trata síntomas aislados o partes de la vida”.

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trauma y la reducción de daños para que todos vean nuevas posibilidades para sus vidas.”

Indígenas americanos y la reducción de daños en la comunidad

“Tan sólo en Poplar, se espera que únicamente el 3% de los jóvenes cursen estudios superiores, aunque todos los niños del distrito reciben un almuerzo gratuito por vivir en la pobreza”, añadió. “Cuando se espera tan poco de ellos, buscamos construir con el apoyo de la comunidad, conociendo a las personas allí donde están… Veo promesas donde otros no ven futuro”.

“Los nativos americanos tienen algunas de las tasas de sobredosis mortales más elevadas, no sólo de California, sino de todo el país”, afirma Arlene Brown, directora general de Crossroads Recovery Center y Skoden Native Harm Reduction Services en los condados de Inyo y Mono. Brown también es miembro de la tribu Bishop Paiute de Inyo, donde el 17% de la población es

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“Ya sabemos que avergonzar a nuestros seres queridos por el abuso de sustancias sólo los aleja más”, afirmó Brown. “Eliminar esas barreras de estigma que rodean al acceso a la atención -en Crossroads hemos salvado más de 80 vidas- lo cual sana a nuestra comunidad y protege nuestra cultura.” “La reducción de daños es un espectro” “Cuando hablamos de reducción de daños, tenemos que ser más ambivalentes: No todo el mundo que está en recuperación va a llegar a la sobriedad o quiere hacerlo”, dijo Braunz Courtney, Director Ejecutivo del HIV Education Prevention Project of Alameda County (HEPPAC –Proyecto de educación y prevención del VIH en el condado de Alameda). “Nuestro objetivo es conocer a cada individuo donde se encuentre geográficamente y, dentro de su adicción, “conocer donde estén sus objetivos. Es un espectro que va desde consumir drogas de forma más segura hasta abstenerse por completo”.

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Para ello, HEEPAC contrata a asesores en consumo de sustancias “con experiencia vital o que están viviendo su recuperación”. Ellos pueden atender las necesidades de nuestros compañeros en la calle”, prosigue.

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“La recuperación no es una burbuja. Alguien que quiere tratar el abuso de sustancias se enfrenta a otras necesidades sanitarias más allá de la clínica, como la vivienda, la alimentación, la higiene y la interacción social.” Además de la clínica de Oakland, que le atiende sin citas, HEEPAC cuenta con unidades móviles y un equipo de navegadores. El equipo le facilita el acceso a estos servicios junto con asesoramiento regular, intercambio de jeringas, educación sobre sobredosis, pruebas del VIH y hepatitis C, atención de heridas abscesificadas (sangrantes o con absceso) y entrenamiento para posesión y uso de Narcan, que revierte una sobredosis de opiáceos. “No se trata de crear un ‘hogar de salud’ como Kaiser: tradicionalmente uno se dirige a nuestra organización para conseguir herramientas seguras para drogarse, o comida, o para tener una conversación franca no sólo sobre lo que no le gusta de su consumo de drogas, sino también sobre lo que sí le gusta”, dijo Courtney. “Para nosotros”, añadió, “se trata de crear hogares allí donde la gente lo necesita… No estamos aquí para decirles lo que tienen que hacer. Somos navegadores. Una asistencia sanitaria equitativa significa que quienes acceden a ella nos dicen qué es lo que desean y nosotros les orientamos acerca de cómo lograrlo. Usted es el experto en su propia vida”.

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LA TECNOLOGÍA ESTÁ CRECIENDO COMO FUENTE DE INGRESOS FISCALES DE CALIFORNIA -ESAS SON LAS BUENAS Y LAS MALAS NOTICIAS Las acciones de las principales empresas tecnológicas ayudaron a aumentar los ingresos estatales el año pasado, lo que hizo que la salud de la industria tecnológica fuera más importante que nunca para California.

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total de empleos tecnológicos en el estado en febrero de 2020.

i usted es residente de California, utiliza carreteras, escuelas y otros servicios financiados con impuestos, por lo que está en la montaña rusa financiera de Silicon Valley, lo sepa o no.

Levy dijo que se está produciendo un "reequilibrio" en la tecnología después de todas las empresas contratantes que hicieron durante la pandemia, pero que los vehículos eléctricos, la infraestructura de tecnología limpia y la inteligencia artificial son "tres áreas (en las que espera) enormes cantidades de dinero en los próximos cinco años".

La industria tecnológica ha aportado una cantidad cada vez mayor al presupuesto estatal, e incluso la forma en que las empresas tecnológicas pagan a sus empleados se ha convertido en una fuente creciente de ingresos por impuestos sobre la renta del estado, según muestra un nuevo análisis. Muchas empresas de tecnología pagan a sus empleados salarios base, así como opciones sobre acciones. Las opciones sobre acciones adquiridas -- opciones que han vencido y son propiedad exclusiva de los empleados, que pueden optar por venderlas -- se tratan como ingresos ordinarios a efectos fiscales. Las empresas deben pagar retenciones fiscales sobre parte de esos ingresos a los gobiernos estatales y federales. El año pasado, los impuestos pagados por las cuatro empresas tecnológicas más grandes del estado— Apple, Google, Meta y Nvidia — crecieron a al menos $5 mil millones, lo que representa más del 6% de toda la retención de impuestos sobre la renta del estado, estimó la Oficina del Analista Legislativo. Eso representa un aumento del 4% al 5% antes de la pandemia, se ha más que duplicado desde 2016 y se ha cuadruplicado en la última década. Ese aumento se produjo cuando esas empresas crecieron enormemente en valor de mercado -- las cuatro valen ahora más de 7 billones de dólares. El año pasado, las retenciones fiscales que pagaron ayudaron a compensar los efectos de menos ofertas públicas iniciales en los ingresos del estado. Chas Alamo, principal analista fiscal y de políticas de la oficina, hizo el análisis. Dijo que si tuviera los recursos para hacer una inmersión más profunda y hubiera contado la retención de acciones de todas las grandes empresas de tecnología del estado en lugar de sólo las cuatro más grandes, podría representar hasta el 10% de toda la retención del impuesto sobre la renta. Esto se suma a lo que la industria tecnológica aporta a los ingresos del impuesto sobre la renta personal del estado, lo que la hace aún más dependiente de los altibajos de la tecnología. Históricamente, “las retenciones han sido un barómetro estable de cómo le está yendo a la economía del estado”, dijo Alamo. “No ha estado sujeto a la volatilidad del mercado de valores. Pero eso ha cambiado en los últimos años”. Todos los californianos tienen interés en la salud de la industria tecnológica, porque el estado depende en gran medida de los

El presupuesto que el gobernador Gavin Newsom propuso el miércoles mencionaba expectativas de un crecimiento del empleo más lento y moderado, lo que su personal también atribuyó a “volver a las tendencias históricas ya que el mercado laboral se encuentra ahora en el período de recuperación pospandemia”. Photo Credit: Wirestock.com

impuestos sobre la renta personal para obtener ingresos. A la luz de un déficit presupuestario multimillonario y señales contradictorias en torno a la tecnología -- que por un lado continúa despidiendo empleados pero, por otro, está experimentando un auge de la inteligencia artificial que se ha traducido en ganancias en Wall Street — la retención del impuesto sobre la renta tanto de los salarios de los empleados del sector tecnológico como de sus opciones sobre acciones es más importante que nunca. Determinar exactamente cuánto contribuye el empleo en la industria tecnológica a las arcas del estado puede ser complicado porque las empresas tecnológicas tienen muchos tipos diferentes de empleados, pero considere esto: Los desarrolladores de software en el estado ganaron alrededor de $48,9 mil millones, basado en ganancias anuales promedio de alrededor de $190,000, según datos del Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo hasta el primer trimestre del año pasado. Ese total de solo un segmento de la industria fue más de lo que el estado recibió en ingresos totales por impuestos sobre la renta de todos los sectores de la fuerza laboral hasta noviembre: $47.2 mil millones, según el rastreador del Contralor Estatal. En cuanto al aumento de las retenciones sobre acciones, fue el resultado de un gran 2023 para las grandes empresas tecnológicas cuyos informes financieros analizó Alamo, especialmente Meta y Nvidia. Las acciones de la empresa de chips Nvidia, cuyas unidades de procesamiento de gráficos dominan el mercado de la inteligencia artificial, terminaron el año pasado con un alza de aproximadamente un 239% respecto al año anterior. Las inversiones de la empresa matriz de Facebook, Meta, en inteligencia artificial ayudaron a impulsar sus acciones un 198% más año tras año. Mientras tanto, las

acciones de Apple y Google terminaron 2023 con un aumento interanual del 49% y el 59%, respectivamente. Si la inteligencia artificial continúa generando ganancias en el mercado de valores para las empresas de tecnología, el Estado seguirá cosechando los frutos. Algunos expertos y economistas son muy optimistas sobre la inteligencia artificial. "La IA impulsará la próxima ola de crecimiento económico en el estado y la nación", dijo Ahmad Thomas, director ejecutivo de Silicon Valley Leadership Group, un grupo de defensa de políticas tecnológicas cuyos cientos de empresas miembro incluyen algunos de los nombres más importantes de la tecnología y los negocios. Thomas llamó al Área de la Bahía el “epicentro” de la inteligencia artificial porque la mayoría de las nuevas empresas emergentes en el espacio tienen su sede en San Francisco o en cualquier otro lugar del Área de la Bahía. Stephen Levy, economista desde hace mucho tiempo y director del Centro de Estudios Continuos de la Economía de California, una organización de investigación privada e independiente, dijo que a pesar de más de 260.000 despidos en la industria tecnológica en todo el mundo el año pasado, según un recuento, la cantidad de empleos tecnológicos es ahora mayor que antes de la pandemia de coronavirus. El Centro para el Empleo y la Economía de California, el brazo de información de la Mesa Redonda de Negocios de California, una organización de defensa formada por altos ejecutivos de los principales empleadores del estado, se hace eco de esto. El centro dice que había alrededor de 1,4 millones de empleos que considera parte de la industria tecnológica en noviembre de 2023, alrededor de 76.000 más que el

En los últimos años, menos ofertas públicas iniciales de empresas en California - 195 en 2021 frente a 30 en 2023, según datos de PitchBook, que realiza un seguimiento de los mercados de capitales - han significado menos empleados tecnológicos multimillonarios recién creados y menos ingresos estatales por retenciones del impuesto sobre la renta y ganancias de capital, que son las ganancias que obtienen los inversores cuando venden acciones. Sin embargo, las perspectivas de capital de riesgo para 2024 de PitchBook decían que si la inflación continúa disminuyendo y la Reserva Federal no aumenta las tasas de interés, las OPI podrían regresar. Sin embargo, Alamo, de la Oficina del Analista Legislativo, advirtió que así como los aumentos en el precio de las acciones de las empresas pueden resultar en un aumento en los ingresos provenientes de las retenciones, “lo mismo podría suceder en el lado opuesto”. Esa es una de las razones por las que el Centro para el Empleo y la Economía ha advertido contra la fuerte dependencia del estado de una región y ha dicho que el estado necesita regular - y gastar - menos. El Área de la Bahía, repleta de tecnología, aporta más del 40% de los ingresos del impuesto sobre la renta personal al estado, según cifras de la Oficina de Análisis Económico de Estados Unidos citada por el grupo. Y, como también señaló el presupuesto de Newsom esta semana, el 1% con mayores ingresos del estado, la mayor parte de cuyos ingresos provienen de compensaciones basadas en acciones y ganancias de capital, contribuyeron con la mitad de todos los impuestos sobre la renta personal al estado en 2021. "El problema es que realmente disfraza la verdadera economía de California", dijo Brooke Armour, presidenta del Centro para el Empleo y la Economía de California. "Cuando tienes una pequeña parte de la economía que sustenta al Estado, eso oculta la crisis de asequibilidad".

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TECH IS GROWING AS A SOURCE OF CALIFORNIA TAX REVENUE THAT’S THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD NEWS Top tech companies’ stocks helped boost state revenue last year, making the health of the tech industry more important to California than ever.

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f you’re a California resident, you use tax-funded roads, schools and other services, so you’re on the Silicon Valley financial roller coaster whether you know it or not. The tech industry has contributed an increasing amount to the state budget, and even the way tech companies pay their employees has become a growing source of the state’s income tax revenue, a new analysis shows. Many tech companies pay their employees base wages as well as stock options. Vested stock options — options that have matured and are fully owned by employees, who can choose to sell them — are treated like ordinary income for tax purposes. Companies must pay withholding taxes on part of that income to state and federal governments. Last year, those taxes paid by the four largest tech companies in the state — Apple, Google, Meta and Nvidia — grew to at least $5 billion, making up more than 6% of all of the state’s income-tax withholding, the Legislative Analyst’s Office estimated. That’s up from 4% to 5% pre-pandemic, has more than doubled since 2016 and quadrupled over the past decade. That increase has come as those companies have grown tremendously in market value — the four of them are now worth more than $7 trillion. Last year, the withholding taxes they paid helped offset the effects of fewer initial public offerings on the state’s revenue.

as 10% of all income-tax withholding. That’s on top of what the tech industry contributes to the state’s personal income-tax revenue, which makes it even more dependent on tech’s ups and downs. Historically, “withholding has been a stable barometer of how the state’s economy is doing,” Alamo said. “It hasn’t been subject to the volatility of the stock market. But that has changed over the last several years.” All Californians have a stake in the health of the tech industry, because the state relies so heavily on personal income taxes for revenue. In light of a multibillion-dollar budget deficit and mixed signals around tech — which on the one hand continues to lay off employees but on the other hand is seeing an artificial-intelligence boom that has translated into gains on Wall Street — incometax withholding from both tech employee wages as well as the withholding from their stock options matter more than ever. Pinpointing exactly how much tech-industry employment contributes to the state’s coffers can be tricky because tech companies have many different types of employees, but consider this: Software developers in the state earned about $48.9 billion, based on average

Stephen Levy, longtime economist and director of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy, an independent, private research organization, said that despite more than 260,000 layoffs in the tech industry worldwide last year, according to one count, the number of tech jobs is now higher than what it was before the coronavirus pandemic. Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

annual earnings of about $190,000, according to data from the Employment Development Department as of the first quarter of last year. That total from just one segment of the industry was more than what the state received in total income-tax revenue from all sectors of the labor force through November: $47.2 billion, according to the State Controller’s tracker.

over year. Meanwhile, the stock of Apple and Google ended 2023 up 49% and 59% year over year, respectively.

As for the rise in stockequity withholding, it was the result of a great 2023 for the large tech companies whose financial filings Alamo analyzed, especially Meta and Nvidia. Shares in chip company Nvidia, whose graphics processing units dominate the artificial intelligence market, ended last year up about 239% from the previous year. Facebook parent company Meta’s investments in artificial intelligence helped propel its stock 198% higher year

“AI is going to power the next wave of economic growth in the state and nation,” said Ahmad Thomas, chief executive of Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a tech policy advocacy group whose hundreds of member companies include some of the biggest names in tech and business. Thomas called the Bay Area the “epicenter” of artificial intelligence because most hot startups in the space are based in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area.

If artificial intelligence continues to lead to stockmarket gains for tech companies, the state will keep reaping the rewards. Some experts and economists are plenty optimistic about artificial intelligence.

That’s echoed by the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, the information arm of the California Business Roundtable, an advocacy organization made up of top executives of the state’s major employers. The center says there were about 1.4 million jobs it considers part of the tech industry as of November 2023, about 76,000 more than the total tech jobs in the state in February 2020. Levy said there is a “rebalancing” that’s going on in tech after all the hiring companies did during the pandemic, but that electric vehicles, cleantech infrastructure and artificial intelligence are “three areas (where he expects) massive amounts of money over the next five years.” The budget Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed on Wednesday mentioned expectations for continued slower and more moderate job growth, which his staff also attributed to “re-

Chas Alamo, principal fiscal and policy analyst for the office, did the analysis. He said that if he had the resources to do a deeper dive and had tallied the stock-equity withholding from all large tech companies in the state instead of just the biggest four, it might make up as much

verting to historical trends as the labor market is now in the post-pandemic recovery period.” In the past couple of years, fewer initial public offerings for companies in California — 195 in 2021 vs. 30 in 2023, according to data from PitchBook, which keeps track of capital markets — have meant fewer newly minted multimillionaire tech employees and less state revenue from income-tax withholding and capital gains, which is the profit investors make when they sell stock. PitchBook’s 2024 venture capital outlook, though, said that if inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve does not raise interest rates, IPOs could make a comeback. Yet Alamo, of the Legislative Analyst’s Office, cautioned that just as companies’ stock-price surges can result in a bump in revenue from withholding, “the same could happen on the opposite side.” That’s one reason the Center for Jobs and the Economy has warned against the state’s heavy dependence on one region, and has said the state needs to regulate — and spend — less. The tech-heavy Bay Area contributes more than 40% of personal income-tax revenue to the state, according to U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis figures cited by the group. And, as Newsom’s budget also pointed out this week, the top 1% earners in the state, most of whose income comes from stockbased compensation and capital gains, contributed half of all personal income taxes to the state in 2021. “The problem is it really disguises the true economy of California,” said Brooke Armour, president of the California Center for Jobs and the Economy. “When you have one small part of the economy that carries the state, that papers over the affordability crisis.”

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ADDRESSING BULLYING DIFFICULT IN ID'S SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITIES

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"No sólo crea validación para el individuo que está pasando por eso", dijo López, "sino que el paso puede ser el diálogo y la comunicación en torno a: 'Está bien, ¿cómo puedo apoyarte? ¿Qué puedo hacer? ¿Qué es lo que podemos hacer juntos para ayudarte a superar esta situación?'"

ullying can be a difficult issue to address especially for Spanish speaking communities in Idaho, which have fewer counseling resources available.

Idaho tiene una población hispana en crecimiento. Según una estimación del censo de 2022, más del 13% de la población se identifica como hispana, o más de 260.000 habitantes de Idaho.

However, there are ways to support kids who are experiencing this. Jorge Lopez is a licensed professional counselor and a board member for National Alliance of Mental Illness Idaho. He said a stigma exists around bullying in many Hispanic households that makes it hard to talk about. But Lopez suggested adults listen to children on this issue and validate their experiences. "Not only does it create validation for the individual going through that," said Lopez, "but then the step can be dialogue and communication around, 'Okay, how can I support you? What can I do? What is it that we can do together to help support you through this situation?'" Idaho has a growing Hispanic population. According to a 2022 Census estimate, more than 13% of the population identifies as Hispanic, or more than 260,000 Idahoans. Despite the large population, Lopez said there are not enough Spanish-speaking counseling resources available in Idaho. He also noted that it takes more than speaking

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"Just because someone offers services in Spanish doesn't mean that they might be culturally competent to provide those services in Spanish," said Lopez. "Are they culturally sensitive to the certain things that might not necessarily translate from English to Spanish?" Lopez said one way to increase the number of counselors is to start early and talk about this career path in high school. "That's where we can not only introduce counseling as a viable profession that they can pursue and they might be a future Spanishspeaking therapist," said Lopez, "but we're also simultaneously in those spaces saying, 'hey, it's okay to talk about emotions.'"

l acoso puede ser un tema difícil de abordar, especialmente para las comunidades de habla hispana en Idaho, que tienen menos recursos de asesoramiento disponibles. Sin embargo, hay formas de apoyar a los niños que están pasando por esto. Jorge López es un consejero profesional autorizado y miembro de la junta de la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales de Idaho. Dijo que existe un estigma en torno al acoso en muchos hogares hispanos que hace que sea difícil hablar de ello. Pero López sugirió que los adultos escuchen a los niños sobre este tema y validen sus experiencias.

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A pesar de la gran población, López dijo que no hay suficientes recursos de asesoramiento en español disponibles en Idaho. También señaló que se necesita más que hablar el idioma para apoyar a las personas en estas comunidades. "El hecho de que alguien ofrezca servicios en español no significa que pueda ser culturalmente competente para brindar esos servicios en español", dijo López. "¿Son culturalmente sensibles a ciertas cosas que no necesariamente se traducen del inglés al español?" López dijo que una forma de aumentar el número de consejeros es comenzar temprano y hablar sobre esta carrera profesional en la escuela secundaria. "Ahí es donde no sólo podemos presentar la consejería como una profesión viable que pueden ejercer y que podrían ser futuros terapeutas de habla hispana", dijo López, "sino que también estamos simultáneamente en esos espacios diciendo, 'oye, está bien hablar de emociones'".

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olid-state batteries have emerged as a promising technological advancement that could potentially revolutionize the EV industry. As concerns about climate change intensify, there is a growing need to transition away from nonrenewable energy sources, not only in power generation but also in transportation. The widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could play a key role in driving the prevalence of EVs, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to fossil fuelpowered cars. To understand the significance of solidstate batteries for EVs, one needs to grasp the current challenges with lithium-ion batteries—the main energy storage technology in EVs today. They have many drawbacks: limited energy storage, fire safety concerns, short lifespans and a huge carbon footprint due to the mining of lithium and other heavy metals. These have prompted researchers to explore alternatives. Solid-state batteries address many issues by replacing the liquid electrolyte in lithiumion batteries with a solid electrolyte. This cuts the risk of fires, and allows for more storage. And the solid-states have a lower carbon footprint than the lithium-ions and have longer lifespans, so they’re a more durable and sustainable EV option. According to the Centre for Process Innovation’s Scott Gorman, solid-state batteries use fewer materials, and could reduce climate impacts by 39 percent compared to lithiumion batteries. The environmental implications of moving to solid-state EV batteries are significant. As demand for EVs keeps rising, reducing the carbon footprint associated with their production and operation becomes imperative. Solid-state batteries can help by offering a cleaner and more efficient energy storage solution. With nonrenewable energy sources a major contributor to climate change, the adoption of solid-state batteries in EVs

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aligns with global efforts to mitigate the impact of transportation on the environment. Moreover, the development of solid-state batteries is driving innovation in the automotive industry. Companies investing in research and development to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of solid-state batteries are likely to spearhead the next wave of EV technology and lead to more affordable and accessible EVs, making them a viable option for a broader segment of the population. So far, Toyota is leading the race to develop solid-state batteries. Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan and Honda are also developing their own solid-state batteries. And several smaller companies—Schaeffler, QuantumScape, SolidEnergy Systems, Solid Power, Sila Nanotechnologies, Albemarle and Ilika, to name a few—are dedicated to developing solid state batteries that can be mass produced inexpensively. However, challenges remain in scaling up the production of solid-state batteries to meet growing demand for EVs. Manufacturers need to overcome various production costs and scalability issues. Proponents of the technology are pushing for government support to help bolster R&D and commercialization efforts so that someday in the future we can have EVs with the safest, greenest batteries possible. CONTACTS: The search for a better EV battery, https://www.axios.com/2023/11/02/ batteries-solid-state-lithium-electric-vehicles; Toyota’s Rival In Solid-State EV Development Is A Supplier: Schaeffler, https:// www.autoweek.com/news/a46192062/ solid-state-ev-battery-development-toyota-schaeffler/. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine.com. To donate, visit https://earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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as baterías de estado sólido son un prometedor avance tecnológico que podría revolucionar el sector de los vehículos eléctricos. A medida que aumenta la preocupación por el cambio climático, crece la necesidad de abandonar las fuentes de energía no renovables, no sólo en la generación de electricidad, sino también en el transporte. La adopción generalizada de las baterías de estado sólido podría desempeñar un papel clave en el auge de los vehículos eléctricos, al ofrecer una alternativa más limpia y sostenible a los automóviles impulsados por combustibles fósiles. Para entender la importancia de las baterías de estado sólido en los vehículos eléctricos, hay que comprender los problemas que plantean las baterías de iones de litio, la principal tecnología de almacenamiento de energía de los vehículos actuales. Tienen muchos inconvenientes: almacenamiento de energía limitado, problemas de seguridad contra incendios, corta vida útil y una enorme huella de carbono debido a la extracción de litio y otros metales pesados. Todo ello ha llevado a los investigadores a buscar alternativas. Las baterías de estado sólido resuelven muchos problemas sustituyendo el electrolito líquido de las baterías de iones de litio por un electrolito sólido. Esto reduce el riesgo de incendios y permite un mayor almacenamiento. Además, las de estado sólido dejan menos huella de carbono que las de iones de litio y tienen una vida útil más larga, por lo que son una opción más duradera y sostenible para los vehículos eléctricos. Según Scott Gorman, del Centro de Innovación de Procesos, las baterías de estado sólido utilizan menos materiales y podrían reducir el impacto climático en un 39% en comparación con las baterías de iones de litio. El paso a las baterías de estado sólido para vehículos eléctricos tiene importantes consecuencias para el medio ambiente. A medida que aumenta la demanda de vehículos eléctricos, resulta imperativo reducir la huella de carbono asociada a su producción y funcionamiento. Las baterías de estado sólido pueden ayudar ofreciendo una solución de almace-

namiento de energía más limpia y eficiente. Dado que las fuentes de energía no renovables contribuyen en gran medida al cambio climático, la adopción de baterías de estado sólido en los vehículos eléctricos se alinea con los esfuerzos mundiales para mitigar el impacto del transporte en el medio ambiente. Además, el desarrollo de baterías de estado sólido está impulsando la innovación en la industria del automóvil. Es probable que las empresas que invierten en investigación y desarrollo para mejorar el rendimiento y la rentabilidad de las baterías de estado sólido encabecen la próxima oleada de tecnología de VE y conduzcan a VE más asequibles y accesibles, convirtiéndolos en una opción viable para un segmento más amplio de la población. Hasta ahora, Toyota lidera la carrera por desarrollar baterías de estado sólido. Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan y Honda también están desarrollando sus propias baterías de estado sólido. Y varias empresas más pequeñas -Schaeffler, QuantumScape, SolidEnergy Systems, Solid Power, Sila Nanotechnologies, Albemarle e Ilika, por citar algunas- se dedican a desarrollar baterías de estado sólido que puedan producirse en serie a bajo coste. Sin embargo, sigue siendo difícil aumentar la producción de baterías de estado sólido para satisfacer la creciente demanda de vehículos eléctricos. Los fabricantes tienen que superar varios problemas de costes de producción y escalabilidad. Los defensores de esta tecnología están presionando para que los gobiernos apoyen los esfuerzos de I+D y comercialización, de modo que algún día podamos tener vehículos eléctricos con las baterías más seguras y ecológicas posibles. CONTACTOS: The search for a better EV battery, https://www.axios.com/2023/11/02/ batteries-solid-state-lithium-electric-vehicles; Toyota's Rival In Solid-State EV Development Is A Supplier: Schaeffler, https://www.autoweek. com/news/a46192062/solid-state-ev-batterydevelopment-toyota-schaeffler/. EarthTalk® está producido por Roddy Scheer y Doug Moss para la organización sin ánimo de lucro EarthTalk. Más información en https:// emagazine.com. Para donar, visite https:// earthtalk.org. Envíe sus preguntas a: question@earthtalk.org.

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ser peligrosa, sencillamente le analizaremos como un medio que tenemos para atraer cambios benéficos, positivos, y necesarios.

urante muchos siglos la magia ha sido mal interpretada, manipulada, y hasta utilizada para satisfacer fines religiosos, políticos y culturales. Numerosos mitos suelen señalar a la magia, como una actividad sobrenatural, peligrosa, ilusoria, y hasta satánica.

La magia no es una maquinaria creadora de ilusiones, porque sus efectos son reales, visibles, tangibles, y perseveran según nuestros propósitos. Existen tres tipos diferentes de energía necesarias entre si, para dar vida a un ritual de magia.

La magia como todas las ciencias que ahora conocemos, un día tuvo que emerger entre las tinieblas de lo desconocido, asimismo lo hicieron: la física, la química, la medicina, la astronomía, la biología, y la filosofía entre otras tantas. Sabios del pasado fueron tildados como magos agoreros, juzgados, torturados, y algunos hasta condenados a morir, simplemente por dar a conocer sus conocimientos al mundo. Tales fueron los casos de Nicolás Copérnico (1473-1543) astrónomo polaco, quien difundió en aquel entonces la idea que la Tierra no era el centro del universo, y que giraba en su eje alrededor del sol. Asimismo Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) físico y astrónomo italiano, quien fuera apresado y sentenciado, únicamente por hacerle saber al mundo que la Tierra se movía. Existe una lista extensa de brillantes talentos, que con sus descubrimientos le dieron nuevos bríos a la vida terre-

La primera o energía primaria, consiste básicamente en la energía personal, la fuerza que emana de nuestro de ser, el poder creado por la conjunción de mente, cuerpo, corazón, y espíritu.

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nal, sin embargo; siempre han surgido seres con mentes opuestas al estudio, y descubrimiento de todas las maravillas, que la madre naturaleza ha dispuesto a nuestro alcance, y para nuestro propio beneficio. En efecto todo ello ocurre debido a que la magia, no presenta aparentemente leyes ni mecanismos que la definan o la defiendan, como ocurre con otras artes,

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ENCIMA DE LA POLÍTICA Sigue siendo un honor y un privilegio servirle. Este año, seguiré luchando para ampliar el acceso a viviendas asequibles y cuidado infantil, restablecer el Crédito Tributario por Hijos, y promulgar leyes que promuevan la igualdad, la justicia, y la prosperidad para todos. ¡Les deseo a usted y a sus seres queridos unas felices fiestas y un próspero Año Nuevo! Aprobé la reforma de armas más fuerte en 30 años

Aprobé el proyecto de ley climático más grande de la historia.

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y ciencias formalmente establecidas. No obstante, nada escapa en nuestro planeta a la ley de la compensación. Un precepto aparentemente llano, pero que encierra la verdad más fundamental de nuestra existencia, por tal motivo la magia, se encuentra directamente ligada a tal decreto universal. La magia no es sobrenatural porque no hace milagros, solamente crea cambios necesarios, tampoco es satánica, porque la mente y las acciones del usuario, son los factores que le dan el poder y la esencia, por lo tanto y como existen los dos polos opuestos del universo, el yin y el yang, por lo cual se originaron los dos eternos rivales <el bien y el mal>>, de los cuales nada ni nadie escapa. Entonces por ende existen desde siempre dos tipos de magia: la magia negra y la magia blanca, antagonistas entre si, y separadas por una estrecha línea divisoria, que podemos definir como “buena voluntad". Conociendo, obrando y actuando bajo los roles establecidos de la buena voluntad, la magia blanca no puede ni debe

La segunda energía está regida por el poder de la madre naturaleza: las frutas, los vegetales, las hierbas, las flores, el agua, las piedras, el aire, el fuego, la tierra, los animales, y todo lo creado en nuestro planeta, se haya magistralmente envuelto en la esencia del poder terrestre. El tercer factor fundamental consiste en la energía etérea, la fuerza vibrante del Creador, y los espíritus de luz que vigilan, y sustentan la creación divina. Los rituales mágicos precisan extraordinariamente de los tres poderes, para producir cambios reales y efectivos. El hombre con su energía produce la visualización ( proceso mediante el cual se crean imágenes, circunstancias, y episodios en la mente) y es por medio de la misma, que se llega a influenciar el poder de la naturaleza, a través de sus pertenencias: la flora, la fauna, los elementos, el mar, las estaciones, el tiempo, y el karma. Ya establecida la comunión de los dos poderes, ahora viene el llamado interactivo de ambos con el poder divino, lo que llamaremos trilogía poderosa. En las prácticas de la magia siempre va envuelto un objetivo espiritual, junto a una experiencia religiosa.

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NO. 701894 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PURA TINTA TATTOO STUDIO, 1008 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Castillo, 1008 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/30/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN628908. “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 Castillo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701894 February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702787 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J.T.R TOTAL WELLNESS, 7666 Santa Ines Court, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Alberto Torres Rey, 7666 Santa Inez Court, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on

02/01/2024. 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/ Juan Alberto Torres Rey This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/01/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 702787 February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 702163 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): MILKANA PUBLISHING, 1235 Buchanan Dr, Santa Clara CA, 95051. Filed in Santa Clara County on 05/04/2022 under file no. FBN684N52. MILKANA GRIGOROVA, 1235 Buchanan Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051. 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/ Milkana Grigorova This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN702163 February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429264 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carol Ann Nordhues INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carol Ann Nordhues has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carol Ann Nordhues to Caroline Ann Canny Nordhues 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: 4/02/2024 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 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429928 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yilin Song and Jiayi Gao INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yilin Song and Jiayi Gao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vivian Wen Song to Vivian Gaowen Song 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: 4/16/2024 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 29, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV429995 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Sebastian Caicedo Lopez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Juan Sebastian Caicedo Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Sebastian Caicedo Lopez to Juan Sebastian Caicedo 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: 4/16/2024 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 30, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429771 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Linda Isbel Padilla Padilla INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Linda Isbel Padilla Padilla has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daniel Salvador Rey to Daniel Salvador Padilla 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

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 08, 2024 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: 4/09/2024 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 25, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428290 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eric Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Eric Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eric Nguyen to Selene 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: 3/12/2024 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 28, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430027 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rick Gyusik Kim INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rick Gyusik Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rick Gyusik Kim to Joseph Rick Gyusik Kim 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: 4/16/2024 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 30, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430083 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jaime Ivan Tobanchez Milla and Maria Ursulina Guzman Escobar INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jaime Ivan Tobanchez Milla and Maria Ursulina Guzman Escobar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diana Valeria Guzman to Diana Valeria Tobanchez Guzman 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

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 08, 2024 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: 4/16/2024 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 31, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429227 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marina Gallant Fields INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marina Gallant Fields has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marina Gallant Fields to Peach Gallant Fields 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: 4/02/2024 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 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430091

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anani Afawubo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anani Afawubo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anani Afawubo to Anani Abel 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: 4/16/2024 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 31, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702518 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APV SERVICES, 165 Blossom Hill Rd Spc #368, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandro Pineda, 165 Blossom Hill Rd Spc #368, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/24/2024. 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/ Alejandro Pineda This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702518

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702073 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA JUNTA COLOMBIANA, 4500 The Woods Drive 2101, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luisa Camila Ramirez Sierra, 4500 The Woods Drive 2101, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/08/2022. 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/ Luisa Camila Ramirez Sierra This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702073 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702436 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rosie’s House Cleaning Pro, 682 Pinewood Dr Apt #4, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rosa Hilda Osorio Rivas, 682 Pinewood Dr Apt #4, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/22/2024. 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/ Rosa Hilda Osorio Rivas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702436 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702279 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: JIMMY BUILDER, 500 W 10th St Spc #132, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jaime Santiago De Los Angeles, 500 W 10th St Spc #132, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/05/2024. 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/ Jaime Santiago De Los Angeles This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702279 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702328 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUICK TAGS EXPRESS VEHICLE REGISTRATION SERVICE, 3151 Senter 3151 Senter Road, Suite 100 A, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Elizabeth Ornelas, 3151 Senter Road Suite 100 A, San Jose, CA 95111. Sergio Walter Espinoza, 3151 Senter Rd 100 A, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/15/2024. 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/ Maria Elizabeth Ornelas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 702328 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702393 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACETECH DENTAL LABORATORY, 1580 S. Winchester Blvd., #303, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Osamu Ogiwara, 166 Quail Hollow Dr, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2006. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN652536. “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/ Osamu Ogiwara This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/19/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702393 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702345 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nova in Vitro Fertilization, NOVA IVF, 2500 Hospital Drive, Building 7, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard Joseph Schmidt, M.D., Inc., 2500 Hospital Drive, Building 7, Mountain View, CA 94040. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2011. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN700008. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Richard J. Schmidt Richard Joseph Schmidt, M.D., Inc President Article/Reg#: C3372555 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702345 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702330 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOLDFAST MUSIC PUBLISHING, 326

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Viscaino Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rosemarie Austin, 326 Viscaino Way, San Jose, CA 95119. 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/ Rosemarie Austin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 702330 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702433 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIRES SOS RESCUE, 701 Kings Row Ste 72F, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PANDA’S TIRES SALES STORE LLC, 701 Kings Row Ste 72F, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/20/2024. 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/ Angel Tamayo PANDA’S TIRES SALES STORE LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202460319828 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702433 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429492 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patricia Barragan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Patricia Barragan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of

this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Patricia Barragan to Patricia Kelly 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: 4/09/2024 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 22, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429569 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rasika Shellikeri INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gaurav Shellikeri, Rasika Shellikeri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Awadhesh Shellikeri to Ishan Shellikeri 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: 4/09/2024 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 23, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427690 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miyoung Lee INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Miyoung Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Miyoung Lee to Amy Miyoung Jo (First: Amy, Middle: Miyoung, Last: Jo) 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: 3/05/2024 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, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER ON REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE HEARING LANIER – CASE NO. 19FL002379FL-331 1. The hearing is currently scheduled for 1/16/2024 2. Name of party who file the request for Order, order to show cause, or other moving paper is Dana Lanier 3. Name of party asking to reschedule the hearing is Dana Lanier. 4. The request does

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not include temporary emergency (ex parte) orders previously issued. 5. 6. Order granting request to reschedule hearing and notice of new hearing 6. a. The court hearing is rescheduled to the date, time and location shown below: New hearing date: 2/26/24, Time 9:00am, Dept 64, at the address note above in this matter. 7. b. The court in its discretion finds good cause and reschehules the hearing. 9.Service Order b. The documents listed in item 10 must be served. (1) as required by rule 5.92 10. Documents to be served: a. A copy of the previously filed Request for Order (Form FL-300) order to show cause, or other moving paper. 11. A Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) may be filed and served a. as required by rule 5.92. Date: 12/22/2023; 3:05:16pm /s/ Vanessa Zecher, Judicial Officer REQUEST TO ERSCHEDULE HEARING Case No. 19FL002379 CASE INFORMATION 1. Kathryn Schlepphorst (Atty for Dana Lanier)- I am the party who filed the Request for Order (FL-300), Order to Show Cause, or other moving paper in item 2. 2. I ask the Court reschedule the hearing date for the Request for Order. 3. The item in 2 was filed on 12/14/2023 4. The hearing is currently set for 1/16/2024 5. 5. The court did not issue temporary emergency (ex parte) orders with the item in 2. REQUEST 6. After 2/12/2024 REASON FOR RESCHEDULING 7. The hearing needs to be rescheduled because a. The papers were not served before the hearing date. c.other good cause as stated on Attachment 7c. SPECIAL PROCEDURS MAy APPLY The procedures in items 8 and 9 apply if the documents in item 2 were served on the parties. 8. Unless the court determines that there are exceptional circumstances, the other parties must first be a. Notified that you are going to ask the court to reschedule the hearing; and b. Served with copies of the request to reschedule at the first reasonable opportunity.

9. You must then submit t the court a proof of service in items 8a and 8b, along with the request to reschedule. You may use Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (ex parte) orders (form FL-303) to comply with the proof of notice and service. 10. You should submit the documents in item 9 to the court no later than five court days before the hearing date set on the Request for Order, order to show cause, or other moving papers, unless you have a very good reason to submit them later. PROPOSED ORDER REQUIRED 11. I have submitted a proposed order on Request to Reschedule Hearing (form FL-309). I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date 12/20/2023 /s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst Matter of Lanier Case No.: 19FL002379 ATTACHMENT 7(c) TO REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE HEARING 1. Father has been traveling the country for the last year and Mother is unaware of his current location. 2. In a recent attempt to serve on a matter regarding the same set of facts, opposing counsel refused to accept service or to provide an address for Father. Father is still represented by the same counsel of Bechtel Zambrano Baluyot Family Law Group LLP. 3. In a recent Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt filed June 6, 2023, multiple reissuances had to be filed because we were not able to locate Father. These requests were filed June 13, 2023, June 23, 2023, and July 28, 2023. 4. Eventually, we were able to file an Application for Order for Publication and received an order to do so on September 18, 2023. Through this method, we successfully served Father and he and his counsel appeared for the Contempt hearing. 5. Father’s last known place of work was for Apple, Inc. and he hasn’t worked there for about a year and a half now. 6. Father’s last known address was in Carmel, however, his residence there has been sold within the last year. 7. We are not aware of any other information regarding his location, especially as he has not seen the children

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com recently either. - END OF ATTACHMENTRun Dates: January 19, 26, February 2 and 9, 2024. MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTHER’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS DATE: February 26, 2024 TIME: 9:00AM APJ: DEPT.: 64 Petitioner, Dane Lanier (“Mother”) is represented by Kathryn Schlepphorst. Respondent, Brian Lanier (“Father”), is represented by Catherine Bechtel. The Parties were married on August 17, 1991, and were separated on September 19, 2015; for a marriage of a total of twenty-four (24) years. There are two children from the marriage: Nathan Lanier (DOB: 07/27/ 2004; Age: 19) and Sam Lanier (DOB: 07/02/2008; Age: 15). I. STATEMENT OF FACTS In August 2019, Mother filed a Request for Order (“RFO”) to change child support and enforce an existing 2015 Illinois Judgment, where Father was required to make payments of $1,000 per month for the children’s college education. Father never made any payments until a new stipulation was agreed upon approximately five (5) years later. A Stipulation and Order Re Child Support was filed on January 27, 2020, (“January 2020 Order”) which included a $23,500 payment from Father into the children’s college fund by February 27, 2020. Father continued to disregard the court orders and neglected to make required payments. As a result, enforcement of court orders was a priority for Mother during the settlement of Mother’s 2019 RFO. The parties signed and executed a Stipulation and Order Regarding Legal Custody, Child Support, Health Insurance, Tuition, Alaska Accounts, Reimbursements, and Attorney’s Fees, filed on July 15, 2020 (“July 2020 Order”). The July 2020 Order incorporated Mother’s late payment concerns with the inclusion of Paragraph 3(d), “the party that owes Smith Ostler must pay it directly to the other party by February 15 of each year. If the true up is not paid by February 15, interest shall accrue in the amount of 10% of the total amount owed, each day the payment is late.” This specific clause was included in several drafts of the July 2020 order prior to signature. In order to calculate the Smith Ostler pay-

ment, Paragraph 3(a) of the July 2020 Order instructed, “the parties shall exchange their year-to-date paystubs and bonus/stock documentation by June 30th and December 31st each year.” Following the July 2020 Order, Father paid his first Smith Ostler on time in February 2021. However, Father quickly reverted to his old ways and was late in making base child support payments in August 2021, September 2021 and January 2022, without any repercussions. The July 2020 Order does not contain interest on late base child support payments. Father was also late in making the February 2022 Smith Ostler payment, which adds daily interest. Father was sixteen days late in making the Smith Ostler child support payment. As a result, Father paid $24,268 in interest. Father did not dispute the interest amount. On March 23, 2022, for the first time since Paragraph 3(d) was drafted in June 2020, Father’s counsel alleged the interest amount was an “obvious error” and wanted to stipulate an amendment. Mother was clearly not in agreement with modifying the agreement, especially given the circumstances that Father was again late in making child support payments. On July 19, 2022, Mother’s counsel requested Father’s financial documents to calculate Smith Ostler per Paragraph 3(a) of the 2020 Order. Mother granted an extension until July 30, 2022, to receive documents. On December 1, 2022, Father’s counsel assured that Father would provide his end of year W-2s. The December 31, 2022, deadline passed, and Father still did not provide any financial documents. The February 15, 2023, deadline also passed, and Father still did not provide any financial documents nor make a Smith Ostler payment. On June 6, 2023, Mother filed a motion for Contempt of Court because Father did not provide his paystubs and bonus/ stock documentation that was due on June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Father also did not make a Smith Ostler payment by February 15, 2023. Father refused to authorize his attorney to accept service. As a result, Mother had to reschedule the hearing multiple times because she was unable to locate Father. Mother had to file several reissuances of the Contempt motion, on June 13, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 28, 2023, and September 11, 2023. On August 3, 2023,

Father finally provided Mother with his paystubs and W2s for year 2022 and made the principal payment for Smith Ostler of $108,476. However, Father did not make any interest payments despite paying Smith Ostler 168 days late. Due to Father’s failure to pay child support on time, he accrued interest in the amount of $1,822,464.00 (10% of $108,476 x 168 days late). Father continued to refuse to accept service. Mother finally filed a request for the Court to issue an order permitting service by publication. Once Mother received the Order for Service by Publication filed on September 18, 2023, she was able to run the contempt motion post through El Observador. The San Jose newspaper ran the pleading post for four (4) consecutive weeks and ended on October 13, 2023. The Affidavit for the publication was filed on October 16, 2023. Once service was complete, the hearing on the initial Contempt charge was finally heard on November 6, 2023. Father was present at the November 6, 2023, hearing with his attorneys, Maya Ortega and Ray Baluyot, and requested dismissal of the contempt charge. The initial contempt charge was dismissed without prejudice on technical grounds. Father’s attorney stated on the record that he would not accept service when the contempt charge is refiled. Father also refused to provide an address for service. // // II. ARGUMENT A. FATHER SHOULD BE SANCTIONED $1,000 PER DAY IN ADDITION TO ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS FOR CONTINUALLY FLOUTING THE COURT’S ORDERS AND NOT PAYING CHILD SUPPORT ON TIME. California Family Code § 271 gives the Court the authority to impose an award of attorney’s fees and costs as sanctions where the conduct of a party or attorney “furthers or frustrates the policy of the law to promote settlement of litigation and, where possible, to reduce the cost of litigation by encouraging cooperation between the parties and attorneys.” Cal. Fam. Code § 271. The court has the discretion to impose sanctions, and they “are justified when a party has unreasonably increased the cost of litigation.” In re Marriage of Corona, (2009) 172 Cal.App.4th 1205, 1227. Further an award “under section 271 need not ‘be limited to the cost to the other side resulting from

the bad conduct.’” In re Marriage of Falcone & Fyke (2012) 203 Cal. App. 4th 964, 990. A party requesting sanctions under section 271 is not required to show any financial need for the award or any actual injury. Id. The only stricture is that the sanction award must not impose an unreasonable financial burden on the party being sanctioned. For example, in In re Marriage of Rangell, 95 Cal. App. 5th 1206, 313 Cal. Rptr. 3d 851 (2023), reh'g denied (Oct. 16, 2023), the court affirmed sanctions in the amount of $1,000 per day for not paying Court ordered attorney’s fees. The sanctioned party in the case, Deric, was initially ordered to pay attorney’s fees on July 31, 2018, and then ordered again on April 29, 2019 when he failed to pay. Id. at 855. Deric continued not to pay and the opposing party, Tracey, filed a request for sanctions in the amount of $1,000 per day on January 12, 2021. Id. at 858. On March 21, 2021, the court ordered “sanctions for noncompliance” in the amount of $48,000 for 48 days of noncompliance. Id. at 860. The court explained “[that] Deric refused to obey the court’s orders for 48 days [not to mention, the preceding two years) resulting in $48,000 in sanctions, is no fault of anyone but Deric. … The lesson here to Deric is plain: he cannot repeatedly flout the court's orders for years and expect to get away with it, when his conduct delayed Tracey's enjoyment of her share of community property and caused her to incur additional attorney fees and costs in enforcing the court's orders...‘Somewhere along the line, litigation must cease.’ ‘[Husband] has yet to absorb this message,’ warranting sanctions. ‘When making the award, the family court shall consider [Husband's] dilatory tactics ... and the policy of imposing sanctions in an amount sufficient to deter future similar conduct.’” Id. at 864 Here, Father willfully violated the 2015 Illinois Order, January 2020 Order, and July 2020 Order causing Mother to incur significant attorney fees and costs in enforcing the court’s order. Father’s actions here are just as egregious if not worse than Deric in the Rangell case. Father failed to make the required payments under the 2015 Illinois Order for over four years, forcing Mother to file a reissuance of that order in January 2020. Father continued to flout the court’s orders, forcing Mother to seek another

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 08, 2024 court order in July 2020. Following the July 2020 Order, Father was late on several child support payments, in August 2021, September 2021 and January 2022, without any repercussions. Father was also late in making the February 2022 Smith Ostler payment and had to $24,268 in interest. Father was late again in February 2023 for 168 days. Father still has not, to date, paid the outstanding interest for being 168 days late and is still in violation of the July 2020 Order. Father also failed to exchange financial documents on time, violating the July 2020 Order, and causing Mother to file a Motion for Contempt, in addition to this request for Sanctions. Furthermore, Father has been evading service by refusing to provide an address and prohibiting his attorney from accepting service. As a result, Mother had to file several reissuances of the Contempt motion, originally filed on June 6, 2023, to June 13, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 28, 2023, and September 11, 2023. Mother also had to file a request for Order for Service by Publication, which was granted. On the date of the initial Contempt hearing, Father was present with two attorneys. The motion for contempt was dismissed without prejudice on technicality. At the hearing, Father’s attorney stated on the record that he would not accept service when the contempt motion is refiled and would not provide an address to serve Father. Father and his attorneys are clearly frustrating the policy of the law to promote settlement of litigation and should be sanctioned for their conduct. Father should be sanctioned in “an amount sufficient to deter future similar conduct” since he has repeatedly flouted the courts’ orders since 2015. There is low likelihood that Father will abide by future court orders without being sanctioned. As a result of Father’s failure to abide by the July 2020 Order, Mother has incurred significant attorney’s fees in the amount of $20,882.99 as of October 31, 2023, which does not include future court appearances and publication costs—if Father continues to evade service. III. CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, Mother respectfully requests the Court to order payment of interest in the amount of $1,822,464.00 (10% of $108,476 x 168 days late) and sanctions in the amount of $1,000 per day plus attorney’s fees and costs.

Respectfully submitted, Dated: December 7, 2023 /s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst Attorney for Petitioner, Dana Lanier ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT CASE NO: 19FL002379 FL-410 Attorney: Kathryn Schlepphorst 1361 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 208 San Jose, CA 95128 Phone: (408)993-1120 Fax No. (408)993-1125 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street City and Zip Code: San Jose, CA 95113 Branch Name: Family Petitioner: DANA LANIER Respondent: BRIAN LANIER Notice! A contempt proceeding is criminal in nature. If the court finds you in contempt, the possible penalties include jail sentence, community service, and fine. Your are entitle to the services of an attorney, who should be consulted promptly in order to assist you. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint an attorney to represent you. !Aviso! Un proceso judicial pr desacato es de indole criminial. Si la corte le declara a usted ed desacato, las sanciones posibles inlcuyan penas de prision y de servicio a la comunidad, u multas. Usted tiene derecho a los servicios de un abogado, a quien debe consultar sin demora para obtenar ayuda. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, la corte podra nombrar a un abogado para que le represente. 1 TO CITEE: Brian Lanier 2. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS, TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THIS COURT SHOULD NOT FIND YOU GUILTY OF CONTEMPT, PUNISH YOU FOR WILLFULLY DISOBEYING ITS ORDERS AS SET FORTH IN THE AFFIDAVIT BELOW AND ANY ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT OF FACTS CONSTITUTING CONTEMPT; AND REQUIRE YOU TO PAY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MOVING PARTY, THE ATTORNEY FEES AND

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 08, 2024 COSTS OF THIS PROCEEDING. A. Date: February 26, 2024, Time: 9:00AM. Dept: 64 b. Address: Same as above Date: 12/18/2023 /s/ Hon. Brooke Blecher Judicial Officer AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT 5. a. (3) cite signed a stipulation upon which the order was based. b. Citee was able to comply with each order when it was disobeyed. 6. b. I have previously filed a request with the court that the citee be held in contempt. ORIGINALLY ON JUNE 6, 2023. RESPONDENT FILED A REQUEST TO DISCHARGE ON OCTOBER 31, 2023; THE COURT DISMISSED THE PETITION WITHOUT PREJUDICE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2023. 8. Each order disobeyed and each instance of disobedience is described is described as follows: c. Injunctive or other order PURSUANT TO THE STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING LEGAL CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, HEALTH INSURANCE, TUITION, ALASKA ACCOUNTS, REOMBURSEMENTSM, ATTORNEYS FEES, FILED ON 7/15/20, BOTH PARTIES ARE TO EXCHANGE THEIR YEAR-TO-DATE PAYSTUBS INCLUDING BONUS/STOCK D O C U M E N TAT I O N BY JUNE 30 TH AND DECEMBER 31 ST OF EACH YEAR. “IF ADDITIONAL CHILD SUPPORT IS DUE, “THE PARTY THAT OWES SMITH OSTLER MUST PAY IT DIRECTLY TO THE OTHER PARTY BY FEBRUARY 15TH OF EACH YEAR. IF THE TRUE UP IS NOT PAID BY FEBRUARY 15, INTEREST SHALL ACCRUE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE TOTAL NOT OWED, EACH DAY THE PAYMENT IS LATE.” FATHER VIOLATED THE ORDER BY NOT PROVIDING DOCUMENTS ON JUNE 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND NOT MAKING PAYMENTS ON FEBRUARY 15, 2023, AND AUGUST 3, 2023. d. FATHER HAD THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE PAYSTUBS & BONUS/ STOCK DOCUMENTATION BY WAY OF ADP, BANK STATEMENTS, AND/OR SUBPOENA ON JUNE 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022. FATHER ALSO HAD THE ABILITY TO PAY BOTH THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $108,476 ON FEBRUARY 15,

2023 AND THE INTEREST AMOUNT OF $1,822,464.00 DUE ON AUGUST 3, 2023 BUT REFUSED TO DO SO. FATHER STILL HAS NOT PAID THE OUTSTANDING INTEREST. SEE ATTACHMENT 8(D). Continued on Attachment 9d. e. I am requesting that attorney fees and costs be awarded to me for the costs of pursuing this contempt action. WARNING: IF YOU PURSUE THIS ACTION, IT MAY AFFECT THE ABILITY OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO PROSECUTE THE CITEE CRIMINALLY FOR THE SAME VIOLATIONS. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 12/13/23 /s/ Dana Lanier Matter of Lanier Case No.: 19FL002379 ATTACHMENT 8(d) – ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT 1. I, DANA LANIER (“Mother”), declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 2. I respectfully request the court: a. To find Brian Lanier, (“Father”) guilty of four counts of contempt: i. Failure to exchange year-to-date paystubs and bonus/ stock documentation by June 30, 2022; ii. Failure to exchange year-to-date paystubs and bonus/ stock documentation by December 31, 2022; iii. Failure to pay Smith Ostler child support by February 15, 2023; and iv. Failure to pay 168 days of late fees in the amount of $1,822,464.00. b. To award attorney's fees to Mother for the costs of pursuing the Contempt Order to Show Cause. 3. In November 2015, a Judgment (“2015 Judgment”) was entered in the state of Illinois, finalizing our dissolution with a Marital Settlement Agreement. The 2015 Judgment included a clause ordering Father to pay $1,000 per month for the children’s college education. Father did not make a single payment between 2015 and 2019, so I hired Kathryn Schlepphorst, Esq. to file a request for order (“RFO”) to enforce the 2015 Judgment in August 2019. 4. A Stipulation and Order Re Child Support was filed on January 27, 2020, which

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com included a $23,500 payment from Father into the children’s college fund by February 27, 2020. Father continued to disregard the court orders and neglected to make required payments. Because of Father’s history of nonpayment and late payment, it was important to me that timely payments would be addressed in future settlements. 5. After significant negotiation, Father and I signed and executed a Stipulation and Order Regarding Legal Custody, Child Support, Health Insurance, Tuition, Alaska Accounts, Reimbursements, and Attorney’s Fees, filed on July 15, 2020 (“July 2020 Order”) (See Exhibit A – July 2020 Order). The July 2020 Order incorporated my late payment concerns with the inclusion of Paragraph 3(d), “the party that owes Smith Ostler must pay it directly to the other party by February 15 of each year. If the true up is not paid by February 15, interest shall accrue in the amount of 10% of the total amount owed, each day the payment is late.” This specific clause was included in several drafts of the July 2020 order prior to signature. In order to calculate the Smith Ostler payment, Paragraph 3(a) of the July 2020 Order instructed, “the parties shall exchange their year-to-date paystubs and bonus/stock documentation by June 30th and December 31st each year.” 6. Following the July 2020 Order, Father paid his first Smith Ostler on time in February 2021. However, Father quickly reverted to his old ways and was late in making base child support payments in August 2021, September 2021 and January 2022, without any repercussions. The July 2020 Order does not address late base child support payments. Father was also late in making the February 2022 Smith Ostler payment, which was addressed in the July 2020 Order by accruing daily interest. Father was sixteen days late in making the Smith Ostler child support payment. As a result of the late February 2022 payment, Father paid $24,268 in interest. Father did not dispute the interest amount. 7. On March 23, 2022, for the first time since Paragraph 3(d) was drafted in June 2020, Father’s counsel sent a letter alleging the interest amount was an “obvious error” and wanted to stipulate an amendment. I was adamantly against freely modifying the agreement, especially given the circumstances that

Father was again late in making child support payments. The interest amount was not an error and was specifically included in the agreement. In fact, during negotiations, Paragraph 3 was modified at the request of Father but not the interest rate clause (See Exhibit B – June 24, 2020 Letter). Father had no issue and knowingly agreed to the interest rate. The interest rate was a bargained for exchange and I made concessions to settle my request for order. 8. On June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, Father missed the deadline to provide his financial documents to calculate the next Smith Ostler amount. Father also missed the February 15, 2023, deadline again to pay Smith Ostler child support. Despite paying late fees in 2022, Father was still not deterred from being late again in February 2023. If Father is not held in contempt, he will continue to disregard the court’s orders, as he has done for years since the inception of the dissolution in 2015, and the children will continue to not receive child support on time. 9. On June 6, 2023, I filed a motion for Contempt of court because Father did not provide his paystubs and bonus/stock documentation that was due on June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022. The July 2020 Order specifically states, “the parties shall exchange their year-to-date paystubs and bonus/stock documentation by June 30th and December 31st each year.” 10. My attorney, Kathryn Schlepphorst, sent at least two letters (dated March 30, 2023 and July 19, 2022) to his counsel requesting this. I sent several emails requesting the documentation as well. 11. Finally, after the initial Contempt motion was filed and over a year after the documents were due, Father provided his financial documents on August 3, 2023. Father finally provided his earnings statements from January 1, 2022 to July 15, 2022 and December 3, 2022 to December 16, 2022. The earnings statements show that Apple, Inc. directly deposited approximately $14,100 into Father’s bank account every month. On April 22, 2022, Father’s earnings statement shows that he received $996,820.95 in wages. And on May 13, 2022, Father received another $43,187.00 in wages. On information and belief, Father stopped receiving income from Apple, Inc. after May 13,

2022. The paystubs and bonus/stock documentation was not due until June 30, 2022. Since Father received payment twice a month, the paystubs would have accompanied the payment. If for some reason Father did not receive his paystubs, he had the ability to request them from his employer, log onto ADP and retrieve them himself, or subpoena the documents anytime between May 13, 2022 and June 30, 2022 and even any time after that. Father had the ability to exchange his financial documents, the same way he did so for year 2021. Father willfully failed to comply with the July 2020 Order to exchange financial documents. Father also paid the principal Smith Ostler amount for child support on August 3, 2023, in the amount of $108,476.00, but failed to pay the daily interest charges that added up to $1,822,464.00 (10% of $108,476 x 168 days late). 12. F a t h e r refused to permit his attorney to accept service on the initial Contempt charge and I was forced to file a request for the Court to issue an order permitting service by publication. My request for service by publication was granted. The hearing on the initial Contempt charge was finally heard on November 6, 2023, after several delays because of Father’s evasion of service. My initial Contempt charge was dismissed without prejudice on technicality. 13. Father had the ability to comply with the court orders requiring exchange of financial information on June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Father had direct access to his paystubs and W-2 through his employer’s payroll company, ADP. Father did not even request the required documents from his employer, Apple, Inc. until June 20, 2023 (See Exhibit C – June 23, 2023 Letter). On June 23, 2023, Father’s counsel was specifically notified that “your client does indeed have immediate access to his 2022 paystubs and 2022 W2 statements through ADP services.” (See Exhibit D – June 23, 2023 Email). Furthermore, Father received payment from Apple so he could have provided the financial information by way of bank statements showing how much money he received. There was also nothing preventing Father from subpoenaing the documents from Apple prior to June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, in order to meet the court ordered deadline.

14. Father had the ability comply with the court order to make payment by February 15, 2023, and avoid the accrued interest. His failure to comply resulted in interest in the amount of $1,822,464.00, which he also has to ability to pay. On information and belief, Father sold his property at 25 Rancheria, Carmel Valley, CA in the amount of $2,500,000 in August 2023. Additionally, Father’s federal taxable compensation for year 2022 was $1,232,419.51, which is significant compared to the fraction of that amount owed for Smith Ostler. 15. The court issued the order at issue on July 15, 2020. Father had knowledge of the underlying order when he negotiated and signed the order. Father was also served a copy of the filed order on July 16, 2020. Father had the ability to obey the court order by retrieving the required documents to exchange information, calculate, and pay the Smith Ostler child support amount. Father was willfully disobedient to the order by not abiding when he had the ability. 16. F a t h e r should be found guilty of all four counts of Contempt. 17. As a result of Father’s failure to abide by the 2020 Order, I have incurred significant attorney’s fees in the amount of $20,882.99, as of October 31, 2023, which does not include the initial reply, November court appearance, and future court appearances and publication costs—if Father continues to evade service. Additionally, I respectfully request the court to grant attorney’s fees. - END OF ATTACHMENT Run Dates: January 19, 26, February 2and 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702224 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HERMES PRO AUTO IMAGES, 65 Victoria Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HERMES PRO AUTO IMAGES, INC. 65 Victoria Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above 2/15/2019. This filing is a refile, Previous file #651460. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ivonne Marcela Andrade, Secretary Article/Reg#: C4218404 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702224 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702276 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUK FUNDS, RUK, 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RUK, INC., 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA 95050. 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/ James Rukstalis President Article/Reg#: 934346063 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/17/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphinth, Deputy File No. FBN 702276 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702270 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lifted Beauty, 27 Devine St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tomas Barajas, 5084 Snow Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. Juana Barajas, 5080 Snow Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/17/2024. 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/ Tomas Barajas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 702270 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702250 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASTILLO DRY WALL, 1340 Foxdale Loop 402, 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): Jorge Alberto Castillo Cardenas, 1340 Foxdale Loop 402, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/16/2024. 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/ Jorge Alberto Castillo Cardenas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 702250 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702133 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Guido Ordoñez HouseKeeping, 227 Hollis Ave Apt #1, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose De La Cruz Guido, 227 Hollis Ave Apt 1, 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/ Jose De La Cruz Guido This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/11/2024. Regina Alcomendras,

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County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 702133 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702087 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HELLO GORGEOUS, 580 El Camino Real Suite 23, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Barbara J Chavarria, 1812 Crater Lake Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Barbara J Chavarria This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702087 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701418 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Willow Glen Dental Specialists, 1706 Willow Street, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SAPANA KOTHARY, DDS, INC, 5669 La Seyne Place, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2023. 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/ Sapana Kothary SAPANA KOTHARY, DDS, INC OWNER Article/Reg#: 5983756 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 701418 January 19, 26, Febru-

ary 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702225 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HERMES BAKERY INC., 65 Victoria Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HERMES BAKERY INC., 65 Victoria Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/05/2022. 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/ Ivonne Marcela Andrade HERMES BAKERY INC. Chief Financial Officer Article/Reg#: C4789473 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702225 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702088 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Green Leaves, 3419 San Marino Ave, 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): Alberto Ayala, 3419 San Marino Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/09/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN702039. “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/ Alberto Ayala This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702088 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429041

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: PHUONG THANH VY NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) PHUONG THANH VY NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. PHUONG TRAM LUU to TRAM PHUONG LUU 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: 3/26/2024 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 12, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428853 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tri Trong Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tri Trong Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tri Trong Nguyen to Jeff Tri 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: 3/26/2024 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 10, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428837 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anpowicahpiwi Serenity Angelina Martinez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anpowicahpiwi Serenity Angelina Marinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anpowicahpiwi Serenity Angelina Martinez to Serenity Angelina Martinez 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: 3/26/2024 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 10, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of   ANN ATKIN Case No.

23PR196071DE-121 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANN ATKIN. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JONATHAN ATKIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that JONATHAN ATKIN 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. 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 an 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 14, 2024 at 9:00AM, Dept. 1, 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: Kale K. Heiman 215 West Portal Avenue San Francisco, CA 94127 (866)720-0195 Run Dates: January 19, 26 and February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700821 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Orange Skies Development, LLC, 1656 Brentwood Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Orange Skies Development, LLC, 1656 Brentwood Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/07/2023. 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/ Rosalind SaavedraLaine Orange Skies Development, LLC CEO/Manager Article/Reg#: 202359214885 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700821 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702083 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOLE PRIORITY, 2419 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SNKRUPSJ LLC, 781 Clearview Dr, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/21/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 08, 2024 who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Randy Alberto Sanchez Chavez SNKRUPSJ LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202356215671 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702083 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702071 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SALGA2 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR LLC, 826 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SALGA2 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR LLC, 826 Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/25/2022. 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/ Javier Salgado Baez SALGA2 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR, LLC Member Article/Reg#: 202250913640 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702071 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701940 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARLOS D. PEREZ ART AND DESIGN, 760 N 7th St #1208, 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): CARLOS DAVID PEREZ, 760 N 7th St #1208, San Jose, CA 95112. ANNA LISA ESCOBEDO, 760 N 7th St #1208, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious

business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. 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/ Carlos David Perez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/04/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701940 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701905 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SLEEPWYSE, 1177 Branham Lane #1005, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sharon Maroukel, 4912 Canto Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/15/2023. 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/ Sharon Maroukel This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701905 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701679 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Thi Minh Cuc Le, 270 Umbarger Rd, Spc 34, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thi Minh Cuc Le, 270 Umbarger Rd, Spc 34, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Thi Minh Cuc Le This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

FEB 02, 2024 - FEB 08, 2024 County on 12/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 701679 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701913 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIGMA LAMBDA BETA, 1243 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Josiah Osorio, 578 Cabernet St, Los Banos, CA 93635. 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 #: FBN700267. “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/ Josiah Osorio This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701913 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HM NAILS SPA, 1918 Alum Rock Ave Ste 25, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mai Thi Ngoc Pham, 1457 Japaul Ln, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. 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/ Mai Thi Ngoc Pham This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 701911 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701924 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C&C Handyman, 868 Canfield Ct Unit #3, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christian Cuevas, 868 Canfield Ct #3, San Jose, CA 95136. 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/ Christian Cuevas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701924 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701898 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GSV ROOFING, 1315 Piedmont Rd, 32660, San Jose, CA 95152, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GENESIS SILICON VALLEY LLC, 1315 Piedmont Rd, 32660, San Jose, CA 95152. 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/ Josue Garcia GENESIS SILICON VALLEY LLC CEO Article/Reg#: 202251810950 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 701898 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Raul Gardening Services, 602 Palm Ave,

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raul Soto Diaz, 602 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/03/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Raul Soto Diaz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701906 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 701588 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): siddesaddle & Co., 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga CA, 95070. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/18/2020 under file no. FBN663674. Kim Elking, 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070. Lisa Burns, 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070. Lee Ann Welch, 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070. This business was conducted by: a general partnership. “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/ Lisa Burns/General Partner This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN701588 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 701734 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): TWNS SALON SPA, 605 Tennant Ave Suite A, Morgan Hill CA, 95037-5529. Filed in Santa Clara County on 12/27/2023 under file no. FBN649175. Phuong T. Nguyen, 5875 Charlotte Dr Apt 411, San Jose, CA 95123. 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/ Phung T. Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN701734 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428676 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Paul Vogel and Nirali Bhupendra Patel INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Michael Paul Vogel and Nirali Bhupendra Patel have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Paul Vogel to Michael Paul Avine b. Nirali Bhupendra Patel to Nirali Avine 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: 3/26/2024 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 08, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421953 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

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Q&A: UN ENFOQUE RADICAL DEL APRENDIZAJE El maestro Sergio Juárez se une a Eugenio Derbez y el elenco de la aclamada película mexicana para brindar información sobre la creación de una historia inspirada en un salón de clases de sexto grado y la esperanza de un maestro.

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Fíjate que fue un realmente fue una experiencia muy emocionante, pues es una realmente es una aventura. El estar por ejemplo en los momentos en los que se fue, fue grabando la historia, eh, convivir con Eugenio, su humor, sus aspectos característicos, creo que es todavía para mí sigue siendo algo que jamás imaginé. Y sigo tratando de enviar ese mensaje a mis alumnos, que pues crean en que todo es posible, crean en sus sueños, crean en que muchas cosas pueden lograr, que no se queden estancados. Que ellos crean en su potencial.

n un pueblo fronterizo mexicano plagado de corrupción y violencia, un maestro llega con nuevos métodos radicales para ayudar a los niños a aprender aprovechando su curiosidad y desarrollando su potencial.

Basada en los increíbles hechos reales de una clase de sexto grado en la escuela primaria José Urbina López en Matamoros, México, la película Radical sigue al nuevo maestro Sergio Juárez Correa, interpretado por el querido actor y comediante mexicano Eugenio Derbez, quien llega a una Escuela en ruinas y con fondos insuficientes con una clase de estudiantes que tienen poco interés en aprender debido al plan de estudios aburrido y el desorden en sus vidas hogareñas. Juárez comienza a instruir a los niños en formas innovadoras para liberar su potencial y lleva a la escuela de una de las de menor rendimiento del país a una de las más sólidas académicamente en un año. En México, Radical fue el estreno en cines local con mayor recaudación desde la pandemia, y en Estados Unidos fue la película en español con mayores ganancias desde 2019. Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar no sólo con el verdadero Sergio Juárez, sino también con su homólogo cinematográfico Eugenio Derbez y tres de los jóvenes estrellas de la película, Jennifer Trejo, Mía Fernanda Solís y Danilo Guardiola, quienes interpretan a las estudiantes Paloma, Lupe y Nico respectivamente. En la entrevista, Derbez habla sobre la realización de la película, los jóvenes actores discuten a quién ven como su propia versión de Juárez en sus vidas, y Juárez expone sus esperanzas de que la película inspire a otros en la búsqueda de sus sueños. Radical ahora se transmite exclusivamente en ViX. Para empezar, quería preguntar Eugenio, ya que ya estás al otro lado del estreno de la película y ha ganado los elogios y la reacción positiva, ¿cómo te sientes sobre cómo salió? Eugenio Derbez Muy contento, eh? Porque la verdad es que no. No esperaba una reacción tan positiva. Siempre tiene uno miedo. La verdad. Debo de ser muy honesto. Nunca sabes si va a conectar con la gente. Nunca sabes si los críticos les va a gustar. Nunca sabes si va a tener éxito en taquilla. Y la verdad es que nos superó todas nuestras expectativas. Yo creo que es de las películas que he hecho que mejor calificación ha tenido por parte de la crítica, pero también ha tenido muy buen, muy buena taquilla, muy buen box office y eso es difícil de lograr, eh? Es una película que triunfó en festivales, recibió seis premios en seis diferentes festivales, y aparte le fue muy bien en la taquilla y eso es muy difícil que una película navegue tan bien en estos dos mundos, tanto en el cine de arte como en el cine comercial. Sergio, ¿para ti cómo fue la experiencia de ver tu historia, y la historia de tus estudiantes en la pantalla grande? Sergio Juárez

Jennifer, Mía, y Danilo. Ahora que se estrenó la película, ¿cuál ha sido la experiencia de trabajar en ella? Mia Fernanda Solis

Radical se basa en la historia de la vida real de un maestro que empuja a sus alumnos a nuevas posibilidades a través de métodos de enseñanza únicos y radicales. Photo Credit: Pantelion Films

El sistema educativo no es tan bueno, pero con ganas de salir adelante y buscando con ingenio y creatividad, como lo hizo Sergio, se puede sacar a los niños adelante. -Eugenio Derbez

Pues yo creo que es como un sueño hecho realidad, porque yo desde chiquita siempre soñé en estar en una película, estar en una alfombra roja. Yo me emocioné mucho porque vi a toda la gente con sus luces, lámparas, videos y yo siempre soñé estar en un auditorio ahí y presentar una película que lleva un mensaje tan bonito. Es muy bonito y muy, muy emocionante. Danilo Guardiola Se siente increíble la verdad. Es una experiencia muy bonita. Y de verme, por ejemplo, en la pantalla grande, yo me veía y decía, "no puede ser, ese soy yo!" Era muy emocionante. Y también en la en la alfombra roja, por ejemplo, cuando íbamos saliendo de ver la película íbamos caminando, yo iba así caminando normalmente gritaban "Nico!", Yo volteaba luego. Fue, muy bonito, muy increíble la verdad. Jennifer Trejo Siento que es algo muy bonito y más que nada la reacción de la gente al ver Radical en la premier, que fue aquí en México, recuerdo perfectamente cuando estábamos antes de pasar alfombra, estar junto con Danilo y estar así, todos nerviosos de que estábamos viendo actores que veíamos o seguimos viendo en la pantalla que en nuestra vida no imaginamos conocer y que estaban ahí y que sabían quiénes éramos. Siento que es algo muy bonito que me llevo de todo esto que nos está pasando. Esta película destaca la desigualdad educativa, que es algo que se ve obviamente en la película en México, pero por todo el mundo hay estos problemas. ¿Por qué creen que es importante que exista una película como esta para que llame la atención sobre estos problemas y tal vez de un poquito de una posible solución? Sergio Juárez Fíjate que es una historia que es universal, así como lo mencionas, que puede llegar a muchos lugares y puede inspirar. Mientras esté la voluntad de hacer algo, en este caso la que muestra el profesor y los alumnos que se emocionen en lo que están haciendo es como logran salir adelante. Aún a pesar de los obstáculos como delincuencia, pobreza, eh, sin recursos, porque tampoco había los recursos suficientes. Solo con el hecho de ellos interactuar, cómo pudieron ellos lograr las cosas? Entonces es una historia que va a llegar a muchos lugares y que los va a inspirar. Eso es creo que para mí la parte esencial, porque trae humor, trae situaciones pues a veces que tocan

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fibras sensibles, pero al mismo tiempo te ayuda a sobrellevar esos obstáculos de la mejor manera. Entonces eso es lo que nos muestra la historia. Eugenio Derbez Coincido con Sergio, lo que dice es una historia que inspira a que muchos maestros alrededor del mundo no nada más en México y muchos niños entiendan que si se puede, a pesar de tener carencias, a pesar de no tener recursos, a pesar de que hay tanta violencia en el mundo, sí se puede salir adelante cuando tienes ganas. Y ese fue el enfoque de Sergio y de la misma película porque quisimos hacerlo igual que Sergio . No se trata de criticar, de señalar, de dividir, se trata de sumar, de hacer propuestas y de decir bueno, si hay carencias, el sistema educativo no es tan bueno, pero con ganas de salir adelante y buscando con ingenio y creatividad, como lo hizo Sergio, se puede sacar a los niños adelante. Quería preguntarles a los tres muchachos si hay una persona o personas en sus vidas que le recuerden al tipo de persona que es Sergio y su enfoque en las enseñanzas y en la vida. Mia Fernanda Solis Mi maestro de matemáticas me recuerda mucho a Sergio porque igual es muy interactivo y hace las clases que sean más divertidas y entonces me gusta más aprender. Danilo Guardiola Yo creo que en mi vida los que más se parecen a Sergio pueden ser, por ejemplo, mi profesor de artes y de inglés, que son bastante divertidos, saben cómo enseñarte los temas de una forma divertida y así. Y creo que el que más influye en mi vida y bueno, pues es diario, es mi papá que yo aprendo bastante mucho de él y pues creo que es lo más cercano que tengo a Sergio.

Te quiero mencionar yo que mi experiencia también con el señor Eugenio. Yo lo primero, cuando lo vi, lo que primero creí era que quería tomarme la foto. Pero no, fíjate que mi experiencia fue muy padre porque logré conocerlo. Yo crecí con él, con sus personajes. Entonces para mí fue una experiencia muy padre, que me sigue motivando cuando la gente cuando me ve me dice "oye, que se siente conocer a Eugenio Derbez?" Entonces digo, "esto ya para mí, ya me fui de gane."

Bueno, yo les recomiendo que vean mucho Radical porque es una película bastante inspiradora, con un mensaje bastante bonito sobre descubrir tu potencial y sobre la esperanza. Y pues es una película que realmente no se pueden perder. Es muy emotiva, muy conmovedora, con una montaña rusa de emociones y pues eso no? Súper recomendadísima. Sí, igual siento que es como esto que tenemos esta gran oportunidad nosotros como mexicanos los tres de poder alzar la voz esta gran oportunidad que tenemos de poder transmitir este mensaje que tiene Radical y no solo para la juventud, que es muy importante, pero también para la gente grande.

Sergio fue a visitarnos al set. Fue a checar que todo estuviera bien, que yo le preguntaba continuamente, "oye, estoy contándolo de manera correcta, no quiero exagerar, tampoco me quiero quedar corto", y entonces tener

I continue trying to send that message to my students, that they believe that everything is possible, believe in their dreams, believe that they can achieve many things, so that they do not stay stagnant. So that they believe in their potential.

Mia Fernanda Solis Si como dicen, les va a tocar el corazón, los va a hacer reír, los va a hacer llorar aparte, les va a hacer saber que tienen potencial.

Igual yo mis papás siento que son como mi Sergio. E incluso tengo dos profesores en la escuela, el de química y el de historia, que son como Sergio. Nos enseñan de maneras diferentes y de hecho esas son mis dos clases favoritas. Y también he dicho siempre que, como Sergio, le cambió la vida a Paloma, Eugenio me cambió la vida a mí. Entonces siento que Sergio ha sido como esta gran inspiración que he tenido de encontrar a alguien como él.

Pero por otro lado, la parte buena de esto es que tuve chance de preguntarle a Sergio, de decirle, "a ver cómo era tu técnica, cómo eras tú con los niños, cómo te llevabas con ellos, cuál era tu interacción con los niños?"

Actress Jennifer Trejo (left) with Paloma Noyola (center), Sergio Juárez (center) and Eugenio Derbez (right). Trejo portrays Noyola and Derbez portrays Juárez in the film. Photo Credit: Pantelion Films

Jennifer Trejo

Pues es que fíjate que hay tantas cosas que se pueden llevar de esta película. Para empezar, que las cosas, aún a pesar de tan difíciles que estén, hay que tomarlas con humor. Hay que también intentar, aún a pesar de que parece todo imposible o que todo se nos presenta como un obstáculo. Hay que tratar de soñar que sí se puede.

Es bueno y es malo. Fue difícil porque siempre que interpretas a alguien tienes que documentarte. Es complicado. No es fácil. Pero cuando interpretas a alguien que todavía está vivo, resultan además de difícil, resulta muy intimidante. Ese es un riesgo. Es un reto. Es saber que la persona está viva y que te va a ver y va a ver tu trabajo, te sientes observado, te sientes juzgado.

Teacher Sergio Juárez joins Eugenio Derbez and the cast of the acclaimed Mexican film to provide insight into the creation of a story inspired by a sixth grade classroom and a teacher's hope.

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Y pregunta final. Muchas gracias, Eugenio, Sergio, Jennifer, Nico y Mia. Por qué recomiendan que vea la gente Radical y que quieren que tomen de la película?

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Eugenio, ¿cómo fue a interpretar a este personaje de Sergio y poder tener Sergio tan cerca y poder hablar con él y agarrar su opinión de las cosas?

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su guía y tener su voz y tenerlo a él ahí cerca para decirnos cómo, con cómo contar la historia fue muy importante para nosotros. Sergio Juárez

Otra situación que pueden también lograr aprender es la perseverancia. Es algo que se muestra en los personajes y en la historia, que aún a pesar de que ven que sucede esto, surge el otro, ellos continúan creyendo que sí se puede. Entonces esto es lo que la gente se va a llevar una historia conmovedora que los va a inspirar y que sirve para cualquier tipo de situación, no solamente educativa, sino que para alguna situación difícil que se te está presentando actualmente. Saber que puedes y que tienes el potencial para lograrlo. Eugenio Derbez Sí, es una historia que los va a divertir. Es una historia divertida. La gente se ríe, llora, se enoja. Este pasa por todas las emociones. El hecho de que haya ganado seis premios como la película favorita en seis festivales, el hecho que haya hecho la taquilla que hizo que es la mejor taquilla que se ha hecho desde la pandemia en una película mexicana, te habla de lo bien que conectó con la gente y del buen boca a boca que tiene. Así es que creo que es una película que inspira, entretiene, te mueve el corazón, tiene de todo, así es que no se la pierdan, 26 de enero por VIX ya la pueden ver en su casa en una plataforma.

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n a Mexican border town plagued by corruption and violence, a teacher arrives with radical new methods to help children learn by harnessing their curiosity and developing their potential. Based on the incredible true events of a sixth grade class at José Urbina López Elementary School in Matamoros, Mexico, the film Radical follows the new teacher Sergio Juárez Correa, played by the beloved Mexican actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez, who arrives at a dilapidated and underfunded school with a class of students who have little interest in learning due to the boring curriculum and the disorder in their home lives. Juárez begins instructing children in innovative ways to unleash their potential and takes the school from one of the lowest-performing schools in the country to one of the academically strongest in one year. In Mexico, Radical was the highest-grossing local theatrical release since the pandemic, and in the United States it was the highest-grossing Spanishlanguage film since 2019. We recently had the opportunity to speak not only with the real Sergio Juárez, but also with his film counterpart Eugenio Derbez and three of the film's young stars, Jennifer Trejo, Mía Fernanda Solís and Danilo Guardiola, who play the students Paloma, Lupe and Nico respectively.

Eugenio Derbez Very happy, eh? Because the truth is that I didn't expect such a positive reaction. One is always afraid. The truth is, I must be very honest. You never know if it's going to connect with people. You never know if critics are going to like it. You never know if it's going to be successful at the box office. And the truth is that it exceeded all of our expectations. I think it is one of the films I have made that has had the best rating from critics, but it has also had a very good ticket desk, a very good box office and that is difficult to achieve, eh? It is a film that triumphed at festivals, received six awards at six different festivals, and also did very well at the box office and that is very difficult for a film to navigate so well in these two worlds, both in art cinema and in commercial cinema. Sergio, for you, what was the experience of seeing your story, and the story of your students, on the big screen? Sergio Juárez Look, it really was a very exciting experience, because it is truly an adventure. For example, being in the moments in which the story was recorded, um, living with Eugenio, his humor, his characteristic aspects, I think it is still something I never imagined for me. And I continue trying to send that message to my students, that they believe that everything is possible, believe in their dreams, believe that they can achieve many things, so that they do not stay stagnant. So that they believe in their potential.

In the interview, Derbez talks about the making of the film, the young actors discuss who they see as their own version of Juárez in their lives, and Juárez lays out his hopes that the film will inspire others in the pursuit of their dreams.

Jennifer, Mia, and Danilo. Now that the film has been released, what has been the experience of working on it?

Radical is now streaming exclusively on ViX.

Well, I think it's like a dream come true, because since I was little I always dreamed of being in a movie, being on a red carpet. I was very excited because I saw all the people with their lights, lamps, videos and I always dreamed of being in an auditorium there and presenting a film that carries such a beau-

To start off, I wanted to ask Eugenio, since you are already on the other side of the film's release and it has gained praise and positive reaction, how do you feel about how it came out?

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ENGLISH tiful message. It's very beautiful and very, very exciting. Danilo Guardiola Honestly, it feels incredible. It is a very nice experience. And seeing myself, for example, on the big screen, I looked at myself and said, "it can't be that that's me!" It was very exciting. And also on the red carpet, for example, when we were leaving after seeing the movie, we were walking, I was walking normally when they shouted "Nico!", I turned around subsequently. It was, very nice, very incredible indeed. Jennifer Trejo I feel that it is something very beautiful and more than anything the reaction of the people when they saw Radical at the premiere, which was here in Mexico, I remember perfectly when we were before passing the carpet, being together with Danilo and being like that, all nervous that we were seeing actors that we saw or continue to see on the screen whom in our lives we could not imagine knowing and that they were there and that they knew who we were. I feel that it is something very nice that I take away from all this that is happening to us. This film highlights educational inequality, which is something that is obviously seen in the film in Mexico, but all over the world there are these problems. Why do you think it is important that a film like this exists to draw attention to these problems and perhaps give a little bit of a possible solution? Sergio Juárez Consider that it is a story that is universal, just as you mention, that can reach many places and can inspire. As long as there is the will to do something, in this case the will shown by the teacher and the students who are excited about what they are doing is how they manage to get ahead. Even despite obstacles such as crime, poverty, um, without resources, because there were not enough resources either. Just by interacting with them, how could they achieve things? So it is a story that will reach many places and that will inspire them. I think that is the essential part for me, because it brings

humor, it brings situations that sometimes touch sensitive chords, but at the same time it helps you overcome those obstacles in the best way. So that's what the story shows us. Eugenio Derbez I agree with Sergio, what he says is a story that inspires many teachers around the world, not just in Mexico, and many children understand that it is possible, despite having shortcomings, despite not having resources, despite the fact that there is so much violence in the world, you can get ahead whenever you are willing to. And that was Sergio’s focus and the film too, because we wanted to do it just like Sergio. It is not about criti¬cizing, pointing out, dividing, it is about adding, mak¬ing proposals and saying well, if there are deficien¬cies, if the educational system is not that good, with the desire to move forward and searching with ingenuity and creativity, like Sergio did, children can get ahead. I wanted to ask the three boys if there is a person or people in their lives that remind them of the type of person Sergio is and his approach to teachings and life. Mia Fernanda Solis My math teacher reminds me a lot of Sergio because he is also very interactive and makes classes more fun and then I like learning more. Danilo Guardiola I think that in my life those who are most similar to Sergio could be, for example, my arts and English teacher, who are quite funny, they know how to teach you the topics in a fun way and so on. And I think that the one who most influences my life and well, it's daily, is my dad, I learn a lot from him and I think he is the closest thing I have to Sergio. Jennifer Trejo Also for me my parents are like my Sergio. And I even have two teachers at school, chemistry and history, who are like Sergio. They teach us in different ways and in fact those are my two favorite classes. And I have also always said that, like Sergio, he changed

Paloma's life, Eugenio changed my life. So I feel like Sergio has been like this great inspiration that I've had to find someone like him.

hope. It’s just a movie that you can’t miss. It’s very emotional and moving, like a rollercoaster of emotions and so on. Super recommended.

Eugenio, what was it like to play this character of Sergio and be able to have Sergio so close and be able to talk to him and get his opinion on things?

Jennifer Trejo

Eugenio Derbez It’s good and bad. It was hard because every time you play someone, you have to make your research. It’s complicated. It’s not easy. But when you play someone who’s still alive, it’s not only hard but very intimidating. That’s the risk. It’s a challenge. Knowing that the person is alive and he will see you and your work, you feel watched, you feel judged. But on the other hand, the good part is that I had the chance to ask Sergio, to tell him ‘all right, how was your technique, how were you with the kids, your relationship with them, how was your interaction with the kids?’ Sergio visited us on set. He went to check everything was in order, and I asked him continuously, ‘hey, am I telling this the right way? I don’t want to exaggerate, but also don’t want to be short’, so having his guidance and his voice, having him close to tell us how to tell the story was very important to us. Sergio Juárez I’d also like to mention my experience with Mr. Eugenio. First thing, I thought I wanted to take a picture with him. But no, my experience was very cool because I got to meet him. I grew up with him, with his characters. So for me that was a very cool experience that still motivates me today when people ask me ‘hey, how does it feel to know Eugenio Derbez?’ So I say ‘that to me, is already a win’. And last question. Thank you very much Eugenio, Sergio, Jennifer, Nico and Mia. Why would you recommend people to watch Radical and what do you want them to take from the movie? Danilo Guardiola Well, I highly recommend people to watch Radical because it’s a pretty inspiring film, with a beautiful message about discovering your potential and about

Yes, I also feel like we have this great opportunity us three as Mexicans to raise our voice, the opportunity to communicate the message inside Radical and not only for the youth, which are very important, but also for the older people. Mia Fernanda Solis Yes, as they say, it will touch your heart, it will make you laugh, it will also make you cry, it will let you know you have potential. Sergio Juárez Look there are so many thing people can take away from this movie. To begin with, things regardless of how difficult they are, you have to take them with humor. You also have to try, even when everything seems impossible or that everything seems to be an obstacle. You have to dream that it is possible. Perseverance is another thing they can get to learn. It’s something you can see in the characters and in the story, even when they see that this happens, that happens, they keep believing it’s possible. And that’s what the people will take, a very moving story that will inspire them and could be useful for all kind of situations, not just educational, but also for any hard situation that they are currently living. Knowing that you can and you have the potential to succeed. Eugenio Derbez Yes, it’s a story that you will have fun with. It’s a fun story. People laugh, cry, and get mad. It has all kind of emotions. The fact that it has won six awards as the favorite film on six festivals, the fact that it made the gross it made, which is the most grossing Mexican film since the pandemic, says that it connected very well to the people and the good mouth to mouth recommendation. So I think this is a movie that inspires, entertains, moves your heart, it has it all, so you can’t miss it. You can watch it in your home starting on January 26th through VIX platform.