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“Just take a look at this -- as of 2012, college tuition has increased 1,120 percent -- far outpacing the price of consumer goods, medical expenses and food since records began in 1978, according to Bloomberg. In fact, average charges (tuition, fees, and room and board) at a public four-year college were $18,391 in 2013-14, according to the College Board (Trends in College Pricing report” (More on our site) Modern Farming: Technology Helps Keep Food on the Table “From farm to table, much about food production has changed -for both farmers and consumers. Like any other business, farmers must adapt to a changing world -- one that will see its population grow to 9.6 billion by 2050.” (More on our site) This 30-minute check could increase your retirement savings “When is the last time you checked in on your retirement plan? A month? A year? Can you even remember? If you can’t, you’re not alone. Many people find the idea of reviewing their retirement plan intimidating, so they put it off. You can’t avoid reviewing your plan forever, though, and there are some real benefits to doing so right now.” (More on our site) Expand and enhance your job search with social media “If social media isn’t at the top of your list when starting your jobsearching endeavors, you might find the process slow and tedious. That’s because social networks are the way nearly all U.S. companies are finding new employees, according to Jobvite.” (More on our site)

Bomberas de la Bahia & Viento Callejero concert Saturday February 7th, 9:00pm Brick and Mortar Music Hall 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 The Other Barrio screening Sunday February 8th, 7:00pm Brava Theatre Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Jencarlos Canela US Tour SF February 12th, 7:00pm The Fillmore 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115 Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull concert February 14th, 7:30pm Oracle Arena

7000 Coliseum Way Oakland Oakland, Ca Disney on Ice Febraury 18th, 7:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara San Jose, Ca 95113 Disney’s Fantasia’s live in concert San Jose Center for The Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113 The Bay Area Travel & Adventure show February 7, 2015 10:00 am February 8, 2015 4:00 pm Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054

Hip Hop Dance Classes for Youth Ages 6-12 Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:00 pm Edenvale Community Center 330 Branham Lane East San Jose, CA 95111 Dancing with the Stars February 11th, 8:00pm San Jose Center for The Performing Arts 135 West San Carlos St., San Jose, ca 95113 San Jose Sharks VS. Carolina Hurricanes February 7th, 7:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95113

Corazon de Barrio 2015 February 14th, 12:00pm Mission Cultural Center For Latino Arts 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 The Barbershop Diaries Sunday, February 8, 2015 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Morris Dailey Auditorium SJSU One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 Cash for College Workshop February 7th, 10am – 2pm Foothill College Middlefield Campus Pavilion 4000 Middlefield Rd 1st Floor Palo Alto, CA 94303 Karaoke Night at the Treatbot

Every Thursday 7:30-9:30pm San Pedro Square Market 87N San Pedro St, San Jose, Ca Lo Real Maravilloso Exhibition Until Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, 10am Mission Cultural Center For Latino Arts 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA 14th Annual SF Sketchfest Comedy Festival Until Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. 12:00 AM Brava Theatre Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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For those who are already highly trained, educated and employed in good jobs, the current economic boom in Silicon Valley feels good. An Editorial (S.J. Mercury News, 02.01.15, page A18) highlighted Board of Supervisor’s President’s statement that we need “Collaboration. Work together. Look past what divides us and focus on goals we have in common.” (Link: www.mercurynews. com/opinion). For the rest of us who live on less than $50,000 per year, we wonder if 2015 will be our year of opportunity. All are encouraged to read the entire 3,841 word speech delivered at the Montgomery Theatre on 01.27.15 by Dave Cortese, President, Board of Supervi-

sors, County of Santa Clara. The link is <sccgov.org/sites/ d3/Documents/SOTC%20 Speech%202015.pdf>. In addition, Cortese provided a summary entitled “Let’s Make 2015 a Local Year of Opportunity.” When addressing “Economic Development”, Cortese said,” It’s often said that government doesn’t create jobs, businesses do.” As a businessman, I know there is some truth to that. I believe that Santa Clara County has an opportunity to work with each city in the County to help jumpstart economic development projects that will create quality paying jobs. How can we do that?” Let’s start by beginning to train our won youth to be “knowledge workers.” The County’s role in dealing with local commerce’s needs for well trained “Knowledge Workers” could begin with the ‘County Office of Education” (John Gundry, current Superintendent). It’s CTE

nitarios o Community Colleges puede tener un impacto significante en la comunidad hispana. Hoy por hoy están inscritos en estos centros de estudios más hispanos que nunca antes.

Luisa Fernanda Montero LA RED HISPANA En tiempos de desigualdad y discriminación, que siguen estando vigentes, es reconfortante saber que cada vez más hispanos tienen acceso a la educación superior. De acuerdo con el Centro de Investigaciones Pew, la propuesta del presidente Barack Obama de ofrecer colegiaturas gratuitas -free tuition- para estudiantes que asistan a los Colegios Comu-

Estamos hablando de que cada vez más hispanos se suman a los casi siete millones de estudiantes que asisten a Colegios Comunitarios anualmente; en el 2000 ese grupo conformaba un 14 por ciento del total, en el 2013 llegó a conformar el 22 por ciento. Esas son buenas noticias; pero ¿qué nos está llevando a aumentar las cifras de nuestra participación académica? De acuerdo con los investigadores del Pew Jens Manuel Krogstad y Richard Fry hay varias razones, una de ellas es que los Colegios

(Career and Technical Education) is very likely a program which needs to become better known to both local moguls as well as students and parents. The focus of HiTech commerce has been on STEM or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). However, “What is being done to prepare our youth to have the basic knowhow needed to become a future ‘Knowledge Worker’? These are in high demand (which means higher wages). Is it possible to have the COE direct some effort towards the encouragement of our local youth, especially its Latino component? There is a focus on going to college;. However, there is a great need to inform students and their parents about the rewards of becoming a ‘knowledge worker’ who can deliver high quality efforts in a variety of challenging positions. One of the challenges of living in a low income community is the need to be informed and knowledgable in

Comunitarios suelen ser más accesibles, en términos económicos, que las instituciones que ofrecen carreras de cuatro años o más. Otra razón que citan los investigadores, es que su exigencia académica también es más baja. Los estudiantes que quieran ingresar a un Community College generalmente solo necesitan un diploma que certifique que terminaron su educación secundaria. Eso puede hacer una diferencia significativa para quienes no tienen altos grados, y sabemos que los hispanos en promedio, tienen bajos niveles en sus logros académicos. El centro de estudios cita además razones geográficas, pero lo que debe llamar nuestra atención realmente, es que aun cuando nuestra presencia en los Colegios

a variety of disciplines which enables one to make ‘evidence based decisions’. Another concern is the current focus on providing the homeless ‘affordable housing’. The inclusion of established ‘campsites’ are needed NOW with an array of postal boxes; drinking water; dumpsters, and porta-potties. Such campsites would enable any homeless individual to reside therein having stability, safety and security which are enhanced by police surveillance. A wrap-around package of assessment (mental health, physical health status, and needed training/education) for each homeless individual would provide the information enables crafting an effective behavioral modification & development plan. And properly implemented, the costs of doing this may be funded under the Affordable Care Act 2010 which now pays for mental health services. In addition, by provid-

Comunitarios aumenta, son muchas las metas que aun no hemos alcanzado. No podemos conformarnos con lo poco. Tenemos que ir por lo máximo, tenemos que aumentar nuestra presencia en la comunidad académica sin limitantes. Tenemos que hacer más presencia en las grandes universidades, en aquellas que forman líderes, porque eso, líderes es lo que necesita nuestra comunidad. Para ello, debemos recordar que, a diferencia de lo que ocurre en la mayoría de nuestros países, en Estados Unidos el proceso educativo es un proceso integro que involucra a toda la familia y que empieza desde la primera infancia. Los jóvenes que cuentan con el apoyo certero de sus padres desde un comienzo, crean hábitos y disciplinas

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ing approved campsites, the multiple relocation efforts from “jungles” is minimized (which permits law enforcement resource re-allocation).

tive’s Director, Office of Cultural Competency. Let’s not complicate immigrants by having information sources which have no jurisdiction.

What the Homeless need along with an ‘encampment home’ are ‘Wrap-Around Mental Health services coupled with Behavioral modification services which might rehabilitate a particular individual. That is why each homeless individual may require a total mental and physical assessment.

Extending office hours of clinics increases access. A first effort could be having clinics open from noon to midnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Several services could be provided economically using Public/non-profit contracts. The use of ‘Pay for Success” performance-based contracts is recommended.

The County needs to be the broker who ensures certain CBO/NGO providers or vendors deliver needed services. For example, the proposed “Office of Immigrant Relations” is best left to the local Mexican Counsel General and the Citizens & Immigration Services (CIS), Department of Homeland Security. Assimilation issues can be economically handled best through a Public/Non-profit contract arrangement managed by the County Execu-

Many community safety issues would be mitigated if jobs were available which pay a ‘living wage’ along with benefits. Many desperate individuals resort to crime. This very wealthy community needs to provide jobs which permit an individual to earn enough to live here without resorting to crime. Income equity is still a goal to be achieved. Hopefully, 2015 will become the year of opportunity for all of us, not just the fortunate few.

que los pueden convertir primero en estudiantes y después en profesionales universitarios especializados.

niveles de vida- llegaron a la universidad gracias a una beca.

Y si el dinero es un problema, no es determinante. Muchos de quienes hoy ostentan títulos universitarios -y por tanto superiores

Si lo decidimos, planificamos y actuamos en consecuencia; seguramente lograremos que nuestros hijos sean profesionales exitosos.

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EDUCATION

San Jose CALIFORNIA On Wednesday, Feb. 4; more than 100 students, along with dozens more parents and teachers from China toured local classrooms, making new friends and putting on a cultural showcase as part of an exchange program created by the Santa Clara County Office of Education and the Chinese Society of Education. Dubbed the “Young Cultural Ambassador Communication Troupe,” the students were selected locally in China after several rounds of competition for their bilingual and bicultural fluency, outstanding talent, and academic excellence – particularly in science and the arts. This once-in-a-lifetime visit is designed to foster opportunities to share and collaborate around the topics of science, cultural diversity and multilingualism for students and adults alike. “Part of what we do at the SCCOE is to develop and

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promote local and international partnerships that provide real-world context for global learning experiences,” said County Superintendent of Schools Jon Gundry. “We are proud to be able to connect schools with these partners and create the learning environments that make diversity and global engagement concrete and tangible for our students, so that they develop a lifelong connection to other cultures, languages and experiences.” The idea for the exchange trip was sparked when SCCOE Science Coordinator Sandra Yellenberg was selected to join the Silicon Valley Corps of Science Educators in China due to her leadership in the local science education community. She along with two teachers from Alum Rock Union Elementary School District traveled abroad to present at a special two-day conference about American innovations in STEM and learn about the Chinese education system. Over the course of the trip she and event organizers began discussing how stu-

dents and teachers from both countries could continue to benefit and learn from a visit to Santa Clara County public schools. During their stay, the Chinese delegation visited Evergreen School District’s Tom Matsumoto Elementary School, as well as Campbell Union School District’s Rolling Hills Middle School, Forest Hill Elementary School, Castlemont Elementary School, and the “Campbell Cares” after school program. Students attended classes, had lunch and socialized with their young American hosts. Parents had the opportunity to mingle at a special breakfast reception, as well. The highlight of the trip was the assembly on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Evergreen’s Katherine Smith Elementary School where the Chinese students showcased their talent in music, calligraphy, painting, and performed a Chinese version of the song “Let It Go” from the film Frozen accompanied by classical Chinese dance.

NOTIFICACIÓN PARA CONTRATISTAS La Ciudad de San José – Departamento de Transportación, está recibiendo ofertas electrónicas para el RFB 14-15-16 7874-LED Grupo de Conversión del Alumbrado Público 1 (CDI-13-009) hasta la 1:00PM del 4 de marzo, 2015 a través de www.bidsync.com, para el reemplazo de aproximadamente 1,100 luces de alumbrado público existentes al tipo de diodos emisores de luz (LED) integrados con controles luminarios. El proyecto está financiado por el Grant para el Desarrollo Comunitario y está sujeto al Federal Davis-Bacon y otros requisitos. El Contratista General tendrá que cumplir con la Sección 3 del Acta de Casa y Desarrollo Urbano de 1968 (12 U.S.C. 17IOU) la cual requiere dar preferencia a emplear residentes de San José de bajos y pocos recursos. Se da fuerte incentivo para que apliquen las Mujeres y las Minorías Dueños de Negocio. INSTRUCCIONES PARA LOS POSTORES: Los documentos del contrato, dibujos y las especificaciones se pueden ver/obtener en Bidsync e-Procurement system en el www.bidsync.com. Preguntas: Por favor contacte a Linda Tamtum al correo linda.tamtum@sanjoseca.gov

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Los Angeles CALIFORNIA The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the Embassy of Israel in Washington announced a $100,000 pilot scholarship program aimed at supporting U.S. Hispanic college students. The first partnership of its kind in the history of HSF, the program will award scholarships to qualified students to attend colleges in the U.S., with the Embassy of Israel offering additional funds to HSF scholarship recipients who wish to spend some time studying in Israel, as well. The $100,000 Israel-HSF Scholarship program will make awards to qualified students to pursue degrees at top 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on merit and financial need. An additional $100,000 will be provided by the Embassy of Israel and administered by the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles, to offer qualified HSF Scholars the opportunity to study abroad at outstanding colleges and universities in Israel. “We are thrilled with this new program, especially for the bond it creates between the Jewish and Hispanic communities that is grounded in our mutual commitment to advancing higher education for a better future,” said Fidel A. Vargas, President and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “It is exciting that, in addition to attending a 4-year college in the United States, the scholarship recipients in this program may also have an opportunity to visit and study in Israel,” he said. “Israel sees great impor-

tance in strengthening its relationship with the Hispanic American community,” said Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer. “Israel is a world leader in the fields of high-tech, water, cyber-security and many other disciplines,” explained Dermer, “and investing in education in these and other fields will strengthen the Hispanic American community and its relationship with Israel.” Today, one-fourth of all public school students in the U.S. are Hispanic, and research shows that 69% of Hispanic high school graduates are now going directly to college – a rate that is higher than that of the general population. “As a result of this unprecedented surge of Hispanic college-bound students, the need for scholarships and related services for students and their families is greater

than ever before,” said Mr. Vargas. In addition to providing scholarships, HSF connects Hispanic students and parents with resources to help them navigate the journey to college and beyond. The organization’s current scholarship application season will close on March 30, 2015. Students can begin the application process by visiting HSF.net. Israeli universities have gained international recognition as global centers of excellence and intensively interact with Israel’s leading sectors, including medicine, technology, and agriculture. As such, the curricula have been calibrated to meet real world requirements. Israel has the highest ratio of university graduates, published scientific papers, patents, and Nobel Laureates, per capita in the world.

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Reuniones de la Comunidad

Fase II de la Extensión de BART en Silicon Valley de VTA Panorama General del Proyecto:

Jason Alderman Valentine’s Day is often a time to reflect on your relationship, and consider the next step. If your relationship is heading toward joint finances, it’s essential to talk about it first – openly and honestly. A 2014 survey (http://www. nefe.org/press-room/news/ financial-infidelity-poseschallenge-for-couples.aspx) by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) found that 13 percent said they had failed to share information about their personal debt or income, which had “an effect on the relationship.” his year, consider thinking beyond the roses and candlelight dinners to a potential future of merged finances. Here are five key questions that should drive your conversation: Where are you financially as individuals? Take time to talk about your household debt – including student loans, credit cards, mortgage and medical bills, and share your credit reports from the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and

TransUnion). Each can be obtained once a year for free (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action). It’s also important to discuss assets – not only the savings and investments you hold, but also how future job or education plans can improve the marriage or family’s financial health. What are your money personalities? This is a personal finance question that many financial planners still ask to get a sense of your money management habits. It’s intended to identify which person in the relationship is the spender or the saver. It’s particularly important to ask each other whether you save or spend to make sure you’re on track to achieve your longterm goals. How do you want to live? This question is about shared financial and personal goals and how you will achieve them together. Discuss how you’ve been living thus far, and what you might change. Be honest about where you want to live, what kind of home and family you want to have, what kind of career or retirement you want and start discussing concrete ways you both will get there.

What if you need help? There are options if you or your partner doesn’t know where to start. Licensed financial and tax professionals can provide guidance on issues from basic budgeting (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/personalfinance/savingspending/ budgeting/) to prenuptial agreements. Friends and family are a good resource for recommendations. Also keep in mind that some religious denominations actually offer solid financial planning advice as part of premarital counseling and the NEFE has a quiz (http:// www.smartaboutmoney.org/ Tools-Resources/LifeValues-Quiz.aspx) for potential spouses. For debt issues, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling is a good independent resource that can offer advice on improving credit issues as a couple. The earlier you can put together an advisory team that fits your needs, the better. Bottom line: If you and your sweetheart are considering tying the knot or expanding your family, don’t ignore money issues. It can be a difficult conversation to initiate, but it’s an important one to start planning your financial future together.

VTA celebrará tres reuniones de estudio preliminar para escuchar los comentarios sobre el proyecto. La reunión del estudio preliminar es el primer paso en el proceso ambiental. El propósito de la reunión del estudio preliminar es de limitar el enfoque de la redacción Preliminar de SEIS/SEIR3 a los problemas ambientales importantes, eliminar del estudio detallado los impactos insignificantes e identificar las alternativas que serán analizadas. La reunión del estudio preliminar también sirve para dar aviso al público y a otras agencias de que la redacción Preliminar de SEIS/SEIR3 está siendo preparada y con ello inicia su participación en el proceso. Para informarse más o para ofrecer sus comentarios, le invitamos a acudir a una de las reuniones públicas. Se proporcionará la misma información en todas las reuniones.

Reuniones Públicas 1a Reunión - 12 de febrero de 2015 (de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.) Reunión de puerta abierta, de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Presentación formal, de 6:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Salones del Concejo (Council Chambers) de la Ciudad de Santa Clara 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050

A este lugar se puede llegar utilizando las Líneas de Autobuses 22, 32, 60 y 522 de VTA.

2a Reunión - 17 de febrero de 2015 (de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.) Reunión de puerta abierta, de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Presentación formal, de 6:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Centro de Servicio al Pasajero de VTA 55 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113

A este lugar se puede llegar utilizando el tranvía y las Líneas de Autobuses 22, 63, 66, 68, 72, 73, 81, 82 y 522 de VTA.

3a Reunión - 19 de febrero de 2015 (de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.) Reunión de puerta abierta, de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Presentación formal, de 6:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. School of Arts and Culture en Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San José, CA 95116

A este lugar se puede llegar utilizando las Líneas de Autobuses 22, 23, 77 y 522 de VTA.

Para enviar sus comentarios:

Se aceptarán comentarios por escrito hasta el lunes, 2 de marzo de 2015 y estos pueden ser enviados por correo postal o por correo electrónico a la atención de: Attn: Tom Fitzwater Correo postal: VTA Environmental Programs & Resources Management, Building B2, 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134 Correo electrónico: BARTPhase2EIS-EIR@vta.org Sitio web del proyecto: www.vta.org/bart

Las personas que requieran servicio de interpretación, lenguaje por señas de los Estados Unidos u otro tipo de ayuda, deberán comunicarse con el Programa de Extensión de VTA en la Comunidad al (408) 321-7575 / (408) 321-2330 TTY al menos cinco (5) días hábiles antes de la reunión de información pública. Todas las instalaciones de la reunión son accesibles para personas con discapacidades.

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How will you handle everyday spending? Determine how you will share accounts, pay bills, budget, save for the future and bank – jointly, separately or both. Figure out how will you jointly manage credit and the smartest ways to save for retirement. If you want a family, decide how you’ll plan for kids financially. Finally, work together when problems come up. As with all issues in a relationship, ongoing communication is key.

La Administración Federal de Transporte (FTA) y Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) están iniciando un estudio ambiental para la propuesta construcción de una extensión de aproximadamente 6 millas del sistema Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) desde Berryessa BART Station (la cual está bajo construcción) en San José a la Ciudad de Santa Clara. El Proyecto incluiría cuatro estaciones: las estaciones Alum Rock, Downtown San Jose, Diridon, y Santa Clara. El estudio ambiental estará en conformidad con el proceso ambiental de la Ley Nacional sobre Política Ambiental (NEPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental del Estado de California (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés) mediante la redacción de una Declaración Preliminar Suplemental del Impacto Ambiental (SEIS, por sus siglas en inglés) y un 3er Informe Preliminar Suplemental del Impacto Ambiental (SEIR3, por sus siglas en inglés). Las redacciones preliminares de SEIS/SEIR3 incluirán un análisis de las dos alternativas siguientes: 1) La futura no-construcción y 2) La Fase II del Proyecto de Extensión de BART en Silicon Valley de VTA. Las redacciones preliminares de SEIS/SEIR3 tratarán sobre los impactos ambientales a corto y largo plazo de ambos proyectos alternos.

HEALTH

The open enrollment deadline for Covered California is a little over a week away. There is still time to enroll before the looming February 15th deadline. This time around, the fines for going without insurance have increased. The fine for remaining unenrolled in an insurance plan is $325 per person in the household or 2% of the annual income whichever is greater, according the Covered CA website. Online enrollment Visit www.coveredca.com to get started with the online application process. Before enrolling, you’re welcome to gather more information the process by hovering through the main sec-

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tions of the website (Explore, Preview, Apply, Get Help). -The website is available in many languages, if you’d like to enroll in a language other than English, scroll down the bottom of the homepage and select which language you would like. Click the “Apply” section to get started with your application. -Select which type of plan you’re applying for. More than likely, you’re shopping for insurance for yourself and family. Choose the individual and family section if so. -During the first section, you’ll be asked to created an account for the website which includes a username, password and pin number.

Save this information because it takes some time to retrieve it if you’ve forgotten it. You’ll also need this information later on when you need to electronically sign your application. -Now that you’re account is created you’re able to enroll for an insurance plan. -Before you begin the next section, you will most likely need specific documents such as: -2014 income tax returns -social security number -recent paycheck stubs -A form of ID(Driver’s License number, Passport number etc) -Proof of U.S Citizenship (Passport, naturalization certificate etc)

-Family information: You will need birthdates and all social security numbers of everyone on your household if you plan on applying for a family plan. -Once you’ve gathered all the documents needed, continue on in the Apply Now section. In this section, you’ll fill in your personal information such as your household, job, and income. -After entering in your information, you’ll be able to pick out a specifically plan based on your needs and budget. -If you do qualify, for MediCal or other health insurance aid program your information will be processed by the county and you will be sent a letter stating what pro-

¿Tiene Medi-Cal Y Medicare? Cal MediConnect es una nueva opción de atención de salud que incluye su atención de salud y servicios en el hogar en un solo plan.

Usted debe elegir una de las 3 opciones sobre su atención de salud y su atención dentro del hogar: 1. Seleccionar un plan de salud Cal MediConnect o un plan PACE Llame para elegir un plan de salud que cubre tanto Medicare como Medi-Cal.

2. Conservar Medicare como está y seleccione un plan de salud Medi-Cal Llame para optar por no participar en Cal MediConnect, permanezca en su plan de Medicare actual y elija un plan de salud para su Medi-Cal.

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3. No tomar ninguna acción y el estado escogerá un plan Cal MediConnect para usted Si no elige algo, el estado le asignará uno de los planes de Cal MediConnect.

Los siguientes planes de salud están disponible en el condado de Santa Clara: Anthem Blue Cross  Santa Clara Family Health Plan Revise su correo para el sobre azul que contiene información importante del Departamento de Servicios de Salud de California acerca de estos cambios. Para obtener más información sobre sus opciones de planes de salud, por favor llame a: Programa de Asesoramiento y Defensa de Seguro Médico (HICAP) - Sourcewise: Defensor Local, Asesoría Legal del Área de la Bahía: 1-855-693-7285 En línea visite: www.calduals.org para más información. Para inscribirse, por favor llame a: Opciones de Atención Médica: 1-800-430-4263

grams you’re eligible for in a month’s time.

-Paper applications are also available in the same section.

If for whatever reason, you have trouble during the online enrollment, there is help available. In the help section, there is a “Live Chat” feature available that can connect you to a representative that can best answer your question.

-The Help section also lists certified insurance agents and other enrollment resources that are locally available. -If you’d like to seek help in person, below is a list of enrollment events to help you get started.

-You may contact their support line at 1-800-300-1506.

ENROLLEMENT EVENTS Enrollment events in Santa Clara County Covered CA Plan For Individual and Small Business Owners: Enroll, Plan Change, Campbell Library 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 Feb 06, 2015 4:00 PM to 05:30 PM Covered California Enrollment Santa Clara Medical Center 710 Lawrence Expressway #162 Santa Clara, CA 95051 Feb 07, 2015 8:00 AM to 05:00 PM Resource Table and Application Enrollment Assistance Oakridge Mall: Near Old Navy Store 925 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, CA 95123 Feb 07, 2015 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM Covered California Enrollment@ Santa Clara Medical Center 710 Lawrence Expressway #162 Santa Clara, CA 95051

Feb 10, 2015 8:00 AM to 05:00 PM Enrollment Event Mexican Consulate San Jose Mexican Consulate 2125 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95131 Feb 10, 2015 1:00 PM to 07:00 PM Covered California Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library 3090 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, CA 95127 Feb 11, 2015 5:00 PM to 07:00 PM Covered California Bascom Branch Library 1000 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Feb 11, 2015 5:00 PM to 07:00 PM Resource Table and Application Enrollment Assistance@ Oakridge Mall: Near Old Navy Stores 925 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, CA 95123 Feb 13, 2015 4:00 PM to 06:30 PM

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Keep these simple baking tips in mind: Follow recipes as precisely as possible. Seasoned bakers may succeed with experimentation, but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re new to baking or not confident of your improvisational skills, sticking to the recipe should yield the best results. * Measure all ingredients carefully. A tablespoon too much or too little of any ingredient can make a big difference in a recipe. * Be careful with oven temperature settings. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to speed baking with a temperature higher than what the recipe calls for. If the recipe specifies different temperatures for different types of baking dishes, be sure to choose the setting that matches your type of bakeware. * Resist the temptation to remove baked goods from the pan, dish or sheet right away. Allow baked goodies to cool for the amount of time prescribed in the recipe. Rushing it could result in crumbling or cracking. With just six ingredients, these clusters are easy to make. Plus, the inclusion of peanut butter and pie crust evokes a nostalgic and warm feeling. Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Makes 30 servings/clusters INGREDIENTS: 1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box 1 bag (12 ounces) white vanilla baking chips (about 2 cups) 1 tablespoon Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable shortening 1 tablespoon Creamy Peanut Butter 1 cup salted cocktail peanuts 2/3 cup toffee bits Directions: Heat oven to 450 F. Line 2 cookie sheets with Wax Paper. Unroll pie crust on work surface. With pizza cutter or knife, cut into 16 rows by 16 rows to make small squares. Arrange squares in single layer on large ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove squares from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about five minutes. In large microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, shortening and peanut butter uncovered on high for 60-90 seconds, stirring once, until chips can be stirred smooth. Add pie crust squares, peanuts and toffee bits. Stir gently until evenly coated. Immediately drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lined cookie sheets. (If mixture gets too thick, microwave on high 15 seconds and stir.) Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until set. Store covered.

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NOTIFICACIÓN DE NO HABER ENCONTRADO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y NOTIFICACIÓN DE INTENTO DE SOLICITAR FONDOS Fecha: Entidad Responsable: Dirección: Teléfono:

1/29/15 Ciudad de San José 200 E. Santa Clara Street, T-3, San José, CA 95113 408-535-3555

Estas notificaciones satisfarán dos procedimientos, separados pero relacionados, para las actividades que llevará a cabo el Housing Trust Silicon Valley y la Ciudad de San José. SOLICITUD DE FONDOS En fecha 2/6/2015, o alrededor de ella, el Housing Trust Silicon Valley autorizará a la Ciudad de San José a someter una solicitud al US Departamento de Casa y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) para la liberación de fondos para el Programa Neighborhood Stabilization 2 (NSP2) bajo el Acta 2009 del American Recovery and Reinvestment, como fue enmendada, para emprender el proyecto conocido como The Metropolitan, localizado cerca de la esquina Noreste de Tully Road y Monterey Road en San José, para el propósito de edificar 102 unidades de renta para multi-famiias de bajos recursos. El desarrollo será contruido en dos fases. El costo del proyecto se estima en $50,000,000, y hasta un máximo de $5,000,000 de los fondos del NSP2 serán utilizados para la primera fase. NO SE ENCONTRÓ IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO La Ciudad de San José ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano. Por lo tanto, no es requerida una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo el Acta de 1969 del National Environmental Policy (NEPA). La información adicional sobre el proyecto está contenida en el archivo Environmental Review Record (ERR) en el Department of Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement de la Ciudad de San José, 200 East Santa Clara Street, T-3, San José, CA 95113-1905 y puede ser examinada o copiada en días de semana de 9 A.M. a 5 P.M. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia que no esté en acuerdo con la determinación o que desee comentar sobre el proyecto pueden someter sus comentarios escritos al Department of Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement de la Ciudad de San José. Todos los comentarios recibidos hasta el 2/20/2015 serán considerados por la Ciudad de San José antes de autorizar la sumisión de la solicitud para liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar la Notificación a la cual se dirigen. LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS La Ciudad de San José certifica al HUD que Harry Freitas, en su capacidad como Director del Department of Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement, consiente a aceptar la jurisdicción de las Cortes Federales si se levanta una acción para enforzar las responsabilidades en relación al proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades hayan sido satisfechas. La aprobación de la certificación por el HUD satisface sus responsabilidades bajo NEPA y otras leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y les permite a Housing Trust Silicon Valley y la Ciudad de San José a usar los fondos del programa. OBJECIONES PARA LIBERAR LOS FONDOS El HUD aceptará objeciones a la liberación de fondos y a la certificación de la Ciudad de San José por un período de quince días siguientes a la anticipada fecha de sumisión o del recibo de solicitud (la que sea más tarde) solamente si se basan en lo siguiente: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Funcionario Certificador de la Ciudad de San José; (b) la Ciudad de San José ha omitido algun paso o falló en tomar una decisión u otro requisito de las regulaciones del HUD en el 24 CFR Part 58; (c) el beneficiario de la donación ha comprometido fondos o incurrido costos no autorizados por el 24 CFR Part 58 antes de ser aprobada la liberación de fondos por el HUD; o (d) otra agencia Federal actuando conforme al 40 CFR Part 1504 ha sometido el descubrimiento que el proyecto es insatisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben ser preparadas y sometidas de acuerdo a los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Part 58) y deben ser dirigidas a HUD San Francisco Regional Office Region IX a la dirección One Sansome Street, Ste. 1200, San Francisco, CA 94107-4430. Los objetores potenciales deben de contactar a HUD al (415) 489-6400 para verificar el último día del período de objeción. Harry Freitas, Director Department of Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement

Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer EARTHTALK According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Americans’ 275 million TV sets burn through some 65 billion kilowatt hours of energy each year, representing four to five percent of U.S. household electricity consumption. Each U.S. household spends around $200/year for electricity to power their TVs and related equipment. But while we may not be giving up our TVs anytime soon, there is some light at the end of the tunnel, as the consumer electronics industry has started to prioritize reducing its environmental footprint. While screen size has continued to increase, the overall mass of televisions is much smaller than back in the days of boxy cathode ray tube (CRT) sets. And many new flat screen models (LCD, OLED or plasma) sport hyper-efficient screens that can be tweaked even further by the user to reduce their power needs. Some of the energy-saving features that this new generation of greener TVs makes use of include screens backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs), automatic brightness controls that adapt the picture to the light intensity of the room, “local dimming,” where sections of backlighting are dimmed or turned off when not needed, and

the ability to pre-determine picture settings optimized to save energy. All of the major TV makers—Vizio, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, JVC, Sharp, Toshiba, Sony—now offer power-sipping models. “Even though televisions are the most widely owned device in the U.S., with a 97 percent household penetration in 2013, their total annual electricity consumption dropped 23 percent from 2010,” reports the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the trade group for electronics manufacturers that puts on the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR program certifies appliances, electronics and other energy-efficient consumer items to help Americans save money and protect the climate through saving energy. If you’re shopping for a new TV, start your search at EnergyStar.gov, where you can find and compare new models that are all at least 25 percent more energy efficient than conventional ones. The easy-to-use site allows you to check-off which brands, screen sizes, technology types, resolutions and other features you’re looking for before it serves up a list of matches complete with estimated energy use over a year. The EPA reports that if every TV, DVD player and home entertainment

system purchased in the U.S. this year qualified for an ENERGY STAR label, consumers would keep some 2.2 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions out of the atmosphere, the equivalent of taking 200,000 cars off the road. Of course, buying a new TV introduces another potential environmental hazard: that associated with the disposal of your old set. Throwing your old TV in the garbage where it will end up in a landfill is not only bad for the environment, given the risk of chemical and heavy metal leakage, it is also typically illegal. If you’re buying your new TV from a local store, ask them if they can take back your old set. Also, the CEA’s Greener Gadgets website provides an up-to-date list of resources to find out how to responsibly recycle old TV sets and other electronics directly with the manufacturers or through third-party recyclers. CONTACTS: CEA, www. ce.org; ENERGY STAR, www.energystar.gov; Greener Gadgets, www.greenergadgets.org. EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer and is a registered trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your question: earthtalk@emagazine.com.

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ARTA & CULTURE

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•Artists such as Adriana Garcia, Ester Hernandez are a couple of the featured artist in MACLA’s exhibition.

Maryah Samarron EL OBSERVADOR You walk through the doorways into a large room full of color. A variety of pieces of art are hung up on the walls and a large display is the center focus of it all. Each peice with it’s own message in correlation with the Chicana/o Culture. You have just stepped into MACLA’s 5th Chinana/o Biennial. Through it’s 25years, MACLA (Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana) has had a huge hand in cultivating and keeping alive the Chicana/o culture in San Jose. One of the many ways it has done this is to showcase the artwork of up-and-coming and fully established artists from all over. Chicano art plays a major role in society today, as it is able to express messages which reach across social barriers into the hearts

of many who otherwise may not have taken notice. It is an art movement that was birthed along side the Chicano Civil Rights battles of the 1960’s and 1970’s. MACLA’s 5th Biennial presents the work the of artists of newer and older generations. From media, illustration, printmaking, painting, mural paintings and videography, these pieces of art reach a broad spectrum and give audiences different perspectives from which to view and receive each message in each art work. In this particular gallery, artists from San Antonio, TX. Los Angeles, CA. And the Bay Area have their work show-cased. Each featured artist addresses three common questions and concerns of politics, aesthetics, activism and organizing, in the art world . 1. What are the

pressing concerns at this moment in time? 2. What does Chicana/o Art look like today? 3. How do artists engage the community? Artists such as Adriana Garcia, Ester Hernandez are a couple of the featured artists who explain their heart behind their pieces with such transparency. Adriana Garcia states, “ I believe in the social importance of art. It is the most accessible way to protest, love, heal, and learn. The way we share our stories, the voices we choose to manifest our passion, hurt, anger sadness, love, hope and heritage has the power to fortify our human relationship with one another.... Through my artwork and paintings I provide the viewer a visual articulation of emotions.” In another display, Esther Hernandez describes how

her artwork shares her desires of seeing the barriers between us as people in society, to be someday demolished. “In many ways, my artwork has always been a futile attempt to capture time, to create beauty, and most importantly, to make sense of the complex, ever changing, globalized world we live in.

So many things many things separate us. I hope I will see a time when we will all unite, regardless of race, create artwork that helps to bridge that dialogue.”, explains Ester. As you can see, there is heart, passion and originality behind every display at MACLA’s 5th Chinana/o Ben-

nial. Activism through art is one of the many powerful ways to break down the walls which divide compartmentalize us as a society. As we look into each peice, we can see each heart of the artists and people they represent, and if you dig down a little deeper, you can perhaps see how they reflect your own.

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ervoirs such as Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, where we receive through the Delta 55 percent of our water, are only two thirds of average for this time of year. Given these conditions, our call for 20 percent water use reductions continue into 2015. Rain or

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600935 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mckee Valero, 1705 Mckee Road San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. C.H. Petro, Inc. 1705 Mckee Road San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Han Nguyen Secretary February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/02/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276377 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hee Ja Lee and Yoon Ho Choi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hee Ja Lee and Yoon Ho Choi, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gawon Choi to Melody Gawon Choi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 2, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, 27 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

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NO. 115CV275652 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Darling K Smith. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Darling K Smith, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kevin Rigoberto Soria to Kevin Brian Smith. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/12/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, 27 2015

ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Hoa T. Nguyen January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/21/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600508 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Out of the Closet Cleaning, 511 E. Reed St. San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Logan M. Allen 511 E. Reed St. Apt B San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Logan Allen January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/21/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600638 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1. Taiwanese Cultural and Sports Association 2.Taiwanese Cultural and Arts Association 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Frank Hong 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Frank Hong January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600477 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AB Tile 1755 Monterey Rd San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Hoa Nguyen 3439 Pine Creek Dr. San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon; 1/21/2015 “I declare that all information in this state-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Julio’s Creations 1670 Alum Rock Ave #202 San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Concepcion Quezada 1670 Alum Rock Ave #202 San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Concepcion Quezda January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600661 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1. TECHIDUIT,LLC. 2.TECHIDUIT 3.Techiduit, Limited Liability Company 4.TECHIDUIT, LLC 5.TECHDUIT LLC, 2051 Junction Avenue, Suite 218 San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. TECHIDUIT, LLC 2051

Junction Avenue, Suite 218 San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Vikas Joshi Member January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/26/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600752 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1. Candyland Motorsports 2.Candyland Motor Group 3.Candyland Auto Sales 4.Candyland Autos 5.Candyland Motors, 17760 Monterey Rd. STE A4 Morgan Hill CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Rudolph Conrad Ruehl 471 Sieber Ct. San Jose CA 95111 and Yasir Shlimon Abrahams 4676 La Crescent Loop San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Rudolph Conrad Ruehl January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/28/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275766 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ahmad Bilal Siddiqui and Shadya Ghezal. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ahmad Bilal Siddiqui and Shadya Ghezal, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashar Ahmad to Ashar Ahmad Siddiqui. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am,

Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 20, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275633 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kimberly Dickerson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kimberly Dickerson, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Robert Nam Kim Jr. to Robert Nathaniel Dickerson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276034 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thao Ngoc Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thao Ngoc Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thao Ngoc Tran to Tiffany Ngoc Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name

should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 27, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276044 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chuong Duc Phan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chuong Duc Phan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chuong Duc Phan to Prinze Phan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 27, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275840 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Santos A Telule Torres and Claudia I Quijada Castro. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Santos A Telule Torres and Claudia I Quijada Castro, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Marvin Eli Quijada Telule to Marvin Eli Telule Quijada b. Danny Isaac Quijada Telule to Danny Isaac

FEBRUARY 6-12, 2015 Telule Quijada c. Bryan Alberto Quijada Telule to Bryan Alberto Telule Quijada. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 22, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ellora Injoh Muna. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Ellora Injoh Muna, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ellora Injoh Muna to Ellora Muna. The COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 03/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV274518 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Terrie Kweifio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Terrie Kweifio has filed a petition for Change of Name with

the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Terrie Kweifio to Terry Quaye Alnico. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/21/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 16, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV274518 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Terrie Kweifio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Terrie Kweifio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Terrie Kweifio to Terry Quaye Alnico. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/21/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 16, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV275642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thuy T Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Thuy T Nguyen has filed

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FEBRUARY 6-12, 2015 a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Thuy T Nguyen to Elizabeth Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/12/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272415 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Krista Keating. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Krista Keating has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Krista Nichole Keating to Krista Nichole Thomas. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 03/17/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 27, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV268554 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Daisy Herrera and Giovanni Noel Herrera. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners; Daisy Herrera

and Giovanni Noel Herrera have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Daisy Herrera to Daisy Alena Herrera Negrete b. Giovanni Noel Herrera to Giovanni Noel Herrera Negrete. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 29, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV23696 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Danielle T. Milner and Eli Mohammad T Barhouml. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners; Danielle T. Milner and Eli Mohammad T Barhuml have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Danielle Thibeaux Milner to Danielle Thibeaux Mahabir b. Eli Mohammad Thibeaux Barhouml to Eli Thibeaux Mahabir. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. November 24, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 600210 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Camarena Trucking 807 Wyman Way #2 San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Jose Camarena 807 Wyman Way #2 San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/08/1999 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jose Camarena January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/13/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 600148 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, El Pinzas Auto Repair 342 S. 23rd St. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Erica Luna 170 W. Virgnia St. #1 San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Erica Luna January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/12/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600029 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bill’s Cafe 3163 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. MT Boxes 2, LLC 118 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nicholas Tapteles CEO January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/07/2015.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600028 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Philz Coffee 118 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. MT Boxes LLC 118 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 05/20/2009 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nicholas Tapteles CEO January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/07/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV275083 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pyeong Sik Jeon, Hyo Jeong Yoon, and Kyung Won Jeon. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Pyeong Sik Jeon, Hyo Jeong Yoon, and Kyung Won Jeon, have filed a petition for Change of Names with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a Pyeong Sik Jeon to James Jeon b. Hyo Jeong Yoon to Linda Jeon c. Kyung Won Jeon to Edna Jeon. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/05/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 30, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. Nancy Pelosi, Líder Demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes hizo las siguientes declaraciones después de que el Presidente de la Cámara John Boehner anunciara que Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco, aceptó una invitación para dar un mensaje a una sesión conjunta del Congreso Estadounidense en el 24 de septiembre durante su visita a los Estados Unidos: “Estamos muy emocionados y nos sentimos honrados de que el Papa Francisco, el primer Pontífice nacido en las Américas, haya aceptado nuestra invitación para dar un discurso a una sesión conjunta del Congreso Estadounidense el 24 de septiembre durante su visita a los Estados Unidos. “El Papa Francisco le ha renovado la fe a los Católicos alrededor del mundo. Él ha inspirado a una nueva generación de personas, independientemente de sus afiliaciones religiosas, a que sean instrumentos de la paz. En el espíritu del nombre de San Francisco de Asís, el mensaje universal de amor y compasión del Papa Francisco inspira a millones de personas a través del mundo. “Estamos entusiasmados de darle la bienvenida a Su Santidad al Capitolio de los Estados Unidos. Esperamos escuchar más sobre su llamado a vivir nuestros valores, de proteger a la gente pobre y promover la paz.”

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•Senator Kevin De León has plans to push Education and Environmental reforms, among others, to bring equity to everyone in the state of California. Photo: Arturo Hilario

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR Last Friday’s La Raza Rountable meeting, being the first of the year, brought a full house at the CTC headquarters in San José. Although powerful

figures like Sam Liccardo and Dave Cortese were present, along with as Senators Jim Beal and Bob Wieckowski, all eyes were on the guest of honor, Senator Kevin de León, the 50th President pro tempore of the California State Senate.

since 1883. It was De León’s presence, and his kinetic drive for making changes for the communities of California that pushed the narrative that night. He is also the first Latino in his position of heading the Senate

As customary with Raza Roundtable meetings, notices and information from different areas of local government and organizations were heard. There were also heartfelt stories from students from neighboring East Side San José high schools, who thanked the people involved with a local mentorship program. Newly appointed Mayor Sam Liccardo and newly appointed president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Dave Cortes then made remarks about the city and its plans for its residents for this year and beyond. They then opened up the floor to Senator De León, who outlined his push for the “4 E’s”, Economic growth, Education, Environment and Equity.

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Through the use of policy and data he outlined what would be best to the 4 “E’s”diverse betterment of the human conditions in San José and beyond. The senator talked about the “tale of two states”, some in California live in a gilded age, then there are those that are being left behind economically. “We have to, with a sense of intentionality, target strategic investments to make sure that every

single individual has a real opportunity to succeed in this society.” SB15 is the ambitious push that De León and other politicians crafted to equalize education for the state. The California State University system is the largest education system in the world, and only half of the students are registered full time. “The majority of students come from working class families” De León said, highlighting the different types of students that have children, or are working two or more jobs in order to move ahead with their education. The discussion moved towards how policy would allow more slots to be opened at the UC and the CSU level to get more people enrolled and more people graduating within 4 years, and with minimal debt. SB 15 would include a comprehensive plan to open up five thousand brand new slots at the UC level, 10,500 brand new slots at the Cal State level, “we will bite down the proposed tuition tax hikes that that the UC regents have already proposed and voted on” De León stated. In place of these tuition hikes, SB15 would provide “completion incentive grants” in the Cal State system to help students graduate in a faster time. He added, “We care deeply

about education, regardless of where your political ideology is, republican, democrat, we all know education is the greatest equalizer we have. especially for young children in communities that are marginalized.” Finally he tackled the efforts on environment and equity, stating “the #1 reason for absenteeism from public schools is due to asthma. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted because of asthma.” Chrome plating factories and diesel trucks shipping through the mazes of freeways in and around the port of LA. He noted these environments cause many children to develop health issues. De León said “I have six major freeways that crisscross my district like a serpent choking out the air and oxygen out of the lungs of a child.” Early in his commentary, De León referenced a new statistic. California is now the 7th largest GDP in the world, recently beating the republic of Brazil and Russia. He states he will work towards making sure every one of the 40 million people living here, regardless of their legal status, background or race, will feel and benefit from these changes.

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•Kristyan Ferrer es Ramón, un joven Mexicano que viaja a Alemania para encontrar trabajo en la pelicula Buen Día, Ramón.

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR La película Mexicana Buen Día, Ramón llegará a los estados unidos después de un salto grande de atención y después de ganar una gran cantidad de apoyo en México. El protagonista de la película es actor Kristyan Ferrer. Con papeles en películas como el aclamado Sin Nombre (2009) y en el teatro en Beto al Rescate del Tiempo, su experiencias como un actor Mexicano lo han llevado por muchos rumbos. Hablando con Ferrer descubrí que sus experiencias están muy engranados en la cultura Mexicana.

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De hecho, él dice mucho del estudio de este personaje migrante de Ramon le hizo meditar sobre las distintas caras de la cultura Mexicana. Tanto las cosas buenas que se celebran y las partes más oscuras del país, como la violencia sobre las drogas, algunos de los cuales se exploran en esta película. En su esencia, es una historia de la lengua universal de la compasión y las luchas de encontrar un hogar lejos de ella. Es muchas veces alegre y lleno de emoción, pero siempre real y

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honesto con la audiencia. Ferrer dice “es una película que habla sobre el idioma universal. Es la historia de ramón, quien vive en Durango y que desafortunadamente no ha podido cruzar a los estados unidos.” En la película Ramon intenta una vez más, en donde casi pierde la vida. Aguitado, un amigo de el, el güero (Hector Kotsifakis), que también vive en el mismo pueblo, le dice que puede ir a Alemania con una tía que él tiene trabajando y viviendo allí. Entonces ramón consigue el dinero y hace el viaje. “En ese viaje se va encontrar con gente de la tercera edad que le va a ayudar a poder sobrevivir en ese país donde hace muchísimo frío y donde las condiciones no son aptas como en su país” dijo Ferrer. Aunque en la película Ramón encuentra con muchas personas que les ayudarán también hay aquellos que están preocupados por un joven Mexicano de estar en su país. Ferrer agrega que Buen Día,Ramón “no es una película con alguna agenda política a pesar que se hable del fenómeno de migrantes”

Expandió en esto, revelando que aunque tuvo que explorar el mundo de los trabajadores migrantes para el personaje que también era algo que es demasiado familiar con ser Mexicano. “Lo vives todos los días, conoces a personas que desafortunadamente por falta de empleo se han tenido que ir a trabajar a otro país entonces no es ajeno. A veces es denigrante ver que ‘comen cuanto ganan’, como se le puede llamar a una persona ‘ilegal’ simplemente por querer una oportunidad, a trabajar. Soy mexicano, y me duele los problemas que le suceden a mi país.” Incluso con estos pruebas en la película, como en la realidad, Ramón se entera de que hay personas que son empáticos a él ya sus barreras del idioma y la falta de vivienda en las ciudades alemanas de frío en que llega a. Hay gente con simpatía y que ayudara a otro ser humano sin entender lo que dice o de donde origina. Buen Día,Ramón esta dirigida por Jorge Ramírez Suárez saldra en cines Febrero 13.

Estephany Haro EL OBSERVADOR “Sencillamente” es el nuevo éxito total de los hermanos Raúl y Mexia Hernández junto a su grupo Suenatron, quienes mantienen una posición en los charts de popularidad en México a solo tres semanas del lanzamiento de su primer sencillo. Después de su primer álbum, “Arriba y Lejos” los hijos de Hernán Hernández, vocalista y bajista del legendario grupo Los Tigres del Norte, regresan más fuertes que nunca con su propio estilo definido como Norteño pop, una nueva propuesta musical que aseguran será del agrado del publico en general. Los hermanos nativos de San José, California decidieron empezar el nuevo grupo Suenatron, el cual lo integran, su hermano Giovanni Hernández, Mateo Gonza-

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les, Eduardo Montelongo, y su primo Abraham Alvarado. “Lo que estamos tratando de hacer es involucrar a la familia y ser más como grupo al igual que dúo, como empezamos anteriormente mi hermano Raúl y yo” dijo Mexia. El nuevo álbum ha sido producido por Mateo Gonzales, el guitarrista de la agrupación. El plan de Raúl y Mexia fue “tener todo en casa, tener músicos, tener productores aquí en vez de ir a monterrey o a diferentes partes de Mexico” dijo Raúl. Sin lugar a duda, los hermanos Hernández incorporan en su música la importancia de la unión familiar al igual que su padre y tíos, los Tigres, quienes han sido una fuente de motivación e inspiración para la comunidad Latina. En este segundo álbum podremos encontrar una variedad de ritmos como, regional Mexicano, cumbia, y

pop a diferencia de su primer álbum “Arriba y Lejos”, cual fue más electrónico, “este álbum se define un poquito más porque involucramos a diferentes géneros musicales… involucramos instrumentos como el acordeón, bajo sexto, la batería y todo en vivo... El sonido es más natural, orgánico, y maduro” dijo Eduardo Montelongo. Toca temas para todos en general, para jóvenes y adultos, “el latino de hoy no solo escucha un género sino de todo, nosotros mezclamos los dos mundos de regional e hip pop” agregó Mexia, así mismo fue creado el genero Norteño pop. No obstante, el éxito no ha llegado de la noche a la mañana para Raul y Mexia, quienes llevan en el medio artístico siete años. Su más reciente existo ha sido fruto de arduo trabajo. “Muchos piensan que solo por ser hijos de famosos se dan las co-

sas fáciles… trabajando día a día la gente te critica más porque eres hijo de famoso pero para nosotros siempre nos enseñó nuestro papa la disciplina, ser innovador, que es lo más importante para nosotros” dijo Raul. Una de las metas y sueños del grupo es colaborar con Los Tigres del Norte, dijo Mexia, quien tuvo el privilegio de trabajar para su papa y tíos por siete años como ingeniero de grabación. Siguiendo los pasos de su padre, Raúl y Mexia junto a su banda Suenatron, aspiran a conquistar los corazones de la gente y dejar un legado al igual que Los tigres del Norte. El sencillo “Sencillamente” está disponible en iTunes y el video oficial saldrá muy pronto.

Con su nueva cancion “Sencillamente”, el grupo Raul Y Mexia + Suenatron se mueve a un sonido “Norteño-pop”.

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VIBRAS

Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR La Virgen de Lourdes junto a la Virgen de Guadalupe y la Virgen de Fátima, es una de las tres advocaciones más veneradas de la Virgen María en el mundo. Millares de fieles han dado fe y testimonio de haber sido sanados de sus males y padecimientos cuando han bebido el agua del manantial de la gruta en la que se encuentra su santuario. Se estima que más de tres millones de personas visitan anualmente el santuario haciendo largas peregrinaciones desde tierras y países distantes. El Vaticano tiene documentados varios millares de milagros que han ocurrido con feligreses que han visitado el lugar. Esta venerada advocación se conmemora en Lourdes, Francia y en todo el mundo el día 11 de febrero. La historia verídica de las pariciones relata que durante el año 1858, la Santa Virgen se le apareció dieciocho veces, en la gruta Massabielle, en las cercanías de Lourdes, a una joven campesina de nombre Bernadette Soubirous (conocida actualmente

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como Santa Bernardita) La Virgen se reveló como la Inmaculada Concepción, y pidió que se erigiera una capilla en su honor. Asimismo le indicó a Santa Bernardita que bebiera agua de un manantial que ella haría brotar. La iglesia investigó exhaustivamente todos los relatos de Santa Bernardita durante más de cuatro años, hasta que la fiesta en honor a la Virgen de Lourdes se decretó en 1870, por tal motivo, la iglesia que se edificó en la gruta fue reconocida como basílica. Desde ese entonces han sido millones de personas las que han visitado la gruta, pues los que tienen fe verdadera, le adjudican poderes curativos y milagrosos al agua que brota del manantial, a los escapularios, medallitas, rosarios y objetos religiosos que son bendecidos en el santuario. Santa Bernardita fue canonizada en el año 1933. Peticiones a la Virgen: se le pide por la curación de cualquier enfermedad, por enfermedades crónicas, enfermedades terminales y males extraños o difíciles de sanar a través de la medicina convencional.

Oración a la Virgen de Lourdes Majestuosa es tu presencia, Señora de Lourdes,Virgen milagrosa, que apareciste como destello de la mañana y te anunciaste en luz resplandeciente a la humilde niña, a quien le dijiste “ Yo soy la Inmaculada Concepción”. Serás siempre bendita por los miles de milagros que has venido realizado y por la dicha que derramas fielmente sobre todos los creyentes. Escucha las peticiones que te hagoen esta devota oración y sigue alimentando la fe de tus hijos, hijos de la Inmaculada Concepción. Amén.

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Forward Logan Couture Recognized for the Fourth Time San Jose The San Jose Sharks announced this week that forward Logan Couture has been selected as the Sharks Foundation “Sharks Player of the Month” for January. Couture led the Sharks with 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 12 games during the month of January, finishing the month with a +2 rating. Couture was particularly effective against the Pacific Division, registering seven points (three goals, four assists) in four games played. This season, Couture ranks tied for first on the team in points (43), second in goals (18), and second in assists (25). In addition, Couture

ranks in the top-25 across the entire NHL in both goals and points, as well as contributing to other aspects of the score sheet. He ranks tied for 5th in the NHL in shorthanded goals (2), tied for 14th in the NHL in shots (155), and 12th in the NHL among forwards in blocked shots (43).

Month” program honors the Sharks player(s) who have contributed most to the team’s success each month. The Sharks Player of the Month and Year award program has donated more than $300,000 to the Sharks Foundation since the program’s inception.

Established in the 1996-97 season, the Sharks Foundation “Sharks Player of the

This is the fourth time Couture has received the honor.

SPORTS

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