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Red Hispana

Elpresidente Joe Biden llegó de capa caída a su Mensaje sobre el Estado de la Unión.

Un nuevo sondeo en The Washington Post y la cadena ABC nos muestra que un 62% de los votantes considera que Biden no ha hecho nada o casi nada en los primeros 2 años de su gobierno. En contraparte, sólo un 36% de los electores le asigna calificaciones aprobatorias en su gestión como presidente de los Estados Unidos.

Es indudable que el presidente Biden ha alcanzado logros indudables en la Casa Blanca tanto en materia económica como en temas sociales.

Desde 2021, se han generado millones de nuevos empleos y la tasa de desempleo cayó a 3.4% en enero, la más baja de la historia, además de sumar más de 300,000 millones de dólares de inversiones en infraestructura y lograr la aprobación legislativa de la Ley CHIPS para potenciar la producción de microprocesadores y puestos de trabajo.

Biden logró también aprobar con los demócratas la Ley de Reducción Inflacionaria (IRA), que aun cuando ha hecho poco en reducir la inflación, empezó a canalizar la mayor inversión en la historia a favor de la justicia climática y en contra del cambio climático. La ley fijó un techo de 2,000 dólares al año en el costo de las medicinas a beneficiarios de Medicare, quienes ahora sólo pagarán 35 dólares al mes en la insulina.

Pero no es todo. El presidente Biden logró acercar a demócratas y republicanos para aprobar la Ley Bipartidista de Comunidades más Seguras, la más ambiciosa en los últimos 30 años para la seguridad de las armas de fuego, incluidos la revisión de antecedentes penales para compradores de armas menores de 21 años.

Y hace casi un año, en marzo de 2022, el presidente reautorizó la ley de violencia contra las mujeres, mejor conocida como VAWA, por la cual había votado como senador en 1994 y que había ofrecido protección legal contra los ataques y violencia doméstica durante 28 años pero que había expirado durante la era Trump.

Pero a pesar de esta cadena de logros, la encuesta del Washington Post y de la cadena ABC sugiere que el público o no se está dando cuenta o no lo están valorando.

6 de cada 10 estadounidenses perciben que Biden no ha creado más puestos de trabajo en sus comunidades; otros 6 de cada 10 creen que no ha mejorado las carreteras o puentes; y 5 de cada 10 piensan que no ha podido bajar el costo de las medicinas.

Todo lo cual sugiere que el presidente tiene una tarea de comunicación

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enorme para hacer que el público, y particularmente los votantes adultos, conozcan su agenda y sus logros.

Por lo pronto, la Casa Blanca ya programó visitas inminentes de Biden a Wisconsin y Florida a hablar de su plan económico, así como de las protecciones al seguro social y el Medicare. Otros funcionarios harán lo propio. Aún hay tiempo para recuperar la credibilidad, pero tendría que ser un esfuerzo sistemático, incansable y diario.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

PresidentJoe Biden arrived in the doldrums to his State of the Union message on Tuesday, February 7.

A new poll in The Washington Post and the ABC network shows us that 62% of voters believe that Biden has done nothing or almost nothing in

the first 2 years of his government. On the other hand, only 36% of the voters give him passing grades in his management as president of the United States.

There is no doubt that President Biden has made undoubted achievements in the White House on both economic and social issues.

Since 2021, millions of new jobs have been created and the unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in January, the lowest in history, in addition to adding more than 300,000 million dollars of investments in infrastructure and achieving legislative approval of the Law CHIPS to boost the production of microprocessors and jobs.

Biden also managed to pass with the Democrats the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which, even though it has done little to reduce inflation, began to channel the largest investment in history in favor of climate justice and against climate change. The law capped drug costs at $2,000 a year for Medicare beneficiaries, who will now only pay $35 a month for insulin.

But that’s not all. President Biden managed to bring Democrats and Republicans closer to passing the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most ambitious in the last 30 years for firearms safety, including criminal background checks for gun buyers under 21 years of age.

And almost a year ago, in March 2022, the president reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act, better known as VAWA, which he had voted for as a senator in 1994 and which had offered legal protection against assault and domestic violence for 28 years but had expired during the Trump era.

But despite this string of achievements, the Washington Post and ABC poll suggests that the public is either not realizing it or not appreciating it.

6 in 10 Americans feel that Biden has not created more jobs in his communities; another 6 out of 10 believe that he has not improved roads or bridges; and 5 out of 10 think that he has not been able to lower the cost of medicines.

All of which suggests that the president has a daunting communication task to make to the public, and particularly adult voters, aware of his agenda and his accomplishments.

For now, the White House has already scheduled Biden's imminent visits to Wisconsin and Florida to discuss his economic plan, as well as social security and Medicare protections. Other officials will do the same. There is still time to regain credibility, but it would have to be a systematic, tireless, and daily effort.

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El 39% de los hispanos no se preocupa por la jubilación*

El 61% de los hispanos se preocupa por la jubilación*

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*Fuente: MRI-Simmons USA, verano de 2022 Bank of America, N.A. Miembro de FDIC. Igualdad de oportunidades de crédito. © 2023 Bank of America Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados.

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LEGISLADORES DE CALIFORNIA INTENTAN NUEVAMENTE LIMITAR LOS COSTOS DE LA INSULINA

Ana B. Ibarra CalMatters

Mientras muchos diabéticos en todo el Estado Dorado luchan con los costos de la insulina, los esfuerzos de California para hacer que el medicamento sea más asequible aún no han dado resultados. Este año, los legisladores revisarán la legislación que abordaría al menos una pieza del rompecabezas que busca hacerla más asequible.

El Proyecto de Ley 90 del Senado, del Senador Scott Wiener, demócrata de San Francisco, limitaría lo que los diabéticos pagan de su bolsillo por la insulina, prohibiendo que los planes de seguro de salud regulados por el estado impongan un deducible en esas recetas y limitando el copago a $35 por un suministro de insulina de 30 días. El límite de copago actual es de $250.

El proyecto de ley, dicen los defensores, está destinado a brindar un alivio inmediato a los consumidores a medida que el estado trabaja en un plan más ambicioso para desarrollar su propia insulina de bajo costo. Se espera que esto tome al menos dos o tres años.

Los legisladores de California han intentado aprobar topes de costos compartidos en el pasado sin éxito. El proyecto de ley de la última sesión, presentado por la exsenadora republicana Patricia Bates de Laguna Niguel, murió en un comité de la Asamblea. A pesar del apoyo bipartidista, la industria de seguros respondió, argumentando que limitar los costos solo para el consumidor hace poco para abordar el problema subyacente: el precio de lista de la insulina.

“Nunca sugeriría que el único problema son los copagos; el costo total también es un problema”, dijo Wiener. “Necesitamos absolutamente limitar lo que los consumidores pagan de su bolsillo al mismo tiempo que hacemos este otro trabajo estructural en torno al costo de la insulina”, agregó.

Veintidós estados y el Distrito de Columbia han promulgado límites a los copagos, que van desde $25 a $100 por mes, dijo el Dr. Francisco Prieto, médico de familia y presidente de defensa de la Asociación Estadounidense de Diabetes, que patrocina el proyecto de ley de Wiener.

“Somos el estado más grande de la unión, por lo que también somos el objetivo más grande”, para la oposición, dijo Prieto. “No hemos podido superar

esto, pero espero que lo hagamos, con suerte este año”.

En California, aproximadamente 3.2 millones de personas son diabéticas y muchas de ellas dependen de la insulina. Un análisis del proyecto de ley de tope para el copago similar del año pasado estimó que hay alrededor de 118,000 diabéticos con planes de seguro que estarían sujetos al tope estatal.

El año pasado, el Congreso aprobó un tope de $35 al mes para los diabéticos cubiertos por Medicare, el programa de seguro federal para personas mayores y discapacitadas, pero abandonó un esfuerzo similar para las personas cubiertas por un seguro privado. Esa ley entró en vigencia el 1 de enero y en California se espera que beneficie a unas 108,000 personas. Se espera que cada paciente ahorre alrededor de $339 al año, según el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE.UU.

La carga de los costos de la insulina tiene una larga historia: las historias sobre personas que racionan sus medicamentos y dependen de la sala de emergencias para su diabetes no controlada son comunes en todo el país. Una encuesta nacional reciente encontró que aproximadamente el 16.5% de los usuarios de insulina racionan su medicación, generalmente retrasando la compra de la misma. Racionar la insulina conduce a un control deficiente de la diabetes y está relacionado con un aumento de los casos de accidentes cerebrovasculares, insuficiencia cardíaca e insuficiencia renal. En comparación con otros países, se sabe que EE.UU. tiene los precios

más altos para la insulina: un promedio de $98.70 por vial, en comparación con $12 por vial en Canadá, según un análisis de 2020 realizado por Rand Corporation, un grupo de expertos en políticas públicas. Las personas generalmente necesitan de dos a tres ampollas al mes, y algunas pueden necesitar más. Lo que la gente paga en el mostrador depende de su cobertura de seguro. Las personas sin seguro están comprometidas con el costo total.

Un informe reciente de gastos en medicamentos del Departamento de Atención Médica Administrada de California señaló que entre los 10 medicamentos de marca más costosos que pagaron las aseguradoras en 2021, la mitad eran medicamentos para la diabetes y tres de ellos eran insulinas. Humulin, una insulina de acción corta, fue el medicamento de marca más recetado después de las vacunas Pfizer y Moderna para el COVID-19, según el informe.

Para abordar los costos del lado de la fabricación, el estado asignó $100 millones en el presupuesto de 2022-23 para su iniciativa de insulina biosimilar CalRx, que es el plan del estado para desarrollar, fabricar y distribuir sus propios productos de insulina. La mitad de ese dinero se reserva para el desarrollo de insulinas y la otra mitad se reserva para una planta de fabricación en California. Ese dinero está disponible para ser utilizado hasta 2025-26.

La idea es que si el estado puede producir su propia insulina, con la ayuda de un socio de fabricación farmacéutica, entonces puede establecer precios por

debajo de las tasas actuales del mercado.

Hasta ahora ha habido pocas actualizaciones del estado sobre el progreso de la iniciativa, y el estado no ha anunciado con quién se asociará para fabricar su insulina. Los expertos dicen que debido a que ningún otro estado ha intentado esto antes, un socio de fabricación será clave para guiar al estado a través de las aprobaciones que necesita de la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los EE.UU. (FDA).

¿Cuánto tiempo tomaría esto? En una conversación publicada en el American College of Physicians Journals de diciembre, el Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretario de salud del estado, dijo que el plan es que California tenga insulina en los estantes en los próximos 24 a 36 meses.

Un análisis reciente en el Journal of the American Medical Association señaló que si California tiene éxito, la insulina CalRx podría potencialmente venderse en todo el país, impulsando la competencia más allá de las fronteras estatales.

Entre los desafíos potenciales de la iniciativa: financiamiento suficiente para seguir adelante. La iniciativa se lanzó en un año con un presupuesto elevado, pero a medida que California desarrolla su programa, necesitará dólares continuos para sostenerlo y contrarrestar cualquier reacción negativa potencial de otros fabricantes de insulina, escribieron los autores del análisis.

Como parte del impulso de California contra los altos precios de los medicamentos recetados, el fiscal general del estado, Rob Bonta, anunció el mes pasado que demandará a las farmacéuticas Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk y Sanofi, junto con los administradores de beneficios farmacéuticos CVS Caremark, Express Scripts y OptumRX. La demanda cita prácticas comerciales desleales y engañosas que inflan el precio del tratamiento. Los administradores de beneficios sirven como intermediarios, negociando precios con fabricantes de medicamentos y farmacias en nombre de una aseguradora.

Wiener dijo que está observando tanto el caso del fiscal general como la iniciativa de insulina de la administración, pero mientras tanto espera que este sea el año en que el estado pase sus propios límites a lo que los consumidores pagan en el mostrador.

“Queremos proporcionar alivio ahora”,

dijo.

California planea implementar un plan ambicioso para fabricar su propia insulina, pero mientras tanto, los legisladores proponen limitar el precio que pagan por ella los diabéticos.

Una muestra de insulina. La reciente aprobación de una legislación que limitaría el costo de la insulina para los pacientes de Medicare ha renovado la esperanza de los defensores que presionan para que el Congreso haga más. Photo Credit: Mykenzie Johnson / Unsplash

CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS TRY AGAIN TO CAP INSULIN COSTS

California plans to roll out an ambitious plan to manufacture its own insulin, but in the meantime, legislators are proposing to cap what diabetics pay.

Ana B. Ibarra CalMatters

Asmany diabetics across the Golden State struggle with insulin costs, California’s efforts to make the medication more affordable have yet to yield results. This year, lawmakers will revisit legislation that would address at least one piece of the affordability puzzle.

Senate Bill 90, by Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, would limit what diabetics pay out of pocket for their insulin — prohibiting state-regulated health insurance plans from imposing a deductible on those prescriptions and capping the copay at $35 for a 30-day supply. The current copay limit is $250.

The bill, advocates say, is meant to provide some immediate relief to consumers as the state works on a more ambitious plan to develop its own low-cost insulin. That’s expected to take at least two to three years.

California legislators have tried passing costsharing caps in the past without success. Last session’s bill, carried by former Republican Sen. Patricia Bates of Laguna Niguel, died in an Assembly committee. Despite bipartisan support, the insurance industry pushed back, arguing that capping costs only on the consumer’s end does little to tackle the underlying issue: the list price of insulin.

“I would never suggest that the only problem is copays; overall cost is also a problem,” Wiener said. “We absolutely need to limit what consumers are paying out of pocket at the same time that we do this other structural work around the cost of insulin.”

Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have enacted caps on copays, ranging from $25 to $100 a month, said Dr. Francisco Prieto, a family physician and advocacy chair for the American Diabetes Association, which is sponsoring Wiener’s bill.

“We are the largest state in the union, so we are also the largest target,” for the opposition, Prieto said. “We have not been able to get this through, but I fully expect that we will, hopefully this year.”

In California, an estimated 3.2 million people are diabetic, and many of them rely on insulin. An analysis for last year’s similar copay cap bill estimated that there are about 118,000 diabetics with insurance plans that would be subject to the state cap.

Last year, Congress passed a cap of $35 a month for diabetics covered by Medicare, the federal insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities, but abandoned a similar effort for people covered by private insurance. That law went into effect on Jan. 1, and in California it is expected to benefit about 108,000 people. Each patient is expected to save about $339 a year, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The burden of insulin costs has a long history — stories about people rationing their medication and relying on the emergency room for their uncontrolled diabetes are common throughout the country. A recent national survey found that approximately 16.5% of insulin users ration their medication, usually by delay-

ing the purchase of it. Rationing insulin leads to poor control of diabetes and is linked to increased instances of strokes, heart failure and kidney failure.

Compared to other countries, the U.S. is

known to have the highest price tags for insulin — an average of $98.70 per vial, compared to $12 a vial in Canada, according to a 2020 analysis by the Rand Corporation, a public policy think tank. People usually need two to three vials a month, and some may

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Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas – Nuestra misión es proteger a las personas, las comunidades, y el medio ambiente de California de los productos químicos nocivos mediante la limpieza de sitios contaminados, el cumplimiento de las leyes sobre residuos peligrosos y fomentar el desarrollo de productos más seguros.

Periodo de comentarios públicos para la instalación de Ultra-Chem Proyecto de exposición de motivos disponible para revisión

Período de comentario público: del 15 de febrero de 2023 al 20 de marzo de 2023

El DTSC desea informar a la comunidad sobre el Plan de Acción Correctiva propuesto por Moyer Products, Inc. (Moyer) y el Grupo Generador, denominados colectivamente como antiguos Demandados de Ultra-Chem (Demandados) para realizar la limpieza de las antiguas instalaciones de Ultra-Chem ubicadas en 1310 Old Bay Shore Boulevard, San José, California 95112 (Sitio). Los Demandados han presentado un borrador del Informe del Estudio de Medidas Correctivas (CMS, por sus siglas en inglés) que describe el plan en detalle. El DTSC ha revisado el CMS, lo ha considerado técnicamente correcto y ha preparado un proyecto de Declaración de Bases que resume el proyecto del CMS y presenta las bases para su aprobación.

El DTSC le invita a examinar y comentar el proyecto de exposición de motivos para la antigua instalación de UltraChem. El proyecto de exposición de motivos propone como solución el recubrimiento del suelo contaminado con una cubierta de hormigón (actualmente instalada), controles institucionales y la vigilancia de las aguas subterráneas.

Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés): en conformidad con la CEQA, el DTSC evaluó los impactos potenciales de la solución propuesta y examinó cómo se abordaban dichos impactos en el plan del proyecto. El DTSC ha determinado que esta acción de limpieza es una Excepción Categórica ya que es una acción menor. El proyecto propuesto no tendría un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente. Como parte de su proceso de aprobación de la acción de eliminación, el DTSC emite una Notificación de Exención (NOE, por sus siglas en inglés). Una vez que se apruebe el CMS, el DTSC presentará la NOE ante el Centro de Intercambio de Información del Estado.

¿Cómo participo? El DTSC le invita a examinar y comentar el proyecto de exposición de motivos para la instalación de Ultra-Chem. Todos los comentarios deben enviarse por correo postal o electrónico antes del 20 de marzo de 2023 a: Juanita (Nina) Bacey, DTSC Project Manager at 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California 94710 o Juanita. Bacey@dtsc.ca.gov

Repositorios de información: puede consultar una copia impresa del proyecto de Exposición de Motivos y CMS en los siguientes lugares:

• East San Jose Carnegie Library located at 1102 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95116. Llame al (408) 808-3075 para consultar el horario.

• Oficina del DTSC en Berkeley, situada en 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California 94710. Para una cita; llame (510) 540-2122 para ver los documentos.

Para consultar el proyecto de Exposición de Motivos y los documentos relacionados en línea, visite https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=80001847

Información de contacto del DTSC

• Juanita (Nina) Bacey, Directora de Proyectos, llame al (916) 251-8141 o envíe un correo electrónico a Juanita.Bacey@ dtsc.ca.gov

• Tammy Pickens, Especialista en Participación Pública, llame al teléfono (916) 255-3594 o a la línea gratuita (866) 495- 5651 o Tammy.Pickens@dtsc.ca.gov

• Russ Edmonson, Oficial de información pública, al (916) 323-3372 o a Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov.

need more. What people pay at the counter depends on their insurance coverage. People without insurance are on the hook for the full cost.

One recent drug spending report from California’s Department of Managed Health Care noted that among the 10 costliest brand name drugs insurers paid for in 2021, half were diabetes medications and three of those were insulins. Humulin, a short-acting insulin, was the most prescribed brand name drug after the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, according to the report.

To address costs on the manufacturing side, the state allocated $100 million in the 202223 budget for its CalRx Biosimilar Insulin initiative, which is the state’s plan to develop, manufacture and distribute its own insulin products. Half of that money is reserved for the development of insulins and the other half is reserved for a manufacturing facility in California. That money is available to be used through 2025-26.

The idea is that if the state can produce its own insulin — with the help of a pharmaceutical manufacturing partner — then it can set prices below current market rates.

So far there have been few updates from the state on the progress of the initiative, and the state hasn’t announced who it will partner with to manufacture its insulin. Experts say that because no other state has attempted this before, a manufacturing partner will be key in guiding the state through the approvals it needs from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

How long would this take? In a conversation published in December’s American College of Physicians Journals, Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s health secretary, said the plan is for California to have insulin on the shelves in the next 24 to 36 months.

A recent analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association noted that if California succeeds, CalRx insulin could potentially be sold throughout the country, driving competition beyond state lines.

Among the initiative’s potential challenges: sufficient funding to go forward. The initiative was launched in a flush budget year, but as California builds up its program, it will need ongoing dollars to sustain it and counter any potential backlash from other insulin makers, the analysis authors wrote.

As part of California’s push against high prescription drug prices, state Attorney General Rob Bonta last month announced he is suing drugmakers Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, along with pharmacy benefit managers CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRX. The suit cites unfair and deceptive business practices that inflate the price of treatment. Benefit managers serve as middlemen, negotiating prices with drugmakers and pharmacies on behalf of an insurer.

Wiener said he is watching both the attorney general’s case and the administration’s insulin initiative, but in the meantime he hopes this is the year the state passes its own caps on what consumers pay at the counter.

“We want to provide relief now,” he said.

The recent passage of legislation that would limit the cost of insulin for Medicare patients has renewed hope for advocates pushing for Congress to do more. Photo Credit: PhotoMIX Company / Pexels

SURVEY: STUDENTS WANT MORE DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM

ENCUESTA: ESTUDIANTES QUIEREN UN PLAN DE ESTUDIOS MÁS DIVERSO E INCLUSIVO

While controversy rages on about the College Board's Advanced Placement African American Studies course, Black students in a new survey say they want a more inclusive curriculum.

In the survey by YouthTruth, Black students said they feel learning about Black American or African history can be a guiding factor for them to pursue higher education.

But many history classes don't cover much about Black America - and lawmakers in multiple states aim to keep it that way, enacting laws that limit discussion of race and gender studies.

Treva Patton, partnership lead at YouthTruth, said there are steps school districts can take to implement a more inclusive curriculum.

"I think it starts by just having the conversation, right? Looking and examining the existing curriculum," said Patton. "Students have even noticed that there's a separation, and asked for additional funding for extra classes. One student said, 'I wish the school had more funding for extra class choices.'"

She added that districts need to not only examine their current courses, but ask students for input, and then work with experts in the field to develop a stronger curriculum.

YouthTruth surveyed more than 28,000 high school seniors from the class of 2022 and the class of 2019 in 19 states, including New York.

The College Board offers several courses on different cultures and histories, and only one on African American history so far. Much of the backlash was prompted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has banned it from being offered in schools there.

Patton said the survey confirms that students are concerned about the trend.

"Students are recognizing that they're not being represented in the classroom," said Patton. "One student said, 'We also don't talk about racism and how it's affecting us as students. I want to learn about things that affect me, and my family and friends - mainly about Black culture and history.'"

The survey also found students of color expect their schools to enact and champion anti-racist policies. And the number of young people who said they feel the adults in their school "treat students with respect" jumped from 57% before the pandemic, to 70% in 2021.

Mientrascontinua la polémica sobre el curso de Estudios Afroamericanos, A-P del College Board, los estudiantes de color en una nueva encuesta afirman que quieren un plan de estudios más inclusivo.

En la encuesta realizada por YouthTruth, los estudiantes afroamericanos afirman que aprender sobre la historia negra o africana puede ser un factor que les guie a la hora de cursar estudios superiores.

Pero muchas clases de historia no tratan mucho sobre la America negra, y los legisladores de varios estados pretenden que siga siendo así, promulgando leyes que limitan el debate sobre los estudios de raza y género.

Treva Patton, de YouthTruth, dice que hay medidas que los distritos escolares pueden tomar para implementar un plan de estudios más inclusivo.

"Creo que todo empieza por mantener una conversación. Mirando y examinando el plan de estudios existente," dice Patton. "Los alumnos incluso se han dado cuenta de que hay una separación, y han pedido financiación adicional para extra-clases. Un estudiante dijo: "Me gustaría que la escuela tuviera más fondos para opciones de clases adicionales."

Añade que los distritos no solo deben examinar sus cursos actuales, sino también pedir la opinión de los estudiantes y trabajar con expertos en la materia para desarrollar un plan de estudios más sólido.

Patton opina que la reacción negativa que están sufriendo algunos cursos de historia afroamericana se debe a que no se ha contado con la opinión de más estudiantes, familias y comunidades.

YouthTruth encuesto a más de 28,000 estudiantes de ultimo ano de bachillerato de la clase de 2022 y la clase de 2019 en 19 estados, incluido Nueva York.

El College Board ofrece varios cursos sobre diferentes culturas e historias, y hasta ahora solo uno sobre historia afroamericana.

Gran parte de la reacción fue provocada por el gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, que ha prohibido que se ofrezca en las escuelas de ese estado.

Patton dice que la encuesta confirma que los estudiantes están preocupados por la tendencia.

"Los estudiantes reconocen que no están siendo representados en el aula," asegura Patton. "Un alumno dijo: "Tampoco hablamos del racismo y de cómo nos afecta como estudiantes. Quiero aprender cosas que me afecten a mí, a mi familia y a mis amigos, sobre todo sobre la cultura y la historia negras."

La encuesta también revelo que los estudiantes de color esperan que sus escuelas promulguen y defiendan políticas antirracistas. Y el número de jóvenes que dijeron sentir que los adultos en su escuela "tratan a los estudiantes con respeto" salto del 57% antes de la pandemia, al 70% en 2021.

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Patton said she feels the backlash that some Black history courses are facing is a product of not having more student, family and community input.

Sixty schools piloted College Board's new AP African American Studies course, which is set to appear in over 200 schools starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

Sesenta escuelas han probado el nuevo curso AP de Estudios Afroamericanos del College Board, que se impartirá en más de 200 centros a partir del curso 2024-2025. Photo Credit: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels

NEW BILL WOULD MAKE CA SCHOOL LUNCHES HEALTHIER

NUEVO PROYECTO DE LEY HARÍA MÁS SALUDABLES LOS ALMUERZOS ESCOLARES DE CALIFORNIA

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Starting next year, school lunches in California could get a lot healthier if a new bill passes to set guidelines for added sugar.

Senate Bill 348 would limit the amount of added sugar to 25 grams a day.

Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, authored the bill to improve the quality of school lunches, as California now provides two free meals a day to all public school students.

"For many of these kids, that's more than half the calories they'll consume in a day," Skinner pointed out. "We need to make sure that our meals are as healthy as possible and don't contribute to chronic diseases like diabetes."

The Biden administration unveiled new guidelines for sugar, salt, fat and whole grains, which will be phased in over the next few years. It marks a reversal from the Trump administration policy, which argued stricter guidelines do little and generate more waste if children reject the healthier options.

Skinner noted the bill also directs the state to study whether kids in school currently have sufficient time at lunch to eat.

"My bill asks to get the data on whether we are providing adequate time for children to eat," Skinner explained. "And if not, what adjustments would we make?"

According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 4 million Californians have diabetes and another 10.3 million have prediabetes.

The bill does not address food sold in vending machines or at school events.

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Apartir del próximo año, los almuerzos escolares en California podrán ser mucho más saludables si se aprueba un nuevo proyecto de ley que establecería directrices para el azúcar

CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA DEPARTAMENTO DE VIVIENDAS (Office of Supportive Housing)

AVISO DE PROPUESTA DE ENMIENDA AL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL FY 2023 (FY23) PERIODO DE REVISIÓN Y COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO

El Departamento de Viviendas (Office of Supportive Housing) del Condado de Santa Clara esta proponiendo una enmienda al Plan de Acción Anual para el año fiscal 2022-2023 (FY23), que cubre el periodo del 1 de julio de 2022 al 30 de junio de 2023. El Plan de FY23, establece las metas y estrategias para el tercer año del 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. La Junta de Supervisores aprobo el Plan de Acción Anual para FY23 el 3 de mayo de 2022.

El Plan de acción anual establece metas y estrategias para el uso de recursos de viviendas, tanto federales como estatales, y locales para la asistencia de viviendas para personas de bajos ingresos y también establece otras necesidades de desarrollo comunitario, como proyectos de construcción, y servicios públicos.

Para hacer cambios an un Plan que ya fue aprobado por la Junta de Supervisores y por El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (HUD) el condado tiene que presenter un borrador que demuestra los cambios. Este aviso informa al público que pueden brindar sus comentarios con respeto a los cambios propuestos en la Enmienda al Plan de Acción Anual para FY23. Este documento se puede revisar en el sitio de Internet: https://osh. sccgov.org/housing-community-development/urban-county-program

PERIODO DE REVISIÓN PÚBLICA: El borrador de la Enmienda del Plan de Acción Anual para FY23 estará disponible para revisión del público por un periodo de 30 días a partir del 10 de febrero de 2023, y concluirá en la audiencia pública que se realizará el martes, 14 de marzo de 2023, en la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del condado. El público puede compartir sus comentarios a través de los siguientes métodos:

1) Asistiendo la Junta de Supervisores el 14 de marzo; o

2) Enviando un correo electrónico a: alejandra.herrera@hhs.sccgov.org; o

3) Enviando una carta a la atención de Alejandra Herrera Chávez: Office of Supportive Housing, 150 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 Comentarios se incluirán en Enmienda del Plan de Acción Anual que se va presenter a HUD. De conformidad con las Leyes de Derechos de Discapacitados y la Ley Brown (American with Disabilities Act and The Brown Act), personas que requieran adaptaciones para estas reuniones deberían ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Clerk of the Board del condado 24 horas antes de la junta al (408) 299-5001 o boardoperations@cob.sccgov.org.

El Proyecto de Ley 348 del Senado limitaría la cantidad de azúcar añadida a 25 gramos por día.

La senadora estatal Nancy Skinner presento el proyecto de ley para mejorar la calidad de los almuerzos escolares, ahora que California ofrece dos comidas gratuitas al día a todos los alumnos de las escuelas públicas.

"Para muchos de estos niños, eso supone más de la mitad de las calorías que consumirán en un día," observa Skinner. "Tenemos que asegurarnos de que nuestras comidas sean lo más sanas posible y no contribuyan a enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes."

El gobierno de Biden dio a conocer nuevas pautas para el azúcar, la sal, las grasas y los cereales integrales que se irán introduciendo en los próximos años, un giro respecto a la política del gobierno de Trump, que argumentaba que unas directrices más estrictas sirven de poco y generan más residuos si los niños rechazan las opciones más saludables.

Skinner dice que el proyecto de ley también ordena al estado que estudie si los niños en la escuela actualmente tienen suficiente tiempo para comer durante el almuerzo.

"Mi proyecto de ley pide obtener los datos sobre si estamos proporcionando el tiempo adecuado para que los niños coman," explica Skinner. "Y si no es así, que ajustes haríamos."

Según la Asociación Americana de Diabetes, mas de 4 millones de californianos padecen diabetes y otros 10.3 millones tienen prediabetes. El proyecto de ley no aborda los alimentos vendidos en máquinas expendedoras o en actos escolares.

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 92% of school breakfasts and 69% of school lunches currently exceed the standard dietary guidelines for added sugar. Photo Credit: New Africa / Adobestock

Según el Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU., el 92 % de los desayunos y el 69 % de los almuerzos escolares actualmente superan las pautas dietéticas estándar de azúcar añadido.

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CALIFORNIA FARMWORKERS COPE WITH WILDFIRE SMOKE, PESTICIDES, ROACHES AND RODENTS, SURVEY SAYS

CAMPESINOS DE CALIFORNIA DEBEN LIDIAR CON EL HUMO DE INCENDIOS FORESTALES, PESTICIDAS, CUCARACHAS Y ROEDORES, SEGÚN ENCUESTA

One of the largest academic studies of California farmworkers is quantifying their difficult workplace and housing conditions at a time when the spotlight on those issues couldn’t be brighter.

The University of California Merced Community and Labor Center released results of its first California Farmworker Health Study in January. The 110-page study surveyed more than 1,200 farmworkers in six languages about not just their health, mental well-being and access to healthcare, but also about details of their housing and their employers’ adherence to workplace laws.

Some of the findings include:

• About 92% of farmworkers surveyed were renters; about a quarter reported having cockroaches in their homes, about 17% reported rodents, 37% reported their home’s water tasted bad or very bad.

• Only 57% of workers who had applied pesticides in the past 12 months reported receiving safe pesticide training that they understood.

• When asked how often a grower or contractor required them to work near pesticides when it was unsafe, 12% said sometimes, 5% said often and 3% said very often.

• Workers said they had to work “when wildfire smoke made it difficult to breathe” — 13% said sometimes, 8% said often, and 7% very often.

• Nearly half, or 43%, of farmworkers said their employers never provided written heat illness prevention plans, even though that is mandated by Cal/ OSHA, the state’s Occupational Safety and Health agency.

• 11% did not have consistent access to clean drinking water at work.

• Even though most farmworkers work outside, only 16% of those surveyed reported ever being screened for skin cancer.

• 36% of farmworkers said they would be unwilling to file a report against their employer for noncompliance with workplace health and safety rules; 64% of those workers cited fear of employer retaliation or job loss as a reason.

The report comes at a time of increased scrutiny of farm work and living conditions, in the wake of a mass shooting at two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay.

State and federal authorities have opened investigations into the farms, and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office promised action after calling workers’ accounts of living in shipping containers and working for $9 an hour deplorable.

The report’s authors say the study makes the case for more targeted public investments in the physical, economic and social wellbeing of farmworkers.

“Agriculture is one of California’s most vital and productive industries, yet many of its workers experience profound challenges in maintaining their health and wellbeing,” said Edward Flores, one of the report’s authors and an associate professor of sociology at UC Merced.

Unode los estudios académicos más grandes de los trabajadores agrícolas de California es cuantificar sus difíciles condiciones laborales y de vivienda en un momento en que la atención sobre esos problemas no podría ser más visible.

El Centro Comunitario y Laboral de Merced de la Universidad de California publicó en enero los resultados de su primer Estudio de Salud de los Trabajadores Agrícolas de California. El estudio de 110 páginas encuestó a más de 1,200 trabajadores agrícolas en seis idiomas sobre no solo su salud, bienestar mental y acceso a la atención médica, sino también sobre detalles de su vivienda y el cumplimiento de las leyes laborales por parte de sus empleadores.

Algunos de los hallazgos incluyen:

• Alrededor del 92% de los trabajadores agrícolas encuestados son arrendatarios; alrededor de una cuarta parte reportó tener cucarachas en sus casas, alrededor del 17% reportó roedores, el 37% reportó que el agua de su casa sabía mal o muy mal.

• Solo el 57% de los trabajadores que habían aplicado pesticidas en los últimos 12 meses informaron haber recibido capacitación sobre pesticidas seguros que pudieran entender.

• Cuando se les preguntó con qué frecuencia un agricultor o contratista les exigía trabajar cerca de pesticidas cuando no era seguro, el 12% dijo que a veces, el 5% dijo que a menudo y el 3% dijo que muy a menudo.

• Los trabajadores dijeron que tenían que trabajar “cuando el humo de los incendios forestales dificultaba la respiración”:

el 13% dijo que a veces, el 8% dijo que a menudo y el 7% muy a menudo.

• Casi la mitad, o el 43%, de los trabajadores agrícolas dijeron que sus empleadores nunca proporcionaron planes escritos de prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor, a pesar de que Cal/OSHA, la agencia de Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional del estado, lo exige.

• El 11% no tenía acceso constante a agua potable limpia en el trabajo.

• Aunque la mayoría de los trabajadores agrícolas trabajan al aire libre, solo el 16% de los encuestados informaron que alguna vez se habían hecho pruebas de detección de cáncer de piel.

El informe llega en un momento de mayor escrutinio del trabajo agrícola y las condiciones de vida, a raíz de un tiroteo masivo en dos granjas de hongos en Half Moon Bay.

Las autoridades estatales y federales abrieron investigaciones sobre las granjas, y la oficina del gobernador Gavin Newsom prometió tomar medidas después de calificar de deplorables los relatos de los trabajadores de vivir en contenedores de transporte y trabajar por $9 la hora.

Los autores del informe dicen que el estudio aboga por inversiones públicas más específicas en el bienestar físico, económico y social de los trabajadores agrícolas.

“La agricultura es una de las industrias más vitales y productivas de California; sin embargo, muchos de sus trabajadores experimentan profundos desafíos para mantener su salud y bienestar”, dijo Edward Flores, uno de los autores del informe y profesor asociado de sociología en UC Merced.

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A major UC Merced study and survey detail the harsh conditions many of California’s farmworkers experience at home and work. The issues are under the spotlight following the recent mass shootings at two mushroom farms. Photo Credit: aleksandarlittlewolf / Freepik

Un importante estudio y encuesta de UC Merced detalla las duras condiciones que experimentan muchos de los trabajadores agrícolas de California tanto en el hogar como en el trabajo. Los problemas salen a la luz luego de los recientes tiroteos masivos en dos granjas de hongos. Photo Credit: Mark Stebnicki / Pexels

LADRONES ROBAN MILLONES DE LAS TARJETAS DE BENEFICIARIOS DE CALFRESH Y CALWORKS, LAS FAMILIAS ESPERAN Y LOS CONTRIBUYENTES PAGAN

Jeanne Kuang CalMatters

La primera vez que le pasó a Courtney Abrams, casi nadie le creyó.

Alguien había agotado los más de $700 en asistencia monetaria y casi $200 en cupones de alimentos de su Tarjeta de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) que la madre soltera de 33 años recibió del estado, minutos después de que esos pagos mensuales aparecieran en su cuenta.

Abrams nunca llegó a gastar un centavo, aunque no había perdido su tarjeta.

Abrams, una estudiante de West Los Angeles College, llamó a la línea de servicio al cliente de la compañía de tarjetas ese día para disputar las transacciones misteriosas. Obtuvo una tarjeta de reemplazo del condado y presentó un informe policial. Le tomó un par de semanas cargar dinero en su nueva tarjeta. Ella también cambió el PIN.

Eso fue en marzo pasado. En septiembre volvió a pasar. Esta vez le tomó un mes recuperar su dinero, dijo.

En noviembre volvió a pasar. Ahora cambia su PIN todos los meses, la noche antes de recibir sus beneficios, con la esperanza de ser más astuta que los ladrones.

“Estaba, como, agotando al máximo las tarjetas de crédito, haciendo promesas de pago, hablando con mi arrendador, haciéndole saber que me robaron mi dinero”, dijo. “Fue mucha exposición… tener que defender su caso ante estas personas en una situación que suena un poco exagerada”.

No es tan descabellado ahora. Los funcionarios estatales y del condado dicen que una serie de robos está acabando con los beneficios en efectivo y alimentos de miles de tarjetas electrónicas de beneficios de familias de bajos ingresos en California y en todo el país.

Millones perdidos

Los robos, cuya sustitución cuesta al estado decenas de millones de dólares cada año, han hecho que los destinatarios se apresuren a pagar las facturas y los gastos del hogar, y han inundado los departamentos de servicios sociales con solicitudes de reembolso. El estado propone actualizar las características de seguridad de las tarjetas a un costo de $50 millones en el presupuesto del próximo año.

‘Siento que el sistema EBT fue como el último lugar donde las cosas son tan inseguras y tan deficientes en términos de protección al consumidor’.

LENA SILVER, DIRECTORA ASOCIADA DE NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES DEL CONDADO DE LOS ÁNGELES

California usa tarjetas EBT para brindar asistencia financiera a varios programas, incluido CalFresh, que brinda ayuda alimentaria a 2.8 millones de familias al año y CalWORKs, que brinda efectivo a más de 300,000 familias al año. Los programas más pequeños incluyen subvenciones de asistencia para refugiados e inmigrantes víctimas de delitos.

Los californianos de bajos ingresos informaron el robo de $29.7 millones en asistencia social en efectivo y el robo de $4.7 millones en ayuda alimentaria en los 14 meses desde julio de 2021 hasta septiembre pasado, el último mes para el que había datos disponibles en todo el estado, según el Departamento de Servicios Sociales.

En CalWORKs, el robo ascendía a menos de $100,000 al mes a mediados de 2021 y había aumentado a más de $4 millones al mes para el otoño pasado. El departamento estima que se robará un promedio de $6 millones por mes este año fiscal, aumentando a $8 millones por mes en el año que comienza en julio, según los documentos presupuestarios del Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California.

Lo que se ha robado en California hasta ahora equivale a una pequeña parte de los beneficios totales que California emitió a todos los beneficiarios: menos del 1% de los beneficios en efectivo y menos de una décima parte del 1% de la ayuda alimentaria.

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Aún así, la cantidad de robo de EBT casi se ha duplicado desde 2019, según los documentos presupuestarios.

No está claro qué provocó un aumento a nivel nacional en el robo de beneficios el año pasado. Las consecuencias son particularmente agudas en California, que proporciona subvenciones en efectivo más generosas que muchos otros estados. Los defensores dicen que los aumentos en la ayuda alimentaria durante la era de la pandemia también significaron pérdidas mayores de lo habitual en las cuentas de los beneficiarios.

A menudo, el robo ocurre minutos después de que los beneficios se transfieran a sus tarjetas.

Se necesita mucho más tiempo para hacerlo completo. Varios beneficiarios le dijeron a CalMatters que les tomó semanas, o incluso más de un mes, obtener el reembolso de los beneficios en medio del aumento de robos.

En 2013, el departamento de servicios sociales del estado instruyó a los condados a reponer el dinero a las víctimas dentro de los 10 días posteriores a un informe de robo, pero las excepciones destinadas a detectar el fraude pueden retrasar ese proceso.

Por ejemplo, si un beneficiario de la ayuda denuncia más de un robo en un plazo de seis meses, los trabajadores sociales deben marcar su próxima reclamación para que se investigue.

Muchos destinatarios dicen que han sido víctimas de robo más de una vez en los últimos meses. Giovanna Roman, una madre del condado de Ventura y estudiante de un colegio comunitario, dijo que le sucedió tres meses seguidos el año pasado. Ella ahora recibe sus beneficios a través de un depósito directo, dijo.

Una vulnerabilidad

Una de las razones por las que los beneficios de la red de seguridad son vulnerables al robo electrónico, dicen los defensores, es que las tarjetas han carecido durante mucho tiempo de una función de seguridad que los bancos comenzaron a poner en sus tarjetas de crédito y débito a fines de 2015: chips de seguridad.

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Una tarjeta con chip no entra en contacto con dispositivos ocultos e ilegales de “skimming”, que están diseñados para copiar información de la banda negra magnética de la tarjeta.

Para realizar compras o retirar dinero,

Las tarjetas EBT utilizadas por el estado para brindar asistencia financiera a los residentes de bajos ingresos carecen de las características de seguridad comunes a las tarjetas de crédito y débito. Los funcionarios de California planean actualizarlos a medida que pagan millones para reemplazar el dinero robado y los cupones de alimentos. Photo Credit: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels

los usuarios de la tarjeta EBT deben deslizar las bandas magnéticas de las tarjetas.

Un video de servicio público estatal demuestra cómo los ladrones pueden instalar dispositivos de lectura de tarjetas en los lectores de tarjetas para robar números de tarjetas de las bandas magnéticas de las tarjetas, y los ladrones usan cámaras ocultas para capturar a los titulares de tarjetas que ingresan sus PIN.

Luego, los ladrones pueden crear tarjetas falsas para acceder a los fondos.

Hasta junio pasado, las tarjetas EBT del estado ni siquiera incluían los códigos de seguridad “CVV” de tres dígitos que normalmente se encuentran en el reverso de las tarjetas de crédito y débito que los bancos usan para una capa adicional de prevención del fraude.

El estado agregó esos códigos, pero los datos de los tres meses posteriores muestran que el robo de beneficios siguió aumentando, según cifras estatales.

Los californianos de bajos ingresos reportaron $29.7 millones en asistencia social en efectivo y $4.7 millones en ayuda alimentaria robada en 14 meses.

DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS SOCIALES DE CALIFORNIA

El departamento de servicios sociales del estado propone gastar $76.5 millones durante los próximos tres años para actualizar las tarjetas EBT con “características de seguridad mejoradas”, según la propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador Gavin Newsom. El portavoz del departamento, Jason Montiel, no respondió una pregunta sobre si eso significa específicamente tarjetas con chip.

Los defensores y, en una moción reciente, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles están instando al estado a seguir ese camino.

Estándares de consumo

“Mejorar la seguridad del sistema EBT en sí mismo, para que las personas que dependen de esta asistencia mínima de alimentos y dinero en efectivo para sobrevivir, lleven su sistema EBT a los mismos estándares de consumo que todos los demás disfrutan es el objetivo final que todos necesitamos. alcanzar”, dijo Lena Silver, directora asociada de Neighborhood Legal Services del condado de Los Ángeles, que se ha visto inundado con llamadas de clientes cuyos beneficios fueron robados.

Silver señaló que, en contraste con las tarjetas enviadas a los californianos pobres que reciben asistencia, el estado tenía la intención de enviar tarjetas con chip a los destinatarios de sus reembolsos de impuestos para aliviar la inflación y los altos precios de la gasolina el año pasado.

“Siento que el sistema EBT fue como el último lugar donde las cosas son tan inseguras y tan deficientes en términos de protección al consumidor”, dijo Silver.

Las tarjetas de reembolso de impuestos para la clase media emitidas recientemente fueron creadas por un departamento diferente, la Junta de Impuestos de Franquicias. El portavoz Andrew LePage dijo que la agencia eligió a su proveedor de tarjetas de débito, Money Network, en parte porque podía proporcionar algunas tarjetas con chip.

Desde octubre, la junta ha enviado 9.4 millones de tarjetas de débito, aunque muchas de ellas se emitieron sin chips debido a la escasez de la cadena de suministro. La agencia también ha recibido denuncias

de fraude y robo de esos beneficios, pero no dice cuántas tarjetas carecían de chips.

LePage dijo que el proveedor informa que la tasa de fraude está “muy por debajo” del 1% del dinero emitido.

Los contribuyentes pagan Si bien la mayoría de los beneficios de las tarjetas EBT provienen de fondos federales, los contribuyentes de California pagan la factura para reembolsar a las víctimas del robo. California ha reembolsado a los beneficiarios de CalWorks por los fondos

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robados durante años y, en noviembre de 2021, el estado se convirtió en el primero en hacer lo mismo con los beneficiarios de ayuda alimentaria de CalFresh, luego de que los defensores demandaran al estado.

En diciembre, el Congreso aprobó un proyecto de ley de gastos que permite a los estados usar fondos federales para reembolsar a las víctimas del robo de cupones para alimentos que ocurrió después del 1 de octubre de 2022.

Mientras tanto, California está bloqueando las transacciones EBT sospechosas, incluidas las realizadas fuera del estado, dijeron funcionarios estatales a los defensores en diciembre.

El departamento de servicios sociales también está ayudando a los condados a procesar las solicitudes de reembolso con mayor rapidez y “se están llevando a cabo múltiples investigaciones”, dijo Montiel.

En septiembre, los fiscales de Los Ángeles anunciaron que acusaron a 16 personas en una supuesta red de fraude de EBT después de que fueron atrapados con 300 tarjetas EBT clonadas, por un monto de $400,000 en beneficios robados.

En diciembre, los fiscales del condado de Contra Costa acusaron a dos hombres de robo y hurto después de que fueran arrestados con 50 tarjetas fraudulentas y equipo para robar tarjetas.

Despejando obstáculos

El estado también planea reducir la cantidad de obstáculos que las víctimas de robo deben superar para presentar un reclamo y reemplazar sus beneficios. Los beneficiarios de asistencia social en efectivo anteriormente tenían transacciones en disputa con la compañía de tarjetas y presentaban un informe policial antes de completar un formulario de reclamo por robo con el departamento de asistencia social del condado, que los defensores dijeron que era una carga para algunos clientes.

A fines de enero, el departamento de servicios sociales emitió una nueva política que elimina los requisitos para llamar a la compañía de tarjetas y presentar el informe policial, y agrega que se “alienta encarecidamente” a las víctimas de robo de tarjetas a denunciar el robo a la policía y los fiscales.

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Abrams dijo que se sentiría más segura si las tarjetas tuvieran chips. Más allá de todo eso, quiere recuperar su dinero con menos escrutinio. Las numerosas llamadas y rondas de papeleo que tuvo que presentar la hicieron sentir como si la estuvieran acusando de fraude, dijo.

“Si me roban mi tarjeta bancaria y alguien la usa, no me siento como un delincuente llamando y diciendo: ‘Oye, me robaron mi tarjeta bancaria, ¿puedes apagarla y reembolsarme?’”, dijo. “Tienen protección contra esa cosa específicamente. Pasa todo el tiempo”, agregó.

THIEVES DRAIN MILLIONS OFF CALFRESH AND CALWORKS RECIPIENTS’ CARDS, FAMILIES WAIT AND TAXPAYERS PAY

Jeanne Kuang CalMatters

The first time it happened to Courtney Abrams, hardly anyone believed her.

Someone had drained the more than $700 in cash aid and nearly $200 in food stamps from the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card the 33-year-old single mother received from the state, just minutes after those monthly payments appeared in her account.

Abrams never got to spend a dime of it, though she hadn’t lost her card.

Abrams, a West Los Angeles College student, called the card company’s customer service line that day to dispute the mystery transactions. She got a replacement card from the county and filed a police report. It took a couple of weeks for money to be loaded onto her new card. She also changed the PIN.

That was last March. In September it happened again. This time it took a month to get her money back, she said.

In November it happened again. Now she changes her PIN every month, the night before she gets her benefits, hoping to outsmart the thieves.

“I was, like, maxing out credit cards, doing promise-to-pay, talking to my landlord, letting him know my money got stolen,” she said. “It was a lot of exposure … having to plead your case with these people in a situation that sounds kind of far-fetched.”

It’s not so far-fetched now. State and county officials say that a rash of thefts is wiping out the cash and food benefits from thousands of lowincome families’ electronic benefits cards in California and nationwide.

Millions gone

The thefts, which cost the state tens of millions of dollars to replace each year, have sent recipients scrambling to pay bills and household expenses, and flooding social service departments with reimbursement requests. The state proposes to upgrade the cards’ security features at a cost of $50 million in next year’s budget.

‘I feel that the EBT system was like the last place where things are so unsafe and so poor in terms of consumer protection.’

-LENA SILVER, AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

California uses EBT cards to deliver financial assistance for several programs, including CalFresh, which gives food aid to 2.8 million families a year and CalWORKs, which gives cash to more than 300,000 families a year. Smaller programs include assistance grants to refugees and immigrant crime victims.

Low-income Californians reported $29.7 million in cash welfare stolen and $4.7 million in food aid stolen in the 14 months from July 2021 through last September, the latest month for which statewide data was available, according to the Department of Social Services.

In CalWORKs, the theft amounted to less than $100,000 a month in mid-2021 and had risen to more than $4 million a month by last fall. The department is estimating an average of $6 million a month will be stolen this fiscal year, rising to $8 million a month in the year that begins in July, according to the California Department of Social Services budget documents.

What has been stolen in California so far amounts to a sliver of the total benefits California issued to all recipients — less than 1% of the cash benefits and less than a tenth of 1% of food aid.

Minutes to lose

Still, the amount of EBT theft has nearly doubled since 2019, budget documents state.

It’s not clear what has prompted a nationwide spike in benefits theft last year. The consequences are particularly acute in California, which provides more generous cash grants than many other states. Advocates say pandemic-era boosts in food aid also meant bigger losses than usual from recipients’ accounts.

Often the theft occurs minutes after the benefits are transferred to their cards.

It takes much longer to be made whole. Several recipients told CalMatters it took weeks, or even more than a month, to get benefits reimbursed amid the rising theft.

The state social services department in 2013 instructed counties to replenish money to victims within 10 days of a theft report, but exceptions meant to catch fraud can slow that process.

For example, if an aid recipient reports more than one theft within six months, social workers must flag their next claim for investigation.

Many recipients say they have been victims of theft more than once in recent months. Giovanna Roman, a Ventura County mother and community college student, said it happened to her three months in a row last year. She now receives her benefits through direct deposit, she said.

A vulnerability

One reason safety-net benefits are vulnerable to electronic theft, advocates say, is the cards have long lacked a security feature banks began putting on their credit and debit cards in late 2015 – security chips.

A chipped card doesn’t come in contact with hidden, illegal “skimming” devices, which are designed to copy information from the card’s strip.

To make purchases or withdraw money, EBT card users must swipe the cards’ magnetic strips.

A state public service video demonstrates how

thieves can install skimming devices onto card readers to steal card numbers from the cards’ magnetic strips, and the thieves use hidden cameras to capture the cardholders entering their PINs.

The thieves can then create counterfeit cards to access the funds.

Until last June, the state’s EBT cards didn’t even include the three-digit “CVV” security codes typically on the back of credit and debit cards that banks use for an additional layer of fraud prevention.

The state added those codes, but the three months of data afterward show that benefits theft continued to rise, according to state figures.

Low-income Californians reported $29.7 million in cash welfare and $4.7 million in food aid stolen in 14 months.

-CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The state social services department is proposing to spend $76.5 million over the next three years to upgrade EBT cards with “enhanced security features,” according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal. Department spokesman Jason Montiel did not answer a question about whether that means chip cards specifically.

Advocates and — in a recent motion — the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are urging the state to go that route.

Consumer standards

“To improve the security of the EBT system itself, so that people who rely on this very minimal food and cash assistance to survive, to bring their EBT system up to the same consumer standards that everyone else enjoys is the ultimate goalposts that we all need to be reaching for,” said Lena Silver, an associate director at Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, which has been flooded with calls from clients whose benefits were stolen.

Silver pointed out that, in contrast to cards sent to poor Californians receiving assistance, the state intended to send chipped cards to the recipients of its tax refunds to relieve inflation and high gas prices last year.

“I feel that the EBT system was like the last place where things are so unsafe and so poor in terms

of consumer protection,” Silver said.

The recently issued Middle Class Tax Refund cards were issued by a different department, the Franchise Tax Board. Spokesperson Andrew LePage said the agency chose its debit card vendor, Money Network, partly because it could provide some chipped cards.

Since October the board has sent out 9.4 million debit cards, though many of those were issued without chips due to supply chain shortages. The agency has received reports of fraud and theft of those benefits, too, but it won’t say how much or how many cards lacked chips.

LePage said the vendor reports the fraud rate is “well below” 1% of the money issued.

Taxpayers pay

While most of the benefits on EBT cards come from federal funds, California taxpayers foot the bill to reimburse victims of theft. California has reimbursed CalWorks recipients for stolen funds for years, and in November 2021 the state became the first to do the same for CalFresh food aid recipients, after advocates sued the state.

In December, Congress approved a spending bill allowing states to use federal funds to reimburse victims of food stamp theft that happened after Oct. 1, 2022.

Meanwhile, California is blocking suspicious EBT transactions, including ones made out-of-state, state officials told advocates in December.

The social services department also is helping counties process reimbursement claims more quickly, and “multiple investigations are ongoing,” Montiel said.

In September, Los Angeles prosecutors announced they charged 16 people in an alleged EBT fraud ring after they were caught with 300 cloned EBT cards, amounting to $400,000 in stolen benefits.

Contra Costa County prosecutors in December charged two men with burglary and theft after they were arrested with 50 fraudulent cards and card-skimming equipment.

Clearing hurdles

The state also plans to reduce the number of hurdles theft victims must clear to make a claim and get their benefits replaced. Cash welfare recipients previously had dispute transactions with the card company and file a police report before filling out a theft claim form with the county welfare department, which advocates said was burdensome for some clients.

The social services department in late January issued a new policy removing requirements to call the card company and file the police report, adding card theft victims are “strongly encouraged” to report the theft to police and prosecutors.

Abrams said she would feel more secure if the cards were chipped. Beyond all that, she wants to get her money back with less scrutiny. The numerous calls and rounds of paperwork she had to file made her feel like she was being accused of fraud, she said.

“If my bank card gets stolen and someone uses it, I don’t feel like a criminal, calling and saying, ‘Hey, my bank card was stolen, can you turn it off and reimburse me?’” she said. “They have protection against that thing specifically. It happens all the time.”

The EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards. California officials plan to upgrade. Meanwhile, they’re paying millions to replace stolen money and food stamps. Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters; iStock

Q&A: MABEL CADENA AND THE HEROISM AND CULTURE OF BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever takes place years after the original worldwide success and, for a sobering dose of reality, begins with the most recent Black Panther, T'Challa (the late Chadwick Boseman) succumbing to an unnamed disease off-screen.

It is up to the Wakandan community, especially his closest family and friends, to pick up the pieces and begin the painful process of moving on for the good of the country.

It's a film that advances the story of Wakanda but is very careful to remember the impact Chadwick Boseman had on the Black Panther character and the world he inhabited.

With the mourning of Wakanda, a new threat rises from the sea, the ancient Mesoamerican superhumans of a hidden city called Talokan, who are forced to the surface after a new technology threatens to expose their secret city to the world and all those who want to exploit their wealth and resources.

Just like when Wakanda was brought to life in the original Black Panther, Wakanda Forever counted upon cultural consultants who helped create a nation built on Mesoamerican and indigenous inspirations, from clothing and belief systems to the use of the Mayan language as dialogue in the film.

After its release in November 2022, the film received rave reviews that highlighted the new actors of the Marvel universe that brought to life the Mesoamerican underwater kingdom of Talokan.

We recently had the opportunity to speak with the Mexican actress Mabel Cadena, who plays Namora, the cousin and

right-hand warrior of King Namor (Tenoch Huerta).

In the interview, Cadena spoke about the experience of working on such an extensive project, reflecting on the film's release, the feedback from loved ones and fans and what it was like to represent Latinos in a Marvel blockbuster with parallels to the real Mesoamerican culture.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is now streaming on Disney+ and available to purchase on Blu-ray/ digital.

To start with, since the movie came out, what has been the feedback you've received from friends, family, fans? And are there any surprising opinions or perspectives?

Jeez, I think that everything has been surprising and everything has been too much. I don't really know what the right word is, because I think that in relation to my family we have experienced something where none of us expected something like this to happen in my life. So it has been embracing something super cute and at the same time growing and learning with the experience. And on the other hand, for me it has been like beautiful to be able to take part on this.

I've talked to people, well, many times, but the way I've connected with the fans of this film has been unique.

I have never, ever talked to people who have so much truth in their eyes and in their words and move so many things and who connect so many things in their stories from the film that we made. So that has been super special to me and what they share with me has been overwhelming in a beautiful way because you never think that a movie like this can connect so personally with people.

And what was it like to represent the Latino culture in a Marvel movie of this caliber?

Well, the truth is that it is a super shocking experience at first and then it becomes something beautiful, it becomes something that really moves you because you feel part of something bigger than a superhero movie, you know. When I saw the movie for the first time, I suddenly said "Wow!" I never ever imagined hearing an indigenous language like Maya in a movie of this dimension, not with such a leading role, with such a strong presence in the ears, because Maya is never, ever dubbed.

Six languages are spoken

in the film, there is a diversity of faces, of colors. Suddenly you see small gestures of our culture represented that become part of a new Talokan culture that really gives you an opportunity to take stories you grew up with and turn them into a fantastic new story. Not part of a fictional universe, but just as beautiful, just as powerful, with a lot of dignity, with a lot of strength, with a culture of which you feel proud to be a part of.

And finally, thanks again Mabel, for those who haven't seen the movie yet, why would you recommend them to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

Because I think that suddenly it is very nice to connect with our stories, with our children, with our emotion, with our illusion. Suddenly it's really nice to see yourself, to see ourselves, to see different faces in a film like this. The truth is that Black Panther is a film full of creation in terms of costumes, makeup. There is a level of professionalism in each of the areas that I think makes our film a great film, a worthy film, a film full of emotion, of humanity, it humanizes each of these characters.

They are no longer just superheroes, they are humans who are trying to take care of their land, to take care of their people, to dignify their origins and I think that lives in each one of us, regardless of where we come from, right?

I have always said that both Wakanda and Talokan, despite the fact that we have completely different histories, are moved by the same feeling, the same thought. And that means that in the end the film can have an outcome like the one it has.

So if you want to see that outcome, then watch it!

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The Mexican actress talks about her experience working on the Marvel blockbuster that weaves new Mesoamerican superhumans into the dynamic world of Wakanda

Mexican actress Mabel Cadena, who stars as Talokan warrior Namora in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Photo Credit: Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Disney

You see small gestures of our culture represented that become part of a new Talokan culture that really gives you an opportunity to take stories you grew up with and turn them into a fantastic new story.

Q&A: MABEL CADENA Y EL HEROÍSMO Y LA CULTURA DE BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever tiene lugar años después del éxito internacional original y, como una dosis aleccionadora de realidad, comienza con el Black Panther más reciente, T'Challa (el difunto Chadwick Boseman) sucumbiendo a una enfermedad sin nombre fuera de la pantalla.

Depende de la comunidad de Wakanda, especialmente de su familia y amigos más cercanos, recoger los pedazos y comenzar el doloroso proceso de seguir adelante por el bien del país.

Es una película que avanza la historia de Wakanda pero tiene mucho cuidado en recordar el impacto que tuvo Chadwick Boseman en el personaje de Black Panther y el mundo que habitaba.

Con el luto de Wakanda, una nueva amenaza emerge del mar, los antiguos superhumanos mesoamericanos de una ciudad oculta llamada Talokan, que se ven obligados a salir a la superficie después de que una nueva tecnología amenaza con exponer su ciudad secreta al mundo, y a todos aquellos. que quieran explotar sus riquezas y recursos.

Al igual que cuando se dio vida a Wakanda en la Pantera Negra original, Wakanda Forever contó con consultores culturales que ayudaron a crear una nación construida a partir de inspiraciones mesoamericanas e indígenas, desde la vestimenta, los sistemas de creencias hasta el uso del idioma maya como diálogo en la película.

Después de su estreno en noviembre de 2022, la película recibió críticas muy favorables que pusieron de relieve a los nuevos actores del universo Marvel que dieron vida al reino subacuático mesoamericano de Talokan.

Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con la actriz mexicana Mabel Cadena, quien interpreta a Namora, la prima y mano derecha guerrera del Rey Namor (Tenoch Huerta).

En la entrevista, Cadena habló sobre la experiencia de trabajar en un proyecto tan extenso, reflexionando sobre el lanzamiento de la película, los comentarios de sus seres queridos y fanáticos, y cómo fue representar a los latinos en un éxito de taquilla de Marvel con paralelismos con la cultura mesoamericana real.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ahora se transmite en Disney+ y está disponible para su compra en Blu-ray/digital.

Para empezar, desde que ha salido la película, ¿cuál ha sido el feedback que has recibido de los amigos, de la familia, de los fans? Y hay alguna opinión o perspectiva sorprendente?

Híjole, creo que todo ha sido sorprendente y todo ha sido demasiado. No sé bien cuál es la palabra adecuada, porque creo que con relación a mi familia hemos vivido una cosa en donde ninguno de nosotros esperábamos que ocurriera algo así en mi vida. Entonces ha sido abrazar algo como súper lindo y al mismo tiempo ir creciendo y aprendiendo con la experiencia. Y por otro lado, para mí ha sido

como bellísimo poder participar en esto. He hablado con personas, pues muchas veces, pero la forma en la que he conectado con los fans de esta película ha sido particular. Nunca, nunca he hablado con gente que tenga tanta verdad en sus ojos y en sus palabras y le mueva tantas cosas y conecte tantas cosas en sus historias de la película que hicimos. Entonces eso ha sido súper especial para mí y lo que comparten ellos conmigo ha sido abrumador en un sentido bello porque jamás piensas que una película como esta pueda conectar de forma tan personal con las personas.

¿Y cómo fue representar la cultura latina en una película de en una película Marvel de este calibre?

Pues la verdad es que es una experiencia super shockeante al principio y después se convierte en algo bello, se convierte en una cosa que realmente te conmueve porque te sientes parte de algo más grande que una película de superhéroes sabes. Cuando yo vi la película por primera vez, de pronto dije "Wow!" Nunca jamás imaginé escuchar una lengua indígena como lo es el Maya en una película de esta dimensión, no con un rol tan protagónico, con una presencia tan fuerte en los oídos, porque nunca, nunca se dobla el maya.

Se hablan seis idiomas en la película hay una diversidad de rostros, de colores. De pronto ves representadas pequeños gestos de nuestra cultura que se vuelven parte de una nueva cultura de Talokan que la verdad da la oportunidad de tomar historias con las que creciste para convertirla en una nueva historia fantástica. No parte de un universo ficticio, pero igual de bello, igual de potente, con mucha dignidad, con mucha fuerza, con una cultura de la que te sientes orgullosa de ser parte.

Y finalmente, muchas gracias de nuevo, Mabel, para los que no han visto la película todavía, ¿por qué les recomendaría que vieran Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Porque creo que de pronto es bien bonito conectar con nuestras historias, con nuestros niños, con nuestra emoción, con nuestra ilusión. De pronto es bien bonito verse, vernos, ver diferentes rostros en una película como ésta.

La verdad es que Black Panther es una película llena de creación en cuanto a vestuario, maquillaje. Hay un nivel de profesionalismo en cada una de las áreas que creo que hacen de nuestra película una gran película, una película digna, una película llena de emoción, de humanidad, humaniza a cada uno de estos personajes.

Ya no son solamente superhéroes, son humanos que están tratando de cuidar a su tierra, de cuidar a su gente, de dignificar sus orígenes y creo que eso habita en cada uno de nosotros, sin importar de donde vengamos no?

Siempre he dicho que tanto Wakanda como Talokan, a pesar de que tenemos historias completamente diferentes, nos mueve un mismo sentimiento, un mismo pensamiento. Y eso hace que al final la película pueda tener un desenlace como el que tiene.

Así que si quieren ver ese desenlace, ¡pues véanla!

La actriz mexicana habla sobre la experiencia de trabajar en el éxito de taquilla de Marvel que entreteje nuevos superhumanos mesoamericanos en el dinámico mundo de Wakanda

La actriz mexicana Mabel Cadena, que interpreta a la guerrera Talokan Namora en Black Panther: Wakanda Forever posa en una alfombra roja mientras saluda con un gesto Talokan. Crédito de la foto: Agustín Cuevas / Getty Images para Disney

EARTHTALK Q&A: CAUSA DE LA MALARIA EN LATINOAMÉRICA

Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Qué está causando el aumento de casos de malaria en Latinoamérica? ¿Es posible que la enfermedad resurja en Estados Unidos? -- M. Simon, Braintree, MA

Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk

Lamalaria es una enfermad tropical que puede causar fiebre alta, temblores y síntomas feos parecidos a los de un resfrío. A veces puede ser fatal, pero hay varios tratamientos. Se esparce por parásitos que pueden vivir en mosquitos, por lo cual, si un mosquito se alimenta de sangre de un humano infectado, puede llevar el parásito a otra persona cuando tome sangre de alguien más.

La malaria es un problema serio fuera de Estados Unidos, especialmente desde que la pandemia de COVID-19 interrumpió tratamientos, prevención y financiación. Es un problema eterno en gran parte de África porque la temperatura permite la transmisión durante todo el año. Recientemente hubo un resurgimiento en Pakistán a causa de inundaciones. En Latinoamérica, el repunte se asocia a la pérdida de anfibios, lo cual significa que hay menos animales que se coman las larvas de mosquitos y por lo tanto hay más mosquitos que esparcen los parásitos de malaria.

Esto ocurrió porque en los ’80, un hongo que causa la enfermedad quitrimiodicosis en anfibios se expandió por toda la región. Esta enfermedad causa que la piel se engrose, lo cual puede ser devastador porque algunos anfibios absorben agua a través de su piel en vez de beberla. De hecho, esta enfermedad se ha vinculado con la extinción de más de 200 especies alrededor del mundo. Sin darnos cuenta, los humanos la esparcieron más, y está presente en todos los continentes excepto la Antártida. Se ha confirmado en Estados Unidos, especialmente en la costa este, pero sólo comenzó a tener impacto

en los ’90, 10 años después de que las extinciones comenzaran en Latinoamérica, por lo cual no es probable que de momento tenga algún efecto en los niveles de malaria en Estados Unidos.

Estados Unidos acabó con la transmisión de malaria en 1951 y así se ha mantenido desde entonces. Esto se logró con insecticidas, mejores drenajes, y la eliminación de sitios de reproducción de mosquitos. Hoy en día, los casos en Estados Unidos suelen reducirse a personas

que viajaron a lugares donde la enfermedad está presente sin haber utilizado drogas contra la malaria, o que inmigraron de esas áreas. Los Centros para Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) juntan reportes de casos para su sistema de vigilancia de la malaria, y trabajan dentro del país para tratamientos y prevención. Los CDC también recomiendan cuatro estrategias frente a la malaria: redes para mosquitos con insecticidas, tratamiento preventivo en mujeres embarazadas y niños, y el uso de insecti-

cidas en interiores. De momento, éstos no son necesarios en Estados Unidos, pero se usarían si hubiera un resurgimiento de la enfermedad. Sin embargo, Estados Unidos aporta muchos recursos para prevenir esto, y es el gobierno donante más grande para los esfuerzos globales frente a la malaria.

También hay esperanzas para combatir la malaria en el futuro. Puede que desarrollos nuevos como la extinción de los anfibios le den ventaja a la enfermedad, pero los científicos siguen creando soluciones. En África están aumentando los programas contra la malaria, lo cual significa que la enfermedad que llega al resto del mundo por inmigrantes y viajeros se esparcirá menos. Los científicos también diseñaron mosquitos que son menos hospitalarios para el parásito de la malaria, y por lo tanto esparcirán menos la enfermedad. Además, aunque de momento no hay una vacuna para la malaria, investigadores de Inglaterra tienen muy buenos resultados y puede llegar a ser aprobada durante 2023.

CONTACTS: Mosquitoes that can't spread malaria engineered by scientists, sciencedaily. com/releases/2022/09/220921141449.htm; The President’s Malaria Initiative and Other U.S. Government Global Malaria Efforts, kff.org/globalhealth-policy/fact-sheet/the-u-s-governmentand-global-malaria/; Chytridiomycosis, cwhl. vet.cornell.edu/system/files/public/cwhl-factsheets-bd.pdf.

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La malaria es un problema serio fuera de Estados Unidos, especialmente desde que la pandemia del COVID-19 interrumpió tratamientos, prevención y financiación. Photo Credit: Pixabay

EARTHTALK Q&A: THE NFL'S CARBON FOOTPRINT

Dear EarthTalk: What is the National Football League doing to reduce its environmental impact and carbon footprint? -- Mitch Trevino, Las Vegas,

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Likeany major spectator sport league, the National Football League (NFL) is no darling to environmental advocates. Stadium construction, maintenance and energy use contribute significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and resource depletion. Transportation of fans to games, waste generated during games, and production and disposal of merchandise and equipment can also contribute to environmental harm.

That said, given these points against it, the NFL has made a concerted effort in recent years to reduce its environmental impact, even vowing to become a “net zero” emissions league—meaning it will offset all of its greenhouse gas emissions through a combination of reducing its own emissions and supporting projects that remove or reduce CO2 from the atmosphere—in the near future. Indeed, the NFL has made a major push to offset CO2 emissions over the past few years, offsetting upwards of 20,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, league-wide. The leading nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is partnering with the NFL on its emissions reduction and offset strategy. The goal of this unusual partnership is to reduce emissions through improved energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy sources.

The league also encourages and promotes sustainability practices—recycling, reducing single-use plastics, and using environmentally-friendly transportation—at stadiums across

the country. And an NFL tree planting campaign also helps reduce the league’s carbon footprint. The league rounds out its emissions reduction strategy by purchasing renewable energy credits to “offset” emissions from energy usage in NFL facilities and events. The league proudly offsets all energy used at major Super Bowl venues.

Waste reduction is also a source of pride for the NFL. Starting in 2019, upwards of 90 per-

cent of the waste generated at and around the Super Bowl was diverted from landfills through recycling and composting. Likewise, the league has started to take water conservation seriously, implementing low-flow plumbing fixtures and drought-resistant landscaping at various stadiums nationwide, while simultaneously working to educate fans on water conservation through its sustainability outreach program.

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Another area where NFL planners have made strides is sustainable building and retrofits, implementing green building practices—such as the implementation of energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems and the use of recycled building materials in several facilities across the country. For example, Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, is LEED Gold Certified and has a 27,000 square-foot green roof (green roofs provide numerous benefits, including stormwater management, improved air quality, energy efficiency, fire retardation and noise reduction).

The NFL isn’t the only American sports league fixated on sustainability of late. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has its annual “Green Week” celebration, Major League Baseball (MLB) has its “Green Game” initiative that runs the length of the baseball season, and the National Hockey League (NHL) has its “Green Initiative” that promotes sustainability year-round. But the NFL runs the highest profile sporting event on the planet—the Super Bowl—so it has a much larger opportunity to reach fans across the continent and around the world with its messages and examples of sustainability.

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“La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara (SCCHA, por sus siglas en inglés), anteriormente conocida como HACSC (por sus siglas en inglés), debe presentar un aviso público de los fondos en su custodia que han quedado inactivos según la ley estatal de California. Si no se reclama, el dinero pasará a ser propiedad de SCCHA el 27 de marzo de 2023. Si cree que SCCHA le debe dinero, llame al (408) 9932924 o envíe un correo electrónico a Christy.Hang@ scchousingauthority.org y proporcione el nombre del reclamante, la dirección actual, el número de teléfono y la dirección donde se encontrará durante el período de examinación. Tenga en cuenta que los representantes primero determinarán si usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos. Si se determina que usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos, el representante solicitará la documentación para verificar su identidad a fin de poder reembolsar el dinero adeudado.”

Certified Caregiver for a 94 year old non ambulatory female with dementia.

6 to 7 days per week 10am to 10pm. Location: Los gatos. Salary commensurate with experience. Please call at (831) 655-3655.

Se busca Cuidador Certificado para una mujer de 94 años no ambulante con demencia.

6 a 7 días por semana 10am a 10pm. Lugar: Los gatos. Salario acorde a la experiencia. Llame al (831) 655-3655.

Multimedia Animator: M.S. in Interactive Entertainment plus 1year work experience required. Send resumes to: Striking Distance Studios, Inc., 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd., Ste. 150, San Ramon, CA 94583, Attn: J. Yosenick

Notification of Grant Proposal, East Side Union High School District

El distrito de escuelas preparatorias del East Side Union está introduciendo una propuesta de subvención para uso de los fondos de aprendizaje del siglo XXI a nombre de las siguientes escuelas preparatorias: Andrew Hill, Yerba Buena, James Lick y WC Overfelt. Este es un proceso competitivo. Los beneficiarios de la subvención recibirán $250,000 por escuela durante 5 años para ser usados en programas extracurriculares y oportunidades de enriquecimiento.

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.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692237

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: True Force Fitness Wear, 2268 Elkhorn Ct, 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): Adam Muntez, 2268 Elkhorn Ct, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN638312. “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/ Adam Montez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692237

February 10, 17, 24,

March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692110

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZOLANOS INSURANCE SERVICES LLC, 1415 N 10th St, 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): ZOLANOS INSURANCE

SERVICES LLC, 1493 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2023. 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/ Yesenia Solano ZOLANOS INSURANCE SERVICES LLC OWNER

Article/Reg#: 202250011038

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 692110

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692143

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A & O Lozanos Constuction 1370 Teryilyn Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Leoncio Lozano, 1370 Terilyn Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/30/2023. 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/ Leoncio Lozano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 692143

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692476

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Carpet Avenue Floors, 971 Stockton Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Balleza Perez, 341 Kentbrook Circle, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/92. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN639167. “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 Balleza Perez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 692476

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS

STATEMENT NO. 692133

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAGPIE AND THE TIGER, 2725 El Camino Real Suite 107, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BIG PANDA, INC, 79 Bonaventura Dr Unit #1, San Jose, CA 95134. 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/ Mimi S Song BIG PANDA, INC CEO

Article/Reg#: 2794675

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 692133

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692003

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Carpio Audio Car 3689 Camino Ecco, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angel

Carpio, 2689 Camino Ecco, San Jose, CA 95121. Maria F. Romero, 2689 Camino Ecco, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/16/2010. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN536859. “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 F. Romero

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/25/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 692003

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691686

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TORO TAXES, REYES LEGAL SERVICES

115 N. 4th St, 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): REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC, 987 Prevost St, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/17/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN691419. “I declare

NO. 692273

guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Lionel Rubalcava

Lionel Rubalcava LLC CEO

Article/Reg#:

202253611461

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 692156

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

/s/ Claudia Reyes REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC President Article/Reg#: 202253411126

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 691686

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692111

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAIRO TREE SERVICES 1698 Ruther Place Ct, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jairo Valensuela Solis, 1698 Ruther Place Ct, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2023. 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/ Jairo Valensuela Solis

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 692111

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JSO Tree Service, 6675 Thames Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Silverio O. Rodriguez, 839 Emory Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. Juan Olguin Jr, 6675 Thames Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/03/2023.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN635823. “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/ Silverio O. Rodriguez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 692373

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692156

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Breakfast Spot, 2270 Monterey Hwy, 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): Lionel Rubalcava LLC, 905 Commercial St, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692409

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOBBLER, 1182 Calypso Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MGH VENTURES LLC, 1182 Calypso Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Michael

Mehmi

MGH VENTURES LLC

Member/Owner

Article/Reg#:

202251014680

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692409

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410929

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aradhna Rajendran INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Aradhna Rajendran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aradhna Rajendran AKA Ana Rajendran to Ana Miguel 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:

06/13/2023 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.

Feb 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410931

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sabrina Leigh Pilipina INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Sabrina Leigh Pilipina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arabella Rose Gonzalez to Arabella Rose Pilipina 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: 06/13/2023 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.

Feb 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403607

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carolina Espinoza INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carolina Espinoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carolina Espinoza to Carolina HernandezEspinoza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/07/2023 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.

Feb 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403862

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ha Ngoc Dang INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ha Ngoc Dang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pham Bao Tran

to Tran Bao Pham 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:

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

Nov 07, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV408877

Date:

03/07/2023 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.

Feb 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV406229

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sandrick Elbancol INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Sandrick Elbancol has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sandrick Elbancol to Sandrick Elbancol Eclarino 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Caroll Eugene Smith INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

04/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 22, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ROBERT RONALD LEYDEN aka ROB LEYDEN Case No. 22PR193214

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or

both, of Rober Ronald Leyden aka Rob Leyden. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Bettea Eslava aka Bettea Giacommelli in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Bettea Eslava aka Bettea Giacommelli 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 and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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: Ryan Steburg Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W, San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122

Rune Date: February

10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691541

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAM DUMPSTERS, 1125 Mabury Road, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LAM HAULING, INC, 1125 Mabury Road, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023.

01/16/2023. 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/ Grisel Aguilar Zuniga

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691682

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691372

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAID 4U 5328 Canyone Hills Lane, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria C Castro Carrillo La Vaquera Castro LLC

Manager

Article/Reg#:

202132410003

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 691495

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

692131

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 20, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, 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.

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/ Tinh Lam

LAM HAULING, INC Owner

Article/Reg#: 3376547

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

Diana Carolina Sanchez Alvarez, 5328 Canyon Hills Lane, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/05/2023. 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/ Diana Carolina Sanchez Alvarez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

AREPAS PAL TIESTO, 338 Shadow Run Dr, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ruddy Shneda Ramos Romero, 338 Shadow Run Dr, San Jose, CA 95110. Carol Dalit Castro Cubides, 338 Shadow Run Dr, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Carol Dalit Castro Cubides

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

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 691541

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691682

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPARTAN CONSTRUCTORS, 1232 Farringdon Drive, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FIDELMAR QUIROZ, 1232 Farringdon Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. Grisel Aguilar Zuniga, 1232 Farringdon Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 691372

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691495

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIENDA VAQUERA LA CORITA 1590 Berryessa Rd Spc 310, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): La Vaquera Castro LLC, 27617 Cherry Creek Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91354. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 692131

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692033

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INTERNATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, 4701 Patrick Henry Drive Bldg 16, Sute 105, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Taryk Rouchdy, 5 Woods Street, San Rafael, CA 94109. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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/ Taryk Rouchdy

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692033

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692012

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEANEATS, 1597 Meridian Ave Unit E, 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):

HUMBLE HUSTLER MASTERS INC, 3882 Callie Ct, Concord, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/23/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Ronald R. Miller

HUMBLE HUSTLER MASTERS INC

President

Article/Reg#: C4673067

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692012

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692096

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALEPH Communications, 123 E. San Carlos St. #255, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eric Douglas King, 123 E. San Carlos St 255, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/29/2023.

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/ Eric D. King

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692096

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691936

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEJIA SERVICES

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, 1210 Tamara Ct, Hollister, CA 95023, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MEJIA SERVICES

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, 1210 Tamara Ct, Hollister, CA 95023. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023. 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/ Christhian E Mejia Melgar MEJIA SERVICES

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING President

Article/Reg#: C5424881

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 691936

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691973

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEVER STOP KETTLE POP, 7733 Murray Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joana Elendida Sanchez, 7289 Dowdy St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting busi-

ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/06/2022.

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/ Joana Elendida Sanchez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/25/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 691973

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691888

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Peace on Hearth Tree Service, 3383 Payne Ave, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Roberto V. Romero, 3383 Payne Ave, San Jose, CA 95117.

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/ Roberto V. Romero

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 691888

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691849

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Simply Organized SJ., 269 E. Saint James St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Paola Quijada Lossada, 269 E. Saint James St., San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/18/2023. 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/ Maria Paola Quijada Lossada

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By:

/s/ Patty Camarena,

Deputy File No. FBN 691849

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692085

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FJ Sweeping/Power Wasing Co., 164 Heller Pl, 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): Dolores Lopez, 164 Heller Pl, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/27/2023.

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/ Dolores Lopez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy

File No. FBN 692085

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 691758

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Lolita and Jose’s Daycare, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose CA, 95127. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/02/2018 under file no. F11066540. Dolores Gutierrez, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose, CA 95127. Jose Gutierrez, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose, CA 95127. This business was conducted by: Married Couple. “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/ Dolores Gutierrez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/

Dolores Gutierrez,

Deputy File No. FBN691758

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410624

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tran Gia Minh Le INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

OF HEARING: Date: 06/06/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410351

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ruochong Fei & Wang Pan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ruochong Fei & Wang pan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Celia Fei to Blythe Celia Fei 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: 05/30/2023 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 26, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410353

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mitchell Cobarrubias INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mitchell

Cobarrubias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mitchell Cobarrubias to Mitch Cobarrubias 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: 05/30/2023 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 26, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410075

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyerin Ha INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hyerin Ha has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyerin Ha to Hailey Hyerin Ko 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: 05/23/2023 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 19, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410182

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chiunghui Tseng and Huanwan Cheng INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chiunghui Tseng and Huanwen Cheng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree

changing names as follows: a. Allison Cheng to Allie Yuting Cheng b. Ariel Cheng to Ariel Yushuan Cheng 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/23/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410403

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anna Lim, Yohan Lee INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anna Lim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elowyn Lee to Gwyneth Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/30/2023 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 27, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410408

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Francis Polansky INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Francis Polansky has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Francis Polansky to Frank Polansky 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: 05/30/2023 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 27, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410291

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marie

Ange Napa INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Napa AKA Marie Ange

Napaa AKA Mona Napa

AKA Monalisa Napaa

AKA Monalisa Napa

AKA Monalisa Napaa

AKA Mona Nabaa AKA

Mona Nabas AKA Marie

Ange Nabaa AKA Marie

Ange Naba to Mona Napaa 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: 05/30/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge

of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410287

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:

FATEMEH AHMADIZENOOZ INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

FATEMEH AHMADIZENOOZ has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FATEMEH AHMADIZENOOZ to MAHIN BAGHERI 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

Date:

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:

05/30/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410281

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nguyet Que Huong Tran, Nguyen Tuong Huy Dang INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Nguyet Que Huong Tran, Nguyen Tuong Huy Dang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dang Khoa

Dang to Khoa Dang

Dang b. Phue Lai Dang to Lai Phue Dang 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: 05/30/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Gerald H. Cooper Case No. 23PR194068

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gerald H. Cooper, Gerald Howard Cooper, Gerald Cooper. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Leslie Cooper in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Leslie Cooper 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 and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 27, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, 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: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382

Rune Date: February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691620

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESH BINS, 2723 Flory Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sergio Mora, 2723 Flory Dr, San Jose, CA 95121. 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/ Sergio Mora

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691620

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691674

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAILY BAGEL CAFE, 614 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): IXTLAN ENTERPRISE INC., 7075 Princevalle St, Gilroy, CA

95037. 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 Jesus Mercado Ixtlan Enterprise Inc. President Article/Reg#: 5414912

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691674

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691804

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Santa Clara Auto Glass Services, 50 Washington St #27, 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): Vicente Chavez, 50 Washington St #27, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [No change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN617236. “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/ Vincente Chavez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/19/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691804

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691835

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOQUE Y SAZON 2, 2260 Fairhaven Dr, Hollister, CA 95023, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s)

is (are): Leticia Pena, 2260 Fairhaven Dr, Hollister, CA 95023. Liceth Paola Lozano Poveda, 1235 Wilwood Ave Apt 51, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/20/2023. 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/ Leticia Pena

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 691835

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691532

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Soraya’s Coffee and Bakery, Soraya’s Café y Panadería, 1473 Karl St, 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): Soraya Vásquez López, 1473 Karl St, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/04/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN690016. “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/ Soraya Vásquez

López

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691532

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691729

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NATALY’S HOUSECLEANING, 463 Wooster Av Unit A8, 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): Maria Guadalupe Villa Ceja, 463 Wooster Av A8, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/15/2023. 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/ Maria Guadalupe Villa Ceja

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 691729

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691886

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOPEZ HANDYMAN 2199 Tiara Dr, 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): Pablo Lopez Becerra, 2199 Tiara Dr, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/03/2023. 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/ Pablo Lopez Becerra

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 691886

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV409728

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TRANG THUY NGO INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

05/09/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410022

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:

Tiffany Laurell Gordon

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Tiffany Laurell Gordon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tiffany Laurell Gordon to Tiffany Laurell GordonLluyomade 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:

05/23/2023 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 18, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

AMENDED

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410077

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nelly Bautista Castillo INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Nelly Bautista Castillo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Omar Orozco Robles to Omar Orozco

b. Nelly Bautista Castillo to Nelly Orozco

c. Itzae Yareth Orozco to Itzae Omar Orozco 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: 05/23/2023 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 19, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410007

Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Simone Leube Garrison INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Simone Leube Garrison has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Simone Leube Garrison to Simone Leube 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:

05/02/2023 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 18, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV405993

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Gil INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

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

heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov 03, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410131 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:

Victor Hugo Villalobos Gonzalez INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Victor Hugo VillalobosGonzalez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victor Hugo VillalobosGonzalez to Victor Hugo Gonzalez 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: 05/23/2023 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 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

above on 01/09/2023.

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

TO SHOW CAUSE

ORDER

FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410281

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nguyet Que Huong Tran, Nguyen Tuong Huy Dang INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nguyet Que Huong Tran, Nguyen Tuong Huy Dang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dang Khoa Dang to Khoa Dang Dang b. Phue Lai Dang to Lai Phue Dang 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: 05/30/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691434

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MR MAU CLEANING SERVICES, 672 Chemeketa Dr, 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): Valencia Mauricio, 672 Chemaketa, Santa Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

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/ Mauricio Valencia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691434

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691419

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TORO TAXES, REYES LEGAL SERVICES, 115 N. 4th St, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC, 987 Prevost St, Santa Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/17/2022. 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/ Claudia I Reyes REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC President Article/reg#: 202253411126

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 691419

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691600

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ESTEFANIA BEAUTY GLOW, 778 N. 1st St, Ste #203, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Hung, 2181 Summerton Dr, San

Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/13/2023. 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/ Stephanie Hung

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 691600

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691667

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRISCEN STONE & LANDSCAPING, 652 Kodiak Ct Apt 3, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martin Contreras Gonzalez, 652 Kodiak Ct Apt 3, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/15/2023. 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/ Martin Contreras Gonzalez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 691667

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691627

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Total Care Carpet Cleaning, 2020 Southwest Expwy Apt G1, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eduardo Santos, 2020 Southwest expwy Apt G1, Santa Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting busi-

ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/13/2023. 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/ Eduardo Santos

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 691627

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 691490

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Florez By Maleja, 1882 Trade Zone Way, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mayra Alejandra Guzman Chavez, 1882 Trade Zone Way, San Jose, CA 95131. Biviana Florez Murillo, 1882 Trade Zone Way, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/14/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN690780. “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/ Biviana Florez Murillo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/10/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 691490

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV409835

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liang Liu and Qinqin Zhu INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Liang Liu and Qinqin Zhu have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jingzhi Liu to Dennis Jingzhi Liu 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: 05/16/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV409679

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kitty Moonbeam Wilson INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kitty Moonbeam Wilson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kitty Moonbeam Wilson to Eithne Rowan Wilson 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: 05/09/2023 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 09, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV409837

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiaofeng Lan INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Xiaofeng Lan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xiaofeng Lan to Orchid Xiaofeng Lan 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:

05/16/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV409238

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sara Giris

Halasa INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sara Giris Halasa has

filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sara Giris Hanna AKA

Sara Hanna AKA

Sara Giris Halasa AKA

Sara Halasa to Sara Giris Nashash 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:

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/9/2023 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 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge

of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

OF NAME

NO. 23CV409791

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Nicole Peterson INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Date:

05/02/2023 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 29, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV409784

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Haidee

Flores INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Haidee Flores has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Haidee Flores to Guadalupe 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.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV409895 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mandip Kaur INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mandip Kaur has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gurshaan Singh to Gurshaan Singh Daula 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:

05/16/2023 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 13, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

Jessica Nicole Peterson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Peterson to Anaya, Alondra, Torrez, Muniz 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: 05/09/2023 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 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV409949

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joakim Quach Frate-Gregersen and Ondina Elisabeta

Frate-Gregersen INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Joakim Quach Frate-Gregersen and Ondina Elisabeta Frate Gregersen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emma Josefine Gregersen Quach to Emma Josephine Frate-Gregersen b. Hazel Lorelei Gregersen to Hazel Lorelei FrateGregersen 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: 05/16/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV409847

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Annand Balasubramaniyam & Naveena Colanakuduru INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Annand Balasubramaniyam & Naveena Colanakuduru has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aryan Annand to Siddharth Annand 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: 05/16/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior

Court

January 20, 27;

February 3, 10, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Sharon Jane Longnecker Case No. 22PR193899

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Sharon Jane Longnecker. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Misty Longnecker in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Misty Longnecker 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 and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 01, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent,

you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

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Run Dates: January 27, February 3 and February 10, 2023

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

OnJanuary 27, Memphis police released about an hour of the 20 hours of surveillance and body-cam footage they collected of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with members of the Scorpion Squad, a special 40-member violent crime task force.

The video shows police kicking Nichols in the head and beating him for three minutes. He was pepper sprayed and struck with a baton as he pleaded for them to stop.

That same night, about 200 protesters marched onto the Interstate 55 bridge shutting down all four lanes for about three hours. A smaller group held a candlelight vigil in a Memphis park while others gathered in churches to honor the 28-year old father, FedEx worker, avid skateboarder and photographer.

Demonstrations were also held in Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and several other cities.

Call for police reform grow louder

“We want a disbandment of every special task force,” said Amber Sherman, a local Black Lives Matter organizer. She told the New York Times that the police have long used such units “to over-criminalize lowincome, poor Black neighborhoods and to terrorize citizens. We want that ended,” she said.

Community activists also called for an end to pretextual traffic stops, where police stop motorists for minor infractions like a broken tail light and then search cars for drugs and weapons. The strategy, called “hot spot policing,” focuses on urban areas where crime is most likely to occur.

Memphis grassroots groups want the city to pass a data transparency ordinance to hold police accountable for misconduct and excessive use of force. They also called for the end of unmarked cars and plainclothes officers patrolling Memphis neighborhoods. They want all city personnel on the scene the night Nichols was beaten, identified and their records released. Lastly, they want Memphis PD to stop traffic enforcement altogether.

Two of their demands, disbanding the Scorpion Squad and charging the officers who beat Tyre Nichols, have already been met. Another officer and three EMTs who did nothing to help Nichols after he was beaten have also been fired.

Protesters in Memphis, meanwhile, have continued demonstrating.

Remembering Tyre

Last Saturday a group gathered in front of the courthouse and then marched past the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center. They stopped at an intersection and blocked traffic for a couple of hours.

About 50 skateboarders also gathered in front of the National Civil Rights Museum to honor Tyre Nichols. Nichols was a regular at Tobey Skate Park. Cameron Blakely regularly skates there and said Nichols was “laid back” but a skilled skateboarder who was always trying new moves. He spray-painted “Justice for Tyre Nichols” on his board.

“Tyre ripped. He was actually doing stuff, and that’s why I want to keep it going. Just in case people forget and they don’t talk about him, there it is on my board,” Blakely said.

Last Saturday afternoon in Nashville about 100 demonstrators gathered in the grass behind City Hall. Members of the Black Nashville Assembly passed out petitions containing the same five demands protesters in Memphis want. They held an hourlong vigil including a ceremony honoring

past victims of police violence and wellknown civil rights leaders who have died.

Longtime activist Theeda Murphy started to name them and as she called out “Ashay” — a Yoruba term for amen — someone spilled a bit of water on the ground for each one. Then the crowd started in, adding people like Fred Hampton, Eric Garner, Briana Taylor, Sandra Bland, Emmett Till, Nat Turner, Bell Hooks, Andrew Young, Ella Baker, Thurgood Marshall, Billie Holliday, Mohamed Ali, W.E.B Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Harriet Tubman, James Baldwin, and Frederick Douglas. That went on for several minutes.

‘We need the police. We don’t need the killing.’

Local pastor-activist Howard Jones talked about civilian Community Oversight Boards (COB), noting Memphis and Nashville have

them. Nashville has had special flex units deployed in high crime neighborhoods in the past that led to two killings during traffic stops. One unit has since been disbanded but there is another one, the Titans unit that worries him. He has a meeting scheduled with the police chief and the Nashville COB February 23 to talk about police reform.

“We have to do better in Nashville, in Memphis, all over the country because too many people are being killed during a traffic stop,” Jones said.

He said reform is long overdue and until police understand that they work for the community there will be no progress.

“We want the police. We need the police and police are needed in Memphis. But we don’t need the killing. We don’t need the police to be the judge, jury, and executioner. We have to stop that,” Jones said.

When members of the Memphis special violent crime squad stopped and dragged him from his car, Tyre Nichols was on his way back from taking photos of the sunset at a local park. They beat and peppersprayed him while he was on the ground, and at one point Nichols broke free and ran for his life.

He was almost home when a member of the Scorpion Squad tackled him. Other officers arrived and then they kicked and pummeled Nichols on the street corner, just 100 yards from the apartment where he lived with his mom and stepdad. He called out for his mother three times before he lost consciousness.

Two EMTs on the scene called for an ambulance but offered Nichols no help for 19 minutes except to prop him back up against a police car. They have been fired. Several police stood around Nichols’ collapsed body. One cop can be heard on video bragging about the “haymakers” he landed on Nichols, who was finally transported to St. Francis Hospital 32 minutes after the beating stopped. He died three days later. Nichols family attorney Ben Crump likened his death to the Rodney King beating in Los Angles in 1991. At Nichols funeral February 1, Vice-president Kamala Harris called for the swift passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Rev. Al Sharpton called out the five black police officers charged in Nichols’ death and invoked Martin Luther King Jr., who was killed in Memphis in 1968.

“In the city that Dr. King lost his life … you beat a brother to death,” Sharpton said.

“You don’t stand up to thugs in the street becoming thugs yourself. You don’t fight gangs by becoming five armed men against an unarmed man. That ain’t the police, that’s punks,” he said.

The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police has sparked increased demands for police reform nationwide

Demonstrators observe a moment of silence for Tyre Nichols Saturday, February 4, at the Public Square in Nashville. Photo Credit: Peter White / Ethnic Media Services

TYRE NICHOLS CASI LLEGABA A CASA

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El 27 de enero, la policía de Memphis publicó aproximadamente una hora de las 20 horas de video de vigilancia y cámara corporal que recopilaron del encuentro fatal de Tyre Nichols con miembros del Escuadrón Escorpión, un grupo especial de 40 miembros contra delitos violentos.

El video muestra a la policía pateando a Nichols en la cabeza y golpeándolo durante tres minutos. Lo rociaron con gas pimienta y lo golpearon con un bastón mientras suplicaba que se detuvieran.

Esa misma noche, unos 200 manifestantes marcharon hacia el puente de la Interestatal 55 y cerraron los cuatro carriles durante unas tres horas. Un grupo más pequeño realizó una vigilia con velas en un parque de Memphis, mientras que otros se reunieron en iglesias para honrar al padre de 28 años, trabajador de FedEx, ávido patinador y fotógrafo.

También se realizaron manifestaciones en Washington D.C., Nueva York, Los Ángeles, San Francisco, Boston y varias otras ciudades.

Crece el llamado a la reforma policial

“Queremos la disolución de cada grupo de trabajo especial”, dijo Amber Sherman, organizadora local de Black Lives Matter. Ella le dijo al New York Times que la policía ha usado durante mucho tiempo tales unidades “para criminalizar en exceso los vecindarios negros pobres y de bajos ingresos y para aterrorizar a los ciudadanos. Queremos que eso termine”, dijo.

Los activistas de la comunidad también pidieron el fin de las paradas de tráfico pretextuales, donde la policía detiene a los automovilistas por infracciones menores como una luz trasera rota y luego registra los coches en busca de drogas y armas. La estrategia, llamada “vigilancia de puntos calientes”, se enfoca en áreas urbanas donde es más probable que ocurra un crimen.

Los grupos de base de Memphis quieren que la ciudad apruebe una ordenanza de transparencia de datos para responsabilizar a la policía por mala conducta y uso excesivo de la fuerza. También pidieron el fin de los automóviles sin identificación y los agentes vestidos de civil que patrullan los vecindarios de Memphis. Quieren que todo el personal de la ciudad que estuvo en la escena la noche en que Nichols fue golpeado, sea identificado y que se pub-

liquen sus registros. Por último, quieren que el Departamento de Policía de Memphis detenga la vigilancia del tránsito por completo.

Dos de sus demandas, disolver el Scorpion Squad y acusar a los oficiales que golpearon a Tyre Nichols, ya se han cumplido. Otro oficial y tres técnicos de emergencias médicas que no hicieron nada para ayudar a Nichols después de que lo golpearon también fueron despedidos.

Mientras tanto, los manifestantes en Memphis han seguido manifestándose.

Recordando a Tyre

El sábado pasado, un grupo se reunió frente al juzgado y luego pasó frente al Centro de Justicia Penal del Condado de Shelby. Se detuvieron en una intersección y bloquearon el tráfico durante unas horas.

Alrededor de 50 patinadores también se reunieron frente al Museo Nacional de Derechos Civiles para honrar a Tyre Nichols. Nichols era un asiduo en Tobey Skate Park. Cameron Blakely patina regularmente ahí y dijo que Nichols era "relajado", pero un skater hábil que siempre intentaba nuevos movimientos. Pintó con spray “Justicia para Tyre Nichols” en su tabla.

“Tyre se rifó. En realidad estaba haciendo cosas, y es por eso que quiero que siga así. En caso de que la gente se olvide y no hablen de él, ahí está en mi tabla”, dijo Blakely.

El pasado sábado por la tarde en Nashville unos 100 manifestantes se reunieron en el césped detrás del Ayuntamiento. Los miembros de la Asamblea Negra de

Nashville repartieron peticiones que contenían las mismas cinco demandas que quieren los manifestantes en Memphis. Llevaron a cabo una vigilia de una hora que incluyó una ceremonia en honor a las víctimas pasadas de la violencia policial y conocidos líderes de derechos civiles que han muerto.

La activista de mucho tiempo Theeda Murphy comenzó a nombrarlos y cuando gritó "Ashay" -- un término yoruba para amén -- alguien derramó un poco de agua en el suelo para cada uno. Luego comenzó la multitud, agregando personas como Fred Hampton, Eric Garner, Briana Taylor, Sandra Bland, Emmett Till, Nat Turner, Bell Hooks, Andrew Young, Ella Baker, Thurgood Marshall, Billie Holliday, Mohamed Ali, W.E.B Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Harriet Tubman, James Baldwin y Frederick Douglas. Eso continuó durante varios minutos.

Necesitamos a la policía. No necesitamos la matanza.

El pastor y activista local Howard Jones habló sobre las Juntas de Supervisión Comunitaria (COB) civiles, y señaló que Memphis y Nashville las tienen. Nashville ha tenido unidades flexibles especiales instaladas en vecindarios de alta criminalidad en el pasado que llevaron a dos asesinatos durante paradas de tráfico. Desde entonces, una unidad se ha disuelto, pero hay otra, la unidad Titans, que le preocupa. Tiene una reunión programada con el jefe de policía y la COB de Nashville el 23 de febrero para hablar sobre la reforma policial.

“Tenemos que hacerlo mejor en Nashville, en Memphis, en todo el país porque mueren demasiadas personas durante una parada de tráfico”, dijo Jones.

Dijo que la reforma está muy atrasada y hasta que la policía entienda que trabajan para la comunidad, no habrá progreso.

“Queremos a la policía. Necesitamos a la policía y se necesita policía en Memphis. Pero no necesitamos la matanza. No necesitamos que la policía sea el juez, el jurado y el verdugo. Tenemos que detener eso”, dijo Jones.

Cuando los miembros del escuadrón especial de delitos violentos de Memphis lo detuvieron y lo arrastraron de su automóvil, Tyre Nichols regresaba de tomar fotos de la puesta de sol en un parque local. Lo golpearon y lo rociaron con gas pimienta mientras estaba en el suelo, y en un momento Nichols se liberó y corrió para salvar su vida.

Estaba casi en casa cuando un miembro del Escuadrón Escorpión lo derribó. Llegaron otros oficiales y luego patearon y golpearon a Nichols en la esquina de la calle, a solo 100 yardas del apartamento donde vivía con su mamá y su padrastro. Gritó por su madre tres veces antes de perder el conocimiento.

Dos técnicos de emergencias médicas en la escena llamaron a una ambulancia, pero no ofrecieron ayuda a Nichols durante 19 minutos, excepto para apoyarlo contra un auto de policía. Han sido despedidos. Varios policías rodearon el cuerpo colapsado de Nichols. Se puede escuchar a un policía en el video alardeando de los "golpes directos" que aterrizó sobre Nichols, quien finalmente fue transportado al Hospital St. Francis 32 minutos después de que cesara la golpiza. Murió tres días después.

El abogado de la familia Nichols, Ben Crump, comparó su muerte con la golpiza a Rodney King en Los Ángeles en 1991. En el funeral de Nichols el 1 de febrero, la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris pidió la rápida aprobación de la Ley de Justicia en la Policía de George Floyd. El reverendo Al Sharpton llamó a los cinco policías negros acusados de la muerte de Nichols e invocó a Martin Luther King Jr., asesinado en Memphis en 1968.

“En la ciudad donde el Dr. King perdió la vida… golpeaste a un hermano hasta matarlo”, dijo Sharpton.

“No te enfrentas a matones en la calle convirtiéndote en matón tú mismo. No luchas contra las pandillas convirtiéndote en cinco hombres armados contra un hombre desarmado. Esa no es la policía, son los punks”, dijo.

El asesinato de Tyre Nichols a manos de la policía de Memphis ha provocado mayores demandas de reforma policial en todo el país.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo

El Observador

PRESAGIOS DE SAN VALENTÍN

ARIES

Este año 2023 tendrás una gran misión en tu vida, harás el bien a muchas personas, creando un karma estupendo, el cual traerá una gran bendición a tu destino, serás feliz.

Cuando actúas como un cordero de paz, el Universo confabula para que te sucedan cosas buenas.

TAURO

Durante los meses de febrero y marzo, lograrás despojarte de una energía que no te permitía avanzar, has sentido un peso sobre tus hombros. La energía renovadora de esta época, te ayudará a conquistar un deseo que has anhelado durante mucho tiempo.

GÉMINIS

San Valentín te aportará algo maravilloso en este lapso, el amor propio y la autoestima serán elevados en gran cuantía, con ello recobrarás la buena energía y la alegría de vivir. Vive el presente con optimismo y deja el pasado atrás. Uno de tus seres queridos será bendecido.

CÁNCER

Éste será un año muy prometedor en cuanto al amor y al matrimonio. Muchos de ustedes han encontrado o encontrarán un amor apasionado y bien correspondido. El planeta Venus augura para ti la llegada de nuevas amistades, y uno de ellos se convertirá en tu mejor amigo.

LEO

A lo largo de este año te irás sintiendo mejor,

dejando atrás pesares de los meses anteriores. El planeta Venus hará un tránsito acentuado en tu signo, desde el día 10 de junio hasta el día 10 de octubre. Vivirás situaciones intensas. Procura cuidados a tu salud y evita entrar en contacto con personas hostiles. De febrero a junio, San Valentín traerá para ti una recompensa.

VIRGO

En este año 2023 comprenderás que la perfección no existe, esa es una virtud que únicamente posee el Creador. Aprenderás a aceptar a tu pareja con sus fallas y sus virtudes. Si actúas de manera serena y paciente, todos tus asuntos irán mejorando, y el amor será parte de tu vida por

mucho tiempo.

LIBRA

Toda buena labor tiene una recompensa, éste será un tiempo de cosecha para ti. Si has tenido malas experiencias en el amor, durante este año todo será distinto. Aprendiste a no dar demasiado, cuando ofreces tu amor poco a poco, es cuando las cosas resultan mejor.

ESCORPIÓN

Una forma de amar es agradeciendo, si vez a tu alrededor, puedes sentirte afortunado, existen muchas bendiciones que recibes día a día. Los solteros encontrarán con seguridad durante este

año, un amor que les hará rejuvenecer. Durante la primavera serás receptor de un premio enviado por Dios.

SAGITARIO

En estos tiempos venideros, San Valentín te otorgará la diplomacia necesaria para que mejores tus relaciones sociales y de pareja. Los casados se reencontrarán con el amor, y los solteros de este signo serán pretendidos por gente nueva y por personas del ayer.

CAPRICORNIO

Estás en el momento propicio para perdonar, y dejar ir viejas ofensas y conflictos. La vida te ofrece ahora un nuevo amanecer, un nuevo camino lleno de serenidad, amor correspondido y bendiciones. Ámate a ti mismo y ama a los demás con esa misma intensidad.

ACUARIO

Muy pronto el planeta Saturno abandonará tu signo, te ha dejado moralejas, lecciones y también satisfacciones. El presagio de San Valentín para ti, es de recuperación en muchos sentidos de tu vida. Darás y recibirás amor y respeto. La primavera te proporcionará un motivo para sentirte dichoso.

Piscis

Este año obtendrás la madurez necesaria para seguir avanzando. El planeta Saturno pronto visitará tu signo y lo hará durante dos años y medio. Crecerás en todos los aspectos de tu vida, te cuidarás más y te amarás a ti mismo. Por ello atraerás hacia ti a personas de buena vibra. Tiempo de finales e inicios benéficos.

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