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OPINION

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019

NO PRESIDENT MAY BE ABOVE THE LAWS OF THIS LAND lobbyists?

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR CAN A SITTING PRESIDENT BE INDICTED? This is an issue which needs examination these days because of the questionable policy of the Department of Justice with respect to indicting any sitting President. The main consideration is that the Office of the President of the United States is essential to having a stable reliable operations and governance of this nation. The DOJ's current practice is not to indict any sitting president.

This 46-year-old policy is based upon a legal opinion memo dated 1973. The Special Counsel Robert Mueller's current investigation is to factually determine and establish the involvement level of foreign agents directed by Russia to influence the 2016 presidential campaign. That effort has already resulted in the indictment of over 30 high level officials who were involved in Mr. D.J. Trump's campaign for the presidency. All had access to Mr. Trump.

There is an established wisdom that states: “Birds of a feather flock together” which leads me to wonder if Mr. Trump, CEO and CIC, is really the “conspirator in chief ” upon whom the current investigation has already established as being influential and involved. And, was the Koch Billionaire Alliance membership involved with their DARK MONEY and ability to fund

However, because of the policy established during 1973 and documented by memo, the notion that a sitting President is so involved and essential to the governance of America, that it is prudent not to indict him or her because of the disruption of national governance which may result in chaos and confusion.

However, this particular President who is an established con-man who chooses to dismiss the factual reports of this nation's intelligence agencies; chooses to ignore advice of established experts; and on his own has shut down Federal Government agencies, all of which leads to an unstable governance of this nation. Fortunately, many agencies have leadership which remains focused upon provision of service to its constituents. So, the economy and employment levels are operating very well, Thank you!

The Rachel Maddow Show aired a special report on just this current situation (MSNBC, 02.21.2019).

The focus was on how the current DOJ policy of “not indicting a sitting president” was developed back during 1973. It seems that Vice President Spiros Agnew was conducting an illegal operation right in his White House office (allegedly receiving kick-backs and accepting money for favors being delivered). The DOJ had collected enough evidence to indict VP Agnew, however Agnew used the resignation of the VicePresidency as a bargaining chip to successfully negotiate leaving his V.P. position quietly. That

legal opinion memo dated 1973 resulted and is the current basis of the DOJ policy of not indicting a sitting president.

The legal opinion stated in that memo was used during “Tricky Dick” Nixon's Watergate burglary of the Democratic National Committee's office records. President Nixon knew he was guilty and resigned.

Later, during the 1994 impeachment effort against President William J. Clinton (the Monica Lewinsky affair), this 1973 memo was revisited, but not revised nor re-assessed nor updated.

That 45-year-old memo written during 1973 needs to be revisited, reassessed and updated.

Everyone agrees that no one should be above the law of the land - including the President of the United States along with the Vice President. It might be prudent not to indict him/her while attending to the many demanding governance affairs of this nation.

However, I contend that if and when a sitting president commits any crime, he/she must be indicted and given due process after the normal and usual succession process has elected the next president (i.e., after an election has established who is the next President).

The current president, Donald J. Trump, must not be above the law of this land, and he must know that once a successor has been elected, he will be indicted, prosecuted for his allegedly illegal actions and provided due process.

This may be the only time when

“justice delayed is not justice denied”.

the House of Representatives during 2020.

The U.S. Congress, especially the House of Representatives, which now has a Democratic Party majority, would be well advised to assemble a Special Subcommittee of its Judicial Committee for the purpose of undertaking due diligence (investigation) which leads to crafting the necessary legislation which ensures that Trump experiences not being above the Law of the Land simply because he is the current sitting president.

The “angry women” have already exerted their power and have crystallized their influence by election of all those female Congressional members (about 25%) but have not achieved equity (50%) yet.

This is an issue of TRUE JUSTICE which is reasonable and appropriate if we are to remain a Democracy which is already the greatest and most powerful one on this planet. And the efforts to update that 1973 memo with congressional legislation will demonstrate the resiliency of this Democratic nation. When Trump vetoes such legislation, he will damage all Republican congressional candidates.

This Democratic nation is a work in progress first started back during the 1770's. Its updating and improvements can be and should be bipartisan.

This action may receive support from those Republican Congress members who are very concerned about the extent to which Mr. Trump ignores this nation's Constitution. It is time to neuter this wild stubborn bull who insists upon creating imaginary national crisis; declares Federal Government agency shutdowns when not getting what he wants; and who has committed atrocities when dealing with families and their children. His administration has bungled many efforts in the name of improving national security where available factual information tells a different story: Undocumented immigration has decreased; those seeking asylum have increased; large volumes of drugs, human trafficking and criminal activity is happening at the established portals of entry because of being understaffed and underfunded.

This effort would give the Latino voters an objective and purpose. I project that this issue will enable the Democratic Party to win back the White House, the Senate and

I, as an American citizen with birthrights; and having Mexican heritage, will smile with much satisfaction when that 1973 memo is replaced by an updated policy which clearly defines that while a sitting president will not be indicted, he/she will be indicted the moment his/her successor is elected by “We, The People”. That realization will be sweet to many who have been verbally abused and demonized by the current president. He may be glib; but he will experience the consequences earned by prior actions. The “rewards” will be appropriate and merited. Simply stated: THIS PRESIDENT MUST NOT BE ABOVE THE LAWS OF THIS LAND!

UNA EMERGENCIA SIN PRISA José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Menos de 24 horas después de decretar una “emergencia nacional” en la frontera con México, por la supuesta “invasión” de inmigrantes indocumentados, el presidente Donald Trump hizo lo que cualquier otro líder mundial habría hecho para lidiar con lo que él describió como una crisis de seguridad nacional: jugar golf durante tres días consecutivos.

Desde el Jardín de las Rosas de la Casa Blanca, Trump imprimió el viernes un sentido de urgencia sin precedentes a la necesidad de contener con un muro la irrupción de la caravana de familias empobrecidas procedentes de Centroamérica. Pero una de las primeras imágenes del presidente durante el fin de semana no fue con sus asesores de seguridad nacional, sino ordenando un omelette en su

campo privado de golf en West Palm Beach.

Más aún, el presidente que ha roto records por su número de mensajes en Twitter, no dedicó ninguno durante el fin de semana a la presunta emergencia nacional. En cambio, ¡sí tuvo tiempo para tronar contra Saturday Night Live!, despotricar contra los medios informativos incómodos y felicitar a los conductores del programa Fox & Friends por sus análisis.

Desde el anuncio de la emergencia, Trump dejó en claro que francamente no tenía ninguna necesidad de invocar en este preciso momento la Ley de Emergencia Nacional de 1976, pero de todas maneras lo hizo. “No necesitaba hacer esto, pero prefería hacerlo más rápido”. En otras palabras, el presidente no sólo se disparó en el pie, sino le hizo un tremendo hoyo a su argumento central: una verdadera emergencia no puede esperar.

Y mientras Trump dedicaba el Día de los Presidentes para golpear la pelota de golf bajo el esplendoroso sol de Florida, un total de 16 estados encabezados por California demandó al presidente bajo la acusación de que su declaratoria de emergencia nacional viola la separación de poderes y tendrá un efecto dañino contra las poblaciones de sus estados, al desviar dinero para servicios públicos, a la construcción del polémico muro.

Los demócratas, que ahora controlan la Cámara de Representantes, exploran por su parte la posibilidad de aprobar una resolución legislativa, que sólo requiere de una mayoría simple, para bloquear la declaratoria de emergencia. Pero Trump puede vetarla, lo cual obligaría al Congreso a obtener el voto de dos terceras partes de los miembros.

Es razonable anticipar que la nueva escaramuza legal y legislativa por el muro llegará eventualmente a la Corte de Suprema. Pero me parece que a Trump realmente no le preocupa el desenlace. Lo que su presidencia necesita, más que un muro, es una bandera que logre galvanizar a su menguante base conservadora hacia las elecciones del 2020.

Por ello Trump aparecerá en la foto cortando un listón amarillo así sea frente a un pedacito de barda en la frontera con México. Y desde allí, rodeado de agentes de la “migra”, proclamará que los demócratas son una pandilla antipatriótica que desea fronteras abiertas y que él y sólo él, puede salvar a los Estados Unidos de una temible invasión de humildes migrantes que acechan a la súper potencia militar desde el otro lado del muro.

Para más información visita La Red Hispana.Com.

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CALENDAR

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019

¡VAMOS A GOZAR! Noise Pop Festival 2019 & SF Station Princess Nokia, Tia Nomore, Queens D. Light Sat March 2, 2019 / 7pm (Doors) The UC Theatre 2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $37.50, All Ages Photo Credit: noisepopfest.com

FACEBOOK FIRST FRIDAYS March 1, 2019 / 5pm San Jose Museum of Art 110 S Market St San Jose, CA Free

SJ IMPROV – CARLOS MENCIA March 1, 2019 / 7:30pm San Jose Improv Comedy Club 62 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $25 - $50

BOOMBOX CARTEL March 1, 2019 / 8pm City National Civic 135 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $25 - $45

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: STORYTIME PAJAMA PARTY March 1, 2019 / 6pm Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA $5 - $20

SHARKS VS. COLORADO March 1, 2019 / 7:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA $37 - $599

ART 101: URBAN SKETCHING WITH SUHITA SHIRODKAR March 2, 2019 / 1pm San Jose Museum of Art 110 S Market St San Jose, CA $50

SOUTH FIRST March 1, 2019 / 7pm SoFA District Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA Free

BEAU JEST March 1, 2019 / 8pm Tabard Theatre Co 29 N San Pedro St San Jose, CA $33 - $43

SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS March 2, 2019 / 2pm The Event Center at SJSU 290 S 7th St San Jose, CA $8

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER March 1, 2019 / 7pm Montgomery Theater 271 S Market St San Jose, CA $20 - $25

FIRST FRIDAY FIESTA: DANZA VENEZUELA BAY AREA March 1, 2019 / 8pm MACLA 510 S 1st St San Jose, CA

SOUTH BAY GUITAR SOCIETY – ZORAN DUKIC March 2, 2019 / 7:30pm Trianon Theatre 72 N 5th St San Jose, CA $25 - $35

MARY POPPINS THE SING-ALONG March 1, 2019 / 7pm 3Below Theaters & Lounge 288 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $17-$18

THIS IS OUR YOUTH March 1, 2019 / 8pm Northside Theatre Company 848 E William St San Jose, CA $17 - $22

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF March 2, 2019 / 8pm San Jose Stage Company 490 S 1st St San Jose, CA

SYMPHONY SILICON VALLEY – TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIFTH SYMPHONY March 2, 2019 / 8pm California Theatre 345 S 1st St San Jose, CA

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EDUCATION

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LOCAL STUDENT RECOGNIZED AS A U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR CANDIDATE impressed by his diligence and dedication to his education. He has big dreams, and I know he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.”

Nguyen is no stranger to academic awards. He was recently awarded Commended Student status by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) for high scores on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).

“The community at Summit Rainier is thrilled that Andy has been acknowledged yet again for his outstanding academic achievement,” said Jesse Rose, Executive Director of Summit Rainier.

“Andy’s work ethic and drive is an inspiration to his classmates. He illustrates the purpose of our school, which is preparing students for success in a fouryear college and to lead a fulfilled life. He has a very bright future ahead of him.”

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A San Jose high school student has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate. Andy Nguyen, a senior at Summit Rainier, is one of just 381 students in California nominated for this prestigious national award. Approximately 430,483 of students in California were eligible for nomination.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 and was developed to recognize high school students who exemplify leadership, scholarship, and contribution to school and community. Nguyen was nominated due to his overall scholastic achievement and high SAT scores.

“I have had the honor to mentor Andy throughout his four years at Summit Rainier,” said Hassaan Ebrahim, teacher and mentor. “Over his high school career, I have watched Andy grow, and I have been

Following his graduation in May, Nguyen plans to major in Economics to pursue a career that will allow him to support financial development in lowincome communities. Historically, 98% of Summit Public Schools graduates are accepted to four-year colleges, and many seniors have been accepted to prestigious institutions including Princeton University, Columbia University, Tufts University, Baylor University, Amherst College, University of Southern California, Virginia Tech, New York University, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.

Summit’s innovative personalized learning model allows students to deeply engage in their learning through real-world projects and learn to become self-directed learners, helping them to develop the habits and skills that lead to academic and personal success. Since 2007, more than 1,800 students have graduated from a Summit school. Summit alumni complete college at twice the national average.

To learn more about Summit Rainier, please visit http://rainier.summitps.org/

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GROUNDBREAKING BILL INTRODUCED TO BAN ANIMAL DISSECTION IN CA SCHOOLS Suzanne Potter California News Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California could become the first state in the nation to ban the dissection of animals in K-12 schools if a bill just introduced in the state Legislature were to pass.

Assembly Bill 1586, called the Replacing Animals in Science Education (or RAISE) Act would encourage schools to adopt newer teaching methods such as 3-D computer modeling programs to teach biology. Shalin Gala, vice president for International Laboratory Methods with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said animals aren't a mere classroom tool and should be treated humanely.

"Animals killed for classroom dissections do not die of natural causes, and the vast majority are not killed painlessly," Gala said. "Biological supply companies are not in the business of protecting animals from pain and suffering. They only care about selling as many dead animals as possible, not about making sure those animals were treated humanely while they were alive."

Many science teachers say dissection is an important tool to teach anatomy, and biological supply companies say they follow strict procedures to reduce animals' suffering.

There are 6.2 million children in K-12 schools in California. PETA estimates millions of cats, dogs, frogs, fetal pigs, grasshoppers, mink, earthworms, rats, mice, pigeons and turtles are dissected in American schools each year. Gala noted the formaldehyde used to preserve most animals is a human carcinogen and is listed as a toxic substance under California's Prop 65.

"Superior non-animal teaching tools are readily available," Gala said. "And they can prepare our students for higher education, or even a career as a board-certified physician, without ever having to cut apart a frog, a pig, a cat or any other sentient individual."

California is one of 18 states that allow students with an ethical objection to request an alternate assignment. Gala said American medical schools no longer use animal dissection in their curricula, but many veterinary schools still perform surgery on healthy live animals and use dead specimens for dissection.

MARCH 1 - 7, 2019

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BBB TIPS FOR TA X PREPARATION

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April 15th is right around the corner which means your taxes will soon be due. Whether you want to fill out your paperwork yourself by hand, use an online program or hire a tax professional, your BBB is here to help.

Everyone has a preferred method for filing their taxes but whichever method you use,

it’s critical you do your due diligence. Tax documents are full of important financial and personal information that scammers are looking for, which is all the more reason to practice smart cybersecurity and avoid tax scams.

To help make tax season easier and file your taxes like an expert, keep the following BBB tips in mind: • Finding a tax preparer. It’s important to work with a tax professional that you

BBB Consejos para la Preparación de Impuestos método que utilice, es fundamental que haga su debida diligencia. Los documentos tributarios están llenos de información financiera y personal importante que los estafadores están buscando, lo que es más razón para practicar la ciberseguridad inteligente y evitar las estafas tributarias.

Para ayudar a hacer la temporada de impuestos más fácil y presentar sus impuestos como un experto, tenga en cuenta los siguientes consejos BBB:

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El 15 de abril está justo a la vuelta de la esquina, lo que significa que sus impuestos pronto serán debidos. Si usted desea llenar su papeleo a mano, utilizar un programa en línea o contratar a un profesional de impuestos, su BBB está aquí para ayudar.

Todo el mundo tiene un método preferido para presentar sus impuestos, pero sea cual sea el

• Encontrar un preparador de impuestos. Es importante trabajar con un profesional de impuestos en el que pueda confiar. En 2018, los consumidores de todo el país presentaron más de 2.300 quejas con BBB contra empresas preparadoras de impuestos. Las quejas comunes alegan a las empresas que llenan las devoluciones incorrectamente, así como a los consumidores sobrecargados por los servicios. Encuentre un preparador de impuestos acreditado BBB de confianza cerca de usted en bbb.org. Si usted no ha trabajado con un profesional antes, es posible que desee empezar a reunirse con varios preparadores para elegir el adecuado para usted.

Programe citas ahora, ya que los calendarios se llenan rápidamente durante la temporada de impuestos • Conectarse en línea. ¿Piensa en la presentación

can trust. In 2018, consumers nationwide filed over 2,300 complaints with BBB against tax preparers companies. Common complaints allege companies filling out returns incorrectly, as well consumers being overcharged for services. Find a trustworthy BBB Accredited tax preparer near you at bbb. org. If you haven’t worked with a professional before, you may want start meeting with multiple preparers to choose the right one for you. Schedule appointments now, as calendars fill up quickly during tax season.

• Going online. Thinking of filing online?

There are quite a few websites to choose from. Consumers nationwide filed dozens of complaints against tax software businesses with BBB in 2018. Complaints include malfunctioning software and misleading advertising. If the website advertises “free” filing, make sure to read the fine print. You may be charged for extras like filing both your state and federal returns, inputting different forms, or itemizing your deductions. You can easily research businesses online at bbb. org. Look at their BBB Rating, Customer Reviews, and complaint history to get the full picture.

• Cybersecurity. Ensure that any website you’re using is legitimate and secure. Look for the “https:” and other trust marks, and read the privacy policy. Make sure your computer’s anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-malware software is up-to-date and running. If you’re filing online, only file from secure computers. Never use public Wi-Fi to enter personal or log-in information. When creating an account on a tax filing website, use a long and strong password – you don’t en línea? Hay bastantes sitios web para elegir.

Los consumidores de todo el país presentaron docenas de quejas contra negocios de software tributario con BBB en 2018. Las quejas incluyen software defectuoso y publicidad engañosa. Si el sitio web anuncia la presentación "gratuita", asegúrese de leer la letra fina. Se le puede cobrar por extras como presentar sus declaraciones estatales y federales, introducir diferentes formularios o detallar sus deducciones. Usted puede fácilmente investigar negocios en línea en bbb.org. Mira su calificación BBB, opiniones de clientes, y el historial de quejas para obtener la imagen completa.

• Ciberseguridad. Asegúrese de que cualquier sitio web que esté utilizando sea legítimo y seguro. Busque el "https:" y otras marcas de confianza, y lea la política de privacidad.

Asegúrese de que el software anti-virus, antispyware y anti-malware de su equipo está actualizado y en ejecución. Si está archivando en línea, sólo archivo de los equipos seguros. Nunca uses Wi-Fi público para ingresar información personal o de acceso. Al crear una cuenta en un sitio web de presentación de impuestos, use una contraseña larga y segura, no quiere que nadie más pueda para acceder a su información.

• Organice su papeleo. Organice sus recibos, formularios necesarios (incluyendo W-2s y 1099s), y prueba de contribuciones caritativas, y guarde todo en un solo lugar. Determine si está perdiendo los formularios necesarios

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want anyone else to be able to access your information.

• Organize your paperwork. Organize your receipts, necessary forms (including W-2s and 1099s), and proof of charitable contributions, and keep everything in one place. Determine whether you’re missing any necessary forms, and reach out to the appropriate organizations as soon as possible to ensure that you’ll receive them on time. Figure out if you’ll take the standard deduction or if you’ll exceed it. All of this information is important to have on hand when filing your taxes online or meeting with a professional. You can find all necessary forms on the IRS’ website, IRS.gov, under “Forms and Instructions”.

• Watch out for scams. Watch out for any unsolicited or suspicious phone calls, emails, or other contact from the “IRS”. The IRS won’t initiate contact with you over phone, social media, or email. Watch out for officiallooking communications claiming to be able to greatly reduce your tax liability or get you a too-good-to-be-true refund. Always do your research when finding a tax preparer and be cautious of who you deal with, who’s receiving your personal or financial information, and what’s being done on your behalf.

Check out bbb.org to look up a business, file a complaint, write a customer review, report a scam, read tips, follow us on social media, and more.

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

y llegue a las organizaciones apropiadas lo antes posible para asegurarse de que los recibirá a tiempo. Averigüe si va a tomar la deducción estándar o si va a excederse. Toda esta información es importante tener a mano al presentar sus impuestos en línea o reunirse con un profesional. Puede encontrar todos los formularios necesarios en el sitio web del IRS, IRS.gov, en "formularios e instrucciones".

• Cuidado con las estafas. Tenga cuidado con las llamadas telefónicas, correos electrónicos u otros contactos no solicitados o sospechosos del "IRS". El IRS no iniciará contacto con usted por teléfono, redes sociales o correo electrónico.

Tenga cuidado con las comunicaciones de aspecto oficial que afirman ser capaz de reducir en gran medida su responsabilidad tributaria o obtener un reembolso demasiado bueno para ser verdadero. Siempre haga su investigación cuando encuentre un preparador de impuestos y tenga cuidado con quién trata, quién recibe su información personal o financiera, y qué se lo que se está haciendo en su nombre.

Echa un vistazo a bbb.org para buscar un negocio, presentar una queja, escribir una revisión del cliente, informar de una estafa, leer consejos, seguirnos en los medios sociales, y mucho más.

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

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HEALTH

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Los defensores de la Niñez Aconsejan a los Padres que Limiten el Tiempo de Pantalla de sus Bebés

habilidades críticas.

Investigaciones publicadas recientemente en la Revista de Pediatría de la Asociación Médica Americana (“Pediatrics Journal of the American Medical Association”) recomiendan que a los pequeños entre dos y tres años de edad se les limite a una o dos horas diarias de ver televisión o manipular dispositivos.

Un estudio de la Revista de Pediatría, publicada por la Asociación Médica Americana, encontró que muchos padres estaban permitiéndole a sus pequeños hasta el triple de este tiempo.

Michelle Katona es Jefa del Programa de defensoría de la infancia Primero lo Primero (“First Things First”). Comenta que en los primeros años demasiadas horas con la tecnología, en vez de interacciones uno-a-uno, pueden limitar el crecimiento de los infantes.

“El uso excesivo de pantallas pone a los pequeños en riesgo de tener problemas de conducta, pérdida de sueño, retraso en el desarrollo social y emocional, y obesidad. Así que el tiempo exagerado ante las pantallas reduce el tiempo para experiencias esenciales de aprendizaje temprano.”

Mark Richardson/Alfonso López-Collada Public News Service

PHOENIX – Los bebés y los pequeños en edad preescolar que pasan demasiado tiempo viendo la televisión o dispositivos digitales, tardan

más en desarrollar sus habilidades cognitivas, según revela un estudio reciente citado por los defensores de la niñez en Arizona.

Los expertos en desarrollo infantil dicen que permitirle a tus bebés o pequeños en edad escolar pasar demasiado tiempo frente al televisor o a un dispositivo digital puede retardar su desarrollo de

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Katona dice que el estudio muestra que los de dos años con más tiempo ante la pantalla, frecuentemente tienen calificaciones más bajas en los exámenes de comunicación, habilidades motrices gruesas y finas, solución de problemas y habilidades sociales.

MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 Comenta que el tiempo que un pequeño pasa en una pantalla disminuye el tiempo usado en experiencias de aprendizaje como la lectura en su regazo, juegos creativos y otras formas de aprendizaje social.

Agrega que las interacciones de un infante joven con sus padres y con otros cuidadores, puede ser crítica.

“La mejor ‘app’ para aprender es el regazo , y eso significa que padres, abuelos y maestros en medios de aprendizaje temprano de calidad estén mejor posicionados para preparar a sus hijos a través del habla, la lectura, cantar y jugar con ellos.”

Dice que el estudio se suma a la creciente evidencia de que limitarle el tiempo de pantalla a un infante lleva a un mejor desarrollo cognitivo, físico y psicológico.

“Los pequeños aprenden mejor explorando, con el juego creativo y las relaciones con los adultos que les cuidan. Las relaciones no sólo permiten apoyar la seguridad y la nutrición de un pequeño, también se trata de aprendizaje por relaciones y eso no le llega por la pantalla.”

Primero lo Primero (“First Things First”) está fondeada en Arizona por un impuesto promulgado por los electores, a productos del tabaco.

El estudio puede consultarse en JAMAnetwork. com.

Nuevas investigaciones muestran que los infantes que pasan el tiempo interactuando con su madre o su padre, o con sus abuelos, desarrollan mejores destrezas para la vida que los que ven televisión o dispositivos digitales. Photo Credit: Unsplash

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6 NUTRITION TRENDS AND FADS EXPLAINED BPT

has more monounsaturated fat than olive oil.

4. Cow’s milk is healthier than almond milk.

Despite its popularity, almond milk often has less than 2 percent actual almonds in it, has a lot of added sugar, and is not necessarily better for the environment because it takes five liters of water to grow one almond.

The expanded variety of health and wellness options available today can be confusing for consumers who are trying to learn all they can to make the most informed, healthy choices for themselves and their families.

5. 1000 mcg’s of Folate with vitamin D and calcium is essential in a prenatal vitamin. The nutrients in your prenatal vitamins are crucial pre- and postpartum, especially if you are breastfeeding.

Below, Dr. Nicole Avena, assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University, explains six popular nutrition trends including sustainable snacks, new plant-based milks, prebiotics and probiotics and the latest on gummy supplements vs. traditional vitamins: 1. When it comes to a caffeine buzz, choose matcha over coffee. A premium green tea powder from Japan, matcha is used for drinking as tea or as an ingredient in recipes.

While coffee and matcha have about the same amount of caffeine, matcha packs lots of great antioxidants. Check the label to make sure it has been tested for heavy metals, as some matcha can contain lead from the soil where it was grown.

2. Shelf-stable probiotics have some advantages over refrigerated. Only two strains of probiotics are shelf-stable, whereas different and diverse strains can be present in refrigerated probiotics. But, shelf-stable

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probiotics have the advantage that they can be used in other food products, like granolas, butter, soups, etc. Just don’t mess with the packaging or open blister packs until you want to use them, as they are packed for preservation. Dead probiotics won’t harm you, but they don’t have any health benefits either.

Remember there are different probiotic strains for different issues: i.e., you don’t want to take a digestive or immunity probiotic for vaginal

health issues. Instead, try Pro-B as it contains two strains of lactobacilli, which are optimal to promote vaginal health.

3. Algae oil trumps fish oil and olive oil. Algae oil is vegetarian and a source of omega-3s and DHA (good fats to support brain health).

Algae oil is safe to use in pregnancy (when eating too much fish can be harmful because of mercury) and is heart healthy (studies show it lowers cholesterol and triglycerides). It also

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6. Gummy vitamins are just as effective as pills and chewables. The best way to get needed nutrients is through food, but, people don’t always have eating habits that provide them with all the nutrition they need. Others have deficiencies that diet alone can’t resolve.

Supplements can fill the gap, but people are more likely to take their supplements regularly if they taste good and they’re convenient. Pills require a liquid to take them with, they’re not tasty and sometimes leave an unpleasant aftertaste! Gummies can be a good option, and clinical tests show that their absorption is equivalent or better than traditional vitamin pills.

Nicole Avena, Ph.D., is a research neuroscientist and pioneer in the field of food and nutrition. She is also the author of What to Eat When You’re Pregnant.

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Maduro breaks off all relations with Colombia

PUBLIC-LANDS BILL WOULD SEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO CA PARKS Suzanne Potter California News Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - If you've ever fished off a pier, swum in a public pool, played ball on a local field or hiked in a state park, you've likely benefited from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

That program could be permanently reauthorized this week as part of a massive public-lands package before the U.S. House.

The Natural Resources Management Act would expand Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks, add new off-road vehicle recreation areas in San Bernardino County, and add 80 miles of wild and scenic rivers, plus 700,000 acres of land to conservation and recreation areas across California.

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EFE Caracas - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced Saturday that he is breaking off all political and diplomatic ties with the Colombian government and gave Colombian officials 24 hours to get out of the country.

"My patience is exhausted, I can no longer bear it that the territory of Colombia lends itself to aggression against Venezuela, so I have decided to break off all political and diplomatic relations with the fascist government of Colombia," Maduro told the hundreds of his supporters who were out marching "in defense of the revolution."

He cried out that Colombian "ambassadors and consuls must leave Venezuela within 24 hours," and added, "oligarchy, get out...out of here, oligarchy, enough is enough."

Maduro said it has become obvious "how Colombian territory is being used by the government of Mr. (Ivan) Duque" to attack him, a reference to the help the neighboring country has provided so that the humanitarian aid stored there can be transported into Venezuela.

"Never before has a Colombian president fallen so low or has worked against Venezuela the way Mr. Ivan Duque has done, never before, never - it's like he's throwing stones," Maduro said. "He has the face of a little angel, but I'd like to grab his cheeks and say...you're the devil, Ivan Duque."

For several months humanitarian aid has been stored at the Colombian border city

of Cucuta to meet the needs of Venezuela, a country that for some five years has suffered severe shortages of food and medicines.

On Friday the "Venezuela Aid Live" concert was held in Cucuta with the participation of 30 local and international artists to hail the arrival of humanitarian aid. Opposition leader Juan Guaido made an appearance at the event, a month after proclaiming himself the interim president of Venezuela.

Guaido is staying in Cucuta and has been received and accompanied not only

by Duque, but also by the presidents of Chile, Sebastian Piñera, and of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benitez, as well as by Secretary General Luis Almagro of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Maduro called him "the devil in person."

The Venezuelan president also said this Saturday that under no circumstances will he ever "bow down" to those people and asked the military, the militia and his supporters to defend him if ever he is ousted.

"My life is dedicated solely to the defense of the homeland, and under no circumstances will I ever bow down. I will never surrender, I will always defend our homeland with my own life if it is necessary to defend it," the president told the thousands of supporters who poured into the streets of Caracas "to defend the revolution."

In his statement he asked the military, militia and supporters to come out in a "civil-military union...if something happens to me someday."

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J.R. Young, a California representative and board member of the group Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, says the fund has touched every corner of the state since its inception in 1964.

"There's not a county in California that has not benefited from a Land and Water Conservation project. The list is massive," Young says. "It's just one of those critical core funding components

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that unfortunately, not a lot of people know about."

Over the years, the fund has directed $2.4 billion to projects up and down the state, from Humboldt Redwoods State Park to the Lake Merritt bicycle path in Oakland, to a sports complex in Merced County, to Embarcadero Pier in San Diego.

The fund uses no taxpayer dollars, only revenues from offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters.

Maite Arce, president and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation, says the thousands of local parks helped by the LWCF dollars are especially important to urban low-income communities.

So, she thinks it is important to fully fund the program going forward.

"It's only been fully funded at its annual $900 million cap twice in 54 years," Arce explains.

"So, on average, Congress authorizes Land and Water Conservation Fund to receive only about 46 percent of its allowed amount."

Its backers say the public-lands package also would greatly benefit California's $92 billion outdoor recreation industry. It passed the Senate last week by an overwhelming margin of 92 to 8.

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Q&A: HALFDAN HUSSEY AND THE EVOLVING CREATIVITY OF THE FILM FESTIVAL A Look at the New Components of the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival audiences as well for creative people and creators.

So, we have this platform and this opportunity, so I said, let’s go for it this year and see how it works.

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Halfdan Hussey is the Director, CEO and CoFounder of Cinequest Film Festival. But before all that he is a lover of the arts and technology. For years now, Cinequest Film Festival has pioneered a hybrid of a movie festival with the latest in film and entertainment technology. A few years ago, the film festival ramped up its tech-centric approach to by adding alongside its core film and shorts component a virtual reality facet which introduced filmgoers to the wonders of VR cinema.

Not willing to just coast on that achievement, Hussey and the team at Cinequest recently unveiled its newest additions and innovations to the film festival this year. It starts with a name change: Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival. With this change comes more opportunities to experience art in many forms. These include a new section on television, webisodes, fashion and live art, while there are even more films as well. It’s not a cutback, but an expansion.

For the following interview, I asked Hussey about these changes and about what sparked this push into independent television, webisodes, and the many other surprises awaiting patrons at the festival this year.

What was your inspiration to add in the components that make Cinequest a creativity festival now as well?

I guess the core story of our organization has always been this blend of Silicon Valley technology with innovation and creativity and the arts. Tech meets arts has really been Cinequest’s “thing”.

That’s focused mainly around film and then the technologies that have revolutionized filmmaking, distribution and the internet. But also, that started to expand through time when we started to see that the film wasn’t just about flat screens, it became a few years it became flat screens as well as virtual devices, and immersive cinema. And over this time film has become just as important as ever, but these new art forms emerged. And then we also started to say we have these incredible platforms at Cinequest, where we have a 150,000 people show up, 600 events in beautiful venues. We know that people are interested in film because they show up more and more every year, but they’re also interested in all these powerful art forms. The written word, visual artistry, fashion, dance, music - why not integrate that into the experience to provide more for the

So, now there’ll be some standalone events that are really focused on these creative areas, such as our poet and film events, which is really a lot about poetry, spoken word, poetic performances. And there will be other ways of integrating these other experiences before films. You’ll be watching an Indian film premiere and be seeing Indian dancers, or we have a movie called, “Moving Stories” where the performers will dance afterwards. So, I think this will be an exciting new add to the Cinequest experience for people.

Could you break down a little what these new addons will focus on?

So, let’s just say at, 25 to 30 performances of a movie where you’re showing up to a premiere film at the Hammer or the California Theater. And before the movie you’re going to get a surprise, you don’t have to spend more money on it. Then wow, you’re watching an incredible comedian [and] hearing them perform for five minutes. What an additional experience that is. Or see a dance company, or hear somebody read from the written word, or there’s some fashion on display.

So [there’s] one way that we’re doing the creative experience, the integration of the theaters. The second way is we’re doing integrations at parties and other events. You come to the opening night party this year and you’re gonna get some surprises.

You’re going to see live artists performing you’re also going to see something that’s very Cinequest, where we have a hyper-reality exhibition, the new wave and the evolution of VR into new spaces. So that will be another way through parties and experiences. And the third will be unique events. Events that are only focused on that particular form. As I mentioned, moving stories, the dance, poets with writing, and other experiences.

So, in all three ways you’ll get different types of experiences. We’ll also do a live art contest this year where in our virtual reality cinema we’ll also have live artists painting to the theme of the festival, which is the unexpected. You will just find these three different ways of having a new creative work demonstrated and experienced at Cinequest. And just as many films as ever, that’s for sure. In fact, more. I think people will absolutely love it.

Is there any of these experiences that you would like to recommend?

Yes, the Brazilian drum crew from the area. We’re trying to also blend in as many San Jose and Bay Area performers as possible. And bring in a few people from national cities such as New York as well. The Brazilian drum company from the area is very, very impactful and will have them perform the battery dance company from Brooklyn. So, it’s a blend of local and national. The comedians are coming from the area and LA. New to the festival is also the addition of web content and television series to the festival’s lineup.

Could you explain that aspect of the festival?

That is another way of expanding the creative formats. In the films media we used to be all about movies, then we became all about films and virtual reality and augmented reality, now we’re

about film, VR/AR and television and webisodes because so much of the creative content has been so extraordinary on TV we said, “Why not recognize it?” So, this is our first year doing a section on feature length as well as short length television. So how do you do that? We put on for example, two episodes of a new series or series season and people can experience that for the first time. Webisodes, same thing. I think it’s going to be a really exciting experience for people to dive into. This is the first time for a number of these things at Cinequest, so it'll be exciting to see how people respond, and if they love it we’ll do more.

Any that you would suggest not missing out?

Well, “M” from Argentina, which is an incredible webisode, it’s a horror-thriller and its Spanish language, it’s fantastic. That’s a must see.

Has this new component been a result of the rise of artists using the internet as their producing medium - by them incorporating internet services in the way they promote and distribute?

It is. I mean the internet has always been a big part of our lives. We were one of the organizations that was absolutely pioneering in the area of driving via content on the internet. People were really laughing at our board members and Cinequest when we were doing that. They said, “This is not gonna work.” It is a very important way for people to access art and to promote art. We’ll probably do with YouTube more because that’s become its own genre as well.

It’s exciting because it’s fun for us to see that film hasn’t gone away more that reading has. In fact, people read more now because of the advent of the tablet reader, than they were 20 years ago which is phenomenal.

So, the power of the written word, for whenever people started reading and writing, and film for about 125 years, it isn’t diminishing, it’s as powerful as ever. These new formats are fantastic as well, it’s exciting as well to see new ways for people to create mixed media, virtual reality, augmented reality, webisodes. It’s incredible. Even ten years ago we didn’t have as much of this. And frankly, television used to be thought of as a second-class citizen to film. If you were a fancy director or a famous actor, you stuck to film. Not now, it’s the golden era of television, the content is extraordinary. The production values and the direction and all the artistic participants are as great as film artists. Good to recognize at Cinequest.

For this year’s Cinequest, why was the theme chosen to be “The Unexpected”?

We pick a theme that fits who we are and then adds a certain energy and focus for each live festival, this year it’s “the unexpected”. Why? What does that mean? The positive unexpected in life, be it technology or a work of art, that gives you an opportunity and experience you didn’t see coming.

So, what does that mean with technology? Well, before the cell phone we were utilizing other types of phones. We were dialing and had hard wiring. The cell phone and the PDA have made people much more connected, create tremendous opportunities for people to access knowledge in each other, to enhance their lives. So, it was a tool that people didn’t see coming. In fact, one of our leadership council members, it took him forty years to convince people the cell phone should be adopted. I love that story, it always inspires me because these days people sometimes will stick to something for forty days, and he was willing to stick with this idea of the cell phone for forty years. And now how many billions have a cell phone? So, technology is exciting, and again we’re highlighting virtual technology and augmented realities.

People didn’t see that coming, this is a whole new experience for them in life. And then art, I think

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that most people do not like it when they read a book or watch a movie or see a play and it’s the same old thing. Same characters, same endings, so predictable. But the exciting art is something that takes you on a journey where there are unexpected elements. Hopefully those elements will lift your heart, or expand your mind, or just entertain you.

Any films that you would personally recommend?

The must sees for me in terms of the big events I think that for a really great night on the town, the Bill Nighy event is going to be a super amount of fun.

It’s a US premiere of the film, “Sometimes, Never” and he’ll be here and he’s an amazing actor and the film is great. So, there’s so many that it’s hard for me to dive into those things. In terms of the films from Mexico, the Latino lineup, they’re very strong and compelling. “Buy Me A Gun” is a powerful movie about this girl that’s growing up in a very tough neighborhood and it's a powerhouse. That would be a must see for me. Then, the documentaries at Cinequest, that’s another special thing. There’re many special things about the Cinequest experience compared to watching something at home. Part of it is social, you’re showing up with people. Part of it is you’re seeing a world or united states premiere.

Part of it is you have the actors and directors there with you, to talk and elevate the experience.

Documentaries are about real people, they’re usually incredibly inspiring, and that’s something that’s very special.

The movie “Clownvets” is a great documentary - it deals with Patch Adams, Robin Williams made a movie of his life, a dramatized movie. This is about his work in taking these incredible people who have served our country and have developed trauma because of it and transferring that pain, transforming it into a positive as artists do.

[Adams] will be here, an incredible opportunity to watch this award-winning film, be inspired, hear this great speaker, hear the artist who made the film talk as well.

Another must see is the film called, “The Public” [More on that film on page 10]. Emilio Estevez will be here with that movie and it tells such a poignant story in an inspiring way, sometimes people tell poignant stories in depressing ways. [It’s] about a library and the librarians and how they are able to deal with the crisis of homeless needing shelter and the library needing shelter. But legally, they can’t be in it, it’s an incredible movie. We’re doing a special honor to a local librarian from San Jose who won the Librarian of the Year Award last year. I could keep going for hours, but those are four.

Is there any other item you’d like to discuss regarding the festival?

The part of Cinequest that we don’t put in marketing, the part that has always been the number one element of why it's great - the people in the community. For Cinequest it’s really a unique community because we love this town, San Jose, that is so spectacular place of real people of immense diversity. At Cinequest the community is very different types of people, age groups, different walks of life, of thinking. It’s people from business, and individuals. It’s volunteers, it’s film lovers, it’s lovers of technology. And its artists that come in, and presenters, to present. It’s something that you have to experience at Cinequest for these words to be real. It gives you a sense of what a lot of people say, “Well, it’s missing in our world. We don’t have neighborhoods, we don’t have communities in our cities anymore.” But at Cinequest you definitely have it. It’s very welcoming. It’s a big event, but everybody is welcome and encouraged to show up and be a part of it.

The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival will take place from March 5-17, 2019 in Downtown San Jose and Redwood City. More info at cinequest.org.

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CINEQUEST Q& A: “THE PUBLIC” Writer, Director and Actor Emilio Estevez Brings to Life the “Last Bastion of True Democracy”

It’s especially very real to the people who are experiencing homelessness, people who are on the streets experiencing mental health issues, who don’t have a roof over their heads. And that is really where it starts. I don’t know if you know the numbers, but for emergency assistance for an individual who [is] on the streets without a roof over their heads, in Los Angeles anyway, is roughly about $68,000 a year. If you put that same individual in permanent supportive housing that number goes down to $15,000. It’s pretty significant.

When you were writing the script did you intend on setting it in Los Angeles, where you first came up with the idea?

Emilio Estevez portrays Stuart, a librarian with a difficult situation on his hands in the new film, “The Public”. Photo Credit: Hammerstone Studios

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One of Cinequest’s main events is a riveting film titled “The Public”. Written, directed, and starring Emilio Estevez, the film tackles the themes of homelessness, mental illness and human morality.

In the film Estevez is a librarian named Stuart who is caught in a difficult situation during a freezing cold Midwestern night at his branch in downtown Cincinnati. Due to the extreme temperature and recent exposure deaths of homeless patrons of his library, he must make the difficult choice of defying the city laws and his superiors by allowing the homeless population that he serves to stay overnight in the warmth of the public library.

Although ultimately a drama, this is a hopeful movie that tackles several key dilemmas in our world today, while keeping true the idea of community, and doing what is right. Set in what Estevez calls, “the last bastion of true Democracy”, “The Public” ultimately exposes problems in our society built into city laws, the media and people – but offers insight into how communities can persevere and coexist.

The films talented cast includes: Jacob Vargas, Gabrielle Union, Taylor Schilling, Jeffrey Wright, Christian Slater, Jena Malone, Alec Baldwin and Michael K. Williams.

Recently I had the great opportunity to speak to Estevez about his journey to make this film, from his initial idea, working a fast-paced filming schedule, and his nervousness showing the film to a theater full of librarians. His revelations will give a lot of insight into what makes this a special project for him that has taken more than a decade to create, but finally, is here.

Cinequest’s showing of “The Public” will be on Wednesday March 9, 2019 at the California

Theater. Following the screening there will be a discussion with Estevez as well as San Jose 2017 Librarian of the Year, Jill Bourne.

What was your inspiration for “The Public”?

Why did you want to tell a story like this?

This journey began almost twelve years ago, it began with an article in the LA Times. It was written by Chip Ward. Chip was a Salt Lake City librarian, and he was retiring. His essay, which was printed in the Times, was called “Written Off ”, and it was about how libraries had become de facto homeless shelters and how librarians had become first responders and de facto social workers. And so I was moved by this piece, and I had done a lot of research for this film that I had directed called “Bobby”, at the downtown LA branch of the public library, so I knew what Chip Ward was talking about to a certain extent, but I had to go back to see if things had gotten as bad as he had talked about in the piece. So, I believe that week I went back down to the library, I started doing research, I started hanging out in the library and it was out of that that I began to think of a story that would basically be about, what if the patrons that depend on this place for shelter and for warmth decided that they weren’t going to leave? And how would the library react?

How would the police react? How would the local politicians and the media react? And that was sort of the beginning of it.

We’re seeing that not much has changed in the last twelve years. I would say the problem has probably gotten worse when you look at librarians that are now tasked with administering Narcan to patrons who are experiencing overdoses in the libraries. And they’re often training librarians to know how to use these Narcan kits. We’re experiencing a crisis and I think we need to start calling things for exactly what they are. This is not a “climate change”, we’re in a climate crisis.

This is not a “homeless issue”, we’re in a homeless crisis. And I think it’s not semantics. It’s real and it’s not alarmist, it's very real.

It was set here in Los Angeles and it was set in the library that I had access to, so I chose my locations based on the downtown branch. We don’t obviously see weather change and get quite as cold as it does in the Midwest, it certainly doesn’t get below zero, but it does get cold. There are three or four nights a year downtown where it can get to 30 degrees or below but as the years went on and as it became more and more difficult to get this film made, I was offered to take a look at Cincinnati Ohio as a possible relocation to set the film. I had been spending a lot of time there, my mother is from Cincinnati, my dad is from nearby Dayton, and so we began to re-invision the movie set in the Midwest. Which I believe helps, it certainly helped the bottom line because of the tax rebate that they offer, but it also helps the credibility of the film, especially in the wake of the polar vortex [that] descended upon the Midwest, and dozens of people died.

If you could synthesize the films overall themes and purpose, what would you say “The Public” is about?

It’s about the public commons. It’s about the access to the public commons, it’s about how they belong to all of us, how they don’t belong to the private sector. That they are ours to protect.

That people experiencing homelessness have a face, they have a name. Well beyond the bias we have when we look at an individual experiencing homelessness and we may assign a story to them, about how they got there. Regardless of what we believe that story may be there’s a real story.

There’s a real human being there, and I think you come away from this film definitely humanizing the marginalized and the disenfranchised.

When you were doing your research while writing this script, did you reach out to the homeless as well as those working in libraries a lot? How was that?

I did. I spent a lot of time in libraries, many different libraries. The bulk of my research was done at the downtown branch of LAPL here in Downtown LA, and some of the folks that I talked to, not the librarians but the homeless folks, were suspicious of my intentions and some of them were on the record, some of them were off the record. But their stories were unique, and heartbreaking and often times very self-effacing and funny. Like I said, equal parts heartbreaking.

If you’ve heard feedback from these groups that you reached out to for your research, what have they said about the portrayals in the film?

I did three screenings in New Orleans at the American Library Association [ALA] Conference last June. I took the film to the Midwinter Conference in Seattle for the ALA and screened it for another couple thousand

MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 librarians and so far, the reaction has been very, very positive. I remember one of the librarians, we opened the audience to a Q&A audience and the first question was, “How did you get us so right?”

So yes, librarians have seen it and they’ve given it the thumbs up. Homeless advocacy groups and mental healthcare groups have seen the film and they’ve given it the thumbs up. There was a group of folks in [a] screening that had just recently gotten into permanent supportive housing and they sat through the film and they felt like we got it right as well. So, so far, the authenticity of the piece is resonating with those individuals that are depicted in the film.

Speaking of authenticity, I wanted to ask about the mise-en-scene in the film, all those items that are on display in the library in the film.

There are quotes on banners and people such as Henry David Thoreau, and Sojourner Truth seen throughout the film’s furnishings. What was the reasoning behind using these examples?

They were individuals who I felt were activists at their time, certainly just outside the door where we have [a] standoff is a picture of Frederick Douglass, he was placed there deliberately and the quote of course is, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” you’ve got Percy Shelley quote from his poem, “The Masque of Anarchy”, that poem is remarkable in that it was one of the original poems about non-violent civil disobedience, [saying] “We rise like lions”.

There was no accident in other the creation of those banners or how and where they were placed. Reinhold Niebuhr, he’s probably best known as the father of the “Serenity Prayer” and given that individuals who are often on the streets deal with substance abuse, I thought that Reinhold Niebuhr and a couple of quotes from him were also appropriate. There were some that didn’t appear in the film. There was Cornel West, we had Rebecca Solnit, Bryan Stevenson, and Chip Ward. I put banners up everywhere and there were only a smattering that survived the final cut.

So, for the literary fans it’s probably going to be nice to catch all those references in the film.

What do we call those? Easter eggs? There’s a couple that are super obvious, and some that are not. When Michael K. Williams talks about the “black prophetic fire”, that’s a nod to Dr. West. When my character Stuart brings up the “Connecticut Four”, without any explanation, that is a nod to the actual Connecticut four who pushed back against the FBI and won a very important case that was opposition to the Patriot Act. There’s a lot. Ally Sheedy published a book when she was eleven years old called, “She was Nice to Mice”, and there’s a scene in the film where you see a young librarian reading to school kids, and she’s reading Ally’s book. So that's another Easter egg, but they’re not always obvious. But I tried to put enough in there.

There is a scene where Steinbeck’s words are being read to a television reporter for a live news segment. Steinbeck must have been important to you for it to be included prominently like that.

“The Grapes of Wrath”, is celebrating 80 years since its publication, April 14, 1939, it’s having a birthday, so certainly Steinbeck’s words are probably more relevant now than when the book was originally published.

But it kinda bites me in the ass too, because Continued on page 11

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 [Stuart] is weaponizing Steinbeck. He’s weaponizing literature and whenever you weaponize literature, often times it doesn’t end well. There’s certainly examples of that in our history where literature or essays have been used to incite. But it is a strong moment and it is a moment where he’s being somewhat unfair, he knows he’s dragging the media representative into the “deep end of the pool” and then watching her drown.

Speaking of weaponizing literature, and the idea of bad versus good, what would you say was the villain of the film if you had to point a finger?

Who is at fault or is it just the system itself ?

The villain is violence and criminalizing poor people. Criminalizing homeless people. And not necessarily violence by individuals, but violence by institutions. You see the media, the political wing, certainly a compassionate aspect of law enforcement, but at the end of the day, they still go in there with the battering rams and with the intent to pull them out by force. So, the bad guys are more represented by the institutions and the characters in the films that represent those institutions.

When working with such a diverse ensemble cast, how do you as director/writer/actor get these people on the same wavelength and in the emotional state you’d like them to be?

It’s a bit like being a conductor in an orchestra and you’ve got all these incredible musicians, and they all come with their instruments. And I don’t mean that to sound highfalutin, but it is just that and everybody has their own approach and their

own methods on how they approach a scene, and it doesn’t always jive with the person that they may be in the scene with, but everyone has their process, and as a director you are really tasked with allowing everyone to have a voice, to have a seat at the table and to have their opinion heard.

And I just worked very hard to create the space where the actors felt safe, where they felt they could offer opinion or insight, or, “Hey, how about we try it this way, I know it’s not what you wrote, but I believe the intention is the same,” kind of approach. Again, we shot this movie in 22 days, I had to deal with a lot of difficulty moving pieces. The budget is not particularly big, so we were really up against it more days than we were not. It was a very run and gun style of filmmaking and it forces everyone to work together as a team in a way that it might not if you have the luxury of time and a lot of resources.

What was the most memorable part of this whole process, whether it be the research, the writing, directing, or seeing the final product and the effects of its release to the public viewer?

First of all, after twelve years of trying to bring this picture to fruition I think the first time I screened for librarians, in New Orleans las June was probably - the lead up to it was one of the more difficult few hours. Getting through the screening was the next most difficult two hours.

However, the Q&A afterwards and getting their seal of approval and feeling that we had not done the usual stereotypes that we see in movies where librarians are depicted, I think that was very gratifying. Because I think, when do you reckon the next time a movie will be made about the

vocations of librarians? It’s gonna be a long time, you know. They certainly have seen themselves underrepresented if represented at all in in film and television, and so I think for me that was a really proud moment.

Do you yourself have any memories or experiences at the library or of librarians that might have sparked a fondness for the public library system or served as inspiration?

Not necessarily. [While] I grew up, my parents would drop me off at the local library and I would get lost in the stacks. I remember the library as being a very safe place and going through the index cards and feeling pretty proud of myself for being able to find a book on my own without needing the assistance of a librarian to track it down. I don’t remember any one specific librarian that had an impact, but I did have an extraordinary creative writing teacher at Santa Monica High School, where I attended. I think I was a junior, and so she would start everyday by asking the class, “How is your consciousness today?” Which, the first day of course, everybody laughed. The second day a little bit less. By the end of the week no one was laughing at all because everybody was checking in with themselves; and it was 1978 and teachers could still ask that questions to their class and not be carded off and taken away. So, she had an impact in me and moving forward as someone who would ultimately create his own content.

Back to your film, actor Jeffrey Wright mentions something about how the libraries are the last bastion of true democracy. Do you, after all the work and time spent making this film, still

believe that is so?

Yeah, and it was just recently echoed by Tony Marx, who is the president of the NYPL (New York Public Library). He recently said in an article, “Libraries are where Democracy is being saved.” Again, I believe that. When we screened it for librarians in New Orleans, they cheered for that line. I’ve been mocked for writing that line into the pieces by people who have probably never set foot into a library, and yet I know it to be true, and Tony Marx just confirmed that for me and if the president of NYPL says its true then I believe it.

Is it strange or surreal to know that someday your film, “The Public”, will in fact be in libraries to borrow or stream?

It’ll be there this year! Once we get a DVD and get set up on services like Hoopla, sure it will be available to not only the patrons but to staff and librarian staff as well.

Thank you so much Emilio for your time. Now, for my final question, what are you reading these days?

I don’t read any fiction anymore. I haven’t picked up a work of fiction in a lot of years, unfortunately.

I’m reading a lot of nonfiction these days; Chris Hedges is a writer whom I read quite a bit of. He has a new book called, “America: The Farewell Tour”, and if you’re familiar with Chris’ work, it’s pretty extraordinary. I just picked up Eric Klinenberg’s new book, “Palaces for the People” and I’ve started to read that. But I’m really influenced by nonfiction these days, it’s proving to be a lot stranger than what can be imagined.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651069 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEXT GENERATION ANALYTICS, 160 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Karen Sachs, 160 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94301. 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/ Karen Sachs This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651069 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.651894 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name HMH AUTO PARTS, LLC, 2304 Senter Road, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. HMH AUTO PARTS, LLC, 2304 Senter Road, San Jose CA, 95112. This business

was conducted by a Limited Liability Company and was filed in Santa Clara County on 10/25/2018 under file no.

FBN647872 Hieu Hang, Owner This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/27/2019 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651584 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HLJ TRAINING AND CONSULTING, 849 Sunny Arbor Ct, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Holly Lannette Jones, 849 Sunny Arbor Ct, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/15/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Holly Jones This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651584 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651705 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIGHTYBONE MUSIC, 1566 Scott St, Apt 35, 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): Ricardo Antonio Feliciano, 1566 Scott St, Apt 35, San Jose CA, 95126.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/22/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ricardo Antonio Feliciano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/22/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651705 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651804 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J & G MECHANIC SERVICES, 543 W. Taylor Street, 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): Walter Castillo, 543 W. Taylor Street, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Walter Castillo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/26/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651804 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651765 The following person(s) is

(are) doing business as: BAY AREA TAR HEELS, 1130 Yarwood Court, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Patrick Kennedy, 1130 Yarwood Court, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/16/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Patrick Kennedy This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/26/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651765 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651521 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEALIT, 1102 S Abel St Apt 543, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yuting Liao, 1102 S Abel St Apt 543, Milpitas CA, 95035.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yuting Liao This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/19/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651521 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651455 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WASTEPROS, 1900 Camden Ave, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by

an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marcoantonio Contreras, 1900 Camden Ave, San Jose CA, 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marcoantonio Contreras This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 651455 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651607 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUBY’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY, 345 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alma D Arroyo, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/02/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN621250.

“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/ Alma D Arroyo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/21/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651607 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651073 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 42554, 1711 Branham Lane Unit A-7, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence

address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SB Subway, LLC President Article/Registration#: 201833110109 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651073 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651075 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 60713, 14178 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA, 95031, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SB Subway, LLC President Article/Registration#: 201833110109 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651075 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 651164 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUCRUM ENTERPRISES, 1859 Little Orchard Street, 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): Lucrum Enterprises Inc., 1859 Little Orchard Street, San Jose CA, 95125.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/2018.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ernie Arreola Lucrum Enterprises Inc. President Article/Registration#: C4107650 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/07/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651164 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHOLESALE TRANSMISSION PARTS E&J, 2845 Monterrey Road #21, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Emilio Orozco, 13911 Highwood Drive, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/04/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emilio Orozco This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/22/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651658 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 651707 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMELIA’S THERAPEUTIC REJUVENATION, 955 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Amelia Garcia, 1543 Santa Maria, San Jose CA, 92515.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/25/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Amelia Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/25/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651707 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651513 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRO ROOFING, 1662 Pinetree Ct, San Jose CA, 95161, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Donaji Olivares, 1662 Pinetree Ct, San Jose CA, 95131. Samuel Nava, 1662 Pinetree Ct, San Jose CA, 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Donaji Olivares This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/19/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651513 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650991

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WALKER APPRAISAL SERVICES, 5314 Kentfield Drive, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christine D. Walker, 5314 Kentfield Drive, San Jose CA, 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/16/2004. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 523818. “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/ Christine D. Walker This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/01/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 650991 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650320 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEW DIMENSION ELECTRONICS, 3301 Keller St, 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): Richard Le, 2812 Glen Decker Ct, San Jose CA, 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/16/1995. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN647285.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Richard Le This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650320 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 18CV337186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elisa Gil Valencia.

Petitioner(s) Elisa Gil Valencia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elisa Gil Valencia to Elisa Gil. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/16/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 26, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342981 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eric Michael Burger.

Petitioner(s) Eric Michael Burger and Kylin Mari Navarro have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eric Michael Burger to Eric Michael Navarro Burger b. Kylin Mari Navarro to Kylin Mari Navarro Burger. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342300 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesselle Blanco & Earl Blanco. Petitioner(s) Jesselle Blanco & Earl Blanco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaelyn (first) Elie (middle) Blanco (last) to Jaelyn Elie (first name) Genese (middle name) Blanco (last name). THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342621 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thomson T. Liu. Petitioner(s) Thomson T. Liu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Liu, Thomson T. AKA Liu, Thomson TS AKA Liu, Thomson Tung Seng AKA Liu, Tom Tung to Tom T. Liu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/11/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 14, 2019 Julie A. Emede

Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 201 9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342882 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seung Bum Shin and Sun Mi Kim. Petitioner(s) Seung Bum Shin and Sun Mi Kim have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Deniel Juwon Shin to Daniel Juwon Shin.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 21, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 NOTICE OF DEATH OF EFREN T. TORRALBA To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Efren T. Torralba, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on September 22, 2018, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN No. 652-18-021 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED, IF REQUIRED

BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2923.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE. NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACION DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LUU Y: KEM THEO DAY LA BAN TRINH BAY TOM LUQC VE THONG TIN TRONG TAI LIEU NAY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAISNT YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ON DECEMBER 19, 2014 A NOTICE OF DEFAUT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER THE ABOVE DESCRIBED DEED OF TRUST WAS RECORDED UNDER INSTRUMENT NO. 22805984 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE SANTA CLARA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THIS TRUSTEE SALE IS ACTING UNDER THE POWERS OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED DEED OF TRUST, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 AND THE NOTICE OF DEFAULT THAT WAS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 19, 2014.

Notice is hereby given that Jeffrey Mentzos as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Gloria Cabral aka Gloria Cabral Robles, a widow as her sole and separate property dated September 1, 2007 and recorded November 2, 2007, as Instrument No. 19639344, in Book N/A of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, State of California, will sell on March 25, 2019 at 11:00

AM, LOCATED AT THE NORTH MARKET STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 191 NORTH MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95113, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by him under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3474 GILA DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95148, ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 652-18-021.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice of Sale is $374,198.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note, plus fees, charges and expenses of Trustee and of the trusts

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS created by said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office where the property is located or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-206-787-2254.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the suc-

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cessful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Further, if the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid and shall have no further recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Trustee herein.

If you have previously been discharged in bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holders rights against the real property only.

As required by law, you are notified that a negative credit reporting may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation.

If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of trustee’s sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office.

Jeffrey Mentzos 16165 Monterey Road, Suite 207 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Phone/Sale Information: (206)787-2254 By: Jeffery Mentzos This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information will be used for that purpose.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651088 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESHANDPRISTINE, 1901 Halford Ave Apart 141, Santa Clara CA, 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martha Eliana Valdes, 1901 Halford Ave Apart 141, Santa Clara CA, 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/05/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all

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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/ Martha Eliana Valdes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651088 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651466 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OFF-HOURS SUPPORT, 602 San Conrado Terrace #5, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Timothy Jay Wang, 602 San Conrado Terrace #5, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. 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/ Timothy Jay Wang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651466 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651494 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHENGLUN CHANG CONSULTING, 1481 Sturgeon Way, San Jose CA, 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chenglun Chang, 1481 Sturgeon Way, San Jose CA, 95129.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/19/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chenglun Chang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/19/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651494 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650855 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOZZ CLEANING, 2004 Edgegate Dr, 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): Antonio Suarez Chavez, 2204 Edgegate Dr, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/28/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Antonio Suarez Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650855 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651295 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

CHIMNEY CLEAN COMPANY 2. DRYER DUCT COMPANY, 1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHIMNEY CLEAN CO, INC., 1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose CA, 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing.

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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dennis Justus Chimney Clean Co, Inc. President Article/Registration#: 1895065 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651295 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651263 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARNICERIA LA SORPRESA, 311 Moffett Blvd.

Unit B, Mountain View CA, 94043, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pablo Hernandez Vazquez, 639 San Juan Dr. #2, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/05/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN651078.

“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 Hernandez Vazquez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651263 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651207 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEGEND REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 3375 Scott Blvd, STE 306, Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LEGEND REAL ESTATE & FINANCE, 3375 Scott Blvd, STE 306,

Santa Clara CA, 95054. 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/ Xudong Li LEGEND REAL ESTATE & FINANCE President Article/Registration#: C3655606 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651207

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham to Kaycee Kim Hsu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651552 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GATO CARPET CLEANER, 976 S 12th 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): Antonio Gomez, 976 S 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/10/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN590201.

“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/ Gomez Antonio This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651552

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342827 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vishnuvarth Subramanian.

Petitioner(s) Vishnuvarth Subramanian has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Parnavi Vishnuvarth to Janani Vishnuvarth. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342831 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham. Petitioner(s) Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham has filed a petition for Change of

February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342778 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelica Monique Daza. Petitioner(s) Angelica

Monique Daza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelica Monique Daza to Angelica Monique Bedoya. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342783 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Randy Asaeli Tua. Petitioner(s) Randy Asaeli Tua has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Randy Asaeli Tua to Randy Asaeli Lepisi.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342835 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Franklin Abrahim-Youri.

MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 Petitioner(s) Franklin Abrahim-Youri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Franklin Abrahim-Youri to Franklin Youri. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

tion of: Tarun J. Madhav.

Petitioner(s) Tarun J. Madhav has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tarun Jivan Madhav to Tarun Jivan Patel. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/11/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 14, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019

February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342779 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe.

Petitioner(s) Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe to Tyku Jair Carnalla.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342247 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tung Thanh Tran.

Petitioner(s) Tung Thanh Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tung Thanh Tran to Bryan Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 07, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019

February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342650 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342533 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 tion of: Kristin M. Kothe.

Petitioner(s) Kristin M. Kothe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristin M. Kothe to Kristin M. Carlson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/11/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 13, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342297 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anjali Chauhan.

Petitioner(s) Anjali Chauhan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anjali Chauhan to Anjalee Manu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 8, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650469 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE RAINBOW

BILINGUAL DAYCARE, 1804 Springsong Dr, San Jose CA, 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ya-Ting Liang, 1804 Springsong Dr, San Jose CA, 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/18/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ya-Ting Liang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650469 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651123 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INFINITE BEAUTY, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Unit A095, Santa Clara CA, 95050, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VF SPA COMPANY INC, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Unit A095, Santa Clara CA, 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nadav Houri VF SPA COMPANY INC President Article/Registration#: 4215529 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651123 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651271 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTH BAY SWEETS, 9181 Padova Drive, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brian Parson, 9181 Padova Drive, Gilroy CA, 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/09/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brian Parson This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651271 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650383 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 55097, 432 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/08/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SB Subway, LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201833110109 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650383

February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650405 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 40755, 684 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/08/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SB Subway, LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201833110109 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650405 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651332 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: N TRANSLATIONS, 350 Budd Avenue, Apt O6, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Gerbrandt, 350 Budd Avenue, Apt O6, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/12/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sandra Gerbrandt This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/12/2019.

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By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651332 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651285 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FUN AND CONFETTI, 906 Iris Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Myriam Dujovne, 906 Iris Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/10/2018.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Myriam Dujovne This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 651285 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651117 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEALTH BEAR FOOD COMPANY, 18368 Twin Creeks Road, Monte Sereno CA, 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elizabeth Noelle Matar, 18368 Twin Creeks Road, Monte Sereno CA, 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elizabeth Noelle Matar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy

File No. FBN 651117 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650526 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING K TRANSPORT, 128 Sierra Meadow 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): Kawardeep Singh Sandhu, 128 Sierra Meadow Dr, San Jose CA, 95116.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/24/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kawardeep Singh Sandhu This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650526 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651086 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUPERTINO DAY SPA LLC, 20357 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA, 94044, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cupertino Day Spa LLC, 20357 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA, 94044. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/03/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN623880.

“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/ Wenchong Ye Cupertino Day Spa LLC CFO Article/Registration#: 201903010611 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651086 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651267 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE CREATIVES CHILD CARE, 1674 Florida 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): Ana Cristina Fuentes Cano, 1674 Florida Ave, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/29/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ana Cristina Fuentes Cano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651267 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651212 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. OMNICENTRIX 2. CENTRIX REALTY 3.

CENTRIX MORTGAGE 4.

OMNIVAX CONSULTING, 5598 Farmhouse Ct, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OMNICENTRIX, Inc., 5598 Farmhouse Ct, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/02/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN588426.

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

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which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tuan Nguyen OMNICENTRIX, INC. Owner Article/Registration#: C3871485 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651212 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651282 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

NARVAEZ PAINTING INC 2. NPI, 220 Adler Ave Apt 4, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): NARVAEZ PAINTING INC, 220 Adler Ave Apt 4, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/08/2018.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Narvaez Narvaez Painting Inc President Article/Registration#: 4087137 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 651282 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651010 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THERAMEDEX, 14390 Union Ave, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): THERAMEDEX LLC, 14390 Union Ave, San Jose CA, 95124. The

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registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/01/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lori Thissen THERAMEDEX LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201829010563 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/04/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651010 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651135 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

SOLUTIONS HOUSE CLEANING 2.

STARS MAIDS HOUSE CLEANING, 6065 Miwok 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): Leticia Tamayo, 6065 Miwok Dr, San Jose CA, 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN648332. “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 Tamayo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651135 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650287 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: L & D FISH CO, 1712 Stone Ave #2 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): An Hung Corporation, 703 Pinto Drive, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ An Ngo An Hung Corporation Owner/Ceo Article/Registration#: C4212896 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650287 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342490 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Cheng-Wei Lin. Petitioner(s) Maria Cheng-Wei Lin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Cheng-Wei Lin to Mariana C. Lin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 11, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340336 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yung Hui Huang. Petitioner(s) Yung Hui Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yung Hui Huang to Angela Yunghui Huang. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/23/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

December 31, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342306 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yi Zeng.

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. Yi Zeng to Garry Yi Zeng. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342154 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Simone Haupenthal Perla. Petitioner(s) Simone Haupenthal Perla has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Simone Haupenthal Perla to Simone Haupenthal.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342054 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhoucheng Zhao.

Petitioner(s) Zhoucheng Zhao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zhoucheng Zhao to Jason Zhao. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/28/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general

circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 01, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342526 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Youngjin Choi and Se Young Kim. Petitioner(s) Youngjin Choi and Se Young Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Hyoungseok Choi to Jimmy Hyoungseok Choi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/11/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 13, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Grace Marie Hammar To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Grace Marie Hammar, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on December 2, 2018, in the City of Santa Clara, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111

MARCH 1 - 7, 2019

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797

of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650662

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAINA INTERNATIONAL, 996 Miramonte Avenue, Los Altos CA, 94024, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Om Parkash Jain, 996 Miramonte Avenue, Los Altos CA, 94024. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Om Parkash Jain This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650894 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FUENTES TRUCKING, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel A Fuentes, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel A Fuentes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/31/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650894

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650662 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLARITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 2021 The Alameda Ste 225, 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): Xiomara Vielman, 2021 The Alameda Ste 225, San Jose CA, 95126.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Xiomara Vielman This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650893 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EF TRUCKING, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eder William Fuentes Vides, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eder William Fuentes Vides This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on

01/31/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 650893 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650479 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WATER AND DRAINS REPIPE, 2310 Homestead Rd Suite C1 #540, Los Altos CA, 94024, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Mendez, 617 N 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/23/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Luis Mendez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650479 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650848 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONE DAY COMPLETE REPIPE, 615 N 12th 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): Jose Luis Mendez, 615 N 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/11/1010. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN537817. “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 Luis Mendez This statement was filed

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2019 with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650848 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUZMAN LANDSCAPING, 344 N 5th Street Apt. 9, 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): Daniel P. Guzman Rivera, 344 N 5th St Apt. 9, San Jose CA, 95112. 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/ Daniel P. Guzman Rivera This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/31/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650911 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650462 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NUUDFACE, 175 West Saint James Street Unit 908, 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): Lois Sujin Lee, 175 West Saint James Street Unit 908, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lois Lee

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650462 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650457 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROGRESS HOME CONSTRUCTION, 2339 Seacliff Way, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: General Partnership.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Enrique Arce, 2339 Seacliff Way, San Jose CA, 95122. Alma Guillen, 431 Richmond Ave, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alma Guillen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650457 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650810 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUPERTINO HEPB FREE, 1065 W Hill Ct, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stuti Upadhyay, 1065 W Hill Ct, Cupertino CA, 95014. Jaime Chan, 926 New Heaven Ct, Cupertino CA, 95014. 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/ Stuti Upadhyay This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/29/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 650810

/s/ Brian Sefton This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650328

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650484 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JB FOODS, 3001 Magliocco Dr Apt#9, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Miguel Bravo, 3001 Magliocco Dr Apt#9, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/23/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Miguel Bravo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650484

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342201 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rani Illinda. Petitioner(s) Rani Illinda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rani Illinda to Nisha Gashmeer. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650328 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUREDEX, 7982 Sunderland Dr, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brian Sefton, 7982 Sunderland Dr, Cupertino CA, 95014. 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.)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339703 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Theresa Marie Schnetz.

Petitioner(s) Theresa Marie Schnetz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Theresa Marie Schnetz AKA Theresa Marie Shuping to Theresa Sanchez Schnetz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/09/2019 at 8:45 am,

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

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

December 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340751 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jasvir Singh Puaar. Petitioner(s) Jagdeep Hansra (SBN 280689) has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jasvir Singh Puaar to Jasvir Singh Powar. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/07/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 10, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340746 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amrit Pal Kaur. Petitioner(s) Jagdeep Hansra (SBN 280689) has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Amrit Pal Kaur to Amritpal Kaur Powar. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the

hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/07/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 10, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341003 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maura Celina De La Torre. Petitioner(s) Maura Celina De La Torre has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jose Lewis Hernandez to Joseph Lewis Hernandez.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/14/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 15, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340582 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paul Delande Willis.

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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Willis to Paul Delande Thacker. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/30/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 07, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341978 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Justine Erin Morano. Petitioner(s) Justine Erin Morano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Justine Erin Morano to Justine Erin Wilkins. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/28/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 31, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341940 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gaurav Prakash Shellikeri and Rasika Gaurav Shellikeri.

Petitioner(s)

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Gaurav Prakash Shellikeri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shellikeri Ishan Gaurav to Shellikeri Awadhesh Gaurav. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/28/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 31, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341989 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Abigail Morfin. Petitioner(s) Maria Abigail Morfin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Maria Abigail Morfin to Abby Morfin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/28/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 31, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

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A pesar de la retrogradación del planeta Mercurio, este mes será de mucho provecho para ti. Se recomienda que inicies un plan de ejercicios físicos que te ayuden a mejorar y mantener un buen estado de salud. Durante este mes, vivirás pasiones intensas. Serás correspondido.

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La retrogradación planetaria de este mes podría afectar tu estado anímico. Se recomienda que busques distracciones y te enfoques en las bendiciones con las que cuentas. La buena salud será un tesoro que tendrás durante toda la primavera. Tu economía mejorará durante este mes.

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Capricornio

Gente interesante llegará esta primavera a tu entorno, enriqueciendo tu mundo social y laboral. Existe un nuevo conocido que llegará a ser uno de tus mejores amigos.

Préstale atención a corazonadas y a sueños premonitorios. Tu actividad psíquica te sorprenderá.

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Urano tu planeta regente, comenzará a navegar en el signo Tauro, a partir del día 8 de marzo, los presagios te son favorables en todo lo referente a tus finanzas, trabajo, planes de retiro y pago de deudas. Viajes y mudanzas deben ser pospuestos para el mes de abril.

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¡ATENCIÓN! “El planeta Mercurio estará retrógrado del día 5 de marzo hasta el día 28 de marzo, este aspecto planetario suele provocar retrasos, olvidos y malos entendidos. Se debe tener cuidado con quemaduras, golpes, caídas y todo tipo de accidentes, domésticos y vehiculares. Atentados y balaceras también pueden ocurrir, al igual que temblores de tierra, inundaciones e inclemencias del tiempo. Esta retrogradación nos afectará a todos por igual aunque de diferentes maneras. La recomendación es actuar con cautela y con mucha paciencia y precaución. Una actitud optimista y rezar oraciones antes de salir de casa, serán factores de mucha ayuda durante este periodo".

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Se acerca la primavera, la cual estará llena de sorpresas y emociones gratificantes para ti.

Habrá retrogradación planetaria durante casi todo el mes, ármate de paciencia y muéstrale al mundo tu mejor sonrisa. Tienes mucho que dar al prójimo y eso beneficiará tu karma.

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Los aspectos planetarios de este mes, te serán de mucho beneficio a la hora de planificar tu futuro, existen sentimientos y rencores del pasado que deben quedar atrás, lo bueno del caso es que encontrarás la manera adecuada para liberarte de todos esos pesares del ayer.

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Piscis

Mercurio estará retrógrado en tu signo, esto no significa que tendrás mala suerte, pero si es un aviso para que no te alteres si las cosas no salen como las has previsto, mejor será llevar a cabo planes y tomar decisiones importantes hasta el mes entrante. Alguien te demostrará el valor verdadero de la amistad.

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Ocurrirán retrasos en tus planes trazados para este mes, pero no te alteres demasiado, la retrogradación planetaria nos afectará a todos aunque de diferentes maneras. Aplica aquel dicho que dice "A mal tiempo, buena cara". Relájate y disfruta de la compañía de tus seres queridos.

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Tu regente el planeta Mercurio, estará retrógrado, y puede ser que este aspecto planetario te haga resentir un cambio brusco de energía. Se recomienda que pospongas planes y decisiones importantes para el mes siguiente. Sé compresivo y sobre todo tolerante con el prójimo.

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Este mes será como un torbellino que te hará revivir emociones que creías olvidadas en el pasado, el amor te puede dar muchas sorpresas. Es probable que una persona cercana a ti atraviese por un problema de salud severo, sin embargo, éste será pasajero y tu ser querido sanará totalmente.

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Al igual que Géminis, estás regido por el planeta Mercurio, el cual estará retrógrado durante este mes. Actúa con paciencia y sé muy cauteloso, especialmente al dar tus opiniones. La gente andará muy susceptible en estas fechas. Recibirás una noticia magnífica.

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“Lo que es asombroso para nosotros es la inhumanidad de Estados Unidos concerniente al trato que reciben las familias inmigrantes”, dice Joanna Williams, directora de educación y defensa de la Iniciativa Fronteriza Kino, un grupo católico que ofrece servicios humanitarios a los migrantes en Laredo, México.

Donald Trump lied an average of 15 times a day in 2018, tripling his 2017 tally, according to the Washington Post.

His record dramatically increased over his 35-day government shutdown, during which Trump fanned his xenophobic flames by telling the nation a menacing force of migrants threatened national security.

In reality, he referred to defeated human beings forced to migrate by misery, violence, and the effects of climate change in their countries.

After caving in and reopening the government in his most spectacular political defeat, Trump threatened to do it all over again and declare a national emergency, which would require the Armed Forces to build his medieval wall.

Reality, however, has revealed the size of his folly, and his so-called “border crisis.”

According to his own Department of Homeland Security, in FY 2017 Customs and Border Protection registered the lowest number of undocumented border crossings ever. In the Southwest corner of the border, the number of arrests of undocumented migrants in FY 2018 dropped to its lowest level in 46 years. According to the Border Patrol, since 2000 the arrest of undocumented Mexicans decreased by 90 percent. And between 2010 and 2017, the number of undocumented immigrants in the country went down by one million, from 11.7 to 10.7 million, according to the Center for Migratory Studies. Even his own intelligence community testified in Congress that there is no border emergency.

Crisis? What crisis?

Según Amnistía Internacional, la administración ha separado a unas 8.000 unidades familiares entre 2017 y 2018, en lugar de las 2.737 que había reconocido el HHS. Madre e hijo a punto de entregarse a la Patrulla Fronteriza en busca de asilo/Mother and son about to give themselves up to Border Patrol seeking asylum. Photo Credit: Jill Holslin

kids away’.”

Studies conducted in Romania, Australia and China show that separating children from their parents can be catastrophic and change their brains forever. Charles Nelson, a pediatrician at the Harvard School of Medicine and expert in family separations, told the Washington Post that his observations have even brought him to tears. When they grow up, he says, separated children experience much less brain development, their cerebral activity is much weaker and their IQs much lower. Separation, he adds, destroys the fundamental biological attachment between mother and child, an essential bond for the minor’s emotional development.

Even though Trump suspended his family separation order, his administration has shown no remorse, failing to fulfill a court order to reunite the families, and he has never taken back his insults to immigrants.

Truth is, however, Trump’s cruel order to separate families turned out to be much worse than anticipated. An audit at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that “thousands” more children were separated from their families than originally admitted.

“We have had migrants who have asked us, ‘Do you consider us animals? Because we have seen that in the United States they see us as animals’,” says Williams, adding that this affects their own sense of dignity and self-worth, in addition to all the physical and psychological effects of migration.

“What is striking to us is the inhumanity on the side of the United States regarding what’s happening to immigrant families,” says Joanna Williams, director of education and advocacy at the Kino Border Initiative, a catholic group providing humanitarian help for migrant families in Nogales, Mexico.

We Latinos on both sides of the border are exhausted of being scapegoated by Trump and his immigration policy bullies, exhausted of being his piñata to fan the xenophobic fervor of his followers.

According to Amnesty International, the administration has separated some 8,000 family units, instead of the 2,737 that HHS had acknowledged.

“We see parents that are deported after having lived for many years in the United States and separated from their children,” recalls Williams, “and one of them said to me, ‘The eyes have their time for crying, but the heart will never stop crying’.”

“We see very high levels of stress, fear and anxiety among migrants,” adds Williams. “In one particular case, this one family from the state of Guerrero told us, ‘The cartels want to take our kids from us and we came here thinking that we were going to be safe only to see that the US government is also taking

On January 25, Trump hit a wall of resistance and finally reopened the government. Who knows what the future has in store. But at least for now, with the wall on pause and people in power who are willing to stand up to Trump, we Latinos are not completely at his mercy.

Javier Sierra Sierra Club Donald Trump mintió un promedio de 15 veces al día en 2018, el triple que en 2017, según un estudio del Washington Post.

El total aumentó dramáticamente durante los 35 días que duró su cierre gubernamental, cuando Trump avivó la xenofobia de sus votantes diciéndoles que miles de seres humanos —en realidad migrantes derrotados por la miseria, la violencia y el cambio climático— amenazan la seguridad nacional.

Y tras su derrota política más espectacular al rendirse y reabrir el gobierno, Trump amenazó con volver a hacerlo y declarar una emergencia nacional para que las Fuerzas Armadas construyan su descabellado muro medieval. Los hechos, sin embargo, han desnudado su gran patraña, su “crisis fronteriza”.

Según su propio Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, en el año fiscal 2017, las autoridades de inmigración registraron el menor número de cruces fronterizos indocumentados de la historia. En el suroeste de la frontera, el número de arrestos fronterizos en el año fiscal 2018 cayó a su nivel más bajo en 46 años. Según la Patrulla Fronteriza, los arrestos de migrantes mexicanos se redujeron en un 90% desde 2000. Y entre 2010 y 2017, el número de indocumentados en el país se redujo en un millón de personas, de 11,7 a 10,7 millones, de acuerdo con el Centro para Estudios Migratorios. Incluso sus propios servicios de inteligencia testificaron ante el Congreso que no hay emergencia fronteriza. ¿Crisis, qué crisis?

Lo que sí es verdad es que la cruel orden de Trump de separar a familias inmigrantes en la frontera resultó ser mucho peor de lo inicialmente admitido. Una auditoría del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) estimó que “miles” de niños más de los reconocidos por la administración Trump fueron separados de sus familias en la

“Vemos niveles muy altos de estrés, miedo y ansiedad entre los migrantes”, agrega Williams. “Una familia del estado de Guerrero nos dijo: ‘Los narcotraficantes quieren arrebatarnos a nuestros hijos, y llegamos aquí en busca de seguridad para ver que Estados Unidos también quiere llevárselos’.”

Estudios realizados en Rumanía, Australia y China demuestran que la separación en los niños puede ser catastrófica y cambiar sus cerebros para siempre. Charles Nelson, pediatra de la Escuela de Medicina de Harvard y experto en separaciones, confesó al Washington Post que sus observaciones le han llevado a las lágrimas. Al crecer, dice, los niños separados desarrollan mucho menos sus cerebros, su actividad cerebral es mucho más débil y sus coeficientes intelectuales son muy inferiores. La separación, agrega, quiebra los fundamentales lazos biológicos entre el niño y su madre, un vínculo esencial para el normal desarrollo emocional del menor.

Pese a haber suspendido la orden de separación de familias en la frontera, la administración Trump no muestra arrepentimiento alguno, ni Trump ha corregido sus insultos a estos migrantes.

“Hemos albergado migrantes que nos han dicho, ‘¿Ustedes nos consideran animales?

Porque hemos visto que en Estados Unidos nos ven como animales’,” comenta Williams, agregando que esto afecta su sentido de la dignidad y amor propio, además de los impactos físicos de la migración.

Los hispanos a ambos lados de la frontera estamos exhaustos de ser el chivo expiatorio de Trump y los matones de su política migratoria, exhaustos de ser su piñata para avivar el fervor xenofóbico de sus seguidores.

“Vemos a padres que han sido deportados tras muchos años en Estados Unidos y separados de sus hijos”, dice Williams. “Y uno de ellos me dijo, ‘Los ojos tienen su oportunidad de llorar, pero el corazón nunca deja de llorar’.”

El 25 de enero, Trump se estrelló contra un muro de resistencia y reabrió el gobierno federal. Quién sabe qué nos depara el futuro.

Pero ahora al menos los latinos no estamos completamente a su merced.

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