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IS TRUMP IMPOSING FASCISM ON AMERICA? YES! Absolutely! Especially if the U.S. Congress does not begin to legislate in a bipartisan manner which ensures debate, negotiation, and compromise.

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR Will American Democracy end up practicing fascism under this Trump Administration? A review of history brings up the 'fascist leadership' of Italy's Il Duce, Benito Mussolini, then an ally of Nazi Germany's Hitler during WW II which ended during 1945.

The Allied Forces led by CIC General Dwight Eisenhower defeated the Axis Nations (Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan). Today there are movies which relate epic events such as the successful Dunkirk evacuation of 400,000 British troops who had been overwhelmed by Nazi panzer blitzkrieg strategies.

Fortunately, Allied forces subdued Germany, Italy and Japan... because if the outcome were different, today the entire world could have been under a totalitarian governance such as fascism.

Fascism is a system of government marked by centralization under an authoritarian dictator (having) a capitalist economy subject to stringent governmental controls, (encouraging) violent suppression of the opposition, (which) typically (practices) a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism (Source: Wikipedia).

Think about this group of traits.

Then recall and categorize the actions what Donald J. Trump has done using executive orders and continues to do with the help of his cabinet and White House staff.

Is it possible for this American Democracy to become a 'fascist democracy'?

Recall Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans being criminals, rapists, and violent drug addicts. “Mexico 'deports' to America its worst, not its best,” declared Trump. That is why Trump proposed building a wall “paid for by Mexico” along their mutual border.

Recall Trump's locker room bragging why he gets away with 'nonconsensual' groping of women's private body parts? Think of his privileged life where he was a successful draft dodger who never experienced any military service.

He now is the civilian Commander-in-Chief (CIC) of American military forces. As President, Mr. Trump is also this nation's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

During his presidential campaign, recall the times he disparaged, insulted, and abused individuals who disagree with him or question his false statements. As a candidate, Mr. Trump made up his 'alternative facts'. When challenged, he practices retribution, bullying tactics, many of which are diversions. Has Trump ever apologized?

During rallies Trump used inflammatory language which was abusive; which projected his white supremacy beliefs. He tolerated no verbal questioning by members of the Press...which he undermined with his commentary. Recall 'all that false news?' Trump's behavior has been copied by other authoritarian leaders (e.g., Venezuela; The Philippines).

Recall his first displays of 'power and authority' was to Reject America's leadership role in the

Paris Accord (voluntarily agreed to by 195 nations) whose objective was to deal with Climate Changes/ Global Warming trends which are acknowledged and accepted by climate scientists.

Mr. Trump also rejected the Transpacific Trade Pact which the Obama Administration and 11 other Pacific Rim nations had crafted. “The NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) will be re-negotiated. I can get America a better deal,” declared Mr. Trump.

Mr. Trump dealt with North Korea in a very belligerent manner using his Tweets which often required White House Staff attempts to patch things up. “His RED BUTTON was bigger than North Korea's button...and works too!”

This 45th President, his cabinet, and the Republican majority control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress has been a wrecking ball which passed a new IRS tax code which gave 83% of the tax breaks to corporations and the 0.1% wealthy. This nation's corporations are doing so well that the S&P Stock index is now above 24,000 and employment is high (unemployment is below 4.5%).

Capitalistic imperialism is evident; so is the practice of keeping foreign and domestic plans 'close to his chest'. When one reporter asked about the TPP pact, Mr. Trump's answer was “you figure it out”. HIs mannerisms are very much authoritarian and self- serving as evidenced by the nepotism being practiced. No personal wealth information has been made available to the American Public, so it is impossible to determine if Mr. Trump meets the emoluments criteria of the U.S. Constitution...but then, Mr. Trump is used to making his own rules, which often never have

been reviewed by White House staff. Our nation is experiencing an oligarchic authoritarian governance being applied and practiced.

The ideological objectives of this Republican Trump Administration are to eliminate 4 regulations for each new one put 'in the books'.

This is being done to eventually have a small federal government which is not able to perform, monitor, regulate, nor deliver services.

Recall having all federal agencies except the Department of Defense (The Pentagon) were required to reduce operational budgets by at least 25%. A goal is to reduce entitlements in Social Security Administration; Health and Human Services (Medicare & Medicaid), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupation, Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), reduction of national monuments and parks to allow for mining and oil drilling (especially along coastal waters).

Racism tendencies are indicated when Mr. Trump stated that he preferred immigrants from Norway rather than from Haiti or Africa. He had already insulted Mexicans along with all other people of color.

It seems Mr. Trump often does not know what he wants nor how to go about 'getting it done' using existing administrative organization structures. He demands loyalty to him as The President rather than patriotic loyalty to America.

Have you noticed that he never has anything good to say about any institution? His abrasive comments have been directed towards the Supreme Court; Department of Justice; FBI; U.S. Congress leaders; etc.

So, these traits we have expe-

rienced are similar to those of Fascist leader (Benito Mussolini, Dictator of Italy), which include a belligerent style; authoritarian; abusive; controlling; secretive (especially about Russia), racism, and capitalism, and more.

Trump may have initiated a TRADE WAR by placement of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports which may impact 150,000 jobs and impose $3 billion increase on vehicle purchases. All done without prior staff analysis nor input. It is all there!

Is there any wonder why Democratic Party leaders want to regain control of both chambers of Congress during this 2018 Midterm election year?

THE REJECTION OF FASCISM IS A NO-BRAINER. This will only happen when 'We, The People' plan to vote during the coming June 5th and November 6th Midterm Elections. 'We, The People' have the final say if and when enough of us VOTE. These 2018 Midterm elections need all your votes to thwart Mr. Trump's imposition of fascism on America's society and its economy.

Recent CNN (reports), “This may be the most serious thing Donald Trump has said as President.

What did he say? Oh, just a casual comment about turning the U.S. Presidency into a dictatorship!

And NEWSWEEK: President Trump tells Republican donors “China's President for Life is a good idea that could happen in U.S. someday”.

[Finally] Republican Joe Scarborough said, “When Republicans ignore the fact that this man is talking about being “President for Life”, if they think Donald Trump is joking, then they are fools.” (Source: Pledge to Resist; (via RedtoBlue.org) Email, dated 03.05.2018 6:16 PM).

LOS DREAMERS DE HOLLYWOOD José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Guillermo del Toro es un orgulloso mexicano. Su merecida victoria del Premio Oscar como el mejor director del año, se suma a los triunfos similares de sus paisanos y amigos Alfonso Cuarón por “Gravity” en 2013 y Alejandro González Iñárritu, éste en dos ocasiones por “Birdman” en 2014 y “The Revenant” en 2015. Cuatro “Oscares” para mexicanos en los últimos 5 años, nada mal.

“Creciendo en México, yo era un niño enamorado con las películas, pensé que esto nunca podría pasar. Si pasa. Y quiero decirles a todos quienes sueñan con usar la fantasía para narrar las historias sobre las cosas que son reales en el mundo de hoy,

ustedes pueden. Esta es la puerta. Patéenla y entren”, dijo Del Toro tras recibir la estatuilla dorada.

Singularmente, la ceremonia de los “Oscares”, uno de los espectáculos de entretenimiento más vistos en el mundo tuvo, tuvo lugar un día antes que se cumpliera el plazo de la administración Trump para que el Congreso encontrará una solución para los otros “dreamers”, los 690,000 beneficiarios de DACA, o de lo contrario enfrenten el riesgo de la deportación a sus países de origen,

Por fortuna dos jueces, uno de Nueva York y otro de San Francisco, convirtieron en irrelevante la fecha en términos legales al invalidar la decisión de la administración Trump de suspender el programa. Por lo

tanto, todos los dreamers que ya contaban con los beneficios, tienen la opción de renovarlos en tanto el Congreso retoma el tema y encuentra una solución a este enorme drama social y humanitario.

Para la actriz mexicano-keniana Lupita Nyong’o y para el comediante nacido en Paquistán, Kumail Nanjiani, la fecha del 5 de marzo no pasó desapercibida.

Durante la presentación de un grupo de nominados en la noche de los “Oscar”, los dos inmigrantes exaltaron al movimiento de los soñadores.

“Como todos en este recinto –dijo Lupita en el majestuoso escenario de Teatro Dolby de Los Ángeles-- y todos observando desde casa, somos soñadores. Crecimos soñando

con día trabajar un día en las películas. Los sueños son los cimientos de Hollywood y los sueños son los cimientos de América”. “A todos los dreamers, estamos con ustedes”, remató Nanjiani.

La victoria de Guillermo y las palabras de Lupita y Kumail, tres inmigrantes unidos en la meca del cine mundial por el lazo común de un sueño, es un recordatorio elocuente de la ingente tarea pendiente que tiene la clase política, para encontrar una solución permanente y digna al clamor de los dreamers, que sólo piden la oportunidad de realizar su sueño como ciudadanos plenos del país al que han dado tanto.

Para más información visita www.laredhispana.com.

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¡VAMOS A GOZAR!

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LOVE NEVER DIES March 13-18, 2018 / Various Times The San Jose Center for The Performing Arts 255 Almaden Boulevard San Jose, CA 95113 Tickets: ticketmaster.com Info: broadwaysanjose.com U.S. FUTSAL NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Friday March 9, 2018 / All Day San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA

SJ IMPROV – LOS TRES TRISTES TIGRES Friday March 9, 2018 / 7:30pm San Jose Improv Comedy Club 62 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $25

RICARDO ARJONA Sunday March 11, 2018 / 7pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA $60 - $160

SONIC RUNWAY FASHION SHOW & CLOSING EVENT Friday March 9, 2018 / All Day San Jose City Hall 200 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA Free

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! – LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Friday March 9, 2018 / 7:30pm City National Civic 135 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $49.95 - $79.95

SEARCH MARKETING EXPO – SMX WEST Monday March 12, 2018 / All Day San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $0 - $2,895

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Friday March 9, 2018 / 8pm San Jose Stage Company 490 S 1st St San Jose, CA $30 - $65

BARRACUDA BLACKOUT NIGHT Saturday March 10, 2018 / 5:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA

LOVE NEVER DIES – BROADWAY SAN JOSE Monday March 12, 2018 / 7:30pm San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 S Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA $48 - $153

THE MIRACLE WORKER Friday March 9, 2018 / 8pm Tabard Theatre Co 29 N San Pedro St San Jose, CA $32 - $44

MONSTER ENERGY OUTBREAK TOUR PRESENTS KAYZO Saturday March 10, 2018 / 8pm City National Civic 135 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $40

CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL SAN JOSE 2018 February 27 – March 11, 2018 410 S 1st St San Jose, CA Various Locations

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Q&A: “LOVE NEVER DIES”

We hear from Yesy Garcia, who is part of the sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera” Production that’s what I wanted to do, musical theater.

I would always take acting lessons and singing lessons on the side as well as going to school which is great because I was in New York City, the best place to be for that.

Now I’m here, which is a dream.

Is this your first Broadway show?

This is my first big Broadway tour, yes.

Right out of school I worked on a cruise ship, I did “Mamma Mia!”, and then I did “In The Heights” in Houston for a little bit.

It landed me in “Love Never Dies”, which is incredible to be a part of. It’s the first time it’s touring America so it’s kind of a big deal and I’m very honored to be a part of it.

Yesy Garcia is part of the cast of “Love Never Dies”.

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Arturo Hilario El Observador

Yesy Garcia is part of the cast of the upcoming US Broadway touring production of “Love Never Dies”, the sequel to the iconic “The Phantom of the Opera”. The tour will make a stop in San Jose from March 13-18 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

Garcia got her start as a child dancer on a popular Latino variety show and continued to follow her love of dancing and the arts into adulthood.

In “Love Never Dies”, she wears multiple hats (and costumes) as a part of the ensemble, as well as understudying the character of Fleck.

In the following Q&A get to know Garcia and her thoughts on working on this compelling sequel to a story of a masked man in love with a chorus girl named Christine Daaé, and all that comes from the drama and emotion of it all.

Hello Yesy. To start off, could you share a bit about how you ended up becoming a Broadway performer?

My parents are from Cuba and I originally started performing in the show “Sabado Gigante”. I was in a kid’s segment with Don Francisco and I was like 4 years old. I grew up doing that and stopped for a little while in high school, but I always kept dancing and involved with the arts.

Then I moved to New York to pursue musical theater. I went to school at Pace University where I studied dance actually, not musical theater. But I always knew that

the show, it’s great and very fun.

Is there any aspect of the production that is your favorite, whether on or off stage?

My favorite part of the show, it doesn’t really have to do with the show itself but at the end of the show, the ending, I definitely can’t give away the ending but it is so special that there’s always a pause from the audience after the show and it’s just this moment of silence and then all of a sudden everyone starts clapping and going crazy and it’s a beautiful thing that they are just still so immersed and involved with the show. When I’ve seen the show, I feel like I’m a part of it, and I think that’s what the audience feels as well. At the end of it they’re like, “Oh my god, it’s over?”, and that’s a beautiful moment for me, waiting in the wings to go and bow.

MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 Lastly, why should audiences come and check out “Love Never Dies” when it comes to San Jose?

Like I said before, the show stands on its own, you can just show up and you’re definitely going to go for a ride. It’s a rollercoaster, you will laugh, you will cry, you will experience emotions like the characters. It’s a very special show and visually, the costumes and the set, is just stunning. Sometimes you’re just watching and wondering how is that even happening, how is it even possible [because] there’s so much going on. They will not leave disappointed.

“Love Never Dies” will be at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts during March 13 - 18, 2018. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com and broadwaysanjose. com.

I was curious what you thought about Frank Lloyd Webber's comments on whether “Love Never Dies” is or isn’t a sequel. What are your thoughts on that?

The show is continuing the story and it has the same characters as the “Phantom of the Opera”, there’s Meg, Madame Giry, Raoul, the Phantom and of course Christine. But I mean the show stands alone, you don’t need to watch the first one to know what’s going on in our show. It’s a huge spectacle. Some people say that is surpasses “Phantom of the Opera” aesthetically because of the set, costumes and lights. It’s an incredible experience to watch.

What is happening in the story within “Love Never Dies”?

It's continuing the love that Phantom has for Christine. It takes place ten years after “Phantom of the Opera” and it shifts to where the Phantom is at and how his eternal love for Christine is still there, and that will never go away. Meg has now left with Phantom to Coney Island where the show takes place to start this new show, Phantasma, Meg is the leading star in his show. Christine comes over and the whole drama starts, I don’t want to give too much away but that’s the gist of it, the undying love for Christine.

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Could you describe your role(s) within this production?

I’m part of the ensemble and I understudy one of the roles, Fleck, but as an ensemble member it means I get to do a lot of different characters in the show. I start off as an aerialist and then the next scene I’m a showgirl, then I’ll be a wealthy passenger or creatures in the Phantom’s lair. The first 20 minutes of the show are crazy backstage with all these quick changes. In under a minute, I have to change and be someone else in the next scene. It’s a lot of different characters that I get to play with throughout

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HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO BE SAVVY CONSUMERS by providing them with an allowance. This will teach them about money management.

Encourage them to save a certain amount every month and talk about the difference between needs and wants. When their savings allow them to buy a special treat at the end of the year, the lesson will be learned. Although it’s tempting to set limits around purchasing, setting too many limits will hinder a child’s understanding of money management. Learning through trial and error is key. Allowing kids to have purchasing power can teach them the value of money, and may help them take better care of their possessions.

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Rebecca Harpster Golden Gate Better Business Bureau I learned a lot of useful information in school, but one thing that I missed out on was financial education. Very few children learn about budgeting, savings, and how to be a smart consumer in class, leaving the job to parents and other adults.

How do you teach children what is and isn’t an advertisement, how to decide what to spend money on, and the importance of

putting away funds in a piggy bank? The mission of Better Business Bureau (BBB) is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust, and part of that involves helping people be smart, educated consumers.

Learning these skills when young is a great way to make sure they stick!

The following tips from your BBB will help children become successful participants in the marketplace: • Give an allowance. The best way to become a smart consumer is through practice! One way to help children learn is

CÓMO ENSEÑAR A LOS NIÑOS A SER CONSUMIDORES INTELIGENTES es un anuncio, cómo decidir qué comprar con su dinero, y la importancia de guardar fondos en una alcancía? La misión de Better Business Bureau (BBB) es ser el líder en el fomento de la confianza en el mercado, y parte de eso implica ayudar a la gente a ser consumidores inteligentes y educados.

Aprender estas habilidades cuando eres joven es una gran manera de asegurarse de que los recuerde.

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Rebecca Harpster Golden Gate Better Business Bureau

Aprendí mucha información útil en la escuela, pero una cosa que faltaba era educación financiera. Muy pocos niños aprenden en clase acerca de hacer un presupuesto, ahorrar dinero, y ser un consumidor inteligente, dejando el trabajo a los padres y otros adultos. ¿Cómo se enseña a los niños qué es y no

Los siguientes consejos de su BBB ayudarán a los niños a convertirse en participantes en el mercado exitosos: • Dé dinero de bolsillo. ¡La mejor manera de convertirse en un consumidor inteligente es a través de la práctica! Una forma de ayudar a los niños a aprender es proporcionándoles una paga. Esto les enseñará sobre la gestión del dinero. Anímelos a ahorrar una cierta cantidad de dinero cada mes y habla sobre la diferencia entre necesidades y deseos.

Cuando sus ahorros les permitan a comprar un regalo especial al final del año, la lección se aprenderá. A pesar de que es tentador establecer límites acerca de qué pueden comprar, el establecimiento de demasiados

• Talk about ads. It can be very difficult for children to understand what is, and isn’t, an advertisement. These days, ads are embedded in to apps and games, and their favorite video bloggers are being paid to promote certain products (and aren’t disclosing it). Although the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to protect children from “unfair and deceptive marketing practices", bad actors slip through the cracks, and kids need help. When you’re with a child and see an advertisement, talk to them about the ad and help them think critically about it.

What is it selling? How is it being sold?

How does it make you feel? This will help them recognize ads and lessen their effect.

It’s also smart to teach kids to look out for deceptive advertising techniques. The límites dificultará la comprensión de un niño de la gestión de su dinero. Aprender a través de prueba y error es importante.

Cuando los niños tienen poder adquisitivo les enseña el valor del dinero, y puede ayudarlos a cuidar mejor de sus posesiones.

• Discuta los anuncios. Puede ser muy difícil para los niños entender qué es, y no es, un anuncio. En estos días, los anuncios se insertan en aplicaciones y juegos, y sus bloggers de video favoritos se están pagados para promover ciertos productos (y no lo están revelándolo). Aunque la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) trabaja para proteger a los niños de “prácticas de marketing injustas y engañosas”, los malos actores todavía existen, y los niños necesitan ayuda. Cuando estas con un niño y ves un anuncio, habla con ellos sobre el anuncio y ayúdelos a pensar críticamente acerca de ello. ¿Qué está vendiendo? ¿Cómo se vende? ¿Cómo se siente usted? Esto les ayudará a reconocer anuncios y disminuir su efecto.

También es inteligente enseñar a los niños a tener cuidado con anuncios engañosos. El sitio web de BBB AdTruth (bbb.org/council/ ad-truth) tiene excelentes recursos en Ingles para ayudar a las personas de todas las edades a aprender sobre anuncios, reportar mal anuncios, y pensar antes de responder impulsivamente a una oferta anunciada.

BBB AdTruth website, bbb.org/council/adtruth, has great resources to help people of all ages learn about advertising, report bad advertising, and think before responding impulsively to an advertised offer.

• Model good behavior. Children learn by example, and they look up to the adults in their life. Exercise restraint when making “want” purchases, and save for your future.

Show them that you don’t lose money to unethical businesses or scams. Do your research at bbb.org before engaging with a business to make sure you’re making a good decision, and stay up to date on recent scams by checking out BBB Scam Tracker (bbb.org/scamtracker) periodically.

• Earning money. It’s a good idea to open up a savings account for a child to help them learn about interest and the “free” money that they can earn from saving. Paying a few dollars for extra chores around the house can teach kids about the value of hard work – money that is truly earned is extra special! Encourage a child’s entrepreneurial spirit, but also make sure to teach them about business ethics. Show them the BBB Standards for Trust (bbb.org/en/us/ standards-for-trust) and make sure they understand the importance of all eight Standards.

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

• Sea un buen ejemplo. Los niños aprenden de otras personas, y miran a los adultos en su vida. Muestre moderación cuando comprando “deseos” y ahorre para el futuro.

Muéstreles que usted no pierde el dinero a los negocios no éticos o a las estafas. Haga su investigación en bbb.org antes de hacer negocios con una empresa para asegurarse de que es una buena decisión, y manténgase al día sobre las estafas al visitar al Rastreador de Estafas de BBB (bbb.org/scamtracker) periódicamente.

• Obtener dinero. Es una buena idea abrir una cuenta de ahorros para un niño para ayudarles a aprender sobre el interés y el dinero “libre” que pueden ganar. Pagar unos cuantos dólares para tareas del hogar extras puede enseñar a los niños sobre el valor del trabajo duro – ¡el dinero que se gana a través del trabajo es muy especial! Anime el espíritu emprendedor de un niño, pero también asegúrese de ensenarles acerca de la ética empresarial. Muéstreles los Normas de BBB para Establecer Confianza (bbb. org/en/us/standards-for-trust) y asegúrese de que entiendan la importancia de los ocho estándares.

Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 8442000, o en bbb.org.

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CINCO CONSEJOS PARA PROTEGER A LOS ALÉRGICOS DE LA TEMIBLE PRIMAVERA

No espere que los ojos comiencen a humedecerse antes de tomar su medicina contra la alergia. Debe empezar a tomar esos medicamentos al menos dos semanas antes del comienzo de la primavera, para que estén presentes en su organismo cuando los necesite realmente.

4. Purifique el aire con efectividad.

Cuando busque ayuda para purificar el aire dentro de su hogar, no opte por el filtro de aire iónico, pues los mismos necesitan un flujo de aire para operar adecuadamente mucho mayor de lo que la mayoría de las casas puede garantizar. Elija un purificador de aire HEPA para habitaciones con calificación Clean Air Delivery Rate. Si su distribución de aire es central, cambie los filtros cada tres meses, y use filtros con clasificación MERV de 11 o 12 para que el aire sea lo más puro posible.

5. No caiga en la tentación de dar

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BPT Gracias a que las flores comienzan a brotar y a la posibilidad de guardar los pesados abrigos de invierno, es fácil estar ansiosos por la llegada de la primavera. A menos que, por supuesto, se padezca de alergias. De ser así, el tránsito a temperaturas más cálidas y al disfrute de más horas de luz podría ser sinónimo de irritación en los ojos, estornudos y secreción nasal. ¿Quién podría entusiasmarse de esa manera, no es cierto?

Pero las cosas no tienen que ser así.

Si bien la primavera acarrea sus propias preocupaciones para los alérgicos en todas partes, hay remedio al padecimiento. Ahora es el momento perfecto de planificar para aliviar los síntomas de alergia antes de que hagan su aparición.

"Las personas creen que están haciendo todo lo posible para combatir las alergias primaverales", afirma el alergista Bradley Chipps, MD, presidente del American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "Pero muchas se siguen encontrando bajo asedio del polen y otros alérgenos, que aparecen en cuanto el tiempo comienza a ser más cálido. Pero ignoran que siguiendo algunas reglas sencillas pueden lograr que la vida sea mucho más agradable, y sus alergias más tolerables".

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su protección contra la alergia primaveral, tenga en mente estos cinco consejos de ACAAI. Póngalos en práctica, y su primavera contará con abundancia de flores y brisas en vez de toses y estornudos.

1. Tal vez haya otras causas aparte de las alergias. En algunos casos, probablemente los síntomas que padece no son provocados por las alergias solamente, sino por otras complicaciones como el asma. Varios estudios revelan que el setenta y cinco por ciento de los asmáticos también sufren de alergias, y los síntomas empeoran durante la primavera.

Si entre sus síntomas está una tos persistente o siente rápidamente una falta de aire, entonces el asma podría ser el causante del problema. Si esto le parece conocido, consulte con su alergista, quien puede ayudarle a identificar la fuente de su asma, y darles tratamiento a las alergias para controlar los síntomas.

2. Haga una profunda limpieza de primavera. La limpieza de primavera es muy importante para muchas personas, pero si usted padece de alergia, lo es mucho más. La eliminación del polvo y las telarañas puede aliviar sus crisis de estornudos, pero, para lograr mejores resultados, proceda a darle a su casa una limpieza a fondo. Una limpieza minuciosa puede eliminar alérgenos como los ácaros del polvo y el moho, así como purificar el aire.

3. Comience a aliviarse a tiempo.

MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 entrada al aire fresco. Después de estar meses encerrado, seguramente quiere disfrutar de una brisa fresca, pero, tenga cuidado antes de abrir las ventanas, pues esto permitiría la entrada de polen y otros desechos en su casa, los cuales pueden acumularse en su alfombra o el tapizado de los muebles. Por muy difícil que le parezca, es mejor mantener cerradas las ventanas durante el pleno apogeo de la temporada de alergias. En vez de abrir las ventanas, use el acondicionador de aire para regular la temperatura interior.

Para los alérgicos, la llegada anual de la primavera es como un arma de doble filo. Pero si pone en práctica los consejos anteriores, puede garantizar que tendrá todo lo necesario para un pleno disfrute de la temporada. Y lo logrará con menos incidencia de la tos y los estornudos que suelen acompañarla.

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CONSUMA MÁS PROTEÍNAS Y MEJORE SU RENDIMIENTO DEPORTIVO

Combustible previo a la ejercitación para lograr energía sostenida: Antes de cada práctica o ejercitación, incorpore granos enteros y proteínas a su organismo con huevos hervidos y una barrita de granola para mantenerse abastecido durante más tiempo. Un huevo grande, potencia nutricional con solo 70 calorías, contiene 6 gramos de proteína de alta calidad y nueve aminoácidos esenciales.

Recuerde, aunque sus músculos dependen fundamentalmente de los carbohidratos, las proteínas desempeñan un papel importante para lograr energía sostenida durante la actividad.

Recuperación y reparación después de la ejercitación: Al término de la actividad física, incluya huevos y otros alimentos con abundantes proteínas en un sándwich o burrito para contribuir a su recuperación. Varios estudios indican que el consumo de una mezcla de carbohidratos y proteínas- idealmente entre 20 y 30 gramos de proteínas - promueven la reparación y óptima recuperación muscular.

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Independientemente de que se compita en una disciplina deportiva por recreación, afición o profesionalmente, la nutrición adecuada es un componente clave para el rendimiento de cualquier deportista. Y aunque se deben tener en consideración varios nutrientes, hay uno que acapara aparentemente el mayor nivel de atención: las proteínas.

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Debido a que las proteínas contribuyen a la creación y mantenimiento de tejido muscular y corporal, es importante que toda persona activa las consuma con abundancia. Incorporar alimentos ricos en proteínas en las meriendas y comidas puede apoyar el bienestar físico del deportista para que logre sus objetivos.

A continuación, algunas prácticas recomendadas para que los deportistas estén a la vanguardia con sus rutinas de alimentación:

Los huevos no solo son deliciosos, nutritivos y versátiles. También son una de las fuentes más económicas de proteínas de alta calidad. Esto facilita que quienes practican deportes mantengan una dieta óptima, con enormes resultados y poca incidencia en el presupuesto.

A pesar de que varios conceptos erróneos previos hacían que se consumieran solamente la clara del huevo, incorporar también la yema ofrece enormes beneficios nutritivos. Esto se debe a que la misma contiene más del 40 por ciento de la proteína del huevo y la mayoría de sus nutrientes como colina, vitamina B12 y selenio. ¿Quiere incrementar su consumo de proteínas

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al máximo? The Incredible Egg cuenta con una colección de recetas con huevos y abundantes en proteínas para ofrecerle inspiración. Para los deportistas que siempre están en movimiento, también existen recetas rápidas y fáciles para todos los gustos. Esta es una de ellas: Revoltillo con queso y pimienta "al microondas" en taza de café Microwave Cheese & Pepper Coffee Cup Scramble Ingredientes: • 2 huevos • 2 cucharadas de leche • 2 cucharadas de queso chédar • 1 cucharada de tomate picado • 1 cucharadita de jalapeño en adobo, picado • Pizca de sal y de pimienta Elaboración: Revuelva los huevos, la leche, el queso, el tomate, el jalapeño, la sal y la pimienta.

Vierta en una taza de café de 12 onzas, bien engrasada, con la que se pueda cocinar en el horno microondas.

Cocine en el microondas en la modalidad High durante 30 segundos, saque y revuelva. Vuelva a cocinar entre 70 y 80 segundos o hasta que los huevos estén esponjosos y bien cocidos.

Para obtener más información y recetas con huevos idóneas para todo el que práctica deportes, visite el sitio web IncredibleEgg.org.

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With all the talk about smart technology and connected homes, you may be wondering why you should take notice. After all, it is not that difficult or inconvenient to turn your lights on and off.

According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), smart technology is not just about convenience. It is not even just about lighting. It is also about energy efficiency and safety.

Efficiency Smart technology allows you to connect your home's electronic devices to one device, such as a phone, tablet or computer. Having a connected home means you have the ability to adjust your thermostat, open and close window shades, and activate your security system remotely, or program those devices to operate automatically at pre-set times.

Safety Efficiency is important, but safety is paramount.

With the ability to connect to your home's devices from anywhere in the world comes the peace of mind of not wondering if your security system is

Home automation apps make it a snap to change your room into the perfect setting for different activities. For example, for movie night, a system can be pre-programmed to adjust all the lights in your family room to set the scene for a great moviewatching experience.

If installing and operating smart technology equipment sounds complicated and expensive, it's not. According to the ALA, there are some simple and surprisingly inexpensive options available on today's market.

A number of ALA-member manufacturers, including Legrand, Lutron Electronics, Philips and Acuity Brands Lighting offer reasonably priced, easy-to-install automation products designed to make your home more comfortable, convenient and safe. In many cases, it just takes simple retrofitting of an existing dimmer switch.

For added ease, wireless systems can be integrated with Apple, Amazon or Google platforms for use inside your home. And when you are outside, an app or geofencing allows you to adjust your inside and/or outside lights, even before you arrive home.

That will make your home welcoming to you and your guests.

To learn more about making your home smarter, stop by your local ALA-member lighting showroom to see the latest technology for home environment automation. Go online to DesignVideos.Lighting to view a video from Lutron as well as lightingtrends videos from other ALA-member lighting manufacturers. Find more about all things lighting at AmericanLightingAssoc.com.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVES UNPRECEDENTED $1 MILLION INVESTMENT Will be Used for First Phase of Santa Clara County’s 2020 Census Effort canvassing and community engagement to identify households that are not in the Census’s current address list. Such households are often found in communities that are undercounted in the Census, including the county’s large populations of immigrants, people of color, young children, single parents, low-income families, large or overcrowded households, and those living in low-visibility housing such as cottages, basements, converted garages and recreational vehicles. By adding missing addresses to the Census Bureau’s address list, the County can ensure that more households have the opportunity to be counted when the Census Bureau carries out its process for counting residents in early 2020.

The funding and census plan to address the Census 2020 challenges were initiated by a board referral co-authored by Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Ken Yeager.

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​ ANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — On Tuesday S March 6th, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors approved an unprecedented $1 million to launch the 2018 Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) effort, one of the most significant opportunities for the County of Santa Clara to ensure that every county household is on the Census Bureau’s address list to be officially counted. This is the first phase of the County’s multi-year campaign to “get out the count” for the 2020 Census.

“Getting accurate 2020 Census numbers is critical in a county this diverse and large. Everyone has a right to be counted, so we can be fairly represented in Congress and receive the federal funding we need for housing and transportation projects,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez.

The County has until June 30, 2018 to complete this first phase of work. The funding will support data gathering, research, local partnerships,

“We are concerned that the Trump Administration will try and punish California by not allocating enough resources for Census 2020 to ensure an accurate count in diverse areas such as Santa Clara County,” said Supervisor Ken Yeager. “The 2020s will be full of challenges, and we will need the strongest voices possible in Washington and Sacramento. That means having all of our residents counted.”

The federal government has indicated that,

despite a significant change in methodology and other factors that make undercounts even more likely in 2020, it will not spend more than it spent on the 2010 Census.

“Not only is the 2020 Census underfunded by the federal government,” said Supervisor Dave Cortese, “but the atmosphere of fear created by aggressive immigration tactics under the Trump Administration may have a chilling effect on our diverse communities responding to the Census.

We need this investment in our Census efforts for our community to be counted accurately and allocated the federal funding to which it is entitled.”

Each year, the federal government invests nearly $2,000 per Californian based on census data. Political representation also turns on the decennial census; congressional seats are allocated based on census data, and state and local governments use census data to draw political district boundaries.

“The only way we can ensure that the County fairly benefits from federal funding is by making sure that everyone is counted in Census 2020,” said Supervisor Mike Wasserman. “We will have better chances of receiving funding to support essential services such as healthcare, law enforcement and transportation infrastructure that will benefit every individual and family in our community.”

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LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST CALIFORNIA FOR ITS SANCTUARY POLICY IS AFFRONT TO RESIDENTS, SAYS IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER that they will prioritize their safety and uphold their rights. Presidents, attorneys general and federal agencies should not dictate the laws and policies of California, or any other state, over the will of voters who supported the passage of critical laws being assailed today because they protect immigrants. By declining to voluntarily spend their resources on a federal effort to round-up immigrants and separate them from their families, California is standing strong and not standing down.

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The Justice Department is suing California, Governor Jerry Brown, and the state’s attorney general, Xavier Becerra, over three state laws passed in recent months to protect the rights of immigrants.

Attorney General Sessions made a formal announcement regarding the lawsuit and California’s “extreme postion” during a visit to Sacramento at the 26th Annual Law Enforcement Legislative Day, hosted by the

California Peace Officers’ Association--a group that opposed Senate Bill 54, which rolled back California's involvement in unjust deportations.

Said Grisel Ruiz, staff attorney at the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: “The Trump administration’s threat against California is an affront to state residents and the local elected officials who have passed crucial laws to assure their communities

“ICE is a rogue agency and Californians, through these three laws passed through our bipartisan legislature, have made clear that we want no part of ICE’s unlawful practices.

While ICE routinely flouts the constitution, taking action and making requests of local law enforcement that can result in racial profiling and prolonged detention in local jails, California has pushed back hard with policies and practices that affirm our shared values. We have doubled down on our commitment to due process, a guaranteed right under the U.S., transparency, and keeping families together.

“Immigrants are intrinsic to California’s past, present, and future. Even in the face of

abuses of power, never-ending intimidation, and retaliation from this White House, we will defend our residents against unjust and illegal detention and deportations. We urge all elected officials to denounce this despicable action from Trump’s Justice Department before the American public loses faith in the integrity of our democracy.”

ILRC’s report “The Rise of Sanctuary: Getting Local Law Enforcement out of the Business of Deportation” documents the strengthening of sanctuary protections across 410 localities and five states in 2017, restricting the use of their agencies’ time, money, or other resources from being spent on federal immigration enforcement efforts. The ILRC helped draft language for SB 54, also known as the California Values Act, and supported its final passage to reduce the influence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the state and disentangle local law enforcement officers from ICE’s deportation efforts. The ILRC, in partnership with community-based groups, led a two-year campaign around immigration jail reform, supporting the passage of AB 103.

IMMIGRANTS CAN BE DETAINED INDEFINITELY UNDER SUPREME COURT RULING her group is disappointed with this decision.

"Something that the dissent pointed out and recognized is that indefinite immigration detention is a severe and unconstitutional deprivation of one's liberty, and the court actually allowed that deprivation to continue in this decision," she says.

"But the fight isn't over."

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SEATTLE — People waiting for their immigration case to be decided can be held indefinitely, even if they are legal permanent residents or asylum seekers.

In a 5-to-3 decision issued Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Jennings v. Rodriguez that gave detainees the right to a bond hearing every six months.

People are held an average of 13 months waiting on their cases. However, the Supreme Court also sent the case back to the Ninth Circuit for reconsideration based its constitutional merits.

Enoka Herat, police practices and immigration counsel with the ACLU of Washington state, says

The court wrote that immigration officials have the right to detain people during proceedings to determine if they should legally be in the country.

There's a backlog of more than 660,000 cases in immigration courts, including more than 10,000 in Washington state, according to a government data-tracking project by Syracuse University.

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Tacoma is home to the Northwest Detention Center, the largest immigrant prison on the West Coast and the fourth largest in the country. Herat says detainees held nine hunger strikes at the center in 2017 over conditions in the prison, yet are forced to wait there under this Supreme Court decision.

"That can take years and years and years," she laments. "It's a real waste of resources for our country and it really is something that tears families apart. It's a devastating decision in that sense."

The lead plaintiff in the case, Alejandro Rodriguez, was a legal permanent resident convicted of joyriding in 1998 and a drug possession fives years later. He was detained for three years without the right to ask for bond. The deportation order against Rodriguez has since been canceled.

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WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT SIPPING YOUR DRINK THROUGH A STRAW ANYWAY? plastic straws won’t completely solve our ocean waste problem, but it will go a long way toward cutting back on plastic in the ocean as well as raising public awareness of the issue in general.

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Americans use 500 million plastic straws—or 1.6 per person on average—every day. Based on this, a typical American will use more than 38,000 plastic straws over the course of a lifetime. While drinking through a single-use plastic straw seems innocent enough, don’t fool yourself: many of these straws find their way into our oceans, polluting underwater ecosystems and harming marine wildlife.

Researchers warn that if we don’t clean up our act, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050. Plastics don’t biodegrade, but instead break into tiny pieces which are scooped up by marine organisms unable to digest them — or end up in huge mid-ocean gyres too clogged for ships to pass through.

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Last September the city of Seattle went strawless in solidarity with the Lonely Whale Foundation’s Strawless Ocean campaign (look for #StopSucking on Twitter), a global initiative to remove 500 million plastic straws from the U.S. waste stream in 2017. Some 2.3 million plastic straws were permanently removed from the city’s restaurants, cafes, bars and other businesses—and in July 2018 an official ban on plastic straws will go into effect there. Lonely Whale hopes that other cities will follow in Seattle’s forward-thinking footsteps.

For those who still love using straws, there are a growing number of reusable alternatives to plastic now available. Bambu Home’s handmade reusable bamboo straws come with a cleaning brush and can be used hundreds of times. Eco at Heart sells reusable steel straws that are durable, easy to clean and portable, so you can bring them into the car, work or anywhere. Steelys reusable steel straws come in a wide variety of sizes, including versions with bent tips. Aardvark’s paper straws are flexible, customizable and durable—and biodegrade on their own within 90 days.

Meanwhile, another eco-friendly option is glass, such as those made by Hummingbird Straws. And perhaps even greener are Harvest

Straws, which are grown, harvested and cut by hand in Southern California from heritage, non-GMO grain grown without irrigation, using no chemicals in any part of the process.

And reusable water bottles with built-in straws—such as steel and silicone models from Klean Kanteen or glass and metal varieties from Simply Straws—are also a good alternative to plastic straws. You can shop for these and other alternatives to plastic via the strawslessocean.

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Using disposable paper straws or opting out from using a straw at a restaurant or drive through are much better options than the conventional plastic straws that will end up as pollution in our oceans or in marine animals’ bodies. It may require a bit of extra work but using reusable straws or alternatives can make a big difference for wildlife and for ourselves.

The average American uses more than 38,000 straws over a lifetime without thinking about the implications of all this plastic going to waste and polluting our oceans.

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Para obtener más información y hacer una solicitud, por favor visite el portal de internet: https://sfpathwaytoteaching.teach ertrack2.org/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT NO. 639400 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CENTRO EXPRESS, 910 Oakland Rd STE A, 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): Raymundo F Campos, 490 E Hedding St Unit 3, San Jose CA, 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/27/18.

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/ Raymundo F Campos This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/27/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 639400 March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINES NAME STATEMENT NO. 639562 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOLITA AND JOSE'S DAYCARE, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dolores and Jose Gutierrez, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dolores Gutierrez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/02/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 639562 March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018

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This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria De Lourdes Furushiro, 18824 Loree Avenue, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/07/2018.

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/ Maria De Lourdes Furushiro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/07/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 639715 March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 639298 The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: PACIFIC POLYMERS COMPANY, 694 Quinn Avenue, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County.

The principle place of business is in Santa Clara County and current fictitious business name statement is on file at the County Clerk Recorder’s Office of said county. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Harry G. Lee and Lihua Ho Lee, 19805 Oakhaven Dr, Saratoga CA, 95070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/15/2003.

This filing is a refile of previous file # FBN 576054 with changes (Publication Required). “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/ Harry Lee, President This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 639298

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 639592 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ES & ANTAB PEST ELIMINATE, 165 Blossom Hill SPC 146, 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): John Van Nguyen, 165 Blossom Hill SPC 146, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/05/2018.

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/ John Van Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 639592 March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.639594 The following person(s)/ registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s) ANTAB & SP PEST ELIMINATION, Address: 165 Blossom Hill SPC 146, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. Full Name of Registrant(s): John Van Nguyen, Address: 165 Blossom Hill SPC 146, San Jose CA, 95123. This business was conducted by an Individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on: 07/28/2016 under file no.

FBN 619942. “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/ John Van Nguyen, Owner This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/05/2018 Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 639594 March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV321888 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Merlin Tatel Texon.

Petitioner(s) Merlin Tatel Texon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Merlin Tatel Texon to Meryll Taule-Tatel.

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 4/03/2018 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.

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Please submit resumes to HR@ccicms.com AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323457 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vito Adanhodou and Yolande Wise. Petitioner(s) Vito Adanhodou and Yolande Wise have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vito Kossi Adanhodou to Victor Williams b. Jonathan Jayden Adanhodou to Jonathan Jayden Williams c. Yolande Wise to Yolande Wise Williams.

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 5/22/2018 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.

March 2, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323972 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyed Mohammad Shafigh Shirinfar.

Petitioner(s) Seyed Mohammad Shafigh Shirinfar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seyed Mohammad

Shafigh Shirinfar to Shafigh Shirinfar.

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 6/5/2018 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 28, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323964 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cynthia Renée Trillo.

Petitioner(s) Cynthia Renée Trillo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cynthia Renée Trillo to Tara Renée Trillo.

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 5/29/2018 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.

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MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323974 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Georgianna Barbara Martinez. Petitioner(s) Georgianna Barbara Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Georgianna Barbara Martinez to Gina Martinez. 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 6/05/2018 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.

March 1, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324217 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vicky Farias Martinez.

Petitioner(s) Vicky Farias Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vicky Castillo Farias to Vicky Chavez Farias.

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 6/05/2018 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.

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

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324250 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yarrow Mandy Spence King. Petitioner(s) Yarrow Mandy Spence King has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yarrow Mandy Spence King to Arabella Yarrow Mandy Spence King. 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 6/05/2018 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324023 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Izabella Etkin. Petitioner(s) Izabella Etkin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Izabella Etkin to Izabella D’Marti. 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 6/05/2018 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324341 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zsea Beaumonis. Petitioner(s) Zsea Beaumonis has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Zsea Beaumonis to Zsea Bowmani. 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 6/12/2018 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324339 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ahmad Kamal Moustafa.

Petitioner(s) Ahmad Kamal Moustafa has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ahmad Kamal Moustafa to Bruce Graham.

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 5/15/2018 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.

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date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 7, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324307 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jason Reynolds.

Petitioner(s) Jason Reynolds has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chance Alexander Brice Franciscus to Chance Alexander Brice Reynolds. 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 6/12/2018 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.

March 6, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324310 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jia Yu Zhao. Petitioner(s) Jia Yu Zhao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jia Yu Zhao to Steven 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 6/12/2018 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.

March 6, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324214 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Onjoo Lee. Petitioner(s) Onjoo Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Onjoo Lee to Jinnie Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/05/2018 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.

March 5, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINES NAME STATEMENT NO. 639266 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GALERON DE CARNITAS, 2935 Glen Craig Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alma Infante, 2935 Glen Craig Ct., San Jose, CA 95148.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 2/23/2018.

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/ Alma Infante This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder

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of Santa Clara County on 2/23/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 639266

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 639288

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINES NAME STATEMENT NO. 638936 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCOOP MICROCREAMERY, 203 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEG1 LLC., 203 University 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 refile of previous file # FBN 581620, with changes. “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/ Emory Wu JEG1 LLC., Managing Member Article/Registration # 201724310543. Above entity formed in the state of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/14/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 638936

FICTITIOUS BUSINES NAME STATEMENT NO. 639318 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRISTINE PRINCIPLE VENTURES, 1013 Wood Duck Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dwight Smith, 1013 Wood Duck Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 1/1/2017. 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/ Dwight Smith This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 639318 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINES NAME STATEMENT NO. 639288 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. DONDE LOS PAISAS 2. DLP CATERING, 611 Martil Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: General Partnership.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sarah Rendon and Durley Galeano, 611 Martil Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sarah Rendon This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/23/2018.

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March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 639303 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOECON, 1350 State Street, Alviso, CA 95002, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Noecon. INC, 1350 State Street, Alviso, CA 95002.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 1/26/2018.

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/ Noe Gonzalez Noecon. INC, President

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Article/Registration #4103336. Above entity formed in the state of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 639303 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUSBUSINES NAME STATEMENT NO. 639317 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NISOFT SOLUTIONS, 4979 Grimsby Drive, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jai P Pugalia and Usha Pugalia, 4979 Grimsby Drive, San Jose, CA 95130. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 6/17/1998. This filing is a refile of previous file # FBN 552192, with changes. “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/ Jai P Pugalia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 639317 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638792 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. FAIR REPAIR, 2. FAIR APPLIANCE REPAIR, 3. FAIR HVAC REPAIR, 4. FAIR SERVICES, 243 Buena Vista Ave, Apt 503, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): West Services LLC, 243 Buena Vista Ave, Apt 503, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 2/9/2018.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information

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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/ Alexey Zadumin West Services LLC, Manager Article/Registration #201709410657. Above entity formed in the state of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/9/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 638792 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ashkan Ker maniyanrahatabad.

Petitioner(s) Ashkan Ke r m a n i ya n r a h at a b a d has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashkan Kermaniyanrahatabad to Ashkan Kermanian. 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 5/29/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323696 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Young. Petitioner(s) Rebecca Young has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rebecca Young to Rebecca Yeung. 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 5/29/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323371 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nhelashe Souvann Sajous-Turner.

Petitioner(s) Nhelashe Souvann Sajous-Turner has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nhelashe Souvann Sajous-Turner to Nhelashea Sajous Vehar.

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 5/22/2018 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 15, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NO. 18CV321609 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Begimai Samykbaeva. Petitioner(s) Begimai Samykbaeva has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Begimai Samykbaeva to Sara Esentur.

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 4/10/2018 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 9, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323457 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vito Adanhodou and Yolande Wise. Petitioner(s) Vito Adanhodou and Yolande Wise has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vito Kossi Adanhodou to Victor Williams, b. Jonathan Jayden Adanhodou to Jonathan Jayden Williams. 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 5/22/2018 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 16, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323751 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fattaneh Sanaei Aghdam.

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

Hasti Anvari to Hasstee Karbalaei. 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 5/29/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323735 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sireen E. Abdel-Dayem.

Petitioner(s) Sireen E. Abdel-Dayem has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sireen E. Abdel-Dayem to Sireen Suleiman ElNashar.

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 5/29/2018 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 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323840 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sook Min Park and Jaeyoung Kwak. Petitioner(s) Sook Min Park and Jaeyoung Kwak has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yong Won Kwak to Stephen Yong Won Kwak. 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 5/29/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323877 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Evelyn Castañeda. Petitioner(s) Evelyn Castañeda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aylin Yamilet Robles Castañeda to Aylin Ximena Robles Castañeda. 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 5/29/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Karen L. Shurden No.18PR182801 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jordan Reyes in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Jordan Reyes be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Karen L. Shurden, Karen Shurden.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/27/2018 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

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

MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave, Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Bernice Shurden No.18PR182800 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jordan Reyes in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Jordan Reyes be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Bernice Shurden. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the

court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/27/2018 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave, Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Atieh Zarghami No.18PR182876 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Farshad Zarghami in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Farshad Zarghami be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Atieh Zarghami. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent

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MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/10/2018 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave, Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Aldo Patrick Dal Canto To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Aldo Patrick Dal Canto, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on November 29, 2017, 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 639079 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FERMIN’S TRUCKING, 2743 Twin Oaks LN, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fermin Anguiano and Maria Carmen Anguiano, 2743 Twin Oaks LN, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Anguiano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/20/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 639079 February 23; March 2, 9,

16, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638891 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AGSHIFT, 830 Stewart Drive, Suite 118, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JIDDU, INC., 830 Stewart Drive, Suite 118, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 1/03/2017 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/ Miku Jha JIDDU, INC., Chief Executive Officer Article/Registration #: C3874071. Above entity formed in the state of Delaware.

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 638891 February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323599 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Refugio Martinez Quinones.

Petitioner(s) Jose Refugio Martinez Quinones has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jose Refugio Martinez Quinones to Raymundo Martinez Quinones. 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 5/22/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323589 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiaodong Li. Petitioner(s) Xiaodong Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xiaodong Li to Dong Xiao Li. 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 5/29/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323384 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christina Del Rosario Gonzalez.

Petitioner(s) Christina Del Rosario Gonzalez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christina Del Rosario Gonzalez to Christina Laura Del Rosario Gonzalez. 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 5/22/2018 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 15, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323318 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Noelle Trinity Bui. Petitioner(s) Deok J Kim (204,152), The Law Offices of Deok Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Noelle Trinity Bui to Noelle Trinity Vo. 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 5/22/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV322357 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matthew Allen Rendon. Petitioner(s) Matthew Allen Rendon

has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Matthew Allen Rendon to Matthew Allen Rios. 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 5/01/2018 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 25, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 2018 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Merle O. Thompson To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Merle O. Thompson, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on November 3, 2017, 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Robert Garfield Jenkins, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on June 26, 2017, 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 February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Eduardo Laguna Servacio AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Eduardo Laguna Servacio You have been sued.

Lo han demandado.

Petitioner’s name is: Erin Benavides Nombre del demandante: Erin Benavides Case Number (Número de caso): 17FL003323 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Robert Garfield Jenkins

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about

February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018

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finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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

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

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

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

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

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order

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you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party.

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

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

1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Erin Benavides 1795 Rockspring Dr #4 San Jose, CA 95112 Date (Fecha): August 10, 2017 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) G. Jara Deputy (Asistente): STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encum-

bering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

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

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

If so, you should apply for Covered California.

Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

nos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR

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

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

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

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo me-

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

Petition For Dissolution of Marriage Case No. 17FL003323 Erin Benavides 1795 Rockspring Dr #4 San Jose, CA 95112 Phone No: (408) 849-8253 Attorney for (name): SelfRepresented

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 PETITIONER: Erin Benavides RESPONDENT: Eduardo Laguna Servacio CASE NUMBER: 17FL003323 PETITION FOR Dissolution (Divorce) of: Marriage 1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP (check all that apply): a. We are married.

2. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS (check all that apply): a. Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this county for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition. (For a divorce, at least one person in the legal relationship described in items 1a and 1c must comply with this requirement) 3. STATISTICAL FACTS a. (1) Date of marriage (specify): June 23, 2013 (2) Date of separation (specify): March 5, 2015 (3) Time from date of marriage to date of separation (specify): 1 Years 8 Months 4. MINOR CHILDREN b. The minor children are: Child’s Name: Josiah Angel Benavides Birthdate: November 24, 2015 Age: 20 Months Sex: M Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders: 5. LEGAL GROUNDS (Family Code sections 2200-2210, 2310-2312) a. Divorce (1) irreconcilable differences.

6. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME) a. Legal custody of children to Petitioner b. Physical custody of children to Petitioner c. Child visitation (parenting time) be granted to

Respondent As requested in form FL-311 8. SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT b. Terminate (end) the court’s ability to award support to Petitioner and Respondent 9. SEPARATE PROPERTY a. There are no such assets or debts that I know of to be confirmed by the court.

10. COMMUNITY AND QUASI - COMMUNIT Y PROPERTY a. There are no such assets or debts that I know of to be divided by the court.

12. I HAVE READ THE RESTRAINING ORDERS ON THE BACK OF THE SUMMONS, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY APPLY TO ME WHEN THE PETITION IS FILED I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: 08/10/2017 Erin Benavides FOR MORE INFORMATION: Read Legal Steps for a Divorce or Legal Separation (form FL-107 INFO) and visit “Families Change” at www.familieschange.ca.gov – an online guide for parents and children going through divorce and separation.

NOTICE: You may redact (black out) social security numbers from any written material filed with the court in this case other than a form used to collect child, spousal or partner support.

N OT I CE – CA N CE LL A TION OF RIGHTS: Dissolution or legal separation may automatically cancel the rights of a domestic partner or spouse under the other domestic partner’s or spouse’s will, trust, retirement plan, power of attorney, pay-on-death bank account, domestic partner or spouse as beneficiary of the other partner’s or spouse’s life insurance policy. You should review these matters, as well as any credit cards, other credit accounts, insurance policies, retirement plans, and credit reports, to determine whether they should be changes or whether you

MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 should take any other actions. Some changes may require the agreement of your partner or spouse or a court other.

–FL-311– CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME) APPLICATION ATTACHMENT -This is not a court orderPETITIONER: Erin Benavides RESPONDENT: Eduardo Laguna Servacio CASE NUMBER: 17FL003323 To Petition 1. Custody. Custody of the minor children of the parties is requested as follows: Child’s Name: Josiah Angel Benavides Date of Birth: November 24, 2015 Legal Custody to (person who decides about health, education, etc.): Erin Benavides Physical Custody (person who decides with whom the child lives): Erin Benavides 2. Visitation (Parenting Time) d. No visitation (parenting time) to Father Your case has been assigned to Judge Beth McGowen in Department 75 for all purposes at the Family Justice Center located at 201 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638692 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. EXECUTIVE SUITE 2.

EXECUTIVE SUITE 100, 4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Bldg 16, 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): Michael K Thomas, 490 La Canada Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on,

12/01/1991. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michael K Thomas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/08/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 638692 February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638603 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARNICERIA EL CORRAL, 259 E. Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pedro Juarez, 135 Franklin St #250, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 1/04/2018. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN 637181 due to publication requirement not met on previous filing (Publication Required). “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/ Pedro Juarez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/06/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 638603 February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638595 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GR CHAJINS GARDENING, 13112 Brown Ave, 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): Gonzalo U Ruano Gutier-

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MARCH 9 - 15, 2018 rez, 13112 Brown Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. 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/ Gonzalo U Ruano Gutierrez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/06/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 638595 February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 638684 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CORAL CLEAN, 1734 Vollmer Way, 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): Yovana Y Vega, 1734 Vollmer Way, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 2/08/2018.

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/ Yovana Y Vega This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/08/2018.

Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 638684 February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638117 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOTOSP, 3180 De La Cruz Blvd, #242, 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): Jeremy Gobin Stout, 2624 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 1/25/2018. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN 603780 with changes. “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/ Jermy Gobin Stout This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 638117 February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 638131 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WIN TAX SERVICES, 2090 Morrill Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name

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and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Econline INC. 2090 Morrill Ave, San Jose, CA 95132.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 1/26/2018. 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/ Tianlin Li Econline INC, CEO Article/Registration # C3993321. Above entity formed in the State of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 638131

February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323242 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emily Maye Abatecola. Petitioner(s) Emily Maye Abatecola has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emily Maye Abatecola to Emmett Maye Abatecola. 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 5/15/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA

excellent for group shots and bucolic vistas.

Super Slow Motion (slo-mo) The S9 camera offers 60 fps at 4K, 240 fps slo-mo at 1080p, and 960 fps slo-mo at 720p resolution.

For non-tech people, this is “super slooooooow mooooootiooooon.” There’s a setting that lets the camera decide if something should be shot in super slo-mo automatically. It’s a feature I think I’ll like long term, but I also wonder if I’ll actually ever turn it on.

Multi-Frame Interpolation Wondering what multi-frame interpolation is?

When you take a picture, the S9 actually captures 12 shots (three groups of four). Samsung has added some extra memory and some computer magic to the S9 that allows its software to process (interpolate) the 12 photos into one super-awesome photo.

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Let’s start at the end. If you’re looking for a new Android phone, go look at the Samsung Galaxy S9.

It’s about as good as Android handsets get. If you’re an iPhone person thinking that Apple has let you down recently and you’re thinking of switching to an Android phone, go look at the S9. If you take lots of pictures in low light (in restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.), yep, you guessed it, go look at the S9.

If you have been dreaming about a phone that delivers super-slow-motion video, again, go look at the S9. For everyone else, the new Samsung Galaxy S9 is a nice to have, not a need to have.

Two Sizes Both the S9 with its 5.8″ screen and the S9+ with its larger 6.2″ screen feature Super AMOLED technology. The image quality is out of this world,

and measuring by technical specifications, they are the best screens ever put on a flagship smartphone.

The Camera Samsung and Apple have different ways of thinking about picture quality. So there is no point in me waxing poetic about one over the other; you have to choose for yourself. What is important to understand about the S9 is that it is the most camera-centric smartphone Samsung has ever created, and it’s got some tricks – including (finally) a selfie focus mode.

Mechanical Iris The main camera lens on the S9 features a mechanical iris with two settings: f/1.5 and f/2.4.

This is awesome in many ways. The f/1.5 setting will let in more light than the fixed aperture on the S8 does, so the S9 is going to be a low-light photography superstar. The f/2.4 setting will be

The S9 features Dolby Atmos sound on stereo speakers tuned by AKG. It sounds great. That’s a purely subjective comment, but of all the features listed in this review, sonic quality and sonority were among the most impressive.

Bixby Bixby is Samsung’s human/machine interface. It does speech recognition and image recognition, and it has some virtual assistant functionality. It is a work in progress. The S9 has Google Translate’s incredible visual translation tools under the Bixby button. Hold the camera up to a menu that is

LEGALS/TECHNOLOGY 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV323320 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xinyu Yi. Petitioner(s) Xinyu Yi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

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as follows: a. Xinyu Yi to Stephanie Xinyu Yi. 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 5/22/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 2018

written in Chinese, and you will see it in your native language. Hold it up to a road sign or anything else in a foreign language, and not only will it show you the translation, it will do its best to keep the color scheme and font of the original writing. It’s just amazing.

AR Emoji The AR Emoji function is an interesting new feature. It lets you scan your face and build an Emoji that looks like you. When you get it right, and it will take more than a few tries, you get an Emoji that you can use like an Apple Animoji. But instead of a prepackaged Apple animal or Martian, you get an avatar of you. You can say stuff and make facial expressions and the AR Emoji will do its best to mimic you. You can make animated gifs out of your work, store a bunch of them locally, and use them to impress your friends.

The Bottom Line Should you run out this minute and trade in a smartphone you’re perfectly happy with for a new S9? Probably not. But if you need a new Android phone, you won’t find a better one than the Samsung Galaxy S9. It’s beautifully built, the screen is stunning, the battery life is good, it’s water resistant, you can wirelessly charge it, it takes the best pictures Samsung has ever empowered you to take, and it’s competitively priced with other flagship smartphones.

Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it.

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SANTOS PATRONOS un Santo o advocación, como es el caso de la República de El Salvador en América Central, que tomó su nombre en honor y gracia a “Jesucristo, El Salvador del mundo”.

También La Serenísima República de San Marino en Europa lleva su nombre en honor a San Marino. Y así muchos pueblos, villas, ciudades y naciones han sido consagrados a un Santo Patrón desde la fecha de su fundación o descubrimiento.

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Patronos de América y su fecha de celebración

Nuestra Señora de Luján---8 de mayo

Mario Jiménez Castillo

Argentina

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Belice

San Pedro---29 de junio

Bolivia

Virgen de Copacabana ---5 de agosto

Brasil

Nuestra Señora Aparecida ---12 de octubre

Canadá

Señora Santa Ana ---26 de julio

Chile

Santiago Apóstol---25 de julio

Colombia

Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá ---9 de julio

Costa Rica

Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles ---2 de agosto

La mayoría de ciudades y naciones en el mundo cuentan con Santos Patronos que guían e iluminan con infinita pureza el camino de sus fieles devotos. Por tal motivo se recomienda tener presente en nuestras oraciones al Santo Patrono de la tierra que nos vio nacer, el divino espíritu de luz que envolverá de energía pura y resplandeciente el candor de todos nuestros rezos.

Llenas de espiritualidad e inquebrantable fe, se llevan a cabo las festividades religiosas dedicadas a los Santos Patronos alrededor del mundo. Entre las más destacadas podemos mencionar la de Santiago Apóstol, el 25 de julio, fecha en la que toda España rinde tributo a su Santo Patrón. En México, el 12 de diciembre, día de La Virgen de Guadalupe, es todo un acontecimiento que rebasa las fronteras nacionales, ya que feligreses de otros países llegan a la Basílica de Guadalupe, haciendo largas travesías en las tan celebre y concurridas “Peregrinaciones Guadalupanas.”

Irlanda celebra con gran devoción el 17 de marzo, día de San Patricio su Santo Patrón, lo mismo sucede en Portugal cuando se conmemora el día de la Inmaculada Concepción, el 8 de diciembre. En todos los rincones de la tierra la fe sigue latiendo con fuerza en el corazón de los creyentes, como ocurre en Filipinas con la celebración a la Virgen de Fátima, que atrae millones de creyentes de todas las regiones del país, y la veneración a la Virgen de Lourdes, en las Islas Marianas y otras islas de Micronesia, la que se ha venido llevando a cabo religiosamente año con año desde hace más de tres siglos.

Ya sea en América, Europa o en cualquier otro continente, la devoción a los Santos Patronos, se ha convertido a través de los siglos en un dogma inalterable.

Una gran cantidad de ciudades se fundaron en el nombre de los Santos, como ejemplo citaremos las ciudades de San Francisco y San José en California; San José, Costa Rica; Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia; San Juan, Puerto Rico y San Sebastián de Río de Janeiro, y São Paulo, Brasil. Incluso existen países que han tomado por nombre el de

Cuba

Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre ---8 de septiembre

Ecuador

Virgen de las Mercedes --24 de septiembre

El Salvador Estados Unidos Guatemala Haití

El Divino Salvador del Mundo ---6 de Agosto Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción ---8 de diciembre Virgen de la Asunción ---15 de agosto Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro—27 de junio

Honduras

Nuestra Señora de Suyapa ---3 de febrero

México

Virgen de Guadalupe ---12 de diciembre

Nicaragua

Virgen de la Purísima Concepción ---8 de diciembre

Panamá

Virgen del Carmen ---16 de julio

Paraguay

Nuestra Señora de los Milagros de Caacupé ---8 de diciembre

Perú

Santa Rosa de Lima ---23 de Agosto

Puerto Rico

Virgen de la Providencia ---19 de noviembre

República Dominicana

Nuestra Señora de Altagracia ---21 de enero

Uruguay

Virgen de los 33 Orientales ---19 de abril

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DESERT SOUNDS AND JOSHUA TREES

We took the new Chevy Traverse on the road, and a bit off the road too

Though we didn’t listen to their f ifth studio album on the drive, (would that be too cliché?), we did use the Traverse’s onboard SiriusXM to listen to tunes, specif ically the “SiriusXM Chill” station.

Navigating both the desert and the playlists was simple through the Chevrolet MyLink which sports an 8" diagonal Color Touch screen.

Throughout the drive, the relaxing lo-f i and smooth electronic music accompanied fantastic views, f irst of the bustling, palm tree lined Los Angeles cityscape, later replaced by the sparse desert and its Joshua Trees.

Red, Red, Drive The Redline edition of the Traverse is part of special edition Chevrolet vehicles that have a sporty, street look with red accents, (hence the “ line”) on the glossy black aluminum wheels, as well as a black grille, and various other details designated to this f leet of slightly more aggressive looking versions of the vehicles.

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Arturo Hilario El Observador The Joshua tree is a compelling looking tree that exists in a few unique regions in Southern California around San Bernardino County, as well as parts of Arizona, Nevada and Utah.

A two hours’ drive from the closest metropolis, Los Angeles, the desert provides a fascinating environment, more so if one is equipped with the proper tools for the journey out there.

During a recent music road trip from L A to Joshua Tree a few members of the media had a chance to test out Chevrolet’s 2018 Traverse “Redline” Premiere Edition. The Traverse is a mid-size SU V which can seat up to 8, and with Wi-Fi 4G and a stereo system complete with SiriusXM radio, music was the method driving out from L A to Joshua Tree.

Once we were out in that expanse of f lat, glistening desert and rock formations, we would be headed to Joshua Tree and Pioneertown to touch base with the music history of the area, as well as f ind out how the allure of such a place continues to attract people in music industry to this day.

The Desert Dagger Yucca brevifolia is the species name

of the iconic Joshua Tree. In Spanish it is referred to as the “izote de desierto”, or “desert dagger”. It’s current English designation comes from Mormons who, when f irst seeing the trees, were reminded of a bible story where Joshua reached his arms out in the sky in prayer. Its iconic, twisting and bushy but sharp branches are both a testament to its survival technique in the desert, and its draw to the Southwest by artists and those curious to explore such a place.

Located in the Lost Horse Valley and close to where Coachella takes place, the Joshua Tree region has the vast space and beautiful scenery to give anyone some sort of emotional response. Many musicians, writers and artists have come, surveyed, and used the imagery of the area for their music, books, and paintings.

The Traverse I drove was the color “Silver Ice Metallic”, and the Redline details popped out more than what I’ve seen from other color models, not to say that those aren’t as slick looking either. (Personally, the black shade of Redline editions are my favorite aesthetically).

Pink Studio, Not A Mirage One of our stops as we journeyed from city to desert was the Pink Satellite Studios in Joshua Tree.

A residential recording studio, it’s perched atop a small patch of raised land off a dirt road, (the roads are def initely on Google Maps though which was good for us). It is literally pink, with various murals painted on outer walls, and a house adjacent to it, also pink.

Bono of U2 once said of the American desert, “"I love being there, I love America, I love the feeling of the wide-open spaces, I love the deserts, I love the mountain ranges.”

Getting there was great, as we got to really try out some dirt roads at some points which the Traverse handled with ease. Our entourage of 6 Traverses pulled up into this mirage of a place, and besides a tour of the fully equipped sound studio, we were in for a neat surprise.

As we drove around the desert on a bright, 75-degree February day, there was def initely the feelings of awe that might’ve been felt by the members of U2. This place had had a profound effect on them, and they had their album photo sessions here for their critically acclaimed ode to the open space of America, “The Joshua Tree”.

There we met Queen Keyboardist Spike Edney, founder of the Pink Satellite Studios. As we ate some tacos with a jaw dropping view, one story he told still rings with me: One afternoon he was enjoying the outside views of the desert and the mountain ranges in the distance, with a margarita in hand, when he

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f irst caught wind of the now very well-known musical artist Adam Lambert (of American Idol fame).

Edney’s wife hurried him indoors to listen to Lambert perform a cover of the band Edney was part of, and he very quickly got in touch with the Queen manager and began the process which would lead to the project now known as Queen + Adam Lambert.

After this very very great experience, our journey continued from Pink Satellite Studios to our f inal stop, Pioneertown.

Pioneertown, USA As the sun set on our journey and on the Lost Horse Valley, we drove through the highway leading to Pioneertown. Shadows cast over the trees of Joshua, with their “arms” up into the sky, or sometimes to the side, giving this place on otherworldly majesty at the twilight hour.

In Pioneertown we decided to take some f inal photo ops with the Traverse amongst the old wooden buildings that were made up to look like an old western town for Holly wood f ilms and T V shows starting in the 1940’s.

There is a working post off ice amongst the buildings with a sign claiming, “The Pioneertown post off ice is said to be the most photographed post off ice in the entire United States.”

As the sky turned hues of purple we drove our Traverse off the main street of the cowboy town back to home base for the night, the Pioneertown Motel.

As the rest of the group of reviewers and crew for the trip regrouped after the day of driving through Sunset Boulevard to the dirt and sand “roads” leading to the Pink Satellite Studios, we settled in at Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace for dinner.

What struck me the most after 13 or so hours of traveling around the area in the Traverse was how comforting the drive was, and how comfortable it was too. And now as we were here, seated and having our table chat, a band came on stage.

Pappy & Harriet’s is known for their live music, along with being pretty much the only place in the area open at night. The band, called Neila Dar, had originated from Italy and moved to the region because of the allure of Joshua Tree. They said between songs, this place was “ home now”.

And then the music carried on.

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Cuando 129 millones de árboles en el bosque caigan todos lo escucharán.

En California, tenemos algunos de los árboles vivos más antiguos y grandes del mundo. Representan un recordatorio constante de la abundancia natural que disfrutamos en este gran estado.

Desafortunadamente, varios años de sequía histórica y la infestación de escarabajos descortezadores han ocasionado que el número de árboles muertos o agonizantes en California alcance niveles catastróficos.

El Servicio Forestal de los EE.UU. calcula que durante una sequía de cinco años de duración han muerto alrededor de 129 millones de árboles. Estos árboles muertos constituyen un riesgo importante para los seres humanos, la vida silvestre y la infraestructura crítica. También podrían convertirse en combustible del próximo incendio destructor en nuestro estado.

En PG&E, casi hemos duplicado la cantidad de dinero que gastamos para mitigar este riesgo, aumentándola hasta casi alcanzar los 500 millones de dólares al año. Hemos podado o talado aproximadamente 1.4 millones de árboles en cada uno de los últimos cinco años. Además, somos miembros del Equipo Especial de

Combate de la Mortalidad de los Árboles del Gobernador, el cual busca soluciones para esta crisis.

Pero California debe hacer más. Necesitamos un plan sólido que nos ayude a conservar nuestros magníficos bosques y nos proteja contra el próximo desastre natural. Necesitamos políticas federales que consideren a los incendios forestales como desastres naturales. Y necesitamos una mayor colaboración entre los gobiernos estatales y locales, los equipos de primera respuesta, el servicio forestal y nuestras compañías de energía.

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