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10 questions to ask before hiring your wedding photographer “Some moments are simply too important to trust to a camera phone. Your wedding will be one of the most memorable times of your life and no one can capture it better than a professional photographer. So how do you find the right one? As you begin the interview process, here are 10 questions to help you determine if you’ve found the best photographer for your wedding.”(For more, visit our site) Teenagers want parents to be involved in their lives “Today’s changing social environment and confusing messages about drugs and alcohol may be making it even more difficult for teenagers to get their bearings as they move toward adulthood. That is why it is more important than ever for parents to know what is going on in their kids’ lives and have the skills to respond to their teens appropriately.” (For more, visit our site) Termites 101: What every homebuyer should know this spring “It’s a cruel coincidence that the spring’s real-estate buying season corresponds with another far less pleasant one - termite swarming season. When eager homebuyers emerge from winter hibernation to look for their dream homes, winged termites emerge, too, and swarms of them go in search of new places to establish their colonies.” (For more, visit our site) LED Technology Helping People See The World in a Whole New Light “Although LED technology has been around for decades, most companies have used metal halide lighting, in part, because it wasn’t until recently that LED bulbs have had commercial applications, and to make the switch when it became available meant a large financial commitment to retrofitting current lighting with LED bulbs.” (For more, visit our site)

AZTEC NEW YEAR March 14 6:00 AM- 5:00PM March 15 9:00 AM- 5:00PM FREE admission Live music, Art, Workshop, Food & MORE Emma Prusch Park 647 S.King Road San Jose CA 95116 Taste of Willow Glen March 14, 2015 7:00 pm -11:00 pm Elk’s Lodge B P O E San Jose Lodge 522 444 W Alma Ave San Jose, CA 95110 The San Jose Craft Cocktail Challenge March 13, 2015 5:00 pm -7:00 pm Fairmont San Jose 170 South Market St San Jose, CA 95113 Lunar New Year Celebration March 15, 2015 12:30 pm -3:30 pm History Park at Kelley Park 1650 Senter Rd San Jose, CA 95112 Ricardo Arjona - Viaje Tour March 26, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM SAP Center

525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 BOMBA Afro Puerto-Rican Drum and Dance March 05 to April 02, 2015 at 6:00 PM School of Arts & Culture @MHP 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 Hector Acosta March 14, 2015 at 9:00 PM 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Ramon Ayala March 20, 2015 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM SAP Center 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 9511 The Square Bear Comedy Show Sunday, March 15, 2015 7:00 PM San Jose Improv 62 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113 Gamble Garden Easter Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo April 4, 2015 9:00 am -2:00 pm Elizabeth F Gamble Garden 1431 Waverley St Palo Alto, CA 94301

2015 LAMB OF GOD Easter Oratorio - SANTA CLARA MARCH 22, 2015 (7PM) Doors open at 6:30pm Mission Santa Clara at Santa Clara Tropicana Night March 26, 8:00 PM 500 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 “Taco de Ojo” by Latino Toons Collective March 03, 2015 to March 14, 2015 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 366 S 1st St, San Jose, California 95113 En Plena Flor (art exhibit) March 03, 2015 to April 28, 2015 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 546 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

5th Chicana/o Biennial (art exhibit) March 04, 2015 to March 31, 2015 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 10 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Maestros: 20th Century Mexican Masters (Art exhibit) March 12 to April 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM Mexican Museum Fort Mason Center, Building D, San Francisco, Ca Film Screening: Mateo March 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM Room 105, North Gate, UC Berkeley, CA 94720 Heart Across America Sunday, March 22, 2015 10 am Palo Alto City Plaza 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Federal law (Title IX) requires universities to have policies and procedures which are used to adjudicate reported sexual misconduct incidents. Recently, at several universities, women have allegedly been violated by a student-athlete. Mainstream media (TV and radio) have repeatedly broadcast each story in addition to the ‘relationship abuse’ incidents of professional athletes who were once student-athletes. Federal authorities are reviewing actions taken at a multitude of universities to determine if the intent of the law is being enforced. My observation is that these efforts at enforcement of current law are not addressing the real issue: Basic human sexual development and conduct. These personal relationship matters are first taught in the home. My mother and father would discuss things, sometimes very heatedly. Never was any physical or verbal abuse observed. What I never personally received was information relating to the development of my male sexuality. I was taught ‘boys never hit girls’ and ‘keep it in their pants’, but never told about the powerful urge to have sex when experiencing higher hormone levels. Some men never have very high levels of testosterone; others never have a high sperm count. But these factors are the outcome of our unique physiology. When each sister began having menstrual periods, each was told now you are ‘woman’ who could have a child when impregnated. A further goal was to ‘present

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your virginity’ to your future husband. Many girls learn that ‘boys respond to visual stimulation’..therefore do not dress provocatively showing too much leg, too much cleavage, and exhibit ‘come hither’ practices. These provocative acts results in the expected outcome: the male will ‘hit on’ the female. And what some men practice is the art of ‘scoring” (having coitus) with as many women as can be seduced. These male-female interactions are an expression of our personal ‘anima’ (the animal in each of us). The ‘urge to merge’ is an expression of our natural drive to reproduce (i.e., have sex). The survival of the human species is assured when its females have children, both male and female. A basic issue is that we lack the vocabulary and are not at ease when discussing gender relationships. Each community developed its own acceptable rules. Celibacy was attempted (and failed many times). But the basic rules were designed from human experience to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) and to ensure the continuity of family genealogies. Today much more is known about human sexuality. Family planning is possible by practicing birth control; men can protect themselves and their consensual partners by using condoms. Both men and women need to learn to control impulsive behaviors; to defer pleasure until prepared to be responsible for outcomes. The current trend is to expand marriage to include all partnerships beyond the basic reproductive partnership of a couple, man and woman, committed to each other in a marriage. But the question remains: What is the acceptable level of inter-personal sexual conduct? It seems to me that by the time a young person

begins to relate to another person, the ideal behavior pattern must involve and have mutual consent. The initial information and training must happen in the family home where a parent explains to a son or daughter what are ‘the facts of life’. The Decalogue says ‘You shall commit no adultery’ and also that one must not ‘covet his neighbor’s wife’. However, in this community, voluptuous nubile women are used to promote commerce. Take time today to count the instances where promotional pitches are made by women who attract attention. This nation’s society has a vested interest in the reproductive activities that go on between committed couples. The traditional definition of marriage was ‘the union of a man and a woman’, but today’s trend is to recognize same-sex partners. Biologically, its the heterosexual couples who produce offspring. This is a very complex human behavioral topic because each culture, religious ideology, family, and community has its norms. Hence, many individuals do not know how to behave, especially when first becoming involved in a serious relationship which nurtures and is supportive. In our diverse community, it is best for all couples to learn about each other. Each must define its consensual activity boundaries. Issues of love, respect, ethics, morals and decency are understood and practiced. That requires a vocabulary which allows discussion sans vulgarities. What happens in a committed relationship eventually affects family, friends, religions, ideologies and community. Laws which deal with rape, abortions, abuse, and prostitution have not changed human behavior. Thus. our nation needs to begin to openly discuss human sexuality.

Karina Flores-Hurley LA RED HISPANA ¿Tiene 50 años o más? Esta pregunta es cada vez más común. Y no es sólo para obtener descuentos. El cumplir los 50 años significa entrar en una etapa de la vida que requiere de mucha disciplina, sobre todo en el área de la salud. El cáncer de colon cobra la vida de 157 mil personas en los Estados Unidos cada año y, en el 95% de los casos, éste se presenta después de los 50 años de edad. Es por ello que el doctor Elmer Huerta, cancerólogo, se refiere a esta etapa como ‘la edad mágica’. “La persona que llega a los 50 años, a manera de regalo de cumpleaños, debe visitar al doctor para que le haga un chequeo de detección temprana del cáncer de colon”, nos dice. ¿Pero qué es exactamente el colon? Se ha vuelto un término tan común, que a estas alturas hasta nos da vergüenza preguntar para qué sirve. Se trata del intestino grueso, la última parte del aparato digestivo. Recordemos que los alimentos que consumimos deben atravesar un ‘viaje’ a través de nuestro

cuerpo. La primera parada es el esófago; a este le sigue el estómago, donde mezclan los alimentos. Luego de la absorción de los alimentos, éstos pasan al intestino delgado para, finalmente, llegar al intestino grueso o colon, el cual presenta una longitud de un metro y medio de largo. Según un estudio de la Universidad de San Antonio, en Tejas, los hispanos sufren de cáncer de colon cinco años antes que el resto de la población. Además, en el 32 por ciento de estos casos, el cáncer se registra en una etapa muy avanzada. De acuerdo a este mismo estudio, en los hispanos la enfermedad se presentó en una edad promedio de 53 años, a comparación de 58 años entre los blancos no hispanos. Además, el 32 por ciento de los casos de cáncer de colon en los hispanos se presentaron en edad muy avanzada, comparado sólo con el 18 por ciento de la población anglosajona. “Eso indica que nuestra comunidad está yendo demasiado tarde al doctor” explica Huerta. Una vez más, los factores que ponen en mayor riesgo a nuestra comunidad son las barreras del idioma, la falta

de información disponible sobre esta enfermedad y la costumbre de asistir al médico sólo cuando nos sentimos mal. Hay otras maneras de prevenir el cáncer colorrectal. Nuevamente, la alimentación saludable y la actividad física diaria son el mejor remedio de combate. Y cuanto más temprano empecemos, mejor. El doctor Huerta se refiere específicamente a la forma en que comemos. “Se puede comer de todo pero en porciones pequeñas. No empanzarse y preferir las frutas y los vegetales a los alimentos animales” explica. Además, asegura que el ejercicio por al menos media hora diaria ha demostrado ser una forma de prevención de este tipo de cáncer. Finalmente, no espere tener síntomas para ir al doctor. “El cáncer del colon y del recto no presenta síntomas” aclara Huerta. Ya lo sabe, si tiene la edad mágica, infórmese sobre el cáncer de colon y hágase el examen de detección. Para información y servicios de referido llame a la línea de ayuda de la Fundación Self Reliance o visite el portal de Internet www.cancer.org

EDUCATION

NAPS Millions of school choice supporters are planning to participate in special events to raise awareness about opportunities in K–12 education. At present, individuals, schools and organizations across the country have planned over 10,000 events to bring attention to the issue. The events, which are independently organized and funded, will include information sessions, roundtable discussions, movie screenings, rallies and other special events. The goal is to shine a positive spotlight on all types of

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effective education options for children, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, home schooling, private schools and online academies. According to Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week, the growth in enthusiasm for school choice can be attributed to simple supply and demand. “More American families than ever before are actively choosing the best educational environments for their children, which has galvanized millions of additional parents—those without options—to demand greater

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choices for their own children,” Campanella said. Campanella predicted that the number of events planned for 2015 will be more than 60 times larger than the first celebration in 2011, because people see it as an opportunity to start thousands of individual conversations about educational choice in a positive, forward-looking, fun, nonpolitical and nonpartisan way. To learn more, visit www. schoolchoiceweek.com. Individuals, schools and organizations across the country are planning to hold over 10,000 events to promote school choice.

NAPS Ideally, all students would have access to one-on-one tutoring when they need it. In most cases, this ideal is neither feasible nor affordable, but advanced technology can give students a oneon-one experience through software- and Web-based learning tools. “Technology has transformed the way students learn, especially when it comes to math. The emphasis has shifted from solving abstract problems to actively engaging in math through activities that increase understanding of concepts and apply math to the real world,” explained Dr. Steve Ritter. Software like Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor provides real-time feedback on how successful students are at solving problems targeted at particular mathematics topics and will not let students proceed to the next topic until they fully grasp each concept. Dr. Ritter notes that such “software programs recognize sticking points for students, the same as a personal tutor would, and provide problems and guidance until the student shows that he or she has mastered the skills being taught.” This process provides students with benefits similar to those achieved in one-on-one ex-

periences, which are known to drive improved learning outcomes. The success of this approach to learning was demonstrated in a major experimental study conducted by the RAND Corporation. The two-year study was conducted with over 18,000 students across seven states, explained Dr. Ritter, who is the chief product architect for Carnegie Learning, Inc., a publisher of researchbased mathematics software and textbooks for middle and high school students. Comparing students taught using Carnegie Learning’s blended curriculum for Algebra I, which includes a combination of consumable textbooks and software, with those taught by traditional methods using only the textbooks that were already in use, students using the blended curriculum significantly outperformed students using traditional textbooks, nearly doubling the growth in knowledge of the textbook group. Individualized Web-based learning programs are continuing to evolve and provide more innovative learning opportunities. For example, Carnegie Learning’s middle school software, MATHia, makes learning fun for children by letting them person-

alize their own math experience. Students can customize graphics and colors for their screen. They can add the names of friends and family to appear in math problems. They become more engaged because their math problems feature subjects that are most interesting to them, such as sports or music. More important, students receiving these personalized features learn more. Just like face-toface interaction with a live tutor, online tutoring provides individualized instruction targeted to areas where students are struggling, as well as topics they are interested in, to keep children actively engaged with mathematics. While current one-on-one tutoring is a complement to traditional textbook learning and in-class instruction, new developments in technology are making it possible to recognize noncognitive elements of learning, such as whether a user is bored or distracted, and how that impacts learning. Intelligent learning systems can then provide alternative ways to motivate students based on their attitude and feelings, just like a human, one-onone tutor. Learn More For further facts, visit www. carnegielearning.com.Online tutorials can make math easier and more fun.

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STATEPOINT Hay dos cosas que tienen en común la mayoría de los propietarios de pequeñas empresas: tiempo limitado y finanzas limitadas. Si usted es un emprendedor, es crucial para su éxito y para su cordura encontrar maneras de aprovechar ambos al máximo. La clave para hacerse más eficiente con estos dos recursos clave es la organización, dice “SmallBizLady” Melinda Emerson, experta en la pequeña empresa y autora del best seller “Conviértase en su propio jefe en 12 meses.” Se ha asociado con Sam’s Club para ayudar a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a ahorrar tiempo, dinero y energías al enfrentar sus tareas cotidianas. Aquí hay algunas de sus principales sugerencias: • Deje de crear interminables listas de pendientes. Céntrese en completar sólo cinco cosas antes de las 11 de la mañana cada día. Al seleccionar sus principales prioridades al final de cada día, usted será mucho más selectivo y eficaz con su tiempo.

• Concéntrese en clientes objetivo pertenecientes a un nicho. Tiene tiempo y recursos limitados para sus esfuerzos mercadotécnicos. Es mejor si elige a un cliente objetivo de un nicho al que realmente pueda llegar, no simplemente perseguir a cualquier cliente que crea que tiene dinero. Recuerde que si todo el mundo puede utilizar su producto o servicio, nadie lo hará. • Busque un solo punto de suministro para sus suministros y servicios. Por ejemplo, una membresía empresarial en Sam’s Club no sólo ahorra dinero en suministros de negocios y restaurantes, también ofrece ahorros exclusivos para los miembros en un paquete de servicios de negocios que pueden ahorrarle tiempo. Entre esos servicios tenemos soluciones de recursos humanos, nómina, procesamiento de pagos y necesidades legales. Sam’s Club ha unido fuerzas con marcas tan confiables como First Data, LegalZoom y Execupay para ofrecer ahorros sólo para miembros. Puede encontrar más información en www.SamsClub. com/services.

• Use un temporizador cuando esté en las redes sociales. Facebook y muchos otros sitios de redes sociales pueden absorber grandes cantidades de tiempo si no actúa estratégicamente. Concentre sus esfuerzos en un solo sitio social para desarrollar su marca en línea. • Organice sus archivos. Puede perder mucho tiempo buscando cosas en su portátil si está desorganizado. No guarde todo en el escritorio de su computadora. Cree archivos por categoría y año, tales como “Contratos de 2015” para encontrar las cosas rápidamente. También debe usar un sistema de copia de seguridad de almacenamiento en la nube. De esta manera, puede trabajar desde cualquier lugar y sus archivos estarán a salvo si algo le pasa a su computadora. Dirigir un pequeño negocio es un trabajo de tiempo completo y mucho más. Si usted es su propio jefe, dé los pasos necesarios para maximizar sus recursos y hacer que ciertas tareas le tomen menos tiempo.

Notificación de Audiencia Pública

Proyecto de Agua Reciclada de Wolfe Road Tema:

Proyecto de Agua Reciclada de Wolfe Road

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Distrito de Agua del Valle de Santa Clara

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Audiencia Pública sobre el Reporte de Ingeniero

Cuándo: Marzo 24, 2015. Tiempo determinado a las 6:00 P.M. Adónde: Salón de Juntas del Distrito de Agua del Valle de Santa Clara 5700 Almaden Expressway, San José, CA 95118 El trabajo de mejoría propuesto está descrito en el Reporte de Ingeniero del Proyecto de las Instalaciones de Agua Reciclada de Wolfe Road. El Reporte está archivado en la Secretaría de la Directiva, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San José, California y en el sitio de Internet del distrito de agua: http://www.valleywater.org/PublicReviewDocuments.aspx. Los objetivos del proyecto de las Instalaciones de Agua Reciclada de Wolfe Road es de extender el sistema de distribución de agua reciclada en la ciudad de Sunnyvale, proveer servicio al Apple Campus 2 para October 2016, y extender servicio a la ciudad de Cupertino de acuerdo a la politica de la Directiva y las metas relacionadas con el agua reciclada. La Directiva recibirá comentarios sobre el Reporte de Ingeniero del Proyecto en la hora y el lugar determinados para la audiencia pública. Después de considerar los comentarios la Directiva decidirá si procederá o no con el Proyecto. Para más información sobre la audiencia o este Proyecto, contacte a la Debra Butler at (408) 630-2036. Se harán esfuerzos razonables para acomodar a las personas incapacitadas que deseen atender esta audiencia pública. Para información adicional sobre cómo atender esta audiencia incluyendo solicitud de acomodación de incapacidad o asistencia de interprete, por favor contacte la Oficina del Secretario de la Directiva al (408) 630-2277, por lo menos tres días hábiles antes de la audiencia. 03/2015_LG

HEALTH

ON LOK LIFEWAYS Este año, casi 38, 000 personas mayores del condado de Santa Clara recibirán avisos en sobres de color azul claro por parte del Estado de California pidiéndoles que se inscriban en uno de tres planes de salud administrados. El mes pasado, el condado de Santa Clara se convirtió en el sexto condado de California en lanzar Cal MediConnect, un programa piloto que está cambiando radicalmente la forma de proveer servicios de cuidado de salud a las personas mayores que son “doble elegibles” porque tienen la cobertura de Medicare y Medi-Cal. Cal MediConnect es un programa piloto de tres años para las personas mayores que tienen tanto Medicare como MediCal para recibir toda su atención médica, de salud mental, a largo plazo y servicios comunitarios, como el cuidado en el hogar y el cuidado de día para adultos, bajo el mismo plan de salud. Una característica clave es la atención coordinada, un nuevo enfoque para la mayoría de los planes de salud, y cuyo objetivo es mejorar la salud, reducir los costos y lo más importante, ayudar a las personas mayores a permanecer viviendo en casa. Para muchos que podrían requerir un mayor nivel de atención, el Programa de Cuidado Integral para Personas Mayores (PACE, por sus siglas en inglés), ofrecido por On Lok Lifeways, puede ser la opción adecuada. Tal vez menos conocido que Santa Clara Family Health Plan y Anthem Blue Cross, las otras opciones de planes que ofrece Cal MediConnect, On Lok Lifeways es un proveedor veterano de servicios de salud para personas mayores y un líder en la prestación de atención coordinada e individualizada.

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En Lok Lifeways fue el pionero del programa PACE hace más de 40 años, creando un modelo de atención coordinada para las personas mayores frágiles que se ha convertido en el ejemplo a seguir en atención de calidad, y la base fundamental de uno de los principales objetivos de Cal MediConnect: proporcionar un alto nivel de atención para personas mayores frágiles que les permita seguir viviendo en la comunidad con la mayor independencia posible. Rosario Barbosa, de 65 años, está de acuerdo en que PACE es la mejor opción. Antes de inscribirse en On Lok Lifeways, pasaba casi todos los días en casa sola, aislada socialmente y tratando de manejar una serie de condiciones médicas. En silla de ruedas, Barbosa tenía diabetes, la presión alta y el colesterol alto. Ella tenía exceso de peso, y las rodillas severamente artríticas. Al carecer de movilidad y también de motivación, Barbosa, quien es naturalmente cálida y sociable, describió su vida como “muy limitada”. Sus familiares tenían dificultades para tomar tiempo libre del trabajo y llevarla a las citas médicas, por lo que su salud no estaba bajo control. Hace seis meses Barbosa descubrió a On Lok Lifeways, y su vida cambió. La supervisión de sus condiciones médicas por parte del equipo médico de On Lok, junto con las comidas saludables, un programa de ejercicio vigoroso, y amplias oportunidades para socializar con otros participantes, han tenido un impacto inmediato en su salud. Barbosa, conocida en On Lok como la “Señora de Púrpura”, ha mejorado su movilidad, tiene la presión arterial más baja, ha bajado de peso y su diabetes está bajo control.

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“Me siento mucho más confiada y feliz desde que vine a On Lok, es como si hubiera salido de una gran depresión”, dijo Barbosa. “¡Aquí me consienten tanto! Todo el equipo hace mucho más de lo requerido todos los días, y me siento cuidada y respetada”. Verónica, la hija de Barbosa, está encantada con los cambios que está viendo en su madre. “¡On Lok la motiva, la mantiene activa y le ha devuelto su chispa! El personal está encima de sus medicamentos y ella nunca tiene que esperar para ver a un médico cuando necesita ayuda. Para mi On Lok es fabuloso porque pasan por ella a la casa y luego la traen de regreso, y yo sé que ella está en buenas manos, y eso me ayuda a no tener que faltar mucho a mi trabajo”, agregó Verónica. De acuerdo con la trabajadora social geriátrica Sarah Schachter, “Lo mejor de On Lok es que realmente conocemos a nuestra gente. Para nosotros ellos no son números. Los miembros del equipo se mantienen en estrecho contacto con los demás, así es que siempre saben lo que está pasando con cada persona. Estamos verdaderamente comprometidos con el éxito de cada participante.” · Para más información sobre PACE, incluyendo los requisitos para calificar, por favor visite www.onlok.org <http:// www.onlok.org/> , o llame al 1-888-886-6565. · Para recibir asesoramiento sobre sus opciones de planes de salud, por favor llame al Health Programa de Consejería, Defensa e Información sobre la Salud (HICAP, por sus siglas en inglés) al 1-800-434-0222. · Para inscribirse en un programa de salud de Cal MediConnect, Llame a Health Care Options al 1-844-580-7272.

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Getting enough whole grains into your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet may seem like a whole lot of work, but one trick for getting more grains throughout the day is by using an ingredient family members of all ages will love - cereal. Whole Grain Porcupine Meatballs Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes Servings: 8 (1 meatball each) INGREDIENTS 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Honey Crunch cereal 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 pound ground round beef, 90 percent lean

1 can (14.5 ounces) petite-diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 beef bouillon cube 1 teaspoon dried marjoram Heat oven to 350â&#x2C6;&#x17E;F degrees. In food processor, grind cereal into fine powder. In large bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Stir in ground cereal, rice, olives, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper; stir to combine. Crumble ground round into rice mixture. Stir or use hands to combine ingredients; mix well. Form beef mixture into 8 large equal-sized meatballs. Place meatballs in 2-quart baking dish; set aside. In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together tomatoes, water, cornstarch, bouillon cube and marjoram. Bring to boil and stir for one minute. Remove from heat and pour over meatballs in pan. Cover baking dish with lid or aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

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SACRAMENTO Assemblyman David Hadley, R-Torrance, honored Rosalinda Garcia on Monday as the 2015 Woman of the Year for the 66th Assembly District. ”I am delighted to recognize Rosalinda Garcia for her amazing service in the South Bay, and I am so pleased she was able to join us in Sacramento today,” said Assemblyman Hadley. “My team and I reached out to community leaders throughout the South Bay to get their input. We learned about several incredible candidates, but we could only honor one so we did some more homework. The decision was not easy because we learned about a number of incredible women in our communities. Rosalinda absolutely rose to the top of our list!” Rosalinda Garcia is the Chief Programs Officer for the Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN). She is a parent of a former PTN client and was a member of PTN’s Hearts and Hands Committee, later becoming a member of PTN’s Community Advisory Board where she served for two years. In addition to her involvement with the PTN, Rosalinda is a successful businesswoman who started her own company over a decade ago. Rosalinda currently serves as the chairperson of the Parent Advisory Board for the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). For the past two years, she has served on the Redondo Beach Unified School District’s Strategic Planning Committee. Rosalinda is the current Financial Secretary for her local PTSA. She also volunteers her time for the Redondo Sunset Little League and the VIP program (Special Needs League) for AYSO Region 34. Garcia was recognized on Monday at a special ceremony at the State Capitol, alongside honorees from each of the state’s 80 Assembly districts. The honorees are women who have each performed exceptional acts of community service, and possess rare personal qualities that make them so special to the communities they serve. “I am honored to receive this unexpected recognition from the Assembly,” said Rosalinda Garcia. “I have always loved helping children and serving my community. It was so inspiring to meet other women from around the state who share my passion for service.” The Woman of the Year event was started in 1987 by two Assemblywomen – one Republican and one Democrat – who held the first event as a way for the Assembly to commemorate Women’s History Month.

•Rosalinda Garcia was honored as the South Bay Woman of the Year 2015 by Assemblyman David Hadley for her work with Pediatric Therapy Network. Photo Courtesy: pediatrictherapynetwork.org

Public Notice of Vacancy and Provisional Appointment

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The Santa Clara County Board of Education is seeking applicants for a seat being vacated by Trustee Leon Beauchman.

La Mesa Directiva de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara, está buscando candidatos para llenar el puesto vacante del Miembro Leon Beauchman.

Applicants must live in Trustee Area 3, which covers areas served by the Cambrian, Campbell, Luther Burbank, Moreland and Union elementary districts, the Campbell Union High School District, and small portions of the San Jose Unified and Santa Clara Unified school districts.

Los solicitantes deben residir en la Área 3 que incluye los Distritos Elementales de Cambrian, Campbell, Luther Burbank, Moreland y Union, el Distrito de la Preparatoria de Campbell, y pequeñas áreas de los Distritos Unificados de San José y Santa Clara.

Applicants must submit a resume, statements of interests and qualifications and at least three references. Applications may be sent to Superintendent Jon R. Gundry, 1290 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose 95131 or via email to priscila_caballero@sccoe.org or faxed to 408-453-6601. The deadline for receipt is 5 p.m. April 3. The Board will review applications and interview selected candidates at a public meeting tentatively scheduled for May 6. The County Board sets policy and the budget for the county office of education, considers charter-school petitions and appeals, and inter-district transfer requests. For information, contact Superintendent Gundry at 408-453-6511.

Los solicitantes deben remitir su currículum, una carta que incluya información sobre los intereses y las aptitudes para este puesto y un mínimo de tres referencias. Remita su solicitud al Superintendente Escolar del Condado de Santa Clara: Jon R. Gundry, 1290 Ridder Park Dr., San José 95131 o vía correo electrónico a priscila_caballero@sccoe.org o enviar por fax al 408-453-6601. Todos los materiales deben presentarse antes de las 5:00 p.m. del día 3 de abril de 2015. La Mesa Directiva revisará las solicitudes y entrevistarán a los candidatos seleccionados en una reunión abierta al público tentativamente prevista para el 6 de mayo. La Mesa Directiva de Educación determina las políticas a seguir por el SCCOE y establece su presupuesto operativo. Además funciona como autoridad ante peticiones y apelaciones de escuelas charter y solicitudes de asistencia interdistrital. Para obtener más información por favor llame al Superintendente Gundry al teléfono (408) 453-6511.

San Jose CALIFORNIA On Tuesday the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously enacted the Santa Clara County Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program. The County program, formally initiated by Supervisor Cindy Chavez in November 2014, will promote the health and well-being of a potentially vulnerable workforce, and that of their customers, while addressing some of the identified adverse health-affects from prolonged exposure including headaches, respiratory problems, miscarriages, and birth defects.

San Jose CALIFORNIA At its Tuesday March 10th meeting, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors took decisive action to maintain the level of safety and well-being of children in the County’s child welfare system. Following the lead of Supervisor Ken Yeager, the Board voted unanimously to add ten full-time social workers and one social work supervisor for the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS). This Board action comes in response to a steady decline of staffing,

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from a high of 176 in 2009 to a low of 125 in January 2015, and the high caseload per worker, which is at or reaching peak capacity. “Social workers are critical to ensuring the basic safety and wellbeing of children in the County’s care,” said Supervisor Yeager. “I am pleased that we could find means to immediately expand capacity for this vital department.” “The safety of the children in the County’s welfare system is our highest priority,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez, chair of the County’s

Children, Seniors, and Families Committee, “and I am proud to join my colleagues and our hard-working staff in this important and necessary effort.” The new staff additions come as the Board previously restored partial capacity at DFCS in the Fiscal Year 2014 and 2015 Budgets to address the high caseload per worker. The new ten social worker positions and one social work supervisor will support case carrying workers, by providing critical child-safety services such as supervised visitation, drug testing, and transportation.

“With today’s action, I am grateful that the Board joins the community in building momentum for this awareness campaign,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez, “I’m excited for the community kick-off of the outreach effort among business and organizations.” “We are thrilled that today Santa Clara County is joining the vanguard movement to make salons safer for workers and customers,” said Catherine Porter, JD, Policy Director for the California Health Nail Salon Collaborative, “This action also drives the formulation of safer nail

products across the state and nation.” As of 2013, there were approximately 1,912 active nail salon operating licenses and at least 7,200 nail technicians working and living in Santa Clara County. The program will focus on education of owners and technicians of nail salons, on a voluntary basis, throughout Santa Clara County as to alternatives to the toxic trio of chemicals which are currently in use. After completion of the training program and agreement to meet certain criteria, each participatory salon will be recognized as being certified as a Healthy Nail Salon.

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•Cihuachimalli from Calpulli Tonalhqueh salutes her ancestors with copal smoke which promotes focus while cleaning your spirit and rid everyone bad energy.

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Corina Cihuachimalli SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR My story begins in Valparaiso Zacatecas Mexico. Jose and Martha Herrera became one and wanted a better future for their children. They immigrated to the United States and eventually moved to the Bay Area. My father worked in the fields and factories his entire life and my mother was a stay at home mom and worked in factories part of her life. I am grateful for my parent’s sacrifices and their involvement in our lives including their commitment to making our dreams a reality. Growing up, my mother instilled our culture in the ways she knew best, through: food, music and language. She always honored the traditions and values that my grandparents passed on. “Respect yourself and others” and “be proud of who you are and where you came from.” Knowing where I came from and being connected to my roots have been key in helping me stay firm in my present while keeping focused on my future. I remember growing up in an area with a lot of gang violence, drugs and poverty. I was 14-yrs old when I lost

my first friend to gang violence. I remember sitting at his funeral observing his family crying at his coffin and thinking “this should not happen.” I thought to myself, “I would like to be a Counselor or Probation Officer and do something about this”. I was fortunate to have great mentors and guides throughout my life who helped me stay focused and accomplish my goals. I possess a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Change and Spanish from San Jose State University and a Master’s in Public Administration from National University. I am the mother to a beautiful bright 6yr old and mentor to many. I am currently a Deputy Probation Officer for Santa Clara County where I supervise youth and help redirect them to get back on track. I am also a Chicomecoatl for Calpulli Tonalehqueh who’s group name means “community of guardians who accompany the sun”. As a Chicomecoatl, I am an intermediary between the visible and invisible world. We are warriors who carry powerful tools: fire & copal (tree resin used as incense) in our popoxcomitl and essences. With these elements

a spiritual force is created and we are capable of transmitting vibrations, creating harmony, attunement and generating an energy axis that allows for establishing and facilitating a dialogue between the visible and invisible always honoring the four directions, all life, races, ancestors, elders, women, men & children. In addition, I am an active member of Yankuik Xihuitl ~ New Fire. Through both of these organizations I am involved in obtaining land to create and maintain a space for the practice of and promotions of community health through indigenous culture. Through these efforts, I will continue to promote and sustain cultural, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Some of the most important things I have learned, practiced and lived are to see, feel, think, do, believe and create. I believe it is important to be a good example, not just when people are watching but most importantly when no one is watching. It is important to know who you are, where you are going and to give back to your community.

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• Mayor Sam Liccardo, Supervisor Cindy Chavez, and Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco joined Target and Lowe’s in an announcement which will employ 150 youths from the city during the summer through work2future. Photo Courtesy: Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo.

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to help youth connect with the work world.”

The announcement was made at the Target store at King and Story roads in East San José, a neighborhood that has undergone transformation since the City’s former redevelopment agency invested in and helped locate the store and other retail there.

Through the work2future Summer Youth Employment Initiative, youth will have access to occupational skills training, career advising, leadership development and community service activities, supportive services, access to

“We look forward to helping more San José young people get started with their careers,” said Benny Boveda, District Manager for the South Bay for Target Corporation. “Whether they continue in retail or in other paths, we are proud to partner with the City and County

computer labs, job fairs, internships leading to employment, and/or connections to post-secondary education. The initiative is a partnership between the City of San José and Santa Clara County and private partners like Target and Lowe’s.

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kids off the streets and into a career path,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez. “We know from first-hand experience that increasing job opportunities decreases the incidence of high-risk behaviors.” Lowe’s has committed to hiring 100 youth at Santa Clara County locations this summer. Target will be hiring at least 50 young people in the county. Both companies have committed to placing youth who would traditionally have a hard time finding employment. The majority of the youth will live in neighborhoods identified as hot-spots for crime and gang activity. Despite a growing regional economy, San José’s youth unemployment rate continues to hover above 20 percent. This summer jobs effort

is a first step in taking aim at this problem. Mayor Liccardo has launched SJ Works initiative to develop longerterm solutions to address the intertwined challenges of economic disparity and public safety.

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The Mayor also will be proposing $1 million in additional funds in his March budget message (to be released March 16). These funds will match Santa Clara County’s funding for jobs this summer for at least 500 atrisk youth, ages 16-21, with a priority on foster youth. “For many San José youth, these summer jobs offer a bright beginning and a fresh start,” said Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco. “I hope more employers will join Target and Lowe’s and step up to help youth gain the experi-

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277618 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Silvia Ramirez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Silvia Ramirez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Silvia Ramirez to Dora Maria Ramirez Montes. 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 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 4, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277797 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Eberhardt Jose. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jennifer Eberhardt Jose, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jennifer Eberhardt Jose to Jennifer Eberhardt Pagsolingan. 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 06/23/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 9, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277651 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Phuong Thi Nguyen. TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Phuong Thi Nguyen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Thi Nguyen to Ivy Nguyen. 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 06/23/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 4, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275695 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Lisa Vargas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Lisa Vargas, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leilani Eliseana Guzman to Leilani Eliseana Moreno. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in

this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 16, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV274770 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of, Aryana James. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Aryana James, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aryana Alexis James to Aryana Alexis Tabatabaie. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 19, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277554 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Alma Elena Ceniceros Meza. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Alma Elena Ceniceros Meza, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alma Elena Ceniceros Meza to Alma Elena Naranjo Meza. 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 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,

CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 3, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277912 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Wing-Yin Au. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Wing-Yin Au, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. WingYin Au to Carey Wingyin Lai. 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 06/23/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 11, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277621 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Beinuo Cheng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Beinuo Cheng, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Beinuo Cheng to Benjamin Cheng. 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 06/23/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 4, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.602150 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Santa Clara Lighting 2784 Homestead Rd. # 147 Santa Clara 95051, Santa Clara Co. Deana Kavanaugh

1575 Pinewood Way Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Deana Kavanaugh March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/02/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.602202 The following person(s) is (are) doing business A27 Components Need 1515 Denali Way San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Nida Nuon 1515 Denali Way San Jose, Ca 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Nida Nuon March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/04/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.602322 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Elite Hospitality Staffing 475 N. 11st. San Jose, CA 95112Santa Clara Co. Javier Perez 544 Markham Ave Apt. B Vacaville, CA 95638, Rafael Rodriguez 473 N. 11st. San Jose, CA 95112, and Arturo Ortiz544 Markham Ave Apt. B Vacaville, CA 95638. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/02/2014 “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.) Javier Perez March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/06/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Open Path Dental 672 Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Anh T. Nguyen 672 Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Anh T. Nguyen March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/24/2015.

MARCH 13-19, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601216 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Race Pace Motor Sports 776 N. 13th St. San Jose, Ca 95112, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Fernandez 15000 Rolfe Ct San Jose, Ca 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Oscar Fernandez March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/10/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600928 The following person(s) is(are) doing business AAA Transmissions & General Auto Repair 1860 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Luis Gutierrez 133 N. Temple Dr #95 Milpitas Ca 95035. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 12/12/2002. “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.) Luis Gutierrez March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/02/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.602137 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Urena Delivery 10065. N. Monterey Rd. Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Roberto Urena 10065 N. Monterey Rd Gilroy, Ca 95128. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 03/02/2015. “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.) Roberto Garcia March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/02/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275357 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oriel Bar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Oriel Michael Bar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oriel Michael Bar to Ori Michael Bar. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to

show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/05/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 8, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276988 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel Angel Martinez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Miguel Angel Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Valeria Martinez to Valeria Martinez-Valencia. 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 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 19, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV268915 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Francisco De la Cruz. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jose Francisco De la Cruz, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Raul De La Cruz to Jose Francisco De la Cruz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/21/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 26, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015

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MARCH 13-19,2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277451 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karina Lizbeth Rosales Madrigal. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Karina Lizbeth Rosales Madrigal, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karina Lizbeth Rosales Madrigal to Karina Lizbeth Madrigal Rosales. 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 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 2, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277489 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vincent Kao & Jenny Kao. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Vincent Kao & Jenny Kao, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shih-Heng Kao to Jason Shih-Heng Kao. 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 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 3, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277387 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bose Nkadi Kapi and Julius Lawrence Kapi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Bose Nkadi Kapi and Julius Lawrence Kapi, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessica Ifechukude Okeleke Kapi to Jessica Ifechukude Kapi-Nkadi b. Julius Lawrence Kapi to Julius Kapi-Nkadi.

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 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 27, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271548 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ampai M. Khamsisavatdy & Issac L. Johnson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ampai M. Khamsisavatdy & Issac L. Johnson, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Issac Lee Johnson to Issac lee KhamsisavatdyJohnson b. Aubrey Blue Khamsisavatdy Johnson to Aubrey Blue Khamsisavatdy-Johnson. 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 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 25, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273696 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Danielle T. Milner and Eli Mohammad T Barhouml. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners; Danielle T. Milner and Eli Mohammad T Barhuml have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Danielle Thibeaux Milner to Danielle Thibeaux Mahabir b. Eli Mohammad Thibeaux Barhouml to Eli Thibeaux Mahabir. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be

published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. November 24, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601074 The following person(s) is(are) doing business DTH Presents 777 1st St. #109 Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Down the Hall, LLC 777 1st St. #109 Gilroy CA, 95020. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Caryn Laird President February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/05/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601934 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Scaping Land Landscapes 17205 Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Jaime R. Nungaray 17215 Grand Prix Way Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Jaime R. Nungaray February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/25/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273268 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yang Coa. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yang Cao, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yang Cao to Jennifer Yanb b. Qugin Cao to Grace Yildiz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on

the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 13, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: B. Sandoval Rieken. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, B. Sandoval Rieken, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

follows: a. B. Sandoval Rieken to Bella Rose Owens. 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 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 25, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277149 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tina Lau and Danny Hsu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tina Lau and Danny Hsu, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chloe Hsu to Chloe Lau. 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 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 23, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277146 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yiran Huang Wong. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yiran Huang Wong, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-

ing names as follows: a. Yiran Huang Wong to Janelle Yiran Wong. 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 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 23, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601454 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Crab & Cray 1735 E. Capitol Expressway San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Viet Sonoma, INC. 1735 E. Capitol Expressway San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Katelyn Phan Secretary February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/17/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601455 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1. PHP Group 2. PHP Lending 3. PHP Mortgage 4. PHP Real Estate 5. PHP Real Estate Services 6. PHP Realty 1816 Tully Road, Suite #202 San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. PHP Group, INC. 1816 Tully Rd, Ste #202 San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Katelyn Phan Secretary February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/17/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601335 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Law Office of Tomas M. Flores, Esq. 97 South Second Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Tomas M. Flores 97 South Second Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by an in-

dividual; registrant has begun

business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/01/2015 “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.) Tomas M. Flores February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/11/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601514 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1. Collaborated Cleaning Solutions. LLC 2. CCS 491 Aldo Ave Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara Co. Collaborated Cleaning Solutions 491 Aldo Ave Santa Clara CA, 95054. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/21/2015 “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.) Lynden M. Conway February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/18/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276732 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Russell Mustapha Ahmed and Christine Ann Benicaso. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Russell Mustapha Ahmed and Christine Ann Benicaso, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Russell Mustapha Ahmed to Russell Mustapha Allen b. Nicholas Russell Ahmed to Nicholas Russell Allen c. Alexander Russell Ahmed to Alexander Russell Allen. 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 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 13, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273627 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maribel Ramirez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maribel Ramirez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rodger Omar Jacobo Ramirez to Rodger Omar Ramirez b. Marcos Jocobo Ramirez to Marcos Ramirez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. November 21, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276765 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristen Michael Jimenez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kristen Michael Jimenez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristen Michael Jimenez to Christian Micheal Jimenez. 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 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 13, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266856 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Teresa Bolanos de Torres. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maria Teresa Bolanos de Torres, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Teresa Bolanos de Torres to Maria Teresa Bolanos. 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 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 18, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Phillip Tommy Lopez AKA Phillip Thomas Lopez No.114PR175010 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rodney Nicholas in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that Rodney Nicholas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Phillip Tommy Lopez AKA Phillip Thomas Lopez. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Adminster of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important sctions, 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: 04/08/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 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. Rodney Nicholas 924 Bridge Road San Leandro, CA 94577

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• It is hardly a sweeping vista when it’s marred by haze. The EPA says the Clean Air Act includes keeping air haze-free in national parks and wilderness areas, but several states have challenged the agency’s plans to accomplish that, most recently in the Grand Canyon. Photo credit: Air Resource Specialists, Inc., for National Park Service.

Chris Thomas CALIFORNIA NEWS SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO – On Monday in the U.S. Appeals Court in San Francisco, the state of Arizona challenged the Environmental Protection Agency in a case with implications for air quality across the country. The EPA steps in with a plan to reduce air pollution in national parks and wilderness areas when it determines a state’s plan isn’t strong enough. The agency maintains pollution from three coal-fired power plants in Arizona affects air quality and visibility at the Grand Canyon and other sites. Stephanie Kodish, director and counsel of the Clean Air Program for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), says the case has implications for neighboring states and beyond. “The design of the program looks regionally and acknowledges that air pollution has no boundaries,” she stresses. “It’s the same suite of pollutants to be regulated under the visibility protection mandate as are under health protections - nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide pollution, particulate matter.” Kodish says at least two of the coal plants are proposing their own pollution control updates.

Conservation groups are siding with the EPA in the case, saying it isn’t only park visitors’ views and health affected by polluted haze, but plant life, wildlife and historic sites as well. Attorney Michael Hiatt with Earthjustice is representing the NPCA and the Sierra Club in fighting Arizona’s appeal. He says research has shown protecting the clean air and the great views of the national park experience has economic benefits. “Visibility impairment decreases visitors’ enjoyment,” he says. “They’ll take shorter visits, spend less money at the national parks and surrounding communities. So, improving visibility is important.” Kodish adds California has some of the worst haze problems in the nation, in places such as Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks. But she says California’s situation is different than Arizona’s, and the state is making headway. “The Regional Haze Program requires steady reductions over time, and so hopefully in the next round of cleanup plans, California will continue to make strides toward cleaner air,” she explains. The EPA has won similar court challenges to its regional haze plans by North Dakota and Oklahoma.

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Nerea Duhart of Cinequest World Premiere ‘Astraea’ Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR One of the highlights of Cinequest 25 was the world premiere of Astraea, a meditative, postapocalyptic Sci-Fi film set in the Northeastern United States and directed by Kristjan Thor. The film had 2 encore screenings and won the “New Visions Award” during the festival. The lead of the film (who is named Astraea) was played by New York Based, Spanish-Mexican actress Nerea Duhart. She attended Cinequest throughout its run and was the last member of the Astraea team left over the weekend, so when the awards ceremony took place at San Pedro Square Market this past Saturday she was elated to accept the award on behalf of her cast and crew. After the hustle and bustle of the festival she spoke about her motivations, experiences and her goals. “I grew up in Singapore. I’m half Spanish, half Mexican. I moved to New York when I was seventeen to attend an acting conservatory” she says. This global view led her to have a diverse perspective of the world. “My friends are from all over the place, so that gave me a worldly point of view. Just a mix of everything. So that was a great education. ” Duhart makes her feature film debut with Astraea. The opportunity for her to take on the title character in this poetically graceful post-apocalyptic narrative was a chance that came from meeting

the director and writer through school. She then auditioned for the lead in Astraea and “a couple of months later I got the part and immediately went up to Maine. We filmed for a month. And that was two years ago.” Her previous work in film included a NYU award winning short called The Grey Room directed by Will Thede, about a girl whose trapped in a game show where a computer within the game show is making her believe that she will ultimately be killed. Additionally she had worked on the web series 3 Days of Glory which explores Comic Con and the world of cosplayers as well as a short Spanish language film by Dan Fernandez called Sentimientos. Shot in deep snow on an ARRI ALEXA camera Duhart recalls the fantastic experience of working on a feature film with a great crew. “The crew was very professional and I felt like I had to be on my A-game because I was the least professional on there, or at least the least experienced. I was always trying to be very aware and attentive which worked out pretty well because I never missed any notes that were coming from the director.” As much as this was a feature shoot with a hefty amount of crew, she was comfortable with the production and the people. “It wasn’t one of those films were you go to your trailer and come back and get make up done; there was no makeup, no hair. You roll out of bed and that’s the look for the film

and everybody is staying in the same small lodge and everybody talks to everybody, there’s no difference. That was a great experience to be in because I didn’t feel as alienated and as scared.” Enlightened about cultures in many ways, Duhart related a story about her Latino roots. “Theres a great exercise where my teachers would say to me and my Mexican friend, ‘do your scene, but in Spanish’. Translate it. A great thing would happen, where we’d get a lot more physical. The words would come through our bodies as opposed to just from our heads. We would move around a lot and our articulation was important in parts.” She says the physicality of it is not as crucial to communication in the English language. “In Spanish there are certain things you can emphasize and they are more important, and more effective.” As for her goals and future beyond Astraea Nerea Duhart is eyeing the West Coast, auditioning and honing her craft, and Sci-Fi films. “My great goal is to be in sci fi fantasy films, big budget sci fi fantasy films, for example The Hobbit, or Wes Anderson films. I think I would actually die if that happened.” She says jokingly. I tell her she should at least make it to the premiere of the Wes Anderson film. For more information on Nerea Duhart or her great debut film Astraea please visit imdb.com/ name/nm6972298/ and straeathemovie.com.

•Nerea Duhart of ‘Astraea’ accepts the “New Visions Award” on Saturday March 7th. Photo: Arturo Hilario.

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Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR Don’t let the name fool you, Andrew Leland Rogers is a Mexican-American actor who grew up in Mexico City. His career has spanned the continent, which landed him in the North Bay for Cinequest 2015 and the US premiere of Elsewhere, NY. I had a chance to talk to him about acting, growing up in Mexico and what culture means here in the United States. “Im originally from Mexico city, I grew up there. I was born in New York, I have dual citizenship. I was always interested in film, whether it was directing or acting, or writing and thats thanks to my dad who would always show me movies.” This homegrown nurturing of film is what jumpstarted his pursuit of the arts. “He (Dad) secretly always wanted to be a filmmaker so hes sort of living

vicariously through me and it started working”, he says with a smirk. “I started studying. I studied film, studied acting.” Two of the physical traits of Leland are his height, (he’s tall), and his light skin. “The biggest thing for me identity wise, is I consider myself full Mexican. I grew up in Mexico, all the culture and everything that I love is from Mexico.” What comes from this is very different in terms of the type of roles he’s gotten in his homeland. Instead of being cast as a Mexican he finds that “its very tough for me to get those roles because of the way I look. Its not a very stereotypical thing to cast someone who looks like me as a Mexican character. And every time I work in Mexico I get cast as the ‘gringo’ or the ‘american guy’. I want to change that because we come in all shapes and sizes. His creative process, both in acting and screenwriting, are

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aimed towards helping push in that direction. “The characters I write and create always have that identity issue within them. I think thats something that happens to all of us, its something very real. I try and explore (it) in my writing, and certainly something I try to experiment in my acting as well. There are several different layers which creates an inner conflict in you and it creates a character. Leland ends this by highlighting the issues in media are not just black and white. Not just the “hot sexy Latina girl who sleeps around. There is so much more to that.” Note: An extended interview feature can be found online at el-observador.com More info on Andrew Leland Rogers can be found at http:// www.andrewlelandrogers. com/ and imdb.com/name/ nm6130990/?ref_=tt_cl_t2.

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Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR I had a chance to speak with Fiona Graham, an actress who plays the character of Christine in the independent film Elsewhere, NY, which had its US premiere at Cinequest 2015. The synopsis describes the film as “two years after a one-night stand, Jen and Todd run into each other when he moves in with her boyfriend, Ethan. As a confusing love triangle unfolds, the uncertain nature of love and commitment runs raw.” (a review of the film can be found in our last issue) Graham reveals that she first got involved with the project when friends of hers where premiering a film at a Tribeca film festival. (although not the Tribeca Film Festival) The producer of that film was Tom Wilton who was also producing Elsewhere, NY at the time. He asked Graham if she’d want to come in and read for it and that was the start. The films budget, creation and crew is by far one of the most fascinating things beyond the film. As Graham revealed “Its a crew of two, camera, sound. Everything is on the fly, and brilliant to them, to Tom (writer Tom Wilton), and Jeffrey (Director Jeffrey P. Nesker), to get it together on everybody’s schedule.” The shooting schedule was intense but left Graham with a newfound sense of appreciation for these types of independent films which are created with grit, collaboration and passion. “So its terrifying and its thrilling, and its really organic because there isn’t time to think or really get really serious about it. And be hyper aware of the circumstances and because of the local noise whose walking in and out of frame, and what that means to the film. We find that one moment, and do it. And then go back to the day job.” What’s endearing about the film? “I think whats useful and helpful and inspiring and encouraging about Elsewhere, NY is that you can make a film with a crew of two, you can make a feature film with a crew of two, for $250 bucks.” (The cost of the film was the directors flight from Toronto to New York). Approaching her character of Christine. “I knew as an archetype that she was the mental guide, voice of reason, so as long as that was my objective pretty much throughout. Christine has got tragic flaws, addictions, dealing with her own stuff, however she is the voice of reason, and at some level she knows it. As long as I, or she, sticks to that, the narrative follows through.” Would you do it again? “Absolutely. Because of the thrill from the terror. Because there aren’t really any second takes. And there isn’t really time to think through what the second take is anyway. So checking into that moment with who we’re with and what is happening is so heightened that its thrilling.” To learn more about Elsewhere, NY and Fiona Graham please visit elsewherenymovie.com and fiona-graham.com.

•Fiona Graham of the film Elsewhere, NY on the Cinequest red carpet in San José.

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•El elenco de ‘Los Hamsters’.

Estephany Haro EL OBSERVADOR Película mexicana llegó a Cinequest para cambiar los estereotipos sobre las familias mexicanas. “Los Hamsters”, dirigida por Gilberto González Penilla cuenta la trama de una familia Mexicana disfuncional. La familia cuenta con el papá

que no puede encontrar trabajo, una mamá que va al gimnasio para distraerse, un hijo que le roba el dinero a su papá, y una hija adolecente que experimenta su sexualidad. La película fue ubicada en Tijuana, México, mismo lugar de donde es Gilberto, por lo cual, para él era muy importante regresar a su ciudad natal. “Como Tijuanenense estaba cansado del estereotipo

que se le estaba dando a la ciudad, quería salirme de todos los clichés en los cuales ha sido encasillada: Prostitución, narcotráfico, drogadicción, indocumentados, temas migratorios etc.” Dijo Gilberto. “Y contar una historia real y muy cercana a cualquier familia Tijuanense o de México, que se sintiera otra Tijuana que pocas veces vemos.” Los hamsters rompe todos

los estereotipos de las familias Mexicanas, ya que esta familia es muy peculiar. El papá se levanta a ciertas horas de la mañana sin que su esposa se dé cuenta, va a buscar trabajo pero por su edad no lo contratan en ninguna parte, por lo tanto, tiene que empeñar su anillo de compromiso. La mamá, se levanta todas las mañanas y se encuentra sola por la mayor parte del tiempo. Por lo cual, se inscribe en el gimnasio y tiene cierta atracción por su entrenador personal. La hija, está en la etapa

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•El director Gilberto González Penilla estrenó su película por primera vez en Norteamérica en el Festival de Cine Cinequest.

de la adolescencia, lo cual, la lleva a experimentar cosas nuevas. El hijo embaraza a la novia, siendo los dos adolescentes. Cada quien en la familia vive en su propio mundo sin compartir entre ellos, sus cenas son muy silenciosas y no hay ningún tipo de interacción. Por lo tanto, Gilberto compara los personajes a hámsters. “El hámster es un animal solitario y muy celoso de su propio espacio, convive lo necesario con los demás y vive en su

propio mundo, en su propia rueda girando. Es así como yo visualizo a esta familia. Cada integrante vive sin comunicarse y cada uno en su propio cuarto, en su propio mundo y solo algo extraordinario puede hacer que se junten para convivir.” Dijo Gilberto. El mensaje que lleva esta película a la audiencia vas más allá que un simple papel cinematográfico, “Es una reflexión acerca de los problemas actuales que vive la sociedad tanto en México como en todo el mundo. Los lazos en las familias cada vez son más lejanos, la comunicación se ha ido desvaneciendo.” Dijo Gilberto. Sin embargo, el propósito principal de Gilberto era hacer una historia contada desde Tijuana y que cualquier público se pudiera identificar con los personajes. Gilberto dijo, “Quería retratar una familia realista y normal sin exagerar ningún rasgo como suele pasar en los retratos que frecuentemente el cine, la tv y los medios dan a conocer de las familias Mexicanas, salirme de esos estereotipos y contar una historia en la cual cualquier persona de México o del extranjero se puede identificar con esta problemática ya que es un tema universal.”

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•The nearly all-female cast of “Miss India America” was celebrated by filmgoers at their world premiere February 27th.

Veronica T. Avendaño EL OBSERVADOR Every year, film lovers have the opportunity to watch an array of indie films in downtown San Jose’s beloved Cinequest film festival. The film festival, part innovation, movie viewing, and networking celebrated its 25th year. This year there was underlying central theme throughout: women empowerment and women’s issue. Films and events showcasing powerful women were plentiful. Women’s issues are at the forefront of politics and headlines. From rape culture, sex trafficking to the #freethenipple campaign, society is recognizing that women aren’t always given the fair or equal treatment because of their gender. A fan favorite this year, Miss India America, tells the story of a pageant girl, Lily, competing for the crown in hopes of winning back her ex-boyfriend. With that said, this film did not feature the catty, shallow, air head female roles that are typically associated with pageant films. Nor did the

film paint Lily as the ultimate act of desperation because of her break up. Each character had a focus, drive, or passion that demonstrated their intellect. The characters reflected a societal lesson: women are multidimensional. Women can take pride in their appearance, be beautiful, and still get admitted to an ivy-league. On to a heavier topic, prostitution is a complicated concept to say the least. Dirty Beautiful’s lead female character, Kat admits to having done sexual favors for either money or some form of goods. The male lead character, David isn’t shocked by this confession but more so shocked that Kat isn’t more upset over it. Kat sees it as a quick, simple, way to make a profit. Her character is comfortable with her sexuality and she has an understanding that she is in control. Kat’s ability to find a place to live, receive goods or help from random strangers all based on her looks and/ or personality is quite impressive. Kat’s unconventional story is a reflection of the shift in society’s sexuality. Women and men are either open or becoming more open to the idea that women own their sexuality.

The House on Pine Street takes the audience through a great debate, is the main character Jennifer crazy or is the house she lives in actually haunted. Jennifer is pregnant and it is clear she isn’t thrilled about motherhood. She doesn’t have that pregnancy glow or pride that most pregnant women in films are bursting with. It is implied that she attempted a home-abortion. Jennifer’s main focus throughout the film, aside from dealing with a possible poltergeist or her own mental issues is returning to Chicago. She hates that she has returned to her hometown and that her mother is in such close proximity. Now, it is never stated but why is Jennifer so hell bent on returning to Chicago or why isn’t she excited about motherhood. A simple theory is that, she wasn’t ready to be a mother or she didn’t want to be a mother. The film never reveals what professional or life success she left behind in Chicago. More women are coming forward with their abortion stories. More women are declaring that being a woman does not equate being a mother. Politically, sexual health access can be a deciding factor in some

local or national elections. Jennifer does have her child but instead, she’s a mother in the way that she wants not suburban stay at home mom how her husband or family envisioned it. This year’s Cinequest is a reflection of a societal shift. Society is shifting and shaking to awaken the idea that women are multi-dimensional and powerful. All major cultural and societal shifts begin with some form of art (literature, film, music, etc.). This year’s Maverick award recipient, Rosario Dawson, is a reflection of an innovative multi-dimensional woman, even the moderator of the event, Jennifer Sibel Newsom, is a women’s rights advocate in her own right. Featuring strong central female characters is an immense step not only in film but in society as a whole. Political issues surround women. Featuring their stories in film helps spread awareness which will then implement change. Cinequest is just a small portion of the wide spread society change that is about to happen for the betterment of women.

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