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UNCHALLENGED OPERATIONS NORMS is going on, follow the money.”

I did that for some 20 years as a board member (1967-1987), Today, I deal with “United Way of San Francisco Bay Area.

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR A NORM is a pattern of behavior within an organization, or its society; A “NORM” is an accepted unchallenged model.

The progressive development of human civil rights would not have occurred without the challenge of certain norms being practiced and accepted as the way we do things here.

During the 1930's Great Depression era, too many working-class folks were unemployed. It was the United Steelworkers of America union leaders who bargained (negotiated) for the need to distribute the wealth by scheduling 5 x 8-hour days per two-week pay period. That simple negotiated agreement permitted the available work to be distributed to the maximum number of steelworkers who needed some income for their family obligations and responsibilities.

The American society and its business firms accept and practice many operational norms. So much so, that certain local firms will never be staffed in a manner that fairly represents the current diverse population which already lives here in Silicon Valley.

Now I served on the Board of United Way of Santa Clara County for 20 years. On the advice of my mentor, Frank Merino, Esq., who specialized in labor relations and sponsored me as a board member, I asked to serve on the fund allocations committee. Frank told me then “If you really want to know what

An established free-lance writer was asked by a public relations person to interview Luis Valdez and his son. The San Jose Stage is a non-profit NGO-CBO located south of First Street in San Jose's entertainment area.

Its Director, Kathleen King, verified that Jonathan White was an independent contractor engaged to promote the latest Luis Valdez play under a twoyear contract. I assumed that a quid pro quo (value received equated to value provided) was defined in that contract. And I am assuming that both the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, Corporate members of the Leadership Group of Silicon Valley (Carl Guardino, CEO/ President who employ 65% of the local work force; and wealthy individuals all provide funding support. Their leadership needs to know how their underwriting support is utilized. AND ALL THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE UNCHALLENGED OPERATIONS NORMS. What that Latina professional free-lance writer unwittingly did was to challenge an operational norm practiced by San Jose Stage, Ms. King, Director/CEO. Ms. King had Mr. White employed as an independent Contractor (working 5 hours per week) to promote that new Luis Valdez play. Mr. White contacted our Latina via email instructing her to interview Playwriter Valdez and his son Kinan. No mention was made nor offered as payment for her services as a professional free-lance writer. When I phoned Ms. King to verify that Mr. White was an I.C., she also informed me

that there was no budget which is why our Latina professional writer was not offered any payment of any sort.

That Latina is a former employee of the Social Service Agency, County of Santa Clara, now retired. While working full time, she attended university level coursework at SJSU and finished her college training with a degree from Menlo College.

All during this time, Belinda Quesada raised her daughter with sporadic child support from the biological father. She augments her retirement income with earnings from her writing.

Some years ago, Belinda did interview Playwriter Luis Valdez that impressed Mr. Jonathan White, the I.C./The Stage, which resulted in that email asking her to interview Playwriter Luis Valdez and his son Kinan.

That interview results in crafting a written report worthy of becoming editorial content and of use in promotional efforts plus contacting local Latino publications such as EO (San Jose) and El Tecolote (UCSF). I estimate about 20 person-hours would have been required. Sounds like a part time employee, not as an unpaid volunteer.

An important norm in our society is that an individual earns his/her way through life.

I can still hear my father telling me to get ready to work so you can contribute to sustaining this family. Non-profits do have budgets which pay their management personnel handsomely.

Why was there no line item in the budget to pay a professional writer? When I contacted Ms. King she informed me that there was no budget allowance for this work effort. Am I to assume that promotional materials were obtained at no cost? There is no

difference between non-profits and profit-oriented firms both need to create a surplus which is distributed to shareholders (in the case of profit-oriented firms) or distributed to the community clients being targeted with its services (in the case of non-profits).

This clash of different norms is why the working class has been targeted by conservative efforts to take away the collective bargaining done by unions.

It may be mitigated by the general public who must earn enough to be a consumer in this American Consumer Economy.

Economically, unpaid volunteers make no contribution to the local economy unless their volunteer work is valued enough to be recognized in the project budget.

Cash flow is essential to having this capitalistic democratic economy function to the benefit of all. Anything less borders upon exploitation of those who have no power; no authority; no influence. That situation is what motivates some economists to have government distribute a guaranteed annual income to those who earn no income. It is essential to have consumers with a bit of money in their pockets to pay for goods and services chosen and purchased.

Two sets of NORMS collided here: Belinda earns her money by writing (her work) all her life she has earned wages for the work done for firms under the direction of supervisors. The Stages’ I.C. asked her to do the work without indicating any quid pro quo (She interviews, crafts editorial content; gets it published) but not as a volunteer (employers cannot demand high quality work products from volunteers who may quit whenever it suits them).

The profit a non-profit firm earns is called a surplus (inferring it made too much money). That surplus is used to produce and distribute more goods and services to its target community.

In contrast, the profit earned by a for-profit firm is used to pay executive is a NORM. Also, please understand that this dynamic is being played out in Silicon Valley all the time. How do we get beyond this stalemate?

First, we must realize that we need each other; we must honor and respect the different realities. Most of all, we must communicate and negotiate. CA is a free-will employment state which means an individual may choose to work for a firm or not work for it at all. Clear direct communication is necessary.

Information needed for making decisions must be presented.

Information Technology, especially the Internet, has impacted several NORMS” Display ad revenues and employment ad revenues have migrated to the internet which diminishes revenues realized by publications.

As a result, publications have laid off thousands of writers, investigative reporters, copyeditors and no longer publish any news/press releases received. The other reality is that major internet firms have achieved ultra-high concentrations of wealth while exploiting the internet developed using tax revenues paid into the U.S. Treasury by “We, The People” for profit corporations.

We must all remain connected if we are to reach a new equilibrium influenced by updated NORMS. It's time to update all NORMS if we are to remain the innovative and creative center the world envies. All NORMS from the manufacturing era must be challenged and updated.

“ROMA” O COMO TRANSFORMAR AL MUNDO José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

No todo el arte debe tener como objetivo transformar al mundo. Existen grandes obras maestras de la música o de la pintura que son la expresión más pura del espíritu humano y que nos conectan misteriosamente con las fibras más sensibles de nuestra existencia.

Pero cuando aparecen raras joyas del arte que penetran nuestra conciencia y no sólo expresan las sensibilidades del artista, sino que nos revelan una realidad que tenemos frentes nuestros ojos y que no habíamos entendido en su dimensión, como lo ha hecho la cinta “Roma” de Alfonso Cuarón,

lo consecuente es asumir el compromiso de hacer algo no sólo por entender, sino por transformar esa realidad.

a todos los trabajadores, sin excluir a empleadas domésticas o del campo.

En los Estados Unidos existen alrededor de 2 millones de trabajadoras domésticas, muchas de las cuales no sólo carecen de las protecciones más elementales, sino que son víctima de abuso, incluido de tipo sexual, por parte de patrones que se aprovechan de las circunstancias migratorias o personales de las trabajadoras.

Y es que el Título 7 de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, prohíbe la discriminación por género, raza, color o religión, y protege contra abusos laborales, pero no se aplica a empleadores que tienen menos de 15 empleados, con lo cual se excluye a millones de trabajadores y trabajadoras del hogar que en promedio ganan 11 dólares por hora.

El año pasado la Alianza Nacional de Trabajadoras del Hogar y la Alianza Nacional Campesina lanzaron un movimiento de reforma de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, de tal forma que ofrezca protecciones legales

La senadora Kamala Harris y la legisladora Pramila Jayapal presentaron en noviembre la primera iniciativa de ley de derechos para trabajadoras domésticas a fin de extender las protecciones del

Título 7 a fin de que gocen del derecho a sindicalizarse, al pago de horas extra y a defenderse en casos de abuso sexual, entre otros beneficios.

“Roma” ha abierto una conversación global sobre las relaciones raciales, el trato y los derechos de las trabajadoras domésticas.

Ahora nos corresponde a la sociedad civil en su conjunto poner nuestro grano de arena para hacer conciencia, cambiar actitudes y trabajar por los cambios en este y otros países para que reciban el trato justo y digno que se merecen. Nada más y nada menos.

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¡VAMOS A GOZAR! AZIZ ANSARI: ROAD TO NOWHERE SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2019 / 7:30 PM SAN JOSE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 255 S ALMADEN BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95113 ALL AGES TICKETS: $39 - $79 INFO: AXS.COM/EVENTS/367178/AZIZANSARI-TICKETS

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CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL 2019 March 5 – March 17, 2019 Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA https://www.cinequest.org/

SJ IMPROV – FRANKIE QUINONES March 15, 2019 / 7:30pm San Jose Improv Comedy Club 62 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $22

GIRO D’ITALIA 2019 March 16, 2019 / 1pm Enoteca La Storia Downtown 320 W. St John St San Jose, CA $60

NOONARTS & LECTURES – CHAMBER MUSIC EVENT: COLORS OF SPRING March 15, 2019 / 12:10pm First Unitarian Church of San Jose 160 N 3rd St San Jose, CA $5 at door suggested

EURYDICE March 15, 2019 / 8pm City Lights Theater Company 529 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $21 - $42

BARRACUDA VS. COLORADO March 16, 2019 / 1:15pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA $8 - $65

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – VOLTA March 15, 2019 / 4:30pm Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd San Jose, CA $54 - $290

FRANCIS EXPERIENCE March 15, 2019 / 8pm Tabard Theatre Co 29 N San Pedro St San Jose, CA $20 - $25

WILDER THAN WILD – FILM SCREENING March 16, 2019 / 6:30pm Trianon Theatre 72 N 5th St San Jose, CA

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER – CMT MAINSTAGE March 15, 2019 / 7pm Montgomery Theater 271 S Market St San Jose, CA $20 - $25

SAN JOSE HOME SHOW 2019 March 16-17, 2019 San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $10 at door

SHARKS VS. NASHVILLE March 16, 2019 / 7:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA $36 - $556

CINEQUEST SILENT CINEMA: BUSTER KEATON March 15, 2019 / 7pm California Theatre 345 S 1st St San Jose, CA $15

WOMEN OF COLOR CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE March 16, 2019 / 10am Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA

NVIDIA GPU TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2019 March 17-21, 2019 San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE SHAMROCK RUN 2019 March 17, 2019 / 8am San Pedro Square Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA

CALIFORNIA CLOVER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 March 17, 2019 / 11am 3201 Denton Way Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA

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Las Estafas de Empleo Fueron las más Fraudulentas en 2018, dice el Informe de Riesgo del Rastreador de Estafas del BBB

Las diez estafas más riesgosas de 2018 fueron: empleo, compra en línea, cheques falsos / giros postales, mejoras para el hogar, préstamos con honorarios anticipados, romance, soporte técnico, inversiones, viajes / vacaciones y subsidios del gobierno.

RECURSOS: Para obtener más puntos destacados de Tech-Savvy Scammers Work to Con More Victims: 2018 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, descarga la infografía en BBB.org/RiskReport .

Para ver el informe completo, vaya a BBB.org/RiskReport.

Para denunciar una estafa, vaya a BBB. org/ScamTracker.

Para obtener más información sobre los diferentes tipos de estafa, vaya a BBB. org/ScamTips.

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Better Business Bureau Las estafas de empleo fueron las más riesgosas en 2018, según el último informe del Better Business Bureau, los estafadores con experiencia tecnológica trabajan para engañar a más víctimas: 2018 Informe de riesgos del rastreador de estafas de BBB (BBB.org/RiskReport).

Las estafas de empleo tuvieron más casos y pérdidas más altas que en años anteriores cuando se clasificó como la tercera más peligrosa. El informe se basa en los datos proporcionados por los consumidores a BBB Scam TrackerSM (BBB.org/ScamTracker) y se basa en el Índice de riesgo BBB, un algoritmo único que calcula la exposición, la susceptibilidad y la pérdida monetaria para ofrecer una evaluación más precisa del riesgo de estafa.

"Esto fue una sorpresa", dijo Melissa Lanning Trumpower, directora ejecutiva del BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, que produjo el informe. "Es la primera vez desde que comenzamos este informe hace tres años que una estafa dominó en tantos subgrupos demográficos. Fue la estafa más riesgosa en tres de los seis grupos de edad, tanto para hombres como para mujeres. También fue la estafa más arriesgada para familias, veteranos y estudiantes militares ”.

Cavar en el Informe de Riesgos muestra una posible respuesta: Amazon estuvo en las noticias mucho en 2018 con su búsqueda de alto perfil para una segunda sede. También fue la sexta organización

más suplantada mencionada en los informes de BBB Scam Tracker, después de ni siquiera estar entre los primeros 15 en años anteriores. En 2017, solo 24 informes de BBB Scam Tracker eran estafas de empleo que mencionaban a Amazon. En 2018, saltó a 564.

"Los estafadores son oportunistas", dice Trumpower. "Independientemente de lo que haya en las noticias o de lo que se habla en las redes sociales, lo ven como una oportunidad para impulsar una organización o marca reconocible y respetada". El Internal Revenue Service es la principal organización suplantada, y otras agencias gubernamentales juntas ocupan el segundo lugar. Otras marcas líderes que los estafadores se hacen pasar por la imitación incluyen el Centro de Compensación de Editores, Microsoft, Apple ... y el Better Business Bureau.

ACERCA DE BBB: Durante más de 100 años, el Better Business Bureau ha estado ayudando a las personas a encontrar negocios, marcas y organizaciones benéficas en las que puedan confiar. En 2018, las personas acudieron a BBB más de 173 millones de veces para obtener los Perfiles de negocios de BBB en casi 5.4 millones de negocios e Informes de caridad de 11,000 organizaciones benéficas, todas disponibles de forma gratuita en BBB. org. El Council of Better Business Bureaus es la organización paraguas de los BBB locales e independientes en

MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 los Estados Unidos, Canadá y México, así como el hogar de sus programas nacionales e internacionales sobre resolución de conflictos, revisión de publicidad y autorregulación de la industria.

ACERCA DEL BBB INSTITUTE: BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute) es la base educativa del Better Business Bureau. BBB Institute trabaja con BBBs locales e independientes en toda América del Norte para ofrecer programas educativos que fomenten un mercado confiable al: capacitar a los consumidores para que tomen el control de sus decisiones de compra y eviten las estafas; ayudar a las empresas a brindar un excelente servicio con integridad y convertirse en partes interesadas integrales en sus comunidades; y la investigación de publicaciones que proporciona información crítica para el consumidor promedio e informa cómo desarrollamos y entregamos nuestros programas. Puede encontrar más información sobre BBB Institute y sus programas en BBBMarketplaceTrust. org.

CONTACTOS DE MEDIOS: Para obtener más información, los periodistas de los medios de comunicación nacionales deben comunicarse con Katherine Hutt.

(212)-705-0131 o khutt@council.bbb.org).

Los periodistas de los medios locales deben ponerse en contacto con su portavoz regional. (bbb.org/bbb-locator).

Amazon, una empresa acreditada por BBB, tiene un solo sitio de solicitud de trabajo autorizado: amazon.jobs.

Cualquier otro enlace es una estafa, dijo Trumpower.

"Las estafas de empleo son particularmente graves porque se aprovechan de las personas que ya se sienten atrapadas y pueden estar desesperadas por el trabajo", dijo. "Si la estafa llega lo suficientemente lejos, los estafadores recopilan la misma información que los empleadores reales: dirección, fecha de nacimiento, número de Seguro Social, cuenta bancaria, todo lo necesario para el robo de identidad".

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BBB’S 2018 SCAM TRACKER RISK REPORT NAMES EMPLOYMENT SCAMS THE RISKIEST TYPE OF FRAUD One of the most common tactics of scammers is impersonation, where the scammer pretends to be a legitimate business that is well known and trusted by the consumer. The top legitimate organizations that were used by scammers in 2018 were: U.S. Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Government (Treasury, Reserve, Medicare,

Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau’s 2018 Scam Tracker Risk Report named Employment Scams as the riskiest form of consumer fraud, according to a new report. The study, Tech-Savvy Scammers Work to Con More Victims: 2018 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, recorded more than 50,000 scam reports to BBB Scam Tracker (BBB. org/ScamTracker). BBB analyzed this information using its unique BBB Scam Risk Index to determine the riskiest scams based on exposure, susceptibility, and monetary loss. BBB timed the release of the report to coincide with National Consumer Protection Week and found some significant changes from 2017: • Although online purchase scams slipped to the number 2 riskiest spot, the number of online purchase scams submitted to BBB Scam Tracker in 2018 rose dramatically to 10,450 reports, up 124% from 4,655 in 2017 • 2018 was the first time websites eclipsed phones as the top means of contact for scams reporting a monetary loss • The susceptibility (the percentage of consumers who lost money when exposed to a scam) of being scammed increased by 86% from 2017 to 2018, which is likely due to scammers constantly adapting their techniques • Romance scams jumped from the 11th riskiest scam in 2017 to the 6th riskiest last year, leading to a new BBB report: Fall in Love – Go to Jail Young people continue to be at higher risk for scams, and susceptibility decreases with age, although dollars lost increases when victims are older. This may be a function of the types of scams different age groups are most susceptible to or are targeted by, or it may be related to differences in access to financial resources with increasing age.

There was good news in the Tech-Savvy Scammers Work to Con More Victims: 2018 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute).

The overall median dollar loss fell 33.3%, from $228 in 2017 to $152 in 2018. This decrease continued the drop we reported in the 2017 report, which had fallen from a median dollar loss of $274 in 2016.

This decrease could be connected to the large number of online purchase scams reported in 2018, which tend to result in a lower median dollar loss.

In 2018, BBB added a new scam category in correspondence with the rise of

Social Security, Grants); Publishers Clearing House; Better Business Bureau; and Microsoft.

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cryptocurrencies. Most of the BBB Scam Tracker reports regarding cryptocurrency fraud were submitted as investment scams and BBB also added cryptocurrency as a payment type. These scams often involve fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), a type of fundraising mechanism in which a company issues its own cryptocurrency to raise capital. Investors are scammed into paying money or trading their own digital assets when the scammer has no intention of building a company. Cryptocurrency scams also involve scenarios in which investors store their cryptocurrencies with fraudulent exchanges.

For the second year in a row, the most common online purchase scam in 2018 were related to pets, with consumers losing an average of $600. The online sale of pets, including puppies, kittens, birds, and other animals, made up 26.2% of the products reported as online purchase scams to BBB Scam Tracker.

Automobiles, clothing, cosmetics and electronics rounded out the rest of the top five online purchase scams.

Another significant increase was in the category of fake checks and money orders, rising from the 5th riskiest scam in 2017 to number 3 in 2018. Fake checks and money orders ranked as the riskiest scam for ages 18-24 and consumers lost an average of $1,500. This increase reports led to the BBB’s report: Don't Cash That Check: BBB Study Shows How Fake Check Scams Bait Consumers.

5. Advance Fee Loan scam (down from #4 in 2017) 6. Romance scam (up from #11 in 2017) 7. Tech Support scam (no change) 8. Investment scam (down from #2 in 2017) 9. Travel/Vacation scam (down from #8 in 2017) 10. Government Grant scam (no change) Employment scams took over the number 1 spot this year as the riskiest scam in 2018, up from number 3 in 2017.

Although susceptibility to employment scams remained about the same, the number of employment scams increased from 5.1% of scams reported in 2017 to 9.1% of reported scams in 2018. This was not only the riskiest scam for three different age ranges (18-24, 25-34, 4554), but it was also the riskiest scam for military families and veterans.

Romance scams were the only new scam for the top 10 list of 2018 after finishing 11th in 2017. Romance scams ranked as the riskiest scam for ages 55-64 and had by far the highest median amount of money lost in the top 10 at $2,500.

Family/friend emergency scams dropped out of the top 10 to number 13 in 2018, but reported the most median amount of money lost of any scam last year at $3,000.

Even though a phone call is the primary means of contact for all the reports, in the last year, websites took over as the top mean of contact for scams with monetary loss, which means that the susceptibility on the web is higher than phone calls overall. Credit cards have remained the top method of payment from 2016 to 2018 as well, making up 40% of the payment methods used by victims.

Regardless of the scam, scammers often rely on the following tactics: • The promise of getting a “great deal” (which is often too good to be true) • Pressure to respond immediately with offers that are time sensitive and prices that “can’t be guaranteed” • Intimidation (for example, “You are under federal investigation”, “You will be arrested within one hour unless you call this number”) • Isolation, which aims to force a decision without others’ opinions Scammers can also be very nice and personable, which can defy “bad guy” stereotypes and make targets more at risk.

Scammers are clever and are always adjusting their tactics, so everyone is vulnerable. BBB Scam Tracker is helping us identify higher risks and debunk longstanding myths, but no one should let down their guard. For more information on specific scams and tips on how to avoid them, go to BBB.org/ScamTips. To report a scam, go to BBB.org/ScamTracker.

The top 10 riskiest scams in 2018 were: 1. Employment scam (up from #3 in 2017) 2. Online Purchase scam (down from #1 in 2017) 3. Fake Check/Money Order scam (up from #5 in 2017) 4. Home Improvement (up from #6 in 2017)

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MEXICAN TEQUILA BEING MADE TO RESIST CLIMATE CHANGE

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Mexico City - Fine tequila, the symbol of Mexico so popular at parties and friendly get-togethers, is not exempt from the effects of climate change, which is leading scientists to apply their technology to protect the Aztec nation's signature alcoholic beverage.

Miguel Angel Dominguez, chairman of the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), told EFE Tuesday that distillers both large and small are using the latest science to preserve microorganisms in the soil, care for pollinating fauna, and assure the reproduction and health of agave seedlings.

The CRT has established seven laboratories, including some mobile units, to carry out trials of the quality and safety of microorganisms in the soil.

Worth mentioning is the fact that the tequila industry's investment in environmental matters over the past 10 years amounted to some $75 million.

"By far the most attention is paid to protecting biodiversity and biological plague control," Dominguez said, adding that it appears climate change is increasing the number of pests and blights.

Global warming has also impacted the sector with its sharp temperature shifts.

However, he said the work goes on every day to improve agave genetics to make the plant more resistant to extreme temperatures.

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Distillers are also being trained to make use of the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs.

MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 The CRT has agreements with the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the University of Guadalajara, the European Union and the Mario Molina Center for Strategic Studies on Energy and the Environment.

The Molina Center and the CRT are working together on a Sustainability Strategy for the AgaveTequila Production Chain.

The project estimates that the industry's carbon footprint in Mexico will drop 10 percent by 2020 and 25 percent by 2030 from the level of emissions registered in 2014.

Also forecast is that the energy consumption of this industry will be down 7 percent next year and 12 percent lower by 2030.

Mexico is estimated to have more than 45 million agave plants, which, besides the labor of farm workers, requires a significant participation of pollinators like bats.

Roberto Delgado, director general of Mundo Cuervo, the tourism division of the tequila brand Jose Cuervo, told EFE that the industry is undertaking various projects to make it forever viable in all environmental, social and economic aspects.

He also noted that the Jose Cuervo Foundation promotes sustainable business ventures with its international contest for the design of sustainable social housing.

Agave fibers, wood from tequila-making farms and glass from tequila bottles, among other materials, are used to build homes based on recycling and respect for the environment. And all with the aroma of tequila.

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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1980 PG&E presenta el Plan de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales 2019; con precauciones adicionales de protección y un programa de cierre de energía por seguridad pública significativamente ampliado Destaca el trabajo y las inversiones en curso para ayudar a mantener seguros a los clientes y a las comunidades Como parte de su compromiso continuo de reducir el riesgo de incendios forestales, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) presentó su Plan de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales para 2019 a la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California (CPUC, por sus siglas en inglés). El plan de seguridad marca una expansión de precauciones adicionales y mejoradas en el ámbito de protección que PG&E comenzó a implementar en 2017 y 2018 para abordar la creciente amenaza del clima extremo y los incendios forestales en toda su área de servicio.

Dada la continua y creciente amenaza del clima extremo y los incendios forestales, y como medida de precaución adicional, el plan de PG&E incluye la expansión y mejora de su Programa de Seguridad para la Comunidad contra Incendios Forestales para reducir aún más los riesgos de estos incendios y ayudar a mantener seguros a los clientes y a las comunidades a las que sirve. La continua expansión de estos esfuerzos incluye mejoras en el manejo de la vegetación alrededor de las líneas eléctricas, refuerzo en las inspecciones de seguridad de la infraestructura eléctrica en áreas con alto riesgo de incendio y el fortalecimiento de nuestro sistema eléctrico.

También incluido en el plan 2019, PG&E anunció medidas adicionales y reforzadas en materia de seguridad, que incluyen la expansión del programa de la compañía de Cierre o Desconexión de Energía por Seguridad Pública (PSPS, por sus siglas en inglés), que adiciona todas las líneas eléctricas que pasan a través de áreas de alta amenaza de incendio, tanto de transmisión como de distribución. Si bien es más probable que los clientes ubicados en las áreas con alto riesgo de incendio se vean afectados, a cualquiera de los más de 5 millones de clientes de electricidad de PG&E se les podría desconectar el servicio por razones de seguridad sólo como último recurso cuando las condiciones pronosticadas de peligro de incendio lo justifiquen.

“Sabemos lo mucho que nuestros clientes confían en el servicio eléctrico. El apagado proactivo de la energía es un asunto muy complejo con riesgos significativos para la seguridad pública en ambos lados, y todos deben ser cuidadosamente considerados y abordados”, expresó Michael Lewis, vicepresidente sénior de Operaciones Eléctricas. “Entendemos y consideramos que el apagado o desconexión de la energía afecta a los equipos de respuesta inmediata y a la operatividad de instalaciones críticas, sistemas de comunicaciones, entre otros. Sólo desconectaremos la energía por la seguridad pública y sólo como último recurso para mantener a nuestros clientes y comunidades seguras”.

Como aclaratoria, la decisión de iniciar un PSPS se basa en pronósticos locales, por lo que PG&E no está indicando que alguna vez desconectaría la electricidad a todos los clientes a la vez. En cambio, debido a la complejidad de la red eléctrica y a la conexión en red entre las líneas de transmisión, distribución y subestaciones, existe la posibilidad de que a algunos clientes que se encuentran fuera de un área de alto riesgo de incendio, se les pueda desconectar la energía eléctrica debido a la necesidad de apagar un circuito de alta tensión específico. La expansión de este programa incluye la notificación oportuna de posibles eventos PSPS a los clientes.

El programa ahora incluirá 25,200 millas de circuitos de distribución, en comparación con las 7,100 del año pasado, y alrededor de 5,500 millas de circuitos de líneas de transmisión, incluyendo 500 kV, en comparación con las 373 millas de circuitos de líneas de transmisión a 70 kV o menos, a través de áreas elevadas y de riesgo de incendio extremo, designadas por el mapa del Distrito de Alta Amenaza de Incendios de la CPUC, adoptado en enero de 2018.

El Plan de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales 2019 de PG&E describe el trabajo previsto y las inversiones en 2019 para ayudar a reducir, aún más, el potencial de incendios forestales asociados con su equipo eléctrico en áreas de alta amenaza de incendio. También refleja las particularidades del tamaño y la geografía del área de servicio de 70,000 millas cuadradas de PG&E, de las cuales más de la mitad están ubicadas en áreas extremas o elevadas con riesgo de incendio.

“Nuestro estado se enfrenta a una temporada de incendios forestales más prolongada y más peligrosa que exige acciones y coordinaciones urgentes. Mientras que las compañías de energía de California tienen una responsabilidad primordial y un papel que desempeñar en la reducción del riesgo de incendios forestales, todos debemos trabajar juntos para mantener nuestras comunidades seguras”, dijo Sumeet Singh, vicepresidente del Programa de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales para la Comunidad. “Las acciones y programas de seguridad contra incendios forestales descritos en nuestro plan 2019 abordan las particularidades y diversidad del área de servicio de la compañía y ofrecen a nuestros reguladores, clientes y comunidades la transparencia de nuestros esfuerzos constantes para ayudar a reducir, aún más, el riesgo de incendios forestales y mejorar la seguridad pública”.

California enfrenta una creciente amenaza de incendios forestales catastróficos, clima extremo y temperaturas más altas, y las recientes evaluaciones estatales y federales del clima advierten que la amenaza sólo está creciendo. Múltiples factores contribuyen al riesgo de incendios forestales en toda el área de servicio de PG&E. Entre ellas se incluye la enorme mortalidad de los árboles tras una sequía histórica de cinco años. La temporada de incendios se ha prolongado debido a los extensos períodos de altas temperaturas, sequía extrema, vegetación seca y vientos sin precedentes que aumentan el número de incendios forestales y los hacen más peligrosos.

El plan 2019 aborda una serie de factores de riesgo de incendios forestales, a través de nuevas y ya implementadas medidas. Entre las etapas y acciones de seguridad se incluyen: • Instalar cerca de 600 cámaras nuevas de alta definición, a disposición de CAL FIRE y de bomberos locales, en áreas de alta amenaza de incendio para el año 2022, aumentando la cobertura en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio a más del 90 por ciento; • Agregar aproximadamente 1,300 nuevas estaciones meteorológicas adicionales para el año 2022, a una densidad aproximada de una estación cada 20 millas de circuito en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio; • Realizar inspecciones de seguridad mejoradas de la infraestructura eléctrica en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio, que incluyen aproximadamente 735,000 torres y postes eléctricos en más de 5,500 millas de líneas de transmisión y 25,000 millas de líneas de distribución; • Continuar mejorando los esfuerzos de manejo de vegetación en las zonas de alto riesgo de incendio (25,000 millas de líneas), para hacer frente a la vegetación que presenta un mayor po-

tencial de riesgo de incendios forestales, esto incluye la limpieza de las ramas que sobresalen directamente por encima y alrededor de las líneas eléctricas; • Continuar desactivando el reconexión automática en áreas de alta amenaza de incendio durante la temporada de incendios forestales y los períodos de alto riesgo de incendio, así como actualizar más reconectores e interruptores automáticos en áreas de alta amenaza de incendio con capacidad de control remoto; • Instalar postes más fuertes, resistentes y líneas eléctricas recubiertas, incluyendo el soterramiento dirigido, comenzando en las áreas con el mayor riesgo de incendio, y por último mejoras y reforzamiento de aproximadamente 7,100 millas durante los próximos 10 años; y • Asociación con otras comunidades en áreas de alta amenaza de incendio para crear nuevas zonas de resiliencia que puedan alimentar o surtir a los recursos o reservas centrales de la comunidad durante un apagado por seguridad pública.

El plan de seguridad se basa en el Programa de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales para la Comunidad de PG&E, lanzado en marzo de 2018. PG&E ha completado o está implementando estas importantes mejoras e inversiones en seguridad para ayudar a mantener protegidos a nuestros clientes y comunidades. Entre algunas de las medidas adoptadas se encuentran: • Se estableció de un nuevo Centro de Operaciones de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales que funciona las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, para monitorear los riesgos de incendios forestales en tiempo real y coordinar los esfuerzos de prevención y respuesta; • Se expandió la red de estaciones meteorológicas de PG&E que contribuye en la mejora en los pronósticos y modelos meteorológicos para predecir con más precisión donde podría ocurrir un incendio forestal, a través de más de 200 nuevas estaciones meteorológicas instaladas hasta la fecha; • Se instalaron nuevas cámaras de alta definición en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio en los condados de Napa, Marin y Sonoma que mejoran el monitoreo en tiempo real en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio; • Se establecieron mejores prácticas de manejo de la vegetación para cumplir y superar las nuevas normas estatales de vegetación y seguridad contra incendios, que exigen mayores distancias entre árboles y líneas eléctricas, a través de 25,200 millas de línea de distribución en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio; • Se desarrolló un nuevo programa para apagar o desconectar proactivamente la energía por seguridad, sólo como último recurso, cuando se pronostican condiciones extremas de peligro de incendio (apagado o desconexión de energía por seguridad pública), y se coordinaron esfuerzos con las autoridades de la seguridad pública y otras organizaciones involucradas con la comunidad; • Durante la temporada de incendios forestales de 2018, se desactivó la reconexión automática de interruptores y reconectadores en las líneas eléctricas en áreas de alto riesgo de incendio, y se amplió la automatización de más de 400 dispositivos de reconexión; • Se inició la construcción de un proyecto piloto de zona de resiliencia en Angwin (Condado de Napa), que incluye mejoras en la infraestructura que permiten a la compañía suministrar electricidad a los recursos o reservas centrales de la comunidad en caso de que sea necesario apagar las líneas eléctricas por razones de seguridad, debido a las altas amenazas de incendios forestales; y • Se llevaron a cabo más de 450 reuniones con líderes comunitarios estatales y locales, así como socios de respuesta a emergencias en torno a la seguridad y preparación para incendios forestales.

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Declaración preventiva relativa a declaraciones futuras Este comunicado de prensa incluye declaraciones a futuro que no son hechos históricos, incluye posturas sobre las creencias, expectativas, estimaciones, planes y estrategias futuras de Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Estas declaraciones se basan en las expectativas y suposiciones actuales, que los directivos consideran razonables, y sobre información actualmente disponible para la gerencia, pero están necesariamente sujetas a diversos riesgos e incertidumbres.

Adicionalmente al riesgo de que estas suposiciones resulten ser inexactas, los factores que podrían causar que los resultados reales difieran materialmente de los contemplados en las declaraciones a futuro, incluyen el momento y el resultado de los procedimientos del Capítulo 11 y de las investigaciones sobre el caso del Incendio Camp, entre otros factores revelados en el reporte anual de PG&E Corporation y Pacific Gas and Electric Company en el Formulario 10-K para el año terminado el 31 de diciembre de 2017, su informe trimestral más reciente en el Formulario 10-Q para el trimestre terminado el 30 de septiembre de 2018, y sus informes subsiguientes presentados ante la Comisión de Valores y Bolsa. PG&E Corporation y Pacific Gas and Electric Company no asumen ninguna obligación de actualizar o revisar públicamente ninguna declaración con miras al futuro, ya sea debido a nueva información, eventos futuros o de otro tipo.

Acerca de PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company, una subsidiaria de PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), es una de las empresas de gas natural y electricidad combinadas más grandes de los Estados Unidos. Con sede en San Francisco y más de 24,000 empleados, la empresa suministra algunas de las energías más limpias del país a aproximadamente 16 millones de personas en el norte y centro de California. Para más información, visite www.pge.com/ y pge.com/news.

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CONOCIENDO A “ALLISON” Hablamos con Erik Canales de la banda pop-rock, Allison

Allison toco en San Francisco el 31 de enero de 2019 en San Francisco. Photo Credit: Ruby Flores

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A partir de 2002, la banda Allison de México ha progresado en el género pop-rock, acumulando varios éxitos y admiradores a lo largo de casi dos décadas. Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con el líder de Allison, Erik Canales, sobre el regreso a la gira en los Estados Unidos luego de una larga pausa, su evolución de los sonidos y de qué se trata su música. ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que fueron en gira en los estados unidos?

Por allí en el 2009, en South by Southwest.

Tenemos rato sin venir a los estados unidos y creo que las fechas con que hemos empezado la gira por acá han sido increíbles, estamos contentos de la reacción del publico después de tanto tiempo de regresar al país.

Tocaron en San Francisco a fines de enero. ¿Como les fue ese show?

Pues muy bien, justo lo que te comentaba, la reacción de la gente es increíble, como que mucha gente les trae la nostalgia, otros que son fans nuevos. Entonces obviamente para nosotros es muy emocionante, de estar creando nuevos fans y a la vez estar cautivando a los que ya teníamos. ¿Me puedes hablar un poco sobre los empiezos de Allison? ¿Cómo es que llegaron a la posición que aún están?

Nosotros empezamos en la preparatoria, somos una banda de amigos. Empezamos en la prepa y después de esto empezamos a recorrer el circuito de la ciudad de México, y hací es como fuimos avanzando. Cada vez más, metidos en la escena, tocando sin parar, empezamos a agarrar fans rápidamente, y al cabo de un par de años ya teníamos un circuito de fans bastante grande que nos acompañaba por toda la ciudad. Eso, al

cabo de tres años llegó un show bastante importante para nosotros donde fue una disquera, Sony. y allí fue cuando firmaron la banda, después de eso ya vino todo lo que sucede con la banda mainstream.

Pero si somos una banda totalmente de la preparatoria, de cuates.

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este último álbum que sacamos, “Todo Está Encendido” y grabamos este clip en una fábrica abandonada de papel alli en México. Fue increíble grabar el video la verdad. Trabajamos con un director de cine que justo estaba en Sundance nominado porque tiene una película. La experiencia de estar grabando con un director de ese calibre, pues siempre es increíble el poder, de empaparte de la experiencia de una persona con tantos kilómetros y con un ojo artístico, tan profesional, se llama Hari Sama.

Los shows, que el trabajo es estar arriba de un escenario, compartir con la gente, la fiesta, las amistades. Hay muchas cosas chingonas sobre esta en este trabajo, solamente pues, no se, es lo interesante. Todo depende en que te gusta hacer. Mejor hay otra gente que no le gusta tocar, y no les gusta andar de viaje, de andar en la fiesta o trasnochados. Entonces para esta gente se les vuelve más difícil. Pero si te gusta viajar, si te gusta andar por aquí y por allá, obviamente este es el mejor trabajo del mundo.

¿Como es el proceso de escribir las letras de las canciones?

¿Para la gente que es nueva a la música de Allison, por que crees que seria una buena idea echarle un escucharlos?

En realidad, es un proceso de aterrizar lo que estás viviendo, lo que pasa es que es muy difícil, nosotros somos una banda que nos gusta estar hablando de los que está sucediendo en nuestra vida, es muy difícil escribir historias, haz de cuenta historias pasadas. Más bien, lo que hace sentido es de hablar del presente, viviendo. Y eso lo que pasa con los discos, los discos son una fotografía de ciertos momentos de nuestra vida, y eso es lo que de alguna manera nos hace cantar un poco más, con sensibilidad.

Siempre es difícil hablar de ciertas cosas, pero es fácil aterrizar ciertos problemas en letras. Siempre es mejor hablar de tus pedos en la música que directamente con una persona. ¿Que dices que es el aspecto más favorito de estar involucrado con una banda, de la vida de músico?

En realidad, cada banda que anda circulando por la escena tiene una propuesta, obviamente hay miles de miles de propuestas. Nosotros somos una banda que nos gusta ser honesto, no somos hipócritas, nosotros hacemos música de tratar de escapar un poquito de los problemas, y aterrizar bien en el presente. Creo que la propuesta principal, el tratar de hacer un poquito menos pesado tu día. Y porque somos una banda de música energética, somos una banda perfecta para escuchar en el workout, o en el día a día haciendo cosas de acción. Entonces, eso es nuestra propuesta, somos una banda energética, somos una banda que tiene mucho power, y eso tal vez lo que mas no representa, el hecho de que somos una banda que te saca de esa pereza interior.

¿Cómo describes este tipo de rock? ¿Como es el estilo de ustedes?

En realidad, somos una banda que tenemos muchos intereses musicales, el punk rock, muchos del metal, ochentero, creo que todo eso se fusiona en nuestra música. Siempre intentamos no tener un límite, de no tratar de definir la música o porque siempre que cada disco que sacamos tiene nuevas influencias, tiene nuevos colores y matices. ¿Cuándo empiezas a definirte, te limitas no?

Realmente creemos que somos una band banda de rock n’ roll con muchas influencias de pop, punk y de metal. ¿En el tiempo de que empezaron, como crees que ha evolucionado el sonido y los temas de su música de ustedes?

Obviamente a evolucionado todo de la parte musical como que la parte lírica, también de la parte de la voz. En este momento te puedo decir que somos una banda que el sonido del último disco es mucho más moderno ya en este disco ya empezamos a jugar con sonidos, con ritmos, con nuevas influencias musicales y creo que en este momento tenemos un sonido que, no se, mucho mas potente, integral. Ahora la banda estamos justamente componiendo nuestro nuevo disco, para este 2019 lanzar nueva música para nuestros fans. El sonido del álbum nuevo es un sonido complejo, avanzado, pero a la vez mucho más ligero de influencia metalera, y heavy.

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Programa Comunitario de Becas busca proyectos en CA para mejorar la Habitabilidad

Suzanne Potter California News Service

The 3rd annual AARP Community Challenge grant program is taking applications from government agencies and nonprofits now through April 17.

Teddy Fang runs the Florence Fang Asian Community Garden in San Francisco, which used a $7,000 grant last year to expand the garden and food pantry.

Suzanne Potter California News Service SAN FRANCISCO -- El programa de donativos "AARP Community Challenge" (Reto Comunitario AARP) esta recibiendo solicitudes desde ahora hasta el 17 de abril, para el desarrollo de proyectos que mejoren la "habitabilidad" de los sectores habitacionales.

Comenta Teddy Fang, director ejecutivo del Jardin Comunitario Asiatico Florence Fang ("Florence Fang Asian Community Garden"), que gano el donativo Community Challenge 2018.

Las mejoras de una comunidad no tienen que ser grandes proyectos para marcar una gran diferencia en la vida de las personas -y la A-A-R-P esta buscando ideas que mejoraran los sectores urbanos. El tercer programa anual de donativos "Desafio Comunitario de la AARP" (AARP Community Challenge) esta recibiendo solicitudes de agencias gubernamentales y sin fines de lucro desde ahora hasta el 17 de abril. Teddy Fang maneja el "Jardin Comunitario Asiatico Florence Fang" (Florence Fang Asian Community Garden) en San Francisco, que el ano pasado uso una subvencion de siete mil dolares para expandir el jardin y la despensa de alimentos.

"Era dinero suficiente para marcar una diferencia grande, donde gastan el dinero directamente en la necesidad

y los miembros de la comunidad inmediatamente ven las mejorias en su propia vida. Es un programa muy util para las organizaciones comunitarias de base."

El año pasado el programa de donativos otorgo fondos a 192 proyectos, incluyendo cinco en California -el jardin y un proyecto para reducir los accidentes de trafico en San Diego, para promover el programa para compartir la bicicleta en West Sacramento, y ensenar a la gente de Chula Vista sobre su transporte publico local.

Fang afirma que el proyecto de jardin y despensa le aporta a los miembros de la comunidad un lugar de reunion para reunirse y conectarse verdaderamente.

"La mayoria de los participantes terminaron siendo inmigrantes ya mayores de China y Vietnam, que no hablan mucho ingles. Pero el jardin comunitario les parecio un lugar importante para poder compartir su cultura, compartir sus tradiciones y compartir su comida."

Los proyectos pueden abordar casi cualquier problema, pero deben estar terminados para el 4 de noviembre.

Las categorias sugeridas incluyen ideas para mejorar los espacios publicos, promover la vivienda asequible o usar los planes "Smart Cities" (ciudades inteligentes), que se basan en datos para detectar y abordar problemas que surjan en la ciudad.

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COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM SEEKS CA PROJECTS TO IMPROVE LIVABILITY

SAN FRANCISCO - Community improvements don't have to be big projects to make a big difference in people's lives. AARP is looking for ideas that will improve local neighborhoods.

El “Florence Fang Asian Community Garden,” en San Francisco, ganó una Beca “AARP Community Challenge” en 2018. Photo Credit: Johny Chen

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"It was enough money to make a big difference, where they spend the money directly on the need and the community members could immediately see improvements in their lives," Fang said.

"It's a very helpful program for grass roots community organizations."

Last year, the grant program awarded

funds to 129 projects, including five in California: the garden plus a project to cut down on traffic accidents in San Diego, to promote the bike-share program in West Sacramento, and to teach people in Chula Vista about their local public transit.

Fang said the garden and food pantry project provides a place for community members to come together and really connect.

"Most of the participants ended up being senior immigrants from China and Vietnam, who are very limited Englishproficient," he said. "But they've found the community garden an important place for them to be able to share their culture, share their traditions, share their food."

The projects can address almost any problem, but must be able to be finished

by November 4. The suggested categories include ideas to improve public spaces, promote affordable housing or use Smart Cities plans, which rely on data to pinpoint and tackle emerging problems around town.

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There’s a lot of talk about overfishing and pollution wreaking havoc in marine ecosystems, but is there less wildlife in the oceans these days?

The oceans certainly aren't as crowded as they used to be now that we have depleted stocks of large marine predators through overfishing, pollution and climate change. Photo Credit: Tom Fisk, Pexels.

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Environmental advocates do spend a lot of time harping about threats to our oceans, but sadly for all of us the facts bear out the concern.

According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), population numbers for the majority of marine wildlife species have declined by half since 1970, with many species down as much as 75 percent. Furthermore, a third of all fish stocks are overfished and one in four species of cartilaginous fish (sharks, rays and skates) are living on the brink of extinction. “Driving all these trends are human actions: from overfishing and resource depletion, to coastal development and pollution, to the greenhouse gas emissions causing ocean acidification and warming,” says WWF’s Senior VP for Oceans Brad Ack. Another recent study by University of British Columbia researchers corroborates WWF’s findings, concluding that the biomass of predatory fish in the world’s oceans has declined by some two-thirds over the last 100 years, and the decline is accelerating, with 54 percent of it occurring in the last 40 years.

No doubt these changes are happening partly as a result of overfishing. According to the United Nation’s Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 90 percent of the world’s marine fish stocks are either fully exploited, overexploited or depleted.

Efforts to rein in the industry in the U.S. and elsewhere have led to more sustainable practices, but bad actors still ply deep sea waters with destructive trawlers and other gear which not only collect more fish than is sustainable but also inadvertently kill many other marine wildlife in the process.

There is some hope. Early results of efforts to essentially rope off certain parts of the ocean as “marine protected areas” (MPAs) to let marine wildlife recover are showing promise.

A Center for Biological Diversity analysis of 31 marine wildlife populations found that habitat and other protections afforded them under the Endangered Species Act helped them rebound significantly, with threequarters of endangered marine mammal and sea turtle species increasing population sizes accordingly.

“The Endangered Species Act not only saved whales, sea turtles, sea otters and manatees from extinction, it dramatically increased their population numbers, putting them solidly on the road to full recovery,” says the Center for Biological Diversity’s Shaye Wolf.

“Humans often destroy marine ecosystems, but our study shows that with strong laws and careful stewardship, we can also restore them, causing wildlife numbers to surge.”

Another way to stop or slow the overexploitation of marine resources would be to end the approximately $20 billion in yearly subsidies for harmful fisheries that encourage destructive practices. The World Trade Organization has pledged to set new targets by mid-2019 that would require member nations to reroute any such subsidies toward investments in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and coastal community development to reduce pressure on fish stocks.

But even if such a drastic restructuring of the fisheries economy takes place, environmental leaders worry it may be too little too late.

CONTACTS: “A century of fish biomass decline in the ocean,” www.int-res.com/ abstracts/meps/v512/p155-166/; “Marine mammals and sea turtles listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act are recovering,” journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/ journal.pone.0210164; FAO, www.fao.org/ fisheries/en/.

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REPORT: BIOFUELS POLICY BACKFIRES, HURTS ENVIRONMENT

The monarch butterfly, which is under consideration for endangered status, depends on milkweed, a plant being lost to crop production linked to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Photo Credit: Pollinators/Pixabay

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A new report on the nation's Renewable Fuel Standard shows multiple ways the policy has had major unintended consequences for the environment. Researchers from University of California-Davis, Kansas State University and the University of Wisconsin found that promoting the biofuel ethanol drove up the prices of corn and soybeans - which led farmers to plant a lot more of those crops.

David DeGennaro, agriculture policy specialist with the National Wildlife Federation, says that led to the conversion of 1.6 million new acres into farmland between 2009 and 2016.

"By taking what was wildlife habitat and putting that into industrial crop production, you release a huge amount of carbon from the soil that has been stored there for decades," says DeGennaro. "You destroy wildlife habitat, and the process of farming sends a lot of fertilizers and soil and other pollution downstream."

The Environmental Protection Agency is about to revamp the RFS, as it's known,

and will issue a proposal this spring and a final rule by this fall. Supporters of the existing standard say the higher corn and soybean prices have increased incomes for farmers and that ethanol has reduced U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Aaron Smith, professor of agricultural and resource economics at UC Davis, says he hopes this study will inform the debate over how to fix the RFS - and encourage policymakers to de-emphasize ethanol and promote alternative biofuels, such as those made from grasses, waste oil and waste wood.

"Debates within EPA surrounding the Renewable Fuel Standard have been mostly debates between Big Corn and Big Oil, and the environmental interests have been left out," says Smith, "even though by law, EPA is required to account for the environmental cost when it is recommending changes to the policy."

The report estimates that the plowing over of virgin land has sent as much carbon into the atmosphere as the annual output of seven coal-fired power plants.

Researchers also found the policy has led to the destruction of thousands of acres of milkweed, which is the primary food source for monarch butterflies.

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CINEQUEST FILM REVIEW: CLEAN HANDS

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Jose Posadas El Observador “Clean Hands”, a documentary from director Michael Dominic, tells the story of the Lopez family surviving off the largest dump, known as La Chureca, in Nicaragua.

Filmed over 7 years we are introduced to Blanca and her partner Javier and their 4 young children. Shot in cinema verité-style the documentary captures the day-to-day life of the children, 3 boys and 1 girl, ages 6 to 10, as they scavenge for any items from the massive dump that can be used, sold or eaten. It is an unpleasant sight, to see the severely impoverished, the men and women for whom no other job exists other than living off the waste of others, and the children whose future seems fated to this

miserable, hopeless existence.

For over 40 years, La Chureca, has been the municipal dump for the city of Managua, and was the largest landfill in Central America, covering roughly 100 acres – slightly larger than the Disneyland park site. The dump is home for hundreds of families, approximately 1,000 people, about half are children. It is in this context that we see what the family of Blanca and Javier must do daily to survive.

Michael Dominic, whose first documentary was “Sunshine Hotel”, came upon the idea to make the documentary about La Chureca after having been in Managua on assignment as a photojournalist. As he began to film at the dump, he met the four children who are the subjects of his film as

well as their mother, Blanca, who becomes a central and controversial character in the documentary. What we witness are the lives of people on the fringes of society. What we eventually see is that the children are no different from other children. They love to play, they are mischievous, they want to learn, they want something better than what La Chureca has to offer them. What we learn is that not all things are as they appear and in the case of Blanca her truth is not always evident and coping with reality can at times be devastating leading to anger, abandonment and uncertainty.

The benefit of 7 years of filming this documentary allows the audience to see the transformation from despair to hope.

Thanks to an American philanthropist, whom the director originally approached to fund his documentary but upon seeing some of the early footage she instead wanted to do more for the family, the children were gifted a newly built home and land to farm so that their family could escape life in the city dump. The one condition placed upon the family was to ensure the kids go to school. We see the children go from walking barefoot in the dump to being properly dressed for school. Toward the end of the 7 years of filming we see the kids, who upon seeing themselves in that early footage, are ashamed at having once eaten food that others discarded. For them at the early age it was the only life they knew. We see the girl,

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Zulemita, celebrating her quinceañera (15th birthday) – something that probably would not have happened had they never left La Chureca.

The documentary does not ask the audience to see the film from the perspective of immigration or the environment but one cannot escape the fact that those issues are present, if only in the periphery, and it is up to the viewer to make the connection between what is being shown in the film and what is being voiced in civic discussions here in America.

“A person’s work should have a social conscience,” Director Michael Dominic said, “I want my work to reflect that. I want to tell stories that happen in the world. There are many things we take for granted, half the world has too much, half the world has very little. White America seldom gets to see the type of people shown in this film. A goal of the film was to humanize these people.”

When asked what he hopes the audience takes away from the film, Michael replied, “that empathy should not stop at the border.”

Clean Hands premiered at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival and will next be shown at the San Diego Latino Film Festival March 14-24.

More information on Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival available at https://www. cinequest.org/.

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 652362

March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652396 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEOUL GOURMET BOX, 846 N. Monroe St, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sunwoo Kimn, 846 N Monroe St, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sunwoo Kimn This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/12/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN652396

NO. 652399 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TL SALON AND SPA, 2653 Sugarplum Drive, San Jose CA, 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TIFFANY PHUNG LY, 2653 Sugarplum Drive, San Jose CA, 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/12/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tiffany Ly This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/12/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN652399

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652247 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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HOUSEKEEPER(FULL-TIME) Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas, such as residents’ homes, common areas, dining room and other locations in the community. The Housekeeper performs cleaning duties adhering to approved department cleaning procedures.

Education – Ability to read, speak and understand English.

Experience/Training – Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Interested, please contact: Diana Ontiveros at 408.357.1166

as: TMH LLC, 440 N Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): THE MOBILITY HOUSE, LLC, 440 N Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diarmuid O’Connel THE MOBILITY HOUSE, LLC Operating Manager Article/Registration#: 201435310181 Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware/ California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN652247 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652097 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. SHARE LITERACY 2.

THE HUMAN JOURNEY 3. HOOPOE BOOKS, 1702-L Meridian Avenue #266, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the

registrant(s) is (are): Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge, 1702-L Meridian Avenue #266, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/01/2000. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ David Sasseen Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge President Article/Registration#: C0586548 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN652097 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652245 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAVE LIFE MOBILE CPR TRAINING, 22890 Cricket Hill Road, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Vijayalakshmi Krishnamoorthi, 22890 Cricket Hill Road, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/08/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that

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all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Vijayalakshmi Krishnamoorthi This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN652245 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652105 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MACRERE MEDIA, 1185 Britton Ave, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OCTOBER.MEDIA, Inc, 1185 Britton Ave, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Traci Caldwell OCTOBER.MEDIA, INC. Treasurer Article/Registration#: 8187941 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN652105 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652160 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PENDRAGON PRODUC-

TIONS, 999 Las Palmas Drive, Santa Clara CA, 95051, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): James Charles Spadafore, Jr., 999 Las Palmas Drive, Santa Clara CA, 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/03/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ James C Spadafore Jr This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/06/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN652160 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652228 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHAIR DIVAS, 4011 Forestbrook Way, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Quynh Nguyen, 4011 Forestbrook Way, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/01/2013. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN576944. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Quynh Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN652228 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652313

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECISION WEB WORKS, INC., 3095 Rubino Cir, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Precision Web Works, Inc., 3095 Rubino Cir, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Robert Mingione Precision Web Works, Inc. Director Article/Registration#: C4247357 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN652313 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652217 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE ABDO LAW FIRM, INC., 1580 Aldrich Way, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): THE ABDO LAW FIRM, INC., 1580 Aldrich Way, San Jose CA, 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/14/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Aliah A. Abdo THE ABDO LAW FIRM, INC. Owner Article/Registration#: 4244951 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN652217 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652270 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHARISMATIC BROWS, 1543 Lafayette St, Santa Clara CA, 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Teri Lacro, 552 Rainwell Dr, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/08/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Teri Lacro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN652270 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652326 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OAK HAMMER CONSTRUCTION, 808 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pedro Gatica Ortiz, 808 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/31/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN651323.

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

with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN652326

County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 652225

March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652298 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

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ADVENTURE STUDIES: OUTDOOR ACADEMICS AND FITNESS, 555 E El Camino Real #419, Sunnyvale CA, 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephen Christopher Sanford, 555 E El Camino Real #419, Sunnyvale CA, 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/02/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stephen Christopher Sanford This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 652298

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652309 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AYMAGINE, 1451 Eden Ave Apt #3, San Jose CA, 95117, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ayman Eshagh Poor, 1451 Eden Ave Apt #3, San Jose CA, 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/11/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ayman Eshagh Poor This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/11/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN652309 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652225 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KK BEAUTY, 670 Braxton Dr, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Veremii Karina, 670 Braxton Dr, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/07/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Karina Veremii This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2019.

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March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344319 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Teresa Estrada Marquez. Petitioner(s) Teresa Estrada Marquez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Teresa Estrada Marquez AKA Teresa Estrada to Teresa Marquez. 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street,

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

March 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344356 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ukyo Duong. Petitioner(s) Ukyo Duong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ukyo Duong to Lincoln McCain Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 13, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344042 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chia Hung Kuo and May Lan Li. Petitioner(s) Chia Hung Kuo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yu Ni Kuo to Nicole Yu-Ni Kuo b. Yu Ting Tiffany Kuo to Tiffany Yu-Ting Kuo. 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344225 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rushell Ann Thompson. Petitioner(s) Rushell Ann Thompson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rushell Ann Thompson to Shelby Ann Thompson.

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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 11, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337619 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patrice S Jacqueline Marie Moreno. Petitioner(s) Patrice S Jacqueline Marie Moreno has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

as follows: a. Patrice S Jacqueline Marie Moreno to Jacqueline Marie 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 4/23/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344257 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joe Gustav de Quant.

Petitioner(s) Joe Gustav de Quant has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joe Gustav de Quant to Johan Gustav de Quant. 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344316 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS application of: Junha Kim. Petitioner(s) Junha Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Junha Kim to Rick Junha Kim. 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344055 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuet Chun Lai. Petitioner(s) Yuet Chun Lai has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yuet Chun Lai to Pearl Montero 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344273

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emebet A. Woldetensay.

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

Emebet A. Woldetensay to Emebet W/Tensie Aschalew. 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 3RD AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337178 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Luisa Silva.

Petitioner(s) Maria Luisa Silva has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Luisa Silva to Marie Skye Silva b.

Alondra Alexia Rodriguez to Alondra Mariposa Silva.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/25/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 26, 2019 Julie A. Emede

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Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344328 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad Sharif Allahdad and Sirvan M oloudn e z d n a g h a d e h .

Petitioner(s) Mohammad Sharif Allahdad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Sharif Allahdad to Sharif Allahdad b.

Mohammad Mehdi Alahdad to Mehdi Allahdad c. Sirvan Moloudnezdnaghadeh to Sirwan Moloud. 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 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 AMENDED Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Norman James Newlon No.18PR185022 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mark Curtis in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Mark Curtis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Norman James Newlon, Norman Newlon.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This author-

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/18/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert P. Bergman, Attorney at Law 1777 Saratoga Avenue, Ste. 208 San Jose, CA 95129 (408)247-0444 March 15, 22, 29, 2019

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NOTICE OF DEATH OF John Bennett Rodman To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of John Bennett Rodman, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on February 15, 2019, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651592 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY SANDWICHES 50156, 1041 E. Capitol Expwy, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SJ Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SJ Subway, LLC President Article/Registration#: 201833110105 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 651592 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652131 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL VALLE FOOD DISTRIBUTOR, 1743 Cathay Dr, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Abraham Cardenas, 1743 Cathay Dr, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/04/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Abraham Cardenas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 652131 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.652103 The following person/entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name ROADRUNNER POOL & SPA SERVICE, 15021 San Pablo Ave, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County.

15021 San Pablo Ave, San Jose CA, 95127. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 09/02/2015 under file no.

FBN608769 Nancy Currier, Owner This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/05/2019 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652104 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROADRUNNER POOL & SPA SERVICE, 14880 Corralitos Lane, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of

the registrant(s) is (are): Brian David Hankins, 14880 Corralitos Lane, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brian David Hankins This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 652104 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652041 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANSWERITSMELISSA, 1656 Nora Way, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Melissa Lee Dominguez, 1656 Nora Way, San Jose CA, 95124.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/15/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Melissa Lee Dominguez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/04/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 652041 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652031 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLISS BEAUTY AND SPA, 1478 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sam Nguyen, 555 Umbarger Rd Spc 144, San Jose

CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sam Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/01/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 652031 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652027 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLAT PLANET MERCHANDISE, 508 Chinook Ln, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tyler Austin Seawright, 508 Chinook Ln, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tyler Austin Seawright This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/01/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 652027 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651982 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNRISE NAILS, 513 W Capitol Expwy, San Jose CA, 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sunrise Nails Salon, Inc, 513 W Capitol Expwy, San Jose CA, 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious busi-

MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 ness name(s) listed above on: 2/15/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Thuy Nguyen President Sunrise Nails Salon, Inc Article/Registration#: 4243346 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 651982 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651594 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LILLIAN BAKERY AND CAFE, 927 E Arques Ave #161, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chalipa Inc, 4740 Cielo Vista Way, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/24/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pejman Yousefi Chalipa Inc CEO Article/Registration#: C3836738 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651594 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651629 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CREATIVE CRAFTIING, 2241 Churchill Dr, Milpitas

CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jennifer Anne Pietrasik, 2241 Churchill Dr, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/21/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jennifer Anne Pietrasik This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/21/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651629 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 652008 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIGITAL PAYMENT SOLUTIONS, 242 Seabiscuit Dr, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Frederick Jose Earle, 242 Seabiscuit Dr, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Frederick J Earle This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/01/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 652008 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651430 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

SILICON VALLEY DIGITAL ADVERTISING 2. SILICON VALLEY DIGITAL ACAD-

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MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 EMY, 1608 W. Campbell Avenue #222, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Diane Hedgecock, 1608 W. Campbell Ave #222, Campbell CA, 95008.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN650366. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diane Hedgecock This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651430 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651962 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DECIPHERING INVESTIGATIONS, 1346 The Alameda Ste 7-521, San Jose CA, 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martin James Monica, 1346 The Alameda St 7-521, San Jose CA, 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/28/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Martin James Monica This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651962 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV343794

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carla Flores. Petitioner(s) Carla Flores has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aliyana Lalelei Lingi Iosefa to Aliyana Lalelei Iosefa. 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 7/02/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV343746 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoon Paek, Moonjung Yoon. Petitioner(s) Hoon Paek, Moonjung Yoon have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seoyeon Paek to Ellie Seoyeon Paek b. Seungjoon Paek to Jay Seungjoon Paek. 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 7/02/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339826 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Noemi Liliana Sanchez.

Petitioner(s) Noemi Liliana Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Noemi Liliana Sanchez to Naomi Nicole Corona. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/25/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 28, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336928 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nina Fathizadeh. Petitioner(s) Nina Fathizadeh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lena Moghni to Sarina Lenna Moghni. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/16/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 06, 2019

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340710 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anani Lnu. Petitioner(s) Anani Lnu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anani Lnu to Marcel Abel. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/30/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342199 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Blanca Barrera. Petitioner(s) Blanca Barrera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carla Citlatli Fuentes Barrera to Carla Citlali Barrera B. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general

circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339367 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anthony Arias-Oyao. Petitioner(s) Arriana Oyao and Edward Arias have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anthony AriasOyao to Anthony Arias.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/02/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

December 13, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ERNESTINA CHAVEZ LUGO CHIQUETE aka ERNESTINA CHAVEZ No.19PR185468 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Cesar Ramirez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Cesar Ramirez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Ernestina Chavez Lugo Chiquete aka Ernestina Chiquete. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/06/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose CA, 95126 (408)713-5444 March 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS NO. 651069 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEXT GENERATION ANALYTICS, 160 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Karen Sachs, 160 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto CA, 94301. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Karen Sachs This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651069

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under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/15/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Holly Jones This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019.

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

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.651894 The following person/entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name HMH AUTO PARTS, LLC, 2304 Senter Road, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. HMH AUTO PARTS, LLC, 2304 Senter Road, San Jose CA, 95112. This business was conducted by a Limited Liability Company and was filed in Santa Clara County on 10/25/2018 under file no. FBN647872 Hieu Hang, Owner This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/27/2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651705 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIGHTYBONE MUSIC, 1566 Scott St, Apt 35, San Jose CA, 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ricardo Antonio Feliciano, 1566 Scott St, Apt 35, San Jose CA, 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ricardo Antonio Feliciano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/22/2019.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651584 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HLJ TRAINING AND CONSULTING, 849 Sunny Arbor Ct, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Holly Lannette Jones, 849 Sunny Arbor Ct, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651804 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J & G MECHANIC SERVICES, 543 W. Taylor Street, San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Walter Castillo, 543 W. Taylor Street, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business

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under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Walter Castillo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/26/2019.

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business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yuting Liao This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/19/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651521

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651765 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAY AREA TAR HEELS, 1130 Yarwood Court, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Patrick Kennedy, 1130 Yarwood Court, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/16/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Patrick Kennedy This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/26/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651765

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651455 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WASTEPROS, 1900 Camden Ave, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marcoantonio Contreras, 1900 Camden Ave, San Jose CA, 95124.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marcoantonio Contreras This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 651455

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651521 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEALIT, 1102 S Abel St Apt 543, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yuting Liao, 1102 S Abel St Apt 543, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651607 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUBY’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY, 345 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alma D Arroyo, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA, 95127.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com der the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/02/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN621250. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alma D Arroyo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/21/2019.

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

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651073 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651075 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 60713, 14178 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA, 95031, Santa Clara County. This

business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651075 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651164 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUCRUM ENTERPRISES, 1859 Little Orchard Street, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lucrum Enterprises Inc., 1859 Little Orchard Street, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/2018.

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651164

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHOLESALE TRANSMISSION PARTS E&J, 2845 Monterrey Road #21, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Emilio Orozco, 13911 Highwood Drive, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/04/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emilio Orozco This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/22/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651658 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651707 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMELIA’S THERAPEUTIC REJUVENATION, 955 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Amelia Garcia, 1543 Santa Maria, San Jose CA, 92515. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/25/2019.

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

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

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Donaji Olivares, 1662 Pinetree Ct, San Jose CA, 95131. Samuel Nava, 1662 Pinetree Ct, San Jose CA, 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2018.

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651513 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650991 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WALKER APPRAISAL SERVICES, 5314 Kentfield Drive, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christine D. Walker, 5314 Kentfield Drive, San Jose CA, 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/16/2004. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 523818. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Christine D. Walker This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 650991 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650320 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEW DIMENSION ELECTRONICS, 3301 Keller St, Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard Le, 2812 Glen Decker Ct, San Jose CA, 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/16/1995. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN647285. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Richard Le This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650320 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elisa Gil Valencia.

Petitioner(s) Elisa Gil Valencia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elisa Gil Valencia to Elisa Gil. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/16/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

February 26, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342981 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eric Michael Burger. Petitioner(s) Eric Michael Burger and Kylin Mari Navarro have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Eric Michael Burger to Eric Michael Navarro Burger b.

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

February 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342300 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesselle Blanco & Earl Blanco.

Petitioner(s) Jesselle Blanco & Earl Blanco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaelyn (first) Elie (middle) Blanco (last) to Jaelyn Elie (first name) Genese (middle name)

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MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 Blanco (last name). THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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

February 14, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342882 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

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

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN No. 652-18-021

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

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

sell on March 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM, LOCATED AT THE NORTH MARKET STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 191 NORTH MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95113, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by him under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3474 GILA DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95148, ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 652-18-021.

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

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

of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note, plus fees, charges and expenses of Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

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

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

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-206-787-2254.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the

scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Further, if the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid and shall have no further recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Trustee herein.

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

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

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

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

Any information will be used for that purpose.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651088 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESHANDPRISTINE, 1901 Halford Ave Apart

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 141, Santa Clara CA, 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martha Eliana Valdes, 1901 Halford Ave Apart 141, Santa Clara CA, 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/05/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Martha Eliana Valdes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651088 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651466 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OFF-HOURS SUPPORT, 602 San Conrado Terrace #5, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Timothy Jay Wang, 602 San Conrado Terrace #5, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Timothy Jay Wang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651466 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651494 The following person(s)

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is (are) doing business as: CHENGLUN CHANG CONSULTING, 1481 Sturgeon Way, San Jose CA, 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chenglun Chang, 1481 Sturgeon Way, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/19/2019.

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651494 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650855 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOZZ CLEANING, 2004 Edgegate Dr, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonio Suarez Chavez, 2204 Edgegate Dr, San Jose CA, 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/28/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Antonio Suarez Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650855 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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NO. 651295 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. CHIMNEY CLEAN COMPANY 2. DRYER DUCT COMPANY, 1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHIMNEY CLEAN CO, INC., 1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose CA, 95118.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

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

Unit B, Mountain View CA, 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pablo Hernandez Vazquez, 639 San Juan Dr. #2, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/05/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN651078. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pablo Hernandez Vazquez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651263 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651207 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEGEND REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 3375 Scott Blvd, STE 306, Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LEGEND REAL ESTATE & FINANCE, 3375 Scott Blvd, STE 306, Santa Clara CA, 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Xudong Li LEGEND REAL ESTATE & FINANCE President Article/Registration#: C3655606 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/08/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651207 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651552 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GATO CARPET CLEANER, 976 S 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonio Gomez, 976 S 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112.

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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 3/10/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN590201. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gomez Antonio This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651552 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342831 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham.

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

February 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342827 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vishnuvarth Subramanian.

Petitioner(s) Vishnuvarth

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

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

February 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342778 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelica Monique Daza.

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

February 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8,

15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342783 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Randy Asaeli Tua. Petitioner(s) Randy Asaeli Tua has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Randy Asaeli Tua to Randy Asaeli Lepisi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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

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

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

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

February 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342779 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe. Petitioner(s) Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe to Tyku Jair Carnalla. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342650 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tarun J. Madhav. Petitioner(s) Tarun J. Madhav has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tarun Jivan Madhav to Tarun Jivan Patel. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name

MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 should not be granted on 6/11/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 14, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342247 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tung Thanh Tran. Petitioner(s) Tung Thanh Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tung Thanh Tran to Bryan Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 07, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342533 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristin M. Kothe. Petitioner(s) Kristin M. Kothe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

February 13, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342297 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anjali Chauhan. Petitioner(s) Anjali Chauhan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anjali Chauhan to Anjalee Manu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/04/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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

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TECHNOLOGY

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ALTERNATIVES TO FACEBOOK who care about what you care about.

Customize the look and feel of your network – with coding knowledge needed – then use it as a hub for fundraisers, events, and more. Ning lets you use an existing social profile (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) to sign up and join networks. While Ning is far more customizable than many other private social networks, the idea of building a network from scratch can be daunting. While Ning heavily promotes monetization of your blog, website, or social network, you’ve got to spend money to make money; bigger projects can cost $49 or $99 per month.

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Shelly Palmer Facebook has been under relentless attack since the Cambridge Analytica scandal in early 2018. Broadcasters and news publishers have declared open season on Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and other senior executives at the company. And while not quite ubiquitous, #deletefacebook pops up every time there’s a story about data privacy. The EU has fined them, the US is trying to figure out how to regulate them, and the notion that free services should be absolutely free (as opposed to checking a box on a terms and conditions page that allows the free service to use your data as payment) is gaining traction.

Whether or not Facebook deserves the scrutiny it is under is a great topic for another article. Today, I want to have a look at alternatives. If you don’t like Facebook, what might work for you?

Is the time right for the reemergence of focused social networks?

A Brief History of Social Networks Friendster (a portmanteau of “friend” and Napster) launched in March 2002. It was the most popular social network until April 2004, when MySpace (which premiered January 2004) surpassed it. In July 2005, Newscorp purchased MySpace for $580 million, and by 2006, MySpace not only was the most popular social network in the US, it was the most visited website in the US. Interestingly, Twitter launched in 2006 and tripled in size by 2007 (the year of the first “retweet” and the first #hashtag).

Facebook also started in early 2004.

By 2008, it had caught up to and surpassed MySpace by every measure.

In 2011, Newscorp sold MySpace to Specific Media for $35 million. Oh, how the mighty had fallen.

On the other hand, Facebook just kept growing and growing, which may have motivated Google to launch Google+ that same year. No one ever liked or used it. Google+ will shut down on April 2, 2019.

Nightclub or Public Utility?

Looking at the historic timeline, one might conclude that Friendster could not adapt, MySpace was arrogant and could not adapt, Twitter was something new and interesting, Facebook was continuously improving, and Google, even with its immense resources and engineering prowess, failed to create a compelling product.

Back in the day, pundits and thought leaders liked to ask, “Is ____ a nightclub or a public utility?” The theory is that nightclubs go in and out of style, but you’ll pay for and use the electric company’s product forever.

With roughly 2.6 billion users, Facebook is clearly a utility. No digital product has ever been this size. The company has to break new ground every day just to keep from collapsing under its own weight. That said, the public sentiment combined with the political climate has created, at least in a small way, a market for alternative solutions.

Current Alternatives Ning lets you create your own social network (or blog, or website) around the topic you care about. Share your ideas, raise awareness, and find people

Hivebrite offers all the tools you need to build, manage, and engage a community. Customize how your interface looks, how users sign up, the information they can display on their profiles, how much access they receive, and which features (i.e., events, forums, messaging, or job board) you enable. Hivebrite offers solutions for education, professional networks, nonprofits, and more. Like Ning, the level of customization that Hivebrite offers is immense and may appear overwhelming at first.

Vero is a mobile-only, photo-oriented social network in the spirit of Instagram or Pinterest. Vero’s privacy policy is nowhere near the front of the pack, but what it lacks in terms and conditions, it makes up for with excellent photo management tools.

Vero says it eventually plans to charge for the service, but as of today, it’s free.

Diaspora has been around for a while.

It’s an open source project, so anyone can set up a server. The network is distributed, which is fine for desktop applications and enhancements but makes working with it harder for mobile developers, which is not great news for mobile users.

Focused Social Networks There are a bunch of social networks that serve specific communities. These come in all shapes and sizes.

Ello for artists, photographers, film people, etc.

Minds an open source, privacyoriented network with zero censorship, which makes it decidedly not brand safe.

MeWe – Tim Berners-Lee (who invented the www in 1989) sits on MeWe’s board, which is awesome! The

network doesn’t leverage user data to optimize ads, so you see generic ads. Other than that, it has several Facebook-like features.

Nextdoor creates a social network for you based on where you live. Want to keep up with the goings-on of your neighborhood? Lost your dog?

Looking for a garage sale? Nextdoor has you covered. However, as a colleague once said to me, “Nextdoor is a great way to find out that your neighbors are crazy.”

These Don’t Seem Like Good Choices Well, if you don’t like these, there are many, many more. The problem is that almost all of these are pureplay digital products with very little marketing, so there is very little chance that a critical mass of your friends is on any one of them.

A Successful Model There are very successful focused business-oriented social networks.

LinkedIn, for example, attracts job seekers, as does Dribbble, which bills itself as the leading destination to find and showcase creative work.

Work-focused networks are thriving.

Which raises the question, “Would a big media brand or a big lifestyle brand have consumer permission to found and run a tightly focused social network?”

This idea is antithetical to current consumer marketing ethos, which strives to reach targeted audiences at scale. If you want targeting at scale, you go to Facebook or Google. Either can give you practically everyone in America who fits your target. To be fair, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest can all serve up pretty big targeted audiences.

But what if consumers are ready for a new new thing? What if smaller, higherquality, more engaged audiences can self-assemble around a brand? What if consumers are yearning for restored trust, a semblance of privacy, and true transparency? A tall order, to be sure.

But if you could leverage a trusted brand to fill the bill, is the time right for the emergence of focused branded social networks? I’m pretty sure the answer is yes.

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

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

El día 17 de marzo se celebra en el mundo católico, el día de San Patricio, fiesta de origen irlandés que honra al Santo, quien fuera el misionero que evangelizó y llevó el

Cristianismo a la Isla en el siglo 400 DC. Durante la semana que se conmemora a San Patricio, los creyentes suelen vestir prendas de color verde, ya que él ha sido por decreto popular, declarado como el Santo patrono de la prosperidad.

Fieles de muchas partes del mundo, aseguran

haber sido receptores de grandes milagros, cuando han acudido con fe al patrocinio de San Patricio. La primera vez que se celebró en el continente Americano la conmemoración en honor a San Patricio, fue en 1773 en Boston, Massachussets.

San Patricio cuyo nombre real era Maewyn Succat, fue secuestrado a la edad de 16 años por unos corsarios, quienes lo vendieron como esclavo. Durante sus seis años de cautiverio, él encontró su fortaleza para seguir adelante en la fe religiosa. Después que escapó, San Patricio estudió religión en Europa occidental y viajo a Irlanda para llevar la palabra de Cristo a la isla. Él se acostumbró a usar el trébol de tres hojas, como una metáfora para explicar el concepto de la Trinidad (padre, hijo y espíritu santo.)

En tiempos modernos, el trébol también se usa como símbolo de prosperidad y anuncio de tiempos mejores.

MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 El día domingo 17, inicie el día dándose un enjuague con agua de hierba buena, utilice al vestir una prenda color verde, encienda tres velas verdes en honor al Santo y si le es posible, ofréndele incienso de sándalo. Trate de hacer una obra de caridad en este día. Y durante la noche, antes de irse a dormir, rece con fe tres veces, la oración en honor a San Patricio y hágale tres peticiones. Si lo hace con fe, los favores le serán otorgados antes del inicio del verano.

Oración a San Patricio Nobilísimo San Patricio, santo fuerte y valiente, patrón excelso de la prosperidad.

Tú que eres el sabio por excelencia, te ruego que ilumines nuestro camino hacia la sabiduría, justicia y abundancia. También te pido que protejas

Una antigua leyenda, relata que San Patricio, condujo a todas las serpientes fuera de Irlanda, llevándolas hasta el mar en donde perecieron ahogadas. La serpiente era un símbolo pagano venerado en Irlanda, hasta que el cristianismo surgió en el año 444 de nuestra era.

a Moisés. Sea tu divina protección, nuestro sagrado

Ritual para pedir prosperidad a San Patricio

refugio, hoy, mañana y siempre.

mis afectos y valores, así como guardaste fielmente los mandamientos dictados por Dios,

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