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José López Zamorano La

Red Hispana

Cuandohablamos de pobreza y desnutrición infantil, las primeras imágenes que vienen a la mente de muchos son los casos extremos en países de África o, más cerca de nosotros, en Haití, el país más pobre de América Latina en ingresos por persona.

Pero la realidad es que casi ningún país del mundo, incluido Estados Unidos, está exento de un problema que en muchos lugares ha sido profundizado por la pandemia y complicado aún por la presencia crónica de la inflación.

Aquí mismo en Estados Unidos, casi 7 de cada diez familias de bajos ingresos, un alto porcentaje de las cuales son familias latinas, reportaron que se había vuelto más difícil pagar por suficientes alimentos para sus hijos durante el último año, y 9 de cada diez atribuyeron esa alza al incremento del precio de los alimentos.

Los retos de alimentación de los hijos están extendiéndose además a las familias de ingresos medios, donde casi 6 de cada 10 hogares enfrentan dificultades para poner alimentos en la mesa, en momentos que el precio de la comida aumentó 9.5% en el mes de febrero pasado, en comparación con febrero de 2022.

Tales son los resultados de una nueva encuesta publicada por No Kid Hungry, una campaña nacional que busca terminar con el hambre infantil en los Estados Unidos.

Es una dramática realidad que se refleja en el hecho que el 68% de los padres con ingresos bajos informaron que se ha vuelto más difícil comprar alimentos en el último año y el 74% reportó que, además del costo de los alimentos, el aumento de los costos de otras necesidades, como los servicios públicos, la gasolina, el alquiler y la ropa, contribuyó a la dificultad para comprar suficientes alimentos.

Más de cada cinco familias con ingresos bajos dijeron que una reparación inesperada del automóvil o una factura médica imprevista hizo que les resultara más difícil pagar por suficientes alimentos para sus hijos. Entre las familias con ingresos medios, el 50% informó lo mismo.

Una reciente encuesta de UnidosUS confirma que es una situación donde las familias latinas están siendo afectadas desproporcionadamente: casi dos terceras partes de los latinos residentes en California Texas y Arizona reconocieron que carecen de ahorros por siquiera $500 para solventar una emergencia y tres de cada 10 tuvieron que pedir dinero prestado a un pariente o amigo para cubrir un imprevisto.

Es obvio que no se trata simplemente de un problema inflacionario temporal, sino de circunstancias estructurales que deben reformarse para lograr mejoras salariales en las personas de bajos ingresos, abaratamiento de servicios imprescindibles como el seguro de salud, facilidades para que las familias de bajos ingresos acceder al sistema

financiero Y fortalecimiento de los programas federales de apoyo, como por ejemplo el de estampillas de comida.

Se trata por supuesto de un problema mayor que no acepta soluciones simples o sencillas, pero un paso importante es reconocer que es un problema mayúsculo en nuestra sociedad, que reclama la participación pública y privada para lograr que las próximas generaciones de niños puedan alcanzar su máximo potencial.

José López

Zamorano La Red Hispana

Whenwe talk about child poverty and malnutrition, the first images that come to mind for many are the extreme cases in African countries or, closer to us, in Haiti, the poorest country in Latin America in terms of income per person.

But the reality is that almost no coun-

try in the world, including the United States, is exempt from a problem that in many places has been deepened by the pandemic and further complicated by the chronic presence of inflation.

Right here in the United States, almost 7 in 10 low-income families, a high percentage of which are Latino families, reported that it had become more difficult to pay for enough food for their children in the past year, and 9 in 10 attributed this rise to the increase in food prices.

The challenges of feeding children are also spreading to middle-income families, where almost 6 in 10 households face difficulties putting food on the table, at a time when the price of food increased 9.5% in the month of February 2023, compared to February of 2022.

Such are the results of a new survey published by No Kid Hungry, a national campaign that seeks to end childhood hunger in the United States.

It is a dramatic reality that is reflected in the fact that 68% of low-income parents reported that it has become more difficult to buy food in the last year and 74% reported that, in addition to the cost of food, the increase in the costs of other necessities, such as utilities, gas, rent, and clothing, contributed to the difficulty in buying enough food.

More than in five low-income families said an unexpected car repair or unforeseen medical bill made it more difficult for them to pay for enough food for their children. Among middle-income families, 50% reported the same.

A recent UnidosUS survey confirms that it is a situation where Latino families are being disproportionately affected: almost two-thirds of Latinos residing in California, Texas and Arizona acknowledged that they lack savings of even $500 to cover an emergency and three out of 10 had to borrow money from a relative or friend to cover an unforeseen event.

It is obvious that it is not simply a temporary inflationary problem, but rather structural circumstances that must be reformed to achieve better wages for low-income people, cheaper essential services such as health insurance, facilities for low-income families to access to the financial system, and strengthening of federal support programs, such as food stamps.

It is of course a major problem that does not have simple or easy solutions, but an important step is to recognize that it is a major problem in our society, which calls for public and private participation to ensure that the next generations of children can reach their maximum potential.

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PRESIDENT BIDEN DECLARES

AVI KWA AME NATIONAL MONUMENT

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Joe Biden has designated Avi Kwa Ame, known by some as Spirit Mountain, a national monument. The designation preserves about half a million acres in Southern Nevada that is considered to be sacred by a dozen native tribes.

Will Pregmans, Communications Director for the group Battle Born Progress, was in Washington D.C. on Tuesday for the announcement - and he said groups have been working towards the federal protections for years.

Pregman said those who have been advocating for the protection of Avi Kwa Ame are overjoyed that President Biden made the monument a priority.

"This is a huge gesture in a symbolic sense," said Pregman, "but it is also materially very important for the president's goal. Obviously he set forth his 30 by 30 plan - protect 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030."

Pregman said much of the credit for the designation is thanks to the hard work of various native tribes as well as groups and multiple Nevada lawmakers who helped push the issue forward.

Pregman said in addition to helping the president reach his 30 by 30 campaign goal, he added that the designation which protects a vast desert landscape, including habitat and migration corridors for many animal species as well as cultural and historical sites, will truly send a strong message.

Pregman added that he believes the monument will also come with a significant promise of new outdoor recreation jobs and opportunities, bolstering local economies, and attracting outdoor tourism to Nevada from locals and tourists.

PRESIDENTE BIDEN DECLARA

MONUMENTO NACIONAL AVI KWA AME ESPAÑOL

y dice que los grupos han estado trabajando para lograr protecciones federales durante años. Pregman añade que aquellos que han estado abogando por la protección de Avi Kwa Ame están encantados de que el presidente Biden haya hecho del monumento una prioridad.

"Este es un gran gesto en el sentido simbólico, pero también materialmente muy importante para el objetivo del presidente, analizo el entrevistado. Obviamente, puso en marcha su 30 x 30, proteger el 30% de las tierras y aguas de los EE. UU. para 2030."

Pregman menciona que gran parte del mérito de la designación se debe al arduo trabajo de varias tribus nativas, así como a grupos y múltiples legisladores de Nevada que ayudaron a impulsar el problema.

Pregman indica que además de ayudar al presidente a alcanzar su objetivo de campana de 30 x 30, agrega que la designación de proteger un vasto paisaje desértico, incluidos el hábitat y los corredores de migración para muchas especies animales, así como sitios culturales e históricos, realmente enviara un mensaje fuerte.

"All that kind of stuff is incredibly significant," said Pregman. "And it's going to, I think, further the president's goal and I think hopefully serve as sort of a template for him continuing to do these types of things in other states as well."

Biden used his authority under the Antiquities Act to grant the permanent protection for Avi Kwa Ame. Pregman said that means no construction or development projects can take place on the protected land.

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Elpresidente Joe Biden ha designado a Avi Kwa Ame, conocido por algunos como Spirit Mountain, como monumento nacional. La designación preserva alrededor de medio millón de acres en el sur de Nevada que una docena de tribus nativas consideran sagradas.

Will Pregman, del grupo Battle Born Progress, estuvo en Washington, DC el martes para el anuncio

Pregman enfatiza que cree que el monumento también vendrá con una promesa significativa de nuevos trabajos y oportunidades de recreación al aire libre, reforzando las economías locales y atrayendo turismo de naturaleza local y nacional.

"Ese tipo de cosas es increíblemente importante. Creo que va a promover el objetivo del presidente y espero que sirva como una especie de modelo para que continue haciendo este tipo de cosas en otros estados," insistió además el entrevistado.

Biden uso su autoridad bajo la Ley de Antigüedades para otorgar la protección permanente a Avi Kwa Ame. Pregman dijo que eso significa que no se pueden llevar a cabo proyectos de construcción o desarrollo en la tierra protegida.

JÓVENES TEATRISTAS LE DAN VIDA

A ‘DON QUIJOTE’ EN ESCENA

Teatro Visión’s educational program for the next generation of artists culminates in an adventurous theatrical adaptation of the classic novel.

JOSÉ – Teatro Visión, San José’s Latinx/ Chicanx theater company, presents a youth production of Don Quixote, a stage adaptation of the classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, March 30 through April 2 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José.

Brought to life by a talented ensemble of youth actors from across the city, Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza traverse the plains of La Mancha in search of daring adventures. They confront enchanted windmills, take down armies of sheep, escape angry innkeepers, and fight dreadful monsters—that just happen to be invisible to everyone else.

Along the way, Sancho and Quixote find the strength to strive for the worlds they dream of despite constant adversity. Every time they’re knocked off their trusty steeds, they’re reminded of how their budding friendship makes it possible for them to keep going in the face of distress and doubt.

The cast have all gone through Teatro Visión’s training program for aspiring young actors. Many have been performing in the company’s productions for several years, from Día de los Muertos shows like Macario to youth productions like last year’s Becoming (MAR). Through its education programs, Teatro Visión nurtures the next generation of Latinx theatermakers in San José.

In the iconic title role of Don Quixote, the production features David Zamora, an actor brought up by Teatro Visión since 2016. Zamora has appeared onstage with the company since he was ten years old, and performed in seven shows over the years. Riding alongside him is Leila Guevarra as Sancho

Panza, who was last seen as one of Macario’s children in the beloved Día de los Muertos production this past fall.

The youth actors are joined by Ricardo Cortés in the role of Miguel de Cervantes. Cortés is a new shining star with the company, having received great acclaim for the sincerity of his performance as the tamal vendor Manuel in Miss You Like Hell last month.

In Teatro Visión’s reimaging of this classic story, the cast of youth make-believe their way through Don Quixote’s imagined version of La Mancha. The scenery, designed by company veteran Leigh Henderson, is full of found objects and furniture which the cast transforms into windmills, castles, and banquets.

Artistic Director Rodrigo García says, “Don Quixote is a story with an array of great teachings, and among the ones I value the most is that reality depends on how each one of us perceives it, despite what others think. It also teaches us about the power we have to fight for what we believe, and that no matter how extravagant our fantasies or dreams are, there is always someone who is willing to patiently fight with us and calmly touch our shoulders to say ‘everything is fine, go on.’”

Performances of Don Quixote are Thursday, March 30 through Sunday, April 2 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José. The show is presented in English with closed captions in English and Spanish. Tickets are choose-your-own-price, $10-40, available at www.teatrovision.org or by phone at (408)294-6621.

SANJOSÉ – Teatro Visión, la compañía de teatro Chicanx de San José, presenta una producción juvenil de Don Quijote, la cual es una adaptación para el teatro de la novela clásica de Miguel de Cervantes, del 30 de marzo al 2 de abril en la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana.

Traídos a la vida por un talentoso conjunto de jóvenes teatristas de todo San José, Don Quijote y su escudero Sancho Panza atraviesan las llanuras de La Mancha en busca de aventuras audaces. Se enfrentan a molinos de viento encantados, derrotan ejércitos de ovejas, escapan de posaderos enojados y luchan contra monstruos terribles, que resultan ser invisibles para todos los demás.

En su camino, Sancho y Quijote encuentran la fuerza para luchar por el mundo de sus sueños a pesar de bastantes adversidades. Cada vez que son derribados de sus fieles corceles, los dos recuerdan como su creciente amistad les hace posible continuar ante el peligro y las dudas.

Todos los miembros del elenco de Don Quijote han pasado por el programa de entrenamiento para actores aspirantes de Teatro Visión. Muchos de ellos han actuado en las producciones de la compañía por varios años, incluyendo obras para el Día de Muertos como Macario y otras obras juveniles como Becoming (MAR) el año pasado. A través de sus programas educativos, Teatro Visión cultiva la próxima generación de teatristas Latinx en San José.

David Zamora aparece en el rol icónico de Don Quijote. Zamora es un actor que se ha desarrollado en Teatro Visión desde el 2016 y ha actuado en siete obras con la compañía desde los diez años. Cabalgando junto a él se encuentra Leila Guevarra como

Sancho Panza, quién recién apareció como una de las hijas de Macario en la amada producción de Día de los Muertos el otoño pasado.

Acompañando a los teatristas juveniles, Ricardo Cortés interpreta a Miguel de Cervantes. Cortés es una nueva estrella de Teatro Visión quién ha recibido muchos aplausos por su actuación como Manuel, el vendedor de tamales, en la obra Miss You Like Hell este febrero pasado.

En esta versión del cuento clásico, el conjunto de jóvenes crea con su imaginación el mundo fantástico de La Mancha. El escenario, diseñado por nuestra veterana del teatro Leigh Henderson, está lleno de objetos encontrados y muebles cotidianos los cuales en conjunto se transforman en molinos de viento, castillos y banquetes.

El Director artístico Rodrigo García dice, “Don Quijote es una historia con muchas enseñanzas importantes. Entre las que más destacan para mi es que la realidad depende de cómo cada uno de nosotros lo percibe, a pesar de lo que piensa la gente. También nos enseña sobre el poder que tenemos para luchar por lo que creemos y que sin importar cuan extravagantes sean nuestras fantasías y sueños, siempre hay alguien dispuesto a luchar pacientemente con nosotros y tocarnos el hombro para decirnos, ‘todo está bien, sigue.’”

Las funciones de Don Quijote son del jueves 30 de marzo al domingo 2 de abril en la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José. La obra se presenta en inglés con supertítulos en inglés y español. Los boletos son de elija-su-propioprecio, $10-40. Se pueden comprar en el sitio web teatrovision.org o por teléfono al (408)294-6621-

During the White House Conservation Summit, President Joe Biden designated Avi Kwa Ame a national monument. Photo Credit: Will Pregman

YOUNG ACTORS BRING ‘DON QUIXOTE’ TO LIFE ON STAGE

El programa de educación para la nueva generación de teatristas de Teatro Visión culmina en una gran aventura con la adaptación de esta novela clásica.

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Highblood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, and only about 1 in 4 with this condition have it under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hypertension can be dangerous and, in many cases, fatal. In 2020, it was a primary or contributing cause of more than 670,000 deaths nationwide. Medical experts say that controlling your blood pressure is possible and it starts with having the right information.

“Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, and many don’t even know it. High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer,’ often having no overt symptoms, but increases the likelihood of heart attack, stroke and other serious health risks. I urge you to know your numbers and make the simple lifestyle changes that can help you control your blood pressure and live a long and healthy life,” says Jack Resneck Jr., M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA).

To get on the right track, consider these tips and insights from the AMA:

1. Know your numbers. Hypertension is diagnosed when your systolic blood pressure is greater than 130 mmHg or your average diastolic blood pressure is greater than 80 mmHg. Visit ManageYourBP.org to better understand your numbers.

2. Monitor blood pressure. Once you learn your blood pressure numbers, take and keep regular records using an at-home blood pressure monitor. For an accurate reading, the CDC says to sit with your back supported for 5 minutes before starting and wait at least 30 minutes after drinking or eating a meal. You should also avoid stimulants for at least 30 minutes beforehand, as the CDC says that smoking and drinking alcohol or caffeine can elevate your blood pressure. If you take medication for hypertension, measure your blood pressure before your dose. Share your numbers with your health care provider.

3. Eat right. Reduce your intake of processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Eat less red meat and processed meats, and add more plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and olive oil to your diet. Also, reduce your consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and drink more water instead. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with a higher all-cause mortality risk, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

4. Drink alcohol only in moderation. If consuming alcohol, do so in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans -- up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

5. Be more physically active. Do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorousintensity activity. Be sure to include a mix of cardiovascular exercise, strength training and flexibility. Obtain guidance from your

doctor if you aren’t sure if it is safe for you to exercise.

6. Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight, losing as little as 5 to 10 pounds may help lower your blood pressure. Consult your doctor about safe ways to maintain a healthy weight.

“Unmanaged hypertension can have lifealtering consequences,” says Dr. Resneck. “The good news is that there are many ways you can take control of your blood pressure and your health.”

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Lapresión arterial alta, también conocida como hipertensión, afecta a casi la mitad de los adultos de los Estados Unidos, y apenas 1 de cada 4 de quienes padecen esta condición la tiene bajo control, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC). La hipertensión puede ser peligrosa y, en muchos casos, mortal. En 2020, fue una causa principal o contribuyente de más de 670,000 muertes en todo el país. Los expertos médicos dicen que es posible controlar su presión arterial y esto comienza con disponer de la información correcta.

“Casi la mitad de todos los adultos estadounidenses tienen la presión arterial elevada, y muchos ni siquiera lo saben. La presión arterial alta es un “asesino silencioso”, que a menudo no muestra síntomas manifiestos, pero aumenta la probabilidad de ataques cardíacos, accidentes cerebrovasculares y otros graves riesgos para la salud. Le urjo a que conozca sus números y haga los sencillos cambios en su estilo de vida que pueden ayudarle a controlar su presión arterial y vivir una vida larga y saludable”, dice Jack Resneck Jr., MD, presidente de la American Medical Association (AMA).

Para emprender el camino correcto, tenga en cuenta estos consejos e ideas de la AMA:

1. Conozca sus números. Se diagnostica hipertensión cuando su presión arterial sistólica es mayor que 130 mmHg o si el promedio de su presión arterial diastólica es mayor que 80 mmHg. Visite ManageYourBP.org para comprender mejor sus números.

2. Monitoree su presión arterial. Una vez que conozca los números de su presión arterial, tome y lleve registros periódicos usando un monitor de presión arterial doméstico. Para una lectura precisa, los CDC dicen que se siente con la espalda apoyada durante 5 minutos antes de comenzar y espere al menos 30 minutos después de beber o comer. También debe evitar los estimulantes durante al menos 30 minutos antes, ya que los CDC dicen que fumar y beber alcohol o cafeína pueden aumentar su presión arterial. Si toma medicamentos para la hipertensión, tómese la presión sanguínea antes de su dosis. Comparta sus números con su proveedor de atención a la salud.

3. Coma bien. Reduzca el consumo de alimentos procesados, especialmente los que contienen sodio y azúcar añadidos. Coma menos carne roja y carnes procesadas, y agregue más alimentos de origen vegetal, tales como verduras, frutas, nueces, semillas y aceite de oliva a su dieta. También reduzca su consumo de bebidas endulzadas con azúcar y beba más agua. Consumir bebidas azucaradas, incluso jugos de frutas 100%, se asocia con un mayor riesgo de mortalidad por todas las causas, según un estudio publicado en JAMA Network Open.

4. Beba alcohol sólo con moderación. Si consume alcohol, hágalo con moderación según lo definido por las Guías Alimentarias para Estadounidenses: hasta una bebida por día para las mujeres y dos bebidas por día para los hombres, y solamente en el caso de adultos en edad legal para beber.

5. Sea físicamente más activo. Haga por lo menos 150 minutos a la semana de actividad de intensidad moderada, o 75 minutos a la semana de actividad de intensidad vigorosa. Asegúrese de incluir una combinación de ejercicio cardiovascular, entrenamiento de fuerza y flexibilidad. Obtenga orientación de su médico si no tiene la certeza de que hacer ejercicio sea seguro para usted.

6. Mantenga un peso saludable. Si tiene sobrepeso, perder por lo menos 5 a 10 libras puede ayudar a reducir su presión arterial. Consulte a su médico sobre maneras seguras de mantener un peso saludable.

“La hipertensión no manejada puede tener consecuencias que alteran la vida”, dice el Dr. Resneck. “La buena noticia es que hay muchas maneras en que puede tomar el control de su presión arterial y de su salud”.

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IRS SAYS MORE EARLY BIRDS FILING TAXES

With tax season here, the message from the IRS is, file your returns sooner rather than later, and do it electronically to see a quicker turnaround.

IRS, EL SERVICIO DE IMPUESTOS INTERNOS, ANUNCIA QUE HAY MÁS MADRUGADORES DECLARANDO IMPUESTOS

Con la temporada de impuestos aquí, el mensaje del IRS es, presentar sus declaraciones más pronto que tarde, y hacerlo electrónicamente para ver una respuesta más rápida. ESPAÑOL

Pero para calificar y poder recibir los beneficios que no han sido pagados, hay que presentar tanto la declaración de 2021 como la de 2022. Ya sea que rellenen estas declaraciones, electrónicamente o lo hagan mediante formularios en papel. Simon dijo que es imperativo que pongan “Cero” como importe de su renta bruta ajustada (adjusted gross income). Así, las computadoras del IRS podrán procesar esa información y presentar la declaración de ambos años, evitando de esta manera errores técnicos.”

El IRS no le llamará por teléfono, pero usted puede llamar a las líneas gratuitas y obtener asistencia en uno de los 350 idiomas disponibles. Simon dijo que los servicios de intérprete también están disponibles en cualquiera de los 362 centros de asistencia al contribuyente del IRS a través de sus teléfonos.

“Hay formularios que son comúnmente utilizados por los contribuyentes que están disponibles en español, chino simplificado, chino tradicional, haitiano, criollo, vietnamita y ruso”, dijo Simon.

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Barely three weeks after the start of this year’s tax filing season, the IRS had received 19 million tax returns, processed 16.8 million of them, and issued eight million refunds each averaging $1,963.

The message – IRS Deputy Commissioner Kevin Moorehead told reporters on an Ethnic Media Services conference call last week – is file your returns sooner rather than later, and do it electronically. Ask that refunds be wired directly into your bank account. The IRS turn-around time will be a lot faster.

The reason is that the Inflation Reduction Act put $80 billion in the IRS bank account to hire 5,000 more telephone assisters and to add more Taxpayer Assistance Centers around the country where you can go for free help to file your taxes.

“We expect more than 168,000,000 individual tax returns to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming in before April 18, the tax deadline date,” Moorehead said.

Although refunds are expected to be somewhat smaller this year because the COVID economic impact payments have ended, Moorehead advised people to file a 2022 return even if you don’t owe taxes.

“While people with income under a certain amount are not generally required to file a tax return, those who qualify for certain tax credits or already paid some federal tax by having taxes withheld from their paycheck may qualify for a tax refund, but they must file in order to get one,” he said.

Kevin Moorehead, Deputy Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division at the IRS, explains the green energy credits available to those who have purchased a green vehicle.

Don’t leave money on the table, agreed Sue Simon, Director of IRS Customer Assistance.

“What we want to do is ensure that anyone who has not filed a 2021 tax return do so.

But in order to collect unpaid benefits, you have to file both a 2021 and a 2022 return. However you fill out these returns, either electronically or by paper, Simon said it is imperative that you put “Zero” as the amount of your adjusted gross income. Then IRS computers can digest that information and by filing for both years, technical errors can be avoided.

The IRS won’t call you but you can call them on

toll free phone lines and get assistance in one of 350 languages. Simon said interpreter services are also available in any of IRS’s 362 taxpayer assistance centers via their telephones.

“There are forms that are commonly used by taxpayers that are available in Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Haitian, Creole, Vietnamese and Russian,” Simon said.

There are online tools at IRS.gov to help people determine if they are eligible for EITC, a Sales Tax Deduction Calculator to determine how much sales tax is allowed as a deduction in your state.

There is the Free File Online Lookup tool that helps taxpayers find the right company to file their tax return under the Free File program. Go to IRS.gov and search the Pick List. There is also a tax withholding estimator tool.

“All of those are available in English as well as those languages that I listed,” she said.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides help and counseling to taxpayers, free of charge, especially about EITC and additional Child Tax credits which can be hard to understand, Simon added.

Susan Simon, Director of Customer Assistance, Relationships and Education at the IRS, details how taxpayers can get free help filing their taxes.

“During the last two years, we had about 50,000 volunteers throughout the United States doing tax returns. This year, as of today, we have 81,000 volunteers in the United States and Puerto Rico preparing free tax returns for individuals and families.”

Simon said the IRS provides information in a way that taxpayers can have faith and trust that their tax return is being done correctly, that there is no scam going on, that there is no fraud. A lot of people used VITA. Last year, VITA volunteers prepared 2.2 million tax returns.

“Each one of these volunteers is trained by the IRS. They are certified. They are tested. So, you know you are getting accurate information,” she said.

There is a Taxpayer Assistance Locator tool at IRS.gov to find the local office where you can set up an appointment and talk to someone in person.

This year is going to be “significantly better” than the last few difficult years of tax returns some of which the IRS is still processing, Moorehead predicted.

You could get more money in your pocket, he says.

Susan Simon, Directora de Asistencia al Cliente, Relaciones y Educación del IRS, detalla cómo los contribuyentes pueden obtener ayuda gratuita para presentar sus impuestos.

Apenas

tres semanas después del inicio de la temporada de declaración de impuestos de este año, el IRS ha recibido 19 millones de declaraciones. El IRS ha procesado 16.8 millones de ellas y ha emitido ocho millones de devoluciones, cada una de ellas por un importe promedio de 1,963 dólares.

El mensaje -dijo Kevin Moorehead, Vicecomisario del IRS, a periodistas durante una conferencia de prensa organizada por Ethnic Media Services la semana pasada- es que presenten sus declaraciones cuanto antes y que lo hagan de preferencia vía electrónica. Además, se le recomienda que solicite que le transfieran los reembolsos directamente a su cuenta bancaria. El tiempo de respuesta del IRS será mucho más rápido.

La razón es que la Ley de reducción de la inflación (Inflation Reduction Act) dispuso $80,000 millones de dólares en la cuenta bancaria del IRS para contratar a 5,000 asistentes telefónicos más y también añadir más Centros de asistencia al contribuyente en todo el país, donde puede acudir para obtener ayuda gratuita para presentar sus impuestos.

“Esperamos que se presenten más de 168 millones de declaraciones de impuestos individuales, la gran mayoría de ellas antes del 18 de abril, fecha límite para presentar la declaración de impuestos”, declaró Moorehead.

Aunque se espera que los reembolsos sean algo menores este año porque los pagos por impacto económico de COVID han finalizado, Moorehead aconsejó a los contribuyentes que presenten una declaración de 2022 incluso si no tienen adeudo de impuestos.

“Aun cuando las personas con ingresos inferiores a cierta cantidad generalmente no están obligadas a presentar una declaración de impuestos, aquellos que califican para ciertos créditos fiscales o que ya pagaron algunos impuestos federales por tener impuestos retenidos de su cheque de pago pueden calificar para un reembolso de impuestos, pero deben presentar su declaración en esta temporada 2022 para obtenerlo”, dijo.

Kevin Moorehead, Comisario Adjunto de la División de Salarios e Inversiones del IRS, explica los créditos de energía verde disponibles para quienes hayan adquirido un vehículo ecológico.

No deje dinero sobre la mesa, coincidió Sue Simon, Directora de Asistencia al cliente del IRS.

“Queremos asegurarnos que quienes no hayan presentado la declaración de impuestos de 2021 lo hagan.

Hay herramientas en el sitio de internet de IRS. gov para ayudar a las personas a determinar si cumplen con los requisitos para el EITC (Crédito fiscal por ingresos del trabajo), una Calculadora de deducción del impuesto para determinar cuánto impuesto sobre los ingresos se permite como deducción en su estado. Existe también la herramienta Free File Online Lookup, que es un buscador que ayuda a los contribuyentes a encontrar la empresa adecuada para presentar su declaración de impuestos bajo el programa Free File (declaración de impuestos gratuita). Visite el portal de internet IRS.gov y busque en la lista de selección. También hay una herramienta de estimación de retenciones fiscales.

“Todas ellas están disponibles en inglés, así como en los idiomas que he mencionado”, dijo.

El programa de Asistencia voluntaria en la declaración de impuestos (VITA) ofrece ayuda y asesoramiento gratuitos a los contribuyentes, especialmente sobre el EITC y los créditos fiscales adicionales por hijos, que pueden resultar difíciles de entender, añadió Simon.

“Durante los dos últimos años, tuvimos unos 50,000 voluntarios en todo Estados Unidos haciendo declaraciones de impuestos. Este año, a la fecha, tenemos 81.000 voluntarios en Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico preparando declaraciones de impuestos de forma gratuita para particulares y familias.”

Simon dijo que el IRS proporciona información de manera que los contribuyentes pueden tener confianza en que su declaración de impuestos se está haciendo correctamente, que no hay ninguna estafa en marcha, que no hay fraude. Mucha gente utilizó VITA. El año pasado, los voluntarios de VITA prepararon 2.2 millones de declaraciones de impuestos.

“Cada uno de estos voluntarios recibe capacitación del IRS. Están certificados. Se les somete a pruebas. Así, usted sabe que está recibiendo información precisa”, mencionó.

En el sitio de internet IRS.gov hay una herramienta de localización de asistencia para el contribuyente donde puede encontrar una oficina cerca de su localidad en la cual puede concertar una cita y hablar con alguien en persona.

Este año va a ser “significativamente mejor” comparado con las complicadas declaraciones de impuestos de los últimos años, algunas de los cuales el IRS todavía está procesando en la actualidad, Moorehead auguró.

Podría recibir más dinero en su bolsillo, comentó.

Peter White Ethnic Media Servies

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AS EMERGENCY AID FLOWS TO FLOODED-OUT CALIFORNIANS , WILL THOUSANDS BE LEFT OUT?

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that $600 United Way checks are on their way to flood-affected farmworkers regardless of their immigration status — but he did not commit state funds to either undocumented workers or cannabis businesses, both of which don’t qualify for federal emergency aid.

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Itwas late Friday morning when muddy, brown water started rushing onto Michelle Hackett’s Salinas Valley farms.

On one side of her family’s Riverview Farms cannabis business, a county-mandated retention pond overflowed. Next door, a farm abandoned by another grower — one of dozens of cannabis businesses to shut down in Monterey County in recent years — spawned another small river headed straight for Hackett and her skeleton crew.

“The water completely stopped and backed up,” Hackett said. “I thought, ‘Holy s***, this is going to flood our greenhouses.’”

Cannabis businesses like Hackett’s — along with thousands of undocumented farmworkers and the area’s unhoused residents — fear they’ll be left to fend for themselves as yet another winter storm batters California’s Central Coast, local officials and advocates say.

Undocumented workers and cannabis businesses are, by law, ineligible for federally funded programs such as unemployment or aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Now — after days of wind and rain and a Pajaro River levee failure flooded the area, displacing hundreds of people in Monterey County alone — details are lacking about how state officials would respond to calls to direct state funds and other disaster relief to these communities in the region known as America’s salad bowl.

California has stepped into the breach before, offering some support to undocumented workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to some cannabis farmers whose crops were damaged in wildfires.

It’s an issue complicated by competing political priorities and a projected $24 billion state budget deficit for the coming year.

While touring flooded regions, including the inundated farmworker town of Pajaro, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that $42 million is available from the United Way for emergency payments to farmworkers, regardless of immigration status. He said the nonprofit will start sending out $600 checks as requested.

“Those dollars will start going out today,” Newsom said. The funds come from a grant announced in October by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide economic relief to farmworkers and their families .

He noted that undocumented workers typically are ineligible for federal aid because they are in California without federal authorization. Newsom voiced appreciation for the nonprofits that have stepped in to fill the gaps.

“There are a lot of people here that are not immediately eligible for assistance, folks out here that we’re very mindful of,” he said.

“There’s not a state in America … that does more for farm workers than the state of California. And we don’t do enough.”

The governor said officials are working to assess damage and update the state of emergency designations — an essential step to attracting more government dollars to the recovery effort.

Long before the storm, the federal government and California had been planning a levee improvement project for the region. It is expected to take five to seven years, but Newsom said today he is urging the Army Corps of Engineers to speed up their time-

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA

ATENCIÓN DESARROLLADORES/ PROVEDORES SIN FINES DE LUCRO (ATTENTION NON-PROFIT OWNERS/DEVELOPERS)

QUALIFICACIONES REQUERIDAS (REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)PROPIEDADES DE VENTA EN DIVERSAS LOCALIDADES A PRECIO BAJO MERCADO ACTUAL (BELOW MARKET VALUE SCATTERED SITE SALES)

El Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) está invitando desarrolladores de vivienda sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) (nonprofit ((501(c)(3) housing developers) para someter propuestas para 16 localidades a precio bajo mercado actual que antes eran viviendas públicas, Las Deltas. El RFQ se publicará en el sitio web de HACCC en el siguiente link el 10 de Abril de 2023: https://contracostaha.org/las-deltas-redevelopment/

El objetivo de HACCC al vender el sitio de viviendas que antes eran viviendas públicas es para mejorar las existencia de viviendas en North Richmond, proveer oportunidades económicas a quienes viven y trabajan en North Richmond y para aumentar la cantidad de viviendas asequibles. El primer paso en este proceso es la solicitud de Qualificaciones Requeridas ( Request for Qualifications (RFQ), en el que HACCC busca propuestas de 501(c)(3) desarrolladores de viviendas sin fines de lucro (501(c)(3) nonprofit housing developers) para someter propuestas para 16 localidades a precio bajo mercado actual que antes eran viviendas publicas, desarrolladores a comprar hasta 5 edificios por dessarollador por $1 por edificio y depues rehabilitar o remodelar estas unidades para la venta, incluyendo programas de capital compartido y cualquier otro modelo que permita creación de equidad para los ocupantes para familias de bajos engresos (al 80 % o menos del ingreso medio del área).

Cada desarrollador puede solicitar la compra el máximo de 4 dúplexes y una unidad singular. HACCC venderá no más de 16 edificios en total (12 dúplexes y 4 unidades singulares) en respuesta a la RFQ. Sin embargo, si se presentan menos propuestas, la cantidad de unidades otorgada puede diferenciar. Todos los proyectos deben de tener asequibilidad a largo plazo al menos de 20 años.

Todos desarrolladores sin fines de lucro que respondan tendrán poco más de 90 días (hasta el 13 de julio de 2023) para enviar sus presentaciones.

Paquetes de propuestas se pueden obtener a partir del 10 de Abril de 2023 a las 10 a. m. en el sitio web de HACCC en el siguente link: https://contracostaha.org/las-deltas-redevelopment/

Solo propuestas para este RFQ seran consideradas. Desarrolladores sin fines de lucro serán notificados por correo electrónico de la aceptación o rechazo de su propuesta. Criterios de selección estarán atadas junto el RFQ.

Todas las propuestas DEBEN recibirse a más tardar a las 4:00 p. m. del 13 de Julio de 2023.

line and to put higher priority on levee projects affecting vulnerable, low-income communities.

The governor did not provide details about how the state might help cannabis farms, which also are ineligible for federal funds. As Newsom planned his visit, many officials and advocates said they hope to hear how the state will help. A few lawmakers said they’re exploring legislative options.

“I think we need to step up our efforts to help those who are undocumented and can’t earn a paycheck because of the current rains and floods,” said Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, a Democrat representing Los Angeles.

He is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 227 to provide unemployment benefits to undocumented Californians. About 6 in 10 farmworkers are not eligible for unemployment benefits, according to studies.

Santiago said the current situation is frustrating because he has advocated for years for more safety net programs that could have helped families hurt by the flooding. If such legislation was in place, he said, “we’d be able to have a place where we could go get people some financial relief.”

Assemblymember Robert Rivas of Salinas, chosen by his fellow Democrats to be the next Assembly Speaker, noted in a statement to CalMatters that undocumented workers typically don’t qualify for federal assistance funds for emergency housing, home repairs, personal property loss, funeral expenses and other aid.

“My office, in collaboration with other legislative offices, is exploring immediate legislative and budget action to provide relief for these vulnerable communities,” Rivas said, noting that the workers also had been ineligible for many COVID-19 relief programs.

The state began filling some of that gap during the pandemic. Undocumented workers were eligible for $1,700 in state funds: a $500 COVID-19 Disaster Relief prepaid card and $1,200 from the Golden State Stimulus Fund. On the afternoon of March 14 groups of people remained in tents along the flooded Pajaro River. Despite large federal and state housing budgets, many of those people don’t have homes.

Many farmworker families in the flooded region are undocumented, from indigenous groups, and don’t speak either English or Spanish well, said Eloy Ortiz, a board member for the Watsonville-based Center for Farmworker Families.

That complicates attempts to apply for assistance on behalf of the legal residents in their household. Some were rejected when they applied for aid in January, Ortiz said.

“The folks who have been flooded out, if it were a normal year, they’d be starting to go back to the fields to work right now,” Ortiz said. “And now they will probably not be able to go back for months.”

Michelle Hackett at the entrance to Riverview Farms in Salinas that flooded in the mid-March storms.

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More than 20,000 acres of agricultural land in Monterey County will likely sit fallow because of stormwater contamination, noted Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, a former Assembly member from Watsonville, in a tweet.

“These are low-income Latino families, and the start of the harvest season for strawberries, raspberries and other crops is in March. Now farmworkers will be out of work,” he wrote Tuesday.

“I urge our state leaders to provide aid in the state budget for undocumented flood victims who do not qualify for FEMA assistance & additional relief for farmworkers who will be out of work due to flooded ag fields and not qualifying for unemployment insurance,” he wrote.

“The financial pain they will face will be severe & prolonged!”

As many as 8,500 people were under flood evacuation warnings in Monterey County over the weekend. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services reported more than 300 people had stayed in five shelters across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties Monday night, the vast majority taking shelter at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

In Salinas, Hackett, 32, said her choice was simple as the storm bore down: save herself, or say goodbye to a crop that has already weathered a steep drop in prices and other industry pressures. At least 56 cannabis businesses have closed in Monterey County in recent years, according to a recent estimate.

As the water rose Friday morning, Hackett and her team that normally would be busy trimming plants or readying retail products instead shut down early to reinforce storm ditches and forge cement slabs into an impromptu flood wall.

On Tuesday March 14, as another storm knocked out power at her two adjacent 10acre farms, Hackett said she is unaware of any aid available for cannabis businesses impacted by flooding.

“Ideally if we were any other business, we would have immediately had help,” Hackett said. “Whether it be the county, whether it be the state — someone needs to be held accountable.”

Longer term, Hackett said she fears climate change and economic obstacles will point her industry toward the same downward trajectory that wiped out many of the flower growers who once thrived in the same Monterey County greenhouses.

She isn’t alone in her frustrations.

Joey Espinoza, a Salinas-raised cannabis compliance consultant, said several of his clients were directly impacted by floodwaters, including one grower who had to evacuate plants from a flooded greenhouse. Even while the ground was still muddy, he said, many cannabis farmers have turned their attention to other pressing challenges in the industry.

As cannabis remains illegal at the national level, Espinoza said, local growers shut out of federal financial aid are now confronting storm damage after a collapse in cannabis prices and while facing a tight deadline to apply for new state licenses by the end of

the year.

Industry advocates say the economic turmoil stems from a mix of overproduction of legal and illegal cannabis, as well as everchanging taxes and regulations.

“There’s layers of issues with all of this,” Espinoza said. “And the thing to remember is, there’s not gonna be a lot of relief for cannabis in terms of FEMA and things like that.”

It was unclear exactly what the state might do.

The California Department of Cannabis Control told CalMatters that, under current state law, cannabis businesses impacted by disasters may apply for temporary waivers of license requirements if they become unable to meet regulatory requirements. State licensing rules govern everything from sometimes-costly infrastructure requirements to the way products are transported and secured.

“All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and aim to provide regulatory relief to licensees for impacts related to issues including flooding,”” said David Hafner, department spokesperson.

In the past the department has offered support for cannabis growers impacted by wildfires.

Few lawmakers voiced ideas.

In the meantime, some residents took matters into their own hands.

Gabino Orozco Avila was getting ready to serve dinner to neighbors gathered on a walkway above the rushing Pajaro River late Tuesday afternoon, a stone’s throw from his daughter’s home in Pajaro. While his daughter remained evacuated, Avila, owner of a longtime food business, Tacos Los Jacona — a nod to his Michoacán hometown — had prepared carne asada, rice and beans for the community that had long supported him.

“Now that people need me,” he said in Spanish, “I’ll be here.”

Here’s how to apply for financial assistance from the United Way:

Participating local United Ways will be distributing a one-time $600 relief payment to eligible farm workers, agricultural workers and food processing workers in California who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or recent storms. Eligible applicants can only apply once.

Who qualifies:

• Agricultural or food processing workers employed during pandemic, beginning March 2020 until the pandemic has been declared over. Workers need to be at least 13 years old at the time they worked.

• Workers who can and will affirm that they incurred expenses due to the pandemic, such as the purchase of masks, hand sanitizers, face shields, goggles, gloves, COVID tests, and/or childcare.

• Workers who can and will affirm that they have not received this relief from another agency or organization.

How to start the process:

Text one of the following keywords – FARMWORKER, FOODWORKER, CAMPESINO, or CAMPESINA – to 211.

¿LLEGARÁ LA AYUDA DE EMERGENCIA POR INUNDACIONES EN CALIFORNIA A TRABAJADORES INDOCUMENTADOS Y A PRODUCTORES DE MARIHUANA?

El gobernador Gavin Newsom dijo la semana pesada que cheques de $600 de United Way están en camino para los trabajadores agrícolas afectados por las inundaciones, independientemente de su estado migratorio, pero no comprometió fondos estatales para trabajadores indocumentados o negocios de cannabis, los cuales no califican para ayuda de emergencia federal.

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CalMatters

Erael viernes por la mañana cuando el agua fangosa y color marrón comenzó a precipitarse sobre las granjas del Valle de Salinas de Michelle Hackett.

A un lado del negocio de cannabis Riverview Farms de su familia, se desbordó un estanque de retención ordenado por el condado. Al lado, una granja abandonada por otro productor, uno de las docenas de negocios de cannabis que cerraron en el condado de Monterey en los últimos años, generó otro pequeño río que se dirigía directamente hacia Hackett y su pequeño personal.

“El agua se detuvo por completo y retrocedió”, dijo Hackett. “Pensé, ‘Santo cielo, esto va a inundar nuestros invernaderos’”, agregó

Los negocios de cannabis como Hackett’s, junto con miles de trabajadores agrícolas indocumentados y los residentes sin hogar del área, temen que se les deje solos mientras otra tormenta invernal azota la costa central de California, dicen funcionarios y defensores locales.

Los trabajadores indocumentados y las empresas de cannabis, por ley, no son elegibles para programas financiados por el gobierno federal, como el desempleo o la ayuda de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA).

Ahora, después de días de viento y lluvia y una falla en el dique del río Pájaro que inundó el área, desplazando a cientos de personas solo en el condado de Monterey, faltan detalles sobre cómo los funcionarios estatales responderían a las llamadas para dirigir fondos estatales y otro tipo de ayuda para desastres a estas comunidades en la región conocida como America’s salad bowl.

California ya ha cruzado la brecha antes, ofreciendo algo de apoyo a los trabajadores indocumentados durante el apogeo de la pandemia de COVID-19 y a algunos cultivadores de cannabis cuyas cosechas resultaron dañadas por los incendios forestales.

Es un tema complicado por las prioridades políticas en competencia y un déficit presupuestario estatal proyectado de $24 mil millones para el próximo año.

Mientras recorría las regiones inundadas, incluida la ciudad de trabajadores agrícolas inundada de Pájaro, el gobernador Gavin Newsom dijo que United Way tiene disponibles $42 millones para pagos de emergencia a los trabajadores agrícolas, independientemente de su estado migratorio. Dijo que la organización sin fines de lucro comenzará a enviar cheques de $600 según lo solicitado.

“Esos dólares comenzarán a salir hoy”, dijo Newsom. Los fondos provienen de una subvención anunciada en octubre por el Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. para brindar ayuda económica a los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias.

Señaló que los trabajadores indocumentados generalmente no son elegibles para recibir ayuda federal porque están en California sin au-

torización federal. Newsom expresó su aprecio por las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que han intervenido para llenar los vacíos.

“Hay mucha gente aquí que no es inmediatamente elegible para recibir asistencia, gente aquí de la que somos muy conscientes”, dijo. “No hay un estado en Estados Unidos… que haga más por los trabajadores agrícolas que el estado de California. Y no hacemos lo suficiente”.

El gobernador dijo que los funcionarios están trabajando para evaluar los daños y actualizar las designaciones del estado de emergencia, un paso esencial para atraer más dólares del gobierno al esfuerzo de recuperación.

Mucho antes de la tormenta, el gobierno federal y California habían estado planeando un proyecto de mejora de impuestos para la región. Se espera que tome de cinco a siete años, pero Newsom dijo hoy que está instando al Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército a acelerar su cronograma y dar mayor prioridad a los proyectos de impuestos que afectan a las comunidades vulnerables de bajos ingresos.

El gobernador no proporcionó detalles sobre cómo el estado podría ayudar a las granjas de cannabis, que tampoco son elegibles para fondos federales.

Mientras Newsom planeaba su visita, muchos funcionarios y defensores dijeron que esperaban escuchar cómo ayudaría el estado. Algunos legisladores dijeron que están explorando opciones legislativas.

“Creo que debemos intensificar nuestros esfuerzos para ayudar a quienes son indocumentados y no pueden ganar un cheque de pago debido a las lluvias e inundaciones actuales”, dijo el asambleísta Miguel Santiago, un demócrata que representa a Los Ángeles. Santiago está co-patrocinando el Proyecto de Ley 227 del Senado para brindar beneficios de desempleo a los californianos indocumentados. Aproximadamente 6 de cada 10 trabajadores agrícolas no son elegibles para beneficios de desempleo, según estudios.

Santiago dijo que la situación actual es frustrante porque ha abogado durante años por más programas de redes de seguridad que podrían haber ayudado a las familias afectadas por las inundaciones. Si existiera tal legislación, dijo, “podríamos tener un lugar donde pudiéramos ir a buscar ayuda financiera a la gente”.

El asambleísta Robert Rivas de Salinas, elegido por sus compañeros demócratas para ser el próximo presidente de la Asamblea, señaló en un comunicado a CalMatters que los trabajadores indocumentados generalmente no califican para los fondos de asistencia federal para vivienda de emergencia, reparaciones del hogar, pérdida de propiedad personal, gastos funerarios y otra ayuda.

“Mi oficina, en colaboración con otras oficinas legislativas, está explorando acciones legislativas y presupuestarias inmediatas para brindar alivio a estas comunidades vulnerables”, dijo Rivas, y señaló que los trabajadores tampoco habían sido elegibles para muchos programas de alivio de COVID-19.

El estado comenzó a llenar parte de ese vacío durante la pandemia. Los trabajadores indocumentados eran elegibles para recibir $1,700 en fondos estatales: una tarjeta prepaga de $500 para el alivio de desastres por COVID-19 y $1,200 del Golden State Stimulus Fund.

En la tarde del 14 de marzo, grupos de personas permanecían en tiendas de campaña a lo largo del desbordado río Pájaro. A pesar de los grandes presupuestos de vivienda federales y estatales, muchas de esas personas no tienen hogar.

Muchas familias de trabajadores agrícolas en la región inundada son indocumentadas, de grupos indígenas, y no hablan bien ni inglés ni español, dijo Eloy Ortiz, miembro de la junta del Center for Farmworker Families (Centro para Familias de Trabajadores Agrícolas) con sede en Watsonville.

Eso complica los intentos de solicitar asistencia en nombre de los residentes legales en su hogar. Algunos fueron rechazados cuando solicitaron ayuda en enero, dijo Ortiz.

“Las personas que han sido inundadas, si fuera un año normal, estarían comenzando a regresar a los campos para trabajar en este momento”, dijo Ortiz. “Y ahora probablemente no podrán regresar por meses”.

Es probable que más de 20,000 acres de tierras agrícolas en el condado de Monterey queden sin ser sembradas debido a la contaminación de las aguas pluviales, señaló en un tuit el supervisor del condado de Monterey, Luis Alejo, ex asambleísta de Watsonville.

“Son familias latinas de bajos recursos y el inicio de la temporada de cosecha de fresas, frambuesas y otros cultivos es en marzo. Ahora los trabajadores agrícolas se quedarán sin trabajo”, escribió el martes.

“Insto a nuestros líderes estatales a que brinden ayuda en el presupuesto estatal para las víctimas de inundaciones indocumentadas que no califican para la asistencia de FEMA y ayuda adicional para los trabajadores agrícolas que se quedarán sin trabajo debido a los campos agrícolas inundados y que no califican para el seguro de desempleo”, escribió.

“¡El dolor financiero que enfrentarán será severo y prolongado!”, agregó.

Unas 8,500 personas estaban bajo advertencias de evacuación por inundaciones en el condado de Monterey durante el fin de semana. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California informó que más de 300 personas se habían alojado en cinco refugios en los condados de Santa Cruz y Monterey el lunes por la noche, la gran mayoría se refugió en el recinto ferial del condado de Santa Cruz.

En Salinas, Hackett, de 32 años, dijo que su elección fue simple a medida que la tormenta se avecinaba: salvarse o despedirse de una cosecha que ya ha resistido una fuerte caída en los precios y otras presiones de la industria. Al menos 56 negocios de cannabis han cerrado en el condado de Monterey en los últimos años, según una estimación reciente.

Cuando el agua subió el viernes por la mañana, Hackett y su equipo, que normalmente estarían ocupados recortando plantas o preparando productos para la venta al por menor, cerraron temprano para reforzar las zanjas de tormenta y forjar losas de cemento en un muro de inundación improvisado.

El martes, cuando otra tormenta cortó el suministro eléctrico en sus dos granjas adyacentes de 10 acres, Hackett dijo que no tiene conocimiento de ninguna ayuda disponible para los negocios de cannabis afectados por las inundaciones.

Gansos caminan por un campo parcialmente inundado cerca del canal principal en Salinas el 14 de marzo de 2023. Photo Credit: Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters

“Idealmente, si fuéramos cualquier otro negocio, habríamos tenido ayuda de inmediato”, dijo Hackett. “Ya sea el condado, ya sea el estado, alguien debe rendir cuentas”.

A más largo plazo, Hackett dijo que teme que el cambio climático y los obstáculos económicos apunten a su industria hacia la misma trayectoria descendente que acabó con muchos de los cultivadores de flores que alguna vez prosperaron en los mismos invernaderos del condado de Monterey.

No está sola en sus frustraciones.

Joey Espinoza, un consultor de cumplimiento de cannabis criado en Salinas, dijo que varios

de sus clientes se vieron directamente afectados por las inundaciones, incluido un productor que tuvo que evacuar las plantas de un invernadero inundado. Incluso cuando el suelo todavía estaba embarrado, dijo, muchos cultivadores de cannabis han centrado su atención en otros desafíos apremiantes en la industria.

Dado que el cannabis sigue siendo ilegal a nivel nacional, dijo Espinoza, los cultivadores locales excluidos de la ayuda financiera federal ahora enfrentan daños por tormentas después de un colapso en los precios del cannabis y enfrentan un plazo ajustado para solicitar nuevas licencias estatales para fin de año.

Los defensores de la industria dicen que la agi-

AVISO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS Y REUNIONES PARA EL BORRADOR DEL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL AÑO FISCAL 2023-2024

LA CIUDAD DE SAN JOSÉ ESTÁ DESARROLLANDO SU BORRADOR DEL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL AÑO FISCAL 2023-2024. ESTE AVISO PROPORCIONA UN CALENDARIO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS Y OPORTUNIDADES PARA LA REVISIÓN Y LOS COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO.

El borrador del Plan de Acción Anual (AAP) del año fiscal 2023-2024 rige el uso de los fondos federales del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos. Los fondos que la ciudad recibe por fórmula del HUD incluyen la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo de la Comunidad (CDBG), la Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG), las Asociaciones de Inversión en el Hogar (HOME) y las Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con SIDA (HOPWA). Los fondos de fórmula de la Ciudad tienen un promedio de aproximadamente $14 millones anuales, dependiendo del presupuesto federal. El desarrollo de este Plan se nutre en gran medida de los comentarios del público.

Si desea proporcionar comentarios sobre la modificación del Plan, la Ciudad agradece su asistencia a cualquiera de las reuniones que figuran en el calendario que se presenta a continuación. Además, los comentarios pueden proporcionarse por teléfono, por correo ordinario (a City of San José Housing Department, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, 12th Floor, San José, California 95113) o por correo electrónico a través de la información de contacto que se indica a continuación, tanto para las personas de habla inglesa como para las que tienen un dominio limitado del inglés. El borrador del Plan de Acción Anual para el año fiscal 2023-2024 estará disponible para comentarios públicos en el sitio web del Departamento de Vivienda desde el 24 de marzo de 2023 hasta el 24 de abril de 2023.

Para solicitar adaptaciones especiales para cualquiera de las reuniones o un formato alternativo de cualquier material impreso relacionado, llame al (408) 294-9337 (TTY) lo antes posible, pero al menos tres días hábiles antes de la reunión. Todas las reuniones públicas son accesibles para las personas con problemas de movilidad.

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tación económica se deriva de una mezcla de sobreproducción de cannabis legal e ilegal, así como de impuestos y regulaciones en constante cambio.

“Hay capas de problemas con todo esto”, dijo Espinoza. “Y lo que hay que recordar es que no habrá mucho alivio para el cannabis en términos de FEMA y cosas así”.

No estaba claro exactamente qué podría hacer el estado.

El Departamento de Control de Cannabis de California le dijo a CalMatters que, según la ley estatal actual, las empresas de cannabis afectadas por desastres pueden solicitar exenciones temporales de los requisitos de licencia si no pueden cumplir con los requisitos reglamentarios. Las normas estatales de concesión de licencias rigen todo, desde los requisitos de infraestructura a veces costosos hasta la forma en que se transportan y aseguran los productos.

“Todas las solicitudes se revisan caso por caso y tienen como objetivo brindar alivio regulatorio a los titulares de licencias por impactos relacionados con problemas que incluyen inundaciones”, dijo David Hafner, portavoz del departamento.

En el pasado, el departamento ha ofrecido apoyo a los cultivadores de cannabis afectados por los incendios forestales.

Pocos legisladores expresaron ideas. Mientras tanto, algunos residentes tomaron el asunto en sus propias manos.

Gabino Orozco Ávila se estaba preparando para servir la cena a los vecinos reunidos en una pasarela sobre el caudaloso río Pájaro el martes por la tarde, cerca de la casa de su hija en Pájaro. Mientras su hija permanecía evacuada, Ávila, dueño de un negocio de alimentos desde hace mucho tiempo, Tacos Los Jacona, un guiño a su ciudad natal de Michoacán, había preparado carne asada, arroz y frijoles para la comunidad que lo había apoyado durante mucho tiempo.

“Ahora que la gente me necesita”, dijo en español, “aquí estaré”.

Vea cómo puede acceder a los fondos de ayuda económica para los trabajadores agrícolas y los trabajadores del sector alimenticio:

Consulte el sitio web del Departamento de Vivienda, http://www. sanjoseca.gov/housingconplan para encontrar copias electrónicas, o llame al (408) 793-5542 o al (408) 294-9337 (TTY) para obtener copias en papel

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Ciudad de San JoséVivienda 200 E. Santa Clara St. Piso 12 (Torre)

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Período de comentarios públicos: 24 de marzo de 202324 de abril de 2023

13 de abril de 2023, a partir de las 5:45 p. m.

Las organizaciones locales de United Ways participantes distribuirán un pago único de ayuda de $600 dólares a los trabajadores del campo, trabajadores agrícolas y trabajadores del procesamiento de alimentos afectados por la pandemia de COVID-19 o las tormentas recientes. Los solicitantes solo pueden aplicar una vez.

Quién reúne los requisitos:

• Trabajadores agrícolas y trabajadores del procesamiento de alimentos de primera línea que trabajaron en California en cualquier momento durante la pandemia COVID-19 desde marzo de 2020, hasta que la pandemia haya sido declarada finalizada. Los trabajadores tienen que haber tenido al menos 13 años de edad en el momento en que trabajaron.

25 de abril de 2023, a partir de la 1:30 p. m.

Las fechas de las reuniones pueden estar sujetas a cambios. Consulte en http://www.sanjoseca.gov/housingconplan para ver las actualizaciones.

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• Trabajadores que puedan y quieran certificar que incurrieron en gastos debido a la pandemia, como la compra de mascarillas, desinfectantes de manos, protectores faciales, gafas, guantes, pruebas de COVID y/o cuidado de niños.

• Trabajadores que puedan y quieran certificar que no han recibido esta ayuda de otra agencia u organización.

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COURT RULING OPENS DOOR TO GIG DRIVER UNIONIZATION BILL , UNION SAYS

A court ruling last week upheld much of a 2020 gig-worker initiative, but found part of the measure was invalid. The part the court struck down opens the door to driver unionization legislation, according to labor advocates challenging the initiative.

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Arecentcourt ruling that favored gig work companies may have a silver lining for pro-labor groups.

Last Monday, a California appeals court ruled that Proposition 22 — a 2020 ballot measure that allowed Uber, Lyft, and other platforms to classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees — was largely constitutional, reversing much of a lower court ruling.

But the court found that one part of the proposition wasn’t valid. It’s a part that defined legislation on certain subjects, including unionization for app-based drivers, as amendments to the proposition. And amendments, the proposition declares, need to pass by a seven-eighths majority vote of the Legislature. That super, super, super-duper majority is a steep climb.

“If the Legislature wanted to enact collective bargaining legislation today, it would be free to do so by a simple majority,” said Stacey Leyton, an attorney with Altshuler Berzon, a law firm representing the drivers and Service Employees International Union in challenging the ballot measure.

Tia Orr, executive director of SEIU California, said that the drivers the union works with have “motivation and fire behind them” with the possibility of being able to unite with their coworkers and bargain collectively. Orr said there are several options that the drivers are considering in the wake of the ruling, and pursuing legislation that would allow drivers to unionize “certainly is one of them.”

But a lawyer representing the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services coalition, which includes Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart and is defending Prop. 22 in court, saw the Monday decision slightly differently.

If the Legislature passed a new collective bargaining law for appbased drivers by less than a seven eights vote, it could be challenged in court “and it would be up to a court to decide at that point if it is an amendment or not,” said Kurt Oneto, an attorney with Nielsen Merksamer, who is representing the coalition.

When reached for comment, Uber referred CalMatters to its statement about driver independence from earlier in the week. What exactly a union representing app-based drivers could negotiate over — if the rest of Prop. 22 stands — is also potentially up for debate. The initiative established minimum pay for the time between when a driver accepts a ride or delivery and when they complete it, for example. So could a union bargain over drivers’ wages?

“To the extent that Proposition 22 establishes minimums, a union

could bargain to go above those minimums,” said Leyton. Unions often negotiate wages that are above wages in minimum wage law, she said, “so I would think that a collective bargaining law could authorize that.” But, she said, there could be a legal battle over that.

If lawmakers did pass a law allowing gig workers to unionize, that could also face challenges in court, said Catherine Fisk, a law professor at UC Berkeley who filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the union and drivers challenging Prop. 22. For example, gig companies could argue that collective bargaining by workers who are not employees is price fixing that violates antitrust law, she said.

The case (probably) isn’t over yet

The fight in the courts over Prop. 22 likely isn’t over, though, and being in legal limbo impacts the political calculus around passing new laws.

If either side appeals the recent ruling, and the California Supreme Court decides to hear the case, it could still strike down Prop. 22 in its entirety or uphold the whole thing, effectively rendering Monday’s ruling moot.

“That leads me to wonder whether there will be a serious push for legislation until that is resolved,” said Fisk.

The chairperson of the state Senate labor committee, Dave Cortese, doesn’t plan to take action until the case is resolved.

“While we are disappointed by the court’s ruling, we are optimistic that the rights of rideshare and delivery drivers will be vindicated by the California Supreme Court. It would be premature to move legislation as we await that determination,” the Campbell Democrat said in a statement.

“Regardless of the outcome in court, we will not stand for wealthy corporations buying their way out of labor laws and we are committed to pursuing all options to ensure app-based workers are protected.”

His counterpart leading the Assembly labor committee, San Jose Democrat Ash Kalra, said in a statement: “The fight to recognize gig workers as employees who deserve full protection under our labor laws is not over.

As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Labor & Employment, I will continue to monitor the issue and explore all legislative options on the table.”

The clearest path for drivers to have full rights and the ability to vote for their own union would be for Prop. 22 to be struck down in its entirety, said Nicole Moore, president of Rideshare Drivers United, an association of rideshare drivers. That’s why “it’s absolutely critical that this ruling not be allowed to stand,” she said.

Un fallo judicial la semana pasada respaldó la mayor parte de una iniciativa para trabajadores temporales realizada en 2020, pero encontró que parte de la medida no era válida. La parte anulada por el tribunal abre la puerta a la legislación sobre la sindicalización de conductores, según los defensores laborales que cuestionan la iniciativa. ESPAÑOL

lo completa, por ejemplo. Entonces, ¿podría un sindicato negociar los salarios de los conductores?

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Unfallo judicial reciente que favoreció a las empresas de trabajos temporales, como Uber, Instacart y Lyft, entre otros, puede tener un resquicio de esperanza para los grupos pro-laborales.

El lunes pasado, un tribunal de apelaciones de California dictaminó que la Proposición 22, una medida electoral de 2020 que permitía a Uber, Lyft y otras plataformas clasificar a sus trabajadores como contratistas independientes en lugar de empleados, era en gran medida constitucional, anulando gran parte de un fallo de un tribunal inferior.

Pero el tribunal encontró que una parte de la proposición no era válida. Es una parte que definió la legislación sobre ciertos temas, incluida la sindicalización de los conductores basados en aplicaciones, como enmiendas a la propuesta. Y las enmiendas, declara la propuesta, deben ser aprobadas por una mayoría de votos de siete octavos de la Legislatura. Esa super, super, super-duper mayoría es una cuesta empinada.

“Si la Legislatura quisiera promulgar una legislación de negociación colectiva hoy, sería libre de hacerlo por mayoría simple”, dijo Stacey Leyton, abogada de Altshuler Berzon, un bufete de abogados que representa a los conductores y al Sindicato Internacional de Empleados de Servicio (SEIU) en la impugnación de la boleta electoral. medida.

Tia Orr, directora ejecutiva de SEIU California, dijo que los conductores con los que trabaja el sindicato tienen “motivación y fuego detrás de ellos” con la posibilidad de poder unirse con sus compañeros de trabajo y negociar colectivamente. Orr dijo que hay varias opciones que los conductores están considerando a raíz del fallo, y buscar una legislación que permita a los conductores sindicalizarse “ciertamente es una de ellas”.

Pero un abogado que representa a la coalición Protect App-Based Drivers and Services, que incluye a Uber, Lyft, DoorDash e Instacart y está defendiendo la Prop. 22 en la corte, vio la decisión del lunes de manera ligeramente diferente.

Si la Legislatura aprobara una nueva ley de negociación colectiva para conductores basados en aplicaciones por menos de un voto de siete ochos, podría impugnarse en los tribunales “y correspondería a un tribunal decidir en ese momento si es una enmienda o no,”, dijo Kurt Oneto, abogado de Nielsen Merksamer, que representa a la coalición.

Cuando se le contactó para hacer comentarios, Uber remitió a CalMatters a su declaración sobre la independencia del conductor de principios de semana.

Lo que exactamente podría negociar un sindicato que representa a los conductores basados en aplicaciones, si el resto de la Prop. 22 se mantiene, también está potencialmente sujeto a debate. La iniciativa estableció un pago mínimo por el tiempo entre que un conductor acepta un viaje o entrega y cuando

“En la medida en que la Proposición 22 establezca mínimos, un sindicato podría negociar para superar esos mínimos”, dijo Leyton. Los sindicatos a menudo negocian salarios que están por encima de los salarios en la ley de salario mínimo, dijo, “así que creo que una ley de negociación colectiva podría autorizar eso”. Pero, dijo, podría haber una batalla legal por eso. Si los legisladores aprobaran una ley que permitiera a los trabajadores temporales sindicalizarse, eso también podría enfrentar desafíos en los tribunales, dijo Catherine Fisk, profesora de derecho en UC Berkeley, quien presentó un escrito a la corte en apoyo del sindicato y los conductores que desafiaron la Prop. 22. Por ejemplo, las empresas de trabajos temporales podrían argumentar que la negociación colectiva de trabajadores que no son empleados es una fijación de precios que viola la ley antimonopolio, dijo.

El caso (probablemente) aún no ha terminado.

Sin embargo, es probable que la lucha en los tribunales por la Prop. 22 no haya terminado, y estar en un limbo legal afecta el cálculo político en torno a la aprobación de nuevas leyes.

Si alguna de las partes apela el fallo reciente, y la Corte Suprema de California decide escuchar el caso, aún podría anular la Prop. 22 en su totalidad o mantener todo, haciendo que el fallo del lunes sea discutible.

“Eso me lleva a preguntarme si habrá un impulso serio por la legislación hasta que se resuelva”, dijo Fisk. El presidente del comité laboral del Senado estatal, Dave Cortese, no planea tomar medidas hasta que se resuelva el caso. “Si bien estamos decepcionados por el fallo de la corte, somos optimistas de que la Corte Suprema de California reivindicará los derechos de los conductores de viajes compartidos y entregas. Sería prematuro avanzar en la legislación mientras esperamos esa determinación”, dijo el demócrata de Campbell en un comunicado. “Independientemente del resultado en la corte, no toleraremos que las corporaciones ricas compren su salida de las leyes laborales y estamos comprometidos a buscar todas las opciones para garantizar que los trabajadores basados en aplicaciones estén protegidos”.

Su homólogo que dirige el comité laboral de la Asamblea, el demócrata de San José Ash Kalra , dijo en un comunicado: “La lucha para reconocer a los trabajadores temporales como empleados que merecen protección total bajo nuestras leyes laborales no ha terminado. Como presidente del Comité de Trabajo y Empleo de la Asamblea, continuaré monitoreando el tema y exploraré todas las opciones legislativas sobre la mesa”.

El camino más claro para que los conductores tengan plenos derechos y la posibilidad de votar por su propio sindicato sería anular la Prop. 22 en su totalidad, dijo Nicole Moore, presidenta de Rideshare Drivers United, una asociación de conductores de viajes compartidos. Es por eso que “es absolutamente crítico que no se permita que se mantenga este fallo”, dijo.

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Un fallo judicial reciente que favoreció a las empresas de trabajos temporales puede tener un resquicio de esperanza para los grupos prolaborales. Photo Credit: Freepik

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LA POLICRISIS ALIENTA LAS PROTESTAS EN PERÚ

El racismo arraigado, la disfunción política, la degradación medioambiental y el aumento de la desigualdad están alentando las protestas en Perú, que ya han cobrado 70 vidas, en su mayoría indígenas.

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La“policrisis“ es un término emergente que está siendo utilizado cada vez con mayor frecuencia dentro del lenguaje de los legisladores y los responsables de la toma de decisiones a escala mundial, desde las universidades de élite hasta las salas de reuniones de Davos. El término es amplio en su definición; casi como una ameba, se transforma para envolver los numerosos retos a los que se enfrenta la humanidad, desde la catástrofe climática a la pobreza, el hambre, la guerra, la migración masiva y el declive de la democracia.

A principios de diciembre, Perú estalló en protestas después de que el ex presidente de la nación latinoamericana, Pedro Castillo, intentara tomar el poder. Desde entonces, unos 70 manifestantes han muerto, presuntamente a manos de las fuerzas del orden locales. Los manifestantes, muchos de origen indígena, exigen la dimisión de la actual presidenta, Dina Boluartey la revisión de la Constitución. Boluarte, quien es ex miembro del partido marxista Perú Libre, ha girado a la derecha para poner fin a las protestas. Ninguna de las partes parece dispuesta a ceder.

Las divisiones puestas de manifiesto por las protestas en Perú se ven alimentadas por algunos de los niveles más altos de desigualdad en uno de los rincones más desiguales del mundo, donde las tasas de mortalidad durante Covid se dispararon muy por encima de los promedios mundiales y donde el crecimiento económico esporádico y la degradación del medio ambiente han ido de la mano durante mucho tiempo. Perú ha tenido seis presidentes en siete años y tres parlamentos diferentes. Una encuesta de 2021 reveló que apenas una cuarta parte del país está satisfecha con el régimen democrático, la cifra más baja de todos los países de América Latina excepto Haití. Es pues, en definitiva, la encarnación viva de una policrisis.

El fotoperiodista y fundador de Península 360Press, Manuel Ortiz tiene una larga experiencia cubriendo conflictos en América Latina, desde la violencia de los cárteles en México a la guerra civil en Colombia y los disturbios sociales en Honduras y El Salvador. Acaba de regresar de un viaje de 10 días a Perú, que describe como uno de los “más intensos” de su

larga carrera. Aunque las condiciones en Perú son únicas en el país, el panorama general, dice Ortiz, es una advertencia para el mundo de lo que ocurre cuando se permite que las divisiones sociales se enconen, cuando las instituciones fallan y cuando la calamidad se precipita para llenar la brecha.

¿Usted ha descrito su experiencia en Perú como una de las más trágicas que ha vivido en América Latina. ¿A qué se debe?

He sido testigo de cómo el gobierno de Colombia disparaba sistemáticamente a los ojos de jóvenes manifestantes. Y he visto mucha violencia en México. Pero en Perú, parece una política de exterminio. Están utilizando francotiradores… Los vi en Cuzco. Me reuní con la familia de Remo Candia Guevara, quien recibió un disparo en el pecho durante una protesta el 11 de enero cerca de la ciudad. Era un líder quechua local, alguien a quien todo el mundo recurría, especialmente cuando estalló esta última crisis. Días antes de su muerte, dijo a su familia que lo estaban siguiendo. Ellos le instaron a que no se uniera a las protestas, pero acudió de todos modos después de que miembros de la comunidad le dijeran que era necesario. Hay un vídeo en el que se le ve a la cabeza de la multitud. Sin armas… sin piedras, sin palos. La policía dispara gases lacrimógenos. Remo intenta agacharse detrás de un poste. Es entonces cuando recibe un disparo en el pecho. Murió en el hospital poco después. Su familia me dijo que la policía lo tenía como objetivo. Sabían quién era.

¿Usted asistió al acto conmemorativo al cumplirse un mes de su muerte. ¿Qué escuchó de la comunidad?

Al principio la gente estaba nerviosa. Pero a medida que avanzaba la celebración, empezaron a hablar con nosotros. Nos daban las gracias por estar allí, como miembros de la prensa internacional. Hablaban de que los periodistas de Lima nunca hablan ni visitan a las comunidades quechuas, que muchos peruanos -según nos enteramos- suelen comparar con terroristas. Se sienten como olvidados.

Al día siguiente compartimos el desayuno. Jugué con sus hijos y me preguntaban: “¿Cuándo vuelve papi a casa?”. Más tarde nos dirigimos a la cima de una colina cercana, donde cientos de personas se reúnen para plantar árboles. Es parte de la tradición que-

chua, algo que hacen cada 10 años aproximadamente para reforestar las montañas circundantes. Pero este año tenía un significado adicional. Muchos de los allí presentes me dijeron que creían que Remo vendría a habitar los árboles y la montaña y que velaría por ellos.

¿Qué le han dicho los manifestantes sobre sus reivindicaciones? ¿Qué buscan?

Muy pocos de ellos mencionaron al anterior presidente, Pedro Castillo, a quien la mayoría votó. Su principal demanda es la dimisión de la actual presidenta. Algunos incluso me dijeron que si dimite hoy, se acabarán las protestas y podrán negociar otras cuestiones. Se sienten traicionados por Boluarte, alguien que vino de la izquierda pero que ahora está alineada con la derecha peruana. También sienten que la Constitución no les representa y exigen que se reforme para que refleje mejor las preocupaciones de la comunidad indígena.

¿Qué te han dicho los peruanos de a pie con los que te has reunido sobre la crisis actual?

Los peruanos están muy divididos. Cuando aterrizamos, le pregunté a nuestro conductor de Uber qué opinaba de la situación. Llamó terroristas a los manifestantes. Le mencioné a los manifestantes asesinados por la policía y me dijo que merecían morir. Les llamó ignorantes. No lo podía creer. Estaba escandalizado. Nunca había visto el tipo de racismo anti indígena que encontré en Perú. Pero luego enciendes la televisión y eso es lo que ves en las noticias, intercalado con anuncios de empresas mineras que operan en el sur de Perú, donde vive la mayoría de las comunidades indígenas.

Pero también conocimos a un taxista, un padre de familia de Cuzco al que contratamos para que nos llevara a las montañas. Había crecido cerca de las comunidades indígenas, pero apenas tenía contacto con ellas. Mostró un tibio apoyo a las protestas, pero también tenía recelos hacia los manifestantes indígenas, diciendo que habían hecho “cosas malas”. Pasamos varios días juntos, durante los cuales escuchó el testimonio de quechuas cuyos seres queridos habían muerto en las protestas. Cuando nos despedimos, nos dio las gracias. “Me has enseñado algo de mi país que desconocía”.

También entrevistó a un jefe de la policía local durante una protesta en Cuzco. ¿Qué

impresión le causó?

Llegó a la plaza principal de Cuzco, donde se dirigió a un grupo de periodistas peruanos. Pero no fue una entrevista. No hubo preguntas. Se limitó a enumerar los delitos cometidos por los manifestantes y le aseguró a la prensa que la situación estaba bajo control. Le solicité una entrevista y cuando le pregunté acerca de la muerte de manifestantes a manos de la policía, se enfadó visiblemente. No sé si fue entonces cuando empezaron a seguirnos -nos fotografiaron varias veces durante nuestro viaje-, pero muchos activistas con los que hablé aquí me han dicho que están en el punto de mira.

Más de 70 personas han muerto desde que comenzaron las protestas en diciembre. ¿Quiénes son y qué ha sabido de sus amigos o familiares?

Las personas que han muerto son en su mayoría son pobres, muchos son jóvenes, algunos son niños y otros ancianos. Algunos de los fallecidos simplemente quedaron atrapados en el fuego cruzado cuando pasaban por allí. No tenemos cifras exactas de muertos y heridos, en parte porque ha habido informes de manifestantes detenidos por la policía en hospitales locales. Muchos temen recibir tratamiento médico.

Nos reunimos con un numeroso grupo de familiares de víctimas en la iglesia Pueblo de Dios de Juliaca, en el sur. Pensábamos que íbamos a hablar con una o dos personas como mucho. Pero cuando los vecinos se enteraron de que estábamos allí, empezaron a inundar la iglesia. Llegó un momento en que estaba casi llena. Nos dijeron que los medios de comunicación no habían venido nunca a escuchar sus historias. Todavía recibo llamadas de personas que no pudieron ir a la iglesia ese día. El sacerdote se llama Padre Lucho. Procede del movimiento de la Teología de la Liberación y ha convertido su iglesia en una especie de centro comunitario, donde acuden en busca de consejo, los heridos y personas con duelos o aflicciones y donde se envían donativos para apoyar a las comunidades locales. El Padre Lucho está recopilando una lista de heridos y muertos. En cierto modo, es un baluarte contra una represión aún más severa. En un momento dado le pregunté cómo aguantaba y cómo es que parece llevar constantemente una sonrisa. Entonces se le saltaron las lágrimas… “Le caigo bien a la gente y a mí me gusta la gente”.

Manifestantes durante un bloqueo en la carretera que une la ciudad de Cisco con Juliaca, en el sur de Perú. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

Un cartel en Juliaca, Perú, denuncia a la presidenta del país, Dina Boluarte. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

THE POLYCRISIS FUELING PROTESTS IN PERÚ

Peter Schurmann Ethnic Media Services

The“polycrisis” is an emerging term working its way into the parlance of lawmakers and global decisionmakers, from elite universities to the meeting rooms at Davos. The term is broad in its definition; almost amoeba like, it morphs to envelop the many challenges confronting humanity, from climate catastrophe to poverty, hunger, war, mass migration and the decline of democracy.

In early December, Perú erupted in protest after the Latin American nation’s former president, Pedro Castillo, attempted a takeover of the government. Since then, some 70 protestors have been killed, allegedly at the hands of local law enforcement. Protestors, many of them from Perú’s Indigenous communities, are demanding the resignation of the current president, Dina Boluarte, and a redrafting of the nation’s constitution. Boluarte, a former member of the Marxist Free Perú party, has turned to the right as she seeks to end the protests. Neither side appears willing to concede.

The divisions laid bare by the protests in Perú are fueled by some of the highest levels of inequality in one of the most unequal corners of the world, where mortality rates during Covid soared far above global averages and where sporadic economic growth and environmental degradation have long gone hand-in-hand. Perú has had six presidents in seven years and three different parliaments. A poll from 2021 found that barely a quarter of the country is satisfied with democratic rule, the lowest of any country in Latin America except Haiti.

It is, in short, a living embodiment of the polycrisis.

Photojournalist and founder of Peninsula 360 Press Manuel Ortiz has long experience covering conflict in Latin America, from cartel violence in Mexico to civil war in Colombia and social unrest in Honduras and El Salvador. He’s just returned from a 10-day reporting trip to Perú, a trip he describes as among “the most intense” in his long career. While conditions in Perú are unique to the country, the broader picture, says Ortiz, stands as a warning to the world of what happens when societal divisions are allowed to fester, when institutions fall short and when calamity rushes in to fill the breach.

You described your experience in Perú as among the most tragic of any you’ve encountered in Latin America. Why is that?

I’ve witnessed the government in Colombia systematically shooting out the eyes of young protestors. And I’ve seen a lot of violence in Mexico. But in Perú, it looks like a policy of extermination. They are using snipers… I saw them in Cuzco. I met with the family of Remo Candia Guevara, who was shot in the chest during a January 11 protest near the city. He was a local Quechua leader, someone everyone turned to, especially when this latest crisis erupted. Days before his death, he told his family he was being followed. They urged him not to join the protests, but he went anyway after community members told him he was needed. There is a video of him at the head of the crowd. No weapons… no stones, no sticks. The police fire tear gas. Remo tries to duck behind a post. It’s then that he is shot in the chest. He died in the hospital shortly after. His family told me the police targeted him. They knew who he was.

You attended a memorial marking one month since his death. What did you hear there from the com-

munity?

People were nervous at first. But as the memorial went on, they began to talk to us. They thanked us for being there, as members of the international press. They spoke of how journalists from (the capital) Lima never speak to or visit Quechua communities, which many Peruvians — we came to learn — often equate with terrorism. They feel as if they’ve been forgotten.

The next day we shared breakfast. played with his kids, and they would ask me, “When is papi coming home.” Later we headed toward a nearby hilltop, where hundreds gathered to plant trees. It’s part of Quechua tradition, something they do every 10 years or so to reforest

the surrounding mountains. But this year had an added layer of meaning. Many there told me they believe Remo will come to inhabit the trees and the mountain and that he would watch over them.

What did protestors tell you about their demands?

What are they seeking?

Very few of them mentioned the former president, Pedro Castillo, who most of them voted for. Their main demand is the resignation of the current president. Some even told me that if she resigns today, the protests will end and that they can negotiate other issues. They feel betrayed by Boluarte, someone who came from the left but is now aligned with Perú’s right wing. They also feel

the constitution does not represent them and they are demanding that it be reformed to be more reflective of Indigenous concerns.

What did you hear from ordinary Peruvians you met about this current crisis?

Peruvians are very divided. When we landed, I asked our Uber driver what he made of the situation. He called the protestors terrorists. I mentioned the protestors killed by police, and he said they deserved to die. He called them ignorant. I couldn’t believe it. I was shocked. I have never seen the kind of anti-Indigenous racism I encountered in Perú. But then you turn on the TV, and that’s what you see on the news — interspersed with ads from mining companies operating in Perú’s south, where most of the Indigenous communities live.

But we also met a taxi driver, a father from Cuzco who we hired to take us into the mountains. He’d grown up near Indigenous communities, but he had almost no contact with them. He showed tepid support for the protests, but he also had misgivings about the Indigenous protestors, saying they’d done “bad things.” We spent several days together, during which time he listened to the testimony of Quechua people whose loved ones had been killed in the protests. When we parted, he thanked us. “You showed me something of my country I had never known before.”

You also interviewed a local police chief during a protest in Cuzco. What was your impression of him? He arrived at the main plaza in Cuzco where he addressed a gathering of Peruvian journalists. But it wasn’t an interview. There were no questions. He basically gave off a list of crimes committed by the protestors and assured the press that things were under control. I asked for an interview with him, and when I pressed him about the killing of protestors by police, he grew visibly angry. I don’t know if that is when we began to be followed — we were photographed several times during our trip — but many activists I spoke to here have told me they are being targeted.

More than 70 people have been killed since the protests started in December. Who are they and what have you heard from their friends or relatives?

The people who have died are mostly poor, many are young, some are children and some elders. Some of those killed were just caught in the crossfire walking by. We don’t have exact numbers of those killed or injured, partly because there have been reports of protestors being detained by police in local hospitals. So many are now afraid to seek medical treatment.

We met with a large group of victims’ relatives at the Pueblo de Dios church in Juliaca, in the south. We thought we’d be speaking to one or two people at most. But when residents learned we were there they began to flood the church. At one point it was near to full. They told us the media has not come, ever, to hear their stories. I am still getting calls from people there who could not make it to the church that day. The priest there is called Padre Lucho. He comes out of the Liberation Theology movement and has turned his church into a kind of community center, where the injured and grieving come, and where donations are sent to support local communities. Padre Lucho is compiling a list of the injured and killed. He is, in some ways, a bulwark against even more severe repression. I asked him at one point how he holds up and how it is that he seems to be constantly wearing a smile. He teared up then… “People like me, and like people.”

Entrenched racism, political dysfunction, environmental degradation and soaring inequality are fueling protests in Perú that have already claimed 70 mostly Indigenous lives.

A road block is set up — one of more than a dozen — along the highway connecting Cuzco and Juliaca by members of Perú’s Quechua community. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

Family members hold portraits of loved ones killed in protests that have engulfed Perú since December.

Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

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UNPACKING

BIDEN’S BUDGET — THE PRESIDENT WANTS GUNS AND BUTTER

President Biden's recently announced budget proposal promises to maintain entitlement programs while dramatically increasing defense spending.

Peter White Ethnic Media Servies

WhenPresident Biden formally unveiled his budget last week in Philadelphia, he took direct aim at the political football that is entitlement reform. “I guarantee you I will protect Social Security and Medicare without any change,” the president said. But analysts say looming shortfalls will put those commitments to the test.

“They’re really two choices, very straightforward. You can increase revenues going in, or you can reduce benefits being paid out,” said Andrew Eschtruth, associate director for external relations at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.

“The president’s budget did not go into any detail other than to say that it was absolutely not going to propose any benefit reductions and would fight any benefit reductions that were proposed by the Congress,” Eschtruth added.

He was among a panel of speakers during an Ethnic Media Press briefing last week examining the president’s proposed budget.

Biden wants high-income workers to pay more taxes to ensure the nation’s popular Social Security program will have stable financial footing in the future. Social Security is the backbone of the retirement and disability income systems in this country, providing inflation-adjusted benefits to more than 65 million people.

According to Eschtruth, based on incoming payroll taxes the program could continue to pay full benefits until 2035, at which point it would only be able to pay about 80% of benefits.

Andrew Eschtruth, Associate Director for External Relations at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, discusses the state of social security and policy options to ensure retirees will continue to receive full benefits.

Removing the $160,000 cap on taxable income, as the president’s budget proposes, would take care of three fifths of the projected shortfall, says Eschtruth. Putting a flat tax of 1.7% on everybody, including employers, would eliminate it. Neither of those solutions are on the table.

“Biden wants high-income workers to pay more taxes to ensure the nation’s popular Social Security program will have stable financial footing in the future.”

Impossible to know what will happen

Under the Constitution, Congress has the power of the purse so the President can’t order them to pass his budget. He must persuade them, says one prominent economist who has worked on Capitol Hill for many years.

“President Biden has presented a visionary budget proposal which recognizes that meeting the needs of the United States in the 21st Century requires more revenues and bolder program initiatives than we currently have,” says Chad Stone, Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Last year’s budget was no walk in the park. “It wasn’t like the President said, ‘This is what I want’, and Congress said, ‘Here you are’. Even so, Stone says a lot of good legislation got passed.

“Frankly, it’s impossible to know what will happen in the Republican-controlled House,” he said.

Stone noted Congress votes to fund many programs every year. That’s discretionary spending. Some things like Social Security, Medicare, and much of the Defense budget are paid for by dedicated taxes. Those programs are mandatory spending.

“I really don’t know how things are going to play out. We live in interesting times,” Stone said, adding support for Ukraine is not going to be a budget buster and China is the one place where both sides agree.

Defense spending & investments in families

Biden’s request on defense spending is $842 billion, $35 billion higher than last year. Defense officials are calling it the “largest, nominal-dollar peacetime budget ever.” If you add another $44 billion for the Department of Energy to upgrade nuclear weapons, it’s a total of $886 billion. That is still less than the $1.3 trillion spent on social welfare last year.

“The budget does propose to make some really important investments in children, families, seniors, workers, particularly those with low and moderate income, and it’s a particularly important moment, because a lot of the pandemic era programs are winding down,” says Elizabeth Lower-Basch, a social policy director at the Center for Law and Social Policy in Washington.

She said that costs for food, child care, and healthcare are continuing to rise. “So families are feeling the pinch. The President’s budget does propose to bring back the enhanced child tax credit which was rolled out in 2021 as part of the American rescue plan.”

Biden wants to bring it back permanently. And he wants to close the “Coverage Gap” for lowincome families and individuals who make too much to qualify for free insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Lower-Basch said Biden’s budget would require all states to expand Medicaid for postpartum women for 12 months. Right now, 11 states have not expanded Medicaid and the President’s proposal would require them to do so.

Elizabeth Lower-Basch, Deputy Executive Director of Policy at the Center for Law and Social Poverty CLASP notes that Biden’s most striking budget proposals, including a national paid family leave policy, are in the space of care.

“The budget also calls to invest an additional $150 billion over 10 years for seniors and people with disabilities so that they can get care at home or in community settings rather than having to be cared for in a nursing home,” she said.

Investing in food security

Biden’s budget puts a high priority on federal nutrition food security programs, including school meals. The WIC program provides new moms with baby formula and pregnant women with groceries. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps poor families buy healthy food. A two-person family with a $1,526 monthly income qualifies.

“The Farm Bill is up for reauthorization this year. That’s usually a bipartisan bill, so the SNAP program is one area where there might be some opportunity for legislation to actually happen,”

says Lower-Basch.

Other things on the President’s wish list include 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for all workers. Child Care and early childhood programs would get large increases — $600 billion over 10 years for childcare. Sixteen million children would get affordable childcare and four million 4-year-olds would go to preschool.

Lower-Basch says there’s going to be a lot of fighting and back and forth when Congress starts to debate Biden’s budget.

“These are proposals that didn’t quite make it to the finish line last year, even when Democrats did control both the House and the Senate, so they’ll definitely be more challenging to get through this year,” she said.

ESPAÑOL

DESEMPACANDO EL PRESUPUESTO DE BIDEN: EL PRESIDENTE QUIERE ARMAS Y MANTEQUILLA

La propuesta de presupuesto recientemente anunciada por el presidente Biden promete mantener los programas de ayuda social mientras aumenta drásticamente el gasto en defensa.

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

Cuandoel presidente Biden dio a conocer formalmente su presupuesto la semana pasada en Filadelfia, apuntó directamente al fútbol político que es la reforma de seguridad social. “Les garantizo que protegeré el Seguro Social y Medicare sin ningún cambio”, dijo el presidente.

Pero los analistas dicen que los déficits inminentes pondrán a prueba esos compromisos.

“Son realmente dos opciones, muy sencillas. Puede aumentar los ingresos o puede reducir los beneficios que se pagan”, dijo Andrew Eschtruth, director asociado de relaciones externas en el Centro para la Investigación de la Jubilación en Boston College.

“El presupuesto del presidente no entró en ningún detalle más que decir que absolutamente no iba a proponer ninguna reducción de beneficios y que lucharía contra cualquier reducción de beneficios propuesta por el Congreso”, agregó Eschtruth.

Estuvo entre un panel de oradores durante una rueda de prensa de medios étnicos la semana pasada que examinó el presupuesto propuesto por el presidente.

Biden quiere que los trabajadores de altos ingresos paguen más impuestos para garantizar que el popular programa de Seguridad Social de la nación tenga una base financiera estable en el futuro. El Seguro Social es la columna vertebral de los sistemas de ingresos por jubilación y dis-

capacidad en este país, proporcionando beneficios ajustados a la inflación a más de 65 millones de personas.

Según Eschtruth, según los impuestos sobre la nómina entrantes, el programa podría continuar pagando los beneficios completos hasta 2035, momento en el que solo podría pagar alrededor del 80 % de los beneficios.

Andrew Eschtruth, Director Asociado de Relaciones Externas del Centro para la Investigación de la Jubilación en Boston College, analiza el estado de la seguridad social y las opciones de políticas para garantizar que los jubilados continúen recibiendo todos los beneficios.

Eliminar el tope de $160,000 sobre los ingresos imponibles, como propone el presupuesto del presidente, cubriría las tres quintas partes del déficit proyectado, dice Eschtruth. Poner un impuesto fijo del 1,7% para todos, incluidos los empleadores, lo eliminaría. Ninguna de esas soluciones está sobre la mesa.

“Biden quiere que los trabajadores de altos ingresos paguen más impuestos para garantizar que el popular programa de Seguridad Social de la nación tenga una base financiera estable en el futuro.”

Imposible saber que va a pasar Según la Constitución, el Congreso tiene el poder de la bolsa, por lo que el presidente no puede ordenarles que aprueben su presupuesto. Debe persuadirlos, dice un destacado economista que ha trabajado en el Capitolio durante muchos años.

President Biden’s budget proposes to make important investments in children, families, seniors, workers, particularly those with low and moderate income. Photo Credit: Adam Schultz / Official White House

“El presidente Biden ha presentado una propuesta presupuestaria visionaria que reconoce que satisfacer las necesidades de los Estados Unidos en el siglo XXI requiere más ingresos e iniciativas programáticas más audaces que las que tenemos actualmente”, dice Chad Stone, economista jefe del Centro de Prioridades Presupuestarias y Políticas.

El presupuesto del año pasado no fue un paseo por el parque. “No fue como si el presidente dijera: 'Esto es lo que quiero', y el Congreso dijera: 'Aquí tienes'. Aun así, Stone dice que se aprobaron muchas leyes buenas.

“Francamente, es imposible saber qué pasará en la Cámara controlada por los republicanos”, dijo.

Stone señaló que el Congreso vota para financiar muchos programas cada año. Eso es gasto discrecional. Algunas cosas como el Seguro Social, Medicare y gran parte del presupuesto de Defensa se pagan con impuestos específicos. Esos programas son gastos obligatorios.

“Realmente no sé cómo van a salir las cosas. Vivimos tiempos interesantes”, dijo Stone, y agregó que el apoyo a Ucrania no va a arruinar el presupuesto y que China es el único lugar donde ambas partes están de acuerdo.

Gastos de defensa e inversiones en las familias

La solicitud de Biden sobre gastos de defensa es de $ 842 mil millones, $ 35 mil millones más que el año pasado. Los funcionarios de defensa lo llaman el “presupuesto en tiempo de paz más grande en dólares nominales de la historia.” Si agrega otros $ 44 mil millones para que el Departamento de Energía actualice las armas nucleares, es un total de $ 886 mil millones. Eso sigue siendo menos que los 1,3 billones de dólares gastados en el bienestar social el año pasado.

“El presupuesto sí propone hacer algunas inversiones realmente importantes en niños, familias,

adultos mayores, trabajadores, particularmente aquellos con ingresos bajos y moderados, y es un momento particularmente importante, porque muchos de los programas de la era de la pandemia están terminando”, dice Elizabeth LowerBasch, directora de política social del Centro de Derecho y Política Social en Washington.

Ella dijo que los costos de los alimentos, el cuidado de los niños y la atención médica continúan aumentando. “Así que las familias están sintiendo el pellizco. El presupuesto del presidente propone recuperar el crédito fiscal mejorado por hijos que se implementó en 2021 como parte del plan de rescate estadounidense”.

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“El presupuesto también exige invertir $150 mil millones adicionales durante 10 años para personas mayores y personas con discapacidades para que puedan recibir atención en el hogar o en entornos comunitarios en lugar de tener que ser atendidos en un hogar de ancianos”, dijo.

Invertir en seguridad alimentaria

El presupuesto de Biden otorga alta prioridad a los programas federales de seguridad alimentaria nutricional, incluidas las comidas escolares. El programa WIC proporciona fórmulas para bebés a las nuevas mamás y comestibles a las mujeres embarazadas. El Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) ayuda a las familias pobres a comprar alimentos saludables. Una familia de dos personas con un ingreso mensual de $1,526 califica.

“La Ley Agrícola está lista para reautorización este año. Por lo general, es un proyecto de ley bipartidista, por lo que el programa SNAP es un área en la que podría haber alguna oportunidad para que la legislación realmente suceda”, dice Lower-Basch.

para las familias de bajos ingresos y las personas que ganan demasiado para calificar para un seguro gratuito bajo la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA).

Lower-Basch dijo que el presupuesto de Biden requeriría que todos los estados expandieran Medicaid para mujeres posparto durante 12 meses. En este momento, 11 estados no han ampliado Medicaid y la propuesta del presidente les obligaría a hacerlo.

Elizabeth Lower-Basch, Directora Ejecutiva Adjunta de Políticas del Centro para la Ley y la Pobreza Social CLASP, señala que las propuestas presupuestarias más llamativas de Biden, incluida una política nacional de licencia familiar pagada, están en el espacio de la atención.

Otras cosas en la lista de deseos del presidente incluyen 12 semanas de licencia familiar y médica pagada para todos los trabajadores. Los programas de cuidado infantil y de la primera infancia obtendrían grandes aumentos: $600 mil millones durante 10 años para el cuidado infantil. Dieciséis millones de niños tendrían cuidado infantil asequible y cuatro millones de niños de 4 años irían al preescolar.

Lower-Basch dice que habrá muchas peleas cuando el Congreso comience a debatir el presupuesto de Biden.

“Estas son propuestas que no llegaron a la meta el año pasado, incluso cuando los demócratas controlaban tanto la Cámara como el Senado, por lo que definitivamente serán más difíciles de aprobar este año”, dijo.

El presupuesto del presidente Biden propone hacer importantes inversiones en niños, familias, adultos mayores, trabajadores, particularmente aquellos con ingresos bajos y moderados.

Photo Credit: Adam Schultz / Official White House

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elizbeth Montejo Chavarria INTERESTED PERSONS:

La Junta de tránsito busca un miembro

La Junta Directiva del Distrito de Tránsito del Condado de San Mateo (San Mateo County Transit District) busca candidatos para ocupar un puesto de miembro público. El candidato exitoso será uno de nueve directores responsables de establecer la política del Distrito de Tránsito que opera el servicio de autobuses de SamTrans. Los candidatos deben ser residentes del Condado de San Mateo fuera de la región costera del condado y no deben haber ocupado un cargo electivo dentro del último año. Las solicitudes se encuentran disponibles en línea en: https://www. samtrans.com/about-samtrans/board-directors o llamando al 650-508-6242. La fecha límite para recibir solicitudes es: Jueves 30 de marzo de 2023, 5:00 p.m.

3/3/23

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693751

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JSJ Workers, 1177 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Alfredo Alfaro Malagon, 1177 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

Juan Manuel Jimenez Garcia, 1177 Sandia Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Alfredo Alfaro Malagon

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 03/17/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693751

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693795

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REEKS PEST MANAGEMENT 1501 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luis Felipe Manosalva, 1501 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/20/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which

he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Luis Felipe Manosalva

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693795

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692861

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MITZY’S SPA PARA MASCOTAS, 82 North Capitol Avenue, 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): Miriam M Tellez Zarate, 82 North Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

on 2/21/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Miriam M Tellez Zarate

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 692861

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693261

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sugar Images, 2478 Clyda Dr, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Patricia Luna Padilla, 2478 Clyda Dr, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Patricia Luna Padilla

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693261

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693775

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HYBRID BATTERY LAB 129 E Latimer Ave Apt 3, San Jose, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Danilo Tovar Hernandez, 129 E Latimer Ave Apt 3, San Jose, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/16/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Danilo Tovar Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/20/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693775

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693441

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALMZ, 1102 Porto Alegre Place, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the

registrant(s) is (are): Alma Irene Duran-Heinle, 1102 Porto Alegre Place, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/08/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alma Irene DuranHeinle

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693441

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693527

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A.B-Construction, 5384 Larch Grove Place, 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): Abrahan Barrera, 5384 Larch Grove Place, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/13/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OUR LITTLE EARTH, 19094 Myren Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Barkha Madan Katiyar, 19094 Myren Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Barkha Madan Katiyar

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693807

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693246

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAM HANDYMAN SERVICES 361 S 22nd St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BUU TAN LE, 361 S 22nd St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/03/2023.

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

/s/ Buu Tan Le

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

Regina Alcomendras,

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

NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date:

07/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV412577

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chau Bao Nguyen INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Chau Bao Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chau Bao Nguyen to Ricky ChauThuan Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all

persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

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

07/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV412530

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

Shahidul Mohammed

Abulkalam INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shahidul

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

Mohammed Abulkalam to Abulkalam Muhammad Shahidullah 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date: 07/18/2023 at 8:45 am,

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

March 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV401827

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elizabeth T. Arevalos INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Elizabeth T. Arevalos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elizabeth Arevalos to Elizabeth Terrazas Ubillos 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 20, 2023

Jacqueline M.

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jeong Woo Lee and Young Eun Ahn INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

07/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Anthony Ray Chandia Ramirez, 446 11th St Apt 5, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Anthony Ray Chandia Ramirez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693278

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693153

95136. Nydia S Mendez Espinosa, 161 Park Sharon Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Viviana M Landazabal Jimenez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693345

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693608

CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/26/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Lerika Celina Liscano

Aguilar VYLCO

President Article/Reg#: 4692490

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693089

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

the registrant(s) is (are): MORAZAN SERVICES, LLC, 5358 Escover Lane, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/25/2019. 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/ Melissa Sanchez MORAZAN SERVICES, LLC

President

Article/Reg#: 201920010073

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/16/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023 ORDER

23CV412534

Superior Court of Cali-

NOTICE OF HEARING:

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

Date:

07/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV412812

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laidy Genoveva Mendez Contreras INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Nathan Omar Martinez Mendez to Nathan Omar, Martinez Mendez

b. Laidy Genoveva Mendez Contreras to Laidy, Genoveva, Mendez Contreras 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Lydia Jean Wesson

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Lydia Jean Wesson, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on December 12, 2022, in the Morgan Hill, 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 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123

Tel (408) 395-5111

Fax (408) 354-2797

March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693278

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHANDIA CLEANING SERVICE, 446 S 11th St Apt 5, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Native Gardens Service, 1646 Davis St #5, 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): Jose Avalos, 1646 Davis St #5, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/23/23. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Avalos

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693153

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693345

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nylanda’s Finally Clean 161 Park Sharon Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Viviana M Landazabal Jimenez, 161 Park Sharon Dr, San Jose, CA

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TONY’S PRO PAINTING, 936 Sunbonnet Loop, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marco Antonio Rodriguez, 936 sunbonnet Loop, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Marco Antonio Rodriguez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693608

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693089

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VYLCO DESIGNS 3130 Rubino Drive #217, 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): VYLCO, INC., 3130 Rubino Drive #217, San Jose,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693670

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AUTO EXPRESS REGISTRATION SERVICES, 1660 Almaden Expwy Unit A, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Angela Almeida Chong, 719 Franklin Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Angela Almeida Chong

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693670

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693680

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORAZAN SERVICES, 5358 Escover Lane, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693680

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693632

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NERI’S SERVICES

AUTO BOUTIQUE, 12212 Story Rd #20, 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): Simitrio Ismael Neri, 1361 Locust St, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Simitrio Ismael Neri

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693632

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693119

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLY TO ASIA, 530 lytton Ave, 2nd Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

FLIGHT CONFIRMED, INC, 7595 Redwood Blvd Suite 107, Novato, CA 94945. 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/ Juan P Francisco III FLIGHT CONFIRMED, INC CEO

Article/reg#: 5490488

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693119

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 693601

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EZT SWEEPING CLEANUP, 1085 McKinnes Ave, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Enedina Zabala Terriquez, 433 Dulce Dr, Alamo, TX 78516. 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/ Enedino Zabala Terriquez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693601

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 693645

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Almaden Tacos Al Pastor 6469 Almaden Expwy, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara

County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martina Ines Rosas, 395 Avenida Del Roble, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/07/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN673795. “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/ Martina I Rosas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693645

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 693631

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): NERI’S SERVICES AUTO BOUTIQUE, 2176 Story Rd, San Jose CA, 95122. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/25/2018 under file no. FBN641621.

Marco Gibran Neri, 1384 Dubert Ln Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95122. This business was conducted by: an individual. “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/ Marco G Neri This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN693631

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV412406

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ishu Verma Jeet INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ishu Verma Jeet has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-

lows: a. Ishu Verma Jeet to Isha Verma 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 07/11/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge

of the Superior Court

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411061

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eileen M. Garcia INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

AKA Eileen Mina Diana Garcia AKA Eileen Mina Diana Louisa Mann

AKA Eileen Mina Mann to Mina Louisa Eileen Mann 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may

grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411989

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Leonardo, Maestri Teixeira INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Leonardo, Maestri Teixeira has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. First: Miguel / Middle: - / Last: Santiago Teixeira to first: Miguel / Middle: Santiago / Last: Teixeira b. first: Allesandra / Middle: - / Last: Ferreira Santiago Maestri Teixeira to First: Alessandra / Middle: Ferreira Santiago Maestri / Last: Teixeira c. First: Leanardo / Middle: - / Last: Maestri Teixeira to First: Leonardo / Middle: Maestri / Last: Teixeira 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/11/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general

circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of DEBORAH ANN BREWSTER

Case No. 23PR194290

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DEBORAH ANN BREWSTER. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JOSEPH D. DERMER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests JOSEPH D. DERMER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

April 26, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or

2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you

of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: JOSEPH D. DERMER DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Dr, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95123 408-395-5111

Rune Date: March 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693322

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: tvunlimited1, 2198 Windemere Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KIDONG PARK, 2198 Windemere Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Kidong Park

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693322

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693216

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPARTANS TABLE TENNIS CLUB, 1519 Old Oakland Rd Ste 150, Morgan Hill, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The

name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TAO WENZHANG TABLE TENNIS CENTER, 1257 Tasman Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/20/2020. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN663795. “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/ Wenzhang Tao TAO WENZHANG TABLE TENNIS CENTER CEO

Article/Reg#: 4258744

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693216

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692165

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LORD & SONS HVAC, 13660 Llagas Ave, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DAVID DIAZ, 13660 Llagas Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/30/2023.

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

/s/ David Diaz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/31/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 692165

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693329

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CARE, 1364

El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

ANNIE N. PHAM, D.D.S. INC, 1364 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/23/2004. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN458463. “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/ Tim Dang

Annie N. Pham, D.D.S., Inc.

Secretary Article/Reg#: 2629235

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693329

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692595

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Manny the Handyman & Janitorial Services, 4973 Lyng 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): Manuel Aiva Gomez, 4973 Lyng 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/ Manuel Aiva Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692595

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 692599

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

as: Manzana Pools, 260 Nancy Ln, 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): Carlos Alberto Manzanares, 260 Nancy Ln, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/09/2023.

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

/s/ Carlos Alberto Manzanares

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692599

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 693089

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

VYLCO DESIGNS 3130

Rubino Drive #217, 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): VYLCO, INC., 3130

Rubino Drive #217, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/26/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Lerika Celina Liscano

Aguilar

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

MIGRANT, 3031 Tisch Way, 110 Plaza West, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ANYTHING L.L.C., 3031 Tisch Way, 110 Plaza West, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/13/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Victoria Rubi Martinez

Zaragoza ANYTHING L.L.C. CEO Article/Reg#: 202125010834

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 692060

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693351

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOONLAN OFFICIAL LLC, 1009 E. Capitol Expwy #123, 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): Moonlan Official LLC, 1009 E. Capitol Expwy #123, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023.

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

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693213

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tony’s Painting, 221 Ford Rd, 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):

Antonio Gaytan Lopez, 221 Ford Rd, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/02/2023.

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

/s/ Antonio Gaytan Lopez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693213

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693265

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WE CARE, 190 N Winchester Blvd B2U216, Santa Clara, CA 95350, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cynthia M Perkins, 190 N Winchester Blvd B2U216, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Terry Ann Brown, 722 Coyote Rd, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/03/2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 693060

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRO NAILS DESIGN, 2922 Almaden Expwy, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thanh Le, 5875 Charlotte Dr, Apt 141, 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/ Thanh Le

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693060

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

693262

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: On A Stick, 4636 Armour Dr, 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): Ramon Perez, 4636 Armour Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054. 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] of previous file #: 690959.

BUSINESS NAME NO. 691460

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): MANZANA POOLS, 260 Nancy Lane, San Jose CA, 95127. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/09/2023 under file no. FBN692598. Fernando Manzanares, 260 Nancy Lane, San Jose, CA 95127. This business was conducted by: an individual. “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/ Fernando Manzanares

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/09/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN692598

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411492

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

newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 27, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV408868

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

Neymanov INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bakhtiyar

Neymanov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bakhtiyar Neymanov to Bakhtiyar Seljuk Neyman 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/02/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

as follows: a. Duong Bao Tran Pham to Jane Pham 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/27/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

05/16/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411415

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marilyn Chiem Nguyen INTERESTED

By:

/s/Patty Camarena, Deputy

File No. FBN 693089

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 692060

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INDIGENOUS NOT IM-

/s/ Thu Mong Thi Tran Moonlan Official LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 202354511234

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693351

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/ Cynthia Perkins

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693265

March 10, 17, 24, 31,

“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/ Ramon Perez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693262

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Qianhui Wan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Qianhui Wan to Karlie Qianhui Chou 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/27/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a

December 32, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411636 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Duong Bao Tran Pham INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Duong Bao Tran Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV409841

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marilyn Chiem Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marilyn Chiem Nguyen to Marilyn Chiem 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/20/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411506

Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oswardo

E. Hernandez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Oswardo

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date:

06/27/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 27, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411647 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yu-Ming

Weng INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Weng AKA Daniel M Weng to Daniel Mingo Weng 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must

file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/27/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Mar 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411815

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karen Daniela Olivo INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Karen Daniela Olivo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karen Daniela Olivo to Karen Daniela Timoteo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/27/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the

county of Santa Clara.

March 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411984

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Date: 07/11/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411912

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ethiopia Tekae Abera INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Ethiopia Tekae Abera to Haiemawot Bizuneh Girmachew 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/11/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Joseph Xavier Farrugia Case No. 23PR194273

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Joseph Xavier Farrugia. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Debra L. Williams in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Debra L. Williams be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an

interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 21, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444

Rune Date: March 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410291

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marie Ange Napa INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Marie Ange Napa has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marie Ange Napa AKA b. Marie Ange Napaa AKA c. Mona Napa AKA d. Monalisa Napaa AKA e. Monalisa

Napa AKA Monalisa Napaa AKA Monalisa

Napa AKA Mona Nabaa

AKA Mona Naba AKA

Marie Ange Nabaa AKA

Marie Ange Naba AKA

Mona Napa AKA Marie

Ange Napa AKA Marie

WARP SPEED FINANCIAL

INC

President Article/Reg#: 6719424

guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose F Garcia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

Ange Napaa to Mona Napaa 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 691947

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693129

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693122

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692767

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

Date:

05/30/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 25, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

NO. 691947

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEDGERFI, LEDGER FINANCIAL 20065 Stevens Creek Blvd, B-1B, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): WARP SPEED FINANCIAL INC, 20065 Stevens Creek Blvd, B-1B, Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/09/2022.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN685976. “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/ Christopher Selim

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EM ANH SPA, 2230 Story Rd, 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): Tony Lam Nguyen, 1282 Pellier Dr, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tony Lam Nguyen

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693129

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693122

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 83 HYDROVAC EXCAVATION, 304 Los Encinos St, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose F Garcia, 304 Los Encinos St, San Jose, CA 95134. Lorena Garcia, 304 Los Encinos St, San Jose, CA 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

DJ ENTERTAINMENT, 2493 Anna Dr 1, 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): Jeronimo A Hernandez, 2493 Anna Dr 1, Santa Clara, CA 95050. 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/ Jeronimo A Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 692767

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693140

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TORO COMPANY, 3166 Heather Ridge Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marisol Amezola, 3166 Heather Ridge Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. Mario Solis, 3166 Heather Ridge Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Marisol Amezola

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693140

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692858

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KELLY’s HEALING MASSAGE, 990 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GO N GO HEALTH, 60 Wilson Way Spc 23, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/21/2023.

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

/s/ Ting Wei

GO N GO HEALTH

President

Article/Reg#: 5496806

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 692858

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

NO. 692754

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

as: Best Yoga Studios 60 4th Street, Suite 101, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Best Yoga Studios, 200 E. San Martin Avenue, Unit 424, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN659763. “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/ Wendy Mosgrove Best Yoga Studios Owner/President

Article/Reg#: 5285689

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By:

/s/ Corinne Vasquez,

Deputy File No. FBN 692754

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692787

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEX-L DISTRIBUTION 555 W Middlefield Rd #S302, 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): Rogelio Madriz, 555 W Middlefield Rd #S302, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/16/2023.

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

/s/ Rogelio Madriz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 692787

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692601

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H Brows, 1082 Lincoln Ave #11, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hyeyoung Back, 5828 Laguna Seca Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Hyeyoung Back

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 692601

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 693133

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Woodpecker Studio, 1133 Lexington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos A Quintero, 1133 Lexington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/05/2023.

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

/s/ Carlos A Quintero

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693133

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 692705

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIRRIA Y TACOS MICHOACAN, 1173 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pedro Morfin, 2149 Mabel Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. 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/ Pedro Morfin

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By:

/s/ Patty Camarena,

Deputy File No. FBN 692705

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410130

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maye Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Avaree Rose Avila to Avaree Rose Almeida-Cervantes 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/23/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

January 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411112 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bich Ngoc Le INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bich Ngoc Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bich Ngoc Le to Bella Ngoc Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this

matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 15, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410803

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ivan Reyes Zarate INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Ivan Reyes Zarate has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ivan Reyes Zarate to Ivan Zarate Reyes 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/06/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show

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

February 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411109

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tae Young Kim INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tae Young Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tae Young Kim to Sunny Taeyoung Kim 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/13/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 15, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Melina Cortez to Melina Cortez Gonzalez b. Emir Caleb Cortez Gonzalez to Gael Antonio Cortez Gonzalez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/13/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411348

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marissa Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rhana Ka’iulani Guerrero to Rhana Franciscia Ka’iulani Mendoza 2. THE COURT

cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date: 06/20/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

NOTICE OF DEATH OF

Linda Colleen Murtha

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Linda Colleen Murtha, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on January 30, 2023, 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, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200, San Jose, CA9512 (408) 395-5111

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023

ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410862

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alondra Gonzalez has

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show

FUNCIONARIOS ELECTORALES LLAMAN A LA ACCIÓN PARA PROTEGER LA DEMOCRACIA

Suzanne

Potter

California News Service

Americandemocracy is in mortal danger as the 2024 election approaches, according to experts at a conference held at the University of California, Los Angeles on Friday.

Millions of Americans still believe the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen, and the insurrection that took place on January 6th of 2021 proves that some are willing to resort to violence.

UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen organized the conference and said some groups are actively working against the will of the voters.

"Elections deniers won office in non-swing states, and many are in Congress," said Hasen. "Local election officials have shared voting machine code with conspiracy theorists, and some local election boards have tried to require the hand count of ballots or refuse to certify election results."

In December, Congress passed reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887 - a rare bipartisan move to make it harder to attempt to overturn the results of a presidential election, as former President Trump did in 2020.

Republicans have defeated Democratic proposals to reduce the influence of money in politics and expand access to voting.

Neal Kelley, who served as registrar of voters in Orange County for 20 years and now chairs the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, said citizens must combat efforts to undermine trust in the election system.

"We should continue to expand audits," said Kelley, "partner with prosecutors on any violations of

election law, improve the voter experience and use election materials to communicate facts about misinformation directly with voters."

Michigan Secretary of State Jocyeln Benson said election denier groups are trying to infiltrate local elections offices.

"I found the effort to replace people of integrity in every potential position in democracy from poll workers to Secretaries of State," said Benson, "with people who are not beholden to the law on the principles of democracy and are willing to skirt the law in order to advance political goals."

Michigan Democrats are pursuing bills to increase the penalty for harassing election workers, and to ban deceptive practices in elections, such as lying to voters when seeking petition signatures and knowingly sharing false information about elections and the ability to vote.

Support for this reporting was provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Múltiples estados han fortalecido las protecciones para los trabajadores electorales, luego de un aumento en las amenazas y el acoso en los últimos años.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Lademocracia estadounidense está en peligro mortal a medida que se acercan las elecciones de 2024, según expertos en una conferencia celebrada en UCLA el viernes. Millones de estadounidenses todavía creen en la afirmación falsa de que las elecciones de 2020 fueron robadas, y la insurrección que tuvo lugar el 6 de enero de 2021 demuestra que algunos están dispuestos a recurrir a la violencia. El profesor de derecho de UCLA, Rick Hasen, explica que algunos grupos están trabajando activamente en contra de la voluntad de los votantes.

"Los negacionistas de las elecciones ganaron cargos en estados no indecisos, y muchos están en el Congreso. Los funcionarios electorales locales han compartido el código de las máquinas de votación con los teóricos de la conspiración, y algunas juntas electorales locales han intentado exigir el recuento manual de las boletas o negarse a certificar los resultados de las elecciones," dijo también Hansen.

En diciembre, el Congreso aprobó reformas a la Ley de conteo electoral de 1887, una rara medida bipartidista para dificultar el intento de anular los resultados de una elección presidencial, como lo hizo el expresidente Trump en 2020. Los republicanos han der-

rotado las propuestas demócratas para reducir la influencia del dinero en la política y ampliar el acceso al voto.

Neal Kelley, quien se desempeñó como registrador de votantes en el Condado de Orange durante 20 años, argumenta que los ciudadanos deben combatir los esfuerzos para socavar la confianza en el sistema electoral.

"Debemos continuar ampliando las auditorias, asociarnos con los fiscales en cualquier violación de la ley electoral, mejorar la experiencia de los votantes y utilizar materiales electorales para comunicar hechos sobre información errónea directamente a los votantes," añadió seguidamente Kelley.

La secretaria de Estado de Michigan, Jocelyn Benson, dijo que los grupos que niegan las elecciones están tratando de infiltrarse en las oficinas electorales locales.

"encontré el esfuerzo de reemplazar a personas integras en todos los puestos posibles en la democracia, desde trabajadores electorales hasta secretarios de Estado, con personas que no están sujetas a la ley sobre los principios de la democracia y están dispuestas a eludir la ley para poder avanzar objetivos políticos," enfatizo además Benson.

Los demócratas de Michigan están buscando proyectos de ley para aumentar la pena por acosar a los trabajadores electorales y para prohibir las practicas engañosas en las elecciones, como mentir a los votantes cuando buscan firmas para peticiones y compartir información falsa a sabiendas sobre las elecciones y la capacidad de votar.

Apoyo para esta historia fue proporcionado por la Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Multiple states have strengthened protections for election workers, following a surge in threats and harassment over the past few years.

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LAS PROFECÍAS DE EDGAR CAYCE

Mario Jiménez Castillo

El Observador

Cayce el máximo psíquico de Norteamérica, hizo una serie de predicciones, sobre lo que ocurriría precisamente en los años que estamos viviendo. Según sus profecías, la Atlántida y Lemuria resurgirán del fondo del mar, lo mismo ocurrirá con Zelandia. Islas enormes que debido a cataclismos y cambios de era, quedaron sumergidas en los océanos hace miles de años. Los polos se derretirán, cambiarían de eje, ocasionando cambios extremos de temperatura en todos los continentes. Habló de la aparición de comentas y meteoritos de gran tamaño, que pudieran amenazar con hacer impacto con la Tierra.

Hablaba también de una cadena de terremotos, en diversas naciones y en varios continentes. Tuvo una visión sobre la destrucción de una gran ciudad en el hemisferio norte, que quedaría hecha escombros, ya sea por un desastre natural o por un ataque nuclear. Augura erupciones volcánicas de súper volcanes en Asia, Europa y América. Auguró la extinción de varias especies animales, la contaminación extrema del planeta. En síntesis, habrá un cambio de era, la vida que ahora conocemos será una leyenda en el futuro. Gran cuantía de las predicciones de Cayce, ocurrieron por medio de sueños, y en esos sueños, la intensidad de los colores que advertía en los mismos, parece que fue una de las claves que utilizaba, a la hora de

hacer sus impresionantes pronósticos para el futuro de la humanidad, y del planeta.

Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) Es reconocido como un de los grandes talentos psíquicos de la historia. Su popularidad alcanzó fama mundial gracias a las biografías que han sido escritas sobre su vida y obra. Entre estas biografías, resalta una que es considerada la más importante: “The Sleeping Prophet” (“El Profeta Durmiente”),

escrita por Jess Stearn. Nació el 18 de Marzo de 1877 en Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Desde niño, demostró habilidades psíquicas impresionantes. Durante su adolescencia descubrió, que durmiéndose sobre sus textos, podía memorizarlos completamente.

A la edad de 20 años, sufrió de una parálisis en las cuerdas vocales, que le impidió hablar y de la cual no podía curarse; hasta que le pidió a uno de sus amigos que le asistiera, mientras él, experimentaba el

estado de sueño inducido, y fue así como pudo memorizar sus textos nuevamente. Ya entrado en trance, Cayce procuró la adecuada sugestión, y logró recuperar el habla. También descubrió el origen del padecimiento, sugiriendo al mismo tiempo el tratamiento más adecuado.

Al poco tiempo un grupo de médicos de Kentucky, se dieron cuenta de los poderes psíquicos de Cayce, quien solamente al tener el nombre y dirección de una persona, en cualquier parte del mundo, él podía diagnosticar cualquier problema de salud que la persona padeciera. Al entrar Cayce en el estado de sueño hipnótico, era capaz de hacer diagnósticos, recomendar tratamientos, además aclarar las dudas y contestar preguntas de quienes le consultaban. Fue así como la fama de Cayce logró traspasar las fronteras de Estados Unidos hacia otros continentes.

Así como Cayce lo dictó, existen una variedad de predicciones de los tiempos venideros, Nostradamus, Baba Vanga y otros profetas iluminados; y hasta la misma Virgen María, han dado presagios y premoniciones del cambio tan grande que experimentará nuestro planeta. La vida en la Tierra es cíclica, los cambios de era han ocurrido durante millones de años. Todo coincide, estamos llegando al punto de la próxima evolución del planeta y del ser humando. Pero el día y la hora, solamente lo sabe el Creador.

El psíquico Edgar Cayce de joven. Photo Credit: Fundación Edgar Cayce