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¿ESTAMOS ABANDONANDO LOS LATINOS EL ESPAÑOL EN ESTADOS UNIDOS?

José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Cuando

la campaña presidencial de Joe Biden y Kamala Harris lanzó este mes su primer anuncio para cortejar el voto latino, no lo hizo sólo en español.

El anunció “Una opción”, qué busca marcar las diferencias con Donald Trump en temas como el costo de la insulina o el aborto, fue producido en español, en inglés y en Spanglish.

El nuevo esfuerzo de acercamiento con los latinos tiene lugar en momentos que el apoyo hispano Biden parece debilitarse. Un sondeo de The New York Times muestra que Trump tiene el apoyo del 46% de los votantes, mientras que Biden tiene sólo el 40%.

No es un fenómeno nuevo, en las elecciones generales de 2022, una mayor proporción de mujeres y hombres latinos votaron por candidatos del partido republicano.

Pero la decisión de lanzar esta campaña mediática de 30 millones de dólares en inglés, español y Spanglish, reconoce una realidad: el uso del español se está diluyendo en los Estados Unidos.

Aunque un 75% de los hispanos dicen ser capaces de hablar y entender el español, esa proporción cae al 55% entre los latinos nacidos en Estados Unidos, de acuerdo con el Pew Research Center.

Para los latinos de tercera generación, esa proporción se desploma a sólo el 34%.

La tendencia tiene profundas implicaciones para la sociedad en general, para los medios informativos en español y, en el actual año electoral, para las campañas presidenciales.

En este momento, un 54% de todos los adultos de Estados Unidos obtienen sus noticias en inglés. La proporción aumenta a 81% en el caso de los nacidos en Estados Unidos, de acuerdo con el Pew.

Es decir que los latinos nacidos en Estados Unidos tienen menos probabilidades que los inmigrantes de obtener sus noticias de medios informativos en español.

Por si fuera poco, los latinos están migrando cada vez más de los medios tradicionales como la televisión, la radio o los periódicos a las redes sociales por los medios digitales.

Aunque la televisión sigue siendo el medio mayoritario para el 23% de los latinos, los medios sociales están acercando y acaparan ya el 21% de la audiencia y sumados con los medios digitales absorben el 40% de la audiencia hispana.

ARE LATINOS ABANDONING SPANISH IN THE UNITED STATES?

una tragedia evitable.

El español no es sólo un idioma, es un portador de herencia e identidad cultural. Cuando el español se diluye, se pierden conexiones culturales y tradiciones y se debilita un factor unificador dentro de las comunidades.

La clave puede ser la defensa del bilingüismo. Porque este enriquece nuestras vidas, fortalece nuestras comunidades y contribuye al desarrollo económico, cultural y político de un país diverso y plural. Porque el español es un tesoro que no podemos darnos el lujo de perder.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

WhenJoe Biden and Kamala Harris' presidential campaign launched its first ad this month to court the Latino vote, it didn't just do so in Spanish.

The advertisement “One Option,” which seeks to mark differences with Donald Trump on issues such as the cost of insulin or abortion, was produced in Spanish, English and Spanglish.

The new effort to reach out to Latinos

takes place at a time when Biden's Hispanic support appears to be weakening. A New York Times poll shows that Trump has the support of 46% of voters, while Biden has only 40%.

It is not a new phenomenon, in the 2022 general elections, a higher proportion of both Latino women and men voted for Republican Party candidates.

But the decision to launch this $30 million media campaign in English, Spanish and Spanglish recognizes a reality: the use of Spanish is being diluted in the United States.

Although 75% of Hispanics say they are able to speak and understand Spanish, that proportion drops to 55% among Latinos born in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center.

For third-generation Latinos, that proportion plummets to just 34%.

The trend has profound implications for society in general, for Spanishlanguage news media and, in the current election year, for presidential campaigns.

Right now, 54% of all adults in the United States get their news in English. The proportion increases to 81% in the case of those born in the United States, according to Pew.

That is, U.S.-born Latinos are less likely than immigrants to get their news from Spanish-language news outlets.

As if that were not enough, Latinos are increasingly migrating from traditional media such as television, radio or newspapers to social networks through digital media.

Although television continues to be the majority medium for 23% of Latinos, social media is approaching and already captures 21% of the audience and, together with digital media, absorbs 40% of the Hispanic audience.

Of course speaking English is absolutely critical for the future of Latinos in the United States. It is not only the most important language in the country but in the world. And it is key to daily life, access to services, education, employment and civic participation.

But the loss of the Spanish can be an avoidable tragedy.

Spanish is not just a language, it is a carrier of heritage and cultural identity. When Spanish is diluted, cultural connections and traditions are lost and a unifying factor within communities is weakened.

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Por supuesto que hablar inglés es absolutamente crítico para el futuro del latino en Estados Unidos. No sólo es el idioma más importante del país sino del mundo. Y es clave para la vida diaria, el acceso a servicios, la educación, el empleo y la participación cívica.

Pero la pérdida del español puede ser

The key may be the defense of bilingualism. Because it enriches our lives, strengthens our communities and contributes to the economic, cultural and political development of a diverse and plural country. Because Spanish is a treasure that we cannot afford to lose.

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ByWHAT’S NEW THIS TAX SEASON? ¿QUÉ HAY DE NUEVO EN ESTA

As Tax Day approaches, 2024 brings new ways to file online for free, get more help and claim refunds.

TEMPORADA DE IMPUESTOS?

A medida que se acerca el Día de los Impuestos, 2024 trae nuevas formas de presentar su declaración en línea de forma gratuita, obtener más ayuda y reclamar reembolsos.

the time tax season closes on April 15 — the last day to submit a return — the IRS expects to receive 146 million returns, and planning for it is “a monumental task,” said IRS Wage and Investment Division Deputy Commissioner Kevin Morehead at a Friday, March 22 Ethnic Media Services briefing.

Taxpayers who live in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 17 to file.

Preparation for this season began early in 2023, and focused on implementing part of the $78 billion in funds to be used from the Inflation Reduction Act through 2031 by expanding helpline and on-site help center hours, reducing call wait times to three minutes or less and adding customer callback — “though we’re not offering a lot of it right now, because we’re answering calls so quickly,” continued Morehead.

The IRS began accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29. As of March 8, the IRS had received 62.8 million returns and processed 61.9 million, issuing nearly 43 million refunds totaling more than $135 billion.

Those filing for an extension have until October 15 — “but remember that an extension to file is not an extension to pay,” he said.

Free ways to pay

For those who haven’t yet paid, “my best tip is to file electronically, and choose direct deposit if you’re getting a refund,” Morehead explained. “Why? Most taxpayers who file electronically and choose direct deposit have no need to contact the IRS, because E-filing reduces errors that can delay refunds. Making these two choices alone avoids most of the challenges people face when filing or getting a refund.”

Most people have several ways to E-file for free — and, for some as of this month, even directly.

On March 12, the IRS launched a full-scale Direct File pilot program for eligible taxpayers in 12 states to file their returns for free, directly through the IRS. These states are Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.

Direct File also has a live chat feature for tax help in English and Spanish.

Eligible taxpayers must “report income from jobs that generate from a W-2, and can claim a standard deduction — and any deductions for educator expenses and student loan interest,” said Morehead. “They also may be claiming an earned income tax credit, child tax credit or credit for other dependents.”

Direct filers typically get a refund in less than 21 days if they choose direct deposit. After submitting a federal return through Direct File, taxpayers in states with a state income tax — Arizona, California, Massachusetts and New York — will also be directed to the direct E-file page for their state return.

Those who don’t use Direct File have other free options.

Taxpayers who made $79,000 or less in 2023 can also E-file through Free File Alliance, a group of commercial tax companies in partnership with the IRS. This year, the service is available through one partner, ezTaxReturn.com, in Spanish.

Getting help

Those who need help filing taxes also have a range of options.

For instance, those making a low-to-moderate adjusted gross income — generally under $64,000 — are eligible for free tax help by IRS-certified volunteers through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, while those 60 years or older are eligible for Tax Counseling for the Elderly.

For military and some veteran households, The Department of Defense has MilTax, offering free preparation help and electronic filing software for federal income returns and up to three state income tax returns, with no income limit.

Taxpayers looking for in-person aid can go to a Taxpayer Assistance Center, many of which now

have extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, alongside Saturday events where people can get help from IRS employees, make payments by check or money order, get help with identity theft, authenticate their identity, ask about account adjustments and get help interpreted in multiple languages.

On the IRS website itself, help is translated into seven languages — Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese — while a resource page with more information about federal taxes is available in 21 languages.

Those seeking paid help can sort certified preparers by area and qualifications through the IRS directory.

“Once a taxpayer files their return, they may want to know when they’ll get their refund,” said Morehead.

“With millions of tax returns going out each week, Where’s My Refund remains the best way to check your status. The tool is available in English and in Spanish, and provides IRS confirmation of receiving a federal tax return, approval of the tax return and refund, and an issuing date of the approved refund. Information for returns from tax years 2023, 2022 and 2021 is also available.”

Avoiding scams

“If we’re talking about refunds, we need to address scammers that try to mislead taxpayers into believing that they’re owed a refund,” he continued. One new scheme involves a mailed cardboard envelope with an enclosed letter of “notice relating to your unclaimed refund,” that includes the IRS masthead with contact information not belonging to the IRS.

Taxpayers should also avoid “ghost preparers” who don’t sign tax returns in hopes of profiting by promising a big refund and charging fees based on its size.

Recent immigrants in particular are targeted by aggressive phone calls where scammers impersonate IRS agents with fake names and identification numbers.

“Victims are told they owe money to the IRS, and it must be paid promptly through a gift card or wire transfer under threat of arrest or deportation, or suspension of a business or driver’s license,” said Morehead. “To trick them into sharing private information, scammers may tell them they have a refund due or leave an urgent callback request.”

Those suspecting tax fraud should remember that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message or social media, or ask for personal or financial information through these channels like scammers do.

More information about recognizing and reporting various tax scams is available through the IRS at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scamsconsumer-alerts.

“Unfortunately, tax scammers are always inventing new ways to trick people,” said Morehead. “But success for us means improving the experience that taxpayers have with us, and we’ve been successful. With these new services, we want to see that continue.”

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Obtener ayuda

Aquellos que necesitan ayuda para presentar sus impuestos también tienen una variedad de opciones.

Por ejemplo, aquellos que obtienen un ingreso bruto ajustado de bajo a moderado -- generalmente menos de $64,000 -- son elegibles para recibir ayuda fiscal gratuita por parte de voluntarios certificados por el IRS a través de Asistencia Voluntaria para el Impuesto sobre la Renta, mientras que aquellos de 60 años o más son elegibles para recibir Asesoría Fiscal para las personas mayores.

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Cuando cierre la temporada de impuestos el 15 de abril — el último día para presentar una declaración -- el IRS espera recibir 146 millones de declaraciones, y planificarla es “una tarea monumental,” dijo el comisionado adjunto de la División de Inversiones y Salarios del IRS, Kevin Morehead, en una sesión informativa de Servicios de Medios Étnicos el viernes 22 de marzo.

Los contribuyentes que viven en Maine o Massachusetts tienen hasta el 17 de abril para presentar su declaración. La preparación para esta temporada comenzó a principios de 2023 y se centró en implementar parte de los $78 mil millones en fondos que se utilizarán de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación hasta 2031, ampliando el horario de la línea de ayuda y del centro de ayuda en el sitio, reduciendo los tiempos de espera de las llamadas a tres minutos o menos y agregando devolución de llamadas al cliente, "aunque no estamos ofreciendo mucho en este momento, porque estamos contestando llamadas muy rápido", continuó Más cabeza.

El IRS comenzó a aceptar declaraciones de impuestos de 2023 el 29 de enero. Hasta el 8 de marzo, el IRS había recibido 62,8 millones de declaraciones y procesado 61,9 millones, emitiendo casi 43 millones de reembolsos por un total de más de $135 mil millones. Quienes soliciten una prórroga tienen hasta el 15 de octubre, “pero recuerden que una prórroga para presentar la solicitud no es una prórroga para pagar”, dijo.

Formas gratuitas de pagar

Para aquellos que aún no han pagado, “mi mejor consejo es presentar la solicitud electrónicamente y elegir el depósito directo si van a recibir un reembolso”, explicó Morehead. "¿Por qué? La mayoría de los contribuyentes que presentan su declaración electrónicamente y eligen el depósito directo no necesitan comunicarse con el IRS, porque la presentación electrónica reduce los errores que pueden retrasar los reembolsos. Tomar estas dos decisiones por sí sola evita la mayoría de los desafíos que enfrentan las personas al presentar u obtener un reembolso”.

La mayoría de las personas tienen varias formas de realizar la presentación electrónica de forma gratuita y, para algunos, a partir de este mes, incluso directamente. El 12 de marzo, el IRS lanzó un programa piloto a gran escala de Direct File para que los contribuyentes elegibles en 12 estados presenten sus declaraciones de forma gratuita, directamente a través del IRS. Estos estados son Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, Nueva York, Dakota del Sur, Tennessee, Texas, Washington y Wyoming.

Direct File también tiene una función de chat en vivo para obtener ayuda tributaria en inglés y español.

Los contribuyentes elegibles deben “declarar ingresos de empleos que se generan a partir de un W-2, y pueden reclamar una deducción estándar, y cualquier deducción por gastos de educadores e intereses de préstamos estudiantiles”, dijo Morehead. "También pueden reclamar un crédito fiscal por ingreso del trabajo, un crédito fiscal por hijos o un crédito por otros dependientes".

Los contribuyentes directos generalmente obtienen un reembolso en menos de 21 días si eligen el depósito directo. Después de presentar una declaración federal a través de Direct File, los contribuyentes en estados con un impuesto estatal sobre la renta -- Arizona, California, Massachusetts y Nueva York -- también serán dirigidos a la página directa de E-file para su declaración estatal.

Quienes no utilizan Direct File tienen otras opciones gratuitas.

Los contribuyentes que ganaron $79,000 o menos en 2023 también pueden presentar su declaración electrónica a través de Free File Alliance, un grupo de compañías de impuestos comerciales en asociación con el IRS. Este año, el servicio está disponible a través de un socio,

Para los hogares de militares y algunos veteranos, el Departamento de Defensa tiene MilTax, que ofrece ayuda gratuita para la preparación y software de presentación electrónica de declaraciones de ingresos federales y hasta tres declaraciones de impuestos estatales, sin límite de ingresos.

Los contribuyentes que buscan ayuda en persona pueden acudir a un Centro de Asistencia al Contribuyente, muchos de los cuales ahora tienen horarios extendidos los martes y jueves, además de eventos los sábados donde las personas pueden obtener ayuda de los empleados del IRS, realizar pagos mediante cheque o giro postal, obtener ayuda con robo de identidad, autenticar su identidad, preguntar sobre ajustes de cuenta y obtener ayuda interpretada en varios idiomas.

En el sitio web del IRS, la ayuda está traducida a siete idiomas -- español, vietnamita, ruso, coreano, criollo haitiano, chino tradicional y chino simplificado -- mientras que una página de recursos con más información sobre impuestos federales está disponible en 21 idiomas. Quienes buscan ayuda remunerada pueden clasificar a los preparadores certificados por área y calificaciones a través del directorio del IRS.

“Una vez que un contribuyente presenta su declaración, es posible que desee saber cuándo recibirá su reembolso”, dijo Morehead. “Con millones de declaraciones de impuestos que se envían cada semana, ¿Dónde está mi reembolso sigue siendo la mejor manera de verificar su estado? La herramienta está disponible en inglés y español y proporciona al IRS la confirmación de la recepción de una declaración de impuestos federales, la aprobación de la declaración de impuestos y el reembolso, y la fecha de emisión del reembolso aprobado. También está disponible la información para las declaraciones de los años fiscales 2023, 2022 y 2021”.

Evitar estafas

"Si hablamos de reembolsos, debemos abordar a los estafadores que intentan engañar a los contribuyentes haciéndoles creer que se les debe un reembolso", continuó. Un nuevo esquema implica enviar un sobre de cartón por correo con una carta adjunta de “aviso relacionado con su reembolso no reclamado”, que incluye el encabezado del IRS con información de contacto que no pertenece al IRS.

Los contribuyentes también deberían evitar a los “preparadores fantasmas” que no firman declaraciones de impuestos con la esperanza de lucrar prometiendo un gran reembolso y cobrando tarifas basadas en su tamaño.

Los inmigrantes recientes en particular son el objetivo de llamadas telefónicas agresivas en las que los estafadores se hacen pasar por agentes del IRS con nombres y números de identificación falsos.

“A las víctimas se les dice que deben dinero al IRS y que deben pagarlo de inmediato mediante una tarjeta de regalo o una transferencia bancaria bajo amenaza de arresto o deportación, o suspensión de una licencia comercial o de conducir”, dijo Morehead. “Para engañarlos para que compartan información privada, los estafadores pueden decirles que deben recibir un reembolso o dejarles una solicitud de devolución de llamada urgente”.

Aquellos que sospechan de fraude fiscal deben recordar que el IRS no inicia contacto con los contribuyentes por correo electrónico, mensajes de texto o redes sociales, ni solicita información personal o financiera a través de estos canales como lo hacen los estafadores.

Más información sobre cómo reconocer y denunciar diversas estafas fiscales está disponible a través del IRS en https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scamsconsumeralerts.

"Desafortunadamente, los estafadores fiscales siempre están inventando nuevas formas de engañar a la gente", afirmó Morehead. “Pero para nosotros el éxito significa mejorar la experiencia que los contribuyentes tienen con nosotros, y lo hemos logrado. Con estos nuevos servicios, queremos que esto continúe”.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO TARGETS TEACHER SHORTAGE

It's estimated that nearly half of all schools in the country don't have enough teachers. To help change that, the University of Texas in El Paso offers a residency program to help ensure that first-time teachers succeed.

The "Miner Teacher Residency" gives students in the College of Education an opportunity to work in elementary and middle schools alongside working teachers.

Clifton Tanabe, dean of the UTEP College of Education, was part of a recent national roundtable discussion on ways to solve the teacher shortage, and said the program gives future educators the skills they need to be ready for their first day of class.

"A third grader in a first-year teacher's classroom is only going to get to do third grade once, but that teacher will be able to do the third grade again and again," he explained. "So, we want them ready for that first group of third graders that they take on."

Tanabe added nearly half of the students enrolled in the program are first-generation college students and 70% are bilingual. He adds that mirrors the population of students in the public school system in El Paso, where 90% of the students are Hispanic. Most of the new teachers remain in the area, he said.

Many school districts have been forced to leave positions open, or fill them with teachers who are not fully certified. Some rural Texas districts have gone to a fourday school week. And some teachers are leaving the profession, citing increased workloads, low pay and concerns about safety.

According to Tanabe, teacher retention is directly related to being successful in the first two years on the job - and the UT program addresses this.

"So, folks who graduate from our residen-

cy model in their first and second years in teaching are set up with an instructional coach who's from the university, from the College of Education, to work with them on individualized instructional improvement," he continued.

The residency program is in its sixth year. It currently has 62 teachers working in five different school districts in the El Paso area.

LA UNIVERSIDAD DE TEXAS-EL PASO SE ENFRENTA A LA ESCASEZ DE DOCENTES

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ayudar a combatir la escasez de maestros en Texas y en todo el país, la Universidad de Texas-El Paso ofrece una residencia especial para maestros. Se centra en brindarles a los futuros educadores no solo experiencia práctica, sino también capacitación durante los dos primeros años en el trabajo, que son muy impor-

Ánimo.

Eso es lo que necesito para enfrentar el Alzheimer.

No es fácil aceptar que los problemas de memoria puedan ser un signo de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y no solo una parte normal del envejecimiento.

Pero puedo reducir mi riesgo, controlando mi presión arterial y mi diabetes tipo 2. Porque yo tengo la valentía para enfrentar el Alzheimer.

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tantes. Se considera un modelo que otras escuelas podrían replicar. Comentarios de Clifton Tanabe (tuh NAH-bay), decano de la Facultad de Educación de UT-El Paso.

Se estima que casi la mitad de todas las escuelas del país no tienen suficientes profesores. Para ayudar a cambiar eso, la Universidad de Texas en El Paso ofrece un programa de residencia para ayudar a garantizar que los nuevos profesores tengan éxito. La "Residencia de Maestros Mineros" brinda a los estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación la oportunidad de trabajar en escuelas primarias y secundarias junto con maestros en activo. El decano de la Facultad de Educación, Clifton Tanabe, formo parte de una reciente mesa redonda nacional sobre formas de resolver la escasez de docentes. Dice que el programa brinda a los futuros educadores las habilidades que necesitan para estar preparados para su primer día de clases.

"Un alumno de tercer grado en el aula de un maestro de primer año solo podrá cursar tercer grado una vez, pero ese maestro podrá impartir clases en ese grado, una y otra vez. Por eso los queremos listos para el primer grupo de estudiantes de tercer grado que aceptan," explico Tanabe.

Tanabe dice que casi la mitad de los estudiantes matriculados en el programa son estudiantes universitarios de primera generación y el 70 por ciento son bilingües. Agrega que eso refleja la población de estudiantes en el sistema de escuelas públicas de El Paso, donde el 90 por ciento de los estudiantes son hispanos. Tanabe dice que la mayoría de los nuevos profesores permanecen en la zona.

Muchos distritos escolares se han visto obligados a dejar puestos vacantes o llenarlos con maestros que no están completamente certificados. Algunos distritos rurales de Texas han adoptado una semana escolar de cuatro días. Y algunos docentes están abandonando la profesión, argumentando mayores cargas de trabajo, bajos salarios y preocupaciones sobre la seguridad escolar. Según Tanabe, la retención de docentes está directamente relacionada con el éxito en los primeros dos años en el trabajo, y el programa de la Universidad de Texas aborda esto.

"Entonces, las personas que se gradúan de nuestro modelo de residencia en su primer y segundo año de enseñanza reciben un asesor de instrucción de la universidad, de la Facultad de Educación, para trabajar con ellos en la mejora de la educación individualizada," resalto Tanabe.

El programa de residencia se encuentra en su sexto año. Actualmente cuenta con 62 maestros trabajando en cinco distritos escolares diferentes en el área de El Paso.

Obtén más información en EnfrentaALZ.com

Se estima que casi la mitad de todas las escuelas del país no tienen suficientes profesores. Para ayudar a cambiar eso, la Universidad de Texas en El Paso ofrece un programa de residencia para ayudar a garantizar que los profesores primerizos tengan éxito.

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HOW TO RAISE A HEALTHY, ACTIVE CHILD

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Manyfactors impact your child or teen’s wellness, including where you live, genetics and other influences. According to experts though, you can encourage a healthy lifestyle for your child, and help prevent obesity and other illnesses that can extend into adulthood.

“Raising a healthy, active child is about much more than nutrition and physical activity,” says Natalie D. Muth, a pediatrician and registered dietician. “It also entails adequate sleep, a positive approach to screen use and social-emotional wellness, and to the best of your ability, helping ensure your surrounding environment supports healthy routines.”

At a time when few children and adolescents meet the recommendations for nutrition and activity, a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living,” offers guidance to help optimize a child’s health regardless of their weight, as well as strategies based on the best science that can also help prevent obesity at every stage, from infancy through adolescence.

Here are some practical tips from the AAP that you can use to tackle issues within your control:

• Learn about good nutrition. Visit MyPlate. gov for great ways to take a team approach to planning and making meals so that kids have an active role in what they eat. The site takes into account cultural traditions, giving examples of healthy meals that include familiar foods.

• Reach for water. Sugary drinks such as 100% fruit juice, sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks, account for 24% of added sugar intake in the U.S. diet in people 1 year and older. Consumption contributes significantly to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes and other health risks, according to USDA statistics. Ideally, aim for one sugary drink or fewer per week. Bonus: drinking water cleanses teeth and gums, preventing cavities now while setting the stage for lifelong dental health.

• Limit ultra-processed foods. It may not

be realistic to avoid ultra-processed foods altogether, but try to limit their access and help children and adolescents learn the benefits of eating whole foods like fruits and vegetables. You can also talk with them about the health risks of too much “junk food,” which is generally loaded in sugar and salt, doesn’t increase feelings of fullness, and prompts overeating.

• Adopt a family media plan. Everyone benefits from sensible screen time limits that make room for healthy activities. Engage kids in creating a plan for the whole family.

• Move more. It can be challenging to get up and move more, but when you make it a priority, kids benefit. Organized sports aren’t the only option. Your family can also enjoy walking, biking, swimming and dancing. Indoors, you can try active gaming or online fitness classes to strengthen muscles, build coordination and release tension.

• Manage stress. If your schedule is jammed with so many commitments that there’s no room for healthy downtime, consider what you can let go. Rest rebuilds the body’s systems after the challenges of a tough day or week, so reserve time for it.

• Lean on support. Not all neighborhoods have safe places for children to play and walk to school, or offer nutritious and affordable food nearby. Additionally, factors like racism, toxic stress, housing or food insecurity and safety risks can impact your child’s health. Creating a safe environment at home, and leaning on the support of schools, health care systems and the wider community can create a healthier life for your child. One important resource is your pediatrician. Talk to them about ways to support an active, healthy lifestyle for your child.

For more tips and resources, visit healthychildren.org.

“Remember that feeling loved, seen and appreciated are just as central to your child’s health as nutrition and exercise. The brain and the body are one system – so when kids feel safe and secure, their bodies function well,” says Dr. Muth.

CÓMO CRIAR A UN NIÑO SANO Y ACTIVO

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factores afectan el bienestar de su niño o adolescente, como el lugar donde viven, la genética y otras influencias. Sin embargo, según los expertos, usted puede fomentar un estilo de vida saludable para su hijo, y así ayudar a prevenir la obesidad y otras enfermedades que pueden extenderse hasta la edad adulta. “Criar a un niño sano y activo es mucho más que la nutrición y la actividad física”, dice Natalie D. Muth, pediatra y dietista registrada. “También implica un sueño adecuado, un enfoque positivo para el uso de las pantallas, el bienestar socioemocional y, en la medida de sus posibilidades, ayudar a garantizar que su entorno circundante apoye rutinas saludables”.

En un momento en que pocos niños y adolescentes cumplen con las recomendaciones sobre nutrición y actividad, un nuevo informe clínico de la American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living” (“El papel del pediatra en la promoción de una vida saludable y activa”), ofrece orientación para ayudar a optimizar la salud de un niño independientemente de su peso, así como estrategias basadas en la ciencia más avanzada que también pueden ayudar a prevenir la obesidad en todas sus etapas, desde la infancia hasta la adolescencia. Estos son algunos consejos prácticos de la AAP que usted puede utilizar para abordar los problemas que están al alcance de su control:

• Aprenda sobre la buena nutrición. Visite MyPlate.gov para conocer las mejores formas de adoptar un enfoque de equipo con objeto de planificar y preparar las comidas, de modo que los niños jueguen un papel activo en lo que comen. El sitio web tiene en cuenta las tradiciones culturales, dando ejemplos de comidas saludables que incluyen alimentos familiares.

• Beban agua. Las bebidas azucaradas, como los jugos de frutas 100%, los refrescos, las bebidas deportivas y las bebidas de frutas, representan el 24% de la ingesta de azúcar añadida en la dieta de personas mayores de 1 año en los EE.UU. Su consumo contribuye significativamente a un mayor

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riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, obesidad infantil, diabetes tipo 2 y otros riesgos para la salud, según las estadísticas del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés). Lo ideal es consumir una bebida azucarada o menos por semana. Beneficio extra: beber agua limpia los dientes y las encías, previniendo las caries ahora y preparando el escenario para una salud dental de por vida.

• Limite los alimentos ultraprocesados. Puede que no sea realista evitar los alimentos ultraprocesados por completo, pero trate de limitar su acceso y ayude a los niños y adolescentes a conocer los beneficios que conlleva comer alimentos integrales como frutas y verduras. También puede hablar con ellos sobre los riesgos para la salud que tiene comer demasiada “comida chatarra”, que generalmente está cargada de azúcar y sal, no aumenta la sensación de saciedad y provoca que se coma en exceso.

• Adopte un plan de uso de pantallas para su familia. Todo el mundo se beneficia de límites razonables de tiempo frente a la pantalla que dejen espacio para actividades saludables. Involucre a los niños en la creación de un plan para toda la familia.

• Muévanse más. Puede ser difícil levantarse y moverse más, pero, cuando usted lo convierte en una prioridad, los niños se benefician. Los deportes organizados no son la única opción. Su familia también puede disfrutar al caminar, andar en bicicleta, nadar y bailar. Bajo techo, pueden probar juegos activos o clases de acondicionamiento físico en línea para fortalecer los músculos, desarrollar la coordinación y liberar la tensión.

• Gestione el estrés. Si su agenda está repleta de tantos compromisos que no hay espacio para un tiempo libre saludable, considere lo que puede hacer a un lado. El descanso reconstruye los sistemas del cuerpo después de los desafíos de un día o una semana difíciles, así que reserve tiempo para él.

• Aproveche los apoyos. No todos los barrios tienen lugares seguros para que los niños jueguen y caminen a la escuela, u ofrecen alimentos nutritivos y asequibles cercanos. Además, factores como el racismo, el estrés tóxico, la inseguridad de la vivienda o alimentaria, y los riesgos de seguridad, pueden afectar la salud de su hijo. Crear un ambiente seguro en el hogar y aprovechar el apoyo de las escuelas, los sistemas de atención médica y la comunidad en general pueden crear una vida más saludable para su hijo. Un recurso importante son sus pediatras. Hable con ellos sobre las formas de apoyar un estilo de vida activo y saludable para su hijo.

Para obtener más consejos y recursos, visite healthychildren.org.

“Recuerde que sentirse amado, visto y apreciado es tan importante para la salud de su hijo como la nutrición y el ejercicio. El cerebro y el cuerpo son un solo sistema, por lo que, cuando los niños se sienten seguros y protegidos, sus cuerpos funcionan bien”, finaliza la Dra. Muth.

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FRESH BATCH OF YIMBY HOUSING BILLS CLASH WITH COASTAL PROTECTIONS (AGAIN)

After a legislative victory last year, pro-housing legislators and advocates want to strip the California Coastal Commission of more authority in order to spur housing development.

Last year, state lawmakers broke from tradition by not including an exception for the California coast in a major housing law. That deliberate omission came despite opposition from the California Coastal Commission — the voter-created state agency tasked since 1976 with scrutinizing anything that gets built, demolished, dug, divvied up, fixed, tamped down or clear cut within the California Coastal Zone. A stretch of land that grazes the entirety of California’s 840-mile coast, the zone reaches inland from high tide, 1,000 feet at its narrowest and five miles at its thickest.

“Once you start exempting classes of development from the Coastal Act,” Sarah Christie, the commission’s legislative director, warned CalMatters at the time, “there will be no shutting that barn door.”

Sure enough, a small herd of bills now trotting through the Legislature would further erode the commission’s long-guarded authority in the interest of spurring more housing on some of California’s most exclusive, valuable and tightly regulated real estate.

The bills — all by Democrats — take different tacks:

• Exempt from the Coastal Act apartment projects that make use of density bonus law, a policy that lets developers build taller, higher and

with fewer restrictions if they set aside units for lower income residents. It’s by San Diego Assemblymember David Alvarez.

• Make the same exception for accessory dwelling units, often known as granny units or casitas. It’s by Encinitas Sen. Catherine Blakespear.

• Force the Commission to more quickly process appeals of locally-approved apartment

buildings, also a Blakespear bill.

• Put further restrictions on what kinds of projects can be appealed directly to the Commission. An earlier version of that bill would have cut a chunk of San Francisco out of the Coastal Zone entirely, but that proposal was removed.

The bill is authored by that city’s senator, Scott Wiener.

Together they show that many pro-housing

legislators have taken heart from last year’s battle for the coast.

“The Coastal Commission and the Coastal Act have been a bit of a sacred cow and that has meant that it has been carved out of a lot of bills,” said Sen. Blakespear. Reevaluating whether that should be the case is “an area of an emerging focus from the Legislature.”

The commission initially opposed Wiener’s bill, though it has since been dramatically amended. While it has yet to take formal positions on the new version or on the remaining bills, it’s clear they don’t welcome this legislative trend.

“We’re troubled by the number of bills this year that seek to undermine the Coastal Act in the name of promoting housing,” said Coastal Commission Executive Director Kate Huckelbridge in a written statement. “We know from experience that abundant housing and coastal resource protection are not mutually exclusive.”

The commission is likely swimming against the political current. Last year’s apartment boosting bill squeaked through the Assembly’s Natural Resources Committee over the opposition of its chair, Arletta Democratic Assemblymember Luz Rivas.

That committee has a new chair now: Culver City Democratic, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, whom many expect to be more receptive to housing production bills. Ditto for the Assembly as a whole. The new Democratic speaker, Salinas’ Robert Rivas (no relation to Luz

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Rivas), has signaled that he wants the Legislature to do more than “chip around the corners” on housing policy.

What needs protection?

In recent years, state lawmakers have passed a slew of bills stripping local governments of their ability to delay housing projects. In most of California now, a developer interested in building most forms of affordable housing or accessory dwelling units need not conduct an extensive environmental analysis, submit to public meetings or win over skeptical elected officials.

But whatever authority local governments have lost, the Coastal Commission has retained. That puts the Coastal Zone, which is largely undeveloped but also includes significant chunks of urbanized beach communities including Santa Monica, Venice, Long Beach, San Diego and Santa Cruz in a separate regulatory universe from the rest of the state.

And for good reason, say the commission and its defenders.

“Sea level rise is a serious threat along the coast and, in particular, in urbanized areas,” said Joel Reynolds, western director of the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental legal advocacy nonprofit. “The Legislature was very aware of the fact that the scope of the (Coastal Act) was going to cover developed areas in addition to undeveloped areas. I think the case for that has only gotten stronger.”

In 1972 voters — concerned that encroaching development was cutting off coastal access for all Californians, and outraged by the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill — passed an initiative to create the California Coastal Commission. Its rallying cry was “Save our Coast” — a determination to keep California’s shores from becoming a West Coast version of Miami Beach.

Within a few years the Legislature made the commission a permanent agency with broad authority to protect the state’s coastal resources. Those include the natural variety, such as wetlands, estuaries, creeks and the state’s chalky, erosion-prone bluffs, but also humancentric benefits such as public access, cheap accommodations, ocean views, social and cultural diversity, and aesthetics.

Pro-housing advocates argue that the law should apply less rigidly in places where dense development already exists.

“A 10-unit mixed income project in Venice Beach simply does not have the environmental salience as the Santa Barbara oil spill,” said Louis Mirante, a lobbyist with the Bay Area Council, which is co-sponsoring the Alvarez density bonus bill. “The Coastal Act is so dubious of housing it harms the environment.”

The environmental case for more coastal construction goes like this: More apartments in downtown Santa Cruz or Santa Monica will allow more people to live closer to the state’s job centers without the need for long commutes and air-conditioned sprawl.

That view represents a break from the kind of environmentalism that birthed the Coastal Act, in which restricting development and democratizing the planning process was seen as the best way to protect the Earth. As public concern over climate change has eclipsed that conservationist impulse, a fissure has emerged within both the California and national Democratic coalition between development skeptics and a new coalition of liberal ‘build-baby-build’ers.

“The commission has very strong muscles to stop things, because that’s most of their job. But their muscles to help things happen are basically non-existent,” said Will Moore, policy director at Circulate San Diego, a transportation and housing advocacy nonprofit that is also cosponsoring the Alvarez bill. As a result, the commissioners “protect us from a lot of bad things,”

he said. “But housing is a good thing.”

He emphasized that the density bonus law, for example, only applies to places already zoned for multifamily housing: “Nobody is going out and building a skyscraper in the lagoon.”

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Just shy of 1 million people live in California’s coastal zone, according to an analysis provided to CalMatters by Nicholas Depsky, a climate change research consultant at the United Nations Development Programme.

That sliver of the state population — less than 2.5% — does not represent the state as a whole. Roughly two-thirds of those coastal dwellers are non-Hispanic whites, according to Depsky’s analysis. That would make the coastal zone roughly twice as white as California’s population.

It’s also an enclave of relative affluence. A UCLA School of Law research paper from 2011 found that neighborhoods just inside the Coastal Zone had lower population densities and fewer children than those just outside of it. The homes themselves were 20% more expensive, even after the researchers added statistical controls for a home’s distance from the beach.

The researchers attributed the difference to the introduction of the Coastal Act and its tighter regulatory scheme on new housing, which “triggered both supply and demand effects that on net have gentrified the area.”

Members of the Coastal Commission and its staff regularly counter that it has never rejected a proposed affordable housing project. In fact, even if rejecting housing projects was the commission’s goal — which the commission stresses is not the case — it rarely gets the opportunity to do so.

In most of the cities that dot the coast, regulatory enforcement has been delegated to local authorities through commission-sanctioned development plans. The public can appeal projects approved by those local authorities to the Coastal Commission itself, but only in designated areas especially close to the shore and other protected waterways.

Those appeals are relatively rare.

Of the 1,261 coastal development permits issued by local governments last year, just 48 were appealed, according to commission data. In roughly two-thirds of those cases, the commission deferred to the local government and declined to review the project. The Commission only denied two of the projects after accepting their appeals.

Commission critics argue that looking solely at the number of appeals ignores all the housing that was reduced, slowed down or saddled with higher costs as it made its way through the regulatory process. They also point to a hypothetical universe of developments that would have been proposed in a more developmentfriendly regulatory regime but weren’t, out of fear of the Coastal Act.

“I suspect a lot of projects don’t get proposed knowing that there’s going to be an additional delay and additional appeal risk,” said Nolan Gray, research director for pro-development California YIMBY. “We only see the projects where the developer is like, ‘YOLO!’”

A proposed condo development, Pisani Place, in Los Angeles’ Venice neighborhood, is one recent example of a housing project that wasn’t flat-out denied by the Coastal Commission, but died in the face of its regulatory scrutiny anyway.

Despite it being approved by the city of Los Angeles, the Coastal Commission took issue with the designs and overall benefits of the project. The project included affordable units, but they were half the size of the market-rate condos

and located partially below the sidewalk. Commission staff noted that the project raised concerns about the “equitable distribution of environmental benefits,” that its various density bonuses were not “the least impactful on coastal resources,” and that the proposed building was “out of character with the surrounding structures because it does not respect the prevailing height or mass of the existing residences.”

Rather than redesign the project under the Coastal Commission’s guidance, the developers withdrew their application this month.

A middle ground on the coast?

Robin Rudisill, co-founder of Citizens Preserving Venice who appealed the project, said the developer never made a compelling case that the project’s use of state density bonus law was consistent with the Coastal Act. She blamed the city of Los Angeles for approving the project anyway.

“If the city had done its job, this poor developer would have understood the correct regulations along the way and maybe he could have made modifications that would have made things work,” she said.

Current law requires that the Coastal Act and state density bonus law be “harmonized so as to achieve the goal of increasing the supply of affordable housing in the coastal zone while also protecting coastal resources and coastal access.”

What that means in practice — especially when the two statutes often seem to require opposite outcomes — isn’t always easy to say. Rud-

isill said she knows of a “reasonable” middle ground when she sees it, pointing to a handful of density bonus projects sitting in the planning pipeline for Venice.

“They’re getting a lot of extra units. They’re getting extra height and, you know, some variances and open space and yards and everything,” she said. “But they’re not asking for the max. They’re not getting greedy.”

The current regulatory system allows for a nuanced debate, said Rudisill. “It may take some hard meetings and listening to the community and really understanding the impact,” she said. “That’s why it’s a discretionary decision.”

From the outside, that nuanced debate — which the bills under consideration this year would do away with or severely limit — can look a lot like haggling.

In Santa Cruz, a density bonus project proposed along the San Lorenzo riverwalk was appealed to the Coastal Commission last October. The commission rejected the appeal, allowing the project to move forward, after the developer agreed to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on affordable housing and to construct a series of publicly accessible walkways through the property.

Exempting that project from the Coastal Act would mean “then we wouldn’t be having any of these debates about ‘community character,’” said Lee Butler, the city’s planning director. “But we could also be vulnerable to the scenario where we are seeing density bonus used to preclude public access.”

This story was updated to reflect changes to proposed legislation.

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UN NUEVO LOTE DE PROYECTOS DE LEY DE VIVIENDA TIPO ‘YIMBY’ CHOCA NUEVAMENTE

CON LAS PROTECCIONES COSTERAS

Después de una victoria legislativa el año pasado, los legisladores y defensores de la vivienda quieren despojar a la Comisión Costera de California de más autoridad para estimular el desarrollo de viviendas.

Eaño pasado, los legisladores estatales rompieron con la tradición al no incluir una excepción para la costa de California en una importante ley de vivienda.

Esa omisión deliberada se produjo a pesar de la oposición de la Comisión Costera de California, la agencia estatal creada por los votantes encargada desde 1976 de escudriñar todo lo que se construye, demuele, excava, divide, repara, apisona o tala dentro de la zona costera de California. Una extensión de tierra que cubre la totalidad de la costa de 840 millas de California, la zona llega tierra adentro desde la marea alta, 1,000 pies en su parte más estrecha y cinco millas en su parte más gruesa.

“Una vez que se comience a eximir a las clases de desarrollo de la Ley de Costas “, advirtió a CalMatters en ese momento Sarah Christie, directora legislativa de la comisión, “no se podrá cerrar esa puerta del granero”. Efectivamente, un pequeño rebaño de proyectos de ley que ahora circulan por la Legislatura erosionaría aún más la autoridad guardada durante mucho tiempo de la comisión con el interés de estimular más viviendas en algunos de los bienes raíces más exclusivos, valiosos y estrictamente regulados de California.

• Los proyectos de ley, todos ellos de demócratas, adoptan rumbos diferentes:

• Están exentos de la Ley de Costas los proyectos de departamentos que hacen uso de la ley de bonificación de densidad, una política que permite a los desarrolladores construir más alto, y con menos restricciones si reservan unidades para residentes de bajos ingresos. Es del asambleísta de San Diego David Álvarez.

• Hace la misma excepción con las unidades de

vivienda accesorias, a menudo conocidas como unidades de abuela o casitas. Es de la senadora de Encinitas Catherine Blakespear.

• Obligar a la Comisión a procesar más rápidamente las apelaciones de edificios de apartamentos aprobados localmente, también un proyecto de ley Blakespear.

Eliminar por completo una parte de San Francisco de la zona costera Está escrito por el senador de esa ciudad, Scott Wiener.

Juntos muestran que muchos legisladores a favor de la vivienda se han animado con la batalla del año pasado por la costa.

“La Comisión de Costas y la Ley de Costas han sido una especie de vaca sagrada y eso ha significado que han sido extraídas de muchos proyectos de ley”, dijo el senador Blakespear. Reevaluar si ese debería ser el caso es “un área de atención emergente por parte de la Legislatura”.

La comisión se opone al proyecto de ley de Wiener para volver a trazar el límite costero de San Francisco a menos que se modifique drásticamente. Si bien todavía tiene que adoptar posiciones formales sobre los proyectos de ley restantes, está claro que no acogen con agrado esta tendencia legislativa.

“Estamos preocupados por la cantidad de proyectos de ley de este año que buscan socavar la Ley de Costas en nombre de la promoción de viviendas”, dijo la directora ejecutiva de la Comisión de Costas, Kate Huckelbridge, en una declaración escrita. “Sabemos por experiencia que la vivienda abundante y la protección de los recursos costeros no son mutuamente excluyentes”.

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blea a pesar de la oposición de su presidenta, la asambleísta demócrata de Arletta, Luz Rivas.

Ese comité tiene ahora un nuevo presidente: el asambleísta demócrata de Culver City Isaac Bryan, de quien muchos esperan que sea más receptivo a los proyectos de ley de producción de viviendas . Lo mismo ocurre con la Asamblea en su conjunto. El nuevo presidente demócrata, Robert Rivas de Salinas (sin relación con Luz Rivas), ha señalado que quiere que la Legislatura haga más que “recortar las esquinas” en la política de vivienda .

¿Qué necesita protección?

En los últimos años, los legisladores estatales han aprobado una serie de proyectos de ley que despojan a los gobiernos locales de su capacidad para retrasar proyectos de vivienda. Actualmente, en la mayor parte de California, un desarrollador interesado en construir la mayoría de las formas de viviendas asequibles o unidades de vivienda accesorias no necesita realizar un análisis ambiental extenso, presentarse a reuniones públicas o ganarse a funcionarios electos escépticos.

Pero cualquier autoridad que los gobiernos locales hayan perdido, la Comisión Costera la ha conservado. Eso coloca a la Zona Costera, que en gran parte no está desarrollada pero que también incluye partes importantes de comunidades costeras urbanizadas, incluidas Santa Mónica, Venice, Long Beach, San Diego y Santa Cruz, en un universo regulatorio separado del resto del estado.

Y con razón, dicen la comisión y sus defensores. “El aumento del nivel del mar es una grave amenaza a lo largo de la costa y, en particular, en las zonas urbanizadas”, dijo Joel Reynolds, director occidental del Consejo de Defensa de los Recursos Naturales, una organización sin fines de lucro de defensa legal ambiental. “La Legislatura estaba muy consciente del hecho de que el alcance de la (Ley de Costas) iba a cubrir áreas desarrolladas además de áreas no desarrolladas. Creo que los argumentos a favor de eso no han hecho más que fortalecerse”.

En 1972, los votantes, preocupados porque el desarrollo invasivo estaba cortando el acceso a la costa para todos los californianos e indignados por el derrame de petróleo de Santa Bárbara en 1969, aprobaron una iniciativa para crear la Comisión Costera de California. Su lema fue “Salven nuestra costa”, una determinación de evitar que las costas de California se conviertan en una versión de Miami Beach en la costa oeste.

En unos pocos años, la Legislatura convirtió a la comisión en una agencia permanente con amplia autoridad para proteger los recursos costeros del estado. Entre ellos se incluyen la variedad natural, como humedales, estuarios, arroyos y los acantilados calcáreos propensos a la erosión del estado, pero también beneficios centrados en el ser humano, como acceso público, alojamiento barato, vistas al mar, diversidad social y cultural y estética.

Los defensores de la vivienda argumentan que la ley debería aplicarse con menos rigidez en lugares donde ya existe un desarrollo denso.

“Un proyecto de 10 unidades de ingresos mixtos en Venice Beach simplemente no tiene la importancia ambiental que tiene el derrame de petróleo de Santa Bárbara”, dijo Louis Mirante, cabildero del Concejo del Área de la Bahía, que copatrocina el proyecto de ley de bonificación de densidad de Álvarez. . “La Ley de Costas es tan dudosa en materia de vivienda que daña el medio ambiente”.

El argumento medioambiental a favor de más construcciones costeras es el siguiente: más apartamentos en el centro de Santa Cruz o Santa Mónica permitirán que más personas vivan más cerca de los centros de empleo del estado sin la necesidad de largos desplazamientos y expansión con aire acondicionado

Esa visión representa una ruptura con el tipo de ambientalismo que dio origen a la Ley de Costas, en la que restringir el desarrollo y democratizar el proceso de planificación se consideraba la mejor manera de proteger la Tierra. A medida que la preocupación pública por el cambio climático ha eclipsado ese impulso conservacionista, ha surgido una fisura dentro de la coalición demócrata nacional y de California entre los escépticos del desarrollo y una nueva coalición de partidarios liberales de la “construcción de bebés”

“La comisión tiene músculos muy fuertes para detener las cosas, porque esa es la mayor parte de su trabajo. Pero su fuerza para ayudar a que las cosas

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sucedan es básicamente inexistente”, dijo Will Moore, director de políticas de Circulate San Diego, una organización sin fines de lucro que defiende el transporte y la vivienda y que también copatrocina el proyecto de ley de Álvarez. Como resultado, los comisionados “nos protegen de muchas cosas malas”, afirmó. “Pero la vivienda es algo bueno”.

Enfatizó que la ley de bono de densidad, por ejemplo, sólo aplica en lugares ya zonificados para vivienda multifamiliar: “Nadie va a salir a construir un rascacielos en la laguna”.

Élites costeras

Poco menos de 1 millón de personas viven en la zona costera de California, según un análisis proporcionado a CalMatters por Nicholas Depsky, consultor de investigación sobre el cambio climático del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo.

Esa fracción de la población del estado (menos del 2,5%) no representa al estado en su conjunto. Aproximadamente dos tercios de esos habitantes costeros son blancos no hispanos, según el análisis de Depsky. Eso haría que la zona costera sea aproximadamente dos veces más blanca que la población de California.

También es un enclave de relativa riqueza. Un artículo de investigación de la Facultad de Derecho de la UCLA de 2011 encontró que los vecindarios justo dentro de la zona costera tenían densidades de población más bajas y menos niños que los que estaban fuera de ella. Las casas en sí eran un 20% más caras, incluso después de que los investigadores agregaron controles estadísticos para la distancia de una casa a la playa.

Los investigadores atribuyeron la diferencia a la introducción de la Ley de Costas y su esquema regulatorio más estricto sobre viviendas nuevas, que “desencadenó efectos tanto de oferta como de demanda que, en términos netos, han aburguesado el área”.

Los miembros de la Comisión Costera y su personal responden regularmente que nunca han rechazado una propuesta de proyecto de vivienda asequible. De

hecho, incluso si el objetivo de la comisión fuera rechazar proyectos de vivienda (lo cual, según la comisión, no es el caso), rara vez tiene la oportunidad de hacerlo.

En la mayoría de las ciudades que salpican la costa, la aplicación de las normas se ha delegado a las autoridades locales a través de planes de desarrollo aprobados por la comisión. El público puede apelar los proyectos aprobados por esas autoridades locales ante la propia Comisión Costera, pero sólo en áreas designadas, especialmente cerca de la costa y otras vías fluviales protegidas.

Esas apelaciones son relativamente raras.

De los 1.261 permisos de desarrollo costero emitidos por los gobiernos locales el año pasado, sólo 48 fueron apelados, según datos de la comisión. En aproximadamente dos tercios de esos casos, la comisión remitió el asunto al gobierno local y se negó a revisar el proyecto. La Comisión sólo denegó dos de los proyectos tras aceptar sus recursos.

Los críticos de la Comisión argumentan que mirar únicamente el número de apelaciones ignora todas las viviendas que se redujeron, desaceleraron o cargaron con costos más altos a medida que avanzaban a través del proceso regulatorio. También señalan un universo hipotético de desarrollos que se habrían propuesto en un régimen regulatorio más favorable al

CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA

OFICINA DE VIVIENDAS CON APOYO (Office of Supportive Housing)

AVISO DE PERIODO DE REVISIÓN Y COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO

PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL PARA EL AÑO FISCAL (FY) 2024-2025

Programas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) y Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)

La Oficina de Viviendas con Apoyo (Office of Supportive Housing) del Condado de Santa Clara ha completado un borrador del Plan de Acción Anual para el año fiscal 2024-2025 (Annual Action Plan o AAP), que cubre el periodo del 1 de julio de 2024 al 30 de junio de 2025. El borrador del AAP es el quinto de cinco incrementos anuales del Plan Consolidado quinquenal 2020-2025, que fue adoptado por la Junta de Supervisores el 2 de junio de 2020.

El borrador del AAP establece metas y estrategias para el uso de recursos de viviendas, tantos federales como estatales, y locales para la asistencia de viviendas para personas con ingresos extremadamente bajos, muy bajos y bajos, como también establece otras necesidades de desarrollo comunitario, como proyectos de construcción, y servicios públicos.

El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development) requiere la preparación y adopción del AAP cada año para que el condado pueda solicitar y administrar fondos federales de ayuda de vivienda para los programas CDBG y HOME. El condado de Santa Clara administra el programa CDBG para las áreas no incorporadas del condado y las ciudades de Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, y Saratoga. El consorcio HOME del condado incluye las ciudades de Cupertino, Gilroy, y Palo Alto.

Este aviso sirve para informar al público sobre una audiencia pública programada y la oportunidad de comentarios públicos sobre el borrador del Plan AAP.

PERIODO DE REVISIÓN PÚBLICA y COMENTARIOS: El Condado de Santa Clara realizará una audiencia pública del Comité Asesor de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (HCDAC) el 5 de abril de 2024. El borrador del AAP para el año fiscal 2024-2025 estará disponible para revisión publica durante 30 días a partir del 5 de abril de 2024, y concluirá en la audiencia pública que se realizará el martes, 7 de mayo de 2024, en la reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del condado. Los comentarios escritos sobre el AAP se recibirán hasta el 7 de mayo de 2024. Estos comentarios se pueden enviar a la atención de Katrina Anderson: Office of Supportive Housing, 150 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 o a través de correo electrónico a Katrina.Anderson@hhs.sccgov.org. Personas que quieran asistir a la audiencia pública tendrán la oportunidad de compartir comentarios escritos u orales y sugerencias sobre el borrador del AAP. Estos comentarios se incluirán en el AAP que se presentará al HUD.

De conformidad con las Leyes de Derechos de Discapacitados y la Ley Brown (American with Disabilities Act and The Brown Act), personas que requieran adaptaciones para estas reuniones deben ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Clerk of the Board del condado 24 horas antes de la junta al (408) 299-5001 o boardoperations@cob.sccgov.org

Se pueden solicitar copias del borrador del AAP 1- enviando un correo electrónico a Katrina.Anderson@hhs.sccgov.org; 2 llamando al (408) 918-8626; o 3- visitando el sitio web: https://osh.sccgov.org/housing-community-development/urban-county-program. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Katrina Anderson llamando al (408) 918-8626.

desarrollo pero que no lo fueron por temor a la Ley de Costas.

“Sospecho que muchos proyectos no se proponen sabiendo que habrá una demora adicional y un riesgo adicional de apelación”, dijo Nolan Gray, director de investigación de YIMBY, una organización pro-desarrollo de California. “Solo vemos los proyectos en los que el desarrollador dice: ‘¡YOLO!'”

Una propuesta de desarrollo de condominios, Pisani Place, en el vecindario Venice de Los Ángeles, es un ejemplo reciente de un proyecto de vivienda que no fue negado rotundamente por la Comisión Costera, pero que de todos modos murió ante su escrutinio regulatorio.

A pesar de haber sido aprobado por la ciudad de Los Ángeles, la Comisión Costera estuvo en desacuerdo con los diseños y los beneficios generales del proyecto. El proyecto incluía unidades asequibles, pero tenían la mitad del tamaño de los condominios a precio de mercado y estaban ubicadas parcialmente debajo de la acera.

El personal de la Comisión señaló que el proyecto generó preocupaciones sobre la “distribución equitativa de los beneficios ambientales”, que sus diversas bonificaciones de densidad no eran “las menos impactantes sobre los recursos costeros” y que el edificio propuesto “no encajaba con las estructuras circundantes porque no respeta la altura o masa predominante de las residencias existentes”.

En lugar de rediseñar el proyecto bajo la dirección de la Comisión Costera, los desarrolladores retiraron su solicitud este mes.

¿Un término medio en la costa?

Robin Rudisill, cofundador de Citizens Preserving Venice, quien apeló el proyecto, dijo que el desarrollador nunca presentó un caso convincente de que el uso de la ley estatal de bonificación de densidad por parte del proyecto fuera consistente con la Ley de Costas. Ella culpó a Los Ángeles por aprobar el proyecto de todos modos.

“Si la ciudad hubiera hecho su trabajo, este pobre desarrollador habría entendido las regulaciones correctas en el camino y tal vez podría haber hecho modificaciones que hubieran hecho que las cosas funcionaran”, dijo.

La ley actual requiere que la Ley de Costas y la ley estatal de bonificación por densidad se “armonicen para lograr el objetivo de aumentar la oferta de viviendas asequibles en la zona costera y al mismo tiempo proteger los recursos costeros y el acceso costero”. No siempre es fácil decir lo que eso significa en la práctica, especialmente cuando los dos estatutos a menudo parecen exigir resultados opuestos. Rudisill dijo que conoce un término medio “razonable” cuando lo ve, señalando un puñado de proyectos de bonificación de densidad que se encuentran en proceso de planificación para Venice.

“Están recibiendo muchas unidades adicionales. Están adquiriendo altura extra y, ya sabes, algunas variaciones y espacios abiertos, patios y todo”, dijo. “Pero no están pidiendo el máximo. No se están volviendo codiciosos”.

El actual sistema regulatorio permite un debate matizado, afirmó Rudisill. “Puede que sean necesarias algunas reuniones intensas, escuchar a la comunidad y comprender realmente el impacto”, dijo. “Por eso es una decisión discrecional”.

Desde fuera, ese debate matizado –que los proyectos de ley que se están considerando este año eliminarían o limitarían severamente– puede parecerse mucho a un regateo.

En Santa Cruz, en octubre pasado se apeló ante la Comisión Costera un proyecto de bonificación de densidad propuesto a lo largo del paseo del río San Lorenzo. La comisión rechazó la apelación, permitiendo que el proyecto avanzara, después de que el desarrollador aceptara gastar cientos de miles de dólares en viviendas asequibles y construir una serie de senderos de acceso público a través de la propiedad.

Eximir ese proyecto de la Ley de Costas significaba “entonces no tendríamos ninguno de estos debates sobre el ‘carácter comunitario’”, dijo Lee Butler, director de planificación de la ciudad. “Pero también podríamos ser vulnerables al escenario en el que veamos que se utiliza una bonificación de densidad para impedir el acceso público”.

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demasiado tiempo, las clases particulares y ayuda con la tarea ha estado fuera del alcance de muchos/as estudiantes y familias en California. Esta división entre quienes pueden salir adelante y quienes tan solo pueden soñar con ello a menudo da como resultado una base educacional desigual para estudiantes.

En su afán por fomentar la autonomía de los/as estudiantes y la igualdad de oportunidades, su biblioteca local brinda ahora a los/las estudiantes de California HelpNow, clases particulares y ayuda con la tarea en línea de forma gratuita.

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CA FOSTER CARE ADVOCATES ASK LAWMAKERS TO FUND IN-PERSON RESPONSE TEAMS

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Advocates for foster families are pressing lawmakers to save the Family Urgent Response System from the budget ax.

California faces a $37.9 billion deficit and Gov. Gavin Newsom's initial proposal zeros out the program's $30 million budget.

Susanna Kniffen, senior director of child welfare policy for the nonprofit Children Now, said the program provides a 24-hour helpline for foster kids and their caregivers and funds a mobile emergency response unit in all 58 counties.

"We haven't seen a cut like that to foster care in a very long time. Decades," Kniffen pointed out. "Even when there are tough budget decisions to be made, generally you protect your children and you definitely protect your most vulnerable children, which are foster youth."

The state created the program in 2019. Then the pandemic hit, so counties got the mobile response teams up and running starting in 2021. California has about 46,000 children in the foster-care system. The helpline averages about 5,000 calls a year. More than a quarter involve requests for a team to come

to the home.

Kniffen noted more and more foster youths and their caregivers are starting to rely on the program for support and conflict mediation.

"We finally started to get youth trusting it and using it and, all of a sudden, we're just sort of pulling the rug out," Kniffen argued. "It's going to be very difficult for the adults in the system but it's going to hit the youth the hardest because this is one of the only options that they have to call and get support for themselves."

This issue will be heard in legislative committees in the State Assembly on April 3, and in the state Senate on April 25. Lawmakers have until June 15 to pass a balanced budget.

LOS DEFENSORES DEL HOGAR ADOPTIVO DE CALIFORNIA PIDEN A LOS LEGISLADORES QUE FINANCIEN EQUIPOS DE RESPUESTA EN PERSONA

Losdefensores de las familias de acogida están presionando a los legisladores para que salven el Sistema de Respuesta Urgente Familiar del corte presupuestario.

California enfrenta un déficit de $37.9 mil millones y la propuesta inicial del gobernador Gavin Newsom reduce a cero el presupuesto de $30 millones del programa.

Susanna Kniffen, directora principal de política de bienestar infantil de la organización sin fines de lucro Children Now, dijo que el programa proporciona una línea de ayuda las 24 horas para los niños en crianza temporal y sus cuidadores y financia una unidad móvil de respuesta a emergencias en los 58 condados.

"No hemos visto un recorte como ese en los hogares de acogida desde hace mucho tiempo. Décadas", señaló Kniffen.

"Incluso cuando hay que tomar decisiones presupuestarias difíciles, generalmente proteges a tus hijos y definitivamente proteges a tus hijos más vulnerables, que son jóvenes en hogares de crianza".

El estado creó el programa en 2019. Luego llegó la pandemia, por lo que los condados pusieron en funcionamiento los equipos de respuesta móviles a partir de 2021. California tiene alrededor de 46.000 niños en el sistema de cuidado de crianza. La línea de ayuda recibe un promedio de 5.000 llamadas al año.

Más de una cuarta parte implican solicitudes para que un equipo venga a casa.

Kniffen señaló que cada vez más jóvenes de crianza y sus cuidadores están comenzando a depender del programa para recibir apoyo y mediación de conflictos.

"Finalmente comenzamos a lograr que los jóvenes confiaran en él y lo usaran y, de repente, simplemente estábamos tirando la alfombra", argumentó Kniffen. "Va a ser muy difícil para los adultos en el sistema, pero afectará más a los jóvenes porque esta es una de las únicas opciones que tienen para llamar y obtener apoyo para sí mismos".

Este tema se tratará en los comités legislativos de la Asamblea estatal el 3 de abril y en el Senado estatal el 25 de abril. Los legisladores tienen hasta el 15 de junio para aprobar un presupuesto equilibrado.

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Photo Credit: CA State Library Suzanne Potter California News Service El mandato del Sistema de Respuesta Familiar Urgente de California es estar disponible para enviar un equipo de atención de emergencia a cualquier familia de crianza de California en el plazo de una hora. Photo Credit: Freepik California's Family Urgent Response System's mandate is to be available to send an emergency care team to any California foster family within one hour. Photo Credit: DimaBerlin / Adobestock
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HOW CLIMATE CHANGE THREATENS LATINOS' HEALTH AND HERITAGE

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climate change makes extreme weather events more common globally, Latinos often face the most significant effects to their health, safety, food security and livelihoods.

A new report from the Hispanic Access Foundation details the effects and how climate change erodes cultural legacy when neighborhoods undergo gentrification, displacing traditional communities.

Vanessa Munoz, conservation program manager for the Hispanic Access Foundation, said Latinos in every state are experiencing challenges to their mental health and identity due to climate change.

"Some places might suffer severe temperatures and others might be more exposed to flooding or to a lot of wildfires, which is often where a lot of the Latino communities reside," Munoz pointed out.

In New Mexico, she explained drought and higher summer temperatures threaten Latinos, while in other states they are displaced by rising sea levels. Among respondents, 71% of Latino adults said climate change already affects their community.

To promote what she called a "just transition" toward a climate-friendly economy for all people, Munoz noted the report includes a toolkit and policy recommendations to help communities better preserve Latino heritage.

"One of the ways is joining groups and forces to really protect our lands and prevent that from expanding -- to prevent further loss and damage -- which is necessary in these times of climate change," Munoz contended.

Latinos are projected to make up 30% of the U.S. population by 2050, and more than half reside in states with the highest levels of climate change threats. The Hispanic Access Foundation released its "Cultural Erosion: The Climate Threat to Latino Heritage" report at the recent COP28 conference in Dubai.

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que el cambio climático hace que los eventos climáticos extremos sean más comunes a nivel mundial, los latinos a menudo enfrentan los efectos más significativos en su salud, seguridad alimentaria y sustentos.

Un nuevo informe de la Fundación Acceso Hispano detalla los efectos y cómo el cambio climático erosiona el legado cultural cuando los vecindarios experimentan gentrificación, que desplaza a las comunidades tradicionales.

Vanessa Muñoz, gerente del programa de conservación de la Fundación Acceso Hispano, dijo que los latinos en todos los estados están experimentando desafíos a su salud mental e identidad debido al cambio climático.

"Algunos lugares podrían sufrir temperaturas severas y otros podrían estar más expuestos a inundaciones o muchos incendios forestales, que es a menudo donde residen muchas comunidades latinas", señaló Muñoz.

En Nuevo México, explicó, la sequía y las temperaturas más altas del verano amenazan a los latinos, mientras que en otros estados son desplazados por el aumento del nivel del mar. Entre los encuestados, el 71% de los adultos latinos dijeron que el cambio climático ya afecta a su comunidad.

Para promover lo que llamó una "transición justa" hacia una economía respetuosa con el clima para todas las personas, Muñoz señaló que el informe incluye un conjunto de herramientas y recomendaciones de políticas para ayudar a las comunidades a preservar mejor la herencia latina.

"Una de las formas es unir grupos y fuerzas para realmente proteger nuestras tierras y evitar que se expandan -- para evitar más pérdidas y daños -- lo cual es necesario en estos tiempos de cambio climático", sostuvo Muñoz.

Se proyecta que los latinos constituirán el 30% de la población de Estados Unidos para 2050, y más de la mitad residen en estados con los niveles más altos de amenazas del cambio climático. La Fundación Acceso Hispano publicó su informe "Erosión

la amenaza climática a la her-

latina" en la reciente conferencia COP28 en Dubai.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: TRUMP 2.0 VS. CLIMATE

Dear EarthTalk: What would a second Trump term in the White House mean for efforts to stave off cataclysmic climate change? - George B., Saginaw, MI

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years former President Trump has repeatedly made false claims that climate change is a hoax. His efforts to negate progressive climate change policies were evident in his first term, when he pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement, rolled back environmental regulation, and relaxed regulations on oil and gas drilling. According to Trump’s allies and advisors, a second term for Trump would mean even more extreme environmental policies. While efforts to fight climate change are stronger now than when Trump first attacked them, he can still do substantial damage.

Trump has said that should he become president again, boosting fossil fuels would be one of his top priorities. Trump’s allies have said that Trump plans to drive forward fossil fuel production, which would overturn rules made to curb planet-heating emissions. The Trump campaign has also promised to once again pull the U.S. out of the Paris agreement, an act that Biden had reversed earlier in his presidency. Reversing executive orders is surprisingly easy for a newly instated president. On Biden’s first day of his presidency, he canceled 11 of Trump’s climate-related orders. Trump will certainly move to do the same and undo Biden’s climate-related executive orders.

In 2023, Kevin Robert, president of the conservative Heritage Foundation, released a series of policy initiatives called Project 2025 that Trump could take if he wins the presidency again, including reversing climate actions taken by the Biden administration. The project calls for the president to use an executive order to “reshape the U.S. Global Change Research Program and related climate change research programs.” The Global Change Research Program was estab-

EARTHTALK Q&A: TRUMP 2.0 VERSUS EL CLIMA

Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Qué significaría un segundo mandato de Trump en la Casa Blanca para los esfuerzos por evitar el cataclismo del cambio climático? - George B., Saginaw, MI

lished by Congress in 1990 to coordinate federal research and spending to better understand climate change. The Trump administration already moved to tamper with the Research Program during his first term, and a second term will surely mean further manipulation.

The damage that Trump could do to climate change policy would set the U.S. back years. He believes that climate change should not be a priority and isn’t something we should be worried about. He wants to boost the U.S. economy by boosting fossil fuels, when we should be looking for other, clean alternatives.

If Trump is awarded a second term his climate-related policies could add an additional four billion tons of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere by 2030, compared to the Biden administration’s existing plans. We would also likely miss our global climate pledge under the Paris agreement by a wide margin. The U.S. should be a leader in climate change policy and we are taking steps toward that goal,

but if Trump is elected to a second term, all that work could be flushed down the drain.

CONTACTS: 'Reversed and scrubbed.' How a second Trump term could gut climate research, https://www.eenews.net/articles/ reversed-and-scrubbed-howa-second-trump-term-couldgut-climate-research/; A Second Trump Presidency Would Be a Nightmare for the Climate, https://www.bloomberg.com/ opinion/articles/2024-02-22/ climate-change-trump-s-plansfor-a-second-term-could-bedisastrous; Trump election win could add 4bn tonnes to US emissions by 2030, https:// www.carbonbrief.org/analysistrump-election-win-could-add4bn-tonnes-to-us-emissionsby-2030/.

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Durante

años, el ex presidente Trump ha hecho repetidas afirmaciones falsas de que el cambio climático es un engaño. Sus esfuerzos por negar las políticas progresistas de cambio climático fueron evidentes en su primer mandato, cuando sacó a Estados Unidos del acuerdo climático de París, hizo retroceder la regulación ambiental y relajó las regulaciones sobre la perforación de petróleo y gas. Según los aliados y asesores de Trump, un segundo mandato de Trump significaría políticas medioambientales aún más extremas. Aunque los esfuerzos para luchar contra el cambio climático son más fuertes ahora que cuando Trump los atacó por primera vez, todavía puede causar daños sustanciales.

Trump ha dicho que si volviera a ser presidente, impulsar los combustibles fósiles sería una

de sus principales prioridades. Los aliados de Trump han dicho que Trump planea impulsar la producción de combustibles fósiles, lo que anularía las normas establecidas para frenar las emisiones que calientan el planeta. La campaña de Trump también ha prometido sacar de nuevo a Estados Unidos del Acuerdo de París, una medida que Biden había revocado a principios de su presidencia. Revertir órdenes ejecutivas es sorprendentemente fácil para un presidente recién investido. El primer día de su presidencia, Biden anuló 11 de las órdenes de Trump relacionadas con el clima. Trump seguramente hará lo mismo y anulará las órdenes ejecutivas de Biden relacionadas con el clima.

En 2023, Kevin Robert, presidente de la conservadora Heritage Foundation, dio a conocer una serie de iniciativas políticas denominadas Proyecto 2025 que Trump podría llevar a cabo si vuelve a ganar la presidencia, incluida la anulación de las

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medidas climáticas adoptadas por la administración Biden. El proyecto pide que el presidente utilice una orden ejecutiva para "remodelar el Programa de Investigación del Cambio Global de EE.UU. y los programas de investigación del cambio climático relacionados". El Programa de Investigación del Cambio Global fue establecido por el Congreso en 1990 para coordinar la investigación federal y el gasto para comprender mejor el cambio climático. La administración Trump ya se movió para manipular el Programa de Investigación durante su primer mandato, y un segundo mandato seguramente significará una mayor manipulación.

El daño que Trump podría hacer a la política sobre cambio climático haría retroceder años a Estados Unidos. Cree que el cambio climático no debería ser una prioridad y que no es algo que deba preocuparnos. Quiere impulsar la economía estadounidense potenciando los combustibles fósiles, cuando deberíamos buscar otras alternativas limpias.

Si Trump obtiene un segundo mandato, sus políticas relacionadas con el clima podrían añadir a la atmósfera cuatro mil millones de toneladas adicionales de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero estadounidenses para 2030, en comparación con los planes actuales de la administración Biden. También es probable que incumplamos con creces nuestro compromiso climático global en el marco del Acuerdo de París. Estados Unidos debería ser líder en política de cambio climático y estamos dando pasos hacia ese objetivo, pero si Trump es elegido para un segundo mandato, todo ese trabajo podría irse por el desagüe.

CONTACTOS: 'Revertido y fregado'. Cómo un segundo mandato de Trump podría destripar la investigación climática, https://www.eenews. net/articles/reversed-andscrubbed-how-a-secondtrump-term-could-gut-climate-research/; Una segunda presidencia de Trump sería una pesadilla para el clima, https:// www.bloomberg.com/opinion/ articles/2024-02-22/climatechange-trump-s-plans-for-asecond-term-could-be-disastrous; La victoria electoral de Trump podría añadir 4.000 millones de toneladas a las emisiones de EE.UU. para 2030, https://www.carbonbrief.org/ analysis-trump-election-wincould-add-4bn-tonnes-to-usemissions-by-2030/.

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CALIFORNIA FARMERS

COULD

SAVE A LOT OF WATER — BUT THEIR PROFITS WOULD SUFFER

California farms could use 93% less water but less-thirsty crops, such as grains and hay, are much less lucrative than nuts and fruits. Fallowing a small fraction of the thirstiest crops would save 9%.

LOS AGRICULTORES DE CALIFORNIA PODRÍAN AHORRAR MUCHA AGUA PERO SUS GANANCIAS SE VERÍAN AFECTADAS

Las granjas de California podrían utilizar un 93% menos de agua, pero los cultivos menos sedientos, como los cereales y el heno, son mucho menos lucrativos que los frutos secos y las frutas. Dejar en barbecho una pequeña fracción de los cultivos más sedientos ahorraría un 9%.

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

California farmers could save massive amounts of water if they planted less thirsty — but also less lucrative — crops instead of almonds, alfalfa and other water-guzzling crops, according to new research by scientists who used remote sensing and artificial intelligence.

Such a seismic shift in the nation’s most productive agricultural state could cut consumption by roughly 93%, researchers with UC Santa Barbara and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported Monday.

But Anna Boser, the study’s lead author, acknowledged that replacing all of California’s water-intensive crops with the least-intensive ones, such as grains and hay, is an unrealistic economic scenario.

“In reality, that is not going to happen,” Boser told CalMatters. “Grain and hay crops aren’t really super economically viable in California, which is why everybody is growing crops that are more water intensive.”

In a less-extreme scenario, the researchers reported that fallowing 5% of fields with the most water-intensive crops could cut water consumption by more than 9%, according to the study, published in the journal Nature Communications. Another 10 to 11% would be saved by increasing water efficiency or by switching half of growers from the thirstiest to more average crops, the researchers reported.

“We potentially don’t need to be as extreme with our changes in order to save water in agriculture as we originally thought,” Boser said.

For instance, in a critically overdrafted basin in Tulare County, that would mean switching from crops such as kiwis, walnuts, almonds, alfalfa and cherries to more average water users, such as corn or sorghum.

The market value of California’s crops and livestock is estimated at $59 billion, led by dairy, grapes, cattle and almonds. The state’s growers feed much of the country, as well as exporting their products internationally.

California is world-famous for its high-value specialty crops, such as pistachios, almonds, walnuts, strawberries, stone fruits and wine and table grapes. Many of these use larger amounts of water but are the least likely to be fallowed by farmers.

“Forage crops and grains are lower water use but can also be grown in many areas of the country, whereas the specialty crops California grows can’t as easily,” said Alexandra Biering, senior policy advocate with the California Farm Bureau. “At the end of the day, as a society, we’ve left it up to farmers to decide what to grow with the resources they have, based on what the market demands.”

Climate change is squeezing water supplies, increasing temperatures and making the state’s swings from dry to wet even more extreme and less predictable. Some farmers are experimenting with new crops that are more resistant to droughts or heat.

At the same time, growers are also reeling from struggling markets. Though California is the country’s top walnut producer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 25,000 acres have come out of production amid plummeting tree nut prices. And almonds, often demonized as a water guzzler, saw a drop in total acreage for the past two years.

Now, as state policies are poised to restrict the flow of groundwater from depleted aquifers, up to a million acres of prime farmland may need to come out of production in the San Joaquin Valley, according to The Public Policy Institute of California.

“In areas where groundwater pumping restrictions are in place, like in parts of Tulare County, some growers are already transitioning to lower water use crops like cotton,” Biering said. “To the extent that this study is useful for growers to understand their options under a reduced water supply, that’s great.”

The researchers used a satellite tool to estimate the amounts of water that agriculture used in the Central Valley, then used artificial intelligence to subtract how much water evaporates from various landscapes

and soil types in order to isolate how much the crops used.

Boser pulled from the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Information System to calculate that Central Valley counties use more than 23 million acre-feet of water a year for irrigation. That’s enough to supply about three-quarters of the U.S. population.

About 62% of this is consumed by the crops.

Farmers in the southern Central Valley, such as Kern and Kings counties, were the most efficient, doing the most with the least water. Those in the lusher, northern valley and around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta were the least efficient; they have more abundant local supplies and they plant crops like rice that aren’t suited to drip irrigation.

Josué Medellín-Azuara, a UC Merced associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, commended Boser’s detailed mapping. “It helps refocus efforts for areas that are struggling to get water, or to work with their water balances,” he said. “It will help identify hotspots for planning on water resources.”

But he said some of the water-tightening scenarios the study evaluated are more feasible than others.

“You start dictating crops, that becomes a little bit of a problem,” he said. “There are reasons why certain crops are grown in California, meaning there’s a demand for them.”

Boser found that the usual suspects topped the list of the most water-intensive crops in California, including almonds and alfalfa as well as dates, kiwis and cotton. Grain and other hay crops, turf farms, wheat and sunflowers were among the thriftiest. Vineyards, pistachios, olives, plums, prunes and apricots were in the middle.

About 85% of the industry’s employment and revenues are in fruits, nuts and vegetables, MedellínAzuara said. Farmers growing these higher value crops are more likely to purchase water from growers of less-valuable crops than to go without themselves.

“These crops have the ability to buy water from the lower value commodities,” he said. “You can make a case for rice, but for trees it’s harder.”

But not all conservation requires changing crops. Boser’s team found the crop type accounted for only about a third of the variation in Central Valley farmers’ water use. Some of the rest was likely driven by farming practices.

Boser’s team, however, wasn’t able to tease out which approaches reduced water use in the study. She suspects that mulching, reducing tillage and leaving crop residues on fields to protect the soil, and using more efficient irrigation strategies may all help prevent water loss to evaporation.

Rachel Becker CalMatters

Losagricultores de California podrían ahorrar enormes cantidades de agua si plantaran cultivos menos sedientos, pero también menos lucrativos, en lugar de almendras, alfalfa y otros cultivos que consumen mucha agua, según una nueva investigación realizada por científicos que utilizaron sensores remotos e inteligencia artificial.

Un cambio sísmico de este tipo en el estado agrícola más productivo del país podría reducir el consumo en aproximadamente un 93%, informaron el lunes investigadores de la Universidad de California en Santa Bárbara y el Laboratorio de Propulsión a Chorro de la NASA.

Pero Anna Boser, autora principal del estudio, reconoció que reemplazar todos los cultivos intensivos en agua de California por cultivos menos intensivos, como cereales y heno, es un escenario económico poco realista.

“En realidad, eso no va a suceder”, dijo Boser a CalMatters. “Los cultivos de cereales y heno no son realmente muy viables económicamente en California, razón por la cual todo el mundo cultiva cultivos que requieren más agua”.

En un escenario menos extremo, los investigadores informaron que dejar en barbecho el 5% de los campos con cultivos que requieren más agua podría reducir el consumo de agua en más del 9%, según el estudio publicado en la revista Nature Communications. Otro 10 a 11% se ahorraría aumentando la eficiencia del agua o cambiando a la mitad de los productores de los cultivos más sedientos a cultivos más promedio, informaron los investigadores.

“Posiblemente no necesitemos ser tan extremos con nuestros cambios para ahorrar agua en la agricultura como pensábamos originalmente”, dijo Boser.

Por ejemplo, en una cuenca críticamente sobreexplotada en el condado de Tulare, eso significaría cambiar de cultivos como kiwis, nueces, almendras, alfalfa y cerezas a usuarios de agua más promedio, como maíz o sorgo.

El valor de mercado de los cultivos y el ganado de California se estima en 59 mil millones de dólares, encabezados por los lácteos, las uvas, el ganado y las almendras. Los productores del estado alimentan a gran parte del país y exportan sus productos a nivel internacional.

California es mundialmente famosa por sus cultivos especiales de alto valor, como pistachos, almendras, nueces, fresas, frutas de hueso y uvas de vino y de mesa. Muchos de ellos utilizan mayores cantidades de agua, pero son los que tienen menos probabilidades de ser dejados en barbecho por los agricultores.

“Los cultivos forrajeros y los cereales consumen menos agua, pero también se pueden cultivar en muchas áreas del país, mientras que los cultivos especiales que produce California no pueden hacerlo tan fácilmente”, dijo Alexandra Biering, defensora principal de políticas de la Oficina Agrícola de California. “Al final del día, como sociedad, hemos dejado que los agricultores decidan qué cultivar con los recursos que tienen, en función de lo que exige el mercado”.

El cambio climático está exprimiendo los suministros de agua, aumentando las temperaturas y haciendo que los cambios del estado de seco a húmedo sean aún más ex-

tremos y menos predecibles. Algunos agricultores están experimentando con nuevos cultivos que son más resistentes a las sequías o al calor.

Al mismo tiempo, los productores también se están recuperando de los problemas de los mercados. Aunque California es el principal productor de nueces del país, el Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos estima que 25,000 acres han dejado de producirse en medio de la caída de los precios de las nueces . Y las almendras, a menudo demonizadas como devoradoras de agua, experimentaron una caída en la superficie total durante los últimos dos años .

Ahora, a medida que las políticas estatales están preparadas para restringir el flujo de agua subterránea de los acuíferos agotados, es posible que sea necesario dejar de producir hasta un millón de acres de tierras agrícolas de primera calidad en el Valle de San Joaquín, según el Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California.

“ En áreas donde existen restricciones al bombeo de agua subterránea, como en partes del condado de Tulare, algunos productores ya están haciendo la transición a cultivos que utilizan menos agua, como el algodón”, dijo Biering. “En la medida en que este estudio sea útil para que los productores comprendan sus opciones bajo un suministro de agua reducido, eso es fantástico”.

Los investigadores utilizaron una herramienta satelital para estimar las cantidades de agua que usó la agricultura en el Valle Central, luego usaron inteligencia artificial para restar cuánta agua se evapora de varios paisajes y tipos de suelo para aislar cuánta usaron los cultivos. Boser se basó en el Sistema Nacional de Información sobre el Agua del Servicio Geológico de EE. UU. para calcular que los condados del Valle Central utilizan más de 23 millones de acres-pie de agua al año para riego. Eso es suficiente para abastecer a alrededor de tres cuartas partes de la población estadounidense. Alrededor del 62% de esto es consumido por los cultivos.

Los agricultores del sur del Valle Central, como los condados de Kern y Kings, fueron los más eficientes y obtuvieron el máximo rendimiento con la menor cantidad de agua. Aquellos en el valle norte, más exuberante, y alrededor del delta Sacramento-San Joaquín fueron los menos eficientes; Tienen suministros locales más abundantes y plantan cultivos como el arroz que no son aptos para el riego por goteo.

Josué Medellín-Azuara, profesor asociado de ingeniería civil y ambiental de UC Merced, elogió el mapeo detallado de Boser. “Ayuda a reorientar los esfuerzos en áreas que tienen dificultades para obtener agua o trabajar con sus balances hídricos”, dijo. “Ayudará a identificar puntos críticos para la planificación de los recursos hídricos”.

Pero dijo que algunos de los escenarios de estanqueidad que evaluó el estudio son más factibles que otros.

“Si empiezas a dictar los cultivos, eso se convierte en un pequeño problema”, dijo. “Hay razones por las que ciertos cultivos se cultivan en California, lo que significa que hay demanda para ellos”.

Boser descubrió que los sospechosos habituales encabezan la lista de cultivos que consumen más agua en California, incluidas las almendras y la alfalfa, así como los dátiles, los kiwis y el algodón. Los cereales y otros cultivos de heno, las granjas de césped, el trigo y los girasoles se encontraban entre los más ahorrativos. En el medio se encontraban viñedos, pistachos, olivos, ciruelas, ciruelas pasas y albaricoques.

Alrededor del 85% del empleo y los ingresos de la industria provienen de frutas, nueces y verduras, dijo MedellínAzuara. Es más probable que los agricultores que cultivan estos cultivos de mayor valor compren agua de productores de cultivos de menor valor que prescindan de ellos mismos.

“Estos cultivos tienen la capacidad de comprar agua de productos básicos de menor valor”, dijo. “Se puede defender el arroz, pero en el caso de los árboles es más difícil”.

Pero no toda conservación requiere cambiar de cultivos. El equipo de Boser encontró que el tipo de cultivo representaba sólo alrededor de un tercio de la variación en el uso de agua de los agricultores del Valle Central. Parte del resto probablemente fue impulsado por prácticas agrícolas.

Sin embargo, el equipo de Boser no pudo determinar qué enfoques redujeron el uso de agua en el estudio. Sospecha que aplicar mantillo, reducir la labranza y dejar residuos de cultivos en los campos para proteger el suelo, y utilizar estrategias de riego más eficientes pueden ayudar a prevenir la pérdida de agua por evaporación.

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MISSOURI'S 'TAYLOR SWIFT ACT' TARGETS AI IMAGE THREATS

LA 'LEY TAYLOR SWIFT' DE MISSOURI APUNTA AL PELIGRO DE LAS IMÁGENES

IA

Missouri lawmakers are concerned with protecting people from the potential risks of the increasing accessibility of AI-generated images and videos.

The Innovation and Technology Committee is planning to vote on the Taylor Swift Act, a bill aiming to make it illegal to publish or threaten to publish AI-generated sexually explicit images of people.

Rep. Adam Schwadron, R-St. Charles, authored the bill and said it is important to be proactive in protecting ordinary citizens.

"They were able to take it down for her," Schwadron acknowledged. "However, common Missourians would not have the same protections afforded to her. Not everyone is Taylor Swift."

The bill would allow victims of the fake image attacks to sue the creator in civil court and recover the offending images. Rep. Bridgette Walsh, D-St. Louis, also supports the bill and said it is necessary in this day and age, given how easy videos and images are to access and create.

Schwadron noted while they will need to learn how to track items originating from the dark web, he is optimistic the legislation will cover most common offenses.

"The cases that we are seeing across the country of classmates that are being attacked by other classmates of theirs that is creating these images and it's affecting young girls and even boys and those are a lot easier to track when they're being shared from phone to phone," Schwadron explained.

Schwadron added the name "Taylor Swift Act" was fitting due to her ties with the state of Missouri and her recent ordeal with explicit deepfakes.

LosFarah Siddiqi Public News Service

legisladores de Missouri están preocupados por proteger a las personas de los riesgos potenciales de la creciente accesibilidad de imágenes y videos generados por IA.

El Comité de Innovación y Tecnología planea votar sobre la Ley Taylor Swift, un proyecto de ley que tiene como objetivo hacer ilegal publicar o amenazar con publicar imágenes de personas sexualmente explícitas generadas por IA.

El representante Adam Schwadron, republicano por St. Charles, autor del proyecto de ley, dijo que es importante ser proactivo en la protección de los ciudadanos comunes.

"Pudieron quitarlas por ella", reconoció Schwadron. "Sin embargo, los habitantes comunes de Missouri no tendrían las mismas protecciones. No todo el mundo es Taylor Swift".

The bill would allow victims of the fake image attacks to sue the creator in civil court and recover the offending images. Rep. Bridgette Walsh, D-St. Louis, also supports the bill and said it is necessary in this day and age, given how easy videos and images are to access and create.

El proyecto de ley permitiría a las víctimas de ataques con imágenes falsas demandar al creador en un tribunal civil y recuperar las imágenes ofensivas. Representante Bridgette Walsh, demócrata por St. Louis, también apoya el proyecto de ley y dijo que es necesario hoy en día, dado lo fácil y accesible que es crear videos e imágenes.

Schwadron señaló que, si bien necesitarán aprender a rastrear elementos que se originan en la web oscura, es optimista de que la legislación cubrirá los delitos más comunes.

"Los casos que estamos viendo en todo el país de compañeros de clase que están siendo atacados por otros compañeros suyos crean estas imágenes y afectan a niñas e incluso a niños, y son mucho más fáciles de rastrear cuando se comparten de teléfono a teléfono", explicó Schwadron.

Schwadron añadió que el nombre "Ley Taylor Swift" era apropiado debido a sus vínculos con el estado de Missouri y su reciente experiencia con los deepfakes explícitos.

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Farah Siddiqi Public News Service ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Social media platform X temporarily shutdown searches of "Taylor Swift" following the release of explicit deepfake images in early 2024. Photo Credit: Mdv Edwards / Adobe Stock La plataforma de redes sociales X cerró temporalmente las búsquedas de "Taylor Swift" tras la publicación de imágenes explícitas deepfake a principios de 2024. Photo Credit: Freepik

JUNTA DE PODERES CONJUNTOS DEL CORREDOR DE LA PENÍNSULA (PCJPB)

COMITÉ CONSULTIVO DE CIUDADANOS (CAC)

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

Auditoría anual de los ingresos y gastos fiscales de la Medida RR para el ejercicio fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2023

El Comité Consultivo de Ciudadanos (CAC) de la Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (Caltrain) celebrará una audiencia pública el miércoles 20 de marzo de 2024 a las 5:40 p.m. para recibir comentarios del público sobre las auditorías financieras y de cumplimiento de los fondos de la Medida RR para el año fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2023.

El 6 de agosto de 2020, Caltrain adoptó y solicitó la aprobación de los votantes para aplicar una resolución que imponía un impuesto sobre las transacciones minoristas y el uso de un octavo del uno por ciento para financiar los gastos operativos y de capital del servicio ferroviario de Caltrain (Resolución de la Medida RR). Los votantes de la ciudad y el condado de San Francisco y de los condados de San Mateo y Santa Clara aprobaron la Medida RR el 3 de noviembre de 2020. La Resolución de la Medida RR, Resolución 2020-40, exige a Caltrain que un auditor independiente audite anualmente los ingresos y gastos de los fondos fiscales de la Medida RR. Según los estatutos del CAC, modificados por Caltrain mediante la Resolución 2022-03, el CAC actúa como comité de supervisión independiente del impuesto sobre la venta de la Medida RR. En su calidad de comité de supervisión independiente, el CAC es responsable de verificar que los ingresos fiscales se invierten de forma coherente con la finalidad del impuesto mediante: (1) la recepción de la auditoría anual independiente de los ingresos y gastos de las recaudaciones fiscales; (2) la celebración de una audiencia pública; y (3) la emisión de un informe anual para proporcionar al público información sobre cómo se están gastando los ingresos fiscales.

Audiencia pública

El CAC de Caltrain celebrará una audiencia pública para debatir la Auditoría anual de los ingresos y gastos fiscales de la Medida RR para el ejercicio fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2023. La gente puede participar en persona, a través de un enlace web Zoom y/o por teléfono.

Miércoles, 20 de marzo de 2024, a las 5:40 p.m. (o tan pronto como el asunto pueda ser considerado)

En Persona: San Mateo County Transit District Bacciocco Auditorio Segundo Piso 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070

Información para conectarse por Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83818142155?pwd= U3pFbithdUsxVFVBYVF0eklSWU5Vdz09

Identificación del seminario web: 838 1814 2155 Acceso por teléfono: 1.669.444.9171; Identificación de la reunión: 838 1814 2155

Para solicitar servicio de traducción o interpretación, llame a Caltrain al 1.800.660.4287 al menos tres días antes de la reunión.

Para traducción llama al 1.800.660.4287; 如需翻譯,請電 1.800.660.4287.

CNSB #3785883

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV428691

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nancy Patricia Narvaez Diaz

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Nancy Patricia Narvaez Diaz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emiliano Narvaez to Emiliano Leon Narvaez

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: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

Electronics Engineer: Design & develop Electrical Systems including part selection, prototyping, test/bring-up, circuit design & simulation, schematic capture, layout. Develop tools from requirements based on electronics hardware schematics & datasheets. Work on electrical design for IOT device; create & review analog/digital or Mixed signal High speed circuit/schematics & layout relative to sensors. Manage device subsystems design including touch displays, batteries, input/output devices, sensors, high speed communication components & interface protocols. Perform simulations of electrical circuits, developing prototypes, system bringup, debugging, design verification. Reqd: BS in Electrical/ Electronics Eng. Job location: Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Xekera, 2350 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara (SCCHA, por sus siglas en inglés), anteriormente conocida como HACSC (por sus siglas en inglés), debe presentar un aviso público de los fondos en su custodia que han quedado inactivos según la ley estatal de California. Si no se reclama, el dinero pasará a ser propiedad de SCCHA el 8 de abril de 2024. Si cree que SCCHA le debe dinero, llame al (408) 993-2924 o envíe un correo electrónico a Christy.Hang@scchousingauthority.org y proporcione el nombre del reclamante, la dirección actual, el número de teléfono y la dirección donde se encontrará durante el período de examinación. Tenga en cuenta que los representantes primero determinarán si usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos. Si se determina que usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos, el representante solicitará la documentación para verificar su identidad a fin de poder reembolsar el dinero adeudado.

der the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This is a new 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/ Eric Ingram President

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 08, 2024

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704296

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE BBQ PIT, BBQ PIT, THE BARBEQUE PIT, BARBEQUE PIT, BARBECUE PIT 1349 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RSBBQ, INC, 8021 Carmel Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This is a new 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/ Lawrence Ingram, Jr. RSBBQ, INC.

TREASURY Article/Reg#: C3603209, CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704296

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704255

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HIGH & MIGHTY PIZZA JOINT, HIGH AND MIGHTY PIZZA JOINT, HIGH & MIGHTY PIZZA 7661 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RSBBQ, INC, 8021 Carmel Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business un-

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/19/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704255

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704441

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EVA’S HOUSECLEANING 465 Royale Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95126203, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eva Prasad, 465 Royale Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95126203. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/20/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN700799. “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.)

INC, 1005 South 5th Ste D, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/28/2013. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN648855. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Leticia Ramirez Rodriguez SOUTH BAY PRODUCE INC CEO

Article/Reg#: C4730590

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704356

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703670

Dominguez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704183

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704384

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

/s/ Eva Prasad

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704441

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704435

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

COLLEGE AID PLANNING, 465 Royale Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eva Agripina Prasad, 465 Royale Park Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. 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/ Eva Agripina Prasad

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704435

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704254

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

CLEANING 779 Villa Ave, 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): Teresa Angelica Diego Francisco, 779 Villa Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/14/2024. 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/ Teresa Angelica Diego Francisco

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/19/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704254

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704356

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTH BAY PRODUCE INC, 1005 South 5th Ste D, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

SOUTH BAY PRODUCE

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONNECAPS, 2453 COUNTRYBROOKS, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angie Natalia Jimenez Romero, 2453 COUNTRYBROOKS, San Jose, CA 95132. 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/ Angie Jimenez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703670

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704183

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BURGARA’S LANDSCAPING 1041 Eat William 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): Juan Ramon BurgaraDominguez, 1041 East William St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/26/2024. 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 Ramon Burgara-

ANGELOU’S MEXICAN GRILL 78 S. 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ANGELOU’S TS ENTERPRISES INC, 17446 Belletto Dr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/01/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN654191. “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/ Sergio Lopez

ANGELOU’S TS ENTERPRISES INC

President Article/Reg#: 3787157

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704384

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704284

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLOMBIAN SHOP, 2086 Lucretia Ave Apt 103, 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): Laura Mercedes Garcia, 2086 Lucretia Ave Apt 103, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/20/2014. 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/ Laura Mercedes Garcia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704284

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704357

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

JIA YI HEALTH CARE

10475 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

JIA YI HEALTH CARE INC, 10475 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Sonny Lim

JIA YI HEALTH CARE INC

CEO Article/Reg#: 6115985

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/22/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704357

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431224

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kaia Izu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaia Izu to Akira Adah Thella Tokarczuk b. Kaia Sayaka Trinn to Akari Isaac Tokatczuk 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: 5/07/2024 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong

Judge of the Superior Court

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431269

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vesilina Siuli Kalati INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Vesilina Siuli Kalati has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vesilina Siuli Kalati to Elina Vesilina Sevesi-Kalati b. Elgielyn Elina WoodsKalati to Elgielyn Emmaleah Sevesi-Kalati 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: 5/07/2024 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432924

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Sandra Nichole Lupercio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sandra Nichole Lupercio to Sandra Nichole Garcia

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: 5/28/2024 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 12, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 243CV426122

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cladia Judith Perez IN-

TERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Cladia Judith Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cladia Judith Perez to Claudia Judith Perez. 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: 4/23/2024 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 26, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Teresita C. Tan

Case No. 24PR196817

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Teresita C. Tan. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Kathleen Go in the Superior Court

of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Kathleen Go 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: May 06, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, 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: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27, Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382

Run Date: March 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703547

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DTECH PRODUCTIONS, 410 N White Rd, Apt 5106, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara

County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FURNISH TECH LLC, 410 N White Rd, Apt 5106, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mushfiour Rahman FURNISH TECH LLC

Managing Member

Article/Reg#: 202359816524

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703547

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704055

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NICO’S FINE FINISHING 10338 Sienna Dr, 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): NICOLAS AGUILAR, 10338 Sienna Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/12/2024. 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/ Nicolas Aguilar

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/14/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704055

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704000

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C&T FOOD 597 Crystalberry Ter, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tae Hee Lee, 597 Crystalberry Ter, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/23/1998. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa-

tion 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/ Tae Hee Lee

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704000

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704030

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

as: TOP SHELF FADES

HQ, 2746 Aborn Rd, 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): TSF INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, 2746 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121. 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/ Luciano Gomez TSF INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202461211578

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/13/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704030

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703811

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XTREME KUTZ BARBERSHOP, 1184 E. Santa Clara 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): DANIEL PEREZ GUZMAN, 1500 Almaden Rd Apt #201, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/02/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN698988. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Daniel Perez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703811

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703597

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAUSOR CONTRUCTION 3056 Van Sansul Ave #8, 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): Ricardo J Causor

Naranjo, 5056 Van Sansul Ave #8, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/17/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN703302. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Ricardo J Causor Naranjo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703597

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703977

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAMMA’S HAPPY TART, 3539 Monroe Street Apt 224, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LEE

YABUSHITA HIDEKO, 3539 Monroe Street Apt 224, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/23/2023.

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/ Hideko Lee

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703977

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704012

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

INBAR FISH PILATES, 1031 Persimmon Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): INBAR FISH, 1031 Persimmon Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/10/2023. 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/ INBAR FISH

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/13/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704012

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704089

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LATINA SKIN, 1944 Mandarin Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lorena Torres, 1944 Mandarin Way, San Jose, CA 95122. Cynthia O Martinez, PO BOX 51090, San Jose, CA 95151. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/14/2024. 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/ Lorena Torres

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/14/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy

File No. FBN 704089

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703623

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHUMILOVA INTERIORS, 77 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KHRYSTYNA SHUMILOVA, 77 N Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/22/2024.

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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/ KHRYSTYNA SHUMILOVA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703623

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704018

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&P Cleaning 1415 Lexington Dr Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angie P Jimenez Campino, 1415 Lexington Dr Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95117. 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/ Angie Paola Jimenez Campino

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/13/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704018

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704182

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

JUNCA TAMAYO, 1501 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/18/2024.

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/ NINI KATHERINE

JUNCA TAMAYO

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy

File No. FBN 704182

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432935

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David Scott Goehring INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) David Scott Goehring has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Scott Goehring to David Scott Freed 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

5/28/2024 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 12, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV4331120

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Jennifer Villanueva has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cruz Elijah Daily to Cruz Elijah Daily Villanueva 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

5/28/2024 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 14, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432448

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Rema Odaini Beidalah has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rema Odaini Beidalah AKA Rema Hassan Alodaini AKA

Rema Hassan Beidalah to Rema Hassan Alodaini 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/21/2024 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 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432943

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

Katherine Panameno INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Katherine Panameno has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Moises Ezequiel Panameno Garcia to Moises Ezequiel Arias Panameno 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/28/2024 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 12, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JEAN ANN FEARINGTON

Case No. 24PR196698

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEAN ANN FEARINGTON AND JEAN FEARINGTON. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JAMES WILLIAM BURGESS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that JAMES WILLIAM BURGESS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 22, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, 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: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444

Run Date: March 22, 29, April 5, 2024

NOTICE OF DEATH OF David L. Davis

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of David L. Davis, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on January 12, 2024, 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, Suite 200, San Jose, California

95123 (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 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703291

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA SUGARING STUDIO. 2666 Aida Avenue, 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): Jessica Thi Le, 5080 Haven Place, Apt 112, Dublin, CA 94568. 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/ Jessica Thi Le This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/15/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703291

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703791

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DUROTEK MACHINING COMPANY, 969 Berryessa Rd Ste A, 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): Jose Canales, 969 Berryessa Rd Ste A, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/27/1993. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN263903. “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 Canales This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703791

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703961

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as:

MR. GROOMER LLC, 2202 Peachtree Lane, 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):

MR. GROOMER LLC, 2202 Peachtree Lane, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/08/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653457. “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/ Aldo R Araujo

MR. GROOMER LLC

OWNER

Article/Reg#:

202102811248

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703861

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703861

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

VERONICA, 3021

Lone Bluff Wy, 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): Veronica Martinez, 3021 Lone Bluff, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/02/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN692314. “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/ Veronica Martinez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703861

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703946

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEARNING LADDER HOME DAYCARE, 21869 Oakview Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by

an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Katherine Stephanie Panameno, 21869 Oakview Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/20/2019.

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/ Katherine Stephanie Panameno

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703946

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703678

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PITKANEN DESIGN & BUILD, 301 Acalenes Drive #29, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Brian William Pitkanen, 301 Acalenes Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

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

/s/ Brian William Pitkanen

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703678

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703753

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONSTELLATION BAKING COMPANY 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Enrique Sterling, 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2024.

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

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false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Enrique Sterling

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703753

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703903

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JADE FLOWERS, 552 Toyon Ave Apt5, 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): Wendy N Vargas, 552 Toyon Ave Apt5, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/06/2022. 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/ Wendy N Vargas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/08/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703903

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703868

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O and B Painting & Cleaning, 3353 San Onofre Ct, 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): Oscar Ayala, 3353 San Onofre Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Oscar Ayala

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/07/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703868

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703789

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MGA TREE SERVICE,

659 Meadow Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martha Gabriela Gonzalez Angulo, 659 Meadow Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/13/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN652227. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Martha G Gonzalez Angulo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703789

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703673

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Brilliant House Cleaning Mary, 871 San Aleso Ave Apt 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Magdalena Sanchez Hernandez, 871 San Aleso Ave Apt 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Magdalena

Sanchez Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703673

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703837

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GALERIQUE 117 Rosewell Way, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEANETH JULIETA

DUARTE RAMIREZ, 117 Rosewell Way, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting busi-

ness 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/ Jeaneth Julieta Duarte Ramirez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/06/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703837

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703847

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CIMA PLUMBING, 4300 The Woods Dr Apt D1021, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

YASIR A CERVANTES, 4300 The Woods Dr Apt D1021, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/06/2024. 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/ YASIR A CERVANTES

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703847

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431784

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Manuela Lopez Tores has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MANUELA LOPEZ TORRES to MANUELA CODY b. CATALINA ROSE MENDOZA to CATALINA CODY 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

5/14/2024 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.

Feb 26, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431928

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Omid Ghasemalizadeh, Seyedeh Negar Hashemian INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Seyedeh Negar Hashemian has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Omid Ghasemalizadeh to Omid Alizadeh b. Seyedeh Negar Hashemian to Nora Hashemian 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/23/2024 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. Feb 23, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432412

Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SOON OK KIM INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

LINDA SOON OK KIM has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SOON OK KIM to LINDA SOON OK 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: 5/21/2024 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 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432402

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Barvara Saenz INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Barvara Saenz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Barvara Saenz to Barbara Saenz 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: 5/24/2024 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 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432825

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARIELENA BORRAYO INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MARIELENA BORRAYO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JULIANNA ROSE RIVERA BORRAYO to JULIANNA ROSE BORRAYO RIVERA 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: 5/28/2024 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 11, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432851

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Silvestr Vadimovich Balbuz & Evgeniia Sergeyevna Bykova INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Silvestr Vadimovich Baibuz & Evgeniia Sergeyevna Bykova have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Silvestr Vadimovich Baibuz to Sylves-

ter Baybuz b. Evgeniia

Sergeyevna Bykova to Jenny Baybuz 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/28/2024 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 11, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432897

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Andee Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andee Nguyen to Andee Ton 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/28/2024 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 12, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of NEOMI MIZRACHI AKA NAOMI MIZRACHI

Case No. 24PR196711

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NEOMI MIZRACHI AKA NAOMI MIZRACHI. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MOSHE (“MOE”) MIZRACHI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that MOSHE (“MOE”) MIZRACHI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: May 01, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, 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

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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:

JEREMY A. BURNS

2625 Middlefield Road, No. 655, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650)316-8281

Run Date: March 15, 22, 29, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JEAN ANN FEARINGTON

Case No. 24PR196698

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEAN FEARINGTON. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JAMES WILLIAM BURGESS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that JAMES WILLIAM BURGESS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 22, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, 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: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444

Run Date: March 15, 22, 29, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of GLENDA L. LEMAN

Case No. 24PR196683

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLENDA L. LEMAN. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MEGAN SALVATORI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that MEGAN SALVATORI 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 22, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, 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: Thomas K. Murray 4920 Twain Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (619)471-6775

Run Date: March 15, 22, 29, 2024

PETITION TO DECLARE MINOR FREE FROM PARENTAL

CUSTODY AND CONTROL

Family Code Section 7800

Probate Code Section 1516

Case No. 23AD025988

Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara

Petitioners allege:

1. Petitioner, LISA PITZER PARRAZ (“Lisa”), is the Paternal Aunt and legal guardian of AIDEN BELL (“Aiden”) (DOB: 7/29/2020). Petitioner, ALFONSO PARRAZ (“Alfonso”), is the spouse of Lisa Pitzer Parraz.

2. The mother of the minor is CASSANDRA SCHICK-ROPOZA.

3. The father of the minor is JOHN BELL.

4. Lisa and Alfonso seek to have sole parental rights and responsibility for the minor child upon termination of the minor child’s parents’ rights to custody and control.

5. Aiden is an unmarried minor child. The child resides with the Lisa and Alfonso in Santa Clara County, California.

6. Lisa and Alfonso have filed an Adoption Request for the minor child, Aiden.

7. The minor child has been left in the care and custody of Lisa and Al-

fonso for a period of over six months without any provision for his support and without communication with an intent to abandon the child.

8. The parents do not have legal custody of the child and the child has been in the physical custody of Lisa for a period of over two years.

WHEREFORE, Lisa and Alfonso pray for Judgment as follows:

9. That Aiden be free from the custody and control of his parents, CASSANDRA SCHICKROPOZA AND JOHN BELL;

10. For such other further relief as the Court may deem proper.

Dated: 6/14/23

/s/ Lisa Pitzer Parraz, Petitioner

/s/ Alfonso Parraz, Petitioner

/s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst Attorney for Petitioner

Run Dates: March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ADOPTION REQUEST ADOPT-200

Case No. 23AD025988

1. Adopting Parent (s)

a. LISA PITZER PARRAZ

b. ALFONSO PARRAZ

Relationship to child: Paternal Aunt/Guardian

Street Address: 570 Rucker Avenue, #1 Gilroy, CA 95020

Telephone: (408)5002738

Lawyer : Kathryn Schlepphorst, Esq. 1361 S. Winchester, Suite 208 San Jose, CA 95128 (408)993-1120

Email: krs@kidlaw.com

SBN: 161202

2. County of filing: This Adoption Request is filed in this court because: The adopting parent or parents live in this county; The child was born in or the child now lives in this county;

3. Type of adoption Independent: relative

4. Information about the child

a. The child’s new name will be: AIDEN BELL

PARRAZ

b. Sex: Male

c. Date of birth: 7/29/2020, Age: 2

g. Date child was placed in the physical care of the adopting parents: 12/5/2020

5. Child’s name before adoption: Child’s name before adoption: AIDEN BELL

6. Birth Parents

Name of birth parents, if known: Cassandra Schick-Ropoza & Aiden Bell

7. Legal guardian

Does the child have a legal guardian – YES

a. Date guardianship ordered: 5/11/2023

b. County: Santa Clara

c. Case Number: 2`PR189409

8. Inquiry and notice under the Indian Child Welfare Act

b. A completed version of Parental Notification of Indian Status (form ICWA-020) is attached OR a good faith attempt has been made to provide the form to the parents, Indian custodian, or guardian of the child and inform them that they are required to complete and submit the form to the court. Note: In agency adoptions, the adoption service provider, CDSS Regional Office, or delegated county adoption agency is responsible.

11. Independent adoption questions

b.All persons with parental rights agree to the adoption and have signed the Independent Adoptive Placement Agreement or consent on the California Department of Social Services form. - NO

If no, list the name and relationship of each person who has not signed the agreement form: CASSANDRA SCHICKROPOZA

c. I/We will file promptly with the department or delegated county adoption agency the information required by the department in the investigation of the proposed adoption.

14. Contact after adoption

Contact After Adoption Agreement (form ADOPT-310) will not be used

15. Consent for adoption

f. I/We will ask the court to end the parental rights of:

Name: CASSANDRA SCHICK-ROPOZA

Relationship to Child: Bio Mother

Name: JOHN BELL, Bio Father h. The child has been abandoned as follows:

(2) The child has been left in the custody of another person by both parents or the sole parent for six months without providing for the child’s support, or without communications from the parent or parents, with the intent to abandon the child.

16. Suitability for adoption

Each adopting parent:

a. Is at least 10 years older than the child or meets the criteria in the Family Code Section 8601(b);

b. Will treat the child as their own;

c. Will support and care for the child;

d. Has a suitable home for the child, and e. Agrees to adopt the child.

17. Requests to court I/We ask the court to approve the adoption and to declare that the adopting parents and the child have the legal relationship of parent and child, with all the rights and duties of this relationship, including the right of inheritance.

18. If a lawyer is representing you in this case, the lawyer must sign here:

Date: June 14, 2023

Lawyers Name: Kathryn Schlepphorst, Esq

/s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst

19. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in this form and all its attachments is true and correct to my knowledge. This means that if I lie on this form, I am guilty of a crime.

Date: June 14, 2023

/s/ Lisa Pitzer Parraz

Adopting Parent

/s/ Alfonso Parraz

Adopting Parent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703826

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS ALTO POOL SERVICE, LOS ALTO POOL CARE, AFFORDABLE POOL CARE, ACCURATE POOL CARE, 426 Mundell Way, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gregory Loren Flanagan, 426 Mundell Way, Los Alto, CA 94022. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/1/2005. 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/ Greg Flanigan This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/6/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703826

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702515

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRISES BEAUTY, 1101 S Winchester Blvd. Suite M-253, 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): Iris Maricela Milano, 3001 Walgrove Way Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN650742. “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/ Iris Milano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Eric Hoang, Deputy

File No. FBN 702515

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703724

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDGAR’S JANITORIO SERVICES, 552 E Maude Ave Apt 2, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Edgar Nevarez, 552 E Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 95085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2024.

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/ Edgar Nevarez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703724

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703790

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

7571 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Damian Rodriguez, 7571 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN648166. “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/ Damian Rodriguez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703790

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703752

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAMINOS DE MICHOACAN RESTAURANT INC 5138 Monterey Hwy, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corpora-

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

CAMINOS DE MICHOACAN RESTAURANT INC, 5138 Monterey Hwy, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2022. 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/ Ana Maria Morales

Perez Caminos de Michoacan Restaurant Inc President

Article/Reg#: 5319658

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703752

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703780

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

AH GRANITE QUARTZ

TILE INC, 4063 San Bernardino Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

AH GRANITE QUARTZ

TILE INC, 4063 San Bernardino Way, 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/ ANGEL A MANCIA

HERNANDEZ

AH GRANITE QUARTZ

TILE INC

President

Article/Reg#: 5711947

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703780

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703746

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

C. ESTRADA TRANSPORT, LLC, 205 Rio Chico Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

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C. ESTRADA TRANS-

PORT, LLC, 205 Rio Chico Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/01/2024. 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/ Clemente Estrada

C. ESTRADA TRANSPORT, LLC Manager

Article/Reg#:

202360212062

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703746

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 702871

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: New Land Landscaping, 2350 Senter Rd #494, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Regino Flores Hernandez, 322 Checkers Dr #206, San Jose, CA 95133. Yesenia Garcia Ojeda, 322 Checkers Dr #206, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN701359. “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/ Yesenia Garcia Ojeda

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

File No. FBN 702871

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

NO. 703637

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NAGLEE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 499

Patton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CAMPUS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC, PO BOX 90038, San Jose, CA 95109. The registrant began transacting busi-

ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653193. “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/ Rebecca Stamm CAMPUS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC BOOKKEEPER

Article/Reg#: C1242672

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703637

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703667

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

VALDIBIA GARDENING SERVICES 620 E Maude Ave #405, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel

Arturo Valdibia Najera, 620 E. Maude Ave #405, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

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

/s/ Manuel Arturo

Valdibia Najera

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703667

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702590

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

Susy’s face & Body Design, 2425 S BASCOM AVE SUITE B, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MARIA AZUCENA PENA AMADOR, 22262 S Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/27/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant

who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Azucena Pena

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703590

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703706

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Streamlined Health Insurance 1821 S Bascom Ave #363, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): David E Juarez, 208 S 1st St, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2024. 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 E Juarez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703706

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703602

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A-J Bros Dumpsters 586 N. First St, Suite 215, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hernandez Bros. Debris Demoral LLC, 4400 The Woods Dr Apt 1823, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN696650. “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/ Andrea Hernandez Hernandez Bros. Debris Demoral LLC

Owner Article/Reg#: 202252811969

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703602

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703631

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAPPY BOWL ACAI, 7500 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LUNNA RAMOS MENDEZ, 7412 Monterey Street, Apt 201, Gilroy, CA 95020. 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/ Lunna Ramos Mendez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703631

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703442

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cintya House Cleaning, 1937 Edgecrest Dr, 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): Cintya Johanna Perez Aguirre, 1937 Edgecrest Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/22/2024. 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/ Cintya Johanna Perez Aguirre

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy

File No. FBN 703442

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703579

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLORECE FLOWERS and MORE, 3335 Homestead Rd 54, Santa

Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Sergio Hernandez, 3335 Homestead Rd 54, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/27/2024. 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/ Sergio Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703579

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 703672

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): AztecGraphic Designs, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose CA, 95111. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/13/2022 under file no. FBN684128.

Veronica Sanchez, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111. Jaime Sanchez, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111. This business was conducted by: a married couple. “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/ Jaime Sanchez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN703672

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431496

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jeroen Antonius Egidius Habraken, Tracie Parkes Carroll INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Jeroen Antonius Egidius Habraken, Tracie Parkes Carroll have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeroen Antonius Egidius Habraken to Jeroen Antonius Egidius HabrakenParkes b. Tracie Parkes Carroll to Tracie Carroll Habraken-Parkes 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:

5/07/2024 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. Feb 22, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431502

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deanna Jezel GarciaLopez and Jose Juan Cabeza Hernandez

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Deanna Jezel Garcia-Lopez and Jose Juan Cabeza Hernandez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julian Fernando Garcia-Cabeza to Julian Fernando CabezaGarcia 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 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. Feb 23, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV421728

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

SHEKAIB INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NIZAMI 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/12/2023 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. Aug 31, 2023

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431922

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jinghu Luo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jinghu Luo & Linlin Yang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shaoqing Luo to Allen Luo 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

5/14/2024 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. Feb 27, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428055

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joanna V. Perez and Adolfo Manzo. INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Joanna V. Perez and Adolfo Manzo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lezlie Perez Manzo to Lezlie Manzo, b. Aiden Perez Manzp to Aiden Manzo. 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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/16/2024 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 6, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

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mundo de los sueños suele presentar muchas interrogantes, y al mismo tiempo diversas interpretaciones, según el yoga nuestro ser está dividido en diferentes cuerpos, y ello explica en gran medida un significado más profundo de las experiencias oníricas individuales.

El Maestro yoghi Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh en su discurso sobre la psicología de los sueños contenido en su obra: The Psychology of the Esoteric, dice: “Tene¬mos siete cuerpos: 1) el físico, 2) el etéreo, 3) el astral, 4) el mental, 5) el es¬piritual, 6) el cósmico, y 7) el nirvánico. Cada cuerpo tiene su propia clase de sueño.

El cuerpo físico es conocido en la psicología occidental como el cons¬ciente, el cuerpo etéreo como el inconsciente, y el cuerpo astral como el in¬consciente colectivo”.

De modo que, según Rajneesh, la calidad del sueño cambia con relación al nivel de profundidad en que dormimos. Cuando el individuo está ligeramen¬te dormido, el cuerpo físico crea sus propios sueños. Estos sueños reflejan los estados de alteración física como indigestión o excitación sexual, por ejemplo, o estímulos

EL YOGA Y LOS SUEÑOS

exteriores como frío, calor, humedad o sonidos de cualquier clase.

En los sueños del segundo nivel o cuerpo etéreo, se puede viajar por el es¬pacio a cualquier lugar sin límites de distancia. Al despertar se recuerda las imágenes como un sueño del primer nivel, pero son experiencias vividas cuando el cuerpo etéreo se desprende momentáneamente del cuerpo físico. Es posible crear visiones etéreas a voluntad mediante visualización, o repitiendo como una mantra lo que se desee soñar.

Los Sufis usaban perfume para crear visiones etéreas. Un perfume particular puede crear un sueño particular. En investigaciones psicológicas no se menciona el cuerpo etéreo, y los sueños de este cuerpo se los atribuye al cuerpo físico.

El tercer nivel corresponde al cuerpo astral, y aquí los sueños llevan a vidas anteriores. Las imágenes en estos sueños son generalmente confusas, porque fluyen de los siete cuerpos que están simultáneamente activos. Pero es fácil deducir que se refieren a vidas anteriores, porque en el sueño uno se encuen¬tra en otra cultura y hablando un idioma extranjero, o en lugares extraños, con gente extraña, con seres mitológicos, o participando o siendo testigo de hechos históricos del pasado.

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En mi diario de sueños, hay uno en el que vivía en Asia y hablaba japonés; otro en el que vivía en Alemania y hablaba alemán. Estos idiomas no los hablo en la actualidad. Y en un tercer sueño, yo era testigo presencial de la crucifixión del Redentor, Jesús Cristo.

Los sueños en el cuerpo mental, proyectan visiones de vidas pasadas o futu¬ras, pero se las percibe como acciones presentes. Quien sueña puede penetrar en su propio futuro, pero no en el de otra persona. En este nivel la percepción del tiempo, y de todo lo que sucede es aquí y ahora.

Si se mira hacia atrás, el presente y el futuro desaparecen, y si se mira adelante, el presente y el pasado desaparecen. Y dondequiera que se esté, la experiencia es en el presente. Soñar en el cuerpo espiritual o quinto plano, es trascender el tiempo y la individualidad para entrar en la conciencia del todo.

Aquí se perciben visiones de la creación universal, con símbolos que tienen la consistencia de la realidad objetiva. Las imágenes son menos fantásticas que las de los sueños anteriores. En este nivel y en los siguientes, varias personas pueden tener el mismo sueño simultáneamente. Las revelaciones de la creación universal y la existencia de Dios, se atribuyen a experiencias oníricas producidas en el

cuerpo espiritual. La simbología de estas experiencias puede ser Cristiana, Hindú, Judía o Islámica, pero en el fondo expresan una misma realidad.

El cuerpo cósmico produce sueños cósmicos, es decir, visiones vastas del universo totalmente consciente, harmónico y positivo. La mente y la materia se funden en una sola conciencia, para producir teorías de la unidad y del infinito. Según esta definición, la creación de las grandes religiones es consecuencia de sueños cósmicos.

Finalmente viene el cuerpo nirvánico. Nirvánico se deriva de Nirvana que en Budismo significa Iluminación o Esclarecimiento. En este plano se trasciende el universo positivo, para entrar en la nada infinita. Aquí los sueños son de inexistencia y de vacío, sin símbolos, sin imágenes y en silencio absoluto.

Y porque la conciencia individual se funde momentáneamente en la conciencia universal, el recuerdo de la experiencia permanece latente dentro de uno, como una visión fugaz e inmensa al mismo tiempo, que le convierte en algo inexpresable. Un sueño puede considerarse profético, cuando la emoción que se siente al soñarlo, es una emoción fuerte igual o más que durante la vigilia.

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ROAD HOUSE REIMAGINES A CULT CLASSIC FOR NEW AUDIENCES

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Conor McGregor and Arturo Castro

AMAZON

Road

House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence, in this adrenaline-fueled actioner. Dalton is barely scraping by on the reputation that still precedes him when he is spotted by Frankie (Jessica Williams), owner of a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. She hires him to be her new bouncer in hopes of stopping a violent gang, working for crime boss Brandt (Billy Magnussen), from destroying her beloved bar. Even five to one, Brandt’s crew is no match for Dalton’s skills. But the stakes get higher with the arrival of ruthless gun-for-hire, Knox (Conor McGregor). As the brutal brawls and bloodshed escalate, the tropical Keys prove more dangerous than anything Dalton ever faced in the Octagon.

The film also stars Daniela Melchior as Ellie, a local doctor who has an immediate connection with Dalton.

Rounding out the main cast are Joaquim de Almeida, as the corrupt Sheriff of Glass Key; JD Pardo, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp and Catfish Jean, respectively, as Dell, Moe, Vince and Clyde, members of Brandt’s crew; B.K. Cannon as Laura, the roadhouse bartender; newcomer Hannah Lanier, as a local who befriends Dalton; and Lukas Gage and Dominique Columbus as Dalton’s fellow bouncers, Billy and Reef.

Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith) directed Road House from a screenplay by Anthony Bagarozzi & Charles Mondry, story by Bagarozzi & Mondry and David Lee Henry; based on the motion picture Road House screenplay by Henry and Hilary Henkin.

Joel Silver, who produced the original Road House, returned to produce this action-packed reimagining of the cult favorite. JJ Hook, Alison Winter, Aaron Auch and Audie Attar served as executive producers.

The behind-the-scenes creative team was led by director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Greg Berry, editor Doc Crotzer, and costume designer Dayna Pink. Christophe Beck composed the score and Randall Poster was the music supervisor.

Amazon MGM Studios presents a Doug Liman Film, a Silver Pictures Production, Road House.

REIMAGINING A CULT CLASSIC

When director Doug Liman took the helm of the action film Road House, he was especially drawn to the character of Dalton. “I’m attracted to anti-heroes and here’s a guy who is so gentle and caring and, at the same time, so freaking lethal. He’s just a fantastic character.”

Jake Gyllenhaal was not only familiar with the first film but also had a connection to its legendary star. “I was a huge Patrick Swayze fan since I was a kid,” he relates, “and I had the honor of working with him on a film we did called Donnie Darko. We maintained a friendship for a number of years after that, and he was always so loving and so supportive. I come from the school of theatre, where you play roles that other people have played. The way Patrick defined the role and the essence of what they did was really special. We got to take that essence and reimagine it for the time we live in, so it is very different. Defying expectations is something I love to do and that, to me, is what Doug does best.”

It was Gyllenhaal’s long friendship with Liman that led to him taking on the role of Dalton. The actor affirms, “Doug and I have

been friends for close to 20 year, and during that time, we’ve flirted with projects to potentially do together. We were having dinner one evening and he randomly said, ‘I just read this script for a new version of Road House,’ and before he finished his sentence, I said, ‘That sounds like a terrible idea. Let's do it!’”

Gyllenhaal’s own first impression of the script was that it was “so much fun. I think that was the first thing Doug and I said to each other when we decided to make this movie: it has to be fun for the audience. But it also has massive scope and all the elements of action movies that I look for, with profoundly intense fight sequences. Doug is an expert at elevating these kinds of movies in a very particular way. And then you add Joel Silver into the mix.”

Joel Silver has produced some of the most successful films and blockbuster franchises in cinema history, but of all his many hits, he never imagined that 1989’s Road House would enjoy such enduring popularity. He attests, “I didn’t realize how much resonance it had, but as the years progressed, different people would tell me how much they loved that movie, so it has lived on in a big way.”

When the idea was proposed to revisit the story, Silver entrusted screenwriters Anthony Bagarozzi and Charles Mondry to reenvision Road House for contemporary audiences. Bagarozzi comments, “The original movie is something most people think of as just a romp and because of that, it’s easy to forget how truly compelling and complex the main character is. In fact, we think

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Patrick Swayze’s portrayal of Dalton is a major reason for its staying power over the years. We saw our job as an opportunity to explore him more and had a blast grounding that iconic figure in today’s world and telling Dalton’s story to a new generation.”

Mondry adds, “In our version of the character, he has no ego, no desire to be seen as cool. He’s sincere, caring, polite, with a deadpan sense of humor, but that isn’t to say Dalton isn’t dangerous…scary even at times. However, he tries very hard to avoid using his particular skill set. As he says at one point, it takes a lot to make him mad, but once he gets there, look out.”

“Anthony and Chuck really understand dialogue and story structure,” says Silver. “They crafted a very fun and very different version of Road House that brings the story into today in a fresh, interesting way with great characters.”

Although Silver had not previously worked with Liman, he admired the director’s films and says he was the perfect choice to take the helm of Road House. “Doug Liman is an incredibly talented director. I thought The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Edge of Tomorrow were fantastic movies. I love the way he can tell a story, and some of the action beats he created were unbelievable. The car chase in Bourne Identity just blew me away. I trust his vision; I trust his ideas. He’s everything a good director has to be.”

The admiration is mutual. “Joel is on a whole other level as a producer,” Liman notes. “I have never felt so supported in every way. He was an extraordinary partner on this journey.”

Silver was also largely responsible for something of a casting coup for the movie: getting real-life UFC champion Conor McGregor to make his acting debut as the deliciously villainous assassin, Knox. “Shout out to Joel, an OG legend of the game,” McGregor states. “People have been trying to get me on board in movies for a long time, and I’ve never jumped at it. But this one hit home. First of all, it’s in a roadhouse, a pub, and I’ve got one myself—the best damn roadhouse on the Emerald Isle of Ireland. And to work alongside Doug, Joel and Jake and all the cast and the team… I just couldn’t say no. I wanted to be part of it.”

Gyllenhaal recalls, “When Joel said, ‘I want Conor McGregor to play this role,’ I said, ‘Good luck.’ I just didn’t believe it could happen, but, sure enough, he pulled it off. Conor is a legend, and I was grateful and humbled to work with him and do fight scenes with him…and also equally terrified. We needed a character who you really felt could beat Dalton, and we got that in Conor’s performance as Knox.”

The fight sequences in Road House are pivotal to the action, and Liman’s wanted them to be as visceral as they are crowdpleasing. “I started with the notion of, how can we reinvent the way these brawls are filmed to make them feel even more real?”

To accomplish that goal, the director turned to second unit director/stunt coordinator Garrett Warren and fight coordinator/ second unit stunt coordinator Steve Brown. “I told them, ‘Let’s start from scratch and come up with a new way to shoot the fights.’

Silver remarks, “The film has sensational action, but it also has great humor, terrific performances and a beautiful exotic location. I think it has everything audiences want. It’s a movie that’s right for now.”

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