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¿QUÉ LES PREOCUPA A LOS VOTANTES LATINOS ?

WHAT ARE LATINO VOTERS WORRIED ABOUT?

José López

Zamorano La Red Hispana

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de siete meses de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre, escuchamos nuevamente que los latinos podrían ser decisivos en el desenlace.

De los 6 estados llamados “columpio” que podrían definir la elección presidencial en un sentido o en otro, Arizona y Nevada se perfilan como dos sitios clave donde el voto latino, en efecto puede ser la diferencia.

En Arizona, alrededor de una cuarta parte de los votantes probables son de origen latino, de acuerdo con la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios Latinos Elegidos y Nombrados (NALEO).

En Nevada, la situación es similar. Los latinos representan casi uno de cada cinco votantes registrados y tienden a ser más jóvenes y no afiliados a ninguno de los partidos principales que los no latinos.

Una compilación de encuestas, realizada por The New York Times y Siena College sugiere que el apoyo latino al presidente Joe Biden está debilitando en comparación con las elecciones presidenciales de 2020.

Un amplio estudio realizado esta semana por la organización UnidosUS, antes el Consejo nacional de la Raza, muestra que las principales preocupaciones de los votantes hispanos están, en este momento relacionadas con la economía.

Un 82% de las y los latinos entrevistados cita un aumento en los costos de alimentos y gastos básicos de vida. Un 76% mencionó costos para comprar o alquilar un lugar para vivir. 67% lista de precios del gas y el 51% cita el costo de los gastos relacionados con la atención médica, como medicamentos y visitas al médico.

Cuando se les preguntó sobre los principales factores que impulsan su preocupación por el empleo y la economía, un 58% dijo que su trabajo no paga lo suficiente o que tienen que buscar un segundo trabajo para llegar a fin de mes. El 40% dice que su trabajo no ofrece licencia remunerada ni días de enfermedad. Al 37% le preocupan los despidos o la reducción de horas.

Entre quienes indicaron que la atención médica era un tema de máxima prioridad, un 66% de los votantes mencionaron costos elevados como primas mensuales, copagos y deducibles y el 53% mencionó los altos costos de los medicamentos recetados.

“Las preocupaciones sobre las circunstancias financieras personales y las continuas experiencias económicas estresantes subrayan los sentimientos de pesimismo que prevalecen en todos los grupos demográficos”, indicó UnidosUS.

Su conclusión es que muchos latinos se sienten pesimistas sobre la dirección del país y la mayoría no ve a ninguno de los partidos como defensores efectivos de sus preocupaciones más apremiantes.

El mensaje a demócratas y republicanos es claro: Si cualquiera de los dos partidos quiere conquistar el voto hispano, es importante no sólo que le hablen en español, sino que respondan a sus necesidades más apremiantes y a las aspiraciones de un electorado cuyo voto no tienen garantizado.

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In Arizona, about a quarter of likely voters are of Latino origin, according to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO).

In Nevada, the situation is similar. Latinos make up nearly one in five registered voters and tend to be younger and unaffiliated with either major party than non-Latinos.

José López

Lessthan seven months before the November 5 elections, we hear again that Latinos could be decisive in the outcome.

Of the six swing states that could define the presidential election in one way or another, Arizona and Nevada emerge as two key places where the Latino vote can, in fact, be the difference.

A compilation of polls conducted by The New York Times and Siena College suggests that Latino support for President Joe Biden is weakening compared to the 2020 presidential election.

An extensive study conducted this week by the organization UnidosUS, formerly the National Council of La Raza, shows that the main concerns of Hispanic voters are, at this time, related to the economy.

82% of Latinos interviewed cite an increase in the costs of food and basic living expenses. 76% mentioned costs to buy or rent a place to live. 67% list gas prices and 51% cite the cost of healthcare-related expenses, such as medications and doctor visits.

When asked about the main factors driving their concern about jobs and the economy, 58% said their job does not pay enough or that they have to look for a second job to make ends meet. 40% say their job does not offer paid leave or sick days. 37% are concerned about layoffs or reduced hours.

Among those who indicated that health care was a top priority issue, 66% of voters cited high costs such as monthly premiums, copays and deductibles and 53% cited high costs of prescription drugs.

“Concerns about personal financial circumstances and continued stressful economic experiences underscore the feelings of pessimism prevalent across all demographic groups,” UnidosUS said.

Their conclusion is that many Latinos feel pessimistic about the direction of the country and most do not see either party as effective advocates for their most pressing concerns.

The message to Democrats and Republicans is clear: If either party wants to win the Hispanic vote, it is important not only that they speak to them in Spanish, but that they respond to their most pressing needs and the aspirations of an electorate whose vote they are not guaranteed.

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BANNING CELLPHONES AT SCHOOL BRINGS POSITIVE CHANGES FOR STUDENTS

LA PROHIBICIÓN DE LOS TELÉFONOS MÓVILES EN LA ESCUELA TRAE CAMBIOS POSITIVOS PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES.

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

SMark Richardson California News Service

eparating high school students from their cellphones might be seen as a daunting task but one California school said having students stash them during the school day has brought some surprising results.

Administrators at High Tech High in San Diego said fostering a phone-free school environment led to positive change. Starting this school year, High Tech High required students to relinquish their phones at the beginning of the day.

Colleen Glass, compliance officer for the school, said tracking student perceptions and observing the impact of cellphones on the learning culture provides a compelling case study.

"Where before, they were sitting in those spaces and kind of 'heads down' into their technology, they're now sitting in those spaces and having conversations," Glass explained. "There's a lot more engagement and conversation in class, because students are talking to each other and they're not listening to their AirPods."

Across the country, more than threequarters of K-12 public schools prohibit nonacademic cellphone use, according to a report from the 2021-2022 school year. But only 43% of public high schools have such a rule and it is often not enforced.

Doug Keller, partnerships lead for the nonprofit Youth Truth, said it has been tracking students' experiences over the past decade in such areas as engagement, relationships, culture, academic challenges and their overall sense of

belonging. He noted once the phones were gone from classes, the majority of students showed improvement in several areas.

"When they implemented the policy, we saw a sharp jump upward," Keller reported. "We saw growth, students feeling a stronger sense of belonging at their school because of this new policy, after seeing a decline that matched the decline that we have anecdotally seen elsewhere."

Keller added Youth Truth surveyed students to measure the "intersection of student voice, school improvement and key indicators of the student experience." It also includes areas like peer collaboration and relationships with their teachers. He emphasized they will continue the study in future years.

Mark Richardson

California News Service

Separar a los estudiantes de secundaria de sus teléfonos celulares podría verse como una tarea desalentadora, pero una escuela de California dijo que hacer que los estudiantes los guarden durante el día escolar ha producido algunos resultados sorprendentes.

Los administradores de High Tech High en San Diego dijeron que fomentar un ambiente escolar sin teléfonos condujo a un cambio positivo.A partir de este año escolar, High Tech High requirió que los estudiantes entregaran sus teléfonos al comienzo del día.

Colleen Glass, responsable de cumplimiento de la escuela, dijo que rastrear las percepciones de los estudiantes y observar el impacto de los teléfonos celulares en la cultura del aprendizaje proporciona un estudio de caso convincente.

"Donde antes estaban sentados en esos espacios y 'con la cabeza agachada' en su tecnología, ahora están sentados en esos espacios y teniendo conversaciones", explicó Glass. "Hay mucha más participación y conversación en clase, porque los estudiantes hablan entre ellos y no escuchan sus AirPods".

En todo el país, más de las tres cuartas partes de las escuelas públicas K-12 prohíben el uso de teléfonos móviles no académicos, según un informe del año escolar 2021-2022. Pero sólo el 43% de las escuelas secundarias públicas tienen esa norma y, a menudo, no se aplica.

Doug Keller, líder de asociaciones de la organización sin fines de lucro Youth Truth, dijo que ha estado rastreando las experiencias de los estudiantes durante la última década en áreas como el compromiso, las relaciones, la cultura, los desafíos académicos y su sentido general de pertenencia. Señaló que una vez que los teléfonos desaparecieron de las clases, la mayoría de los estudiantes mostraron mejoras en varias áreas.

"Cuando implementaron la política, vimos un fuerte salto hacia arriba", informó Keller. "Vimos un crecimiento, los estudiantes sintieron un sentimiento más fuerte de pertenencia a su escuela debido a esta nueva política, después de ver una disminución que coincidió con la disminución que hemos visto anecdóticamente en otros lugares".

Keller agregó que Youth Truth encuestó a los estudiantes para medir la "intersección de la voz de los estudiantes, la mejora escolar y los indicadores clave de la experiencia estudiantil". También incluye áreas como la colaboración entre pares y las relaciones con sus profesores. Enfatizó que continuarán el estudio en años futuros.

Students at High Tech High in San Diego were asked to surrender their cellphones each day at school last session, and were surveyed on the changes they noticed throughout the year. Photo Credit: Edrick Macalaguim / High Tech High

A los estudiantes de High Tech High en San Diego se les pidió que entregaran sus teléfonos celulares todos los días en la última sesión escolar y se les encuestó sobre los cambios que notaron a lo largo del año. Photo Credit: tonodiaz / Freepik

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CONNECTING FARMWORKERS TO HEALTHCARE IN CALIFORNIA’S RURAL NORTH

Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status.

Peter Schurmann Ethnic Media Services

HAMILTON

CITY, Calif. – It’s late February and the road to Hamilton City, an agricultural community about 10 miles west of Chico, is lined with blooming almond trees, their pink blossoms blanketing the fields for miles around. A single clinic stands in the center of town.

Inside the clinic we meet Maria Soto, whose work as a promotora is an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status.

“I identify very much with the community,” says Soto, 57. “I worked in the fields, harvesting and sorting nuts here. So, I love it. It gives me a lot of satisfaction when someone says, ‘Thank you for helping me.’ This for me is invaluable.”

Soto is one of four promotoras (individuals who provide basic health education to the community) with the non-profit healthcare provider Ampla Health, which operates more than a dozen clinics across six counties – Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba – in California’s rural north. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Ampla Health is tasked with expanding access to Medi-Cal (California’s version of Medicaid) across the entirety of its jurisdiction.

That job took on added importance as of January 1, when undocumented immigrants ages 26-49 became eligible for the program. Earlier expansions targeted both older adults and children. This latest phase makes California one of the first states in the country to offer healthcare to all eligible residents.

With nearly 16 million enrolled – or one out of every three Californians – Medi-Cal is the nation’s largest Medicaid provider. With the current expansion the state expects to add an additional 500,000 to 700,000 to its list, at a cost of some $2.6 billion per year. Medi-Cal’s total annual operating budget tops $37 billion. Eligibility is based on income, with the upper limit for an individual set at $21,680 per year, with approximately another $7,100 for every additional member of the household. Medi-Cal covers medical, dental and vision services.

The challenge now is making sure those communities who stand to benefit are informed about the opportunities available, which in California’s far north is easier said than done.

Accessing healthcare ‘without fear’

We’re standing in an open field of almond trees, on a farm about 30 minutes outside Hamilton City. Around us a group of about a dozen farmworkers is gathered, all originally from the same community in the state of Puebla, Mexico.

“She came and interrupted our work once,” jokes Elfego Palestino Vidal gesturing towards Soto. “I never enrolled before,” he says, adding that in recent years he’s seen more of his coworkers fall ill because of the increasingly extreme weather. “Sometimes it gets very cold, it rains a lot, then it gets very hot.” Having access to Medi-Cal will “help a lot,” he says.

Famed for its sprawling forests, towering peaks and rugged coastline, the North State, as it’s known –stretching from the Oregon border in the north to just above Sacramento farther south – is beset by some of the state’s most glaring health disparities, from higher rates of poverty and premature death to substance abuse, and behavioral and mental health challenges.

Much of the region is also designated as a Health Provider Shortage Area (HPSA), meaning fewer healthcare resources per capita. For marginalized communities, including many of the farmworkers interviewed for this story, that creates additional barriers to accessing care.

Another farmworker, Leonardo Hernandez Mesa, a husband and father of two, describes how he put off visiting the doctor in the past when he fell ill. He points to his throat and ear as he recalls a recent bout of infections. “Emergency visits are too expensive,” he says, noting that his brother – also a farmworker – has Type 1 Diabetes.

“This is a great opportunity to get health insurance without fear,” says Hernandez, adding that it will allow people to detect health issues earlier rather than later. He says he’s often heard others talk about putting off hospital visits.

A study from UC Merced last year found that nearly half of all farmworkers in California lacked health insurance at some point over the previous 12 months. The study

also found that just 43% of farmworkers had visited a doctor’s office while only 35% had been to a dentist. Other studies have found a stark disparity in access to mental health and other behavioral services for farmworkers in particular.

Simon Vazquez, who has worked at the same farm in Hamilton City for over two decades and is the foreman here, hasn’t seen a doctor since 2018. He peppers Soto with questions about where and how to contact her, whether he needs to renew every year (you do), and what he needs to bring for a medical or dental visit (a photo ID and Medi-Cal card).

“We’re here to help you with whatever questions you have. You have my information, you have my phone number,” she says patiently.

Reaching the ‘hardly reached’

“A big part of my day is driving around looking for farmworkers,” explains Soto, who came to the US as an undocumented immigrant herself in 1991 and spent time working in the almond fields surrounding Hamilton City. In 2007, she began working with Ampla Health, then known as Del Norte Clinics, after a chance meeting with the organization’s promotora coordinator at a local Mexican eatery.

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“She asked me what I knew about being a promotora. I told her I didn’t know anything.” Soto eventually applied, was given training, and has been committed to promotora work ever since. “I’ve fallen more in love with the work as the years have passed,” she says.

The promotora model was first developed in the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez in the early 1970s as a way for the city government to deliver healthcare and related information to marginalized communities. The model soon spread across Latin America, later making its way into the US.

It’s unclear how many promotoras are currently working across California. Some, like Soto, are employed directly by healthcare providers or community organizations. Others work in more informal capacities. The advocacy group Visión y Compromiso, which launched the state’s first network of promotoras in 2001, claims some 4,000 members across 13 regions of California, almost all of them in the southern and central parts of the state where population numbers are larger and overall demand for services greater.

According to data from UC Davis’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities, there are an estimated 10,000 farmworkers across the six counties served by Ampla Health. If their family members are included, that number jumps to nearly 30,000 individuals. While it’s unclear how many are undocumented, data shows that nearly three quarters of the more than half a million farmworkers in California lack documentation.

Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, who heads the Center for Reducing Health Disparities, calls these communities “hardly reached,” and says local and state agencies have to be proactive in terms of getting the word out. “I’m not sure if they will take advantage of this ,” he said during a recent Ethnic Media Services briefing. “It depends on how you communicate.”

A ‘tremendous need’

Aguilar-Gaxiola, who has spent decades researching health inequities impacting California’s farmworker population, points to a range of barriers – from language and culture to fear of deportation – that prevent many from coming forward to access available resources.

“This is a tremendous need,” says Aguilar-Gaxiola. “Meeting it requires more than goodwill and wanting to do the right thing. In order to reach these populations, building trust is front and center.”

During the Trump administration a law known as the Public Charge Rule, which threatened deportation for migrants accessing public benefits, cast a shadow of fear over the community. While essentials like healthcare and food are not considered part of a public charge determination, many immigrants continue to be fearful of enrolling in public programs like Medi-Cal. “People will be hesitant to enroll into Medi-Cal due to the fear of public charge,” agrees Cynthia Peshek, outreach program manager with Ampla Health. “We need to ensure that this is not the situation. They need to go ahead and tap into these resources. There will still be those who don’t want to take a chance, therefore public charge may still be a barrier for some.”

Ampla Health organizes local health fairs and other community events in addition to working with promotoras as part of a suite of strategies aimed at connecting people to healthcare. But Peshek is concerned that providers in other counties where resources are more limited may not have the necessary resources to deliver on this current expansion. “It’s going to be a big undertaking,” she says.

Peshek points out that Ampla Health recently added two new clinics to its existing network to meet growing demand. “There is just so much opportunity right now,” she notes. “We need to get the word out in all of the areas that we serve.”

Back at the farm, another in the group, Daniel, says he’s not currently covered. He’s young, in his mid-20s. He says he’s visited Ampla Health in the past and that he now wants to enroll to avoid the high costs of medical services and any medicines he may need. “It’s a big help.”

As we depart, he nods toward Soto. “Thank you for being here. Thank you for not forgetting about us.”

This article was supported by the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2024 California Health Equity Impact Fund. With additional reporting by Manuel Ortiz.

Elfego Palestino Vidal (foreground) says he’s seen more of his co-workers fall ill of late due to the extreme weather.

Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz /EMS

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CONECTANDO A LOS TRABAJADORES AGRÍCOLAS CON ATENCIÓN MÉDICA EN EL NORTE RURAL DE CALIFORNIA

Las promotoras han surgido como una pieza esencial en el ambicioso plan de California para brindar atención médica a todos los residentes.

Peter Schurmann Ethnic Media Services

Estamos a finales de febrero y la carretera que lleva a Hamilton City, una comunidad agrícola situada a unos 16 kilómetros al oeste de Chico, está flanqueada por almendros en flor, cuyas flores rosas cubren los campos a kilómetros de distancia. En el centro de la ciudad hay una única clínica.

Dentro nos encontramos con María Soto, cuyo trabajo como promotora es una pieza esencial en el ambicioso plan de California para ofrecer asistencia para tener acceso a servicios de salud a todos los residentes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.

“Me identifico mucho con la comunidad”, nos comenta Soto, de 57 años. “He trabajado en el campo, cosechando y clasificando frutos secos aquí. Así que me encanta. Me da una gran satisfacción cuando alguien me dice: ‘Gracias por ayudarme’. Esto para mí tiene un valor incalculable”.

Soto es una de las tres promotoras de la organización sin ánimo de lucro Ampla Health, que gestiona más de una docena de clínicas en seis condados -Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Tehama y Yuba- en la zona primordialmente rural del norte de California. Como centro de salud autorizado a nivel federal, Ampla se encarga de ampliar el acceso a Medi-Cal (la versión de Medicaid de California) en toda su jurisdicción.

Esa labor adquirió mayor importancia a partir del 1 de enero, cuando los inmigrantes indocumentados de entre 26 y 49 años pudieron acogerse al programa.

Las ampliaciones anteriores iban dirigidas tanto a los adultos mayores como a los niños. Esta última fase convierte a California en uno de los primeros estados del país en ofrecer acceso a servicios de salud subvencionados por el gobierno federal a todos los residentes que cumplan con los requisitos.

Con 16 millones de afiliados, es decir, uno de cada tres californianos, Medi-Cal es el mayor proveedor de Medicaid del país. Con la actual ampliación, el estado espera añadir entre 500,000 y 700,000 derecho-habientes más a su lista, con un costo de unos 2,600 millones de dólares al año. El presupuesto operativo anual total de Medi-Cal supera los 37 mil millones de dólares.

La elegibilidad se basa en los ingresos, con el límite superior para un individuo establecido en $21,680 por año, con aproximadamente otros $7,100 por cada miembro adicional del hogar. Medi-Cal cubre servicios médicos, dentales y de la vista. A través de CalAIM, el estado también ha ampliado la gama de servicios ofrecidos.

El desafío ahora es asegurarse de que las comunidades que se beneficiarán estén informadas sobre las oportunidades disponibles, lo cual en el extremo norte de California es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo.

Acceder a la atención sanitaria “sin miedo” Estamos en un campo abierto de almendros, en una granja a unos 30 minutos de Hamilton. A nuestro alrededor hay un grupo de una docena de trabajadores agrícolas, todos originarios de la misma comunidad en el estado de Puebla, México.

“Una vez vino e interrumpió nuestro trabajo”, bromea Elfego Palestino Vidal señalando a Soto. “Nunca me había inscrito”, dice, y añade que en los últimos años ha visto a más de sus compañeros caer enfermos debido al clima cada vez más extremo. “A veces hace mucho frío, llueve

más de medio millón de trabajadores agrícolas en California carecen de documentación.

El Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, que dirige el Centro para la Reducción de las Disparidades en Salud, dice que estas comunidades son “difícilmente alcanzadas” y dice que las agencias locales y estatales deben ser proactivas en términos de hacer correr la voz. “No estoy seguro de si aprovecharán esta expansión de Medi-Cal”, dijo durante una reciente sesión informativa de Ethnic Media Services. “Depende de cómo te comunicas”.

Una ‘tremenda necesidad’

Aguilar-Gaxiola, que ha pasado décadas investigando las desigualdades en salud que afectan a la población de trabajadores agrícolas de California, señala una variedad de barreras –desde el idioma y la cultura hasta el miedo a la deportación– que impiden que muchos se presenten para acceder a los recursos disponibles.

Como promotora, María Soto (izq.) conecta a las comunidades de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes en el norte rural de California con nuevas oportunidades disponibles para obtener atención médica a través del programa Medi-Cal recientemente ampliado de California. Aquí habla con Simon Vázquez, quien dirige un equipo de trabajadores agrícolas en el condado de

mucho y luego hace mucho calor”. Tener acceso a Medi-Cal “ayudará mucho”, dice.

Famoso por sus extensos bosques, sus imponentes cumbres y su escarpada costa, el Estado del Norte (North State), como se le conoce que se extiende desde la frontera con el estado de Oregon en el norte hasta un poco más arriba de Sacramento en el sur, también se ve acosado por algunas de las disparidades sanitarias más flagrantes del estado, desde mayores tasas de pobreza y muerte prematura por drogadicción y retos de salud mental y de comportamiento.

Gran parte de la región también está designada como Área de Escasez de Proveedores Sanitarios (HPSA), lo que significa que existen menos recursos sanitarios per cápita. Para las comunidades marginadas, incluidos muchos de los trabajadores agrícolas entrevistados para este artículo, eso crea barreras adicionales para acceder a la atención médica.

Otro trabajador agrícola, Leonardo Hernández Mesa, marido y padre de dos hijos, describe cómo aplazó la visita al médico en el pasado cuando cayó enfermo y señalando su garganta y el oído al recordar un reciente episodio de infecciones. “Las visitas a urgencias son demasiado caras”, dice, agregando que su hermano -también trabajador agrícola- tiene Diabetes de tipo 1. “Esta es una gran oportunidad para conseguir un seguro médico sin miedo”, afirma Leonardo, y añade que permitirá a la gente detectar los problemas de salud antes y no después. Dice que a menudo ha oído a otros hablar de posponer las visitas al hospital.

Un estudio de la Universidad de California, UC Merced, del año pasado reveló que casi la mitad de los trabajadores agrícolas de California carecían de seguro médico en algún momento de los 12 meses anteriores. El estudio también reveló que sólo el 43% de los trabajadores agrícolas había visitado la consulta de un médico, mientras que sólo el 35% había ido al dentista. Otros estudios han detectado una gran disparidad en el acceso a los servicios de salud mental y otros servicios conductuales (relacionados a la conducta) para los trabajadores agrícolas en particular.

Simón Vázquez, que ha trabajado en la misma granja en Hamilton durante más de dos décadas y es el jefe de cuadrilla aquí, no ha visto a un médico desde 2018. Simón “bombardea” a Soto con preguntas sobre dónde y cómo contactarla, si necesita volver a renovar cada año (lo cual es

requerido) y lo que necesita traer para una visita médica o dental (únicamente se requiere su identificación de Medi-Cal).

“Estamos aquí para ayudarles con cualquier pregunta que tengan. Ya tienen la información para contactarme, mi número de teléfono”, menciona pacientemente.

Llegar a lo ‘difícilmente alcanzado’

“Una gran parte de mi día consiste en conducir en busca de trabajadores agrícolas”, explica Soto, quien llegó a Estados Unidos como inmigrante indocumentada en 1991 y pasó un tiempo trabajando en los campos de almendros que rodean Hamilton City. En 2007, comenzó a trabajar con Ampla Health, entonces conocida como Clínicas Del Norte, después de un encuentro casual con la coordinadora de promotoras de la organización en un restaurante mexicano local. “Ella me preguntó qué sabía acerca de ser promotora. Le dije que no sabía nada”.

Soto finalmente presentó su solicitud, recibió capacitación y desde entonces ha estado comprometida con el trabajo de promotora. “Me he enamorado más del trabajo a medida que han pasado los años”, dice.

El modelo de las promotoras se desarrolló por primera vez en Ciudad Juárez, una ciudad en el norte de México, a principios de los años setenta, como una forma de que el gobierno municipal proporcionara asistencia sanitaria e información relacionada a las comunidades marginadas. El modelo pronto se extendió por América Latina y más tarde llegó a Estados Unidos.

No está claro cuántas promotoras trabajan actualmente en California. Algunas, como Soto, están empleadas directamente por proveedores de servicios de salud u organizaciones comunitarias. Otras trabajan de manera más informal. El grupo Visión y Compromiso, que puso en marcha la primera red de promotoras del estado en 2001, cuenta con unos 4,000 miembros en 13 regiones de California, casi todos ellos en el sur y el centro del estado, donde la población es mayor, al igual que la demanda de servicios, en general.

Según datos del Centro para la Reducción de las Disparidades Sanitarias de UC Davis, se calcula que hay unos 10,000 trabajadores agrícolas en los seis condados atendidos por Ampla. Si se incluyen sus familiares, ese número aumenta a casi 30,000 personas. Aunque no está claro cuántas de estas personas son indocumentadas, los datos muestran que casi tres cuartas partes de los

“Es una necesidad tremenda”, afirma AguilarGaxiola. “Satisfacerla requiere algo más que buena voluntad y querer hacer lo correcto. Para llegar a estas poblaciones, el generar confianza es primordial”.

Durante la administración Trump, una ley conocida como la Regla de Carga Pública (Public Charge Rule), que amenazaba con la deportación a los migrantes que accedían a beneficios públicos, arrojó una sombra sobre la comunidad. Aunque elementos esenciales como la cuidado de la salud y la alimentación no se consideran parte de una determinación de carga pública, muchos inmigrantes siguen teniendo miedo de inscribirse en programas públicos como MediCal.

“La gente dudará en inscribirse en Medi-Cal por temor a la carga pública”, coincide Cynthia Peshek, directora del programa de extensión de Ampla Health. “Necesitamos asegurarnos de que esta no sea la situación. Necesitan seguir adelante y aprovechar estos recursos. Todavía habrá quienes no quieran correr riesgos, por lo que la carga pública puede seguir siendo una barrera para algunos”.

Ampla Health organiza ferias de salud locales y otros eventos comunitarios, además de trabajar con promotoras como parte de un conjunto de estrategias destinadas a conectar a las personas con la atención médica. Pero a Peshek le preocupa que los proveedores de otros condados donde los recursos son más limitados no tengan los recursos necesarios para cumplir con esta expansión actual. “Va a ser una gran empresa”, dice.

Peshek señala que Ampla Health agregó recientemente dos nuevas clínicas a su red existente para satisfacer la creciente demanda. “Hay muchísimas oportunidades en este momento”, señala. “Necesitamos hacer correr la voz en todas las áreas en las que servimos”.

De vuelta en la granja, otro miembro del grupo, Daniel, dice que actualmente no está cubierto. Es joven, tiene veintitantos años. Dice que visitó Ampla Health en el pasado y que ahora quiere inscribirse para evitar los altos costos de los servicios médicos y los medicamentos que pueda necesitar. “Es de gran ayuda”.

Cuando nos vamos, señala a Soto con la cabeza. “Gracias por estar aquí. Gracias por no olvidarse de nosotros”.

Este artículo fue financiado por el 2024 California Health Equity Impact Fund de USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. Con información adicional de Manuel Ortiz.

Glenn. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz / EMS

HATE CRIMES ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONVICT, SAYS CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA

Several non-profit organizations, led by the Community Alliance in Fresno, California, organized a day-long United Against Hate summit.

CRÍMENES DE ODIO SON MUY DIFÍCILES DE CONDENAR, DICE EL FISCAL GENERAL DE CALIFORNIA, ROB BONTA

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Sunita Sohrabji

Ethnic Media Services

FRESNO,

California — An increasing number of hate crimes are being reported in California, but convictions continue to remain low, said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Speaking to Ethnic Media Services here on the sidelines of the United Against Hate summit at Fresno City College, Bonta noted that hate crimes are notoriously difficult to prosecute. “They require a proof of intent. By design, a hate crime must originate with the hate element, which is often difficult to establish,” he said.

“Hate crimes are an augmentation of sentencing: it is seen as something additional. You’re already charging assault or battery,” said Bonta, noting that a successful hate crime conviction might add 2 to 5 years to a sentence. He urged victims of a hate crime to gather up as much evidence as possible and to get details.

Low Conviction Rates

Last June, Bonta’s office released the 2022 Hate Crime in California Report. The report noted that reported hate crime events in the state increased 20.2%, from 1,763 in 2021 to 2,120 in 2022. Hate crimes targeting Black people remained the most prevalent and increased 27.1% from 513 in 2021 to 652 in 2022, while anti-Asian hate crime events decreased by 43.3% from 247 in 2021 to 140 in 2022.

Hate crimes in California involving a sexual orientation bias increased, by 29%, from 303 in 2021 to 391 in 2022.

But of the over 2,100 hate crimes reported in the state, only 52 resulted in hate crime convictions.

The majority of hate crimes reported never made it to court: just 456 cases were filed by district attorneys and elected city attorneys, according to the report.

Divisive Political Rhetoric

In his formal remarks at the summit, Bonta said hate was not a new phenomenon. “It’s been with us since time immemorial. We need to take care of each other, look after one another, and be committed to the proposition that hate against any one of us is hate against all of us, and it’s unacceptable.” He said he feared for his mother, amid the rise of violent hate attacks targeting AAPI elderly people.

The Attorney General tacitly referred to the rise in hate crimes over the past 7 months targeting both Jewish Americans and Arab Americans, brought on by the Israel-Hamas war. “The awful, unacceptable deaths of children and civilians that we’re seeing in Palestine and in Israel are unacceptable. And they’re affecting us here.”

The Trump Factor

Bonta also indirectly addressed Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has used very divisive rhetoric on the campaign trail. The candidate has repeatedly claimed that “immigrants are poisoning the blood of America,” and has promised to reinstate his “Muslim ban.”

“We have leaders who use the most toxic, xenophobic language. They give license to others.”

Bonta was asked a question by organizer Darren Miller, about the predicted chaos expected

to ensue if Trump does not win. “One of the hallmarks of a democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. You cannot claim victory when you win, and malfeasance when you don’t,” said Bonta.

Distrust of Police

The United Against Hate summit April 6 was organized by the Community Alliance newspaper in collaboration with the Fresno Center. The daylong event brought together more than 20 non-profit organizations, who set up tables outside the venue to share their efforts towards ending hate. Mike Rhodes, executive director of the Community Alliance, told EMS that Fresno and neighboring cities were rife with hate activity, much of which is unreported.

“A lot of people here don’t trust the police,” said Rhodes, adding that when hate crimes and incidents are reported, they often go unnoticed. The Fresno Police Department did set up an information table at the event.

The morning featured four concurrent workshops, including tools for bystanders witnessing a hate crime; what to do if you’re a victim of a hate crime; and a “know your rights” discussion led by the Council on American Islamic Relations. Amir Brooks, who presided over the workshop, recalled a recent event in which he was stopped by police in the small town of Clovis, California.

Walking While Black

Brooks is Black and disabled. “I was hobbling to the store. Within a couple of minutes, police stopped me, shined a light in my face, and asked a bunch of questions,” he said.

“When I got to the store, I was stopped by two more cops, who again questioned me, and then checked out my answers against the ones I had given the other cops.”

“As I walked home, the cops followed me. They had obviously identified me as a suspect without any reason,” said Brooks.

EMS’ Stop The Hate initiative is made possible with funding from the California State Library in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs. The views expressed on this website and other materials produced by EMS do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CSL, CAPIAA or the California government.

Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services

FRESNO,

California — En California se denuncia un número cada vez mayor de delitos de odio, pero las condenas siguen siendo bajas, afirmó el Fiscal General de California, Rob Bonta.

En declaraciones a Ethnic Media Services aquí al margen de la cumbre United Against Hate en Fresno City College, Bonta señaló que los delitos de odio son notoriamente difíciles de procesar. “Requieren una prueba de intención. Por diseño, un delito de odio debe originarse con el elemento de odio, que a menudo es difícil de establecer”, dijo.

“Los delitos de odio son un complemento de la pena: se consideran algo adicional. Ya estás acusando de asalto o agresión”, dijo Bonta, señalando que una condena exitosa por un crimen de odio podría agregar de 2 a 5 años a la sentencia. Instó a las víctimas de un delito de odio a reunir la mayor cantidad de pruebas posible y a obtener detalles.

Bajas tasas de condena

En junio pasado, la oficina de Bonta publicó el Informe sobre crímenes de odio en California de 2022. El informe señaló que los delitos de odio denunciados en el estado aumentaron un 20,2%, de 1.763 en 2021 a 2.120 en 2022. Los delitos de odio dirigidos a personas negras siguieron siendo los más frecuentes y aumentaron un 27,1%, de 513 en 2021 a 652 en 2022, mientras que los delitos de odio contra asiáticos disminuyeron un 43,3%, de 247 en 2021 a 140 en 2022.

Los crímenes de odio en California que involucran un sesgo de orientación sexual aumentaron un 29%, de 303 en 2021 a 391 en 2022.

Pero de los más de 2.100 delitos de odio denunciados en el estado, sólo 52 resultaron en condenas por delitos de odio.

La mayoría de los delitos de odio denunciados nunca llegaron a los tribunales: sólo 456 casos fueron presentados por fiscales de distrito y fiscales municipales electos, según el informe.

Retórica política divisiva

En sus declaraciones formales en la cumbre, Bonta dijo que el odio no era un fenómeno nuevo. “Ha estado con nosotros desde tiempos inmemoriales. Necesitamos cuidarnos unos a otros, cuidarnos unos a otros y comprometernos con la propuesta de que el odio contra cualquiera de nosotros es odio contra todos nosotros y es ina-

ceptable”. Dijo que temía por su madre, en medio del aumento de violentos ataques de odio contra las personas mayores de la AAPI.

El Fiscal General se refirió tácitamente al aumento de los crímenes de odio en los últimos siete meses dirigidos tanto a judíos estadounidenses como a árabes estadounidenses, provocado por la guerra entre Israel y Hamas. “Las horribles e inaceptables muertes de niños y civiles que estamos viendo en Palestina e Israel son inaceptables. Y aquí nos están afectando”.

El factor Trump

Bonta también se dirigió indirectamente al candidato presidencial republicano Donald Trump, quien ha utilizado una retórica muy divisiva durante la campaña electoral. El candidato ha afirmado repetidamente que “los inmigrantes están envenenando la sangre de Estados Unidos” y ha prometido restablecer su “prohibición musulmana”. “Tenemos líderes que utilizan el lenguaje más tóxico y xenófobo. Dan licencia a otros”.

El organizador Darren Miller le hizo una pregunta a Bonta sobre el caos previsto que se producirá si Trump no gana. “Una de las características de una democracia es la transferencia pacífica del poder. No se puede cantar victoria cuando se gana y malversación cuando no se gana”, afirmó Bonta.

Desconfianza en la policía

La cumbre United Against Hate del 6 de abril fue organizada por el periódico Community Alliance en colaboración con el Fresno Center. El evento de un día de duración reunió a más de 20 organizaciones sin fines de lucro, que instalaron mesas fuera del lugar para compartir sus esfuerzos para acabar con el odio. Mike Rhodes, director ejecutivo de Community Alliance, dijo a EMS que Fresno y las ciudades vecinas estaban plagadas de actividades de odio, gran parte de las cuales no se denuncian.

“Mucha gente aquí no confía en la policía”, dijo Rhodes, y agregó que cuando se denuncian incidentes y crímenes de odio, a menudo pasan desapercibidos. El Departamento de Policía de Fresno instaló una mesa de información en el evento. La mañana contó con cuatro talleres simultáneos, que incluyeron herramientas para transeúntes que presencian un crimen de odio; qué hacer si eres víctima de un delito de odio; y un debate sobre “conozca sus derechos” dirigido por el Consejo de Relaciones Islámicas Estadounidenses. Amir Brooks, quien presidió el taller, recordó un evento reciente en el que fue detenido por la policía en el pequeño pueblo de Clovis, California.

Caminar siendo negro

Brooks es negro y está discapacitado. “Estaba cojeando hacia la tienda. En un par de minutos, la policía me detuvo, me enfocó con una luz en la cara y me hizo un montón de preguntas”, dijo.

“Cuando llegué a la tienda, dos policías más me detuvieron, quienes nuevamente me interrogaron y luego compararon mis respuestas con las que les había dado a los otros policías”.

“Mientras caminaba a casa, la policía me siguió. Obviamente me habían identificado como sospechoso sin ningún motivo”, dijo Brooks.

La iniciativa Stop The Hate de EMS es posible gracias a la financiación de la Biblioteca Estatal de California en asociación con la Comisión de California sobre Asuntos Americanos de Asia y las Islas del Pacífico. Las opiniones expresadas en este sitio web y otros materiales producidos por EMS no reflejan necesariamente las políticas oficiales de CSL, CAPIAA o el gobierno de California.

Varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro, encabezadas por Community Alliance en Fresno, California, organizaron una cumbre Unidos contra el Odio de un día de duración.

Attorney General Rob Bonta (far right) is shown at a United Against Hate summit in Fresno, California.

Photo Credit: Sunita Sohrabji / EMS

GROUPS PLEAD WITH CA LEGISLATORS TO SAVE MARKET MATCH PROGRAM

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California's program helping lowincome families buy fresh fruit and vegetables is on the chopping block and health care advocates are asking legislators to save the Market Match program.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting most of the program's $35 million budget to help close the state's budget shortfall.

Sophia Vaccaro, a participant in Market Match from Echo Park, said she depends on Market Match in more ways than one.

"It helps people being able to stretch their budget further," Vaccaro explained. "Then, I think it helps the community, in that it creates a sense of camaraderie at the farmers' market and makes people more invested in the community itself."

The program matches every dollar CalFresh customers spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at a farmer's market up to between $10 and $20 per day. It is active at 294 sites across the state and is partially paid for through federal matching funds.

Dr. John Maa, surgeon at Marin Health Medical Center and board member of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the American Heart Association, said Market Match promotes healthy eating and boosts the local farm economy.

"An improved diet really will have long-term meaningful impacts on health, and also reduce health care costs," Maa explained. "It really helps to sustain the growers and the merchants. I guess it's a win-win-win."

Siu Han Cheung, outreach coordinator for the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and board member of the Heart of the City Farmers' Market, argued the program is vital to residents across the state.

"If the Market Match will be cut, that is terrible," Cheung stressed. "That means they have less money to buy their food. So, Market Match is very important for the low-income families and the seniors."

Legislators and the governor are working toward the May budget revisions, and must pass a balanced budget by June 15.

AVISO PUBLICITARIO

Los adultos mayores de bajos ingresos pueden solicitar una exención del impuesto a las parcelas de Agua Limpia y Segura

¿Tiene 65 años o más de edad?

¿Es propietario de su casa y vive en ella como su residencia principal?

Inscríbase entre el 15 de abril y el 30 de junio de 2024 para ahorrar aproximadamente $70 de su factura de impuestos a la propiedad.

Si cumple con estos requisitos, puede calificar para estar exento del pago del impuesto a las parcelas de Agua Limpia y Segura.

Valley Water ofrece a los adultos mayores de bajos ingresos que califiquen una exención del impuesto a las parcelas de Agua Limpia y Segura, que puede ahorrarle $70 en su factura de impuestos a la propiedad.

El período de solicitud para la exención del impuesto a las parcelas de Agua Limpia y Segura de 2024 para los adultos mayores de bajos ingresos está abierto del 15 de abril de 2024 al 30 de junio de 2024

Usted puede quedar exento del pago del impuesto si cumple todos los criterios detallados a continuación:

• Haber nacido antes del 30 de junio de 1960.

• Que el ingreso total del hogar en 2023 haya sido inferior a $68,663

(El ingreso total del hogar es el ingreso total bruto de cada persona mayor de 18 años que reside en la vivienda, incluido el ingreso proveniente del alquiler de habitaciones. Se excluyen las ganancias de capital)

• Ser propietario y vivir en el hogar sobre el que se aplica el impuesto. Tenga en cuenta que no son elegibles las casas rodantes en parques y aquéllas que estén en un fideicomiso irrevocable.

Para obtener más información sobre la exención del impuesto a las parcelas de Agua Limpia y Segura para los adultos mayores de bajos ingresos, o para solicitar la exención, visite nuestro sitio web en valleywater.org/senior-parcel-tax-exemption

Para enviar inscripciones por correo postal: Valley Water

Senior Exemption Program 5750 Almaden Expressway San José, CA 95118

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El programa de California que ayuda a las familias de bajos ingresos a comprar frutas y verduras frescas está en la tabla de cortar y los defensores de la atención médica están pidiendo a los legisladores que salven el programa Market Match.

El gobernador Gavin Newsom ha propuesto recortar la mayor parte del presupuesto de $35 millones del programa para ayudar a cerrar el déficit presupuestario del estado.

Sophia Vaccaro, participante de Market Match de Echo Park, dijo que depende de Market Match en más de una manera.

"Ayuda a la gente a poder estirar aún más su presupuesto", explicó Vaccaro. "Entonces, creo que ayuda a la comunidad, ya que crea un sentido de camaradería en el mercado de agricultores y hace que la gente invierta más en la comunidad misma". El programa iguala cada dólar que los clientes de CalFresh gastan en frutas y verduras frescas en un mercado de agricultores hasta entre $10 y $20 por día. Está activo en 294 sitios en todo el estado y se paga parcialmente a través de fondos federales de contrapartida.

El Dr. John Maa, cirujano del Marin Health Medical Center y miembro de la junta directiva del capítulo del Área de la Bahía de San Francisco de la American Heart Association, dijo que Market Match promueve una alimentación saludable e impulsa la economía agrícola local.

"Una dieta mejorada realmente tendrá impactos significativos a largo plazo en la salud y también reducirá los costos de atención médica", explicó Maa. "Realmente ayuda a sostener a los productores y comerciantes. Supongo que es una situación en la que todos ganan".

Siu Han Cheung, coordinador de extensión de Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation y miembro de la junta directiva del Heart of the City Farmers' Market, argumentó que el programa es vital para los residentes de todo el estado.

"Si se recorta el Market Match, sería terrible", subrayó Cheung. "Eso significa que tienen menos dinero para comprar alimentos. Por eso, Market Match es muy importante para las familias de bajos ingresos y las personas mayores".

Los legisladores y el gobernador están trabajando para realizar las revisiones presupuestarias de mayo y deben aprobar un presupuesto equilibrado antes del 15 de junio.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Suzanne Potter California News Service

ESPAÑOL

Since 2009, Market Match has served tens of thousands of low-income Californians to buy produce at markets like this one in San Francisco. Photo Credit: Heart of the City Market Photo Credit: DC Studio / Freepik

Obtenga el cuidado de salud que necesita con Medi-Cal, independientemente de su estado migratorio.

Solicite Medi-Cal hoy: HealthyAC.org

A partir del 1º de enero de 2024, los adultos pueden inscribirse en Medi-Cal completo, independientemente de su estado migratorio. Eso significa que las personas de todas las edades pueden ser elegibles para con todos los demás requisitos de elegibilidad.

¿Qué cubre Medi-Cal completo?

• Cuidado médico, dental, de la vista, de salud mental y planificación familiar

• Recetas médicas y más

MEE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM: MOTIVATING, EDUCATING & EMPOWERING

Challenge your limits, discover your best version.

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The MEE Female Entrepreneurship Program is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurial women looking to take their dreams to the next level. Our program not only offers training in key business skills but also provides a strong support system and individualized mentoring for each participant. Inspired by the metaphor of a journey, each class session and activity is conceived as a stop on an exciting journey of personal discovery and business growth.

From self-awareness to financial management and the visualization of the final project, our program offers a holistic approach that addresses both the personal and professional needs of our participants. With classes scheduled in a hybrid manner and support activities on Saturdays, our goal is to offer flexibility and accessibility to all women who wish to embark on this exciting entrepreneurship journey.

Program Methodology and Structure:

The MEE program is structured into 3 Cohorts, each designed with a variety of carefully selected classes and activities to foster learning, the development of soft skills, and physical well-being. Each Cohort consists of 8 sessions, and a mindfulness activity at the end of the cohort, each representing a destination or stop on our entrepreneurial journey, which will be guided by experts. Finally, we conclude with 2 bonus classes and the final project before graduation.

Individual Advising: Each participant will benefit from three hours of business skills advising, tailored to the participant's needs and integrated with other technical assistance programs from Prosperity Lab.

Fair Compensation (stipend): Following a widely supported equity practice, a financial support of $1,000 for transportation and/or childcare expenses will be offered.

Inspirational Destinations:

Each of the destinations on our entrepreneurial journey is designed to take our participants to new heights in their personal and professional development. Each program theme is carefully crafted to bear the distinctive mark of MEE, encompassing topics from self-awareness and leadership to time management, finances, and business well-being, classes that will also include a practice activity.

Topics never before taught by any association in support of female entrepreneurship, destinations from which participants will not want to leave.

destinations from which participants will not want to leave.

The island of mee discovery: Where we delve into the foundations of

PROGRAMA DE EMPRENDIMIENTO FEMENINO MEE: MOTIVANDO, EDUCANDO & EMPODERANDO

our personality, beliefs, and mindset, as well as their influence on our relationship with money, business, and how this affects who we are now.

The metropolis of mee - entrepreneurial self: At this destination, we explore key points that an entrepreneur must master, such as the learning of time management as an indispensable resource for The materialization of their enterprise and a balanced life. Integrating holistic well-being and nutrition into their entrepreneurial life.

The ancient city of mee - entrepreneurship: bonus classes. In this enigmatic destination, we focus on the best management of resources, being able to understand the finances of the business, effective communication, as well as the visualization and structuring of the final project.

Cohort #1

Start: April 27 (Launch)

First class: Tuesday, April 30

Ends June 22 with Business Mindfulness Activity

Cohort #2

Start: June 9

Ends: August 31

Cohort #3

Starts: October 1

Ends: November 23

Final Activity (all Cohorts 1,2,3)

December 3, 10 and final activity before graduation December 14 (Bootcamp)

Graduation 3 Cohorts January 18, 2025

Registration Page:

https://prosperitylab.org/plb/viajealemprendimiento/

El Programa de Emprendimiento Femenino MEE, es una emocionante oportunidad para mujeres emprendedoras que buscan llevar sus sueños al siguiente nivel. Nuestro programa no solo ofrece capacitación en habilidades empresariales clave, sino que también brinda un sólido sistema de apoyo y mentoría individualizada para cada participante. Inspirado en la metáfora de un viaje, cada sesión de clase y actividad se concibe como una parada en un emocionante viaje de descubrimiento personal y crecimiento empresarial.

Desde el autoconocimiento hasta la gestión financiera y la visualización del proyecto final, nuestro programa ofrece un enfoque holístico que aborda las necesidades tanto personales como profesionales de nuestras participantes. Con clases programadas de manera híbrida y actividades de apoyo los sábados, nuestro objetivo es brindar flexibilidad y accesibilidad a todas las mujeres que desean embarcarse en este apasionante viaje del emprendimiento.

Metodología y Estructura del Programa:

El programa MEE se estructura en 3 Cohortes, cada una diseñada con una variedad de clases y actividades cuidadosamente seleccionadas para fomentar el aprendizaje, el desarrollo de habilidades blandas y el bienestar físico. Cada Cohorte consta de 8 sesiones, y una actividad mindfulness al final del cohort donde cada una de ellas representa un destino o parada en nuestro viaje emprendedor y el cual serán guiados por los expertos.

Por último finalizamos con 2 clases bonus y el proyecto final antes de la graduación. Asesoramiento Individual: Cada participante se beneficiará de tres horas de asesoramiento en habilidades empresariales, de acorde a las necesidades del participante y que se integrarán con los demás

programas de asistencia técnica de Prosperity Lab.

Compensación Equitativa (stipend):

Siguiendo una práctica ampliamente respaldada de equidad, se ofrecerá como un apoyo económico de $1,000 para gastos de transporte y/o cuidado de niños.

Destinos Inspiradores:

Cada uno de los destinos en nuestro viaje emprendedor está diseñado para llevar a nuestras participantes a nuevas alturas en su desarrollo personal y profesional. Cada tema del programa está cuidadosamente elaborado para llevar el sello distintivo del MEE, abarcando desde el autoconocimiento y liderazgo hasta la gestión del tiempo, las finanzas y el bienestar empresarial, clases que también incluirán una actividad de práctica.

Temas jamás antes impartidos por ninguna asociación en pro del emprendimiento femenino, destinos de los cuales las participantes no querrán salir.

La isla de mee descubrimiento:

Donde nos adentramos a conocer las bases de nuestra personalidad, creencias y mentalidad, así como su influencia sobre nuestra relación con el dinero, los negocios y cómo esto influye en lo que somos ahora.

La metrópolis de mee - yo emprendedor: En este destino exploramos puntos clave que un emprendedor debe dominar como el aprendizaje de la gestión del tiempo como recurso indispensable para la materialización de su emprendimiento y una vida en equilibrio. Integrando bienestar integral y nutrición a su vida emprendedora.

La ciudad antigua de mee - emprendimiento: bonus clases. En este enigmático destino nos enfocamos en la mejor administración de sus recursos , al ser capaz de entender las finanzas del negocio, comunicación efectiva como también la visualización y estructuración del proyecto final.

Cohort #1

Inicio: Abril 27 ( Lanzamiento)

Primera clase: Martes Abril 30

Finaliza Junio 22 con Actividad Mindfulness

Empresarial

Cohort #2

Inicio: Junio 9

Finaliza: Agosto 31

Cohort # 3

Inicia: Octubre 1

Finaliza: Nov 23

Actividad final ( todos los Cohorts 1,2,3) Diciembre 3, 10 y actividad final antes de graduación Diciembre 14 (Bootcamp)

Graduación 3 Cohorts Enero 18 2025

Página de Registro:

https://prosperitylab.org/plb/viajealemprendimiento/

ELECTION OFFICIAL TURNOVER TREND STRETCHES TWO DECADES

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Anew

report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000, with the highest level in 2022.

Washington state has seen lower rates of turnover than many states, increasing from 23% in 2004 to 33% in 2022, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Rachel Orey - senior associate director of the elections project with the center - said elections have increasingly complex jobs alongside the day-to-day logistics, likely driving turnover.

"Today, election officials must manage everything," said Orey, "from cybersecurity risks posed by foreign adversaries, to public communications of people who are doubting the outcome of elections, to information technology, legal disputes, political pressures, human resources. The list goes on."

While Washington has seen lower turnover rates than other states, the West is projected to have the highest turnover of any region in 2024 - with a rate of nearly 42%.

Orey said recent increases have occurred in larger jurisdictions, which have received the brunt of scrutiny in the wake of the 2020 election.

She said increasing workloads for election officials have coincided with widespread reports of threats and harassment that are making election administration untenable work.

"That's where state and federal legislators can really step in," said Orey, "to provide adequate resources, competitive compensation levels and safety protections for election officials." However, turnover doesn't necessarily mean the people taking over are inexperienced. Orey said new officials have an average of eight years of experience in top-level positions.

"So, when we see a turnover in a chief election official, it isn't always the case that someone new is coming in who doesn't know what they're doing," said Orey. "Rather, we see more often that it is folks with lots of experience in elections who are stepping into these chief roles."

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

LA TENDENCIA DE ROTACIÓN DE FUNCIONARIOS ELECTORALES SE EXTIENDE POR DOS DÉCADAS

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nuevo informe profundiza en la rotación de funcionarios electorales durante más de dos décadas. Dice que las tasas han aumentado constantemente en todo el país desde el año 2000, con el nivel más alto en 2022. El estado de Washington ha experimentado tasas de rotación más bajas que muchos estados, aumentando del 23% en 2004 al 33% en 2022, según el Centro de Política Bipartidista. Rachel Orey, de la organización, dice que los funcionarios electorales tienen trabajos cada vez más complejos junto con la logística diaria, lo que probablemente impulse la rotación.

"Hoy en día, los funcionarios electorales deben gestionar todo, desde los riesgos de ciberseguridad que plantean los adversarios extranjeros hasta las comunicaciones públicas de personas que dudan del resultado de las elecciones, pasando por la tecnología de la información, las disputas legales, las presiones políticas y los recursos humanos. La lista continua," examino la entrevistada. Si bien Washington ha experimentado tasas de rotación más bajas que otros estados, se proyecta que el Oeste tendrá la rotación más alta de cualquier región en 2024, con una tasa de casi el 42%. Orey explica que los aumentos recientes se han producido en jurisdicciones más grandes, que han recibido la peor parte del escrutinio tras las elecciones de 2020.

Ella argumenta que las crecientes cargas de trabajo para los funcionarios electorales han coincidido con informes generalizados de amenazas y acoso que están haciendo que la administración electoral sea un trabajo insostenible.

"Ahí es donde los legisladores estatales y federales realmente pueden intervenir para proporcionar recursos adecuados, niveles de compensación competitivos y protecciones de seguridad para los funcionarios electorales," menciono Orey.

Sin embargo, la rotación no significa necesariamente que las personas que asumen el control sean inexpertas. Orey añade que los nuevos funcionarios tienen un promedio de ocho años de experiencia en puestos de alto nivel.

"Entonces, cuando vemos un cambio en un funcionario electoral jefe, no siempre se da el caso de que llega alguien nuevo que no sabe lo que está haciendo. Mas bien, vemos con mayor frecuencia que son personas con mucha experiencia en elecciones quienes están asumiendo estos roles principales," insistió también Orey.

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Nationally, turnover in election officials reached 38.7% in 2022. Photo Credit: richjem / Adobe Stock A nivel nacional, la rotación de funcionarios electorales alcanzó el 38,7% en 2022. Photo Credit: Freepik

COULD THINGS GET MORE EMOTIONAL? HOW HOCKEY, PUBERTY AND AN UNANSWERED QUESTION CAME TOGETHER TO BECOME INSIDE OUT 2

It started out with Kelsey Mann asking Inside Out Director and current Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter a question that had been on his mind since the ending of the 2015 film.

At one point in the film the large control board the emotions use suddenly has a new addition to the controls, a dormant red siren with the word “PUBERTY” written below it. “Hey, guys, what’s PUBER-TY?” asks Disgust (voiced by Mindy Kaling in the original). “I don’t know. It’s probably not important,” answers Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler).

As we arrive to the conclusion of the film, Riley has grown in her personality and is excited for the future, ending things on a triumphant hockey match with her team. Joy exclaims in a voiceover, “Things couldn’t be better. After all Riley’s twelve now. What could happen?”

Producer Mark Nielsen, who was the associate producer on the original, states that last line was simply a final joke for what they thought was a standalone project.

“I will say that that was not a lead in line for a sequel. We thought it'd be funny after Joy has been through all that she goes through in that movie to kind of have her forget everything that she just learned. Even though everything went upside down for her, she's like, “Reily's twelve now. It's going to be great!” She's a delusional optimist, and that's what we love about Joy. But yeah, there was no early thinking about a sequel. It wasn't until much later that Pete Docter asked to explore whether or not there's another story.”

On the other hand, that last bit about “what could happen” made Mann

think about what another adventure could look like for Riley as she grew into adolescence.

“I started by watching the first film with Pete, and we watched the whole thing. Then that line came at the end. I'm like, "Pete, It's right there. Look what you did. I want to know the answer to that question.””

As Mann was working on another Pixar film at the time, he came into the viewings with Docter as an audience member with notes and that main question that persisted.

“"Well, I want that question answered. Give that to me!" And so, I was in the opportunity where I could actually make that

happen.”

Docter, who won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year with Inside Out, asked Mann and his crew to find a reason, an answer to that question and see if it would work as a feature length film that could do justice to the memorable story of the original.

It turns out Pixar found the answer they were looking for.

Puberty & the Human Experience

Building upon that central question of “what could happen?” Inside Out 2 brings audiences back to the world of the Andersen family and most

importantly, to the world inside Riley Anderson’s thoughts as she begins puberty.

This new phase in her life turns the emotions in her head into chaos as new emotion-coworkers suddenly join them, and immediately butt heads on how to best help navigate teenage Riley’s new life experiences and feelings.

The returning voice cast for the emotions includes Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Tony Hale and Liza Lapira (replacing Mindy Kaling), as Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear and Disgust, respectively, while also welcoming newcomers Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Ex-

archopoulos, and Paul Walter Hauser as the new emotions Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment.

Puberty is a universal experience as one grows out of childhood and into adolescence, and the creative team for Inside Out 2 wanted to find an honest way to tell the story with themes and situations that would resonate with a large amount of ages and experiences

For references for the film, both Mann and Nielson relied on their experiences not only as humans with emotions, but as fathers to multiple teenagers during the production.

“When I started, my daughter was 13 and my son was 14. So, I’m like this is the exact age I want her to be in the movie. And so they’re immediately right there. You’re always pulling from your lives in every movie I’ve done here. We’re always talking about what it’s like to be alive and be a person, a father, a husband, you know, whatever it may be. So, you’re always kind of putting that into the movie,” says Mann.

Nielson adds, “This really is a parental story, and even though it takes place in Riley's mind,

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Inside Out 2 brings together universal themes of adolescence and the dynamic game of hockey into an authentic portrayal of human experiences and emotions. Photo Credit: Disney / Pixar

Director Kelsey Mann and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter talk before an Inside Out 2 animation review on February 8, 2024 at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. Photo Credit: Deborah Coleman / Pixar

she is kind of the set piece and there's something incredibly universal about this story and these emotions that we all have. And you know, even Joy who's the protagonist of this story, has a very parental view of Riley and all the emotions do, right? They're there to serve her. They're there to do their very best to do whatever they need to protect their girl and to kind of steer her in the right way. And so even you know, the original film was based on Pete Docter's observations of his daughter as she was growing up and going through change and becoming a young teen. And so having the parental lens on this film has been incredibly helpful.”

Test screenings for both the original film and the new sequel proved to be effective at communicating complex emotions and experiences with both young and adult audiences.

“It was incredible to see just how much the kids got it and understood it, almost more than the adults did. And we asked them to just explain what happened in the story they just watched, and you gotta give kids a lot of credit,” says Nielson.

Mann adds, “What’s really cool about this world of Inside Out is it gives people a language in order to talk about really complex things. And the first film really did that, especially for children. They were able to talk about their emotions and it was very exciting for us on this film in order to expand that vocabulary so that we can talk to our kids about these complicated, more complicated emotions.”

Homegrown Hockey, Pixar Style

Hockey returns to Inside Out 2 in a big way, with Riley now fully embracing her sport of choice from the first film. This time around though, hockey becomes more difficult as she begins to experience internal conflict and difficulties that stem from trying to impress her future high school team at tryout camp without losing her best friends who have played alongside her for years.

The scenes we previewed at Pixar Studios looked incredible, from the movement to the editing – the hockey footage is a great time to watch play out, and a perfect catalyst for the various new emotions that Riley will face.

For the story aspect, Mann wanted to focus on the new challenges in Riley’s life by raising the stakes with hockey and her relationships within that world.

“I certainly felt this when I was a kid, and I can see it even in my own kids. You're playing the sport that you loved as a child, and then suddenly you get into high school and you have to try out for the team. You don't automatically make

it. You might get cut. And so suddenly you're going to a whole other level that you're like, "Am I good enough to even play this anymore?””

“We wanted Riley to have to deal with that and to go to a whole new social group of this new high school team that she wants to be friends with. But in order to be friends with them, she has to make the team. But there's a higher bar now. It's not like everybody makes the team anymore. So I'm like, "I really want to lean into the hockey on this movie," and man, did we ever.”

And since hockey is highlighted throughout the film, the creative team had to look into how to translate the sport in the most honest and realistic way into the world of Inside Out 2. For that they looked within their own employees at Pixar, as well as the Bay Area’s rich hockey culture.

As a San Jose based paper we are proud of our local professional team, the San Jose Sharks, and wondered if the proximity of Pixar to the Bay Area’s many hockey ties had any direct effect or inspiration for the filmmakers.

It turns out that in their research they did reach out to local youth hockey organizations, visited the Sharks’ public ice rinks, such as the one in Oakland and San Jose, but also received a lot of hockey education from within Pixar itself, as there were many staff members that had experience with the sport. One key staff member they relied on for support was Character Technical Director Tracey McHugh-Roberts.

“She's a coach of youth hockey. She grew up as a hockey player [and] we named Coach Roberts in the movie after her,” Nielsen says.

This approach to bridging the emotions of the story with the sport, along with a teased surprise voice cameo from a current Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) player with ties to the Sharks, should be exciting news for moviegoers who are also hockey fans.

Nielson adds, “We had a lot of people helping us keep the hockey very authentic. We wanted it to be diverse, too. There's diversity in hockey in the Bay Area, maybe beyond what you see in other places. And because this is set in San Francisco, we love the idea of having it be more of a diverse team.”

Inside Out 2 is out in theaters on June 14, 2024.

¿PODRÍAN VOLVERSE MÁS EMOCIONAL? CÓMO EL HOCKEY, LA PUBERTAD Y UNA PREGUNTA SIN RESPUESTA SE UNIERON PARA CONVERTIRSE EN INSIDE OUT 2

El director Kelsey Mann y el productor Mark Nielsen explican por qué una búsqueda para responder una pregunta de la película original los llevó hacia una secuela con aún más emociones, cuál fue el enfoque para compartir una experiencia adolescente universal y cómo hicieron que el hockey fuera lo más auténtico posible

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Todo comenzó cuando Kelsey Mann le preguntó al director de Inside Out y actual director creativo de Pixar, Pete Docter, una pregunta que había estado en su mente desde el final de la película de 2015.

En un momento de la película, el gran tablero de control que usan las emociones de repente tiene una nueva adición a los controles, una sirena roja inactiva con la palabra "PUBERTAD" escrita debajo. "Oigan chicos, ¿qué es PU-BER-TAD?" pregunta Disgust (con la voz de Mindy Kaling en el original). "No sé. Probablemente no sea importante”, responde Joy (con la voz de Amy Poehler).

A medida que llegamos al final de la película, Riley ha crecido en su personalidad y está emocionada por el futuro, terminando las cosas en un triunfante partido de hockey con su equipo. Joy exclama en off: “Las cosas no podrían ser mejores. Después de todo, Riley ahora tiene doce. ¿Qué podría pasar?"

El productor Mark Nielsen, quien fue el productor asociado del original, afirma que la última línea fue simplemente una broma final para lo que pensaban que era un proyecto independiente.

“Diré que eso no fue una pista para una secuela. Pensamos que sería divertido después de que Joy pasó por todo lo que pasó en esa película, hacer que olvidara todo lo que acababa de aprender. Aunque todo se puso patas arriba para ella, dice: “Reily tiene doce años. ¡Va a ser genial!" Es una optimista delirante y eso es lo que nos encanta de Joy. Pero sí, no se pensó temprano en una secuela. No fue hasta mucho más tarde que Pete Docter pidió explorar si había otra historia o no”.

Por otro lado, lo último sobre “lo que podría pasar” hizo que Mann pensara en cómo podría ser otra aventura para Riley a medida que creciera hacia la adolescencia.

“Empecé viendo la primera película con Pete y la vimos toda. Luego esa línea llegó al final. Le dije: "Pete, está ahí. Mira lo que hiciste. Quiero saber la respuesta a esa pregunta".

Como Mann estaba trabajando en otra película de Pixar en ese momento, llegó a las proyecciones con Docter como miembro de la audiencia con notas y esa pregunta principal que persistía.

“Bueno, quiero la respuesta a esa pregunta. ¡Dámela!" Y entonces tuve la oportunidad de hacer que eso sucediera”.

Inside Out 2 reúne temas universales de la adolescencia y el juego dinámico del hockey en un retrato auténtico de las experiencias y emociones humanas. Photo Credit: Disney / Pixar

Docter, que ganó un Oscar a la Mejor Película de Animación del Año por Inside Out, pidió a Mann y su equipo que encontraran una razón, una respuesta a esa pregunta y vieran si funcionaría como un largometraje que pudiera hacer justicia a la historia memorable del original.

Resulta que Pixar encontró la respuesta que buscaban.

La pubertad y la experiencia humana Partiendo de esa pregunta central de "¿qué podría pasar?" Inside Out 2 lleva al público al mundo de la familia Andersen y, lo más importante, al mundo interior de los pensamientos de Riley Anderson cuando comienza la pubertad.

Esta nueva fase de su vida convierte las emociones en su cabeza en un caos cuando de repente se les unen nuevos compañeros de trabajo emocionales e inmediatamente se enfrentan sobre cómo ayudar mejor a navegar las nuevas experiencias y sentimientos de la vida adolescente Riley.

El elenco de voces que regresa para las emociones incluye a Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Tony Hale y Liza Lapira (reemplazando a Mindy Kaling), como Alegría, Ira, Tristeza, Miedo y Asco, respectivamente, mientras que también da la bienvenida a los recién llegados Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos y Paul Walter Hauser como las nuevas emociones Ansiedad, Envidia, Hastío y Vergüenza.

La pubertad es una experiencia universal a medida que uno pasa de la niñez a la adolescencia, y el equipo creativo de Inside Out 2 quería encontrar una manera honesta de contar la historia con temas y situaciones que resonaran con una gran cantidad de edades y experiencias.

Como referencias para la película, tanto Mann como Nielson se basaron en sus experiencias no solo como seres humanos con emociones, sino también como padres de varios adolescentes durante la producción.

“Cuando comencé, mi hija tenía 13 años y mi hijo 14. Entonces, pienso que esta es la edad exacta que quiero que tenga en la película. Y entonces están inmediatamente ahí. Siempre estás sacando provecho de tus vidas en cada película que he hecho aquí. Siempre estamos hablando de cómo es estar vivo y ser una persona, un padre, un esposo, ya sabes, lo que sea. Así que siempre estás poniendo eso en la película”, dice Mann.

Nielson añade: “Esta es realmente una historia de padres, y aunque tiene lugar en la mente de Riley, ella es una especie de pieza central y hay algo increíblemente universal en esta historia y en estas emociones que todos tenemos. Y ya sabes, incluso Joy, que es la protagonista de esta historia, tiene una visión muy paternal de Riley y todas las emociones la tienen, ¿verdad? Están ahí para servirla. Están allí para hacer todo lo posible para hacer lo que sea necesario para proteger a su niña y guiarla en el camino correcto. Y, como ya sabes, la película original se basó en las observaciones de Pete Docter sobre su hija mientras ella crecía, atravesaba cambios y se convertía en una adolescente. Por eso, tener la perspectiva de los padres en esta película ha sido increíblemente útil”.

Las proyecciones de prueba tanto de la película original como de la nueva secuela demostraron ser efectivas para comunicar emociones y experiencias complejas tanto con audiencias jóvenes como adultas.

“Fue increíble ver cuánto lo captaron y entendieron los niños, casi más que los adultos. Y les pedimos que simplemente explicaran lo que sucedió en la historia que acababan de ver, y hay que darles mucho crédito a los niños”, dice Nielson.

Mann añade: “Lo realmente interesante de este mundo de Inside Out es que le da a la gente un lenguaje para hablar sobre cosas realmente complejas. Y la primera película realmente hizo eso, especialmente para los niños. Pudieron hablar sobre sus emociones y fue muy emocionante para nosotros en esta película poder ampliar ese vocabulario para que podamos hablar con nuestros

hijos sobre estas emociones cada vez más complicadas”.

Hockey local, al estilo Pixar

El hockey regresa a Inside Out 2 a lo grande, con Riley ahora abrazando por completo el deporte que eligió en la primera película. Esta vez, sin embargo, el hockey se vuelve más difícil cuando comienza a experimentar conflictos internos y dificultades que surgen al tratar de impresionar a su futuro equipo de la escuela secundaria en el campamento de prueba sin perder a sus mejores amigos que han jugado junto a ella durante años.

Las escenas que vimos en vista previa en Pixar Studios se veían increíbles, desde el movimiento hasta la edición - las imágenes de hockey son un excelente momento para ver cómo se desarrolla y un catalizador perfecto para las diversas emociones nuevas que enfrentará Riley.

Para el aspecto de la historia, Mann quería centrarse en los nuevos desafíos en la vida de Riley aumentando las apuestas con el hockey y sus relaciones dentro de ese mundo.

“Ciertamente sentí esto cuando era niño y puedo verlo incluso en mis propios hijos. Estás practicando el deporte que amabas cuando eras niño y, de repente, ingresas a la escuela secundaria y tienes que hacer una prueba para el equipo. No lo logras automáticamente. Te podrían sacar. Y de repente pasas a otro nivel y piensas: "¿Soy lo suficientemente bueno como para seguir jugando esto?".

“Queríamos que Riley tuviera que lidiar con eso e ir a un grupo social completamente nuevo de este nuevo equipo

de la escuela secundaria del que ella quiere ser amiga. Pero para ser amiga de ellos, tiene que formar parte del equipo. Pero ahora el listón es más alto. Ya no es que todos formen parte del equipo. Así que pensé: "Realmente quiero centrarme en el hockey en esta película", y hombre, lo hicimos.

Y dado que el hockey se destaca a lo largo de la película, el equipo creativo tuvo que buscar cómo trasladar el deporte de la manera más honesta y realista al mundo de Inside Out 2. Para ello, buscaron en sus propios empleados de Pixar, así como en la rica cultura del hockey del Área de la Bahía.

Como periódico con sede en San José, estamos orgullosos de nuestro equipo profesional local, los San Jose Sharks, y nos preguntamos si la proximidad de Pixar a las numerosas competiciones de hockey del Área de la Bahía tuvo algún efecto directo o inspiración para los realizadores.

Resulta que en su investigación se comunicaron con organizaciones locales de hockey juvenil, visitaron las pistas de hielo públicas de los Sharks, como las de Oakland y San José, pero también recibieron mucha educación sobre hockey desde la propia Pixar, ya que ahí había muchos miembros del personal que tenían experiencia con el deporte. Un miembro clave del personal en el que confiaron para recibir apoyo fue la directora técnica de Character, Tracey McHugh-Roberts.

“Ella es entrenadora de hockey juvenil. Ella creció como jugadora de hockey [y] en la película le pusimos su nombre al entrenador Roberts”, dice Nielsen. Este enfoque para unir las emociones de la historia con el deporte, junto con un cameo de voz sorpresa de una jugadora actual de la Liga Profesional de Hockey Femenino (PWHL) con vínculos con los Sharks, debería ser una noticia emocionante para los cinéfilos que también son fanáticos del hockey.

Nielson añade: “Tuvimos mucha gente que nos ayudó a mantener el hockey muy auténtico. También queríamos que fuera diverso. Hay diversidad en el hockey en el Área de la Bahía, tal vez más allá de lo que se ve en otros lugares. Y como esto se desarrolla en San Francisco, nos encanta la idea de que sea un equipo más diverso”.

Inside Out 2 llegará a los cines el 14 de junio de 2024.

El productor Mark Nielsen es fotografiado el 26 de marzo de 2019 en Pixar Animation Studios en Emeryville, California.

Photo Credit: Deborah Coleman / Pixar

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703960

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

Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reanne Rodriguez

Falcon, 80 Stewart Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2024. 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/ Reanne Rodriguez

Falcon

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705114

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704538

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GABYS TACOS, 10260 Ryan St, 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): Maria Lizeth Gomez Murillo, 10260 Ryan St, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024.

TAQUERIA AND BAR, 975 The Alameda Unit 80, 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 Rojas, 850 Meridian Way Apt 28, 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 Rojas 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 703960

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705114

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ay Chabelo Taqueria, 3140 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa

on 01/20/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN684930. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ John Mark Mills

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/15/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704130

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704721

filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704555

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705061

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIG-J-CUSTOM PAINTING 1323

BUSINESS NAME NO. 704640

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 Lizeth Gomez

Murillo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704538

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705016

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Green Sierra Landscaping, Inc., Palomares Landscaping, Green Sierra Tree Service, Palomares Tree Service, Palomares Tree and Gardening Service, 2670 S White Rd STE #240, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Green Sierra Landscaping, Inc., 2670 S White Rd STE #240, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PJE DYNAMICS, 1426 Fillmore Street Suite 203, San Francisco, CA 94115, Santa Francisco County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nestor Paul Jaime Escobar, 2024 McDaniel Ave Apt3, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Nestor Paul Jaime Escobar

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704721

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704555

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C & L TAX PREPARATION Orangewood Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yolanda Llamas, 1589 Orangewood Drive, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/27/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN704001. “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/ Yolanda Llamas This statement was

Crucero Dr #2, 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): Juan Manuel Alvarez-Valencia, 323 Crucero Dr #2, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/29/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN699486. “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 Manuel Alvarez Valencia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705061

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 705219

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): AURA PERFUMERY, 22560 Alcalde Road, Cupertino CA, 95014. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/23/2022 under file no. FBN683450. Brev David Patterson, 22560 Alcalde Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Brev D Patterson, Founder

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN705219

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): SANCHEZ PAINTING, 1347 San Tomas Aquino Pkw #3, San Jose CA, 95130. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/26/2020 under file no. FBN664000. Pedro Sanchez, 1347 San Toma Aquino Pkw #3, San Jose, CA 95130. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pedro Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN704640

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stacey Saeteurn INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Stacey Saeteurn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Madd ex Emery Chellgren-Saeteurn to Maddex Saeteurn 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: 6/25/2024 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

OF NAME

NO. 24CV433409

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

Sundayrose Mahinay

Cornelio INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Sundayrose Mahinay

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

Cornelio to Sundayrose Cornelio Singh 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: 6/04/2024 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 19, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV435371 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vivian P. Sanchez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Vivian P. Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vivian P. Sanchez to Vivian Patricia Campo Altamirano 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: 6/25/2024 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. Apr 16, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV435336

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Antonio B. Patino & Miriam Franco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ethan Skolnick Patino Guerra to Ethan Skolnick Patino 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: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the

court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Stephanie Ann Hengstler to Stephanie Ann Castro Hengstler 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: 7/02/2024 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. April 17, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Neomi Mizrachi

Case No. 24PR196877

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Neomi Mizrachi.

2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Orit Mizrachi in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.

The Petition for Probate requests that Orit Mizrachi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests that 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.

hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 13, 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: Orit Mizrachi 1951 Briarwood Drive Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408)529-5337

Run Date: April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

PETITION TO DETERMINE PARENTAL RELATIONSHIP NO. 24CP000211

PETITIONER: Marilyn Ramires

RESPONDENT: Efrain Mendoza Morales aka Efrain Morales Estrella

1. The Petitioner:

a. Gave birth to the children listed in item 2

2. The children are:

a. Child’s Name: Joseph Efrain Mendoza Ramires Birth Date: 6/12/2011

to make the determinations indicated below.

7. PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP:

a. Petitioner, Respondent is the parent of the children listed in item 2

8. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME):

a. Respondent b. Legals custody of children to Petitioner

c. Physical Custody of children to Petitioner

d. Child visitation (parenting time) be granted to Respondent as requested in Attachment 8d e. The facts in support of the requested custody and visitation (parenting time) orders are (specify): Contained in the attached declaration.

14. I have read the restraining order on the back of the Summons(form FL-210) and I understand it applies to me when this Petition is filed.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the forgoing is true and correct.

Date: 4/14/2024

/s/ Marilyn Ramirez

ATTACHMENT (Number): 8 8d. Respondent to have no visitation 8e. Respondent was deported to Mexico in 2012 because of drug related crime charges. Petitioner last saw Respondent in 2012 when she visited him in Mexico. Petitioner requests that Respondent have no visitation with Joseph because Respondent has been out of Joseph’s life for the last five years. Respondent last saw Joseph in 2018 when Joseph went to visit him in Mexico. However, Respondent’s whereabouts have since been unknown and Respondent has made absolutely no effort to be in Joseph’s life or to contact or provide financial support to Joseph. It would traumatize and alarm Joseph for his father to suddenly reappear in his life after such a long absence. Given the forgoing, it is in Joseph’s best interest that Respondent have no visitation.

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. Tiene 30 dias de calendarió despues de habir recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-220 o FL-270) ante la corte y Efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónico o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención de los hijos, y honorarios y costos legales. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gove/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association. Para Asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de immediate con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org), o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE: the restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. AVISO: La órden de protección que aparecen en la pagina 2 continuará en vigencia en cuanto a cada parte hasta que se emita un fallo final, se despida la petición o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas orden puede hacerla acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County 201 N First St San Jose, CA 95113

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (El Nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son:)

Sidney C. Flores, SBN 64082 FLORES & BARRIOS

601 N First St Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95112

Date: 4/14/2023 12:52pm

Clerk, by /s/ S. Prasad, Deputy (Asistente)

STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDER (Parentage-Custody and Support)

ORDEN DE RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR (Paternidad-Custodia y Manutención) FL-210

Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service.

This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other order.

This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

fallo final, se despida la petición o la corte dé otras órdenes.

Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de esta orden puede hacerla acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTICE-ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE

Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay toward high-quality, affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered Californiaat 1-800-300-1506.

AVISO-ACCESO

A SEGURA DE SALUD MÁS ECONOMICO

Necessita Seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es asi, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducer al costo que paga por Seguro de salud asequible y de alta Calidad. Para obtener más información, visite www.coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First Street 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113

Family Justice Center Courthouse Case No. 23CP000394 FL-309

Petitioner/Plaintiff: Stefanie Pohl Respondent/Defendant: Curtis Allen Davis ORDER ON REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE HEARING

1. The hearing is currently scheduled for 4/10/24

26, May 3, 10, 2024

(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 application of: Stephanie

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Stephanie Ann Hengstler have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this

Age: 11

3. The court has jurisdiction over the respondent because the respondent:

a. Lives in this state.

4. The action is brought in this county because:

a. The children live or are found in this county

5. Petitioner claims:

a. Respondent is the parent of the children listed in item 2 above

SUMMONS (Parentage-Custody and Support) / CITACIÓN (Paternidad-Custodia y Manutención)

Notice to Respondent (Name) / Aviso Al Demendado: Efrain Mendoza Morales aka Efrain Morales Estrella NO. 23CP000211 FL210

FEE WAIVER: if you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a few waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

En forma immediate, usted y cada otra parte tienen prohibido llevarse del estado a los hijos menores para quienes esta acción judicial procura establecer una relación entre hijos y padres o una orden de custodia, ni pueden solicitar un pasaporte para los mismos, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de cada otra parte o sin una orden de la corte.

2. Name of party who file the request for Order, order to show cause, or other moving paper is Stefanie Pohl

3. Name of party asking to reschedule the hearing is Stefanie Pohl.

4. The request does not include temporary emergency (ex parte) orders previously issued.

5. 6. Order granting request to reschedule hearing and notice of new hearing

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 completed Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement ACT (UCCJEA)(form FL-105) is attached

6. A

Petitioner asks the court

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file the Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cutoas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por complete, las cutoas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court are:

Esta Orden de restricción entrará en vigencia para el demandante una vez presentada la petición, y para el demandado una vez que éste reciba la notificación personal de la Citación y Petición, o una vez que renuncie su derecho a recibir dicha notificación y se dé por notificado.

Esta orden de restricción continuará en vigencia hasta que se emita un

6. a. The court hearing is rescheduled to the date, time and location shown below: New hearing date: 6/5/2024, Time 9:00am, Dept 77, at the address note above in this matter.

7. Reason for Rescheduling:

a. The hearing needs to be rescheduled because: The papers were not served before the current hearing date.

9. Service of Order

CLASSIFIEDS

b. The documents listed in item 10 must be served. (1) as required by rule 5.92, on (3) respondent/defendant.

c. All documents must be served as follows: (3) other: See item 9d d. order regarding service: The court grants permission for Petitioner to serve by publication as Respondent is avoiding service.

10. Documents for service: A filed copy of this order (Form FL-309) must be served along with the following papers:

a. A copy of the previously filed Request for Order (Form FL-300) order to show cause, or other moving paper.

11. A Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) may be filed and served a. as required by rule 5.92.

Date: 4/10/24

/s/ Micael P. Estremera

JUDGE MICAEL P. ESTREMERA

Run Dates: April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2024

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First Street 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Family Justice Center Courthouse Case No. 23CP000394 FL-309

Petitioner/Plaintiff: Stefanie Pohl Respondent/Defendant: Curtis Allen Davis

NOTICE OF HEARING

1. TO: CURTIS ALLEN

DIAZ

2. A COURT HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS; a. Date: February 14, 2024

Time: 9AM Dept: 77

b. Address if Court: Same as Above

3. WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order; The court may make the requested orders without you. If you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (Form FL-320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See Form FL-320-INFO for more information.)

COURT ORDER

5.A Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) must be served on or before: 9 court days before the hearing date

8. Other: Each party is ordered complete Orientation & schedule Mediation before the hearing. Go online to ww.scscourt.org (search Orientation). Questions? Call FCS (408)534-5760.

Date Jan 8, 2024

/s/ Brooke Bleck Brook Bleck Judicial Officer

LEGALS

REQUEST FOR ORDER

2. CHILD CUSTODY VISITATION (PARENTING TIME)

a. I request that the court make order about the following children:

Child’s Name: Josslynn Pohl Diaz

Date of Birth: 7/12/11

Legal Custody to (person who decide health, education, etc.)

Physical Custody to (person with whom child live). See Attached FL-311

I declare under penalty of perjury under the State of California that the information provided on this form and all attachments is true and correct.

Dated: 1/5/24

/s/ Stefanie Pohl

Run Dates: April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2024

"Recording Requested By

Zdenka Kolarik 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, STE 207 Morgan Hill, CA 95037

PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAISNT YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Notice is hereby given that ZDENKA KOLARIK as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Salvador Cuevas Mendoza and Teresa Sandoval de Cuevas, husband and wife as joint tenants dated June 16, 2008 and recorded June 18, 2008, as Instrument No. 19889270, in Book N/A of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, State of California, will sell on May 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM, LOCATED AT, 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at No. 116745763-X59

APN No. 254-47-032

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

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACEHD, IF REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2923.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE.

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESTE DOCUMENTO, SI ASÍ LO EXIGEN LAS DISPOSICIONES DE LA SECCIÓN 2923.3 DEL CÓDIGO CIVIL DE CALIFORNIA. 注意：如果《加州民法 典》第 2923.3 节的规定 要求，本文件附件中的信 息摘要。

TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: CÓ MỘT BẢN TÓM TẮT THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY ĐÍNH KÈM, NẾU ĐƯỢC YÊU CẦU BỞI CÁC QUY ĐỊNH CỦA MỤC 2923.3 CỦA BỘ LUẬT DÂN SỰ CALIFORNIA.

참고: 캘리포니아 민법 섹션 2923.3의 조항에 따라 필요한 경우 이 문 서에 정보가 요약되어 있 습니다.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED JUNE 16, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR

time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by her under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as TSG more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1957 CAPE HORN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95133, ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 254-47-032. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice of Sale is $ 2,248,155.02. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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

Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether

No. 116745763-X59

APN No. 254-47-032

your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-626-265-0383.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT if the Trustee is unable to convey title

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

If you have previously been discharged in bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holder rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are notified that a negative credit reporting may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of trustee’s sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office.

Zdenka Kolarik 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, SUITE 207

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Phone/Sale Information: (626)265-0383

By: /s/ Zdenka Kolarik 4/17/2024

Zdenka Kolarik

Run Dates: April 19, 26 and May 3, 2024

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Probate Division Case No. 23AD025988

Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Kathryn Schlepphorst

Kathryn Schlepphorst (CSB #161202) 1361 S. Winchester Blvd. Suite 208 San Jose, California 95128

Telephone: (408) 9931120

Facsimile: (408) 9931125

CITATION TO PARENT

Date: 5/8/2024

Time: 11:00AM

APJ: Hon. Le Jacqueline Duong Dept: 1

In Re: The Matter of the Adoption Petition of Lisa Parraz and Alfonso Parraz, Adopting Parents

FROM: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO: CASSANDRA SCHICK-REPOSA

By order of this Court you are hereby cited to appear before the HON.

JACQUELINE DUONG, judge presiding in Dept.

1 of the Court located at 201 N. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113, on May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., then and there to show cause, if you have any, why AIDEN BELL, should not be declared free from your parental control and custody of his Mother according to the petition on file herein.

The petition on file herein is for the purpose of freeing subject child for placement for adoption.

Dated: APR 8, 2024

/s/ D, Bueno, Clerk By: D. Bueno

Run Dates: April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705030

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACHANGA PUMPING SERVICE 901 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Junior Richard Ascuna Vergaray, 901 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Mitzy Tamara Coss Y Leon Medrano, 901 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/07/2024. 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/ Junior Ascuna Vergaray This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705030

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704924

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APM CLEANING SERVICES 4501 Snell Ave Apt 2203, 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): Constanza J. Casabuenas Valenzuela, 4501 Snell Ave Apt 2203, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/08/2024.

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/ Constanza J.C. Valenzuela

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704924

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704968

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Installation Team 1120 Bird Ave Suite F239, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Saturnino Mora Diaz, 1120 Bird Ave #F239, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2024. 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/ Saturnino Mora

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704968

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704958

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PALETERIA ADRIANA, 74 South 24th St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Tisnado Alvarado, 1188 Whitton Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. Antonio Zalapa Marquez, 1188 Whitton, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2024. 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/ Manuel Tisnado Alvarado

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704958 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

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

Taqueria, 821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Barragan, 821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/20/2024.

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/ Stephanie Barragan

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704298

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704297

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Guadalajara Market, 829 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Barragan, 829 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/15/2024. 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/ Stephanie Barragan

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704297

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704770

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VOLT VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES 247 N Capitol Ave Unit 124, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VOLT VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES, 247 N Capitol Ave Unit 124, 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/ NORBERTO J GONZALEZ VOLT VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES

President Article/Reg#: 6155567

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704770

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704839

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SARINA’S CLEANING SERVICES, 454 Boynton Ave Apto 207, 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): Doris Sarina Rivera, 454 Boynton Ave Apto 207, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/05/2024. 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/ Doris Sarina Rivera

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704839

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704823

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 704823

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704658

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SISI’S EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE 367 Bay St, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Silvia Sandoval Murillo, 367 Bay St, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Silvia Sandoval Murillo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704658

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434893

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tai Chau & Linh Tran INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tai Chau & Linh Chau have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michelle Chau to Michelle Truc Chau 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: 6/18/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUPYAL BROTHERS 1496 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DAMANJIT SINGH, 6467 Marguerite Drive, Newark, CA 94560. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/04/2024. 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/ DAMANJIT SINGH This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/05/2024.

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.

April 09, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV434545

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mi Chung Hong INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Mi Chung Hong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mi Chung Hong to Heather Mi Hong 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: 6/18/2024 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.

April 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV430210

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

Juan Manuel Reyna Pacheco and Victoria Castro Madriz INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Juan Manuel Reyna Pacheco and Victoria Castro Madriz have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FIRST: Violeta

MIDDLE: Madriz LAST: Reyna to FIRST: Victoria MIDDLE: Violeta LAST:

Reyna Madriz 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.

April 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV429041

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Tram Luv to Tram Phuong Luv 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.

April 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV434956

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dominic Francis G Gagnon, Karen Lynn Gagnon INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Dominic Francis G Gagnon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dominic Francis G Gagnon to Dominic F.G.L. Scelzo b. Domenica Giuseppina Maria Gagnon to Domenica Giuseppina Maria Scelzo c. Karen Lynn Gagnon to Karen Lynn Scelzo 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: 6/18/2024 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.

April 10, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV434456

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: No Name

Given Yogita AKA FNU, Yogita INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) No Name Given Yogita and FNU, Yogita has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. No Name Given, Yogita AKA FNU, Yogita to Yogita Goyal 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: 6/11/2024 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. April 04, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV433984

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/11/2024 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 27, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior

Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Neomi Mizrachi Case No. 24PR196877 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Neomi Mizrachi. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Orit Mizrachi in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Orit Mizrachi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 13, 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: Orit Mizrachi 1951 Briarwood Drive Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408)529-5337

Run Date: April 12, 19, 26,

CEO Article/Reg#: 5936558

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/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703707

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704633

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: API Services 4869 Minas Drive, 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): Marsha L. Jones-Edick, 4869 Minas Drive, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/26/2001. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653046. “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/ Marsha L. JonesEdick This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704633

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704630

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VASONA ACCOUNTING 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 109210, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Natalie Lyukevich, 556 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN655190. “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/ Natalie Lyukevich

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704630

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704609

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARMONIA EMOCIONAL, 1600 THE ALAMEDA STE 104, 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): Maria Del Carmen Roman, PO BOX 26817, San Jose, CA 95159. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/29/2024.

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 Del Carmen Roman

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704609

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704605

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: White Sierra Concrete, P.O. BOX 110722, Campbell, CA 95011, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luis Jimenez Valdez, P.O. BOX 110722, Campbell, CA 95011. 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/ Luis Jimenez Valdez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704605

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704679

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ESTRADO’S, 2151 Oakland Rd SPC 323, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Armando Estrada, 2151 Oakland Rd SPC 323, CA 95131. 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/ Armando Estrada This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704679

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704704

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARCEGA POOL SERVIES, 3888 Regaby Pl, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marcelo Horacio Arcega, 3888 Regaby Pl, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/02/2024. 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/ Marcelo Arcega

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704704

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 704680

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JS REBAR 4500 The Woods Dr. Apt 1401, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JS REBAR, 4500 The Woods Dr. Apt 1401, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/03/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653284. “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/

Javier Cuevas

Anaya

County on 4/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 704680

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV434156

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ye Jun Zhang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ye Jun Zhang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ye Jun Zhang to Jun Ye Zhang 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: 6/11/2024 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 29, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV434221

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

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: 6/11/2024 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.

April 02, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV434329

JS REBAR Owner

Article/Reg#: 6005183

1. Petitioner(s) Jayna Alexandria Ortiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jayna Alexandria Ortiz to Jayna Patjawee Fuller 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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joung Wook Moon INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joung Wook Moon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joung Wook Moon to Joungwook Moon b. Seoin Moon to Esther Seoin Moon c. Haein Moon to Sophia Haein Moon 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: 6/18/2024 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.

April 03, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV433120

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. 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 14, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Thomas Lynn Herbert Case No. 24PR196867 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Thomas Lynn Herbert, Thomas L. Herbert, Thomas Herbert. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Thomas Lynn Herbert in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Thomas Lynn Herbert 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 24, 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 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: April 5, 12, 19, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of LISA ANN FRYE FARNSWORTH Case No. 24PR196855

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LISA ANN FRYE FARNSWORTH, LISA FARNSWORTH, AND LISA FRYE. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Edward Frye, III in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Edward Frye, III 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 22, 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 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: April 5, 12, 19, 2024

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. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

3/26/2024 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. 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.

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/ Eric Ingram President

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.)

/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 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

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 BurgaraDominguez

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

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

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

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 Woods-Kalati to Elgielyn Emmaleah SevesiKalati 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 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. 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 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 INTERESTED 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

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

San Jorge es un santo muy aclamado dentro de la comunidad creyente, se le atribuyen todo tipo de milagros. Se le considera un santo que protege contra todo tipo de peligros, ya se trate de manera física o dentro del mundo espiritual. Según su historia, él lucha contra tipo de malos espíritus y fuerza malignas, y siempre resulta vencedor. Se le considera Santo patrón de policías, soldados y de agentes de seguridad. Se le ofrendan velas y veladoras de color rojo, y se reza su novena durante cuarenta días, para alcanzar su favor. Se dice que concede toda clase de peticiones. Son muy recomendados los escapularios dedicados a él, tanto su nombre como su imagen, tienen poderes divinos, que protegen a los creyentes de cualquier adversidad.

San Jorge nació alrededor del siglo III en Inglaterra. Se sabe que se convirtió al cristianismo y murió siendo mártir, también se cree que fue un hombre del cual “sólo Dios conoce su vida y obra”. La leyenda relata que un monstruoso dragón, moraba en las cercanías de un lago cerca de la ciudad de Selena, Libya. El dragón destruía las cosechas del campo y amenazaba también a los moradores de la pequeña ciudad. Para mantener al dragón alejado, los habitantes le ofrecían

dos ovejas diarias para que se las comiera. Cuando había escasez de ovejas, se hacía necesario un sacrificio humano, por lo que se escogía una doncella joven y hermosa para tal terrible cometido.

Un día San Jorge viajó al lugar, en esa fecha la hija del Rey había sido escogida para el sacrificio. Él se apiadó de la muchacha y de los pobladores, y decidió quedarse un tiempo para ayudarles. Cuando el dragón apareció, San Jorge hizo la señal de la cruz y con mucha gallardía,

se enfrentó al monstruo, quien se acercaba amenazante. San Jorge calculó con perfección sus movimientos, tiró su lanza contra el monstruo, y le arrebató la vida. Inmediatamente después, se dirigió al impresionado y agradecido pueblo, del cuál alrededor de unas veinte mil personas se convirtieron desde ese momento.

El Rey le ofreció a San Jorge la mitad de su reino, el Santo no lo aceptó, pero le pidió al Rey que lo único que deseaba a cambio, era que mantuviese íntegra su fe y al mismo tiempo que fuera bondadoso

con los más necesitados. En aquellos tiempos se vivió en la región, una época llena de paz y de avivamiento espiritual. La fecha de celebración de San Jorge es el día 23 de abril.

Peticiones: Se le pide por la justicia, la libertad, para vencer el miedo, la adversidad, y las personas que vienen con malas intenciones, para descubrir a los mentirosos, y para protegerse de los ladrones, de robos y estafas.

San Jorge

Insigne y poderoso San Jorge, fiel ejemplo de humanidad, del pecado y la maldad nos salvaste con tu lanza protectora.

Por tu divina humildad, glorioso mártir, te pedimos una pronta intercesión para vencer los peligros que nos acechan, las tentaciones que nos persiguen y las penas que nos congojan.

De ese modo, lograremos una feliz resolución de nuestros pesares, y arribaremos a buen puerto, el que nos tiene reservado el Señor del cielo y los ejércitos. Confiando en tu milagrosa bondad, así sea. Amén.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: FUSION THE FUTURE?

EARTHTALK Q&A: ¿FUSIÓN EL FUTURO? ENGLISH

our climate goals.” It is easy to see why scientific minds want to invest in nuclear fusion.

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While nuclear fission is commonly used in nuclear power plants across the globe, nuclear fusion is a lesser-known process. Whereas fission is the process of releasing energy by splitting atoms apart, fusion is the opposite. During nuclear fusion light nuclei collide with each other to form heavier nuclei, a process that releases large amounts of energy. To produce fusion, it requires a combination of the hydrogen gasses deuterium and tritium, which are heated to over 100 million degrees celsius. The end result is a helium nucleus and a neutron, formed from the collision of light nuclei.

Fusion power offers so many advantages that many have heralded it the “Holy Grail” of clean energy. The most enticing advantage is that nuclear fusion produces no carbon emissions. The only by-products of the reaction are small amounts of helium. There are also abundant resources to produce fusion. Deuterium can be extracted from water and tritium can be produced from lithium. Nuclear fusion offers a safer alternative to nuclear fission, as a large-scale nuclear accident is not possible in a fusion reactor. And unlike fission, there is no radioactive waste as a result. The energy efficiency of fusion is another major advantage. One kilogram of fusion fuels could theoretically provide the same amount of energy as 10 million kilograms of fossil fuel.

Many billionaires and tech moguls have recognized the potential of nuclear fusion and have invested in its future, Bill Gates being the most well-known. Founded by Gates in 2015, Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a fund set up to invest in clean energy transition innovations. Breakthrough Energy is supported and funded by other well-known billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson. In an interview with ABC News in 2023, Gates said, “Nuclear energy, if we do it right, will help us solve

So why isn’t nuclear fusion already implemented across the states? Nuclear fusion has proven difficult to implement and other energy sources often provide more reliable and consistent energy gains. It wasn’t until December 2022 that the National Ignition Facility announced a breakthrough in that it was the first time a nuclear fusion reaction created a net gain of energy. There is still much work to be done to make fusion a reliable source of energy. Other clean energy sources have considerable head starts on fusion. The first nuclear fusion reactor was started up in 1951, while the first windmills and solar panels were built in the 1880s. Other energy sources have had much more time to be perfected and improved upon. They also achieve much higher net energy gains than fusion.

CONTACTS: Bill Gates and Jeff Bezosbacked fusion energy pioneer claims 'pivotal moment', https://www.rechargenews.com/energy-transition/ bill-gates-and-jeff-bezos-backed-fusion-energy-pioneer-claims-pivotal-moment/2-1-1607295; Why nuclear fusion is so exciting, https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/12/why-nuclear-fusionis-so-exciting/; Fusion in brief, https://ccfe. ukaea.uk/fusion-energy/fusion-in-brief/; Nuclear Fusion Is Not the "Holy Grail" of Clean Energy, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/ peril-and-promise/2023/04/nuclear-fusion-is-not-the-holy-grail-of-clean-energy/.

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que la fisión nuclear se utiliza habitualmente en las centrales nucleares de todo el mundo, la fusión nuclear es un proceso menos conocido. Mientras que la fisión es el proceso de liberación de energía mediante la separación de átomos, la fusión es lo contrario. Durante la fusión nuclear, los núcleos ligeros chocan entre sí para formar núcleos más pesados, un proceso que libera grandes cantidades de energía. Para producir la fusión, se requiere una combinación de los gases de hidrógeno deuterio y tritio, que se calientan a más de 100 millones de grados centígrados. El resultado final es un núcleo de helio y un neutrón, formado por la colisión de núcleos ligeros.

La energía de fusión ofrece tantas ventajas que muchos la han anunciado como el "Santo Grial" de la energía limpia. La ventaja más atractiva es que la fusión nuclear no produce emisiones de carbono. Los únicos subproductos de la reacción son pequeñas cantidades de helio. Además, existen abundantes recursos para producir la fusión. El deuterio puede extraerse del agua y el tritio puede producirse a partir del litio. La fusión nuclear ofrece una alternativa más segura a la fisión nuclear, ya que en un reactor de fusión no es posible que se produzca un accidente nuclear a gran escala. Además, a diferencia de la fisión, no genera residuos radiactivos. La eficiencia energética de la fusión es otra gran ventaja. En teoría, un kilogramo de combustible de fusión podría proporcionar la misma cantidad de energía que 10 millones de kilogramos de combustible fósil.

Muchos multimillonarios y magnates de la tecnología han reconocido el potencial de la fusión nuclear y han invertido en su futuro, siendo Bill Gates el más conocido. Fundado por Gates en 2015, Breakthrough Energy Ventures es un fondo creado para invertir en innovaciones de transición hacia energías limpias. Breakthrough Energy cuenta con el apoyo y la financiación de otros conocidos multimillonarios como Jeff Bezos

y Richard Branson. En una entrevista con ABC News en 2023, Gates dijo: "La energía nuclear, si lo hacemos bien, nos ayudará a resolver nuestros objetivos climáticos." Es fácil ver por qué las mentes científicas quieren invertir en la fusión nuclear.

Entonces, ¿por qué no se ha implantado ya la fusión nuclear en todos los estados? La fusión nuclear ha demostrado ser difícil de implantar y otras fuentes de energía suelen proporcionar ganancias energéticas más fiables y constantes. No fue hasta diciembre de 2022 cuando la National Ignition Facility anunció un gran avance al ser la primera vez que una reacción de fusión nuclear creaba una ganancia neta de energía. Aún queda mucho trabajo por hacer para que la fusión se convierta en una fuente de energía fiable. Otras fuentes de energía limpia llevan una ventaja considerable a la fusión. El primer reactor de fusión nuclear se puso en marcha en 1951, mientras que los primeros molinos de viento y paneles solares se construyeron en la década de 1880. Otras fuentes de energía han tenido mucho más tiempo para perfeccionarse y mejorarse. También consiguen ganancias netas de energía mucho mayores que la fusión.

CONTACTOS: El pionero de la energía de fusión respaldado por Bill Gates y Jeff Bezos reclama un "momento crucial", https://www.rechargenews.com/energy-transition/bill-gates-and-jeff-bezosbacked-fusion-energy-pioneer-claims-pivotal-moment/2-1-1607295; Por qué la fusión nuclear es tan apasionante, https://news. harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/12/whynuclear-fusion-is-so-exciting/; La fusión en breve, https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/fusionenergy/fusion-in-brief/; La fusión nuclear no es el "Santo Grial" de la energía limpia, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/peril-and-promise/2023/04/nuclear-fusion-is-not-the-holy-grail-of-clean-energy/.

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Workers at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Labs are still working to get nuclear fusion off the ground as an energy source of the future. Photo Credit: Steve Jurvetson / FlickrCC

Dear EarthTalk: Why are Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, among others, so bullish on developing nuclear fusion as a power source? -- Mark P. Newton, MA

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