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MEDICINAS EN ESTADOS UNIDOS

José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Lamayoría conservadora de la Suprema Corte de Justicia creó un mega problema y ahora debe resolverlo.

Su decisión del año pasado de dejar en manos de los estados el futuro de Roe vs Wade fue un desastre en busca de una catástrofe.

Más de 20 estados aprobaron o están por aprobar leyes draconianas contra el aborto. Algunos como Texas, legislaron sentencias de 100 años de cárcel y multas de más de 100,000 dólares.

En Florida, la Cámara de Representantes de mayoría republicana acaba de aprobar prohibir el aborto después de las 6 semanas de embarazo.

Así que cuando un juez nada menos que texano y designado por Donald Trump prohibió la píldora abortiva Mifepristona, nadie debió sorprenderse mucho.

Cuanta prepotencia del juez Matthew Kacsmaryk, que de un plumazo se atribuyó capacidades científicas por encima de los profesionales y expertos de la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos (FDA).

Fue aleccionador que cientos de jóvenes mujeres salieran a las calles a denunciar la arrogancia ideológica y prejuiciosas del juez. Nadie, más que las mujeres mismas, tiene el derecho de decidir sobre su cuerpo.

Excelente la agilidad con la que la administración Biden apeló primero ante la Corte de Apelaciones del Quinto Distrito y después ante la propia Corte Suprema.

Tiene toda la razón el secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos, el mexicano americano Xavier Becerra cuando dice: “Queremos que las cortes deroguen esta decisión irresponsable… Queremos proteger la mifepristona, la insulina, todas esas medicinas en las que confiamos porque fueron aprobadas por la FDA”.

Es evidente que la profesión médica opina lo mismo: “Esto es completa y absolutamente imposible de aceptar. Un juez no tiene el conocimiento para poder evaluar todo lo que los científicos han evaluado para decidir cuál es la mejor droga o el mejor tratamiento”, me dice el doctor Pablo Rodríguez con una claridad irreprochable.

Afortunadamente, la reacción inicial del máximo tribunal fue acertada. El juez conservador Samuel Alito restableció la disponibilidad plena de la Mifepristona, pendiente de un fallo de él mismo o de la corte en su conjunto.

La Suprema Corte de Justicia tiene la responsabilidad moral de corregir

su entuerto sobre el aborto.

Está en juego no sólo el futuro de la mifepristona sino el de la totalidad del proceso científico de aprobación de drogas y alimentos encabezado por la FDA

Si un juez, por los motivos que sean, puede pisotear impunemente las decisiones de una agencia federal, todos los medicamentos del país están en riesgo. Y eso no puede permitirse.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Theconservative majority of the Supreme Court created a mega problem and now it must solve it.

Their decision last year to leave the future of Roe vs. Wade up to the states was a disaster heading for a catastrophe.

More than 20 states have passed

or are about to pass draconian antiabortion laws. Some, like Texas, legislated sentences of 100 years in jail and fines of more than $100,000.

In Florida, the Republican-majority House of Representatives has just passed a ban on abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy.

So when a judge from Texas, appointed by Donald Trump no less, banned the abortion pill Mifepristone, no one should have been too surprised.

How much arrogance of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who with a stroke of the pen attributed scientific abilities above the professionals and experts of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

It was sobering when hundreds of young women took to the streets to denounce the ideological arrogance and prejudice of the judge. No one, more than the women themselves, has the right to make decisions about their bodies.

The agility with which the Biden administration appealed first to the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District and then to the Supreme Court itself was excellent.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Mexican American Xavier Becerra, is absolutely right when he says: “We want the courts to overturn this irresponsible decision… We want to protect mifepristone, insulin, all those medicines that we trust because they were approved by the FDA.”

It is clear that the medical profession is of the same opinion: “This is completely and utterly impossible to accept. A judge does not have the knowledge to be able to evaluate everything that scientists have evaluated to decide which is the best drug or the best treatment,” Dr. Pablo Rodríguez tells me with irreproachable clarity.

Fortunately, the initial reaction of the highest court was correct. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito restored full availability of mifepristone, pending a ruling by himself or the court as a whole.

The Supreme Court has a moral responsibility to correct their wrong on abortion.

At stake is not only the future of mifepristone but the entire FDA-led scientific drug and food approval process.

If a judge, for whatever reasons, can trample on the decisions of a federal agency with impunity, all the medicines in the country are at risk. And that cannot be allowed.

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NOTA PUBLICITARIA DE LA CAMPAÑA DE CONSERVACIÓN

LOS JARDINES HAN EVOLUCIONADO

Despídase de los jardines sedientos y dele la bienvenida a un bello jardín de bajo uso de agua.

jardín de alto consumo de agua en uno de bajo consumo y hacer que su equipo de irrigación sea más eficiente.

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Al caminar por su barrio tal vez haya notado que cada vez hay más casas en el condado de Santa Clara que ya han cambiado sus jardines frontales por hermosos jardines de bajo consumo de agua. Los residentes del condado de Santa Clara están descubriendo los numerosos beneficios de reemplazar jardines con el Programa de Reembolso para jardines del Distrito del Agua del Valle de Santa Clara. ¡De hecho, casi 13,500 residentes y comerciantes ya han participado en el programa!

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• Tenga en cuenta que es necesario obtener la aprobación de su solicitud antes de comenzar un proyecto.

Con el verano cada vez más cerca, permítanos ayudarlo a reemplazar su jardín con alto consumo de agua por uno “evolucionado” mediante el uso de plantas nativas de California que toleran las sequías y necesitan menos agua.

¡Un “jardín evolucionado” es funcional, atractivo y fácil de mantener, lo cual no solo lo ayudará a ahorrar dinero, sino que también logrará hacer de la conservación un estilo de

reembolsos pueden ayudar a hacer el cambio!

L.A. COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS WIN HEALTH CARE IN HISTORIC LABOR AGREEMENT

MAESTROS UNIVERSITARIOS DE L.A. GANAN EN ACUERDO LABORAL HISTÓRICO

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Almosthalf of all community college courses are taught by part-time instructors, and a new labor agreement means adjunct faculty at community colleges in Los Angeles will get affordable health care.

The deal, announced Friday, will give part-time faculty the same contributionabout $1,300 a month - as full-timers get.

Corrie Osuna is a single mom with an autistic son. She is an adjunct instructor of fashion design at LA Trade Tech and said she hasn't had a health plan for 15 years.

A few trips to the Emergency Room have left her $200,000 in debt.

"This is life-changing," said Osuna. "I can finally have a chance to get health insurance so I can get strong enough now to work and pay down some of my debt but also just to be able to live and thrive and be there for my students to my fullest capacity."

About 1,500 faculty who work at least one-third time will benefit from this agreement, which the union hopes will be a model for other community college districts.

The most recent California budget set aside $200 million of new, ongoing funding to make this agreement possible.

James McKeever, PhD. - president of the American Federation of Teachers 1521 Faculty Guild - said the agreement is historic because it is the largest health-care settlement for adjunct faculty among all California's community colleges.

"Before, our part-time faculty were only getting reimbursed for maybe about

$500 of their healthcare plans a month," said McKeever. "And that's not going to pay for much so many of them were paying anywhere between $400 to over $1,000 for their own health care, which basically took up their whole entire check."

Student activist Logan Fisher studies political science at Pierce College and Cal State Northridge. He said we need to attract and retain the best teachers.

"If we really want students to get the best education they can get, we have to take care of our educators," said Fisher. "And no one can give their best at work when they're preoccupied with medical care."

The Los Angeles Community College District serves more than 108,000 students, many of whom are students of color from low-income backgrounds.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Casila mitad de todos los cursos de los colegios comunitarios son impartidos por profesores de medio tiempo, y un nuevo acuerdo laboral significa que ahora el profesorado adjunto de los colegios comunitarios de Los Angeles tendrá una atención medica accesible.

El acuerdo, anunciado el viernes, otorgara a los profesores de medio tiempo la misma contribución (unos $1,300 al mes) que a los profesores de tiempo completo.

Corrie Osuna es madre soltera de un hijo autista. Ensena diseño de moda en L-A Trade Tech y dice que hace 15 años no tiene seguro médico. Unas cuantas visitas a Urgencias le han dejado una deuda de $200,000 dólares.

"Esto me cambia la vida," dice Osuna. "El que por fin pueda tener la oportunidad

de conseguir un seguro médico para estar lo suficientemente fuerte como para trabajar y pagar parte de mi deuda, pero también para poder vivir y prosperar y estar ahí para mis estudiantes con toda mi capacidad."

Alrededor de 1500 profesores que trabajan al menos un tercio de su jornada laboral se beneficiaran de este acuerdo, el sindicato espera que sirva de modelo para otros distritos de colegios comunitarios.

El presupuesto más reciente de California reservo $200 millones de dólares de financiación nueva y continua para hacer posible este acuerdo.

El Dr. James McKeever, de la Federación Americana de Docentes del gremio 1521, afirma que el acuerdo es histórico porque se trata del mayor acuerdo sobre atención médica para el profesorado adjunto de todos los colegios comunitarios de California.

"Antes, a nuestros profesores de medio tiempo solo se les daba aproximadamente $500 de sus planes de atención medica al mes," dice McKeever. "Y eso no pagaba mucho, ya que muchos de ellos estaban pagando entre $400 y más de $1,000 por su atención médica, lo que básicamente absorbía todo su cheque."

El estudiante activista Logan Fisher estudia Ciencias Políticas en Pierce College y Cal State Northridge. Dice que hay que atraer y retener a los mejores profesores.

"Si realmente queremos que los estudiantes reciban la mejor educación posible, tenemos que cuidar de nuestros educadores." Asegura Fisher. "Nadie puede dar lo mejor de sí mismo en el trabajo cuando está preocupado por la atención médica."

El Community College District de Los Angeles atiende a más de 108, 000 estudiantes, muchos de los cuales son estudiantes de color con bajos ingresos.

Part-time faculty and union representatives celebrated a new contract at L-A Trade Tech College on Friday. Photo Credit: Chase Golding

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THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIANS ARE MISSING OUT ON FEDERAL STUDENT AID. HERE’S WHY

Many college students rely on federal student aid to cover expenses, but increasingly complicated laws and poor communication have made those dollars harder to come by for some adult students.

Adam Echelman CalMatters

Thousandsof adult Californians without a high school diploma want to take college classes. Unfortunately, those classes aren’t free, and the lack of a high school diploma cuts off access to most financial aid.

The good news is, there’s a fix. The bad news is most students don’t know about the fix, and most college officials don’t understand the laws surrounding it.

Federal law has a special clause that allows students lacking a high school diploma to access financial aid money they would otherwise miss. Known as the Ability to Benefit, the provision opens up federal financial aid to adults without high school degrees who enroll in GED and college classes simultaneously.

California community colleges also stand to benefit financially from the law because it could allow schools to boost enrollment and the number of students on federal aid, both of which are tied to the state’s new college funding formula. More than 4 million Californians lack a high school degree and roughly 340,000 of those adults were taking some form of adult education in 2021, according to the California Community College Chancellor’s office.

At least that many adults could be eligible for this federal aid, but in 2016, just shy of 58,000 students in California actually received federal grants or loans associated with it. The numbers have dropped every year since, and in 2021, just more than 30,000 California students participated, according to the U.S. Department of Education. That means as many as 90% of eligible adult students weren’t taking advantage of this aid.

The decline is the result of a complicated balancing act. On the one hand, the federal government has noted a history of poor oversight and “abuse” of Ability to Benefit, especially by for-profit colleges. On the other hand, more regulation has left community colleges feeling confused and uninformed.

Still, Bradley Custer, a senior policy analyst for higher education at the Center for American Progress, said use of the aid has room to grow. “There’s no compelling reason why we couldn’t at least get back to 2016 and prior enrollment,” he said.

Locked out of loans and grants

In California, community college tuition is free for qualifying low-income students who apply, but even for those who get the fee waiver, it’s just a fraction of the many costs related to attending college. Textbooks, transportation, and food add an average of roughly $12,000 a year. That’s why the federal government offers flexible aid for college students — and through Ability to Benefit, adults without high school degrees can access that money, too. A federal Pell grant, for instance, currently provides as much as $6,895 a year for qualifying students, money that can be spent on things like childcare or rent.

Joe Villa, 67, needs that money. He has six children from two marriages, no high school diploma, and a criminal record that makes even a simple job interview challenging. But he won’t give up.

While serving a 10-year sentence at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, Villa attempted to get his GED, but the program closed before he could finish.

Then in 2019, Villa was standing beside a prison employee when another inmate charged at the two of them. Villa intervened, saving the employee’s life. Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted Villa’s sentence, and he was released in April 2020 — just weeks after the state locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There was no employment because of COVID, and I’m thinking, perhaps this is the best time to re-educate myself and get my degree,” he said. Through Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, Villa promptly enrolled in both a GED program and a number of college classes. CalMatters found Villa through a Saddleback administrator reference.

He tried to apply for federal student aid, but didn’t get far since he doesn’t have a high school diploma and didn’t know about the Ability to Benefit provision.

Qualifying for the Ability to Benefit exception is not easy. A student must first enroll in a program to obtain their high school degree or equivalent and take six credits of college courses. Alternatively, they can pass a special exam.

Finally, students who want the federal dollars must receive certain kinds of counseling support and can only take a certain set of courses, as interpreted by their college.

Villa checks nearly every box. He is currently enrolled in both a GED class and has already taken more than six credits worth of courses at Saddleback in the hope of getting his associates degree and then transferring to four-year university to study cinematography.

But as of 2020, Saddleback College no longer offers students aid through Ability to Benefit.

Fixing a ‘scam,’ facing consequences

It’s a trend, said Judy Mortrude, senior technical advisor at the National College Transition Network of World Education, Inc., a Boston-based nonprofit that helps community colleges.

In 1991, Congress put Ability to Benefit into

the law and slowly added regulations that explained how students could qualify, like through an exam or by taking six credits. In 2012, Congress cut the funding, only to restore it fully in 2016. Then Congress required that colleges offer counseling and career training to these students and that they restrict them to a certain set of classes and majors that align with the local economy.

Whereas the original rule had only been about the student’s eligibility, the 2016 regulations asked colleges to perform certain services, and colleges didn’t know how to interpret it, Mortrude said.

“The chain of communication is poor,” said Naomi Castro, a senior director with the Career Ladders Projects, a nonprofit research group founded by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. She said that many financial aid directors at community colleges didn’t even know that Congress restarted the program in 2016.

Saddleback allowed students who enrolled prior to 2012 to get aid at any point, since they qualified through the old law, but the college never implemented the 2016 regulations, meaning students such as Villa have yet to benefit.

The challenge, said Karima Feldhus, an academic administrator at Saddleback, is that the college lacks “an eligible list of careers” according to the 2016 regulations. As to why the college waited years to adopt the regulations, she said she didn’t know and referred CalMatters to the director of the financial aid office and the dean of enrollment. Neither person responded to requests for comment.

Nor did San Jose City College implement Ability to Benefit when it restarted in 2016, according to Takeo Kubo, the financial aid director.

San Jose City College spokesperson Daniel Garza said the 2016 law required “significant curriculum development efforts,” which he noted can be “quite an undertaking” at any school. He said he was not aware of what efforts the college made to consider making the necessary curriculum changes when the new regulations came out.

Some community colleges, including the four Sacramento-area ones in the Los Rios Community College District, did adapt to the new regulations. Those colleges currently have 42 students who receive aid through Ability to Benefit out of a total of 780 students in the system without a high school diploma.

While community colleges have increasingly shied away from Ability to Benefit over the years, for-profit colleges have leaned in.

Nationally, participation at public and private nonprofit colleges has dropped by more than half since 2016 while usage at private for-profit schools has risen, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education. The department did not respond to requests for recent statewide data.

For-profit and nonprofit use different processes, too. The department data shows public and private nonprofit colleges generally have students qualify for Ability to Benefit by taking six credits worth of classes. At for-profit colleges, nearly every student qualifies for it through an exam.

“It’s sort of a scam how they are getting bucket loads of people to hit a cut score on an exam who somehow couldn’t pass the GED test,” said Mortrude.

The department created many of the new regulations to clamp down on such “predatory behavior,” she said.

A third way

While students generally qualify for Ability to Benefit through the two national pathways, federal law also allows states to develop their own processes.

In 2019, Mortrude, Castro, and other college leaders sent a proposal to the Community College Chancellor’s Office on how California could set its own such process. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Washington and Wisconsin have already done it.

In Wisconsin, for example, adult students at some technical colleges can qualify for aid by participating in an orientation and by working with a tutor or academic counselor, among other criteria.

The individual community colleges are responsible for implementing the Ability to Benefit provision for students, said Paul Feist, a vice chancellor for the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, in a statement.

He said the office will explore creating a “state defined process” akin to what other states have done. The office did not provide a timeline for a new state process.

This month, a committee of Saddleback administrators came together to figure out the federal regulations with the goal of offering the Ability to Benefit aid this fall.

If they succeed, Villa has a list of expenses he hopes his aid can cover. First, he’s late on child support payments. He wants a new apartment and after putting on some weight during the COVID pandemic, he needs new clothes that fit.

Adam Echelman covers California’s community colleges in partnership with Open Campus, a nonprofit newsroom focused on higher education.

Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on April 11, 2023. Photo Credit: Lauren Justice / CalMatters

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MILES DE CALIFORNIANOS ESTÁN PERDIENDO LA AYUDA FEDERAL PARA ESTUDIANTES . ESTA ES LA RAZÓN

Muchos estudiantes universitarios dependen de la ayuda federal para estudiantes para cubrir los gastos, pero las leyes cada vez más complicadas y la mala comunicación han hecho que esos dólares sean más difíciles de conseguir para algunos estudiantes adultos.

Adam Echelman CalMatters

de californianos adultos sin un diploma de escuela secundaria quieren tomar clases universitarias. Desafortunadamente, esas clases no son gratuitas y la falta de un diploma de escuela secundaria impide el acceso a la mayor parte de la ayuda financiera.

Miles

La buena noticia es que hay una solución. La mala noticia es que la mayoría de los estudiantes no conocen la solución y la mayoría de los funcionarios universitarios no entienden las leyes que la rodean.

La ley federal tiene una cláusula especial que permite a los estudiantes que carecen de un diploma de escuela secundaria acceder al dinero de ayuda financiera que de otro modo perderían. Conocida como la Capacidad de Beneficio, la disposición abre la ayuda financiera federal a adultos sin títulos de escuela secundaria que se inscriban en GED y clases universitarias simultáneamente.

Los colegios comunitarios de California también se beneficiarán financieramente de la ley porque podría permitir que las escuelas aumenten la inscripción y el número de estudiantes con ayuda federal, los cuales están vinculados a la nueva fórmula estatal de financiación universitaria.

Más de 4 millones de californianos carecen de un título de escuela secundaria y aproximadamente 340,000 de esos adultos estaban tomando algún tipo de educación para adultos en 2021, según la oficina del Rector del Colegio Comunitario de California.

Al menos muchos adultos podrían ser elegibles para esta ayuda federal, pero en 2016, apenas 58,000 estudiantes en California recibieron subvenciones federales o préstamos asociados con ella. Los números han disminuido cada año desde entonces, y en 2021, participaron poco más de 30,000 estudiantes de California, según el Departamento de Educación de EE.UU. Eso significa que hasta el 90% de los estudiantes adultos elegibles no estaban aprovechando esta ayuda.

El declive es el resultado de un complicado acto de equilibrio. Por un lado, el gobierno federal ha notado un historial de supervisión deficiente y “abuso” de la capacidad de beneficio, especialmente por parte de las universidades con fines de lucro. Por otro lado, más regulación ha dejado a los colegios comunitarios confundidos y desinformados.

Aun así, Bradley Custer, analista principal de políticas para la educación superior en el Centro para el Progreso Estadounidense, dijo que el uso de la ayuda tiene espacio para crecer.

“No hay una razón convincente por la que no podamos al menos volver a 2016 y la inscripción anterior”, dijo.

Bloqueados de préstamos y subvenciones

En California, la matrícula de la universidad comunitaria es gratuita para los estudiantes de bajos ingresos que califican y que la solicitan, pero incluso para aquellos que obtienen la exención de la tarifa, es solo una fracción de los muchos costos relacionados con asistir a la universidad. Los libros de texto, el transporte y la comida agregan un promedio de aproximadamente $12,000 al año .

Es por eso que el gobierno federal ofrece ayuda flexible para estudiantes universitarios y, a través de Ability to Benefit, los adultos sin títulos de escuela secundaria también pueden acceder a ese dinero. Una subvención federal conocida como Pell, por ejemplo, proporciona actualmente hasta $6,895 al año para los estudiantes que califican, dinero que se puede gastar en cosas como el cuidado de los niños o el alquiler.

Joe Villa, de 67 años, necesita ese dinero. Tiene seis hijos de dos matrimonios, ningún diploma de escuela secundaria y antecedentes penales que hacen que incluso una simple entrevista de trabajo sea un desafío. Pero él no se dará por vencido.

Mientras cumplía una sentencia de 10 años en la prisión estatal de High Desert en Susanville, Villa intentó obtener su GED, pero el programa se cerró antes de que pudiera terminar.

Luego, en 2019, Villa estaba de pie junto a un empleado de la prisión cuando otro recluso cargó contra los dos. Villa intervino salvando la vida del empleado. El gobernador Gavin Newsom conmutó la sentencia de Villa y fue liberado en abril de 2020, solo unas semanas después de que el estado cerró debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

“No había empleo debido a COVID, y estoy pensando, tal vez este es el mejor momento para reeducarme y obtener mi título”, dijo. A través de Saddleback Community College en Mission Viejo, Villa se inscribió rápidamente tanto en un programa de GED como en varias clases universitarias. CalMatters encontró a Villa a través de una referencia del administrador de Saddleback.

Trató de solicitar ayuda federal para estudiantes, pero no llegó muy lejos ya que no tiene un diploma de escuela secundaria y no sabía acerca de la disposición de Ability to Benefit

Calificar para la excepción de Ability to Benefit no es fácil. Un estudiante primero debe inscribirse en un programa para obtener su título de escuela secundaria o equivalente y tomar seis créditos de cursos universitarios. Alternativamente, pueden aprobar un examen especial.

Finalmente, los estudiantes que quieren los dólares federales deben recibir ciertos tipos de apoyo de consejería y solo pueden tomar un cierto conjunto de cursos, según lo interprete su universidad.

Villa marca casi todas las casillas. Actualmente está inscrito en una clase de GED y ya ha tomado más de seis créditos en cursos en Saddleback con la esperanza de obtener su título de asociado y luego transferirse a una universidad de cuatro años para estudiar cinematografía.

Pero a partir de 2020, Saddleback College ya no ofrece ayuda a los estudiantes a través de Ability to Benefit

Arreglando una ‘estafa’, enfrentando las consecuencias

Es una tendencia, dijo Judy Mortrude, asesora técnica sénior de National College Transition Network of World Education, Inc., una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Boston que ayuda a los colegios comunitarios.

En 1991, el Congreso convirtió en ley la Capacidad de Beneficio y poco a poco agregó regulaciones que explicaban cómo los estudiantes podían calificar, como a través de un examen o tomando seis créditos. En 2012, el Congreso recortó los fondos, solo para restaurarlos por completo en 2016. Luego, el Congreso requirió que las universidades ofrecieran asesoramiento y capacitación profesional a estos estudiantes y que los restringieran a un determinado conjunto de clases y especializaciones que se alinearan con la economía local.

Mientras que la regla original solo se refería a la elegibilidad del estudiante, las regulaciones de 2016 pedían a las universidades que realizaran ciertos servicios, y las universidades no sabían cómo interpretarlo, dijo Mortrude.

“La cadena de comunicación es deficiente”, dijo Naomi Castro, directora sénior de Career Ladders Projects, un grupo de investigación sin fines de lucro fundado por la Junta de Gobernadores de los Colegios Comunitarios de California. Ella dijo que muchos directores de ayuda financiera en los colegios comunitarios ni siquiera sabían que el Congreso reinició el programa en 2016. Saddleback permitió que los estudiantes que se inscribieron antes de 2012 obtuvieran ayuda en cualquier momento, ya que calificaron a través de la ley anterior, pero la universidad nunca implementó las regulaciones de 2016, lo que significa que estudiantes como Villa aún no se han beneficiado.

El desafío, dijo Karima Feldhus, administradora académica de Saddleback, es que la universidad carece de “una lista de carreras elegibles” según las regulaciones de 2016. En cuanto a por qué la universidad esperó años para adoptar las regulaciones, ella dijo que no sabía y remitió a CalMatters al director de la oficina de ayuda financiera y al decano de inscripción. Ninguna de las personas respondió a las solicitudes de comentarios.

San Jose City College tampoco implementó Ability to Benefit cuando se reinició en 2016, según Takeo Kubo, director de ayuda financiera.

El portavoz de San Jose City College, Daniel Garza, dijo que la ley de 2016 requería “esfuerzos significativos de desarrollo curricular”, que señaló

que puede ser “una gran tarea” en cualquier escuela. Dijo que no estaba al tanto de los esfuerzos que hizo la universidad para considerar hacer los cambios necesarios en el plan de estudios cuando salieron las nuevas regulaciones.

Algunos colegios comunitarios, incluidos los cuatro del área de Sacramento en el Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de Los Ríos, se adaptaron a las nuevas regulaciones. Esas universidades tienen actualmente 42 estudiantes que reciben ayuda a través de Ability to Benefit de un total de 780 estudiantes en el sistema sin un diploma de escuela secundaria.

Si bien los colegios comunitarios se han alejado cada vez más de la capacidad de beneficio a lo largo de los años, los colegios con fines de lucro se han inclinado.

A nivel nacional, la participación en universidades públicas y privadas sin fines de lucro se ha reducido en más de la mitad desde 2016, mientras que el uso en escuelas privadas con fines de lucro ha aumentado, según los datos más recientes del Departamento de Educación de EE.UU. El departamento no respondió a las solicitudes de datos estatales recientes.

Las organizaciones con fines de lucro y sin fines de lucro también utilizan procesos diferentes. Los datos del departamento muestran que las universidades públicas y privadas sin fines de lucro generalmente tienen estudiantes que califican para Ability to Benefit al tomar seis créditos de clases. En las universidades con fines de lucro, casi todos los estudiantes califican a través de un examen.

“Es una especie de estafa cómo están haciendo que un montón de personas obtengan un puntaje mínimo en un examen que de alguna manera no pudieron aprobar el examen GED”, dijo Mortrude.

El departamento creó muchas de las nuevas regulaciones para tomar medidas drásticas contra ese “comportamiento depredador”, dijo.

Una tercera via Mientras que los estudiantes generalmente califican para Ability to Benefit a través de las dos vías nacionales, la ley federal también permite que los estados desarrollen sus propios procesos.

En 2019, Mortrude, Castro y otros líderes universitarios enviaron una propuesta a la Oficina del Canciller del Colegio Comunitario sobre cómo California podría establecer su propio proceso de este tipo. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Washington y Wisconsin ya lo han hecho.

En Wisconsin, por ejemplo, los estudiantes adultos en algunas universidades técnicas pueden calificar para recibir ayuda participando en una orientación y trabajando con un tutor o consejero académico, entre otros criterios.

Los colegios comunitarios individuales son responsables de implementar la provisión de Ability to Benefit para los estudiantes, dijo Paul Feist, vicecanciller de la Oficina del Canciller de Colegios Comunitarios de California, en un comunicado.

Dijo que la oficina explorará la creación de un “proceso definido por el estado” similar a lo que han hecho otros estados. La oficina no proporcionó un cronograma para un nuevo proceso estatal.

Este mes, un comité de administradores de Saddleback se reunió para determinar las regulaciones federales con el objetivo de ofrecer la ayuda Ability to Benefit este otoño.

Si tienen éxito, Villa tiene una lista de gastos que espera que su ayuda pueda cubrir. Primero, está atrasado en los pagos de manutención infantil. Quiere un apartamento nuevo y, después de engordar un poco durante la pandemia de COVID, necesita ropa nueva que le quede bien.

Joe Villa en Saddleback College en Mission Viejo el 11 de abril de 2023.

Photo Credit: Lauren Justice / CalMatters

Family Features

Keep the grill cooking all summer long with a family favorite, seafood, and satisfy taste buds with fresh flavors hot off the grates. While some people assume seafood is challenging to cook, it can actually be an easy meal for home chefs of all skill levels.

To ensure your cookout is an unrivaled success, start with seafood that brings superior taste to the table. From crustaceans to a wide selection of uniquetasting oysters and sea scallops, mussels and clams, Maine Seafood offers something for all seafood lovers.

With a coastline that stretches 3,478 miles along the cold, clean North Atlantic, the state is home to a diversity of both wild-caught and farmed species.

Get inspired by these Maine Seafood grilling tips, sure to elevate your at-home seafood experience with the state’s superior taste and quality:

Littleneck Clams

Heat grill to medium-high heat then place littleneck clams directly on grill grates or in a single layer on a large baking pan. After 5-7 minutes on the grill, clams will begin to open. Without spilling juice, carefully place clams on a serving platter. Serve with melted butter or in pasta. Discard clams that don’t open.

Oysters

Place oysters cupped sides down directly on grill heated to medium-high. Cover the grill and cook until oysters open and meat is opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes for smaller oysters and 8-10 minutes for larger ones. Place on a serving platter, remove top shells and run a sharp knife along insides of bottom shells to detach oysters. Top with garlic butter and serve with lemon.

Salmon

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Pat salmon dry; brush with olive oil and top with seasonings. Place salmon skin side down on grill grates and cook 6-8 minutes, or until meat turns opaque. You can also try a grill-safe cedar plank to infuse added flavor.

Haddock

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Pat haddock – flaky white fish that’s sweet and delicate – dry and brush with olive oil. Wrap fillets in aluminum foil with herbs and seasonings; completely seal with seam sides facing upward. Grill 8-10 minutes, or until meat turns opaque.

Lobster Tail

For a delicious twist this summer, enjoy these tender, tasty Grilled Lobster Tacos with vinegar slaw and cilantro lime crema.

Grilled Maine Lobster Tacos

Total time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8

Vinegar Slaw:

2/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon celery seeds

2/3 cup white sugar

1 cup water

1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded or cut thinly (approximately 8 cups)

Cilantro Lime Crema:

1/2 cup sour cream

N/A fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise

4 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 lime, zest only, minced

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

N/A kosher salt, plus additional to taste, divided

N/A freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Lobster Tacos:

N/A Extra-virgin olive oil

4 large (4-6 ounces each) Maine Lobster tails, defrosted

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

N/A salt, to taste

N/A pepper, to taste

8 small flour tortillas

N/A pico de gallo

1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

To make vinegar slaw: In small saucepan over medium heat, heat apple cider vinegar, celery seeds, sugar and water; stir until sugar dissolves. In large bowl, pour mixture over cabbage; cover and refrigerate.

To make cilantro lime crema: In blender, blend sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste; refrigerate.

To make lobster tacos: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Brush grill grates with oil to prevent sticking. Using kitchen shears, cut lobster shells in half lengthwise. Place skewer through meat to prevent curling during cooking.

Brush lobster meat with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.

Grill lobster tails meat side down 5 minutes then flip.

Brush meat again with butter and cook for 5 minutes, or until opaque throughout. Cook to 140 F internal temperature. Remove meat from shells and cut into bite-sized chunks or leave whole, if desired.

Place tortillas on grill 30-60 seconds per side, or until warmed and slightly brown. Add drained slaw to tortillas. Top with lobster meat, pico de gallo and cilantro sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

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THE CALIFORNIA MASK MANDATE IS GONE. NOW SOME PATIENTS FEAR FOR THEIR HEALTH.

The state ended masking and vaccination requirements, including in high-risk settings such as health care facilities. Some patients with chronic illnesses say they may avoid treatment rather than risk contracting COVID-19.

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CalMatters

Formonths California disability and labor advocates have been attempting to preserve statewide masking requirements in health care settings.

But with the sunset of one of the last remaining COVID-19 mandates, they say people who are the most vulnerable to severe illness now have to make an “impossible choice” — risk getting the virus at a doctor’s office, or avoid necessary health care.

On April 3, the California Department of Public Health ended masking and vaccination requirements in high-risk settings, including health care facilities, jails, prisons and emergency homeless shelters.

Now, instead of statewide rules, it’s up to local health departments and individual facilities to decide whether to mandate masks. The department says it gave facilities a month of lead time to develop those internal policies. California’s threeyear state of emergency ended in February.

But Raia Small, an organizer with Senior and Disability Action, said the department’s announcement that it was going to end masking requirements came as a shock. She said the group met with top department officials multiple times, as recently as January, and was told there was “no plan to stop masking requirements in health care.”

“I emailed them and let them know how upset we were, especially since we had been in communication with them and this came out with no warning,” Small said. “They haven’t responded.”

Other groups, including the California Nurses Association and Disability Rights California, have also been vocal in their opposition to the state’s new policy, or lack thereof. People with disabilities or chronic health conditions face higher risk of COVID-19 complications and interact with the health system more frequently than average, they say.

Elizabeth Zambelli, a San Francisco resident, is one such patient. She has multiple health conditions and is on medication that suppresses her immune system. Typically, Zambelli spends several days a month at the doctor’s office or in the hospital.

“I’m not going to go in unless it’s an emergency because I’m at risk for complications from COVID,” Zambelli said.

Nurses and other health care workers also have no choice but to risk exposure. They have raised alarms about their safety throughout the pandemic, including access to masks and testing, and say this latest change is a “failure” of public health officials.

“They are supposed to be protecting the public. For them to abandon the standards is counterproductive,” said Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, co-president of the California Nurses Association and National Nurses Organizing Committee.

Following federal guidelines

State epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan told CalMatters “strong statewide consistency” was crucial in the early days of the pandemic when severe disease and death rates were high and little was known about the virus. But today, she said many things have changed, including vaccination and herd immunity levels, the behavior of different viral variants and the reliability of certain data like unreported over-the-counter tests, making standardized statewide requirements less workable.

“Now, there just is such a variability …in geography, local transmission, the types of patients people are seeing, the needs of the facility, the ventilation of the facility. So I think those are all considerations that are really hard to standardize statewide,” Pan said in an interview Monday with CalMatters..

The state health department is basing its current guidance for masking in health care facilities on the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Community Levels.

The CDC guidelines “strongly recommend” wearing masks during periods of high transmission, but do not offer guidance for health departments or employers to institute masking requirements.

A scientific summary describing how the CDC developed its Community Levels indicator notes that masks are primarily intended to prevent infectious people from spreading COVID-19 to others while offering some protection to the wearer, meaning they are most effective in high-risk settings when everyone is masked. The summary does highlight, however, that new strains of the virus are less likely to cause severe illness, making relaxed guidelines more feasible.

The only remaining statewide COVID-19 protocol is a five-day isolation period, down from 10 days, if someone tests positive for the virus but has improving symptoms.

“I’m not going to go in unless it’s an emergency because I’m at risk for complications from COVID.”

-ELIZABETH ZAMBELLI, SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENT AND IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENT

Pan said health systems wanted more autonomy over internal infection control procedures, which is typical for other respiratory diseases such as the flu. For example, during flu season many facilities require unvaccinated employees to wear masks.

“Health care facilities know exactly where their most vulnerable populations are and they can really customize their plans,” Pan told CalMatters. “And that’s what we have heard has been happening actually, that a lot of systems have updated some requirements in their facilities.”

But that’s exactly what vulnerable patients like Zambelli say is the problem. She has tried talking

to her health care team about requiring universal masking at their facilities but has been told that they are following state and local guidelines.

“That’s why it’s really important for CDPH, San Francisco public health and other departments to be the ones to set this policy,” Zambelli said. “It’s terrible to put people in a position where people have to ration care because they have to decide if they can safely access that health care.”

A hodgepodge of masking rules

Most counties and health care facilities such as hospitals have been swift to follow the state’s lead, with the five largest health systems dropping mask mandates for employees and patients except in instances where local health departments have retained mask requirements. Sutter Health, University of California Health and Dignity Health all told CalMatters masks are “strongly recommended” but not required in most instances, in keeping with state and local policy. Kaiser Permanente and Providence did not respond to questions but updates to their websites indicate masking has been dropped.

Los Angeles and San Francisco counties have the strictest local requirements, with health workers of all types still required to wear masks. Alameda and Contra Costa counties are requiring masks in nursing homes, and Santa Clara County announced masks will be required next winter, when respiratory virus transmission is high.

Advocates said they are particularly frustrated that the state has not created or published criteria that would trigger new masking orders. The state Department of Public Health has shied away from setting such thresholds since the state’s controversial and confusing multi-tiered pandemic recovery plan ended in July 2021.

“We wanted a timeline or a metric for changing the requirement — cases are at this level or test positivity is at a certain level. They refused to give any kind of scientifically based guidelines,” said Small, with Senior and Disability Action.

Pan said the state health department learned from its “incredibly complex” pandemic recovery plan that tying policies to thresholds for cases or transmissions does not always reflect the actual impact on a local hospital’s capacity. As more testing has shifted to non-reportable over-thecounter tests, data that could be used for bench-

marks has also become less reliable.

“It’s challenging to come up with something that we can say ‘This particular data is going to absolutely have the best correlation with what the impact is in this hospital, for example, or in this community,’” Pan said.

Future state policies will be based on the COVID-19 SMARTER plan, which was released in February 2022, the public health department said. The plan lays out preparedness and response actions, such as maintaining a stockpile of masks and vaccines, but does not include indicators to trigger action.

If the state is going to rely on a “do-it-yourself public health approach,” it needs to tell the public about any COVID outbreaks at facilities and publish information about facility policies, said Dr. Noha Aboelata.

According to CDC data, all counties in California, and most of the country, have low COVID-19 community levels, which takes into account a combination of new cases and hospitalizations. Transmission levels, which looks only at new cases, are moderate in most of the state. However, cases are likely undercounted, with average testing rates in California reaching lows not seen since the early days of the pandemic when testing was severely limited by supply and laboratory capacity.

“When you look at the number of hospitalizations per day, we were doing better one year ago than we are right now. So there’s no data-driven rationale,” said Dr. Noha Aboelata, CEO of Roots Community Health Center in Oakland.

The most recent state data shows the 14-day daily average for COVID-19 hospitalizations is more than 1,600, compared to about 1,300 at the same time last year.

Aboelata said if the state is going to rely on a “doit-yourself public health approach,” it needs to tell the public about any COVID outbreaks at facilities and publish information about facility policies. Aboelata said she would not refer vulnerable patients to providers who are not enforcing masking, especially since health care providers have a responsibility to keep patients safe and incorporate new science into their practice. The Roots clinic will continue to require universal masking.

“When we learned about blood-borne pathogens, we wore gloves. Gloves suck, they’re uncomfortable, some people are allergic to them, and you can’t feel what you want to feel,” Aboelata said. “They’re not awesome, but we do it…I think we need to do the same thing here.”

Beth Kenny, a patient in Alameda, said the termination of masking requirements is “devastating.” Kenny has Crohn’s disease, which requires monthly drug infusions that suppress the immune system. Kenny is enrolled in an internal Kaiser Permanente study on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and said the data shows their body isn’t able to produce protective antibodies. They are trying to switch insurance providers to get treatment at a county facility that still requires masking, but that would cost an additional $1,000-plus per month.

“It’s hard to feel like there’s any value in my life in these policies,” Kenny said. “I feel pretty devastated, pretty alone, and gaslit by our political leaders and public health leaders.”

For the record: This story has been updated to clarify all California counties have low COVID-19 community levels.

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EL MANDATO DE USO DE MASCARILLAS TERMINÓ EN CALIFORNIA Y AHORA ALGUNOS PACIENTES TEMEN POR SU SALUD

El estado eliminó los requisitos de uso de mascarillas y vacunación, incluso en entornos de alto riesgo, como los centros de atención médica. Algunos pacientes con enfermedades crónicas dicen que podrían preferir el evitar el tratamiento en lugar de correr el riesgo de contraer COVID-19.

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han desplazado a pruebas de venta libre no reportables, los datos que podrían usarse para los puntos de referencia también se han vuelto menos confiables.

Durante

meses, los defensores de la discapacidad y el trabajo de California han estado tratando de preservar los requisitos de uso de mascarillas en todo el estado en los entornos de atención médica.

Pero con el ocaso de uno de los últimos mandatos restantes de COVID-19, dicen que las personas que son las más vulnerables a enfermedades graves ahora tienen que tomar una “elección imposible”: arriesgarse a contraer el virus en el consultorio de un médico o evitar la atención médica necesaria. El 3 de abril, el Departamento de Salud Pública de California eliminó los requisitos de uso de mascarillas y vacunas en entornos de alto riesgo, incluidos centros de atención médica, cárceles, prisiones y refugios de emergencia para personas sin hogar.

Ahora, en lugar de reglas estatales, depende de los departamentos de salud locales y las instalaciones individuales decidir si se exigen mascarillas. El departamento dice que le dio a las instalaciones un mes de anticipación para desarrollar esas políticas internas. El estado de emergencia de tres años de California terminó en febrero.

Pero Raia Small, una organizadora de Senior and Disability Action, dijo que el anuncio del departamento de que iba a terminar con los requisitos de uso de mascarillas fue una sorpresa. Ella dijo que el grupo se reunió con altos funcionarios del departamento varias veces, en enero, y les dijeron que “no había ningún plan para detener los requisitos de uso de mascarillas en la atención médica”.

“Les envié un correo electrónico y les hice saber lo molestos que estábamos, especialmente porque habíamos estado en comunicación con ellos y esto salió sin previo aviso”, dijo Small. “No han respondido”. Otros grupos, incluyendo la Asociación de Enfermeras de California y Disability Rights California, también han expresado su oposición a la nueva política del estado, o a la falta de ella. Las personas con discapacidades o condiciones de salud crónicas enfrentan un mayor riesgo de complicaciones de COVID-19 e interactúan con el sistema de salud con más frecuencia que el promedio, dicen.

Elizabeth Zambelli, residente de San Francisco, es una de esas pacientes. Ella tiene múltiples condiciones de salud y está tomando medicamentos que suprimen su sistema inmunológico. Por lo general, Zambelli pasa varios días al mes en el consultorio del médico o en el hospital.

“No voy a entrar a menos que sea una emergencia porque estoy en riesgo de complicaciones por COVID”, dijo Zambelli.

Las enfermeras y otros trabajadores de la salud tampoco tienen más remedio que exponerse al riesgo. Han dado la voz de alarma sobre su seguridad durante la pandemia, incluido el acceso a mascarillas y pruebas, y dicen que este último cambio es un “fracaso” de los funcionarios de salud pública.

“Se supone que deben proteger al público. Que abandonen los estándares es contraproducente”, dijo Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, copresidenta de la Asociación de Enfermeras de California y el Comité Organizador Nacional de Enfermeras.

Siguiendo las pautas federales

La epidemióloga estatal, la Dra. Erica Pan, dijo a CalMatters que la “fuerte consistencia en todo el estado” fue crucial en los primeros días de la pandemia, cuando las tasas de enfermedad grave y mortalidad eran altas y se sabía poco sobre el virus. Pero hoy, dijo, muchas cosas han cambiado, incluidos los niveles de vacunación e inmunidad colectiva, el comportamiento de las diferentes variantes virales y la confiabilidad de ciertos datos, como las pruebas de venta libre no informadas, lo que hace que los requisitos estatales estandarizados sean menos viables.

“Ahora, simplemente existe tal variabilidad… en la geografía, la transmisión local, los tipos de pacientes que la gente está viendo, las necesidades de

las instalaciones, la ventilación de las instalaciones. Así que creo que todas esas son consideraciones que son realmente difíciles de estandarizar en todo el estado”, dijo Pan en una entrevista el lunes con CalMatters.

El departamento de salud del estado está basando su guía actual para el uso de mascarillas en los centros de atención médica en los niveles comunitarios de COVID-19 de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) federales.

Las pautas de los CDC “recomiendan encarecidamente” el uso de mascarillas durante los períodos de alta transmisión, pero no ofrecen orientación para que los departamentos de salud o los empleadores instituyan requisitos de uso de mascarillas. Un resumen científico que describe cómo los CDC desarrollaron su indicador de niveles comunitarios señala que las mascarillas están destinadas principalmente a evitar que las personas infecciosas propaguen COVID-19 a otros mientras ofrecen cierta protección al usuario, lo que significa que son más efectivos en entornos de alto riesgo cuando todos están usándolas. Sin embargo, el resumen destaca que es menos probable que las nuevas cepas del virus causen enfermedades graves, lo que hace que las pautas relajadas sean más factibles. El único protocolo estatal COVID-19 restante es un período de aislamiento de cinco días, en lugar de 10 días, si alguien da positivo por el virus pero tiene síntomas de mejora.

“No voy a entrar a menos que sea una emergencia porque estoy en riesgo de complicaciones por COVID”.

-ELIZABETH ZAMBELLI, RESIDENTE DE SAN FRANCISCO Y PACIENTE INMUNOCOMPROMETIDA

Pan dijo que los sistemas de salud querían más autonomía sobre los procedimientos internos de control de infecciones, que es típico de otras enfermedades respiratorias como la gripe. Por ejemplo, durante la temporada de gripe, muchas instalaciones requieren que los empleados no vacunados usen mascarillas.

“Los centros de atención médica saben exactamente dónde están sus poblaciones más vulnerables y realmente pueden personalizar sus planes”, dijo Pan a CalMatters. “Y eso es lo que hemos escuchado que ha estado sucediendo en realidad, que muchos sistemas han actualizado algunos requisitos en sus instalaciones”.

Pero eso es exactamente lo que los pacientes vulnerables como Zambelli dicen que es el problema. Trató de hablar con su equipo de atención médica sobre la exigencia del uso universal de mascaril-

las en sus instalaciones, pero le dijeron que están siguiendo las pautas estatales y locales.

“Es por eso que es realmente importante que el CDPH, la salud pública de San Francisco y otros departamentos sean los que establezcan esta política”, dijo Zambelli. “Es terrible poner a las personas en una posición en la que tienen que racionar la atención porque tienen que decidir si pueden acceder de manera segura a esa atención médica”.

Una mezcolanza de reglas de uso de mascarillas

La mayoría de los condados y las instalaciones de atención médica, como los hospitales, se apresuraron a seguir el ejemplo del estado, con los cinco sistemas de salud más grandes eliminando los mandatos de mascarillas para empleados y pacientes, excepto en los casos en que los departamentos de salud locales han mantenido los requisitos de mascarillas. Sutter Health, University of California Health y Dignity Health le dijeron a CalMatters que las mascarillas son “muy recomendadas” pero no requeridas en la mayoría de los casos, de acuerdo con la política estatal y local. Kaiser Permanente y Providence no respondieron a las preguntas, pero las actualizaciones de sus sitios web indican que se eliminó el uso de mascarillas.

Los condados de Los Ángeles y San Francisco tienen los requisitos locales más estrictos, y aún se requiere que los trabajadores de la salud de todo tipo usen mascarillas. Los condados de Alameda y Contra Costa están requiriendo mascarillas en los hogares de ancianos, y el condado de Santa Clara anunció que se requerirán mascarillas el próximo invierno, cuando la transmisión del virus respiratorio es alta.

Los defensores dijeron que están particularmente frustrados porque el estado no ha creado ni publicado criterios que activarían nuevas órdenes de uso de mascarillas. El Departamento de Salud Pública del estado se ha negado a establecer tales umbrales desde que el controvertido y confuso plan de recuperación pandémica de varios niveles del estado finalizó en julio de 2021.

“Queríamos una línea de tiempo o una métrica para cambiar el requisito: los casos están en este nivel o la positividad de la prueba está en cierto nivel. Se negaron a dar ningún tipo de pautas con base científica”, dijo Small, de Senior and Disability Action.

Pan dijo que el departamento de salud del estado aprendió de su plan de recuperación pandémica “increíblemente complejo” que vincular las políticas a los umbrales de casos o transmisiones no siempre refleja el impacto real en la capacidad de un hospital local. A medida que más pruebas se

“Es un desafío pensar en algo que podamos decir: ‘Estos datos en particular van a tener absolutamente la mejor correlación con el impacto en este hospital, por ejemplo, o en esta comunidad’”, dijo Pan. Las futuras políticas estatales se basarán en el plan COVID-19 SMARTER, que se lanzó en febrero de 2022 , dijo el departamento de salud pública. El plan establece acciones de preparación y respuesta, como mantener una reserva de mascarillas y vacunas, pero no incluye indicadores para desencadenar acciones.

Si el estado va a depender de un “enfoque de salud pública de hágalo-usted-mismo”, debe informar al público sobre cualquier brote de COVID en las instalaciones y publicar información sobre las políticas de las instalaciones, dijo la Dra. Noha Aboelata. Según los datos de los CDC, todos los condados de California y la mayor parte del país tienen niveles comunitarios bajos de COVID-19, lo que tiene en cuenta una combinación de casos nuevos y hospitalizaciones. Los niveles de transmisión, que solo buscan casos nuevos, son moderados en la mayor parte del estado. Sin embargo, es probable que los casos no se contabilicen, ya que las tasas promedio de pruebas en California alcanzaron niveles mínimos que no se habían visto desde los primeros días de la pandemia, cuando las pruebas estaban severamente limitadas por el suministro y la capacidad de los laboratorios.

“Cuando miras la cantidad de hospitalizaciones por día, estábamos mejor hace un año que ahora. Por lo tanto, no existe una justificación basada en datos”, dijo la Dra. Noha Aboelata, directora ejecutiva de Roots Community Health Center en Oakland.

Los datos estatales más recientes muestran que el promedio diario de 14 días de hospitalizaciones por COVID-19 es más de 1,600, en comparación con aproximadamente 1,300 en el mismo período del año pasado.

Aboelata dijo que si el estado va a depender de un “enfoque de salud pública de hágalo-usted-mismo”, debe informar al público sobre cualquier brote de COVID en las instalaciones y publicar información sobre las políticas de las instalaciones. Aboelata dijo que no referiría a los pacientes vulnerables a proveedores que no estén aplicando el uso de cubrebocas, especialmente porque los proveedores de atención médica tienen la responsabilidad de mantener a los pacientes seguros e incorporar nueva ciencia en su práctica. La clínica Roots seguirá requiriendo el enmascaramiento universal.

“Cuando nos enteramos de los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre, usamos guantes. Los guantes apestan, son incómodos, algunas personas son alérgicas a ellos y no puedes sentir lo que quieres sentir”, dijo Aboelata. “No son geniales, pero lo hacemos… Creo que tenemos que hacer lo mismo aquí”.

Beth Kenny, una paciente en Alameda, dijo que la terminación de los requisitos de uso de mascarillas es “devastadora”. Kenny tiene la enfermedad de Crohn, que requiere infusiones mensuales de medicamentos que suprimen el sistema inmunológico.

Kenny está inscrito en un estudio interno de Kaiser Permanente sobre la efectividad de la vacuna COVID-19 y dijo que los datos muestran que su cuerpo no puede producir anticuerpos protectores.

Están tratando de cambiar de proveedor de seguros para recibir tratamiento en un centro del condado que aún requiere el uso de mascarillas, pero eso costaría más de $1,000 adicionales por mes.

“Es difícil sentir que estas pólizas tienen algún valor en mi vida”, dijo Kenny. “Me siento bastante devastado, bastante solo e iluminado por nuestros líderes políticos y líderes de salud pública”.

Para el récord: esta historia se actualizó para aclarar que todos los condados de California tienen niveles comunitarios bajos de COVID-19.

Beth Kenny, en Crab Cove en Alameda, California, el 8 de abril de 2023. Kenny, que está inmunocomprometido, dice que eliminar los requisitos de uso de mascarillas en la atención médica es "devastador".

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CONSUMER

Consumer groups are praising changes to proposed legislation needed to make sure California drivers can continue to get free computer upgrades to repair serious car safety issues remotely.

One of the provisions of Assembly Bill 473 would forbid car manufacturers from competing with car dealers regarding sales or service.

Rosemary Shahan, president, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, said the measure could have had unintended consequences.

"It's a big relief that the bill is being changed so that consumers won't be forced to go to a car dealer to get a free safety recall repair," said Shahan. "They'll be able to get it while the car is in their driveway, and that means a lot more cars will actually get the recall repairs done."

The bill's sponsor, the California New Car Dealers Association, just submitted changes to clarify that over-the-air safety fixtures would be allowed. These are software updates that can be done remotely by a

manufacturer.

Other sections of the bill prevent manufacturers from charging subscription fees for things such as heated seats that are built into the vehicle. The bill would not apply to entertainment subscriptions such as Sirius-XM radio service.

Association President Brian Maas said the new language makes an exception when the manufacturer is directly providing a free safety update to motor-vehicle software.

"If it has to do with safety, and the manufacturer is not charging the customer, no problem, update the software over the air,"

Moss explained. "But if it's a feature of the car, that isn't related to safety and they want to charge for it, the consumer should pay for that upfront when they buy the car."

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a manufacturers' trade group, said in a statement that "By prohibiting manufacturers from offering consumers subscription services for vehicle features, this bill limits consumer choice, stifles innovation, increases costs to consumers, and negatively impacts used car buyers."

Shahan noted that car dealers are sponsoring similar legislation in multiple states.

Losgrupos de consumidores están elogiando los cambios a la legislación propuesta necesarios para garantizar que los conductores de California puedan continuar recibiendo actualizaciones gratuitas de computadoras para reparar problemas graves de seguridad del automóvil de forma remota.

Una de las disposiciones del Proyecto de Ley 473 de la Asamblea prohibiría a los fabricantes de automóviles competir con los concesionarios de automóviles con respecto a las ventas o el servicio.

Rosemary Shahan, presidenta de Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, dijo

que la medida podría haber tenido consecuencias no deseadas.

"Es un gran alivio que se modifique el proyecto de ley para que los consumidores no se vean obligados a ir a un concesionario de automóviles para obtener una reparación de seguridad gratuita", dijo Shahan. "Podrán obtenerlo mientras el automóvil está en su entrada, y eso significa que realmente muchos más automóviles recibirán las reparaciones de seguridad".

Los impulsores del proyecto de ley, la Asociación de Concesionarios de Autos Nuevos de California, acaba de presentar cambios para aclarar que se permitirían actualizaciones de seguridad "por aire". Estas son actualizaciones de software que un fabricante puede realizar de forma remota.

Otras secciones del proyecto de ley evitan que los fabricantes cobren cuotas de suscripción por cosas como los asientos con calefacción integrados en el vehículo. El proyecto de ley no se aplicaría a las suscripciones de entretenimiento como el servicio de radio Sirius-XM.

El presidente de la asociación, Brian Maas, dijo que el nuevo lenguaje hace una excepción cuando el fabricante proporciona directamente una actualización de seguridad gratuita para el software del vehículo motorizado.

"Si tiene que ver con la seguridad y el fabricante no le está cobrando al cliente, no hay problema, actualice el software por aire", explicó Moss. "Pero si es una característica del automóvil, que no está relacionada con la seguridad y quieren cobrar por ello, el consumidor debe pagar por adelantado cuando compra el automóvil".

La Alianza para la Innovación Automotriz, un grupo comercial de fabricantes, dijo en un comunicado que " Al prohibir que los fabricantes ofrezcan a los consumidores servicios de suscripción para las características del vehículo, este proyecto de ley limita las opciones del consumidor, sofoca la innovación, aumenta los costos para los consumidores e impacta negativamente a los compradores de automóviles usados".

Shahan señaló que los concesionarios de automóviles están patrocinando una legislación similar en varios estados.

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GROUPS PRAISE CHANGES TO BILL REGULATING CAR SALES, REPAIR

GRUPOS DE CONSUMIDORES ELOGIAN CAMBIOS EN PROYECTO DE LEY PARA REGULAR LA VENTA Y REPARACIÓN DE AUTOMÓVILES

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FREE SPEECH VS. NATIONAL SECURITY IN PROPOSED TIKTOK BAN

With its dancing cats and lip-synched grandmas, TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the US, but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security concerns.

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

Witha billion users worldwide and 150 million in the U.S., Chinese owned social media giant TikTok is facing a possible ban here amid growing concerns around data privacy and rising geopolitical tensions with Beijing.

Opponents of the ban say it ignores wider data concerns around social media and potentially raises serious first amendment issues.

“I have seen the activities of the Communist Party in China. They are ferocious,” says Mark Warner (D-VA), who recently introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would put limits on foreign owned digital communications channels like TikTok, whose parent-company ByteDance is based in Beijing.

Warner, who is chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says that Chinese engineers have access to the data of millions of American users and worries the CCP could use that data as part of misinformation and propaganda campaigns, or even to blackmail Americans.

“They know your likes… it is a very real, tangible threat. We shouldn’t have to wait till it plays out to take it off,” Warner told reporters at an Ethnic Media Services news briefing last week.

Warner is a defense hawk who co-founded Nextel and has invested in hundreds of start-up technology companies. “I strongly believe in the positive power of technology. I also acknowledge that there’s a lot of creative things on TikTok… and there is a whole new group of people who make their income off of that, and I think that is a good thing,” he said.

TikTok’s Chinese ownership

Mark Warner, D-Virginia, is co-author of the RESTRICT bill, which aims to restrict TikTok and other foreign-owned digital communication platforms.

But Warner contends the difference between TikTok and Facebook or YouTube – which have also come under fire around issues of data privacy – is the former’s Chinese ownership. Under a 2017 law, Chinese tech companies have “to turn over everything” to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Warner says China is stealing $500 billion dollars a year of intellectual property directly or indirectly. He adds Chinese entrepreneurs reverse engineer American social media platforms, improve them and gain a competitive advantage. There is no evidence that TikTok did that, however.

Hoping to forestall a TikTok ban, ByteDance CEO Shou Chew – who is Singaporean – recently testified before members of Congress. He told the House Energy and Commerce Committee that TikTok doesn’t share user data with the Chinese government. He outlined a plan to store American user data in the U.S. He said American user data is currently stored on Oracle servers to which CCP has no access.

Chew also said TikTok doesn’t carry political ads like other social media platforms and he said the company doesn’t sell data to brokers. Chew said TikTok doesn’t collect any more user data than U.S. social media companies do.

Misinformation and propaganda

With one third of the U.S. population hooked on TikTok, the Biden administration worries that it could be used to spread misinformation to American users and influence U.S. elections like Russian hackers did in the 2016 presidential election. CNN reported that federal officials are demanding TikTok’s Chinese owners sell their stake in the company or face a U.S. ban of the

app. During last month’s hearing several congressmen made clear they wanted to see the app banned.

BuzzFeed has reported that ByteDance employees based in China repeatedly accessed data of one U.S. reporter to figure out where she was getting her information. Subsequently, the company fired four employees. But there has been

scant evidence that TikTok routinely mishandles data or manipulates videos.

The RESTRICT Act applies to six “foreign adversaries” (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela), and could be expanded to other countries. While it’s popularly known as the TikTok ban, it can be applied to other companies like Huawei or Kaspersky, which are headquar-

tered in China and Russia. Warner has specifically identified those companies as two of the bill’s primary targets.

National security concerns may be a cover for U.S. anger over unfair business practices by China restricting foreign competition. TikTok isn’t available in China. Chinese citizens use Douyin, another ByteDance platform. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are banned in China.

Protecting the First Amendment

Kate Ruane, PEN America’s Director of US Free Expression Programs, discusses the implications of banning access to a widely used internet platform.

Kate Ruane says two wrongs don’t make a right. “A ban on TikTok would give rise to significant First Amendment concerns,” she said.

Formerly a Senior Advisor for the First Amendment and Consumer Privacy at the American Civil Liberties Union, Ruane is currently Director of U.S. Free Expression Programs at PEN America.

“For citizens, and particularly the tens of millions of young Americans who use TikTok, to witness a popular social media platform summarily shut down by the government will raise serious questions in the minds of a rising generation about the sanctity of free speech in this country,” Ruane said.

She noted the U.S. condemned Nigeria for banning Twitter in June 2021; it criticized Russia for shutting down independent media in 2022; when mass protests erupted in Iran after the killing of Mahsa Amini, the U.S. strongly condemned the Iranian regime and called on them to refrain from the “blocking or filtering of services.”

“If the U.S. were to now approve wholesale banning as a means of redressing its security concerns about digital platforms, other governments will follow suit, insisting that their own security concerns are equally pressing,” she said.

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Pen America favors a different approach: a robust privacy bill could address concerns not just on TikTok but across multiple social media platforms. Ruane says the U.S. has been negotiating with TikTok. “We see no reason that process should not continue and produce a binding agreement,” Ruane said.

Rising anti-Chinese sentiment

John Yang, President and Executive Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice/AAJC notes his concern about the potential backlash Chinese and other Asian Americans could face as concerns over TikTok are amplified.

John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), noted the RESTRICT Act is aimed at the authoritarian regime in Communist China but said Asian Americans could become targets of antiChinese sentiment here in the U.S.

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“A lot of Chinese Americans come to this country, frankly, because they want to escape the Chinese authoritarian regime in Communist China,” Yang said.

He says the lawmakers who promote the false narrative that everything Chinese is threatening and connected to actions by the Chinese government are not helping. “It is our community that often pays the price for their reckless rhetoric.”

Congress was so hostile towards the TikTok CEO that lawmakers missed a chance to talk about legitimate concerns around privacy and misuse of user data on the part of social media apps in general. “The conversation should begin and end with how to keep consumers safe and protect their privacy on any app, not just Tik Tok,” Yang said.

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LIBERTAD DE EXPRESIÓN VS. SEGURIDAD NACIONAL EN LA PROPUESTA DE PROHIBICIÓN DE TIKTOK

Con sus gatos bailarines y abuelas haciendo lipsync, TikTok ha ganado un seguimiento masivo en los EE. UU., pero los legisladores dicen que la plataforma amenaza los derechos de privacidad y plantea serias preocupaciones de seguridad nacional.

para difundir información falsa a los usuarios estadounidenses e influir en las elecciones de EE. UU. como lo hicieron los hackers rusos en las elecciones presidenciales de 2016. CNN informó que los funcionarios federales están exigiendo a los propietarios chinos de TikTok que vendan su participación en la empresa o se enfrentarán a la prohibición de la aplicación en Estados Unidos. Durante la audiencia del mes pasado, varios congresistas dejaron en claro que querían que se prohibiera la aplicación. BuzzFeed informó que los empleados de ByteDance con sede en China accedieron repetidamente a los datos de una reportera estadounidense para averiguar de dónde estaba obteniendo su información. Posteriormente, la empresa despidió a cuatro empleados. Pero ha habido poca evidencia de que TikTok maneje mal los datos o manipule videos de manera rutinaria.

La Ley RESTRICT se aplica a seis “adversarios extranjeros” (China, Cuba, Irán, Corea del Norte, Rusia y Venezuela), y podría expandirse a otros países. Si bien se conoce popularmente como la prohibición de TikTok, se puede aplicar a otras empresas como Huawei o Kaspersky, que tienen su sede en China y Rusia. Warner ha identificado específicamente a esas empresas como dos de los objetivos principales del proyecto de ley.

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Conmil millones de usuarios en todo el mundo y 150 millones en los EE. UU., el gigante de las redes sociales de propiedad china TikTok enfrenta una posible prohibición aquí en medio de las crecientes preocupaciones sobre la privacidad de los datos y las crecientes tensiones geopolíticas con Beijing. Los que se oponen a la prohibición dicen que ignora las preocupaciones de datos más amplios en torno a las redes sociales y que potencialmente plantea serios problemas de primera enmienda.

“He visto las actividades del Partido Comunista en China. Son feroces”, dice Mark Warner (D-VA), quien recientemente presentó la Ley RESTRICT, que pondría límites a los canales de comunicación digital de propiedad extranjera como TikTok, cuya empresa matriz ByteDance tiene su sede en Beijing.

Warner, quien preside el Comité de Inteligencia del Senado, dice que los ingenieros chinos tienen acceso a los datos de millones de usuarios estadounidenses y le preocupa que el PCCh pueda usar esos datos como parte de campañas de desinformación y propaganda, o incluso para chantajear a los estadounidenses.

“Conocen tus gustos… es una amenaza muy real y tangible. No deberíamos tener que esperar hasta que se desarrolle para quitarlo”, dijo Warner a los periodistas en una rueda de prensa de Ethnic Media Services la semana pasada.

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Warner es un halcón de la defensa que cofundó Nextel y ha invertido en cientos de empresas tecnológicas emergentes. “Creo firmemente en el poder positivo de la tecnología. También reconozco que hay muchas cosas creativas en TikTok… y hay un grupo completamente nuevo de personas que obtienen sus ingresos de eso, y creo que eso es algo bueno”, dijo.

TikTok es propiedad china

Mark Warner, D-Virginia, es coautor del proyecto de ley RESTRICT, que tiene como objetivo restringir TikTok y otras plataformas de comunicación digital de propiedad extranjera. Pero Warner sostiene que la diferencia entre TikTok y Facebook o YouTube – que también han sido criticados por cuestiones de privacidad de datos – es la propiedad china del primero. Según una ley de 2017, las empresas tecnológicas chinas tienen que “entregar todo” al Partido Comunista Chino (PCCh).

Warner dice que China se está llevando $500 mil millones de dólares al año de propiedad intelectual directa o indirectamente. Agrega que los empresarios chinos aplican ingeniería inversa a las plataformas de redes sociales estadounidenses, las mejoran y obtienen una ventaja competitiva. Sin embargo, no hay evidencia de que TikTok haya hecho eso.

Con la esperanza de evitar una prohibición de TikTok, el CEO de ByteDance, Shou Chew – que es de Singapur –testificó recientemente ante miembros del Congreso. Le dijo al Comité de Comercio y Energía de la Cámara que TikTok no comparte datos de usuarios con el gobierno chino. Describió un plan para almacenar datos de usuarios estadounidenses en los EE. UU. Dijo que los datos de los usuarios estadounidenses se almacenan actualmente en servidores Oracle a los que PCCh no tiene acceso.

Chew también dijo que TikTok no publica anuncios políticos como otras plataformas de redes sociales y dijo que la compañía no vende datos a intermediarios. Chew dijo que TikTok no recopila más datos de usuarios que las empresas de redes sociales de EE. UU.

Desinformación y propaganda

Con un tercio de la población de EE. UU. enganchada a TikTok, la administración de Biden teme que pueda usarse

Las preocupaciones de seguridad nacional pueden ser una tapadera para la ira de EE. UU. por las prácticas comerciales desleales de China que restringen la competencia extranjera. TikTok no está disponible en China. Los ciudadanos chinos usan Douyin, otra plataforma de ByteDance. Facebook, Twitter y YouTube están prohibidos en China.

Protegiendo la Primera Enmienda

Kate Ruane, Directora de Programas de Libre Expresión de EE. UU. de PEN America, analiza las implicaciones de prohibir el acceso a una plataforma de Internet ampliamente utilizada. Kate Ruane dice que dos errores no hacen un derecho. “Una prohibición de TikTok daría lugar a importantes preocupaciones sobre la Primera Enmienda”, dijo. Anteriormente asesor principal para la Primera Enmienda y Privacidad del Consumidor en la Unión Estadounidense de Libertades Civiles, Ruane es actualmente Director de Programas de Libertad de Expresión de EE. UU. en PEN America.

“Para los ciudadanos, y en particular para las decenas de millones de jóvenes estadounidenses que usan TikTok, ser testigos del cierre sumario de una popular plataforma de redes sociales por parte del gobierno planteará serias dudas en la mente de una nueva generación sobre la santidad de la libertad de expresión en este país.”, dijo Ruane. Señaló que Estados Unidos condenó a Nigeria por prohibir Twitter en junio de 2021; criticó a Rusia por cerrar los medios independientes en 2022; cuando estallaron protestas masivas en Irán tras el asesinato de Mahsa Amini, Estados Unidos condenó enérgicamente al régimen iraní y les pidió que se abstuvieran de “bloquear o filtrar servicios”.

“Si EE. UU. aprobara ahora la prohibición total como un medio para corregir sus preocupaciones de seguridad sobre las plataformas digitales, otros gobiernos harían lo mismo, insistiendo en que sus propias preocupaciones de seguridad son igualmente apremiantes”, dijo.

Pen America favorece un enfoque diferente: un proyecto de ley de privacidad sólido podría abordar las preocupaciones no solo en TikTok sino en múltiples plataformas de redes sociales. Ruane dice que Estados Unidos ha estado negociando con TikTok. “No vemos ninguna razón por la que ese proceso no deba continuar y producir un acuerdo vinculante”, dijo Ruane.

Creciente sentimiento anti-chino

John Yang, presidente y director ejecutivo de Asian Americans Advancing Justice/AAJC, señala su preocupación por la posible reacción negativa que podrían enfrentar los chinos y otros asiáticos estadounidenses a medida que aumentan las preocupaciones sobre TikTok. John Yang, presidente y director ejecutivo de Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), señaló que la Ley RESTRICT está dirigida al régimen autoritario de la China comunista, pero dijo que los asiático-estadounidenses podrían convertirse en objetivos del sentimiento anti-chino aquí en los EE. UU. “Muchos estadounidenses de origen chino vienen a este país, francamente, porque quieren escapar del régimen autoritario chino en la China comunista”, dijo Yang. Él dice que los legisladores que promueven la narrativa falsa de que todo lo chino es una amenaza y está conectado con las acciones del gobierno chino no están ayudando. “Es nuestra comunidad la que a menudo paga el precio de su retórica imprudente”.

El Congreso fue tan hostil con el CEO de TikTok que los legisladores perdieron la oportunidad de hablar sobre preocupaciones legítimas sobre la privacidad y el mal uso de los datos de los usuarios por parte de las aplicaciones de redes sociales en general. “La conversación debe comenzar y terminar con cómo mantener seguros a los consumidores y proteger su privacidad en cualquier aplicación, no solo en Tik Tok”, dijo Yang.

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ESTÁ BIEN PEDIR AYUDA PARA LA VIVIENDA

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Antonio* estaba trabajando en construcción cuando sufrió una grave lesión. Sin saber cuánto duraría su rehabilitación, su mayor preocupación era cómo iba a pagar las facturas y mantener una vivienda. Todo cambió cuando un amigo de Antonio le contó sobre un servicio gratuito de asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda. Los asesores de este programa ofrecen asesoramiento y capacitación gratuitos sobre morosidad en temas hipotecarios, alquiler de una vivienda, preparación para la compra de una vivienda, hipotecas inversas e incluso medidas de prevención para no terminar sin un lugar donde vivir.

La financiación de este servicio procede de los Presupuestos del Estado de California por medio del Acuerdo Hipotecario Nacional (National Mortgage Settlement, o NMS, por sus siglas en inglés) y está administrado por la Agencia de Financiamiento de la Vivienda de California (California Housing Finance Agency, o CalHFA, por sus siglas en inglés). Por medio de su Programa de Asesoramiento de Vivienda del NMS, CalHFA ya ha ayudado a más de 50,000 familias a encontrar asesores de vivienda certificados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por su sigla en inglés) en todo el estado, para recibir servicios de asesoramiento de vivienda gratuitos y confidenciales.

Un asesor sobre temas de vivienda

trabajó con Antonio, respondiendo a sus preguntas sobre opciones bancarias y crediticias. La sesión se centró en cómo podría alcanzar sus objetivos financieros incluso aunque no pudiera trabajar debido a la lesión. Trabajaron en los aspectos básicos de la creación de crédito y revisaron el proceso bancario, ya que Antonio no tenía una cuenta bancaria. El asesor de vivienda le ayudó a establecer un presupuesto general para administrar sus gastos y empezar a ahorrar para alcanzar sus objetivos financieros. Además, el asesor sobre temas de vivienda le ayudó a inscribirse en un curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés), porque el idioma era algo que Antonio quería mejorar. También lo refirieron a un activista y defensor de derechos que le ayudó a presentar una solicitud de indemnización por accidente laboral.

"Los californianos que trabajan duro y merecen participar en el ‘sueño americano’ no siempre tienen una ‘red de seguridad’ a la que recurrir en tiempos difíciles", dijo Tiena Johnson Hall, Directora Ejecutiva de la Agencia de Financiación de la Vivienda de California. "Este programa ayuda a las personas a estabilizar su situación de vida al recibir asesoramiento y acceso a programas y recursos que de otro modo no conocerían".

Para encontrar un asesor, cualquier persona puede visitar el sitio web de CalHFA y buscar “NMS”, o ir directamente a la página de asesoramiento en https://www.calhfa.

ca.gov/community/nms/resources. htm. Todas las sesiones son gratuitas, y los propietarios de viviendas pueden ponerse en contacto con una de estas organizaciones aunque no vivan en la misma zona geográfica, ya que el asesoramiento se puede hacer por teléfono o por videollamada.

El Programa de Asesoramiento sobre temas de Vivienda del NMS ayudó a Antonio a superar un momento difícil. Tiempo más tarde, cuando volvió a ponerse en contacto con la persona que le asesoró, para ver cómo le iba, se alegró de haber abierto una cuenta bancaria, de estar mejorando su calificación crediticia y de haber empezado un curso de inglés (ESL) en un colegio comunitario. Y lo que es más importante, Antonio logró mantenerse en su hogar y mantuvo su vivienda.

Johnson Hall añadió: "El asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda es un servicio crucial que reduce el número de personas sin hogar, se enfrenta a la inseguridad en temas de vivienda y reduce los obstáculos para llegar a ser propietario de una casa, todo lo cual puede encaminar a las personas hacia el bienestar financiero. Espero que toda persona que tenga problemas (de vivienda) aproveche esta oportunidad de ayuda gratuita".

* nombre ficticio del cliente

Translation: Oscar Arteta

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HISTÓRICO PROYECTO DE LEY PROTEGERÁ A MILES DE ESPECIES, COMUNIDADES Y TRADICIONES QUE DEPENDEN DE LA VIDA SILVESTRE

HISTORIC

Elproyecto de ley de recuperación de la vida silvestre de Estados Unidos, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, presentado en el Senado por los legisladores Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) y Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), ayudará a proteger la vida silvestre para las futuras generaciones. De ser aprobada, esta histórica legislación servirá para recuperar especies de plantas y animales en riesgo, y prevenir su extinción. Se trata de una inversión de hasta 1,400 millones de dólares anuales en esfuerzos de conservación proactivos, voluntarios y liderados localmente. Además, el proyecto de ley permitirá crear empleos, proteger a las comunidades, negocios y tradiciones que dependen de la vida silvestre.

“La vida silvestre de Estados Unidos está en crisis. Aproximadamente un tercio de todas las especies tienen un elevado riesgo de desaparecer. El proyecto de ley bipartidista de recuperación de la vida silvestre, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, es la solución que necesitamos para que las personas y la vida silvestre, prosperen para las futuras generaciones”, dijo Collin O’Mara, presidente y director ejecutivo de National Wildlife Federation. “Gracias a los Senadores Martin Heinrich (D-NM) y Thom Tillis (R-NC), por reintroducir la legislación de conservación de la vida silvestre, más importante en medio siglo. El Congreso debe aprobar este proyecto de ley lo antes posible y salvaguardar nuestro patrimonio compartido de la vida silvestre, antes de que sea demasiado tarde”.

“Este proyecto de ley bipartidista, hará posible la recuperación de la vida silvestre en Nuevo México, incluyendo a los búhos de madriguera y los borregos cimarrones”, dijo Jesse Deubel, director ejecutivo de National Wildlife Federation de Nuevo México. “Estamos agradecidos con el senador Heinrich por continuar defendiendo esta propuesta de sentido común, que protege la vida silvestre y ahorra dinero”.

Recuperar las especies y los hábitats en riesgo de desaparecer

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, proporciona una inversión de hasta 1,400 millones de dólares anuales en los planes de conservación de los estados, territorios y comunidades indígenas, para recuperar las especies y los hábitats que corren más riesgo de desaparecer. Los estados recibirán fondos de acuerdo a la población y al número de especies en peligro de extinción, entre otros factores.

“Esta es la legislación de conservación más importante que hemos visto en cincuenta años”, dijo Tim Gestwicki, director ejecutivo de National Wildlife Federation de Carolina del Norte. “Los habitantes de Carolina del Norte pueden estar orgullosos del senador Tillis, por liderar esta propuesta rentable y de sentido común, para proteger el patrimonio de la vida silvestre de nuestra nación”.

El proyecto de ley incluye 97.5 millones de dólares en fondos anuales, destinados a programas de conservación liderados por las comunidades indígenas. Por primera vez, las 574 tribus reconocidas por el gobierno federal, que administran decenas de millones de acres de tierra en todo el país, tendrán una fuente permanente de financiamiento para la conservación de especies de la vida silvestre.

La reintroducción de este proyecto de ley, se produce cuando Estados Unidos se prepara para conmemorar el 50 aniversario de la Ley de Especies en Peligro de Extinción, que ayudó a salvar a especies al borde de la extinción, incluyendo a la grulla blanca, el águila calva y el caimán americano, entre otros animales. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, ayudará a prevenir la disminución de especies y evitará que necesiten protecciones federales. Además, asignará más recursos para la protección de animales y plantas, que están en la lista de especies en peligro de extinción.

Maria Luisa Rossel National Wildlife

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act, introduced in the Senate by the legislators Martin Heinrich (DN.M.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), will help protect wildlife for future generations. If approved, this historic legislation will serve to recover plant and animal species at risk, and prevent their extinction. This is an investment of up to $1.4 billion annually in proactive, voluntary, locally led conservation efforts. In addition, the bill will create jobs, protect communities, businesses and traditions that depend on wildlife.

“America's wildlife is in crisis. Approximately one third of all species are at high risk of extinction. The bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act is the solution we need to keep people and wildlife thriving for future generations,” said Collin O'Mara, President and CEO of National Wildlife Federation. “Thank you to Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) for reintroducing the most important wildlife conservation legislation in half a century. Congress must pass this bill as soon as possible, and safeguard our shared heritage of wildlife, before it's too late." “This bipartisan bill will make it possible for wildlife to recover in New Mexico, including burrowing owls and bighorn sheep,” said Jesse Deubel, executive director of the National Wildlife Federation of New Mexico. "We are grateful to Senator Heinrich for continuing to champion this common sense proposal that protects wildlife and saves money."

Recover species and habitats at risk of

disappearing

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act provides an investment of up to $1.4 billion annually in the conservation plans of states, territories and indigenous communities, to recover the species and habitats that are most at risk of disappearing. States will receive funds based on population and the number of endangered species, among other factors. “This is the most important conservation legislation we've seen in fifty years,” said Tim Gestwicki, executive director of the National Wildlife Federation of North Carolina. “The habitants of North Carolina can be proud of Senator Tillis for leading this cost-effective, common-sense proposal to protect our nation's wildlife heritage. “The bill includes $97.5 million in annual funding, allocated for conservation programs led by indigenous communities. For the first time, the 574 federally recognized tribes, which manage tens of millions of acres of land across the country, will have a permanent source of funding for wildlife conservation.

The reintroduction of this bill comes as the United States prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which helped save species from the brink of extinction, including the whooping crane, eagle bald head and the American alligator, among other animals. Recovering America's Wildlife Act will help prevent species declines and prevent them from needing federal protections. In addition, it will allocate more resources for the protection of animals and plants, which are on the list of endangered species.

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Maria Luisa Rossel National Wildlife Federation

BILL WILL PROTECT THOUSANDS OF SPECIES, COMMUNITIES AND TRADITIONS THAT DEPEND ON WILDLIFE

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Montara, un complejo de apartamentos asequibles en San Mateo, está abriendo su lista de espera. La comunidad incluye lavaplatos, todas las cocinas eléctricas y terraza/patio. Este es un complejo residencial para no fumadores que ofrece una sala comunitaria con cocina, lavandería y área de pícnic. Las solicitudes previas para la lista de espera Asequible estarán disponibles y se aceptarán a partir del martes 25 de abril de 2023 a las 9 a. m. hasta el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 a las 5 p. m. Para aplicar, visite el Portal de Vivienda de San Mateo en: smc.housingbayarea.org. Montara ofrece preferencia local para familias donde al menos un miembro viva/trabaje en la Ciudad de San Mateo. Todas las aplicaciones se ordenarán al azar.

La oficina está ubicada en 2775 S. Delaware St. en San Mateo, CA. El horario de atención es de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m. Para obtener más información, llame al 650-3152495. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos y otras. Sección 8 bienvenida. EHO.

Apartamentos para personas mayores de bajos ingresos. La lista de espera para Wittenberg Manor II se abrirá el Lunes 6/3/2023 y durará 5 semanas hasta el Viernes 7/4/23.

Durante ese tiempo, Wittenberg Manor II aceptará solicitudes de personas mayores de 62 años que cumplan con las pautas de admisión, así como de adultos con problemas de movilidad, mayores de 18 años, que requieran las características de diseño de los apartamentos accesibles.

Para solicitar un paquete de solicitud, llame al 510-785-7201 o acérquese a la oficina de Wittenberg Manor II, de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. y de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., de Lunes a Viernes, en 713 Bartlett Avenida, Hayward, CA 94541.

El Miércoles 19 de Abril de 2023, a las 10:00 a. m., en el comedor de Wittenberg Manor II, se llevará a cabo una lotería para la colocación en la lista de espera. Le invitamos a asistir a la lotería, pero no está obligado a asistir. Wittenberg Manor II ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda.

Roberto Aquino Beltran, 897 Wyman Way Apt 3, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Roberto Aquino Beltran

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693933

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694484

Electrical Test Engineer

Duties: Create detailed, comprehensive, well-structured test plans & test cases, & process flow diagrams. Review system requirements, track quality assurance metrics. Detailed knowledge of Electrical Circuits Debugging. Develop electrical product design solutions. Develop documentation related with electrical project as well as engineering activities. Inspect instruments & software associated for proper electronic functioning.

Calibrate electrical equipment, create reports.

Reqd: MS in Elect Engin+6 months of exp. Or BS in Elec Engin+5 yrs of exp. Job loc: Fremont, CA. Contact: Labo America, 920 Auburn Ct, Fremont, CA 94538

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694836

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

RICH K-HAIR SALON

3074 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sunghwan Cho, 470 Chestnut Ave, San Bruno, CA 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/19/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Sunghwan Cho

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/19/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694836

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694437

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DRYCLEAN - PRO 20379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Leng Chung Lam, 33024 Regents Blvd, Union City, CA 94587. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/06/2023.

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

/s/ Leng Chung Lam

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/06/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694437

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693456

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRU CLEANING, 875 Cinnabar St #3402, 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): Kaila Flynn, 875 Cinnabar St #3402, San Jose, CA 95126. 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/ Kaila Flynn

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693456

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694765

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOJO RESTUARANT, 1261 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a general partnership.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hayelom Mesfin Nire, 215 Ford St #342, San Jose, CA 95138. Tsegay Asgedom Sebhat, 5930 Silver Leaf Rd, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/17/2023.

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

/s/ Tsegay Sebhat

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

County on 04/17/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694765

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694660

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

A+ Sparkling Cleaning Services, 6106 Springer Way, 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): Evelin Jaekeline Cativo, 6106 Springer Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/12/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Evelin Jaekeline Cativo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/12/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694660

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694593

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN STAE CONSULTING, 1231 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Daniel Uribe Ortiz, 1231 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transact-

ing business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/11/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Daniel Uribe Ortiz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694593

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694663

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: York Capital Property LLC, 909 A. Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): York Capital Property LLC, 909 A. Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/16/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 642364. “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/ Christina Pahl York Capital Property LLC Article/Reg#:

201919810086

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen,

Deputy File No. FBN 694663

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694308

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAWBABIES L.L.C 5617 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PAWBABIES LLC, 5617 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN687505. “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/ Solin Heab PAW BABIES LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202251714907

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694308

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693933

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

SIVAR 4070 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose

Deputy File No. FBN 694511

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

694643

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JMCHDELIVERY, 2151 Oakland Rd Spc 381, 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): Marlene Elizabeth Alfaro

Cornejo, 2151 Oakland Rd Spc 381, San Jose, 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/ Marlene E Alfaro Cornejo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694484

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694511

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAL-PRO TREE CARE, 4200 The Woods Dr Apt 1405, 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):

Osbaldo Cadilla Gonzalez, 4206 The Woods Dr Apt 1405, 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/ Osbaldo Cadilla Gonzalez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FAZ RESTAURANT SAN JOSE, 181 E Tasman Dr, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SANTA FE BAR AND GRILL, 181 E Tasman Dr, San Jose, CA 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/10/2015. 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/ Fariba Poursohi SANTA FE BAR AND GRILL Owner

Article/Reg#: C1512659

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/12/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694643

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693875

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLINK BLINK Nail Salon 8401 Church St Ste C, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Trang Pham, 2520 Sherlock Dr, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Trang

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693875

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693456

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRU CLEANING, 875 Cinnabar St #3402, 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): Kaila Flynn, 875 Cinnabar St #3402, San Jose, CA 95126. 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/ Kaila Flynn

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693456

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694670

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

COSECHA COFFEE & TEA 150 W Hamilton Apto 21, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): COSECHA COFFEE & TEA LLC, 150 W Hamilton Apto 21, Campbell, CA 95008. 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/ Lina Daniela Coy

Lozano COSECHA COFFEE & TEA LLC

Owner

Article/Reg#:

202356217534

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694670

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694713

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

A&M AUTOMOTIVE HYBID SOLUTIONS, 1856 Almaden Rd, 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): Angel E Mujica Pupo, 1515 13th Street Apt #2, San Jose, CA 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Angel E Mujica Pupo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694713

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694715

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAPENA FOOD MART, 473 Sapena Ct Ste #14, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CALIFORNIA ORGANIC IMPORTS LLC, 473 Sapena Ct Ste #14, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/13/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Eric Moss CALIFORNIA ORGANIC IMPORTS LLC Manager

Article/Reg#:

201835510596

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/14/2023. Regina

Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694715

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV414295

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Oscar Armando Pena INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Oscar Armando Pena has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oscar Armando Pena to Oscar Armando Pena Kawas b. Denia Maribel Valladayes De Deña to Maribel Denia Pena 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: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the

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

April 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413871

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MASOODA BAWAR FAIZI INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) MASOODA BAWAR FAIZI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MASOODA BAWAR FAIZI to MASOODA BAWAR ALI 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: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413854

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

OLENA SERKOVA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. OLENA SERIKOVA to OLENA BOHOMOL 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414283

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alejandra Berenice Papas INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Alejandra Berenice Papas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sejay Thomas Lopez to Sejay Thomas PapasLopez 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: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV414102

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Chankyu Lee INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Chankyu Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chankyu Lee to Charles Chankyu Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413849

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Summer Joy Sepulveda-Pilling INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Joy Sepulveda-Pilling has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Summer Joy SepulvedaPilling to Summer Joy Sepulveda 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Ellen Nolan-Homan INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Rachel Ellen Nolan-Homan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rachel Ellen NolanHoman AKA Rachel Nolan-Homan to Rachel Ellen Nolan b. Jessica Homan to Jessica Chloe Nolan 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413720

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

Ashley Rose Mullin AKA

Stephanie Lynn Martinez INTERESTED PERSONS:

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 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413716

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ashey Rose Mullin INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ashey Rose Mullin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Britney Rose Boddard to Rose Park 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: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414104

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

Mendoza Gonzalez

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

April 10, 2023

Jacqueline

M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413695

1. Petitioner(s) Ashley Rose Mullin to Stephanie Lynn Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ricky Rojas Rojas to Ricky Rojas 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: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413646

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Thong Trung Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thong Trung Nguyen to Thomas 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

Date: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413869

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oliva Ruiz INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Oliva Ruiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yocelin Ruiz Rosas to Yocelin Contreras

Ruiz 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: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414412

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Natasha Sanchez, Alfredo Castellanos INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Natasha Sanchez, Alfredo Castellanos have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Kaileen Isabella Sanchez Castellanos to Kaileen

Isabella Castellanos Sanchez 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: 08/22/2023 at 8:45

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

April 19, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411211

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-

In the matter of the application of: Sandra Sanchez Calle and Christiam Leoncio Calle INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

Feb 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of NORMA JEAN IRACE aka NORMA J. IRACE Case No. 23PR194488

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NORMA JEAN IRACE aka NORMA J. IRACE. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by DAWN IRACE MARTINDALE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that DAWN IRACE MARTINDALE 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 17, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Ryan Steburg Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 gateway Place, Ste. 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122

Rune Date: April 21, 28 and May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694639

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Centro Espiritual Alpha y Omega 1370 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria D.L. Serrano, 6146 Ellerbrook Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/12/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Maria D.L. Serrano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/12/2023. Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694639

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694633

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Latinos Fimbres Beauty Salon, 892 Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Virginia Fimbres Beltran, 101 Round Table Dr Apt1, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/12/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Virginia Fimbres Beltran

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/12/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694633

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694418

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DULCERIA CHISPITA, 3151 Alum Rock Ave, 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): Claudia Reynada, 2441 Mather Dr, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/24/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN642700. “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/ Claudia Reynada

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694418

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694248

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Esmeralda’s Jewerly inc., 1789 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Esmeralda’s Jewerly Inc., 1789 W San Carlos St, San Jose,

CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/30/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Rocio Infante Esmeralda’s Jewerly Inc. Owner Article/Reg#: 4740763

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/30/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694248

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694329

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WTA PATENTS, 3964 Rivermark Plz #1051, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dohyun Ahn, 1231 Regency Pl, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Dohyun Ahn This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/04/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694329

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694309

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Raigoza’s General Cleaning, 6130 Monterey Hwy Spc 38, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Evelyn Ayala, 6130 Monterey Hwy Spc 38, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/25/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN642874. “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/ Evelyn Ayala

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694309

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694308

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

PAWBABIES L.L.C., 5617 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

PAWBABIES LLC, 5615 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN687505. “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/ Solin Heab PAW BABIES LLC

Owner Article/Reg#: 202251714907

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694308

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694501

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: El Camino Laundry, 1095 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): El Camino Laundrette LLC, 1095 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Odeth Linares El Camino Laundrette LLC

Member Article/Reg#: 202356019801

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694501

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694093

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JM Flooring, 4033 Hamilton Ave Apt E8, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Josue Mijongos, 4033 Hamilton Ave Apt E8, San Jose, CA 95130. 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/ Josue Mijongos

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694093

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694496

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NB Mobile Detailing, 230 S Claremont Ave, 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): Norberto Perez, 230 S Claremont Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Norberto Perez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694496

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413032

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

Hari Jap Singh Khalsa

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Hari Jap Singh

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

Khalsa to Peter Connley Lancaster 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least

two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 07/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 23, 2023

Jacqueline M.

Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413854

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Olena Serikova has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Olena Serikova to Olena Bohonol 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413644 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ngoc Bich Lien Lu INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ngoc Bich Lien Lu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngoc Bich Lien Lu to Emily Lu 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411912

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

Ethiopia Tekele Abera

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Ethiopia

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

March 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 23CV413871

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MASOODA BAWAR FAIZI INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) MASOODA BAWAR FAIZI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MASOODA BAWAR FAIZI to MASOODA BAWAR ALI 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: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413643

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ramish Ahsan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ramish Ahsan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ramish Ahsan to Rie Ahsan 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the

date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413465

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ke Yang and Yiqing Wang INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Ke Yang and Yiqing Wang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aiden Wang to Aiden Shengyu Wang 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: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 04, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413721

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tai Quoc Huynh and Thi Kim Oanh Phan INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Tai Quoc Huynh and Thi Kim Oanh Phan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nhat Khoi Huynh to Andy Khoi Huynh 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: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693859

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS CUINIS GARDEN & LANDSCAPING, 5542 Monterey Road, #101, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JOSE GUADALUPE CADENAS, 5542 Monterey Road, #101, San Jose, 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/21/23. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Guadalupe Cadenas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693859

April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694104

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TALKO 171 W Julian St, Unit 259, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHUIQING KONG, 171 W Julian St, Unit 259, San Jose, CA 95110. 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/ Chuiqing Kong

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694104

April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693948

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HANA FAMILY DENTAL, 374 South Redwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

HENGAMEH YOUSEFZADEH-GHOOCHANI DDS, A, 374 South Redwood Ave, 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/ Hengameh Yousefzadeh HENGAMEH YOUSEFZADEH-GHOOCHANI DDS, A President

Article/Reg#: C3975645

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693948

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693648

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

E&M CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HOME 202 N. 24th St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mayda Montoya Jimenez, 202 N 24th St, San Jose, CA 95116. Elias Chagoya Sanchez, 202 N 24th St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mayda Montoya Jimnez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693648

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694139

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: S.Y.L. Office Cleaning 856 Gallatin Dr Apt #5, Santa Clara, CA 95051,

Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yanira Landaverde, 856 Gallatin Dr Apt #3, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Sandra Yanira Landaverde, 856 Gallatin Dr Apt #3, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Sandra Y Landaverde

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694139

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694180

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELLIE’S SNIP N CLIP, 2053 Lincoln Avenue, 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): Alberto Hernandez, 1303 San Tomas Aquino Pkwy, Apt 3, San Jose, CA 95130. 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/ Alberto Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694180

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693148

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONTRERAS GONZALEZ FARM, 1087 E San Martin Ave, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Leticia Cuellar, 4927 Fairview Rd, Hollister, CA 95023. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Leticia Cuellar

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,

Deputy File No. FBN 693148

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693334

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COCOA TAX CONSULTING, 750 N King Road Apt 104, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Eugenia Paulina Gomez Palacios, 750 N King Road Apt 104, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Eugenia Paulina Gomez Palacios

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693334

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694196

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kati Silva Consulting, 19 Rennie Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kati Silva Consulting, 19 Rennie Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/29/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Katherine Silva Kati Silva Consulting, LLC

Owner Article/Reg#: 202355714616

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694196

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694047

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: S.J. AUDIO AND SECURITY, 65 Keyes St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ofelia Robelledo, 1568 Christopher St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business

under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/11/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Ofelia Robelledo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694047

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693975

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARTY DADDY EVENT RENTALS, 3971 La Mesa Lane, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): John Patrick Solis Lantin, 3971 La Mesa Lane, San Jose, CA 95124. Megan Olivia Lantin, 3971 La Mesa Lane, San Jose, CA 95124.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/22/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ John Patrick Solis Lantin

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693975

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694287

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AREPAS PAL TIESTO, 338 Shadow Run Dr, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carol Dalit Castro Cubides, 338 Shadow Run Dr, San Jose, CA 95110. Holmer Sneider Ramos Romero, 338 Shadow Run Dr, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/30/2023. This filing is a refile [Changes(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN692131. “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/ Carol D. Castro Cubides

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694287

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693950

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

SANTANA ROW DENTAL 374 South Redwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Hengameh Yousefzadeh, 374 South Redwood Ave, 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/ Hengameh Yousefzadeh

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693950

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694329

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

WTA PATENTS 3964 Rivermark Plz #1051, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dohyun Ahn, 1231 Regency Pl, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Dohyun Ahn

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/04/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694329

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694043

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUY PRINTS 210 Oregano Couirt, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SIMPLY UNIQUE YOU CORPORATION, 210 Oregano Couirt, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this state-

ment 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/ Chhorvon Nguyen SIMPLY UNIQUE YOU CORPORATION CFO

Article/Reg#: C4848576

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694043

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694235

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: N&J Towing, 1882 Kammerer Ave, 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): Jose Cedillo, 1882 Kammerer Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/26/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 673448. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Cedillo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694235

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694125

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VD FOODS, 1952 Drumhead Ct, 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): Vu Thai Do, 1952 Drumhead Ct, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Vu Thai Do

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694125

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413391

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-

In the matter of the application of: Kapsoon Kim INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 08/01/2023 at 8:45

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

April 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410008

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tiara Patricia Havelka INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 05/23/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador,

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

January 18, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the

Superior Court

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV409618

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Ngoc Que Chau Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ngoc Que Chau Nguyen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngoc Que Chau Nguyen to Chloe 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: 05/09/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413328 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Keisha Seals INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Keisha Seals & Willie Seals have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zaniyah Simon to Zaniyah Seals 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: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 30, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413332

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

Ani Ovsepyan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ani Ovsepyan to Anne Ovsepyan 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: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 30, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411169 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Sanchez Flores INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonio Sanchez Flores has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Antonio Sanchez Flores to Antonio Flores Sanchez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 06/13/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

February 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

SUMMONS FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR BEAVER COUNTY STATE OF UTAH CASE NO. 224500033

In the matter of the marriage of VIRGINIA LENORA DIAZ, Petitioners, and MARK ROBERT VINCENT DIAZ, Respondent, Case No. 224500033. A Petition for Divorce has been filed in the Fifth District Court in Beaver County, Utah. You are hereby summoned and required to file an Answer in writing to the Petition for Divorce with the Clerk of the above entitled Court, located at 2270 South 525 W, Beaver, Utah 84713 and to serve upon, or mail to Jeffery E. Slack, Petitioner’s attorney, at 137 N. Main, Cedar City, Utah 84720, a copy of said Answer, within thirty (31) days after the final printing of this legal notice. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Petition, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court, a copy of which is on file therein.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2023.

/s/ Jeffrey E. Slack Attorney for Petitioner

April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693628

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPER ENCANTO FOOD TRUCK 4915 Canto Dr Apt #4, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Salvador Lopez Angel, 4915 Canto Dr Apt #4, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

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

/s/ Salvador Lopez Angel

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693628

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694176

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: F.A.C.T. 5655 Silver Creek Valley Road #314, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Godly Girls Network, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Road #314, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/20/2002. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “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/ Donna Edward Godly Girls Network CEO

Article/Reg#: 3362551

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694176

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694173

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MSWMCT College of Theology SJ, More Sure Word Midwest College of Theology – San Jose, More Sure Word MCT College of Theology SJ, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Road #314, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Godly Girls Network, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Road #314, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/20/2002. 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/ Donna Edward Godly Girls Network CEO Article/Reg#: 3362551

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694173

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 694177

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kingdom Worship Center International Church of San Jose, 5665 Silver Creek Valley Rd #314, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Godly Girls Network, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Rd #314, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/20/2002. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: “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/ Donna Edward Godly Girls Network Article/Reg#: 3362551

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694177

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694155

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VIANEY GIBBONS CONSULTING 826 Clarkston Drive, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Vianey Enterprises, 826 Clarkston drive, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Vianey Gibbons

Vianey Enterprises CEO Article/Reg#: 201935010143

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694155

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 694156

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE CLOSET EDIT CO, 826 Clarkston Drive, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VIANEY ENTERPRISES LLC, 826 Clarkston Drive, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/26/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN662014. “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/ VIANEY GIBBONS

VIANEY ENTERPRISES

LLC CEO

Article/Reg#:

20193501043

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694156

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694164

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ochoa Landscape Services 186 North 9th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Franco Yosset Ochoa Carballo, 186 North 9th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Franco Y. Ochoa

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 694164

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694213

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RED ROCK WESTERN WEAR, 1640 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is

(are): FAMILIA MURALLES LLC, 1515 Florida Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN692682. “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/ Ilda Hernandez Muralles FAMILIA MURALLES LLC

President

Article/Reg#:

202253414593

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694213

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

693955

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEGENDZ APPAREL 200 Carlester Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RUSSKO, LLC, 200 Carlestred Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/23/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Russell Condie RUSSKO, LLC Manager

Article/Reg#: 202355811888

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693955

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693303

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAZZLING CLEANING, 322 Capitol Village Circle, 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): Sandra Soledad Fernandez Mejia, 322 Capitol Village Circle, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/06/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this state-

ment 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/ Sandra Soledad Fernandez Mejia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/06/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693303

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693979

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TT’s Succulent Garden 1426 Clemence Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Phu Nguyen, 1426 Clemence Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/23/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Phu Nguyen

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693979

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693901

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOAN MY, 2857 Senter Rd #K, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xuan Trinh, 3613 Meadowlands Lane, San Jose, CA 95135. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2005. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN640936. “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/ Xuan Trinh

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693901

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693258

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: JP PRO CONCRETE, 96 Goodyear St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan David Padilla Limón, 96 Goodyear St, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Juan David Padilla Limón

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 693258

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694021

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Casa Juana, 7365 Cypress Ave, 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): Juana Gabriela Ruiz Mejia, 3365 Cypress Ave, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/24/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Juana Gabriela Ruiz

Mejia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694021

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694108

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chuy’s Mobile Car Wash, 543 Miramonte Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Patino Montesano, 543 Miramonte Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/27/2023.

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

/s/ Jesus Patino Montesano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694108

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411211

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sandra Sanchez Calle and Christiam Leoncio Calle INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

Date: 06/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV412347

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Dang Anh Tu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dang Anh Tu Nguyen to Dang Anh Tu Morales 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

March 13, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411640 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John David Teneyuca INTERESTED

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 06/27/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413147

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

Chowdhary Pathak

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Harshika Chowdhary Pathak has filed a petition for Change

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 07/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 27, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV406068

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 04/11/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV411348

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

February 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2023

¡ALERTA! MERCURIO RETRÓGRADO

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Iniciamos un lapso de aproximadamente 28 días, el cual puede traer problemas e inconvenientes. Mercurio estará retrógrado desde el día 21 de abril, hasta el día 14 de mayo, aún así; los efectos de este aspecto planetario, se sentirán hasta el día 19 de mayo.

La energía en este periodo estará cargada de violencia y estrés. Lamentablemente hechos como balaceras, accidentes, sismos, inundaciones e inclemencias del tiempo pueden ocurrir. El consejo es ser precavidos, andar con cuidado; y además se deben de evitar discusiones, drama y problemas.

El término retrógrado, literalmente se refiere al movimiento a la inversa de los planetas, por un período específico. La retrogradación planetaria excluye al Sol y a la Luna. Este movimiento a la inversa no sucede, lo que ocurre es que durante periodos determinados de tiempo, los planetas transitan en su órbita alrededor del Sol en un ciclo más lento. Es como si la energía del planeta dejara de funcionar normalmente, creando algún tipo de caos en el mundo y en nuestra existencia. El planeta que entra en retrogradación con mayor frecuencia es Mercurio, cada cuatro meses transita retrógrado, por un ciclo de duración de aproximadamente tres semanas. Durante ese lapso suelen ocurrir todo tipo de retrasos, pérdida de tiempo, confusión, inconvenientes, olvidos, accidentes, incendios, atentados, discusiones, hechos violentos y malos entendidos; el comercio, la comunicación y el transporte se verán afectados durante la retrogradación de Mercurio. Es un periodo de reorganización, y muchas veces se tendrán que realizar las mismas tareas dos o tres veces, pues el primer intento puede fallar con relativa facilidad.

¿Cómo nos afecta?

ARIES

Experimentarás altibajos financieros, puede que tengas más egresos que ingresos. No te preo-

cupes demasiado, ésta será una etapa que muy pronto quedará en el pasado. Ánimo y optimismo serán tus palabras claves.

TAURO

Puede ser que de un instante a otro te sientas mal, agotado o sin energía. Se aconseja que te hagas un enjuague con alguna hierba de tu preferencia. Evita entrar en contacto con situaciones y personas hostiles. A mal tiempo buena cara.

GÉMINIS

Tu regente está retrógrado, no tomes decisiones precipitadas ni te dejes llevar por tus emociones. Es presagio que podrás liberarte de un pesar o mal recuerdo, que no te deja vivir en paz. Practica ejercicios y no le des cabida al qué dirán.

CÁNCER

Su historia es nuestra historia.

East West Bank abrió sus puertas en 1973 con el objetivo de brindar servicio a las personas que alguna vez fueron ignoradas por los grandes bancos. A pesar de que hemos crecido, nos hemos mantenido fieles a nuestras raíces, ayudando a las minorías y las poblaciones marginadas a conectarse con nuevas oportunidades.

Sus metas son nuestra motivación. Su éxito es nuestra misión. Cuando esté listo para comprar su primera casa, nosotros le ayudaremos a alcanzar más lejos.

Visite eastwestbank.com/hogar o llame al 888.726.8885

Podrías enfrentar algún problema de salud o malestar físico. No será algo serio pero se aconseja que hagas mejorías en tu forma de alimentarte, y que dediques tiempo para rezos y meditaciones. Quema un poco de incienso para limpiar las energías.

LEO

El sector financiero observará retrasos durante los próximos 25 días, comenzando el viernes 21 de abril. Economiza lo más que puedas. No inviertas ni hagas compras importantes en este periodo. No permitas que otras personas te roben la serenidad.

VIRGO

Tu regente nuevamente está retrógrado, no busques la perfección en los demás, y sé un poco más tolerante con la gente en tu entorno. Olvida viejas ofensas y trata de dedicarle más tiempo a tu familia, casa y mascotas. Pronto vendrán días me-

jores.

LIBRA

Ten mucho cuidado con golpes, caídas o quemaduras. Actúa con mucha precaución, ya que accidentes domésticos pueden ocurrirte en estas fechas. A pesar del estrés que trae esta época, tendrás un motivo para agradecer al cielo.

ESCORPIÓN

Se recomienda que hagas algún ritual, acompañado de un rezo o plegaria. No observarás problemas que te afecten directamente, pero surgirán situaciones de conflicto con personas a tu alrededor. Actúa como un cordero de paz.

SAGITARIO

En esta etapa se recomienda que escuches, observes y seas discreto. Tu extremada franqueza podría crearte problemas o enemigos gratuitos. Piensa mucho antes de hablar y de expresar tus opiniones. El amor le dará alegría a tu vida.

CAPRICORNIO

Te enterarás de unas noticias que no te agradarán, lo bueno es que cada situación contará con una solución. Vigila tus posesiones y artículos de valor, podrías experimentar una pérdida. Pero si andas con cuidado, nada te ocurrirá.

ACUARIO

Es posible que surjan riñas y malos entendidos, con amigos, conocidos o familiares. Escucha con atención lo que los demás quieren decirte. Acepta disculpas y no des cabida a resentimientos. Concede el perdón a quien te ofendió.

PISCIS

Es momento para eliminar sentimientos y recuerdos tristes. Tienes en este momento, la misión de hacer buenas obras por los demás. Es el lapso adecuado para que trabajes en atraer y crear un buen karma a tu alrededor.

Todas las tasas, cargos, productos y pautas del programa están sujetos a cambios o terminación sin previo aviso. Pueden aplicarse otras limitaciones y restricciones. Todos los préstamos están sujetos a la evaluación de la solicitud, tasación, y aprobación de crédito por parte de East West Bank. El programa está disponible en condados selectos de California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, Nueva York, Texas y Washington.

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Outside Lands

OutsideLands, San Francisco's celebrated independent music festival taking place August 11-13, announced this week the highly anticipated daily lineups and the news that Single Day tickets will be available for purchase. Fans are encouraged to purchase quickly as Single Day tickets are expected to sell out.

Single Day GA ($199), Single Day GA+ ($299), Single Day VIP ($449) and Single Day Golden Gate Club ($2,199) tickets are all available exclusively at www.sfoutsidelands.com. A limited number of 3-Day GA and Golden Gate Club passes are still available. Taxes and fees apply to all ticket types.

Celebrating its 15th year, Outside Lands’ festival producers Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly are excited to share the daily lineups. The stellar daily billing promises something for everyone, with Kendrick Lamar, Zedd, Janelle Monáe, J.I.D, Interpol, WILLOW, aespa and more kicking off Friday with powerful and highly anticipated performances. Saturday will bring topline sets from Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, FISHER, Father John Misty, Orville Peck, L’Impératrice and more. Sunday will make history with a closing set from ODESZA, the first electronic act ever to headline the main stage, plus exemplary talent from The 1975, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Yachty, Noah Kahan, Cigarettes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

Kendrick Lamar

Zedd

Janelle Monáe

J.I.D

Interpol

WILLOW

aespa

Cuco

Alex G Claptone

Monolink

DIESEL (Shaquille O’Neal)

Raveena

BLOND:ISH

Becky Hill

Crumb

Justin Jay

Ethel Cain

The Dip

Samia

Disco Lines

La Doña

Yaya Bey

Nation of Language

Evan Giia

Matt Hansen

Westend

Nala

Miss Dre

Izzy Heltai

Sex, Tobe Nwigwe and so much more.

Organizers are also pleased to announce the daily chef and restaurant lineups for Golden Gate Club, Outside Lands’ elevated, luxury experience. Friday will feature Food & Wine’s Best New Chef 2016 winner Ravi Kapur from the James Beard Awardnominated restaurant Liholiho Yacht Club, who will serve South and East Asian inspired heritage cuisine. Saturday features two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Tyler Florence with Miller & Lux offering innovative renditions of American steakhouse classics. Sunday closes out the elevated experience with Michelin Star and James Beard Award-winner for Best Restaurant, Boulevard, led by chef duo Nancy Oakes & Dana Younkin who will serve New American staples from their iconic Embarcadero location.

SOMA Tent, the fan favorite electronic music haven, returns for a third year in 2023 and promises club beats with top-level sound and lights from open to close. With over 9 hours of music daily (and nightly), Friday features party-starter Claptone with BLOND:ISH and Justin Jay, Saturday keeps the tempo up with Daniel Avery, Sama’ Abdulhadi and Denis Sulta and Sunday grooves with Âme b2b Trikk, WhoMadeWho, Tinlicker and many more. The full breakdown of artists is below. View the daily lineups at www.sfoutsidelands.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Foo Fighters

Lana Del Rey

Maggie Rogers

FISHER

Father John Misty

Orville Peck

L’Impératrice

Nora En Pure

Alvvays

NIKI

Mariah the Scientist

Trixie Mattel

Daniel Avery

Lovejoy

Sama’ Abdulhadi

Jessie Murph

Zack Fox

Denis Sulta

Cobra Man

TOPS

Orion Sun

VNSSA

manila grey

Donny Benét

Eddie Zuko

Kim Ann Foxman

No Vacation

Wednesday midwxst

Adi Oasis

EREZ

Sour Widows

Outside Lands takes place annually in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and is one of the most popular summer events for both music and culinary enthusiasts. The three-day festival showcases world-class music programming, from legendary acts to emerging artists, plus features restaurants, wineries and breweries, nearly all of which are lo-

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

ODESZA

The 1975

Megan Thee Stallion

Lil Yachty

Noah Kahan

Cigarettes After Sex

Tobe Nwigwe

Beabadoobee

Poolside

Soccer Mommy

ISOxo

Holly Humberstone

Âme b2b Trikk

WhoMadeWho

Joy Oladokun

Inhaler

Tinlicker

DOPE LEMON

Gabriels

The Jungle Giants

Mild Minds

Red Axes

Nanna

Coco & Breezy

Wild Child

UPSAHL

Pretty Sick

Grace Ives

Fake Fruit

Loverground

Venus & the Flytraps

cal to California. Delivering an elevated experience for attendees that includes unique and cultural programming such as Outsider Art, Cocktail Magic and the return of Grass Lands, the first curated cannabis experience at a major American music festival, Outside Lands showcases the best the Bay Area has to offer.

With its dancing cats and lip-synched grandmas, TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the US, but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security concerns.

Las vacunas son parte del desarrollo saludable

Al igual que las primeras palabras, las vacunas son una parte importante del desarrollo infantil. Son seguras y protegen a los niños para que crezcan sanos, felices y fuertes.

Hable con el doctor de su hijo sobre las vacunas necesarias este año.

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