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José López Zamorano

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Después de meses de pensarlo, Joseph Biden anunció finalmente el lanzamiento de su campaña de reelección con una misión clara: defender las libertades democráticas de los estadounidenses frente al peligro que representan Donald Trump y sus seguidores más radicales.

“La pregunta que enfrentamos es si en los próximos años tendremos más o menos libertad, más derechos o menos. Sé cuál quiero que sea la respuesta. Este no es un momento para ser complaciente. Por eso me postulo para la reelección”, proclamó Biden en el video de lanzamiento de 3 minutos de duración.

Para Biden, los peligros que acechan a los Estados Unidos son múltiples: Trump y sus simpatizantes MAGA (Make America Great Again) buscan recortes a los pagos del Seguro Social, criminalizar el derecho al aborto, reducir los beneficios de cuidado de salud, prohibir libros, dictarle a los estadounidenses a quien deben amar y poner obstáculos para ejercer el derecho al voto. Convenientemente, el video de lanzamiento inicia con un recordatorio: las escenas de la insurrección del 6 de enero de 2021.

“Cada generación de estadounidenses se ha enfrentado a un momento en el que han tenido que defender la democracia, defender nuestras libertades personales y defender nuestro derecho al voto y nuestros derechos civiles… Terminemos el trabajo”, pide Biden.

Pero el lanzamiento de su campaña presidencial buscó proyectar también un tono optimista sobre el futuro, en momentos que una gran mayoría de la población percibe que el país está moviéndose en la dirección incorrecta y que una mayoría desea un relevo generacional.

A sus 80 años de edad, Biden ya es el presidente más viejo en la historia del país y tendría 86 años cuándo termine un segundo mandato.

Siete de cada 10 estadounidenses hubieran deseado que los demócratas tuvieran a otro candidato que no fuera Biden, mientras que seis de cada 10 opinan lo mismo de Trump. A pesar de ello lo más probable es que el próximo año veamos una repetición de la batalla Biden vs Trump, versión 2.0.

La tarea del presidente Biden es doble: motivar a donantes y estadounidenses a aportar los dos mil millones de dólares que se requieren para tener una campaña presidencial competitiva en 2024, y convencerlos de qué, a pesar de su edad, cuenta con la energía para enfrentar a los republicanos y encarar los retos más grandes del país, como las amenazas geopolíticas de Rusia y China, las presiones inflacionarias, la crisis de fentanilo, la emergencia fronteriza.

Durante el video, el partido demócrata se presenta como la gran carpa social: un espacio donde pueden convivir blancos, negros, latinos y asiáticos, lo

mismo que emprendedores, trabajadores de fábricas, empleados. En un segmento se puede escuchar “Viva Biden”.

Pero el presidente y los demócratas deberán hacer mucho más para afianzar el voto de los hispanos que hablarles en español o guiñarles al ojo. Designar a Julie Chávez Rodríguez –nieta de César Chávez, como directora de su campaña y a Verónica Escobar como copresidenta son pasos en la dirección correcta, pero insuficientes.

La buena noticia es que el presidente tiene 18 meses para mostrar que puede implementar políticas públicas que lo hagan merecedor de su sufragio por convicción y no simplemente por ser el menos malo de la película.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Aftermonths of thinking about it, Joseph Biden finally announced the launch of his re-election campaign with a clear mission: to defend the democratic freedoms of Americans against the danger posed by Donald Trump and his most radical followers.

“The question we face is whether in the coming years we will have more or less freedom, more or less rights. I know what I want the answer to be. This is not a time to be complacent. That’s why I’m running for re-election,” Biden proclaimed in the 3-minute launch video.

For Biden, the dangers facing the United States are multiple: Trump and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters seek cuts to Social Security payments, criminalize the right to abortion, reduce health care benefits, ban books , dictate to Americans who they should love and put obstacles in the way of exercising the right to vote.

Fittingly, the launch video opens with a reminder: scenes from the January 6, 2021 insurrection.

“Every generation of Americans has faced a moment in which they have had to defend democracy, defend our personal liberties, and defend our right to vote and our civil rights… Let’s finish the job,” Biden calls.

But the launch of his presidential campaign also sought to project an optimistic tone about the future, at a time when a large majority of the population perceives that the country is moving in the wrong direction and that a majority wants a generational replacement.

At 80 years old, Biden is already the oldest president in the country’s history and would be 86 when he finishes a second term.

Seven in ten Americans wish the Democrats had a candidate other than Biden, while six in ten feel the same way about Trump. Despite this, it is most likely that next year we will see a repeat of the Biden vs. Trump battle, version 2.0.

President Biden’s task is twofold: to motivate donors and Americans to contribute the two billion dollars required to have a competitive presidential campaign in 2024, and to convince them that, despite his age, he has the energy to face Republicans and tackle the country’s biggest challenges, like geopolitical threats from Russia and China, inflationary pressures, the fentanyl crisis, and the border emergency.

During the video, the Democratic Party presents itself as the great social tent: a space where whites, blacks, Latinos and Asians can coexist, as well as entrepreneurs, factory workers, and employees. In one segment you can hear “Long live Biden.”

But the president and the Democrats will have to do much more to secure the Hispanic vote than speak to them in Spanish or wink at them. Appointing Julie Chávez Rodríguez – granddaughter of César Chávez – as director of his campaign and Verónica Escobar as co-chair are steps in the right direction, but insufficient.

The good news is that the president has 18 months to show that he can implement public policies that make him voteable for conviction and not simply for being the least bad guy in the picture.

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NOTA PUBLICITARIA DE LA CAMPAÑA DE CONSERVACIÓN

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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

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MEDICARE SCAMS

DE LAS ESTAFAS CONTRA MEDICARE

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Since1965, Medicare has provided health care coverage to millions of Americans. More than 65 million people in the United States were enrolled in Medicare as of February 2023, with more people becoming eligible and enrolling each year. Anyone on Medicare is at risk of Medicare-related fraud, and the Medicare program continues to warn people to watch out for scammers who steal Medicare Numbers and other personal information to exploit beneficiaries’ benefits.

Broadly speaking, Medicare fraud occurs when someone makes false claims for health care services, procedures and equipment to obtain Medicare payments. Medicare fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars and puts the health and welfare of beneficiaries at risk. The impact of these losses and risks is expanding as Medicare continues to serve a growing number of beneficiaries.

“Anyone on Medicare can be a target of Medicare fraud,” said Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “But there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones by using CMS’ fraud tips to recognize and report potential scammers. Let’s all work together to make sure you’re not a victim of Medicare fraud.”

How to Spot Medicare Scams

There are many types of Medicare scams, taking the form of unsolicited emails, phone calls, text messages, social media posts and phony websites. Scammers often claim to be from the Medicare office, an insurance company or a government office. They’ll ask for your personal and financial information, such as your Medicare or Social Security Number, so that they can submit false claims for payment.

Remember that Medicare will never call, text, email or contact you through social media asking for your Medicare Number.

Some common Medicare scams to watch

out for include:

• Offers of “free” genetic testing

• Calls or emails about free medical equipment, such as a knee brace, walker or cane

• Solicitations for other services, such as offers of “paid” clinical research trials

While this is not a comprehensive list, these examples give you an idea of how to spot potential Medicare fraud. Scammers will do their best to present these services and products as genuine in exchange for your Medicare Number.

How to Protect Yourself

Now that you know how to spot Medicare fraud, you’ll need to know how to protect yourself from potential fraudsters. Remember to:

• Guard your Medicare Number just like your Social Security card and credit card

• Share your Medicare Number only with trusted health care providers

• Review your Medicare statements, watch for services billed that look suspicious and ask questions if something looks wrong

How to Report Scammers

Reporting Medicare fraud protects you and millions of other people with Medicare and those with disabilities. If you or someone you know have experienced Medicare fraud or suspect an offer you’ve received is a scam, report it as soon as possible. You will never be in trouble for reporting fraud.

To learn more about Medicare fraud, visit Medicare.gov/fraud. To report potential Medicare fraud, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Desde1965, Medicare ha brindado cobertura de atención médica a millones de estadounidenses. A febrero del 2023, más de 65 millones de personas en Estados Unidos estaban inscritas en Medicare y cada año más personas se vuelven elegibles y se inscriben. Cualquier beneficiario de Medicare corre el riesgo de sufrir un fraude relacionado con Medicare, es por eso que el programa de Medicare continúa advirtiendo a las personas que tengan cuidado con los estafadores que roban números de Medicare y otra información personal para explotar los beneficios de los beneficiarios. En términos generales, el fraude de Medicare ocurre cuando alguien hace reclamos falsos por servicios, procedimientos y equipos de atención médica para obtener pagos de Medicare. El fraude contra Medicare cuesta miles de millones de dólares a los contribuyentes y pone en riesgo la salud y el bienestar de los beneficiarios. El impacto de estas pérdidas y riesgos se está expandiendo a medida que Medicare continúa sirviendo a un número creciente de beneficiarios.

“Cualquiera que tenga Medicare puede ser víctima del fraude contra Medicare”, dijo la administradora de los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS, por sus siglas en inglés), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “Pero hay medidas que usted puede tomar para protegerse y proteger a sus seres queridos utilizando los consejos sobre la prevención de fraude de los CMS para reconocer y denunciar a posibles estafadores. Trabajemos todos juntos para asegurarnos de no ser víctimas de un fraude contra Medicare”.

Cómo detectar las estafas contra Medicare

Hay muchos tipos de estafas contra Medicare, que se presentan en forma de correos electrónicos no solicitados, llamadas telefónicas, mensajes de texto, publicaciones en redes sociales y sitios web falsos. Los estafadores suelen hacerse pasar por la oficina de Medicare, una compañía de seguros o una oficina gubernamental. Le pedirán su información personal y financiera, como su número de Seguro Social o de Medicare, para poder presentar reclamos de pago falsos.

Recuerde que Medicare nunca lo llamará, enviará mensajes de texto, correos electrónicos ni se comunicará con usted a través de las redes

sociales para pedirle su número de Medicare. Algunas estafas comunes de Medicare a las que hay que prestar atención son:

• Ofertas de pruebas genéticas “gratuitas”

• Llamadas o correos electrónicos sobre equipos médicos gratuitos, como rodilleras, andadores o bastones

• Solicitudes de otros servicios, como ofertas de ensayos de investigación clínica "pagados"

Si bien esta no es una lista completa, estos ejemplos le dan una idea de cómo detectar posibles fraudes contra Medicare. Los estafadores harán todo lo posible para presentar estos servicios y productos como genuinos a cambio de su número de Medicare.

Cómo protegerse

Ahora que sabe cómo detectar el fraude contra Medicare, necesitará saber cómo protegerse de posibles estafadores. Recuerde:

• Proteja su número de Medicare al igual que su tarjeta de Seguro Social y su tarjeta de crédito

• Comparta su número de Medicare solo con proveedores de atención médica confiables

• Revise sus estados de cuenta de Medicare, esté atento a los servicios facturados que parezcan sospechosos y haga preguntas si algo parece estar mal

Cómo denunciar a los estafadores

Informar el fraude contra Medicare lo protege a usted y a millones de otras personas con Medicare y personas con discapacidades. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha experimentado un fraude contra Medicare o sospecha que una oferta que ha recibido es una estafa, denúncielo lo antes posible. Nunca tendrá problemas por denunciar un fraude.

Para obtener más información sobre el fraude contra Medicare, visite es.Medicare.gov/fraud. Para denunciar un posible fraude contra Medicare, puede llamar al 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227) o denunciar la estafa a la Comisión Federal de Comercio en ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Información proporcionada por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos.

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CALIFORNIA POISED TO BAN NEW DIESEL TRUCKS, PHASE IN ELECTRIC ONES

Companies say the deadlines for converting big rigs, delivery trucks and other heavy vehicles will cause “chaos and dysfunction” of California’s economy. Some residents urged the board to enact even stronger measures to clean up their polluted air and “put our lives over profit.”

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AsCalifornia’s air board convenes t, the trucking industry is bracing for unprecedented rules that would ban sales of new diesel big rigs by 2036 and convert large companies’ existing trucks to zero emissions by 2042.

“The amount of chaos and dysfunction that is going to be created by this rule will be like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” said Chris Shimoda, senior vice president of the California Trucking Association, an industry trade group. “The likelihood that it is going to fail pretty spectacularly is very high. It’s very unfortunate.”

The California Air Resources Board started the day by unanimously approving a separate ambitious measure that phases out diesel-powered locomotive engines. Railroads in California must stop using engines that are more than 23 years old by 2030.

The staff’s presentation of its proposed truck rule — arguably the most contentious measure that the powerful air board has considered in many years — began at about noon. With a large crowd packed into the meeting hall in Sacramento, more than 160 people lined up in-person and virtually to speak to the board so the public hearing will likely last late into the night. The board’s vote is expected by midday Friday.

The proposed measure aims to clean up noxious diesel exhaust and greenhouse gases spewed by big rigs, garbage trucks, delivery trucks and other large vehicles by converting them to models powered by electricity or hydrogen.

Trucking companies and local government officials call the deadlines in the rule unachievable. They say the new technology still has major drawbacks, including the high cost of electric trucks and their low vehicle range. The state also has not yet developed a charging network to support electric trucks, and the existing chargers can take hours to recharge, industry officials say.

A worldwide first, California’s rules would transform how goods are transported throughout the state, adding millions of new, pollution-free trucks on the roads. The state currently has very few large, zero-emission vehicles: only 1,943 in California — and nearly all of them are buses.

Unveiled last September, the air board’s proposal would set aggressive timelines for the purchase and manufacture of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty trucks. The move is considered a critical part of California’s strategy to clean up its severe smog, switch to clean energy, end its reliance on fossil fuels and become carbon neutral by 2045.

“We need zero-emission vehicles everywhere feasible and this regulation is a next major step in that direction,” air board Chair Liane Randolph said. “Decarbonizing the transportation sector is one of the most decisive actions we can take to drive down emissions and reduce the harmful impacts of climate pollution.”

Environmental justice groups and many members of the public who spoke at the April 27 hearing expressed concern about the heavy toll of air pollution in their communities, calling on the board to adopt the regulation and enact even stronger rules to regulate emissions from companies with fewer than 50 trucks.

“We deserve better. We deserve the right to clean air,” Tania Gonzalez, an environmental justice advocate and resident of Fontana in San Bernardino County, told the board. “I’m asking you today to put our lives over profit.”

Under the proposal, in 2036, 100% of new sales of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks must

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Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas – Nuestra misión es proteger a las personas, las comunidades, y el medio ambiente de California de los productos químicos nocivos mediante la limpieza de sitios contaminados, el cumplimiento de las leyes sobre residuos peligrosos y fomentar el desarrollo de productos más seguros.

Finalización de la Tercera Revisión Quinquenal Escuela Secundaria Chalone Peaks, King City El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas (DTSC, por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó la tercera Revisión Quinquenal para la Escuela Secundaria Chalone Peaks (Sitio), ubicada en 667 Meyer Avenue, King City, CA 93930. La medida correctiva elegida consistió en cubrir el Sitio con sistemas de cubiertas protectoras para reducir la exposición al asbesto presente de forma natural que se encuentra en el suelo. Los sistemas de cubiertas consisten en cubiertas de paisaje estructurado y cubiertas de paisaje vegetal. Las cubiertas de paisaje estructurado incluyen áreas cubiertas con edificios, concreto o asfalto. Las cubiertas de paisaje vegetal incluyen zonas cubiertas con lo siguiente: barrera geotextil, relleno limpio, césped, vegetación autóctona y/o corteza. El Distrito Escolar Unión de King City implementó esta medida correctiva en agosto de 2007.

¿Cuáles fueron las conclusiones de la Revisión Quinquenal?

El Informe de Revisión Quinquenal abarca los resultados de la inspección, así como los procedimientos establecidos para minimizar la exposición al asbesto de origen natural. En estas inspecciones se han detectado: alteraciones del suelo causadas por roedores, zonas en las que era necesario reponer la corteza, reparaciones necesarias en los aspersores, zonas en las que era necesario sustituir el césped y problemas de drenaje en la cubierta de asfalto. Estas deficiencias menores se han corregido y las cubiertas siguen protegiendo la salud de las personas con un mantenimiento constante.

Se puede acceder a una copia impresa de la Revisión Quinquenal en la Escuela Secundaria Chalone Peaks, 667 Meyer Street, King City, CA 93930. Para concertar una cita llame al 831385-4400. También puede acceder a los documentos del proyecto en línea en envirostor.dtsc. ca.gov/public (Introduzca “Escuela Secundaria Chalone Peaks” en el campo de búsqueda y seleccione en el menú desplegable. Haga clic en la pestaña Actividades para encontrar el informe).

Información de Contacto

Si desea comunicar algún inconveniente o desea más información, póngase en contacto con:

• Jose Luevano, Gerente del Proyecto, al (916) 255-3577 o Jose.Luevano@dtsc.ca.gov

• Asha Setty, Especialista en Participación Pública al (510) 540-3910, al número gratuito 1-866-495-5651, o Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov

• Para Solicitudes de Medios de Comunicación: Russ Edmondson, al (916) 323-3372 o a través de Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov

be zero emissions in California, scaling up from phased-in timelines that vary by the type of truck. The rules also would force companies that operate 50 or more trucks to gradually convert their fleets into electric or hydrogen models, reaching 100% zero-emissions by 2042, with these timelines also based on the type of truck.

The earliest requirements would be for drayage trucks, which carry cargo to and from the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland and cause severe air pollution in nearby communities. All of them must be converted to electric models by 2035, and new sales beginning in 2024 must be zero emissions.

The state requirements to switch existing truck fleets to zero emissions by 2042 would apply to “high-priority fleets,” which are owned or operated by companies with 50 or more trucks or $50 million or more in annual revenue, and to federal trucks.

Included are all vehicles weighing 8,500 lbs or more, as well as package delivery vehicles, including U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, and Amazon fleets.

“We deserve better. We deserve the right to clean air. I’m asking you today to put our lives over profit.

-TANIA GONZALEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE AND RESIDENT OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

Trucking companies and local governments say fundamental changes are needed in California to help them meet the proposed timelines to stop buying new diesel trucks and phase out their existing diesels.

A large number of trucking companies, local leaders and utilities at the hearing echoed long-standing objections that the deadlines are too challenging and need to be revised.

“There are many of us in the drayage industry that run our trucks 400 plus miles a day,” Cory Peters, chief financial officer of Best Drayage, a trucking company based in the Central Valley, told the board. “Currently, there is no zero-emission truck available today that can make that trip. You are requiring that all new drayage trucks be zero emissions starting in less than nine months from now. This will have a devastating effect on Central Valley shippers who rely on getting their goods to the rest of the world.”

Large trucks are more difficult and expensive to convert to electric models than cars because of their size, weight, and the long distances that they’re driven.

But air board officials said they are confident that the truck market can adjust in time to speed the transition to electric models.

“All of the provisions are intended to address those concerns that stakeholders brought forward, including needing to move more aggressively in some areas and needing to provide flexibility in others,” said Air Resources Board Executive Officer Steven Cliff.

“We want to be mindful of the concerns of those who are regulated, but we also know that we have health benefits that we need to achieve. Getting that balance is a really critical part of the overall approach,” he said.

The proposal builds on a previous state clean trucks regulation, enacted in 2020, that mandated the number of zero-emission trucks that manufacturers must sell from 2024 through 2035.

California’s truck rules are “going to have significantly positive implications for both air quality and for pushing the market forward,” said Sam Wilson, a senior vehicles analyst in the clean

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transportation program at the environmental group Union of Concerned Scientists.

Still, he said the air board “missed an opportunity” to strengthen the rule, by failing to set stricter requirements for fleets with fewer than 50 trucks. The proposed rule could put about 510,000 carbon-free medium and heavy-duty vehicles on California’s roads in 2035, increasing to 1.2 million in 2045 and about 1.7 million in 2050, according to the air board.

The trucks that would be affected by the new rule make up just 7% of the vehicles on California’s roads — about 1.8 million out of 30 million. But they are the single largest source of air pollution from vehicles, representing about 70% of smogforming nitrogen oxides and 80% of carcinogenic diesel soot, according to the air board.

Communities near ports, warehouses ‘suffer a lot’

Truck emissions hang heavy in the air in much of the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County and the Central Valley, where many disadvantaged and low-income residents like Ada Trujillo live. Trujillo is a 42-year-old Guatemalan immigrant who has lived in San Bernardino for more than 20 years. The region is home to explosive growth of warehouses, where air pollution comes from idling trucks that transport goods.

Trujillo said diesel pollution has been increasingly causing health problems for her family. She doesn’t allow her children to play outside for long periods of time due to the headaches, eye and skin allergies, nose bleeds and breathing problems that they experience.

Diesel exhaust is one of the most harmful air pollutants, since it is a known cause of cancer, and it contains fine particles that can trigger heart attacks and asthma.

Trujillo said in Spanish that her children “do suffer a lot,” adding that “as a mother, it worries me. We live close to these warehouses and we keep seeing more of them in our communities.”

California has been cutting emissions from diesel and gas-powered vehicles for decades. The new proposal comes less than nine months after California enacted another far-reaching mandate that bans sales of gas-powered cars by 2035.

California often prides itself on being a leader in setting stringent vehicle standards that other states follow. Six other states adopted the 2020 California trucks rule, with Colorado and Maryland being the most recent states to enact them, just this week.

“If the rule moves forward…you are going to see a lot of the same problems that we had during the pandemic. It’s a supply chain crisis of our own making.”

-CHRIS SHIMODA, CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

The trucking industry said unresolved issues could pose serious challenges for an already strained supply chain and the state’s economy.

“If the rule moves forward and is implemented the way that it’s written today, you are going to see a lot of the same problems that we had during the pandemic, but we created the problem,” Shimoda of the California Trucking Association said. “It’s a supply chain crisis of our own making.”

The air board staff earlier this year made some minor changes in their proposal for garbage truck operators who raised concerns at the first public hearing in October. They issued a revised version of the proposal in March that delays electrification phase-in dates for fleets that run on biogas captured from landfills, wastewater facilities and compost.

But the most significant change in the proposal actually toughened the rules after an appeal by environmental justice advocates: The original proposal required 100% zero-emission truck sales in 2040; the air board staff accelerated it by four years at the request of some board members.

Local governments call the deadlines ‘impossible’

It’s not just the trucking industry that is vehemently opposed. Local governments are opposed, too, since they own truck fleets. With some exceptions, half of the specified truck purchases for public agencies must be zero emissions by 2024, ramping up to 100% by 2027. Some exemptions apply if there are a lack of available models.

In a letter to the air board, the League of California Cities, California State Association of Counties and the California Special Districts Association said the air board is “overlooking some important realities” and that fulfilling the timeline would be “impossible.”

The coalition of local officials is urging the board to delay the rule’s deadline by four years, adopt more exemptions and impose price caps on the electric models to keep them more affordable.

The local leaders wrote that the proposal “ignores existing market realities and the time needed to develop and ramp up an infrastructural system that can support an electrified fleet of essential vehicles.”

“The vehicles don’t exist, the infrastructure does not exist, grid reliability is sketchy, there’s nothing to protect public agencies from price gouging, and no one seems willing to discuss where the money will come from — other than raising rates on consumers,” their letter said.

The rule banning diesel and gasoline truck sales would not apply to emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks.

“The vehicles don’t exist, the infrastructure does not exist, grid reliability is sketchy, there’s nothing to protect public agencies from price gouging.”

-LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION IN A LETTER TO THE AIR BOARD

Some entrepreneurs are hoping to ramp up construction of truck charging stations in time to meet the timeline.

The technology exists, it’s just a matter of getting it ready, said Scott Fisher, a senior vice president at Voltera, a company developing truck charging stations.

To help bring some costs down, Voltera and similar companies have been developing new business models where they build the charging stations, and own and operate them so trucking companies do not have to make those investments, he said.

“We’re mindful of the challenges in terms of fleets complying with this rule and we think we have a way to help,” he said. “The fleet basically doesn’t have to spend the money… They get this charging infrastructure as a service, which is more of an operational month-to-month cost rather than an upfront capital investment.”

Companies and other fleet owners could choose to comply with the regulation in two ways: They could only purchase zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2024 while retiring diesel trucks at the end of their useful life. Or they could phase in zero-emission trucks as a percentage of their fleet, starting with 10% of delivery trucks and other types that are the easiest to electrify in 2025, then ramping up to 100% between 2035 and 2042.

The requirements for converting fleets would not apply to smaller companies unless they were using a larger company’s trucks.

Air board officials plan to create a future rule for smaller operators with fleets under 50 vehicles, according to Tony Brasil, chief of the air board’s transportation and technology branch.

CALIFORNIA ESTÁ A PUNTO DE PROHIBIR LOS NUEVOS CAMIONES DE DIESEL

Las empresas de camiones dicen que los plazos para convertir camiones grandes, camiones de reparto y otros vehículos pesados son inalcanzables y causarán “caos y disfunción” en la economía de California. La medida está diseñada para limpiar el aire de las comunidades, especialmente cerca de puertos, almacenes y autopistas.

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Laindustria camionera de California se está preparando para que los reguladores estatales promulguen esta semana reglas sin precedentes que prohibirían las ventas de nuevos grandes camiones diésel para 2036 y convertirían los camiones existentes de las grandes empresas en cero emisiones para 2042.

“La cantidad de caos y disfunción que creará esta regla no se parecerá a nada que hayamos visto antes”, dijo Chris Shimoda, vicepresidente de la Asociación de Camiones de California, un grupo que representa a la industria. “La probabilidad de que fracase espectacularmente es muy alta. Es muy desafortunado”.

La Junta de Recursos del Aire del estado llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre su regulación propuesta el jueves, luego se espera que vote el viernes.

La propuesta tiene como objetivo limpiar los gases de escape nocivos del diésel y los gases de efecto invernadero emitidos por camiones grandes, camiones de basura, camiones de reparto y otros vehículos grandes al convertirlos en modelos que funcionan con electricidad o hidrógeno.

Las empresas de camiones y los funcionarios del gobierno local dicen que los plazos de la regla son inalcanzables. Dicen que la nueva tecnología todavía tiene inconvenientes importantes, incluido el alto costo de los camiones eléctricos y su bajo rango para vehículos. El estado tampoco ha desarrollado aún una red de carga para admitir camiones eléctricos, y los cargadores existentes pueden tardar horas en recargarse, dicen funcionarios de la industria.

Por primera vez en el mundo, las reglas de California transformarían la forma en que se transportan las mercancías en todo el estado, agregando millones de camiones nuevos y libres de contaminación en las carreteras. Actualmente, el estado tiene muy pocos vehículos grandes de cero emisiones: solo 1,943 en California, y casi todos son autobuses.

Presentada en septiembre pasado, la propuesta de la junta del aire establecería cronogramas agresivos para la compra y fabricación de camiones medianos y pesados de cero emisiones. La medida se considera una parte fundamental de la estrategia de California para limpiar su smog severo, cambiar a energía limpia, terminar con su dependencia de los combustibles fósiles y volverse neutral en carbono para 2045.

Según la propuesta, en 2036, el 100% de las ventas nuevas de camiones medianos y pesados deben ser de cero emisiones en California, aumentando a partir de plazos escalonados que varían según el tipo de camión. Las reglas también obligarían a las empresas que operan 50 o más camiones a convertir gradualmente sus flotas en modelos eléctricos o de hidrógeno, alcanzando el 100% de cero emisiones para 2042, con estos plazos también basados en el tipo de camión.

Los primeros requisitos serían para camiones de acarreo, que transportan carga hacia y desde los puertos de Los Ángeles, Long Beach y Oakland y causan una grave contaminación del aire en las comunidades cercanas. Todos ellos deben convertirse a modelos eléctricos para 2035, y las nuevas ventas a partir de 2024 deben ser de cero emisiones.

Los requisitos estatales para cambiar las flotas de camiones existentes a cero emisiones para 2042 se aplicarían a las “flotas de alta prioridad”, que son propiedad de empresas con 50 o más camiones o $50 millones o más en ingresos anuales, y a los camiones federales.

Se incluyen todos los vehículos que pesan 8,500 libras o más, así como los vehículos de entrega de paquetes, incluidas las flotas del Servicio Postal de EE.UU., FedEx, UPS y Amazon.

La propuesta se basa en una regulación estatal anterior sobre camiones limpios, promulgada en 2020, que ordenaba la cantidad de camiones de cero emisiones que los fabricantes deben vender desde 2024 hasta 2035.

Las reglas de camiones de California “van a tener implicaciones significativamente positivas tanto para la calidad del aire como para impulsar el mercado”, dijo Sam Wilson, analista de vehículos en el programa de transporte limpio del grupo ambiental Union of Concerned Scientists.

Aun así, dijo que la junta del aire “perdió la oportunidad” de fortalecer la regla, al no establecer requisitos más estrictos para las flotas con menos de 50 camiones.

“Queremos tener en cuenta las preocupaciones de quienes están regulados, pero también sabemos que tenemos beneficios para la salud que debemos alcanzar. Lograr ese equilibrio es una parte realmente crítica”.

-DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO DE LA JUNTA DE RECURSOS DEL AIRE STEVEN CLIFF

Las empresas de camiones y los gobiernos locales dicen que se necesitan cambios fundamentales en California para ayudarlos a cumplir con los plazos propuestos para dejar de comprar nuevos camiones diésel y eliminar gradualmente los diésel existentes.

Los camiones grandes son más difíciles y costosos de convertir a modelos eléctricos que los automóviles debido a su tamaño, peso y largas distancias que recorren.

Pero los funcionarios de la junta del aire dijeron que confían en que el mercado de camiones pueda ajustarse a tiempo para acelerar la transición a los modelos eléctricos.

“Todas las disposiciones están destinadas a abordar las preocupaciones que presentaron las partes interesadas, incluida la necesidad de moverse de manera más agresiva en algunas áreas y la necesidad de brindar flexibilidad en otras”, dijo Steven Cliff, director ejecutivo de la Junta de Recursos del Aire.

“Queremos tener en cuenta las preocupaciones de quienes están regulados, pero también sabemos que tenemos beneficios para la salud que debemos lograr. Lograr ese equilibrio es una parte realmente crítica del enfoque general”, dijo.

La regla propuesta podría poner alrededor de 510,000 vehículos medianos y pesados libres de carbono en las carreteras de California en 2035, aumentando a 1.2 millones en 2045 y alrededor de 1.7 millones en 2050, según la junta del aire.

Los camiones que se verían afectados por la nueva regla representan solo el 7% de los vehículos en las carreteras de California, alrededor de 1.8 millones de 30 millones. Pero son la fuente más grande de contaminación del aire de los vehículos, y representan alrededor del 70% de los óxidos de nitrógeno que forman smog y el 80% del hollín de diesel cancerígeno, según la junta del aire.

Comunidades cercanas a puertos, almacenes ‘sufren mucho’

Las emisiones de los camiones flotan en el aire en gran parte del Inland Empire, el condado de Los Ángeles y el Valle Central, donde viven muchos residentes desfavorecidos y de bajos ingresos como Ada Trujillo. Trujillo es una inmigrante guatemalteca de 42 años que vive en San Bernardino desde hace más de 20 años. La región alberga un crecimiento explosivo de almacenes, donde la contaminación del aire proviene de los camiones que transportan mercancías.

Trujillo dijo que la contaminación por diésel ha causado cada vez más problemas de salud a su familia. No permite que sus hijos jueguen al aire libre durante largos períodos de tiempo debido a los dolores de cabeza, las alergias oculares y cutáneas, las hemorragias nasales y los problemas respiratorios que experimentan.

El escape de diesel es uno de los contaminantes del aire más dañinos, ya que es una causa conocida de cáncer y contiene partículas finas que pueden desencadenar ataques cardíacos y asma.

Trujillo dijo en español que sus hijos “sí sufren mucho”, y agregó que “como madre, me preocupa. Vivimos cerca de estos almacenes y seguimos viendo más de ellos en nuestras comunidades”.

California ha estado reduciendo las emisiones de los vehículos diésel y de gasolina durante décadas. La nueva propuesta llega menos de nueve meses después de que California promulgara otro mandato de gran alcance que prohíbe las ventas de automóviles de gasolina para 2035. California a menudo se enorgullece de ser líder en el establecimiento de normas estrictas para vehículos que siguen otros estados. Otros seis estados adoptaron la regla de camiones de California de 2020, siendo Colorado y Maryland los estados más recientes en promulgarlas, solo esta semana.

“Si la regla avanza… verá muchos de los mismos problemas que tuvimos durante la pandemia. Es una crisis de la cadena de suministro creada por nosotros mismos”.

-CHRIS SHIMODA, ASOCIACIÓN DE CAMIONES DE CALIFORNIA

La industria del transporte por carretera dijo que los problemas no resueltos podrían

plantear serios desafíos para una cadena de suministro ya tensa y la economía del estado.

“Si la regla avanza y se implementa de la forma en que está escrita hoy, verá muchos de los mismos problemas que tuvimos durante la pandemia, pero creamos el problema”, dijo Shimoda de la Asociación de Camiones de California. “Es una crisis de la cadena de suministro creada por nosotros mismos”.

El personal de la junta del aire a principios de este año hizo algunos cambios menores en su propuesta para los operadores de camiones de basura que expresaron su preocupación en la primera audiencia pública en octubre. Emitieron una versión revisada de la propuesta en marzo que retrasa las fechas de incorporación gradual de la electrificación para las flotas que funcionan con biogás capturado de vertederos, instalaciones de aguas residuales y compost.

Pero el cambio más significativo en la propuesta en realidad endureció las reglas después de una apelación de los defensores de la justicia ambiental: la propuesta origi-

nal requería ventas de camiones 100% cero emisiones en 2040; el personal de la junta del aire lo aceleró en cuatro años a pedido de algunos miembros de la junta.

Los gobiernos locales llaman ‘imposibles’ los plazos

No es solo la industria camionera la que se opone con vehemencia. Los gobiernos locales también se oponen, ya que poseen flotas de camiones. Con algunas excepciones, la mitad de las compras de camiones especificados para agencias públicas deben ser de cero emisiones para 2024, aumentando hasta el 100% para 2027. Se aplican algunas exenciones si no hay modelos disponibles.

En una carta a la junta del aire, la Liga de Ciudades de California, la Asociación de Condados del Estado de California y la Asociación de Distritos Especiales de California dijeron que la junta está “pasando por alto algunas realidades importantes” y que cumplir con el cronograma sería “imposible”.

La coalición de funcionarios locales está instando a la junta a retrasar la fecha límite de la regla en cuatro años, adoptar más exenciones e imponer límites de precios a los modelos eléctricos para que sean más asequibles.

Los líderes locales escribieron que la propuesta “ignora las realidades del mercado existentes y el tiempo necesario para desarrollar y aumentar un sistema de infraestructura que pueda respaldar una flota electrificada de vehículos esenciales”.

“Los vehículos no existen, la infraestructura no existe, la confiabilidad de la red es incompleta, no hay nada que proteja a las agencias públicas del aumento de precios y nadie parece dispuesto a discutir de dónde provendrá el dinero, aparte de aumentar las tarifas a los consumidores,”, decía su carta.

La regla que prohíbe la venta de camiones diésel y gasolina no se aplicaría a vehículos de emergencia como ambulancias y camiones de bomberos.

“Los vehículos no existen, la infraestructura no existe, la confiabilidad de la red es incompleta, no hay nada que proteja a las agencias públicas del aumento de precios”.

LIGA DE CIUDADES DE CALIFORNIA, ASOCIACIÓN ESTATAL DE CONDADOS Y ASOCIACIÓN DE DISTRITOS ESPECIALES DE CALIFORNIA EN UNA CARTA A LA JUNTA DEL AIRE

Algunos empresarios esperan acelerar la construcción de estaciones de carga para camiones a tiempo para cumplir con el cronograma.

La tecnología existe, solo es cuestión de prepararla, dijo Scott Fisher, vicepresidente senior de Voltera, una empresa que desarrolla estaciones de carga para camiones.

Para ayudar a reducir algunos costos, Voltera y compañías similares han estado desarrollando nuevos modelos comerciales en los que construyen las estaciones de carga, las poseen y las operan para que las empresas de camiones no tengan que hacer esas inversiones, dijo.

“Somos conscientes de los desafíos en términos de flotas que cumplen con esta regla y creemos que tenemos una manera de ayudar”, dijo. “Básicamente, la flota no tiene que gastar el dinero… Obtienen esta infraestructura de carga como un servicio, que es más un costo operativo mensual que una inversión de capital inicial”.

Las empresas y otros propietarios de flotas podrían optar por cumplir con la regulación de dos maneras: solo podrían comprar vehículos de cero emisiones a partir de 2024 y retirar los camiones diésel al final de su vida útil. O podrían incorporar gradualmente camiones de cero emisiones como porcentaje de su flota, comenzando con el 10% de los camiones de reparto y otros tipos que son los más fáciles de electrificar en 2025, y luego aumentando hasta el 100% entre 2035 y 2042.

Los requisitos para la conversión de flotas no se aplicarían a las empresas más pequeñas a menos que estuvieran utilizando camiones de una empresa más grande.

Los funcionarios de la junta aérea planean crear una regla futura para los operadores más pequeños con flotas de menos de 50 vehículos, según Tony Brasil, jefe de la rama de transporte y tecnología de la junta aérea.

Una flota de camiones Tesla en exhibición en las instalaciones de PepsiCo Beverages North America en Sacramento el 11 de abril de 2023. La compañía organizó un evento para celebrar la llegada de 18 grandes camiones eléctricos. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutiérrez Jr. / CalMatters

LA CORTE SUPREMA MANTIENE LA APROBACIÓN DE LA PÍLDORA ABORTIVA: ¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA PARA CALIFORNIA?

La decisión judicial conserva la aprobación de la FDA de la píldora abortiva mifepristona hasta que un tribunal federal inferior revise el caso. Los legisladores y funcionarios de California prometen proteger el derecho al aborto sin importar el resultado final del caso.

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El aborto con medicamentos sigue siendo legal en California y en todo EE.UU.

Una orden preliminar de la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. el 21 de abril preservo la aprobación de la píldora abortiva mifepristona por parte de la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de EE.UU. (FDA) desde hace dos décadas hasta que el tribunal superior escuche todos los méritos del caso.

“La Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos tiene razón al tomar esta acción para proteger el acceso al aborto con medicamentos”, dijo el gobernador Gavin Newsom en un comunicado.

“Por ahora, la Corte ha seguido la ciencia, los datos y la ley en lugar de una agenda política extrema y fuera de contacto”.

Antes de la muy esperada decisión de la Corte Suprema, los legisladores demócratas de California y los miembros del Consejo del Futuro del Aborto del estado se reunieron el martes para reafirmar el compromiso del estado de proteger el derecho al aborto.

Respaldado por el presidente de la Asamblea Anthony Rendon, el senador pro tempore Toni Atkins, el fiscal general Rob Bonta, la presidenta del Caucus Legislativo de Mujeres, la senadora Nancy Skinner y otros importantes demócratas, Newsom anunció su intención de presentar una legislación que mitigaría cualquier acción legal futura en California. Newsom tiene la intención de presentar una legislación que proteja a los farmacéuticos que dispensan píldoras abortivas y reforzar la cadena de suministro de medicamentos del estado, pero no pudo ofrecer detalles el martes.

En una declaración conjunta, las líderes del Caucus Legislativo de Mujeres, Skinner, y la asambleísta Cecilia Aguiar-Curry elogiaron la suspensión de la Corte Suprema.

“(La mifepristona) debe seguir siendo legal y accesible, y continuaremos luchando contra cualquier acción judicial que busque cortar el acceso a este medicamento probado y seguro”, dice el comunicado.

La orden de un párrafo de la Corte Suprema es una señal positiva para la FDA y los fabricantes de mifepristona, dijo Henry Greely, profesor de derecho de la Universidad de Stanford. Al considerar una suspensión, el tribunal debe sopesar cuatro criterios diferentes: la probabilidad de que los acusados ganen una apelación, la probabilidad de que los acusados sufran daños irreparables si se deniega la suspensión, el equilibrio del daño causado a otros y el interés público.

“Para otorgar una suspensión, se supone que debes encontrar todos los elementos”, dijo Greely.

Greely fue uno de los 20 juristas de la FDA que firmaron un informe amicus curiae solicitando a la Corte Suprema que concediera una suspensión amplia de la decisión de la Corte de Apelaciones del Quinto Circuito la para restablecer restricciones significativas sobre el uso de mifepristona en espera de una audiencia judicial completa. La orden, sin embargo, está muy lejos de indicar lo que el tribunal superior piensa sobre los méritos del caso, dijo Greely.

“Sabemos que la Corte Suprema no está enamorada del aborto. Este no es un tribunal a favor del aborto. Eso contaría a favor de los demandantes aquí, pero los conservadores de la corte también están preocupados por las amplias

opiniones extralimitadas de la corte de distrito”, dijo. “Pero predecir lo que hará la Corte Suprema es tan útil como apostar a los caballos”.

La orden preliminar detiene una ronda relámpago de fallos contradictorios que se ha desarrollado en los tribunales inferiores durante el último mes, lo que permite que la mifepristona permanezca en el mercado sin restricciones. El Juzgado Quinto ya programó una primera audiencia del caso para el 17 de mayo.

En un comunicado, el procurador general Bonta subrayó el compromiso del estado de luchar contra los desafíos legales al aborto y ofreció palabras de aliento.

“Tengo la esperanza de que esta decisión sea una indicación de que se avecinan días mejores para nuestro país”, dijo Bonta.

Sin embargo, los legisladores de California tendrán dificultades para evitar que la decisión original de la corte federal de Texas afecte el acceso al aborto y los proveedores en el estado si finalmente se mantiene. El caso de la corte de Texas que precipitó la orden de la Corte Suprema desafía la autoridad de la FDA para aprobar medicamentos farmacéuticos para el mercado: es un desafío que trasciende las fronteras estatales, independientemente de la política partidaria.

“La realidad es que no somos inmunes”, dijo la presidenta de Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Jodi Hicks.

Las recientes decisiones judiciales claramente han interrumpido los planes cuidadosamente elaborados de California para proteger el derecho al aborto, con los funcionarios luchando tras bambalinas para prepararse y reaccionar. El estado no se unió a una demanda separada del Distrito Este del estado de Washington en la que un juez federal dictaminó que la disponibilidad de mifepristona debe permanecer intacta en los 17 estados liderados por demócratas y el Distrito de Columbia que formaban parte del caso.

Bonta dijo el martes que la decisión del estado fue “intencional” y “deliberada” para permanecer en el favor de la FDA en lugar de “demandar al gobierno federal”.

“Creemos que debe haber estados que colaboren con el gobierno federal”, dijo Bonta.

Los representantes de las oficinas de los fiscales generales del estado de Washington y Oregón, que lideran el caso, se negaron a confirmar si se le pidió a California que se uniera a la demanda. Sin embargo, varios académicos legales de la FDA cuestionaron por qué California no se unió al litigio, que busca eliminar de forma permanente la “regulación excesivamente onerosa” que incluye documentación adicional y requisitos de certificación para que médicos y farmacias receten el medicamento.

“Para mi disgusto, California y Nueva York no están en esa demanda. Me muero por saber por qué”, dijo Jennifer Olivia, codirectora de la Facultad de Derecho de la UC, consorcio de políticas de derecho, ciencia y salud de San Francisco. “A veces, un estado decide no unirse a la demanda porque el riesgo podría ser que el fallo empeore la situación actual, pero realmente no había riesgo de que eso sucediera aquí”.

“Gracias a Dios, está preservando el acceso mientras esto avanza en los tribunales”.

-DRA. JENNIFER KERNS, PROFESORA ASOCIADA DE OBSTETRICIA, GINECOLOGÍA Y CIENCIAS REPRODUCTIVAS EN UC SAN FRANCISCO

La orden de la Corte Suprema también evita crear un conflicto con el fallo del estado de Washington, que durante una semana ordenó a la FDA hacer lo contrario de lo que ordenaba el fallo de Texas.

Bonta, quien ha firmado informes defendiendo a la FDA en el caso de Texas, dijo que cree que el “mejor camino para defender la autoridad de la FDA” es a través del caso de Texas.

Olivia, quien también firmó el informe amicus curiae de los académicos legales de la FDA, dijo que el resultado de la orden de la Corte Suprema es el “mejor de los casos” para los defensores del aborto.

La Dra. Jennifer Kerns, profesora asociada de obstetricia, ginecología y ciencias reproductivas en UC San Francisco, dijo que la decisión de la Corte Suprema de mantener un amplio acceso a la mifepristona fue “un gran alivio”.

“Estoy conmocionado, realmente conmocionado. Todos los diferentes hilos de mensajes en los que estoy con la gente en el trabajo, la gente

se queda sin palabras”, dijo Kerns. “Gracias a Dios, está preservando el acceso mientras esto avanza en los tribunales”.

Horas antes de la decisión, los pacientes que visitaron la clínica por medicamentos para el aborto expresaron su preocupación por lo que podría haber sucedido si hubieran venido un par de días después, dijo Kerns. La orden les da a los proveedores de servicios de aborto un rayo de esperanza, dijo Kerns, pero todos aún son muy conscientes de cuán débil sigue siendo el acceso al aborto.

“Todos todavía pensamos que si esto llega a la Corte Suprema, esto no irá a nuestro favor, pero al menos hay suficiente pensamiento de que, por ahora, tal vez no haya suficiente fundamento legal para respaldar este último ataque contra aborto”, dijo Kerns.

Anticipándose a un fallo que restringe la distribución y el uso de mifepristona, varios estados también han almacenado la droga para eludir una ley que impide el envío interestatal. Pero el fallo deja un área gris sobre si los farmacéuticos pueden dispensar pastillas que ya están disponibles. Newsom anunció previamente una reserva estatal de hasta 2 millones de píldoras de misoprostol con 250,000 dosis actualmente disponibles. La mifepristona, el fármaco encerrado en batallas judiciales, bloquea la hormona del embarazo progesterona, mientras que el misoprostol hace que el útero se vacíe. El misoprostol se puede usar de manera segura solo para interrumpir un embarazo, pero el estándar médico de atención durante las últimas dos décadas ha sido usar ambos medicamentos juntos para abortos y abortos espontáneos.

La Legislatura estatal está considerando más de dos docenas de proyectos de ley sobre el aborto en esta sesión, la mayoría de los cuales fortalecen la protección de la privacidad. Julia Spiegel, subsecretaria de asuntos legales de Newsom, dijo que el estado almacenó intencionalmente misoprostol en lugar de mifepristona porque su legalidad no está en duda. Los legisladores querían garantizar que el aborto con medicamentos siguiera siendo accesible “sin importar lo que suceda en los tribunales” en caso de que la prisa de otros estados por comprar misoprostol provoque escasez, dijo Spiegel.

El martes, Newsom dijo a los periodistas que California también tiene un “suministro amplio” de mifepristona. Posteriormente, un portavoz aclaró que las farmacias de todo el estado tienen suficiente mifepristona disponible para satisfacer la demanda, pero no hay reservas.

La Legislatura estatal está considerando más de dos docenas de proyectos de ley sobre el aborto en esta sesión, la mayoría de los cuales fortalecen las protecciones de privacidad para los registros médicos y los proveedores de servicios de aborto y prohíben que las fuerzas del orden público del estado compartan información con los estados que se oponen al aborto. El Consejo del Futuro del Aborto, una potencia política de defensores y legisladores de los derechos reproductivos, apoya 17 de los proyectos de ley de esta sesión.

El año pasado, la Legislatura aprobó 16 proyectos de ley sobre el aborto, incluido el lenguaje para una medida electoral que consagra el derecho al aborto en la constitución estatal, que dos tercios de los votantes aprobaron en noviembre pasado.

El reportero político de CalMatters Alexei Koseff contribuyó a esta historia.

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ENGLISH SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS APPROVAL OF ABORTION PILL — WHAT IT MEANS FOR CALIFORNIANS

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Medication abortion is still legal in California and across the U.S.

A preliminary U.S. Supreme Court order on Friday April 21 preserves the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s two-decade-old approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until the full merits of the case are heard by the high court.

“The U.S. Supreme Court is right to take this action to protect access to medication abortion,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “For now, the Court has followed science, data, and the law rather than an extreme and out of touch political agenda.”

Ahead of the Supreme Court’s highly anticipated decision, California Democratic lawmakers and members of the state’s Future of Abortion Council gathered Tuesday April 18 to reaffirm the state’s commitment to protecting abortion rights.

“We want folks to know that we’re here, and we remain steadfast in our determination to respond appropriately,” Newsom said during the press conference.

Backed by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Senate pro Tempore Toni Atkins, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Legislative Women’s Caucus Chair Sen. Nancy Skinner and other top Democrats, Newsom announced his intention to introduce legislation that would blunt any future legal action in California. Newsom intends to introduce legislation protecting pharmacists who dispense abortion pills and shoring up the state’s supply chain of the drugs but was unable to offer specifics Tuesday.

In a joint statement, Legislative Women’s Caucus leaders Skinner and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry commended the Supreme Court’s stay.

“(Mifepristone) should remain legal and accessible, and we will continue to fight any court action that seeks to cut off access to this proven and safe medication,” the statement said.

The Supreme Court’s one-paragraph order is a positive signal for the FDA and mifepristone manufacturers, Stanford University law professor Henry Greely said. In considering a stay, the court must weigh four different criteria: the likelihood defendants will win an appeal, the likelihood defendants will be irreparably harmed if the stay is denied, the balance of harm caused to others, and the public’s interest.

“To grant a stay you are supposed to find all of the elements,” Greely said.

Greely was one of 20 FDA legal scholars to sign an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to grant a broad stay of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to reinstate significant restrictions on the use of mifepristone pending a full court hearing. The order, however, falls far short of indicating what the high court thinks of the case merits, Greely said.

“We know the Supreme Court is not enamored of abortion. This is not a pro-abortion court. That would count in favor of the plain-

tiffs here, but the conservatives of the court are also concerned about broad overreaching district court opinions,” he said. “But predicting what the Supreme Court will do is about as useful as betting on horses.”

The preliminary order halts a lightning round of conflicting rulings that has played out in the lower courts over the past month, allowing mifepristone to stay on the market unrestricted. The Fifth Court has already scheduled a first hearing for the case on May 17.

In a statement, Attorney General Bonta underscored the state’s commitment to fighting legal challenges to abortion and offered words of encouragement.

“I am hopeful that this decision is an indication that better days are ahead for our country,” Bonta said.

California lawmakers, however, will be hard pressed to prevent the original Texas federal court decision from impacting abortion access and providers in the state if it eventually stands. The Texas court case that precipitated the Supreme Court’s order challenges the authority of the FDA to approve pharmaceutical drugs for market: It’s a challenge that reaches across state lines regardless of party politics.

“The reality is we’re not immune,” Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California President Jodi Hicks said.

The recent court decisions have clearly disrupted California’s carefully laid plans to protect abortion rights, with officials scrambling behind the scenes to prepare and react. The state did not join a separate lawsuit out of the Eastern District of Washington state in which a federal judge ruled mifepristone availability must remain untouched in the 17 Democratled states and District of Columbia that were part of the case.

Bonta said Tuesday the state’s decision was “intentional” and “deliberate” to stay in the good graces of the FDA rather than “suing the federal government.”

“We believe there need to be states that collaborate with the federal government,” Bonta

said.

Representatives from the Washington state and Oregon attorneys general offices, who are leading the case, declined to confirm whether California was asked to join the lawsuit. Several FDA legal scholars, however, questioned why California did not join the litigation, which seeks to permanently remove “excessively burdensome regulation” that includes additional documentation and certification requirements for doctors and pharmacies to prescribe the drug.

“Much to my chagrin, California and New York are not in that lawsuit. I’m dying to know why,” said Jennifer Olivia, co-director of the UC College of Law, San Francisco consortium of law, science, and health policy. “Sometimes a state decides not to join the lawsuit because the risk could be the ruling could make the current situation worse, but there really wasn’t a risk of that happening here.”

“Thank god it’s preserving access while this moves through the courts.”

DR. JENNIFER KERNS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES AT UC SAN FRANCISCO

The Supreme Court order also avoids creating a conflict with the Washington state ruling, which for one week ordered the FDA to do the opposite of what the Texas ruling ordered.

Bonta, who has signed briefs defending the FDA in the Texas case, said he believes the “best pathway to defend the FDA’s” authority is through the Texas case.

Olivia, who also signed the FDA legal scholars amicus brief, said the result of the Supreme Court order is the “best-case scenario” for abortion advocates.

Dr. Jennifer Kerns, an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at UC San Francisco, said the Supreme Court’s decision to maintain broad access to mifepristone was “a huge relief.”

“I’m shocked, really shocked. All of the differ-

ent messaging threads that I’m on with people at work, people are speechless,” Kerns said. “Thank god it’s preserving access while this moves through the courts.”

Hours before the decision, patients visiting the clinic for abortion medication expressed worry about what might have happened if they had come in a couple days later, Kerns said. The order gives abortion providers a glimmer of hope, Kerns said, but everyone is still acutely aware of how tenuous abortion access remains.

“We all still think if this makes it up to the Supreme Court, that this is not going to go in our favor, but at least there is enough thought that for now maybe there wasn’t enough legal grounding to support this latest attack on abortion,” Kerns said.

In anticipation of a ruling restricting mifepristone distribution and use, a number of states have also stockpiled the drug to circumvent a law that prevents interstate shipping. But the ruling leaves a gray area about whether pharmacists can dispense pills already on hand. Newsom previously announced a state stockpile of as many as 2 million misoprostol pills with 250,000 doses currently on hand.

Mifepristone, the drug locked in court battles, blocks the pregnancy hormone progesterone, while misoprostol causes the uterus to empty. Misoprostol can be used safely alone to end a pregnancy, but the medical standard of care for the past two decades has been to use both drugs together for both abortions and miscarriages.

The state Legislature is considering more than two dozen abortion bills this session, most of which strengthen privacy protections.

Julia Spiegel, deputy legal affairs secretary for Newsom, said the state intentionally stockpiled misoprostol instead of mifepristone because its legality is not in question. Lawmakers wanted to ensure medication abortion remained accessible “no matter what is happening in the courts” in the event that a rush by other states to purchase misoprostol causes shortages, Spiegel said.

On Tuesday, Newsom told reporters California also has an “ample supply” of mifepristone. A spokesperson later clarified pharmacies across the state have enough mifepristone on hand to meet demand but there is no stockpile.

The state Legislature is considering more than two dozen abortion bills this session, most of which strengthen privacy protections for medical records and abortion providers and prohibit state law enforcement from sharing information with states opposed to abortion. The Future of Abortion Council, a political powerhouse of reproductive rights advocates and lawmakers, is supporting 17 of this session’s bills.

Last year, the Legislature approved 16 abortion bills, including language for a ballot measure enshrining the right to an abortion in the state constitution, which two-thirds of voters passed last November.

CalMatters’ political reporter Alexei Koseff contributed to this story.

The court decision preserves the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until a lower federal court hears the case. California legislators and officials vow to protect abortion rights no matter the final outcome of the case.

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RETHINKING URBAN PLANTINGS TO SURVIVE CLIMATE CHANGE

Suzanne Potter & Kate Wheeling California News Service & Nexus Media News.

Aftera series of winter storms pummeled California this winter, thousands of trees across the state lost their grip on the earth and crashed down into power lines, homes, and highways. Sacramento alone lost more than 1,000 trees in less than a week. Stressed by years of drought, pests and extreme weather, urban trees are in trouble.

The U.S. Forest Service estimates that cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, wiped out by development, disease and, increasingly, climate stressors, like drought. In a recent study published in Nature, researchers found that more than half of urban trees in 164 cities around the world were already experiencing temperature and precipitation conditions that were beyond their limits for survival.

"So many of the trees that we've relied upon heavily are falling out of favor now as the climate changes," said Nathan Slack, the urban forest superintendent for the city of Santa Barbara. Conifers, like pines and coastal redwoods, once extensively planted along the coast, are dying in droves, he said. "The intensity of heat [and] the longer periods [without] rainfall really force us, as urban forestry managers, to reimagine what are good street trees."

Trees help keep neighborhoods cool, absorb rain water and clean up air pollution. But in order for them to provide those critical functions they need to survive those same conditions. For many cities, that means reconsidering what species are planted.

Slack said he is looking to trees that typically grow further east, like the paloverde, that do better in warmer, drier conditions. "The trees that survive in the desert are going to be much more useful to us here," he said.

In Sacramento, species like the "Bubba" desert willow are replacing redwoods, said Jessica Sanders, the executive director of the Sacramento Tree Foundation. "It's sad because it's an iconic tree," Sanders said,

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"but it's not really suited to the Sacramento region's climate at this point."

It's not just California cities that are rethinking their canopies.

In Harrisonburg, Virginia, officials are bringing in willow oak and sweetgum - trees that are more tolerant to heat than many local species - from the coast. In Seattle, they're planting more Pacific madrone and Garry oaks, which stand a better chance of surviving hotter, drier summers.

In Detroit, which was once known as the "City of Trees," for its extensive canopy, officials are planting hardy trees like the Eastern redbud, American witch hazel and White oak that can withstand extreme heat and flooding.

City officials are also expanding species diversity to fend off disease, aiming not to allow any single species to comprise more than 10% of the city's canopy. Detroit lost much of its canopy between the 1950s and 1990s to Dutch elm disease and an invasive beetle called the emerald ash borer. Today almost 40% of the trees that remain are considered "poor quality," said Jenni Shockling, the senior manager of urban forestry in Detroit for American Forests, a nonprofit. "[They] consist of species that are prone to disease and storm damage, cause property and infrastructure damage, and drop heavy amounts of debris."

Preserving urban tree cover can mean the difference between life and death on a heating planet. Extreme heat kills roughly 12,000 people annually already in the United States; experts say that figure could reach 100,000 by century's end. A study published by the Lancet in January found that increasing a 30% increase to a city's tree cover could cut heat-related deaths by a third.

Poorer neighborhoods with large non-white populations tend to have less tree cover and can get up to 20 degrees warmer than wealthier (and greener) neighborhoods, according to several studies. "A map of trees in any city in America is a map of income and a map of race," said Jad Daley, the president and CEO of the nonprofit American Forests. Cites may soon see some relief. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law last year, includes $1.5 billion for the Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program, amounting to a five-fold increase in the program's annual budget.

The funding has the potential to transform urban canopies, according to experts like Daley. But as Slack and other arborists across the country turn to new species to fill their streets, they're running into a new issue: supply.

"Right now there are bottlenecks in the traditional nursery supply line," said Shockling. "Growers tend to favor specific species because they grow well in the nursery

Urban forestry crews across the United States are choosing hardier tree species more likely to withstand stressors linked to climate change. Photo Credit: Cokko Swain / American Forests

or grow quickly, but that doesn't necessarily speak to the species diversity standards that we're trying to adhere to."

American Forests has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to invest in and develop nurseries across the country to improve the supply chain. "The nurseries need some assurances that what they're growing is going to have market value, and we have the assurance that what we're going to purchase will have a supply," Shockling said.

Those large-scale investments will be crucial to updating the make-up of urban canopies, according to David Teuschler, the chief horticulturist at Devil Mountain, one of California's largest nurseries.

According to Teuschler, even California native trees, like the Coastal Live oak, are struggling in the state's droughts. He'd like to invest more in trees like Mesa oak or Silver oak to sell in Northern California and Swamp mallet or Salt Marsh gum to sell in Southern California, but it can take years to grow trees to a saleable size, and then he has only a limited time to sell those seedlings. Unsold trees are usually composted, burned, or otherwise destroyed.

He needs to know he'll have customers who have a clear eye toward the future.

"You have to remember that there are a lot of old-school people out there that want to plant redwoods," he said. "You want to be the nursery that has these drought-adapted species, but if you can't sell them, it's waste."

One of Devil Mountain's longtime customers is California arborist Dave Muffly, who stocks all his projects with drought-tolerant species.

Muffly first began looking for drought-resistant trees 15 years ago, while leading a project to plant 1,000 trees along a two-mile stretch of highway that runs through East Palo Alto. He wanted evergreens, to block freeway pollution from reaching the lowincome community on the other side, and drought-tolerant varieties, but most of the state's nurseries held few options.

Muffly began scouring the Southwest for acorns from hardier species of oaks; with more than 500 species of oak around the world that can breed and create viable hybrids, the trees are particularly likely to evolve traits that can help them survive rapid climate change, Muffly said.

With Teuschler's help, his projects - including a 9,000-tree mega-project around Apple's campus - have served as a proof of concept for cities as they work toward climate-resilient tree canopies.

Through channeling federal funding toward nurseries like Devil Mountain, this kind of holistic system could be replicated around the country to meet each region's unique needs, Muffly said.

"The truth is we don't grow anywhere near enough trees in the United States to spend the money that the government just put out," Muffly said. "So now it's time to build an arsenal of ecology, and the production lines are the new nurseries that will have to be built to grow the trees."

ESPAÑOL REPENSAR LAS PLANTACIONES URBANAS PARA SOBREVIVIR AL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO

Suzanne Potter & Kate Wheeling California News Service & Nexus Media News.

Después de que una serie de tormentas invernales azotaran California el pasado invierno, miles de árboles en todo el estado perdieron su agarre sobre la tierra y se derrumbaron sobre líneas eléctricas, casas y carreteras. Tan sólo Sacramento perdió más de 1,000 árboles en menos de una semana. Lastimados por años de sequía, plagas y clima extremo, los árboles urbanos están en problemas.

El Servicio Forestal de EE. UU. estima que las ciudades están perdiendo unos 36 millones de árboles cada año, eliminados por el desarrollo, las enfermedades y, cada vez más, los factores de estrés climático, como la sequía. En un estudio reciente publicado en Nature, los investigadores encontraron que más de la mitad de los árboles urbanos en 164 ciudades de todo el mundo ya estaban experimentando condiciones de temperatura y precipitación que estaban más allá de sus límites para sobrevivir.

"Muchos de los árboles en los que hemos confiado en gran medida están cayendo en desgracia ahora que el clima cambia", dijo Nathan Slack, el superintendente de bosques urbanos de la ciudad de Santa Bárbara. Las coníferas, como los pinos y las secuoyas costeras, que alguna vez fueron plantadas extensamente a lo largo de la costa, están muriendo en masa, dijo. "La intensidad del calor [y] los períodos más largos [sin] lluvia realmente nos obligan, como administradores de silvicultura urbana, a reimaginar cuáles son los buenos árboles de las calles".

Los árboles ayudan a mantener frescos los vecindarios, absorben el agua de lluvia y limpian la contaminación del aire. Pero para que puedan proporcionar esas funciones críticas, necesitan sobrevivir en esas mismas condiciones. Para muchas ciudades, eso significa reconsiderar qué especies se plantan.

Slack dijo que está buscando árboles que normalmente crecen más al este, como el Paloverde, que crecen mejor en condiciones más cálidas y secas. “Los árboles que sobreviven en el desierto nos van a ser mucho más útiles aquí”, dijo.

En Sacramento, especies como el sauce del desierto "Bubba" están reemplazando a las secuoyas, dijo Jessica Sanders, directora ejecutiva de la Sacramento Tree Foundation. "Es triste porque es un árbol icónico", dijo Sanders, "pero en este momento no es realmente adecuado para el clima de la región de Sacramento".

No son solo las ciudades de California las que están repensando sus marquesinas.

En Harrisonburg, Virginia, los funcionarios están trayendo sauces, robles y liquidámbar - árboles que son más tolerantes al calor que muchas especies locales -desde la costa. En Seattle, están plantando más madroños del Pacífico y robles Garry, que tienen más posibilidades de sobrevivir veranos más cálidos y secos.

En Detroit, que alguna vez fue conocida como la "Ciudad de los árboles", por su extenso dosel, los funcionarios están plantando árboles resistentes como el ciclamor del este, el hamamelis americano y el roble blanco que pueden soportar el calor extremo y las inundaciones.

Los funcionarios de la ciudad también están ampliando la diversidad de especies para defenderse de las enfermedades, con el objetivo de no permitir que ninguna especie comprenda más del 10% del dosel de la ciudad. Detroit perdió gran parte de su dosel entre las décadas de 1950 y 1990 a causa de la enfermedad del olmo holandés y un escarabajo invasivo llamado barrenador esmeralda del fresno. Hoy, casi el 40% de los árboles que quedan se consideran de "mala calidad", dijo Jenni Shockling, gerente senior de silvicultura urbana en Detroit para American Forests, una organización sin fines de lucro. "[Ellos] consisten en especies que son propensas a enfermedades y daños por tormentas, causan daños a la propiedad y la infraestructura y arrojan grandes cantidades de escombros".

Preservar la cubierta de árboles urbanos puede significar la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte en un planeta que se calienta. El calor extremo mata a unas 12.000 personas al año en los Estados Unidos; los expertos dicen que la cifra podría llegar a 100.000 a finales de siglo. Un estudio publicado por The Lancet en enero encontró que aumentar un 30% la cubierta de árboles de una ciudad podría reducir las muertes relacionadas con el calor en un tercio.

Los vecindarios más pobres con grandes poblaciones no blancas tienden a tener menos cobertura de árboles y pueden calentarse hasta 20 grados más que los vecindarios más ricos (y más verdes), según varios estudios.

"Un mapa de árboles en cualquier ciudad de Estados Unidos es un mapa de ingresos y un mapa de raza", dijo Jad Daley, presidente y director ejecutivo de la organización sin fines de lucro American Forests.

Es posible que las ciudades vean pronto algún alivio. La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación, promulgada el año pasado, incluye $1.500 millones para el Programa Forestal Urbano y Comunitario del Servicio Forestal, lo que representa un aumento de cinco veces en el presupuesto anual del programa.

El financiamiento tiene el potencial de transformar las marquesinas urbanas, según expertos como Daley. Pero a medida que Slack y otros arboricultores de todo el país recurren a nuevas especies para llenar sus calles, se encuentran con un nuevo problema: el suministro.

"En este momento hay estancamientos en la línea de suministro de viveros tradicionales", dijo Shockling"Los productores tienden a favorecer especies específicas porque crecen bien en el vivero o crecen rápidamente, pero eso no necesariamente habla de los estándares de diversidad de especies que estamos tratando de cumplir".

American Forests se ha asociado con el Servicio Forestal de EE. UU. para invertir y desarrollar viveros en todo el país para mejorar la cadena de suministro. "Los viveros necesitan algunas garantías de que lo que están cultivando tendrá valor de mercado, y nosotros tenemos la seguridad de que lo que vamos a comprar tendrá suministro", dijo Shockling. Esas inversiones a gran escala serán cruciales para actualizar la composición de las marquesinas urbanas, según David Teuschler, jefe de horticultura de Devil Mountain, uno de los viveros más grandes de California.

Según Teuschler, incluso los árboles nativos de California, como el roble costero, están luchando contra las sequías del estado. Le gustaría invertir más en árboles como Roble de mesa y Roble plateado para venderlos en el norte de California y el Pantano mazo y Salt Marsh goma para venderlos en el sur de California, pero puede llevar años que los árboles crezcan hasta un tamaño vendible, y luego tiene sólo un tiempo limitado para vender esas plántulas. Los árboles no vendidos generalmente se convierten en abono, se queman o se destruyen de otra manera.

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"Hay que recordar que hay mucha gente de la vieja escuela que quiere plantar secuoyas", dijo. "Quieres ser el vivero que tenga estas especies adaptadas a la sequía, pero si no puedes venderlas, es un desperdicio".

Uno de los clientes de Devil Mountain desde hace mucho tiempo es el arbolista de California Dave Muffly, quien abastece todos sus proyectos con especies tolerantes a la sequía.

Muffly comenzó a buscar árboles resistentes a la sequía hace 15 años, mientras dirigía un proyecto para plantar 1,000 árboles a lo largo de un tramo de dos millas de carretera que atraviesa East Palo Alto. Quería árboles de hoja perenne, para evitar que la contaminación de las carreteras llegara a la comunidad de bajos ingresos del otro lado, y variedades tolerantes a la sequía, pero la mayoría de los viveros del estado tenían pocas opciones.

Muffly comenzó a recorrer el suroeste en busca de bellotas de especies de robles más resistentes; con más de 500 especies de robles en todo el mundo que pueden reproducirse y crear híbridos viables, es particularmente probable que los árboles desarrollen rasgos que puedan ayudarlos a sobrevivir al rápido cambio climático, dijo Muffly.

Con la ayuda de Teuschler, sus proyectosincluido un megaproyecto de 9000 árboles alrededor del campus de Apple - han servido como una prueba de concepto para las ciudades en su trabajo hacia copas de árboles resistentes al clima.

Mediante la canalización de fondos federales hacia viveros como Devil Mountain, este tipo de sistema holístico podría replicarse en todo el país para satisfacer las necesidades únicas de cada región, dijo Muffly.

“La verdad es que no cultivamos suficientes árboles en los Estados Unidos para gastar el dinero que acaba de gastar el gobierno”, dijo Muffly. "Así que ahora es el momento de construir un arsenal de ecología, y las líneas de producción son los nuevos viveros que tendrán que construirse para cultivar los árboles".

Kate Wheeling escribió este artículo para Nexus Media News.

Kate Wheeling wrote this article for Nexus Media News.

Los equipos de silvicultura urbana en los Estados Unidos están eligiendo especies de árboles más resistentes que tienen más probabilidades de resistir los factores estresantes relacionados con el cambio climático.

Photo Credit: Cokko Swain / American Forests

CALIFORNIA DEBE GESTIONAR LA SEQUÍA Y LAS

INUNDACIONES AL MISMO TIEMPO

Peter Schurmann Ethnic Media Services

Las inundaciones previstas por la escorrentía primaveral en el valle de San Joaquín amenazan esta región agrícola vital.

Nota del editor: La serie de tormentas devastadoras que sacó a California de su sequía de una década el invierno pasado también dejó partes del estado bajo el agua. En el Valle de San Joaquín, la inundación provocó el resurgimiento de Lago Tulare, que alguna vez fuera el cuerpo de agua dulce más grande al oeste del Mississippi. El inicio de la primavera y el clima cálido ahora amenazan con aún más inundaciones potencialmente catastróficas a medida que una histórica capa de nieve en las Sierras del Sur comienza a derretirse, poniendo en peligro a las comunidades locales de trabajadores agrícolas y una de las regiones agrícolas más grandes de California. El climatólogo Daniel Swain del Instituto de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles dice que este “latigazo” entre períodos secos prolongados y lluvias más intensas se convertirá en una característica cada vez más acentuada del clima de California a medida que el planeta se calienta y que el estado necesita hacer más para prepararse.

¿Fueron las lluvias torrenciales del invierno pasado un augurio de lo que vendrá para California?

California no es ajena a los inviernos muy húmedos. Hay una larga historia de años que son mucho más húmedos que el promedio. Pero se espera que esa característica sea una parte cada vez más prominente del clima de California en un mundo en proceso de calentamiento. En el lado húmedo, esperamos ver más inviernos extremadamente húmedos y también tormentas individuales más intensas y más húmedas.

¿Qué indica esto en términos de condiciones de sequía en el futuro? ¿Queda claro el panorama aquí en California?

En este punto, la cantidad de calentamiento global que ya se ha producido ha aumentado la intensidad de los eventos de precipitación extrema en California entre un 5 % y un 15 %. Esto no significa que la precipitación promedio de California haya aumentado en esta cantidad. De hecho, en realidad no ha cambiado en absoluto. En todo caso, ha disminuido ligeramente. Pero este latigazo es uno de los rasgos característicos del clima de California en un mundo en proceso de calentamiento. Algunas partes del estado, especialmente en las regiones del centro y norte, han experimentado tanto los años más húmedos como los más secos en los últimos 10 años en más de un siglo de registros.

Entonces, lo que está diciendo es que la cantidad total de lluvia que recibe California puede no cambiar, pero cuando llueve podemos esperar que esos

eventos sean más intensos. ¿Es esto correcto?

Sí, lo que por supuesto aumenta el riesgo de inundaciones. Se puede tener 20 pulgadas de lluvia en el transcurso de un año y ese ser un año muy promedio; pero también podría tener 20 pulgadas de lluvia en 3 semanas y encontrarse en una emergencia por inundación. Entonces, qué tan rápido cae es muy importante. También es cierto que el resto del tiempo puede estar cada vez más seco.

¿Cómo se está preparando el estado para estos eventos climáticos de períodos secos más prolongados e inundaciones más extremas y potencialmente destructivas?

Bueno, no puedes tener una visión miope de la escasez de agua o en las inundaciones. Tienes que estar pensando en ambos al mismo tiempo, gestionando conjuntamente los riesgos de sequía e inundación. Realmente no se pueden separar estos dos aspectos. Y en perjuicio nuestro, así es como hemos manejado históricamente las inundaciones y las sequías en California, lidiando con ellas como problemas completamente separados… Temenos que dejar de hacer eso.

¿Cómo se percibe la gestión conjunta de los riesgos de sequía e inundación en la práctica?

Significa que acciones como la recarga estratégica de aguas subterráneas, desviando aguas de inundación potencialmente peligrosas para minimizar el

daño a corto plazo y brindarnos beneficios a largo plazo. Podría tratarse de construir canales y conductos. Algunas personas están proponiendo que se construyan más represas. La realidad es que ya hemos represado todos los grandes ríos. Y si bien las represas son excelentes para almacenar agua, en un clima cálido se convierten en una responsabilidad extrema.

Las inundaciones han provocado la reaparición del Lago Tulare y se han inundado las comunidades agrícolas locales en el Valle Central. Con más y potencialmente peores inundaciones por venir a medida que la nieve de la Sierra se derrita, ¿cuáles son las preocupaciones existentes respecto a la región?

No estoy seguro de que sea viable, física o económicamente, bombear rápidamente el agua fuera de la cuenca de Tulare una vez que se inunde profundamente. Y si no hay medios realistas para sacar el agua rápidamente… va a ocurrir mucha contaminación. Este no será un cuerpo de agua dulce prístino… Estará lleno de fertilizantes, pesticidas, aguas residuales y una gran cantidad de productos químicos comerciales que llegan a las aguas de inundación. Y el problema es que permanecerá allí y se filtrará durante mucho tiempo… Hay una gran parte del Valle de San Joaquín cuyo futuro es incierto en este momento en términos de lo que podría ocurrir en las próximas semanas.

¿Cuál es su percepción de cuán activamente se están preparando los funcionarios de California para

esto? Parece que gran parte de estas decisiones se están dejando en manos de los condados locales e incluso de los residentes para que lo se lo figuren. Absolutamente lo es, incluso hasta el punto extremo en que cada uno de los grandes terratenientes están tomando decisiones, de manera unilateral, que afectan a decenas de miles de personas que habitan en esas zonas. Esta situación es en extremo antidemocrática, se podría sugerir. En algunos casos, una persona puede tomar una decisión por interés propio considerando especialmente lo que dañará menos su tierra… y esta decisión, a menudo está en relación directa a lo que dañaría a decenas de miles de personas porque si su tierra no se inunda aumenta la probabilidad de que la tierra de otra persona sí se inunde. Las dinámicas de poder aquí son muy asimétricas.

Esto casi se siente como un microcosmos del problema más amplio del cambio climático. Sabemos que se avecina el desastre, pero hacemos poco o nada para prepararnos y se deja que los más vulnerables se las arreglen por sí mismos.

La razón por la que el sur del Valle de San Joaquín tiene más retos que otros lugares se debe en parte a que gran parte de la región está controlada por grandes terratenientes agrícolas… quienes tienen un grado de control desmesurado incluso en relación con las agencias estatales o federales. Por lo tanto, no hay mucha supervisión. Si usted posee una gran cantidad de tierra, tiene un enorme poder de injerencia en este momento. Eso no es tan cierto en otros lugares, donde hay un mosaico de propiedad y donde el estado tiene un mayor control, como en las partes del norte del valle. Por supuesto que es una región que es también muy vulnerable a las inundaciones, pero el nivel de organización e intervención estatal es notablemente mayor; mientras que la situación que se vive en la cuenca del Lago Tulare y el Valle de San Joaquín se asemeja más a lo que conocemos como el legendario “Oeste Salvaje”.

Los modelos climáticos predicen que California puede entrar en un patrón meteorológico de El Niño a finales de este año. ¿Qué significa eso en términos de nuestros desafíos actuales?

Hay alrededor de un 80% de posibilidades de que suceda. Actualmente no sabemos qué tan severa será… hay una probabilidad del 40% al 50% de que sea un evento fuerte. Y la relación entre la precipitación de California y un patrón de clima de El Niño fuerte es bastante sólida, especialmente en el centro y sur de California. Lo que significa es que si estas probabilidades se cumplen, se aumentarán las posibilidades de otro invierno más húmedo de lo habitual el próximo año. Si nos adentramos en el próximo invierno con las inundaciones existentes en la cuenca de Tulare… eso influirá en esta conversación sobre su destino a largo plazo.

El lago Tulare en el Valle de San Joaquín fue una vez el cuerpo de agua dulce más grande al oeste del Mississippi antes de que fuera drenado a fines del siglo XIX con fines agrícolas. Photo Credit: Joseph Baak / Agri-Pulse

CALIFORNIA MUST CO-MANAGE DROUGHT AND FLOODING AT THE SAME TIMESAN JOAQUIN VALLEY FUTURE AT STAKE

Peter Schurmann Ethnic Media Services

we expect to see more extremely wet winters and more intense and wetter individual storms as well.

Editor’s

Note: The series of devastating storms that brought California out of its decade long drought this past winter also left parts of the state underwater. In the San Joaquin Valley, the flooding has led to the reemergence of Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater body west of the Mississippi. The onset of Spring and warming weather now threaten even more potentially catastrophic floods as a historic snowpack in the Southern Sierras begins to melt, jeopardizing local farm working communities and one of California’s largest agricultural regions. Climate scientist Daniel Swain with the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles says this “whiplash” between prolonged dry spells and more intense rain will become an increasing feature of California’s climate as the planet warms and that the state needs to do more to prepare.

Were the torrential rains this past winter a predictor of what’s to come for California?

California is no stranger to really wet winters. There’s a long history of years that are much wetter than average. But we expect that feature to be an increasingly prominent piece of California climate in a warming world. On the wet side,

What does that signal in terms of drought conditions going forward? Are we in the clear here in California?

At this point the amount of global warming that’s already occurred has increased the intensity of extreme precipitation events in California by somewhere about 5% and 15%. It does not mean that California’s average precipitation has increased by this amount. In fact, it has not really changed at all. If anything, it has slightly decreased. But this whiplash is one of the signatures of California’s climate in a warming world. Some parts of the state – especially in the central and northern regions – have experienced both their wettest and their driest years in over a century of record keeping in the past 10 years.

So what you’re saying is that the amount of overall rain California gets may not change but that when it does rain we can expect those events to be more intense. Is that right?

Yes, which of course increases flood risks. You could have 20 inches of rain over the course of a year and that is a very average year. You could have 20 inches of rain in 3 weeks and you’re in a flood emergency. So how quickly it falls very much matters. It’s also true that the rest of the time it may be getting drier.

How does the state plan for these extremes of longer dry spells and more extreme and potentially destructive flooding?

Well, you can’t myopically focus on water scarcity or on flood. You have to be thinking about both at the same time, co-managing risks of drought and flood. You really cannot separate those two things. And to our detriment that is how we’ve managed floods and droughts historically in California, dealing with them as completely separate problems… We need to stop doing that.

What does co-managing risks of drought and flood look like on the ground?

It means things like strategic groundwater recharge, shunting potentially dangerous flood waters to minimize damage in the short term and give us benefits in

the long term. It might be a matter of building canals and conduits. Some people are proposing that we build more dams. The reality is we’ve already dammed up all the big rivers. And while dams are great for storing water, in a warming climate they become an extreme liability.

The floods have led to the reemergence of Tulare Lake and have inundated local farming communities in the Central Valley. With more and potentially worse flooding to come as the Sierra snow melts, what are your concerns for the region?

am not sure it will be physically or economically viable to rapidly pump the water out of the Tulare Basin once it floods deeply. And if there aren’t realistic means to get the water out quickly…a lot of contamination is going to happen. This won’t be a pristine, freshwater

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body. It will be full of fertilizer, pesticides, sewage and any number of commercial chemicals that get into floodwaters. And the problem is it will sit there and percolate for a long time… There is a big chunk of the San Joaquin Valley whose future is very much in question right now in terms of what might unfold in the next few weeks.

What is your sense of how actively California officials are preparing for this? It seems much of it is being left to local counties and even residents to figure out.

It absolutely is, even to the extreme point where individual large landowners are making decisions that affect tens of thousands of people who actually live there, unilaterally. Very undemocratically, one might suggest. In some cases, one person gets to make that decision out of self-interest about what will harm my land the least… and often it is in direct opposition to what would harm tens of thousands of people because if my land doesn’t flood it increases the likelihood that someone else’s land will. The power dynamics here are very asymmetric.

This almost feels like a microcosm of the larger issue of climate change. We know the disaster is coming yet we do little or nothing to prepare and leave the most vulnerable to fend for themselves.

The reason the southern San Joaquin Valley is more of a mess than

other places is in part because so much of the region is controlled by individual, massive agricultural landowners… they have an outsize degree of control relative to even state or federal agencies. So, there is not a great deal of oversight. If you own a huge amount of land, you have a great deal of power right now. That is not as true elsewhere, where you have a patchwork of ownership and where the state has greater control, such as in the northern parts of the valley. It’s still a highly vulnerable region to flooding, but the level of organization and state intervention is noticeably higher. Whereas it really is the wild west in the Tulare Lake Basin and San Joaquin Valley.

Climate models predict California may enter an El Niño weather pattern later this year. What does that mean in terms of our current challenges?

There is about an 80% chance that it will happen. We don’t currently know how strong it will be… there is a 40% to 50% chance that it will be a strong event. And the relationship between California’s precipitation and a strong El Niño is pretty robust, especially in Central and Southern California. Meaning that if these odds play out, it increases the odds of another wetter than usual winter next year. If we go into next winter with ongoing flooding in the Tulare Basin… that will play into this conversation about its long-term fate.

Tulare Lake floodwaters in April.

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HARRY BELAFONTE , JAMAICAN-AMERICAN SINGER, ACTOR, ACTIVIST, DIES AT 96

BIDEN-HARRIS GET EARLY SUPPORT FROM BROAD SWATH OF ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS

The pop-cultural giant broke racial boundaries as an entertainer and humanitarian for 70 years. The re-election bid kicked off with a whimper, not a bang, failing to garner a “trending” on Twitter.

Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services

Harry Belafonte, the Jamaican-American singer, actor, and political activist, died aged ninety-six on Tuesday.

His longtime publicist Ken Sunshine said Belafonte died of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan, New York home, his wife Pamela Frank beside him.

Belafonte is most widely known for his hit songs “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song,” “Jump in the Line (Shake, Señora),” and “Jamaica Farewell,” released in the mid-1950s and early 1960s. His third studio album, “Calypso” (1956), stayed at the top of the Billboard chart for 31 weeks, and was the first album by one artist to sell over one million copies within a year. Three years later, he was the highest-paid Black performer in history.

On Twitter, President Biden eulogized this “groundbreaking American who used his talent and voice to help redeem the soul of our nation. Harry Belafonte’s accomplishments are legendary and his legacy of outspoken advocacy, compassion, and respect for dignity will endure forever.”

JILL AND I ARE SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF A GROUNDBREAKING AMERICAN WHO USED HIS TALENT AND VOICE TO HELP REDEEM THE SOUL OF OUR NATION.

HARRY BELAFONTE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE LEGENDARY AND HIS LEGACY OF OUTSPOKEN ADVOCACY, COMPASSION, AND RESPECT FOR DIGNITY WILL ENDURE FOREVER. — President Biden (@POTUS) April 25, 2023

Born in Harlem in 1927 to Jamaican-born parents Harold George Bellanfanti Sr., a chef, and Melvine, a housekeeper, he lived from age five to 13 with his grandmother in Kingston, Jamaica. He returned to New York to attend George Washington High School, dropped out for reasons of dyslexia and delinquency, and served in the Navy during World War II.

Though a calypso, folk, gospel, and blues musician, Belafonte was also a stage, TV and film actor from the 1940s through the 2010s. In 1954, when Black faces on Broadway beyond what he deemed “Uncle Tom” roles were few and far between, he won a Tony award for starring in the musical revue “John Murray Anderson’s Almanac.” In 1959, he became the first Black performer to win an Emmy for the TV show “Tonight with Harry Belafonte.”

On Twitter, Mia Farrow bid farewell to this “beautiful singer, brilliant and brave civil rights activist, a

deeply moral and caring man.”

The rapper Ice Cube called him “more than a singer, more than an actor and more than a man.”

The activist and football quarterback Colin Kaepernick quoted Belafonte himself, writing “Movements don’t die, because struggle doesn’t die.”

Martin Luther King Jr., left, and Harry Belafonte, right, at a U.S. civil rights gala in Paris on March 29, 1966. Credit: AGIP/RDA/Everett Collection.

Belafonte’s boundary-breaking success continued in Hollywood. His first lead role, in Robert Rossen’s drama “Island in the Sun” (1957) alongside Joan Fontaine, was part of the first interracial romance between a Black man and a white woman in the country.

Although his acting career continued as late as Spike Lee’s Oscar-winning “BlacKkKlansman” (2018), in which he fittingly played an aging political activist, Belafonte devoted himself to civil rights from the late 1950s on.

Alongside his mentor — the singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson — he counted among his friends Sidney Poitier, Joan Baez, Marlon Brando, Muhammad Ali, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., who Belafonte bailed out of jail in 1963.

King’s daughter, Bernice King, shared on Twitter a photo of Belafonte at her father’s funeral, and said the icon “showed up for my family in very compassionate ways.”

Belafonte co-organized the 1963 March on Washington that featured King’s “I Have a Dream” speech; was a main funder of the Freedom Riders, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference; maintained an insurance policy on King’s life; and donated money to King’s family after the civil rights leader was assassinated in 1968.

In later decades Belafonte won a Kennedy Center Honor (1989), the National Medal of Arts (1994), and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2000). He organized the four-time Grammy-winning charity single “We Are the World” (1985) by the supergroup USA for Africa, raising over $63 million dollars for famine relief; was appointed as a goodwill ambassador to UNICEF in 1987; and visited countries across Africa from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s for causes of peace, HIV/AIDS relief, anti-apartheid, and literacy.

Well into his ninth decade, Belafonte’s life reflected what he told the New York Times in 1959: “If there is no change we might just as well go back to the first ‘ugh,’ which must have been the first song.”

Ethnic Media Services

As they announced their re-election bid April 25 morning, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris drew early support from a broad swath of organizations representing minority communities.

“Since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, they have achieved a record of important accomplishments for the Latino community,” tweeted Maria Teresa Kumar, president of Voto Latino. She touted Biden’s “meaningful gun reform” legislation, characterizing it as the most meaningful reform legislation in decades.

“He has stood up to racists, homophobes, and those who would tear this country apart to advance their ugly, authoritarian political agenda,” said Kumar. “This rising generation of Latinos holds enormous power in their hands, and Voto Latino is committed to ensuring that they can use it.”

Uphill Battle?

“When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America. And we still are,” said Biden in a video announcing his re-election bid.

“Every generation of Americans has faced a moment when they’ve had to defend democracy, stand up for our personal freedoms, and stand up for our right to vote and our civil rights,” Biden said in a news release. “This is ours. Let’s finish the job,” said the President.

But analysts predict an uphill battle to victory. 70% of Americans think Biden shouldn’t seek a second term — including 51% of Democrats, according to a new NBC News poll released April 23. Forty-eight percent of those who said he shouldn’t run again cited his age as a “major” reason.

Ageism

Shekar Narasimhan, founder and chairman of the AAPI Victory Fund, challenged the notion of age as a barrier to leadership. “Over 40% of Americans are 60+ years old and we celebrate medical advances that increase longevity. We also idolize geniuses like Warren Buffet (92), Charlie Munger (99) and Bill Gates (67),” he tweeted, adding: “I am all in for #BidenHarris2024.”

Black voters, who gave Biden a decisive win during the 2020 primaries, seem on the fence as to whether they will continue their support of Biden and Harris. The New York Amsterdam News reported April 25 that according to the results of a recent poll conducted by TheGrio and KFF, black people had a positive opinion of both Biden and Harris.

Black Voters

But, the poll also noted that 58% of respondents said they would prefer to see someone other than Biden running for the Democratic nomination. About 70% said they would throw their support behind Harris if she were to run.

Rep. James Clyburn, D-South Carolina, who turned Biden’s faltering campaign around with an endorsement in 2020, immediately threw his support behind the Biden-Harris re-election campaign.

“I can’t wait for Joe Biden to make his announcement so that we can get actively involved,” he said, before the announcement was made. “I plan to devote my time and energy the rest of this year and next year going into this election making sure that we get the type of turnout that we need.”

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Martin Luther King Jr., left, and Harry Belafonte, right, at a U.S. civil rights gala in Paris on March 29, 1966.

Photo Credit: AGIP/RDA/Everett Collection

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Alpéndulo se le considera como un amuleto de buena suerte. Por ejemplo un péndulo de cuarzo rosa, atraerá el amor, y uno de cristal de cuarzo protege la salud. Un péndulo de piedra amatista, constituye un talismán para el aprendizaje, la serenidad y la buena memoria. Los péndulos de piedra citrina, se utilizan como contra y protección de hechizos, envidias y malas vibras. Los péndulos se limpian con agua de río, agua de lago, agua de mar, agua de coco y agua bendita. Y se magnetizan, exponiéndolos una vez al mes a la luz de la Luna llena. Muchos chamanes utilizan péndulos para sanar a sus consultantes, y también se maniobran a la hora de realizar sortilegios.

El péndulo al que muchos consideran, un portal mágico, es un instrumento simple, y a la vez muy sensible y poderoso, capaz de leer e interpretar la energía que emana de nuestro subconsciente. También capaz de revelar las respuestas y verdades que se encuentran en lo más profundo de cada uno de nosotros, a las cuales todos tenemos acceso, pero debido a los problemas y al bullicio de la vida cotidiana, nos eluden la mayor parte del tiempo; por ello no logramos hacer ese contacto con el yo- interno, que es el poseedor de todas las revelaciones, al estar conectado directamente con el consciente colectivo humano y universal. En esta categoría se puede decir que el péndulo, es una "herramienta adivinatoria", que nos asiste a la hora de brindar respuestas y soluciones que ya existen en nuestro subconsciente, poniéndolas en uso en la superficie consciente, logrando así que tomemos las decisiones correctas en nuestras vidas.

A través de la historia, el péndulo también se ha utilizado extensamente en el campo de la medicina, partiendo de investigaciones científicas, que han llegado a la conclusión que el cuerpo humano irradia energía positiva y negativa.

El péndulo ha jugado un papel preventivo fundamental a la hora de localizar, detectar y tratar áreas específicas, donde se pueden concentrar una gran cantidad de energías perjudiciales para la salud, las cuales, al no ser diagnosticadas a tiempo, pueden lle-

gar a convertirse en serias condiciones patológicas. Al uso del péndulo en general se le llama Radiestesia. Fue un sacerdote francés, el padre Bouly, quien a principios del siglo XX impusiera este término, el cual es una combinación de dos palabras: “radius” del latín que significa irradiar, y “aisthesis” del griego que significa "sensibilidad".

Francia sigue siendo el país que va a la vanguardia en el uso del péndulo, la mayoría de galenos franceses aplican la Radiestesia en sus tratamientos médicos y un gran porcentaje de los mejores libros sobre el tema, han sido escritos por varios ciudadanos de aquel país.

A París se le considera, la capital del pendulismo, en cuyo seno se llevan a cabo anualmente, convenciones a las que asisten miles de Radio estetas de todo el mundo. Es allí entre cafés al aire libre, boutiques, museos y bistros, donde se pueden encontrar las más coloridas y espectaculares tiendas, que se especializan en péndulos de toda clase, desde los más sencillos hasta los más elaborados y costosos, incluyendo también una muy buena selección de libros y todo lo relacionado con el tema.

Con el péndulo se pueden realizar diversos rituales de sanidad y adivinación; por ejemplo, se cree que asiste en el tratamiento y alineación de las chacras, además se le considera una herramienta de apoyo, cuando se dan tratamientos con Reiki. También se utiliza frecuentemente para aclarar interrogantes. Por ejemplo, para hacer preguntas de sí o no al péndulo, tómelo con la mano derecha, suspéndalo en el aire, medite y haga su pregunta mientras transmite su poder visual sobre él. Si el péndulo gira de norte a sur la respuesta es positiva y si gira de izquierda a derecha la respuesta es negativa. Si gira circularmente en dirección de las manecillas del reloj, la respuesta es sí; y si gira circularmente en dirección opuesta a las manecillas del reloj, la respuesta es no. Si en dado caso el péndulo se mantiene inerte, deberá modificar su pregunta o formularla de una manera más explícita. El péndulo es un utensilio que posee poderes esotéricos.

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Dr. Serggio Lanata Neurólogo y Director del Programa de alcance comunitario en el Centro de memoria y envejecimiento de UCSF

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Mabuhay Court, un asequible complejo de apartamentos para personas mayores (55+) en San José, está abriendo su lista de espera. La comunidad incluye aire acondicionado, todas las cocinas eléctricas y terraza/balcón. Esta comunidad residencial ofrece una sala comunitaria con cocina y lavandería, y está convenientemente ubicada junto al Centro Comunitario Northside. Las solicitudes previas para la lista de espera estarán disponibles y se aceptarán a partir del martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 9 a. m. hasta el lunes 31 de julio de 2023 a las 5 p. m. Para presentar una solicitud, visite el Portal de Vivienda de San José en: housing. sanjoseca.gov

La oficina está ubicada en 270 E. Empire St. en San José, CA. El horario de atención es de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m. Para obtener más información, llame al 408-885-0448. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos, edad y otras. Sección 8 bienvenida. EHO.

CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Meredith Piata

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694942

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693344

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.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHRIRANJANI, 6129 Yeadon Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Shubhasree Chaki, 6129 Yeadon Way, San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/06/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN634522. “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/ Shubhasree Chaki

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694928

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JRP Rodriguez Janitorial Service, 1366 E San Antonio 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):

Javier Rodriguez Piquinto, 1366 E San Antonio St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/13/2006. 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/ Javier Rodriguez Piquinto

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694928

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694925

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REMODELING YOUR STYLE TILE & STONE, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. Gisela Beatriz Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/21/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN641605. “I declare

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

/s/ Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694925

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694942

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KWINCIE, 2915 Suttergate Way, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Meredith Piata, 2915 Suttergate Way, San Jose,

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694788

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694290

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

2114 Senter Rd #27, 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): Jorge Contreras, 2110 Georgia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/27/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN694078. “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/ Jorge Contreras 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 694290

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694892

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694892

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413695

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 Nolan-Homan AKA Rachel Nolan-Homan to Rachel Ellen Nolan b. Jessica Homan AKA Jessica Chloe Homan AKA Jessica C. 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:

tion 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.

Apr 25, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413865

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fairul Azman Adams INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Fairul Azman

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414854

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ming Hua Lan INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ming Hua Lan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ming Hua Lan to Mandy MingHua Lan 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:

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693344

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694788

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMART BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 1376 Selo Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christiam A Torres, 1376 Selo Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/01/2023. 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/ Christiam Torres This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAKARENA TAX SERVICES, MAKARENA SERVICE, MAKARENA SERVICE INC 237 N White Rd Suite 1, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MAKARENA SERVICE INC, 237 N White Rd Suite 1, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/20/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN639654. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Luis Mairena MAKARENA SERVICE INC

President

Article/Reg#: 4160952

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2023.

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.

Apr 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414784

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Caroline Brittany Wagner has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Caroline Brittany Wagner to Caroline Brittany Jacobson 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 peti-

Adams has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fairul Azman Adams to Fairul Azman Mohd bin Fadzillah 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.

Apr 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

08/29/2023 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.

Apr 26, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Orville Norman Winders

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Orville Norman Winders, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on April 07, 2023, in the City of Sunnyvale, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111

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

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

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 busi-

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

/s/ 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 transacting 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 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

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, 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: 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

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.

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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 Clara-In 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:

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:

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:

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

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 Papas-Lopez 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 Clara-In 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

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.

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

Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, 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 Nolan-Homan 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:

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 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

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 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:

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 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: 06/20/2023 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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Arroyo

Judge of the Superior

Court

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2023

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

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

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:

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.

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

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.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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

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:

NO. 694104

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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/ 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. Sofía Grace Paula to Sofía 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 Clara-In 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 Clara-In 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

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Anaction movie that combines the best of filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez is sure to be entertaining, funny and unique.

Snag, which hits theaters and digital on April 28, combines the aforementioned elements into a wildly absurd, kinetic, and entertaining action comedy that Director/writer/actor Ben Milliken and co-star Sofía Castro are proud to talk about.

Recently we had the opportunity to chat with both leads in the film to find out more about this action fairytale that has their characters, named Snag and Valentina, hurtling towards danger and rekindling romance.

Milliken is a Brit raised in Australia, and a former stunt performer who is bringing his experience to his first-time role as a director, writer and actor.

After moving to Los Angeles, Milliken filled his acting resume with film and television roles including Universal's Blue Crush 2, CSI: Miami, Melrose Place, and a recurring role on Amazon's hit show Bosch.

Castro is an award-winning Mexican actress starring in her first US movie with Snag, bringing to the table a resume spanning from telenovelas, hit Netflix shows, and numerous theater productions at the famous Teatro Libanes in Mexico.

To those outside of Mexico, Castro comes from a famous family of the arts, as her parents are actress Angélica Rivera and producer José Alberto Castro.

Find out how Milliken and Castro worked on bringing Snag to the big screen, from the initial inspiration to how they filmed the action-packed adventure in the great outdoors with a cast that also includes Jaime Camil, Jonny Beauchamp, David Zayas, Michelle Ortiz and Ana Ortiz. What was your initial vision for this film, and did you have any specific inspirations that led you and your co-writer to come up with this story?

Ben

Okay, so the idea for this movie originally happened in 2017 during a conversation on a very, very cold night in winter. And it sort of evolved from there. One of the questions I always get is “what was the movie that made you want to become an actor?”

I can never answer the question because there are so many movies. But then recently I've had the question, “what was the movie that made you want to become a filmmaker?” And that one's very easy to answer. And it's movies like Desperado, it's movies like Kill Bill and it's movies like Pulp Fiction and ultimately that genre and that kind of vibe of film was sort of the inspiration that kind of led to the way that this story could be told, and we developed it from there. What was the filming experience for you both with this action-filled movie?

Sofía

Well, it was great. I had so much fun doing this movie because it was my first movie and my first action movie. So it is a huge whole experience because you have to be really well prepared and you have to be really into the things that you are doing. I think we had a blast and it was so much fun.

Q&A: SNAG

And for me, this movie is a dream come true and I'm really grateful for this opportunity and I want to do it again. I want to go back in time, being in New Mexico shooting this amazing movie.

Ben

For me, it was a lot of the action and stuff and doing a lot of the stunts and a lot of the really cool things, they were like bucket list things for me. I mean, blowing things up and jumping out of the way of explosions and falling through tables and all. I love to throw myself into things like that and just kind of go for it. So this movie checked off a lot of the bucket list things that I had that I would dream of as a kid.

Ben, what was it like for this being your directorial debut? What were the challenges and overall, what has this experience been for you?

Ben

Challenges. I mean, impostor syndrome, it was kind of one of those things where every single day you sort of wake up and think “what am I doing here?” But I think the biggest thing coming out the other side is how wonderful of an experience it actually was to be able to take something from an idea one night to then see it come to life in front of you while you're shooting it, to then see it come to life even more while you're editing it. And just to go through this process of creation. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced.

Sophia, as someone who has worked in the theatrical arts, what are the unique things of moving from stage to film and working on something like this with Ben, like an action feature? And is either one of them easier to go to and from?

Sofía

Well, I think this work is not easy at all, but I think doing my first movie in the states, it was a huge thing for me. And I had to work a lot for this character. And I did an eight-scene audition and then a call back and then preparing for the role and being there, it's different.

I always do television and theater and stuff, and it's a completely different thing, doing a movie and doing an action movie. And Ben was really kind with me, and he was with me on set as a director and as a co-partner. So he helped me a lot. And, I mean, I enjoy it. I want to do another movie with Ben and chapter two. And, yeah, I love being in this movie.

So, for both of you, what do you hope your audience audiences leave with after watching Snag?

Ben

I personally really hope that audiences have a lot of fun with this movie. At the end of the day, this movie is a love story, but also, I feel like this is a movie that is a lot of fun. There's characters that you love in this movie, and I want the audiences to be able to escape into a different world for a short amount of time and experience something new and just have a blast. That's my goal for this movie.

Sofía

For me, I want them to fall in love with Valentina and to feel that crazy love that Snag and she have between each other.

Snag is in select theatres & on digital April 28, 2023. On Demand May 12, 2023.

First time director Ben Milliken and Mexican actress Sofía Castro star in a funny, violent fairytale about love

Snag is directed by Ben Milliken and starring Milliken and Sofía Castro. Photo Credit: Karen Kuehn

For me, this movie is a dream come true and I'm really grateful for this opportunity and I want to do it again. I want to go back in time, being in New Mexico shooting this amazing movie.

-Sofía Castro

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Q&A: SNAG

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Unapelícula de acción que combina lo mejor de los cineastas Quentin Tarantino y Robert Rodriguez seguramente será entretenida, divertida y única.

Snag, que llega a los cines y al formato digital el 28 de abril, combina los elementos antes mencionados en una comedia de acción tremendamente absurda, cinética y entretenida de la que el director, escritor y actor Ben Milliken y la coprotagonista Sofía Castro se enorgullecen de hablar.

Recientemente, tuvimos la oportunidad de conversar con los dos protagonistas de la película para obtener más información sobre este cuento de hadas de acción que tiene a sus personajes, llamados Snag y Valentina, que se precipitan hacia el peligro y reavivan el romance.

Milliken es un británico criado en Australia y ex doble de riesgo que está aportando su experiencia a su primer papel como director, escritor y actor.

Después de mudarse a Los Ángeles, Milliken completó su currículum actoral con papeles en cine y televisión, incluidos Blue Crush 2 de Universal, CSI: Miami, Melrose Place y un papel recurrente en el exitoso programa Bosch de Amazon.

Castro es una galardonada actriz mexicana que protagoniza su primera película estadounidense con Snag trayendo a la mesa un currículum que abarca desde telenovelas, exitosos programas de Netflix y numerosas producciones teatrales en el famoso Teatro Libanés en México.

Para los que están fuera de México, Castro proviene de una famosa familia artística, ya que sus padres son la actriz Angélica Rivera y el productor José Alberto Castro.

Descubra cómo Milliken y Castro trabajaron para llevar Snag a la pantalla grande, desde la inspiración inicial hasta cómo filmaron la aventura llena de acción al aire libre con un elenco que también incluye a Jaime Camil, Jonny Beauchamp, David Zayas, Michelle Ortiz y Ana Ortíz.

¿Cuál fue tu visión inicial para esta película y tuviste alguna inspiración específica que los llevara a tí y a tu coguionista a idear esta historia?

Ben

Bien, la idea de esta película surgió originalmente en 2017 durante una conversación en una noche muy, muy fría de invierno. Y como que evolucionó a partir de ahí. Una de las preguntas que siempre recibo es "¿Cuál fue la película que te hizo querer convertirte en actor?"

Nunca puedo responder la pregunta porque hay tantas películas. Pero recientemente tuve la pregunta: "¿Cuál fue la película que te hizo querer convertirte en cineasta?" Y esa es muy fácil de responder. Y son películas como Desperado, son películas como Kill Bill y son películas como Pulp Fiction y, en última instancia, ese género y ese tipo de ambiente de la película fue una especie de inspiración que condujo a la forma en que se podría contar esta historia, y la desarrollamos desde allí.

¿Cómo fue la experiencia de filmación para

ambos con esta película llena de acción?

Sofía

Bueno, fue genial. Me divertí mucho haciendo esta película porque era mi primera película y mi primera película de acción. Así que es una gran experiencia porque tienes que estar muy bien preparado y tienes que estar realmente

metido en las cosas que estás haciendo. Creo que nos lo pasamos genial y fue muy divertido.

Y para mí, esta película es un sueño hecho realidad y estoy muy agradecida por esta oportunidad y quiero volver a hacerlo. Quiero retroceder en el tiempo, estar en Nuevo México filmando esta increíble película.

Ben

Para mí, fue mucha la acción y esas cosas, hacer muchas acrobacias y muchas cosas realmente geniales, eran como puntos de la lista de cosas que hacer antes de morir para mí. Quiero decir, hacer estallar cosas y saltar fuera del camino de las explosiones para caer y atravesar las mesas y todo. Me encanta lanzarme a sitaciones como esa y simplemente ir a por ello. Entonces, esta película tachó muchas cosas en la lista de cosas por hacer antes de morir que tenía y con las que soñaba cuando era niño.

Ben, ¿Cómo fue este debut para usted como director? ¿Cuáles fueron los desafíos y, en general, qué ha sido esta experiencia para usted?

Ben

Desafíos. Quiero decir, el síndrome del impostor, era una de esas cosas en las que todos los días te despiertas y piensas "¿qué estoy haciendo aquí? Pero creo que lo más importante que surge del otro lado es la experiencia maravillosa que fue poder tomar algo de una idea una noche para luego verla cobrar vida frente a ti mientras la filmas, para luego ver cómo cobra vida aún más mientras la editas. Y solo pasar por este proceso de creación. Era diferente a todo lo que había experimentado.

Sofía, como alguien que ha trabajado en las artes teatrales, ¿Qué es lo más único de pasar del escenario a la película y trabajar en algo como esto con Ben, una película de acción? ¿Y es más fácil ir y venir de cualquiera de ellos?

Sofía

Bueno, creo que este trabajo no es nada fácil, pero creo que hacer mi primera película en los Estados Unidos fue algo enorme para mí. Y tuve que trabajar mucho para este papel. Hice una audición de ocho escenas y me llamaron de vuelta, luego me preparé para el papel y estar allí, es diferente.

Siempre hago televisión y teatro y esas cosas, y es algo completamente diferente, hacer una película y hacer una película de acción. Y Ben fue muy amable conmigo, y estuvo conmigo en el set como director y co-socio. Entonces él me ayudó mucho. Y, quiero decir, lo disfruto. Quiero hacer otra película con Ben y el capítulo dos. Y sí, me encanta estar en esta película.

Entonces, para ustedes dos, ¿Qué esperan que su audiencia se lleve después de ver Snag?

Ben

Personalmente, realmente espero que el público se divierta mucho con esta película. Al final del día, esta película es una historia de amor, pero también siento que es una película muy divertida. Hay personajes que te encantan en esta película, y quiero que el público pueda escapar a un mundo diferente por un corto período de tiempo y experimentar algo nuevo y simplemente divertirse. Ese es mi objetivo para esta película.

Sofía

Para mí, quiero que se enamoren de Valentina y que sientan ese amor loco que Snag y ella tienen entre ellos.

Snag estará en cines selectos y en formato digital a partir del 28 de abril de 2023. Bajo demanda el 12 de mayo de 2023.

El director debutante Ben Milliken y la actriz mexicana Sofía Castro protagonizan un divertido y violento cuento de hadas sobre el amor

Sofía Castro protagoniza su primera película estadounidense, Snag que se estrenará en cines selectos y se transmitirá en digital el 28 de abril de 2023. Photo Credit: Riker Bros Styling / Linda Medvene

Para mí, esta película es un sueño hecho realidad y estoy muy agradecida por esta oportunidad y quiero volver a hacerlo. Quiero retroceder en el tiempo, estar en Nuevo México filmando esta increíble película.

-Sofía Castro

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