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that accentuates the inflationary tendencies in the country's economy, also occupy a central place in the minds – and pockets – of voters.

But migration is an issue that excites, divides, polarizes and therefore is more lucrative as a political flag.

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más de ocho meses de las elecciones de noviembre, que ponen en disputa los 435 escaños de la Cámara de Representantes, una tercera parte del Senado, decenas de gubernaturas y miles de puestos de elección popular, la migración se perfila como el asunto definitorio del proceso electoral.

Es verdad que las preocupaciones económicas encarnadas en el alza del precio de la gasolina, un fenómeno que acentúa las tendencias inflacionarias en la economía del país, ocupan también un lugar central en la mente –y el bolsillo— de los votantes. Pero la migración es un tema que apasiona, divide, polariza y por lo tanto, es más lucrativo como bandera política.

Fascinado con la idea del “enemigo externo”, un segmento del electorado se deja embrujar por las falsas equivalencias de la migración como una “invasión”, de los migrantes como “terroristas potenciales” o de la frontera vulnerada por una marejada de “bad hombres” que no son de la raza blanca de origen europeo.

Yo no he escuchado a nadie quejarse de la presencia ilegal de canadienses en Estados Unidos.

Y el nuevo centro del debate migratorio lo ocupa en este ciclo electoral la decisión de la administración Biden de suspender la aplicación del tristemente célebre Título 42, un vestigio de la era Trump que le negó a más de un millón de migrantes la oportunidad de que sus casos fueran procesados bajo las reglas legales del proceso de asilo.

La carta alarmista enviada por 133 legisladores republicanos al secretario de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas, ilustra con claridad la estrategia de pasarle a la administración Biden la factura de los platos rotos si el fin del Título 42 deviene en un caos migratorio.

“La histórica crisis en nuestra frontera sur, va a empeorar por la rescisión del Título 42, que traerá una marejada de migrantes a nuestra frontera sur y abrumará a los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza. Los bien lubricados cárteles, miembros de pandillas, traficantes de personas y contrabandistas de drogas, explotarán la crisis y podrán en mayor peligro al público estadounidense”, escribieron.

Memorando a los 133 legisladores: la “histórica crisis” ha sido en parte resultado de la irresponsable decisión de muchos de ellos a aceptar una reforma sensible del sistema migratorio, que reconozca la nece-

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ore than eight months before the November elections, which put in dispute the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, a third of the Senate, dozens of governorships and thousands of popularly elected positions, migration is emerging as the defining issue of the electoral process.

Pero es más fácil escribir cartas y dar entrevistas ondeando la bandera de una supuesta crisis, que hacer el trabajo para el que fueron electos y contratados: legislar, es decir construir el edificio de reglas de sentido común para resolver los mayores retos del país. Eso requiere It is true that the economic convalor y visión: dos monedas escasas cerns embodied in the rise in the en nuestra clase política. price of gasoline, a phenomenon

Fascinated with the idea of the “external enemy”, a segment of the electorate allows itself to be bewitched by the false equivalences of migration as an “invasion”, of migrants as “potential terrorists” or of the border violated by a tidal wave of “bad hombres” who are not of a white race of European origin. I have not heard anyone complain about the illegal presence of Canadians in the United States.

The new center of the immigration debate this election cycle is occupied by the decision of the Biden administration to suspend the application of the infamous Title 42 , a vestige of the Trump era that denied more than a million migrants the opportunity to have their cases processed under the legal rules of the asylum process.

The alarmist letter sent by 133 Republican legislators to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas, clearly illustrates the strategy of handing the bill to the Biden administration if the end of Title 42 turns into immigration chaos.

“The historic crisis at our southern border will be made worse by the rescission of Title 42, which will bring a tidal wave of migrants to our southern border and overwhelm Border Patrol agents. Well-oiled cartels, gang members, human traffickers, and drug smugglers will exploit the crisis and put the American public at greater risk,” they wrote.

Memo to the 133 legislators: the "historic crisis" has been in part the result of the irresponsible decision of many of them to reject a sensitive reform of the immigration system, which recognizes the need for a young, reliable, regular and safe workforce: a reform inspired by the best causes of the United States and that is a model of rationality, dignity and humanism.

But it is easier to write letters and give interviews waving the flag of a supposed crisis, than to do the job for which they were elected and hired: legislate, that is, build the building of common sense rules to solve the country's greatest challenges. That requires courage and vision: two rare coins in our political class.

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TAKE STEPS TO SUPPORT LITERACY: 8 WAYS TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO READ

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eading is a foundation for learning, yet a vast gap exists in access to books for low-income neighborhoods.

According to the Handbook of Literacy Research, in low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books per child is just one age-appropriate book for every 300 children. Without books in the home, children lack the opportunity to practice reading skills and are exposed to fewer opportunities to build their vocabularies.

While these limitations can hinder personal performance, multiple studies correlate low literacy rates with social concerns like elevated drop-out rates, reliance on welfare programs and criminal activity.

Literacy is a cause that affects the community as a whole. Learn how you can champion literacy in your community with these tips: Give Books to Children The joy of receiving and opening a gift is exciting in its own right, but a book is a gift that keeps giving.

You can make a book gift extra special by choosing a topic or theme that has special meaning, such as a place you’d like to visit together or a beloved character you enjoy incorporating into your make-believe playtime with the child. As a bonus, if it’s age appropriate, read the book together for the first time so it always carries a special memory.

Visit the Library Libraries can be awe-inspiring places for kids. The wall-to-wall books represent thousands of possibilities. With so many options to choose from, you can introduce children to the delight of discovering different genres, enchanting topics and favorite authors who keep you coming back for more.

When children have their own library cards, they can practice the grown-up process of checking out and caring for books. What’s more, honoring due dates helps teach responsibility. Marking that date on the calendar is a fun way to build anticipation toward the next visit.

Support Organizations That Promote Literacy Conducting your business with companies that share your commitment to literacy is a way to inspire reading on a larger scale. One example is The UPS Store, which created the Toys for Tots Literacy Program in partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to provide disadvantaged children with direct access to books and educational resources that enhance their ability to read and communicate effectively. You can donate at participating locations or contribute online.

Create Reading-Inspired Traditions Children thrive on routines and rituals, and incorporating books into special moments can be an especially effective way to establish positive connections with books and the joy of reading. At home, traditions might be as simple as bedtime stories or reading parties where the whole family dons pajamas early and gathers in a room to read together, whether quietly or out loud. You can also tie reading traditions to special celebrations, like reading a favorite story together before heading to bed on the eve of a birthday or holiday.

Participate in Events Supporting Literacy Show your support by attending and participating in events that showcase the importance of reading. Examples might include book fairs and fundraisers for literacy programs in your community.

You can also look into programs offered through your local library and community center. If you find a shortage of events in your area, consider creating one of your own, such as visiting a local senior living center and reading to residents or hosting a book swap or book club with your friends and neighbors.

Encourage Kids to Get Hands-On Reading a book is one way to demonstrate literacy, but kids can also develop a love for reading and put their comprehension skills into practice by adapting their favorite stories for playtime. That might mean acting out a different ending for a favorite story or drawing a picture from a scene they remember best. You can also promote literacy by encouraging kids to write songs or their own short stories, which they can illustrate for a finished book to share with others.

Start a Neighborhood Library Recognizing not all kids have access to books at home, you can help promote an interest in reading by creating a mini library within your neighborhood.

Create a small structure that will protect books from the elements and spread the word that the contents are free for the taking. Encourage users to return books when they’re done so another child can enjoy them and invite neighbors to donate their gently used books to help fill your library.

Model Good Reading Habits for Kids Children learn from the examples set by trusted grown-ups. Sharing your love of reading with a child demonstrates you value learning and education. You can encourage children to mimic your interest in reading by sharing stories about the books you enjoyed most when you were their age and choosing to spend quiet time reading together in place of screen time.

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a lectura es una base para el aprendizaje, sin embargo, existe una gran brecha en el acceso a los libros para los barrios de bajos ingresos.

Según el Handbook of Literacy Research, en los barrios de bajos ingresos, la proporción de libros por niño es solo un libro apropiado para su edad por cada 300 niños. Sin libros en el hogar, los niños carecen de la oportunidad de practicar la lectura y están expuestos a menos oportunidades para desarrollar su vocabulario.

Si bien estas limitaciones pueden obstaculizar el desempeño personal, varios estudios correlacionan las bajas tasas de alfabetización con preocupaciones sociales como las elevadas tasas de deserción, la dependencia de los programas de asistencia social y la actividad delictiva.

La alfabetización es una causa que afecta a la comunidad en su conjunto. Descubra cómo puede promover la alfabetización en su comunidad con estos consejos: Regale libros a los niños La alegría de recibir y abrir un regalo es emocionante en sí mismo, pero un libro es un regalo que después sigue aportando. Puede hacer que el regalo de un libro sea más especial eligiendo un tema que tenga un significado especial, como un lugar que les gustaría visitar juntos o un personaje querido que disfruta incorporar en su tiempo de juego con el niño. Como beneficio adicional, si es apropiado para su edad, lean el libro juntos por primera vez para que este siempre se relacione con un recuerdo especial.

Visite la biblioteca Las bibliotecas pueden ser lugares impresionantes para los niños. Los libros que se encuentran en estos espacios representan miles de posibilidades. Con tantas opciones para elegir, puede presentar a los niños el placer de descubrir diferentes géneros, encantadores temas y autores favoritos que los harán volver por más.

Cuando los niños tienen sus propias tarjetas de biblioteca, pueden practicar el proceso, como los adultos, de sacar y cuidar los libros. Es más, respetar las fechas de vencimiento ayuda a enseñar responsabilidad. Marcar esa fecha en el calendario es una forma divertida de generar anticipación hacia la próxima visita.

Apoye a las organizaciones que promueven la alfabetización Dirigir su negocio con empresas que comparten su compromiso con la alfabetización es una forma de promover la lectura a mayor escala. Un ejemplo es The UPS Store, que creó el programa de alfabetización Toys for Tots en asociación con la Marine Toys for Tots Foundation para brindar a los niños desfavorecidos acceso directo a libros y recursos educativos que mejoran su capacidad para leer y comunicarse de manera efectiva. Usted puede donar en determinados lugares o contribuir en línea.

Cree tradiciones inspiradas en la lectura Los niños se desarrollan con las rutinas y los rituales, y la incorporación de libros en momentos especiales puede ser una forma especialmente eficaz de establecer conexiones positivas con los libros y el placer de la lectura. En casa, las tradiciones pueden ser tan simples como los cuentos antes de dormir o las reuniones de lectura en las que toda la familia se pone la pijama temprano y se reúne en una habitación para leer juntos, ya sea en voz baja o alta. También puede vincular las tradiciones de lectura a celebraciones especiales, como leer juntos una historia favorita antes de irse a la cama, en la víspera de un cumpleaños o un día festivo.

Participe en eventos de apoyo a la alfabetización Muestre su apoyo asistiendo y participando en eventos que muestren la importancia de la lectura. Los ejemplos pueden incluir ferias de libros y eventos para recaudar fondos para programas de alfabetización en su comunidad. También puede buscar programas que se ofrecen a través de su biblioteca local y centro comunitario. Si encuentra pocos eventos en su área, considere la posibilidad de crear uno propio, como visitar un centro local para personas mayores y leer a los residentes u organizar un intercambio de libros o un club de lectura con sus amigos y vecinos.

Impulse a los niños a ponerse manos a la obra Leer un libro es una forma de demostrar alfabetización, pero los niños también pueden desarrollar el amor por la lectura y poner en práctica sus habilidades de comprensión adaptando sus historias favoritas para el tiempo de juego. Eso podría significar representar un final diferente para una de sus historias favoritas o hacer un dibujo de una de las escenas que mejor recuerden. También puede promover la alfabetización animando a los niños a escribir canciones o sus propios cuentos, que pueden ilustrar para obtener un libro terminado para compartir con los demás.

Cree una biblioteca de barrio Entendiendo que no todos los niños tienen acceso a libros en casa, usted puede ayudar a promover el interés en la lectura creando una mini biblioteca en su barrio. Cree una pequeña estructura que proteja los libros y haga correr la voz de que los contenidos se pueden llevar de manera gratuita. Impulse a los usuarios a devolver los libros cuando hayan terminado para que otro niño pueda disfrutarlos e invite a los vecinos a donar sus libros usados para ayudar a llenar su biblioteca.

Modele buenos hábitos de lectura para niños Los niños aprenden del ejemplo que los adultos de confianza les dan. Compartir su amor por la lectura con un niño demuestra que valora el aprendizaje y la educación. Puede alentar a los niños a imitar su interés en la lectura compartiendo historias sobre los libros que usted más disfrutaba cuando tenía su edad y elija pasar un momento tranquilo leyendo juntos en lugar de estar frente a la pantalla.

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hese days, everyone is seeking the best gadgets and products to help them savor their own home-brewed coffee, looking to enhance the flavor and even turn coffee making into a soothing daily ritual. Fortunately, there are many ways to enjoy your cup of joe that don't require more work - but will make your experience more blissful, luxurious and delicious.

If you are one of the many coffee lovers out there looking to make the most of your morning java, here are some tips to help you rival the best barista in town.

1. Explore a new world of coffee possibilities Widen your taste options by discovering what else is out there. Try small samples of different types of beans - from light roast to dark, and everything in between. Try beans from different parts of the world with their own unique flavors, or you could even combine a selection of beans you like to create your own one-ofa-kind blend. Do check the roast date on the label before you buy, which tells you how fresh the beans are.

or sweet recipes using organic ingredients to pair with your cup of coffee, you can find a world of great ideas at OrganicValley.coop/ recipes/.

5. Choose a special cup To transform your morning coffee into a magical ritual, find a cup that you love - not just for how it looks, but how it feels in your hands. You know you've found your perfect coffee mug when it feels comforting just taking your first sip each morning.

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2. Select the best creamer – for optimal taste and for your well-being Adding a delightfully creamy touch to your coffee can turn an ordinary day in to something truly special. But don’t settle for just any creamer, try something low fat for added health consciousness.

3. Dress up your coffee Now that you've found your favorite blend and premium creamer, it's fun to "dress up" your coffee for a truly customized experience. You can froth your creamer, and/or sprinkle a tasty dusting of cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa on top.

Make it look as good as it tastes by watching a few YouTube videos to learn how to create a whimsical foam design in your cup.

4. Find the perfect bites to go with your java Coffee tastes even more delightful when you pair it with just the right breakfast bite, midmorning treat or after-dinner dessert. Exploring flavor combinations can be a fun way to enhance your coffee experience with everything from donuts to egg bakes, and crepes to cookies. Whether you're looking for savory

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La Dra. Nikki Weiner, directora clínica y cofundadora de The Rising Workplace, una agencia de consultoría ergonómica que opera en Chicago y otras ciudades importantes, dijo que el giro inducido por la pandemia para trabajar desde casa y una disminución general de la actividad física probablemente aumentaron estos problemas.

any find themselves still working from home, and ergonomic and health experts say it's past time to take a more critical look at their home-office setup and daily work practices.

"Estas condiciones son de naturaleza acumulativa", dijo. "Entonces, podría ser algo que en un inicio te moleste de vez en cuando, hasta el punto en que sea un problema persistente que te impida realizar tu trabajo".

A 2016 analysis by the United States Bone and Joint Initiative estimated that one in two U.S. adults suffers from musculoskeletal disorders.

S sugirió algunos pasos simples para prevenir problemas de salud relacionados con la postura; incluyendo enfocarse en una buena postura y mantenerse activo. Al equipar una oficina en casa, dijo que una silla de oficina ajustable es importante y que las pantallas de las computadoras deben elevarse casi al nivel de los ojos.

Dr. Nikki Weiner, clinical director and co-founder of The Rising Workplace, an ergonomic consulting agency that operates in Chicago and other major cities, said the pandemic-induced pivot to working from home and a general decline in physical activity likely increased these problems.

"These conditions are cumulative in nature," she said. "So, it could be something that initially bothers you every now and again, to the point where it's a persistent issue that keeps you from performing your job."

She suggested a few simple steps to prevent posture-related health issues; including focusing on good posture and staying active. In equipping a home office, she said an adjustable office chair is important, and computer screens should be raised to near eye level.

In a September 2021 Gallup poll, nearly half of respondents indicated they still were working from home at least part of the time. Dr. Russell Amundson, national senior medical director for UnitedHealthcare, said it's important for a home office to have proper ergonomic equipment.

"There's been a shift to telecommuting, which seems to have become persistent - the so-called

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"hybrid" workspace," he said. "So, folks have surrendered or have been removed from more ergonomically designed workspaces with good office chairs, with good support, and of course the appropriate-height desk."

The Bone and Joint Initiative report said musculoskeletal ailments cost an estimated $213 billion in annual treatment, care and lost wages pre-pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.7 billion people worldwide suffer from a musculoskeletal ailment, and lower back pain is the leading cause of disability in 160 countries.

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uchos todavía trabajan desde casa, y los expertos en ergonomía y salud dicen que ya es hora de analizar de manera más crítica la configuración de su oficina en casa y las prácticas laborales diarias.

Un análisis de 2016 realizado por United States Bone and Joint Initiative estimó que uno de cada dos adultos estadounidenses padece trastornos musculoesqueléticos.

En una encuesta de Gallup de septiembre de 2021, casi la mitad de los encuestados indicaron que todavía trabajaban desde casa por lo menos parte del tiempo.

El Dr. Russell Amundson, director médico sénior nacional de UnitedHealthcare, dijo que es importante que una oficina en casa cuente con el equipo ergonómico adecuado.

"Ha habido un cambio hacia el teletrabajo, que parece haberse vuelto permanente: el llamado espacio de trabajo 'híbrido'", dijo. "Entonces, la gente ha dejado o ha sido retirada de espacios de trabajo con un diseño más ergonómico con buenas sillas de oficina, con buen apoyo y, por supuesto, con un escritorio de la altura adecuada".

El informe Bone and Joint Initiative dijo que las dolencias musculoesqueléticas cuestan un estimado de $ 213 mil millones en tratamiento anual, atención y salarios perdidos antes de la pandemia. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, más de 1700 millones de personas en todo el mundo padecen una dolencia musculoesquelética y el dolor lumbar es la principal causa de discapacidad en 160 países.

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Es casi seguro que esas brechas se ampliarán en los próximos meses. Estimulados por el éxito de la ley de Texas, los legisladores antiaborto de todos los Estados Unidos se apresuran a promover nuevas restricciones.

as clínicas de aborto de California están construyendo nuevas instalaciones más cerca de los centros de transporte y capacitando a más personal. Un paquete de una docena de proyectos de ley sobre el derecho al aborto que se está tramitando en la Legislatura podría ampliar la cantidad de proveedores, brindar asistencia financiera a las mujeres que viajan a California para interrumpir sus embarazos y proteger legalmente a los médicos que las atienden.

A medida que las nuevas restricciones se extienden rápidamente por el país en previsión de un fallo de la Corte Suprema de EE. UU. este verano que puede reducir el riesgo o incluso eliminar el derecho constitucional al aborto, California se prepara para llenar el vacío y dar la bienvenida a una posible oleada de pacientes de docenas de estados que pierden el acceso al aborto.

“Personas de todo el país ya ven a California como un estado refugio, como un faro para brindarles la atención que necesitan”, dijo Jodi Hicks, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, durante un programa en línea reciente.

“Es nuestro imperativo moral que sigamos brindando el liderazgo que la gente está buscando”.

Planned Parenthood, que opera alrededor de la mitad de las 165 clínicas de aborto en California, informa que ha tratado al menos a 80 pacientes fuera del estado por mes en promedio desde septiembre, cuando Texas comenzó una ley que permite a los residentes buscar daños civiles contra cualquier persona que ayuda a un aborto después de seis semanas de embarazo Ese movimiento impulsó una batalla política y cultural que casi ha cortado el acceso al aborto en las partes más conservadoras del país en los últimos años y ha enviado a los defensores en los estados liberales a luchar por construir un baluarte para los derechos reproductivos.

Incapaz de obtener una orden judicial contra la ley de Texas mientras los tribunales consideran la legalidad del novedoso intento de eludir Roe v. Wade, la histórica decisión de la Corte Suprema de 1973 que protegió el derecho al aborto sin restricciones gubernamentales excesivas, las clínicas en el estado cerraron para evitar un diluvio de juicios. Millas de pacientes ahora buscan abortos en otros lugares, abrumando a los vecinos de Oklahoma y Nuevo México y empujando a algunas mujeres más lejos a estados más amigables, como California.

“La necesidad en este momento de expandir el acceso es bastante claro para todos nosotros”, dijo a los periodistas el presidente interino del Senado estatal, Toni Atkins, el mes pasado. El demócrata de San Diego está llevando a cabo el proyecto de ley 1375 del senado , que permitiría que algunas enfermeras practicantes realizaran abortos trimestrales en el primer de forma independiente sin la supervisión de un médico.

Preparándonos para más pacientes

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Sue Dunlap, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de Planned Parenthood Los Ángeles, dijo que se ha estado preparando durante años para el momento en que la organización tendrá que convertirse en un refugio para pacientes de todo el país que no tienen adónde acudir para abortar.

Eso ha incluido la expansión y reorganización de su red de instalaciones para estar cerca de aeropuertos, estaciones de autobuses y trenes, y salas de emergencia y proveedores médicos de apoyo. Dunlap dijo que trabajó con la facultad de derecho de UCLA para establecer un nuevo centro para el estudio de leyes y políticas de salud reproductiva.

Planned Parenthood Los Ángeles también colabora con las facultades de medicina de todo el país en la capacitación sobre el aborto, en particular en los estados donde de otro modo esas oportunidades no existirían.

Dunlap se negó a proporcionar datos sobre cuántos pacientes de fuera del estado atienden la organización, argumentando que los números no reflejarían completamente la situación debido al secretismo y el temor que rodea al aborto. Pero dijo que Los Ángeles, como centro de turismo y comercio, ha sido durante mucho tiempo un destino para las mujeres que buscan abortos, incluso antes de que fuera legal, cuando las pacientes a menudo cruzaban la frontera a México para el procedimiento.

“Los Ángeles es un lugar en el que la gente se identifica con ideas de libertades”, dijo Dunlap. “Los Ángeles también es un lugar que, cuando no sabes a dónde ir, vienes aquí”.

Las personas que vienen “casi siempre se encuentran en situaciones increíblemente desesperadas”, agregó, y muchas tienen circunstancias y complicaciones más desafiantes que en el pasado.

Dunlap dijo a una mujer embarazada de Texas a quien se le diagnosticó cáncer de mama, lo que requirió una mastectomía doble. Aunque la mujer no quería interrumpir su embarazo, dijo Dunlap, tuvo que viajar a una de las clínicas de Planned Parenthood Los Ángeles en los últimos meses porque no pudo hacerse un aborto en su propio estado.

En solo una semana este mes, el gobernador republicano de Florida, Ron DeSantis, promulgó una ley que prohíbe la mayoría de los abortos después de las 15 semanas de embarazo; El gobernador republicano Kevin Stitt de Oklahoma ha construido un proyecto de ley que se convierte en delito grave realizando un aborto en el estado, punible con hasta 10 años de prisión; y los legisladores republicanos en Kentucky anularon el veto del gobernador a una medida para imponer nuevos requisitos amplios a los proveedores de servicios de aborto que, según dicen, les imposibilita continuar operando. un juez federal bloqueó temporalmente la ley de Kentucky el jueves.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, que cubre el norte y centro de California y el norte de Nevada, dijo que entre septiembre y marzo trató a 66 pacientes de otros estados en sus clínicas de California, incluidos 22 pacientes de Texas. Uno de ellos era un estudiante universitario que estaba dispuesto a usar el dinero de su beca para volar a California hasta que le proporcionaran un cupón, según el testimonio anónimo de un paciente compartido por la organización.

Aunque muchas de las políticas son actualmente inconstitucionales, los estados conservadores están sentando las bases anticipando que la Corte Suprema pronto confirmará una ley de Mississippi que prohíbe el aborto después de las 15 semanas de embarazo. Se espera una decisión sobre ese caso para junio, y algunos expertos creen que los jueces aprovecharán la oportunidad para anular por completo el fallo de Roe, lo que provocaría prohibiciones casi completas o totales del aborto en aproximadamente la mitad de los estados , incluido Arizona.

Con Oklahoma y otros estados a punto de cerrar también el acceso al aborto, la presidenta y directora ejecutiva Stacy Cross dijo que la organización se está preparando para recibir entre 250 y 500 pacientes más por semana en su red de instalaciones.

Los estados liberales están respondiendo con sus propias medidas para proteger el derecho al aborto en la ley y para aumentar el acceso para acomodar una posible afluencia de pacientes desde más allá de sus fronteras.

El aborto con medicamentos ahora está disponible en todos sus sitios. Las clínicas están contratando más personal y asegurándose de que cualquier proveedor médico con licencia para realizar abortos tenga la capacitación necesaria, incluso si se especializan en uno de los otros servicios que ofrece Planned Parenthood, para que puedan programar más citas.

En noviembre, los votantes de Vermont decidirán si enmendar la constitución estatal para consagrar la autonomía reproductiva, mientras que la gobernadora demócrata de Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, está tratando de eludir la legislatura controlada por los republicanos de su estado al pedirle a la Corte Suprema del estado que revocar una prohibición del aborto anterior a Roe que todavía está en los libros.

El próximo mes, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte planea comenzar la construcción de una instalación nueva y más grande en Reno, que está más cerca del aeropuerto. Cross quiere agregar un segundo sitio en el norte de Nevada para lo que anticipa que pronto serán más pacientes provenientes de Utah.

El trabajo es personal para Cross: sus dos abuelas fallecieron por falta de acceso a la atención reproductiva, una por un aborto ilegal y la otra durante el parto, dando a luz a su noveno hijo a los 47 años, dijo. Le preocupa que los californianos no entiendan del todo cuán rápida y completamente podría cerrarse el acceso al aborto en todo el país si la Corte Suprema revoca la decisión de Roe. “Cada vez que digo esas palabras en voz alta, siento un escalofrío en la espalda. Es horrible pensar en eso”, dijo Cross. Pero California ha hecho un trabajo increíble preparándose: “Nosotros llenamos los vacíos”.

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Oregón apareció recientemente con un fondos de $15 millones que podría brindar asistencia financiera a pacientes, incluidos aquellos fuera del estado, que necesitan ayuda para pagar las tarifas de aborto y otros costos. Washington ofrece protecciones legales contra el enjuiciamiento de personas que ayudan en un aborto o mujeres que experimentan pérdidas de embarazo. Los legisladores demócratas en Maryland anularon un veto del gobernador republicano para aprobar un proyecto de ley que requería que los planes de seguro médico cubrieran los abortos y asignaría $3.5 millones para capacitar a los proveedores.

Varios estados han adoptado o están buscando medidas para expandir quién está autorizado a realizar un aborto para incluir otros profesionales médicos avanzados más allá de los médicos, como enfermeras practicantes y asistentes médicos, luego de un movimiento que California tomó hace más de una década.

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entes de bajos ingresos o de una de las docenas de condados en su mayoría rurales sin un proveedor de servicios de aborto, que pueden necesitar viajar horas y pasar la noche durante varios días en su procedimiento de aborto en su segundo trimestre.

tiva” para partes desatendidas del estado.

Hacer de California un ‘santuario’ del aborto

“Incluso en el estado de California, existen bastantes barreras”, dijo Pinckney. “Esta ya es una necesidad insatisfecha para los californianos”.

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California está presionando aún más. En septiembre, después de que la ley de Texas entró en vigencia, el gobernador Gavin Newsom convocó al Consejo del Futuro del Aborto, una coalición de grupos de justicia, salud y derechos reproductivos, para explorar cómo hacer del estado un “santuario” para el aborto. Más de 40 recomendaciones de políticas, publicadas en diciembre, formaron la base para el amplio paquete legislativo que ahora avanza en el Capitolio.

Si se aprueban al final de la sesión en agosto y son firmadas por Newsom, las medidas se convertirían en ley el próximo año, aunque los fundamentales esperan que algunas partes se incorporen al presupuesto estatal que debe aprobarse antes del 15 de junio.

Podrían entrar en vigencia de inmediato este verano, cuando se espera la decisión de la Corte Suprema sobre el aborto.

“Definitivamente hay una urgencia de implementar algunas de estas cosas y preparar, porque esto está sucediendo independientemente del cronograma en el que se encuentra nuestra Legislatura”, dijo Lisa Matsubara, consejera general y vicepresidenta de políticas de Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, que patrocina o copatrocina la mayoría de los proyectos de ley del paquete.

“Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para asegurarnos de que estamos lo más preparados posible”.

La pieza central es SB 1142 , de las senadoras demócratas Anna Caballero de Salinas y Nancy Skinner de Berkeley, que crearía un fondo administrado por el estado para ayudar a los pacientes que enfrentan barreras financieras para obtener un aborto y apoyaría la investigación pública para mejorar el acceso. Los defensores buscan $20 millones del estado para lanzar el fondo.

También está el proyecto de ley 2134 de la asambleísta Akilah Weber, demócrata de San Diego, que reservaría dinero para clínicas que brinden atención no remunerada a pacientes de bajos ingresos cuyo seguro no cubre aborto ni servicios anticonceptivos.

Los retiros argumentan que la financiación es crucial para garantizar que no solo las mujeres ricas puedan viajar a California para abortar.

Jessica Pinckney, directora ejecutiva de ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, el único fondo estatal de aborto en California, dice que el proyecto de ley podría ampliar sus subvenciones a mujeres que necesitan ayuda para pagar su aborto, viaje y alojamiento, salarios perdidos, una partera u otros gastos.

El año pasado, el fondo con sede en Oakland apoyó a 551 pacientes con un promedio de alrededor de $300, dijo Pinckney, que no es suficiente para satisfacer todas las necesidades de nadie. También le gustaría hacer más actividades de divulgación para que las mujeres sepan que existe el fondo.

Alrededor de 80 personas a las que atendieron el fondo eran de 18 estados diferentes, agregó Pinckney, pero la mayoría son paci-

En reconocimiento de que los estados conservadores pueden continuar aumentando las sanciones legales y financieras por abortos, otra colección de proyectos de ley tiene como objetivo proteger a los médicos que viajan a estados para realizar el procedimiento o que tratan a pacientes fuera del estado: AB 1666 de la asambleísta Rebecca BauerKahan, demócrata de Orinda, anularía sentencias civiles de otros estados relacionados con el cuidado reproductivo. AB 2091 de la asambleísta Mia Bonta, demócrata de Alameda, prohibiría a los proveedores médicos aborto y aseguradoras de salud compartir información en casos que buscan penalizar y el AB 2626 de la asambleísta Lisa Calderon, demócrata de Whittier, evitaría que la junta médica estatal suspenda o revoque la licencia de un médico que es castigado en otro estado por realizar un aborto de acuerdo con la ley de California.

Otros esfuerzos legislativos importantes incluyen el proyecto de ley de Atkins para permitir abortos por parte de enfermeras practicantes independientes y AB 1918 de la asambleísta Cottie Petrie-Norris, que crearía un “cuerpo de servicios de salud reproduc-

“Se trata de fortalecer nuestra base, nuestra base de atención médica, para expandir el grupo de profesionales de atención médica que pueden realizar abortos”, dijo Atkins.

Las medidas están avanzando en el proceso legislativo hasta el momento con un amplio apoyo de los legisladores mayoritariamente demócratas, y parece probable que se aprueben si llegan al escritorio del gobernador. Newsom ya ocupó una ley el mes pasado que prohíbe a las aseguradoras de salud cobrar un copago o deducible por abortos, eliminando así los costos de bolsillo para los pacientes cubiertos. Prometió que California continuaría “protegiendo y promoviendo la libertad reproductiva para todos”.

Sin embargo, los proyectos de ley no han estado completamente libres de controversia.

Cientos de manifestantes se manifestaron en el capitolio la semana pasada para oponerse a la Ley AB 2223 de la asambleísta Buffy Wicks, demócrata de Oakland, que pondría fin al requisito de que los médicos forenses investiguen la causa de las muertes fetales resultaron de sospechas de abortos autoinducidos y aclaren que las mujeres no pueden ser detenidas penalmente o ser civilmente responsable por la pérdida del embarazo o el aborto, y crear la capacidad de demandar a los fiscales y otras personas que violen esa protección.

Manifestantes con cruces y carteles de “La

vida de los bebés importan” llenaron los escalones del edificio para escuchar al pastor Jack Hibbs de la megaiglesia Calvary Chapel Chino Hills . Cerca de allí, una banda cristiana y bailarines giratorios dirigieron una multitud en un servicio de adoración.

Los cambios dicen que la medida es necesaria para proteger a los californianos de las fuerzas del orden público y los fiscales de distrito demasiado entusiastas que pueden ser hostiles al derecho al aborto. Señalan a dos mujeres del condado de Kings que fueron acusadas de asesinato y encarceladas en los últimos cinco años después de dar a luz a mortinatos y dar positivo por metanfetamina , en lo que el fiscal general Rob Bonta calificó como una aplicación indebida del código penal estatal. Los defensores argumentan que el miedo al enjuiciamiento puede disuadir a algunas mujeres de buscar la atención necesaria.

Pero los críticos del proyecto de ley de Wicks destacan una disposición que establece que las mujeres no pueden ser sancionadas por “muerte perinatal debido a una causa relacionada con el embarazo”, refiriéndose a un bebé que muere en un período indefinido inmediatamente después del nacimiento, que según ellos es tan vago como para legalizar el infanticidio.

“Realmente está tratando de derribar una de las pocas restricciones que tiene California cuando se trata de interrumpir embarazos, y ese dijo es el punto real del parto”, dijo Jonathan Keller, presidente del grupo de defensa religiosa Consejo Familiar de California , luego de la reunión del Capitolio.

Si bien Wicks ha negado con vehemencia que la medida pretenda o haga eso, Keller dijo: “Las intenciones no importan. Lo que importa es el texto legislativo real”. Agregó que la indignación ha ayudado a su grupo a organizar una oposición más amplia y ferviente a la legislación sobre el aborto que en el pasado.

“Creemos que muchos de los proyectos de ley en este paquete en realidad están fuera de sintonía con el estado de California”, dijo Keller, incluido el fondo para ayudar a las mujeres de otros estados a recibir a California para servicios de aborto. Él lo llama “turismo del aborto”.

Sus afirmaciones han sido recogidas por el Comité Nacional Republicano, que emitió un comunicado denunciando el proyecto de ley de Wicks y llamando al aborto “asesinato”, pero parece poco probable que ganó mucha fuerza en la Legislatura dominada por los demócratas.

En la primera audiencia del comité para el proyecto de ley, después de la manifestación, solo un legislador cuestionó a Wicks, quien criticó las tácticas de sus oponentes: “Estos mismos grupos que están tratando de prohibir el aborto en todo el país y encarcelar a las personas por mortinatos han realizado una campaña de desinformación utilizando imágenes perturbadoras y violentas que no se basan en la ciencia médica o el texto del proyecto de ley”, dijo.

A pesar de casi una hora de testimonio de los opositores, el proyecto de ley se superó con una votación de 11-3.

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alifornia abortion clinics are building new facilities closer to transit hubs and training more staff. A package of a dozen abortion rights bills moving through the Legislature could expand the number of providers, provide financial assistance to women traveling to California to terminate their pregnancies, and legally protect the doctors who treat them.

As new restrictions rapidly sweep the country in anticipation of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer that may dramatically scale back or even end the constitutional right to abortion, California is preparing to step into the void — and welcome a possible surge of patients losing access in dozens of other states.

“People from across the country are already looking to California as a haven state, as a beacon to provide them the care they need,” Jodi Hicks, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, said during a recent online program.

“It is our moral imperative that we continue to provide the leadership that people are looking for.”

Planned Parenthood, which operates about half of the 165 abortion clinics in California, reports that it has treated at least 80 out-ofstate patients per month on average since September, when Texas adopted a law allowing residents to seek civil damages against anyone who aids an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy That move turbocharged a political and cultural battle that has all but cut off abortion access in the most conservative parts of the country in recent years and sent advocates in liberal states scrambling to build a bulwark for reproductive rights.

Unable to secure an injunction against the Texas law while courts consider the legality of the novel attempt to circumvent Roe v. Wade — the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that protected the right to an abortion without excessive government restriction — clinics in the state shut down to avoid a deluge of lawsuits. Thousands of patients are now seeking abortions elsewhere, overwhelming neighboring Oklahoma and New Mexico and pushing some women further afield to more friendly states including California.

“The need right now of expanding access is pretty clear to all of us,” state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins told reporters last month. The San Diego Democrat is carrying Senate Bill 1375, which would allow some nurse practitioners to independently perform first-trimester abortions without a doctor’s supervision.

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Those gaps are almost certain to widen in the months to come. Spurred on by the success of the Texas law, anti-abortion legislators across America are racing to advance new restrictions.

California abortion rights groups, providers and Democratic lawmakers are all getting ready for a potential influx of out-of-state women. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to dramatically scale back, or even end, the constitutional right to abortion. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Parenthood Los Angeles, said she has been preparing for years for the moment when the organization would have to become a haven for patients from all over the country who have nowhere else to turn for an abortion.

That has included expanding and reorganizing its network of facilities to be near airports, bus and train stations, and supportive emergency rooms and medical providers.

Dunlap said she worked with UCLA’s law school to establish a new center for the study of reproductive health law and policy.

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles also collaborates with medical schools across the country on abortion training, particularly in states where those opportunities might not otherwise exist.

Dunlap declined to provide data on how many out-of-state patients the organization serves, arguing that the numbers would not fully reflect the situation because of the secrecy and fear surrounding abortion. But she noted that Los Angeles, as a center of tourism and commerce, has long been a destination for women seeking abortions — even before it was legal, when patients often then crossed the border to Mexico for the procedure.

“Los Angeles is a place that people identify with ideas of freedoms,” Dunlap said. “Los Angeles is also a place that, when you don’t know where to go, you come here.”

The people who do come “are almost always in incredibly desperate situations,” she added, and many have more challenging circumstances and complications than in the past.

Dunlap mentioned a pregnant woman from Texas who was diagnosed with breast cancer, necessitating a double mastectomy.

Though the woman did not want to terminate her pregnancy, Dunlap said, she had to travel to one of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles’ clinics in recent months because she could not get an abortion in her own

state.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which covers Northern and Central California and Northern Nevada, said it treated 66 outof-state patients at its California clinics between September and March, including 22 patients from Texas. One of them was a college student who was prepared to use her scholarship money to fly to California until it provided her with a voucher, according to an anonymous patient testimony shared by the organization.

With Oklahoma and other states on the verge of shutting down abortion access as well, president and CEO Stacy Cross said the organization is preparing to take on between 250 and 500 more patients per week in its network of facilities.

Medication abortion is now available at all of its sites. Clinics are hiring more staff and making sure any medical provider who is licensed to perform abortions has the necessary training, even if they specialize in one of the other services that Planned Parenthood offers, so that they can schedule more appointments.

Next month, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte plans to break ground on a new, larger facility in Reno that is closer to the airport.

Cross wants to add a second site in northern Nevada for what she anticipates will soon be more patients coming from Utah.

The work is personal for Cross: Both of her grandmothers died from a lack of access to reproductive care — one from an illegal abortion and the other in childbirth, delivering her ninth child at age 47, she said. She worries that Californians don’t fully understand how quickly and fully abortion access could shut down across the country if the Supreme Court reverses the Roe decision.

“Every time I even say those words out loud, it sends a chill down my back. It’s horrific to think about,” Cross said. But California has done an amazing job preparing: “We fill the

In just a one-week stretch this month, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy; GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma signed a bill making it a felony to perform an abortion in the state, punishable by up to 10 years in prison; and Republican legislators in Kentucky overrode a governor’s veto on a measure to impose broad new requirements on abortion providers that they say make it impossible for them to continue operating. A federal judge temporarily blocked the Kentucky law on Thursday.

Though many of the policies are currently unconstitutional, conservative states are laying the groundwork in anticipation that the Supreme Court will soon uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A decision on that case is expected by June, and some experts believe the justices will take the opportunity to overturn the Roe ruling altogether, which would trigger near or complete bans on abortion in about half of states, including Arizona.

Liberal states are responding with their own measures to protect the right to abortion in law, and to increase access to accommodate a potential influx of patients from beyond their borders.

In November, Vermont voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to enshrine reproductive autonomy, while Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is trying to circumvent her state’s Republican-controlled Legislature by asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a preRoe abortion ban that is still on the books.

Oregon recently approved a $15 million fund that could provide financial assistance to patients, including those from outside the state, who need help paying for abortion fees and other costs. Washington adopted legal protections against prosecuting people who aid an abortion or women who experience pregnancy losses. Democratic legislators in Maryland overrode a veto by the Republican governor to pass a bill that would require health insurance plans to cover abortions and put $3.5 million toward training providers.

Several states have adopted or are pursuing measures to expand who is authorized to perform an abortion to include other advanced medical professionals beyond doctors, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, following a move that

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“California has been on the forefront for a long time,” said Elizabeth Nash, a state policy analyst for the Guttmacher Institute, which researches and promotes reproductive rights. “It has helped other states see what’s possible.”

Making California an abortion ‘sanctuary’ California is pushing further still. In September, after the Texas law took effect, Gov. Gavin Newsom convened the Future of Abortion Council, a coalition of reproductive rights, health and justice groups, to explore how to make the state a “sanctuary” for abortion. More than 40 policy recommendations, released in December, formed the basis for the sweeping legislative package now advancing at the Capitol.

If approved by the end of session in August and signed by Newsom, the measures would become law next year, though supporters hope some pieces might be incorporated into the state budget that must be approved by June 15. Those could kick in immediately this summer when the Supreme Court decision on abortion is expected.

“There is definitely an urgency to get some of these things in place and get prepared, because this is happening regardless of whatever timeline our Legislature is on,” said Lisa Matsubara, general counsel and vice president of policy for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, which is sponsoring or co-sponsoring most of the bills in the package. “We are doing everything we can to make sure we are as ready as we can be.”

The centerpiece is SB 1142, by Democratic Sens. Anna Caballero of Salinas and Nancy Skinner of Berkeley, which would create a state-administered fund to assist patients who face financial barriers to obtaining an abortion and support public research into improving access. Advocates are seeking $20 million from the state to launch the fund.

There is also Assembly Bill 2134 by Assemblymember Akilah Weber, a San Diego Democrat, which would set aside money for clinics that provide uncompensated care to low-income patients whose insurance does not cover abortion and contraceptive services. Supporters argue the funding is crucial to ensure that not only wealthy women are able to travel to California for abortions.

fund exists.

About 80 people the fund served were from 18 different states Pinckney added, but most are low-income or patients from one of the dozens of mostly rural counties without an abortion provider, who may need to travel hours and stay overnight for a multi-day abortion procedure in their second trimester.

“Even in the state of California, there are quite a few barriers,” Pinckney said. “This is an unmet need for Californians already.”

In recognition that conservative states may continue to ramp up legal and financial penalties for abortions, another collection of bills aims to protect doctors who travel to other states to perform the procedure or who treat out-of-state patients: AB 1666

by Assemblymember Rebecca BauerKahan, an Orinda Democrat, would nullify civil judgments from other states related to reproductive care. AB 2091 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, an Alameda Democrat, would prohibit medical providers and health insurers from sharing information in cases that seek to penalize abortion. AB 2626 by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, a Whittier Democrat, would prevent the state medical board from suspending or revoking the license of a physician who is punished in another state for performing an abortion in accordance with California law.

Other major legislative efforts include At-

“It’s about strengthening our foundation, our health care foundation, to expand the pool of health care professionals who can provide abortions,” Atkins said.

Last stand for anti-abortion activists?

The measures are moving through the legislative process so far with widespread support from the overwhelmingly Democratic lawmakers, and seem likely to be approved if they reach the governor’s desk.

Newsom already signed a law last month that prohibits health insurers from charging a co-pay or deductible for abortions, thus eliminating out-of-pocket costs for covered patients. He pledged that California would continue to “protect and advance reproductive freedom for all.”

Yet the bills have not been entirely without controversy. Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Capitol last week to oppose AB 2223 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, an Oakland Democrat, which would end a requirement that coroners investigate the cause of fetal deaths resulting from suspected self-induced abortions, clarify that women cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for pregnancy loss or abortion, and create an ability to sue prosecutors and

others who violate that protection.

Protesters holding crosses and “Babies’ Lives Matter” signs packed onto the steps of the building to hear from Pastor Jack Hibbs of the Calvary Chapel Chino Hills megachurch. Nearby, a Christian band and twirling dancers led a crowd in a worship service.

Supporters say the measure is necessary to protect Californians from overzealous law enforcement and district attorneys who may be hostile to abortion rights. They point to two Kings County women who were charged with murder and imprisoned in the past five years after delivering stillbirths and testing positive for methamphetamine, in what Attorney General Rob Bonta has called a misapplication of the state criminal code. Advocates argue that fear of prosecution may deter some women from seeking necessary care.

But critics of the Wicks bill highlight a provision that states women cannot be penalized for “perinatal death due to a pregnancy-related cause,” referring to a baby who dies in an undefined period immediately after birth, which they contend is so vague as to legalize infanticide.

“It is trying to really tear down one of the few restrictions that California does have when it comes to terminating pregnancies, and that is the actual point of delivery,” Jonathan Keller, president of the religious advocacy group California Family Council, said following the Capitol rally.

While Wicks has vehemently denied that’s what the measure would or is intended to do, Keller said, “Intentions don’t matter. It’s actual legislative text that matters.” He added that the outrage has helped his group organize broader and more fervent opposition to the abortion legislation than it has managed in the past.

“We do think that many of the bills in this package are actually out of step with the state of California,” Keller said, including the fund to help out-of-state women travel to California for abortion care. He calls it “abortion tourism.”

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His claims have been picked up by the Republican National Committee, which issued a statement denouncing Wicks’ bill and calling abortion “murder,” but seem unlikely to gain much traction in the Democrat-dominated Legislature.

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Jessica Pinckney, executive director of ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, the only statewide abortion fund in California, says the bill could expand its grants to women who need help paying for their abortion, travel and lodging, lost wages, a doula or other expenses.

Last year, the Oakland-based fund supported 551 patients with an average of about $300, Pinckney said, not enough to meet anybody’s full need. She would also like to do more outreach to let women know the

kins’ bill to allow abortions by independent nurse practitioners and AB 1918 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, which would create a “reproductive health service corps” for underserved parts of the state.

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At the first committee hearing for the bill, following the rally, only one legislator questioned Wicks, who slammed her opponents’ tactics: “These same groups that are trying to ban abortion across this country and imprison people for stillbirths have manufactured a disinformation campaign using disturbing and violent imagery that is not grounded in medical science or the text of the bill,” she said.

Despite nearly an hour of testimony from opponents, the bill sailed through on an 11-3 vote.

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Democrat lawmaker from the central San Joaquin Valley wants to put cash in the hands of eligible farmworkers to help them deal with the devastation of California’s drought.

Proposed by State Sen. Melissa Hurtado, a Democrat from Sanger, Senate Bill 1066 would allocate $20 million to create the California Farmworkers Drought Resilience Pilot Project, a state-funded project that would provide unconditional monthly cash payments of $1,000 for three years to eligible farmworkers, with the goal of lifting them out of poverty.

“When we talk about climate change, we forget about those that are most impacted and are already hurting,” Hurtado said in a phone interview on Tuesday. “And that is the workers and the farmers.”

Part of the reason for the bill is that the agriculture industry lost over 8,000 jobs in 2021 alone due to the drought, Hurtado said.

“This is climate change; we know this (the drought) is ongoing,” Hurtado said. “I don’t anticipate it getting better.”

The proposed legislation comes nearly a year after Hurtado wrote a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, urging him to prioritize farmworkers with the $35 million the state earmarked for guaranteed basic income pilot programs. The funding, agreed to by the Governor and the legislature as part of the fiscal year 2021-22 budget, will prioritize projects that serve former foster youth as well as pregnant individuals.

Hurtado said the state needs to create more policies that support the agricultural workforce.

“Farmworkers have been long neglected and continue to be neglected,” she said. They need “the right policies for them to be successful.”

Fallowed land means lost jobs for California farmworkers Advocates say they’re already seeing the impact of the drought on farm work in the Valley.

Carlos Morales has worked in Fresno County’s fields for over 15 years. Earlier this month, he said that farmworkers in the county are already noticing that work is increasingly scarce due to the lack of water.

“There are many fields where the farmers have stopped growing,” Morales said in Spanish in an interview. “There’s no water; there are no jobs.”

In 2021, California farmers were forced to fallow 390,000 acres of land due to the drought and water allocation cutbacks – most of which were located in the Central Valley.

Hernan Hernandez, executive director of the California Farmworker Foundation, said that farmworkers are already seeing their work hours decreasing every year.

“Farmworkers now have to choose between putting food on their tables and paying rent, as there is less work in agriculture because of the lack of water in the Central Valley,” he said in a news release from Hurtado’s office, adding that the proposed legislation would bring “much-needed relief” to farmworkers and their families.

Some growers also support the legislation. Representatives of agriculture groups such as the California Fresh Fruit Association spoke in support of SB 1066 during a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday.

In a phone interview with The Bee on Thursday, Ian LeMay, president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, said the bill was an “interesting proposal” that acknowledges the many impacts of the drought on Central Valley communities.

“When we are in drought situations, or when we have low water allocations, not only are the busi-

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n legislador demócrata del Valle central de San Joaquín quiere poner dinero en efectivo en manos de trabajadores agrícolas elegibles para ayudar a lidiar con la devastación de la sequía en California.

A proposed bill would pay farmworkers who lost work due to dry or low-water conditions $1,000 a month for three years. Photo Credit: Ofir Eliav / Pexels

nesses that we represent impacted, but ultimately our employees,” said LeMay.

Propuesto por la senadora estatal Melissa Hurtado, demócrata de Sanger, el proyecto de ley del senado 1066 asignaría $20 millones para crear el Proyecto piloto de resistencia a la sequía de los trabajadores agrícolas de California, un proyecto financiado por el estado que proporcionaría pagos en efectivo mensuales incondicionales de $1,000 durante tres años a los trabajadores agrícolas elegibles , con el objetivo de sacarlos de la pobreza

puesta interesante” que reconoce los muchos impactos de la sequía en las comunidades del Valle Central.

“Cuando estamos en situaciones de sequía, o cuando tenemos asignaciones de agua bajas, no solo se ven afectados las empresas que representamos, sino también, en última instancia, nuestros empleados”, dijo LeMay. Dijo que espera que el programa piloto pueda ayudar a mantener los medios de subsistencia de los trabajadores agrícolas de California durante la sequía para que puedan permanecer en la comunidad y estar disponibles para el empleo cuando la sequía se disipe o cuando “se realice una mayor estimar de agua a los agricultores en el área central”. Valle de San Joaquín”. ¿Quién calificaría para los pagos de ayuda por la sequía?

He said he hopes the pilot program can help sustain the livelihoods of California’s farmworkers during the drought so they can remain in the community and be available for employment when the drought dissipates or when “an increased allocation of water is made to the growers in the central San Joaquin Valley.”

“Cuando hablamos de cambio climático, nos olvidamos de los más afectados y que ya están cambiando”, dijo Hurtado en una entrevista telefónica el martes. “Y esos son los trabajadores y los agricultores”.

Si la SB 1066 se convierte en ley, los trabajadores agrícolas que reúnen los requisitos serían elegibles para pagos mensuales incondicionales de $1,000 durante tres años, o hasta $36,000.

Parte del motivo del proyecto de ley es que la industria agrícola perdió más de 8,000 empleos solo en 2021 debido a la sequía, dijo Hurtado.

Para ser elegible para el programa, un hogar debe cumplir con los siguientes criterios:

Who would qualify for the drought relief payments?

“Esto es el cambio climático; sabemos que esto (la sequía) continúa”, dijo Hurtado. “No espero que mejore”.

If SB 1066 becomes law, qualifying farmworkers would be eligible for $1,000 unconditional monthly payments for three years — or up to $36,000.

La propuesta de legislación llega casi un año después de que Hurtado escribiera una carta al gobernador Gavin Newsom, instalándolo a priorizar a los trabajadores agrícolas con los $35 millones que el estado destinó para programas piloto de ingresos básicos garantizados. La financiación, acordada por el gobernador y la legislatura como parte del presupuesto del año fiscal 2021-22, da prioridad a los proyectos que atienden a los antiguos jóvenes de crianza temporal, así como a las personas embarazadas.

To be eligible for the program, a household must meet the following criteria: • At least one member of the household is a California resident • At least one member of the household has worked as a farmworker for the entire period between March 11, 2020 to January 1, 2022 • At least one member of the household is a farmworker at the time of consideration for, and throughout the duration of, the pilot project • The household received benefits under CalFresh, California Food Assistance Program, or would have been eligible to receive benefits “but for the immigration status of one or more members of the household” Undocumented individuals that would have qualified for CalFresh or FCAP, except for their immigration status, could be eligible for the supplemental payments if they meet the other criteria.

The legislation does allow for short lapses of unemployment during the duration of the pilot project if the unemployment is “due to reasons out of their control.”

If approved, the pilot project would run from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2026.

Some farmworkers still left out of safety net Many farmworkers, especially those that are undocumented, are unable to access unemployment benefits.

Legislators and labor advocates are increasingly calling on the state to expand the safety net to the state’s most vulnerable workers, including undocumented workers.

Last month, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, a Democrat from Coachella, introduced legislation that would create a pilot program to provide unemployment benefits to undocumented workers. The bill — a high-priority legislation for the Latino Legislative Caucus — would provide undocumented workers with $300 per week for up to 20 weeks of unemployment between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2023.

Researchers at the UC Merced Community and Labor Center released a report last month making a case for why California should provide unemployment benefits to undocumented workers. Undocumented workers risked their lives during the pandemic, the report found, and could be in significant jeopardy in the future due to climate change.

Hurtado dijo que el estado necesita crear más políticas que apoyen a la fuerza laboral agrícola.

“Los trabajadores agrícolas han sido desatendidos durante mucho tiempo y resultaron ser desatendidos”, dijo. Necesitan “las políticas adecuadas para que tengan éxito”.

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• Al menos un miembro del hogar es residente de California • Al menos un miembro del hogar ha trabajado como trabajador agrícola durante todo el período intermedio entre el 11 de marzo de 2020 y el 1 de enero de 2022 • Al menos un miembro del hogar es un trabajador agrícola en el momento de la consideración y durante la duración del proyecto piloto.

• El hogar recibió beneficios bajo CalFresh, Programa de Asistencia Alimentaria de California, o hubiera sido elegible para recibir beneficios “de no haber sido por el estado migratorio de uno o más miembros del hogar” Las personas indocumentadas que habrían calificado para CalFresh o FCAP, excepto por su estado migratorio, podrían ser elegibles para los pagos complementarios si cumplen con los demás criterios.

La legislación permite lapsos breves de desempleo durante la duración del proyecto piloto si el desempleo se debe “a razones fuera de su control”.

La tierra inactiva significa la pérdida de empleos para los trabajadores agrícolas de California

Si se aprueba, el proyecto piloto se extendería desde el 1 de enero de 2023 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026.

Los defensores dicen que ya están viendo el impacto de la sequía en el trabajo agrícola en el Valle.

Algunos trabajadores agrícolas aún quedan fuera de la red de seguridad

Carlos Morales ha trabajado en los campos del condado de Fresno durante más de 15 años. A inicios de este mes, dijo que los agrícultores del condado ya están notando que el trabajo es cada vez más escaso debido a la falta de agua .

Muchos trabajadores agrícolas, especialmente los indocumentados, no pueden acceder a los beneficios de desempleo.

“Hay muchos campos donde los agricultores han dejado de crecer”, dijo Morales en español en una entrevista. “No hay agua; no hay trabajo”.

En 2021, los agricultores de California se vieron obligados a dejar inactivo cerca de 390 000 acres de tierra debido a la sequía y los recortes en la limpieza de agua, la mayoría de los cuales estaban ubicados en el Valle Central.

Hernán Hernández, director ejecutivo de la Fundación de Trabajadores Agrícolas de California, dijo que los trabajadores agrícolas ya ven disminuir sus horas de trabajo cada año.

“Los trabajadores agrícolas ahora tienen que elegir entre poner comida en sus mesas y pagar la renta, ya que hay menos trabajo en la agricultura por la falta de agua en el Valle Central”, dijo en un comunicado de prensa de la oficina de Hurtado, y agregó que la legislación propuesta traería un “alivio muy necesario” para los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias.

Algunos productores también apoyan la legislación.

Representantes de grupos agrícolas como la Asociación de Frutas Frescas de California hablaron en apoyo de la SB 1066 durante una audiencia del comité del Senado el martes.

En una entrevista telefónica con The Bee el jueves, Ian LeMay, presidente de la Asociación de Frutas Frescas de California, dijo que el proyecto de ley era una “pro-

Los legisladores y los defensores laborales piden cada vez más al estado que amplíe la red de seguridad a los trabajadores más vulnerables del estado, incluidos los trabajadores indocumentados.

El mes pasado, el asambleísta Eduardo García, demócrata de Coachella, presentó una legislación que crearía un programa piloto para brindar beneficios de desempleo a los trabajadores indocumentados. El proyecto de ley, una Legislación de alta prioridad para el Caucus Legislativo Latino , proporcionaría a los trabajadores indocumentados $300 por semana por hasta 20 semanas de desempleo entre el 1 de enero de 2023 y el 31 de diciembre de 2023.

Investigadores del Centro Comunitario y Laboral de UC Merced publicaron un informe el mes pasado que explica por qué California debería proporcionar beneficios de desempleo a los trabajadores indocumentados. Los trabajadores indocumentados arriesgaron sus vidas durante la pandemia, según el informe, y podrían estar en peligro significativo en el futuro debido al cambio climático.

Melissa Montalvo es reportera de The Fresno Bee y miembro del cuerpo de Report for America. Este artículo es parte de California Divide, una colaboración entre salas de redacción que examinan la desigualdad de ingresos y la supervivencia económica en California.

Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters.

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WHERE’S TRUMP? A CAMPAIGN FIXTURE IN SOME STATES, HIS NAME IS NEARLY ABSENT IN CALIFORNIA

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of supporting the Jan. 6 attack and refusing to publicly acknowledge that Biden won the presidency.

“This guy is Trump through and through,” Newsom said.

ore than a year after leaving office, former President Donald Trump still looms large over the Republican Party across the country. Seeking to maintain the fierce devotion of GOP voters as he eyes another presidential run in 2024, Trump continues to hold regular campaign rallies that draw thousands of attendees, while his endorsements are scrambling races from Pennsylvania to Ohio to Georgia as he attempts to play kingmaker in crucial primaries.

A state senator and seed farmer from rural Northern California, Dahle once spoke at a Trump rally in Redding in June 2016, declaring the region “Trump country.” This campaign, he is much more circumspect.

Dahle has politely expressed that he would support Trump if he is the Republican nominee for president again in 2024 and then quickly shifted to a critique of Newsom’s record. He has heavily touted his bipartisan credentials, telling CalMatters that he would be a better partner to Democratic lawmakers at the Capitol than Newsom has been.

Not so much in California.

Even as Republican hopefuls in other states compete to prove which of them is most closely aligned to Trump and his agenda, his name is all but absent from campaigns for governor and other statewide offices in California, where he won less than a third of the vote in 2016 and only slightly more in 2020. False claims that he was robbed of a second term through election fraud no longer abound here.

In a handful of potentially competitive races, perhaps the GOP’s best opportunities to snap a losing streak for statewide office that stretches back to 2006, some major candidates are even distancing themselves from Trump and refusing to say whether they voted for the former president.

The strategy suggests their campaigns, before the June primary has even taken place, are already looking beyond the conservative base to appeal to a broader electorate in the November election. That might get a politician chased out of Texas for disloyalty, but it hasn’t caused much of a stir among California Republicans.

Several publicly ambivalent candidates won the state party endorsement at its convention in Anaheim last weekend, in one case over a more pointedly Trump-aligned competitor. The former president’s greatest displays of support were stray memorabilia for sale at vendor booths and a few shout-outs in candidate forums.

Jim Brulte, a former chairperson for the state party, said GOP candidates have no need to cling to Trump because they have a better message to sell to voters this year about the failures of Democratic President Joe Biden.

“If Democrats want to make this election about Donald Trump, I’m happy to have that argument,” he said. “When Donald Trump was president, we had lower oil prices, lower gas prices, we had relatively little or no inflation.”

That’s not to suggest that enthusiasm for Trump has somehow evaporated in California. Republicans, despite representing a shrinking minority of the electorate, still number more than 5 million across the state, and many of them adore the former president.

“We support President Trump, and we support everything that he stands for,” Randall Jordan, chairperson of the Tea Party California Caucus, said at the convention. “We’re hoping that either he runs again, or we have another strong candidate for 2024.”

Days after audio leaked of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield telling a group of Republican leaders that he would push Trump to resign following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, McCarthy appeared to be in minor damage control mode during his convention keynote address on Saturday evening, when he suggested that Trump should have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Republicans hoping for victory in deep blue California nonetheless must strike a careful balance. Trump remains overwhelmingly unpopular across most of the state and Democrats have been able to capitalize on that toxic brand.

Assemblymember Chad Mayes of Yucca Valley, a former leader of the Assembly Republican caucus who later left the party because of Trump, said GOP candidates who are distancing themselves from the former president without fully denouncing his attacks on the 2020 election are displaying political cowardice, not courage. Many of them reject Trumpism in private, he said, but won’t go that far in public because they fear losing conservative voters.

“It’s not enough to be quiet. Republicans have to outright reject that behavior,” Mayes said. “You’re playing politics with the fundamentals of our democracy.”

During the recall election against Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, conservative talk radio host Larry Elder galvanized Republican voters by railing against the governor’s coronavirus mandates and other liberal policies in the state. Then Newsom successfully flipped the approach on Elder, hammering him in ads and at campaign events as “the most Trump of the candidates” and “even more extreme than Trump.” Newsom ultimately defeated the recall by nearly the same massive margin as he won the governorship in 2018; Elder passed on a rematch this year.

Newsom seems eager to replicate the strategy. On a Zoom call with campaign volunteers Tuesday, he accused Brian Dahle, who received the Republican Party endorsement for governor and is his most likely challenger this fall,

Delegates wear hats and pins in support of former President Donald Trump during the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim on April 23, 2022.

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Dahle shrugged off Newsom’s criticisms Tuesday, slamming the governor for trying to “distract, deflect, deny” as “every civic institution in California crumbles.” In a statement, he said there was an active investigation into Jan. 6 and “people who violated the law should be prosecuted, those who were exercising their free speech rights should be protected.”

But he notably did not affirm the 2020 election results,

even after CalMatters pushed his team to clarify Dahle’s position on Trump’s conspiracy theory about widespread voting fraud. In a TV interview a day later, he said: “Joe Biden is our president, no doubt.”

Jenny Rae Le Roux, a Republican business owner who has raised more money than any candidate running against Newsom other than Dahle, does not appear to have made any public statements about Trump, though she recently announced that his former political director, Chris Carr, would serve as a senior adviser to her campaign.

Republicans in California can afford to be less deferential because the state is largely off Trump’s radar. He has endorsed in more than 140 races this year, according to the election tracking website Ballotpedia, but none in California.

So while the U.S. Senate campaign in Ohio, for example, has devolved into a slugfest over Trump’s endorsement, there is more room in California for a candidate like Shawn Collins, a Navy veteran and lawyer who finished third in the state party gubernatorial endorsement vote, ahead of Le Roux.

Collins told CalMatters that he did not vote for Trump — or Biden, whom he confirmed is the “legitimately elected president” — in 2020.

In an interview earlier this month, Collins said he “loved a lot of the things that Donald Trump was doing,” including signing a bill to reduce some federal criminal sentences that “was one of the most significant pieces of legislation for Black and brown people since the Civil Rights Act.” But he said Trump’s messaging on issues such as election fraud undermined his accomplishments and made it difficult to mark his name on the ballot.

“I left it blank,” Collins said. “I was just torn on it.”

Collins, who is Black, said he is running for governor to build a bigger tent for the Republican Party, with a message of family values, faith and fiscal conservatism that he believes will appeal to minority communities. He said he was most frustrated that the “California GOP has kind of hitched its wagon to the national message” at the expense of offering solutions to problems more relevant to Californians’ lives. Arguments over voter fraud, he added, are discouraging the conservative base from turning out for elections.

“We need to create our own brand of the GOP out here in California,” he said. “We’re not doing a very good job of offering an alternative.”

Republicans’ best shot at statewide office this year may be Lanhee Chen, who is running for controller pledging to act as an independent fiscal watchdog for the state and who has raised more money than any other Republican statewide candidate. A former political adviser to 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, Chen has repeatedly declined to say whether he voted for Trump, including during an interview this month with CalMatters.

Chen condemned what happened on Jan. 6 as an “abomination” and an “attack on democracy,” said those involved “should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” and declared that Biden was “legitimately elected as the president of the United States. I don’t have any question or qualm about that.”

Still, he dodged several direct questions about his support for Trump, emphasizing his “capacity for independent thought” from his party. “I didn’t serve in his administration.

I was not asked, nor did I seek to serve in this administration,” Chen said. “There is a[n] overwhelming interest in looking backwards rather than forwards. And I think the future of the state will not be defined by former President Trump.”

Despite that, Chen was warmly received at the state party convention. His candidate booth saw a constant flurry of activity throughout the weekend, which ended with delegates endorsing his candidacy.

Party activists also backed Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor who identifies with the “hard middle” of the political spectrum, over Eric Early, a vocal Trump supporter who vows to investigate California elections, in the race for attorney general.

Conservatives hope that rising anxiety over crime could sweep Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta out of office, and Hochman has played his campaign extremely cautiously in a bid for crossover appeal, refusing to take a position on numerous controversial issues.

He, too, repeatedly declined to answer questions about whether he voted for Trump in an interview with CalMatters this month. Hochman said voter privacy is “one of your sacred fundamental rights” and whether he supported the former president did not matter because it would not affect how we would enforce the law as attorney general.

“When people use Trump…Trump is a placeholder for a series of actions, policies, and statements,” Hochman said.

“Trump’s not on the ballot.”

CalMatters reporter Sameea Kamal contributed to this story.

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APR 29 - MAY 05, 2022

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DESANTIS WAGES WAR AGAINST DESERT SOUTHWEST SHOWS RESILIENCE IN FEEDING FAMILIES AMID COVID-19 ANTI-RACISM, CORPORATE 'WOKENESS'

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ov. Ron DeSantis has been confronting a lot of issues dealing with race and inclusion. The latest is his signing into law his version of Florida's new Congressional district maps which heavily benefits Republicans and slashes the number of Black districts in half, from four to two.

DeSantis claims the districts were racially gerrymandered, but his proposed "race-neutral" map caused a sit-in protest by mostly Black lawmakers in the Florida House at the end of the redistricting special session.

Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, expressed her frustration.

"Ron DeSantis is disrespectful, Ron DeSantis is a bully, Ron DeSantis does not care about Black people," Nixon asserted.

"I will not bite my tongue. There is an incessant attack on Black people in the state of Florida."

ongoing pushback from the Black Lives Matter movement sparked conversations about the impact of systemic and structural racism.

"We seem to be in an era and a moment that said, 'White supremacy now, White supremacy always. We will resist every effort to make our society diverse,' " Jackson contended.

Jackson filed a public-records request for the administration to reveal its criteria for rejecting books. The Department of Education only lists four examples on its website and is unclear about specific concerns.

DeSantis has long pledged to take a stand against what he calls "state-sanctioned racism" and on Friday he signed into law what he calls the "Stop WOKE Act," which restricts how race is discussed in schools, colleges and workplaces.

DeSantis also signed a bill just

days after it was introduced revoking the Walt Disney Company's special district status in the state.

Daniel Uhlfelder, a former Republican turned Democratic activist and candidate for Attorney General, called the move reckless.

"That seems to be a pattern with the leadership we have where they make these very quick, rash, impulsive decisions when someone or something does something that they don't agree with," Uhlfelder remarked. "That is a dangerous precedent. " Tax experts and legislators said eliminating the district could have unintended consequences for county taxpayers, underscoring Uhlfelder's point the decision needed the careful analysis of experts, not a surprise issue for lawmakers in special session to address congressional redistricting.

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hen a nonprofit food center in the desert Southwest began a project to chronicle challenges of land and water access combined with climate change, they didn't know COVID-19 was on the way - which demonstrated unexpected resiliency.

The pandemic turned La Semilla Food Center's storytelling project into a virtual event, but it was nonetheless a place for participants to share their experiences.

Storyteller Mateo Herrera is a chef and the director of a community-based program to preserve the indigenous foodways of

the Chihuahuan Desert.

He said he wanted to shine a light on local food producers who have fed their neighbors for generations.

"For me it was like our local farmers showing up and being, like, 'We're here - and, you know, we're here to take care of you and we're here to do our best,'" said Herrera.

"They're the heroes. We wouldn't have this food if it wasn't for them."

The storytelling project included local farmers, backyard gardeners, food producers, chefs, restaurant workers, teachers and artists from Las Cruces to El Paso, including the small and rural towns in between.

The League of Women Voters of Florida and a number of Democratic-aligned redistricting groups filed suit the same day the governor signed his maps into law. The League successfully challenged the state during the last redistricting process, and its president now vows to fight for "the votes and voices of hundreds of thousands of Black voters."

Rubi Orozco Santos is the director of storytelling and development for La Semilla Food Center.

She said it helped document how policymakers could create more robust food systems by listening to food growers, who despite drought or lowincome levels provided those in need with produce and eggs.

"They redirected produce to families or to food pantries," said Orozco. "And so there was a nimbleness there that was really a stark contrast to the disruption in the food-supply chain at the grocery store."

Herrera said although farmers lost sales to restaurants and school districts due to pandemic closures, there were "silver lining" moments that allowed many to reconnect with the land and each other.

"And the beautiful thing about it was, during that time of year the farmers out here and the farms out here were thriving and there was food," said Herrera. "If you knew where to find it, there was plenty of food available."

The DeSantis administration also stirred controversy when it announced a ban of 54 of 132 math textbooks it said included references to "critical race theory" and other "prohibited" topics, but offered no details.

The final report is titled: "Snapshots of Resilience: Tending Land, Sharing Traditions, and Feeding Our Families Before and Amidst COVID-19 Disruptions."

Bacardi Jackson, interim legal director for the children's rights project at the Southern Poverty Law Center, said she thinks

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El mapa presentado por DeSantis dividió a comunidades afroamericanas y latinas, mayormente puertorriqueñas, de Florida Central, y como consecuencia redujo notablemente el progreso que los demócratas habían hecho como consecuencia del crecimiento de ciertas comunidades.

ather José Rodríguez, vicar of the Jesus of Nazareth Episcopal Church in Orlando, Florida, does not mince words in describing what has happened with the process of creating new electoral districts in his state after the 2020 Census.

En el caso de los afroamericanos, promete reducir a la mitad los representantes de esa comunidad.

"It's an absolute failure," Rodriguez notes.

"Governor DeSantis is treating us like this is a plantation and he is a mini-king. In my opinion, his policies marginalize and kill minority communities."

El plan de De Santis, que probablemente sea también refrendado por la cámara baja de la legislatura de Florida, eliminó dos de los cuatro distritos ocupados por afroamericanos: el de los congresistas Al Lawson de Tallahassee y Val Demings de Orlando.

Quickly, Rodriguez apologizes for "coming on so strong" with his words. "I have no other words to explain what we are seeing."

Just hours after the interview with the priest, the Florida Senate approved a congressional district map that was unilaterally created by Governor De Santis' office.

In a special session, called by DeSantis after vetoing the map designed by legislators - who had already been criticized for diminishing the voice of certain minority groups in an effort to maximize Republican districts - the Senate vote was all in favor: 24-15.

The map presented by DeSantis divided Central Florida's African American and Latino, especially Puerto Rican, communities, and as a result significantly reduced the progress Democrats had made as a result of the 2020 census numbers.

In the case of African Americans, the plan cuts that community's representatives in half.

De Santis' plan, which will probably also be passed by the lower house of the Florida legislature, eliminated two of the four districts held by African-Americans: that of Congressmen Al Lawson of Tallahassee and Val Demings of Orlando.

According to Henry Mendoza, director of community outreach for the church led by Rodriguez, the map also "broke into pieces" the city of Kissimmee, one of the centers of the Puerto Rican diaspora in Florida.

Rodriguez added that De Santis' map also targeted a district in Seminole County where a Democratic congresswoman of Vietnamese descent had snatched a seat from a Republican.

"With the changes, she's not going to be a candidate again since the district went Republican in DeSantis' plan," the priest said.

The governor, an admirer of former President Trump who is said to aspire at some point to the presidency, has been waging a battle to "diminish the voices of diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos," Rodriguez said.

The Puerto Rican-born priest, who is the vicar of a church whose activism is legendary in Central Florida, said Governor DeSantis' policies have and will continue to hurt communities of color in the state.

Aside from redistricting, the vicar cites actions the governor has taken toward the pandemic and vaccines as another example of what has harmed minority communities.

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"He let us die in the pandemic, he denied us resources, he took away the vaccine and now he wants to take away our voice: if he doesn't kill us he wants to take our voices," he said, noting that De Santis went against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to say that children should not be vaccinated in the state.

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Although the churches (Christ the King and Jesus of Nazareth) do not engage in partisanship, Rodriguez said they can defend their community from what he called a violation of their human rights. “We are going to focus on voter registration”, he added.

“Es un absoluto fracaso”, apunta Rodríguez. “El gobernador DeSantis nos está tratando como si esto fuera una plantación y el fuera un mini rey. En mi opinión, sus políticas marginan y matan a las comunidades minoritarias”.

The churches he leads have been in the Orlando area for more than 60 years and were founded with a social justice mission, he explained. They had African American priests even before segregation and in the years of the great Cuban migration, they offered shelters for those refugees, as well as those who arrived in 2017 following Hurricane Maria.

Aside from this, they run a food bank-a "bodeguita"-in their area in what is a food desert with little access to fresh food and also offer “comida criolla” (Puerto Rican food) "And we love Jesus, that's why we do all this," he noted.

l padre José Rodríguez, vicario de la Iglesia Episcopal Jesus de Nazaret en Orlando, Florida, no tiene pelos en la lengua para calificar lo que ha pasado con el proceso de crear nuevos distritos electorales en su estado después del Censo 2020.

Rápidamente, Rodríguez se disculpa por “ser tan fuerte” con sus palabras. “No tengo otras palabras para explicar lo que estamos viendo”.

Solo horas después de la entrevista con el sacerdote, el senado de Florida aprobó un mapa de distritos para el Congreso federal que fue creado unilateralmente por la oficina del gobernador De Santis.

En una sesión especial, convocada por DeSantis luego de vetar el mapa diseñados por los legisladores -que ya habían sido criticados por disminuir la voz de ciertos grupos minoritarios buscando aumentar maximizar distritos republicanos- el voto del senado fue totalmente partidario: 24-15.

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Rodríguez agregó que el mapa de De Santis también se enfocó en un distrito del condado de Seminole donde una congresista demócrata de origen Vietnamita había arrebatado un asiento a un republicano.

“Con los cambios, ella no va a ser candidata de nuevo ya que el distrito pasó a ser republicano en el plan de DeSantis”, afirmó el sacerdote.

El gobernador, un admirador del expresidente Trump de quien se dice aspirará en algún momento a la presidencia, ha estado llevando a cabo una batalla para “disminuir las voces de las poblaciones diversas y sobre todo, la afroamericana y la latina”, afirmó Rodríguez.

El sacerdote, de origen puertorriqueño y vicario de una iglesia cuyo activismo es legendario en la zona central de Florida, dijo que las políticas del gobernador DeSantis han y seguirán perjudicando a las comunidades de color en el estado.

Aparte de la redistribución, el vicario menciona medidas que el gobernador ha tomado hacia la pandemia y las vacunas, como otro ejemplo de lo que ha perjudicado a comunidades de minorías.

“Nos dejó morir en la pandemia, nos negó recursos, nos quitó la vacuna y ahora nos quiere quitar la voz: si no nos mata nos calla”, dijo, señalando que De Santis mandó a ir en contra de las recomendaciones del Centros para Control de Enfermedades (CDC) para decir que los niños no deben vacunarse.

Rodríguez dijo que aunque sus iglesias (Christ the King y Jesus de Nazaret) no hacen partidismo, sí pueden defender a su comunidad de lo que calificó una violación a sus derechos humanos. Afirmó que de ahora en adelante se van a enfocar en el registro de votantes.

Estas iglesias tienen más de 60 años en el área de Orlando y fueron fundadas con una misión de justicia social, explicó. Las mismas tenían sacerdotes afroamericanos incluso antes de la segregación y en los años de la gran migración cubana, ofrecieron albergues para esos refugiados.

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De acuerdo a Henry Mendoza, director de relaciones externas de la iglesia liderada por Rodríguez, el mapa también “rompió en pedazos” la ciudad de Kissimmee, uno de los centros de la diáspora puertorriqueña en Florida.

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Aparte de esto, manejan un banco de alimentos -una “bodeguita”-en su área en lo que es un desierto alimenticio con poco acceso a alimentos frescos y también ofrecen comida criolla. “Y amamos a Jesús, por eso hacemos todo esto”, apuntó.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684374 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ULTRAMEDICALS, 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd #100, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sassan Behjat, 3293 Valley Square Lane, San Jose, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN627493. “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/ Sassan Behjat This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 684374 April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684431 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUE EAGLE ELECTRIC, 5207 Terner Way Apt 304, 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): Maikel Hacopy Esmealian, 5207 Terner Way Apt 304, San

Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/10/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maikel Hacopy Esmealian This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/21/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684431 April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684489 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Notary Consolidated Services, 149 Basch Avenue, 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 Del Rosario Tellez, 149 Basch Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Del Rosario Tellez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/25/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 684489 April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684470 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ray’s Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, 562 Groth Place, 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): Ray Joseph Gavin, 562 Groth Place #11, San Jose, CA 95111.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ray Gavin, Manager This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684470 April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397300 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chung Chieh Chu and Lingyen Chen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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Chung Chieh Chu and Lingyen Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wei-Yu Chu to William Chu b. Chen-Yu Chu to Emily Chu 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: 08/02/2022 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.

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Carriles-Merlo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonio Carriles-Merlo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Antonio Carriles-Merlo to Tony Merlo Carriles 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: 07/26/2022 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.

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2022 SECOND AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393722 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: HaiDang Vu Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hai-Dang Vu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Hai-Dang Vu Nguyen to Don 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: 05/24/2022 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

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April 26, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397122 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elizabeth Kate Wilson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elizabeth Kate Wilson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elizabeth Kate Wilson to Elizabeth Kate Nguyen-Wilson 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: 07/26/2022 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 21, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 2nd AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV391469 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of

the application of: MEBRATU MOLLA. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MAHALET ASEFA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

FANUEL MEBRATU BISET to CHRISTIAN MEBRATU BISET 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: 05/31/2022 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 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397296 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thong Huu Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thong Huu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thong Huu Nguyen to Thomas Huu Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at

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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: 08/02/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397076 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Thao Hoang Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thao Hoang Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Phuong Thao Hoang Nguyen to Khanh Hoang Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the

petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/19/2022 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 20, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397130 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chiao Feng, Cheng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chiao Feng, Cheng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

CHIAO FENG, CHENG to JOA, CHIAOFENG, CHENG 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.

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Apr 21, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV395270 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jeromy Odell Lawson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jeromy Odell Lawson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JEROMY ODELL LAWSON to JEROMY ODELL. 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: 06/07/2022 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 21, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684233 The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: FDZ PROPERTIES, 21100 Uvas Road, 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): FDZ PROPERTIES, 21100 Uvas Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/18/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Benjamin Fernandez FDZ PROPERTIES Vice President Article/Reg#: 4596366 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 684233 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684236 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rose Garden Auto Care - Pitstop, 590 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Seven Flags Inc., 590 Coleman Avenue, 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/ James R. Alves Seven Flags Inc. President Article/Reg#: A450576 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 04/18/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684236 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684389 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMITH EBERT PROPERTIES, 115 E. SANTA CLARA ST., SAN JOSE, CA 95113, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Helen Ebert, 1651 Mulberry Lane, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/31/1969. 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/ Helen Ebert This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 684389 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUICK GENERAL CLEAN UP & HAULING, 487 Laswell 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): Alejandro Tejada Escobar, 487 Laswell Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

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guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alejandro Tejada Escobar This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/07/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 683906 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684034 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VERKIC CONSTRUCTION, 16619 Marchmont Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ZDRAVKO VERKIC, 16619 Marchmont Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/31/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ ZDRAVKO VERKIC This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/11/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 684034 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684187 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Interchanges Martinez, 682 Overland Ct, 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): Christian Martinez, 682 Overland Ct, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa-

tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Christian Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/15/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684187 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684166 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRONTLINE AUTO PERFORMANCE , 1680 Almaden Expressway, Unit B, 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): DEBBY C LO, 229 Berrendo Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2011. 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/ DEBBY C LO This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/14/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684166

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CHEZ, 2050 McKee Rd, Apt 103 Bldg 9B, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/11/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Veronica Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/13/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684128 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): O&G Towing, 1734 Castlebrook Court, San Jose, CA 96133, filed in Santa Clara County on 04/19/22, under file no.

FBN629920. This business was conducted by: An individual.“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Blas Ortega This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/19/2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684128 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZTEC GRAPHIC DESIGNS, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VERONICA SANCHEZ, 2050 McKee Rd, Apt 103 Bldg 9B, San Jose, CA 95116. JAIME SAN-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397094 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THU THAO HO and JOHNNY LE. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THU THAO HO and JOHNNY LE has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. KHANG LE

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to KHANG ANDY LE. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/26/2022 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 20, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396320 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sunghwi Cho. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sunghwi Cho has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sunghwi Cho to Kevin Sunghwi Cho. 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: 07/5/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV392902 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emily Florence Moala. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Emily Florence Moala has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Emily Florence Moala to Emily Florence Aholelei 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: 05/31/2022 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 05, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396867 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huichen Wang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Huichen Wang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Huichen Wang to Huichen Kao 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: 07/19/2022 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 14, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV395587 Superior Court of

California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: CHRISTOPHER PEREZ. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) CHRISTOPHER PEREZ has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

CHRISTOPHER PEREZ to CHRISTOPHER COVARRUBIAS 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: 06/14/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396999 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anandi Krishnan, Dhurjati Ravi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Anandi Krishnan, Dhurjati Ravi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

KESHAV DHURJATI to KESHAV RAVI 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: 07/19/2022 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 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396322 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ahmad Shaker Raufi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ahmad Shaker Raufi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ahmad Shaker Raufi to Shahker Raufi 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: 07/05/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 30, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396579 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ngan ThiKim Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ngan ThiKim Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ngan ThiKim Nguyen to Jessica Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/12/2022 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

APR 29 - MAY 05, 2022 hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 12, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396865 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Goretti Marie Mirelez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Goretti Marie Mirelez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Goretti Marie Mirelez to Goretti Marie Smiley 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: 07/19/2022 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 14, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396810 Superior Court of

California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THAO THI BICH TRINH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) THAO THI BICH TRINH has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. THAO THI BICH TRINH to AHNA THAO TRINH 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: 07/19/2022 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 13, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2022 AMENDED Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of CHRISTOPHER JOHN WILLIAM DEARMAN Case No. 22PR191938 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHRISTOPHER JOHN WILLIAM DEARMAN, CHRISTOPHER DEARMAN, CHRIS DEARMAN. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by JAYNE ELIZABETH PHILLIPS in the Superior Court of California,

APR 29 - MAY 05, 2022 County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that JAYNE ELIZABETH PHILLIPS 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 23, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in

California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert P. Bergman 3535 Ross Avenue, Suite 308 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Date: April 22, 29, May 6, 2022 FIRST AMENDED Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Gloria Linda LeBleu Case No. 22PR192186 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gloria Linda LeBleu. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by John D. Ponce in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that John D. Ponce be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 26, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Huma J. Ellahie 2542 S. Bascom Ave., Ste 235 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)579-1282 Run Date: April 22, 29, May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683958 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jocelyn Event Coordinator, 395 S. Fourth Street, Apt 3, 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): Mia Jocelyn Cital, 1522 Regency Drive, Los Banos, CA 93635. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/08/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare

that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mia Jocelyn Cital This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/08/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683958 April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684104 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LARIO’S TRUCKING, 24650 AMADOR ST APT 111, HAYWARD, CA 94544, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maricela Para, 24650 Amador St. Apt. 111, Hayward, CA 94544. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/30/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maricela Para This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/13/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684104 April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683565 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elite Epoxy Floors, 1212 Glacier Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sarita Santana, 1212 Glacier Drive, Milpitas, CA 95935, and Jean Pierre Bendezu Cortegana, 1212 Glacier Drive,

Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/25/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sarita Santana This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/25/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 683565 April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683916 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRIGHT SIDE IMPORTS, BRIGHT SIDE, 117 Bernal Road #70-189, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 41SIXTY, 117 Bernal Road #70-189, San Jose, CA 95119. 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/ Paulo Paredes CEO 41SIXTY INC Article/Reg#: C4091800 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/07/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683916 April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683897 The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: eachCrowd.com, 2305 McLaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cesar Plata, 2305 McLaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/06/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Cesar Plata This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/06/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683897 April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394355 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Robert Contreras, Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Robert Contreras, Jr. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. GIANNA JONES to GIANNA ROSE CONTRERAS. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name 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 hear-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS ing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/17/2022 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 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396746 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Leticia Grajales. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Leticia Grajales has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leticia Grajales to Leticia Valdez. 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: 07/19/2022, 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.

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Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396735 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rafael Huizar I. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Adriana Corona Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Brianna Lara Corona to Brianna Huizar Corona.

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: 07/12/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV395141 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristina Davtyan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kristina Davtyan has filed a petition for

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Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Kristina Davtyan to Kristina Victoria Davikoff. 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: 06/07/2022 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.

02/25/2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396392 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dylan Voong. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Dylan Voong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dylan Voong to Dylan Le. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that

includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/05/2022 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 04, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV396510 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: donghong zhang and yaoxin song. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) donghong zhang and yaoxin song has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sophia Song to ZiQing Song. 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: 07/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV396509 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Regina Garcia, Efrain Barragan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Regina Garcia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Efrain Santino Barragan to Santino Efrain Barragan. 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: 07/12/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and

May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV396133 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tin-Ying Hsu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tin-Ying Hsu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tin-Ying Hsu to Teresa Tin-Ying Hsu. 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: 06/28/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 25. 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV396363 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ANGELINA EILIE ANDREI. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Angelina Eilie Andrei aka: Lina Eilia Serhan, aka: Lina Eilia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court

for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Angelina Eilie Andrei aka: Lina Eilia Serhan, aka: Lina Eilia to ALINA AUDREE LUCANTONI EILIA. 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: 05/31/2022 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 08, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV396098 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGHIA HUU TRAN & HUYNH NHU PHAM. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) NGHIA HUU TRAN & HUYNH NHU PHAM has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NGOC BAO TRAN to JENNY NGOC TRAN. 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: 06/28/2022 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 24, 2022 Julie Emede Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683831 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JJ TOWING AND TRANSPORT, 2751 Villa Monterey, 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): Ramon F Garcia, 2751 Villa Monterey, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/23/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ramon F Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/05/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683831 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

APR 29 - MAY 05, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683800 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NegroPapa Entertainment, 3790 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Willy Osagiede, 328 D St. Apt 3, San Rafael, CA 94306. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/04/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Willy Osagiede This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/04/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683800 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683163 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Camp Transformation Center, 2078 El Camino Real Suite C, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Legacy Fitness Systems, Inc., 4251 Heather Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808. 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/ Lorena Hernandez Legacy Fitness Systems, Inc. Owner Article/Reg#: C4745179 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683163 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683359 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MY CRAFTISH SPACE, 371 Vale Dr, 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): Anna Gronkowska, 371 Vale Dr, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Anna Gronkowska This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/21/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 683359 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ON HOLD FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683674 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rinse and Shine Autospa, 1530 Chiri Court, 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): Mason Heroux, 1530 Chiri Court, San Martin, CA 95046.

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

APR 29 - MAY 05, 2022 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mason Heroux This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683674 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683702 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE WEEKLY MORNING KOREAN NEWS, 1265 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 217, 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): Jong Ki Min, 1265 El Camino Real, Suite 217, 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/ Jong Ki Min, This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/30/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 683702 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683705 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY KOREANS, 1265 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 217, 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): Jong Ki Min, 1265 El Camino Real, Suite 217, Santa Clara , CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a Refile (changes in facts from previous filing) Previous file #660690. “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/ Jong Ki Min, This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/30/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 683705 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683596 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Banya AI Lab and Banya AI, 530 Cherry Blossom Ln, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Steve Hahn, 530 Cherry Blossom Ln, Campbell, CA 95008.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Steve Hahn This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 683596 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683838 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MERCADO CALIFORNIA, 5302 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com (are): RAMON LUNA COMPANY, 5302 MONTEREY HIGHWAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95111.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/28/1998.

This filing is a refile (changes in facts from previous 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/ Ramon Luna, President Ramon Luna Company Article/Reg # 2110254 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/05/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683838 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 683628 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STUDIO 1610, 1610 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD RD #7D, SAN JOSE, CA95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AM 1610 LLC, 1610 BLOSSOM HILL RD #7D, SAN JOSE, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/09/2022.

This 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/ MUMTAZ MOHAMMAD, MEMBER AM 1610 LLC A r t i c l / R e g #202207510435 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 683628 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396384 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edna Kathleen Haag. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Edna Kathleen Haag has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Edna Kathleen Haag to Dolly Edna Haag 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: 07/12/2022 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 05, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396245 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad Hassan Moezzi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mohammad Hassan Moezzi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Mohammad Hassan

Moezzi to Maziar M.H. Moezzi 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: 06/28/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 28, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396338 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nghi Huyen Ton Nu Phuong Cong. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nghi Huyen Ton Nu Phuong Cong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nghi Huyen Ton Nu Phuong Cong to Evie Nghi Cong 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: 07/05/2022 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 01, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396339 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ha Thi Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ha Thi Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ha Thi Nguyen to Audrey Ha Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/05/2022 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

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Apr 01, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396376 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thy-Thy Thi Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thy-Thy Thi Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Thy-Thy Thi Tran to Serena Tee Tran 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: 07/05/2022 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 04, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

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OF NAME NO. 21CV392757 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patricia Liliana Guerrero. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Patricia Liliana Guerrero has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Patricia Liliana Guerrero aka Liliana Miranda Guerrero Lashgan to Patricia Liliana Guerrero Lashgan. 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: 05/24/2022 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 06, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022

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The Latina Senior Executive at Marvel Studios Takes Us behind the Scenes of the Latest Mystical Adventure of Doctor Strange

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just look at very different perspectives and how to tell the story from that point of view.

So it was a challenge because we wanted to do it properly, and it's a chance to see Dr. Strange in a very different light, in very different situations. So hopefully when it comes out in May, people will get a chance to look at it and let us know if we've done our thing.

ictoria Alonso is the President of Physical, Postproduction, Visual Effects, and Animation for Marvel Studios. Her work within the film industry spans back to the year 2000, where she first started working in visual effects production. Since joining Marvel Studios in 2005, she has been behind nearly all of the 30+ Marvel films and now is working on the Marvel series on Disney+ as well.

As a Latina in such a distinguished role, what are your thoughts on the ongoing pursuit of Studios like Marvel to diversify the silver screen and bring in these new diverse voices and characters from different places and colors?

She has been honored for her talents and perspective in the film industry most recently with the Visionary Award at the 2021 Outfest Legacy Awards and was named one of People en Español Magazine’s top “Poderosa” Most Influential Hispanic Women in 2019 and 2020.

Alonso recently spoke with us about Marvel Studios’ newest film, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” as well as its newest Disney+ series, “Moon Knight”.

She also talked to us about her experience of being a Latina Executive in Hollywood, and why she believes that films and television should be as diverse in its writing rooms as it has been happening in front of the camera.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” features Benedict Cumberbatch as mystical hero Dr. Stephen Strange, who is joined by Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch to travel into the uncharted multiverse while a mysterious new nemesis looms.

The film is poised to make headlines with the introduction of actress Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, a comic character who is making their first appearance in a Marvel Studios film. Just like in the comics, America Chavez will be a gay character. Another noteworthy fact is that She will also be joining the handful of Latino actors that have jumped into the role of a Marvel Comics superhero, following in the footsteps of Zoey Saldana, Oscar Isaac and Salma Hayek.

“Moon Knight” is now on Disney+, while “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” arrives to theaters May 6.

To start off, I wanted to know, as an executive producer, what was the overall goal for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” in the sense of what you wanted the story to convey, and how would it connect back to the larger stories of the Marvel Studios universe?

Well, this is our 7th movie with Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, so it's a chance to tell the story of Doctor Strange in a very different way, and that's the multiverse of madness.

It's a chance to work with [Director] Sam Raimi, who brought a very different style of movie making and storytelling that is very much who he is.

And we enjoy having that be a part of the MCU, and opening up the multiverse, and not only the multiverse, but the multiverse of madness, which I think opens the door to just about every avenue that you can imagine.

As a leader in the visual and physical production at Marvel Studios, how would you describe the visual aspects of this move? Is it larger than anything before in the MCU? I don't know when people say larger, they think that it's really about size and volume, but our movies in general are pretty big movies, so it's in line with our movies and size, but it does take you to a different depth of the multiverse and because it is a place where you can actually start looking at different lenses of this madness and different angles. So that's creative just in images, you can

Victoria Alonso is the President of Physical, Postproduction, Visual Effects, and Animation for Marvel Studios. Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Well, I've been a part of diversity and inclusion when it wasn't really the PC thing to do, so it's been my banner through and through. And I think that it's really important that every studio, not just Disney, but every studio in Hollywood, take this on to make sure that we have every group of people represented not only on screen, but off

I think the more that we have people off the screen being a part of the conversation of the storytelling and the writing of the scripts and the crafting of the stories, then I think we'll have richer stories

the screen.

I think the more that we have people off the screen being a part of the conversation of the storytelling and the writing of the scripts and the crafting of the stories, then I think we'll have richer stories. Not necessarily that we didn't have rich stories before, but to be able to see it from a different point of view, from a different perspective, I think it's very important, and I think it's almost like a duty for us to be able to allow every kid to see themselves represented.

Thank you. The reason I asked that question is because in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” we have Xochitl Gomez, who will play America Chavez, a Marvel hero who's on the screen for the first time. What can you say about her inclusion?

I can say that America Chavez is one character that I've been waiting to see come to life since we started the studio in 2006 with the beginning of Ironman #1. So for me, it's been a long journey. I have been as anxious to see her come to life as anybody. And I think Xochitl Gomez did an absolutely marvelous job in bringing her to life. The character of the comic gave us such a good entrance. And then now we get to see her be a part of the MCU. It's an honor to have her, it's a dream come true for me. To see the character come to life, and hopefully we'll get to see more of her.

Thank you. And are there any highlights that you're excited to share with audiences before they go see “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”?

I think more than anything, we hope that people come in with an open mind because it is a multiverse of madness. So you have to come in with an open mind and I say buckle up for the fabulous ride because it will take you to places we haven't been, and I think it's really, really fun.

There’s another project that you worked on that I wanted to ask about, “Moon Knight”, and it’s about another lesser-known Marvel character with a complex story. Could you talk about what people can expect from “Moon Knight”?

Well, one of the things that Disney+ and the fact that we're doing streaming now is that it's allowing us to have characters, new characters, and some characters that you've known, like Loki, Wanda, Falcon, and Hawkeye that you knew before, but now you could see a different chapter of their lives.

But with Moon Knight, there's the origin story [and] the introduction of this brand-new character, and it's a character that we've taken from the comics with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and then we are talking about mental health and having a chance to dive into that and to maybe open the conversation about mental health and how important it is to not hide from it. That is something that we can have a dialogue about.

And finally, is there anything else that you'd like audiences to know about either “Doctor Strange” or “Moon Knight”?

I think that both are very different and both show the amazing amount of diverse stories that we are about to tell in the next few years. We started shooting our 31st film a while back and we are on our, I don't know what show number that we're working on, but I think it's in the double digits, so the amount of work that is coming is pretty amazing, but all of it is quite different. I think that audiences will get a chance to see very different colors in the banner of the MCU.

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VICTORIA ALONSO DE MARVEL STUDIOS NOS LLEVA AL MULTIVERSO DE LA LOCURA

La ejecutiva sénior latina de Marvel Studios nos lleva detrás de escenas de la última aventura mística de Doctor Strange

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Puedo decir que América Chávez es un personaje que he estado esperando ver cobrar vida desde que abrimos el estudio en 2006 con el comienzo de Ironman #1.

Así que para mí, ha sido un largo viaje. He estado tan ansiosa por verla cobrar vida como cualquiera. Y creo que Xóchitl Gómez hizo un trabajo absolutamente maravilloso al darle vida. El personaje del cómic nos dio una entrada tan buena. Y ahora podemos verla ser parte del UCM. Es un honor tenerla, es un sueño hecho realidad para mí.

Ver al personaje cobrar vida y, con suerte, podremos ver más de ella.

ictoria Alonso es la Presidenta de Física, Postproducción, Efectos Visuales y Animación de Marvel Studios.

Su trabajo dentro de la industria del cine se remonta al año 2000, cuando comenzó a trabajar en la producción de efectos visuales. Desde que se unió a Marvel Studios en 2005, ha estado detrás de casi todas las más de 30 películas de Marvel y ahora también está trabajando en la serie Marvel en Disney+.

Ha sido honrada por su talento y perspectiva en la industria cinematográfica más recientemente con el premio Visionary Award en los Outfest Legacy Awards 2021 y fue nombrada una de las mujeres hispanas más influyentes en el top "Poderosa" de la revista People en Español en 2019 y 2020.

Alonso habló recientemente con nosotros sobre la última película de Marvel Studios, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", así como su nueva serie de Disney+ "Moon Knight".

También nos habló sobre su experiencia como ejecutiva latina en Hollywood y por qué cree que las películas y la televisión deben ser tan diversas en sus salas de redacción como lo ha sido frente a la cámara.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” presenta a Benedict Cumberbatch como el héroe místico Dr. Stephen Strange, a quien se une Wanda Maximoff/Bruja Escarlata de Elizabeth Olsen para viajar al multiverso desconocido mientras se avecina un nuevo y misterioso némesis.

La película está lista para ser noticia con la presentación de la actriz Xóchitl Gómez como América Chávez, un personaje cómico que hace su primera aparición en una película de Marvel Studios. Al igual que en los cómics, América Chávez será un personaje gay. Otro dato destacable es que también se unirá a un pequeño grupo de actores latinos que han saltado al papel de superhéroe de Marvel Comics, siguiendo los pasos de Zoey Saldana, Oscar Isaac y Salma Hayek.

“Moon Knight” ahora está en Disney+, mientras que “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” llega a los cines el 6 de mayo.

Para empezar, quería saber, como productora ejecutiva, ¿Cuál era el objetivo general de “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” en el sentido de lo que querías que transmitiera la historia y cómo se conectaría con las historias más grandes del universo de Marvel Studios?

Bueno, esta es nuestra séptima película con Benedict Cumberbatch como Doctor Strange, así que es una oportunidad de contar la historia de Doctor Strange de una manera muy diferente, y ese es el multiverso de la locura. Es una oportunidad de trabajar con [Director] Sam Raimi, quien trajo un estilo muy diferente de hacer películas y narrar

Xochitl Gomez interpreta a la superheroína América Chávez en "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" de Marvel Studios. Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

historias que es en gran medida quien es.

Y disfrutamos que eso sea parte del UCM y abrir el multiverso, pero no cualquier multiverso, sino el multiverso de la locura, que creo que abre la puerta a casi todas las vías que puedas imaginar.

Como líder en la producción visual y física de Marvel Studios, ¿Cómo describirías los aspectos visuales de esta película? ¿Es más grande que cualquier cosa antes en el UCM? No sé si cuándo la gente dice más grande, piensan que realmente se trata de tamaño y volumen, pero nuestras películas en general son películas bastante grandes, por lo

como Marvel para diversificar la pantalla grande y traer estas nuevas voces y personajes diversos, de diferentes lugares y colores?

Bueno, he sido parte de la diversidad y la inclusión cuando no era lo políticamente correcto, por lo que ha sido mi estandarte de principio a fin. Y creo que es muy importante que todos los estudios, no solo Disney, sino todos los estudios de Hollywood, asuman esto para asegurarse de que todos los grupos de personas estén representados no solo en la pantalla, sino también fuera de la misma.

Creo que cuanta más gente tengamos fuera

Creo que cuanta más gente tengamos fuera de la pantalla que sean parte de la conversación de la narración y la escritura de los guiones y la elaboración de las historias, creo que tendremos historias más ricas que está en línea con nuestras películas y el tamaño pero te lleva a una profundidad diferente del multiverso y porque es un lugar donde realmente puedes comenzar a mirar diferentes enfoques de esta locura y diferentes ángulos. Eso es creativo solo en imágenes, puedes mirar perspectivas muy diferentes y cómo contar la historia desde ese punto de vista.

Así que fue un desafío porque queríamos hacerlo correctamente, y es una oportunidad de ver al Dr. Strange bajo una luz muy diferente, en situaciones muy diferentes. Entonces, con suerte, cuando salga en mayo, la gente tendrá la oportunidad de verlo y decirnos si hemos hecho lo nuestro.

Como latina en un papel tan distinguido, ¿Cuáles son tus pensamientos sobre la búsqueda continua de estudios

de la pantalla que sean parte de la conversación de la narración y la escritura de los guiones y la elaboración de las historias, entonces creo que tendremos historias más ricas. No necesariamente que no tuviéramos historias ricas antes, pero para poder verlo desde un punto de vista diferente, desde una perspectiva diferente, Creo que es muy importante, y creo que es casi como un deber para nosotros poder permitir que cada niño se vea representado.

Gracias. La razón por la que hice esa pregunta es porque en "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" tenemos a Xochitl Gómez, quien interpretará a América Chávez, una héroe de Marvel que aparece en la pantalla por primera vez. ¿Qué puedes decir sobre su inclusión?

Gracias. ¿Y hay algún momento culminante que te entusiasme compartir con el público antes de que vayan a ver "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"?

Creo que más que nada, esperamos que la gente entre con la mente abierta porque es un multiverso de locura. Así que tienes que venir con la mente abierta y te digo que te abroches el cinturón para el viaje fabuloso porque te llevará a lugares en los que no hemos estado, y creo que es muy, muy divertido.

Hay otro proyecto en el que trabajaste sobre el que quería preguntarte, "Moon Knight" y se trata de otro personaje de Marvel menos conocido con una historia compleja. ¿Podrías hablar sobre lo que la gente puede esperar de “Moon Knight”?

Bueno, una de las cosas que Disney+ y el hecho de que estamos haciendo streaming ahora es que nos está permitiendo tener personajes, nuevos personajes y algunos personajes que has conocido, como Loki, Wanda, Falcon y Hawkeye que conocías antes, pero ahora puedes ver un capítulo diferente de sus vidas.

Pero con Moon Knight, está la historia de origen [y] la introducción de este nuevo personaje y es un personaje que hemos sacado de los cómics con Trastorno de Identidad Disociativo y luego estamos hablando de salud mental y tenemos la oportunidad de sumergirnos en eso y tal vez abrir la conversación sobre la salud mental y lo importante que es no esconderse de ella. Eso es algo sobre lo que podemos tener un diálogo.

Y, por último, ¿hay algo más que te gustaría que el público supiera sobre "Doctor Strange" o "Moon Knight"?

Creo que ambos son muy diferentes y ambos muestran la increíble cantidad de historias diversas que vamos a contar en los próximos años. Comenzamos a filmar nuestra película número 31 hace un tiempo y estamos en nuestro, no sé en qué número de programa estamos trabajando, pero creo que es de dos dígitos, por lo que la cantidad de trabajo que viene es bastante sorprendente, pero todo es bastante diferente. Creo que el público tendrá la oportunidad de ver colores muy diferentes en el estandarte del UCM.

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n the wake of the global climate summit in Glasgow, nations across the globe are not only self-reflecting, but also expecting others to carry their weight as we desperately try to keep the planet from warming. China is a common target for criticism when it comes to emissions; the most populous country on the planet uses fossil fuels for 87 percent of its energy production. To exacerbate the issue, 80 percent of that fossil fuel usage is represented by coal energy production. China is the world’s largest producer of coal, consuming more than half of the global supply.

China’s President Xi has responded to criticism surrounding the nation’s coal production by pledging to phase down its coal usage starting in 2026 as well as halting construction on new coal plants abroad. While they will not be expanding coal plants to other countries, China has 60 new coal plants in production nationally, arguing that they have a right to pollute as they develop their country much like Western nations did to develop their economies.

China has been the world leader in carbon dioxide emissions since 2006, and today they are responsible for 25 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. While they have shown to be prolific polluters, the nation is also demonstrating that they are on the cutting edge of renewable energy. China leads the globe in solar energy production with 254,355 megawatts annually, while the next closest country, the United States, produces only 75,572 megawatts.

It is important to acknowledge that when it comes to the raw data associated with both greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy production, China’s 1.4 billion population (more than four times that of the U.S.) inflates those values. When broken down to the percentage of energy use, the United States and China are much closer than it seems. The United States uses renewable energy for nine percent of its total energy production while China’s renewable energy production makes up ten percent of their total energy use. Both countries score as being “highly insufficient” according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in their efforts to reach emissions reduction

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goals required to mitigate warming.

China’s latest announcement includes their goal to have emissions peak by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality by 2060. While this goal is far from being able to reduce the impacts of warming, environmental diplomats are optimistic that China will achieve these goals early, citing that China achieved nine of the 15 quantitative targets in its 2015 climate commitments ahead of schedule. Reducing emissions does not mean that China will cut all of their fossil fuel use, but they can also put effort into carbon sequestration through reforestation. China is getting greener at a rate faster than any other country with some areas increasing vegetation coverage by 16 percent per decade.

On a global scale, while the sheer population of the country makes their pollution numbers seem much worse, they are on the same track as other global leaders like the United States: taking “green” strides, but just not fast enough.

CONTACTS: Climate Action Tracker: China, climateactiontracker.org/countries/China/; Why China's climate policy matters to us all, bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-57483492; China’s climate change record: Beijing tends to meet its targets, but sets the bar too low, theconversation.com/in-the-fight-against-climate-change-china-isdoing-more-than-you-think-but-still-not-enough-172138.

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raíz de la cumbre climática mundial en Glasgow, las naciones de todo el mundo no solo están reflexionando sobre sí mismas, sino que también esperan que otros carguen con su peso mientras tratamos desesperadamente de evitar que el planeta se caliente. China es un objetivo común de las críticas cuando se trata de emisiones; el país más poblado del planeta utiliza combustibles fósiles para el 87 por ciento de su producción de energía.

Para exacerbar el problema, el 80 por ciento de ese uso de combustibles fósiles está representado por la producción de energía de carbón. China es el mayor productor de carbón del mundo y consume más de la mitad del suministro mundial.

El presidente de China, Xi, ha respondido a las críticas en torno a la producción de carbón de la nación comprometiéndose a reducir gradualmente su uso de carbón a partir de 2026, así como a detener la construcción de nuevas plantas de carbón en el extranjero. Si bien no expandirán las plantas de carbón a otros países, China tiene 60 nuevas plantas de carbón en producción a nivel nacional, argumentando que tienen derecho a contaminar a medida que desarrollan su país, al igual que lo hicieron las naciones occidentales para desarrollar sus economías.

China ha sido el líder mundial en emisiones de dióxido de carbono desde 2006, y hoy es responsable del 25 por ciento de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero del mundo. Si bien han demostrado ser contaminadores prolíficos, la nación también está demostrando que están a la vanguardia de las energías renovables. China lidera el mundo en producción de energía solar con 254.355 megavatios anuales, mientras que el siguiente país más cercano, Estados Unidos, produce solo 75.572 megavatios.

Es importante reconocer que cuando se trata de los datos sin procesar asociados con las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y la producción de energía renovable, la población de 1400 millones de China (más de cuatro veces la de EE. UU.) infla esos valores. Cuando se desglosa por el porcentaje de uso de energía, Estados

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Unidos y China están mucho más cerca de lo que parece.

Estados Unidos utiliza energía renovable para el nueve por ciento de su producción total de energía, mientras que la producción de energía renovable de China representa el diez por ciento de su uso total de energía. Ambos países califican como "altamente insuficientes" según el Panel Intergubernamental sobre Cambio Climático (IPCC) en sus esfuerzos por alcanzar las metas de reducción de emisiones requeridas para mitigar el calentamiento.

El último comunicado de China incluye su objetivo de tener un pico de emisiones para 2030 y, en última instancia, alcanzar la neutralidad de carbono para 2060. Si bien este objetivo está lejos de poder reducir los impactos del calentamiento, los diplomáticos ambientales son optimistas de que China logrará estos objetivos pronto, citando que China logró nueve de los 15 objetivos cuantitativos en sus compromisos climáticos de 2015 antes de lo previsto.

Reducir las emisiones no significa que China reducirá todo su uso de combustibles fósiles, pero también puede esforzarse en el secuestro de carbono a través de la reforestación. China se está volviendo más verde a un ritmo más rápido que cualquier otro país, con algunas áreas que aumentan la cobertura de vegetación en un 16 por ciento por década. A escala global, mientras que la población del país hace que sus cifras de contaminación parezcan mucho peores, están en el mismo camino que otros líderes mundiales como Estados Unidos: están dando pasos “verdes”, pero no lo suficientemente rápido.

CONTACTOS: Climate Action Tracker: China, climateactiontracker.org/countries/China/; Why China's climate policy matters to us all, bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-57483492; China’s climate change record: Beijing tends to meet its targets, but sets the bar too low, theconversation.com/in-the-fight-against-climate-change-china-isdoing-more-than-you-think-but-still-not-enough-172138.

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