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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

No existen palabras para capturar la desesperación de una madre migrante separada durante cuatro años de su hijo de apenas tres años, víctimas ambas de la pobreza o la violencia y de una injustificable política de tolerancia cero de la pasada administración Trump, que decidió utilizar la crueldad y la barbarie como herramientas de persuasión contra los migrantes del sur.

Después de esos cuatro años que debieron parecer eternos, esa madre recibió esta semana un permiso humanitario temporal para reunirse temporalmente con su hijo dentro de los Estados Unidos. El nombre de los protagonistas de esta historia es mantenido en absoluta confidencialidad por el gobierno federal por razones de privacidad.

Pero sabemos que formaron parte de las primeras cuatro familias en ser beneficiarias de la política de reunificación familiar puesta en marcha por el presidente Joe Biden, apenas unos días después de haber asumido la presidencia de Estados Unidos, para revertir la cruel e humanitaria política migratoria de la presidencia de Donald Trump.

Se trata sin embargo sólo de la punta de un Iceberg cuyas dimensiones reales son desconocidas. Aunque la administración Biden estima que existen todavía alrededor de 1,000 menores de edad migrantes que no han sido reunificados con sus padres, la lista podría ser mucho mayor si se considera que otros casos fueron clasificados bajo diferentes categorías.

El daño provocado por la política de la era Trump tolerancia cero y de la separación de menores de sus padres es probablemente irreparable. Todos recordamos el llanto de los infantes enjaulados en instalaciones fronterizas, alguno de ellos en la edad de lactancia, o las miradas de los adolescentes atemorizados y hacinados en medio de la incertidumbre de la pandemia. Todos ellos tendrán que vivir por el resto de sus vidas con el trauma psicológico de la separación.

Por ello es importante que la administración Biden reconozca que tiene una responsabilidad moral de no escatimar esfuerzos para reunificar a esos padres y de agotar todos los recursos a su alcance para evitar que continúe esta injusticia.

Pero en mi opinión la responsabilidad del gobierno federal estadounidense debe de ir más allá. Después de todo, la iniciativa de tolerancia cero de la era Trump fue en su momento una política del gobierno, aunque después fue acotada por los tribunales.

Me parecen por ello totalmente razonable las peticiones de la Unión Nacional de Libertades civiles (ACLU), que encabeza la cruzada legal contra la separación de menores: permitir que los pa-

dres e hijos vivan en los Estados Unidos sin temor a la deportación; ofrecerles una ruta a la ciudadanía; poner a su disposición servicios de salud mental; establecer cambios institucionales para evitar separaciones futuras de familias migrantes y llevar a cabo investigaciones para una efectiva rendición de cuentas de los responsables.

Si una sociedad mide su fuerza moral por la manera en la que atiende a los más vulnerables, esta es una oportunidad histórica para mostrarlo.

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José

López Zamorano La Red Hispana

There are no words to capture the story of despair of a migrant mother separated for four years from her three-year-old son, both victims of poverty or violence and of the unjustifiable zero tolerance policy of the Trump administration, which decided to use cruelty and barbarism as tools of persuasion against migrants from the south.

After those four years that must have seemed like forever, this mother re-

ceived a temporary humanitarian permit this week to temporarily reunite with her son within the United States. The names of the protagonists of this story are kept completely confidential by the federal government for privacy reasons.

But we know that they were part of the first four families to be beneficiaries of the family reunification policy launched by President Joe Biden, just a few days after he assumed the presidency of the United States, to reverse the cruel and inhumane immigration policy of the presidency of Donald Trump. However, it is only the tip of the iceberg whose real dimensions are unknown. Although the Biden administration estimates that there are still around 1,000 migrant minors who have not been reunited with their parents, the list could be much larger considering that other cases were classified under different categories.

The damage caused by the Trump-era zero tolerance policy and the separation of minors from their parents is likely irreparable. We all remember the crying of infants caged in border facilities, some of them at nursing age, or the gazes of frightened and crowded adolescents amid the uncertainty of the pandemic. All of them will have to live for the rest of their lives with the psychological trauma of separation.

It is therefore important that the Biden administration recognize that it has a moral responsibility to spare no effort to reunify these parents and to use all available resources to prevent this injustice from continuing.

But in my opinion the responsibility of the US federal government must go further. After all, the Trump-era zero tolerance initiative was once a government policy, though it was later narrowed by the courts.

For this reason, the requests of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which is leading the legal crusade against the separation of minors, seem totally reasonable to me: to allow parents and children to live in the United States without fear of deportation; offer them a route to citizenship; make mental health services available to you; establish institutional changes to avoid future separations of migrant families and carry out investigations for effective accountability of those responsible.

If a society measures its moral strength by the way it serves the most vulnerable, this is a historic opportunity to show it.

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A CALL FOR ACTION AS GROCERY STORES LEAVE HARD-HIT NEIGHBORHOODS

"We can make sure that stores that are currently planning to close don't close, and that funds are used to keep the employees working there," he said. "We can make sure that new supermarkets and neighborhood stores with fresh produce are established in these areas."

The lack of fresh produce, particularly in communities of color, is referred to as "food injustice," "food apartheid" or "food deserts" - and the groups working to fight it say the issue has only gotten worse during the pandemic.

Jennifer Laurent, an organizer with the African Marketplace and Drum Circle Farmers Market in Leimert Park, said big grocery chains should continue to invest in local neighborhoods.

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SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Groups that fight hunger want local government to step in and make sure all Californians have access to fresh produce at neighborhood grocery stores and farmer's markets - and they point to South Los Angeles as a good place to start.

The Crenshaw area lost one grocery store a decade ago; another is closing for renovations - and now, Kroger is closing the local Ralph's, saying it can't afford the pandemic "hero pay" required by the city.

Frank Tamborello, executive director of Hunger Action Los Angeles, would like the city and county to tap pandemic relief funds and step in.

"We need large retail grocers - who've been in our community that we've been committed to shopping at for 20 and 30 years - we need them to be committed to us, and to pay the 'hero pay,' and to keep the markets open," she said.

She complained that the African Market Place has had a hard time securing an annual permit from the city. City Councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas' office said it wants to work with organizers to put on a clean, safe weekly event. Tamborello said he hopes the city makes it happen.

"People in many neighborhoods cannot go to the store and get adequate fruits and vegetables," he said, "and we should have farmer's markets on every corner in Los Angeles, because we are so close to so many good sources of fresh produce."

The advocacy groups also would like the county to better fund programs such as Market Match, which gives SNAP recipients extra dollars to spend at farmer's markets.

PROTEGE EL AIRE DE TODOS AJUSTANDO EL TUYO.

Organizers of the African Marketplace and Drum Circle Farmers Market in South Los Angeles say they're struggling to get an annual permit.

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS CAN MEAN HIGHER WAGES

APRENDICES EN UNIVERSIDADES COMUNITARIAS PUEDEN SIGNIFICAR SALARIOS MÁS ALTOS

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AUSTIN, Texas - Community colleges offering apprenticeship programs are poised to get a $12 billion boost from President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan.

In Congress, members of both parties have expressed support for targeting funds for community college-based apprenticeship programs - typically used to train workers on the job, allowing a person to earn wages while also taking courses.

Taylor White, national director for the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship at the nonprofit group New America, said apprenticeships are no longer only for people in the construction trades - but for those who want to work in cybersecurity, business or healthcare.

"So, apprenticeships have a really long history, in this country and the world over, of being the training option of choice for skilled trades," said White. "It's work you do with your hands and so, you need to learn that in a workplace setting where you're actually gaining experience doing the work."

Even before Biden's pledge to support community college-based apprenticeships, the Brookings Institution urged the U.S. to expand and update its apprenticeship offerings as the country recovers from COVID-19.

A majority of U.S. jobs now require education beyond high school, but in many

states, only about half of adults have the necessary schooling.

The pandemic curbed most college students' ability to attend in-person classes. White said that has led many who want more than a high school diploma but aren't ready to commit to a four-year degree to seek out community colleges.

She said apprenticeships as an educational model can lead to a lifetime of higher wages.

"But they can also be in some ways for folks a safer starting point than diving into a four-year degree that's far away from home," said White, "that may be a little bit hard to commit to, both financially and distance-wise."

Starting pay for jobs available to those who have apprenticed often pay $15 to $20 more per hour than minimum wage.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

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AUSTIN -- Los colegios comunitarios que ofrecen programas de aprendizaje están listos para recibir un impulso de 12 billones de dólares del plan de infraestructura del presidente Joe Biden.

En el Congreso, miembros de ambos partidos han expresado su apoyo a la asignación de fondos para programas de aprendizaje basados en colegios comunitarios, los cuales generalmente se utilizan para capacitar a trabajadores activos, lo que permite a una persona ganar un salario mientras también toma cursos.

Taylor White, director nacional del grupo sin fines de lucro New America, dice que los aprendices ya no son solo para personas en oficios de construcción, sino para aquellos que quieren trabajar en ciberseguridad, negocios o atención médica.

"Los aprendices tienen una historia muy larga en este país y en todo el mundo, de ser la opción de capacitación preferida para oficios calificados: es un trabajo que

se hace con las manos y, por lo tanto, se debe aprender en un entorno de trabajo en el que realmente se está ganando experiencia", señaló White.

Incluso antes de la promesa de Biden de apoyar aprendices basados en colegios comunitarios, Brookings Institution pidió a los EE. UU. expandir y actualizar sus ofertas de aprendizaje a medida que el país se recupera del COVID-19.

La mayoría de los trabajos en Estados Unidos ahora requieren educación mas allá de la escuela secundaria, pero en muchos estados, solo alrededor de la mitad de los adultos tienen la escolaridad necesaria.

La pandemia freno la capacidad de la mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios para asistir a clases presenciales.

White dice que esto ha llevado a aquellos que quieren más que un diploma de preparatoria pero que aún no están listos para comprometerse con un título de cuatro años a buscar universidades comunitarias.

Ella dice que los entrenamientos como modelo educativo pueden conducir a una vida de salarios más altos.

"Pero también pueden ser de alguna manera como con un punto de partida más seguro que sumergirse en un título de cuatro años y estar lejos de casa, lo que puede ser un poco difícil de comprometerse, tanto financieramente como en términos de distancia", dijo White.

El salario inicial para los trabajos disponibles para aquellos que han sido aprendices constantes varia de 15 a 20 dólares más por hora que el salario mínimo.

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HELPING CLOSE THE CARE GAP FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING ARTHRITIS PATIENTS

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When Velia Martínez was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2005, she was shocked. The joint pain, fatigue and other symptoms she was experiencing made it difficult for her to get up in the mornings, which was frustrating because she had always been an active person.

Currently, 4.4 million Hispanic Americans live with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. While the prevalence of arthritis among Hispanics is less than non-Hispanic whites, they are more than twice as likely to become disabled from arthritis and experience joint damage. These statistics are a testament to the fact that health disparities in Hispanic communities, including adequate access to healthcare and information, far predate the COVID-19 pandemic.

The good news is that when it comes to arthritis, efforts are being made to close the health gap and amplify the voices of Hispanic Americans. CreakyJoints Español and CreakyJoints, the multicultural digital arthritis communities for patients and caregivers worldwide, has created ArthritisPower Español, a free patient-centered research registry available entirely in Spanish for people living with joint, bone and inflammatory skin conditions, like arthritis. ArthritisPower Español invites Spanish speakers, many of whom self-identify as Hispanic, to proactively participate in their disease management and contribute to a better understanding of life with arthritis.

Available as a free mobile and desktop application, ArthritisPower first launched in English in 2015 and now includes more than 30,000 people who track their symptoms and treatment experiences using the same measures used in their health care provider’s office. Patients can track pain, fatigue, physical function, and more, and share such data directly with their doctor to discuss during appointments. They can also participate in voluntary research studies. Overall, Hispanics are under-represented in medical research, and their collective data will be a powerful tool in informing researchers and health providers about the needs of Hispanic Americans living with arthritis.

“It’s incredibly exciting to offer the Spanishspeaking community an easy-to-use tool to monitor the aspects of their disease most im portant to them,” says Daniel Hernandez, MD, director of Medical Affairs and Hispanic Out reach, CreakyJoints and CreakyJoints Espa ñol. “We know that patients who are educated about their disease and actively participate in shared decision making with their providers have improved health outcomes.”

After spending six years using a cane, Martínez now walks without one and exercises every afternoon in the pool, thanks to her proactive and continuous efforts working with her doctor to find the best ways of managing her chronic condition. She plans to use ArthritisPower Es pañol as part of her disease management. “This tool will allow me to stay on top of how my symptoms ebb and flow over time and then I can share that data with my doctor, helping us both keep my arthritis under control. Using the

disease-tracking measures and participating in studies is easy and takes just a few minutes each week,” she says.

To learn more and to join AthritisPower Español for free, visit ArthritisPower.org.es. To learn more about CreakyJoints, visit creakyjoints.org or CJES.org (for Spanish-language).

More than a disease of older adults, arthritis affects over 50 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds, and thanks to new tools, a greater number of patients will be able to proactively participate in their disease management, helping address long-term health disparities.

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Cuando en el 2005 se le diagnosticó artritis reumatoide a Velia Martínez, se sorprendió. El dolor articular, la fatiga y otros síntomas que estaba experimentando le dificultaban levantarse por las mañanas, lo cual era frustrante porque siempre había sido una persona activa.

Actualmente, 4.4 millones de estadounidenses hispanos viven con algún tipo de artritis diagnosticada por un médico, según los últimos datos de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades.

Aunque la prevalencia de la artritis entre los hispanos es menor que entre los blancos no hispanos, tienen más del doble de probabilidades de quedar

incapacitados por la artritis y sufrir daños en las articulaciones. Estas estadísticas son un testimonio del hecho de que las disparidades de salud en las comunidades hispanas, lo que incluye un acceso adecuado a la atención médica y a la información, están presente anteriormente a la pandemia de COVID-19.

La buena noticia es que, cuando se trata de la artritis, se están haciendo esfuerzos para cerrar la diferencia de salud y amplificar las voces de los estadounidenses hispanos. CreakyJoints Español y CreakyJoints, las comunidades multiculturales digitales sobre la artritis para pacientes y cuidadores de todo el mundo, han creado ArthritisPower Español, un registro de investigación gratuito centrado en los pacientes y disponible en español para personas que viven con condiciones articulares, óseas e inflamatorias de la piel, como la artritis. ArthritisPower Español invita a los hispanohablantes, muchos de los cuales se autoidentifican como hispanos, a participar proactivamente en el manejo de su enfermedad y contribuir a una mejor comprensión de lo que es vivir con artritis.

Disponible gratuitamente como aplicación móvil y en computadora, ArthritisPower se lanzó por primera vez en inglés en 2015 y ahora incluye a más de 30,000 personas que hacen el seguimiento de sus síntomas y experiencias de tratamiento utilizando las mismas medidas que se emplean en la oficina de su proveedor de atención médica. Los pacientes pueden realizar un seguimiento del dolor, la fatiga, la función física y mucho más, y compartir estos datos directamente con su médico para comentarlos durante las citas. También pueden participar en estudios de investigación voluntarios. En general, los hispanos no están representados adecuadamente en la investigación médica y sus datos colectivos serán una poderosa herramienta para informar a los investigadores y proveedores de salud sobre las necesidades de los estadounidenses hispanos que viven con la artritis.

“Es increíblemente emocionante ofrecer a la comunidad de habla hispana una herramienta fácil de usar para monitorear los aspectos de su enfermedad que son más importantes para ellos”, dice el Dr. Daniel Hernández, director de Asuntos Médicos y el enlace a la comunidad Hispana, CreakyJoints y CreakyJoints Español. “Sabemos que los pacientes que reciben educación sobre su enfermedad y participan activamente en la toma de decisiones compartidas con sus proveedores tienen mejores resultados de salud”.

Después de pasar seis años usando bastón, Martínez ahora camina sin él y se ejercita todas las tardes en la alberca, gracias a sus esfuerzos proactivos y continuos trabajando con su médico para encontrar las mejores maneras de manejar su afección crónica. Tiene previsto usar ArthritisPower Español como parte del manejo de su enfermedad. “Esta herramienta me permitirá mantenerme al tanto de cómo mis síntomas aumentan y disminuyen con el tiempo, y luego puedo compartir esos datos con mi médico, ayudándonos a ambos a mantener bajo control mi artritis. Usar las medidas de seguimiento de enfermedades y participar en los estudios es sencillo y toma sólo unos minutos cada semana”, dice.

Para obtener más información y unirse a ArthritisPower Español de forma gratuita, visite ArthritisPower.org.es. Para obtener más información sobre CreakyJoints, visite creakyjoints.org o CJES.org (para idioma español).

Más que ser una enfermedad de adultos mayores, la artritis afecta a más de 50 millones de estadounidenses de todas las edades y orígenes, y gracias a las nuevas herramientas, un mayor número de pacientes podrán participar proactivamente en el manejo de su enfermedad, ayudando a abordar las disparidades de salud a largo plazo.

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CULTURAL BARRIERS CAUSE A DELAY IN ALZHEIMER’S DIAGNOSIS FOR NORTH BAY WOMAN

BARRERAS CULTURALES CAUSARON DEMORA EN EL DIAGNÓSTICO DE ALZHEIMER PARA UNA MUJER DEL NORTE DE LA BAHÍA

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Cultural barriers cause a delay in Alzheimer’s diagnosis for North Bay woman Marin county resident, Maria Martinez, knew in 1997 that something was wrong with her mother. However, because of stigma in the Latino community and language barriers, Maria’s mother went undiagnosed for another 13 years.

Now, Maria volunteers her time as an Alzheimer’s Association advocate, to help other families get a timely diagnosis. There was a house in the neighborhood that didn’t need an introduction or even a point of reference. Everyone knew it because the food was exquisite, the door was always open, and all you had to do was bring a good appetite.

My mother preferred it this way. She loved to entertain, and she loved to cook. This made it difficult to leave my home in Los Angeles, but I wanted to further my career in occupational therapy. I moved to Northern California in 1997. The transition to making San Francisco my new home was exciting at first. My parents, who were immigrants from Mexico with Jalisco roots, were beyond ecstatic. They had always made education a priority and were immensely proud of their only child who was the first to go to college. I knew deep in my heart I was leaving Dad to “handle Mom.”

Things were stable for them for months. I would do my best to continue my monthly visits, but school and work became more challenging. Time came in short supply and I simply couldn’t commit like I once had. Then the daily phone calls with the same questions started and it quickly became an annoyance. My cell phone would more frequently be switched to silent. At first, I thought she was lonely and depressed but on my next visit back I noticed a big change.

It was her food. I remember this like it was yesterday, her prized tamales were inedible. When I walked into the kitchen, was shocked by what I saw. The walls were adorned with post-it notes, pads of scribbled-on paper were scattered about, and she had purchased multiples of the same item. At one point I found eight cheese graters. My father was in denial to these changes. To make matters worse, in Latin culture it is taboo to discuss mental illness.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, Hispanic Americans – more than other racial or ethnic group – are likely to incorrectly believe that a significant loss of memory or cognitive abilities is a “normal part of aging” – with 57% of those surveyed believing this to be true. To be honest, I did not know the extent of her illness until I started digging through files, reviewing receipts, and asking (a kind way of saying interrogating) family members. It was a difficult journey to convince my parents that medical intervention was needed.

Little did I realize; the hard part had just begun. It was not until later that my concerns gained validity. was able to establish a rapport with her Spanish speaking doctor. It turned out that she was being double dosed on her medications. With some changes, we were able to get back to some semblance of stability. However, those few months were not to last long. The cycle was destined to repeat. My father would accompany my mother to her medical appointments but unfortunately waited outside. A revolving door of new doctors would try to treat my mother with very little continuity of care. Sometimes they would not have a translator at their disposal.

At times, my mother would get better, only to end up on a psych ward because she had stopped eating, had wandered away from the house or had become too difficult to manage at home. The frequency of phone calls from concerned neighbors and family friends would increase. It was not until her last hospitalization in 2009, that her doctors suspected Lewy body dementia. Fast forward in time to one of my returning trips from Los Angeles. A semi-trailer

truck changed lanes and nearly crushed me to death on the highway.

My husband took one look at the massive hole it had gouged into my car and had had enough. It was time my parents would join me up north. We had a small condo and renovated it to fit their needs. I finally had the chance to really be involved in my mother’s care. It took another year to get the right assessment, but in 2010, she was given the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. I never forgot that year.

The diagnosis was determined by a bicultural and bilingual neuropsychologist. After that, it was the domino effect as everything fell into place. We paid a tremendous amount in terms of supplemental insurance and medications to get her back on track, but it was worth it. Furthermore, my mother was able to thrive by attending an adult day center in Novato for several years. We had to hire a caregiver two days a week for four hours a day for the next four years. At $32 a day out of pocket, it was a stretch. It was a luxury to have a private caregiver even for a couple hours but both myself and my father needed it.

However, because my parents’ social security income could not cover all of the costs, my husband and I had to help support them. Then I found out that was about to become a new mother. I realized was now going to become a “sandwich generation” caregiver – meaning I was not only caring for an aging parent, but also for a child. Sandwich generation caregivers make up one quarter of caregivers for those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. According to the Facts and Figures report, Older Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older Whites.

85% of Hispanic Americans want health care providers who understand their unique experiences and backgrounds, but only 59% believe they have access to culturally competent providers. The top concern voiced by these caregivers is health care providers not listening to what the caregivers say because of their race, color or ethnicity. I work in health care, so I was able to do the research, ask the questions and navigate through the system. But let me confess, it was beyond exhausting. Imagine not speaking the language, not knowing the medical system or it being taboo to discuss a family matter with others. My mother took her last breath in her own home on June 2, 2019. It should not take more than a decade to get a proper diagnosis. Marin resident, Maria Martinez, became an advocacy volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association after her mother’s death.

She doesn’t want other families to have to experience what she did, specifically in the Latino community. As an advocate, Maria is working with her legislators to encourage them to make changes to policies so others can get a timely diagnosis.

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Unaresidente del Condado de Marín, María Martínez, sabia en 1997 que algo no estaba bien con su madre. Sin embargo, debido al estigma que existe en la comunidad Latina y a la barrera del lenguaje, la madre de María vivió sin un diagnostico por 13 años más. Hoy, María dona su tiempo como voluntaria de la Alzheimer’s Association como defensora de la causa, para ayudar a otras familias a recibir un diagnóstico temprano.

Había una casa en el vecindario que no necesitaba introducción o siquiera un punto de referencia. Todos la conocían porque la comida era exquisita, las puertas siempre estaban abiertas, y todo lo que necesitaba traer era su buen apetito. Mi madre lo prefería así. Amaba entretener a las personas y amaba cocinar.

Esto dificultó dejar mi hogar en Los Ángeles, pero quería avanzar en mi carrera de Terapia Ocupacional. Me moví al Norte de California en 1997. La transición para hacer de San Francisco, mi nuevo hogar fue emocionante al principio. Mis padres, que eran inmigrantes de México, con raíces en Jalisco, estaban más que extasiados. Siempre habían hecho de la educación una prioridad y estaban inmensamente orgulloso de su única hija que fue la primera en ir a la universidad.

Sabía en el fondo de mi corazón que dejaba a papá para que "se encargara de mamá". Las cosas se mantuvieron estables para ellos durante meses. Yo hice todo lo posible para continuar con mis visitas mensuales, pero la escuela y el trabajo se volvieron más desafiantes. El tiempo libre fue muy escaso y simplemente no podía comprometerme como antes.

Luego comenzaron las llamadas telefónicas diarias con las mismas preguntas y rápidamente se convirtió en una molestia. Ponía mi teléfono celular en silencio con más frecuencia. Al principio, pensé que ella estaba triste y deprimida, pero en mi próxima visita noté un gran cambio.

Era su comida.

Recuerdo esto como si fuera ayer, sus preciados tamales eran incomibles. Cuando entré en la cocina, me sorprendió lo que vi. Las paredes estaban adornadas con recordatorios, había papeles garabateados esparcidos y ella había comprado varios del mismo artículo. Luego encontré ocho ralladores de queso.

Mi padre se negaba a aceptar estos cambios. Para empeorar las cosas, en la cultura latina es tabú discutir las enfermedades mentales. Según el reporte de la Alzheimer's Association 2021 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and figures (Enfermedad de Alzheimer Hechos y Cifras) es probable que los hispanoamericanos, más que otros grupos raciales o étnicos, creen que una pérdida significativa de memoria o capacidades cognitivas es una "parte normal del envejecimiento", un 57% de los encuestados creen que esto es cierto.

Para ser honesta, no sabía el avance de su enfermedad hasta que comencé a buscar en los archivos, revisar los recibos y preguntar (una forma amable de decir interrogar) a los miembros de la familia. Era una tarea difícil convencer a mis padres de que se necesitaba una intervención médica. No me daba cuenta; que la parte difícil acababa de comenzar.

No fue hasta más tarde que mis preocupaciones co-

braron vigencia. Pude establecer una relación con el Médico de ella, de habla hispana. Resultó que estaba recibiendo una dosis doble de sus medicamentos.

Con algunos cambios, pudimos volver a un poco de estabilidad. Sin embargo, esos pocos meses no duraron mucho.

El ciclo estaba destinado a repetirse. Mi padre acompañaba a mi madre a su visita médica pero lamentablemente esperó afuera. Una puerta giratoria de nuevos médicos intentaría tratar a mi madre con muy poca continuidad en los cuidados. A veces no tendrían un traductor a su disposición.

A veces, mi madre mejoraba, solo para terminar en un pabellón psiquiátrico porque había dejado de comer, se había alejado de la casa o se había vuelto demasiado difícil de manejar en casa. La frecuencia de las llamadas telefónicas de vecinos preocupados y amigos de la familia

incremento. No fue hasta su última hospitalización en 2009, que sus médicos sospecharon demencia con cuerpo de Lewy.

Avancemos en el tiempo hasta uno de mis viajes de regreso desde Los Ángeles. Un camión semirremolque cambio de carriles y casi me aplasta hasta la muerte en la carretera. Mi esposo echó un vistazo al enorme agujero que había hecho en mi coche y tuvo suficiente. Era hora de que mis padres se movieran conmigo al norte. Teníamos un pequeño condominio y lo renovamos para satisfacer sus necesidades. Finalmente tuve la oportunidad de estar realmente involucrada en el cuidado de mi madre.

Le tomó otro año obtener la evaluación correcta, pero en 2010, la diagnosticaron con la Enfermedad de Alzheimer. Nunca olvidé ese año. El diagnóstico fue determinado por un bicultural y bilingüe neuropsicólogo. Después de eso, fue el efecto dominó cuando todo encajó.

Pagamos una enorme cantidad en términos de seguro complementario y medicamentos para estabilizarla, pero valió la pena. Además, mi madre pudo prosperar asistiendo a un centro diurno para adultos en Novato durante varios años

Tuvimos que contratar a un cuidador dos días a la semana durante cuatro horas al día durante los siguientes cuatro años. Pagar $32 al día de su bolsillo, fue difícil. Era un lujo tener un cuidador privado incluso por un par de horas, pero tanto yo como mi padre lo necesitábamos. Sin embargo, debido a que el seguro social de mis padres no podía cubrir todos los costos, mi esposo y yo tuvimos que ayudar a mantenerlos.

Luego me enteré de que iba a convertirme en madre primeriza. Me di cuenta de que ahora iba a convertirme en un cuidador de "generación sándwich", lo que significa que no solo estaría cuidando a un padre anciano, pero también a un niño. Los cuidadores de la generación sándwich constituyen una cuarta parte de los cuidadores de personas que viven con Alzheimer u otras demencias.

Según el reporte Facts and Figures, los hispanos mayores tienen aproximadamente una vez y media más probabilidad de tener Alzheimer u otras demencias que los Blancos mayores. 85% de los hispanoamericanos quieren proveedores de atención que comprendan sus experiencias y antecedentes, pero solo el 59% cree que tener acceso a proveedores culturalmente competentes. La principal preocupación expresada por estos cuidadores es que los proveedores de salud no escuchen lo que dicen los cuidadores debido a su raza, color u origen étnico.

Trabajo en servicios de salud, por lo que pude investigar, hacer preguntas y navegar a través del sistema. Pero déjeme confesar, que fue más que agotador. Imagínese no hablar el idioma, no conocer el sistema médico o el tabú de no discutir un asunto familiar con otros.

Mi madre respiró por última vez en su propia casa el 2 de junio de 2019. No debería tomar más de una década para obtener un diagnóstico adecuado.

María Martínez, residente de Marín, se convirtió en voluntaria de defensa de la Alzheimer’s Association después de la muerte de su madre. No quiere que otras familias tengan que experimentar lo que ella, específicamente en la comunidad Latina. Como defensora, María está trabajando con sus legisladores para anímarlos a realizar cambios en las políticas para que otros puedan obtener un diagnóstico temprano.

Photo Credit: Maria Martinez

GIVING A GIFT WITH MEANING THIS MOTHER’S DAY

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In today’s world, intimacy can sometimes be sacrificed for immediacy. We often send texts or emails, rather than hand writing letters, cards or notes.

However, handwritten notes are a beautiful way to capture meaningful moments and create something tangible that goes beyond the digital. In the past, writing by hand was an integral part of daily life -- letters were written to soldiers overseas, travel journals and diaries were kept, and cards were sent to celebrate birthdays. Today, we have to be much more intentional about crafting these handmade mementos.

This year for Mother’s Day, get inspired by the art of handwritten communication and celebrate Mom with one of these lasting keepsakes:

• Tap into Nostalgia: Does your mom still have your kindergarten macaroni art or handdrawn valentines lovingly tucked away in a drawer? Take her for a sweet trip down memory lane by compiling a scrapbook or memory box of your childhood masterpieces. Make sure to include a handwritten note from the present day for a heartfelt finishing touch.

• Feed Mom’s Soul: Preparing food and sharing meals is one of the most common ways families connect. If your mom has a collection of handwritten recipe cards, consider binding them into a cookbook, complete with a title page inscription from her favorite kitchen helper (you!). Not only will it make her feel like an accomplished chef, it’ll preserve these treasured treats for the next generation of kids and grandkids to enjoy.

• Capture the Everyday: The first step to preserving treasured memories is to record them. Gift your mom some stunning stationery, a sturdy leather-bound journal or even highquality card stock and encourage her to do some writing of her own. Journaling is proven to be an effective tool for relaxation and selfreflection. For moms who give so much of themselves to their families, a lovely journal might be a welcome invitation to spend some much-needed time with herself.

However you celebrate Mom this year, be sure to skip the e-card and handwrite something from the heart, instead.

By embracing the art of the written word, you can create lifelong memories and treasured heirlooms this Mother’s Day.

REGALA ALGO CON SIGNIFICADO ESTE DÍA DE LA MADRE

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En el mundo de hoy, la intimidad a veces puede ser sacrificada por la inmediatez. Muchas veces mandamos mensajes o correos electrónicos en vez de cartas escritas a mano, postales o notas.

Sin embargo, las notas escritas a mano son una manera bonita de capturar los momentos significativos y crear algo tangible que va más allá de lo digital. En el pasado, escribir a mano fue una parte integral de la vida diaria – se escribieron cartas a los soldados en el extranjero, se escribieron diarios de viaje y agendas, y se mandaron postales para celebrar los cumpleaños. Hoy en día, tenemos que ser mucho más intencionales sobre la creación de estos momentos hechos a mano.

Este año para el Día de la Madre, déjate inspirar por el arte de la comunicación escrita a mano y celebra a tu Mamá con uno de estos recuerdos duraderos:

• Acude a la Nostalgia: ¿Tu mamá todavía tiene tu arte de macaroni del kindergarten o los San Valentín dibujados a mano guardados amorosamente en un cajón? Llévala en un viaje al baúl de los recuerdos, compilando un álbum de recortes o una caja de memorias de las obras maestras de tu niñez. Asegúrate de incluir una nota escrita a mano del día actual para un toque final.

• Alimenta el Alma de tu Mamá: Preparar y compartir la comida es una de las maneras más comunes de juntar a la familia. Si tu mamá tiene una colección de tarjetas de receta escritas a mano, considera juntarlas en un libro de recetas, complétalo con una inscripción en la portada de su ayudante de cocina favorito (¡Tú!). Éste no solamente la hará sentir como una chef exitosa, pero también preservará estos placeres atesorados para la siguiente generación de niños y nietos para que lo disfruten.

• Captura lo Cotidiano: El primer paso para preservar las memorias preciadas es grabarlas. Regálale a tu mamá algunos materiales de oficina impresionantes, un diario robusto de piel o hasta una cartulina de alta calidad y anímala a escribir por su cuenta. Se ha demostrado que llevar un diario es una herramienta efectiva de relajación y auto-reflexión. Para las mamás que dan tanto de sí mismas a sus familias, un diario encantador podría ser una invitación bien recibida para pasar el tiempo necesario consigo misma.

No importa de qué manera celebres a tu mamá este año, asegúrate de evitar la ecard y en cambio, escribe algo a mano que salga de tu corazón.

Al adoptar el arte de la palabra escrita, puedes crear memorias de toda la vida y reliquias atesoradas en este Día de la Madre.

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LLAMADAS TELEFÓNICAS DE ALTO PRECIO EN LA CÁRCEL: $15 PARA HABLAR CON SU HIJA

Anne Stuhldreher Especial

para CalMatters

Al crecer, Blossom Sergejev tenía suerte si hablaba con su madre una vez a la semana. Por lo general, era una vez al mes. Incluso entonces, sus conversaciones terminaron casi tan pronto como comenzaron. Ella, su hermano y su hermana tenían un temporizador para asegurarse de que los tres tuvieran su parte justa del tiempo de su madre: cinco minutos cada uno.

“No hubo una pequeña charla sobre esas llamadas, y no fue nada alegre”, dice Sergejev. “Llegamos al grano de lo que estaba pasando”.

Simplemente no podían permitirse hablar más tiempo, no con tasas de aproximadamente $15 por una llamada de 15 minutos desde la cárcel, recuerda su madre Amika Mota, quien estuvo encarcelada durante varios años a partir de 2008. No es que Sergejev entendiera las razones cuando tenía 6 años.

“Era una niña pequeña y no entendía por qué no podía hablar con mi mamá”, dice Sergejev, ahora de 19 años, entre lágrimas. “Solo recuerdo sentirme sola todo el tiempo”.

Tener tan poco tiempo para hablar de asuntos difíciles no fue fácil, recuerda Sergeyev. “Recuerdo cuando me convertí en una mujer joven… tuve mi primer período y no podía hablar con mi mamá”, dice Sergejev. “Tenía cinco minutos para que ella me dijera qué diablos estaba pasando”.

Años después de la liberación de Mota, el dolor de la pérdida de contacto todavía persigue a la familia, que ahora vive en Concord. Es un dolor compartido por cientos de miles de californianos cuyos seres queridos están encerrados y que pagan mucho dinero para mantenerse en contacto. Una industria de telecomunicaciones carcelaria de mil millones de dólares se beneficia de su desesperación por mantenerse conectados.

La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California, que tiene autoridad para regular esta industria, ha programado sus primeras audiencias públicas para el 28 y 29 de abril para explorar la reducción significativa del costo de las llamadas telefónicas para los californianos encarcelados y sus familias. La comisión tiene razón al examinar detenidamente esta práctica de extracción, que hace más mal que bien.

Los precios altísimos para las llamadas telefónicas de personas encarceladas son comunes en todo el país. Las cárceles y los calabozos para jóvenes a menudo reciben bonificaciones por firmar de seis cifras o

más para contratar a una de las tres corporaciones que dominan la industria de las telecomunicaciones en las prisiones. A su vez, las cárceles obtienen una parte de las ganancias para financiar programas y operaciones, al tiempo que infligen daños colaterales: muchas familias se ven obligadas a elegir entre limitar el contacto con sus seres queridos y pagar costos injustos por las llamadas telefónicas.

Los precios varían enormemente en California: una llamada telefónica de 15 minutos a alguien encerrado en una cárcel del condado de Lassen en el noreste de California cuesta $17; es $3.47 para alguien en una cárcel del condado de Alameda; o $3.75 si su hijo está en un centro de detención para jóvenes en el condado de Los Ángeles. Incluso las tasas más bajas pueden debilitar rápidamente a las personas con recursos limitados, una población presente de manera desproporcionada en el sistema de justicia penal.

De hecho, una de cada tres familias se endeuda al mantenerse en contacto con un ser querido encarcelado, y las investigaciones muestran que, con mayor frecuencia, son la mujeres de color de bajos ingresos las que terminan cargadas con las facturas. Mientras tanto, las corporaciones de telecomunicaciones de las prisiones acumulan ganancias exprimiendo los pagos de las madres, abuelas y miembros de la familia, que no han cometido ningún delito excepto querer mantenerse en contacto con un ser querido.

Sin embargo, la marea está cambiando. Si se produce un cambio, es por personas como Mota, que nunca superó el hecho de no poder hablar con sus hijos. Después de cumplir siete años por homicidio vehicular, Mota se unió al Young Women’s Freedom Center y se propuso una misión de hacer llamadas telefónicas gratuitas para las personas encarceladas y sus familias en California.

Primera parada: San Francisco. Hace unos años, hablar dos veces al día con alguien encarcelado en la cárcel de San Francisco costaba $300 más de los 70 días promedio de estadía en la cárcel.

Mota y personas de organizaciones comunitarias como All of Us or None y Young Community Developers jóvenes llevaron personas al Ayuntamiento para describir sus experiencias. Las madres revelaron tener que elegir entre comprar alimentos o mantenerse en contacto con sus hijos encarcelados. Otros hablaron de estar al borde de ser liberados de la cárcel, pero no poder pagar las llamadas para contarle a su familia o buscar un trabajo o un lugar donde vivir.

Mota y otros presentaron una investigación que mostró que mientras más personas se mantienen en contacto con sus familias mientras están adentro, mejor les va cuando salen. Los resultados de reingreso son mejores y las tasas de reincidencia son más bajas. En otras palabras, la búsqueda de ganancias a corto plazo de las llamadas telefónicas es el comportamiento más estúpido. La cárcel gana dinero, pero todos pagamos un precio mucho más alto cuando la gente vuelve a estar bajo custodia.

El sheriff Paul Miyamoto y el alcalde London Breed estaban convencidos. En agosto pasado, San Francisco se convirtió en el primer condado de California en hacer llamadas telefónicas gratuitas a la cárcel. De la noche a la mañana, las llamadas se dispararon al 40% y las personas encarceladas ahora están un 80% más en contacto con sus familias, según datos analizados por mi oficina.

La oficina del alguacil también ve, de manera anecdótica, otros beneficios. Puede ser que las personas simplemente no estén tan nerviosas cuando pueden hablar con sus familias todos los días. Eso

es

bueno

para todos.

Desde que las llamadas telefónicas a las cárceles de San Francisco se volvieron gratuitas, el impulso estatal para una reforma similar ha aumentado. El condado de San Diego se comprometió recientemente a hacer todas las llamadas telefónicas de la cárcel gratis. Y las prisiones de California bajaron sus tarifas telefónicas a 37 centavos por una llamada de 15 minutos.

Ahora es el turno de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California (CPUC por sus siglas en inglés) de anteponer a las personas a las ganancias para quitar esta carga de las familias desesperadas en todo el estado. Si la CPUC reduce significativamente los precios para las familias, será más fácil para los funcionarios estatales y locales hacer lo que hicieron en San Francisco y San Diego: hacer que las llamadas telefónicas sean gratuitas.

La CPUC merece un gran reconocimiento por la establecer un número de teléfono gratuito para que las personas encarceladas llamen a la audiencia de forma gratuita, probablemente la primera vez en California.

En la audiencia, la comisión seguramente también escuchará a los alguaciles que dirán que necesitan el dinero que brindan las llamadas telefónicas para pagar programas importantes.

No es un argumento convincente. No importa cuán importante sea cualquier programa, no debe financiarse sacando a las familias de las personas encarceladas. En 2021, cuando las llamadas telefónicas para el resto de nosotros no cuesten casi nada, las personas que menos pueden pagar por ellas no deberían ser las que paguen más, especialmente cuando nos perjudica a todos a largo plazo.

Mota, una madre que pasó años lejos de su familia, sabe que esto es especialmente cierto para niños como el suyo. Los niños con menos recursos tienen la mayor necesidad de hablar con sus padres encarcelados. Y cuanto más se mantengan estos padres en contacto con sus familias, mejor les irá cuando salgan.

“Lo que sucede en esas llamadas telefónicas es un asunto sagrado, entre padres e hijos”, dice Mota. “Ningún niño debería tener que pasar por lo que pasaron mis hijos”.

Anne Stuhldreher dirige El Proyecto de Justicia Financiera en la oficina del tesorero de la ciudad y el condado de San Francisco y es miembro del Programa de Seguridad Financiera del Instituto Aspen, Overcharged2021@gmail.com.

Cuando Blossom Sergejev, a la izquierda, estaba creciendo, solo tenía unos minutos para hablar por teléfono con su madre Amika Mota. No podían permitirse hablar más tiempo, no con tarifas de alrededor de $15 por una llamada de 15 minutos desde la cárcel. Photo Credit: Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters

HIGH-PRICED JAIL PHONE CALLS : $15 TO TALK TO YOUR DAUGHTER

Anne Stuhldreher

Especial para CalMatters

Growing up, Blossom Sergejev was lucky if she talked to her mother once a week. Usually it was once a month. Even then their conversations ended almost as soon as they started. She and her brother and sister had a timer to make sure all three got their fair share of their mother’s time – five minutes each.

“There was no small talk on those calls, and it wasn’t at all light-hearted,” Sergejev says. “We got down to the grit of what was going on.”

They simply couldn’t afford to talk longer, not with rates of approximately $15 for a 15-minute call from jail, remembers their mother Amika Mota, who was incarcerated for several years starting in 2008. Not that Sergejev grasped the reasons as a 6-yearold.

“I was a little girl, and I didn’t understand why I couldn’t talk to my mom,” Sergejev, now 19, says through tears. “I just remember feeling alone all the time.”

Having so little time to talk through heavy matters wasn’t easy, Sergeyev recalls. “I remember when I became a young woman … I had my first period and I couldn’t talk to my mom,” Sergejev says. “I had five minutes for her to tell me what the heck was going on.”

Years after Mota’s release, the pain of lost contact still haunts the family, who now live in Concord. It’s a pain shared by hundreds of thousands of Californians whose loved ones are locked up and who pay big bucks to stay in touch. A billion-dollar prison telecom industry profits from their desperation to stay connected.

The California Public Utilities Commission – which has authority to regulate this industry – has scheduled its first public hearings on April 28 and 29 to explore significantly lowering the cost of phone calls for incarcerated Californians and their families. The commission is right to take a hard look at this extractive practice, which does far more harm than good.

Sky high prices for phone calls from incarcerated people are common across the country. Jail and youth lockups often receive signing bonuses of six figures or more to contract with one of three corporations that dominate the prison telecom industry. In turn, jails get a cut of the profits to fund programs and operations, while inflicting collateral damage: Many families are forced to choose between limiting contact with their loved ones and paying unfair costs for phone calls.

Prices vary wildly across California: a 15-minute phone call to someone locked up in a Lassen County jail in Northeastern

California costs $17; it’s $3.47 to someone in an Alameda County jail; or $3.75 if your child is in a youth lockup in Los Angeles County. Even the lower rates can quickly sap people with limited resources, a population disproportionately present in the criminal justice system.

Indeed, one in three families goes into debt staying in touch with an incarcerated loved one, and research shows it’s most often low-income women of color who end up saddled by the bills. Meanwhile prison telecom corporations rack up profits by squeezing payments from mothers, grandmothers and family members, who’ve committed no crime except wanting to stay in touch with a loved one.

The tide, however, is turning. If change does occur, it’s because of people like Mota, who never got over not being able to talk to her children. After serving seven years for vehicular manslaughter, Mota joined the Young Women’s Freedom Center and set out on a mission to make phone calls free for incarcerated people and their families in

California.

First stop: San Francisco. A few years ago, it cost $300 over the 70-day average jail stay to talk twice a day to someone incarcerated in the San Francisco jail.

Mota and people from community organizations like All of Us or None and Young Community Developers brought people to City Hall to describe their experiences. Mothers revealed having to choose between buying groceries or staying in touch with incarcerated sons. Others talked about being on the brink of release from jail, but not being able to pay for calls to tell their family, or look for a job or a place to live.

Mota and others presented research that showed that the more people stay in touch with their families while inside, the better they do when they get out. Re-entry outcomes are better and recidivism rates are lower. In other words, the pursuit of shortterm profits from phone calls is the ultimate pennywise, pound-foolish behavior. The jail makes a buck, but we all pay a far steeper

price when people cycle back into custody.

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto and Mayor London

Breed were convinced. Last August, San Francisco became the first California county to make jail phone calls free. Overnight, calls shot up 40%, and incarcerated people are now 80% more in touch with their families, according to data analyzed by my office.

The sheriff’s office anecdotally sees other benefits too. It may be that people are simply not as on edge when they can talk to their families every day. That’s good for everyone.

Since San Francisco jail phone calls became free, statewide momentum for similar reform has picked up. San Diego County recently committed to make all jail phone calls free. And California prisons dropped their phone rates to 37 cents for a 15-minute call.

Now it’s the California Public Utilities Commission’s turn to put people before profits to lift this burden off desperate families across the state. If the CPUC significantly lowers prices for families, it will make it easier for state and local officials to do what San Francisco and San Diego did – make the phone calls free.

The CPUC deserves a big shout out for setting up a toll free phone number for incarcerated people to call in to the hearing for free, likely a first for California.

At the hearing, the commission will also surely hear from sheriffs who will say that they need the money phone calls provide to pay for important programs.

It’s not a convincing argument. However important any program may be, it should not be funded by gouging incarcerated people’s families. In 2021, when phone calls for the rest of us cost next to nothing, the people least able to pay for them should not be the ones paying the most, especially when it hurts us all in the long run.

Mota, a mother who spent years away from her family, knows this is especially true for children like her own. Kids with the fewest resources have the biggest need to talk to their incarcerated parents. And the more these parents stay in touch with their families, the better they’ll do when they get out.

“What happens on those phone calls is sacred business, between parents and children,” Mota says. “No children should have to go through what my children went through.”

Anne Stuhldreher directs The Financial Justice Project in the treasurer’s office of the city and county of San Francisco and is a fellow with the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program, Overcharged2021@ gmail.com.

Photos of Amika Mota with her daughter Blossom Sergejev. Photo Credit: Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters

LOS LÍDERES DEMÓCRATAS SE UNEN DETRÁS DE NEWSOM PARA LUCHAR CONTRA LA DESTITUCIÓN , PERO ¿QUÉ TAN ENTUSIASTA ES LA BASE?

BEN CHRISTOPHER CalMatters

Estafue la semana en que comenzó en serio la campaña para defender al gobernador Gavin Newsom de una elección revocatoria que podría enviarlo a una jubilación anticipada e involuntaria. Naturalmente, comenzó en Zoom.

El propósito declarado de la convención en línea del Partido Demócrata de California este fin de semana era hacer el aburrido negocio de la política de partidos: redactar reglas, aprobar resoluciones y elegir nuevos líderes o reelegir a los antiguos.

Pero la reunión virtual del fin de semana también sirvió para otro propósito político obvio: reunir a las tropas del partido, a menudo conflictivas, detrás de Newsom.

“En teoría, se podría llamar a esto el inicio de la campaña contra la destitución, con los demócratas dando vueltas”, dijo Brian Brokaw, consultor político del gobernador.

Las porristas de Newsom fueron más ruidosas durante los discursos de los titulares de hoy. Fue una alineación diseñada para recordar a los demócratas la gente y los distritos electorales que respaldan al gobernador. Hubo líderes de partidos nacionales, incluida la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Nancy Pelosi, y la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, ambas californianas, y héroes progresistas como la directora ejecutiva del Movimiento Sunrise, Varshini Prakash, y la representante estadounidense Barbara Lee de Oakland.

“Las medidas proactivas y el liderazgo de Gavin salvan vidas”, dijo Lee. “Es por eso que el gobernador Newsom tiene mi apoyo inequívoco y por qué vamos y debemos derrotar esta destitución impulsado por la derecha”.

La lista de oradores también mostró algunos de los logros políticamente más notables de Newsom desde que se convirtió en gobernador en 2019. Alex Padilla, el primer senador latino de California, el fiscal general Rob Bonta, el primer policía de alto rango asiático-estadounidense del estado, y la Secretaria de Estado Shirley Weber, la primera mujer negra en ocupar ese cargo, hablaron. Los tres fueron designados por Newsom.

El mismo Newsom, hablando hacia el final de la tarde, relató los principales logros de su administración (aumento de las cifras de vacunas, bajas tasas de infección por COVID, un paquete de gasto de estímulo estatal) y advirtió que una destitución socavaría todos esos logros.

“Los republicanos nacionales y los de extrema derecha, no están sentados, están poniendo todo lo que pueden (en) su toma de poder de destitución con la esperanza de hacer retroceder todo el progreso importante que hemos logrado juntos”, dijo Newsom, haciéndose eco de parte de la retórica que utilizó durante su discurso sobre el estado del estado en marzo.

La convención de 2021 del partido dominante de California fue, como al igual que la confab del Partido Republicano antes este año, todo hecho en línea: la oración, la asistencia a los caucus y el codearse, con menos oportunidades para las voces disidentes.

Los fieles del Partido Demócrata presentaron cinco resoluciones, eventualmente dobladas en una, oponiéndose al esfuerzo por eliminar a Newsom, aunque nadie lo llamó “el golpe de California”, como lo hizo el presidente Rusty Hicks en enero, solo para verse obligado a caminar de regreso. Esta vez, Hicks simplemente etiquetó la campaña como “estratagema cínica” de un partido republicano que no ha podido ganar una elección estatal regular desde 2006.

Lo mismo ocurre con la exsenadora estadounidense Barbara Boxer, quien dijo que la destitución hundirá al estado en el “caos” político que, según ella, caracterizó a la administración Trump. Y el famoso ex presidente del partido John Burton instó a los delegados a “dar a los republicanos el mensaje de que no pueden j—- con nosotros”.

“Las medidas proactivas y el liderazgo de Gavin salvan vidas. Es por eso que el gobernador Newsom tiene mi apoyo inequívoco y por qué vamos y debemos derrotar esta destitución impulsado por la derecha

REP. DE EE. UU. BARBARA LEE

No todo el mundo estaba en la misma página. Pelosi pasó la mayor parte de su discurso pregrabado promocionando los primeros logros y aspiraciones de la administración Biden y su grupo demócrata. Elogió a Newsom, pero no habló sobre la destitución. Tampoco Bonta o Padilla, quienes tienen que postularse en 2022 para mantener sus nuevos trabajos.

La convención de este año se programó con mucha anticipación, pero para Newsom, el momento no podría haber sido mejor.

Si bien el camino hacia la ahora casi inevitable elección de destitución es un proceso largo y tortuoso, el lunes marcó un punto de inflexión cuando la oficina de Weber confirmó que la campaña de destitución había reunido firmas válidas más que suficientes para poner la

cuestión del futuro político de Newsom en la boleta electoral a finales de este año.

Luego vinieron algunas réplicas oportunas en beneficio del gobernador.

Miércoles por la noche, el Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California publicó una encuesta que muestra que una gran mayoría de los californianos aprueba el manejo de Newsom de la economía y la reapertura de escuelas durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Esa fue una noticia desalentadora para los líderes de la destitución, que han hecho de la economía sofocada del estado y sus escuelas cerradas el quid de su caso contra el gobernador.

Al día siguiente, Newsom fue al valle de San Fernando, rico en votos. Cuando su seguridad laboral puede depender del apoyo de los propietarios de pequeñas empresas y el bloque de votantes potencial más grande del estado, los Latinos, Newsom encontró un forma bien publicitada de atraer a ambos. En un bar de sushi propiedad del restaurador local Cesar García, el gobernador firmó un proyecto de

ley otorgando $6.2 mil millones en desgravaciones fiscal estatales a empresas que habían recibido préstamos de rescate federales.

Aunque la asambleísta Autumn Burke de Inglewood fue la autora principal del proyecto de ley, al gobernador se le unió la representante de Arleta, Luz Rivas, quien elogió el proyecto de ley, y al gobernador, en español. También lo hizo la presidenta de la Cámara de Comercio de Los Ángeles, María Salinas.

También estuvo presente el actor Danny Trejo, el protagonista de “Machete”. De forma espontánea, aprovechó la oportunidad para arruinar el esfuerzo de destitución: “Este tipo ha estado tratando de salvarnos la vida desde que comenzó esta m– … esta pandemia”.

La convención estatal del partido comenzó ese día, jueves, y continúa hasta el fin de semana.

Garry South, un estratega político demócrata, contrastó el mensaje de unidad de este fin de semana con la convención del partido de 2003 en Sacramento a la que asistió con su exjefe, el entonces gobernador, Gray Davis.

“El gobernador habló y, vaya, simplemente no tuvo la sensación correcta en absoluto. Hubo muchas quejas sobre Davis”, recordó South. Siete meses después, Davis fue el primer y único gobernador en ser destituido.

Este año es diferente. Entonces, los números de aprobación de Davis estaban en el tanque. Ahora, la aprobación de Newsom está por encima de 50%, al menos por ahora. Entonces, Arnold Schwarzenegger estaba esperando entre bastidores. Esta semana, Caitlyn Jenner anunció que se postulará, pero hasta ahora, nadie con el poder de estrella de “Terminator” y el atractivo bipartidista está tratando de deponer a Newsom.

En 2003, un compañero demócrata, el entonces vicegobernador Cruz Bustamante, saltó a la carrera.

Al alinearse detrás de Newsom este fin de semana, los demócratas parecen estar haciendo todo lo posible para disuadir a cualquiera en sus filas de tirar de un Bustamante, dijo South.

“Newsom está haciendo en esta convención, y el partido está haciendo en esta convención exactamente lo que deben hacer, que es asegurarse de que el partido esté unificado detrás de él y que no haya margen de maniobra: hay que superar la revocatoria”.

Pero Newsom tendrá que hacer más que mantener a los activistas del partido en su campo. En una carrera en la que un lado, los votantes a favor de la revocatoria, están empeñados en darle la patada a un líder vilipendiado, Newsom tiene que asegurarse de que suficientes de sus partidarios sean tan entusiastas como suficientes para “salir y defenderlo”, dijo. Christian Arana, vicepresidente de políticas del Latino Community Foundation.

Si al gobernador le preocupa que las encuestas muestren un apoyo tibio de los latinos, “hay formas en que Newsom puede hacer campaña sin hacer campaña”, dijo Arana. Por ejemplo, permita que los inmigrantes indocumentados de 65 años o más se inscriban en MediCal, el programa estatal de seguro médico para californianos de bajos ingresos.

Algunos activistas progresistas, que constituyen una parte significativa de los delegados del Partido Demócrata de California, creen Newsom podría permitirse hacer más para consolidar su lealtad. A pesar de la promesa de ofrecer un programa de seguro médico estatal para todos los californianos, Newsom no movió un dedo para ayudar a un proyecto de ley que habría empujado al estado en esa dirección antes de que se estancara en el comité hace dos semanas.

Del mismo modo, a pesar de una promesa de campaña de 2018 para prohibir el fracking, Newsom solo prometió prohibir el método de extracción de petróleo en California para 2024, un anuncio que provocó un enfático “meh” de muchos activistas ambientales.

Amar Shergill, presidente del Caucus Progresista del partido, no es un defensor reflexivo de los líderes demócratas del estado.

“Para la gente progresista, es el peor de todos los mundos”, dijo sobre la convención virtual. “Estás allí para asistir a los discursos de personas de las que no estás particularmente enamorado, pero tampoco puedes organizarte con tus amigos de todo el estado”.

La invitación en el sitio web de la convención para unirse a la reunión del Caucus Progresista el jueves especificaba que “los centristas irresponsables y los lacayos corporativos no necesitan asistir”.

Pero Shergill dijo que su posición en la elección de destitución fue una obviedad.

“Incluso los demócratas más progresistas que se sienten incómodos con Gavin Newsom no quieren un gobernador amante de Trump, por lo que todos trabajaremos duro para asegurarnos de que eso no suceda”.

Los voluntarios de Recall Newsom 2020 reúnen firmas en un SaveMart en Sacramento el 5 de enero de 2020.

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DEMOCRATIC LEADERS RALLY BEHIND NEWSOM TO FIGHT RECALL , BUT HOW ENTHUSIASTIC IS THE GRASSROOTS?

BEN CHRISTOPHER CalMatters

This was the week that the campaign to defend Gov. Gavin Newsom from a recall election that could send him to an early, involuntary retirement began in earnest. Naturally, it started on Zoom.

The stated purpose of the California Democratic Party’s online convention this weekend was to do the boring business of party politics: drafting rules, passing resolutions and electing new leaders or re-electing old ones.

But the weekend’s virtual meet-up also served another obvious political purpose: To rally the party’s often quarrelsome troops behind Newsom.

“You could theoretically call this the kick-off of the anti-recall campaign, with Democrats circling the wagons,” said Brian Brokaw, a political consultant to the governor.

The Newsom cheerleading was loudest during the headline speeches today. It was a lineup designed to remind Democrats of the people and constituencies who have the governor’s back. There were national party leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris, both Californians, and progressive heroes like Sunrise Movement Executive Director Varshini Prakash and U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland.

“Gavin’s proactive measures and leadership save lives,” Lee said. “That’s why Governor Newsom has my unequivocal support and why we will and must defeat this right-wing driven recall.”

The lineup of speakers also showed off some of Newsom’s most politically notable achievements since becoming governor in 2019: Alex Padilla, California’s first Latino U.S. senator; Attorney General Rob Bonta, the state’s first Asian American top cop; and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, the first woman and Black person to hold that position. All three were appointed by Newsom.

Newsom, himself, speaking toward the end of the afternoon, rattled off his administration’s top accomplishments — soaring vaccine numbers, low COVID infection rates, a state stimulus spending package — and warned that a successful recall would undermine all those achievements.

“National Republicans and extreme right wingers, they’re not sitting back, they’re putting everything they can (into) their recall power grab, all in the hopes of rolling back all the important progress we have made together,” Newsom said, echoing some of the rhetoric he used during his State of the State speech in March.

The 2021 convention of California’s dominant party was, like the GOP’s confab earlier this year, all done online — the orating, caucus-going and hobnobbing, with less opportunity for dissenting voices.

The Democratic party faithful put forward five resolutions — eventually folded into one — opposing the effort to remove Newsom, though no one called it “the California coup,” as Chairman Rusty Hicks did in January, only to be forced to walk it back. This time, Hicks merely labeled the campaign a “cynical ploy” from a Republican party that hasn’t been able to win a regular statewide election since 2006.

Ditto from former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, who said the recall will plunge the state into the political “chaos” that she said characterized the Trump administration. And famously foul-mouthed former party chairperson John Burton urged delegates to “give the Republicans the message that they

can’t f— with us.”

“Gavin’s proactive measures and leadership save lives. That’s why Governor Newsom has my unequivocal support and why we will and must defeat this right-wing driven recall.”

U.S. REP. BARBARA LEE

Not everyone was on the same page. Pelosi spent the bulk of her pre-recorded speech touting the early accomplishments and aspirations of the Biden administration and her Democratic caucus. She praised Newsom, but did not drop the R-word. Nor did Bonta or Padilla, who both have to run in 2022 to keep their new jobs.

This year’s convention was scheduled long in advance, but for Newsom, the timing couldn’t have been better.

While the path to the now all-but-inevitable recall election is a long and tortuous process, Monday marked a turning point when Weber’s office confirmed that the recall campaign had gathered more than enough valid signatures to put the question of Newsom’s political future on the ballot later this year.

Then came a few well-timed rejoinders benefiting the governor.

Wednesday night, the Public Policy Institute of California released a poll, showing that a large majority of Californians approve of Newsom’s handling of both the economy and school re-

openings during the COVID-19 pandemic. That was discouraging news for recall leaders, who have made the state’s stifled economy and its shuttered schools the crux of their case against the governor.

The next day, Newsom went to the vote-rich San Fernando Valley. When his job security may hinge on the support of small business owners and the state’s largest potential voting bloc, Latinos, Newsom found a well-publicized way to appeal to both. At a sushi bar owned by local restaurateur Cesar Garcia, the governor signed a bill granting $6.2 billion in state tax relief to businesses that had received federal rescue loans.

Though Assemblymember Autumn Burke of Inglewood was the bill’s main author, the governor was instead joined by Arleta’s representative, Luz Rivas, who praised the bill — and the governor — in Spanish. So, too, did Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce President Maria Salinas.

Actor Danny Trejo, the star of “Machete,” was also there. Unprompted, he took the opportunity to blast the recall effort: “This guy has been trying to save our lives since this s— — this pandemic — started.”

The state party convention began that day, Thursday, and continues through the weekend.

Garry South, a Democratic political strategist, contrasted this weekend’s message of unity with the 2003 party convention in Sacramento that he attended with his former boss, then-Gov. Gray

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Davis.

“The governor spoke and, boy, it just didn’t have the right feel at all. There was a lot of grumbling about Davis,” South remembered. Seven months later, Davis was the first and only governor to be recalled.

This year is different. Then, Davis’ approval numbers were in the tank. Now, Newsom’s approval is above 50% — at least for now. Then, Arnold Schwarzenegger was waiting in the wings. This week, Caitlyn Jenner announced she’s running, but so far, no one with the “Terminator’s” star power and bipartisan appeal is seeking to depose Newsom.

In 2003, a fellow Democrat, then-Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, jumped into the race.

In lining up behind Newsom this weekend, Democrats seem to be doing everything in their power to discourage anyone in their ranks from pulling a Bustamante, said South.

“Newsom is doing at this convention, and the party is doing at this convention exactly what they need to do, which is to make sure the party is unified behind him and that there’s no wiggle room: You have to beat the recall.”

But Newsom will have to do more than keep party activists in his camp. In a race in which one side — pro-recall voters — are hell-bent to give a reviled leader the boot, Newsom has to ensure that enough of his supporters are just as enthusiastic to enough to “come out and defend him,” said Christian Arana, vice president of policy with the Latino Community Foundation.

If the governor is worried about polls showing lukewarm support from Latinos, “there are ways for Newsom to campaign without campaigning,” said Arana. For instance, allow undocumented immigrants 65 or older to sign up for Medi-Cal, the state health insurance program for low-income Californians.

Some progressive activists — who make up a significant share of the California Democratic Party’s delegates — believe Newsom could afford to do more to solidify their loyalty. Despite promising to deliver a state-run health insurance program for all Californians, Newsom did not lift a finger to help a bill that would have pushed the state in that direction before it stalled in committee two weeks ago.

Likewise, despite a 2018 campaign pledge to ban fracking, Newsom only promised to ban the oil extraction method in California by 2024 — an announcement that elicited an emphatic “meh” from many environmental activists.

Amar Shergill, chairperson of the party’s Progressive Caucus, is not a reflexive defender of the state’s Democratic leaders.

“For progressive folks it’s the worst of all worlds,” he said of the virtual convention. “You are there to attend speeches by people you’re not particularly enamored with, but you also don’t get to organize with your friends from around the state.”

The invitation on the convention website to join the Progressive Caucus meeting on Thursday specified that “feckless centrists & corporate lackeys need not attend.”

But Shergill said his position on the recall election was a no-brainer.

“Even the most progressive Democrats who are ill at ease with Gavin Newsom don’t want a Trumplover for governor, so we are all going to be working hard to make sure that that doesn’t happen.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers the State of the State address at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 9, 2021. Photo Credit: Shae Hammond / CalMatters

CALIFORNIA BECOMES LATEST " SENIOR-FRIENDLY " STATE

Suzanne Potter California News Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California is now officially an "age-friendly" state thanks to a new partnership between the California Department of Aging and AARP.

The nonprofit organization is lending its expertise to help implement the state's new Master Plan for Aging, which was released in January.

Kim McCoy Wade, director of the California Department of Aging, says this plan has five overarching goals.

"The first goal is housing for all ages and stages," explained McCoy. "California needs to build many more diverse and affordable types of housing. The second goal is to reinvent health. We know that people want help that allows them to stay home and live independently."

The other goals include policies to support inclusion and equity, support caregivers, and work to lower the cost of living for older Americans.

Research shows that by 2030, one in five people in the US will be 65 or older. And by 2035, the number of adults over 65 will be greater than the number of children under 18.

McCoy Wade says the AARP roster of public policy experts has informed the debate on a

variety of topics.

"That experience and that network have been a great help in shaping the plan and now they will help us make it happen," McCoy said.

More than 50 California communities are also part of the program that shares best practices on ways to make cities more livable for all ages, inform decisions about housing, transportation, green spaces, and more.

The other states and territories in the Senior Friendly Communities Network include Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and the US Virgin Islands.

Potter California News Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California es ahora oficialmente un estado "amigable con las personas mayores" gracias a una nueva asociación entre el Departamento de Envejecimiento de California y AARP.

La organización sin fines de lucro está prestando su experiencia para ayudar a implementar en el estado el nuevo Plan Maestro para el Envejecimiento , el cual se publicó en enero.

Kim McCoy Wade, director del Departamento de Envejecimiento de California, dice que este plan

tiene cinco objetivos generales.

"El primer objetivo es la vivienda para todas las edades y etapas", explico McCoy. "California necesita construir muchos tipos de vivienda más diversos y accesibles. El segundo objetivo es reinventar la salud. Sabemos que la gente quiere ayuda que les permita quedarse en casa y vivir de forma independiente."

Los otros objetivos incluyen políticas para apoyar la inclusión y la equidad, apoyar a los cuidadores y trabajar para reducir el costo de vida de los estadounidenses mayores.

Las investigaciones muestran que para el 2030, una de cada cinco personas en los EE. UU. tendrá 65 años o más. Y para el 2035, la cantidad de adultos mayores de 65 años será mayor que la cantidad de niños menores de 18 años.

McCoy Wade dice que la lista de expertos en políticas públicas de AARP ha informado el debate sobre una variedad de temas.

"Esa experiencia y esa red han sido de gran ayuda para dar forma al plan y ahora nos ayudaran a hacerlo realidad", dijo McCoy.

Mas de 50 comunidades de California también forman parte del programa que comparte las mejores prácticas sobre formas para hacer las ciudades más habitables para todas las edades, informa decisiones sobre vivienda, transporte, espacios verdes y más.

Los otros estados y territorios de la Red de Comunidades Amigables con las Personas Mayores incluyen Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nueva York y las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU.

Suzanne

CALIFORNIA SE CONVIERTE EN EL ÚLTIMO ESTADO "AMIGABLE CON LAS PERSONAS MAYORES"

California is implementing dozens of initiatives to make the state a more "senior-friendly" place to live.

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California está implementando decenas de iniciativas para hacer del estado un lugar más "amigable para las personas mayores" para vivir.

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NEW TRAINING ON LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVITY FOR HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS

NUEVA CAPACITACIÓN DE INCLUSIÓN LGBTQ+ PARA PROGRAMAS DE GENTE SIN HOGAR

Suzanne Potter

Public News Service

LOS ANGELES -- A new program aims to help staff at homeless shelters better care for their LGBTQ+ clients.

Experts from the Equality California Institute have offered LGBTQ+ diversity, equity and inclusion training to medical professionals for six years. But now, they've expanded to include the staffs of programs that serve people who are homeless.

Zizi Bandera, program manager for Equality California, who teaches the one-hour program via Zoom, said the key is to place people in the housing where they feel most at ease.

"If you have someone that's telling you they're a transgender woman, she might feel more comfortable in a shelter with men, or she might feel more comfortable in a shelter with women," Bandera explained. "So really, giving folks agency to decide where they feel most comfortable."

The training teaches the correct terminology. Bandera pointed out it emphasizes the fact transgender people are not more "threatening" than anyone else, and are more likely to be victims of aggression.

Rene Evans, consultant for Only Kindness, Inc., a nonprofit that works on rapid rehousing in El Dorado County, said the program taught her staff not to avoid the topic of gender identity.

"Acknowledge it, recognize it, and let them know that you're sensitive to it," Evans outlined. "And that you will work with them in finding them the appropriate housing or services that they need, just gives them a little more confidence in the fact that we just want everyone to feel welcome."

A study from the University of Chicago found LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness.

Research from True Colors United estimates 7% of American youth identify as LGBTQ+, but make up 40% of people in their age group experiencing homelessness.

JUNTOS SÍ PODEMOS

fornia, que imparte el programa de una hora via Zoom, dijo que la clave es ubicar a las personas en el refugio donde se sientan más a gusto.

“Si tienes a alguien que dice ser una mujer transgénero, ella podría sentirse más cómoda en un refugio con hombres, o quizás se siente más cómoda en un refugio con mujeres”, explicó Bandera. “Así que realmente, es darle a las personas la libertad de escoger dónde se sienten más cómodas”.

La capacitación educa sobre la terminología correcta. Bandera resaltó que las personas trangénero no son más “amenazantes” que los demás, y que son más probables víctimas de agresión.

Rene Evans, consultor de Only Kindness, Inc., una organización sin fines de lucro de realojamiento rápido en el Condado de El Dorado, dijo que el programa le enseñó a no evadir el tema de identidad de género.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

LOSANGELES -- Un nuevo programa tiene como objetivo ayudar al staff de refugios de gente sin hogar a brindar una mejor atención a sus clientes LGBTQ+.

Expertos del Equality California Institute han impartido capacitaciones LGBTQ+ en diversidad, equidad e inclusión a profesionales de la medicina por seis años. Pero ahora, se han expendido para incluir al staff de programas que sirven a personas sin hogar.

Zizi Bandera, directora del programa Equality Cali-

“Identificarlo, reconocerlo, y hacerles saber que eres sensible a ello”, Evans destacó. “Y que trabajarás con ellos para encontrarles el refugio apropiado o los servicios que necesiten, les da un poco más de confianza el saber que nosotros queremos que todos se sientan bienvenidos”.

Un estudio de la Universidad de Chicago encontró que la juventud LGBTQ+ tiene un 120% más de probabilidades de quedarse sin hogar.

Una investigación de True Colors United estima que el 7% de los americanos jóvenes se identifican como LGBTQ+, pero constituyen el 40% de las personas de su grupo de edad que se encuentran sin hogar.

Porque ya tenemos un plan para frenar la propagación del COVID y otras variantes del virus.

Pero es importante seguir usando mascarillas bien ajustadas que nos cubran la nariz y la boca, mantener una distancia de al menos 6 pies de otras personas y evitar multitudes. Y cuando sea nuestro turno, vamos a ponernos la vacuna.

Infórmate en cdc.gov/coronavirus-es

By some estimates, 40% of young people experiencing homelessness in the United States are LGBTQ+.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINES

Dear EarthTalk: You see a lot of people putting solar panels on their homes these days, but windmills not so much. Is there any future for small residential wind turbines as we transition to more renewable forms of energy? -- M. Simon, Portland, ME

EARTHTALK Q&A: TURBINAS EÓLICAS RESIDENCIALES

Querido EarthTalk: Mucha gente coloca paneles solares en sus casas en estos días, turbinas eólicas no tanto. ¿Hay futuro para las pequeñas turbinas eólicas residenciales conforme transicionamos a formas de energía más renovables? -- M. Simon, Portland, ME

Wind power will likely play a key role in the transition to a zeroemission economy—especially if we can start to distribute it more widely and harness its benefits on a building-bybuilding basis. Could your own small wind turbine next to your home be the next way to keep up with the Joneses while augmenting the electricity you already get from the grid or solar panels?

The short answer is...definitely. Large wind turbines lined up along the highway in commercial wind farms typically stand at least 150 feet tall, each powering thousands of households per year. But smaller, much less obtrusive turbines might output just enough power to serve as a back-up to your existing solar system or reduce what you need from the grid. Limitations on how much electricity a turbine can extract as well as the variability of the wind itself means that wind power might never be your primary energy source. But there’s no reason it can’t meet an increasingly larger share of your energy needs.

Small stand-alone wind systems might make sense for a larger residence or for a commercial entity like a farm or small factory or warehouse. Turbines that can share the electricity generated among a group of homes or buildings as needed tend to be much more energy- and costefficient. And extra capacity in a wind system can be sold to the utilities via socalled Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), which can help offset the up-front costs of installing turbines in the first place.

Ultimately, the most important factor in determining whether to invest in a wind power system is the local climate. To maximize the efficiency of wind turbines,

free-standing pole-mounted turbines need to be installed at a high-elevation locations with steady, strong sources of wind. After assessing wind conditions, work with an expert to choose the correct size turbine and tower. If the location is on the power grid, it’ll serve you well to connect it to take advantage of RECs.

Overall, small, residential wind energy systems are essential to the nation’s transition away from fossil fuels and toward a greener future. Though initial costs may seem unfavorable compared to cheap, non-renewable energy, investment in wind electricity will pay off in the long run. Both grid-tied and stand-alone wind systems are more energy and cost effective on wider scales, meaning that the more expansive the system, the more energy is generated and the overall cost goes down. Moving forward, higher demands for wind energy will lead to increased advancements in this technology, possibly offering even greater benefits and pointing toward a future powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

CONTACTS: “Home Wind Power: Yes In My Backyard,” motherearthnews.com/ renewable-energy/wind-power/homewind-power-zm0z13amzrob; “Residential Solar & Wind Systems: What Are The Energy Costs?” directenergy.com/learning-center/residential-solar-and-windsystems; “Installing & Maintaining A Small Wind Electric System,” https://www. energy.gov/energysaver/installing-andmaintaining-small-wind-electric-system.

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Probablemente

la energía eólica desempeñará un papel clave en la transición a una economía de cero emisiones – sobre todo si podemos empezar a distribuirla más extensamente y aprovechar sus beneficios en una base de edificio a edificio. ¿Podría tu propia turbina eólica ser la próxima manera de competir con el vecino mientras que aumentas la electricidad que ya obtienes de la red o de paneles solares?

La respuesta corta es… definitivamente. Las turbinas eólicas grandes alienadas en toda la carretera en los parques eólicos comerciales típicamente tienen una altura de por lo menos 150 pies, cada una alimentando a miles de casas por año. Pero las turbinas más pequeñas y mucho menos molestas podrían producir suficiente energía para servir como reserva para tu sistema solar existente o para reducir lo que necesitas de la red. Las limitaciones en cuanto a la cantidad de electricidad que puede generar una turbina, así como la variabilidad del aire, significan que probablemente la energía eólica nunca será tu fuente de energía principal. Pero no hay ninguna razón por la que no pueda cubrir un porcentaje cada vez mayor de tus necesidades de energía.

Pequeños sistemas eólicos independientes podrían tener sentido para una residencia más grande o para una entidad comercial como una granja, una fábrica pequeña o una bodega. Las turbinas que pueden repartir la electricidad generada entre un grupo de casas o edificios cuando sea necesario suelen ser mucho más eficientes energética y económicamente. Una capacidad adicional en un sistema eólico se puede vender a la compañía eléctrica a través de Créditos de Energía Renovable (CERs), lo que puede ayudar a cubrir los gastos iniciales de la instalación de las turbinas en un inicio.

Finalmente, el factor más importante para determinar si vale la pena invertir en un

sistema de energía eólica es el clima local. Para maximizar el rendimiento de las turbinas eólicas, se tienen que instalar turbinas independientes montadas en un poste a gran altura con fuentes de aire constantes y fuertes. Después de la evaluación de las condiciones de viento, trabaja con un experto para escoger el tamaño correcto de la turbina y la torre. Si tu ubicación está en la red eléctrica, te servirá conectarlo para aprovechar los CERs.

En general, los pequeñas sistemas de energía eólica residenciales son esenciales para la transición nacional de combustibles fósiles hacia un futuro más verde. Aunque los gastos iniciales puedan parecer desfavorables en comparación con la energía barata y no renovable, la inversión en la energía eólica valdrá la pena a largo plazo. Tanto los sistemas eólicos atados a la red como los independientes son más eficientes energéticamente y económicamente en escalas más amplias, lo que significa que entre más expansivo sea el sistema, más energía se genera y el costo total disminuye. Siguiendo adelante, mayores exigencias de energía eólica llevará a mayores avances en esta tecnología, eventualmente ofreciendo beneficios aún más grandes y apuntando hacia un futuro 100 por ciento impulsado por la energía renovable.

CONTACTOS: “Home Wind Power: Yes In My Backyard,” motherearthnews.com/ renewable-energy/wind-power/homewind-power-zm0z13amzrob; “Residential Solar & Wind Systems: What Are The Energy Costs?” directenergy.com/learningcenter/residential-solar-and-wind-systems; “Installing & Maintaining A Small Wind Electric System,” https://www.energy.gov/ energysaver/installing-and-maintainingsmall-wind-electric-system.

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Backyard wind turbines could help us make the transition away from fossil fuels. Photo Credit: Cowrin / FlickrCC Turbinas eólicas en el patio trasero podrían ayudarnos a lograr la transición de los combustibles fósiles. Photo Credit: Cowrin / FlickrCC

BILL INTRODUCED TO PROTECT MORE THAN 1 MILLION ACRES OF CA PUBLIC LAND

PROYECTO DE LEY PRESENTADO PARA PROTEGER MÁS DE 1 MILLÓN DE ACRES DE TIERRA PÚBLICA DE CA

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el plan es una muy buena noticia para la gente que disfruta relajarse a la intemperie.

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GABRIEL MOUNTAINS, Calif. -- More than a million acres of public land and 500 miles of rivers in the Golden State would get new wilderness protections under a package of bills just introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

The Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act covers the San Gabriel Mountains and big sections of the central coast and northwest California.

Katie Hawkins, California program manager for the nonprofit Outdoor Alliance, said the plan is great news for people who like to relax in the great outdoors.

"Protecting California's lands and waters will improve recreation access to these incredible landscapes, support local economies and will advance the state's goals in conserving 30% of the lands and waters by 2030," Hawkins outlined.

The U.S. House passed its version of this bill in February. Opponents claimed current protections are sufficient and complained the bill would limit logging, mining and fossil-fuel extraction.

Belen Bernal, executive director of Nature for All in San Gabriel, which supports the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, said the bill will improve trails and make the area much more accessible to low-income families from the San Fernando Valley. She noted it moved the ball forward on multiple fronts.

"It's going to be part of a climate solution by protecting public lands from oil drilling, improving carbon

sequestration, preserving wildlife corridors, watershed, you name it," Bernal explained.

Among many other things, the bill would give official designation to 400 miles of the Condor National Scenic Trail in the Los Padres National Forest, and would add protections to the South Fork Trinity River.

The PUBLIC Lands Act is a package containing previously introduced bills, including the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, and the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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GABRIEL MOUNTAINS, Calif. – Más de un millón de acres de tierra pública y 500 millas de ríos en el Estado Dorado obtendrían nuevas protecciones de los espacios naturales bajo un conjunto de proyectos de ley recién presentados por el Senador Alex Padilla, D-Calif., y Dianne Feinstein, DCalif.

La ley de tierras Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) cubre las montañas de San Gabriel y secciones grandes de la costa central y el noroeste de California.

Katie Hawkins, la administradora del programa californiano sin fines de lucro Outdoor Alliance, dijo que

“La protección de las tierras y aguas de California mejorará el acceso recreativo a estos paisajes increíbles, apoyará las economías locales y avanzará las metas del estado de conservar el 30% de las tierras y aguas para el año 2030,” explicó Hawkins.

La Cámara estadounidense aprobó su versión de este proyecto de ley en febrero. Los adversarios afirmaron que las protecciones actuales son suficientes y reclamaron que el proyecto de ley limitaría la tala de árboles, la actividad minera y la extracción de combustibles fósiles.

Belen Bernal, la directora ejecutiva de Nature for All en San Gabriel, que apoya el Monumento Nacional de las Montañas de San Gabriel, dijo que el proyecto de ley mejorará los senderos y hará el área mucho más accesible a familias de bajo recursos del Valle de San Fernando.

Señaló que hizo avanzar la pelota en varios ámbitos. “Formará parte de una solución climática a través de la protección de tierras públicas de la extracción de petróleo, la mejora del secuestro de carbono, la preservación de los corredores de vida silvestre, la cuenca, por mencionar algunos,” explicó Bernal. Entre muchas otras cosas, el proyecto de ley dará una designación oficial a 400 millas del Sendero Escénico Nacional Cóndor en el Bosque Nacional Los Padres y agregaría protecciones al Rio South Fork Trinity. La Ley de Tierras Públicas es un conjunto que contiene proyectos de ley previamente introducidos, incluyendo el San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, el Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, y el Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act. Apoyo para este reporte fue brindado por The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., speaks at an event announcing the PUBLIC Lands Act at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Photo Credit: Bryan Matsumoto / Nature for All

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Autoridad Conjunta de Poderes de los Carriles Exprés del Condado de San Mateo AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

La presente es para informarle que la Autoridad Conjunta de Poderes de los Carriles Exprés del Condado de San Mateo (SMCEL-JPA) llevará a cabo una AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA para la introducción de una ordenanza para la administración de peajes y la aplicación de infracciones de peaje para los carriles exprés de US 101 en el condado de San Mateo. Los carriles exprés de US 101 en el condado de San Mateo serán una instalación de peaje de alta ocupación en la US 101 entre la Interestatal 380 y la línea divisoria de los condados de Santa Clara/San Mateo. La Ordenanza propuesta establecerá los requisitos de uso de los carriles exprés de US 101 del condado de San Mateo y las sanciones civiles por evadir dichos peajes o no cumplir con otras políticas establecidas en la Ordenanza.

Audiencia pública:

La Junta Directiva de SMCEL-JPA llevará a cabo una AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA para presentar la ordenanza propuesta para la administración de peajes y la aplicación de infracciones de peaje para los carriles exprés de US 101 en el condado de San Mateo.

Debido a la orden de refugio regional derivada de COVID-19, la audiencia estará disponible solamente a través de conferencia remota. Se anima a los miembros del público a participar de forma remota a través de Zoom en el siguiente enlace o número de teléfono:

Viernes, 14 de mayo de 2021 a las 9:00 a. m.

Participar vía Zoom: bit.ly/SMC_Toll

ID de reunión: 871 6713 7538

Contraseña: 513121

Participar por teléfono: (669) 900-6833; ID de reunión: 871 6713 7538

A los miembros del público que deseen presentar un comentario o dirigirse a la Junta Directiva de SMCEL-JPA en esta reunión se les pide que envíen sus comentarios por escrito a mguilles@smcgov.org a más tardar a las 8:00 a. m. el día de la reunión programada. Los comentarios enviados se leerán en voz alta a los oyentes por vía telefónica o electrónica; si se extienden por más de dos (2) minutos, los comentarios serán resumidos.

Los miembros del público también podrán hacer comentarios durante la AUDIENCIA

PÚBLICA usando la función “Raise Hand” (levantar la mano) de Zoom en su teléfono, tableta u otro dispositivo durante el punto pertinente del orden del día, luego de lo cual deberán esperar a ser reconocidos por el secretario o el presidente de SMCEL-JPA.

Si usted hace una llamada para participar en la reunión desde un teléfono, puede usar la tecla “Asterisco (*) 9” para levantar/bajar la mano. El secretario activará y desactivará el audio de los participantes según su turno. Se notificará a los participantes poco antes de que se les pida que hablen. Por lo general, la extensión de los comentarios se limitará a dos (2) minutos.

Cualquier impugnación de este artículo se limitará a los comentarios enviados en la AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA o en correspondencia escrita entregada a la Junta Directiva de SMCEL-JPA durante o de manera previa a la debidamente anunciada AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA.

5/7/21

CNS-3466789# EL OBSERVADOR

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674206

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jazzy Snackz, 111 Lewis Street, #131, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lourdes Jazmine Valle, 111 Lewis Street, #131, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/15/2020.

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/ Lourdes Jazmin Valle

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/15/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 674206

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674768

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: El Copal Bar & Grill, 1433 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Trustegic Enterprises, 2695 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began

transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/22/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Nalleli Somoza Trustegic Enterprises

President Article/Reg#: C4690472

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/28/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 674768

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674767

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Patio Del Copal 1433 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Trustegic Enterprises, 2695 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/22/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he

ROOM ATTENDANT-$19+ BENEFITS

Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale E-Verify Company

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Job Description Summary

The Room Attendant (RA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team to clean guest rooms and public space areas, and/ or work in the commercial laundry facility, in accordance with brand time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.

• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.

• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.

• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account with Company Match

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

KITCHEN HELP

Name of Business: Seoul Hotdog

Location: 2505 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Next to UC Berkeley)

Position: Kitchen Help

Pay: $16.07 per hour

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Gameplay Engineer: M.S. in Computing or Gameplay Engineering plus 2yrs wk exp req’d. Send resumes to: Striking Distance Studios, Inc., 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd., Ste. 150, San Ramon, CA 94583 , Attn: J. Shin.

Woo Kim, 2538 Yerba Hills Ct., San Jose, CA 95121. Ok Han Kim, 2538 Yerba Hills Ct., San Jose, CA 95121.

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: 7/13/2021 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.

May 04, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV381307 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: ANPOWICAHPIWI ANGELINA MARTINEZ. TO ALL INTERESTED

or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Nalleli Somoza Trustegic Enterprises

President

Article/Reg#: C4690472

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/28/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 674767

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674675

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAC QUANG TAX SERVICES, 2970 Little Wood Ln, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hang Thi Le Pham, 2970 Little Wood Ln, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Hang Pham

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/27/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 674675

Phone#: 510-766-8182 (Please Leave Message)

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674855

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Celestial Trading Company, Celestial Trading, 65 Fifth St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 41Sixty Inc, 7500 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Paulo Paredes

41Sixty Inc CEO

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 4/30/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 674855

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674663

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Brading Associates, 3620 Charter Park Drive,

San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brading Associates, LLC, 3620 Charter Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/15/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mark Brading Brading Associates, LLC

Principal

Article/Reg#: 201628410127

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/27/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 674663

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674628

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Evergreen Cleaners, 3281 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chong

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/02/2001. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 616887. “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/ Chong Woo Kim This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 674628

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380899

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

Deshmukkh & Chandni

Deshmukkh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Sachiien

Deshmukkh & Chandni

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

Sachiien Deshmukkh to Sachiien Gund b. Chandni

Deshmukkh to Chandni

Gund c. Urja S Deshmukkh to Urjah Gund 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: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 29, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV377601

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ANNA DRAGANOVA, MAJID SULJIC. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) ANNA DRAGANOVA, MAJID SULJIC have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abigail Yulia Suljic to Abigail Yulia Sulych

b. Milena Dana Suljic to Milena Dana Sulych 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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) ANPOWICAHPIWI ANGELINA MARTINEZ has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ANPOWICAHPIWI ANGELINA MARTINEZ to SERENITY ANGELINA MARTINEZ 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: 7/13/2021 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. May 04, 2021

Julie A. Emede

Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380670

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emiliano Rodriguez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) German Emiliano Rodriguez

Olmedo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. German Emil-

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NOTICE OF HEARING:

iano Rodriguez Olmedo to Emiliano Rodriguez 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.

Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 27, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380541

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Aaron Lee Lam.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Aaron Lee Lam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aaron Lee Lam to Kalen Lee 2. THE COURT

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 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.

NO. 21CV381184

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Anh Mai Nguyen.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Anh Mai Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anh Mai Nguyen to Andee Nguyen b. 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: 7/06/2021 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.

May 03, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380802

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: KAREN JAEKYONG HA-PARK.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) KAREN JAEKYONG HAPARK has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Timothy Taebin Yo to Timothy Taebin Ha 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:

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

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380979

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Manuela Salgado.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s)

Manuela Salgado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Manuela Salgado to Nelly Salgado 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: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 30, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380368 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cleveland Allen Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Cleveland Allen Brown has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cleveland Allen Brown to Klee Allen Reid

petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 21, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380806 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Ellen Homan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

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: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 29, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380665

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Albert Aslanjenizeh TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Albert Aslanjenizeh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Albert Aslan-Jenizeh to Albert Asian 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:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/1/2021 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, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Kathleen M. Jager No.21PR189998

1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kathleen M. Jager, aka Kathleen Marie Jager. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Fred Jager in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Fred Jager 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.

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:

Domenico Scire 37 East Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95112 408-295-5555

May 7, 14, 21, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674369

NO. 21CV380498

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TIN HUU NGUYEN & TUYEN KIM TRAN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 22, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge

Superior Court

of the

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Date: 7/06/2021 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,

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380897

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: BIN LIANG / JING CHEN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) BIN LING / JING CHEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. YUXIN LIANG to HELENA YUXIN LIANG 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

Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 27, 2021

Julie A. Emede

Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378905

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Maritza Guizar and Edward Rivas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maritza

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 June 28, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

7 If you object to the granting

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: California Pools and Spa, 326 El Portal Way, 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): JMS Pools, Inc, 5606 New Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/17/2011. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 614684. “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/ Jiman Song CEO

JMS Pools, Inc

Article/Reg#: A0852015

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/20/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 674369

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380495 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TIN HUU NGUYEN & TUYEN KIM TRAN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

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

April 22, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380367

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

THANH TU VO. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) HOANG

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

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 21, 2021

Julie A. Emede

Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380546

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

ALEJANDRA FLORESCORONA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) ALEJANDRA

FLORES-CORONA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ALEJANDRA

ANDREA FLORESCORONA to ALEJANDRA FLORES-CORONA b. MARTIN FLORES to JOSE MARTIN FLORES CALLEJAS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 23, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380501 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: ALISSA VLADIMIROVNA ABRAMETS TO ALL INTERESTED

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

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 22, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-

In the matter of the application of: Edgar Alberto Nunez Flores & Leydi Milena Trinidad Morales.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Edgar Alberto Nunez

Flores & Leydi Milena

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380607

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: My Thuan Thi Pham. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

April 26, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380605

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: TAI CHI CHEN.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 26, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380359

Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Phuc Vi Nguyen.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Phuc Vi Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 21, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380608

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Addam Martin Winsenburg. TO ALL INTERESTED

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

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 26, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380810 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sonia A Murillo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sonia A Murillo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SONIA A MURIILO to SONIA

ALEJANDRINA MURILLO ESTRADA 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380811

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ana Maria Garcia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Richard William Lambert No.21PR189900

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard William Lambert, Richard W. Lambert, Richard Lambert, Rick Lambert. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Marguerite Elise Lambert in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Marguerite Elise Lambert be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 14, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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. 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. 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382

April 30, May 7, 14, 2021

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of WILMA JEANNENE LATHROP No.21PR189928

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Wilma Jeannene Lathrop. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Dian Iversen in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Dian Iversen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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. 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. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 21, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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.

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. 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez

2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126

(408)713-5444

April 30, May 7, 14, 2021

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Stephen R. Jackson

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Stephen R. Jackson, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on February 24, 2021, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

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

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq.

DERMER LAW FIRM

15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111

Fax (408) 354-2797

April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

674023

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TJSM Innolab, 811 Sycamore Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jin Lee, 811 Sycamore Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303. 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/ Jin Lee

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/08/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 674023

April 23, 30 May 7, 14,

2021

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/ Aida Roshan BRAIDA INC.

President Article/Reg#: C4690086

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/16/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 674279

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 673659

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZUKA FOODS, 1758 Junction Avenue Unit A, 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): Tonia Onuegbe, 5305 Heaven Valley Ct, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tonia Onuegbe

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/25/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 673659

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 673747

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 673747

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.674067

The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name E&A Recruits, 1755 De Marietta Court Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. Enedina Rodriguez, 1755 De Marietta Court Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95126. This business was conducted by an Individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 06/15/2020 under file no. 666047 Enedina Rodriguez

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/12/2021

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV369979

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Luis Daniel Rios Gomez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379105

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: James Peruvankal. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) James Peruvankal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arjoon Devahja to Arjoon Shastry

b. Jahnavika Devika to Sia Shastri c. Sindhu James to Sinddu Shastry d. James Paul Peruvankal to James Shastry 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:

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of

the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380290

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

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/15/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 15, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

1. Petitioner(s) Peggy Misquez Savitz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angel Christian Garcia Jr. to AJ Misquez DeLuna 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:

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Umashankar

Ramamurthy

Case No. 18PR184107

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674279

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Budget Blinds of Palo Alto, Budget Blinds of Cupertino, 1828 Castro Dr, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BRAIDA INC., 1828 Castro Dr, San Jose, CA 95130. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Success and Empowerment LLC, Boss Babes That Slay 274 Snell Court, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Success and Empowerment LLC, 274 Snell Court, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/18/2020. 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/ Christelle Fernandez

Success and Empowerment LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202020310188

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

Date: 6/01/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 19, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380283

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SangJo Lee / HyunJung Im TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379836

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nissan Hagos TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Nissan Hagos to Nisan Hagos 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

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV379832

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Desiree Morris. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/15/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 15, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380199

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Peggy Misquez Savitz TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS:

Date: 6/08/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 19, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379917

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alicia Trang Lam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/15/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 16, 2021

3. The Petition for Probate requests that Mahesh Bajoria 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 10, 2021, 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Gerald W. Cummings 1030 E. El Camino Real, #426 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408)615-8930

April 23, 30 and May 7, 2021

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 20CV363740 SUM-100

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JAIME MENDOZA AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MARIA LOUISA CRUZ (FORMERLY Y MARIA LOUISA MENDOZA)

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR

DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the

case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes California (www.sucorteca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 20CV363740

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CIVIL DIVISION 191 NORTH FIRST STREET SAN JOSE, CA 95113

The name, address, and telephone number of

plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Richard A. Kutche, Attorney at Law 1500 E. Hamilton Avenue, Suite 118 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)628-0400

Date (Fecha): 2/28/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario) A. Rodriguez

Deputy (Adjunto)

For Proof of Service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons form POS-010. Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, POS-101.

Run Dates: April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674022

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ulta Beauty 200 W. McKinley, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., 1000 Remington Blvd., Suite 120, Bolingbrook IL 60440. 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/ Scott M. Settersten Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

CFO

Article/Reg#: C2337302

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/08/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 674022

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 673950

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEAM, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Paly Interdisciplinary Experience, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 04/23/2015. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false

is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Katy Cummings Paly Interdisciplinary Experience CFO

Article/Reg#: State Charity Reg #107011

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/07/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 673950

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 673913

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WINSTON EXTINGUISHER CO., 132 E Kennedy Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Michael J Pizzo, 132 E Kennedy Ave, Campbell CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/11/1996. This filing is a refile [Change(s) 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/ Michael J Pizzo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/05/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 673913

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 673626

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rose Gold Events 875 Sorrento Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rose Gold Events LLC, 875 Sorrento Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/05/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: 661573. “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/ Isabel Y. Rivas

Rose Gold Events LLC

Owner Article/Reg#: 202104510012

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

County on 3/23/2021. Regina

Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 673626

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV379492

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TUYEN THI THANH NGO. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/01/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 12, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379733

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marco Antonio Raymundo-Lopez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marco Antonio Raymundo-Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marco Antonio RaymundoLopez to Oliver Richoux Hülshoff 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at

the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/15/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 14, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

AMENDED

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 20CV363069

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anna Marie Azevedo TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 5/18/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 13, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stephen LeRoi Papin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Stephen LeRoi Papin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

as follows: a. Stephen LeRoi Greer to Stephen Leroi Papin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/08/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 07, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379106

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Milka Teklu Beyene TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/01/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30 May 7,

2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV379106

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Milka Teklu Beyene. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/01/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

IRS : SOME PEOPLE GET MORE TIME TO FILE WITHOUT ASKING; ANYONE ELSE CAN REQUEST AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION

IRS : ALGUNOS RECIBEN MÁS TIEMPO PARA PRESENTAR SU DECLARACIÓN SIN PEDIRLO; OTROS PUEDEN SOLICITAR PRÓRROGA AUTOMÁTICA

IRS

WASHINGTON — Anyone can request an automatic tax-filing extension, but some people get extra time without asking, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year the IRS postponed the usual April 15 deadline for filing individual income tax returns until May 17, 2021. Even so, as is the case every year, many Americans will still need more time to meet their tax-filing obligation.

The IRS estimates that more than 16 million taxpayers will get an automatic extension this filing season, either by filing a form or making an electronic tax payment. But some taxpayers, including disaster victims, those serving in a combat zone and Americans living abroad get more time, even if they don't ask for it. Here are details on each of these special tax-relief provisions.

Disaster victims

Victims of the February winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana have until June 15, 2021, to file their 2020 returns and pay any tax due.

The IRS automatically provides filing and penalty relief to any taxpayer with an IRS address of record located in a federally declared disaster area when at least one area qualifies for FEMA's Individual Assistance program. Ordinarily, this means that taxpayers need not contact the IRS to get disaster tax relief.

This relief also includes more time for making 2020 contributions to IRAs and other plans and making 2021 estimated tax payments. In some cases, relief is also available to people living outside the disaster area if, for example, they have a business located in the disaster area, have tax records located in the disaster area or are assisting in disaster relief. For details on all available relief, visit the Around the Nation page on IRS.gov.

Combat zone taxpayers

Military service members and eligible support personnel serving in a combat zone have at least 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file their tax returns and pay any tax due. This includes those serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones. A complete list of designated combat zone localities can be found in Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide, available on IRS.gov.

Combat zone extensions also give affected tax-

payers more time for a variety of other tax-related actions, including contributing to an IRA. Various circumstances affect the exact length of the extension available to taxpayers. Details, including examples illustrating how these extensions are calculated, are in the Extensions of Deadlines section in Publication 3.

Taxpayers outside the United States

U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico have until June 15, 2021 to file their 2020 tax returns and pay any tax due.

The special June 15 deadline also applies to members of the military on duty outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico who do not qualify for the longer combat zone extension. Affected taxpayers should attach a statement to their return explaining which of these situations apply.

Though taxpayers abroad get more time to pay, interest -- currently at the rate of 3% per year, compounded daily -- applies to any payment received after this year's May 17 deadline. For more information about the special tax rules for U.S. taxpayers abroad, see Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad, on IRS.gov.

Everyone else

Taxpayers who don't qualify for any of these three special situations can still get more time to file by submitting a request for an automatic extension. This will extend their filing deadline until October 15, 2021. But because this is only a tax-filing extension, their 2020 tax payments are still due by May 17.

An easy way to get the extra time is through Free File on IRS.gov. In a matter of minutes, anyone, regardless of income, can use this free service to electronically request an extension on Form 4868. To get the extension, taxpayers must estimate their tax liability on this form.

Another option is to pay electronically and get a tax-filing extension. The IRS will automatically process an extension when a taxpayer selects Form 4868 and makes a full or partial federal tax payment by the May 17 due date using Direct Pay, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) or a debit or credit card. Under this option, there is no need to file a separate Form 4868. Please note, you must register for EFTPS before using. Electronic payment options are available at IRS. gov/payments.

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– Cualquier persona puede solicitar una prórroga automática para la presentación de impuestos, pero algunas personas obtienen tiempo adicional sin pedirlo, según el Servicio de Impuestos Internos.

Debido a la pandemia en curso, este año el IRS extendió la fecha límite tradicional del 15 de abril para presentar declaraciones de impuestos individuales hasta el 17 de mayo de 2021. Aun así, como es el caso todos los años, muchos estadounidenses todavía necesitarán más tiempo para cumplir con su presentación de impuestos.

El IRS estima que más de 16 millones de contribuyentes obtendrán una prórroga automática esta temporada de presentación de impuestos, ya sea al presentar un formulario o realizar un pago electrónico de impuestos. Pero algunos contribuyentes, incluidas las víctimas de desastres, los que sirven en una zona de combate y los estadounidenses que viven en el extranjero tienen más tiempo, incluso si no lo piden. A continuación, se detallan cada una de estas disposiciones especiales de alivio tributario.

Víctimas de desastres

Las víctimas de las tormentas de invierno de febrero en Texas, Oklahoma y Luisiana tienen hasta el 15 de junio de 2021 para presentar sus declaraciones de 2020 y pagar los impuestos adeudados.

El IRS proporciona automáticamente alivio de impuestos y multas a cualquier contribuyente con una dirección registrada con el IRS ubicada en un área de desastre declarada por el gobierno federal cuando al menos un área califica para el programa de Asistencia Individual de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA). Por lo general, esto significa que los contribuyentes no necesitan comunicarse con el IRS para obtener un alivio tributario por desastre.

Este alivio también incluye más tiempo para hacer contribuciones de 2020 a las cuentas IRA y otros planes y realizar pagos de impuestos estimados para 2021. En algunos casos, la ayuda también está disponible para las personas que viven fuera del área del desastre si, por ejemplo, tienen un negocio ubicado en el área del desastre, tienen archivos tributarios ubicados en el área del desastre o ayudan en el alivio del desastre. Para obtener detalles acerca de toda la ayuda disponible, visite la página Alrededor de la Nación en IRS.gov.

Contribuyentes en una zona de combate

Los miembros del servicio militar y el personal de apoyo elegible que sirven en una zona de combate tienen al menos 180 días después de salir de la zona de combate para presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos y pagar los impuestos adeudados. Esto incluye a los que sirven en Irak, Afganistán y otras zonas de combate. Puede encontrar una lista completa de las localidades designadas para las zonas de combate en la Publicación 3, Guía de impuestos de las Fuerzas Armadas (en inglés), disponible en IRS.gov.

Las extensiones de la zona de combate también les dan a los contribuyentes afectados más tiempo para una variedad de otras acciones relacionadas con los impuestos, incluida la contribución a una IRA. Varias circunstancias afectan la duración exacta de la prórroga disponible para los contribuyentes. Los detalles, incluidos ejemplos que ilustran cómo se calculan estas extensiones, se encuentran en la sección Extensiones de fechas límite en la Publicación 3.

Contribuyentes fuera de los Estados Unidos Los ciudadanos estadounidenses y los extranjeros residentes que viven y trabajan fuera de los EE. UU. y Puerto Rico tienen hasta el 15 de junio de 2021 para presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos de 2020 y pagar cualquier impuesto adeudado.

La fecha límite especial del 15 de junio también se aplica a los miembros del servicio militar fuera de los EE. UU. y Puerto Rico que no califican para la prórroga de la zona de combate más larga. Los contribuyentes afectados deben adjuntar una declaración a su declaración que explique cuál de estas situaciones aplica.

Aunque los contribuyentes en el extranjero tienen más tiempo para pagar, el interés, actualmente a una tasa del 3 por ciento anual, con impuesto diario, se aplica a cualquier pago recibido después de la fecha límite del 17 de mayo de este año. Para obtener más información acerca de las reglas tributarias especiales para los contribuyentes estadounidenses en el extranjero, consulte la Publicación 54, Guía tributaria para ciudadanos estadounidenses y extranjeros residentes en el extranjero (en inglés), en IRS.gov.

Todas las demás personas

Los contribuyentes que no califican para ninguna de estas tres situaciones especiales aún pueden tener más tiempo para presentar su declaración si presentan una solicitud de prórroga automática. Esto extenderá su fecha límite de presentación hasta el 15 de octubre de 2021. Pero debido a que esta es solo una prórroga de presentación de impuestos, sus pagos de impuestos de 2020 aún vencen antes del 17 de mayo.

Una manera fácil de obtener tiempo adicional es a través de Free File en IRS.gov. En cuestión de minutos, cualquier persona, independientemente de sus ingresos, puede usar este servicio gratuito para solicitar electrónicamente una prórroga en el Formulario 4868. Para obtener la prórroga, los contribuyentes deben estimar su obligación tributaria en este formulario.

Otra opción es pagar electrónicamente y obtener una prórroga de declaración de impuestos. El IRS procesará automáticamente una prórroga cuando un contribuyente seleccione el Formulario 4868 y realice un pago total o parcial de impuestos federales antes de la fecha límite del 17 de mayo por medio de Pago directo, el Sistema de Pago Electrónico de Impuestos Federales EFTPS o una tarjeta de débito o crédito. Con esta opción, no es necesario presentar un Formulario 4868 por separado. Tenga en cuenta que los contribuyentes deben inscribirse en el EFTPS antes de usarlo. Las opciones de pago electrónico están disponibles en IRS. gov/Pagos.

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CELEBRATE YOUR MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY, BUT PROTECT HER BY KEEPING MASKS ON

CELEBRA A TU MAMÁ ÉSTE DÍA DE LA MADRE, PERO PROTÉGELA PONIÉNDOTE EL CUBREBOCAS

SUNITA SOHRABJI Ethnic Media Services

Carmela

Bernal vividly remembers “El Dia de la Madre” Mother’s Day celebrations of her childhood.

“The whole family would get together in my uncle’s backyard: 20, 30 people and lots of kids,” said the fledgling artist, who grew up in San Bruno, California. “Uncle would bring out his guitar and we children would sing songs for our mothers and give them bouquets of flowers that we picked around the neighborhood.”

“And then the feast: so much good food!” said Bernal, noting that the men of the family would preside over a barbecue with lots of fixings.

Bernal’s mother and aunts collectively raised her and her siblings and cousins, who floated in and out of each other’s homes. “So, we honored all the women who raised us together,” she said.

In Mexico, “El Dia de la Madre” is always celebrated on May 10: a special mass is conducted that day, and wealthy families hire mariachi bands to serenade the women. But for the Bernal family, Mother’s Day is celebrated in accordance with U.S. customs, on the second Sunday of May.

Last year, Bernal’s extended family gave up its celebrations as the COVID-19 pandemic made its presence known in the U.S. Bernal nonetheless managed to gather a bouquet of flowers for her mother from gardens in the neighborhood and cooked her a meal from pantry supplies. The Bernal family will forgo their feast this year as well, as many family members have not yet received the COVID vaccine.

While the Bernal family is choosing not to gather, this Mother’s Day 2021 may be the first time some families get together to celebrate after their COVID-19 vaccinations.

And thankfully, new public health guidance allows fully vaccinated people to gather in small groups. Specifically, for small outdoor gatherings, fully vaccinated persons are not required to wear face coverings while unvaccinated persons are. Regardless of vaccination status, face coverings are still required indoors.

Rosamie Bagam, an LVN and mother of two girls, celebrates Mother’s Day with her family on the second Sunday of December, in keeping with the customs of the Philippines. “I don’t have to negotiate with the other nurses to get Mother’s Day off,” she said with a laugh.

Her daughters and husband bring her a bouquet of pink carnations — the traditional flower for Mother’s Day in her home country — and spoil her with a homemade lunch. “I don’t even have to clean up afterwards,” joked Bagam.

Dr. Dali Fan, Health Science Clinical Professor at UC

Davis and a volunteer vaccinator at a clinic on the California Northstate University campus in Elk Grove, California, said he will celebrate Mother’s Day with his mother, mother-in-law, wife, and children, but with caution, as mandated by his mother who wants to minimize her exposure to other people.

Fan suggested celebrating Mother’s Day as families might have done in pre-pandemic days, but by also incorporating current masking guidelines.

The California Dept. of Public Health issued new guidance May 3 on mask-wearing following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated outdoor masking guidelines at the end of April. The changes came in recognition of the low transmission rates (less than 10 percent) that occur outdoors, along with the increasing number of people being vaccinated.

While fully vaccinated people may forego masks outside when alone or with other vaccinated people, masks are still necessary in stores, malls, churches, gyms and other indoor venues and crowded outdoor venues for extra protection, especially as variants remain a threat and vaccination status of others is unknown.

“One of the key reasons we are aiming to beat the pandemic is to restore normalcy,” Fan said. “We vaccinate people to normalize our community.”

Mothers should “absolutely” be taken out to brunch or dinner, said Fan, noting that outdoor dining, with its advantage of ventilation, is preferable to indoor dining.

Those who are fully vaccinated and plan to gather or dine outdoors this Mother’s Day should follow the statewide guidelines found here: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/COVID-19-Public-Health-Recommendations-for-FullyVaccinated-People.aspx

Unvaccinated children may still get infected and could be asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19, said Fan, advising that kids too should keep their masks on and observe social distancing protocols. Masks should be worn indoors when socializing with people from multiple households who are not vaccinated, he said.

Dr. Tung Nguyen, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, is a bit more cautious. “Given that we don’t know about new variants — would recommend that people continue to practice social distancing, at least with people who are not vaccinated,” he said.

But all doctors would agree that the most important thing is to let your mother know she is loved, in whatever manner possible.

For more information about California’s masking guidelines, go to covid19.ca.gov. To register to get your vaccination, you can go to MyTurn.ca.gov or call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-422-4255 where translators are available in 250+ languages.

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Ethnic Media Services

Carmela Bernal se acuerda claramente de las celebraciones del Día de la Madre de su niñez.

“Toda la familia se reunía en el patio trasero de mi tío: 20, 30 personas y muchos niños,” dijo la artista joven, que creció en San Bruno, California. “El tío sacaba su guitarra y nosotros los niños cantábamos canciones para nuestras mamás y les entregábamos ramos de flores que recogíamos alrededor del vecindario.”

“Y luego el banquete: ¡Tanta comida tan buena!” dijo Bernal, mencionando que los hombres de la familia se encargaban de la barbacoa con muchas guarniciones.

La mama de Bernal y sus tías colectivamente criaron a ella y a sus hermanos y primos que iban y venían de una casa a otra. “Así que honramos a todas la mujeres que nos criaron juntas”, dijo ella.

En México, el Día de la Madre siempre se celebra el 10 de mayo: Este día se celebra una misa especial, y las familias con dinero contratan mariachis para cantar serenatas a las mujeres. Pero para la familia de Bernal, el Día de la Madre se celebra conforme a las costumbres de EE.UU, el segundo domingo de Mayo.

El año pasado, la familia ampliada de Bernal suspendió sus celebraciones cuando la pandemia COVID-19 se hizo sentir en EE.UU. Sin embargo, Bernal logró juntar un ramo de flores para su mamá de los jardines de la vecindad y le preparó una comida con las cosas que había en la despensa. La familia Bernal también renunciará al festín este año, ya que muchos miembros de la familia no han recibido su vacuna contra el COVID.

Mientras que la familia de Bernal está decidiendo no juntarse, este Día de la Madre del 2021 podría ser la primera vez que algunas familias se juntan para celebrar luego de recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19.

Afortunadamente, las nuevas recomendaciones de salud pública permiten a la gente completamente vacunada juntarse en grupos pequeños. Específicamente, pequeñas reuniones al aire libre, las personas completamente vacunadas no requieren el uso de mascarillas mientras que las personas no vacunadas sí lo requieren.

A pesar del estado de vacunación, el uso de mascarillas sigue siendo obligatorio en espacios cerrados.

Rosamie Bagam, una LVN y madre de dos hijas, celebra el Día de la Madre con su familia el segundo domingo de diciembre, para conservar las costumbres de las Filipinas. “No tengo que negociar con las otras enfermeras para que me den el Día de la Madre”, dijo con una sonrisa.

Sus hijas y su esposo le llevan un ramo de claveles rosas – la flor tradicional para el Día de la Madre en su país natal – y la consienten con una comida casera. “Ni siquiera tengo que limpiar después”, bromeó Bagam.

Dr. Dali Fan, Profesor Clínico de Ciencias de la Salud de la UC Davis y vacunador voluntario en la clínica en el campus de la California Northstate University en Elk Grove, California, dijo que celebrará el Día de la Madre con su mamá, suegra, esposa, e hijos, pero con precaución, como le encargó su mamá que quiere minimizar

su exposición a otras personas.

Fan sugirió celebrar el Día de la Madre en familia como lo hubiéramos hecho en los días pre-pandemia, pero con la incorporación de las normas actuales del uso de las mascarillas.

El Departamento de Salud Pública de California publicó nuevas directrices el 3 de mayo acerca del uso de las mascarillas tras la actualización de los lineamientos del uso de las mascarillas en el exterior por los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. a finales de abril. Los cambios se realizaron en reconocimiento de los números bajos de contagios (menos del 10 por ciento) que ocurren al aire libre, junto con el número creciente de personas vacunadas.

Mientras que las personas completamente vacunadas pueden renunciar a las mascarillas en el exterior cuando están solas o con otras personas vacunadas, las mascarillas siguen siendo necesarias en tiendas, centros comerciales, iglesias, gimnasios y otros espacios cerrados y espacios abiertos concurridos para una protección adicional, sobre todo porque las variantes siguen siendo una amenaza y no conocemos el estado de vacunación de los demás.

“Una de las razones principales por las que estamos intentando superar la pandemia es para restaurar la normalidad”, dijo Fan. “Estamos vacunando a la gente para normalizar a nuestra comunidad.”

Las mamás “absolutamente” deberían ser invitadas a un almuerzo o una cena, dijo Fan, mencionando que una cena en el exterior, con su ventaja de ventilación, es preferible que la cena en el interior.

Los que están completamente vacunados y planean hacer una reunión o cenar en el exterior este Día de la Madre, deberían seguir las recomendaciones estatales que se pueden consultar aquí: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID-19/COVID-19-Public-Health-Recommendations-for-Fully-Vaccinated-People.aspx

Los niños no vacunados aún podrían contagiarse y podrían ser portadores asintomáticos de COVID-19, dijo Fan, advirtiendo que los niños deberían ponerse la mascarilla y respetar el protocolo de la sana distancia. Las mascarillas se deben usar en el interior al socializar con gente de varios hogares que no están vacunados, dijo él.

Dr. Tung Nguyen, un profesor de medicina en la Universidad de California, San Francisco, es un poco más cauteloso. “Dado que no estamos al corriente de las nuevas variantes – yo recomendaría que la gente siga practicando la sana distancia, por lo menos con la gente que no esté vacunada”, dijo él.

Pero todos los médicos estarían de acuerdo que la cosa más importante es hacerle saber a tú mamá que es amada, en la manera que sea posible.

Para más información acerca de las recomendaciones para el uso de las mascarillas en California, visite covid19.ca.gov. Para el registro para obtener la vacuna, puede visitar MyTurn.ca.gov o llamar al Hotline COVID-19 al 1-833-422-4255 donde hay traductores disponibles en 250+ idiomas.

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EL AURA Y EL SIGNIFICADO DE SUS COLORES

Mario Jiménez Castillo

El Observador

El aura es el campo electromagnético que rodea al cuerpo, es como si emanáramos una luz interna en la que reflejamos nuestro estado emocional, físico y mental. El aura está constituida por micro partículas cargadas de energía e información. Todas nuestras vivencias son imágenes transmitidas al aura y estas imágenes contienen la información completa de todo lo que nos sucede y afecta a diario.

El aura consta de siete niveles bien demarcados, cada uno se compone de siete sub niveles que pueden presentar uno o varios colores. Cada color posee un significado específico que dependerá de la magnitud y brillantez con que se proyecte.

A través de los colores del aura se han podido diagnosticar patologías, no solamente físicas, sino también emocionales y espirituales. El aura es la luz que proyecta todo ser viviente.

Cómo puede observar su aura

Párese frente a un espejo a uno o dos metros de distancia.

Colóquese delante de una pared blanca.

Efectúe ejercicios de respiración profunda durante un par de minutos.

Concéntrese viendo en el espejo la superficie de la pared que está detrás de usted. Use luz tenue.

Vista con colores oscuros.

Mientras vaya profundizando en la concentración, comenzará a observar los colores de su aura.

Al principio es probable que únicamente observe el color blanco, con práctica logrará ver todos los colores que emanan de su energía interna.

Si desea observar el aura de otra persona, simplemente pídale que se pare frente a una pared blanca a unos dos o tres metros de distancia de usted, utilice luz tenue, respire profun-

damente, concéntrese y de inmediato se sorprenderá con lo que verá pues sentirá que la otra persona está como iluminada por detrás.

Significado de los colores del aura

Amarillo: Representa la fuerza de voluntad, la fe, el intelecto y la lucha por salir adelante.

Azul: Indica facilidad de comunicación, intuición, buena memoria, retentiva y creatividad.

Blanco: Suele reflejar la combinación perfecta de todos los colores. Indica una fuerte vibración del alma, protección, buena salud, buenos sentimientos, curación y valor.

Café: Quien proyecte este color se deja llevar por la ira, es un tanto egoísta y miente regularmente.

Escarlata: Denota que el individuo se deja dominar por sus emociones y pasiones.

Dorado: Color que refleja una buena autoestima, amor propio y amor por el prójimo.

Gris: Es un color indicio de tristeza, estados emocionales depresivos y enfermedad.

Naranja: Proyecta la alegría de vivir, el entusiasmo, la perseverancia, los deseos de justicia, la dignidad y el deseo de ayudar a los demás.

Negro: Color poco afortunado, quien lo refleje suele tener malos sentimientos.

Plateado: Indica que la persona es versátil, altruista, desinteresada y que se puede confiar en su discreción.

Rojo: Fuente de vitalidad, energía, pasión, poder de seducción, franqueza y emoción.

Rosa: Es el color que indica que la persona da y recibe amor, sinceridad, ternura y felicidad.

Verde: Color que proyectan aquellos que sienten gran amor por la naturaleza, un balance perfecto entre mente, cuerpo y espíritu, además presagia suerte para las finanzas.

Violeta: Refleja una elevada conciencia espiritual, recuerdo de vidas anteriores e indica que el individuo es un ser caritativo y bondadoso. Quien proyecte este color tiende a poseer dones psíquicos y espirituales.

NOTA PUBLICITARIA DE LA CAMPAÑA DE CONSERVACIÓN

Despídase de los jardines con alto consumo de agua y dele la bienvenida a los jardines de bajo consumo

¿Sabía que al menos la mitad del agua que se consume en un hogar típico del condado de Santa Clara se usa en el exterior? Podría ahorrar dinero en su factura de agua si transforma su jardín con la ayuda del Programa de Reembolso para jardines del Distrito del Agua del Valle de Santa Clara.

Al caminar por su barrio tal vez haya notado que cada vez hay más casas en el condado de Santa Clara que ya han cambiado sus jardines frontales por hermosos jardines de bajo consumo de agua. Los residentes del condado de Santa Clara están descubriendo los numerosos beneficios de reemplazar jardines con el Programa de Reembolso para jardines del Distrito del Agua del Valle de Santa Clara. ¡De hecho, casi 10,000 residentes y comerciantes ya han participado en el programa!

Nuestro Programa de Reembolso para jardines puede ayudarlo a transformar su jardín de alto consumo de agua en uno de bajo consumo y hacer que su equipo de irrigación sea más eficiente.

• Obtenga $100 por cada 100 pies cuadrados de jardín que convierta hasta un máximo de $2,000 para propiedades residenciales y $50,000 para comercios e instituciones. ¡Algunas áreas que comparten costos podrían recibir incluso más!

• Comience el proceso de solicitud en www. watersavings.org para pedir una preinspección o llámenos al (408) 630-2554 para obtener más información.

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

Con el verano cada vez más cerca, permítanos ayudarlo a reemplazar su jardín con alto consumo de agua por uno “evolucionado” mediante el uso de plantas nativas de California que toleran las sequías y necesitan menos agua. ¡Un “jardín evolucionado” es funcional, atractivo y fácil de mantener, lo cual no solo lo ayudará a ahorrar dinero, sino que también logrará hacer de la conservación un estilo de vida!

Visite www.WaterSavings.org, donde podrá aprender más sobre nuestros programas de reembolso, programar una inspección para la preaprobación de un proyecto apto para un reembolso, o solicitar equipos de ahorro de agua. Para consultar sobre cómo puede ahorrar agua en su hogar y su jardín, envíe un correo a conservation@valleywater.org o llame al (408) 630-2554

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