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Student Orchestra from Los Angeles and Mexico to Perform at White House Cinco de Mayo Celebration Students from the Esperanza Azteca Youth Orchestras in Los Angeles and Puebla, Mexico performed during the White House’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Tuesday. The invitation to perform comes after the 2014 launch of the Los Angeles orchestra, the first Esperanza Azteca in the United States, and serves as recognition of the program’s positive influence in the lives of thousands of underprivileged youth. (More Online) San José fija una meta de conservación de agua del 30% El Consejo Municipal de San José ha declarado una emergencia hídrica de 30% para cumplir con el mandato de la Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos Hídricos con respecto a la conservación del agua en todo California. (Mas en el sitio) Data Mining Disney – A Magical Experience “Have a magical day!” is the way Disney cast members wish you farewell. They’re not kidding. The “happiest place on earth” does its best to make it so. The cast members (Disneyspeak for employees) help, but Walt Disney World is well on its way to achieving consciousness. How? As Arthur C. Clarke so eloquently stated, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”(More Online)

4th Annual SJ Taco Festival of Innovation May 23, 2015 1:00 PM May 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM (PDT) History Park 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112 Info/tickets: http://tiny.cc/usirxx Craft Beverage Expo May 6-8, 2015 Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK/ TLC/Nelly May 8, 2015 7:00pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95113 Tickets on Ticketmaster Neil Diamond May 12, 2015 8:00pm

SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95113 Tickets on Ticketmaster Silicon Valley Artists’ Open Studios: Saturday South Bay May 9 All Day All over South Bay & Peninsula http://www.svos.org/ $1 Book Sale Mission Dist.

May 9, 2015 10 am to 2 pm SF Library Treat Ave. Donation Center 438 Treat Ave. San Francisco, CA 94110 Ballet San Jose: Program 3 – Cinderella May 8, 2015 8:00pm Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113

Info: sanjosetheaters.org I Hate Children, Children’s Show May 9th - Sunday May 17th San José Improv Comedy Club 62 S. Second Street, San Jose CA, 95113 CMT: Into the Woods May 8, 2015 7:00pm Montgomery Theater 271 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113 Info: sanjosetheaters.org San Jose Saber Cats vs. Las Vegas Outlaws May 9, 20157:30pm SAP Center 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Your Most Beautiful Self Tuesday May 19th 5:00pm San José Holistic Health Care Clinic 551 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95112 Info at: holistic-health.com/self0515 Carnival at the Beach Day Friday, May 15th 4:00pm-8:00pm Rita Ledesma Elementary 1001 Schoolhouse Rd San Jose, CA 95138 Info at: http://www.ledesmaschool.org/ carnival.html Cyberpunk Cinema Night Mission Dist.

Monday, May 11, 2015 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm The Knockout 3223 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

2015 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival Union Square Saturday, May 9, 2015 - All Day Union Square Park Geary and Powell, San Francisco, CA 94102 “Jack of All Trades” Indie Craft & Antique Market Jack London Square Saturday, May 9, 2015 - All Day Jack London Square Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland, CA Free Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class Saturday, May 9, 2015 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Secret Location info: http://sf.funcheap.com/freebeginner-parkour-urban-ninjaclass-7/

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When one recalls fond memories which involve your ‘MOTHER’, that’s when an appreciation and gratitude are experienced with regard to a lot of family events resulting from that relationship. As long as you remember her, her spirit and influence continue to exist. Caring, honor and respect are due your mother (and father) for it is they who begat you, and it is she who was pregnant with you and rejoiced on that day, your birthday, when you were born. Too many celebrate birthdays without mentioning your mother’s role. Your birth was just the beginning of a nurturing parental process which nurtured and supported your physical, mental, and spiritual development. In the beginning, your mother may have nurtured you with breast-feedings; kept you in clean in dry clothing; cooed & cuddled you; paid attention to all your needs all the while demonstrating caring love. With ‘cooing and ‘ahs’, you began to learn language and relationship skills you still use as an adult. Today, these skills are taken for granted, but if you take time to observe a ‘new mother with child’, basic emotional recollections will well up in your mind. Your mother was your first teacher who supported and cared for you when you were most vulnerable and helpless.

She watched over you until you achieved the age of transition to being a young adult and then kept on being there for you.

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Those ‘madonna with child’ experiences have existed since your mother taught you to begin talking, to be ‘potty-trained, and to learn to be ‘safe and secure’ at home when learning to crawl, then stand up, and walk. If you had any brothers or sisters, your mother taught you the relationship skills involving the caring respect which becomes a loving relationship. The ‘mother-child’ relationship is very important in the development of a child capable of much future accomplishment The first five years are very important; the next 13 years involve others outside the family. These are usually child care professionals, baby-sitters, teachers, friends, and relatives.

Here at EO’s offices, I have, over 30 years, received glimpses of what a single mother does for her children. Several of our staff are single moms responsible for their children. The constant awareness and concern for the well-being of their children is a wonder to behold.

It is simply a mother’s love in perpetual attention for the well-being of their children. Mothers are always on the alert and are always ready to enjoy the moment, react to needs, and to instruct or command. Mothers always want what is right and proper for their kids. And single moms merit especial recognition for what they accomplish without the supportive presence of the child’s father.

Today you can witness bits of this mother’s love.

Recently a mother, Tafoya Graham, was captured on video, spotting her only son in a demonstration march in Baltimore. Mrs. Graham was recorded as she removed the ‘hoodie’ from her son’s head, grabbed him by the ear, and guided him away from that demonstration. When later interviewed, Mrs. Graham said, ‘That child is my only son, and I did not want him to become the next Freddie Gray.” Local police remarked, “We need more mothers who discipline their kids even if it involves a bit of physical abuse.” That mother did the right thing in the moment....an action which demonstrated her caring love for her boy who had reached that dangerous transitional age between being a child and becoming a rational young adult. That mother did not merit the derisive comments made by commentators who had no caring relationship with that boy-child.

My mother wept when my brothers Seville and Andrew were drafted (1941, WWII), when I volunteered (U.S. Regular Army, 1946), when Ralph served in South Korea, and when brother Lupe served (Vietnam). Looking back, I witnessed her praying that her boys would come home safely. As a devout Catholic practitioner, ‘Ma’ thanked God profusely. It was later that I realized that mothers reluctantly let each child become independent youths who may be equipped to define their own destiny in life rather than have that defined by others. She ensured that each one of us became educated to enable our defining our own destiny in life. She knew and practice the following: “if you want kids to understand and care, you must understand and care for them”. Take the time today to tell your MOM you love her; respect and honor what she did for you. Humankind would not exist without mothers.

Para un amplio número de inmigrantes latinos en Estados Unidos, la idea de regresar a sus países de origen una vez que completan su vida productiva, se mantiene siempre presente como una opción real. Este es un concepto particularmente extendido entre los migrantes mexicanos, dada la contigüidad geográfica con la Unión Americana.

Se trata de una meta que en muchos casos viene acompañada de acciones concretas para ese eventual regreso, tal como la inversión en una casa o en un terreno en su país, la apertura de una cuenta de ahorros o de retiro, o el envío de transferencias regulares de dinero para un negocio, cobertura de salud o apoyo a la familia.

Pero muchos inmigrantes carecen de la educación financiera relevante para incorporarse al sistema bancario de Estados Unidos, a fin de que el envío de remesas sea más económico, o para recuperar los ahorros

de retiro acumulados en sus países y que, en el caso de los mexicanos, pueden solicitar una vez que cumplen 65 años de edad.

Un creciente número de instituciones bancarias de Estados Unidos acepta, por ejemplo, las matriculas consulares que emiten las autoridades consulares mexicanas y existen recursos en línea para informarse sobre cuales son, como adquirir instrumentos de ahorros como Certificados de la Tesorería, información sobre el estado de sus cuentas de retiro y los métodos más asequibles para las transferencias de dinero.

La red consular mexicana llevó por ello a cabo la Semana de Educación Financiera del 20 al 24 de abril, a fin de alentar mayores niveles de uso del sistema bancario entre la comunidad migrante.

Además, facilita el manejo y transferencia de remesas a familiares en México y propicia mejoras en su calidad de vida.

Funcionarios de varias agencias oficiales realizaron talleres informativos, foros

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comunitarios y distribución de materiales, con el propósito de difundir las ventajas de utilizar canales financieros formales para una mejor planeación de las finanzas personales y familiares.

Para el envío de remesas se recomendó verificar que la institución seleccionada se encuentre debidamente constituida y se elija una cercana a tu lugar de trabajo o domicilio. Antes de enviar o retirar dinero, es importante comparar costos y comisiones, así como considerar el tipo de cambio más conveniente.

Una institución puede tener bajas tarifas de transferencias, pero ofrecer un tipo de cambio desventajoso.

Cada caso individual tiene sus particularidades, dependiendo de la edad de la persona, el tipo de ahorros que tiene en su país o sus planes personales. Pero el caso de los migrantes mexicanos es sólo un ejemplo de la importancia de que todos seamos pro-activos para dar los primeros pasos hacia esa educación financiera que puede ser clave para nuestro bienestar futuro.

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San Jose CALIFORNIA As Sofia and William take the stage, they look out into a crowd of their peers where every graduating senior has been accepted to at least one 4-year university. On this day, students at Summit Tahoma and Rainier have come together to celebrate this incredible feat. As part of the White House’s National College Signing Day, all graduating seniors signed a pledge to invest in their education beyond high school, drive their own learning and success, and become thoughtful, contributing members of society.

Sofia and William shared personal stories about their

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journeys as the first in their family to go to college, and what that means to them and their families. Both have been accepted to their dream colleges.

William, a Summit Rainier senior, says the journey to this moment was difficult, but he was supported every step of the way. “My time at Summit has taught me that you have to practice perseverance, and take control of your own education,” explained William. “Practicing independence and self-directed learning will be a great benefit at any college.” Sofia, a Summit Tahoma senior, shared “Even though I will be the first in my family to go to college, I am confident that I will succeed because of all that I learned at Summit, and through everything my

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•Summit students celebrate their unpresidented achievement, congratulations to the seniors and teachers.

teachers at Summit did to prepare me for this next step.”

For students at Summit, this is the rule - not the exception. All students graduate with the requirements to attend a 4-year university, and all seniors at Summit Tahoma and Rainier were admitted to at least one! What makes this possible? Summit Tahoma’s Executive Director, Nicholas Kim, says, “We deeply believe every student that comes through our doors can go to college, and every single teacher is invested in making that a reality. We get to know each student personally and make sure that he or she is performing at their best.” The school is able to achieve this because Summit schools are small and personalized. Students get individual support and are able to work at their

own pace. Students also have a mentor who coaches them throughout their four years on what they need to do to achieve their academic, personal, and college goals.

This year, students at Summit Tahoma and Rainier have been accepted into an incredible variety of over 100 colleges including: nearly all California State Univer-

sities, numerous University of California schools such as Berkeley, Santa Barbara, and Davis, as wells as Cal Poly SLO, Washington University, Harvey Mudd College, Mills College, Duke University, Boston University, and Northeastern University.

Summit Tahoma and Rainier are part of Summit Public Schools, which has a net-

work of 7 schools in the Bay Area. Summit Tahoma and Rainier serve close to 600 9th - 12th grade students in San Jose. Summit Tahoma will be moving to Oak Grove this summer, and Summit Rainier is located in East Valley. To learn more, please visit: www.summitps.org/ student-day.

Celebrate the Ira Greene PACE Clinic’s 20th Anniversary The Ira Greene PACE (Partners in AIDS Care & Education) Clinic is celebrating 20 years as a specialty clinic. We invite you to our Open House to celebrate with the staff for this 20th Anniversary. The PACE Clinic is the only clinic within Santa Clara Valley Medical System that provides on-going medical care to adults living with HIV and/or AIDS. WHERE:

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NEWSUSA For the first time in modern history, America’s workforce spans four generations. In this new era of multigenerational workers, a “one size fits all” approach to health insurance is a thing of the past.

The generational gap is as varied as it is immense.

There are the young-adult Millennials, the middle-aged Gen Xers, Baby Boomers nearing retirement age and the Silent Generation in their 70s and beyond. Each group has vastly different health insurance needs.

Take, for example, Millennials. A recent Bankrate survey shows many prefer health plans with lower deductibles and higher premiums. Meanwhile, Pew Research reports that the Baby Boomer population is hyperfocused on long-term care coverage needs and how best to manage associated costs beyond Medicare.

This workforce shift is unprecedented and poses significant hurdles for businesses as they seek to provide affordable and appropriate health coverage options across employee lifespans.

Both large and small group employers are impacted, though companies with 100 or fewer employees are more likely to feel the financial squeeze because there are fewer individuals to spread risk and defray costs.

•A multigenerational workforce means a new approach to health insurance.

healthcare insurance exchange solutions as an effective answer to meet the diversity of benefit needs from Generation Me to Generation We. “Private exchanges are marketplaces of health insurance and other related products,” according to management consulting group Booz Allen.

They offer access to multiple health plans in a single, unified program and are attractive because they enable workers to individually select the right coverage for their current life needs.

The private exchange platform provides an ideal bridge across generational divides.

For example, a 22-year-old single female starting her first job out of college will likely want a different plan than the 59-year-old manager with a spouse, three children and plans to retire in the near future.

Juggling vastly different insurance coverage needs can be quite difficult, especially for the more than 28 million small businesses employing nearly half of all U.S. workers.

Affordable Care Act legislation adds further complexity as companies assess their group health plan options, or in some cases whether to offer them at all. So, what are employers to do?

Employers are moving to these exchanges more quickly than forecasted, according to new data from consulting firm Accenture. The company estimates that some six million individuals signed up for workplace health coverage through private exchanges in 2014 alone, roughly two times the number expected.

It’s predicted that private exchange participation will exceed public exchange enrollments by 2018, if not sooner.

In response, many are increasingly turning to private

Much of this expansion is driven by the combination

of health care reform and a workforce that now spans a 50-plus year spectrum.

“At the heart of the solution is access to choice,” said Ron Goldstein, president and CEO of CHOICE Administrators, the nation’s leader in developing and administering employee-choice health benefit programs and exchanges for employer groups.

The company’s exchanges include the country’s first and only multicarrier private exchange, CaliforniaChoice, as well as CaliforniaChoice 51+ and Choice Builder, the nation’s first ancillary exchange for dental, vision, chiropractic and other benefits.

“Smart business owners are teaming with their broker to identify and select a platform that enables their employees to design plans that best fit their lifecycle needs.”

The age of the four-generation workforce has dawned.

Owners and small businesses are wise to embrace the private exchange that technology employees have come to rely on, such as online enrollment, as they seek to costeffectively address the needs of their workforce across all stages of their lives.

For more information about employee-choice health benefit programs and private health insurance exchanges, visit choiceadminexchanges. com.

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scammer, one of whom lost $150.

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Coon requires all of her employers at Care.com to go through a mandatory background check before she accepts offers since she received an email from the wheelchair scammer. Coon said that she has encountered many employers who refused to comply.

The story of a deaf mother in need of assistance for her son who uses a wheelchair compelled one SF State student into accepting a part-time nanny job. But her empathy almost cost her $3,000 in an online scam.

“Most of the time, it’s either because they aren’t who they say they are or it’s just because they don’t want to go through the trouble,” Coon said.

Sophomore Lauren Well signed up for Care.com, a third party website that employs users for family and home care, last November.

Two weeks after she signed up, a person under the alias “Julia” contacted her about a caretaker job for her son “Joe.” The woman told Well through email that she and her son were moving to San Francisco from New York for a fresh start because she had lost her husband and a nine-month-old baby in the car crash that left her son in a wheelchair.

“I felt my heart just kind of crunch up at this because I really wanted to help this woman out,” Well said. “I thought that she had gone through this huge ordeal and that she really needed somebody for her and her son while they were going through this really hard time.”

“Julia” hired Well without conducting a phone or inperson interview and gave Well the assignment of purchasing a wheelchair for her son as a first task. When “Julia” sent a $3,000 check in the mail, Well said she became skeptical.

“She sent me the check via FedEx and when I got the check, it looked extremely suspicious,” Well said. “It came from a bank in New Orleans and when I tried to Google the bank, I couldn’t really find anything.”

Well went to the bank to deposit the check and the bank teller said that the money would not be available for two weeks because it had to go through a security clearance.

After an extensive Google search, Well learned that she was one of several people lured into the same wheelchair scam. A user posted in an online scam forum the names, phone numbers and email addresses used as well as the content of emails from the scammer to the caretaker. Well said she imme-

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diately cancelled the check and blocked the woman’s number.

“I was just kind of in shock because I didn’t think this was going to happen,” Well said. “I almost sent $3,000 away to an unknown company. And then when the check would have bounced, it would have been on me to pay that money.”

SF State student Seazzia Castillo found herself involved in a different scam from the same website in January. Castillo said she accepted her first job at Care. com from a man who needed a personal assistant to run errands for him in the U.S. while he was in Australia.

“I was under the impression that they (the employers) go through background checks as well,” Castillo said. “I don’t know how he got my mobile banking information but he had sent me over a copy of a check and said, ‘I’m depositing this over to your account.’”

He sent Castillo a $2,500 check and told her to pocket $400 as her salary.

According to Castillo, the check didn’t clear but $200 of her salary did. She spent the money and later found out that her account dropped to -$171, the amount spent from her salary.

The next day, her account dropped to -$2,500. After Castillo filed a police report, her account dropped to -$4,000.

“Apparently the guy had deposited money into my account and then took it out before they could catch that it wasn’t a real check,” Castillo said. “I don’t know how he was able to do that but it was just so annoying.”

Castillo said the bank reversed the overdraft fees and sent her what was in her savings and her last direct deposit. According to Castillo, the police said they couldn’t do much because they had to attend to more pressing issues SF State freshman and Care.com user Meredith Coon said she heard about the wheelchair scam through three of her friends who were contacted by a wheelchair

A safety guide outlined on the Care.com website urges members to use the monitored messaging system provided, be vigilant, conduct inperson interviews and contact them when a message or job offer seems like spam or a scam. The company also advises users to refuse check payments in amounts greater than agreed upon and to never transfer funds paid by check back to someone since that is a recognized Internet scamming technique.

A representative of Care. com declined to be interviewed.

Well continues to search for babysitting jobs through another third-party website, Urban Sitter, while maintaining her cashier job at Whole Foods.

“I’ve had friends who have had great experiences with Care.com and I’ve had friends who have had less than wonderful experiences with Care.com,” Well said. “I think there’s always going to be people out there that are willing to go to lengths to scam people that are just trying to find a job.”

The story was originally published in SF State’s Golden Gate Xpress.

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FAMILY FEATURES El pan de mono es una opción gratificante, dulce, masticable y pegajosa para niños y adultos por igual. Si a su familia le encanta este pan de canela que se puede separar fácilmente, lo podrá disfrutar aún más si lo prepara en familia y le agrega un toque divertido.

La preparación de esta sabrosa delicia incluso es sencilla para los cocineros principiantes, en especial, si cuenta con la ayuda del producto Auntie Anne’s Apple Cinnamon At-Home Baking Kit. Gracias a sus instrucciones detalladas y a los ingredientes claves que necesita, cada kit le permite hornear exquisitas delicias, tales como tarta de manzana, pretzels blandos de canela y manzana o este pan de mono con nueces, canela y manzana.

Reúna a toda su familia en la cocina para divertirse con esta receta para horno. Ingrese a www.auntieannesrecipes.com para encontrar más recetas y lugares donde comprar su kit.

Pan de mono con nueces, canela y manzana (Pan que se puede separar fácilmente) Tiempo de preparación de la mezcla: 5 minutos Tiempo de levado: 30 minutos Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos Tiempo de horneado: 45 a 55 minutos 1 Auntie Anne’s Apple Cinnamon Baking Kit Harina (para espolvorear) Aceite antiadherente en aerosol 1 1/2 tazas de azúcar morena 1 1/2tazas de nueces enteras o picadas 1taza (2 bastones) de manteca derretida 3 cucharadas de canela molida Molde savarin

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Preparación de la masa No necesitará un paquete de bicarbonato para esta receta. En un recipiente grande, disuelva el contenido de 1 paquete de levadura (del kit) en 1 1/4 taza de agua tibia del grifo. Déjela reposar durante 2 minutos. Incorpore 1 mezcla para la masa y 1 mezcla de avena, canela y manzana a la preparación con el agua y la levadura (también del kit); mezcle hasta formar una masa uniforme.

Si utiliza una batidora eléctrica, siga el paso 1 con un recipiente grande para mezclar. Utilice la batidora eléctrica con el accesorio para amasar en forma de gancho; enciéndala en velocidad baja durante 1 minuto. Aumente la velocidad a media-baja y continúe batiendo durante 4 minutos más. La masa debería formar una bola suave, blanda y ligeramente pegajosa. Continúe con el paso 3.

Coloque la masa en una superficie levemente enharinada y amase durante aproximadamente 5 a 7 minutos. Agregue una pequeña cantidad de harina, si la masa está demasiado pegajosa. Coloque la masa en un recipiente grande enmantecado.

Aplique una capa de aceite antiadherente en aerosol sobre una cubierta plástica y coloque encima de la masa, doble los bordes alrededor de la masa (para evitar que la masa se seque). Coloque el recipiente en un lugar cálido (85 a 95 °F) durante 30 minutos para que la masa pueda descansar (por ejemplo, colóquelo en una ventana soleada, sobre un horno tibio o cerca de éste o sobre el refrigerador).

Instrucciones de horneado Precaliente el horno a 350 °F. En un recipiente grande, mezcle la manteca derretida, el azúcar morena y el contenido del paquete de azúcar y la canela (del kit).

Coloque la mitad de las nueces en el fondo del molde savarin enmantecado. Corte la masa levada de 45 a 50 partes y haga un bollito de 1 pulgada con cada parte.

Coloque la mitad de las bolas de masa en el molde sobre las nueces. A continuación, vierta la mezcla de canela, azúcar y manteca sobre las bolas de masa.

Coloque las nueces restantes sobre el molde, y agregue el resto de las bolas de masa y la mezcla de canela, azúcar y manteca.

Hornee de 45 a 55 minutos o hasta que esté dorada. Deje enfriar en el molde 5 minutos. Dé vuelta sobre una bandeja.

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NEWSUSA Cuando se trata del Día de las Madres, la mayoría de ellas pueden esperar recibir buenos gestos, como un desayuno especial o almuerzo y regalos por parte de su familia. El Día de las Madres es considerado como una de las fiestas más importantes del año para la comunidad hispana. Las madres hispanas suelen ser el ancla de la familia. Ellas toman las riendas en todos los asuntos familiares y del hogar - desde cocinar para toda la familia hasta involucrarse en todas las actividades sociales y escolares de sus hijos.

El Día de las Madres es típicamente uno de los días festivos donde más se entrega regalos en la comunidad hispana. Como una manera de expresar sentimientos de gratitud, respeto y honor, la familia hará un esfuerzo considerable para darle a mamá todo lo que ella desea - desde pequeños electrodomésticos y decoración para el hogar hasta ropa de moda, ropa deportiva, joyería fina y accesorios.

Los comercios nacionales como JCPenney, ofrecen una variedad de opciones para mamá. “Sabemos que las madres son veneradas en la comunidad hispana, es por eso que queremos que la entrega de regalos sea tan simple como sea posible con nuestra plataforma de regalos en línea para el Día de las Madres en JCPenney.com, como una manera sencilla y efectiva de encontrar una variedad de regalos de calidad a excelentes precios bajos”, dice Lyris Leos, director de marketing multicultural de JCPenney. “También estamos alentando a nuestros clientes a que se diviertan homenajeando a mamá dándole todo el crédito al publicar fotos que muestren los estilos que aprendieron de sus madres utilizando los hashtags designados #DeMiMama y #JCPLookbook para tener la oportunidad de aparecer en nuestro sitio de Tumblr, JCPLookbook.com”.

Si todavía estás buscando ideas de regalos, solo echa un vistazo a estas fantásticas recomendaciones de JCPenney: * Para la mamá que le gusta la comodidad. Dale un par de

pantuflas Isotoner o Muk Luk, una hermosa y suave bata tipo spa de Liz Claiborne para relajarse en casa o un suave cojín masajeador de espalda del Dr. Scholl. * Para la mamá elegante. Hazla sentir hermosa con un nuevo collar que tiene un corazón de Love Grows como colgante o una pulsera de plata con diamantes de 14k de oro t.w. * Para la mamá que es ama de casa. Regálale unas rejillas para copas de Epicureanist para la parte inferior del gabinete o un delicado juego de 16 vajillas JCPenney Home con diseño de encaje de Chantilly para esas cenas dominicales con la familia. O elige un juego personalizado de cuatro copas blancas para vinos. * Para la mamá que está a la moda. Dale lo más exclusivo con la chaqueta manga larga con diseño a la cintura de EvanPicone o el vestido estampado floral sin mangas de Worthington.

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This is about long Term Services and Supports (LTSS).

ADAPT is working to coordinate introduction of the Community Integration Act (CIA). The 2015 version that ADAPT has developed creates a new Title of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires states and insurance providers that pay for Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to provide community-based services first and offer HCBS (Hospital Care Based Services) to people currently in institutions.

The proposed legislation - as part of the ADA - says

San Jose CALIFORNIA At Supervisor Chavez’ initiative, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors directed County staff to take additional measures to combat illegal activities -- such as commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking – in illegitimate massage parlors.

In direction provided by Supervisor Chavez and unanimously approved by the County Board, staff will provide a report back to the Board with recommended changes to County regulations governing massage establishments and therapists

“based on best practices” statewide. Due back this fall, the report will include updating the County’s regulations to protect legitimate massage establishments and crack down on the illicit massage

ter protect vulnerable persons, consumers, and legitimate massage parlors and therapists,” said Supervisor Chavez, “I look forward to working with staff and my Board colleagues when the report returns with recommendations to improving public safety in our community.”

Unanimous Board Action Will Focus on Unincorporated Areas parlors that serve as fronts for commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

“Today’s action by the County brings to light questionable establishments and activities so that we can bet-

Tuesday’s action comes after a massage parlor known as The Rose Massage located on Bascom Avenue in San Jose closed its doors in April under pressure from a new state law. The District Attorney estimates there are approximately 40,000 massage parlors nationwide that are operating as fronts for illegal activities.

“No individual ... shall be denied community-based long term services and supports so the individual can live in the community and lead an independent life.” It also makes it illegal for a state and insurance providers that pay for LTSS to fail to provide HCBS by using waiting lists, screening people out, capping services, paying workers too little for services, or the other excuses which states have used to keep people from living in freedom.

The proposed legislation requires each state to offer community-based services and supports to any indi-

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vidual who is eligible to go into an institution. It also requires states to take active steps to make sure that there is enough accordable, accessible, and integrated housing. Finally, the legislation also includes new enforcement mechanisms to assure that states comply when it becomes law.

You can learn more about the legislation here: http://www.adapt.org/main. ciamain

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MAY 8-14, 2015 San José and our outstanding team of employees and support the City Council to achieve our city’s goals.”

Experienced administrator has served in interim role since December

The San José City Council this week unanimously appointed Norberto Dueñas as the next city manager for the City of San José. A city employee for 30 years serving in multiple capacities, Dueñas has served as interim

city manager since December 2014 following the resignation of former city manager Ed Shikada.

Prior to becoming interim city manager, Dueñas had served as deputy city manager

since 2008 overseeing a wide range of neighborhood and community service functions including libraries, housing, and parks and recreation services.

“Norberto has demonstrated strong, effective, and calm leadership throughout his career with our city, and especially during our recent period of transition for the City Council, management, and our entire organization,” said San José Mayor Sam Liccardo. “I am delighted that we have the right person for the job already within our organization.

“I have great confidence that Norberto, with his deep knowledge and experience, will both serve the people of

Under the San José City Charter, the city manager serves as the city’s chief administrative officer and reports directly to the City Council. The city manager is responsible for administration of day-to-day municipal operations and the implementation of council policies. The city manager is also responsible for overseeing San José’s $3 billion annual budget and the City’s 5,700 employee workforce.

“This is a tremendous honor, and I look forward to continuing with working with our City Council and leading our staff,” Dueñas said. “After our recent years of sacrifice and financial challenges, I believe we’re now on a good path to accomplish great things. However, I also know that any success I will have will also depend on the excellent talent and dedication of our managers and employees

who get the job done for our community every day.”

Dueñas started his city career in 1985 as a Council assistant and chief of staff for former Councilmember Jim Beall, and later as a senior budget and policy analyst for former Mayor Susan Hammer.

After four years in the City Manager’s Office as Council liaison, he became a division manager in the Housing Department in 1999. He became deputy executive director for the San José Redevelopment Agency in 2006. From December 2013 to May 2014, Dueñas also served as interim assistant city manager, the city’s number two staff position.

Dueñas is the first Latino to serve as San José City Manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in public administration, both from San José State University. A resident of San José with his family, he will continue at his current annual salary of $250,000.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604457 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Vital Health and Body 14375 Saratoga Ave Suite 101 Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Dr. John R. Marian 14611 Big Basin Way Apt. A Saratoga, Ca 95070 and Sogol Farzaneh 1190 W. Hillsdale Blvd. Apt PH San Mateo, CA 94403. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Sogol Farzaneh May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/01/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603961 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Quynh Huong 2455 Alvin Ave San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. TH & VL Inc. 2455 Alvin Ave San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/20/2015 “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.)

Van Luong President May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/20/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604389 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Mariachi Primo 577 Burke St. San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Rodolfo Torres 265 Staples Ave San Jose, CA 95127 and Rafael Ramos 577 Burke St. San Jose, CA 95112.

This business is conducted by a joint venture; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/30/2015 “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.)

Rafael Ramos May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/30/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604511 The following person(s) is (are) doing business AJ’s Property Maintenance 125 Laumer Ave San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Aristides Garcia 125 Laumer Ave San Jose, Ca 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/21/2004 “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.)

Aristides Garcia May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/05/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603761 The following person(s) is (are) doing business AARTI Consulting 135 Rio Robles E, 161 San Jose CA 95134, Santa Clara Co. Aarti Thakur 135 Rio Robles E, 161 San Jose, CA 95134. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Aarti Thakur May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/15/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604176 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Zui Ze Café 3975 Senter Rd. Ste # 104 San Jose, CA 95111. Ma, Amy Tuyet 1049 Honeysuckle Dr. San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/22/2015 “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.)

Ma, Amy Tuyet May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/202015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602447 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1.Integrity Shek 2.live2traveldeals.com 1922 The Alemeda San Jose, CA 95126 , Santa Clara Co. Jaime Walter Alvarezmejia 24534 Sybil Ave. Hayward, CA 94542. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Jaime Walter Alvarezmejia May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/10/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604480 The following person(s) is (are) doing business WR Properties 6707 Elwood Rd San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Benjamin Fernandez 6707 Elwood Rd. San Jose, Ca 95120. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Benjamin Fernandez May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/23/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 60393 The following person(s) is (are) doing business MV SJ Cali Kustom 7158 Via Lomas San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara Co. Manuel Vindiola 7158 Via Lomas San Jose, CA 95139. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/05/2015 “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.)

Manuel Vindiola May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/17/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275377 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose E. Faria. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jose E. Faria has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Beverly Capito Faria to Beverly Adelaide Faria b. Beverly Capito Farias to Beverly Adelaide Faria c.

Beverly Ortiz Lesiur to Beverly Adelaide Faria. 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 on 08/11/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 4, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277457 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sejeong Park. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Sejeong Park has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sejeong Park to Hayui Park.

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 on 06/16/2015/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 3, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV278865 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alembirhan Woldemariam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Alembirhan Woldemariam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Alembirhan Woldemariam to Alex Woldemariam. 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com not be granted on 07/14/2015/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 2, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277439 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyun Ahn, Kang Yun Ahn. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Seyun Ahn and Kang Yun Ahn, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Seyun Ahn to Rachael Seyun Ahn b. Kang Yun Ahn to Kevin Kangyun Ahn. 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 on 06/16/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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 2, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV280241 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loan Bich Thuy Mai. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Loan Bich Thuy Mai, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Loan Bich Thuy Mai to Lyna Mai b.

Bich Loan Thuy Mai to Lyna Mai c.

Loan Bich Mai to Lyna Mai d. Bich L Mai to Lyna Mai. 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 on 08/18/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 6, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603765 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Ally Home Care and Medical Staffing 100 E Santa Clara St. Ste 107 San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Almario Espiritu Corp 100 E. Santa Clara St. Ste 107 San Jose, CA 95113.

This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, June 2014 “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.)

Thaddeus Espiritu President May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/15/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604061 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1st Capitol 2180 Story Rd Ste 201 San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Felipe Uribe 2248 Jonesport Ave San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 05/02/2006 “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.)

Felipe Uribe May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/22/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604203 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Friends of Tsai – NC 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, Santa Clara Co. Frank Hong 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Frank Hong May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/27/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603565 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Cruz Avila Trucking 2033 Pacina Dr. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Antonio Avila Cruz 2033 Pacina Dr. San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Antonio Avila Cruz May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/08/2015

V.P. / Director of Projects May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/07/2015 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO. 603949 The following person/entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: A&T Nails 15874 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. An Trinh 3265 east Hill Dr. San Jose, CA 95127. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 01/22/2013 under file no. 573925 An Trinh May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/20/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV275026 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tej B. Gurung. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tej B. Gurung, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jurick Gurung to Amulya Gurung. 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 on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 24, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 604150 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Professional Housecleaning 525 River View Dr. San Jose, 95111, Santa Clara Co. Ana L Ortiz 525 River View Dr San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/01/2015 “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.)

Ana L Ortiz May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/24/2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV278838 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marilyn Lara. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Marilyn Lara, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marilyn Lara to Marilyn Lara Martell. 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 on 07/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 1, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603484 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Eco Clean Solar Construction 111 W. St. John Street, Suite 1200 San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Eco Clean Solar, Inc 111 W. St John St., Ste. 1200 San Jose CA 95113. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Dan Dunham

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV279874 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Quyen Phuoc Thanh Bui. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Quyen Phuoc Thanh Bui., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Quyen Phuoc Thanh Bui to Quyen Bui. 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 on 08/11/2015 at

MAY 8-14, 2015 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Esteban Frausto Moreno No.115PR17634 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Christina Van Aman in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that Christina Van Aman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Esteban Frausto Moreno. . 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: 06/08/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 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: Patricio Letelier, Esq 870 N. First St. San Jose, CA 95112 408-924-0933 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279778 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tranquilina P. Banquicio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Tranquilina P. Banquicio, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tranquelina Salvani to Tranquilina Piandong Banquicio. 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 on 08/04/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279740 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Wade Pondo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner John Wade Pondo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Wade Pondo to John Wade Cole. 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 on 08/04/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276638 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brandon Tollison. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Brandon Tollison, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Audrey marie Rodriquez to Audrey Marie Tollison.

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 on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 10, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279730 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Arianne Wallis Rubinfeld. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Arianne Wallis Rubinfeld, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arianne Wallis Rubinfeld to Arianne Maelle Bexfield. 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 on 08/04/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four succes-

sive 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV277283 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Enedelia Cuevas-Ortiz. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Enedelia Cuevas-Ortiz., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vicky Karisma CuevasOrtiz to Vicky Karisma Lopez uevas. 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 on 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 25, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603991 The following person(s) is (are) doing business J + S DHAtt Transport 655 Sinclair Dr. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Sukjit Sing 655 Sinclair Dr. San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Sukjit Singh April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/17/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603919 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Building Maintenance & Repair 472 N. 10 St. Unit # A San Jose, CA 951112, Santa Clara Co. Juan R Bautista 472 N. 10 St. Unit #A San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Juan R Bautista April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/17/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603563 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1. Calsmile Dental Lubna Azeem, DDS Inc. 2.

Calsmile Dental Practice of Dr. Lubna Azeem 3. Calsmile Dental 5150 Graves Ave Suite 111 San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Lubna Azeem, DDS, Inc 1027 Corvette Dr. San Jose, CA 95129.

This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

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MAY 8-14, 2015 Smed Ahmed Secretary April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/08/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279596 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hong Tham Le. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Hong Tham Le, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hong Tham Le to Tham Hong Le b. Tham Hong Thi Le. 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 on 07/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279496 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jining Wang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jining Wang, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jining Wang to Jeanine Wang. 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 on 07/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279498 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ashwin Devdas Baliga. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Ashwin Devdas Baliga, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashwin Devdas Baliga to Ashwin Baliga. 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 on 07/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279505 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kiley Kathleen

Langtry. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Kiley Kathleen Langtry, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kiley Kathleen Langtry to Kiley Langtry Callister. 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 on 07/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279595 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Nava de Lopez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Gabriela Nava de Lopez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gabriela Nava de Lopez to Gabriela Nava Carpizo. 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 on 08/04/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Black Tiger 175 Calvert Dr. P-203 Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Carlos Gutierrez and Pilar Medina Bolio 175 Calvert Dr. P-203 Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by a married couple; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Pilar Medina Bolio April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/15/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 602736 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Coast to Coast Trucking School 500 W. San Carlos San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Coast to Coast Trucking School LLC 3158 Moorpark Ave Apt. 3 San Jose, CA 95117.

This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Timothy Ramirez President April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/17/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603705 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Rose Garden Dental 2081 Forest Ave Suite 3 San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Neelima Naidu DDS INC 4064 Avignon Ln. San Jose, Ca 95135. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 02/02/2015 “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.)

Neelima Naidu President April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/14/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603463 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Wyatt & Associates 14598 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Jeffery Wyatt and Gaylene Wyatt 14598 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by a married couple; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Jeffery Wyatt April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/07/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603695 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Hand J Janitorial 2118 Canoas Garden Ave #83 San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Blanca Lopez 2118

Canoas Garden Ave #83 San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/13/2015 “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.)

Blanca Lopez April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/13/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 603734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Limpio’s Janitorial Service 247 Mcdonald Ave San Jose, CA 95116 , Santa Clara Co. Martha Ruiz 247 Mcdonald Ave San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/14/2015 “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.)

Martha Ruiz April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/14/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV273317 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xuan Nguyen Wu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Xuan Nguyen Wu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xuan Nguyen Wu to Cindy Lapxuan Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-

ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 07/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

April13, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cynrod Guarin Lansangan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Cynrod Guarin Lansangan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cynrod Guarin Lansangan to Kylie Villareal Guarin. 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 on 07/21/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 9, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279351 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jason Kim & Soo Mi Kim. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petition-

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ers Jason Kim & Soo Mi Kim, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Allen Dongunn Kim to Joseph Dongunn Kim. 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 on 07/14/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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 1, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV279186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victoria R. Borquez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Victoria R. Borquez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Desiree Natasha Davies to Desiree Natasha Borquez b. Leilani Charlene Davies to Leilani Ariel Borquez. 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 on 07/28/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2015

AVISO DE DESIGNACIÓN DE LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN EN LA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DEL 23 DE JUNIO DE 2015 De acuerdo a la Sección 12105 del Código Electoral de California, se notifica por medio del presente que el Registro de Votantes del Condado de Santa Clara ha designado los siguientes lugares como puestos de votación para cada precinto electoral para la Elección General que se efectuará en el Condado de Santa Clara, el martes, 23 de junio de 2015.

La información a continuación está sujeta a cambios.

"Las siguientes iniciales en la columna del Precinto de Votación significan que habrá asistencia bilingüe: C = Chino, S = Español, T = Tagalo, V = Vietnamita" Puestos de Votación PCT 1401 PCT 1402 PCT 1403 PCT 1405 PCT 1408 PCT 1409 PCT 1410 PCT 1411 PCT 1413 PCT 1414 PCT 1415 PCT 1417 PCT 1420 PCT 1422 PCT 1428 PCT 1431 PCT 1432 PCT 1434 PCT 1435 PCT 1444 PCT 1446 PCT 1448 PCT 1449 PCT 1454 PCT 1465 PCT 1515

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De acuerdo al Código Electoral 12109, también se notifica que las boletas emitidas en dicha Elección serán contadas públicamente en el Centro de Servicios del Condado de Santa Clara, Oficina del Registro de Votantes (1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San José, California) y los resultados serán dados a conocer por la Oficina del Registro de Votantes. De acuerdo con el Código Electoral 15101(b), se da el aviso que las boletas para Votar por Correo serán abiertas y procesadas para conteo comenzando el martes, 9 de junio de 2015, en 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San José, California.

La información anteriormente mencionada está sujeta a cambios.

Shannon Bushey, Registradora de Votantes, Condado de Santa Clara CNS#2748078

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Suzanne Potter CALIFORNIA NEWS SERVICE LOS ANGELES - Police are warning pet owners about a dog-napping scam, one that highlights a sharp national increase in stolen pets.

Recently, two women in green uniforms showed up at a house in Echo Park falsely claiming to be with the Los Angeles Police Department Animal Cruelty Task Force. They told the pet owner there had been multiple complaints about the animal being abused.

They showed him an official-looking flier with LAPD’s real phone number and they confiscated the

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dog, which is still missing.

Madeline Bernstein, president with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says this sort of thing is more common than you might think.

“It happens all the time,” says Bernstein. “There’s a report of somebody impersonating an animal control officer. People have fake ID’s. They get fake uniforms. It’s easy.”

The LAPD says people should ask for a badge and I.D. if anyone in uniform shows up at your door.

According to the American Kennel Club, pet theft has gone up by a staggering amount nationally with 637 cases reported in 2014 versus only 67 in 2008 an

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increase of 900 percent.

Bernstein says pet thieves have a variety of motives.

“It can be anything,” says Bernstein. “It can be somebody stealing the dog and asking for a ransom. It could be somebody who is mad at the dog ‘cause the dog was barking too much.

It could be somebody who feels that they could take better care of the dog. There are any number of reasons why people will do something like this.”

•There is a rising number of pet thefts across the nation.

The Kennel Club says the most commonly stolen types of dogs in 2014 were pit bulls, Yorkshire terriers, chihuahuas, bulldogs, Pomeranian and shih tzus.

•El ejemplar de mayo del AARP Bulletin aplica el Índice de Habitabilidad para identificar los lugares más habitables del país para personas mayores de 50 años.

Dieciocho ciudades de California recibieron altas calificaciones en el estudio, con South of Market de San Francisco nombrado entre uno de los diez Barrios Más Habitables (Most Livable Neighborhoods) del país. Foto cortesía: AARP.

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Haga su parte para reducir su uso de agua por un 30% durante la sequía

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Por favor siga estas reglas que se aplican a todos los residentes y negocios en San José: 1. Esté fresco — riegue cuando está más fresco.

El horario de riego en exteriores está restringido: antes de las 10 a.m. y después de las 8 p.m. y en dos días designados cuando usen un sistema de regadores automáticos.

• Domicilios con números impares - lunes y jueves • Domicilios con números pares - martes y viernes

2. Esté de moda – use agua gris (agua usada de tinas, etc.) para lavar su auto, llévelo a un lavadero de autos o déjelo sucio. No lave autos con agua potable (bebible).

3. Sea local — vaya a piscinas comunitarias o a la playa. No rellene las piscinas residenciales o los spas más de un pie (30 cm) y no llene piscinas nuevas con agua potable (bebible), con la excepción de piscinas existentes que se vacían para reparar fugas.

4. Sea rápido — arregle las fugas de agua tan pronto como sea posible.

5. Tenga el control — no deje que el agua fluya a las alcantarillas o en las calles.

6. Sea un tirador de primera — utilice boquillas de cierre automático. Se requiere que las mangueras tengan una boquilla que se cierra cuando se suelta el mango.

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- Una nueva herramienta en linea, llamada “Livability Index” (Fndice de Habitabilidad) ya permite a los californianos ver mas de cerca su sector habitacional.

Christina Clem, de la AARP California, comenta que la gente puede usar el Fndice para determinar en que medida sus comunidades estan satisfaciendo sus necesidades presentes y futuras. Dice que dieciocho ciudades de California lograron buenas calificaciones.

“Muchas de ellas tienen que ver con nuestro estilo de vida saludable, tal vez actividades al aire libre o que se trate de una comunidad que ha tenido atencion a la salud en sus hospitales locales.”

El indice clasifica a las comunidades en siete categorias incluyendo vivienda, transportacion, medio ambiente y oportunidades de empleo. El estudio nombro al barrio South of Market de San Francisco como uno de los diez “Most Livable Neighborhoods” (Barrios Mas Habitables) del pais.

La AARP define “comunidad habitable” como un lugar en el que la gente puede ir a donde quiera, viviendo comodamente y con buena salud, y poder mantenerse activa y ocupada. Clem considera que todo esto es util para personas de cualquier edad, no solo para estadunidenses mayores de 50 anos.

“Esperamos que esto acabe llevando las conversaciones de la comunidad a tener comunidades habitables para todas las edades, porque algo

que es bueno para un adulto mayor tambien lo es para gente de cualquier edad.”

Clem dice que este estudio, primero en su clase, encontro que muchas ciudades no estan preparadas para la vejez de su poblacion.

“Asi que este es uno de los pasos que estamos tomando para no solo darle a la gente una imagen de su comunidad, sino tambien para vincularles a politicas y recursos si quieren dar el siguiente paso e involucrarse en su comunidad para hacerla mas habitable para ellos y para el futuro.”

El Fndice de Habitabilidad aparece en el ejemplar de mayo del Boletin de la AARP. Consulte el Fndice de Habitabilidad (Livability Index), en ingles, en AARP Bulletin.

Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer EARTHTALK Teaching our kids about sustainability and green living is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard the future of humanity and the planet we inhabit.

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) reports that environmental education teaches children how to learn about and investigate their environment and to make intelligent, informed decisions about sustainability. Furthermore, learning about the environment is multi-disciplinary, so it allows teachers a rare opportunityto integrate different parts of the their curriculum while challenging students to think about the big picture.

Thankfully, teachers today have a plethora of resources for incorporating sustainability in their lessons and activities.

One great resource is Green Teacher, a quarterly magazine dedicated to helping educators promote environmental awareness among young people aged six through 19. The magazine offers perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future and provides lots of ready-to-use activities. Green Teacher has also released a series of books, including Teaching Green: The Elementary Years, Teaching Green: The Middle School Years and Teaching Green: The High School Years, each which contain over 50 of the best teaching strategies and activities published in the magazine over the past decade. These books contain kid-tested ideas contributed by educators from across North America and cover a wide spectrum of environmental topics, from biodiversity to resource consumption to green technology. Another one of Green Teacher’s books,

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Teaching in the Outdoors, is a practical guide for getting students outside and includes helpful suggestions for maximizing their learning experience when they get there.

Another great resource is the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s “Energy Kids” website, which provides teachers with energy related stories, hands-on activities and research articles for their classrooms. Free, easy-to-access lesson plans allow students from K-12 to have fun learning about different forms of energy and why some are better for the environment than others.

The website also offers biographies of scientists that discovered the energy sources we use today, energy timelines that show how different energy sources and technologies have evolved, and stats on topics like what renewable fuel the U.S. uses most.

A more “hands-on” approach to getting students involved and concerned

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cal impact; (2) educating and engaging the local community; and (3) connecting to nature and place. No doubt, GSA is right when it asserts that schools are “hubs of their communities that build resilience, transform markets and policy, shift behavior, and prepare the next generation of innovators to become environmental stewards.”

CONTACTS: Green Teacher, www.greenteacher.com; EIA Energy Kids, www.eia. gov/kids; NAAEE, www. naaee.net; KidsGardening. org, www.kidsgardening. org; Green Schools Alliance, www.greenschoolsalliance. org.

•Planting and tending a schoolyard garden is a hands-on way for students to learn about sustainability, the environment and healthy food choices. Credit: Gottfried not Bouillon, FlickrCC

about their environment is to start a school garden—planted and tended by the kids themselves. According to KidsGardening.org, school gardens build an understanding of and respect for nature and our environment while motivating kids to eat and love fruits and vegetables. Gardening also teaches children to nurture and care for other living things while

developing patience. KidsGardening.org provides a full step-by-step guide to help any teacher get a school garden off to a great start.

Meanwhile, more than 5,000 K-12 schools worldwide have teamed up to network about and integrate

environmental best practices into their curricula, administration and facilities through the non-profit Green Schools Alliance (GSA). Membership in GSA is free, but requires a commitment to take action on any or all of three tracks: (1) reducing the member school’s climate and ecologi-

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DAN UN HOMENAJE AL ANIVERSARIO NÚMERO 30 DE LA PELÍCULA “THE BREAKFAST CLUB” EN LOS “PREMIOS BILLBOARD 2015” Santa Monica CALIFORNIA Billboard Y dick clark productions anunciaron esta semana que la banda Simple Minds har’a una presentacion de su exitoso sencillos “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” de la pelicula de 1985 “The Breakfast Club” en los Premios Billboard de este año el cual coincide con el aniversario número 30 de cuando la canción llego al puesto No.1 en la lista Billboard Hot 100. La banda será introducida al escenario por la estrella de la película Molly Ringwald.

Simple Minds se une a los artistas previamente anunciados los cuales son Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Hozier, Nick Jonas, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Van Halen, junto con

Silicon Valley Creates SAN JOSÉ Silicon Valley Creates recognizes the region’s finest creative artists who are seriously committed to developing their art forms and to enriching our community with their exhibits, performances, presentations, and service. Artist Laureate awards provide unrestricted cash prizes to support artists while they pursue their creative work.

Through Artist Laureate awards, we seek to: •Recognize artistic excellence and impact of our finest local artists •Provide monetary support to encourage continuing development of their work •Spotlight the important role individual artists play in contributing to a vibrant and creative community. was awarded the “Emerging Artist” Award for his work in traditional illustration and fine art painting. Roberto’s art form focuses on universal symbols that can offer a storytelling experience.

He has honed his visual skills through his work as illustrator and graphic designer at the

El Observador newspaper, designing covers and content with his eclectic artistic style.

Recent personal works have shared ideas such as tolerance and acceptance, including a commission to create art for a theater production highlighting immigration.

He is an art instructor for youth in Santa Clara County alternative education programs. In his role as creative director of Calpulli Tonalehqueh, has also been featured on KKUP 91.5, Native Voice TV, and CreaTV Latino Focus. is a MALI graduate (Multicultural Artist Leadership Institute).

He says that the emotions that come from this distinction are “an incredible feeling of pride.

Calling everybody, bragging to the world.” A very much earned and deserved award for a artist of this community.

presentaciones especiales a dúo de los artistas de la serie “Empire” Jussie Smollett y Bryshere “Yazz” Gray con Estelle, Fall Out Boy con Wiz Khalifa, Little Big Town con Faith Hill, Britney Spears con Iggy Azalea y Meghan Trainor con John Legend.

Los “Premios Billboard 2015” serán presentados por Ludacris y Chrissy Teigen y transmitidos EN VIVO Y EN DIRECTO desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas el domingo 17 de mayo por el canal ABC desde las 8pm a las 11pm ET.

Datos Curiosos de incluyen: •La banda Escocés de pop alternativo siguió su superéxito “Don’t You (Forget

About Me)” con cuatro más sencillos que llegaron a estar en Los 40 Principales, tales como “Sanctify Yourself” y el ascendente en las listas top 10 “Alive & Kicking,” cementando así un legado duradero del cual han podido disfrutar un éxito comercial con el trabajo de sus primeros años y se han convertido en una de las más importantes e influyentes bandas de los últimos 35 años.

•Aunque mejor conocida como una actriz nominada a los Premios Golden Globe, la actriz Molly Ringwald también ha visitado las listas Billboard como cantante. En el 2013, su álbum de jazz Except Sometimes llegó al top 10 en las listas ‘Jazz Albums’ y ‘Traditional Jazz Albums.’

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Daniel Ngo SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR Gaming has changed a lot, starting with personal home systems, gaming cabinets as a hole in a wall, which then evolved into portable systems, back to personal home systems, and into what we have now as a legitimized spectator sport. AFK Lounge is a throwback to when you would run over to your friends house to see who was fastest in Mario Kart 64 or hitch a ride to an internet cafe to boot up Counter Strike 1.5. AFK Lounge can be described as both a definite “nostalgia hit” for the internet cafe era and a meshing of a high-end bar.

AFK is definitely a step above the typical bar in San Jose. The prices definitely reflect that aspect. AFK was built off the Los Gatos Brewing Company so the decor is pretty classic, it also doesn’t hurt there’s about 10 flat screen mounted streaming various popular online PC games such as DOTA, SC2, and Counter Strike. The prices are a bit high in general, console rentals are $15/hr for a Playstation 4, or an Xbox One. PCs also have varied prices, and even a monthly membership ($50). The space is large, and definitely doesn’t feel crowded. Their

basement is filled with PCs and seats, the bar is pretty average, and the kitchen is in the open so you can watch your food getting prepped.

The real question is are they worth visiting over, let’s say an established place like Dave and Busters, or heading to a friends house with a 6-pack and extra controllers?

From my personal experience I’d say its getting there.

The night started off well but slowly rolled downhill at AFK. The group I went with first got our hands stamped (a proof of being over 21), the hostess seemed a bit overwhelmed but gave us a quick overview before she became even more crowded with guests. We then proceeded to look around before settling anywhere.

The lounge has a back patio that is expansive and exquisite, and that is perfect for Giant Jenga, which by the way they have several sets of.

Once we put our names on the the list for a console rental for our group, a Playstation 4 for some Mortal Kombat X (the newest of the classic, bloody fighting series), the service started to degrade a bit.

When we finally got our station, and prepared for a brutal ego bashing, our hostess was perplexed why the

controllers were not syncing up properly to the Playstation 4 and had to return later with another employee, which luckily didn’t eat into our time but did take awhile (we were comped an extra 30 minutes for our initial syncing woes). The waitress took our initial drink orders and proceeded to bring them out, and they were pretty good, but unfortunately we never saw her again throughout the night.

Do not get me wrong, I like this place, it’s one of the few gaming lounges and bars in California, so rare that it’s technically only the 2nd gaming lounges, according to their Facebook page. It still has kinks, their service is slow the minute it hits peak service hour (9:00pm and on), their employees aren’t familiar with the equipment, some of their gaming system are running on VGA cables (we live in a high def society now), and the environment is still a bit mixed between underaged kids who just want to play video games and adults who want to get inebriated as they annihilate their friends in a social setting. I definitely see potential in this place, give them a few months, fix their little problems and it’ll definitely be a gaming/night life landmark in San Jose and the Bay Area. But for now, definitely a decent alternative to Dave and Busters.

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•80+ different breweries will convene in San Francisco for its renowned Beer Fest this Saturday. Photo Courtesy: SF Beer Fest.

Veronica T. Avendaño EL OBSERVADOR San Francisco’s International Beer festival brings together more than 80 different breweries from across the globe to help raise funds for Telegraph Hill Nursery School. These past few years, Latino based and inspired beers are on the rise. Breweries are finding themselves tapping into a new market and new style by infusing more Latino tropical flavors and spices. The industry is in the beginning stages of a Latino craft beer period of creation and this year’s festival is no exception to that. Below is our guide to this year’s Latino style brews.

Blue Moon Brewing Company Don’t reach for the orange slice just yet. Earlier this year, Founder Keith Villa found influence in his culture and created his version of horchata.

The Cinnamon Horchata Ale, released earlier this year, is made from long-grain rice.

The company recommends pairing the creamy brew with soft cheeses, desserts, and chocolate.

Corona This well known Mexican import will be making an appearance at the festival. The classic beachside treat with a lime on top is blended with a hint of malt.

Coronado Brewing This San Diego based brewery focuses heavily on island inspired influences. But seasonally, in the month of May, the company releases it’s Señor Saison: Belgian Ale with Jalapeño. The brew takes a new spin on the standard Belgian ale as it is mixed with agave syrup, white sage, Belgian candied sugar, and jalapenos to create a fusion of cultures.

El Toro Brewing Co. The Acevedo family began brewing in the early 90s.

The Morgan Hill company is recognized for their Poppy Jasmine Amber ale, a darker brew created with caramel and chocolate. With a variety of classic brew styles in their arsenal they also have a selection of fruit beers for those who wish to indulge in something a little lighter.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. The company released a Peruvian herb infused beer to help a good cause. The ‘Not for Sale’ Ale is created with the Cat’s claw herb, honey, ginger and hibiscus. This Belgian saison was created in collaboration with the nonprofit, Not for Sale.

Modelo Especial/ Negra Modelo Another top Mexican import. Both the light and dark beers are a popular bar staple. Especial is a lighter beer created with malted barley to become a pilsner beer. Negra, the top dark beer Mexican import, also created from malted barley, is infused with yeast, rice, and even dark chocolate.

Rogue Farms Chipotle is more than just a spot for burritos. Rogue Farms created a malty brew spiced with Chipotle peppers for a kick. The company recommends pairing this brew with meats like pork or poultry.

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Senate Resolution 21 further declares April 13 through 17 Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week in California and will honor those who died, as well as survivors and their descendants, for their courage and contribution to our state and country.

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Washington, D.C. – Esta semana la Líder Demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes Nancy Pelosi hizo las siguientes declaraciones en celebración del Cinco de Mayo: “Cada Cinco de Mayo, recordamos el valor y la victoria de la milicia Mexicana que venció al ejercito Imperial Frances en la Batalla de Puebla hace 153 años.

Desde entonces, cada Cinco de Mayo ha servido como una oportunidad para honrar la orgullosa historia de nuestros vecinos Mexicanos, y para celebrar las contribu-

MAY 8-14, 2015 from across the state joined Lara in the State Capitol. ??

“Cambodians are living examples of just how resilient our human spirit is and exemplify our will to survive and prosper,” said Lara.

“It is fitting that on the Cambodian New Year that we remind the country and world what took place only a generation ago,” said Assemblymember Das Williams, D- Carpinteria, Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus chair, at the commemoration ceremonies.

“We need to continue to learn from our history, learn those lessons and make sure that it never happens again,” added Sen. Janet Nguyen, RGarden Grove, the caucus’s

ciones de generaciones que los Mexicanos-Americanos e hispanoamericanos han contribuido a los Estados Unidos.

“Hoy, nos recordamos de la riqueza y diversa herencia inmigrante que es el alma de nuestro país. La inmigración es la revitalización constante de Norte América, y cada nueva generación de inmigrantes le brinda un carácter aún más estadounidense a nuestro país. Sin embargo, los Republicanos continúan su asalto contra las familias inmigrantes y siguen opo-

vice chair. The Cambodian Genocide was carried out by the Khmer Rouge regime and led by Pol Pot between 1975 and 1979. An estimated one and half to three million people were killed. The Khmer Rouge implemented policies of forced relocation, torture, mass executions, use of forced labor and other atrocious treatment that annihilated a quarter of the total population.

Anthony Kim, a Cambodian genocide survivor and president of the Cambodian American Business Association, noted that the genocide has left an emotional scar on thousands of Cambodians.

He thanked Lara for “being a champion and working tirelessly on this resolution.”

niendo la reforma migratoria integral que nuestra nación urgentemente necesita.

“Nosotros los Demócratas continuaremos luchando por acción audaz para restaurarle la responsabilidad, la compasión y el sentido común a nuestro sistema migratorio que no funciona. Debemos encontrar nueva inspiración de la Batalla de Puebla, y debemos renovar nuestra determinación para lograr la reforma migratoria integral que honra nuestra herencia, nuestra historia como un país, y los valores de nuestra nación.”

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR La veneración a la Virgen de Fátima es ampliamente conocida en todo el mundo, millones de fieles visitan la sierra en Portugal cada año haciendo largas peregrinaciones desde otras naciones y continentes. El día 13 de mayo se considera sagrado por ser dedicado en honor y gracia a Nuestra Señora de Fátima. La historia de sus apariciones es asombrosa, y aún hoy en día le cubre un velo de misterio, debido a las interpretaciones dadas a conocer por el Vaticano. El santuario de la Virgen de Fátima es uno de los tres santuarios marianos más visitados del mundo.

La advocación de la Virgen de la parroquia de Fátima en Portugal, data desde el año 1917, cuando la Santísima se apareció a tres niños pastores de la aldea de Aljustrel, el 13 de mayo de 1917. La aparición continuó dándose durante seis meses consecutivos los días 13, hasta su culminación el día 13 de octubre, fecha en la que más de 70 mil personas, observaron “el milagro del sol, que consistió en la sobrenatural rotación del sol en el cielo durante diez minutos”. Los tres pastorcillos eran Lucía dos Santos, de diez años de dad, y sus primos Jacinta y Francisco Marto, de siete y nueve años de edad respectivamente. Cinco de las apariciones sucedieron en un sitio conocido como la Hondonada de Iria.

Durante sus apariciones la Virgen pidió fervientemente que se rezara el Rosario. Habló de la conversión de Rusia y de grandes calamidades que ocurrirían en nuestro planeta. En 1930, el obispo de Liria, después de reunir la información requerida durante varios años, publicó una carta pastoral acerca de la devoción a la Virgen de Fátima y se declararon verídicas las apariciones.

Estas apariciones causaron furor y gran controversia en el mundo.Después de la una exhaustiva investigación, el Vaticano aprobó como ciertas lasapariciones y se dieron a conocer en el siglo pasado, los tres secretos o visiones que experimentaron los pastorcillos cuando estuvieron en presencia de la Virgen.

Auque las dos primeras visiones se dieron a conocer primero, supuestamente se referían a la segunda guerra mundial y a la conversión de Rusia del comunismo ateo y dictatorial a la democracia. Jacinta y Francisco murieron a los pocos años de las apariciones, Lucía se convirtió en monja y vivió en claustro hasta el año 2004 y un año después falleció a los 97 años de edad.

Curiosamente el Vaticano, nunca permitió que ella fuese entrevistada por nadie, hay quiénes creen que le mantuvieron aislada del mundo para que nadie supiese la verdad oculta de las apariciones y las revelaciones de la Virgen María. El tercer mensaje de Fátima se convirtió en un enigma que el Vaticano guardó celosamente por más de setenta años. El Papa Benedicto XVI, fue quien interpretó el tercer secreto, aduciendo que se trataba del intento de asesinato de Juan Pablo II a principios de los años ochenta.

Interpretación que no fue bienvenida ni aceptada por los estudiosos de temas marianos. La mayoría de estudiosos de las apariciones no dudan que éstas sean verídicas, se duda que las interpretaciones dadas a conocer por el Vaticano sean las verdaderas.

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