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MORE THOUGHTS ABOUT INCOME & WEALTH DISPARITIES

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Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard University room-mate was Chris Hughes. Hughes was raised in poverty in an Appalachian community by his middle-class parents who faithfully attended church each Sunday. Just by LUCK he ended up as Mark Zuckerberg's room-mate with an opportunity to participate in the intellectual and technical discussions that led to the development of FACEBOOK. For three years work as a co-founder of Facebook, Hughes was rewarded with earnings of $500 billion. Hughes education resulted in unique ROI (return on investment) as an outcome of algorithms developed, tested, and used to develop a very effective electronic communication service used by the whole world today.

All of this information was presented by Fareed Zakaria, Global Public Square (GPS) 7:00 AM on MSNBC program broadcast Sunday, May 7, 2018. Fareed presented a recent research report released by the Institute for Policy Studies which established that the three most wealthy men in the world had the same amount of wealth as the bottom 50% of the world's population.

The world's economists and political pundits are now very concerned that this 'wealth disparity' will be the basis of much social and political unrest. What can be done about this disparity?

Fareed Zakaria introduced the

author of a new book entitled, “FAIR SHOT; The Thinking Inequities About How We Earn'' whose author is Chris Hughes, Mark's roomie at Harvard and co-founder of FACEBOOK. Chris said, “It was by sheer luck that I personally went from being the son of an impoverished middle-class Appalachian family to being a member of the 0.1% (beyond the 1%).” By sheer luck and circumstances, Chris attributes his success and wealth to being in the right place, associating with the right individuals...all at the right time.

Dame Fortune had smiled upon Chris Hughes. His book reflects his concern about low income folks which he personally experienced as a transitional age youth.

According to Fareed's commentary, Chris Hughes, with his prior experience as the son of a working-class family in low income Appalachia, personally experienced the anxiety, deprivations, and creativity of low income families as they do the best possible with what they earn, which is not always enough.

His book promotes the concept of having the Federal Government give each impoverished individual a guaranteed income of $500 per month per person. Only for individual family members whose aggregated gross income is less than $50,000 per year. This is the same GUARANTEED PERSONAL INCOME concept which has been proposed by certain economists (e.g., Milton Friedman & Joseph Stiglitz) in the past. The assertion is that it would be less costly to just give very low-income folks a direct allowance which would assist them to pay for essentials (housing, clothing, groceries, and education per Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs) rather than have a bureaucratic agency processing

applications, determining need; making awards, and taking security steps to hinder the dishonest greed which a few possess. A direct living allowance would be most cost effective.

Hughes makes the point that his personal journey is 'extreme'; that he knows many ordinary working-class folks who do their very best only to come up short of the necessary 'living income'.

With luck they could have achieved the same level of wealth as he has today.

Regarding the recent Trump Income Tax reform, Hughes notes that it provided the wealthy and corporations with a big tax cut that reduced total federal tax revenues by $1.5 Trillion or more without doing much for the working middle class. He proposes to fund this proposed GPI (guaranteed personal income) by closing all major tax loopholes and a 50% income tax on profits and personal income exceeding $250,000 per year. “It is the responsibility of the 'well-off ' to re-establish the “American Dream”, said Hughes.

“It is the responsibility of those who are 'well-off ' to pay their fair share when assisting the impoverished since they are able to do that without impairing their 'wealth status.”

Hughes rejects the notion that individuals will not want to work.

He states that people need to work because it gives them a purpose.

More importantly, all individuals, regardless of access to opportunity need financial security because an adequate income provides stability (in the person's mental health; the family; and the community).

My one observation: Those who

do not earn nor have a 'living income' have 100% propensity to spend their monthly wage earnings each month and still be in arrears. Imagine what $500 per impoverished individual being spent would do to the domestic economy...especially in grocery, clothing, and other retail sales.

This nation's consumer economy would increase its sales volume and revenues with a 'positive trickle up' impact as marginal profits get to investors. The national budget will not be busted. Instead it may generate more revenues as unmet needs are reduced. Additional sales volumes would generate sales taxes which may enable the reduction of the national debt. The consumer economic cycle would be enhanced...all without borrowing more from China!

Hughes estimated that it would take $300 billion to provide $500 per month ($6,000/year) per person in impoverished families whose gross income is $50,000 per year or less. That is not even equal to the $1.5 trillion in tax relief already provided to corporations and the wealthy. that $300 billion could assist 50 million impoverished individuals who are at the maximum levels of poverty. All that $300 billion dispensed directly to impoverished individuals would find its way into the consumer economy! (Let's say this in another way: If 50 million impoverished individuals received $500 per month ($6,000/year) assistance allowance, all that money would be expended purchasing goods and services which those impoverished folks decided were their highest priorities. And all those purchases would have an impact on the domestic economy; create jobs; require production of replacement goods and services

and thereby boost the domestic economy.

As an outcome of robotics and automation based upon computer technology, many who want to work will not find those traditional middle-class jobs. It will be a challenge to each community to organize non-profit community-based organizations (CBO's) which deliver services and produce goods which are not 'profitable' commercially but may now be produced by willing volunteers who need that volunteer work to have purpose and meaning. Individuals will find ways of keeping themselves occupied.

I have ordered my copy of Chris Hughes book and plan to read it because he has presented a potential path to dealing with unemployment, homelessness, and poverty which too many are experiencing today. A guaranteed personal income would allow the most impoverished families to encourage their kids to get an education rather than work menial jobs for less than living wages...all of which does not help develop their 'human potential' which is needed by industry and commerce. Programs to identify those individuals with creativity and innovational insights will be possible. Identifying these are essential to Silicon Valley at all times.

This GPI approach proposed

by Chris Hughes needs to be fully assessed and implemented beginning with the lowest income levels. Its long-range outcomes will dispel many myths and fears about giving folks a 'hand up' by giving a 'hand-out'. Chris Hughes approach implements “GOOD SAMARITAN STEWARDSHIP while benefiting many.

¿TOLERANCIA CERO? José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

repunte de intentos de cruces ilegales que se registra en los últimos meses.

Después de meses de un exhaustivo estudio dentro de la administración del presidente Donald Trump, el procurador Jeff Sessions anunció esta semana la entrada en vigor de su política de “tolerancia cero” para los inmigrantes que crucen ilegalmente la frontera de los Estados Unidos, una política que incluirá la eventual separación de padres e hijos.

Es indiscutible que el gobierno federal tiene todo el derecho de diseñar y ejecutar la política migratoria que considere apropiada, siempre dentro del marco de la ley y del derecho internacional, pero enfatizar la dimensión policial de la política migratoria no parece ser una solución realista cuando los inmigrantes tienen poco o nada que perder si hacen el intento.

A todas luces, la decisión de la administración Trump no sólo de detener o deportar, sino de perseguir legalmente a las familias inmigrantes, parece más una política de criminalización de la migración, con el claro intento de sembrar temor entre los migrantes potenciales y tratar de reducir el

La odisea humana de la Caravana del Viacrucis del Migrante confirmó, a la vista de todos, los niveles de desesperación de padres y madres que se arriesgan a realizar el peligroso trayecto desde sus países en Centroamérica a través de México, sin importar las bandas criminales, el frio y

el hambre. Una inmigrante hondureña reconoció que tenía miedo a las pandillas o de ser detenida, pero más miedo a morirse de hambre con su familia.

Por fortuna, el gobierno de Estados Unidos empezó a tramitar las peticiones de asilo de decenas de las familias que llegaron con la Caravana. Lamentablemente muchas de ellas no podrán permanecer en el país, toda vez que históricamente tres de cada cuatro casos son rechazados. Pero lo importante es que se observe el debido proceso legal y que sus solicitudes sean evaluadas de manera justa.

Estados Unidos, México y otros países realizarán en las próximas semanas en Washington la Segunda Conferencia sobre Seguridad y Prosperidad en Centroamérica,

un foro ideal para acentuar la otra cara de la moneda: qué puede hacer la comunidad internacional para ayudar a los países de Centroamérica a aliviar los problemas de fondo, como la pobreza y la inseguridad, que empujan a su población al peligro de la migración.

En el lapso de 72 horas, la administración Trump anunció la cancelación del programa TPS para hondureños, la política de tolerancia cero a los inmigrantes y la conferencia sobre seguridad. Ojalá prive como prioridad el enfoque que vea a la migración desde un punto de vista integral y humanitario, y no desde la perspectiva de una actividad criminal.

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5 WAYS THE ARTS ARE GOOD FOR KIDS

economically disadvantaged.

The favorable outcomes associated with high levels of arts participation are particularly strong for students from families with lower socioeconomic status.

For example, arts participation lowers cortisol levels (a biological marker of stress) for low-income preschoolers. Young people from poor communities also tend to benefit from having one or more projects that strengthen their sense of self and connect them with peers who share their interests.

These “identity projects” can include starting a business or organization, building a skateboard ramp-or participation in the arts.

3. Arts organizations can positively influence children's neighborhoods.

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David Murphey Child Trends Young children love to draw, paint, sing, and dance, and these activities play an important role in their early development.

The benefits of arts participation persist into adolescence and beyond. Here are five reasons why the arts are important for children.

1. Arts participation is associated with numerous positive academic and personal outcomes.

These include higher grades and test scores, enrollment in post-secondary education, attainment of a bachelor’s degree,

and higher levels of literacy and civic engagement. Secondary-school students who participate in the arts are more likely to achieve a degree, and tend to continue their artistic habits into adulthood.

Arts participation also promotes children’s social-emotional development by fostering positive social skills, regulation of emotions, openness to innovation, and connections with new people and ideas.

Art instruction can encourage school participation and attendance and lead to greater student self-esteem and motivation.

These positive changes can improve overall classroom climate as well.

2. The benefits of arts participation may be greatest for children who are

There is some evidence, for example, that the presence of arts organizations (including performance facilities, galleries, and artists’ workspaces) helps reduce a neighborhood’s concentrated poverty and attract other creative and high-tech enterprises. Research in New York City has shown that neighborhoods with more arts activity have lower felony rates and more effective local schools. The presence of youth-serving organizations in a community is also associated with lower levels of crime and neighborhood violence.

4. Children's arts participation varies by

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In general, children participate in fewer arts activities as they grow older. For instance, 48 percent of 8th graders report being involved in school music or other performing arts, but only 37 percent of 12th graders do. Girls are much more likely than boys to engage in these activities in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. Students are more likely to participate in school arts activities if their parents have attained higher degrees, and if they plan to attend a 4-year college themselves.

5. Music, in particular, may give children a brain boost.

Young people who have had music training demonstrate higher cognitive skills across disciplines. There are indications, not yet conclusive, that children who engage with music at an early age develop neural connections that non-musical children don’t develop. Specifically, musically engaged children have heightened perception of tonal changes and improved “auditory processing”-the ability to understand speech, which is important for school success.

For more information, see “Participation in School Music or Other Performing Arts,” one of more than 120 indicators of children’s well-being featured in the Child Trends DataBank.

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BBB TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT SUMMER CAMP

Parents, have your kids started counting down the days until summer vacation? With only a few months to go, it is important to start researching possible options for what your children will be doing in their time off.

While you are busy at work, summer camp is a great option to ensure they are safe and occupied!

However, choosing a camp can be overwhelming. There are many types of summer camps. Some are day camps, which

take place during normal working hours, while others are overnight camps. There are also camps tailored to specific interests.

Which type of camp you choose depends on you and your child’s needs.

The specific camp you choose is important as well. In 2017, Better Business Bureau (BBB) received around 80 complaints about camps from consumers nationwide.

Common complaints involved issues with registration, problems receiving refunds, and poor management.

The following BBB tips will help you choose a camp with a proven track record for ensuring the safety, health and satisfaction

CONSEJOS DE BBB PARA ENCONTRAR EL MEJOR CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO Sin embargo, elegir un campamento puede ser abrumador. Hay muchos tipos de campamentos de verano. Algunos son campamentos de día, que funcionan durante el horario normal de trabajo, mientras que otros son campamentos donde los niños pasan la noche. También hay campamentos diseñados para intereses específicos. El tipo de campamento que elija depende en las necesidades de usted y de su hijo.

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Padres, ¿están sus hijos contando los días hasta las vacaciones de verano? Con solo unos pocos meses hasta que salgan de la escuela, es importante comenzar a investigar lo que harán sus hijos en su tiempo libre.

Mientras usted está ocupado en el trabajo, un campamento de verano es una excelente opción para garantizar que estén seguros y ocupados.

• Do your research. Start your search at bbb.org. BBB Business Profiles include contact information, a BBB rating, complaint history and reviews from past customers. You can also use the bbb.org to find a trustworthy BBB Accredited camp near you. If a camp is a non-profit, you’ll be able to find more information through give.org, which is run by BBB Wise Giving Alliance (WGA). Many summer camps are run by BBB Accredited Charities, which meet 20 comprehensive Standards of Charity Accountability.

• Are they licensed? The California Department of Public Health requires resident (overnight) camps to be licensed.

However, day camps aren’t required to have a license. The American Camp Association (acacamps.org) accredits camps that have met up to 300 nationally recognized standards. Accreditation is voluntary.

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of its attendees:

El campamento específico que usted elija también es importante. En 2017, Better Business Bureau (BBB) recibió alrededor de 80 quejas sobre campamentos. Las quejas comunes involucraban problemas con la matricula, problemas recibir reembolsos, y mala administración.

Los siguientes consejos de BBB le ayudarán a elegir un campamento que va a garantizar la seguridad, la salud y la satisfacción de sus asistentes: • Haga su investigación. Comience su búsqueda en bbb.org. Los Perfiles de Negocios de BBB incluyen información de contacto, una calificación de BBB, un historial de queja y reseñas de clientes anteriores.

También puede usar bbb.org para encontrar un campamento Acreditado por BBB cerca

• Consider your child’s interests. Sit down with your child to determine which activities they are interested in. There are a number of camps that offer a variety of activities or concentrate on one area such as sports or arts. There are also camps for specific populations such as children with disabilities.

• Visit the camp if possible. It’s important to look beyond glossy brochures and potentially deceiving pictures on websites.

If you can, visit the camp in person to evaluate the living, eating and recreational facilities. You’ll be able to meet the staff and ask questions. If you aren’t able to visit it’s de usted. Si un campamento no tiene fines de lucro, puede obtener más información a través de give.org. Muchos campamentos de verano son administrados por Caridades Acreditados por BBB, que cumplen con 20 estándares de responsabilidad de caridad.

• ¿Tienen licencia? El Departamento de Salud Público de California requiere que los campamentos residenciales (donde niños pasan la noche) tengan licencia. No requiere que los campamentos de día tengan una licencia. La ACA (acacamps.org) acredita campamentos que han cumplido con estándares reconocidos a nivel nacional. La acreditación es voluntaria.

• Considere los intereses de su hijo. Siéntese con su hijo para determinar qué actividades le interesan. Hay campamentos que ofrecen una variedad de actividades o concentran en un área, como deportes o artes. También hay campamentos para poblaciones específicas, como niños con discapacidades.

• Visite el campamento si es posible. Es importante mirar a más que imágenes en folletos y sitios web. Si puede, visite el campamento en persona para evaluar las comodidades de dormir, comer, y jugar. Si no puede visitar, es más importante que haga su investigación. Busque fotos publicadas por campistas anteriores: no confié solo en las imágenes proporcionadas por el campamento.

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even more important to do your research.

Look for photos posted by past campers – don’t just rely on images provided by the camp.

• Understand the costs and payments.

A deposit is usually required to reserve your child’s spot, and it’s only sometimes refundable. Know the total cost of the camp and when payments are due, and see if payment plans are available. Understand the refund policy – if there’s an emergency and your child can’t attend, what percent of your money will be refunded? Know whether meals and transportation are included, and if you’ll have to pay extra for certain activities. Inquire about financial aid and available scholarships. Make sure everything is included in a written contract, and keep a copy.

• Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and consider it a red flag if a camp is hesitant to answer them. What’s the daily schedule for campers? What medical facilities are on site and what are the medical care procedures? How is homesickness dealt with? Are children able to communicate with parents, and if so, how? What are children required to bring and what’s provided? How is safety prioritized? How are staffers screened?

What’s the camper to staff ratio? What’s the camper and staffer return rate? What background does the camp director have?

If it’s a specialty camp, what expertise do staffers possess?

You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail. org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting bbb. org.

• Comprenda los costos y pagos. Por lo general, se requiere un depósito para reservar el lugar de su hijo, y varía si es reembolsable.

Sepa el costo total del campamento y cuándo vencen los pagos, y vea si hay planes de pago. Comprenda la política de reembolso: si hay una emergencia y su hijo no puede asistir, ¿qué porcentaje de su dinero será reembolsado? Sepa si la comida y el transporte están incluidos, y si tendrá que pagar extra por ciertas actividades. Pregunte sobre la ayuda financiera y si hay becas disponibles. Asegúrese de que todo este incluido en un contrato por escrito y guarda una copia.

• Haga preguntas. No tema hacer preguntas, y considérele una señal de advertencia si un campamento no quiere responder. ¿Cuál es el horario diario? ¿Qué comodidades médicas están en el lugar y cuáles son los procedimientos de atención médica? ¿Cómo se maneja la morriña? ¿Pueden los niños comunicarse con sus padres? ¿Qué se requiere que traigan los niños y qué se proporcionan? ¿Cómo se prioriza la seguridad? ¿Cómo se elijan el personal? ¿Cuántos empleados son por cada campista? ¿Cuál es la tasa de retorno de campistas y empleados? ¿Qué experiencia tiene el director del campamento? ¿Qué experiencia posee los empleados?

Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 8442000, o en bbb.org.

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¿CUÁNTAS CALORÍAS TIENE? ¡ÉCHELE UN OJO AL MENÚ! donde se sienta uno a comer y los de comida rápida, las reposterías, los cafés, y los alimentos estilo restaurante que se venden en ciertos supermercados y tiendas de autoservicio.

¿Cómo se verá esta información?

A fin de ayudarlo a ubicar la información sobre las calorías en el marco de su ingesta diaria total, también se incluirá el siguiente recordatorio en los menús y los carteles de platillos: “Se establece 2,000 calorías al día como base para hacer recomendaciones generales de nutrición, pero las necesidades calóricas varían”. Los menús y los carteles de opciones de comidas también deben indicar que uno puede solicitar información nutricional adicional por escrito, la cual incluirá el número total de calorías, así como el contenido de grasa total, grasa saturada, grasa hidrogenada (trans), colesterol, sodio, carbohidratos totales, azúcares, fibra y proteína.

Ahora habrá una mayor uniformidad en el etiquetado de los menús, ya que las empresas que tienen la obligación de incluir dicho etiquetado ahora tendrán un conjunto de requisitos nacionales que no variará de un estado a otro, o incluso de una ciudad a otra.

Pero, ¿qué se incluirá y cómo se verá?

Así, los consumidores que están armados con la información nutricional de su restaurante de cadena o de comida rápida, o de su establecimiento de venta de comida, pueden tomar decisiones educadas en cuanto a los alimentos que consumen, tanto para ellos como para sus familias.

La información calórica en los menús y los tableros de menús debe estar claramente anunciada. Para la comida que se sirve uno mismo, como la de las barras de ensaladas y

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• Las comidas para llevar y de entrega a domicilio.

• Las comidas que se compran a través de una ventanilla de servicio para automóviles.

• Los alimentos que uno mismo se sirve en una barra de ensaladas o de comida caliente.

• Las bebidas alcohólicas, tales como la cerveza, el vino y los cocteles listados en los menús.

• Las comidas que se venden en centros de entretenimiento, tales como las salas de cine o parques de diversiones.

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¿Sabía que los alimentos y bebidas que se consumen fuera de casa aportan muchas calorías a nuestra dieta; tanto como un tercio de la ingesta diaria de una persona? ¿Y que las investigaciones muestran que las personas con frecuencia subestiman la cantidad de calorías que consumen cuando comen fuera?

A partir de este mes,la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) está exigiendo que ciertos tipos de establecimientos de comida anuncien la información calórica en los menús y tableros o carteles de menú para ayudar a los consumidores a tomar decisiones educadas sobre sus alimentos. Esta regulación será impuesta en las cadenas de restaurantes y los establecimientos de venta de comida con más de 20 ubicaciones, por la tanto, usted podrá conocer la información calórica de lo que consume, ya sea que esté comiendo hamburguesas en un restaurante de comida rápida, comprando una ensalada en un supermercado u ordenando pasta en un restaurante de cadena. Además, también deberá proporcionarse la información nutricional, como el contenido de sodio o de grasa saturada, a petición del cliente en estos establecimientos.

Al tener información sobre las calorías de los alimentos, uno puede tomar decisiones más educadas sobre los alimentos que consume, decisiones que pueden ayudar a mejorar su estado general de salud y el de su familia. Y es tan importante que usted y su familia tengan acceso a esta información cuando comen fuera, como cuando lo hacen en casa, cuando pueden ver el número de calorías en el empaque de los alimentos.

Según la Dra. Susan Mayne, PhD, directora del Centro para la Seguridad de los Alimentos y la Nutrición Aplicada de la FDA, “para los

consumidores que desean consumir menos calorías, tener información sobre las calorías y otros datos nutricionales disponibles tiene el potencial de salvar y mejorar vidas. Casi el 40 por ciento de los adultos estadounidenses son obesos, y la obesidad aumenta el riesgo de padecer afecciones cardiacas, derrames cerebrales, ciertos tipos de cáncer y diabetes”.

los bufés, la información debe mostrarse con claridad para que los consumidores puedan verla al pasar a servirse.

¿Cómo puede usar la información para tomar mejores decisiones en cuanto a los alimentos? Éstos son tres ejemplos: • Para reducir la cantidad de calorías que consume, intente haciendo sustituciones sencillas, como optar por un emparedado de pollo a la parrilla, con 380 calorías, en lugar de uno de pollo frito, con 570. Las bebidas le dan otra oportunidad de elegir con cuidado. El agua mineral no tiene calorías, en comparación con un refresco, con 250 calorías, dependiendo del tamaño de la porción.

• Si ve que su opción preferida tiene muchas calorías, puede compartir porciones (con amigos o familiares) o guardar parte de su comida para más tarde.

• Si desea reducir su ingesta de sodio, bajarle a las grasas saturadas o aumentar la cantidad de fibra en sus comidas, solicite esa información para el platillo del menú que piensa ordenar. ¿Qué tipo de establecimientos anunciarán ahora el número de calorías?

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LA CASA EN MANGO ST / THE HOUSE ON MANGO ST y puertorriqueños en la ciudad de Chicago.

La obra es como una montaña rusa de emociones que nos hace reir, pensar, llorar de alegría y de dolor, pero sobre todo nos hace reflexionar acerca del deseo de una mejor vida y la promesa de regresar al lugar que nos vió crecer por aquellos que nunca pudieron salir.

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“No siempre hemos vivido en Mango Street, antes viviamos en el tercer piso de Loomis y antes de allí vivímos en Keler… “ así es como Esperanza, una joven adolescente, comienza a narrar su historia de juventud desde que su familia se mudó a la casa en la calle Mango, en un barrio de Chicago, en una generación pre milenial. The House on Mango Street, por su título en inglés, es una historia escrita en pequeñas viñetas por la reconocida escritora Mexicoamericana Sandra Cisneros y narrada por dos personajes, que son a la vez la misma persona en dos momentos diferentes de su vida, la joven Esperanza y la mujer adulta en que se convirtió.

Photo Credit: Siempre Mujer ¿No estás seguro de cómo pasar el Día de las Madres este año? Ya sea que estés invitando a tu madre a un día de paseo o a pasarlo con toda la familia, lo tenemos cubierto, desde las últimas novedades en entretenimiento a actividades al aire libre, ¡aquí encontrarás 5 maneras divertidas de pasar el Día de las Madres!

3. Invita a tu mamá a una manicura y pedicura.

Algo clásico pero que siempre funciona; todas adoran una cuota de mimos en el Día de la Madre.

Anímate y regálale un masaje más largo o una pedicura de lujo. Después de una larga semana de trabajo, ¡es bonito poder sentarse a descansar, relajarse y que te embellezcan!

1. Lleva a tu madre a ver el nuevo thriller de acción de Universal Pictures, BREAKING IN, protagonizado por Gabrielle Union. Este Día de la Madre, Gabrielle Union encarna a una mujer que hará lo que sea para rescatar a sus niños de una banda de criminales sin escrúpulos que los ha secuestrado frente a sus propios ojos. Union interpreta a la madre más imbatible en este thriller de suspenso cargado de acción, que no se detendrá ante nada para recuperar a sus hijos y enseñarle a los criminales una lección: ninguna trampa, puerta o cerradura, y especialmente ningún hombre puede estar a la altura de una madre con la misión de proteger a su familia. El film se estrena justo a tiempo para celebrar a las mejores madres del planeta el viernes 11 de mayo.

4. Organiza una fiesta para la premiere de la nueva temporada de la exitosa serie de Telemundo EL SEÑOR DE LOS CIELOS. Prepara tus palomitas de maíz y el vino, ¡porque está será una temporada inolvidable! Protagonizada por el apuesto Rafael Amaya como Aurelio Casillas, la sexta temporada fue grabada en México y en Turquía, lo que la convierte en la más ambiciosa y más maldita de todas. Si bien Aurelio Casillas ha demostrado sus extraordinarias condiciones para la caza, en esta nueva temporada deberá convertirse en un fugitivo y evitar convertirse en la presa del temible capo colombiano "El Cabo" (Robinson Díaz), quien intentará cobrarse la deuda provocada por la muerte de su hijo, a cualquier costo. El Señor de los Cielos tendrá su premiere el lunes 8 de mayo a las 10/9C.

2. ¿Te sientes inspirado/a por el cuerpo atlético y las escenas de acción de Gabrielle? Lleva a tu mamá a una clase de STRONG by Zumba, una sesión de ejercicios de alta intensidad sin danza que no se parece a ningún campo de entrenamiento básico que hayas probado antes. Esta clase plena de música está dividida en cuatro cuadrantes que incluyen sentadillas, puñetazos, patadas y flexiones que te darán un trabajo completo sobre tu cuerpo, quemando calorías y grasas. Después de una hora te sentirás más fuerte, más duro/a, ¡y listo/a para arrasar el brunch ilimitado con tu mami!

5. Disfruta de un picnic al aire libre. ¡Ha llegado la primavera y las temperaturas están subiendo! Visita por la mañana un mercado local de agricultores para encontrar vegetales frescos y pan, prepara un almuerzo casero, y dirígete a un parque local o a la playa para un almuerzo al aire libre. Incluso puedes rentar bicicletas o ir caminando para hacer algo de ejercicio. Si se suma toda la familia, no te olvides de llevar cartas o juegos de mesa para que todo el mundo se divierta.

Mientras Esperanza continua diciendo “La casa en Mango Street es nuestra y no tenemos que pagarle renta a nadie, ni compartir el patio con los de abajo, ni cuidarnos de hacer mucho ruido…” la historia progresa integrando a una variedad de coloridos personajes que se entretejen para darle vida a los diferentes pasajes en esta obra de despertar de juventud.

Desde el momento que se ilumina el escenario pareciera como si nosotros, el público, arribáramos al mismo lugar en la calle Mango y formáramos parte de este barrio de mexicanos

The House of Mango Street, adaptada para teatro por Amy Ludwig y dirigida por Wilma Bonet, marca el inicio de un esfuerzo de Teatro Visión por crear una plataforma donde jóvenes Latinx puedan fortalecer sus habilidades teatrales participando en una obra con estándares de producción de nivel professional, pero sobre todo, de poder llegar formar un semillero de nuevo talento.

Esta obra fue producida en el 2009 por Teatro Visión con un éxito arrollador y todas las funciones con localidades agotadas. Esta ocasión promete igualar o quizá rebazar el mismo éxito de la anterior producción, con solamente un fin de semana de funciones del 17 al 20 de mayo.

En la época en que el musical Hamilton a revolucionado la escena teatral por enaltecer la presencia de artistas de color, Teatro Visión une esfuerzos con el Condado de Santa Clara a través de la supervisora Cindy Chávez y el departamento de cuidado temporal (Foster Care Program), para poder lograr este excepcional proyecto que nos llega al corazón de una manera muy especial.

La obra se presenta en inglés con supertítulos en español en el teatro de la Plaza de la Herencia y Cultura Mexicana localizado en el 1700 Alum Rock Ave en el este de San José.

Teatro Visión ofrece la oportunidad de que el público eliga el precio que puedan pagar por su boleto, que puede variar de $10 hasta $40. La obra es apta para la familia pero se recomienda para niños y niñas mayors de 10 años.

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added benefit of taking cars off the road, which reduces air pollution and lightens traffic.

Mike Laugher, founder and board member of the Berr yessa Business Association, said they got a lot done in a week - speeding up a process that traditionally takes many months.

Ellen Dunham-Jones, a professor of urban design at the G eorgia Institute of Technolog y, took par t in the event and said this interac tive, holistic approach makes it easier for projec ts to ge t built.

"In the news, you see software companies doing hackathons where they live-develop software applications with real-time input," Laugher said. "So this has been an open studio where you urban design a projec t in real time with input as you go."

Suzanne Potter California News Ser vice SAN JOSE, Calif. - Many California communities are confronting the housing crisis by encouraging higher-density housing near public transportation in ways that also

make the area more livable.

AARP, the City of San Jose and the Valley Transpor tation Authority just wrapped up a week-long event at the Tech Museum of Innovation called a charre tte.

The event gathered designers, property owners and residents to develop creative strategies for the

CALIFORNIA EXPLORA UNA NUEVA FORMA DE RE-DESARROLLAR SUS CIUDADES Y MEJORAR SU HABITABILIDAD Suzanne Potter California News Service

SAN JOSE, Calif. - La semana pasada se puso en accion, en San Jose, una innovadora manera de re-desarrollar las ciudades mas antiguas, con la organizacion de un evento que reunio a propietarios de inmuebles, desarrolladores, residentes y funcionarios locales para trabajar en un taller intensivo de una semana durante la que se enfocaron en hacer mas habitables dos areas de la ciudad.

La novedad se trata de que muchas comunidades de California estan confrontando la crisis de vivienda fomentando una mayor densidad poblacional cerca del transporte publico - de forma que tambien hacen mas habitables las areas.

La AARP, la Ciudad de San Jose y la Autoridad del Transporte del Valle recien terminaron un evento de innovacion de una semana en el Museo Tecnologico ("Tech Museum"), llamado "charrette". El evento reunio a disenadores, propietarios y residentes para juntos desarrollar estrategias creativas para la Villa Urbana de Berryessa BART y el corredor de negocios de la calle 13th Norte.

Mike Laugher, , fundador y miembro de la directiva de la Asociacion de Negocios de Berryessa (Berryessa Business Association), dice que lograron hacer mucho en una semana - acelerando un proceso que normalmente lleva muchos meses.

The idea is to design a neighborhood that makes it possible for people to walk to the grocer y store, to the park and to public transit, which is ideal for seniors and the disabled who may not drive. It also has the

T he first-of-its-kind event is meant to be replicated in many places around the state and nation.

Artists created designs on the spot during the charrette to reimagine parts of San Jose.

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La idea es disenar un barrio que permita que la gente camine a la tienda, al parque y al transporte publico, lo que es ideal para los adultos mayores y discapacitados que no manejan. Se dice que el beneficio agregado de sacar autos de la circulacion es reducir la contaminacion y agilizar el trafico.

Ellen Dunham-Jones, profesora de diseno urbano en el Instituto de Tecnologia de Georgia en Atlanta, y miembro de la directiva de Planeacion Comun (Common Planning), participo en el evento y dice que este modo interactivo y holistico facilita que los proyectos se construyan.

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Asi realmente se ayuda a construir un consenso de lo que son los tipos de politicas necesarias para cambiar a nivel local, y ayudar a hacer los lugares mas habitables."

Se busca que este evento, primero en su tipo, sea replicado en muchos lugares del estado y del pais. Por lo pronto, cada vez mas comunidades de California enfrenten la crisis de vivienda impulsando la mayor densidad de vivienda cerca del transporte publico - de manera que las areas tambien se hacen mas habitables.

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Sacramento, CA – Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) and the Select Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation hosted an informational hearing titled “The Students We Share: A Discussion on Expanding Educational Opportunities for Transborder Students” on Tuesday May 8.

The hearing involved a discussion between officials from Mexico and California regarding the growing challenges (e.g., language barriers, cultural differences, and education system disparities) faced by students who attend school on both sides of the US-Mexico border at different times during their educational experience.

“Education is extremely important on a universal level, from improving our government to boosting our economy,” said Committee Chairman, Senator Hueso. “Having this discussion is essential in ensuring that our communities prosper together.”

The hearing took place on the occasion of California-Mexico Advocacy Day, an annual event hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Sacramento and the California State Senate, which celebrates the mutually-beneficial relationship between the State and its southern ally. In line with the theme of “The Students We Share”, the day also involved student meetings with legislators and a higher-ed roundtable at the Mexican Consulate.

“This is a day to celebrate our close ties with Mexico. We embrace different languages, we welcome different cultures. We build bridges, not walls with our fellow educators in Mexico.

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Cathedral of Faith SAN JOSE, CA- Cathedral of Faith will host the 3rd annual Concert for Change benefiting Life Child Mozambique on Friday, May 18 from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Free admission. The concert will feature performances by bay area music and dance talent including Brother Ig, Jessica Johnson, The Tribe, TURFinc, and Academy of Villains (America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance, and winners of season 2 of Fake Off on TruTV) and more! All of our performers are donating their time and talent.

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Cathedral of Faith also supports projects at the Peace School in the Namuinho community.

UNICEF reports that one in every five children are severely deprived of education and 45 percent of deaths in children under five are attributed to malnutrition. Concert for Change will give audience members the opportunity to be the change in these children’s lives through a free-will offering and/or child sponsorship to benefit Life Child Mozambique.

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IS THERE PROOF THAT FRACKING FOR OIL AND NATURAL GAS CAN BY ITSELF CAUSE EARTHQUAKES? are from fracking itself,” report Miami University geologists Michael Brudzinski and Brian Currie, who are trying to pinpoint causation on fracking-related seismicity across the central U.S. “Fracking by larger, older, deeper fault lines has a higher risk of triggering bigger earthquakes, like the 4.0 quake around Youngstown in 2011.”

By studying the “fingerprint” of these quakes, Brudzinski and Currie, whose recent findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), hope to help prevent future quakes and minimize the damage from ones they can’t prevent.

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Geologists used to believe that “fracking”— or hydraulic fracturing, the process of drilling down into the earth and injecting water, chemicals and sand at high-pressure to release and capture the gas or oil contained in the rock—couldn’t actually cause earthquakes. But conventional wisdom started to change in 2009 when the ground started shaking across Oklahoma in the wake of that state’s new fracking boom.

Today it is not uncommon for upwards of 1,000 magnitude 3.0 or higher earthquakes to rock the Sooner State during a given year—and no one doubts that they are a result of fracking and related activities.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), earthquakes in Oklahoma are now hundreds of times more common than just a decade ago. Meanwhile, seven other midwestern and southern states have experienced similar rises in the incidence of earthquakes since fracking commenced in recent years. “These earthquakes are occurring at a higher rate than ever before and pose a much greater risk to people living nearby,” says Mark Petersen, a Ph.D. and a national regional coordinator for USGS. Defenders of fracking insist that it’s not so much the fracking that’s to blame as it is the wastewater disposal activities that come afterwards. “Wastewater disposal wells typically operate for longer durations and inject much more fluid than hydraulic fracturing, making them more likely to

induce earthquakes,” reports USGS, adding that less than two percent of the earthquakes in Oklahoma can be directly linked to fracking itself. “The remaining earthquakes are induced by wastewater disposal.”

But environmental leaders take little comfort in that distinction, especially given that most of the dangerous wastewater disposal going on across Oklahoma is a result of fracking operations. And in other areas with different geologic composition, fracking itself has been linked to increased seismic activity.

Brudzinski and Currie would like to see more research dollars funding earthquake detectors that are sensitive down to a “smaller, earlier threshold” (such as 1.6 magnitude): “If companies can monitor events at smaller levels, they can detect problems earlier before they get big.” Such funding could be money well spent, given that some 3.5 million Americans, primarily in Oklahoma and southern Kansas, live in areas, according to USGS, vulnerable to significant damage from man-made earthquakes.

CONTACTS: USGS’ Induced Earthquakes: Myths & Misconceptions, earthquake. u s g s . g o v/r e s e a r c h / i n d u c e d /my t h s . php; PNAS “Maturity of nearby faults influences seismic hazard from hydraulic fracturing,” www.pnas.org/content/ early/2018/01/30/1715284115.

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CA, 95070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/22/1990. This filing is a refile of previous file #577984 with changes. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Paul Heath, Trustee of the Paul Health, 1981 Family Trust This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/02/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 641842 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641613 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROYAL PINES APARTMENTS, 525 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo CA, 94401, Santa Mateo County. The principal place of business is in San Mateo County and a currently fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by a: Trust. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 1. Anthony Crisafi, Co-Trustee for The Anthony J. Crisafi & Michelle Crisafi Trust dated 08/12/1997 2.

Michelle Crisafi Co-Trustee for The Anthony J. Crisafi & Michelle Crisafi Trust dated 08/12/1997 3. Paul Dumesnil, Co-Trustee for the Paul J. Dumesnil & Roselyn Dumesnil Trust Dated 08/17/1998 4. Roselyn Dumesnil, Co-Trustee

for the Paul J. Dumesnil & Roselyn Dumesnil Trust Dated 08/17/1998, 20410 Town Center Lane, Suite 200, Cupertino CA, 95014.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/06/2011. This filing is a refile of previous file #247919 after 40 days of expiration date. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Paul Dumesnil, CoTrustee This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641613 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641768 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FL DELIVERY, 1430 Bali Ct, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fredy Samuel Landaverry, 1430 Bali Ct, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/30/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Fredy Landaverry This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/30/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Venessa Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 641768 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641617 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DELANO APARTMENTS, 280 La Pala Drive, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Michael Kelly, 20410 Town Center Lane, Suite 200, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/01/2017.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michael Kelly, Owner This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641617 May 11, 18, 25 June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641889 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHINNING STARS DAYCARE, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dolores Gutierrez, 1459 Amesbury Wy, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A

registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dolores Gutierrez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/02/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641889 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641616 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VILLA FAIRLANE APARTMENTS, 264-270 La Pala Drive, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): NMJ Properties, LLC., 20410 Town Center Lane, Suite 200, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/01/2017. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jason Chen Managing Member NMJ Properties, LLC. Article/Registration #201624310413 (from CA Sec of State’s Office) Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641616 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641615 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CEDARS STUDIO APARTMENTS, 157 Union Avenue, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cedars Studio Apartments II, LLC., 20410 Town Center Lane, Suite 200, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/11/2011. This filing is a refile of previous file #558841. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jim Barrow Managing Member Cedars Studio Aparments II, LLC. Article/Registration #201213510331 (from CA Sec of State’s Office) Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641615 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641614 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE MIDFIELD APARTMENTS, 3101 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto CA, 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): The Fisher, LLC., 20410 Town Center Lane, Suite 200, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 02/01/2016.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Larry Fisher Managing Member The Fisher, LLC. Article/Registration #200332810145 (from CA Sec of State’s Office) Above Entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641614 May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324213 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Mora.

Petitioner(s) Jose Mora has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Mora to Josiah Winters.

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 6/05/2018 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 5, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327794 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Lin Shi. Petitioner(s) Lin Shi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lin Shi to Lieven Lin Shi. 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 8/14/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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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 8, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV325577 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sebastian Anaya. Petitioner(s) Aida B. Mendez Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sebastian Anaya to Sebastian Mendez.

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 6/26/2018 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326508 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Lucia Chiarella. Petitioner(s) Maria Lucia Chiarella has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Lucia Chiarella to Lucy Therasumus Chiarella.

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 7/17/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327683 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lisa Perez.

Petitioner(s) Lisa Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristina Nikole Lugo to Kristina Nikole Jackson Perez.

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 8/14/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327439 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Annie Hien Thi Tran.

Petitioner(s) Annie Hien Thi Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com as follows: a. Annie Hien Thi Tran to Hanna Hien Thi Tran. 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 8/07/2018 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 1, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327823 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alexey Malykh.

Petitioner(s) Alexey Malykh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Alexey V. Malykh to Nick Mazzarino. 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 8/14/2018 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 8, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327599 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shabina.

Petitioner(s) Shabina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shabina to Shabina Gill.

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 8/07/2018 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 3, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326664 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Van Le. Petitioner(s) Thanh Van Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thanh Van Le to Peter 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 7/24/2018 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 18, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326288 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Christopher Ryan Deffendall.

Petitioner(s) Christopher Ryan Deffendall has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christopher Ryan Deffendall to Christopher Ryan. 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 7/17/2018 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 11, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327194 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alfred Leon. Petitioner(s) Alfred Leon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nickolas Yen Leon to Nicholas Alfred leon. 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 7/31/2018 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327851 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Manuel Albert Carrion aka Manuel Albert Carin. Petitioner(s) Christopher Carin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Manuel Albert Carrion to Manuel Albert Carin. 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 8/14/2018 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 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327864 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Cleveland Joel Sigh.

Petitioner(s) Cleveland Joel Sigh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cleveland Joel Sigh to Lâmurülum Ankhenatenkhut-neb Saï.

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 8/14/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of

MAY 11 - 17, 2018 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 9, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641871 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. INTEGRITYSHEK HOLDINGS 2. LIVE2 T R AV E L D E A L S .CO M 3. BEST SYMBOL 4.

IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT 5.

JAMIE’S LUNCHES, 1922 The Alameda, San Jose CA, 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jamie Walter Alvarezmejia, 1922 The Alameda, San Jose CA, 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/10/2015. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN640823 with changes. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jamie Walter Alvarezmejia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/02/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 641871 May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641783 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: I&M TIRES RECYCLING, 1417 San Tomas Aquino Pkwy Apt #2, San Jose CA, 95130, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Iris Margoth Ramos, 1417 San

Tomas Aquino Pkwy Apt #2, San Jose CA, 95130.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/17/2017.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Iris Margoth Ramos This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/01/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641783 May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641655 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAMA LIANG’S, 1390 Saddle Rack St Unit 224, San Jose CA, 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MAMA LIANG’S INC., 1390 Saddle Rack St Unit 224, San Jose CA, 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jessica Liang MAMA LIANG’S INC. CEO Article/Registration # C4066909. Above entity formed in the State of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 641655 May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 640764 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE AIRTIGHT GARAGE, 175 Jackson St, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara

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MAY 11 - 17 2018 County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Johnny Granado, 385 N 3rd St B-6, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/04/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Johnny Granado This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/04/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 640764 May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641476 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C C & A TAX SERVICES, 4898 El Camino Real STE #102, Los Altos CA, 94022, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Claudia Y Pineda, 1075 Space Park Way SPC 133, Mountain View CA, 94043.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Claudia Y Pineda This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/20/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 641476 May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327415 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Natalya Krakovich.

Petitioner(s)

Natalya Krakovich has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Natalya Krakovich to Natalya Klein-Atlas. 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 8/07/2018 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 1, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326602 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paulina Mendez-Menjivar.

Petitioner(s) Paulina Mendez-Menjivar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Paulina Mendez-Menjivar to Paulina Mendez-Fuentes.

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 7/24/2018 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 17, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 18CV326669 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jaymi Hahn. Petitioner(s) Jaymi Hahn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaymi Hahn to Jaymi Jungmi Hahn. 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 7/24/2018 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 18, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327437 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Joanna Spall Fryer.

Petitioner(s) Joanna Spall Fryer has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joanna Spall Fryer to Joanna B. Spall.

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 8/07/2018 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 1, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327497 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brandy Marie Blumenschein.

Petitioner(s) Brandy Marie Blumenschein has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brandy Marie Blumenschein to Jack Gypsy Saralie Baker.

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 8/07/2018 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 2, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327520 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joyce Pauline Lopez. Petitioner(s) Joyce Pauline Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joyce Pauline Lopez to Joyce Pauline Segura.

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 8/07/2018 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 2, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court May 4, 11, 18, 25 2018 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Edeltraud Wittmann No.18PR183322 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Peter Wittmann in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Peter Wittmann be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Edeltraud Wittmann, Edeltraud T.L. Wittmann. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estates 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: 7/09/2018 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal repres5entative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave, Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Janis L. Taormina To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Janis L. Taormina, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on April 9, 2018, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641605 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REMODELING YOUR STYLE, 620 Iris Ave Apt 125, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Ramon Marin

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Gomez and Gisela Beatriz Cancio Anton, 620 Iris Ave Apt 125, Sunnyvale CA, 94086. The registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/25/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 641605 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641566 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MG CLEANING, 2357 Barlow Ave, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Guadalupe Moreno, 2357 Barlow Ave, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/01/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Guadalupe Moreno This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 641566 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AIM MAIL CENTER #1076, 4848 San Felipe Road 150, San Jose CA, 95135127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by

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an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Esperanza Mejorado, 1547 Quiet Pond Lane, San Jose CA, 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/09/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Esperanza Mejorado This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/09/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 641011 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 640900 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ECONOMY HAULING & TIRE RECYCLING, 866 S 1st, San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Super Cheap Hauling & Tire Recycling, LLC, 558 Windlass LN, Foster City CA, 94404. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jesus Rivera Naranjo Super Cheap Hauling & Tire Recycling Managing Member Article/Registration #201725510303.

Above entity formed in the State of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/05/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 640900 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641383 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOSMARC PERFUMES Y JOYERIA, 3151 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fredy Alejandro Cruz Juarez, 223 Chalet Ave, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/01/2013. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN577104 with changes. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Fredy Alejandro Cruz Juarez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/18/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 641383 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641421 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ESCUELITA PRESCHOOL, 1649 Blossom Hill, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Escuelita Preschool, 1649 Blossom Hill, San Jose CA, 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/08/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Greg Spindola Escuelita Preschool Vice President Article/Registration #C4116612.

Above entity formed in the State of CA. This statement was filed

with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/19/2018.

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 641421 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641480 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RIGO’S HANDYMAN, 1625 Aldrich Way, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rigoberto Baltazar Mendoza, 1625 Aldrich Way, San Jose CA, 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN640142 with changes. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rigoberto Baltazar Mendoza This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/20/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 641480 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641325 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WATER WORX POOL CARE, 7028 Via Serena, San Jose CA, 95139, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nawaf Masri, 7028 Via Serena, San Jose CA, 95139. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com /s/ Nawaf Masri This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/17/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 641325 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641152 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Q, 447 Great Mall Drive #161, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Q Ultimate, Inc, 1330 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90021. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alex Kim Q Ultimate, Inc President Article/Registration #4053977.

Above entity formed in the State of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 641152 April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV325852 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mumtaz Pierre-Davis Winn and Ananda Maryum Winn.

Petitioner(s) Mumtaz Pierre-Davis Winn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mumtaz Pierre Davis Winn to Mumtaz PierreDavis b. Ananda Maryum

Winn to Ananda Maryum Davis-Winn. 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 7/03/2018 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 4, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326878 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neela Giana Dell’Amore. Petitioner(s) Neela Giana Dell’Amore has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Neela Giana Dell’Amore to Neela Giana Jazayeri. 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 7/24/2018 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 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326947 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the applica-

tion of: Henry A. Aguilar.

Petitioner(s) Henry A. Aguilar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeremiah Isaac Aguilar Lopez to Jeremy Isaac Aguilar Lopez. 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 7/31/2018 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 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326944 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chien Hsin Lee. Petitioner(s) Chien Hsin Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wei Hsiang Lee to David Weihsiang Lee b. Wei Na Lee to Angela Weina Lee. 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 7/31/2018 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 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV324634 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diana Antonia Zabalovici. Petitioner(s) Diana A. Zabalovici has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diana Antonia Zabalovici to Diana Antonia Serrano.

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 6/19/2018 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 14, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326937 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Harjit Singh and Ritu Raj. Petitioner(s) Harjit Singh and Ritu Raj have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ishaan Singh to Sean Singh. 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 7/31/2018 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

MAY 11 - 17, 2018 county of Santa Clara.

April 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326865 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Alejandra Alonso Gomez.

Petitioner(s) Maria Alejandra Alonso Gomez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alejandro Martinez to Alejandro Martinez Alonso.

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 7/24/2018 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 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326720 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Janet Portarvirdi Dizaj Takie. Petitioner(s) Janet Portarvirdi Dizaj Takie has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Janet Portarvirdi Dijaj Takie to Janet Portarvirdi. 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 7/24/2018 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 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV325972 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Manilyn Diano Bartolo. Petitioner(s) Manilyn Diano Bartolo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Manilyn Diano Bartolo to Manilyn Santos Diano.

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 7/10/2018 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 5, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326763 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eduardo Manuel Vergara Diarte.

Petitioner(s) Eduardo Manuel Vergara Diarte has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eduardo Manuel Vergara Diarte to Eduardo Manuel Vergara.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

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MAY 11 - 17 2018 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 7/24/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326773 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tien Ton Villatuya. Petitioner(s) Tien Ton Villatuya has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tien Nu My Villatuya to Tien Ton Villatuya. 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 7/24/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326794 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thu Uyen Vu. Petitioner(s) Thu Uyen Vu has filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thu Uyen Vu to Scarlett Vu. 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 7/24/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV327052 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kao Orn Saelee. Petitioner(s) Kao Orn Saelee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kao Orn Saelee to Nick Kao Saelee.

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 7/31/2018 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, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 27; May 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641224 The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: SKYE COSMETIC DENTAL CENTER, 1120 Cadillac Ct., Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. The principle place of business is in Santa Clara County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by a: Corporation The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Skye Dental Practice, Inc, 1120 Cadillac Ct., Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/02/2008. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN576338 with changes. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tuuyen Do Skye Dental Practice, Inc. President Article/Registration #C3694596. Above entity formed in the State of CA. This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 641224 April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641121 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GARCIA LANDSCAPE AND GARDENING SERVS, 3890 Yolo Dr, San Jose CA, 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Porfirio Resendiz, 3890 Yolo Dr, San Jose CA, 95136.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/11/2018.

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

/s/ Porfirio Resendiz This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 641121 April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641261 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOR CAL TRUCKING, 640 N 13th Street, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christopher Mclaughlin, 640 N 13th Street, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/09/2018.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Christopher Mclaughlin This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/16/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 641261 April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 641098 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WILLY’S TRUCKING, 1460 N 4th St Apt 519, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Salvador Angel De La Torre, 1460 N 4th St Apt 519, San Jose CA, 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/13/2007.

This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN569097 with changes. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Salvador Angel De La Torre This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 641098 April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV325638 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liang Naw Wong. Petitioner(s) Liang Naw Wong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Liang Naw Wong to Jessica Liang Wong. 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 7/03/2018 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 28, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326199 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Young Duk Song and Mingyeong Kim. Petitioner(s) Young Duk Song and Mingyeong Kim have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yubin Song to Hailey Yubin Song. 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 7/10/2018 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 10, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326407 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Kim and Henry Nguyen. Petitioner(s) Kim and Henry Nguyen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cathy Nguyen to Dorothy Nguyen.

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 7/17/2018 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 12, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326403 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stacy Burrows. Petitioner(s) Stacy Burrows has filed a petition for Change of Name with

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isaiah Solis to Isaiah Burrows. 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 7/17/2018 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 12, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326411 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Susan Vinh Yue. Petitioner(s) Susan Yue has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Susan Yue Vinh to Susan Vinh Yue. 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 7/17/2018 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 12, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326433 Superior Court of California, County of

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Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rita Saesee. Petitioner(s) Rita Saesee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rita Saesee to Kristy Rita Saesee. 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 7/17/2018 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 10, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV326269 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: One W Z. Petitioner(s) One W Z has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. One W Z to One Z Wisfa.

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 7/17/2018 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 11, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court April 20, 27; May 4, 11 2018

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LA DEVOCIÓN A LA VIRGEN DE FÁTIMA

Madre mía también os pido por mis padres, para que vivan unidos en el amor; por mis hermanos, familiares y amigos, para que viviendo unidos en familia un día podamos gozar con Vos en la vida eterna..

Os pido de un modo especial por la conversión de los pecadores y la paz del mundo; por los niños, para que nunca les falten los auxilios divinos

Fecha de celebración 13 de Mayo.

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 10 minutos. Los tres pastorcillos eran Lucía Dos Santos de 10 años de edad, y sus primos Jacinta y Francisco Marto, de 7 y 9 años de edad respectivamente. Cinco de las apariciones sucedieron en un sitio conocido como la Hondonada de Liria.

Durante sus pariciones la Virgen pidió fervientemente que se rezara el rosario. Habló de la conversión de Rusia y de grandes acontecimientos que ocurrirán en nuestro planeta.

Francisco murió en 1919 y Jacinta en 1924. Según versiones extraoficiales, Lucía la única sobreviviente de los tres hasta hace pocos años, llegaría a ser testigo de muchos presagios dictados

y lo necesario para sus cuerpos, y un día conseguir la vida eterna. ¡Oh Madre mía! Sé que escucharás, y me conseguirás estas y cuantas gracias te pida, pues las pido por el amor que tienes de tu Hijo, Jesús. ¡Madre mía, aquí tienes a tu hijo, sé tu mi Madre! ¡Oh dulce Corazón de María, sed la salvación mía!

Amén.

Valinhos, donde la Virgen de Fátima también apareció a los pastorcitos.

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por la Virgen Santísima. Lucía falleció el 13 de febrero del 2005 a la edad de 97 años. 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.

Según los historiadores, La Virgen le anunció a los pastorcillos acerca de una evolución que ocurrirá en nuestro planeta y les advirtió de una posible tercera guerra mundial y algunos cataclismos que ocurrirían en varios continentes. Infortunadamente, la iglesia católica ha tratado por todos los medios que dicha información no llegue a las masas, manteniendo en claustro durante décadas a Lucía.

No le permitieron dar entrevistas ni tener contacto con el mundo exterior.

Parece ser que el Vaticano guarda muchos misterios y secretos que no le es conveniente revelar.

Oración a la Virgen de Fátima ¡Oh Virgen Santísima! Vos os aparecisteis repetidas veces a los niños; yo también quisiera veros, oír vuestra voz y deciros: Madre mía, llevadme al cielo. Confiando en vuestro amor, os pido me alcancéis de vuestro Hijo Jesús una fe viva, inteligencia para conocerle y amarle, paciencia y gracia para servirle a Él y a mis hermanos, y un día poder unirnos con Vos allí en el cielo.

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TRAVEL

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TRAVELING THROUGH THE MYTHIC BIG SUR

We Take a Drive in a GMC Acadia Down to Writer Henry Miller’s Oasis, a jewel of the West Coast

world and wrote about it extensively, his heart ended up immeasurably attached to the terrain and lifestyle of Big Sur. In a way his words and attitude about the region helped tame it just a bit, so that others could drive through and enjoy its virtues and breathtaking sights.

I note, needs to be done at under 30 mph). The mileage for this crossover was good, close enough to GMC’s numbers, which are 18/25 mpg in city/ highway scenarios and all depending on the driver.

His works include the “Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch”, which chronicles his 18 years living in Big Sur. Even if most of his writings weren’t so much about Big Sur, he himself was what popularized the region. Over time, and through strict housing laws and nature preservation, the region became slowly more accessible to the public.

The Acadia is as compact as you would want a SUV without actually making you feel like you’re tight for space. The third row is optional on the Acadia, our version did include it and it is meant to easily disappear, folding down into the floor and allowing for some extra storage space in the rear. Also equipped in our version was the 4g hotspot, which allowed for music and podcast playback without a stutter.

One example of human innovation conquering, or should I say simply “adjusting” to nature, is the iconic Bixby Bridge, which joins two sides of Big Sur at 260 feet high, one of the tallest bridges in the world of its kind. We definitely took the time on the way through Big Sur and on the drive back home to stop, stare, and take selfies with the bridge.

So, after a long day trip to the edge of the West Coast and back, I will say I was cozy and comfortable in the Acadia and would definitely recommend venturing out there if given a chance. Do look at traffic info for road construction and closures, and keep in mind that during the summer it is peak season at “the big south”.

Sunny Cruising in the Acadia

One last thing to note: When in Big Sur do stop

by The Henry Miller Library. It is a cozy wooden structure filled with books for sale and outfitted with trinkets and notes from visitors and Miller himself. On the outside of the Library there is a framed, handwritten note from him, a portion reads:

Our drive was on a sunny, low 70’s degree day. I like my warm days not so hot, so this was perfect for keeping the windows down and the moon roof open on the Acadia.

The GMC Acadia is feature rich mid-size SUV incorporating what I have come to expect in GM vehicles, comfort and utility. As aforementioned the Acadia reviewed was the All-Terrain edition, which included a unique color interior and 3 rows of seats, totaling 7 passengers.

The traction selection system allowed us to go from traffic at our starting point in Google’s hometown of Mountain View, to hitting the highway 1 curves in “Sport Mode” with a simple flick of a dial (which

“Life along the South Coast is just a bed of roses, with a few thorns and nettles interspersed.

The life class meets every Monday regardless.

Refreshments are served when demanded. Those interested in celestial navigation are advised to first obtain a rudimentary knowledge of integral calculus, phlebotomy, astral physics and related subjects. The use of liquor is strictly forbidden on interplanetary flights.”

The GMC Acadia All Terrain amongst the scenery of Big Sur. Photo Credit: Arturo Hilario

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Down highway 1, alongside the coasts of the Pacific to one side and hugging the edge of the United States on the other, is a mystical place made even more so by the vast world it contains within and the quiet nature of its appeal.

150 miles South of San Francisco and 300 North from Los Angeles lies the 90 mile stretch of curvy, majestic road that has fascinated people for centuries. The Spaniards who were the first to put it in writing called it “El Sur Grande”, or “The Big South”.

For this trip we took the GMC Acadia All Terrain model, which was a great choice to take through Carmel and down Monterey Bay towards our eventual retreat for the day in Big Sur. The All Terrain model (SLT-1) has a MSRP price of $42,375.

With a two-lane road being the only route through this region, Big Sur’s beauty is matched by the ruggedness of nature, the road sometimes the only hint of humanity. During our trip we were still

witnessing the effects of harsh rain a few years ago which caused landslides that swept pieces of the highway into the sea; to the day the affected areas are still being repaired.

Writing Big Sur Henry Miller was a writer from New York City who came to the allure of Big Sur in the 1940’s. Here he settled in what was at the time a very isolated Big Sur, there was no electricity, and no two-lane road to speak of. The isolation was a haven to him, allowing him to think, write and live as carefree as he could.

Even now as we took the trip down the winding roads of Big Sur, each mile picturesque in its own way, there was still the feeling of detachment from the city, a pure approach to driving with the only distraction being Big Sur itself. From rolling green hills adjacent to bright hues of ocean, Big Sur cultivates a different vision of sunny California, the sometimes chilly, misty, redwood tree-laden escape.

Miller left his mark here not only in his writings about this place, but in a library named after him that sits nestled alongside a slightly down sloped curve. Although he was a man that traveled the

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COMMON GROUND SOUGHT AMID MEDIA, POLITICAL POLARIZATION

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Garnar says one tip for better conversations is to listen first and focus on understanding a person's point of view, instead of thinking of a good counter-argument to win a debate. Garnar adds it's also helpful to use "I" statements, avoiding assumptions or generalizations by describing how you personally experience or think about a topic.

Over the last 40 years or so, the media landscape has shifted from major networks and newspapers to an atomized spectrum of sources, and people can now "shop" for news that conforms with their worldview and ignore sources that don't.

Garnar points out that democracy depends on having different ideas represented, but says today's debates tend to result in each side repeating talking points without trying to understand opposing points of view.

"We need more practice in learning how to have those debates and discussions before we can actually get to the point of compromise and collaboration, where we can work together to come up with the best idea to solve a problem," he explains.

To find a conversation near visit nationalweekofconversation.org.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. – Three in four Americans believe the inability of people to disagree without being disagreeable has reached a crisis level. That's according to organizers of the National Week of Conversation, an effort to bring communities together to talk it out.

Martin Garnar, dean of the Kraemer Family Library at CU's Colorado Springs campus, is hosting "Just Talk: Media and Polarization"

today. He says in recent years, there's been a lot of interest in the media's role in shaping public debate, as well as why political topics have become "off limits" in many settings.

"People are just excited to have a chance to unpack what they're seeing and hearing, and try to get back to a place where we can have those discussions that are more productive - rather than turning into just shouting matches," Garnar says.

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