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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

¿Qué partido político expulsaría, en un voto secreto, a uno de sus líderes legislativos por decir la verdad?

¿Qué partido político exaltaría como su líder moral a una persona que alentó una irrupción violenta en el Congreso de su país para revertir el resultado de una elección legítima?

¿Qué partido político rechazaría una iniciativa de ley para permitir que los votantes que hacen fila durante horas bajo un sol ardiente reciban agua o un refrigerio?

¿Qué partido político bloquearía una iniciativa de ley para expandir reducir la influencia del dinero en la política y crear nuevas reglas éticas para los funcionarios públicos?

¿Qué partido político alienta la democracia en el resto del mundo, pero promueve más de 360 iniciativas estatales de ley en su propio país para restringir los derechos de sus votantes?

¿Qué partido político rechazaría un plan de infraestructura para crear millones de empleos y acelerar la recuperación económica después de la pandemia?

¿Qué partido político cree que ofrecer generosos cheques de alivio económico para las personas afectadas en su salud y su bolsillo por el COVID-19 es en gran medida un dispendio de dinero público?

¿Qué partido político buscaría descarrilar las iniciativas de ley para evitar muertes innecesarias por armas de fuego?

¿Qué partido político se opondría a ofrecer certidumbre a millones de inmigrantes que han arriesgado su vida durante la pandemia?

¿Qué partido se quedaría callado ante una política pública para separar a menores de edad de sus madres migrantes solicitando refugio en la frontera?

Un partido político con esas características y con tales posicionamientos políticos que muestran una falta de humanismo, sensibilidad y visión de futuro, sería tildado como un chiste de organización política en cualquier país del mundo.

Cualquiera podría pensar que ese tipo de partido político carecería de posibilidades reales de gobernar a un país multirracial, multiétnico y multicultural, toda vez que muchos de sus puntos de vista están fuera de sincronía con la opinión general de la población.

Porque en el país imaginario de ese

partido político la mayoría de la población sí apoya los derechos de los votantes, la necesidad de una generosa reforma migratoria para millones de familia, el apoyo económico a los más vulnerables por la pandemia y nuevas regulaciones sobre armas de fuego.

Y probablemente quienes piensen que ese partido no tiene futuro político de largo plazo, tengan toda la razón.

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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

What political party would expel, in a secret ballot, one of its legislative leaders for telling the truth?

What political party would exalt as its moral leader a person who encouraged a violent eruption in the Congress of his country to reverse the result of a legitimate election?

Which political party would reject a

measure to allow voters who stand in line for hours in a blazing sun to receive water or a snack?

Which political party would block a bill to expand, reduce the influence of money in politics and create new ethical rules for public officials?

Which political party encourages democracy in the rest of the world, but promotes more than 360 state law initiatives in your own country to restrict the rights of its voters?

Which political party would reject an infrastructure plan to create millions of jobs and accelerate economic recovery after the pandemic?

Which political party believes that offering generous financial relief checks to people affected by COVID-19 in their health and their pockets is largely a waste of public money?

Which political party would seek to derail the bills to avoid unnecessary deaths from firearms?

What political party would be opposed to offering certainty to millions of immigrants who have risked their lives during the pandemic?

What party would remain silent in the face of a public policy to separate minors from their migrant mothers requesting refuge at the border?

A political party with these characteristics and with such political positions that show a lack of humanism, sensitivity, and vision of the future, would be branded as a political organization joke in any country in the world.

Anyone would think that this type of political party would have no real possibilities to govern a multiracial, multiethnic and multicultural country, since many of its views are out of synch with the general opinion of the population.

Because in the imaginary country of that political party, the majority of the population does support the rights of voters, the need for generous immigration reform for millions of families, economic support for the most vulnerable due to the pandemic, and new regulations on firearms.

And those who think that this party does not have a long-term political future are probably right.

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LAWMAKERS CONSIDER FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED CALIFORNIANS

Suzanne Potter California News Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On May 11th lawmakers in Sacramento considered funding for a bill to open up the state food assistance program to all needy Californians, regardless of their immigration status.

The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services will decide whether to approve funds for the "Food4All" bill, Senate Bill 464.

Benyamin Chao, health and public benefits campaign coordinator for the California Immigrant Policy Center, who came to the U.S. as a child from Brunei, said it was very hard for his mom, raising four kids on her own, to feed her family since she didn't qualify for benefits.

"It put a huge burden on my mom to work extra hours under the table, or working as a caregiver," Chao recounted. "It put a huge strain on her health, because she had to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week."

Opponents object to spending taxpayer dollars on non-citizens. A legislative analysis estimated

the bill would make up to one million low-income people newly eligible for the California Food Assistance Program, and could cost up to $100 million a year, although full participation is considered unlikely.

The program is the state-funded counterpart to CalFresh, which is part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program formerly known as food stamps.

Jared Call, senior advocate with the nonprofit anti-hunger group Nourish California, believes any

A ‘ THANK YOU ’ TO THE LEADERSHIP AGAINST COVID-19

president Justin Trudeau who was not even welcomed at the Indian airport by the Indian political ministers.

But despite of all affronts, he forwarded his abetment for the well-being of Indian people by sending money to Red Cross society and providing other most needed health equipment to INDIA.

funds spent on food assistance will save the state much more down the line.

"Good nutrition helps prevent and mitigate chronic diet-related disease," Call explained. "That's fewer trips to the doctor, fewer trips to the hospital, fewer needs for medications. That brings down health care costs for the overall system."

Advocates hope Gov. Gavin Newsom will include funds for the Food4All program in his May budget revision, due Friday May 14th.

By Parminder Singh

IParminder Singh would really like to thank the American president JOE BIDEN for all the initiative that he actually took for the prosperity of the American population during the pandemic “co-

vid-19” and also Pledged to provide full support for the emergency assistance and health equipment in the fight against the deadly coronavirus, to India.

I would also like to say thanks to the Canadian

But I want to present the shamelessness of the Indian government who transfigured the dog funeral ground to human one’s which never happened in last 70 years. “It Portraited The Ruining Image Of HUMANITY”. In 2014 Mr. Narinder Modi said, “Where there is Cemetery there is a Crematorium” and he transformed his words in realty and made crematoriums all over the place.

Yo ya lo hice. AHORA ES SU TURNO

If passed, the Food4All legislation would expand food assistance to low-income Californians regardless of their immigration status, starting in January 2023. Photo Credit: Ladyheart / Morguefile

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PELL GRANT OVERHAUL WOULD EXPAND TO DACA STUDENTS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

LA REVISIÓN DEL SUBSIDIO PELL PODRÍA EXPANDIRSE A ESTUDIANTES DE DACA

Diane Bernard Public News Service

RICHMOND, Va. -- As more workers need training to enter the postpandemic economy, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and President Joe Biden are proposing expanding the Pell Grant program to reach more students in need.

Kaine's Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act (JOBS Act) bill would let students use Pell Grants for short-term certificate programs.

The president's budget plan would increase Pell Grant amounts by $400 and allow DACA students to receive them for the first time.

Dr. Kristen Westover, president of Mountain Empire Community College, said the grants are a major support for her college, and expanding them would give a much-needed boost to students who often struggle to pay for tuition.

"Over two-thirds of our students receive some form of Pell support, and almost that same number are either underrepresented or economically challenged," Westover explained. "And I'm extremely happy that it will fund those DACA students as well."

She believes it is important to expand higher education for undocumented students and, since last year, they've been eligible for in-state tuition in Virginia.

More than 450,000 undocumented immigrants are enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, and about half are DACA recipients, according to research by the group New American Economy.

Westover pointed out the proposals are part of a national trend to make post-secondary education more widely available. She noted research shows many people who might not attend college are attracted to shorter-term training programs that can lead them to expanded training or a lifetime of learning.

"We know in this day and age that learning is something that we won't be able to get away from," Westover observed. "In terms of the rapid pace of technology increases, and our need for the workforce to keep up with those continually, not just in the beginning of their employment."

But some policymakers oppose using Pell Grants for certificate courses, saying it might track students into programs that lead to low-paying jobs. More than half of employed adults with short-term certificates earned $30,000 or less per year, according to data from the nonprofit New America.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

RICHMOND, Va. -- A medida que más trabajadores necesitan capacitación para ingresar a la economía pospandémica, el senador de Virginia Tim Kaine y el presidente Joe Biden proponen expandir el programa de subsidios Pell para llegar a más estudiantes necesitados.

El proyecto de ley JOBS Act de Kaine, permitiría a los estudiantes utilizar los subsidios Pell para programas de certificación a corto plazo.

El plan presupuestario del presidente aumentaría los montos de las becas Pell en 400 dólares y permitiría que los estudiantes de DACA las reciban por primera vez.

Kristen Westover, presidenta de Mountain Empire Community College en Virginia, dice que los subsidios son de gran apoyo para su universidad y ampliarlas daría un impulso muy necesario a los estudiantes quienes a menudo tienen dificultades para pagar la tarifas.

"Mas de dos tercios de nuestros estudiantes reciben algún tipo de apoyo Pell, y

casi ese mismo número no tiene representación o tiene dificultades económicas," Westover explica. "Estoy muy feliz de que también financie a los estudiantes de DACA."

Ella cree que es importante ampliar la educación superior para los estudiantes indocumentados y desde el año pasado, han sido elegibles para la inscripción estatal en Virginia.

Más de 450 mil migrantes indocumentados están inscritos en colegios y universidades de Estados Unidos y aproximadamente la mitad son beneficiarios de DACA, según datos de una investigación del grupo New American Economy.

Westover señala que estas propuestas son parte de una tendencia nacional para hacer que la educación postsecundaria sea más disponible. Ella dice que la investigación muestra que muchas personas que podrían no asistir a la universidad se sienten atraídas por programas de capacitación a corto plazo los cuales podrían llevarlos a una formación ampliada o a una vida de aprendizaje.

"Sabemos que en esta época el aprendizaje es algo de lo que no nos podemos escapar," agrega Westover. "En términos de rapidez y el aumento de la tecnología, y nuestra necesidad de que la fuerza laboral se mantenga continua y no sea solo durante el comienzo de su empleo."

Pero algunos legisladores se oponen al uso de los subsidios Pell para cursos certificados, argumentando que podría hacer que los estudiantes ingresen a programas que conduzcan a trabajos mal pagados. Más de la mitad de los adultos empleados con certificados a corto plazo ganaban 30 mil dólares o menos por año, según datos de la organización sin fines de lucro New America.

La Fundación Lumina proporcionó apoyo para este informe.

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A proposal to expand Pell Grants by $400 would help pay for one extra three-credit course at a public, two-year community college. Photo Credit: Adobe stock

WHAT TRAVELERS CAN EXPECT AS OVERDUE SUMMER PLANS TAKE SHAPE

QUÉ PUEDEN ESPERAR LOS VIAJEROS MIENTRAS LOS PLANES DE VERANO TARDÍOS TOMAN FORMA

Eric Tegethoff Public News Service

PORTLAND, Ore. -- With vaccination rates increasing, people are making summer plans again.

Walter Marchbanks, passenger programs and services manager for the Port of Portland, sensed there's a lot of pent-up demand, since many didn't take trips last year.

He also recognized travel during the pandemic can be stressful, so the Portland airport is doing what it can to make people feel comfortable.

"We look at it as being able to provide some information," Marchbanks outlined. "Some resources about what the airport is doing to help keep people safe, the types of cleaning that we're doing, the safety protocols and measures that we put in place."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people delay travel until they are fully vaccinated.

Marchbanks noted one of the changes at the airport is people greeting travel ers are not permitted.

"Only by exception, if they're providing assistance to people that might need help," Marchbanks explained. "So if you have to help a family member to the ticket counter so that they can get a wheelchair or meet somebody that's coming off a flight and greeting the wheelchair provider and, you know, that type of thing."

Marchbanks added people can check out an airport's website to learn more

about what to expect, especially if they have accessibility issues and need more details on arrangements. He also pointed out there are people in the airport who can answer questions.

"The website will get you so far, but people need direct help. They need direct service," Marchbanks acknowledged.

Eric Tegethoff Public News Service

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Con el aumento en el índice de vacunación, la gente vuelve a hacer planes para el verano.

Walter Marchbanks, director de programas y servicios para pasajeros para el Aeropuerto de Portland, presintió que hay una demanda acumulada, ya

que mucha gente no se fue de viaje el año pasado.

También admitió que viajar durante la pandemia puede ser estresante, así que el aeropuerto de Portland hace lo que puede para hacer sentir cómoda a la gente.

“Lo vemos como una manera de poder brindar información”, explicó Marchbanks. “Algunos recursos acerca de lo que está haciendo el aeropuerto para ayudar a mantener segura a la gente, el tipo de limpieza que estamos haciendo, los protocolos de seguridad y las medidas establecidas”.

Los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades recomiendan a los ciudadanos posponer los viajes hasta que estén completamente vacunados.

Marchbank mencionó que uno de los cambios en el aeropuerto es que no se permite que la gente reciba a los viajeros.

“La única excepción es para prestar asistencia a las personas que podrían necesitar ayuda”, explicó Marchbanks. “Si necesitas acompañar a un miembro de la familia al mostrador para que obtengan una silla de ruedas o recibir a alguien que viene del avión y necesite silla de rueda, ya sabes, ese tipo de co-

Marchbanks añadió que la gente puede visitar la página web de un aeropuerto para que sepa qué esperar, especialmente si tienen problemas de acceso y necesitan saber más detalles acerca de las disposiciones. También señala que hay gente en el aeropuerto para responder las preguntas.

covid19.ca.gov/es

“La página web te puede ayudar hasta cierto punto, pero la gente necesita ayuda directa. Necesita servicio directo”, reconoció Marchbanks.

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The CDC recommends people wait until they're fully vaccinated before traveling domestically. Photo Credit: Fabio / Adobe Stock

La CDC recomienda que la gente espere con los viajes domésticos hasta que esté completamente vacunada. Photo Credit: Can Yilmaz / Unsplash

MULTI-ETHNIC SURVEY FINDS SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA’S COVID WORK – WIDESPREAD FEAR OF RACIAL BIAS CLOUDS POSITIVITY ABOUT VACCINES

ENCUESTA MULTIÉTNICA APOYA EL TRABAJO COVID DE CALIFORNIA – MIEDO GENERALIZADO DE PREJUICIOS RACIALES NUBLA LA POSITIVIDAD ACERCA DE VACUNAS

Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services

Californians report improved finances and growing confidence that they won’t get COVID-19, according to a new survey by a coalition of nonprofit organizations.

In this fourth poll by Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (HOPE), the Los Angeles Urban League, and the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE), 31% say they’re “not worried” that they or someone in their family will get COVID-19. In the previous survey, in November, that number was 27%.

Since then, the number of people surveyed who reported an improved financial situation despite the pandemic nearly doubled, from 10% in November to 19% in April. Meanwhile, the percentage of respondents saying things have gotten worse has fallen from 36% to 33%.

The surveys’ results are detailed to show how different ethnic and racial groups feel about the topics discussed.

For instance, of those who say their finances have gotten worse during the pandemic, that number is highest among Latino respondents, at 40%. For African Americans, it’s 34%, for Asian Americans it’s 31%, for whites, 29%.

On the topic of school reopenings, 43% approve of the pace (39% among both white and African American respondents, 46% among Latino and 49% among Asian American respondents).

But among white respondents, almost twice as many say it’s too slow (33%), while only 18% say it’s going too quickly. All other ethnic groups surveyed disagreed. Among Latino respondents, 29% say schools are reopening too quickly; 17% say too slowly. For African Americans, it’s 31% to 18% and among Asian Americans 26% to 16%.

The current survey finds middling approval (52%) of the pace of businesses reopening, ranging from 45% among whites to 61% among Asian Americans, with Latinos at 55% an African Americans at 51%.

Meanwhile, 23% overall say business reopenings are occurring too quickly, while 21% say they’re too slow.

The first survey was taken in mid-February 2020, before the depth of the COVID crisis was clear. The third was conducted in early November, when vaccines weren’t yet widely available.

Of the approximately 1,200 people surveyed in late April, 54% say they have already had a vaccine.

Additionally, 56% approve of Gavin Newsom’s work as governor, and 79% report being satisfied with the vaccination effort so far, although

14% expressed dissatisfaction over inequities in vaccine distribution.

Over the course of a newsworthy year, the questions the researchers sought to answer have evolved.

In July, the survey asked about police brutality and the George Floyd murder and protests.

November’s asked about political figures, voting habits, ballot propositions and the Black Lives Matter movement.

But all four of the coalition’s surveys addressed matters of race and ethnicity, such as identification, discrimination, race relations at local, state and national levels, neighborhood diversity, matters of equal opportunity and more.

Among African Americans, 62% reported “frequently feeling discriminated against due to race or ethnicity,” while among Asian Americans and Latinos the number was 42% and among whites 23%.

Because the question hadn’t been asked before, there’s no trend discernible, but when asked in April if they fear becoming a victim of racial or ethnic violence, 73% of Asian/Pacific respondents said they’re worried. Among Blacks, 61% are, among Latinos, 58% are. Among whites, it’s 31%.

Asian/Pacific respondents are also the most fearful of the four groups of being harassed in public or on social media, and of their children being targeted at school.

In terms of police mistreatment or being denied housing or jobs due to their race or ethnicity, African Americans were the most pessimistic, followed by Latinos, Asian Americans and then whites.

Other questions in the new survey addressed Georgia’s new rules on voting and immigration attitudes and policies.

All four surveys can be found at https://tinyurl. com/HOPEsurveys.

Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services

Los californianos reportan una mejora de las finanzas y una confianza creciente de que no contraerán el COVID-19, de acuerdo a una nueva encuesta de una coalición de organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

En esta cuarta encuesta de Hispanos Organized for Political Equity (HOPE), Los Angeles Urban League, y el Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE), el 31% dice que “no está preocupado” que ellos o alguien de sus familias se contagie de COVID-19. En la encuesta anterior, en Noviembre, este número estuvo en un 27%. Desde entonces, el número de la gente entrevistada que reportó una mejora de su situación financiera a pesar de la pandemia casi se duplicó, del 10% en noviembre al 19% en abril. Mientras tanto, el porcentaje de los encuestados que opinan que las cosas han empeorado, se ha reducido del 36% al 33%.

Los resultados de la encuesta se detallan para demostrar qué opinan los diferentes grupos étnicos y raciales acerca de los temas tratados.

Por ejemplo, de los que dicen que sus finanzas han empeorado durante la pandemia, este número es más alto entre los encuestados latinos, en un 40%. Para afroamericanos, está en un 34%, para asiático americanos está en un 31%, para blancos, 29%.

En cuanto a la reapertura de las escuelas, el 43% aprueba la rapidez (un 39% de los entrevistados tanto blancos como afroamericanos, un 46% de los latinos y un 49% de los encuestados asiático americanos).

Pero entre los entrevistados blancos, casi el doble dice que va demasiado lento (un 33%), mientras que solo el 18% dice que va demasiado rápido. Todos los demás grupos étnicos entrevistados discreparon. Entre los encuestados latinos, el 29% dice que las escuelas están abriendo demasiado rápido; el 17% dice que demasiado lento. Para afroamericanos, el número está en un 31% contra un 18% y entre asiático americano en un 26% contra un 16%.

La encuesta actual revela que hay una apro-

bación mediana (el 52%) del paso de la reapertura de los negocios, que va desde el 45% entre los blancos hasta el 61% entre los asiático americanos, con los latinos en un 55% y los afroamericanos en un 51%.

Entretanto, el 23% de la población general dice que la reapertura de los negocios va demasiado rápido, mientras que el 21% dice que está demasiado lento.

La primera encuesta se realizó a mediados de febrero del 2020, antes de que se supiera la profundidad de la crisis COVID. La tercera se llevó a cabo a principios de noviembre, cuando las vacunas todavía no estaban ampliamente disponibles.

De las 1.200 personas entrevistadas a finales de abril, el 54% dice que ya se ha vacunado. Además, el 56% aprueba el trabajo de Gavin Newsom como gobernador, y el 79% reporta que hasta ahora está satisfecho con el esfuerzo de vacunación, aunque el 14% expresó su descontento respecto a las desigualdades en la distribución de la vacuna.

A lo largo de un año noticioso, las preguntas que los investigadores trataron de responder han evolucionado.

En Julio, la encuesta preguntó por la brutalidad policial y el asesinato de George Floyd y las protestas. La de noviembre preguntó por las figuras políticas, los hábitos de votación, las propuestas de la boleta y el movimiento de Black Lives Matter.

Pero las cuatro encuestas de la coalición abordaron temas raciales y étnicos, como por ejemplo la identificación, la discriminación, las relaciones raciales a un nivel local, estatal y nacional, la diversidad del vecindario, cuestiones de la igualdad de oportunidades y más.

Entre los afroamericanos, el 62% reportó que “se siente discriminado frecuentemente por motivos raciales o de etnicidad,” mientras que entre los asiático-americanos y los latinos el número estuvo en un 42% y entre blancos en un 23%.

Dado que esta pregunta no se había formulado antes, no hay una tendencia discernible, pero cuando se les preguntó en abril si temen convertirse en víctimas de la violencia racial o de etnicidad, el 73% de los encuestados asiáticos/pacíficos decía que sí está preocupado. Entre los negros, el 61% lo está, entre los latinos el 58% lo está. Entre los blancos, un 31% lo está.

De los cuatro grupos, los encuestados asiáticos/pacíficos también son los más temerosos de ser agredidos en público o en redes sociales, y de sus hijos siendo víctimas en la escuela. En cuanto al maltrato policial o la negación de una vivienda o un trabajo debido a su raza o etnicidad, los afroamericanos fueron los más pesimistas, seguidos por los latinos, asiático americanos y luego los blancos. Otras preguntas en la nueva encuesta abordaron las nuevas leyes de votación en Georgia y las posturas y políticas de inmigración. Las cuatro encuestas se pueden encontrar https://tinyurl.com/HOPEsurveys.

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SURVEY: WOMEN NEED MORE HEALTH INFO, SUPPORT FROM DOCTORS

Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It's National Women's Health Week, and a new survey finds many women feel they're in the dark about basic health-risk factors, despite heightened concerns about wellness during the pandemic.

Nearly one-third of women said they've delayed medical care in the past 18 months.

Dr. Andrea Klemes, chief medical officer of the primary-care physician's network MDVIP, said nine in ten women are unaware heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.

"This is worrisome as a physician because there are other things we've learned, that women are more concerned about cancer and arthritis than they are about heart disease," Klemes outlined. "And heart disease is the number one killer of women."

State data show West Virginia women have significantly higher rates of chronic conditions like asthma compared with men.

The survey by MDVIP and Ipsos found a majority of respondents don't know consuming alcohol increases breast-cancer risk, and more than 78% said they had never been screened for inflammatory markers. Nearly seven in ten women

surveyed said they're more concerned about COVID-19 than cancer or heart disease.

Klemes added many report the pandemic has affected their physical and emotional health.

"More than half the women were feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, but yet, many of them didn't ask for help," Klemes pointed out. "So, you need to know that if there are things going on, you have to reach out to your physician, and you need a physician who has the time."

The survey indicated physicians could do a better job relating to their female patients. Klemes noted nearly one in three, especially younger women, said they felt rushed during their appointments, or their concerns aren't taken seriously.

"The survey showed one in three were not comfortable talking to their doctor about things like mental health, or sexual function," Klemes emphasized. "And so, we screen for those things to open that door, so that it's easier for patients to talk about it."

According to America's Health Rankings, smoking also poses a major health risk for the more than 33% of West Virginia women who vape or use cigarettes.

One study estimated the probability of living to age 80 at 38% for female smokers, and 70% for women who don't smoke.

ENCUESTA: LAS MUJERES NECESITAN MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Es la Semana Nacional de la Salud Femenina, y un estudio revela que muchas mujeres sienten que están a oscuras acerca de los factores de riesgo de salud básicos, a pesar de la creciente preocupación por el bienestar durante la pandemia.

Casi un tercio de las mujeres dijeron que aplazaron atención médica en los últimos 18 meses.

Dr. Andrea Klemes, director en jefe de la red médica de atención primaria (MDVIP), dijo que nueve de cada diez mujeres no están conscientes de que las enfermedades cardiacas son la causa principal de muerte en las mujeres.

“Esto es preocupante como médico porque hay otras cosas que hemos aprendido, como que las mujeres están más preocupadas por el cáncer y la artritis que por la enfermedad cardiaca”, destacó Klemes. “Y la enfermedad cardiaca es el asesino número uno de las mujeres”.

Datos estatales muestran que las mujeres de West Virginia tienen tasas más altas de enfermedades crónicas como el asma en comparación con los hombres.

Según la encuesta de la MDVIP e Ipsos, la mayoría de las encuestadas no saben que el consumo de alcohol aumenta el riesgo de cáncer de mama, y más del 78% dijo que nunca había sido examinado para detectar marcas inflamatorias. Casi siete de cada diez mujeres entrevistadas dijeron que están más preocupadas por

el COVID-19 que por el cáncer o una enfermedad cardíaca.

Klemes agregó que muchas reportaron que la pandemia ha afectado su salud física y emocional.

“Más de la mitad de las mujeres se sentían ansiosas, estresadas, deprimidas, pero aún así, muchas de ellas no buscaron ayuda”, señaló Klemes. “Entonces, tienes que saber que si algo pasa, debes contactar a tu médico, y necesitas a un médico que tenga el tiempo.”

La encuesta indicó que los médicos podrían hacer un mejor trabajo relacionado a sus pacientes femeninas. Klemes mencionó que casi una de tres, especialmente mujeres más jóvenes, dijeron que se sentían apresuradas durante su cita, o que sus problemas no se toman en serio.

“La encuesta reveló que una de cada tres mujeres no se siente cómoda al hablar con el médico acerca de cosas como la salud mental o la función sexual”, destacó Klemes. “Y entonces, estamos investigando estas cosas para abrir esa puerta, para que le sea más fácil a los pacientes hablar de esto”.

Según America's Health Rankings, fumar también supone un grave riesgo para la salud para más del 33% de las mujeres de West Virgina que vapean o fuman cigarrillos.

Un estudio estimó la probabilidad de vivir 80 años en un 38% para fumadores femeninas, y en un 70% para mujeres que no fuman.

Seven in 10 women don't know drinking alcohol increases breast cancer risk, according to a new survey by MDVIP/Ipsos. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

NEWSOM PROPONE EXPANDIR EL ESTÍMULO GOLDEN STATE A LA CLASE MEDIA

Jackie Botts CalMatters

Al comienzo de la pandemia hace un año, la noticia de hoy hubiera parecido inimaginable: el Estado Dorado tiene un superávit presupuestario tan grande que está considerando otorgar cheques de estímulo de $600 a los hogares de California que ganan hasta $75,000, pagando el alquiler atrasado de inquilinos afectados por COVID y ayudando a millones de residentes a ponerse al día con sus facturas de agua y electricidad.

“California no solo ha regresado, California está rugiendo”, dijo hoy el gobernador Gavin Newsom al anunciar un enorme superávit de $75.7 mil millones que le permite proponer lo que, según él, es la mayor devolución de impuestos estatales en la historia de Estados Unidos.

Enfrentando una línea de retadores republicanos en una elección revocatoria, el gobernador demócrata en su primer mandato aprovechó la oportunidad para mostrar la buena suerte presupuestaria de California al iniciar una gira por todo el estado antes de una actualización presupuestaria formal el viernes. Anunciado como un plan de regreso de California de $100 mil millones, la administración de Newsom puede aprovechar $26 millones en fondos de ayuda federal, así como una ganancia inesperada de los residentes más ricos de California que han visto aumentar su riqueza durante la pandemia, incluso cuando el virus ha causado estragos en las vidas y los medios de subsistencia de millones de californianos con salarios bajos.

en golosinas para esparcir por todo el estado. Eso es particularmente cierto en el caso de los pagos de estímulo, que, de ser aprobados por la Legislatura, probablemente terminarían en los buzones de los contribuyentes en el otoño, casi al mismo tiempo que las boletas de la elección revocatoria.

En una conferencia de prensa en el vecindario de Fruitvale en Oakland, Newsom anunció una expansión de $11.9 mil millones de su programa Estímulo Golden State para enviar pagos únicos de $600 a los californianos, $5.2 mil millones para ayudar a los inquilinos de bajos ingresos a permanecer alojados, $2 mil millones para ayudar a los californianos a pagar facturas atrasadas de agua y servicios públicos, y $1 mil millones en becas universitarias para ayudar a los trabajadores cuyos trabajos han sido diezmados por la pandemia a encontrar trabajos mejor pagados.

El resto de la propuesta de ayuda abordará “cinco de los desafíos más obstinados del estado”, según su oficina. Los legisladores tienen hasta el 15 de junio para negociar un presupuesto final.

“Estoy muy orgullosa de ser un estado que refleja el tipo de valores que reconoce que tanta gente resultó desproporcionadamente afectada por esta pandemia”, dijo la senadora Nancy Skinner, una demócrata de Oakland que lidera el comité de presupuesto del Senado.

Su homólogo en la Asamblea, el demócrata de San Francisco Phil Ting, agregó: “Esta es una oportunidad para construir la California, no del próximo año, sino realmente, de los próximos 100 años”.

Buen tiempo

Para Newsom, que se enfrenta a unas elecciones de destitución casi seguras a finales de este año, es un momento políticamente fortuito para tener decenas de miles de millones de dólares

El plan de ayuda de Newsom se produce cuando los nuevos datos de empleo pintan un panorama mixto de la recuperación económica de California. A pesar de un repunte en la reapertura y contratación de empresas, el estado todavía tenía 1,5 millones de puestos de trabajo menos en marzo que en febrero de 2020, y los trabajos con salarios más bajos fueron los más afectados, según un análisis del Centro de Políticas y Presupuesto de California. Las altas tasas de desempleo continúan afectando de manera desproporcionada a los californianos negros y latinos, especialmente a las mujeres.

Newsom esquivó una pregunta sobre los motivos políticos detrás de sus nuevas propuestas de gasto en la conferencia de prensa, pero sus oponentes republicanos se apresuraron a establecer la conexión. “No se puede comprar a los californianos”, dijo el candidato republicano a gobernador John Cox en un comunicado de prensa. “Los californianos necesitan una desgravación fiscal real y permanente, no solo cheques de estímulo únicos”, agregó el ex alcalde de San Diego Kevin Faulconer, otro republicano que desafió al gobernador.

Newsom continuó afirmando sus planes de reabrir California el 15 de junio si el estado continúa su tendencia de vacunación. La tasa de positividad del coronavirus en siete días de California ha caído por debajo de 1%, la más baja desde el inicio de la pandemia, anunció. Hasta ahora, 62% de todos los californianos mayores de 16 años habían recibido al menos una dosis de vacuna.

Expandiendo el Estímulo Golden State

Newsom propone enviar reembolsos de impuestos de $600 a los hogares de California que ganan hasta $75,000 en ingresos brutos ajustados por año. Un $500 adicional se destinará a familias con niños u otros dependientes, así como a familias indocumentadas. Newsom dijo que 78% de los contribuyentes de California recibirían en última instancia un pago de estímulo. Es una expansión significativa del programa

Estímulo Golden State de $3.800 millones que Newsom autorizó en febrero, que envía pagos únicos de $600 a los californianos que ganan menos de $30,000 por año, más $600 adicional para contribuyentes indocumentados. También autorizó subvenciones de $600 para familias de CalWORKS y personas ancianas, ciegas y discapacitadas que reciben Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario o el Programa de Asistencia en Efectivo del estado para inmigrantes.

Millones de californianos ya se han beneficiado de la primera ronda de pagos. De los 5.7 millones de personas que el estado cree que son elegibles, a la fecha el estado había recibido declaraciones de impuestos de aproximadamente 3.3 millones de personas elegibles, incluidos casi 470,000 trabajadores indocumentados que declaran impuestos. La agencia tributaria estatal ha enviado 2.5 millones de pagos por un valor de $1.6 mil millones, y hay más pendientes.

La segunda ronda de pagos propuesta por Newsom marca un cambio en la estrategia. La primera ronda de pagos se dirigió a los trabajadores más necesitados, mientras que esto se centraría en los trabajadores con salarios más altos y sus hijos.

“La clase media se ha visto muy afectada por esta pandemia. Han sido exprimidos en todo el espectro”, dijo Newsom, quien ofreció su conferencia de prensa desde The Unity Council, una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a los trabajadores y las familias en Oakland. “Las mujeres, en particular, se han visto afectadas de manera desproporcionada por esta pandemia y es por eso que estamos … proporcionando $500 adicional para apoyar a las familias con niños”.

Las personas que recibieron la primera ronda de pagos no son elegibles para la segunda, según una hoja informativa que entregó la oficina del gobernador en la conferencia de prensa. No está claro qué tan pronto se enviarán los pagos.

Los defensores de las personas de bajos ingresos y los inmigrantes han señalado problemas con el envío de dinero a través del sistema fiscal. Aproximadamente la mitad de los inmigrantes indocumentados no presentan impuestos, según estimaciones de la Oficina del Analista Legislativo no partidista. Además, millones de californianos no están obligados a declarar impuestos porque ganan muy poco, por lo

que no lo hacen.

En las próximas semanas, una coalición de defensores de la red de seguridad impulsará cheques de ayuda mucho más grandes para los inmigrantes indocumentados, especialmente aquellos que no presentan impuestos, en este programa ampliado de Estímulo de Golden State, dijo Anna Hasselblad, directora de políticas públicas de United Ways of California. Los inmigrantes indocumentados se han quedado fuera de los cheques de estímulo federal y los beneficios por desempleo.

“Esto no es una cosa de caridad. Es una solidaridad con una comunidad que ha sido excluida”, dijo Hasselblad.

Ayuda para pagar el alquiler, los servicios públicos y la factura del agua.

Los detalles siguen siendo escasos sobre las propuestas de Newsom para ayudar a los californianos a pagar la deuda de alquiler, facturas de agua y pagos de electricidad.

La moratoria de desalojo del estado expira el 30 de junio, lo que aumenta las apuestas para la nueva propuesta de alivio de alquiler de Newsom. La mitad de los $5.2 mil millones que anunció hoy ya se asignó al alivio de la renta en enero, y se ha ido extendiendo lentamente a propietarios e inquilinos como parte de la Ley de Alivio para Inquilinos COVID-19. La segunda mitad de los fondos también provendrá del gobierno federal, según el Departamento de Finanzas del estado.

El primer conjunto de fondos vino con una serie de estipulaciones establecidas por la ley estatal, incluido que el dinero cubriría 80% de alquiler atrasado y los propietarios perdonarían el 20% restante. Si el propietario optaba por no participar en el programa, los inquilinos serían elegibles para solo una cuarta parte del alquiler atrasado. En informes anteriores, CalMatters descubrió que el programa excluía a muchos inquilinos que obtenían préstamos a través de tarjetas de crédito, amigos u otros prestamistas. Los fondos también se asignaron según el tamaño de la población bruta, en lugar de la población de inquilinos de bajos ingresos como esperaban los defensores, lo que dejó a las ciudades con una alta proporción de inquilinos como Los Ángeles con fondos insuficientes.

Aún está en el aire quién calificará para los $2.6 mil millones adicionales en alivio de alquiler y cómo lo obtendrán bajo la propuesta de Newsom. Newsom sugirió que el nuevo plan acabará con el acuerdo 80%, optando en su lugar por reembolsar a los inquilinos 100% del alquiler atrasado que deben.

La propuesta de Newsom de dedicar $2 mil millones para ayudar a pagar las facturas de servicios públicos sigue el informe de CalMatters de que al menos 1.6 millones de hogares tenían una deuda de agua que ascendía a $1 mil millones y el estado estima que los californianos deben otros $1 mil millones en pagos atrasados de gas y electricidad.

Actualizado para aclarar que el umbral de ingresos de $75,000 es por hogar, no por contribuyente, según el Departamento de Finanzas. Los reporteros de CalMatters Ben Christopher y Manuela Tobias contribuyeron a este informe.

“California no solo ha regresado, California está rugiendo.”

-GOBERNADOR GAVIN NEWSOM

El gobernador Gavin Newsom ofrece una conferencia de prensa en The Unity Council en Oakland para anunciar un superávit presupuestario además de nuevos cheques de estímulo, devoluciones de impuestos y alivio adicional de alquiler para los californianos el 10 de mayo de 2021.

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NEWSOM PROPOSES EXPANDING GOLDEN STATE STIMULUS TO MIDDLE CLASS

Jackie Botts CalMatters

Atthe start of the pandemic a year ago, today’s news would have seemed unimaginable: The Golden State is sitting on a budget surplus so big, it’s considering giving $600 stimulus checks to California households making up to $75,000, paying off back rent of tenants affected by COVID and helping millions of residents catch up on their water and electricity bills.

“California is not just back, California is roaring back,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said today in announcing a whopping $75.7 billion surplus that’s enabling him to propose what he claims is the largest state tax rebate in American history.

Facing a line of Republican challengers in an upcoming recall, the first-term Democratic governor seized the opportunity to showcase California’s budgetary good fortunes by kicking off a statewide tour ahead of a formal budget update Friday. Billed as a $100 billion California comeback plan, the Newsom administration is able to leverage $26 billion in federal relief funds as well as a windfall from California’s richest residents who have seen their wealth soar during the pandemic, even as the virus has wreaked havoc on the lives and livelihoods of millions of low-wage Californians.

California is not just back, California is roaring back.

-GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM

At a press conference in the Oakland neighborhood of Fruitvale, Newsom announced an $11.9 billion expansion of his Golden State Stimulus program to send one-time $600 payments to Californians, $5.2 billion to help low-income renters stay housed, $2 billion to help Californians pay overdue water and utility bills, and $1 billion in college grants to help workers whose jobs have been decimated by the pandemic find betterpaying work.

The rest of the relief proposal will address “five of the state’s most stubborn challenges,” according to his office. Lawmakers have until June 15 to negotiate a finalized budget.

“I’m just very proud that we are a state that reflects the type of values that recognizes that so many people were disproportionately hurt by this pandemic,” said Senator Nancy Skinner, an Oakland Democrat who leads the Senate budget committee.

Her counterpart in the Assembly, San Francisco Democrat Phil Ting, piled on: “This is an opportunity to build the California, not of next year, but really, of the next 100 years.”

Good timing

For Newsom, who is facing an all-but-certain recall election later this year, it’s a politically fortuitous time to have tens of billions of dollars worth of goodies to sprinkle around the state. That’s particularly true of the stimulus payments, which, if enacted by the Legislature, would likely wind up in taxpayers’ mailboxes in the fall — around the same time as the recall ballots.

Newsom’s relief plan comes as new jobs data paints a mixed picture of California’s economic recovery. Despite a pick up in business reopening and hiring, the state still had 1.5 million fewer jobs in March than in February 2020 — with the lowest-paying jobs hit hardest — according to a California Budget and Policy Center analysis. High unemployment rates continue to dispro-

portionately affect Black and Latino Californians, especially women.

Newsom dodged a question about the political motives behind his new spending proposals at the press conference, but his Republican opponents were quick to draw the connection. “Californians can’t be bought,” Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox said in a press release. “Californians need permanent, real tax relief, not just one-time stimulus checks,” added former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer, another Republican challenging the governor.

Newsom continued to affirm his plans to reopen California on June 15 should the state continue its vaccination trend. California’s seven-day coronavirus positivity rate has dropped below 1%, the lowest since the start of the pandemic, Newsom announced. He said nearly 62% of all Californians over 16 have received at least one vaccine dose.

Expanding the Golden State Stimulus

Newsom is proposing to send $600 tax rebates to California households who earn up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income per year. An additional $500 will go to families with kids or other dependents, as well as undocumented families. Newsom said that 78% of California tax filers would ultimately receive a stimulus payment.

It’s a significant expansion of the $3.8 billion Golden State Stimulus program that Newsom authorized in February, which is sending onetime $600 payments to Californians who earn less than $30,000 per year, plus an extra $600 for undocumented taxpayers. It also authorized $600 grants for CalWORKS families and elderly, blind and disabled people who receive Supplemental Security Income or the state’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.

Millions of Californians have already benefited from the first round of payments. Of the 5.7 million people the state estimates are eligible, as of today the state had received tax returns from about 3.3 million eligible people, including nearly 470,000 undocumented workers who file taxes.

The state tax agency has sent out 2.5 million payments worth $1.6 billion, with more pending.

Newsom’s proposed second round of payments marks a change in strategy. The first round of payments targeted the neediest workers, while this would target higher-wage earners and their children.

“The middle class have been hurt hard by this pandemic. They’ve been squeezed across the spectrum,” said Newsom, who held his press conference from The Unity Council, a nonprofit that assists workers and families in Oakland.

“Women, notably, have been disproportionately

impacted in this pandemic and that’s why we are…providing additional $500 to support families with children.”

People who received the first round of payments are not eligible for the second, according to a fact sheet that the governor’s office handed out at the press conference. It’s unclear how soon the payments could be sent out.

Advocates for low-income people and immigrants have pointed out problems with sending money out through the tax system. About half of undocumented immigrants don’t file taxes, according to estimates from the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. Plus, millions of Californians aren’t required to file taxes because they earn too little, so they don’t.

In the coming weeks, a coalition of safety net advocates will push for much bigger relief checks for undocumented immigrants, especially those who don’t file taxes, in this expanded Golden State Stimulus program, said Anna Hasselblad, public policy director of United Ways of California. Undocumented immigrants have been left out of federal stimulus checks and unemployment benefits.

“This is not a charity thing. This is a solidarity with a community that has been excluded,” Hasselblad said.

Details remain sparse on Newsom’s proposals to help Californians pay back debt on rent, water bills and electricity payments.

The state’s eviction moratorium expires June 30, raising the stakes for Newsom’s new rent relief proposal. Half of the $5.2 billion he announced today was already allocated to rent relief in January, and has been slowly rolling out to landlords and tenants as part of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act. The second half of funds will also come from the federal government, according to the state Department of Finance.

The first set of funds came with a series of stipulations laid out by state law, including that the money would cover 80% of back rent, and landlords would forgive the remaining 20%. If the landlord opted out of the program, tenants would then be eligible for only a quarter of back rent.

In previous reporting, CalMatters found the program left out many renters who took out loans through credit cards, friends or other lenders. The funds were also allocated by raw population size, rather than the population of low-income renters as advocates had hoped, leaving cities with a high proportion of renters like Los Angeles with insufficient funds.

Who will qualify for the additional $2.6 billion in rent relief and how they’ll get it under Newsom’s proposal is still up in the air. Newsom suggested the new plan will do away with the 80% deal, opting instead to reimburse tenants for 100% of the back rent they owe.

Newsom’s proposal to dedicate $2 billion to help pay back utility bills follows CalMatters’ reporting that at least 1.6 million households had water debt that totaled $1 billion and state estimates that Californians owe another $1 billion in late gas and electricity payments.

For the record, this story has been updated to clarify that the $75,000 income threshold is per household, not tax filer, according to the Department of Finance.

CalMatters reporters Ben Christopher and Manuela Tobias contributed to this report.

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a press conference at The Unity Council in Oakland to announce a budget surplus in addition to new stimulus checks, tax rebates and additional rent relief for Californians on May 10, 2021. Photo Credit: Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters

DMV ENCOURAGES CALIFORNIANS TO GET A REAL ID NOW

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– The DMV continues to offer REAL IDs to Californians as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extends the enforcement date from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023. As the COVID-19 emergency continues, office space and appointments are limited to accommodate physical distancing guidelines. The DMV encourages customers to plan ahead and be patient.

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“We continue to aggressively pursue service improvements so anyone who is eligible and wants a REAL ID today can get it. There is no need to wait for long lines or deadlines,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “If you need to renew your driver’s license, you can upgrade to a REAL ID.”

More than 10 million Californians have a REAL ID.

The DMV is taking many steps to improve its services and make getting a REAL ID easier. By filling out the REAL ID application at REALID.dmv.ca.gov and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents with them to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service – no appointment necessary. Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.

Beginning May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

The DMV encourages Californians to complete the online application for a REAL ID before they come to the office and to be prepared with the appropriate documents to speed the process for everyone.

To apply for a REAL ID, Californians must visit a DMV office and provide:

• One proof of identity* – original or certified (examples: valid passport, birth certificate)

*Legal name change document(s) if name on proof of identity is different from the name on the other documents (examples: marriage certificate, adoption papers)

• Social Security number

• Two proofs of California residency – paper copies (examples: utility bill, bank statement)

Visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov for a complete list of acceptable documents and a link to the online application.

Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit. The DMV continues to encourage customers to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. As a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all Californians can now renew their driver’s license online – even if the renewal notice states an office visit is required. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks. With more customers using online services, DMV offices have more space to accommodate those who need a REAL ID or otherwise have to visit an office.

EL DMV ANIMA A LOS CALIFORNIANOS A OBTENER UNA ID REAL AHORA

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- El DMV continúa ofreciendo REAL ID a los californianos ya que el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos extendió la fecha de aplicación del 1 de octubre de 2021 al 3 de mayo de 2023. A medida que la emergencia COVID-19 continúa, el espacio de oficinas y las citas están limitadas para acomodar las directrices de distanciamiento físico. El DMV anima a los clientes a planificar adelante y tener paciencia.

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"Seguimos persiguiendo agresivamente mejoras en el servicio para que cualquier persona que sea elegible y quiere una REAL ID hoy puede obtenerla. No hay necesidad de esperar largas líneas o plazos", dijo el director del DMV, Steve Gordon. "Si necesita renovar su licencia de conducir, puede actualizar a una REAL ID."

Más de 10 millones de californianos ya tienen una REAL ID.

El DMV está tomando muchas medidas para mejorar sus servicios y facilitar el obtener una REAL ID. Completando la solicitud de REAL ID en REALID. dmv.ca.gov y cargando sus documentos, los californianos pueden traer su código de confirmación y documentos a una oficina del DMV cuando deseen, incluso el mismo día, para un servicio expreso – sin cita. Una vez en una ventana de servicio, ahora toma menos de 10 minutos completar la transacción de REAL ID.

A partir del 3 de mayo de 2023, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos requerirá un pasaporte válido u otro documento aprobado por el gobierno federal, como una licencia de conducir o una tarjeta de identificación REAL ID, para abordar vuelos dentro de los Estados Unidos y acceder a instalaciones federales seguras y bases militares.

El DMV anima a los californianos a completar la solicitud en línea para una REAL ID antes de venir a una oficina y a estar preparados con los documentos adecuados para acelerar el proceso para todos.

Para solicitar una REAL ID, los californianos deben visitar una oficina del DMV y proporcionar:

• Una prueba de identidad* – original o certificado (ejemplos: pasaporte válido, certificado de nacimiento) *Documento(s) de cambio de nombre legal si el nombre en la prueba de identidad es diferente del nombre en los otros documentos (ejemplos: certificado de matrimonio, documentos de adopción)

• Número de la Seguridad Social

• Dos pruebas de residencia en California: copias en papel (ejemplos: factura de servicios públicos, declaración bancaria)

Visite REALID.dmv.ca.gov para obtener una lista completa de documentos aceptables y un enlace a la solicitud en línea

La mayoría de las transacciones del DMV no requieren una visita a la oficina. El DMV sigue animando a los clientes a utilizar sus servicios en línea y otros canales de servicio para completar transacciones, incluyendo para renovar la licencia de conducir y el registro de vehículos elegibles. Como medida temporal durante la pandemia COVID-19, casi todos los californianos ahora pueden renovar su licencia de conducir en línea – incluso si el aviso de renovación indica que se requiere una visita a la oficina. Los clientes también pueden usar el Asesor de Servicio en el sitio web del DMV para aprender sus opciones para completar las transacciones del DMV.

Las oficinas del DMV tienen más espacio para acomodar a aquellos que necesitan una REAL ID o tienen que visitar por otro motivo ahora que hay más clientes que utilizan los servicios en línea.

El gobierno federal extiende la fecha de aplicación hasta mayo de 2023

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HOW COMMUNITIES CAN HEAL POST-PANDEMIC

Experts warn that even if the United States reaches the elusive herd immunity, a lot of work is required to close the growing inequality gaps separating low-income communities of color from the rest of the country.

CÓMO PUEDEN SANAR LAS COMUNIDADES EN LA POST PANDEMIA

Expertos advierten que incluso si Estados Unidos alcanza la esquiva inmunidad colectiva, se requiere mucho trabajo para cerrar las crecientes brechas de desigualdad que separan a las comunidades étnicas de bajos ingresos del resto del país.

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in health care and education. Lack of affordable housing. Racism and police abuse. Loss of jobs. These are just a few of the crises already faced by low-income communities of color, that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Closing those inequity gaps will require not only federal and state investment in these communities, but sincere attention to their mental health and a commitment from the wealthiest classes, who were marginally affected by the pandemic while preserving their income and privileges.

Experts who work directly with ethnic communities in California warn about this complicated healing process during a press conference organized by Ethnic Media Services.

"We know that COVID is the disease that has revealed our illness as a society: the valleys of inequality that preexisted COVID have been flooded with the tsunami of the disease," said Manuel Pastor, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity and Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change at the University of Southern California.

At the beginning and different stages of the pandemic, Pastor cautioned how COVID would especially impact immigrants who are the labor force that does the essential work treated as “disposable”.

“We’ve got (mixed-status) families that until the passage of the American Relief Act were essentially locked out of federal relief funds… Now they are kind of reluctant to tap in, because they’re worried that may count against them, if there’s eventually a route to legalization in the future”.

In California, more than two-thirds of undocumented immigrants have been in the country for longer than a decade and are waiting for Congress to work out their path to citizenship. It is a population deeply embedded in business and communities, who have experienced the disease like no other without being able to access local health programs, due to lack of insurance, mistrust and fear.

"Every state relief program should try to think about what it can do to be fully accessible to undocumented Californians," said Pastor, who also sits on the Governor's Council of Economic Advisers, where he pushes these issues.

Since last summer, the California Healthy Places Index already indicated that the virus was going to devastate blacks, Latinos and Asians but the state did not bring COVID tests to those communities. This health equity metric requires to assess test positivity rates in the poorest communities, to analyze their vulnerability to county opening plans.

But it was till recently with vaccination plans that the state of California made a pivot and decided to allocate 40% of vaccines into the 25% of the communities that are scoring worse on this index. Community mobile clinics receive doses, mobilize trusted messengers and run health promoters campaigns to encourage vaccination.

"The vaccine rollout has also been a recipe for racial inequality," added Pastor, referring to the fact that although the doses were available to anyone of a certain age category or occupation, the older populations are overwhelmingly white while younger populations belong to communities of color..

“It could be argued that everyone in that age category had an equal shot at getting the shot, as long as they had a computer (to make the appointment), a high speed Internet, a kind of job where they could take three hours off in the middle of the day to chase down a vaccine and access to a car, rather than mass transit," said Pastor.

In areas such as education, communities of color also experience a tremendous loss in learning and despite the progressive opening of schools, they are the most reluctant to come back. Black and brown families who suffered from the virus in their homes are not only afraid of sending their children to places where they can be infected, but the digital divide has accentuated their difficulties in keeping up with their homework during the school year.

In Los Angeles County, 13% of white children who are

in K through 12 lacked a computer with high-speed Internet. But that figure for black and Latino children was around 40%, Pastor said.

All these inequalities only reveal that the pandemic has not caused a recession like the one that hit the economy evenly in 2008. According to the sociologist, what we face is a "micro recession" in which the stock markets and property are up, and people with incomes of more than $100,000 a year have not seen their wallets affected. But instead, those at the bottom of the labor market have received the full blow of the "economic damage", reflected in the loss of income, employment and wages.

“We need to reposition resources and relief programs, especially for mixed-status families,” Pastor continued.

“The level of mental health trauma is high and we need to have culturally sensitive mental health resources available… We need to destigmatize the issue and make it seen as something that is social and community level, and not just your individual failing, so that people feel confident accessing those resources.”

Healing circles

An example of this approach is the Community Coalition, founded in South Los Angeles by Congresswoman Karen Bass, which seeks the multiracial and multigenerational integration of communities to generate the solutions they need.

During the pandemic they instituted a teletherapy program to offer services by licensed therapists of color and healing circles in local parks, to address "the devastating impact (of COVID) all around on physical, financial and mental health," said Leslie Johnson, Vice President of Organizational Development at Community Coalition.

They also designed a website in English and Spanish that allows residents to check on their emotional health.

"Those community healing efforts are really important and with funding and with having people in elected office that understand those kinds of interventions, we can really bring those to scale because our resources are limited," said Johnson for whom "racism is the true pandemic that we are fighting against.”

“COVID-19 has exacerbated a lot of pre-existing conditions in our community that are fostered by institutional racism and white supremacy. We must call for solutions that are bold, not just at the individual level but at the systems level, and that address the root causes” of inequalities, she observed.

During the pandemic, her organization raised funds to buy personal protective equipment and make direct cash payments to families to help cover rent and utilities. They also provided laptops and hardware to students and installed hotspots for community members.

They managed to offer doses of Pfizer at a vaccination clinic in a local park, establishing a system of appointments that allowed people to attend even at night to not miss work. But even promoting vaccination through trusted messengers, often family or neighbors, they still face vaccine hesitancy among the community.

"The way the vaccines were rolled out didn't make a lot of sense to us in terms of having overcrowded homes and multi-generational households," Johnson said. "If we want to have the economy open, if we want to be able to go to restaurants and so forth, then we should go to these businesses and vaccinate the people who work there," she added.

As part of the relief package, Los Angeles will receive about $1.3 billion from the federal government. The Community Coalition introduced a plan called Make Los Angeles Whole to use these resources in loans to women business owners, help people with rent and mortgage payments and utilities, and increase youth employment opportunities.

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un Internet de alta velocidad, un tipo de trabajo en el que podrían tomarse tres horas libres a la mitad del día para buscar una vacuna e ir en su automóvil, en lugar de usar transporte público”.

En áreas como la educación, las comunidades étnicas también experimentan una enorme pérdida en el aprendizaje y a pesar de la progresiva apertura de las escuelas, son los más reacios a volver. Las familias negras y latinas que padecieron el virus en sus hogares, no solo tienen miedo de enviar a sus hijos a espacios donde puedan contagiarse, sino que la brecha digital acentuó sus dificultades de estar al día con las tareas del año escolar.

Disparidades

en la atención médica y en la educación. Falta de vivienda asequible. Racismo y abuso policial. Pérdida de puestos de trabajo. Estas son solo algunas de las crisis que ya enfrentaban las comunidades étnicas de bajos ingresos, exacerbadas por la pandemia de la COVID-19.

Cerrar esas brechas de desigualdad no solo requerirá una inversión federal y estatal decidida en estas comunidades, sino una sincera atención a su salud mental y un compromiso de las clases más adineradas, que fueron afectadas por la pandemia de manera muy marginal.

Así lo advirtieron expertos durante una conferencia organizada por Ethnic Media Services.

“Sabemos que COVID es la enfermedad que ha revelado nuestras dolencias como sociedad: los valles de desigualdad que pre existían antes de COVID se han inundado con el tsunami de la enfermedad”, dijo Manuel Pastor, profesor de sociología y estudios americanos y etnicidad en la Universidad del Sur de California.

Pastor advirtió desde un principio cómo COVID impactaría especialmente a los inmigrantes que son la mano de obra que hace el trabajo esencial considerado “desechable”.

“Tenemos familias de estatus migratorio mixto que hasta la aprobación de la Ley de Ayuda Estadounidense estaban esencialmente excluidas de los fondos de ayuda federal… Ahora son un poco reacios a recibir las ayudas, porque les preocupa que eso pueda ser usado en su contra si eventualmente hay una ruta hacia su legalización”.

En California, más de dos tercios de los inmigrantes indocumentados han estado en el país por más de una década y esperan que el Congreso resuelva su camino a la ciudadanía. Es una población profundamente arraigada en los negocios y las comunidades, que ha experimentado como ninguna otra la enfermedad sin poder acceder a los programas de salud locales, debido a la falta de seguro, la desconfianza y el miedo.

“Cada programa de ayuda estatal debe pensar en lo que puede hacer para ser accesible a los indocumentados”, dijo Pastor, quien también forma parte del Consejo de Asesores Económicos del Gobernador, donde empuja estos temas.

Desde el verano pasado, el Índice de Lugares Saludables de California ya indicaba que el virus iba a devastar a negros, latinos y asiáticos pero aún así el estado no llevaba pruebas COVID a estas comunidades.

Pero fue recién ahora con los planes de vacunación, que el estado de California dio un giro y decidió destinar el 40% de las vacunas al 25% de las comunidades con las peores puntuaciones en este índice. Otorgó dosis a las clínicas comunitarias y les dio la potestad para que movilizaran mensajeros de confianza e hicieran campañas permanentes a través de promotores de salud.

“La distribución de la vacuna también ha sido una receta para la desigualdad racial”, añadió Pastor. “Se podría argumentar que todos a cierta edad tenían la misma oportunidad de recibir la vacuna, siempre y cuando tuvieran una computadora para sacar la cita,

En el condado de Los Ángeles, el 13% de los niños blancos que cursan desde jardín de niños hasta secundaria, no tenían una computadora con Internet de alta velocidad. Pero esa cifra para los niños negros y latinos era de alrededor del 40%, compartió Pastor. Según el sociólogo, lo que enfrentamos ahora es una “micro recesión” en la que los mercados de valores y las propiedades suben, y las personas de altos ingresos no han visto afectado su bolsillo. Pero quienes están en la parte inferior del mercado laboral han recibido todo el coletazo del “daño económico”, con la pérdida de empleo y salarios.

Círculos de sanación

Un ejemplo de este enfoque es de la organización Community Coalition, fundada en el sur de Los Ángeles por la congresista Karen Bass, que busca la integración multirracial y multigeneracional de las comunidades para generar las soluciones que necesitan.

Durante la pandemia instituyeron un programa de teleterapia por terapeutas de comunidades étnicas, y círculos de sanación en parques locales, para abordar “el impacto devastador (de la COVID) en todos los aspectos de la salud física, financiera y mental”, aseguró Leslie Johnson, vicepresidenta de desarrollo organizacional de Community Coalition. También diseñaron un sitio web en inglés y español que les permite a los residentes chequear su salud emocional.

“COVID-19 ha exacerbado muchas condiciones preexistentes en nuestra comunidad que son fomentadas por el racismo institucional y la supremacía blanca. Debemos pedir soluciones que sean audaces, no sólo a nivel individual sino a nivel de sistemas y que aborden las causas fundamentales” de las desigualdades, observó.

Durante la pandemia, su organización recaudó fondos para comprar equipos de protección personal y hacer pagos directos en efectivo a las familias para ayudarles a cubrir el alquiler y los servicios públicos. También entregaron computadoras portátiles y hardware a estudiantes e instalaron hotspots para la comunidad.

Lograron ofrecer dosis de Pfizer en una clínica de vacunación en un parque local, estableciendo un sistema de citas, incluso nocturnas, que permitiera asistir sin faltar al trabajo. Pero a pesar de promover la vacunación a través de mensajeros de confianza, a menudo miembros de la familia o del barrio, todavía enfrentan la resistencia de quienes no quieren ser vacunados.

“La forma en que se implementaron las vacunas simplemente no tenía mucho sentido para nosotros en términos de tener hogares superpoblados y hogares multigeneracionales”, dijo Johnson. “Si queremos tener la economía abierta, si queremos poder ir a los restaurantes, etc., entonces deberíamos ir a estos negocios y vacunar a las personas que van a trabajar allí''.

Como parte de los paquetes de alivio, los Ángeles recibirá cerca de $1.3 mil millones del gobierno federal. Community Coalition presentó un plan llamado Make Los Angeles Whole que contempla préstamos a mujeres propietarias de negocios, ayuda a las personas con pagos de alquiler e hipotecas y servicios públicos, y da oportunidades de empleo para jóvenes.

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APPRECIATE NURSES–WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART TO HELP END THE PANDEMIC

never repay the nurses who lost their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we can help honor them and thank the nurses who are still hard at work in hospitals and health clinics across California.

I urge all Californians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to continue following public health guidance so that we can help end the pandemic. People must continue hand-washing and social distancing, as well as wearing well-fitting masks when appropriate. Simply put, we all need to do our part for our nurses.

According to a 2016 Healthforce survey by UCSF, more than one-fourth of California Registered Nurses are AAPI, with Filipinos at 17.6% and Asians who are not Filipino at 8.8%. The survey also showed that non-Filipino Asians and Pacific Islanders account for more than 11 percent of nurses under 45 years old. Additionally, news reports from Propublica and LAist have chronicled the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Filipino health workers.

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been inspired by the strength and resilience of California’s nurses, many of whom are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This May and every day, I urge everyone to express appreciation to nurses by helping to end the pandemic.

As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Nurses Month this May, let’s pause to honor California’s nurses, who have never wavered in their dedication to us during the pandemic. In fact, some of them paid with their very lives. We can

We have read the stories about the death rate among AAPI nurses and recognize that some nurses also face fear amid increases in anti-Asian hate incidents during the pandemic. This May is the best time for us to come together in honoring nurses through our actions: wear our snug-fitting masks, wash our hands, get vaccinated. This is how we show our nurses we appreciate them, we care, and we want this pandemic to end.

Visit https://myturn.ca.gov to find a vaccine site nearby and to register for a convenient appointment time. Or call the state’s COVID-19 hotline 1-833-422-4255, where translators are available in 250+ languages.

Raynald Samoa, M.D. is an Endocrinologist at City of Hope National Medical Center.

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CAN INDIA EMERGE FROM ITS COVID CATACLYSM ?

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The eyes of the world are focused on India, as the country experiences a brutal second wave of the Covid pandemic, with an average of 400,000 new daily infections and 3,000 daily deaths.

Public health experts say the numbers could be five to 10 times higher, as it is impossible to know what is happening in smaller towns and villages, which suffered huge gaps in health care even before the current crisis. Hospitals have run out of beds, therapeutics, personal protective equipment, and most critically, supplies of oxygen.

“Every encounter has started to feel like a game of Russian Roulette. Every time you go out, you feel like this this might be the time you bring the virus home,” said Kolkata-based journalist and author Sandip Roy.

Speaking at a special Ethnic Media Services briefing May 5 about India’s Covid crisis, currently the worst in the world, Roy said social media in India is awash with people desperately searching for oxygen cylinders and hospital beds. An acquaintance lost her uncle, who died in the back of a taxi as he roamed through town, looking for an available hospital bed.

“This second wave is worse than a tsunami. It is like a nuclear bomb,” said Dr. Jalil Parkar, one of India’s leading pulmonologists who is affiliated with Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. His city, the financial hub of India, has sufficient quantities of oxygen and therapeutics, but supplies have completely run out in satellite cities and smaller towns, said Parkar.

The pulmonologist attributed India’s brutal second wave to complacency, as India’s residents became

tired of shelter-in-place orders and began to step out. The country also hosted the Kumbh Mela, a religious festival occuring every 12 years, in which more than 50 million people descended on the small town of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Huge political rallies for state elections were also held in March and April.

Parkar and his wife both underwent severe bouts of Covid, but survived.

Infection rates are expected to peak to about 800,000 per day before they drop down. University of Michigan epidemiologist Dr. Bhramar Mukherjee predicts in a recent study that for one known Covid-19 case in India, there are likely to be 10 to 20 undetected cases.

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Dr. Rosemarie De Souza, a general care physician who serves in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Mumbai’s Nair Hospital, said at the briefing that she has observed a curious phenomenon. In the first wave of the pandemic last year, which India largely kept under control, fatal victims were largely older people with underlying factors which put them at greater risk of dying from COVID.

But in this second wave, De Souza is seeing much younger patients dying, with no pre-existing comorbidities. She attributed this fatal trend to India’s double mutant variant, B.1.617, which is far more contagious and lethal than its predecessors.

“The second wave is more lethal and more infectious because of the mutation of the virus. If vaccination is given to most people, then infection rates and deaths will definitely decrease,” she said.

Her husband, Dr. Chris De Souza, an ENT Head and Neck Surgeon,at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, said patients suffering other diseases, including cancer, are holding off on critical procedures for fear of getting infected at the hospital, said De Souza.

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, spoke of a $100 million aid package that the U.S. has started shipping to India, which includes oxygen cylinders and concentrators, therapeutics, personal protective equipment, and other critical supplies. The U.S. has also agreed to release 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, though 50 million have yet to be manufactured.

“We need to get vaccines on the streets and oxygen and ventilators, not a month from now, but tomorrow,” stated Warner at the EMS press briefing, noting that the supplies are being channeled through the U.S. Agency for International Development in partnership with the Government of India. Aid is also being channeled through non-profit organizations.

Warner, along with Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken May 5, asking him to ramp up aid to India. Last month, Warner and Cornyn wrote to President Joe Biden to speed up emergency Covid aid to India. U.S. supplies started arriving in India on April 29.

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EL GOBIERNO COLOMBIANO PREFIERE LA FUERZA AL DIÁLOGO MIENTRAS CONTINÚAN LAS PROTESTAS

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Bogotá, Colombia - En la vecindad de Soledad, Deisy Paricio enciende velas en una ceremonia conmemorativa por los que han muerto durante los 10 sangrientos días de protesta en Colombia. “Estamos aquí para denunciar las acciones de un régimen criminal”, dice con una determinación fría en su voz que roza la furia. “Estamos exigiendo justicia. Estamos exigiendo dignidad para las víctimas de este gobierno.”

Alrededor de ella, centenares de manifestantes llevan antorchas y velas en sus manos. Lanzan el cántico una y otra vez en unísono rítmico “El pueblo unido jamás será vencido”.

Después de unos minutos de silencio, un orador lee los nombres de las 34 personas que han perdido la vida desde que empezaron las protestas el día 28 de abril. Después de cada uno, los manifestantes golpean las cacerolas que han traído justamente para este propósito, una táctica de protesta comunitaria latino-americana que existe desde hace décadas llamada cacerolazo.

El ambiente en la ceremonia conmemorativa es muy diferente a hace tan solo 8 días, cuando decenas de miles de personas salieron a las calles cantando y bailando, en una masiva y festiva manifestación de protesta en el centro de la ciudad, donde enseguida fueron gaseados por las fuerzas policiales, y las refriegas en las calles entre jóvenes enojados y policías colombianos se desbordaban por las calles laterales del laberíntico centro de Bogotá.

Día tras día el estado de ánimo se ha hecho cada vez más nefasto mientras continuaba extendiéndose la violencia estatal contra las protestas predominantemente pacíficas. La policía ha confirmado 34 muertes, aunque dicen que 7 de ellas no tienen relación con las protestas.

Las ONG de la región declaran que las cifras reales son mayores que las que reflejan las estadísticas oficiales. Temblores, un grupo de derechos humanos de Bogotá que ha estado siguiendo la violencia, informa de 37 muertes y de más de 300 heridos, con 1728 casos registrados en total de violencia policial.

“Hemos mirado la creciente violencia con suma preocupación”, dijo Alejandro Lanz, codirector de Temblores. “La mayoría de las víctimas que tenemos registradas eran jóvenes que estaban protestando pacíficamente. No hay garantía de vida para nadie”.

Las redes sociales se inundan cada noche con una oleada de explícitos y perturbadores videos de violencia, principalmente a manos de la policía, mientras los jóvenes libran batallas consecutivas en las calles en medio del gas lacrimógeno y las granadas aturdidoras.

Tanto Temblores como otra ONG, Indepaz, un grupo de seguimiento de la paz en Colombia, han informado haber recibido informes fiables de fuego indiscriminado de la policía contra civiles en medio del caos.

“Me tengo que ir”, dijo Lanz a EMS a las 9 de la noche del viernes, interrumpiendo una entrevista. “Como todas las noches estamos a punto de empezar a recibir informes de la violencia que ocurre por todo el país. Nuestros investigadores y abogados concentrarán toda su atención en eso durante las próximas horas”.

Los activistas convocaron una huelga nacional en Colombia hace casi un mes por el aumento de la violencia, una ola de asesinatos de líderes sociales, el aumento de la pobreza así como la desigualdad y lo que los críticos ven como promesas incumplidas por parte del gobierno del presidente Iván Duque en cuanto al acuerdo de paz de 2016 del país con el grupo rebelde las Fuerzas Armadas Rev-

olucionarias de Colombia (FARC).

El trato puso fin a una guerra civil en Colombia de 50 años, pero fue también altamente polémico. Duque ganó las elecciones de 2018 prometiendo desmontar aspectos del acuerdo, y ha cumplido esas promesas. Las inversiones prometidas a las comunidades rurales nunca llegaron, las tácticas de la guerra contra el narcotráfico se intensificaron, y aquellos que perdieron sus tierras en el conflicto de medio siglo, que esperaban que la paz significaría poder volver a casa, aún están esperando.

Esos problemas se han estado calentando poco a poco durante años, y culminaron en 2019 con protestas masivas que se suspendieron con la llegada de la COVID a Colombia. Las protestas se quedaron en reposo bajo las medidas extremas del confinamiento y una economía dañada que aumentó la tasa de pobreza al 42.7%.

Un proyecto de ley de impuestos profundamente impopular que hubiera aumentado el costo de los alimentos y bienes básicos del consumidor impulsó inmensamente el movimiento de protesta con el apoyo popular, y ocupó un papel destacado como tema titular que conducía el movimiento, pero las severas medidas policiales y la retórica radical del partido de Duque pronto desplazaron a los impuestos como enfoque principal de los que estaban en las calles. El polémico proyecto de ley ya ha sido retirado, pero las protestas se han transformado en una insatisfacción más profunda con el gobierno en sí.

La respuesta del gobierno ha sido principalmente la de una retórica radical contra los manifestantes. La consejera presidencial en derechos humanos, Nancy Patricia Gutiérrez, declaró en una entrevista con la revista Semana que “Los derechos humanos solo existen para los ciudadanos que cumplen sus obligaciones como parte de la sociedad”.

Varios políticos del partido Centro Democrático de Duque han descrito a aquellos en las calles como “terroristas”, “narcos” e incluso han declarado que los manifestantes están organizados por grupos de guerrilla. Estas acusaciones se han hecho sin pruebas.

“El ímpetu por el momento está claramente con los manifestantes”, dijo Sergio Guzmán, director de Colombia Risk Analysis, un grupo de investigaciones y consultoría en Bogotá. “El gobierno también es consciente de que está atrasado en la narrativa y se está desesperando cada vez más. El gobierno no ha ofrecido nada más que una retórica de temor desde que comenzaron las protestas, y más allá de su base, no está encontrando un público receptivo”.

Mientras tanto, el gobierno ha militarizado varias ciudades e incluso ha hablado públicamente de declarar un estado de emergencia nacional, una medida que podría significar la suspensión del derecho de protesta.

Las Naciones Unidas, el Observatorio de Derechos Humanos, y la Embajada de EUA en Colombia han exigido el freno a la escalada y que se respeten los derechos de los manifestantes.

De nuevo en Soledad, en la ceremonia para los que pagaron el último precio durante las protestas, Ana, que se negó a dar su apellido, se sentaba con su novio – la pareja agarrada de la mano mientras se leía el último de los nombres de las víctimas.

“Solo queremos que el presidente Duque escuche lo que tenemos que decir”, dijo. “Parece que todos los políticos, todos los expertos, todos los medios quieren decirnos lo que pensamos”.

“Esta violencia fue tan sin sentido. Todo se podía haber evitado fácilmente si tan solo escucharan”.

Las protestas mortales que se han cobrado las vidas de 34 no muestran señas de desacelerar

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COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT CHOOSES FORCE OVER DIALOGUE AS PROTESTS CONTINUE

Joshua Collins Ethnic Media Services

Colombia- Deisy Paricio lights candles at a remembrance ceremony in the neighborhood of Soledad for those who have died during 10 bloody days of protest in Colombia. “We’re here to denounce the actions of a criminal regime,” she says, with a cold determination in her voice that borders on fury. “We’re demanding justice. We are demanding dignity for the victims of this government.”

Bogotá,

Around her, a few hundred protesters hold torches and candles in their hands. They chant over and over again in rhythmic unison “The people, united, will never be divided.”

After a few minutes of silence, a speaker reads the names of the 34 people who have lost their lives since the nationwide protests began on April 28. After each, protesters bang the pots they have brought along just for this purpose, a Latin American communal protest tactic that dates back decades called a cacerolazo.

The mood at the remembrance ceremony is very different than just 8 days before when tens of thousands took to the streets in song and dance, in a massive and festive protest march downtown, where they were promptly gassed by police forces and street skirmishes between angry youth and Colombian police spiraled into the side streets of the labyrinthine Bogotá downtown.

Day by day the mood has grown grimmer as state violence continued to escalate against mostly peaceful protests. Police have confirmed 34 deaths, though they say 7 seven are unrelated to the protests. NGO’s in the region claim the actual numbers are higher than official statistics reflect. Temblores, a human rights group in Bogotá which has been tracking the violence, reports 37 deaths and over 300 wounded, with 1728 total registered cases of police violence.

“We have watched the increasing violence with extreme concern,” said Alajandro Lanz, co director of Temblores. “Most of the victims we have registered have been young who were protesting peacefully. There is no guarantee of life for anyone.”

Social media is flooded each night with a stream of graphic and disturbing videos of violence, mostly at the hands of police, as youths wage running battles in the streets amidst tear gas and flashbang grenades.

Both Temblores as well as another NGO, Indepaz, a peace monitoring group in Colombia have reported receiving credible reports of indiscriminate police fire against civilians amidst the chaos.

“I have to go,” Lanz told EMS at 9 pm Friday, cutting short an interview. “Like every night we are about to start receiving reports of the violence occurring across the country. Our investigators and lawyers will be focusing all attention on that over the next few

hours.”

Activists called for a national strike in Colombia almost a month ago over rising violence, a spree of killings of social leaders, rising poverty as well as inequality and what critics see as failed promises on the part of the administration of president Iván Duque in regards to the country’s 2016 peace accord with the rebel group the Revolutionary

Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC by their Spanish acronym).

The deal brought an end to a 50-year civil war in Colombia, but was also highly controversial. Duque won elections in 2018 promising to dismantle aspects of the accord, and he has fulfilled those pledges. Promised investments to rural communities never arrived, tactics in the drug war

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escalated and those who lost their lands in the half century conflict, who hoped peace meant that they could return home are still waiting.

Those issues have been boiling over a low heat for years, and culminated in 2019 with massive protests that were put on hold by the arrival of COVID to Colombia. Protests idled under extreme lockdown measures and a crippled economy that raised the poverty rate to 42.7%.

A deeply unpopular tax bill that would have increased the cost of food and basic consumer goods gave the protest movement a huge boost in popular support, and was largely reported as the banner issue driving the movement, but severe police crackdowns and hardline rhetoric from Duque’s party soon displaced taxes as the main focus of those in the streets. The controversial bill has since been withdrawn, but the protests have morphed into a deeper discontent with the government itself.

The government’s response has been mostly one of hardline rhetoric against protesters. The presidential advisor on human rights, Nancy Patricia Gutiérrez, stated in an interview with Semana magazine that “Human rights only exist for citizens that fulfil their duties as part of society.”

Various politicians from Duque’s Centro Democratico party have described those in the streets as “terrorists”, “narcos” and even claimed that the protesters are organized by guerilla groups. These accusations have been made without evidence.

“Momentum for now is clearly with the protesters,” said Sergio Guzmán, director of Colombia Risk Analysis, a research and consultancy group in Bogotá. “The government is also aware that it is behind in the narrative and grows increasingly desperate. The administration has offered nothing but a rhetoric of fear since these protests began. But outside of their base, they are not finding a receptive audience."

Meanwhile, the government has militarized multiple cities and even publicly discussed declaring a state of national emergency, a move that could mean suspending the right of protest.

The United Nations, Human Rights Watch and the US Embassy in Colombia have all called for de escalation and for protester rights to be respected.

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Back in Soledad at the ceremony for those who paid the ultimate price during the protests, Ana, who declined to give her last name, sat with her boyfriend— the couple holding hands as the last of the victims' names were read.

“We just want President Duque to listen to what we have to say,” she said. “It seems like all the politicians, all the experts, all the media want to tell us what we think.”

“This violence was so senseless. It could have all been so easily avoided if they just listened.”

Deadly protests which have claimed the lives of 34 show no signs of slowing

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Período de comentarios públicos para el Informe Anual Consolidado de Evaluación del Desempeño 2019-2020 (CAPER)

La Ciudad de San José está poniendo a disposición del público el BORRADOR Final del Informe Anual Consolidado de Evaluación de Desempeño (CAPER) del Año Fiscal 2019-20 que está disponible para comentarios públicos en el sitio web del Departamento de Vivienda.

Cada año, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de EE.UU. requiere que las jurisdicciones de derechos presenten un CAPER, que es un informe que evalúa los progresos de la Ciudad en el cumplimiento de los objetivos que se describen en el Plan Consolidado Quinquenal y el Plan de Acción Anual. El CAPER del ejercicio fiscal 2019-20 se puso a disposición para su revisión pública inicial y comentarios del 10 de diciembre de 2020 al 15 de diciembre de 2020. Se han realizado actualizaciones menores en este informe.

El período de comentarios se extiende durante 32 días, del 27 de mayo de 2021 al 28 de junio de 2021 y ofrece una oportunidad para aportes públicos adicionales.

Si desea una copia en papel del documento CAPER o del Aviso de Audiencia Pública, llame al (408) 975-4453 o (408)294-9337 (TTY). Para preguntas sobre el CAPER, póngase en contacto con James Stagi en james.stagi@sanjoseca. gov o en (408) 535-8238. Los comentarios públicos se pueden enviar en los siguientes formularios:

- Por escrito dirigido al City of San José Housing Department, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, 12th Floor, San José CA 95113; o

- Electrónicamente a través de correo electrónico a james.stagi@sanjoseca.gov

Los comentarios públicos recibidos se incluirán en el informe final. El documento aprobado debe presentarse en HUD para el 1 de julio de 2021.

Agradecemos su continuo apoyo y le animamos a proporcionar comentarios.

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Caltrain busca voluntarios para el Comité asesor de ciudadanos

El Consejo de Poderes Compartidos del Corredor de la Península (JPB), la entidad que dirige Caltrain, está buscando voluntarios de los condados de San Francisco, San Mateo y Santa Clara para postularse para su Comité asesor de ciudadanos (CAC).

Actualmente, el CAC tiene tres puestos vacantes, para representantes de los condados de San Francisco, San Mateo y Santa Clara respectivamente. Se pide a los miembros del comité que se desempeñen por un período de tres años.

El CAC está compuesto por nueve miembros de la comunidad que se desempeñan como asesores de la junta directiva de Caltrain, y ofrecen sugerencias sobre las necesidades de los clientes actuales y potenciales del servicio de trenes.

Los residentes interesados en unirse al comité asesor podrán obtener una solicitud en la página web del CAC (http://www.caltrain.com/ CACapplication) o llamando al 650.508.6347. Las solicitudes para el CAC deben recibirse a más tardar el jueves 27 de mayo de 2021.

El CAC se reúne el tercer miércoles de cada mes a las 5:40 p.m. en la sede de Caltrain situada en 1250 San Carlos Avenue, más o menos a una cuadra de la estación San Carlos de Caltrain. Todas las reuniones están abiertas al público. Para más información, visite https://www.caltrain.com/about/ advisorycommittees/cac.html

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 674647

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

A and J MotorWorks

765 Chestnut St Unit C, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Valenzuela, 835 Morse Ave Apt C25, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/10/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jesus Valenzuela

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 674647

Acerca de Caltrain: Caltrain, una empresa de propiedad y operada por el Consejo de Poderes Compartidos del Corredor de la Península, ofrece un servicio de trenes de cercanías entre San Francisco y San José, con servicio diario a Gilroy. Si bien el Consejo de Poderes Compartidos asumió la responsabilidad operativa del servicio en 1992, el ferrocarril ha brindado a la comunidad más de 150 años de servicio ininterrumpido para pasajeros. La planificación de Caltrain para los próximos 150 años de servicio de trenes para la Península incluye electrificar el corredor, reducir las emisiones de diésel en 97 por ciento para 2040 y agregar más servicio a más estaciones.

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Silicon Valley Integrative Musculoskeletal

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 674269

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674976

Name of Business: Seoul Hotdog

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

Position: Kitchen Help

Pay: $16.07 per hour

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV381185

May 14, 21, 28,

June 4, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674311

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Silicon Valley Chiropractic Center, Silicon Valley Chiropractic, Silicon Valley Integrative and Chiropractic, Silicon Valley Integrative and Chiropractic Center, Silicon Valley Integrative Musculoskeletal, 820 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Parvini Chiropractic Inc, 209 Mountain View Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/11/2006. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 556077. “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/ Shervin Parvini

Silicon Valley Integrative Musculoskeletal Parvini Chiropractic Inc

Owner

Article/Reg#: 3393402

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/19/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 674311

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674269

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: All Go Plumbing & Rooter, 1935 Supreme Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Em H. Le, 1935 Supreme Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/30/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Em H. Le

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/15/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Iron House Rabbit 329 Ellmar Oaks Loop, 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): Siomara Verenicie Chavez, 329 Ellmar Oaks Loop, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Siomara Verenicie Chavez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/04/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 674976

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.674873

The following person/entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name KINGS CLEANING 5436 Cribari Green, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara County James A. Martinez, 5436 Cribari Green, San Jose, CA 95135. Miriam J. Martinez, 5436 Cribari Green, San Jose, CA 95135. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 08/01/2007 under file

no. FBN497646 /s/ James A. Martinez

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2020

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/30/2021

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.674786

The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name P & T Automotive Repair, 1002 Parr Eve, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. Phil Da Lam, 2299 Bikini Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 06/13/2016 under file no. FBN618342 /s/ Phil Da Lam

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2020

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/28/2021

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cassandra Michelle Fortin.

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/30/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 03, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380748

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ANDRE HUY PHAN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) ANDRE HUY PHAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ANDRE HUY PHAN to ANDRE HUY TRAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should

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the court is:

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

(El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CIVIL DIVISION

191 NORTH FIRST STREET

SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

Richard A. Kutche, Attorney at Law

1500 E. Hamilton Avenue, Suite 118 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)628-0400

Date (Fecha): 2/28/2020

Clerk, by (Secretario) A. Rodriguez Deputy (Adjunto)

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

Run Dates: April 23, 30, May 7 and 14, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674022

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

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., 1000 Remington Blvd., Suite 120, Bolingbrook IL 60440. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Scott M. Settersten Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

CFO

Article/Reg#: C2337302

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 2021

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jazzy Snackz, 111 Lewis Street, #131, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lourdes Jazmine Valle, 111 Lewis Street, #131, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/15/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Lourdes Jazmin Valle This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/15/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674768

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

/s/ Nalleli Somoza Trustegic Enterprises

President

Article/Reg#: C4690472

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674767

CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/22/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Nalleli Somoza Trustegic Enterprises

President

Article/Reg#: C4690472

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674675

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

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Hang Pham

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674855

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Celestial Trading Company, Celestial Trading, 65 Fifth St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County

/s/ Paulo Paredes 41Sixty Inc

CEO

Article/Reg#: C4091800

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/30/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674663

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

/s/ Mark Brading Brading Associates, LLC

Principal Article/Reg#:

201628410127

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/27/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

NO. 674628

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By:

/s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 674628

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380899

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sachiien Deshmukkh & Chandni Deshmukkh TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 7/13/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 04, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV381307

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ANPOWICAHPIWI ANGELINA MARTINEZ. TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) ANPOWICAHPIWI

per of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 04, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380670

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

1. Petitioner(s) German Emiliano Rodriguez Olmedo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. German Emiliano Rodriguez Olmedo to Emiliano Rodriguez

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 23, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV381184

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anh Mai Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674206

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Patio Del Copal 1433 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Trustegic Enterprises, 2695 Moorpark Ave, San Jose,

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 41Sixty Inc, 7500 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Evergreen Cleaners 3281 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chong Woo Kim, 2538 Yerba Hills Ct., San Jose, CA 95121. Ok Han Kim, 2538 Yerba Hills Ct., San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/02/2001. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 616887. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Chong Woo Kim

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

April 29, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

AMENDED

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV377601 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ANNA DRAGANOVA, MAJID SULJIC. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

ANGELINA MARTINEZ has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ANPOWICAHPIWI ANGELINA MARTINEZ to SERENITY ANGELINA MARTINEZ

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 7/13/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspa-

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

April 27, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380541

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

Aaron Lee Lam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Aaron Lee Lam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aaron Lee Lam to Kalen Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

May 03, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380802

Superior Court of

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

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380979

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

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Manuela Salgado to Nelly Salgado 2. THE COURT

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

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

April 30, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380368

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cleveland Allen Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 21, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380806

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Ellen Homan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Rachel Ellen Homan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rachel Ellen Homan to Rachel Ellen Nolan-Homan b. Rachel Homan to Rachel Nolan-

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380897

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

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

April 29, 2021

Julie A. Emede

Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380665

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Albert Aslanjenizeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 27, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378905 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maritza Guizar and Edward Rivas. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Maritza Guizar and Edward Rivas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Edward Rey Rivas to Edwardrey Rivas.

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/1/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 30, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

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

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

4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 28, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent

creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Attorney for Petitioner:

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

May 7, 14, 21, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674369

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: California Pools and Spa 326 El Portal Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JMS Pools, Inc, 5606 New Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/17/2011. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 614684. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jiman Song CEO

JMS Pools, Inc

Article/Reg#: A0852015

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/20/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380498

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) TIN HUU

NGUYEN & TUYEN KIM

TRAN have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. THI PHUONG VY NGUYEN aka VY THI PHUONG NGUYEN to VY PHUONG NGUYEN 2. THE COURT

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 22, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380495

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

1. Petitioner(s) TIN HUU NGUYEN & TUYEN KIM TRAN have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. THI PHUONG UYEN NGUYEN aka UYEN THI PHUONG NGUYEN to UYEN PHUONG NGUYEN. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 22, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380367 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: HOANG THANH TU VO. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 21, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380546

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

In the matter of the application of: ALEJANDRA FLORES-CORONA TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

ALEJANDRA ANDREA

FLORES-CORONA to ALEJANDRA FLORESCORONA b. MARTIN FLORES to JOSE MARTIN FLORES CALLEJAS

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45

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

April 23, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380501

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

VLADIMIROVNA

ABRAMETS. TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

ALISSA VLADIMIROVNA

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

ALISSA VLADIMIROVNA

ABRAMETS to OLESYA

VLADIMIROVNA

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 22, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380286

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edgar Alberto Nunez Flores & Leydi Milena Trinidad Morales. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Edgar Alberto Nunez Flores & Leydi Milena Trinidad Morales have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Edgar Jr.

(First) Nunez Trinidad

(Last) to Edgar (First) Trinidad (Middle) Nunez

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 20, 2021

Julie A.

Emede

Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021 ORDER

OF NAME

NO. 21CV380607

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 26, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TAI CHI CHEN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45

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

April 26, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380359

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuc Vi Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 21, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380608

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

Addam Martin Winsenburg have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a

decree changing names as follows: a. Addam Martin Winsenburg to Adam Martin Winsenburg

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 26, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380810

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sonia A Murillo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for

hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380811

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 28, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2021

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard William Lambert, Richard W. Lambert, Richard Lambert, Rick Lambert. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Marguerite Elise Lambert in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Marguerite Elise Lambert be appointed as personal representative

to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 14, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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

April 30, May 7, 14, 2021

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Wilma Jeannene

Lathrop. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Dian Iversen in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The Petition for Probate requests that Dian Iversen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 21, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite

225 San Jose, CA 95126

(408)713-5444

April 30, May 7, 14, 2021

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Stephen R. Jackson

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

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

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq.

DERMER LAW FIRM

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

Fax (408) 354-2797

April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 674023

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TJSM Innolab, 811 Sycamore Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jin Lee, 811 Sycamore Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jin Lee

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 674279

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Budget Blinds of Palo Alto, Budget Blinds of Cupertino, 1828 Castro Dr, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address

of the registrant(s) is (are): BRAIDA INC., 1828 Castro Dr, San Jose, CA 95130.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Aida Roshan BRAIDA INC. President

Article/Reg#: C4690086

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 673659

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZUKA FOODS 1758 Junction Avenue Unit A, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tonia Onuegbe, 5305 Heaven Valley Ct, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tonia Onuegbe

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/25/2021.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 673747

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Success and Empowerment LLC, Boss Babes That Slay 274 Snell Court, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Success and Empowerment LLC, 274 Snell Court, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/18/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this state-

ment is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Christelle Fernandez Success and Empowerment

LLC

Owner

Article/Reg#:

202020310188

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina

Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 673747

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business

Name

NO.674067

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

Enedina Rodriguez

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

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

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 20CV369979

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

1. Petitioner(s) Luis Daniel Rios Gomez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Luis Daniel Rios Gomez to Daniel L Rio b. Dan L Rios to Daniel L Rio c. Dan Luis Rios Gomez to Daniel L Rio d. Dan Luis Rios-Gomez to Daniel L Rio e. Dan-Rios Gomez to Daniel L Rio 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the

petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV379105

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: James Peruvankal. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) James Peruvankal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arjoon Devahja to Arjoon Shastry b. Jahnavika Devika to Sia Shastri c. Sindhu James to Sinddu Shastry d. James Paul Peruvankal to James Shastry 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 19, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380283

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV380290

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 20, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV379836

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 15, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379832

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

Desiree Morris. TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Desiree Morris has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Makayla Ann Yanez to Nevaeh Arlene Cardenas 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 15, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

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

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 19, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14,

2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV379917

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

Alicia Trang Lam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

April 16, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 2021

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

La astrología no se basa solamente en horóscopos, va más allá del tiempo y del espacio, se usa prácticamente para planificar eventos observando la posición de los astros, y si estos son propicios o no en determinados momentos. La astrología preventiva expone las épocas en las que se deben extremar cuidados, especialmente cuando hay planetas retrógrados. Por ejemplo, ya varias veces les he comentado que sucede cuando Mercurio está retrógrado, este aspecto planetario ocurre cada cuatro meses, por un periodo de alrededor de tres semanas. O sea, tres veces al año debemos extremar cuidados cuando ese periodo sucede.

<<Mercurio estará transitando retrógrado del día 29 de mayo al día 21 de junio>>

Durante ese lapso suelen ocurrir todo tipo de retrasos, pérdida de tiempo, confusión, inconvenientes, olvidos, accidentes, incendios, atentados, discusiones, hechos violentos y malos entendidos; el comercio, la comunicación y el transporte se verán afectados durante la retrogradación de Mercurio. Es un periodo de reorganización y muchas veces se tendrán que realizar las mismas tareas dos o tres veces, pues el primer intento puede fallar con relativa facilidad. Este aspecto planetario presenta una época complicada, la paciencia, la serenidad y sobre todo el sentido común serán nuestros mejores aliados ante ese lapso de crisis que pronto se avecina.

Los planetas retrógrados que más impactan son los que están más cerca de la Tierra. Mercurio, Venus, Júpiter y Marte. Por ello es necesario estar pendientes de cuándo transitan de manera retrógrada. Por su parte Venus, el planeta del amor y el dinero estará retrógrado durante 40 días, del día 19 de diciembre del 2021 al día 20 de enero del 2022. Se aconseja tener precaución pues será un periodo complicado.

Venus entra en retrogradación cada dieciocho meses, durante este ciclo, las relacio-

nes amorosas, de amistad y comerciales atraviesan por un periodo de tensión, los negocios no presentan ganancias, el romance y la pasión de las parejas tiende a debilitarse, los matrimonios sufren altibajos, la gente se siente insegura en sus empleos y suelen suceder muchos retrasos con el dinero. Durante el transcurso en el que Venus entra retrógrado, es el momento menos indicado para realizarse cirugías estéticas, tratamientos dentales y cualquier tipo de tratamientos de belleza extremos, ya que se corre el riesgo que el resultado no sea satisfactorio en absoluto.

Los periodos retrógrados no predicen que se tendrá mala suerte, pero si advierten que se deben extremar precauciones en nuestros desplazamientos, con la salud, con el tráfico y con el dinero. Estos aspectos deben ser considerados, tomando las debidas precauciones, nada mala nos sucederá. En tiempos antiguos se tomaban mucho en cuenta la posición de los planetas, civilizaciones antiguas fueron forjadas por ese medio. En tiempos modernos la astrología ha vuelto a resurgir, y es una ciencia que debe ser tomada en serio, pues muchos problemas se pueden evitar cuando los astros te dicen ¡Cuidado! “Los semáforos están en rojo”.

Durante este año 2021 debemos de aprovechar la energía del planeta Venus, pues como mencioné rige además del amor; el dinero, la juventud, la apariencia, la belleza y el disfrute de la vida. Muchas personas se verán beneficiadas con el tránsito de este planeta portentoso. Muchos lograrán ver realizados sus sueños, otros lograrán ponerse en forma y los enfermos encontrarán el remedio para aliviar sus males y pesares. Quienes estén tramitando documentos se verán favorecidos en y durante la segunda mitad del año.

“Pero ojo, mucho cuidado en octubre y diciembre”, serán meses en los que enfrentaremos desafíos. Aprovechemos los periodos positivos del 2021 y traigamos de vuelta la buena vibra, los buenos deseos y que la luz divina nos acompañe siempre.

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JUSTICIA RESTAURATIVA BUSCA SANAR A LAS FAMILIAS QUE ENFRENTAN VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SEEKS TO HEAL FAMILIES FACING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

Jenny Manrique Ethnic Media Services

Cuandoera niña, Tina Rodríguez fue víctima de violencia doméstica y abuso sexual y en repetidas ocasiones llamó al 911 para reportar los maltratos cometidos por su padre contra su madre y hermanos. Las agresiones no solo le causaron serios desórdenes alimenticios sino un profundo trauma que solo años de terapia familiar lograron sanar. De ese camino, no obstante, derivó un desenlace inesperado: con el paso del tiempo Rodríguez se reconcilió con el hombre que destruyó su infancia.

En el marco de su trabajo con sobrevivientes de asalto sexual, Rodríguez ha invitado a su padre a que comparta la experiencia con otros abusadores sobre lo que significa el castigo penal en el sistema de justicia criminal pero incluso sobre uno más doloroso: lidiar con el daño causado a su propia familia.

“Existe una brecha en la responsabilidad cultural tanto para aquellos que han sido impactados con problemas de ira o impulsos violentos y la incapacidad de controlarlos, como para aquellos que han sido víctimas de violencia doméstica”, dijo Rodríguez durante una conferencia organizada por Ethnic Media Services.

“Dependemos de la educación para la prevención y la intervención de sistemas (penales) que han ayudado a crear dolor, y nos quieren mantener atrapados en ese dolor… Necesitamos responsabilizarnos culturalmente de educar a nuestros jóvenes sobre la violencia doméstica y la prevención”, añadió la defensora, quien hoy se desempeña como gerente de California para Sobrevivientes del Crimen por la Seguridad y la Justicia

Según un reporte de 2020 del New England Journal of Medicine, durante la pandemia una de cada cuatro mujeres y uno de cada 10 hombres han enfrentado el abuso de su pareja o cónyuge íntimo. Informes anecdóticos apuntan a un aumento dramático de la violencia doméstica en medio de la COVID-19.

“Ha sido difícil para las víctimas acceder a recursos o ayuda cuando están en cuarentena con su pareja abusiva”, dijo Monica Khant, directora ejecutiva del instituto asiapacífico sobre violencia de género. “Es difícil tomarse el tiempo para correr al baño y hacer una llamada secreta… incluso acceder a la información en las computadoras cuando muchas familias inmigrantes no tienen el mismo acceso tecnológico que hemos necesitado para sobrevivir al encierro”, agregó.

La forma como el sistema de justicia penal criminal funciona en casos de violencia doméstica, especialmente para comunidades étnicas e inmigrantes, comienza con una llamada al 911. De allí se presenta una denuncia ante la policía y luego hay la intervención de un tribunal que emite una orden de restricción o una orden para un tratamiento en el manejo de la ira, que si bien puede alejar al abusador de la familia, no resuelve las causas de la violencia.

La solución que se ofrece con frecuencia es romper el núcleo familiar y no un camino a la reconciliación, aún cuando abusadores y víctimas deben compartir la custodia de los hijos. Eso sin mencionar el miedo de una madre negra a que la policía intervenga y mate a su compañero o al de una madre inmigrante a que por acudir a la ley, alguien en la familia termine deportado.

“El divorcio o dejar la situación abusiva no es siempre la primera opción”, aseguró Kant, quien ha representado a centenas de sobrevivientes de esta violencia. “Es importante conciliar haciendo uso de los servicios sociales, en vez de los otros sistemas de justicia criminal”.

Estos recursos no obstante, son menos accesibles para inmigrantes por las barreras propias del lenguaje o por los matices culturales que a veces obligan a las víctimas a quedarse en las situaciones de violencia para evitar “avergonzar a la familia”. La pérdida de trabajo durante la pandemia también ha incrementado la dependencia financiera de la pareja abusadora, en situaciones donde los inmigrantes no pueden acceder a seguros de desempleo.

Un problema social

El padre de Rodriguez pagó una pena carcelaria por el abuso infligido a su familia, tras la cual aceptó participar en un proceso de justicia restaurativa que ella calificó como “brutal”, lleno de discusiones “cándidas y vulnerables”.

“Aprendí que él, como yo, también luchaba con ideas suicidas”, contó Rodriguez para quien estos acercamientos con su victimario, no sólo la ayudaron a sanar sino que fueron el estímulo para liderar un programa de preven-

ción de la violencia doméstica en la prisión estatal de Valley.

“La sociedad le ha asignado al hombre el rol de proveedor del hogar”, observó Rodriguez. “Nadie habla sobre el tipo de presión para un hombre negro que aun con estudios universitarios y altamente calificado, es excluido de unas cinco entrevistas te trabajo por el color de su piel… la ira proviene de ese trauma de estar oprimido y excluido de las oportunidades de ser proveedor”, agregó.

Entre los latinos, la expectativa multigeneracional de ser el financiador de una familia que migra en busca de un mejor futuro, también puede generar el miedo al fracaso y terminar en impulsos violentos.

"Vemos la violencia doméstica como resultado de una experiencia personal, pero en realidad es un problema social y cultural", dijo por su parte la reverenda Aleese Moore-Orbih, directora ejecutiva de la asociación de California para poner fin a la violencia doméstica.

“Habla de la salud de nuestra sociedad, del quebrantamiento de nuestra sociedad. El trauma que uno experimenta en la violencia doméstica, la agresión sexual, el tráfico, el abuso infantil, cualquiera de esos tiene un impacto de por vida”.

En su trabajo de más de 20 años con estas víctimas, Moore-Orbih ha observado cómo el trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) se transmite de generación en generación lo que no les ha permitido “vivir en la plenitud de sus capacidades como seres humanos”.

“Mujeres, niñas y aquellos quienes se identifican con la energía femenina son siempre los más vulnerables”, observó Moore-Orbih. “Pero si hablamos de masculinidad saludable. ¿Qué tal una feminidad sana también? Todos necesitamos ser individuos sanos. ¿Cómo cambiamos el paradigma? Cuando dejemos de adorar el control y el poder como una forma glorificada de ser, cuando dejemos de alentar a nuestros hijos a tener poder y control en su adultez, entonces podemos comenzar a ver el cambio que sucederá en nuestras relaciones íntimas”.

Para Jerry Tello, fundador y director de capacitación de Compadres Network, es imposible hablar de violencia doméstica sin hablar de opresión, racismo, supremacía blanca, y trauma generacional. “¿Dónde están los programas que entienden esto? No existen!”

Criado junto a siete hermanos en un barrio de familias afroamericanas y latinas en Compton, California, Tello perdió a su padre inmigrante de Chihuahua cuando era muy joven, pero por las enseñanzas propias del machismo, no lloró su muerte.

“Guardé el dolor dentro de mí... Me enseñaron que para sobrevivir no debía sentir. Que sentir me haría vulnerable”, contó. Tampoco supo expresar su dolor al ver como muchos padres de sus amigos eran encarcelados y separados de sus familias, o incluso asesinados. “No podía llorar”.

Hace 32 años junto a otro compañero psicólogo creó la red Compadres para proveer círculos de sanación, y planes de estudios sobre los ritos de iniciación de jóvenes huérfanos, para padres adolescentes y para unir a las familias destruidas por la violencia.

“Tomamos la decisión de que el primer paso para la sanación es sanarnos a nosotros mismos, tenemos que reclamar lo sagrado de nosotros como hombres. Tenemos la medicina dentro de nosotros y nuestros barrios”, dijo.

“Animarnos es un aspecto importante de esta transformación”, concluyó.

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As a child, Tina Rodríguez was a victim of domestic violence and sexual abuse and repeatedly called 911 to report mistreatment by her father against her mother and siblings. His attacks not only caused her serious eating disorders but also a deep trauma only healed after years of family therapy. This healing path however, led to an unexpected outcome: over time, Rodríguez reconciled with the man who destroyed her childhood.

As part of her work with survivors of sexual assault, Rodríguez has invited her father to share his experience with other abusers on what punishment means in the criminal justice system. But what he considers more hurtful than prison is dealing with the harm done to his own family.

"There is a gap in cultural accountability for both those that have been impacted with anger issues or violent impulses and the inability to control them, and those that have been victims of domestic violence," Rodríguez said during a conference organized by Ethnic Media Services.

"We rely on education for prevention and intervention from (criminal) systems that have helped create pain, and then want to keep us trapped in that pain ... We need to hold ourselves culturally accountable for educating our youth about domestic violence and prevention," added the advocate, who today serves as the California manager for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice.

According to a 2020 report from the New England Journal of Medicine, during the pandemic one in four women and one in 10 men have faced abuse from their intimate partner or spouse. Anecdotal reports point to a dramatic increase in domestic violence amid COVID-19. "It has been hard for victims to access resources or help when quarantining with their abusive partner," said Monica Khant, Executive Director of the Atlanta-based Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-based Violence. "It is difficult to take time to run to the bathroom to make a secret call ... even accessing information on computers has been hard when a lot of immigrant families do not have the same technological access that we’ve needed to survive the pandemic," she added.

The way the criminal justice system works in cases of domestic violence, especially for ethnic and immigrant communities, begins with a call to 911. Then a complaint is filed with the police and a court intervenes, issuing a restraining order or an anger management treatment, measures that may remove the abuser from the family, but do not resolve the causes of the violence.

The solution often offered is to break up the family and not a path to reconciliation, even though abusers and victims will have to share custody of the children. Not to mention the fear of a black mother that the police will intervene and kill her partner or that of an immigrant mother that someone in the family will end up being deported because of a call to law enforcement.

"Divorce or leaving the abusive situation is not the first choice," said Kant, who has represented hundreds of domestic violence clients. "It is important to reconcile

using social services, rather than criminally endorsed systems in place.”

However, these resources are less accessible to immigrants due to language barriers or cultural nuances that sometimes force victims to stay in situations of violence to avoid “shaming the family”. The loss of jobs during the pandemic has also increased the financial dependence of the abusive partner, in situations where immigrant survivors are ineligible for unemployment benefits.

A societal problem

Rodriguez's father paid a prison sentence for the abuse inflicted on her family, after which he agreed to participate in a restorative justice process that she described as "brutal", full of "candid and vulnerable" discussions.

“I learned that, like me, he also struggled with suicidal ideation,” said Rodriguez, for whom these encounters not only helped her to heal but also inspired her to lead a domestic violence prevention program at Valley State Prison.

“Society has gender assignments, and assumes men are expected to be the provider of the household,” Rodriguez observed. “Nobody talks about the type of pressure for a black man who, whether he is college educated and highly skilled, is screened out of about five interviews because of his skin color… the anger comes from that trauma of being oppressed and screened out of opportunities to be a provider”, she added.

Among Latinos, the multigenerational expectation of being the provider of a family that migrates in search of a better future, can also generate the fear of failure and end in violent impulses.

"We see domestic violence as a result of personal experience, but it’s really a societal and cultural problem," said Reverend Aleese Moore-Orbih, Executive Director of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence.

“It speaks to the health of our society, to the brokenness of our society. The trauma one experiences in domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, child abuse, any of those has a lifetime impact."

In her work of more than 20 years with these victims, Moore-Orbih has observed how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is transferred from generation to generation, which hasn’t allowed them to “live into the fullness of their capacities as human beings.”

"Women, girls, and those who identify with the feminine energy are always the most vulnerable," said MooreOrbih. “But if we talk about healthy masculinity, how about a healthy femininity as well? We all need to be healthy individuals... How do we shift the paradigm? When we stop worshiping control and power as a glorified way to be, when we stop encouraging our children to seek to have power and control, then we can start to see the change that happens in our intimate relationships."

For Jerry Tello, Founder and Director of Training and Capacity Building at Compadres Network, it is impossible to talk about domestic violence without talking about oppression, racism, white supremacy, and generational trauma. “Where are the programs that understand this? There are none!"

Raised alongside seven siblings in a neighborhood of black and brown families in Compton, California, Tello lost his father -an immigrant from Chihuahua- when he was very young. Because of a strong macho culture, he did not mourn his death.

“I kept the grief inside me. I learned that in order to survive I couldn't feel. Feeling was going to make me vulnerable," he said. Tello also did not know how to express his pain when seeing many parents of his friends get locked up and sent away, or even get shot.

"I couldn't cry."

32 years ago, together with another psychologist colleague, he created the Compadres Network to develop healing circles, and curriculum for rites of passage for young orphans, for teen fathers and for bringing families together.

“We made the decision that the first step of healing is healing ourselves, we have to reclaim the sacredness of ourselves as men. We have the medicine within us and our neighborhoods,” he said. "Lifting us up is an important aspect of this transformation," he concluded.

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Los casos de abuso se dispararon durante la pandemia. Según expertos, los programas de prevención y reconciliación deben involucrar tanto a los abusadores como a los sobrevivientes.

Cases of abuse skyrocketed during the pandemic. According to experts, prevention and reconciliation programs should engage abusers as well as survivors.