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José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Nova a ser fácil encontrar a una sola persona que aplauda la nueva política migratoria de la era Biden.

Su decisión de poner fin al Título 42 fue valerosa, después de todo se trataba de una reliquia de la era Trump que cerró la puerta a más de 2 millones de migrantes, ignorando los compromisos de Estados Unidos con las leyes domésticas e internacionales de asilo.

Pero sustituirla con el Título 8, con amenazas de castigos de 5 años de prohibición de ingreso a Estados Unidos e incluso penas carcelarias a migrantes reincidentes, así como con una fuerza militarizada en la frontera, no puede ser motivo de regocijo.

Con el rostro sonriente, el secretario de seguridad Alejandro Mayorkas, resaltó que el número de “encuentros” en la frontera fue 50% menor después del fin del Título 42, comparado con los números que se registraron en los días previos.

Que hasta el momento no se haya detonado un caos fronterizo es bueno. Pero, como el propio Mayorkas lo sugirió, es prematuro lanzar las campanas al vuelo.

Porque esta administración nos convenció que una solución duradera al fenómeno de la migración hacia Estados Unidos pasa por resolver las causas estructurales que empujan a familias enteras al viaje más peligroso de sus vidas.

En ese aspecto ha habido muchas promesas y pocos resultados. Sería una lástima que Estados Unidos se conforme con tranquilizar la situación en la frontera y resolver los problemas de raíz, a través de propuestas integrales como la hizo el senador Bob Menéndez.

Por supuesto nadie espera que el problema se solucione de la noche a la mañana, y se entiende que las inversiones para atacar las causas de raíz son casi imposibles de lograr en medio de la disfuncionalidad de la clase política en Washington, pero al menos es importante delinear una hoja de ruta, no sólo una estrategia de contención con componentes militares y punitivos.

La gran paradoja es que los republicanos aprobaron una iniciativa de ley con disposiciones tan draconianas, que las acciones de la administración Biden parecen por comparación como generosas.

La iniciativa de ley republicana resucita algunas de las políticas más infames de la era de Donald Trump, incluido terminar el muro fronterizo, la deportación acelerada de la mayoría de las solicitantes de asilo, la restauración de polémico programa Quédate en México y e E-Verify a gran

escala.

Tiene razón el legislador demócrata

Jerry Nadler: “Mis colegas republicanos están tratando de llevarnos de regreso a las políticas fallidas, ilegales e inmorales de la administración Trump. Las acciones migratorias radicales, inhumanas y racistas del expresidente… socavaron nuestra posición moral en el mundo y no nos hicieron más seguros”.

Nadie debe tener su conciencia tranquila con el actual estado de cosas. Un alivio temporal es una “curita” para un paciente que requiere de cirugía mayor.

José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Itwill not be easy to find a single person who applauds the new immigration policy of the Biden era.

His decision to end Title 42 was a courageous one, after all it was a relic of the Trump era that closed the door on more than 2 million migrants, ignoring America's commitments to domestic and international asylum laws.

But replacing it with Title 8, with

threats of 5-year bans from entering the United States and even jail sentences for repeat migrants, as well as a militarized force at the border, cannot be cause for rejoicing.

With a smiling face, the secretary of security Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted that the number of "encounters" at the border was 50% lower after the end of Title 42, compared to the numbers that were registered in the previous days.

That so far, no border chaos has been triggered is good. But, as Mayorkas himself suggested, it is premature to ring the celebration bells.

Because this administration convinced us that a lasting solution to the phenomenon of migration to the United States involves resolving the structural causes that push entire families on the most dangerous journey of their lives.

In that respect there have been many promises and few results. It would be a pity if the United States were satisfied with calming the situation on the border and resolving the root problems, through comprehensive proposals like Senator Bob Menéndez did.

Of course, nobody expects the problem to be solved overnight, and it is understood that investments to attack the root causes are almost impossible to achieve in the midst of the dysfunctional political class in Washington, but it is at least important to outline a road map, not just a containment strategy with military and punitive components.

The great paradox is that the Republicans passed a bill with such draconian provisions that the actions of the Biden administration seem generous by comparison.

The Republican bill resurrects some of the most infamous policies of the Donald Trump era, including finishing the border wall, expediting deportation of most asylum seekers, restoring the controversial Stay in Mexico program, and adopting eVerify at a larger scale.

Democratic legislator Jerry Nadler is right: “My fellow Republicans are trying to take us back to the failed, illegal and immoral policies of the Trump administration. The radical, inhumane and racist immigration actions of the former president… undermined our moral standing in the world and did not make us any safer.”

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GovernorGavin Newsom's new budget proposal, called the May Revise is being met with relief from the higher-education sector - which had feared big cuts. The higher ed budget is stable, despite a projected budget deficit of $35.1 billion.

Joshua Hagen, director of policy and advocacy for the Campaign for College Opportunity, said the revise fully funds promises made to the UC, CSU and community college systems.

"The May revise of the budget keeps intact the higher education compacts for the UC and the CSU in the roadmap for California's future for the community colleges," he said. "That provides stable base funding increases to all three systems of public higher education in California. "

By law, the core budget must be balanced and passed by June 15th so lawmakers and interest groups will be busy hammering out a final package over the next few weeks.

The governor's plan puts money toward a program that would require UCLA to set aside slots to guarantee admission for students transferring from a community college. Hagen would like to see that expanded to all the UC campuses, similar to the existing Associate Degree for Transfer pathway to the Cal State system.

"What we would like to see is that if a student earns a 3.0, to earn systemwide access to the UC that would guarantee access not to a specific campus but say that we are going to have a spot for you within the UC system based on how you performed while you were in community college, " Hagen explained.

Lawmakers are also currently considering Assembly Bill 1749, which would require the UC Schools to develop a guaranteed systemwide community college transfer pathway.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Lanueva propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador Gavin Newsom, llamada "Revision de mayo", está siendo recibida con alivio por parte del sector de la educación superior, que temía grandes recortes. El presupuesto de educación superior es estable, a pesar de un déficit presupuestario proyectado de $35.000 millones. No obstante, Joshua Hagen, de Campaign for College Opportunity, dice que la revisión financia por completo las promesas hechas a los siste-

mas de universidades comunitarias, UC y CSU. "La revisión del presupuesto de mayo mantiene intactos los pactos de educación superior para la UC y la CSU en la hoja de ruta para el futuro de California para los colegios comunitarios. Eso proporciona aumentos de fondos básicos estables para los tres sistemas de educación superior publica en California," indico el entrevistado. Por ley, el presupuesto básico debe equilibrarse y aprobarse antes del 15 de junio para que los legisladores y los grupos de interés estén ocupados elaborando un paquete final durante las próximas semanas.

El plan del gobernador asigna dinero a un programa que requeriría que UCLA reserve espacios para garantizar la admisión de los estudiantes que se transfieren de un colegio comunitario. A Hagen le gustaría que eso se expandiera a todos los campus de la UC, de manera similar a la vía existente de Grado Asociado para Transferencia al sistema de Cal State.

"Lo que nos gustaría ver es que si un estudiante obtiene un 3.0, para obtener acceso a todo el sistema de la UC, eso garantizaría el acceso no a un campus especifico, sino que haya un lugar para usted dentro del sistema UC basado en cómo se desempeñó mientras estaba en la universidad comunitaria," explico además Hagen. Los legisladores también están considerando actualmente el Proyecto de Ley 1749 de la Asamblea, que requeriría que las Escuelas de la UC desarrollen una vía garantizada de transferencia de colegios comunitarios en todo el sistema. La Fundación Lumina proporciono apoyo para esta historia.

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¿FUNCIONAN LOS PERÍODOS DE PRUEBA ACADÉMICA EN LAS UNIVERSIDADES DE CALIFORNIA?

En la última de nuestra serie ‘Ask CJN’, la estudiante de Cal State Northridge, Isabella Warren, pregunta qué están haciendo las universidades para apoyar a los estudiantes en período de prueba académica. Se supone que ese estado de prueba es una llamada de atención para los estudiantes, pero los campus varían en su enfoque. Descubrimos que algunos están experimentando con nuevas formas de reducir el estigma y retener a los estudiantes.

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CuandoIsabella Warren, una estudiante de la Universidad Estatal de California en Northridge, fue puesta en período de prueba académica en 2020, se sintió aislada. Se había retrasado durante la transición a las clases en línea al comienzo de la pandemia, lidiando con la tensión del encierro y la muerte de un miembro de la familia.

Ella dijo que recibió poco apoyo de su campus para ayudarla a salir de la prueba académica, el aviso que se les da a los estudiantes cuando su semestre o GPA acumulativo cae por debajo de 2.0. “Siento que debería haber habido un poco más de asesoramiento y no debería haber tenido que buscarlo”, dijo. “Siento que debería haber sido revisado”.

Warren quería saber cómo las universidades están apoyando a los estudiantes en período de prueba académica, escribió en respuesta a una llamada de CalMatters College Journalism Network para preguntas sobre la universidad en California. ¿Otros estudiantes recibieron la ayuda que ella no recibió?

A los estudiantes en período de prueba académica en los colegios y universidades públicas de California generalmente se les permite permanecer allí durante dos semestres, luego son descalificados académicamente, lo que significa que deben volver a presentar una solicitud si quieren regresar después de mejorar sus calificaciones en otro lugar.

La idea es que la prueba académica sea una llamada de atención para los estudiantes.

Pero si los campus no logran que esos estudiantes vuelvan a encaminarse, el efecto dominó en el estado incluye “tener una fuerza laboral menos educada, pérdida de ingresos para la institución y una inversión infructuosa para el contribuyente por no ver la recompensa de un graduado universitario, escribió Horacio Corona Lira, director de Becas para Instituciones al Servicio de los Hispanos en Alameda College, en una tesis de maestría sobre la prueba académica.

Corona Lira estudió a 1,500 estudiantes que asistieron a la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento entre 2014 y 2018, cuyos registros académicos los colocaron justo por debajo o por encima del umbral de la prueba académica. Descubrió que los estudiantes en período de prueba académica tenían el doble de probabilidades de abandonar la universidad el siguiente semestre en comparación con sus compañeros que no estaban en período de prueba, a pesar de tener registros académicos similares.

Es posible que muchos de los que están en período de prueba académica ya estén dudando de su decisión de ir a la universidad, dijo Corona Lira, cuyo trabajo actual se en-

foca en la inscripción y retención de estudiantes latinos. “Si en lugar de obtener la afirmación a través de este proceso de prueba académica, en realidad reafirma sus dudas y les dice: ‘Realmente no pertenezco aquí, ¿verdad? Esto es lo que me dice esta carta’, que podría empujar a algunos estudiantes a abandonar ese campus”, dijo.

Ese fue el caso de Loren Collins, directora interina de asesoramiento académico y profesional en Cal Poly Humboldt.

Asistió hace 20 años, cuando era Humboldt State, y terminó en un período de prueba académico. No tuvo que reunirse con nadie, pero se le dio un aviso. Esto lo llevó a un punto bajo, dijo. “No sentía que pertenecía al campus”, dijo. “Estaba esperando que todos me descubrieran”.

Collins se fue a College of the Redwoods y luego regresó a Humboldt para terminar su carrera. Ahora está trabajando con representantes de la facultad enfocados en asesorar para asegurarse de que todos los estudiantes en período de prueba académica se sientan atendidos en el viaje de regreso a una buena posición académica.

Parte de ese apoyo viene con el cambio del título a Aviso académico. “Estamos tratando de romper con ese sonido más punitivo y, definitivamente, con las connotaciones que vienen con la palabra ‘período de prueba académica”, dijo Collins.

A partir del próximo año escolar, cualquier estudiante de Cal Poly Humboldt colocado en aviso académico deberá reunirse con su asesor docente actual o con un asesor del Centro de Asesoramiento Académico y Profesional de la universidad para elaborar un plan para mejorar sus calificaciones. (Anteriormente, el requisito solo se aplicaba a ciertos estudiantes, incluidos estudiantes de primer año, estudiantes recién transferidos y atletas).

Un comité universitario está considerando otras formas de brindar apoyo, como la cre-

ación de grupos de compañeros o clases dirigidas por asesores que aborden los problemas que hacen que los estudiantes se retrasen, desde horarios de trabajo ocupados hasta estrés mental.

Cal State Fullerton ya tiene un curso de este tipo, llamado RESET. Los estudiantes trabajan a su propio ritmo a través del curso en línea de cinco semanas, que incluye consejos sobre cómo mejorar su desempeño académico, chats de salud mental en línea con el instructor y testimonios inspiradores de estudiantes anteriores que han pasado por el programa.

“Quería tratar de inspirar a los estudiantes y tratar de convertir algunos de esos sentimientos iniciales de decepción y miedo y nerviosismo, y quería que fuera una experiencia más positiva para ellos”, dijo Cathy Rivas, directora adjunta de College de la universidad. Readiness Programs, que desarrolló el curso en el otoño de 2022 y lo actualiza en función de los comentarios de los estudiantes.

Alrededor de 2,000 estudiantes de Cal State Fullerton reciben aviso académico al final de cada término, dijo Rivas, y el 92% de los que participaron en RESET dijeron en las encuestas que el curso abordó sus necesidades personales y académicas. Las tasas de retención de los estudiantes con aviso académico aumentaron un 4% en el primer año del programa.

La Universidad Estatal de San José también está renovando su programa “Bounce Back” para estudiantes en prueba académica bajo una unidad recién formada, Asesoramiento y Éxito de Pregrado. Anteriormente, las facultades de la universidad adoptaban enfoques variados, desde un curso en línea solo hasta reuniones de asesoramiento semanales o mentores de pares. La universidad ahora tiene como objetivo tomar las mejores partes de estos programas e implementarlos en todo el sistema.

“Mi esperanza es que tendremos estudiantes de posgrado supervisados que están en trabajo social y psicología para ayudar a los estudiantes a desempacar lo que sea que les impide ser ellos mismos”, dijo Shonda Goward, vicerrectora asociada a cargo del nuevo programa.

Estos cambios en el enfoque de la prueba académica de las escuelas se producen después de años de que muchas universidades brindaran un apoyo inconsistente a quienes más lo necesitan.

Muchas escuelas en el sistema de Cal State recomiendan, pero no requieren, asesoramiento u otro tipo de apoyo para los estudiantes en período de prueba académica. El sistema universitario respeta la “autonomía a nivel del campus para implementar estrategias” con respecto a la notificación académica, dijo Amy Bentley-Smith, vocera de Cal State.

Al mismo tiempo, Cal State está presionando para aumentar sus tasas de graduación, y los estudiantes afroamericanos en particular a menudo se quedan atrás.

La Universidad de California también deja los estándares para la prueba académica en manos de los campus individuales. Algunos quitan las especializaciones declaradas de los estudiantes que constantemente tienen un bajo rendimiento, obligándolos a elegir otras nuevas. Otros, como UC Davis, suspenden la inscripción hasta que los estudiantes se reúnan con sus asesores para idear un plan para volver a tener una buena posición académica.

Los colegios comunitarios en California, por otro lado, están obligados por la ley estatal a “hacer un esfuerzo razonable para brindar asesoramiento y otros servicios de apoyo a quienes están en período de prueba académica”.

El nivel y el tipo de apoyo varían según el campus, pero no se les permite simplemente notar a los estudiantes en período de prueba académica sin brindar apoyo, dijo Melissa Villarin, portavoz de la Oficina del Rector de los Colegios Comunitarios de California.

Más colegios y universidades deben ser proactivos y conscientes de sus estrategias para apoyar a los estudiantes en período de prueba académica, dijo Corona Lira. La tasa de personas que pasan de la libertad condicional a la descalificación “es demasiado alta para lo que se supone que es el propósito de la libertad condicional académica”.

Walker es miembro de CalMatters College Journalism Network , una colaboración entre CalMatters y estudiantes de periodismo de todo California. Esta historia y otra cobertura de educación superior cuentan con el apoyo de College Futures Foundation.

Kelda Quintana, asesora académica de Cal Poly Humboldt, habla con un estudiante en el campus el 8 de mayo de 2023. Photo Credit: Briar Parkinson / CalMatters

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IS ACADEMIC PROBATION WORKING AT CALIFORNIA’S COLLEGES?

Rocky Walker CalMatters

WhenIsabella Warren, a student at California State University Northridge, was placed on academic probation in 2020, she felt isolated. She had fallen behind during the transition to online classes at the start of the pandemic, dealing with the strain of lockdown as well as the death of a family member.

She said she received little support from her campus to help her get off academic probation, the notice given to students when their semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.0. “I feel like there should have been a bit more counseling and I shouldn’t have had to reach out myself for it,” she said. “I feel like I should have been checked on.”

Warren wanted to know how universities are supporting students on academic probation, she wrote in response to a call from the CalMatters College Journalism Network for questions about college in California. Were other students getting the help she didn’t?

Students on academic probation at California’s public colleges and universities are typically allowed to stay there for two semesters, then get academically disqualified, meaning they need to reapply if they want to return after raising their grades elsewhere.

The idea is that academic probation is a wakeup call for students.

But if campuses fail to get those students back on track, the ripple effect on the state includes “having a less-educated workforce, revenue loss to the institution, and a fruitless investment to the taxpayer for not seeing the payoff of a college graduate,” Horacio Corona Lira, the director of Hispanic Serving Institution Grants at Alameda College, wrote in a master’s thesis on academic probation.

Corona Lira studied 1,500 students attending Sacramento State from 2014-2018 whose academic records placed them either just below or just above the threshold for academic probation. He found that the students on academic probation were twice as likely to leave the university the following semester compared to their peers who were not on probation, despite having similar academic records.

Many of those on academic probation might already be doubting their decision to go to college, said Corona Lira, whose current work focuses on enrollment and retention of Latino students. “If instead of getting affirmation through this academic probation process, it actually reaffirms their doubts and tells them, ‘I really don’t belong here, right? This is what this letter is telling me,’ that might push some students to leave that campus,” he said.

That was the case for Loren Collins, interim director of academic and career advising at Cal Poly Humboldt.

He attended 20 years ago, back when it was Humboldt State, and ended up on academic probation. He didn’t have to meet with anyone but was just given a notice. This brought him to a low point, he said. “I did not feel like I belonged on campus,” he said. “I was waiting for everyone to find me out.”

Collins left for College of the Redwoods and later came back to Humboldt to finish his degree. He’s now working with faculty representatives focused on advising to make sure that every student on academic probation feels

cared for on the journey back into good academic standing.

Part of that support comes with changing the title to Academic Notice. “We are trying to break away from that more punitive sound, and definitely the connotations that come with the word ‘probation,’” Collins said.

As of next school year, any Cal Poly Humboldt student placed on academic notice will be required to meet with either their existing faculty advisor or a counselor from the university’s Academic and Career Advising Center to come up with a plan to improve their grades. (Previously the requirement only applied to certain students, including underclassmen, recent transfer students and athletes.)

A university committee is considering other ways to provide support, such as setting up peer groups or classes led by advisors that address the problems causing students to fall

behind, from busy work schedules to mental stress.

Cal State Fullerton already has such a course, called RESET. Students work at their own pace through the five-week online course, which includes tips for how to improve academic standing, online mental health chats with the instructor and inspiring testimonials from previous students who have been through the program.

“I wanted to try to inspire students and try to convert some of those initial feelings of disappointment and being scared and nervous, and I wanted it to be more positive of an experience for them,” said Cathy Rivas, the university’s assistant director of College Readiness Programs, who developed the course in fall 2022 and updates it based on student feedback.

About 2,000 Cal State Fullerton students are

placed on academic notice at the end of each term, Rivas said, and 92% of those who participated in RESET said in surveys that the course addressed both their personal and academic needs. The retention rates for students on academic notice increased by 4% in the program’s first year.

San Jose State University is also revamping its “Bounce Back” program for students on academic notice under a newly formed unit, Undergraduate Advising & Success. Previously, colleges in the university took varied approaches, from an online course only to weekly advisement meetings or peer mentors. The university now aims to take the best parts of these programs and implement them systemwide.

“My hope is that we will have supervised grad students who are in social work and psychology to help students unpack whatever may be going on that’s impeding them being their highest selves,” said Shonda Goward, the associate vice provost in charge of the new program.

These changes in schools’ academic probation approach comes after years of many universities giving inconsistent support to those who need it most.

Many schools in the Cal State system recommend, but don’t require, advisement or other support for students on academic probation. Cal State has no systemwide policy on what support campuses must provide, and respects “autonomy at the campus level to implement strategies that address the varied reasons a student may be near or end up on academic notice,” said university spokesperson Amy Bentley-Smith.

At the same time, Cal State is pushing to increase its graduation rates, with Black students in particular often falling through the cracks. The University of California also leaves standards for academic probation up to the individual campuses. Some take away the declared majors of students who consistently underperform, forcing them to choose new ones. Others, like UC Davis, place holds on registration until students meet with their advisors to come up with a plan to get back into good academic standing.

Community colleges in California, on the other hand, are all required by state law to “make a reasonable effort to provide counseling and other support services to those on academic probation.”

The level and type of support vary by campus, but they are not allowed to simply notice students on academic probation without giving support, said Melissa Villarin, a spokesperson for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

More colleges and universities need to be proactive and mindful about their strategies to support students on academic probation, Corona Lira said. The rate of those going from probation to disqualification “is way too high for what the whole purpose of academic probation is supposed to be.”

Walker is a fellow with the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists from across California. This story and other higher education coverage are supported by the College Futures Foundation.

the latest of our ‘Ask CJN’ series, Cal State Northridge student Isabella Warren asks what colleges are doing to support students on academic probation. That probation status is supposed to be a wake-up call for students, but campuses vary in their approach. Some, we found, are experimenting with new ways to reduce the stigma and retain students.

Kelda Quintana, an academic advisor at Cal Poly Humboldt, speaks with a student on campus on May 8, 2023. Photo Credit: Briar Parkinson / CalMatters

DON'T SWEAT IT - HOW TO KEEP YOUR COOL EVEN UNDER HEAT AND STRESS NO SUDE: CÓMO MANTENERSE TRANQUILO INCLUSO BAJO EL CALOR Y EL ESTRÉS

Plentyof things can make you sweat - hot weather on a summer day, strenuous physical activity or feeling stressed out. But why do you smell worse when you're stressed compared to after a workout or an afternoon in the sun? What you may not know is that there are three different kinds of sweat - stress, heat and activity - and they come from different glands in your body.

"Compared to heat and activity sweat (salt water that comes from eccrine glands), odor from stress sweat from the apocrine glands smells worse because it contains food for the bacteria on our skin," said Dr. Maiysha D. Jones, Principal Scientist, North America Personal Care at Procter and Gamble. "When bacteria consume the fat and proteins in stress sweat, they produce foul-smelling gases that we perceive as body odor."

So what can you do to cut down on all three types of sweat, especially the smelliest stress sweat? Here are some tips to help you stay cool in the summer heat and conquer your stress so you can be at your best, no matter what you're doing:

* Keep your cool while outside in the summer sun: As the temps start heating up, make sure not to overdo it, especially if you're outdoors for a long period of time. Remember to stay hydrated and keep water handy. If possible, cool your body down with a dip in the pool - even running cold water on your face can help you feel cooler.

* Be careful when exercising in the heat: It's easy to get overheated when you're working out, playing sports or doing yard work during the warmer months, so it's important to safeguard your health while doing activities outside. Try to work out in the early morning or late evening to avoid the hottest times of the day and choose moisture-wicking clothing to keep

you cool.

* Protect against sweat and odor: No matter the type of sweat you experience the many Antiperspirant/Deodorants have you covered. They’re made with advanced odor fighters, provide hours of sweat protection, and many are clinically proven to fight sweat from stress, heat and activity.

* Take mindful steps to reduce stress: Everyone experiences stress sometimes, whether due to work demands, unexpected events or everyday obligations. Take the time to replenish your energy and try stress-relieving activities such as deep breathing, unplugging from social media or computer screens, listening to music, or spending time outdoors to enjoy nature.

"While most of us can't avoid sweating altogether, we can stay protected with products that keep us feeling confident," added Jones.

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muchas cosas que pueden hacerla sudar: el calor de un día de verano, una actividad física extenuante o el estrés. Pero, ¿por qué huele peor cuando está estresada que después de hacer ejercicio o de pasar una tarde al sol? Lo que quizá no sepa es que hay tres tipos distintos de sudor (por estrés, por calor y por actividad) y que provienen de diferentes glándulas del cuerpo. "En comparación con el sudor por calor y actividad (agua salada que proviene de las glándulas ecrinas), el olor del sudor por estrés proveniente de las glándulas apocrinas huele peor porque contiene alimento para las bacterias de nuestra piel", afirma la Dra. Maiysha D. Jones, científica principal de Cuidado personal en Norteamérica de Procter and Gamble. "Cuando las bacterias consumen la grasa y las proteínas del sudor por estrés, producen gases malolientes que percibimos como olor corporal".

Entonces, ¿qué puede hacer para reducir los

tres tipos de sudor, especialmente el sudor por estrés, que es el que más huele? Estos son algunos consejos que la ayudarán a mantenerse fresca en el calor del verano y a vencer el estrés para que pueda dar lo mejor de sí misma, independientemente de lo que esté haciendo:

* Mantenga la calma cuando esté al aire libre bajo el sol del verano: cuando las temperaturas comiencen a subir, asegúrese de no excederse, sobre todo si va a estar mucho tiempo al aire libre. Recuerde hidratarse y tener agua a mano. Si es posible, refrésquese dándose un chapuzón en la piscina; incluso dejarse correr agua fría por la cara puede ayudarla a sentirse más fresca.

* Tenga cuidado al hacer ejercicio cuando haga calor: es fácil acalorarse cuando se hace ejercicio, se practica deporte o se trabaja en el jardín durante los meses más cálidos, así que es importante salvaguardar su salud mientras realiza actividades al aire libre. Intente hacer ejercicio a primera hora de la mañana o a última hora de la tarde para evitar las horas más calurosas del día y elija ropa que absorba la humedad para mantenerse fresca.

* Protéjase contra el sudor y el olor: no importa el tipo de sudor que más experimentes, muchos antitranspirante/desodorante están hechos con productos avanzados que combaten el olor, y proporcionan horas de protección contra el sudor.

* Tome medidas conscientes para reducir el estrés: todo el mundo sufre estrés de vez en cuando, ya sea por exigencias laborales, imprevistos u obligaciones cotidianas. Tómese su tiempo para reponer energías y pruebe actividades que alivien el estrés, como respirar profundamente, desconectarse de las redes sociales o de las pantallas del computador, escuchar música o pasar tiempo al aire libre para disfrutar de la naturaleza.

"Aunque la mayoría de nosotros no podemos evitar el sudor por completo, podemos mantenernos protegidos con productos que nos hagan sentir seguros", añade Jones.

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CALIFORNIA IS LOSING POPULATION AND BUILDING NEW HOUSES.

WHEN WILL HOME PRICES COME DOWN?

Ben Christopher CalMatters

Thismonth Californians worried about the cost of housing were offered the rarest of gifts: a glimmer of hope.

New numbers released by the Newsom administration show that California added homes to its housing stock at a faster clip than any time since the Great Recession — 123,350 additional units, or an increase of 0.85%.

Over that same period, the state’s population declined, marking the third year in a row that it’s fallen from one new year to the next.

Put those two numbers together and a surprising statistic emerges: There are now more homes per person — 3,770 units for every 10,000 Californians — than there have been since at least 1991.

For a state that has long suffered from too many people trying to cram themselves into too few homes, that’s an encouraging number at first glance.

It’s also the kind of news that might lead a person to wonder: Does this California exodus mean the state’s perennial housing shortage is finally coming to an end?

The long answer is “it’s complicated.”

Though many analysts have tried, no consensus exists on just how many more homes the state would need to build (or how many more people would need to leave) before we can call an end to the crisis and start to see rents and home prices fall within reach of working and middle class Californians.

But the short answer is “almost definitely, no.”

Much of the outflow of residents is itself driven by the high cost of living. In March, the median price of an existing single family California home was $791,490, more than twice the national median of $375,700.

“When house prices go up, people leave,” said Dowell Myers, a demographer at the University of Southern California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said as much in a recent interview with UCLA’s Blueprint, naming the cost of living as the “principal driver” and its chronic shortage of homes “our original sin.”

And while experts don’t agree on exactly how much additional housing the state might need to attain an ill-defined “affordability,” they do agree on this much: it’s a whole lot more.

Just how big is California’s housing shortage?

In 2000, a report issued by California’s Department of Housing and Community Development estimated that the state would need to build 220,000 additional units each year for two decades to meet the needs of what was then still a growing population.

Needless to say, that didn’t happen. Even last year, a relative high-water mark for home construction, the total was roughly 100,000 units below that goal.

The department published another estimate in 2018 urging 180,000 units per year through 2025. And last year, in putting together housing goals for regions across the state, the department’s total prescription added up to 2.5 million new homes over the next eight years (or 315,000 per year).

The administration acknowledged the state’s sluggish population growth in its latest proposed budget for next year, which gauged the need at

148,000 new units per year.

One of the reasons these estimates vary is because there’s no single definition of a “housing shortage.”

In 2015, for example, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, an agency that serves as a think tank for state legislators, framed the issue with the following question: How many units would the state have had to build between 1980 and 2010 to keep the median value of an owner-occupied home increasing at the same rate as the rest of the nation, rather than skyrocketing so much higher, as it has for the last half century?

That definition of the state’s shortage led the office to estimate 210,000 each year. Alas, the state has only hit that annual mark five times since 1980 — and not once since 1990.

A year later, the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, put out its own figure — 3.5 million homes by 2025. Newsom took that eye-popping figure as a rallying cry during his first gubernatorial run, when the then-candidate vowed that California would reach that total by the end of his second term. He’s since scaled the pledge back to 2.5 million, a goal the state is still unlikely to reach.

McKinsey based its estimate on its own version of the state’s housing problem: the number of new units required to bring California’s housesto-people ratio in line with that of the rest of the country.

The common thread behind all these estimates is they are all very, very big. And whichever short-

fall estimate you choose, the state has never hit the mark.

A moving target

But the numbers have been moving in a more encouraging direction in recent years.

The totals since 2020: roughly 430,000 new homes and some 821,000 fewer Californians competing to reside within them. That necessarily narrows the gap, however we define it, said Hans Johnson, a researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California.

If the shortage is relatively modest, he said, and “if we continue like this for another decade, with very slow population growth or essentially no population growth, and with fairly robust housing construction, then it should start to eat into that lack of housing,” he said.

But if the state needs to hit McKinsey-esque levels of new production, counted in the millions of units, “we’re still a long, long way off,” he added. That’s in part because the size of the hole is so large. But it’s also because the shortfall is “a moving target,” explained Len Kiefer, deputy chief economist at the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. The building industry booms and busts. Young Californians grow old enough to live out on their own while older ones begin to die off. And people’s housing wants and needs change, too.

How COVID worsened the housing crisis

A particularly dramatic driver of such change: the pandemic.

Eager to keep COVID at bay and seeking more space to work from home, Californians dumped their roommates when they could and sought out places to live on their own, resulting in a great “spreading out,” as analysts at the Public Policy Institute of California put it. The trend toward fewer people living in each home is nationwide and long term. Over the last 40 years, the number of people living alone doubled across the country. But the pandemic put the trend on overdrive.

That worsened the state’s housing shortage. Even if the total number of Californians continues its gradual downward drift, more homes are needed to house the roughly 38 million sticking around.

Starting in June 2020, the median price of an existing single-family home shot up from $626,170 to a peak of $900,170 in May 2022, according to data compiled by the California Association of Realtors. That’s an increase of 44% in less than two years.

Since then high interest rates have brought California’s housing inflation back down to earth slightly. But the median price in March was still 29% above where it was three years earlier.

Whether Californians will begin clustering together again as COVID concerns ease is an open question. But there’s no sign that’s happening yet. By the beginning of 2023, with the worst of the pandemic presumably behind us, the number of Californians per household hit a record low of 2.77.

A shrinking population, driven largely by outward migration, provides an escape valve for some of that extra pressure, said Meyer, the USC demographer. But based on analysis he and his colleagues conducted for the California Association of Realtors, it’s easy to imagine demand for homes staying strong, given how large the millennial generation is and how many are now reaching a baby-having, roommate-jettisoning age.

Plus, if the California exodus is a cure to the state’s housing shortage, it’s also a symptom, said Dowell.

“The ones who are older are leaving because they’re (homeowners) cashing in their gains,” he said of the nearly 8 million ex-Californians who exited the state last decade.” The young people who are leaving, we now think, are leaving because they can’t buy a house here.”

And even if those departures do ultimately alleviate the state’s scarcity of homes, it’s not the solution to the problem that anyone should want, adds Johnson from Public Policy Institute of California.

“I don’t think any of us who have been advocating for building more housing in California — to help alleviate the shortage of housing we’ve had and to improve affordability in the state — thought that the best path was just to have the state start to depopulate.”

When will the law of supply and demand cool California’s housing market? The state is losing population as it builds homes at its fastest clip in more than a decade.

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ESPAÑOL

CALIFORNIA ESTÁ PERDIENDO

Y CONSTRUYENDO NUEVAS CASAS. ¿CUÁNDO BAJARÁN LOS PRECIOS DE LAS VIVIENDAS?

¿Cuándo la ley de oferta y demanda enfriará el mercado inmobiliario de California? El estado está perdiendo población a medida que construye casas a su ritmo más rápido en más de una década.

Ben Christopher CalMatters

Estemes, a los californianos preocupados por el costo de la vivienda se les ofreció el regalo más raro: un rayo de esperanza.

Los nuevos números publicados por la administración de Newsom muestran que California agregó casas a su inventario de viviendas a un ritmo más rápido que en cualquier otro momento desde la Gran Recesión: 123,350 unidades adicionales, o un aumento del 0.85%.

Durante ese mismo período, la población del estado disminuyó, marcando el tercer año consecutivo que cae de un año nuevo al siguiente.

Ponga esos dos números juntos y surge una estadística sorprendente: ahora hay más viviendas por persona (3,770 unidades por cada 10,000 californianos) de las que ha habido desde al menos 1991.

Para un estado que ha sufrido durante mucho tiempo de demasiadas personas que intentan hacerse de los muy pocos hogares, a primera vista es un número alentador.

También es el tipo de noticia que podría llevar a una persona a preguntarse: ¿Este éxodo de California significa que la perenne escasez de viviendas en el estado finalmente está llegando a su fin?

La respuesta larga sería: “es algo complicado”.

Aunque muchos analistas lo han intentado, no existe consenso sobre cuántas casas más necesitaría construir el estado (o cuántas personas más tendrían que irse) antes de que podamos poner fin a la crisis y comenzar a ver caer los alquileres y los precios de las viviendas al alcance de los californianos de clase media y trabajadora.

Pero la respuesta corta es “casi definitivamente, no”.

Gran parte de la salida de residentes está impulsada por el alto costo de la vida. En marzo, el precio medio de una vivienda unifamiliar existente en California era de $791,490, más del doble de la media nacional de $375,700 .

“Cuando los precios de la vivienda suben, la gente se va”, dijo Dowell Myers, demógrafo de la Universidad del Sur de California.

El gobernador Gavin Newsom dijo lo mismo en una entrevista reciente con Blueprint de UCLA, nombrando el costo de vida como el “impulsor principal” y la escasez crónica de viviendas como “nuestro pecado original”.

Y aunque los expertos no están de acuerdo exactamente en cuántas viviendas adicionales podría necesitar el estado para lograr una “asequibilidad” mal definida, sí están de acuerdo en esto: es mucho más.

¿Qué tan grande es la escasez de viviendas en California?

En 2000, un informe emitido por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo

Comunitario de California estimó que el estado necesitaría construir 220,000 unidades adicionales cada año durante dos décadas para satisfacer las necesidades de una población en crecimiento.

No hace falta decir que eso no sucedió. Incluso el año pasado, una marca relativamente alta para la construcción de viviendas, el total estuvo aproximadamente 100,000 unidades por debajo de esa meta.

El departamento publicó otra estimación en 2018 instando a 180,000 unidades por año hasta 2025. Y el año pasado, al reunir los objetivos de vivienda para las regiones de todo el estado, la prescripción total del departamento sumó 2.5 millones de viviendas nuevas durante los próximos ocho años (o 315,000 por año).

La administración reconoció el lento crecimiento de la población del estado en su último presupuesto propuesto para el próximo año, que calculó la necesidad en 148,000 nuevas unidades por año.

Una de las razones por las que estas estimaciones varían es porque no existe una definición única de “escasez de viviendas”.

En 2015, por ejemplo, la Oficina del Analista Legislativo, una agencia que sirve como grupo de expertos para los legisladores estatales, enmarcó el problema con la siguiente pregunta: ¿Cuántas unidades habría tenido que construir el estado entre 1980 y 2010 para mantener el valor medio? de una casa ocupada por el propietario aumentando al mismo ritmo que el resto de la nación, en lugar de dispararse mucho más, como lo ha hecho durante el último medio siglo?

Esa definición de la escasez del estado llevó a la oficina a estimar 210,000 cada año. Por desgracia, el estado solo ha alcanzado esa marca anual cinco veces desde 1980, y ni una vez desde 1990.

Un año después, la consultora global McKinsey & Company publicó su propia cifra: 3.5 millones de hogares para 2025. Newsom tomó esa cifra alucinante como un grito de guerra durante su primera candidatura a gobernador, cuando el entonces candidato prometió que California alcanzaría ese total al final de su segundo mandato. Desde entonces, redujo la promesa a 2.5 millones, una meta que es poco probable que el estado alcance.

McKinsey basó su estimación en su propia versión del problema de vivienda del estado: la cantidad de unidades nuevas requeridas para que la proporción de viviendas por habitante de California esté en línea con la del resto del país.

El hilo común detrás de todas estas estimaciones es que todas son muy, muy grandes. Y cualquiera que sea la estimación de déficit que elija, el estado nunca ha dado en el blanco.

Un objetivo en movimiento

Pero las cifras se han estado moviendo en una dirección más alentadora en los últimos años.

Los totales desde 2020: aproximadamente 430,000 viviendas nuevas y unos 821,000 californianos menos que compiten por residir en ellas. Eso necesariamente reduce la brecha, como sea que la definamos, dijo Hans Johnson, investigador del Public Policy Institute of California.

Si la escasez es relativamente modesta, dijo, y “si continuamos así durante otra década, con un crecimiento demográfico muy lento o esencialmente sin crecimiento demográfico, y con una construcción de viviendas bastante robusta, entonces debería comenzar a carcomer esa falta de viviendas”, dijo.

Pero si el estado necesita alcanzar niveles de nueva producción al estilo de McKinsey, contados en millones de unidades, “todavía estamos muy, muy lejos”, agregó.

Eso se debe en parte a que el tamaño del agujero es muy grande. Pero también se debe a que el déficit es “un objetivo móvil”, explicó Len Kiefer, economista jefe adjunto de la Corporación Federal de Préstamos Hipotecarios para la Vivienda. La industria de la construcción está en auge y en quiebra. Los jóvenes californianos envejecen lo suficiente como para vivir solos, mientras que los mayores comienzan a morir. Y los deseos y necesidades de vivienda de las personas también cambian.

Cómo COVID empeoró la crisis de la vivienda

Un impulsor particularmente dramático de tal cambio: la pandemia.

Ansiosos por mantener a raya al COVID y buscando más espacio para trabajar desde casa, los californianos dejaron a sus compañeros de cuarto cuando pudieron y buscaron lugares para vivir por su cuenta, lo que resultó en una gran “difusión”, según como lo pusieron los analistas del Public Policy Institute of California. La tendencia hacia menos personas viviendo en cada

hogar es a nivel nacional y de largo plazo. Durante los últimos 40 años, la cantidad de personas que viven solas se duplicó en todo el país. Pero la pandemia puso la tendencia a toda marcha.

Eso empeoró la escasez de viviendas en el estado. Incluso si el número total de californianos continúa su descenso gradual, se necesitan más viviendas para albergar a los aproximadamente 38 millones que se quedan.

A partir de junio de 2020, el precio medio de una vivienda unifamiliar existente se disparó de $626,170 a un máximo de $900,170 en mayo de 2022, según datos compilados por la Asociación de Agentes Inmobiliarios de California. Eso es un aumento del 44% en menos de dos años.

Desde entonces, las altas tasas de interés han vuelto a bajar levemente la inflación de viviendas de California. Pero el precio medio en marzo todavía estaba un 29% por encima de tres años antes.

Si los californianos comenzarán a agruparse nuevamente a medida que disminuyan las preocupaciones de COVID es una pregunta abierta. Pero no hay señales de que eso esté sucediendo todavía. A principios de 2023, con lo peor de la pandemia presumiblemente superado, la cantidad de californianos por hogar alcanzó un mínimo histórico de 2.77. Una población que se reduce, impulsada en gran medida por la migración hacia el exterior, proporciona un valor de escape para parte de esa presión adicional, dijo Meyer, demógrafo de la USC. Pero según el análisis que él y sus colegas realizaron para la Asociación de Agentes Inmobiliarios de California, es fácil imaginar que la demanda de casas se mantenga fuerte, dado el tamaño de la generación del milenio y cuántos están llegando a la edad de tener bebés y deshacerse de los compañeros de cuarto.

Además, si el éxodo de California es una cura para la escasez de viviendas en el estado, también es un síntoma, dijo Dowell.

“Los que son mayores se están yendo porque están (los propietarios de viviendas) cobrando sus ganancias”, dijo sobre los casi 8 millones de ex californianos que abandonaron el estado la década pasada. “Los jóvenes que se están yendo, ahora pensamos, se van porque no pueden comprar una casa aquí”.

E incluso si esas salidas finalmente alivian la escasez de viviendas en el estado, no es la solución al problema que nadie debería desear, agrega Johnson del Public Policy Institute of California.

“No creo que ninguno de los que hemos estado abogando por la construcción de más viviendas en California, para ayudar a aliviar la escasez de viviendas que hemos tenido y mejorar la asequibilidad en el estado, haya pensado que el mejor camino era simplemente que el estado empezar a despoblarse”.

El horizonte de San Francisco.

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POBLACIÓN

FIRST CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENTS AFTER NEW LAW GO TO COURT

Suzanne Potter California News Service

The first people to make use of a new state law on sealing criminal records went before a judge last week.

Previously, only people whose conviction did not result in incarceration could petition for expungement.

Jay Jordan, CEO of the nonprofit Alliance for Safety and Justice, which pushed for the law, will ask a judge in Stockton to seal his decades-old robbery conviction, and added Senate Bill 731 will give people who have paid their dues a clean slate.

"If you have a conviction in the state of California, and it did result in a prison term, and you finished probation or parole and have been crime-free for two years, then you can petition the court for an expungement," Jordan outlined.

If your conviction did not lead to time behind bars, and you meet those same criteria, the State of California will now automatically expunge your record. A felony conviction can be a big obstacle when people try to find a job, rent an apartment, adopt a child or even chaperone a school field trip.

A recent federal budget agreement included $95 million to help states expunge criminal records. Jordan emphasized it is in everyone's

best interest to help formerly incarcerated people rebuild their lives.

"Upwards of 92% of people who have records have already served their time, are over the age of 35, and have been removed from the criminal justice system five to seven years," Jordan pointed out. "By all accounts, they are not recidivating. These are mothers, fathers. So expungement is public safety, it is economic development, and it's really about families."

Under the new law, sex offenders cannot apply for an expungement, and law enforcement, government, schools and agencies dealing with vulnerable populations can still see people's criminal records.

PRIMEROS ANTECEDENTES PENALES BORRADOS DESPUÉS

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Lasprimeras personas en hacer uso de una nueva ley estatal sobre el sellado de antecedentes penales comparecieron ante un juez la semana pasada.

Anteriormente, solo las personas cuya condena no resulto en encarcelamiento podían solicitar la eliminación de antecedentes penales. Jay Jordan es director ejecutivo de la organización sin fines de lucro Alliance for Safety and Justice. Le pedirá a un juez en Stockton que selle su condena por robo de hace décadas, y agrega que el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 731 les dará a las personas que han pagado sus cuotas una hoja limpia.

"Si tiene una condena en el estado de California, y resulto en una pena de presión, y termino la libertad condicional o la libertad bajo palabra y ha estado libre de delitos durante dos años, entonces puede solicitar al tribunal una eliminación de antecedentes penales," explico el entrevistado.

Si su condena no condujo a tiempo tras las rejas, y usted cumple con los mismos criterios, el Estado de California eliminara automáticamente su registro. Una condena por un delito grave puede ser un gran obstáculo cuando las personas intentan encontrar un trabajo, alquilar un apartamento, adoptar a un niño o incluso ser acompañantes en una excursión escolar.

Un acuerdo presupuestario federal reciente incluyo $95 millones para ayudar a los esta-

son elegibles para sellar sus antecedentes penales antiguos según el proyecto de ley del Senado 731.

dos a eliminar los antecedentes penales. Jordan reitera que lo mejor para todos es ayudar a las personas anteriormente encarceladas a reconstruir sus vidas.

"Mas del 92% de las personas que tienen antecedentes ya han cumplido su condena, tienen más de 35 años y han sido retirados del sistema de justicia penal de cinco a siete años. Así, según todos los informes, no están reincidiendo. Estas son madres, padres. Entonces, la reinserción es seguridad pública, desarrollo económico y realmente se trata de familias," indico también Jordan.

Según la nueva ley, los delincuentes sexuales no pueden solicitar una eliminación de antecedentes penales. Y las fuerzas del orden público, el gobierno, las escuelas y las agencias que se ocupan de las poblaciones vulnerables aún pueden ver los antecedentes penales de las personas.

Se le invita a dar sus comentarios sobre los gastos del Programa financiado por la Medida B de 2016 y los resultados de la auditoría de desempeño anual en la Audiencia Pública del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida B de 2016 (MBCOC): 24 de mayo de 2023

•En persona: Sala de conferencias B-106, Oficinas administrativas de VTA, 3331 N. First Street, San Jose California. (A esta ubicación llega el tranvía de VTA Light Rail y la Línea 20 del autobús).

•Videoconferencia a través de Zoom: http://santaclaravta.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx

Se pueden proporcionar los comentarios durante la reunión, pero también se aceptarán los comentarios por escrito para la audiencia enviados a board.secretary@vta.org, hasta las 10:00 a.m. del 5/24/23.

Más información sobre la audiencia pública está disponible en vta.org/2016-measure-b-citizens-oversight-committee. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con la Secretaría de la Junta al (408) 321-5680 o board.secretary@vta.org. Se proporcionarán servicios de interpretación y lenguaje de señas previa solicitud comunicándose con el Servicio al Pasajero de VTA llamando al (408) 321-2300 o enviando un mensaje a customer.service@vta.org, al menos cinco días antes de la reunión.

Antecedentes

En noviembre de 2016, los votantes del Condado de Santa Clara aprobaron la Medida B, un impuesto sobre las ventas de medio centavo en todo el condado, por un periodo de 30 años dedicado a mejorar el transporte público, las autopistas, los expressways y el transporte activo (bicicletas, peatones y calles completas) dentro del Condado de Santa Clara. Los votantes confiaron al MBCOC, compuesto por miembros de la comunidad, la supervisión para garantizar que los fondos de la Medida B de 2016 se inviertan de acuerdo con la intención de la boleta electoral y también para informar a los votantes sobre el cumplimiento del Programa. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) continúa con la entrega de los proyectos y programas contenidos en el Programa financiado por la Medida B de 2016. Ejemplos de los muchos proyectos/programas en curso incluyen la reparación y mejoras de calles/vías locales, pasos a desnivel de las autopistas, mejoras en la capacidad del corredor Caltrain y proyectos para ciclistas/peatones. Más información sobre los proyectos/programas financiados por la Medida B de 2016 está disponible en el sitio web de VTA: (1) vta.org/2016measureb; y (2) 2016measureb.vta.org/.

Resultados de la auditoría

El MBCOC mandó a realizar la auditoría independiente anual de los ingresos y gastos del Programa financiado por la Medida B de 2016 para el año fiscal (FY, por sus siglas en inglés) 2022 (1 de julio de 2021 - 30 de junio de 2022). Moss Adams, LLP, realizó esta auditoría y presentó sus conclusiones en la reunión del MBCOC del 22 de marzo de 2020, indicando que VTA cumplió, en todos los aspectos importantes, con los requisitos para el Programa de la Medida B de 2016, tal como se define en la boleta. Todas las auditorías anuales del Programa financiado por la Medida B de 2016, desde su inicio, han recibido esta misma conclusión.

Los informes de auditoría y otra información sobre la Medida B de 2016 están disponibles en el sitio web de VTA en vta.org/2016measureb y en la Oficina Administrativa de VTA en 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134, en el Vestíbulo Principal del Edificio B entre las 8 a.m. y las 5 p.m. de lunes a viernes.

An estimated one million Californians are eligible to have old conviction records sealed under Senate Bill 731. Photo Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Adobestock

Se estima que un millón de californianos

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¡Queremos escuchar lo que tiene para decirnos!

NOTA PUBLICITARIA DE LA CAMPAÑA DE CONSERVACIÓN

LOS JARDINES HAN EVOLUCIONADO

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Q&A: LOS ELEMENTOS DEL AMOR Y LAS HISTORIAS

Paula Assadourian, artista de storyboard de Pixar, desglosa lo que implica crear una gran e inspiradora historia en su más reciente, Elemental

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Recientemente

tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con Paula Assadourian, una artista de storyboard en Pixar, quien nos dio una idea de la creación y desarrollo de la historia dentro del desmadejado mundo de la nueva película de Pixar, Elemental, que llega a los cines el 16 de Junio del 2023.

Ésta historia inspirada en migrantes, toma lugar en un mundo donde los elementos de la tabla periódica viven juntos en una gran ciudad y se enfoca en los opuestos Emver Lumen (doblado por Leah Lewis) y Wade Ripple (doblado por Mamoudou Athie), quienes literalmente están hechos de fuego y agua, respectivamente. Su historia es una del deber familiar, prespectivas migrantes y amor.

Assadourian, originaria de México, ha estado en Pixar por 5 años, inició originalmente en la película Soul del 2021, después pasó a trabajar en Turning Red, y actualmente está trabajando en la muy esperada Inside Out 2

Mientras trabajaba en Elemental, Assadourian ayudó al equipo de storyboard en diversos aspectos de la narrativa junto con el director Peter Sohn, tratando de afinar la idea principal de la película y al mismo tiempo traer su personalidad al script, específicamente aspectos de familia, amor, y su género favorito, las comedias románticas.

En esta entrevista descubre más acerca del trabajo en equipo que llevó a la creación de la historia de Elemental y cómo Assadourian se identifica con la historia migrande de la película, en su búsqueda de encontrarse a sí misma.

¿Podrías contarme un poco acerca de cómo fue la aventura que te llevó al campo de la animación y a trabajar en Pixar?

Sí, siempre me gustó dibujar, desde que era pequeña, pero nunca supe que se podía trabajar como artista. Así que me tomó un largo tiempo llegar aquí. En México, en cierto momento fui a una escuela llamada Tecnológico de Monterrey y ahí tienen un programa que es como animación, pero es muy técnico, es como programación, codificación, matemáticas y esas cosas.

Así que empecé ahí, y poco a poco me volví a enamorar del dibujo, empecé a ver muchas películas, me inspiraron mucho las japonesas y francesas, también la animación, y eventualmente me mudé a Canadá, donde realicé un cortometraje. Después terminé estudiando en Los Angeles.

Siempre he sentido que me llevó más tiempo que a los demás, porque siento que las personas que nacieron en California, crecieron sabiendo que la animación era un trabajo. Así que tomó más tiempo, pero también me ayudó a crecer un poco fuera de ese mundo y traer esas experiencias al campo de la animación.

Y especialmente ser una artista de storyboard, Se trata mucho de conectar las ideas del director y traer tus propias experiencias personales. Estoy muy orgullosa de cómo mis orígenes mexicanos y el haber crecido ahí le han dado forma a mi persona, y el poder traer esas ideas aquí a mi trabajo en Pixar.

Desde tu perspectiva como artista de storyboard, ¿En qué punto de la línea de tiempo de crear la película entras?

Depende de cuándo te traigan. usualmente el director ya encontró un escritor, ya han trabajado juntos en darle vida a este proyecto. Así que como artista de storyboard, te dan una idea general, como, “¿podrías por favor explorar el aspecto de este personaje?” o “¿Qué

cosas divertidas podrían pasar entre estos dos personajes?” o “ Necesitamos más comedia”, o necesitamos ayuda aquí o allá. Puede ser más vago o también te pueden dar una escena con hojas de diálogos y le das forma a la visión exacta que el director tiene.

En mi caso, inicié bastante temprano, Así que tuve una visión muy temprana de su historia de amor. Y logramos tener un montón de conversaciones acerca del amor y cómo es eso, Cómo es que te enamoras y tu perspectiva de la persona cambia conforme pasa el tiempo, Y cuáles son las nociones preconcebidas que tienes cuando conoces a una persona especialmente como mujer.

Ember, Creo que es un personaje muy fuerte, que quizá tiene ideas muy fuertes sobre cómo son los hombres, como que ha tenido malas ex-

periencias en citas, Y luego como alguien cambia completamente sus expectativas.

Así que fue muy divertido, fue un cuarto muy abierto donde las personas pudieron contribuir, y recuerdo haber tenido muchas conversaciones con el director acerca de la vida de las citas y cómo era eso, Para poder traer estas cosas y crear una sensación más auténtica real y con diferentes tonos.

¿Cuáles son algunos de los aspectos de tus contribuciones en Elemental que la gente puede buscar cuando estén viendo la película?

Sí, La película ha cambiado mucho, y especialmente ha sido un proceso colaborativo que fuimos construyendo sobre las ideas de los demás. Pero creo que una sección de la que estoy muy orgullosa, es el tráiler, cuando Ember tiene un

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momento a solas, y como que ya empezaba a enamorarse de Wade. Vive en una ciudad en donde todos los elementos interactúan. Y solía pensar, agua = malo aire = malo, O simplemente pensaba que las cosas eran peligrosas y debía mantenerse alejada. y después de su relación no solo con Wade, sino con el agua, ahora el agua representa a Wade.

Así que me inspiré en libros y otras cosas. Si ella ve agua en la ciudad después de haber conocido a Wade, lo va a identificar con él. Así que hay un momento muy dulce en el que ella ve el agua de forma distinta. Y recuerdo que hablamos acerca de eso. Estoy muy orgullosa de pequeñas cosas así.

¿Cuáles fueron algunos desafíos como artista de storyboard para este proyecto?

Creo que simplemente para todas las películas, el “ Qué es exactamente lo que estás tratando de decir?” porque esta es principalmente una historia acerca de la familia y una historia acerca de la individualidad contra la familia o del deber ser contra tu propio camino.Y estábamos como ”¿Qué es más pesado en esta película, debería ser la relación del papá con Ember, deberíamos enfocarnos al 100 en la historia de amor, qué debemos hacer?”.

Ambas están relacionadas y se van informando una a la otra, Pero creo que realmente es tarea del director, tienen que pasar por este largo proceso de encontrar su alma, después la misma historia te va a decir lo que quiere ser.

Es un poco como presentarle muchas opciones al director y luego tener que decidir. Creo que esa es la cosa, porque amo las historias y quiero hacer una comedia romántica, creo que es uno de mis géneros favoritos. Pienso que para Peter Sohn, era muy importante la parte acerca de la dinámica familiar, aquello que se hereda y las expectativas que te tienen tus padres, especialmente padres migrantes, y cómo en la historia, Wade desbloquea algo muy importante en Ember, pero no es sólo acerca de eso.

Así que pienso que fue un proceso en sí mismo, uno que disfruté mucho.

Como un inmigrante en este país, ¿Cómo te conectas a esta historia que no solo se trata de desbloquearse a sí mismo, sino de venir a un nuevo lugar y establecerse?

Sí, definitivamente. Creo que el haber sido yo quien migró a los Estados Unidos a estudiar y trabajar, es diferente a la historia de Ember Porque no es que mis padres hayan sacrificado todo para darme una mejor vida aquí. Es una historia diferente de migración.

Una parte con la que sí me puedo identificar es cuando tienes que tomar una decisión muy clara sobre si estar cerca de tu familia y responder a lo que es tu deber, un deber que está muy entrañado en nuestra cultura, la cultura latina.

O buscar la felicidad, en mi caso, como artista. Es algo muy difícil de resolver. es por eso que me identifico con Ember. Pero siento que yo no tuve esa presión de mis padres. nunca me dijeron “no”, fue más una lucha interna.

Pero al final del día, hacer lo que te hace feliz, especialmente feliz a nivel del alma, Creo que te ayuda a presentarte mejor en la comunidad. Al menos eso espero, aunque sea difícil. Pero sí, estoy muy orgullosa de hacer historias sobre migrantes en el estudio, y creo que a la gente realmente le va a gustar.

Elemental llegará a los cines el 16 de junio del 2023.

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Recentlywe had an opportunity to speak with Paula Assadourian, a Story Artist at Pixar who gave insight into the creation and development of the story within the sprawling world of Pixar’s newest film, Elemental, which hits theaters June 16, 2023.

This immigrant-inspired story takes place in a world where elements of the periodic table live together in one big city, and follows opposites Ember Lumen (voiced by Leah Lewis) and Wade Ripple (voiced by Mamoudou Athie), who are literally made of water and fire, respectively. Their story is one of family duty, immigrant viewpoints, and love.

Assadourian, who is originally from Mexico, has been at Pixar for five years, originally starting on the 2021 film Soul, then jumping to work on Turning Red, and now working on the highly anticipated Inside Out 2

While working on Elemental, Assadourian helped the story team on several aspects of the narrative alongside Director Peter Sohn, trying to fine tune the main idea of the movie while bringing her personality into the script, specifically aspects of family, love, and her favorite genre, romcoms.

In this interview find out more about the teamwork that led to the creation of the story of Elemental, and how Assadourian relates to the movie’s immigrant story and the quest to find oneself.

Can you tell me a little bit about what your journey was to end up in the animation field and to work at Pixar?

Yeah, so I've always loved drawing since I was little, but I never knew you could have a job as an artist. And so it took me a long time to get here. In Mexico at some point I went to a school called Tecnológico de Monterrey, and over there they have a program that is like animation, but it's very technical and it's like programming and coding and math and all this stuff.

And so I started there, and then slowly I found, like, I kind of fell in love with drawing again, and I started watching a lot of movies and got very inspired by Japanese and French and animation and eventually made my way to Canada, where I made a short film. And from there I ended up going to school in Los Angeles.

Q&A: THE ELEMENTS OF LOVE AND STORIES

So I've always felt that it took me kind of longer than everyone else, I feel, because I feel like people who grew up in California, they grew up knowing that animation was a job. And it took me longer, but I think it also helped me kind of grow a little bit outside of that world and bring my experiences back into the field.

And especially being a story artist, it's very much about how you can plug in the ideas from the director and bring your own personal experience to it. And I'm very proud of how my origins in Mexico and growing up there has shaped me to who I am, and then I can bring all these ideas into my work here at Pixar.

From your perspective as a story artist, at which point in the timeline of creating the film do you come in?

It depends on when they bring you in. Usually the director has already found a writer, and they've worked together

on giving life to this project. So as a story artist, you either get a general prompt, like, "can you please explore this aspect of this character?" Or "what are fun things that could happen between these two characters?" Or "we need more comedy," or they need help here or there. It can be vaguer or it can also be like, you get a scene with script pages and you kind of board exactly the vision that the director already has.

In my case, I started out pretty early, so I kind of got an early pass at kind of their love story. And we got to have a lot of conversations about love and what is that like, and how do you fall in love and how does your perception of the person change over time, and kind of what are the preconceived notions that you come for when you're meeting a person, especially as a woman?

Ember, I think she's a very strong character, and so she

might have very kind of fixed ideas of what men are like, or she's had bad experiences dating, and then kind of how someone could completely change these expectations.

And so it was really fun, it was a very open room where people could contribute, and I remember having lots of conversations with the director about just, like, dating life and what it's like, and so we could bring these things to just make it feel more authentic and real and nuanced.

What are some aspects of your contributions on Elemental that people can look out for when watching the film?

Yeah, the movie has changed a lot, and especially it's such a collaborative process that we all kind of build on top of each other's ideas. But I think a section I'm really proud of, it's in the trailer, but when Ember has a moment alone, and she has already kind of started to fall for Wade. And she lives in a city where all the elements are interacting together. And she used to think, like, water = bad, air = bad, or just to think things are dangerous and you need to stay in your lane. And then because her relationship to

not only Wade, but water, now water represents Wade.

And so I drew inspiration from books and other things. So, if she sees water in the city after meeting Wade, she's going to kind of identify it with him. And so there's like a very sweet moment in which she looks at water in a different way. And I remember when we talked about that. I'm proud of little things like that.

So what were some challenges as a story artist for this project?

I think just for all the movies, "what is exactly what you're trying to say?" because this is mostly a story about family and a story about individuality versus family or kind of duty versus your own path. We were kind of like, "what is heavier in this movie? Should it be the father’s relationship with Ember? Should we just embrace the full love story? Which one is it?"

Both are related and both are going to inform each other, but I think it's really the director's [task], they have to go through this long process of soul searching, and then the story will tell you what it wants to be.

I think it's kind of like presenting so many options to the director and then having to pick. I think that's the thing, because I love stories and I want to make a romcom, and I think that's one of my favorite genres. But I think for Peter Sohn, it was very important, the part about kind of the family dynamics and what gets inherited and the expectations that are put on you from parents, especially immigrant parents, and how in the story, Wade is a very big part of unlocking something for Ember, but it's not only about that.

And so I think it was a process itself, but it was a very enjoyable process.

As an immigrant to this country, how do you connect with this story that is about not only unlocking yourself, but coming to a new place and establishing yourself?

Yeah, no, definitely. I think because I was the one who immigrated to the US to come to study and then work, it's different than Ember's story because it's not that my parents sacrificed everything to give me a better life here or anything like that. It's a different kind of immigrant story. I think the part that I can relate is where you have to make a very clear choice of whether you stay near your family and kind of respond to that kind of duty that is so ingrained in our culture, in Latin culture. Or do you make yourself so happy by being, in my case, an artist? It's like a thing that is very hard to figure out. And so that's why I relate to Ember. But I think I didn't have that kind of pressure from my parents. They never told me "no," it's more like an internal struggle.

But I think ultimately, doing what makes you happy, especially if it's like a kind of soullevel happy, then I feel like it helps you show up for your community better. At least I hope so, even though it's hard. But, yeah, I am very proud that we're making a story about immigrants in the studio, and I think people are really going to like it.

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Pixar Story Artist Paula Assadourian breaks down what goes into creating a great, inspiring story for their latest, Elemental

Paula Assadourian is a Mexican Story Artist at Pixar who worked on the story for their latest film, Elemental

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I'm very proud of how my origins in Mexico and growing up there has shaped me to who I am, and then I can bring all these ideas into my work here at Pixar.

-Paula Assadourian

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Antonio* estaba trabajando en construcción cuando sufrió una grave lesión. Sin saber cuánto duraría su rehabilitación, su mayor preocupación era cómo iba a pagar las facturas y mantener una vivienda. Todo cambió cuando un amigo de Antonio le contó sobre un servicio gratuito de asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda. Los asesores de este programa ofrecen asesoramiento y capacitación gratuitos sobre morosidad en temas hipotecarios, alquiler de una vivienda, preparación para la compra de una vivienda, hipotecas inversas e incluso medidas de prevención para no terminar sin un lugar donde vivir.

La financiación de este servicio procede de los Presupuestos del Estado de California por medio del Acuerdo Hipotecario Nacional (National Mortgage Settlement, o NMS, por sus siglas en inglés) y está administrado por la Agencia de Financiamiento de la Vivienda de California (California Housing Finance Agency, o CalHFA, por sus siglas en inglés). Por medio de su Programa de Asesoramiento de Vivienda del NMS, CalHFA ya ha ayudado a más de 50,000 familias a encontrar asesores de vivienda certificados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por su sigla en inglés) en todo el estado, para recibir servicios de asesoramiento de vivienda gratuitos y confidenciales.

Un asesor sobre temas de vivienda trabajó con Antonio, respondiendo

a sus preguntas sobre opciones bancarias y crediticias. La sesión se centró en cómo podría alcanzar sus objetivos financieros incluso aunque no pudiera trabajar debido a la lesión. Trabajaron en los aspectos básicos de la creación de crédito y revisaron el proceso bancario, ya que Antonio no tenía una cuenta bancaria. El asesor de vivienda le ayudó a establecer un presupuesto general para administrar sus gastos y empezar a ahorrar para alcanzar sus objetivos financieros. Además, el asesor sobre temas de vivienda le ayudó a inscribirse en un curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés), porque el idioma era algo que Antonio quería mejorar. También lo refirieron a un activista y defensor de derechos que le ayudó a presentar una solicitud de indemnización por accidente laboral.

"Los californianos que trabajan duro y merecen participar en el ‘sueño americano’ no siempre tienen una ‘red de seguridad’ a la que recurrir en tiempos difíciles", dijo Tiena Johnson Hall, Directora Ejecutiva de la Agencia de Financiación de la Vivienda de California. "Este programa ayuda a las personas a estabilizar su situación de vida al recibir asesoramiento y acceso a programas y recursos que de otro modo no conocerían".

Para encontrar un asesor, cualquier persona puede visitar el sitio web de CalHFA y buscar “NMS”, o ir directamente a la página de asesoramiento en https://www.calhfa.

ca.gov/community/nms/resources. htm. Todas las sesiones son gratuitas, y los propietarios de viviendas pueden ponerse en contacto con una de estas organizaciones aunque no vivan en la misma zona geográfica, ya que el asesoramiento se puede hacer por teléfono o por videollamada.

El Programa de Asesoramiento sobre temas de Vivienda del NMS ayudó a Antonio a superar un momento difícil. Tiempo más tarde, cuando volvió a ponerse en contacto con la persona que le asesoró, para ver cómo le iba, se alegró de haber abierto una cuenta bancaria, de estar mejorando su calificación crediticia y de haber empezado un curso de inglés (ESL) en un colegio comunitario. Y lo que es más importante, Antonio logró mantenerse en su hogar y mantuvo su vivienda.

Johnson Hall añadió: "El asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda es un servicio crucial que reduce el número de personas sin hogar, se enfrenta a la inseguridad en temas de vivienda y reduce los obstáculos para llegar a ser propietario de una casa, todo lo cual puede encaminar a las personas hacia el bienestar financiero. Espero que toda persona que tenga problemas (de vivienda) aproveche esta oportunidad de ayuda gratuita".

* nombre ficticio del cliente

Translation: Oscar Arteta

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EARTHTALK Q&A: MAINE LOBSTER INDUSTRY EARTHTALK Q&A: LANGOSTA DE MAINE

Dear EarthTalk: Is the Maine lobster industry sustainable and why are the fishermen suing Monterey Bay Aquarium? -- Derek Wilson, Bangor, ME

Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Es

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Whenone thinks of Maine, they can’t help but think of Maine Lobsters.

Lobster has been an integral part of Maine’s culture and economy for centuries. In fact, the beginnings of the Maine Lobster industry can be traced back to the colonial settlement of the region in the 17th century, and is one of the oldest continually operating industries in North America. Since then, it has grown to become one of the most iconic industries in the country, and currently contributes over $1 billion to the Maine economy annually via the harvesting of over 100 million pounds of lobster every year. However, whether or not the Maine lobster industry is environmentally sustainable has come into question in recent years.

The Maine lobster industry touts a fairly sustainable record. It has a number of sustainable fishing practices in place including tail notching (the marking of an egg-bearing female lobster to signify that it cannot be harvested), minimum and maximum lobster size limits and trap size limits.

Laws to protect Maine lobster populations began in 1872 with the outlawing of harvesting egg-bearing female lobsters. Since then, the industry has continued to project lobster populations as well as other local marine life. The industry claims to have reduced lobster gear entanglements by 90 percent, as well as removed 27,000 miles worth of fishing lines.

Despite these measures, the Maine lobster industry has come under attack lately by environmental groups who claim that the industry’s fishing practices are harmful to the endangered North Atlantic right whale. One of these groups, Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation, changed their sustainability rating of Maine lobster under claims of harm to the right whale, thus discouraging customers from buying Maine’s most iconic delicacy. As a result, the Maine lobster industry sued the foundation, arguing that there is no evidence that its fishing practices are to blame for any harm to the endangered whale species.

Environmental groups believe that lobster fishing practices are to blame for right whale deaths, while the lobster industry denies these claims, stating that there have been no right whale deaths traced back to the Maine lobster industry. Environmental groups counter that it is difficult to trace deaths back to specific industries or commercial fishermen, so there is no way to prove their innocence. While fishing regulations have been introduced by these groups, Maine politicians have backed the lobster industry and helped to delay the passing of new fishing regulations in order to protect their state’s $1.5 billion industry. As it stands, the Maine lobster industry is embroiled in a contentious debate between the survival of an iconic and economically critical industry, and the survival of the local ecosystem and an endangered species.

CONTACTS: “Maine lobster industry wins reprieve but environmentalists say whales will die,” npr.org/2023/01/04/1146637583/mainelobster-industry-wins-reprieve-but-environmentalists-say-whales-will-die; The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative

lobsterfrommaine.com/; “As lawsuits pile up, lawmakers consider new bill to extend lobster legal defense fund,” mainepublic.org/ politics/2023-03-23/as-lawsuits-pile-uplawmakers-consider-new-bill-to-extendlobster-legal-defense-fund.

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Cuandouno piensa en Maine, no puede evitar pensar en la langosta de Maine. La langosta ha sido parte integrante de la cultura y la economía de Maine durante siglos. De hecho, los inicios de la industria de la langosta de Maine se remontan a la colonización de la región en el siglo XVII, y es una de las industrias más antiguas de Norteamérica que sigue funcionando. Desde entonces, ha crecido hasta convertirse en una de las indus-

trias más emblemáticas del país, y actualmente aporta más de 1.000 millones de dólares anuales a la economía de Maine gracias a la captura de más de 100 millones de libras de langosta al año. Sin embargo, en los últimos años se ha cuestionado si la industria de la langosta de Maine es o no sostenible desde el punto de vista medioambiental.

La industria de la langosta de Maine tiene un historial bastante sostenible. Dispone de una serie de prácticas pesqueras sostenibles, como el marcado de la cola de las hembras para indicar que no pueden ser capturadas, la limitación del tamaño mínimo y máximo de las langostas y la limitación del tamaño de las trampas.

Las leyes para proteger las poblaciones de langosta de Maine empezaron en 1872 con la prohibición de capturar langostas hembra con huevos. Desde entonces, la industria ha seguido proyectando las poblaciones de langosta, así como otra vida marina local. La industria afirma haber reducido los enredos en los aparejos de pesca de langosta en un 90%, así como haber retirado 27.000 millas de sedales.

A pesar de estas medidas, la industria de la langosta de Maine ha sido atacada últimamente por grupos ecologistas que afirman que las prácticas pesqueras de la industria son perjudiciales para la ballena franca del Atlántico Norte, especie en peligro de extinción. Uno de estos grupos, la Fundación del Acuario de la Bahía de Monterrey, cambió su calificación de sostenibilidad de la langosta de Maine alegando daños a la ballena franca, desanimando así a los clientes a comprar el manjar más emblemático de Maine. Como consecuencia, la industria de la langosta de Maine demandó a la fundación, alegando que no hay pruebas de que sus prácticas pesqueras sean las culpables de ningún daño a la especie de ballena en peligro de extinción.

Los grupos ecologistas creen que las prácticas pesqueras de la langosta son las culpables de la muerte de ballenas francas, mientras que la industria de la langosta niega estas afirmaciones, afirmando que no ha habido muertes de ballenas francas atribuibles a la industria de la langosta de Maine. Los grupos ecologistas replican que es difícil atribuir las muertes a determinadas industrias o pescadores comerciales, por lo que no hay forma de demostrar su inocencia. Aunque estos grupos han presentado normativas pesqueras, los políticos de Maine han respaldado a la industria de la langosta y han contribuido a retrasar la aprobación de nuevas normativas pesqueras para proteger la industria de 1.500 millones de dólares de su estado. En la situación actual, la industria de la langosta de Maine se debate entre la supervivencia de una industria icónica y económicamente crítica, y la supervivencia del ecosistema local y de una especie en peligro de extinción.

CONTACTOS: "Maine lobster industry wins reprieve but environmentalists say whales will die," npr.org/2023/01/04/1146637583/mainelobster-industry-wins-reprieve-but-environmentalists-say-whales-will-die; The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborativelobsterfrommaine. com/; "As lawsuits pile-up, lawmakers consider new bill to extend lobster legal defense fund," mainepublic.org/politics/2023-03-23/as-lawsuits-pile-up-lawmakers-consider-new-bill-toextend-lobster-legal-defense-fund.

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sostenible la industria de la langosta de Maine y por qué demandan los pescadores al Monterey Bay Aquarium? -- Derek Wilson, Bangor, ME

The debate rages on whether the Maine lobster industry is culpable for right whale declines in recent years. Photo Credit: wirestock / Freepik

Se debate si la industria de la langosta de Maine es culpable del declive de la ballena franca en los últimos años. Photo Credit: Roddy Scheer / EarthTalk

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Mabuhay Court, un asequible complejo de apartamentos para personas mayores (55+) en San José, está abriendo su lista de espera. La comunidad incluye aire acondicionado, todas las cocinas eléctricas y terraza/balcón. Esta comunidad residencial ofrece una sala comunitaria con cocina y lavandería, y está convenientemente ubicada junto al Centro Comunitario Northside. Las solicitudes previas para la lista de espera estarán disponibles y se aceptarán a partir del martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 9 a. m. hasta el lunes 31 de julio de 2023 a las 5 p. m. Para presentar una solicitud, visite el Portal de Vivienda de San José en: housing. sanjoseca.gov

La oficina está ubicada en 270 E. Empire St. en San José, CA. El horario de atención es de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m. Para obtener más información, llame al 408-885-0448. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos, edad y otras. Sección 8 bienvenida. EHO.

La Junta de tránsito busca un miembro La Junta Directiva del Distrito de Tránsito del Condado de San Mateo (San Mateo County Transit District) busca candidatos para ocupar un puesto de miembro público. El candidato exitoso será uno de nueve directores responsables de establecer la política del Distrito de Tránsito que opera el servicio de autobuses de SamTrans. Los candidatos deben ser residentes del Condado de San Mateo fuera de la región costera del condado y no deben haber ocupado un cargo electivo dentro del último año. Las solicitudes se encuentran disponibles en línea en: https://www.samtrans.com/aboutsamtrans/board-directors o llamando al 650-508-6242. La fecha límite para recibir solicitudes es: Lunes 5 de junio de 2023, 5:00 p.m.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 695503

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Upcycled and FUNKtional Designs by J&L, 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): J&L Creative Solutions LLC, 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124. 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/ Laurie M DeGange

J&L Creative Solutions, LLC

Member Article/Reg#: 201533210016

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695503

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695781

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHADDAI GUATEMALAN CUISINE, 164 Azucar Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Betxaida Alejandra Lopez, 164 Azucar Ave, San Jose, CA 95111.

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

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

/s/ Betxaida Alejandra Lopez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695781

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695681

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BE THE CHANGE COLLECTIVE, 5139 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kathleen Aguirre Da Silva, 5139 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/12/2023.

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/ Kathleen Da Silva Owner

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 695681

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694885

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Santi’s Catering, 2670 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Filiberto Zaragoza, 235 Fairchild Dr. Apt 8, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2023. 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/ Filiberto Zaragoza

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2023.

09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 695622

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

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/ Miguel Junior Garcia Sanchez

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694885

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695731

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lesly House Cleaning, 3726 Poiciana, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Petronila Excanil Chitic, 3726 Poiciana, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/16/2023. 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/ Petronila Excanil Chitic

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/16/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695731

May 19, 26, June 02,

IRAHETA, 960 S First St, 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): Delmy Arely Iraheta Claros, 3637 Snell Ave #158, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2021. 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/ Delmy Arely Iraheta Claros

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 695622

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695486

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pro Diamond Shine, 2997 Ocala Ave, 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): Miguel Junior Garcia Sanchez, 2997 Ocala Ave, San Jose, CA 95148. 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

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 695486

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695466

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pancho Auto Repair, 8911 Murray Ave Ste E, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisco Gonzalez, 5826 Pamona Rd, Firebaugh, CA 93622. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2023. 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/ Francisco Gonzalez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695466

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413569

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-

ter of the application of: Alicia Zacarias

INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Alicia Zacarias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Katherine Gutierrez Zacarias to Katherine Zacarias

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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 05, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV415878

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

INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Deriyonne Renise Shivers has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amonee Martenise

Taylor to Amonee Martenise Shivers b. Angelo

Martez Taylor Jr to Day’

Vionne Rayvius Shivers

c. Angeleana Martenee

Taylor to Da’ Leana Renise Shivers d. Angeleea

Marteya Taylor to Da’

Leea Renee Shivers

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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 09/12/2023 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 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415794

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

the application of: INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Michael A. Tecleab & Mihret G. Weldeslassie have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Simon Michael Tecleab to Simon A. Michael b. Soliana Michael Tecleab to Soliana A Michael c. Sabrina Michael Tecleab to Sabrina A. Tecleab Michael d. Sidona Michael Tecleab to Sidona A. Michael

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: 09/12/2023 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 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414854

Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ming Hua Lan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ming Hua Lan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ming Hua Lan to Mandy MingHua Lan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/29/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 26, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of RICHARD EDWARD SMITH

Case No.

23PR194687

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will

or estate, or both, of RICHARD EDWARD SMITH. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Clifford Smith in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Clifford Smith be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 21, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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.

Apartamentos para personas mayores de bajos ingresos. La lista de espera para Wittenberg Manor II se abrirá el Lunes 6/3/2023 y durará 5 semanas hasta el Viernes 7/4/23.

Durante ese tiempo, Wittenberg Manor II aceptará solicitudes de personas mayores de 62 años que cumplan con las pautas de admisión, así como de adultos con problemas de movilidad, mayores de 18 años, que requieran las características de diseño de los apartamentos accesibles.

Para solicitar un paquete de solicitud, llame al 510-785-7201 o acérquese a la oficina de Wittenberg Manor II, de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. y de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., de Lunes a Viernes, en 713 Bartlett Avenida, Hayward, CA 94541. El Miércoles 19 de Abril de 2023, a las 10:00 a. m., en el comedor de Wittenberg Manor II, se llevará a cabo una lotería para la colocación en la lista de espera. Le invitamos a asistir a la lotería, pero no está obligado a asistir. Wittenberg Manor II ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda.

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Rune Date: May 19, 26, June 02, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695574

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

CAFE 1732 Hallmark Ln, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DORON GALPAZ, 732 Hallmark Ln, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/15/2023. 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/ Doron Galpaz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 695574

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695570

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

as: S.B.I. CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR, 1423 Lochner Dr, 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): Inosencio Sanchez, 1423 Lochner, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/10/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN615846. “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/ Inosencio Sanchez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 695570

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694648

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TREADSTONE PROTECTIVE GROUP , 99 Glen Eyrie Ave #6, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): James Espinoza, 99 Glen Eyrie Ave #6, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN693674. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ James Espinoza

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/12/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694648

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695012

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COCHINILLOS PORK & WINGS STUFFED, 2497 Anna Drive Apt 7, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The

name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHESTER DANI AROSA HERNANDEZ, 2497 Anna Drive Apt 7, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/25/2023. 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/ Chester Arosa

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695012

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694790

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN BAY FACILITY SERVICES, 411 Lewis Rd SPM209, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisca Huizar Garcia, 411 Lewis Rd SPM209, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2023. 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/ Francisca Huizar

Garcia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy

File

No. FBN 694790

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414906

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yi Deng and Jiaxu Zuo INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

Date: 08/29/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 27, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415273

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huyen T Le INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Huyen T Le have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Huyen T Le to Maggie Huyen Taylor 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: 09/05/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414361

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Armeis Mason INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Armeis Mason have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Armeis Sharae Mason to Armeis Sharae Sanders 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 18, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415536 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the

matter of the application of: Satnam Kaur

INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 09/05/2023 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 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415534

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maureen Hazel Roxas Tanael INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Maureen Hazel Roxas Tanael

have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maureen Hazel Roxas Tanael to Maureen Hazel Roxas Smith 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: 09/05/2023

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 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV415528

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kun Zhang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kun Zhang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing

names as follows: a.

Yuehan Liu to John Yuehan Liu 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: 09/05/2023 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 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV404969

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lisa Joy Schlembach INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Lisa Joy Schlembach has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lisa Joy Schlembach to Lisa Joy Darling 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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 06/13/2023 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 05, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415273

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI BICH TRAM DO INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) THI BICH

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

DO to TRACY TRAM

DO 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: 09/05/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 12, 19, 26, June 02, 2023

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693656

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Somcare Service LLC, 333 West San Carlos St 4th Floor Room 134, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Somcare Service LLC, 1060 Ranchero Way Apt 6, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/12/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 693297. “I declare that all informa-

tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Haid Ibrahim Somcare Service LLC

Owner Article/Reg#:

202250416121

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 693656

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 693943

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZUCENA BLOOMS, 7670 Church St Apt B, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Azucena Yuliana Diaz Becerril, 7670 Church St Apt B, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Azucena Diaz Becerril

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/23/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 693943

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694702

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gudelias Cleaning Services, 7160 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gudelia Garcia Tacuba, 7160 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2020. 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/ Gudelia Garcia Tacuba

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694702

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694867

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D&E LANDSCAPING AND CONCRETE 902 Second St Unit #A, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Doris Liliana Hernandez Tomas, 902 Second St Unit #A, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2023. 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/ Doris Liliana Hernandez Tomas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694867

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694436

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIART AT HOME, 641 Iris Ave Apt 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Diana Urquijo, 641 Iris Ave Apt 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. 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/ Diana Urquijo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694436

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694427

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NATURE’S GREEN CLEANERS, 1281 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OUTLANDER INC, 1520 Southwest Expwy Apt 195, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/01/2023. 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/ Eduard De Andrade OUTLANDER INC President

Article/Reg#: C4766041

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 694427

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695061

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALDO PARADO Y ALGO MAS, 3535 Pitcair Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yonis Sthevens Falla Moreno, 3535 Pitcair Way, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Yonis Sthevens Falla Moreno

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy

File No. FBN 695061

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413258

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Charlize Deshain INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Charlize Deshain has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charlize Deshain to Soheila Babakhani

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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Mar 29, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413386

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wangying Su, Weiqiang Li INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Wanying Su, Weiquiang Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hilbert Haoyang Li to Gilbert Haoyang Li 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May

5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410335

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

INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

Ethan Gabriel Carrasco to Ethan Gabriel Dworak

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

Abhishek Gattani INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Abhishek

Gattani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abhishek Gattani to Robit Kumar

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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 05/30/2023 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.

Jan 26, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge

of the Superior Court

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV410717

Superior Court of

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/06/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV414295

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oscar Armando Pena INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Oscar Armando Pena has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oscar Armando Pena to Oscar Armando Pena Kawas b. Denia Maribel Valladares de Pena to Maribel Denia Pena 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 objectin`g to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

2nd Amended ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV406068

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

INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Danibal Kasbari Reihanabad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Danibal Kasbari Reihanabad to Danibel Kasbari 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/06/2023 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 01, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

2nd Amended ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410929

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aradhna Rajendran INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Aradhna Rajendran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of

this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aradhna Rajendran AKA Aradhna Pallares AKA Ana Rajendran AKA Ana Pallares to Ana Baldwin

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/18/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Guadalupe Revelez Case No. 23PR194629

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Guadalupe Revelez. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Maria Guadalupe Revelez and Juan Antonio Revelez

in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Maria Guadalupe Revelez and Juan Antonio Revelez 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 14, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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:

Domenic Scire, Esq. 27281 Las Ramblas, Ste. 150 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (408)295-5555

Run Dates: May 5, 12 and 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 694928

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JRP Rodriguez Janitorial Service, 1366 E San Antonio St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Javier Rodriguez Piquinto, 1366 E San Antonio St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/13/2006.

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/ Javier Rodriguez Piquinto

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694928

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694925

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REMODELING YOUR STYLE TILE & STONE 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136.

Gisela Beatriz Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/21/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN641605. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694925

April 28, May 5, 12, 19,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694942

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KWINCIE, 2915 Suttergate Way, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Meredith Piata, 2915 Suttergate Way, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2021. 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/ Meredith Piata

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694942

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 693344

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHRIRANJANI, 6129 Yeadon Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Shubhasree Chaki, 6129 Yeadon Way, San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/06/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#:

FBN634522. “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/ Shubhasree Chaki

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 03/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 693344

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694788

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMART BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 1376 Selo Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christiam A Torres, 1376 Selo Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/01/2023. 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/ Christiam Torres

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rejuvenecer Scalp Micropigmentation , 2114 Senter Rd #27, 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): Jorge Contreras, 2110 Georgia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/27/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN694078. “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/ Jorge Contreras

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 694290

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694892

facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN639654. “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/ Luis Mairena MAKARENA SERVICE INC

President

Article/Reg#: 4160952

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 694892

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413695

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Ellen Nolan-Homan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV414784

to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/22/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 25, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV413865

objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV414854

at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 26, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

NOTICE OF DEATH OF

Orville Norman Winders

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fairul Azman Adams INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s) Rachel Ellen Nolan-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 Nolan-Homan AKA

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Caroline Brittany Wagner INTERESTED PERSONS:

By:

/s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy

File No. FBN 694788

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694290

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAKARENA TAX SERVICES, MAKARENA SERVICE, MAKARENA SERVICE INC, 237 N White Rd Suite 1, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MAKARENA SERVICE INC, 237 N White Rd Suite 1, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/20/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in

Rachel Nolan-Homan to Rachel Ellen Nolan b.

Jessica Homan AKA

Jessica Chloe Homan AKA Jessica C. Homan to Jessica Chloe Nolan 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

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

a. Caroline Brittany Wagner to Caroline Brittany Jacobson 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

1. Petitioner(s) Fairul Azman Adams has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fairul Azman Adams to Fairul Azman Mohd bin Fadzillah

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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ming Hua Lan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ming Hua Lan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ming Hua Lan to Mandy MingHua Lan 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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 08/29/2023

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Orville Norman Winders, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on April 07, 2023, in the City of Sunnyvale, 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, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suit 200, San Jose, CA 95123. (408)395-5111.

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

PROPIEDADES MEDICINALES DE LOS VEGETALES

Mario Jiménez Castillo

El Observador

Entiempos actuales, cuando ya hemos comenzado a preocuparnos por vigilar nuestra alimentación, de una manera más saludable, y buscamos el espacio para ejercitarnos regularmente, que mejor complemento que retornar a los prodigios naturales (cuando es posible por supuesto) <nuestro organismo lo agradecerá en demasía>

A continuación se presenta una lista básica de remedios, consejos y formulas con ingredientes fáciles de encontrar y preparar, las aplicaciones pueden ser interminables, quizá los lectores más asiduos y gustosos en el tema, pondrán a funcionar el ingenio, serán creativos, y comenzarán a experimentar con algunos de estos productos, elaborando así sus propios tratamientos naturales. Buena salud y felicidad para todos.

Ajonjolí

Sesamum orientale

Para las personas que desean subir de peso se aconseja que preparen como complemento del desayuno un batido de leche, banano y ajonjolí. Si le toma al menos cuatro veces por semana, en menos de un mes notará la diferencia

Algas marinas

Glacilaria gelidium

El jugo de algas marinas mezclado con el jugo de toronja es considerado uno de los antídotos contra la obesidad. Las cremas cosméticas elaboradas con algas marinas ayudan a mantener la juventud y elasticidad en el rostro.

Berenjena

Solanum melongena

Comer berenjena es recomendable para bajar los altos niveles de colesterol y azúcar en la sangre. Los emplastos con la pulpa bien madura se aplican para disminuir manchas provocadas por paño o quemaduras del sol, y borrar cicatrices de la piel.

Calabaza

Curcubita pepo

Una horchata preparada con las semillas de la calabaza constituye un remedio eficaz para combatir trastornos asociados a la inflamación de la próstata y la vejiga.

Cebolla

Allium cepa

Aplicar finas rodajas directamente a la piel para aliviar picaduras de mosquitos, eliminar alergias menores causadas por el polen de las flores, y el salpullido en los niños.

Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

Agregándolo a las comidas o ingiriéndolo en una infusión, resulta efectivo para controlar la diabetes y disminuir los dolores provocados por la artritis.

Champiñones

Funga

Comer champiñones con frecuencia, ayuda a eliminar la grasa excesiva del cuerpo, previniendo así el aumento de peso, la flacidez y la temida obesidad.

Chile

Capsicum annum

El consumo moderado de chile o ají ayuda a prevenir las embolias.

Espinacas

Spinacea oleracea

Para eliminar la dificultad al respirar especialmente durante la noche, se recomienda tomar una o dos horas antes de irse a la cama, un licuado de espinacas, al que se le pueden agregar unas gotas de jugo de limón.

Jitomate

Su historia es nuestra historia.

East West Bank abrió sus puertas en 1973 con el objetivo de brindar servicio a las personas que alguna vez fueron ignoradas por los grandes bancos. A pesar de que hemos crecido, nos hemos mantenido fieles a nuestras raíces, ayudando a las minorías y las poblaciones marginadas a conectarse con nuevas oportunidades.

Sus metas son nuestra motivación. Su éxito es nuestra misión. Cuando esté listo para comprar su primera casa, nosotros le ayudaremos a alcanzar más lejos.

Visite eastwestbank.com/hogar o llame al 888.726.8885

Lycopersicum esculentum

El jugo de tomate es ampliamente recetado para inducir el buen funcionamiento del hígado, y actúa como medicina preventiva contra las úlceras estomacales, y la deficiencia hepática.

Lechuga

Lactuca sativa

La lechuga al igual que el jitomate se aplica directamente a la piel en caso de quemaduras leves, llagas causadas por la insolación y salpullido. Para condiciones de piel reseca, también se recomienda.

Maíz

Zea mays

La infusión de cabellos de elote es recomendada para asistir en la cura del asma y la mayoría de trastornos respiratorios. En el saber popular, se afirma que al comer con frecuencia una porción de granos de maíz, se ayuda a prevenir el cáncer del colon.

Papa

Solanum tuberosum

Aplicar rodajas de papa para disminuir las bolsas que se desarrollan en el área inferior de los ojos, aliviar las irritaciones, enrojecimientos y eliminar las ojeras causadas por un desvelo. También se aplican en la

frente para aliviar el dolor de cabeza.

Pepino

Cucumis sativus

Licuar la mitad de un pepino, colar, agregar unas gotas de limón y aplicar por veinte minutos a paños y manchas causadas por el sol. A la tercera aplicación las marcas habrán mejorado notablemente.

Rábano

Raphanus sativus

Las hojas de rábano machacadas son comúnmente aplicadas localmente para reducir los dolores causados por la artritis. Algunas personas también le consideran como un potente afrodisíaco.

Repollo

Brassica capitata

Una infusión preparada con repollo rayado y endulzada con miel de abeja, actúa como el medicamento natural más efectivo, para combatir las infecciones en la garganta y brindar alivio a personas que han quedado afónicas.

Soya

Glycine max

Enjuagar la cara en las mañanas con leche de soya, incrementa la lozanía de la piel y se dice que promueve el rejuvenecimiento. Un enjuague semanal con leche de soya aplicado al cabello promete aumentar su cuerpo, brillo y lozanía.

Zanahoria

Daucus carota

El jugo de zanahoria es conocido, como uno de los máximos remedios para combatir enfermedades en los ojos y reforzar la visión. Cuando se mezcla con el jugo de la naranja, se convierte en el antídoto para eliminar la sinusitis.

Todas las tasas, cargos, productos y pautas del programa están sujetos a cambios o terminación sin previo aviso. Pueden aplicarse otras limitaciones y restricciones. Todos los préstamos están sujetos a la evaluación de la solicitud, tasación, y aprobación de crédito por parte de East West Bank. El programa está disponible en condados selectos de California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, Nueva York, Texas y Washington.

Photo Credit: Randy Fath / Unsplash

‘THEY NEEDED A NEW TARGET’ - WAVE OF ANTI-TRANS LAWS SWEEP STATE HOUSES

States across the country have passed or are considering bills targeting the rights of transgender individuals, fueling fear and prompting some to "flee in the dark of night."

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

ANorth Carolina native, Sailor Jones is a longtime organizer and community advocate who for more than two decades has fought for social justice in his state. As a member of the trans community, that fight has now taken on renewed urgency.

“This is my home. This is my North Carolina and I’m not going anywhere,” Jones said during a media briefing last week on the GOP-led war against trans rights.

North Carolina is among a slew of states that have already passed or are considering laws that would, among other restrictions, criminalize gender-affirming care and prohibit trans athletes from playing on teams that don’t align with their gender at birth.

There have been over 500 anti-trans bills proposed nationwide in 2023 alone, according to the website Trans Legislation Tracker. Of these, 70 have passed.

In Texas, a history of targeting groups on the periphery

Rep. Gene Wu (D- Houston) says Texas Republicans have carefully crafted anti-trans bills under the narrative of protecting children, a narrative many families in the state say, “makes our kids hate themselves and think about taking their own lives,” Wu said.

Advocates for trans rights and medical experts argue that denying care to trans youth can have severe mental and physical repercussions, and that such decisions should not be left to politicians but rather to individuals, their families and care providers.

Texas leads the country when it comes to anti-trans legislation, with 57 bills filed this current session, many of them sponsored by the same conservative Christian groups that fought to overturn Roe v. Wade.

A six-term state representative from Houston, Wu says the Texas legislature routinely attacks groups that are on the periphery, and he urges his Chinese American constituents to get behind the fight for trans rights as it may be them targeted next.

Indeed, Republican lawmakers in the state are pushing a bill that would prohibit people of certain national origins – including Chinese – from the sale or purchase of land.

Wu’s message to his GOP colleagues: “Leave people the hell alone… It’s no one’s business who I sleep with, who I love. It’s none of your business how I modify my body.”

A ‘chilling overreach of government power’

Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, says that with marriage equality and same sex marriage no longer the wedge issues they once were, conservative lawmakers needed something else to rouse their base.

“They needed a new target. They needed something else that they could whip people into a frenzy with,” Smith said, noting that under Gov. Ron De Santis, the Sunshine State has gone into full attack mode, targeting everything from trans rights to reproductive care and even Micky Mouse.

“Perhaps the most chilling overreach of government power is a dangerous ban on life-saving medical care for trans youth,” explained Smith, referring to SB 254 which passed the legislature in early May.

The bill, she says, “overrules a parent’s right to seek medical care for their trans child. It criminalizes healthcare providers who provide that care consistent with the guidance of major medical organizations across the country, and it also restricts access to that care for adults, even those who have been receiving that care successfully for decades.”

Trans rights advocates have vowed to fight the bill, which reportedly came at the request of DeSantis. There are also revived attempts at a bathroom bill that would restrict trans people from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity, an effort Smith says has less to do with bathrooms and everything to do with “limiting the ability of trans people to be in public space.”

These laws indiscriminately target the roughly 1.3 mil-

lion adults and 300,000 youth who identify as trans in Florida, noted Smith, adding there is a growing awareness among ordinary Floridians of the all-out war on freedom now being waged in their state.

“That is really the issue. We are fighting over the definition of freedom, and we are fighting over the definition of democracy. And everybody has a stake in that,” Smith said.

Same story, different state

“We’re seeing a lot of the same things that Representative Wu is seeing in Texas and Nadine has seen in Florida right here in the Tar Heel State,” Jones noted. In 2016, North Carolina’s infamous bathroom bill started a national debate over the rights of transgender people. “It also set off a boycott by business and even celebrities to the State of North Carolina that helped ultimately blunt the types of bills we’re seeing today,” he continued.

So far, the business community has remained muted on these latest moves, a sign of their growing trepidation to wade into culture war issues, especially in the wake of the angry reaction among conservatives to a recent Bud Light ad featuring a trans influencer.

LGBTQ advocates have been tracking upwards of a dozen anti-trans proposals in North Carolina’s General Assembly. Many are like the ones Florida has already passed in education, healthcare, and sports.

“Several of these bills have already advanced through at least one chamber. The so-called ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ would require healthcare providers to get written parental consent before even treating trans young people,” Jones said.

Trans families ‘fleeing’ in the dark

Susan Marsh is founder of the Trans Youth Equality Foundation, a non-profit located in Portland, Maine that advocates for transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families.

The foundation provides mini-grants to families fleeing red states. The maximum award is $3,000.

“We put the word out there, and we have heard from hundreds of people. So of course, we’re overwhelmed by requests and the stories are heartbreaking,” Marsh said. Most of the families come from Texas and Florida.

“They’re leaving their families, their friends, all their relatives. Some of them have lived in these states for generations and they are leaving everything that they know and doing it, you know, almost in the dark of night – fleeing really, in Uhaul trucks and cars, and whatever they can take with them,” she noted.

Families run because they can no longer access medical care for their trans children. Marsh says almost every state had a Children’s Hospital with a transgender clinic for children until a few months ago. But no longer.

“Now they’re being closed down and private practices are not seeing these children and not following through with their treatments. And so, there’s a great fear about that,” Marsh stressed.

Still, despite the political setbacks, Jones says the public understands that the current fight over trans people’s right to live freely is part and parcel of the larger fight over abortion, voting rights and the future of democracy in the country.

“They’re all inextricably connected,” he said.

“NECESITABAN UN NUEVO OBJETIVO” - LA OLEADA DE LEYES ANTI-TRANS ARRASA EN LOS PARLAMENTOS ESTATALES

Estados de todo el país han aprobado o están estudiando proyectos de ley que atentan contra los derechos de las personas transgénero, alimentando el miedo e incitando a algunos a "huir en la oscuridad de la noche".

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

SailorJones, originario de Carolina del Norte, es un organizador veterano y defensor de la comunidad que lleva más de dos décadas luchando por la justicia social en su estado. Como miembro de la comunidad trans, esa lucha ha adquirido ahora una urgencia renovada.

“Este es mi hogar. Esta es mi Carolina del Norte y no me voy a ir a ninguna parte”, declaró Jones durante una rueda de prensa la semana pasada sobre la guerra liderada por el Partido Republicano contra los derechos de las personas transgénero. Carolina del Norte es uno de los muchos estados que ya han aprobado o están estudiando leyes que, entre otras restricciones, penalizarían la atención médica para la afirmación del género y prohibirían a los deportistas trans jugar en equipos que no coincidan con su género de nacimiento.

Sólo en 2023 se han propuesto más de 500 proyectos de ley antitrans en todo el país, según el sitio web Trans Legislation Tracker; de estos, 70 han sido aprobados.

En Texas, una historia de ataques a grupos en la periferia

El representante Gene Wu (demócrata de Houston) afirma que los republicanos de Texas han elaborado cuidadosamente proyectos de ley contra los transexuales bajo la excusa de proteger a los niños, un pretexto que, según muchas familias del estado, “hace que nuestros hijos se odien a sí mismos y piensen en quitarse la vida”, afirmó Wu.

Los defensores de los derechos de los transexuales y expertos médicos sostienen que negar la atención a los jóvenes transexuales puede tener graves repercusiones mentales y físicas y que estas decisiones no deben dejarse en manos de los políticos, sino de las personas, sus familias y profesionales médicos.

Texas está a la cabeza del país en cuanto a legislación antitrans, con 57 proyectos de ley presentados en esta sesión, muchos de ellos patrocinados por los mismos grupos cristianos conservadores que lucharon por anular Roe contra Wade.

Wu, representante estatal de Houston durante seis mandatos, afirma que la asamblea legislativa de Texas ataca habitualmente a los grupos que se mantienen en la periferia del sistema, e insta a sus electores chino-estadounidenses a que apoyen la lucha por los derechos de los transexuales, ya que su comunidad puede ser su próximo objetivo.

De hecho, los legisladores republicanos del estado están impulsando un proyecto de ley que prohibiría a las personas de determinados orígenes nacionales -incluidos los chinos- la compraventa de terrenos.

El mensaje de Wu a sus colegas republicanos: “Dejen a la gente en paz de una buena vez… No es asunto de nadie más que mío con quién me acuesto o a quién amo. No es asunto suyo cómo modifico mi cuerpo”.

Una “escalofriante extralimitación del poder gubernamental”

Nadine Smith, directora ejecutiva de Equality Florida, afirma que, dado que la igualdad en el matrimonio y el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo ya no son las “cuñas” que eran, los legisladores conservadores necesitaban algo más para movilizar a sus grupos de apoyo.

“Necesitaban un nuevo objetivo. Necesitaban otra cosa con la que azotar a la gente hasta el frenesí”, dijo Smith, señalando que bajo el mandato del gobernador Ron De Santis, el Estado del sol (Sunshine State) ha pasado al modo de ataque total, apuntando a todo, desde los derechos de los transexuales a la atención reproductiva e incluso a Micky Mouse.

“Tal vez la extralimitación más escalofriante del poder gubernamental sea una peligrosa prohibición de la atención médica vital para los jóvenes trans”, explicó Smith, refiriéndose al proyecto de ley SB 254, aprobado por la legislatura a principios de mayo.

Este proyecto de ley, dice, “anula el derecho de los padres a buscar atención médica para su hijo trans. Criminaliza a los profesionales de la salud que prestan esa atención en consonancia con las orientaciones de las principales organizaciones médicas de todo el país y también restringe el acceso a esa atención a los adultos, incluso a los quienes llevan décadas recibiéndola con éxito.”

Los defensores de los derechos de las personas trans se han comprometido a luchar contra el proyecto de ley, que al parecer se presentó a petición de DeSantis.

También hay intentos revividos de un proyecto de ley en el cual se restringiría a las personas trans de usar el baño que se alinea con su identidad de género, un esfuerzo que Smith dice que tiene menos que ver con los baños y todo que ver con “limitar la capacidad de las personas trans de estar en el espacio público.”

Estas leyes se dirigen indiscriminadamente contra los aproximadamente 1,3 millones de adultos y 300.000 jóvenes que se identifican como trans en Florida, señaló Smith, añadiendo que hay una creciente concienciación entre los floridanos de a pie sobre la guerra total contra la libertad que se está librando ahora en su estado. “Esa es realmente la cuestión. Estamos luchando por la definición de libertad y por la definición de democracia. Y todo el mundo tiene algo que decir al respecto”, afirmó Smith.

Misma historia, distinto estado

“Estamos viendo muchas de las mismas cosas que el representante Wu está viendo en Texas y que Nadine ha visto en Florida aquí mismo, en el estado de Tar Heel“, señaló Jones refiriéndose a Carolna del Norte. En 2016, la infame ley de baños de este estado, inició un debate nacional sobre los derechos de las personas transgénero. “También desencadenó un boicot por parte de empresas e incluso celebridades al estado de Carolina del Norte que ayudó a frenar en última instancia los tipos de proyectos de ley que estamos viendo hoy en día”, continuó.

Hasta el momento, la comunidad empresarial se ha mantenido en silencio sobre estas últimas medidas, un signo de su creciente temor a meterse en cuestiones de guerra cultural, especialmente a raíz de la airada reacción entre los conservadores a un reciente anuncio de Bud Light en el que aparece un influencer trans. Los defensores del colectivo LGBTQ han seguido de cerca más de una docena de propuestas antitrans en la Asamblea General de Carolina del Norte. Muchas son como las que Florida ya ha aprobado en educación, sanidad y deportes.

“Varios de estos proyectos de ley ya han avanzado a través de al menos una cámara. La llamada ‘Declaración de Derechos de los Padres’ exigiría a los proveedores de atención sanitaria obtener el consentimiento paterno por escrito antes incluso de tratar a jóvenes trans”, dijo Jones.

Familias trans “huyen” en la oscuridad

Susan Maasch es fundadora de la Fundación para la igualdad de juventud transgénero—Trans Youth Equality Foundation, una organización sin ánimo de lucro basada en Portland en el estado de Maine, la cual defiende tanto a los jóvenes transgénero y de género no conforme como a sus familias.

La fundación concede minibecas a familias que huyen de “estados rojos”. La subvención máxima es de 3.000 dólares.

“Hemos corrido la voz y cientos de personas se han acercado. Por supuesto, estamos funcionando más allá de nuestra capacidad por las peticiones y las historias son desgarradoras”, dijo Maasch. La mayoría de las familias proceden de Texas y Florida.

“Están dejando a sus familias, a sus amigos, a todos sus parientes. Algunas de ellas han vivido en estos estados durante generaciones y están dejando todo lo que conocen y haciéndolo, ya sabes, casi en la oscuridad de la noche – huyendo realmente, en camiones Uhaul y coches, con todo lo que pueden llevar con ellos”, señaló.

Las familias huyen porque ya no pueden acceder a la atención médica para sus hijos trans. Maasch afirma que hasta hace unos meses casi todos los estados tenían un hospital infantil con una clínica para niños transgénero. Pero ya no.

“Ahora se están cerrando y las consultas privadas no atienden a estos niños y no siguen sus tratamientos. Y por eso, hay un gran temor al respecto”, subrayó Maasch.

No obstante, a pesar de los reveses políticos, Jones afirma que la opinión pública comprende que la lucha actual por el derecho de las personas trans a vivir libremente forma parte de la lucha más amplia por el aborto, el derecho al voto y el futuro de la democracia en el país.

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Las vacunas son parte del desarrollo saludable

Al igual que las primeras palabras, las vacunas son una parte importante del desarrollo infantil. Son seguras y protegen a los niños para que crezcan sanos, felices y fuertes.

Hable con el doctor de su hijo sobre las vacunas necesarias este año.

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