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10 RAZONES PARA VOTAR

SI ERES

MIGRANTE MEXICANO

José López

Zamorano

La Red Hispana

México

celebra elecciones presidenciales este domingo 2 de junio. De los millones de mexicanos que residen en el extranjero, un total de 226, 661 se registraron para votar.

Si no te registraste, no te preocupes. Puedes acudir a votar el domingo con una credencial del INE vigente a 23 sedes consulares. Encuentra el consulado más cercano en https:// votoextranjero.mx/.

Así que comparto 10 razones para votar. En realidad, son aplicables no sólo a los mexicanos, sino a todos los migrantes y expatriados del mundo que tienen el derecho de ejercer su voto en su país de origen.

• Si votas te mantienes involucrado y conectado con los acontecimientos políticos y sociales en tu país de origen.

• Tu voto puede influir en las políticas que afectan a los expatriados, como los impuestos, la seguridad social y las relaciones internacionales.

• Te aseguras de que los asuntos que afectan a los expatriados estén representados y abordados por funcionarios electos.

• Las decisiones sobre temas como atención médica, educación y política económica pueden afectarte a ti y a tu familia, incluso si vives en el extranjero.

• Votar puede generar una mayor atención para las comunidades de expatriados, como mejores servicios consulares y redes de apoyo.

• Tus envíos de remesas tienen un importante impacto social y económico. Es justo que tengas voz y voto en el futuro de tu comunidad de origen.

• Si votas por quien ponga como alta prioridad la protección de los derechos de los ciudadanos en el extranjero puede garantizar una mejor protección.

• Votar es una forma poderosa de seguir participando en la gobernanza y el futuro de tu país de origen, sin importar dónde vivas.

• Si votas en las elecciones de tu país de origen, das un ejemplo de compromiso democrático.

• Votar es un deber cívico fundamental que apoya el proceso democrático y garantiza que el gobierno refleje la voluntad del pueblo.

Por supuesto hay muchas más razones para votar, por ejemplo, dándole voz a aquellas personas que

10 REASONS TO VOTE IF YOU ARE A MEXICAN MIGRANT

no pueden votar.

Si votas adquieres todavía más autoridad moral de opinar sobre los temas, los problemas y los retos que te afectan a ti, a tu familia, a tu comunidad y a tu país, y poner granito de arena para que el resultado de las votaciones refleje no sólo tus sueños y aspiraciones, sino las de todos.

Es hora de votar.

José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Mexico

will be holding its presidential elections this Sunday, June 2. Of the millions of Mexicans residing abroad, a total of 226,661 registered to vote.

If you haven't registered, don't worry. You can go to vote on Sunday with a valid INE credential at 23 consular offices. Find the nearest consulate at https://votoextranjero.mx/.

So I share 10 reasons to vote. In reality, they are applicable not only to Mexicans, but to all migrants and expatriates in the world who have the right to exercise their vote in their country of origin.

• If you vote you stay involved and connected with political and social events in your home country.

• Your vote can influence policies that affect expats, such as taxes, social security, and international relations.

• You ensure that issues affecting expats are represented and addressed by elected officials.

• Decisions on issues such as healthcare, education and economic policy can affect you and your family, even if you live abroad.

• Voting can lead to greater care for expat communities, such as better consular services and support networks.

• Your remittance shipments have an important social and economic impact. It is only fair that you have a say in the future of your community of origin.

• If you vote for someone who puts the protection of the rights of citizens abroad as a high priority, you can guarantee better protection.

• Voting is a powerful way to continue participating in the governance and future of your home country, no matter where you live.

• If you vote in elections in your home country, you set an example of democratic commitment.

• Voting is a fundamental civic duty that supports the democratic process and ensures that the government reflects the will of the people.

Of course there are many more reasons to vote, for example, giving a voice to those who cannot vote.

If you vote, you acquire even more moral authority to express your opinion on the issues, problems and challenges that affect you, your family, your community and your country, and do your part so that the results of the votes reflect not only your dreams and aspirations, but those of everyone.

It's time to vote.

Las elecciones presidenciales mexicanas se llevarán a cabo el domingo 2 de junio de 2024. Los mexicanos tendrán la oportunidad de elegir al sucesor del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Photo Credit: Public Domain

the Mexican presidential elections will take place on Sunday June 2, 2024. Mexicans will have the opportunity to choose a successor to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Photo Credit: Freepik

PARA EL

NICOTINA: VENENO CEREBRO

La nicotina en los vapes no solo es muy adictiva sino que es muy peligrosa para los adolescentes. Puede volverlos irritables, impulsivos y puede aumentar su ansiedad. Hace que tu hijo no parezca tu hijo.

Aprende cómo puedes proteger a tus hijos e impedir que la industria del tabaco vuelva adicta a una nueva generación.

WHAT’S THE COST OF U.S. STUDENT DEBT?

As nearly 45 million Americans and counting owe over $1.7 trillion in student debt, what’s the future of college affordability?

Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services

Though the Biden administration has made historic strides in passing student loan forgiveness initiatives, ongoing lawsuits by Republican-majority states and a possible change of White House leadership this election year threatens their survival.

Meanwhile, the lifting of pandemic-era freezes to federal student loan payments forces borrowers nationwide to choose once again between greater debt or affording basic needs — underscoring the importance of forgiveness programs.

At an Ethnic Media Services briefing, student loan experts and a borrower who got over $100,000 in student loans forgiven explained what forgiveness programs have been launched and expanded under the Biden administration, which have been cut, and what’s next for student loans.

Student debt relief under Biden

The Biden administration has approached debt relief in two ways: through broad relief, by approving “upwards of $153 billion in student loan forgiveness for around 4.3 million borrowers,” and through targeted relief, by reforming existing programs, said student loan lawyer and author Adam Minsky.

Efforts to provide relief have met with staunch political opposition, however.

The administration’s first attempt would have forgiven up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers per the Heroes Act of 2003, which let the Education Department enact waive federal loan program regulations “in response to economic harm caused by a national emergency — in this case, the pandemic,” Minsky said.

This was challenged by a coalition of Republicanmajority states led by Nebraska and Missouri, and was struck down by the conservative-majority Supreme Court last June on the grounds that mass debt forgiveness was not expressly mentioned in the act.

The administration’s current, second attempt at broad relief involves a separate legal authority — the Higher Education Act, “which does expressly allow for the waiver or cancellation of student loan debt, although it’s only been used in limited circumstances to date,” explained Minsky. “The program could go live for borrowers as early as the fall, but most people expect this will be challenged in court as well, though it stands a stronger chance of surviving a legal challenge.”

Other, targeted initiatives include the IDR Account Adjustment giving forgiveness credit to borrowers unable to pay income-driven loan plans in 20 or 25 years; the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program providing forgiveness in as little as 10 years to borrowers who work for nonprofit or government organizations; and the Save Plan, exempting borrowers earning below a certain income for payment and shortening the forgiveness timeline for some earning above it.

Many of these initiatives have also met with opposition. For instance, the Save Plan, in which at least eight million borrowers have enrolled, “is subject to two new, separate lawsuits brought by 18 Republican states, including some of those that blocked Biden’s first mass debt relief plan,” said Minsky.

“A common criticism is that these programs are unfair to people who have already paid their debt,” he added. “But people saved for retirement on their own all their lives before Social Security came around, and we still implemented it. You could argue it was unfair to them, but we still generally think the measure was positive.”

The landscape for borrowers

“We’re seeing significant government actions to address the student debt crisis, but the effect of this is that borrowers are confused about whether or not they will be receiving forgiveness, what the parameters are, who is eligible, and what the consequences are for non-payment,” said Michele Shepard Zampini, Senior Director of College Affordability at The Institute for College Access and Success.

In a decisive election year, tens of millions of borrowers are also transitioning from the unprecedented pandemic payment clause — which, through March 2020 through fall 2023, exempted federal student loan payment and interest accrual — back into payment.

For many of these borrowers, “monthly payments are too high for them to afford. Basic living expenses like rent, food, child care, health care, or transportation are competing with loan bills,” Zampini explained. While 92% to 93% of outstanding student debt is federal, many of those with non-federal, private or state loans “are not eligible for these relief initiatives at all.”

“If Biden is reelected, I think the administration will continue to try and expand these initiatives,” she continued. “If it changes, we’ve heard the platform from the other side: not to invest in these student aid programs, or even overturn them. Many of these programs are not ensured by law. They’re dependent on who is in the White House — so the stakes are very high for future students, and for those who have debt now.”

The impact of student debt and relief

For borrowers with snowballing interest, debt relief can be the difference between retiring at all and working for life.

“In 1990 I moved to Florida from Venezuela, where I was a physician with a master’s degree in ear, nose and throat surgery,” said Virginia Brown, a 72 year old recently retired mental health social worker. “I spoke English, I was a citizen, and I couldn’t find a good job. Finally, went to school for professional mental health counseling — I always loved helping people.”

“Already having a master’s, I couldn’t go back to a bachelor’s or find an affordable alternative, so I took out a loan to go to Orlando Rollins, a private college,” she continued. “People said ‘You’re going to get into all this debt,’ but it was the only choice.”

“Afterward I had two, three jobs at a time working in nonprofit social service, but interest grew the debt beyond $100,000 even as I was paying. Day-to-day, I had to choose between paying up to $900 a month on a loan or the power bill, and I couldn’t afford moving closer to my family in Jersey City, where I am now,” she said.

“I found out I was able to get my debt forgiven in 10 years through the PSLF program, by transferring my loan from private to federal and continuing to work in nonprofits,” Brown explained. “In mid-2021 I got an email saying it was forgiven, and couldn’t believe it. I sent it to my son wondering if I was dreaming.”

“I had jobs that I liked, providing an important social service to the community, but due to student loans I was stuck geographically and professionally,” she added. “Without that relief, I wouldn’t have been able to retire or live close to my family. Debt forgiveness is life-changing.”

¿CUÁL ES EL COSTO DE LA DEUDA ESTUDIANTIL ESTADOUNIDENSE?

Dado que casi 45 millones de estadounidenses y contando deben más de 1,7 billones de dólares en deuda estudiantil, ¿cuál es el futuro de la asequibilidad universitaria?

Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services

Aunquela administración Biden ha logrado avances históricos en la aprobación de iniciativas de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles, las demandas en curso por parte de estados de mayoría republicana y un posible cambio de liderazgo en la Casa Blanca este año electoral amenazan su supervivencia. Mientras tanto, el levantamiento de los congelamientos de la época de la pandemia sobre los pagos de préstamos federales para estudiantes obliga a los prestatarios de todo el país a elegir una vez más entre una mayor deuda o cubrir las necesidades básicas - lo que subraya la importancia de los programas de condonación.

En una sesión informativa de Ethnic Media Services, expertos en préstamos estudiantiles y un prestatario al que se le condonaron más de $100,000 en préstamos estudiantiles explicaron qué programas de condonación se han lanzado y ampliado bajo la administración de Biden, cuáles se han recortado y qué sigue para los préstamos estudiantiles.

Alivio de la deuda estudiantil bajo Biden

La administración Biden ha abordado el alivio de la deuda de dos maneras: a través de un alivio amplio, al aprobar “más de $153 mil millones en condonación de préstamos estudiantiles para alrededor de 4,3 millones de prestatarios”, y a través de un alivio específico, reformando los programas existentes, dijo el abogado y autor de préstamos estudiantiles Adam Minsky.

Sin embargo, los esfuerzos por brindar ayuda se han topado con una firme oposición política.

El primer intento de la administración habría perdonado hasta $20,000 en deudas de préstamos federales para estudiantes a millones de prestatarios según la Ley de Héroes de 2003, que permitió al Departamento de Educación promulgar exenciones de las regulaciones del programa de préstamos federales “en respuesta al daño económico causado por una emergencia nacional - en este caso, la pandemia”, dijo Minsky. Esto fue impugnado por una coalición de estados de mayoría republicana encabezada por Nebraska y Missouri, y fue anulado por la Corte Suprema de mayoría conservadora en junio pasado con el argumento de que la condonación masiva de la deuda no se mencionaba expresamente en la ley.

El segundo intento actual de la administración de lograr un alivio amplio implica una autoridad legal separada: la Ley de Educación Superior - “que permite expresamente la condonación o cancelación de la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles, aunque hasta la fecha sólo se ha utilizado en circunstancias limitadas”, explicó Minsky. "El programa podría ponerse en marcha para los prestatarios ya en otoño, pero la mayoría de la gente espera que también sea impugnado en los tribunales, aunque tiene mayores posibilidades de sobrevivir a un desafío legal".

Otras iniciativas específicas incluyen el Ajuste de Cuenta IDR que otorga crédito de condonación a prestatarios que no pueden pagar planes de préstamos basados en ingresos en 20 o 25 años; el programa de condonación de préstamos por servicio público (PSLF, por sus siglas en inglés) que brinda condonación en tan solo 10 años a prestatarios que trabajan para organizaciones gubernamentales o sin fines de lucro; y el Plan Save, que exime del pago a los prestatarios que ganan menos de un determinado ingreso y acorta el plazo de condonación para algunos ingresos superiores.

Muchas de estas iniciativas también han encontrado oposición. Por ejemplo, el Plan Save, en el que se han inscrito al menos ocho millones de prestatarios, “está sujeto a dos nuevas demandas separadas presenta-

das por 18 estados republicanos, incluidos algunos de los que bloquearon el primer plan de alivio masivo de la deuda de Biden”, dijo Minsky. “Una crítica común es que estos programas son injustos para las personas que ya pagaron su deuda”, añadió. “Pero la gente ahorraba por su cuenta para la jubilación toda su vida antes de que apareciera el Seguro Social, y aún así lo implementamos. Se podría argumentar que fue injusto para ellos, pero en general seguimos pensando que la medida fue positiva”.

El panorama para los prestatarios

“Estamos viendo importantes acciones gubernamentales para abordar la crisis de la deuda estudiantil, pero el efecto de esto es que los prestatarios están confundidos acerca de si recibirán o no la condonación, cuáles son los parámetros, quién es elegible y cuáles son las consecuencias por la falta de pago”, dijo Michele Shepard Zampini, directora sénior de Asequibilidad Universitaria del Instituto para el Acceso y el Éxito Universitario.

En un año electoral decisivo, decenas de millones de prestatarios también están dejando atrás la cláusula de pago sin precedentes por la pandemia - que, desde marzo de 2020 hasta el otoño de 2023, eximió el pago de préstamos federales para estudiantes y la acumulación de intereses - nuevamente en pago.

Para muchos de estos prestatarios, “los pagos mensuales son demasiado altos para poder afrontarlos. Los gastos básicos de subsistencia como renta, comida, cuidado infantil, atención médica o transporte compiten con las facturas de los préstamos”, explicó Zampini. Si bien entre el 92% y el 93% de la deuda estudiantil pendiente es federal, muchos de aquellos con préstamos no federales, privados o estatales “no son elegibles para estas iniciativas de ayuda en absoluto”.

"Si Biden es reelegido, creo que la administración seguirá intentando ampliar estas iniciativas", continuó. “Si cambia, hemos escuchado la plataforma del otro lado: no invertir en estos programas de ayuda estudiantil, o incluso revocarlos. Muchos de estos programas no están garantizados por ley. Dependen de quién esté en la Casa Blanca, por lo que hay mucho en juego para los futuros estudiantes y para aquellos que ahora tienen deudas”.

El impacto de la deuda estudiantil y el alivio

Para los prestatarios con intereses en aumento, el alivio de la deuda puede marcar la diferencia entre jubilarse y trabajar de por vida.

“En 1990 me mudé a Florida desde Venezuela, donde era médico con una maestría en cirugía de oído, nariz y garganta”, dijo Virginia Brown, una trabajadora social de salud mental de 72 años recientemente jubilada. “Hablaba inglés, era ciudadano y no podía encontrar un buen trabajo. Finalmente, fui a la escuela para recibir asesoramiento profesional sobre salud mental; siempre me encantó ayudar a la gente”.

“Como ya tenía una maestría, no podía volver a hacer una licenciatura ni encontrar una alternativa asequible, así que pedí un préstamo para ir a Orlando Rollins, una universidad privada”, continuó. "La gente decía: 'Te vas a endeudar mucho', pero era la única opción".

“Después tuve dos o tres trabajos a la vez en servicios sociales sin fines de lucro, pero los intereses hicieron crecer la deuda más allá de los $100,000 incluso cuando estaba pagando. Día a día, tenía que elegir entre pagar hasta $900 al mes en un préstamo o en la factura de energía, y no podía permitirme mudarme más cerca de mi familia en Jersey City, donde estoy ahora”, dijo.

“Descubrí que podía obtener la condonación de mi deuda en 10 años a través del programa PSLF, transfiriendo mi préstamo de privado a federal y continuando trabajando en organizaciones sin fines de lucro”, explicó Brown. “A mediados de 2021 recibí un correo electrónico diciendo que estaba perdonado y no lo podía creer. Se lo envié a mi hijo preguntándome si estaba soñando”.

“Tenía trabajos que me gustaban y brindaba un importante servicio social a la comunidad, pero debido a los préstamos estudiantiles me quedé estancada geográfica y profesionalmente”, añadió. “Sin ese alivio, no habría podido jubilarme ni vivir cerca de mi familia. La condonación de la deuda cambia la vida”.

Photo Credit: Freepik

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¿Cómo puedo participar?

AVISO DE FOROS PÚBLICOS (audiencias de participación pública)

Solicitud de San Jose Water Company para aumentar las tarifas del agua SOLICITUD 24-01-001

A San Jose Water Company (SJWC) y la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California (CPUC) les gustaría conocer su opinión. Lo invitamos a participar en un foro público, también llamado Audiencia de Participación Pública (PPH), sobre la solicitud 24-01-001 de San Jose Water para obtener autorización a fin de aumentar las tarifas del servicio de agua.

Este foro público es parte de un procedimiento formal que se documentará y se colocará en el registro formal para que la CPUC pueda tomar una decisión acerca de la solicitud de con San Jose Water. Puede hacer comentarios y plantear inquietudes ante el juez de derecho administrativo de la CPUC que supervisa esta solicitud.

También puede proporcionar comentarios públicos por escrito en cualquier momento del procedimiento en apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2401001.

¿Dónde y cuándo se llevarán a cabo estos foros públicos?

Fecha Hora

Información sobre llamadas y transmisiones por Internet Jueves, 13 de junio de 20242 p.m. y 6 p.m.

Teléfono: 800-857-1917 Clave de acceso: 7032766#

Para hacer comentarios públicos: Presione *1 Transmisión por Internet (solo para ver): www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/

Tenga en cuenta: Si necesita un intérprete de idiomas, comuníquese con la Oficina del Asesor Público de la CPUC usando la información de contacto que figura al final de este aviso al menos cinco días laborables antes del foro público.

Para obtener actualizaciones e información adicional, visite: www.cpuc.ca.gov/PPH.

¿Por qué recibo este aviso?

El 2 de enero de 2024, SJWC presentó la solicitud de Caso de tarifas generales (A.24-01-001) ante la CPUC. La solicitud pide un total de $55,196,000 u 11.11% en 2025, $22,041,000 o 3.99% en 2026, y $25,809,000 o 4.49% en 2027. SJWC también solicita autorización para recuperar $9,484,925 para su cuenta de compensación y $10,202,519 para su cuenta de orden mediante un recargo de $0.4599 por ccf (1 ccf = 748 galones) a partir de 2025 durante 36 meses o hasta que se recupere.

Si la CPUC aprueba esta solicitud, SJWC recuperará los costos previstos en las tarifas durante un período de tres años a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. Esto aumentará su factura.

¿Por qué San Jose Water solicita este aumento en las tarifas?

SJWC ha brindado un servicio de agua seguro y confiable durante más de 150 años, y muchas de las instalaciones utilizadas para el servicio de agua han llegado al final de su vida útil. SJWC propone este aumento en las tarifas debido a la subida de los gastos de explotación, incluidos los costos de empleados y beneficios, y las sustituciones de infraestructuras.

Las mejoras de las infraestructuras son necesarias para mantener un servicio de agua seguro y fiable. Estas mejoras incluyen la sustitución de tuberías principales y pozos de agua, mejoras en las estaciones de bombeo y campos de pozos, así como mejoras y sustituciones de depósitos de agua en las 140 millas cuadradas del área de servicio de SJWC.

¿Cómo podría esto afectar a mi factura de agua?

Si la CPUC aprueba la solicitud de SJWC sobre las tarifas, la factura residencial promedio con un medidor de 3/4 pulgadas que consume 10 ccf por mes se incrementará aproximadamente $13.18 (o 12.3%) por período de facturación, de $107.44 en tarifas actuales a $120.62 en 2025, $4.82 (o 4%) a $125.44 en 2026, y $5.68 (o 4.5%) a $131.12 en 2027. Estas tarifas incluyen cargos adicionales y tarifas vigentes y solicitadas. Los montos que figuran en su factura de agua pueden variar respecto de los montos en dólares que se muestran anteriormente debido a créditos temporales o cargos adicionales vigentes.

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¿Cómo funciona el resto de este proceso?

Esta solicitud se ha asignado a un juez de derecho administrativo de la CPUC, quien considerará las propuestas y la evidencia presentada durante el proceso de audiencia formal. El juez de derecho administrativo emitirá una propuesta de decisión que podrá adoptar la solicitud de San Jose Water, modificarla o denegarla. Cualquier comisionado de la CPUC puede patrocinar una decisión alternativa con un resultado diferente. Los comisionados de la CPUC analizarán y votarán por la decisión propuesta, y cualquier decisión alternativa, en una reunión pública de votación de la CPUC.

Las partes del procedimiento pueden revisar la solicitud de SJWC, incluida la Oficina del Defensor Público, un defensor independiente de los consumidores dentro de la CPUC que representa a los clientes para que obtengan la tarifa más baja posible por un servicio que sea coherente con niveles de servicio confiables y seguros. Para obtener más información acerca de la Oficina de defensores públicos, llame al 1-415-703-1584, envíe un correo electrónico a PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov o visite PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov. ¿Dónde puedo obtener más información?

Contacto de San Jose Water

Teléfono: 408-279-7900

Correo electrónico: customer.service@sjwater.com

Correo: 110 W. Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2131

También se puede revisar una copia de la solicitud y los documentos relacionados en www. sjwater.com/GRC2025

Oficina del Asesor Público de la CPUC

Para hacer comentarios o consultar documentos relacionados con este procedimiento, visite apps. cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2401001. Si tiene preguntas sobre los procesos de la CPUC, puede comunicarse con la Oficina del Asesor Público de la CPUC en:

Teléfono: 1-866-849-8390

Correo electrónico: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Correo postal: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office

Vea como referencia la Solicitud 24-01-001 en toda comunicación que tenga con la CPUC con respecto a este asunto.

THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM: BEWARE OF IDENTITY FRAUD

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Scamartists are constantly changing tactics to steal your personal identifiable information (PII), including account usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit and debit card numbers, personal identification numbers (PINs) or other sensitive information. With this information, they can carry out crimes like financial fraud that can be difficult and frustrating for victims to remedy.

The United States Postal Inspection Service is working hard to stop these scammers in their tracks. You can help too, by familiarizing yourself with these identity fraud scams designed to trick you into giving up your "financial DNA" and turning over your personal identifiable information (PII) to imposters.

1. Phishing

If you ever receive an email about a package delivery or unpaid online postage charges, usually with the subject line, "Delivery Failure Notification," be careful. These phishing emails appear to be from the U.S. Postal Service but they are not and you should not interact with them. The phishing emails may contain either a spoofed or fake URL for you to follow or a file that if opened, can activate a virus, both resulting in stealing your personal information.

How can you tell if an email is NOT from USPS or the Postal Inspection Service? If the email requests "immediate action," has poor grammar and spelling errors, asks you to confirm PII or asks for payment of any kind, you're likely dealing with a phishing email. USPS officials would never contact consumers directly asking for payment or PII.

If you receive a phishing email:

* Treat your personal information like cash

* Don't click on any links

* Forward USPS-related spam emails to spam@ uspis.gov

* Report non-USPS spam emails to the Federal Trade Commission

* Delete the email

2. Smishing

Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires your response? You're likely dealing with a smishing scam. This type of deceptive text message lures recipients into providing personal or financial information. Scammers often attempt to disguise themselves as a government agency, bank or other company to lend legitimacy to their claims.

Even if you've signed up for USPS tracking, pay close attention to the message. The Postal Service will never ask you for PII in a text message, redirect you to another site for payment, or contact you via text message, unless you initiated the request.

If you receive a smishing text message from the Postal Service:

* Don't click on the link

* Don't reply

* Forward the smishing/text message to 7726 or email spam@uspis.gov

* Report non-USPS fraud to the Federal Trade Commission

* Delete the text message

* Block spam messages

* Review your cellphone bill for suspicious charges

* Keep your security software up to date

3. Vishing

You may have enjoyed the game telephone when you were younger but calls from scammers trying to get your personal information are nothing to play with. A new twist on phishing, vishing is something

you need to be aware of. Vishing is short for voice phishing and scammers will try to hook you as soon as you answer the phone. Here's how to spot it.

Scammers call from a number that may look familiar or even appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or a government agency. The caller, however, is anything but legit. They may claim there's an issue with your account or a problem that requires your immediate attention. Then the scammers will ask for sensitive information like Social Security numbers, credit card details or passwords.

To protect yourself from vishing:

* Verify the identity of the caller

* Ask yourself why the caller is asking for your information

* Never give out sensitive information over the phone

* Report the call to the alleged bank, government agency or company

* Block spam callers

* Place your number on the national Do Not Call List

4. Quishing

QR codes are incredibly common nowadays. You've probably seen them on posters, food menus and TV screens. Take caution before you scan. Some QR codes may be a form of phishing known as quishing.

If you receive a message from an unfamiliar email address or text message or find a poster in a hightraffic location, don't scan it. If you do, the QR code could take you to a scammer's website (which may look legitimate) but is designed to scam you out of your PII.

If you find or receive a suspicious QR code:

* Don't scan it, especially if the message or poster urges you to act immediately

* Report the QR code to the bank, government agency or company that the scam artist is impersonating

* Block scam messages

Stay alert!

Scammers are always on the hunt for sensitive information. Protect yourself and others by using caution and reporting suspicious emails, texts, calls, voicemails and QR codes to the proper authorities. To learn more about how to protect yourself from identity fraud, visit uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024. You can also find additional fraud prevention resources on our website at USPIS.gov.

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estafadores cambian constantemente de tácticas para robar su información personal identificable (PII, por sus siglas en inglés), como los nombres de usuario y contraseñas de cuentas, números de Seguro Social, fechas de nacimiento, números de tarjetas de crédito y débito, de identificación personal (PIN, por sus siglas en inglés) u otra información confidencial. Cuando la sustraen, pueden llevar a cabo delitos como el fraude financiero, que pueden resultarles a las víctimas un proceso difícil y frustrante de remediar.

El Servicio de Inspección Postal de los Estados Unidos está trabajando arduamente para impedir que estos estafadores se salgan con la suya. Usted también puede ayudar familiarizándose con las estafas de suplantación de identidad que se proponen, por medio de engaños, que usted proporcione su "ADN financiero" y les entregue su información personal identificable (PII) a los impostores.

1. Fraude electrónico (Phishing) Si alguna vez recibe un mensaje por correo electrónico relacionado con la entrega de un paquete o cargos de envío en línea no pagados, generalmente con la línea de asunto "Notificación de entrega fallida"; tenga cuidado. Estos mensajes de phishing enviados aparentemente por el Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos (USPS) son fraudulentos y no debe interactuar con ellos. Esos mensajes de phishing pueden contener una barra de dirección de navegador (URL) ficticia o falsificada para que la siga, o un archivo que, en caso de abrirse, puede activar un virus que resulta en el robo de su información personal.

¿Cómo puede saber si un mensaje de correo electrónico NO es proviene de USPS o del Servicio de Inspección Postal? Si el mensaje solicita una "acción inmediata"; tiene errores gramaticales y ortográficos; le pide que confirme la PII o solicita un pago de cualquier tipo, probablemente es phishing. Los funcionarios de USPS nunca se pondrán en contacto directo con los consumidores para pedirles un pago o la PII.

Si recibe un mensaje electrónico de phishing:

* Trate su información personal como si fuera dinero en efectivo

* No haga clic en ningún enlace (link)

* Reenvíe correos electrónicos no solicitados relacionados con USPS a spam@uspis.gov

* Denuncie los mensajes no solicitados que no sean de USPS a la Comisión Federal de Comercio

* Borre el mensaje

2. Smishing

¿Ha recibido mensajes de texto no solicitados a su celular con un enlace web desconocido o extraño indicando una entrega de USPS que requiere su respuesta? Probablemente se trate de una estafa conocida como smishing. Este tipo de mensaje de texto engañoso insta a los destinatarios a proporcionar información personal o financiera. Con frecuencia, los estafadores intentan hacerse pasar por una agencia gubernamental, un banco u otra empresa para dar legitimidad a sus afirmaciones. Incluso si se ha inscrito en el servicio de seguimiento de

USPS, preste mucha atención al mensaje. El Servicio Postal nunca le pedirá PII en un mensaje de texto. Tampoco lo reorientará a otro sitio para el pago; ni le enviará un mensaje de texto, a menos que usted haya iniciado la solicitud.

Si recibe un mensaje de texto smishing supuestamente del Servicio Postal:

* No haga clic en el enlace

* No responda

* Reenvíe el mensaje de texto al 7726 o envíe un mensaje a spam@uspis.gov

* Denuncie el fraude que no sea de USPS a la Comisión Federal de Comercio

* Borre el mensaje

* Bloquee los mensajes "basura" (spam)

* Revise su factura de teléfono celular para ver si hay cargos sospechosos

* Mantenga actualizado su software de seguridad 3. Mensajes de voz fraudulentos (Vishing)

Es posible que haya disfrutado con "el juego del teléfono" en su juventud. Sin embargo, las llamadas de estafadores que intentan obtener su información personal no tienen nada de divertido. El vishing, nuevo giro del phishing, es algo que debe tener en cuenta. Vishing es la abreviatura de "phishing de voz", y los estafadores intentarán engancharle tan pronto como conteste el teléfono.

A continuación, le explicamos cómo detectarlo.

Los estafadores llaman desde un número que puede parecerle conocido, o aparentar incluso ser de una fuente legítima como su banco o una agencia gubernamental. La persona que llama, sin embargo, es cualquier cosa menos legítima. Probablemente le comunique que hay una dificultad con su cuenta, o un problema que requiere su atención inmediata. Luego, los estafadores le pedirán información confidencial como números de Seguro Social, detalles de tarjetas de crédito o contraseñas.

Cómo protegerse del vishing:

* Verificar la identidad de la persona que llama

* Pregúntese por qué motivo esa persona le pide su información

* Nunca proporcione información confidencial por teléfono

* Denuncie la llamada al banco, agencia gubernamental o empresa por la que se hace pasar el estafador

* Bloquee las llamadas basura (spam)

* Solicite incluir su número en el Registro Nacional No Llame (DNC)

4. Quishing

Los códigos QR son increíblemente comunes en la actualidad. Es muy posible que los haya visto en carteles, menús de comida y pantallas de televisión. Pero tenga cuidado antes de escanearlos. Algunos códigos QR pueden ser una variante de phishing conocida como quishing.

Si recibe un mensaje proveniente de una dirección de correo electrónico o un mensaje de texto desconocidos, o encuentra un cartel en un lugar con mucho tráfico, no lo escanee. Si lo hace, el código QR podría llevarlo al sitio web de un estafador (que puede parecer legítimo), pero está concebido para sustraerle su PII.

Si encuentra o recibe un código QR sospechoso:

* No lo escanee, especialmente si el mensaje o cartel le insta a actuar de inmediato

* Denuncie el código QR al banco, agencia gubernamental o empresa por la que se hace pasar el estafador

* Bloquee los mensajes fraudulentos

¡Manténgase alerta!

Los estafadores siempre están a la caza de información confidencial. Protéjase a sí mismo y a los demás teniendo precaución y reportando a las autoridades correspondientes los mensajes de correo electrónicos, mensajes de texto, llamadas, mensajes de voz y códigos QR sospechosos. Para obtener más información sobre cómo protegerse de la suplantación de identidad, visite el sitio web uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024. También puede encontrar recursos adicionales de prevención de fraude en nuestro sitio web USPIS.gov.

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THE COST TO INFORM CALIFORNIA VOTERS? $118,000

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The official state voter guide comes with printing, postage and other costs. The March primary guide cost $13.2 million, with only one ballot measure. What will be the price tag for November, with many more propositions?

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What’s the cost of democracy in California?

If we calculate that based just on the pages informing the state’s 22 million voters about Proposition 1 in the official March voter guide, about $8 million.

Each page of the primary voter guide cost $117,880 for printing, translations, audio, mailing, and postage, according to the Secretary of State’s office. The total cost of the 112-page March voter guide was $13.2 million.

That compares to $7.2 million for the 64-page 2022 primary guide, $6.3 million for the 48page 2020 guide, $7.2 million for the 96-page 2018 guide and $3.7 million for the 32-page 2016 guide according to the Secretary of State’s office.

The bulk of this year’s guide was the text for Prop.1, which took up 68 pages. The two-part measure, which barely passed with 50.2% of the vote and was placed on the March ballot by the Legislature, authorizes a $6.4 billion bond to build treatment facilities and supportive housing for people with mental health and addiction challenges, and requires cities to spend more of a specific pool of tax revenue on housing instead of other services.

It’s typical for the lower-turnout primary ballot to include fewer propositions, especially since 2011, when the Legislature passed a law so initiatives only appear on the general election ballot.

In November 2016, the voter guide hit a record 224 pages and cost $15 million to produce. It included 17 ballot propositions, including 33 pages of the text for Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana.

The ballot this November now has 12 measures, but that number is likely to increase before the June 27 deadline.

There’s a 500-word limit for the arguments proponents and opponents of ballot measures can submit, but that doesn’t apply to the text of proposed laws.

More information for voters is always better, says Carmen Balber, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy group that has also sponsored several ballot measures.

“It’s unfortunate if the cost has risen that high — but at the end of the day, voters need as much information as possible to make an informed choice,” she said.

It’s also important to print the guide and mail it to each voter to ensure it’s accessible to everyone, she added. While the Secretary of State posts a version online, not all Californians have easy internet access.

Official sources — whether through the state or counties — are where most voters get their information, said Mindy Romero, founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the University of Southern California.

“People will turn to other sources including friends and family, but still, those official sources are where the bulk of voters are getting their information — so they’re important,” she said. “Voters need the information and have a right to that information.”

Still, there could be some cost savings. Balber said she receives three copies of the voter guide each election — one in her name, one to an incorrect spelling of her

name, and one to someone who was previously registered at her address.

The Secretary of State’s office said it conducts list maintenance on a daily basis. Voter registration files are updated in VoteCal — a single statewide voter file established in 2016, and through address updates with the DMV or the post office, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

The state could also allow people to opt out of the print guide — but that should never be the default, Balber said: “We would never want to take that away from the public.”

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$118,000

POR CADA PÁGINA DE LA GUÍA OFICIAL

La guía oficial para votantes del estado incluye costos de impresión, envío y otros. La guía para las primarias de marzo costó 13.2 millones de dólares, con una sola medida electoral. ¿Cuál será el precio de noviembre, con muchas más propuestas?

¿Cuál es el costo de la democracia en California?

Si calculamos eso basándonos sólo en las páginas que informan a los 22 millones de votantes del estado sobre la Proposición 1 en la guía oficial para votantes de marzo, alrededor de $8 millones.

Cada página de la guía para votantes primarios costó $117,880 por impresión, traducción, audio, envío por correo y franqueo, según la oficina del Secretario de Estado. El costo total de la guía para votantes de marzo de 112 páginas fue de 13.2 millones de dólares.

Eso se compara con $7.2 millones

para la guía principal de 64 páginas de 2022, $6.3 millones para la guía de 48 páginas de 2020, $7.2 millones para la guía de 96 páginas de 2018 y $3.7 millones para la guía de 32 páginas de 2016 según la oficina del Secretario de Estado.

La mayor parte de la guía de este año fue el texto de la Proposición 1, que ocupó 68 páginas. La medida de dos partes, que apenas fue aprobada con el 50.2% de los votos y fue incluida en la boleta electoral de marzo por la Legislatura, autoriza un bono de $6.4 mil millones para construir instalaciones de tratamiento y viviendas de apoyo para personas con problemas de salud mental y adicciones, y requiere que las ciudades gastar más de un conjunto específico de ingresos fiscales en vivienda en lugar de otros

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servicios.

Es típico que las elecciones primarias con menor participación incluyan menos propuestas, especialmente desde 2011, cuando la Legislatura aprobó una ley para que las iniciativas solo aparezcan en la boleta de las elecciones generales

En noviembre de 2016, la guía para votantes alcanzó un récord de 224 páginas y su producción costó 15 millones de dólares. Incluía 17 propuestas electorales, incluidas 33 páginas del texto de la Proposición 64, que legalizaba la marihuana recreativa.

La votación de este noviembre ahora tiene 12 medidas, pero es probable que ese número aumente antes de la fecha límite del 27 de junio.

Hay un límite de 500 palabras para los argumentos que pueden presentar los proponentes y opositores de las medidas electorales, pero eso no se aplica al texto de las leyes propuestas.

Siempre es mejor tener más información para los votantes, dice Carmen Balber, directora ejecutiva de Consumer Watchdog, un grupo de defensa que también ha patrocinado varias medidas electorales.

“Es desafortunado que el costo haya aumentado tanto, pero al final del día, los votantes necesitan tanta información como sea posible para tomar una decisión informada”, dijo.

También es importante imprimir la guía y enviarla por correo a cada votante para garantizar que sea accesible para todos, añadió. Si bien el Secretario de Estado publica una versión en línea, no todos los californianos tienen fácil acceso a Internet.

Las fuentes oficiales, ya sea a través del estado o de los condados, son donde la mayoría de los votantes obtienen su información, dijo Mindy Romero, fundadora y directora del Centro para la Democracia Inclusiva de la Universidad del Sur de California.

“La gente recurrirá a otras fuentes, incluidos amigos y familiares, pero aun así, esas fuentes oficiales son de donde la mayor parte de los votantes obtienen su información, por lo que son importantes”, dijo. “Los votantes necesitan la información y tienen derecho a esa información”.

Aún así, podría haber algunos ahorros de costos. Balber dijo que recibe tres copias de la guía para votantes en cada elección: una a su nombre, otra por una ortografía incorrecta de su nombre y otra para alguien que estaba previamente registrado en su dirección.

La oficina del Secretario de Estado dijo que realiza un mantenimiento de listas a diario. Los archivos de registro de votantes se actualizan en VoteCal, un único archivo de votantes a nivel estatal establecido en 2016, y mediante actualizaciones de direcciones en el DMV o la oficina de correos, según el Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California.

El estado también podría permitir que las personas opten por no recibir la guía impresa, pero esa nunca debería ser la opción predeterminada, dijo Balber: “Nunca querríamos quitárselo al público”.

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In November 2016, the state voter guide hit a record 224 pages and cost $15 million to produce. It included 17 ballot propositions. The ballot this November now has 12 measures, but that number is likely to increase. Photo Credit: Freepik

Guías electorales en varios idiomas en un sitio de votación en Modoc Hall en el estado de Sacramento en Sacramento el 5 de marzo de 2024.

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CA BILL WOULD ADDRESS UNFAIR DENIALS OF YOUTH

MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT

Children's

advocates are pressing California lawmakers to pass a bill that would increase oversight on health plans when they deny mental health services for children. Right now, parents have to ask their health plan for a review when a child's mental health condition isn't covered by their insurance - and if service is still denied, they can ask the state for an independent medical review.

Lishaun Francis, senior director of behavioral health with the nonprofit Children Now, a sponsor of the bill, said this is a critical issue.

"This bill says if plans deny care for a Youth Mental Health Service, they have to automatically review that denial, as opposed to a parent calling and asking them to take a second look. If it is an emergency service, that review goes to the state automatically," she explained.

The California Association of Health Plans opposes the bill, arguing that the extra reviews could delay care and build more unnecessary costs into the health care system. Case stories posted on the state's Department of Managed Health Care website suggest the types of services most commonly denied by health plans include residential mental health treatment, and medication or surgery for gender dysmorphia.

Francis said when parents escalate their fight to an independent medical review, they often win.

"Almost 70% of all claims that make it to the state get overturned by the independent medical review process, which tells us a big chunk of this is something that health plans should actually be covering," she said.

Senate Bill 294 would also require the state to make public the number of independent medical review claims they receive each year, and how they were resolved. The bill has already passed the state Senate, and is now before the Assembly Committee on Health.

PROYECTO DE LEY DE CA ABORDARÍA NEGATIVAS INJUSTAS DE TRATAMIENTO DE SALUD MENTAL PARA JÓVENES

defensores de los niños están presionando a los legisladores de California para que aprueben un proyecto de ley que aumentaría la supervisión de los planes de salud cuando niegan servicios de salud mental a los niños. En este momento, los padres tienen que solicitar una revisión a su plan de salud cuando la condición de salud mental de un niño no está cubierta por su seguro, y si aún se les niega el servicio, pueden solicitar al estado una revisión médica independiente.

Lishaun Francis, directora principal de salud conductual de la organización sin fines de lucro Children Now, patrocinadora del proyecto de ley, dijo que se trata de una cuestión crítica.

"Este proyecto de ley dice que si los planes niegan la atención de un Servicio de Salud Mental para Jóvenes, tienen que revisar automáticamente esa negación, en lugar de que un padre llame y les pida que echen un segundo vistazo. Si es un servicio de emergencia, esa revisión va al estado automáticamente", explicó.

La California Association of Health Plans se opone al proyecto de ley, argumentando que las revisiones adicionales podrían retrasar la atención y generar más costos innecesarios en el sistema de atención médica. Los relatos de casos publicados en el sitio web del Department of Managed Health Care del estado sugieren que los tipos de servicios que los planes de salud niegan con mayor frecuencia incluyen el tratamiento residencial de salud mental y los medicamentos o la cirugía para la dismorfia de género.

Francis dijo que cuando los padres intensifican su lucha hasta llegar a una revisión médica independiente, a menudo ganan.

"Casi el 70% de todos los reclamos que llegan al estado son anulados por el proceso de revisión médica independiente, lo que nos dice que una gran parte de esto es algo que los planes de salud en realidad deberían cubrir", dijo.

El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 294 también requeriría que el estado hiciera público el número de reclamaciones de revisiones médicas independientes que reciben cada año y cómo se resolvieron. El proyecto de ley ya fue aprobado por el Senado estatal y ahora se encuentra ante el Comité de

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Los defensores de los niños temen que cuando las compañías de seguros niegan servicios de salud mental a los jóvenes, los niños sufrirán sin la atención adecuada a menos que las familias, los condados o las escuelas asuman el costo del tratamiento. Photo Credit: Freepik

RIDE SHARE DRIVER ALLEGES LYFT VIOLATED HIS RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH

“I fled the Middle East because I feared speaking my mind. But here I am, facing censorship again. This is a real threat to democracy." -- former Lyft driver Ahmed Alharazi.

CONDUCTOR DE PLATAFORMA ALEGA QUE LYFT VIOLÓ SU DERECHO A LA LIBERTAD DE EXPRESIÓN

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SAN FRANCISCO, California — A rideshare driver alleges that Lyft violated his First Amendment rights by permanently deactivating his account, shortly after a conversation he had with a rider about the Israel-Hamas war.

Ahmed Alharazi, a Yemeni immigrant and father of three young daughters, has driven for both Uber and Lyft for about 7 years. But two weeks ago, Lyft permanently suspended his account, despite his 5-star rating on the app. EMS verified the driver’s Lyft rating, as well as his 4.97 rating on the Uber app.

Alharazi has given more than 4,400 rides on Lyft, and just over 10,000 on Uber.

Shortly before his Lyft account was deactivated, Alharazi drove a passenger who, he said, initiated a conversation about the Israel-Hamas war, which has taken the lives of over 37,000 people since Oct. 7, 2023. The driver told Ethnic Media Services he rarely initiates political conversations with his passengers, hoping to avert the disparate minefields of a politically-divided nation.

But the passenger persisted, Alharazi said. “So I told him: ‘I believe what’s going on in Gaza is a genocide.’ He disagreed and said there is no evidence. I said: ‘what about the thousands of people we see on tv every evening, the thousands of children starving in a famine?’ He kept saying: ‘I disagree.’”

‘Censorship’

When he got home that evening, Alharazi learned that his Lyft account had been permanently deactivated. The driver said he has made multiple calls to the company, but, to date, has received no reply as to why he is no longer allowed to drive for Lyft, despite his long tenure.

The sole support for his family of four, Alharazi said he has lost about a third of his income. He spends more time on Uber now, driving at least 12 hours a day.

“I fled the Middle East because I feared speaking my mind. But here I am, facing censorship again. This is a real threat to democracy,” said Alharazi. Lyft’s Response

Lyft responded to Alharazi’s allegations via two emails to EMS. “We take these matters seriously,” said the company in an email. “Safety is fundamental to Lyft. Upon review of the driver’s account, this driver was permanently banned from the Lyft platform for unsafe behavior.”

EMS asked for proof of unsafe behavior. Lyft sent

a subsequent statement, noting: “The driver was permanently banned due to a reporting of unsafe behavior which was evidenced by video recording from the rider’s doorbell camera.”

“Lyft has not received any reports of antisemitism or other forms of discrimination re: the subject driver,” stated the company.

Alharazi disputed Lyft’s statements. “I have driven for Uber and Lyft for 7 years, and have never engaged in unsafe behavior. I have a family to provide for, and that is my first concern.”

‘Fired By An App’

The Asian Law Caucus and Rideshare Drivers United released a report last year: “Fired by An App: The Toll of Secret Algorithms and Unchecked Discrimination on California Rideshare Drivers.” The report noted that the rideshare workforce is comprised primarily of immigrants and people of color, who earn an average of just $6.20 an hour.

“A key part of the corporations’ algorithmic control relies on user-generated rating systems that are infected by unchecked customer discrimination and bias,” states the report.

False Customer Statements

Drivers assert that if their customer rating falls below an unpublished threshold, they can be summarily deactivated. Even if a driver has a history of thousands of rides and near-perfect customer ratings, a single complaint, even if based on unfounded or false customer assertions, can trigger a driver’s deactivation, according to the report. Drivers are often not told why they were deactivated.

Additional Report Findings

• 69% of drivers of color experienced some form of deactivation, compared to 57% of drivers who identify as white

• 86% of drivers who do not speak English and 78% of those with limited English proficiency reported experiencing some form of deactivation, compared to 61% of drivers who are fluent in English

• 45% of all deactivated drivers believe customer discrimination led to their deactivation

EMS’ Stop The Hate initiative is made possible with funding from the California State Library (CSL) in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA). The views expressed on this website and other materials produced by EMS do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CSL, CAPIAA or the California government.

SAN FRANCISCO, California — Un conductor de plataforma alega que Lyft violó sus derechos de la Primera Enmienda al desactivar permanentemente su cuenta, poco después de una conversación que tuvo con un pasajero sobre la guerra entre Israel y Hamas.

Ahmed Alharazi, un inmigrante yemení y padre de tres hijas pequeñas, conduce para Uber y Lyft durante aproximadamente 7 años. Pero hace dos semanas, Lyft suspendió permanentemente su cuenta, a pesar de su calificación de 5 estrellas en la aplicación. EMS verificó la calificación Lyft del conductor, así como su calificación de 4,97 en la aplicación Uber. Alharazi ha realizado más de 4.400 viajes en Lyft y poco más de 10.000 en Uber.

Poco antes de que desactivaran su cuenta Lyft, Alharazi condujo a un pasajero que, según dijo, inició una conversación sobre la guerra entre Israel y Hamas, que se ha cobrado la vida de más de 37.000 personas desde el 7 de octubre de 2023. El conductor dijo a Ethnic Media Services que rara vez inicia conversaciones políticas con sus pasajeros, con la esperanza de evitar los distintos campos minados de una nación políticamente dividida. Pero el pasajero persistió, dijo Alharazi. “Entonces le dije: 'Creo que lo que está pasando en Gaza es un genocidio'. Él no estuvo de acuerdo y dijo que no hay pruebas. Le dije: "¿Qué pasa con las miles de personas que vemos en la televisión todas las noches, los miles de niños que mueren de hambre en una ham- bruna?". Él seguía diciendo: "No estoy de acuerdo".

'Censura'

Cuando llegó a casa esa noche, Alharazi se enteró de que su cuenta Lyft había sido desactivada permanentemente. El conductor dijo que hizo varias llamadas a la compañía, pero, hasta la fecha, no recibió respuesta de por qué ya no se le permite conducir para Lyft, a pesar de su largo mandato. Alharazi, único sustento de su familia de cuatro miembros, dijo que ha perdido alrededor de un tercio de sus ingresos. Ahora pasa más tiempo en Uber y conduce al menos 12 horas al día.

“Huí de Medio Oriente porque tenía miedo de decir lo que pensaba. Pero aquí estoy, enfrentándome de nuevo a la censura. Esta es una amenaza real para la democracia”, afirmó Alharazi.

La Respuesta de Lyft Lyft respondió a las acusaciones de Alharazi mediante dos correos electrónicos a EMS. "Nos tomamos estos asuntos en serio", dijo la empresa en un correo electrónico. “La seguridad es fundamental para Lyft. Tras la revisión de la cuenta del conductor, este conductor fue expulsado permanentemente de la plataforma Lyft por comportamiento inseguro”.

EMS solicitó pruebas de comportamiento inseguro. Lyft envió una declaración posterior, señalando: "El

conductor fue prohibido permanentemente debido a un informe de comportamiento inseguro que fue evidenciado por la grabación de video de la cámara del timbre del conductor".

"Lyft no ha recibido ningún informe de antisemitismo u otras formas de discriminación con respecto al conductor en cuestión", afirmó la empresa.

Alharazi cuestionó las declaraciones de Lyft. “He conducido para Uber y Lyft durante 7 años y nunca he tenido comportamientos inseguros. Tengo una familia que mantener y esa es mi primera preocupación”. 'Despedido por una aplicación'

El Asian Law Caucus y Rideshare Drivers United publicaron un informe el año pasado: “Despedido por una aplicación: el costo de los algoritmos secretos y la discriminación desenfrenada en los conductores de viajes compartidos de California”. El informe señaló que la fuerza laboral de viajes compartidos está compuesta principalmente por inmigrantes y personas de color, que ganan un promedio de sólo $6,20 por hora.

“Una parte clave del control algorítmico de las corporaciones se basa en sistemas de calificación generados por los usuarios que están infectados por la discriminación y el sesgo no controlados de los clientes”, afirma el informe.

Declaraciones falsas de clientes

Los conductores afirman que si la calificación de sus clientes cae por debajo de un umbral no publicado, pueden ser desactivados sumariamente. Incluso si un conductor tiene un historial de miles de viajes y calificaciones de clientes casi perfectas, una sola queja, incluso si se basa en afirmaciones infundadas o falsas de los clientes, puede provocar la desactivación de un conductor, según el informe. A los conductores a menudo no se les dice por qué fueron desactivados.

Hallazgos adicionales del informe

• El 69% de los conductores de color experimentaron algún tipo de desactivación, en comparación con el 57% de los conductores que se identifican como blancos.

• El 86% de los conductores que no hablan inglés y el 78% de aquellos con dominio limitado del inglés informaron haber experimentado algún tipo de desactivación, en comparación con el 61% de los conductores que hablan inglés con fluidez.

• El 45% de todos los conductores desactivados cree que la discriminación del cliente llevó a su desactivación.

La iniciativa Stop The Hate de EMS es posible gracias a la financiación de la Biblioteca Estatal de California (CSL) en asociación con la Comisión de California sobre Asuntos Americanos de Asia y las Islas del Pacífico (CAPIAA). Las opiniones expresadas en este sitio web y otros materiales producidos por EMS no reflejan necesariamente las políticas oficiales de CSL, CAPIAA o el gobierno de California.

“Huí de Medio Oriente porque tenía miedo de decir lo que pensaba. Pero aquí estoy, enfrentándome de nuevo a la censura. Esta

amenaza

para la democracia." -- Ahmed Alharazi, ex conductor de Lyft.

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UC STUDENT WORKERS EXPAND STRIKE TO TWO MORE CAMPUSES AS THEY DEMAND AMNESTY FOR PROTESTORS

After University of California students were arrested or suspended for protests, student workers are striking at three campuses. The Office of President says the strike violates the union contract.

Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters

Nearlya third of the academic and graduate student workers of the University of California are on strike, after the union of 48,000 employees escalated its labor standoff by walking off the job at UCLA and UC Davis this morning.

With as many as 2,000 UC Santa Cruz graduate students and academic workers picketing since last Monday, today’s job action brings 12,000 more out of classrooms and laboratories, potentially crippling the university’s mission of educating the roughly 80,000 undergraduates at the three campuses just two weeks before students begin to take their endof-quarter finals.

Workers, including teaching assistants, academic researchers and graders, are striking not over pay and benefits but instead over the UC’s response to pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested by police or suspended from their campuses. Some union members were arrested or suspended for their role in the protests. Core to the union’s demands is that the UC offer “amnesty for those who experienced arrest or are facing University discipline,” the union’s public writings state. Some 60 academic workers began picketing at Royce Quad at UCLA by 9 a.m., where just weeks ago students at a large pro-Palestinian encampment were attacked by counter-protesters.

“UC, UC you’re no good, treat your workers like you should,” the picketing academic workers chanted, their ranks gradually growing as more striking workers arrived under a gray sky. “When free speech is under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back,” went another chant, the rhythmic pulses of a snare drum accompanying the picketers, who grew to more than 200 by 10:30 a.m.

UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications, Mary Osako, is critical of the strike.

“Our talented students are getting ready for finals, and UCLA’s focus is doing whatever we can to support them. They’re paying tuition and fees to learn, and we’re dismayed by deliberate outside disruptions that get in the way of that.

Origins of strike

UC’s Office of the President calls the strike illegal, saying that its contract with the union — itself the result of a six-week long strike in late 2022 — includes a no-strike provision. The union, UAW 4811, vehemently disagrees with that analysis, citing legal precedent that a union can strike over unfair labor practices that fall outside the scope of a union contract. It’s a view shared by at least one UCLA law professor.

Both sides have leaned heavily on the state’s Public Employment Relations Board to adjudicate their disputes.

Two days after police swept the encampments at UCLA and arrested scores of protesters, the union filed an unfair labor practice violation with the labor relations board. The union then filed similar violations after police cleared encampments at UC San Diego and UC Irvine that also led to arrests of protesters — and another alleging that the UC changed its disciplinary rules unilaterally to punish academic workers.

“By summoning the police to forcibly arrest and/or issuing interim suspensions to these employees, the University has violated their employee rights,“ the union wrote in one of its submissions to the labor relations board. The union says its workers were not only rallying against the war in Gaza but also seeking ways to remove academic research funding sources tied to the U.S. military. Workers also oppose “the discrimination and hostile work environment directed towards Palestinian, Muslim,

and pro-Palestine Jewish employees and students.”

Unlike a systemwide strike, this “stand up” strike will pursue labor stoppages at certain campuses, a strategy employed by Detroit autoworkers in their successful campaign for higher compensation last year. The approach is meant to apply gradual pressure to management. Union leaders have maintained that if UC management wants to stop the spread of the strike, it should come to the table with the union to remedy the unfair labor practice charges.

While the strike is technically distinct from the larger protest movement against the war, the two movements are related. Last Thursday, several hundred UCLA members of the UAW 4811 held a rally in support of their impending strike. Moments later, they joined a studentled protest demanding that the UC call for a ceasefire and divest from weapons manufacturers and the Israeli economy. That same day, protesters erected a short-lived encampment and temporarily took over a campus building before being pushed out by police.

It was a clear sign that, despite hundreds of arrests in May, thousands of students, union members and some faculty remain passionate about their pro-Palestinian advocacy.

Legality of strike debated

Almost 20,000 of the union’s 48,000 represented workers voted on whether to strike two weeks ago, and nearly 80% of those who did vote approved the strike authorization. Only union members can vote.

“By summoning the police to forcibly arrest and/or issuing interim suspensions to these employees, the University has violated their employee rights.”

-UAW 4811 UNION STATEMENT

The UC sought an injunction to legally halt the strike, but the labor relations board wrote last week that UC hadn’t established that

Groups of pro-Palestinian protesters gather at an entrance to their encampment at UCLA on the late evening of May 1, 2024. Law enforcement would eventually clear the encampment on the morning of May 2, 2024.

Photo Credit: Ted Soqui / CalMatters

an injunction is “just and proper.” The union hailed the ruling. However, the board wrote that it’s leaving UC’s request open in the event the university provides better evidence.

In a partial victory for the university, the board issued a complaint that the union “failed to provide adequate advance notice of its work stoppage, and failed and refused to meet and confer in good faith.” The UC press office, in announcing the board’s response, wrote that the labor board “found enough evidence to suggest that a violation may have occurred, and further examination is warranted.”

The union argues in its latest unfair labor practice violation that the UC unilaterally implemented a disciplinary policy that affects UAW 4811 workers. The union seeks an order telling the UC to “cease and desist from unilaterally changing the terms and conditions of employment related to discipline.”

A spokesperson for the UC Office of the President disputes that characterization, writing that these policies aren’t new and reaffirm existing rules. The spokesperson, Heather Hansen, sought to invalidate the central thrust of the union’s demands, writing to CalMatters last week: “By requesting amnesty, UAW is asking the University not to follow its processes but rather to make an exception for its members so that they are not subject to the same accountability measures applicable to all other members of the UC community.”

Effect on student learning

Not all unionized workers have jobs with labor to withhold. Some are paid with fellowships to advance their own research. But most perform a job duty that’s integral to the academic mission of the university. Systemwide, about 20,000 workers are graduate student teaching assistants, tutors or other instructional assistants.

Graduate students teach classes, especially introductory courses, run discussion sections and grade student work.

Last week, about 60% to 70% of UC Santa Cruz workers who could withhold their labor did, estimated Rebecca Gross, the unit chair of the union at the campus.

On the social media platform Reddit, individuals identifying themselves as UCLA students wrote that some of their discussion sessions are being canceled and that some of their courses are moving online. It “is tragic for me bc (sic) I learn 80% of the material from discussion and problem solving sessions,” wrote one poster.

Who’ll pick up the work that the striking workers won’t do is an open question. The governing body of UCLA faculty sent a message to professors that “faculty members cannot be required to take on additional responsibilities for teaching related to a work stoppage.”

Brandon Cruz, a fourth-year undergraduate student who’s changing his major to sociology, said that a teacher’s assistant who was supposed to lead a political communications class today didn’t, but still told students she’d help them with their projects that are due today.

“She’s supporting the strike,” he said, “but she’s also supporting her students because she feels like it’s unfair for her to drop us at the last two weeks of the quarter.”

Another undergraduate, Nico Diamond, said that one of her teaching assistants plans to continue teaching an environmental economics class. He told the class that’s because he’s an international student and worries he’d risk losing his visa for withholding labor during a strike that university officials view as unlawful.

“I’m never annoyed by the strikes,” Diamond

said, who sat writing an essay at a campus picnic bench in earshot of the picketers. “The strikers are not getting in people’s faces. Noise is noise, it’s L.A., it’s nothing new.”

But the security build-up since protesters first established the campus encampment, that’s been a source of fatigue, she said. “I put the blame on the administration for calling for more security.”

Graduate worker anger

Most protesters, including UAW 4811 members, who were arrested were cited for failing to follow police orders to disperse. At UCLA, administrators sent a notice to students and protesters on April 30, a day before police cleared the encampment, that “the established encampment is unlawful and violates university policy” and asked the participants to leave the area or face sanctions. The notice also said that “law enforcement is prepared to arrest individuals, in accordance with applicable law.”

The notice added that “for students, those sanctions could include disciplinary measures such as interim suspension that, after proper due process through the student conduct process, could lead to dismissal.”

Members of the encampment replied the same day, writing in part “We will continue to remain here steadfast in our demands.”

“By requesting amnesty, UAW is asking the University not to follow its processes but rather to make an exception for its members.”

-HEATHER HANSEN, SPOKESPERSON FOR UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

That night, counter-protesters attacked those in the encampment with pepper spray, wooden sticks and at least one firework as police stood by for hours and made no arrests. Local and national news outlets brought around-theclock coverage to the violence.

The next afternoon, police ordered members of the encampment to disperse. Hours after those orders, police arrested more than 200 people.

“In contrast to the lack of police response to the violent attack by anti-Palestine counterprotesters on April 30, 2024, the University summoned a massive number of police officers on the evening of May 1, 2024 for the purpose of ejecting and arresting the employees engaged in peaceful protest in the UCLA Palestine Solidarity Encampment,” union lawyers wrote in one of the unfair labor practice violations submitted to the state labor relations board.

Kai Shi, a mathematics doctoral student at UCLA, pushed back on the reason to call the police in the first place. “Just because the police say it’s unlawful doesn’t mean that they’re right,” he said.

“The unlawful assembly is an excuse by the university to shut us down,” Shi argued.

UC San Diego issued at least 40 suspensions in the middle of May related to the pro-Palestinian protests, the union wrote in one of its unfair labor practice violations. “Such extreme disciplinary measures in response to peaceful protest activity suppress free expression of ideas and violate the First Amendment,” it read.

“We are standing up for justice in the workplace, in a way that directly affects not just us, but our students,” said Anny Viloria Winnett, the unit chair of the local UCLA union chapter.

She said the union is taking on a “fight for our ability to be safe on campus, our ability to have free speech and protest on our campus, but it’s also a fight that our students led … and we’re just a continuation of that.”

LOS TRABAJADORES ESTUDIANTILES DE LA UC AMPLÍAN LA HUELGA A DOS CAMPUS MÁS MIENTRAS EXIGEN AMNISTÍA PARA LOS MANIFESTANTES

Después de que estudiantes de la Universidad de California fueran arrestados o suspendidos por protestas, los estudiantes trabajadores están en huelga en tres campus. La Presidencia dice que la huelga viola el contrato sindical.

Casiun tercio de los trabajadores académicos y estudiantes de posgrado de la Universidad de California están en huelga, después de que el sindicato de 48,000 empleados intensificó su enfrentamiento laboral al abandonar sus puestos de trabajo en UCLA y UC Davis esta mañana.

Con hasta 2,000 estudiantes de posgrado y trabajadores académicos de UC Santa Cruz haciendo manifestaciones desde el lunes pasado, la acción laboral de hoy saca a 12,000 más de las aulas y laboratorios, lo que podría paralizar la misión de la universidad de educar a los aproximadamente 80,000 estudiantes universitarios en los tres campus sólo dos semanas antes de que los estudiantes comienzan a tomar sus finales de cuartos de final.

Los trabajadores, incluidos profesores asistentes, investigadores académicos y evaluadores, están en huelga no por salarios y beneficios sino por la respuesta de la UC a los manifestantes pro palestinos que fueron arrestados por la policía o suspendidos de sus campus. Algunos miembros del sindicato fueron arrestados o suspendidos por su participación en las protestas. El núcleo de las demandas del sindicato es que la UC ofrezca “amnistía para aquellos que fueron arrestados o enfrentan disciplina universitaria”, afirman los escritos públicos del sindicato.

Unos 60 trabajadores académicos comenzaron a manifestarse en el Royce Quad de UCLA a las 9 de la mañana, donde hace apenas unas semanas los estudiantes de un gran campamento propalestino fueron atacados por contramanifestantes.

“UC, UC, no sirves, trata a tus trabajadores como deberías”, corearon los trabajadores académicos que protestaban, y sus filas crecieron gradualmente a medida que llegaban más trabajadores en huelga bajo un cielo gris. “Cuando la libertad de expresión está

bajo ataque, ¿qué hacemos? Levántense, contraataquen”, decía otro canto, los pulsos rítmicos de un tambor acompañaban a los piqueteros, que aumentaron a más de 200 a las 10:30 am.

La vicerrectora de comunicaciones estratégicas de UCLA, Mary Osako, critica la huelga. “Nuestros estudiantes talentosos se están preparando para los exámenes finales y el enfoque de UCLA es hacer todo lo posible para apoyarlos. Están pagando matrículas y cuotas para aprender, y estamos consternados por las perturbaciones externas deliberadas que se interponen en ese camino.

Orígenes de la huelga

La Oficina del Presidente de la UC califica la huelga como ilegal y dice que su contrato con el sindicato (en sí mismo el resultado de una huelga de seis semanas a fines de 2022) incluye una disposición de no huelga. El sindicato, UAW 4811, discrepa vehementemente con ese análisis, citando un precedente legal de que un sindicato puede hacer huelga por prácticas laborales injustas que quedan fuera del alcance de un contrato sindical. Es una opinión compartida por al menos un profesor de derecho de UCLA.

Ambas partes se han apoyado en gran medida en la Junta de Relaciones Públicas de Empleo del estado para resolver sus disputas. Dos días después de que la policía barriera los campamentos de UCLA y arrestara a decenas de manifestantes, el sindicato presentó una violación de prácticas laborales injustas ante la junta de relaciones laborales. Luego, el sindicato presentó violaciones similares después de que la policía despejó campamentos en UC San Diego y UC Irvine, lo que también condujo a arrestos de manifestantes, y otro alegando que la UC cambió sus reglas disciplinarias unilateralmente para castigar a los trabajadores académicos.

“Al citar a la policía para arrestar por la

Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters

Un campamento pro palestino en UCLA el 1 de mayo de 2024. Photo Credit: Ted Soqui / CalMatters

fuerza y/o imponer suspensiones provisionales a estos empleados, la Universidad ha violado sus derechos como empleados”, escribió el sindicato en una de sus presentaciones ante la junta de relaciones laborales. El sindicato dice que sus trabajadores no sólo se estaban manifestando contra la guerra en Gaza sino que también buscaban formas de eliminar las fuentes de financiación de investigaciones académicas vinculadas al Ejército estadounidense. Los trabajadores también se oponen a “la discriminación y el ambiente de trabajo hostil dirigido hacia los empleados y estudiantes palestinos, musulmanes y judíos pro palestinos”.

A diferencia de una huelga que abarca todo el sistema, esta huelga “de pie” perseguirá paros laborales en ciertos campus, una estrategia empleada por los trabajadores automotrices de Detroit en su exitosa campaña por mayores compensaciones el año pasado. El enfoque pretende aplicar una presión gradual a la gestión. Los líderes sindicales han sostenido que si la dirección de la UC quiere detener la propagación de la huelga, debería sentarse a la mesa con el sindicato para remediar las acusaciones de prácticas laborales injustas.

Si bien la huelga es técnicamente distinta del movimiento de protesta más amplio contra la guerra, los dos movimientos están relacionados. El jueves pasado, varios cientos de miembros del UAW 4811 de UCLA realizaron una manifestación en apoyo de su inminente huelga. Momentos después, se unieron a una protesta encabezada por estudiantes exigiendo que la UC pidiera un alto el fuego y desinvirtiera en los fabricantes de armas y en la economía israelí. Ese mismo día, los manifestantes levantaron un campamento de corta duración y tomaron temporalmente el control de un edificio del campus antes de ser expulsados por la policía.

Fue una señal clara de que, a pesar de cientos de arrestos en mayo, miles de estudiantes, miembros de sindicatos y algunos profesores siguen apasionados por su defensa pro Palestina.

Se debate la legalidad de la huelga

Casi 20,000 de los 48,000 trabajadores representados del sindicato votaron sobre si hacer huelga hace dos semanas, y casi el 80% de

los que votaron aprobaron la autorización de huelga. Sólo los miembros del sindicato pueden votar.

“Al convocar a la policía para arrestar por la fuerza y/o imponer suspensiones provisionales a estos empleados, la Universidad ha violado sus derechos como empleados”.

-DECLARACIÓN SINDICAL UAW 4811

La UC solicitó una orden judicial para detener legalmente la huelga, pero la junta de relaciones laborales escribió la semana pasada que la UC no había establecido que una orden judicial sea “justa y apropiada”. El sindicato saludó el fallo. Sin embargo, la junta escribió que dejará abierta la solicitud de la UC en caso de que la universidad proporcione mejores pruebas.

En una victoria parcial para la universidad, la junta presentó una queja de que el sindicato “no notificó con suficiente antelación su paro laboral y no se reunió y se negó a reunirse y conferenciar de buena fe”. La oficina de prensa de la UC, al anunciar la respuesta de la junta, escribió que la junta laboral “encontró evidencia suficiente para sugerir que pudo haber ocurrido una violación, y se justifica un examen más detenido”.

El sindicato argumenta en su última violación de prácticas laborales injustas que la UC implementó unilateralmente una política disciplinaria que afecta a los trabajadores de UAW 4811. El sindicato busca una orden que le diga a la UC que “cese y desista de cambiar unilateralmente los términos y condiciones de empleo relacionados con la disciplina”.

Un portavoz de la Oficina del

Presidente de la UC cuestiona esa caracterización y escribe que estas políticas no son nuevas y reafirman las reglas existentes. La portavoz, Heather Hansen, intentó invalidar la idea central de las demandas del sindicato, escribiendo a CalMatters la semana pasada: “Al solicitar amnistía, la UAW está pidiendo a la Universidad que no siga sus procesos sino que haga una excepción para sus miembros para que puedan no están sujetos a las mismas medidas de rendición de cuentas aplicables a todos los demás miembros de la comunidad de la UC”.

Efecto en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes

No todos los trabajadores sindicalizados tienen trabajos que requieren mano de obra que retener. A algunos se les paga con becas para avanzar en sus propias investigaciones. Pero la mayoría desempeña un deber laboral que es parte integral de la misión académica de la universidad. En todo el sistema, alrededor de 20,000 trabajadores son estudiantes graduados como asistentes de enseñanza, tutores u otros asistentes de instrucción.

Los estudiantes de posgrado imparten clases, especialmente cursos introductorios, dirigen secciones de discusión y califican el trabajo de los estudiantes.

La semana pasada, alrededor del 60% al 70% de los trabajadores de UC Santa Cruz que pudieron suspender su trabajo lo hicieron, estimó Rebecca Gross, presidenta de la unidad del sindicato en el campus.

En la plataforma de redes sociales Reddit, personas que se identificaron como estudiantes de UCLA escribieron

que algunas de sus sesiones de discusión están siendo canceladas y que algunos de sus cursos se están moviendo en línea. “Es trágico para mí porque (sic) aprendo el 80% del material a través de sesiones de discusión y resolución de problemas”, escribió un cartel.

Quién se hará cargo del trabajo que los trabajadores en huelga no harán es una cuestión abierta. El órgano rector de la facultad de UCLA envió un mensaje a los profesores de que “no se puede exigir a los miembros de la facultad que asuman responsabilidades adicionales de enseñanza relacionadas con un paro laboral”.

Brandon Cruz, un estudiante universitario de cuarto año que está cambiando su especialidad a sociología, dijo que la asistente de un maestro que se suponía iba a dirigir una clase de comunicaciones políticas no lo hizo, pero aún así les dijo a los estudiantes que los ayudaría con los proyectos que debían entregar.

“Ella está apoyando la huelga”, dijo, “pero también está apoyando a sus estudiantes porque siente que es injusto que nos deje en las últimas dos semanas del trimestre”.

Otro estudiante universitario, Nico Diamond, dijo que uno de sus asistentes de enseñanza planea continuar impartiendo una clase de economía ambiental. Le dijo a la clase que eso se debe a que es un estudiante internacional y le preocupa correr el riesgo de perder su visa por retener mano de obra durante una huelga que los funcionarios de la universidad consideran ilegal.

“Nunca me molestan las huelgas”, dijo Diamond, quien

estaba sentado escribiendo un ensayo en un banco de picnic del campus, al alcance del oído de los manifestantes. “Los huelguistas no se enfrentan a la gente. El ruido es ruido, es Los Ángeles, no es nada nuevo”.

Pero el aumento de la seguridad desde que los manifestantes establecieron por primera vez el campamento en el campus ha sido una fuente de fatiga, dijo. “Culpo a la administración por pedir más seguridad”.

Ira de los trabajadores graduados

La mayoría de los manifestantes, incluidos los miembros del UAW 4811, que fueron arrestados fueron citados por no seguir las órdenes policiales de dispersarse. En UCLA, los administradores enviaron un aviso a los estudiantes y manifestantes el 30 de abril, un día antes de que la policía despejara el campamento, diciendo que “el campamento establecido es ilegal y viola la política universitaria” y pidieron a los participantes que abandonaran el área o enfrentarían sanciones. El aviso también decía que “las fuerzas del orden están preparadas para arrestar personas, de conformidad con la ley aplicable”.

El aviso agregaba que “para los estudiantes, esas sanciones podrían incluir medidas disciplinarias como la suspensión provisional que, después del debido proceso a través del proceso de conducta estudiantil, podría conducir al despido”.

Los miembros del campamento respondieron el mismo día, escribiendo en parte: “Continuaremos aquí firmes en nuestras demandas”.

Esa noche, los contra mani-

festantes atacaron a los que se encontraban en el campamento con gas pimienta, palos de madera y al menos un fuego artificial mientras la policía permanecía alerta durante horas y no realizaba arrestos. Los medios de comunicación locales y nacionales cubrieron la violencia las 24 horas del día. La tarde siguiente, la policía ordenó a los miembros del campamento que se dispersaran. Horas después de esas órdenes, la policía arrestó a más de 200 personas.

“En contraste con la falta de respuesta policial al violento ataque de los contra manifestantes anti-Palestinos el 30 de abril de 2024, la Universidad convocó a un número masivo de agentes de policía la tarde del 1 de mayo de 2024 con el fin de expulsar y arrestar a los empleados. Participaron en una protesta pacífica en el Campamento de Solidaridad Palestina de UCLA”, escribieron los abogados sindicales en una de las violaciones de prácticas laborales injustas presentadas a la junta estatal de relaciones laborales.

Kai Shi, estudiante de doctorado en matemáticas en UCLA, rechazó el motivo para llamar a la policía en primer lugar. “El hecho de que la policía diga que es ilegal no significa que tenga razón”, dijo.

“La reunión ilegal es una excusa de la universidad para cerrarnos”, argumentó Shi.

UC San Diego emitió al menos 40 suspensiones a mediados de mayo relacionadas con las protestas propalestinas, escribió el sindicato en una de sus violaciones de prácticas laborales injustas. “Estas medidas disciplinarias extremas en respuesta a actividades de protesta pacífica suprimen la libre expresión de ideas y violan la Primera Enmienda”, decía la declaración.

“Estamos defendiendo la justicia en el lugar de trabajo, de una manera que nos afecta directamente no sólo a nosotros, sino también a nuestros estudiantes”, dijo Anny Viloria Winnett, presidenta de la unidad del capítulo sindical local de UCLA.

Dijo que el sindicato está emprendiendo una “lucha por nuestra capacidad de estar seguros en el campus, nuestra capacidad de tener libertad de expresión y protestar en nuestro campus, pero también es una lucha que lideraron nuestros estudiantes… y somos solo una continuación de eso”.

COALITION PRESSES LAWMAKERS

TO PUT CLIMATE BOND ON CA NOVEMBER BALLOT

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Ahugecoalition of 170 groups rallied in Sacramento on Wednesday May 22, pressing lawmakers to put a climate bond measure on California's November ballot.

The bond measure would authorize the state to borrow $10 billion for projects to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Abraham Mendoza III, policy manager with the nonprofit Community Water Center in Sacramento, noted that California has suffered 46 extreme weather events - which each caused at least $1 billion in damage since 1980.

"We've had record wildfires in back-to-back years, followed by weather whiplash where we're seeing flooding in areas that previously had drought," said Mendoza. "And we know that this isn't an anomaly. This is, unfortunately, the new reality and the future we need to prepare for."

Opponents cite concerns about increasing the state's debt during a time of budget deficits. Backers say a bond measure is necessary to protect the funding during tough budget years.

The Legislature is already considering two similar bills that would put the bond measure on the ballot.

If passed, the bond would be the largest voterapproved climate investment in U.S. history, and would send at least 40% to the most vulnerable communities.

Rosa Carrillo lives in a flood-prone farmworker housing community in Salinas. She said low-income families need protection before big storms hit again.

"The past year when the rains came, the entrance for our little community was flooded," said Carrillo. "We had an elderly man that needed the ambulance, and the ambulance couldn't go in because the roads were closed."

The bond would fund projects to increase access to safe drinking water, promote renewable energy, restore wetlands, help farmers save water, and improve flood protection, increase wildfire resilience, and support air quality.

Lawmakers have until June 27 to pass a bill in order for the bond measure to qualify for the ballot.

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

COALICIÓN PRESIONA A LEGISLADORES PARA QUE INCLUYAN EL BONO CLIMÁTICO

Suzanne Potter

California News Service

Unaenorme coalición de 170 grupos se manifestó en Sacramento el miércoles 22 de mayo, presionando a los legisladores para que incluyeran una medida de bonos climáticos en la boleta electoral de noviembre en California..

La medida de bonos autorizaría al estado a pedir prestado $10 mil millones para proyectos destinados a mitigar los efectos del cambio climático.

Abraham Mendoza III, gerente de políticas del Community Water Center, una organización sin fines de lucro en Sacramento, señaló que California ha sufrido 46 eventos climáticos extremos, cada uno de los cuales causó al menos mil millones de dólares en daños desde 1980.

"Hemos tenido incendios forestales récord en años consecutivos, seguidos de un latigazo climático en el que estamos viendo inundaciones en áreas que anteriormente padecían sequía", dijo Mendoza. "Y sabemos que esto no es una anomalía. Desafortun

adamente, ésta es la nueva realidad y el futuro para el que debemos prepararnos".

Los opositores citan preocupaciones sobre el aumento de la deuda del estado durante una época de déficits presupuestarios. Los partidarios dicen que una medida de bonos es necesaria para proteger la financiación durante años presupuestarios difíciles.

La Legislatura ya está considerando dos proyectos de ley similares que incluirían la medida de bonos en la boleta electoral.

Si se aprueba, el bono sería la mayor inversión climática aprobada por los votantes en la historia de Estados Unidos y enviaría al menos el 40% a las comunidades más vulnerables

Rosa Carrillo vive en una comunidad de viviendas para trabajadores agrícolas propensa a inundaciones en Salinas. Dijo que las familias de bajos ingresos necesitan protección antes de que vuelvan a ocurrir grandes tormentas.

"El año pasado cuando llegaron las lluvias se inundó la entrada de nuestra pequeña comunidad", dijo Carrillo. "Teníamos un anciano que necesitaba la ambulancia y la ambulancia no pudo entrar porque las carreteras estaban cerradas".

El bono financiaría proyectos para aumentar el acceso al agua potable, promover la energía renovable, restaurar los humedales, ayudar a los agricultores a ahorrar agua y mejorar la protección contra inundaciones, aumentar la resiliencia a los incendios forestales y apoyar la calidad del aire.

Los legisladores tienen hasta el 27 de junio para aprobar un proyecto de ley a fin de que la medida de bonos califique para la votación.

The Pew Charitable Trusts brindó apoyo para este informe.

Cuando recibas una Flex Alert, reduce tu consumo de energía para aliviar la carga sobre la red y prevenir apagones en el estado. Mientras más personas ahorren energía, mayores serán las probabilidades de que podamos mantener encendidas las luces.

Some 170 community groups and nonprofits rallied in Sacramento on Wednesday May 22 in favor of a proposed bond measure to fund a variety of climate-related projects. Photo Credit: Community Water Center

Unos 170 grupos comunitarios y organizaciones sin fines de lucro se manifestaron en Sacramento el miércoles 22 de mayo a favor de una propuesta de medida de bonos para financiar una variedad de proyectos relacionados con el clima. Photo Credit: Pixabay

CEQA/NEPA Lead Agency Sponsoring Agency

Aviso Público

Funding Agency

Aviso de Disponibilidad (NOA) de un Borrador de Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR) y Evaluación Ambiental (EA) para el Proyecto de Finalización del Carril Expreso de la Interestatal 680 al Norte con la oportunidad de reuniones públicas en persona y virtuales

LO QUE SE ESTÁ PLANEANDO

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) en asociación con la Autoridad de Transporte de Contra Costa (CCTA) propone el Proyecto de Finalización del Carril Expreso al Norte de la Interestatal 680 (I-680) para mejorar la congestión del corredor, las demoras y los desafíos operativos. El proyecto propuesto sugiere construir un carril expreso al norte desde Livorna Road hasta la Ruta Estatal 242 (SR-242) y convertir el carril existente para vehículos de alta ocupación (HOV) al norte desde SR-242 hasta el norte de Arthur Road cerca de Martinez en un carril expreso, lo que significa que tanto los conductores que pagan un peaje pueden usar el carril. El proyecto propuesto tiene cuatro alternativas de construcción (1C, 2, 3 y 5) y una alternativa de no construcción. El proyecto propuesto construiría un carril rápido al norte desde Livorna Road hasta la Ruta Estatal 242 (SR-242) mediante la adición de carriles (alternativas 1C, 2 o 3) o la conversión (alternativa 5). Todas las alternativas convertirían el carril existente para vehículos de alta ocupación de la SR-242 al norte de Arthur Road, cerca de Martinez, en un carril rápido. Las alternativas 2 y 5 dejarían espacio en el carril rápido del cruce SR-24 en Walnut Creek. Las alternativas 2, 3 y 5 agregarían rampas trenzadas en Treat Blvd.

El proyecto propuesto está ubicado dentro de Alamo, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill y Martinez en la I-680. Los límites de la milla de poste (PM) están entre la realineación (R) 10.7 en el límite sur y la PM 23.1 en el límite norte. El trabajo propuesto no tendrá un efecto adverso sobre los bienes históricos inscritos y/o susceptibles de ser inscritos en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos. El Proyecto resultaría en un impacto de minimis en Iron Horse Regional Trail, Contra Costa Canal Trail/Briones a Mount Diablo Regional Trail, y Bay Area Rapid Transit bajo la Sección 4 (f). El análisis de conformidad a nivel de proyecto muestra que el proyecto se ajustará al Plan de Implementación Estatal, incluyendo el análisis de impacto local con consulta interinstitucional para material particulado (PM2.5) requerido por 40 CFR 93.116 y 93.123. Este proyecto no se considera un proyecto de preocupación sobre la materia particulada (PM2.5) según se define en 40 CFR 93.123(b)(1). No se completó un hot-spot análisis de PM2.5 porque se cumplen los requisitos de la Ley de Aire Limpio y 40 CFR 93.116 sin un hot-spot análisis. El proyecto procede de un Plan Regional de Transporte (RTP) y un Programa de Mejora del Transporte (TIP) conformes. Se solicitan comentarios sobre la determinación de la Sección 4(f) y el análisis de conformidad de la calidad del aire a nivel de proyecto.

POR QUÉ ESTE ANUNCIO

El propósito de este aviso es informar al público sobre la disponibilidad de estos borradores de documentos para brindarle la oportunidad de comentar y notificarlo sobre audiencias públicas/reuniones presenciales y virtuales. Caltrans ha estudiado los efectos que el proyecto propuesto puede tener en el medio ambiente. Los resultados de estos estudios se resumen en un documento ambiental conocido como Borrador de Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR)/ Evaluación Ambiental (EA) y Evaluación de minimis 4(f).

El borrador de EIR/EA y los estudios técnicos, así como las copias impresas de los informes mencionados, están disponibles en el sitio web del proyecto propuesto ccta.net/expresslane. Se pueden encontrar copias electrónicas e impresas en la oficina del Distrito 4 de Caltrans ubicada en 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland 94612.

Habrá traductores de español y mandarín disponibles para ambas audiencias/reuniones. Se solicita a las personas que requieran adaptaciones especiales (intérprete de lenguaje de señas americano, asientos accesibles, documentación en formatos alternativos, etc.) que se comuniquen con el equipo del Proyecto al (925) 278-5978 al menos tres (3) días antes de las fechas programadas de la audiencia/reunión. Para usuarios sordos, con problemas auditivos o del habla (TDD) pueden comunicarse al TTY o la línea de voz del Servicio de Retransmisión de California al 1-800-735-2922 o al 711. Para llamar a la audiencia/reunión, llame al +1 (669) 444-9171 (contraseña: 632866)

LEGEND

New NB express lane by HOV lane conversion

New NB express lane by lane addition or general-purpose lane conversion

New NB express lane by lane addition and SB I-680 realignment (Alt 1C & 3)

Braided ramp construction (Alt 2, 3 & 5)

SB I-680 realignment (Alt 1C & 3)

DONDE USTED ENTRA

Por favor envíe sus comentarios por escrito desde el 8 de mayo de 2024 hasta el 24 de junio de 2024 aal siguiente correo electrónico, sitio web, número de teléfono o dirección postal.

Correo electrónico info@innovate680.com

Sitio web ccta.net/expresslane

Teléfono (925) 278-5978

Correo

Caltrans, Distrito 4

Oficina de Análisis Ambiental

Atención: Lily Mu, científica ambiental P.O. Box 23660, Estación de Correo 8B Oakland, CA 94623-0660

Sus comentarios se registrarán oficialmente como parte del registro público. Nota: las preguntas durante las reuniones públicas en la sesión de preguntas y respuestas no formarán parte del registro público oficial.

AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS/ REUNIONES, CUÁNDO Y DÓNDE

Presencial Miércoles 5 de junio de 2024 | 6-8 p.m.

Autoridad de Transporte de Contra Costa 2999 Oak Road, Suite 110, Walnut Creek, 94597

Virtual Jueves 6 de junio de 2024 | 6-8 p.m.

Visite ccta.net/expresslane

Haga clic en el botón de la reunión virtual de EIR/EA del borrador del proyecto de finalización de carril expreso

Livorna

Benicia-Martinez Bridge

NUEVA TEMPORADA DE TEATRO NAHUAL

L os invitamos al estreno de "Los monólogos de la vagina" y "Chismes de machos".

En MACLA 510 South First Street, San José, CA 95113. Estreno el sábado 8 de junio a las 7:30 p.m. (seguido por una recepción para compartir con el público y los actores) Más funciones el domingo 9 de junio a las 2:00 p.m., sábado 15 de junio a las 7:30 p.m. y sábado 22 de junio a las 7:30 p.m. ¡Va a disfrutar de un momento divertido y reflexivo! Compre sus boletos aquí: www.teatronahual.org

Y en la puerta de entrada de MACLA. “El teatro es maravilloso, esperamos que mucha gente que ha visto nuestras obras anteriores, se deleite con esta propuesta teatral que ha sido requerida a petición popular; la cual provocará risas y nos hará pensar en los azares del destino, y cómo las mujeres superan los obstáculos de la vida cotidiana” comentó, Verónica Meza. Fundadora de esta compañía teatral. Teatro Nahual se ha venido presentando en nuestra Área, desde hace dos décadas, nos ha brindado su arte a través de obras estupendas como: “Leyendas y Realidades”, “La Casada Imperfecta”, y "Malinche Show".

Los monólogos de la vagina

Con estos jocosos monólogos, se hace un llamado a que se ponga un alto a la violencia en contra de la mujer. Esta famosa comedia teatral escrita en 1996 por “Eve Ensler” en idioma inglés, ha trascendido fronteras, y ha sido traducida a diversos idiomas. La primera vez que esta obra se presentó en el Área de la Bahía en idioma español, fue en el año 2009, gracias al Teatro Nahual.

Durante estos monólogos, se expone el papel de la mujer en la sociedad, en la guerra, en la economía y en el hogar. También se hace referencia a la violencia doméstica, al gusto por el mismo sexo, a la insatisfacción sexual, y a muchos desafíos que enfrentan las mujeres día con día. Es un llamado de reflexión para que ocurra un cambio social, justo, y necesario.

Chismes de machos

En esta puesta en escena son expuestos los modos y vocabularios, que utilizan frecuentemente los hombres, para hablar de las mujeres, de la sociedad y de situaciones íntimas. De manera graciosa se representan situaciones en las cuales, nos muestran que se puede mejorar la comunicación, y el trato de los hombres hacia las mujeres. Poniendo en evidencia que la falta de comunicación tiende a dañar, y hasta terminar con relaciones románticas o de cónyuges. La mujer es un ser hermoso a quien no es fácil comprender en algunas ocasiones, pero un poco de ternura, buen humor y amor, puede hacer milagros.

Teatro Nahual es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada al arte, con más de veinte años de trayectoria, cuyo fin es entretener al público por medio de la magia del teatro. Además se ofrecen clases de actuación desde el año 2003. Teatro Nahual está comprometido en brindar obras teatrales de calidad, escritas por dramaturgos reconocidos en el medio teatral.

Si desea obtener más información visite la página www.teatronahual.org

Apoyemos a nuestros actores locales. El teatro es magia, cultura y diversión.

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Photo Credit: Teatro Nahual

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706447

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAFI PAINTING 1745 Cheney Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rafael Villafuentes Altamirano, 1745 Cheney Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. 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/ Rafael Villafuentes A This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/30/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706447

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706272

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REGISTRACIONES ATLANTIDA, 5304 Monterey Hwy Suite A, 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): NELSON YUVINI PINTO, 5970 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/14/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653576. “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/ Nelson Yuvini Pinto This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706272

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706205

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

LA CEIBA #2, 788 N King Rd Suit #50, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ANDRES MORALES CRUZ, 793 S 22nd St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/15/2024. 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/ Andres Morales Cruz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/21/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 706205

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705819

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RELATIONSHIP PLUS LLC, 3970 The Woods Dr #1407, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RELATIONSHIIP PLUS LLC, 3970 The Woods Dr #1407, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/07/2024. 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/ Reyna Sanchez RELATIONSHIP PLUS LLC CEO

Article/Reg#: 202462014415

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/07/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705819

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706377

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rosa House Cleaning Service 2171 McLaughlin Ave Apt 3, San Jose,

CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rosa Cristina Mireles Velazquez, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/23/2024. 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/ Rosa Cristina Mireles Velasquez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/29/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706377

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706358

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JL VENDING, 501 Moorpark Way Spc 82, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): THE JL MARKETPLACE LLC, 501 Moorpark Way Spc 82, Mountain View, CA 94041. 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/ Jesse Cardenas THE JL MARKETPLACE LLC

Owner

Article/Reg#: 202462315170

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 706358

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706340

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

561 Columbia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa

Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eric Miranda Olesta, 592 Continental Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is 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/ Eric Huerta Miranda This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706340

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706142

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA PERLA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 235 Warwick Dr, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DURAN’S BROTHERS, INC, 235 Warwick Dr, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/20/2024. 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/ Jose G Duran Barajas DURAN’S BROTHERS, INC

President Article/Reg#: 6212884

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706142

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706312

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YogaSix Cupertino, 10805 N Wolfe Rd Suite 104, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liabil-

ity company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ultra Holistic LLC, 585 Sobrato Dr, Campbell, CA 95014. 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/ Ajnavi Kumar Ultra Holistic LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202250519364

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706312

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705990

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Angel’s Concrete 999 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angel Acosta, 999 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/10/2024. 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/ Angel Acosta

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/14/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705990

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706171

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALMA’S CLEANING SERVICES 119 Hackney St, Patterson, CA 95363, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ALMA HACKNEY ST, 119 Hackney St, Patterson, CA 95363.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/02/2024. 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/ Alma Delia Cirilo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706171

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705745

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CENTRO DE BELLEZA AZUCENA, 1634 Story Rd #20, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AMDO COSMETOLOGIST INC, 1634 Story Rd #20, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/20/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653815. “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 Montes De Oca AMDO COSMETOLOGIST INC.

Owner

Article/Reg#: 5386532

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705745

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706148

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KMSJ ECO SERVICES, 100 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KMSJ ECO SERVICES LLC, 100 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View, CA

94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/23/2024. 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/ Jose Mauro Salinas KMSJ ECO SERVICES President Article/Reg#: 202462217194

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706148

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706271

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ATLANTIDA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC 5304 Monterey Rd Ste A, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ATLANTIDA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC, 5304 Monterey Rd Ste A, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653582. “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/ OLGA PINTO ATLANTIDA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC President

Article/Reg#: C3712704 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706271

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706024

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VM LAMINATE FLOORING, 2555 Lafayette Street, Unit 120, 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): Vasyl Mometko, 2555 Lafayette Street, Unit 120, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN611964. “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/ Vasyl Mometko This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/14/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706024

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439362 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ramesh Krishnaswamy & Deeba Ramesh INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ramesh Krishnaswamy & Deeba Ramesh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Meena Akshata Ramesh to Akshata Meena Ramesh 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: 8/06/2024 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 20, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439669

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ngoc Dan Thanh, Truong INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Ngoc Dan Thanh, Truong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngoc Dan Thanh, Truong to Amy T. Truong 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: 8/13/2024 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 23, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435338

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ethan Skolnick Patino Guerra to Ethan Skolnick Patino 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at

the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 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 16, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432630

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: WAFAA MOHAMED HABEEB. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) WAFAA MOHAMED HABEEB has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. WAFAA MOHAMED HABEEB to ALEXANDRA ANDERSON. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/2/24. 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 30, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421087

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jing Liu, Qingshan Zou INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) JING LIU, QINGSHAN ZOU has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JINGXING ZOU to DAVID, JINGXING, ZOU. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/2/24. 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 29, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of SOLOMON WANG

Case No. 24PR197179

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

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Elisabeth S. Wang be

appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 12, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, 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. Petitioner: 18430 Montpere Way Saratoga, CA 95090 (408)805-0451 Rune Date: May 31, June 7 and 14, 2024 Notice of Petition to

Administer Estate of CRAIG WARD SANGUINETTI

Case No. 24PR197266

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Craig Ward Sanguinetti, Craig Sanguinetti, Craig W. Sanguinetti. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Maria W. Sanguinetti in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Maria W. Sanguinetti 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: July 18, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, 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: Robert P. Bergman 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 200 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444

Run Date: May 31, June 7 and 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706011

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MICHELADAS EL CUÑAO, 1611 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 3 HERMANOS MEXICAN GRILL INC, 387 S 1st Street, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/14/2024. 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/ Manuel Lemus Jr 3 HERMANOS MEXICAN GRILL INC

President Article/Reg#: 5950548

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/14/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706011

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705425

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AL SANCHEZ FINANCIAL CORP, 31 S Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AL SANCHEZ FINANCIAL CORP, 31 S. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant

began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/24/2024. 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/ Alejandro Sanchez Jr AL SANCHEZ FINANCIAL CORP

President Article/Reg#: 6138379 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705425

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705876

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESH AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING INC, 1590 Oakland Rd Suite B114, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FRESH AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING INC, 1590 Oakland Rd Suite B114, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/02/2021. 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/ Erika Yaneth Sanchez FRESH AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING INC Owner

Article/Reg#: 4582737 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/08/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705876

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706063

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

CIES CONSTRUCTION, 1656 Hope Dr Apt 1424, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Eduardo Candelario Ortega, 1656 Hope Dr Apt 1424, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/19/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN705313. “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 E Candelario Ortega

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706063

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706159

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONSTRUCTION MASTERS INC, 781 Spindrift Pl, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CONSTRUCTION MASTERS INC, 781 Spindrift Pl, San Jose, CA 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/14/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN706100. “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/ Roberto C. Iraheta Barahona CONSTRUCTION MASTERS INC

President Article/Reg#: 5720931

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706159

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706110

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA KORITA RESTAURANT 956 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PAMELA GOMEZ, 133 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/16/2024. 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/ Pamela Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/17/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706110

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705984

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: USA CLEAN Services 357 Jerome St, 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): Erlyn Munguia Sanaloria, 357 Jerome St, San Jose, CA 95125. 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/ Erlyn Munguia Sanaloria

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/13/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705984

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705993

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GM TINYDREAMERS DAYCARE, 32 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Graciela Saldana, 32 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. Marlen Fernandez Saldana, 32 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/14/2024. 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/ Graciela Saldana

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/14/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705993

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706042

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAN AND SHINE UNIVERSAL, 2020 Southwest Expy Apt #60, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Esther Paramo Amador, 2020 Southwest Expy Apt #60, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/13/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Esther Paramo Amador

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/15/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706042

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 705654

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SABOR DIVINO, 2 N White Rd, 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): Maria Consuelo Sandoval, 159 5 St Apt D, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Consuelo Sandoval

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/01/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705654

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703590

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Susy’s Face & Body Design 2425 S Bascom Ave Suite B, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Azucena Pena Amador, 22262 S Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/27/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Azucena Pena This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703590

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705948

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LATINA SKIN LLC, 1944 Mandarin Way, San Jose, CA 95122,

Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LATINA SKIN LLC, 1944 Mandarin Way, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/14/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN704089. “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/ Lorena Torres LATINA SKIN LLC

Manager

Article/Reg#: 202462019870

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705948

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435258

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

1. Petitioner(s) Carla Teputepu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lance Mac Rory Wilson to Mac Iteen Teputepu b. Bleue-Dream Goddess Garay to Bleue-Dream Goddess Teputepu

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 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 15, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV416866

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emily Ransone INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Emily Ransone has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vivienne Ransone Wood to Vivienne Fossette Ransone Wood 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 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 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436179

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

LA & KHANH DUY LAM INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) KIM CHI LA & KHANH DUY LAM have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kendrick Tran Lam to Kendrick La Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/02/2024 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 23, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439285

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: YUI JUIN LIU and CHIEN HUI YU INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) YUI JUIN LIU and CHIEN HUI YU have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. YING CHEN LIU to Sophia Yingchen Liu b. HSING YU LIU to George Hsingyu 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: 8/06/2024 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 20, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435338

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ethan Skolnick Patino Guerra to Ethan Skolnick Patino 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 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 16, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438637

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adeel Jafar (father) & Maryam Adeel (mother) INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Adeel Jafar (father) & Maryam Adeel (mother) have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zyoane Adeel to Zidaan Adeel 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 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 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438822

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roberto M Lerda INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Roberto M Lerda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Liam Alexis, Cerda, Mejia to Liam, Alexis, Cerda Mejia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons inter-

ested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 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 13, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV439545

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

1. Petitioner(s) Jeonghyun Shim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeonghyun Shim to Haerin Sim 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: 8/13/2024 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 22, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435334

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tran Tam Thi INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Tran, Tam Thi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tran, Tam Thi to Tran, Jolie 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 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 16, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439570

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ingwon Song and Ahrim Han on behalf of Wonjoon Aong. INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Ingwon Song and Ahrim Han on behalf of Wonjoon

Aong filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wonjoon Song to Joseph Wonjoon Song.

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: 8/13/24 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 22, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Elisabeth S. Wang Case No. 24PR197179

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Elisabeth S. Wang. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Elisabeth S. Wang in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Elisabeth S. Wang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The

independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 12, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, 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. Petitioner: 18430 Montpere Way Saratoga, CA 95070 (408)805-0451

Run Date: May 24, 31, June 7, 2024

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Form: SUM-100

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DANDAN ZHAO, an individual; VIVIAN WAN, an individual; HUI WANG, an individual; YUN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive;

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMAN-

DANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

SIMA AKRAMY, an individual; ANANYA RAMANI, a minor;

CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO)

STK-CVUNPI-2023-0001478

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

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

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

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

mación a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes California (www.sucorteca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca. gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

Case Number (Número de caso): STK-CVUNPI-2023-0001478

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

Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin

180 E. WEBER AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR Stockton, CA 95202

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Brandon S. Miller, Harris Personal Injury 409 13th Street, 17th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 (510)646-9616

Date (Fecha): 2024-0313 Clerk of Court. Clerk by (Secretario) Stephanie Bohrer, Deputy (Adjunto)

Run Dates: May 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703291

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Le Sugaring Studio 2666 Aida Avenue, 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): Jessica Thi Le, 5080 Haven Place, Apt 112, Dublin, CA 94568. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jessica Thi Le This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/15/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703291

Original Run Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

Re-run Dates Per Recorder Request: May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705898

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAZZ MOBILE, 1492 Almaden Road #B, 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): Petter R. Beltran Calderon, 231 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/09/2024. 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/ Petter R. Beltran Calderon

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705898

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705911

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AROMA CHE, COFFEE, AND TEA, SRLK CORPORATION, 3005 Silver Creek Road Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SRLK CORPORATION, 3005 Silver Creek Road Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/09/2024. 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/ Nghia Nguyen SRLK CORPORATION CFO

Article/Reg#: 6036261

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705911

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705593

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IZUMI REVOLVING SUSHI 925 Blossom Hill Road, Unit 1360, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa

Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HATATSUDO INC, 764 Berkshire Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2024. 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/ SIMON SAI WOO HATATSUDO INC

OWNER

Article/Reg#: 5382902

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705593

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705044

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TERESA CANTON, 223 Currlin Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TERESA TRINH, P.O. BOX 21252, San Jose, CA 95151. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. 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/ Teresa Trinh

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705044

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705890

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GÓN., 761 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence

address of the registrant(s) is (are): GONCOLLECT LLC, 761 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/07/2024. 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/ Phung Thi My Doan GONCOLLECT LLC Owner

Article/Reg#: 202461818912

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705890

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705834

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZENLIFE PSYCHICS 1581 Hillmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a joint venture. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dee Edwards III Yates, 1581 Hillmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. Melissa D Yates, 1581 Hilllmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Dee Edward III Yates

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/07/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705834

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705817

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 804 SERVICES 804 Deboer Lane, 804 Deboer Lane, 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): Truc Luu, 2926 Roberta Ct, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2024. 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/ Truc Luu

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/07/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705817

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704993

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CINDY’S SALON & BEAUTY 20 Harlod Ave Suite D, 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): LIMIN ZHANG MCMILLIAN, 13901 Campo Vista Ln, Los Altos, CA 94022. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. 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/ LIMIN ZHANG MCMILLIAN

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704993

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430942

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES GUTIERREZ VALENCIA INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MARIA DE LOS ANGELES

GUTIERREZ VALENCIA has filed a petition for Change of Name with

the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (First name): Maria (Middle name): De Los Angeles Gutierrez (Last Name): Valencia to (First name): Maria (Middle name): De Los Angeles (Last name): Gutierrez Valencia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/17/2024 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, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438649

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

to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 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 09, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438158

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARC ZARE M EVA SARRAM INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MARC ZARE M EVA SARRAM has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MAXWELL RYAN ZARE to MAX RYAN ZARE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 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 07, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438724

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brooke Amber Lynn Cummings INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Brooke Amber Lynn Cummings has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brooke Amber Lynn Cummings to Brooke Amber Lynn Moritz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 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 10, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438582 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eduard Francisco Mejia Lovo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Dunia Maribel Lobo Matute has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eduard Francisco Mejia Lovo to Eduard Francisco Mejia Lobo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at

the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 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 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438528

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ann Marie Keilo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ann Marie Keilo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ann Marie Keilo to Ann Marie Keilo Sarakinis 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 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 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438912 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Parthesh Brahmbhatt and Vaibhavi Brahmbhatt INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Parthesh Brahmbhatt and Vaibhavi Brahmbhatt have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sidhica Parthesh Brahmbhatt to Samruddhi Parthesh Brahmbhatt 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 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 14, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436253

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claire Pandora Brownfield INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Claire Pandora Brownfield has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Claire Pandora Brownfield to Claire Pandora Younker 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 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 24, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438913 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Christopher Fielden aka Joshua Christopher Butler aka Joshua Christpher Butler-Fielden INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joshua Christpher Fielden aka Joshua Christpher Butler aka Joshua Christpher Butler Fielden has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joshua Christopher Butler to Joshua Christopher Fielden b. Joshua Christopher Butler-Fielden to Joshua Christopher Fielden 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be

granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 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 14, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438308

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mei Ki Lee INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mei Ki Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mei Ki Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee b. Mei-Ki Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee c. Meiki Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee d. Mei Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee e. Maggie Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 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, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438917

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dimiter Stefanov Panchev INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Dimiter Stefanov Panchev has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dimiter Stefanov Panchev to Dimiter Panchev Zelenkov. 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: 8/6/2024 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 14, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV429041

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen has filed a

petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Tram Luu to Tram Phuong Luu. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/14/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 05, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

April 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705416

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wen Group, 505 Hamilton Ave STE 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Silicon Valley Real Estate Corporation, 505 Hamilton Ave STE 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301. 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/ Anne King Silicon Valley Real Estate Corporation Secretary Article/Reg#: C2743387

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

County on 4/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705416

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705806

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORE LAND CONSTRUCTION , 5514 Amby Dr, 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): Emmanuel Rivera Carrasco, 5514 Amby Dr, Palo Alto, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/06/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN680272. “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/ Emmanuel Rivera Carrasco

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/06/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705806

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705782

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUC’S AUTO BODY REPAIR AND PAINT, 183 Ryland St #A, 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): Jafar Hasseinzadeh, 6940 Mariposa Circle #101, Dublin, CA 94568. 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/ Jafar Hosseinzadeh This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Jafar Hosseinzadeh, Deputy

File No. FBN 705782

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705753

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FACILITO MONEY SERVICES, 157 Old Gilroy St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maricruiz Gonzalez Mato, 910 S 6th St, San Jose, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/03/2024. 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/ Maricruz Gonzalez Mato

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/03/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705753

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705685

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARIA’S NIGHT CLUB PAPILLON, 728 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Virginia Fernandez, 15000 Rolfe Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. Jesus Fernandez, 15000 Rolfe Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/13/1995. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jesus Fernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/01/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705685 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT NO. 705701

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IN PAINTING, 1514 Liberty Ct, Hollister, CA 95023, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Silvestre Nevarez, 1514 Liberty Ct, Hollister, CA 95023. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/02/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN652526. “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/ Jose S Nevarez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705701

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV437401 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Hoang Le INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jennifer Huang Le have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jennifer Hoang Le to Hoang Yen Thi Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/16/2024 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 02, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438109 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: DAYANA YISEL MEJIA LOVO INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) DAYANA YISEL MEJIA LOBO have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. DAYANA YISEL MEJIA LOVO to DAYANA YISEL MEJIA LOBO 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 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 07, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024

OUTSIDE LANDS RETURNING AUGUST 9 - 11, 2024

Outside Lands

Outside Lands, the Bay Area’s globally renowned festival, returns for its Sweet 16, celebrating the finest music, food, art and cannabis in Golden Gate Park on August 9 - 11.

The festival continues to offer the premiere fan experience in North America by pushing boundaries with booking prowess, exemplary food & beverage, engaging art installations, and inclusive community engagement. The festival is a direct reflection of the cultural fabric of the Bay Area - highlighting everything that is uniquely San Francisco for the last sixteen years.

Outside Lands features the best in culinary with Taste of the Bay Area in addition to Wine Lands, Beer Lands and Cocktail Magic. Other highlights include Grass Lands, the first curated cannabis experience at a major American music festival and additional stages with specialty programming. The wooded wonderland of Golden Gate Park in the heart of San Francisco rounds out the overall experience making Outside Lands a festival like none other.

New to the festival is the Bites of the Bay pass, which allows food lovers to discover secret

Smash, um.ma, Woodhouse Fish Co., El Garage —all for only $20!

Also a first this year is the brand-new open air concept for SOMA, the festival destination for all things house and techno. Inspired by the electric atmosphere of all-day parties and legendary clubs, SOMA transforms Marx Meadow into an immersive forest of light, sound, and video. With a cutting-edge surround system, dynamic light columns, interactive visuals, and in-the-round stage design, the new SOMA's expanded size allows fans to be outdoors and up close and personal with an incredible roster of artists.

Finally Outside Lands’ newest tradition adds wedding bells to the wonderful sounds of Golden Gate Park. Reserve your spot and pick your day to tie the knot at City Hall, the official festival wedding venue, when you purchase your Outside Lands tickets.

Single Day lineups are now available at https:// sfoutsidelands.com/.

The day-by-day breakdowns are also now available to create a plan for your festival weekend. Single Day GA, GA+, VIP and Golden Gate Club tickets go on sale are available now, but are limited.

SAN JOSE SHARKS SIGN CENTER WILL SMITH

San Jose Sharks

SANJOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced on Tuesday May 28 that the club has signed center Will Smith to a standard, entrylevel contract.

“Will is a dynamic and exciting young center and we are thrilled to have him join the organization after an impressive season with Boston College,” said Grier. “We felt that this is the next best step for his development to becoming a full-time NHL player, and we are looking forward to seeing him compete at the highest level of hockey.”

Smith, 19, was named the 2023-24 Sharks Prospect of the Year, presented by Kaiser Permanente, after a decorated freshman season at Boston College in which he led the nation with 71 points and 46 assists and finished tied for sixth in the country with 25 goals in 41 games. He set Boston College’s freshman scoring record and matched the most points by a NCAA U-19 skater since the 1993-94 season and was integral to Boston College in the Hockey East Tournament, scoring 10 points across three games - nine of which came in the final two games. Smith registered a five-point, four-goal game in the Hockey East Final to capture the conference Championship. He became the first player to score four goals in the title game, and the first freshman to score at least three in the championship deciding contest. Smith later helped lead BC to the NCAA Championship game against Denver, scoring four points (two goals, two assists) in four tournament games.

By the end of the season, Smith set a new BC program record for points and assists by a freshman, and scored the fifth-most goals among first-years. His 45 assists rank tied for third all-time in a season for the college and his 71 points is the 10th best in the program’s history. He was the first skater for Boston College to reach 70 points since Johnny Gaudreau (80) did so in the 2013-14 year.

Smith earned a variety of accolades in his first collegiate campaign, highlighted by being named a Hobey Baker Memorial Award Finalist, earning a spot on the Frozen Four All-Tournament Team and taking Hockey East All-Tournament MVP honors. Smith also was named a AHCA First Team East All-American and earned a spot on the Hockey East First All-Star Team following the regular season. Additionally, he was selected as the Sharks Prospect of the Week presented by Kaiser Permanente four times this year.

Prior to attending BC, he primarily played for the United States National program, appearing on the U-18 National team in the 2022-23 season. Across 60 games, he registered 127 points (51 goals, 76 assists) which is the second-best singleseason scoring output in the program’s history, and over his career with the U.S. National squad, he ranks second in all-time points (191), behind only Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils).

Internationally, he represented Team USA at the 2024 World Championship and also appeared at the 2024 World Junior Championship with USA, where he helped lead the team to a Gold Medal Finish. He posted nine points (four goals, five assists) in the tournament, finishing with a pair of assists in the Gold Medal Game against host Sweden. Smith found the score sheet in each of the final six games of the tournament and completed the competition tied for fourth on the team in scoring.

He also represented USA at the U-18 WJC in 2022 (silver medal) and 2023. In 2023, he recorded 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in seven games, leading the team to a Gold Medal. By the end of the tournament, he led all skaters in goals and points, and was named the 2023 WJC Most Valuable Player, Best Forward, named to the WJC All-Star Team, and was a Top-3 Player on the USA squad.

The six-foot, 181-pound native of Lexington, MA was selected by San Jose in the 2023 NHL Draft (first round, fourth overall).

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