CONOCE 5 BENEFICIOS DEL AJO EN TU SALUD
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Siaún no conoces los beneficios del ajo este artículo es para ti. El ajo es uno de los ingredientes más utilizados en la cocina y ha sido valorado por sus propiedades curativas durante siglos. Conocido por su sabor distintivo y aroma intenso, también tiene una amplia variedad de beneficios para la salud. Desde reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares hasta mejorar la función inmunológica.
¿Qué hace que el ajo sea bueno para tu salud?
La alicina es uno de los principales activos compuestos presentes en el ajo y es responsable de muchos de sus beneficios para la salud. Cuando se corta o machaca un diente de ajo fresco, se libera una enzima llamada alinasa, que convierte un compuesto inactivo llamado aliina en alicina. La alicina es un compuesto altamente reactivo y tiene propiedades antibacterianas, antivirales y antifúngicas, lo que la convierte en un agente terapéutico potente. Además, también se ha demostrado que la alicina tiene propiedades antioxidantes y antiinflamatorias, lo que ayuda a reducir el estrés oxidativo y la inflamación en el cuerpo. A continuación, conoce los 5 beneficios del ajo:
Uno de los beneficios del ajo es fortalecer el sistema inmunológico
El ajo fortalece el sistema inmune, así como ayuda a combatir las infecciones del pecho, tos y congestión. En los meses de invierno es un gran alimento para fortalecer el sistema inmunológico y mantener a raya los resfriados y la gripe. Sus propiedades antibacterianas ayudan en el tratamiento de las irritaciones de garganta, también pueden reducir la gravedad de las infecciones del tracto respiratorio superior.
El ajo ayuda a regular la presión arterial
entre los beneficios del ajo está combatir enfermedades y resfriados comunes. La alicina presente en el ajo tiene propiedades antibacterianas y antivirales que pueden ayudar a prevenir y tratar infecciones respiratorias. Además, el ajo es una excelente fuente de vitamina C, que es esencial para el sistema inmunológico y ayuda a proteger contra infecciones. Algunos estudios también sugieren que el consumo regular de ajo puede
reducir la duración y la gravedad de los sín tomas del resfriado común. Para obtener estos beneficios, se recomienda consumir ajo crudo, ya que la cocción puede reducir su contenido de alicina. Una forma fácil de in corporar el ajo crudo en la dieta es agregarlo a ensaladas, salsas, guisos o mezclas de condimentos.
El ajo controla el colesterol
El ajo puede ser una herramienta eficaz para reducir los niveles de colesterol en el cu erpo. Varios estudios han demostrado que el consumo regular de ajo puede disminuir los niveles de colesterol total, así como los niveles de colesterol LDL (también conocido como colesterol “malo”) en la sangre. Esto se debe en parte a la capacidad de la alicina presente en el ajo para reducir la síntesis de colesterol en el hígado. Otro beneficio del ajo es que también puede aumentar los niveles de colesterol HDL (también conocido como colesterol “bueno”), que ayuda a eliminar el exceso de colesterol del cuerpo y reducir el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares. El ajo podría prevenir el daño neuronal producido por el Alzheimer y el Parkinson Algunos de los compuestos presentes en el ajo, como la alicina y los polisulfuros, tienen efectos antioxidantes y antiinflamatorios que pueden proteger el cerebro contra el daño oxidativo y la inflamación crónica. Además, el ajo también puede mejorar el flujo san guíneo cerebral y reducir el riesgo de en fermedades neurodegenerativas, como el Alzheimer y el Parkinson.
El ajo para la prevención del cáncer
Debido a los sulfuros de alilo presentes en el ajo, puede ayudar en la prevención de varios tipos de cáncer. En los cánceres de vejiga, cáncer de próstata, cáncer de mama, cáncer de colon y cáncer de estómago. Se ha demostrado su capacidad para reducir los tumores luego del uso de extracto de ajo envejecido. La ingesta diaria de ajo minimiza el riesgo de contraer la mayoría de los tipos de cáncer.
Así que ya sabes, comienza a sumar al ajo en tu dieta y disfruta de sus increíbles propiedades que aporta a tu organismo
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4 WAYS PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR YOUNG DRIVERS BE ROAD READY
4 MANERAS DE AYUDAR A SUS HIJOS ADOLESCENTES A ESTAR PREPARADOS PARA CONDUCIR ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
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Doyou remember the excitement of getting your driver's permit and license? For teens, driving represents freedom and independence. However, they must understand it's a privilege with serious responsibilities.
You may be feeling some anxiety about your teen driver, but you can help prepare them for this important milestone. Before letting your teenager behind the wheel, check out these four tips that can help them get ready to hit the road.
1. Drill the basics
Before you hit the road, train your teen on the basics. Show them how to adjust the seat, steering wheel and the side and rearview mirrors to suit their needs. Make sure they can locate the car registration, insurance card and car manual and discuss situations they'll need to pull them out.
Also, take a few minutes to review the vehicle controls and demonstrate how each works. For example, point out and explain the dashboard controls, turn signals, headlights, safety features like airbags and seat belts, wipers, emergency lights, parking brake and release, engine on/off and warning indicator lights.
2. Review rules and responsibilities
Talk with your teens about the rules and responsibilities of driving so they can get themselves and their passengers safely from Point A to Point B. It's especially important to emphasize that driving requires their full attention and that removing or reducing distractions, such as their phone, is essential.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a teen's chances of crashing increase six times when dialing a phone and 23 times when texting. Meanwhile, State Farm's 2023 Distracted Driving survey found that drivers who had their license for five years or less
were significantly more likely to use smartphone apps and record and watch videos while driving than drivers who had been licensed for more than 10 years.
Let your teens benefit from your driving knowledge and experience. Share stories about distracted driving and the outcomes for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. These stories can help them understand that even a momentary distraction can lead to serious consequences.
3. Practice driving at night
Experienced drivers know driving at night is more difficult than during the day. Practice is essential to staying safe while driving in the dark.
More than half of the State Farm survey respondents did not have nighttime driving practice while learning to drive. Nearly half did not feel they had sufficient driving practice overall before getting a license. Make sure your young driver gets some nightdriving experience so you're both more comfortable with evening outings.
4. Be a good role model
Your teen's driving education starts at home. You can't rely solely on driver's education class to teach your teen the rules of the road and safe driving practices. Model safe driving practices by remembering to buckle up and always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Also, when you're in the driver's seatwhether it's to the grocery store, school or sports practice - use the trip to explain the choices you're making behind the wheel. You can also share tips you learned from your driving experiences that may not be covered in class.
Be proactive and get your teen road ready this summer. Using these four tips and other Teen Driving 101 tips from State Farm, you can ensure your teen is prepared to get behind the wheel.
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¿Recuerda la emoción que sintió al obtener su permiso de circulación y licencia de conducción? Para los adolescentes, conducir equivale a libertad e independencia. Sin embargo, deben comprender que no es solo un privilegio pero también una seria responsabilidad.
Es posible que sienta cierta ansiedad por su conductor adolescente, pero puede ayudarlo a prepararse para esta importante etapa de su vida. Antes de dejarlo estar detrás del volante, consulte estos cuatro consejos que pueden prepararlo para manejar.
1. Enfatice lo básico
Antes de que salga a manejar, enséñele a su hijo adolescente los elementos básicos de la conducción. Muéstrele cómo ajustar el asiento, el volante y los espejos laterales y retrovisores de manera adecuada. Asegúrese de que sepa dónde están el permiso de circulación, la tarjeta del seguro y el manual del automóvil, y hablen sobre las situaciones en las que puedan ser necesarios.
Además, tómese unos minutos para revisar los controles del vehículo y demostrar cómo funciona cada uno. Por ejemplo, señale y explique los controles del tablero, las señales de giro, los faros, las características de seguridad como bolsas de aire y cinturones, los limpiaparabrisas, luces de emergencia, freno de estacionamiento, encendido/apagado del motor y luces indicadoras de emergencia.
2. Revise las reglas y responsabilidades
Hable con sus hijos adolescentes sobre las reglas y responsabilidades de conducir, para que puedan transportarse a sí mismos y a sus pasajeros del punto A al punto B de manera segura. Es especialmente importante poner énfasis en que el acto de conducir un vehículo requiere toda su atención, y que es esencial eliminar o reducir las distracciones como el teléfono.
Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA, por sus siglas en inglés), las posibilidades de que un adolescente se involucre en una colisión vehicular aumentan seis veces al marcar un número telefónico, y 23 al enviar mensajes de texto. Asimismo, la encuesta Distracted Driving de State Farm del 2023 revela que los conductores que tenían licencia de conducción por cinco años o menos eran significativamente más propensos
a usar aplicaciones de teléfonos inteligentes, y grabar y ver videos mientras manejaban; en comparación con los que habían tenido la licencia durante más de diez años.
Deje que sus hijos adolescentes se beneficien de sus conocimientos y experiencia de conducción. Cuénteles historias sobre lo que significa manejar sin prestar atención, y los resultados de ese acto para conductores, pasajeros y peatones. Esas experiencias pueden ayudarlos a comprender que incluso una distracción momentánea puede provocar consecuencias graves.
3. Practiquen la conducción nocturna
Los conductores expertos saben que manejar de noche es más difícil que durante el día. La práctica es esencial para mantenerse seguro mientras está al timón de su vehículo en la oscuridad.
Más del 50% de los encuestados por State Farm no practicaron la conducción nocturna mientras aprendían a manejar. Además, casi el 50% afirmó que antes de obtener la licencia no tenía suficiente práctica de conducción en general. Asegúrese de que su joven conductor tenga cierta experiencia de conducción nocturna, para que ambos se sientan más cómodos con las salidas en la noche.
4. Dé un buen ejemplo
La educación de su hijo adolescente para conducir un vehículo comienza en casa. No puede confiar únicamente en las clases de conducción para enseñarle las reglas de la carretera y las prácticas de manejo seguro. Cree prácticas de conducción segura recordándole que debe abrocharse el cinturón, mantener siempre las manos en el volante y la vista en la vía.
Además, cuando es usted quien está en el asiento del conductor, ya sea para ir al mercado, la escuela o la práctica deportiva, use el viaje para explicar las decisiones que está tomando al volante. También puede compartir consejos que aprendió de sus experiencias de conducción que pudieran obviarse en las clases para manejar.
Este verano, sea proactivo y prepare a su adolescente para conducir. Usando estos cuatro consejos y otros Consejos básicos de conducción de State Farm para adolescentes, puede asegurarse de que su hijo esté preparado para estar al volante.
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AMICUS BRIEFS FILED IN CA ELDER ABUSE , ARBITRATION CASE
ESCRITOS DE AMICUS PRESENTADOS EN CASO DE ARBITRAJE DE ABUSO DE PERSONAS DE LA TERCERA EDAD DE CA
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Thisweek, four advocacy groups have filed an amicus brief in a case before the California Supreme Court involving allegations of elder abuse and the use of arbitration.
A skilled nursing facility, Country Oaks in Pomona, is trying to compel arbitration in a case where the patient, Charles Logan, gave his nephew power to sign healthcare documents but did not give him power of attorney - and later Logan sued Country Oaks, alleging negligence.
An appellate court decided the nephew had no legal standing to sign the mediation agreement as part of the intake forms.
Jessica Pezley, senior staff attorney with the advocacy group Compassion & Choices, contended the California Supreme Court should uphold that prior decision.
"The healthcare decisions law only concerns healthcare decisions," said Pezley. "It does not concern decisions affecting future legal rights. And so, when somebody signs an advance directive, nowhere in their mind, are they thinking they might be waiving their constitutional right to a jury trial."
Country Oaks argues the mediation agreement should remain in force.
Logan has since passed away. Federal policy under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services states that mediation agreements are strictly optional and cannot be required for admission to a facility.
Pezley said corporate mediation is often weighted in favor of the defendant.
"By compelling arbitration, Logan would not have had his constitutional right to have a trial by jury," said Pezley. "Instead,
he would go in front of an arbitrator, which tend to be in favor of corporations - just because corporations are the ones who are tending to use arbitration on a repeat basis."
Logan's estate is now pursuing the case. The California Supreme Court has not yet announced a hearing date.
Estasemana, cuatro grupos de defensa han presentado un informe amicus curiae en un caso ante la Corte Suprema de California que involucra acusaciones de abuso de personas de la tercera edad y el uso de arbitraje.
Un centro de enfermería especializado, Country Oaks en Pomona, está tratando de forzar el arbitraje en un caso en el que el paciente, Charles Logan, le dio a su sobrino el poder de firmar documentos de atención médica, pero no le dio poder notarial, y luego Logan demando a Country Oaks, alegando negligencia. Un tribunal de apelaciones decidió que el sobrino no tenía capacidad legal para firmar el acuerdo de mediación como parte de los formularios de admisión.
La abogada Jessica Pezley, del grupo de defensa Compassion & Choices, sostiene que la Corte Suprema de California debería confirmar esa decisión anterior. "La ley de decisiones sanitarias solo se refiere a las decisiones sanitarias. No se refiere a decisiones que afecten futuros derechos legales. Y así, cuando alguien firma una directiva anticipada, en ninguna parte de su mente está pensando que podría estar renunciando a su derecho constitucional a un juicio con jurado," indico la entrevistada.
Country Oaks argumenta que el acuerdo de mediación debería permanecer en vigor. El Sr. Logan ya falleció. La política federal de los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid establece que los acuerdos de mediación son estrictamente opcionales y no pueden ser necesarios para la admisión a un centro. Pezley dice que la mediación corporativa a menudo se inclina a favor del acusado.
"Al obligar a arbitrar, Logan no habría tenido su derecho constitucional a tener un juicio con jurado. En cambio, iría frente a un árbitro, lo que tiende a estar a favor de las corporaciones, solo porque las corporaciones son las que tienden a usar el arbitraje de manera repetida," analizo también Pezley.
El patrimonio de Logan ahora está en el centro de atención del caso. La Corte Suprema de California aún no ha anunciado una fecha de audiencia.
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A case before the California State Supreme Court looks at whether a person who has been named a health care agent in an advance directive has the legal standing to sign an arbitration agreement requested by a skilled nursing facility. Photo Credit: Kampus Production / Pexels
Un caso ante la Corte Suprema del Estado de California analiza si una persona que ha sido nombrada agente de atención médica en una instrucción anticipada tiene la capacidad legal para firmar un acuerdo de arbitraje solicitado por un centro de enfermería especializado. Photo Credit: Shishkin137 / Adobe Stock
A BREAK FOR RENTERS? CALIFORNIA CONSIDERS REINING IN HIGH SECURITY DEPOSITS
A bill would hold security deposits to one month’s rent, not three. The California Apartment Association says it could drive up rents, making it harder to find a home.
¿UN ALIVIO PARA INQUILINOS? CALIFORNIA CONSIDERA CONTROLAR LOS ALTOS DEPÓSITOS DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA RENTA ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters
Mostrenters know securing housing isn’t as simple as finding the perfect place.
California’s renters must save up thousands of dollars to provide security deposits that can legally be as much as two months’ rent, or three months’ for furnished units.
Add in the requirement that renters put up the first month’s rent before they can move in and low-income families are most likely to give up hope of finding a home.
The state Assembly on May 22 passed a proposal that could change that.
Assembly Bill 12 would limit security deposits to one month’s rent, regardless of whether a unit is furnished or not. If the bill passes and gets Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, California could become the 12th state to limit security deposits.
“Security deposits present barriers for people to move into apartments, which can lead them to stay in apartments (and) in homes that are too small, crowded or even unsafe,” said Matt Haney, the Democratic Assemblymember from San Francisco who authored the bill. “In other cases, people take on debt or financial burden that leaves them unable to afford other necessities.”
Haney said the bill has attracted widespread support in the Assembly, including from lawmakers who are landlords as well as labor organizations representing teachers, nurses and grocery store workers.
Assemblymember Diane Dixon, a Republican from Newport Beach, was among the Nos in the 53-14 vote. She cited concern about the bill’s potential to reduce the housing supply.
“The more we over-regulate people’s ability to offer a successful product, the scarcer it will become,” she said in a statement. “Landlords charge security deposits to cover potential damages and any unused funds are returned to the renter.”
Like a downpayment
Haney said the issue caught his attention when a janitor in his district described living with his wife and three children in a one-bedroom apartment.
“He wanted to move into a larger unit so his kids didn’t have to sleep in the same room as him and his wife,” Haney said. “He said he could afford the rent, but he couldn’t afford the deposit and first month’s rent to move in. Unfortunately that’s not an uncommon situation.”
In California, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,538 and for a three-bedroom home is $3,795 according to Zillow. For a $3,000-a-month unfurnished unit, a landlord can charge as much as $9,000 for a security deposit and the first month’s rent.
“People are being asked to pay the equivalent of the down payment of a home in many parts of the country just to move in,” Haney said. “It’s really untenable.”
Tina Rosales, housing attorney and policy advocate with the Western Center on Law & Poverty, said the bill could help fight homelessness.
She came across a San Francisco apartment that called for $10,000 up front, including a security deposit, first month’s rent and fees.
“That’s a lot of money for anybody,” she said, “but especially for low-wage workers, and particularly for Black, Latin and indigenous households. No one can afford market rate housing, plus first, last and two months of security deposits, on top of other excessive fees landlords are permitted to charge.”
Alternatives to security deposits
Debra Carlton, spokesperson for the California Apartment Association, said the landlord group is disappointed that Haney did not consider alternatives.
“The vote on the bill came earlier than we thought, and we had hoped that he would work with us to find perhaps a different solution, but obviously that didn’t happen,” she said.
Carlton said security deposits are important because they allow landlords to pay to repair damage to units. And, should an eviction be necessary, deposits help landlords cover those costs. The average court eviction can take as long as six months and cost an average of $10,000, the association said.
Carlton suggested tenants participate in insurance or bond programs, which could help cover potential damages, like security deposits.
“People are being asked to pay the equivalent of the down payment of a home in many parts of the country just to move in.”
-MATT HANEY, DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLYMEMBER FROM SAN FRANCISCO
She added that the bill could force landlords to increase rents and become stricter when vetting tenants, ultimately making it harder for tenants to find housing.
Haney said his staff met with the California Apartment Association and he is open to talking with them, but he believes the limits are necessary.
He said he would consider amending the bill to exempt homeowners who rent out a single room or a guest house.
Un proyecto de ley mantendría los depósitos de seguridad en una cantidad equivalente a un mes de alquiler, no a tres. La Asociación de Apartamentos de California dice que podría aumentar los alquileres, lo que dificultaría encontrar una casa.
cuando un conserje de su distrito describió que vivía con su esposa y sus tres hijos en un apartamento de una habitación.
“Quería mudarse a una unidad más grande para que sus hijos no tuvieran que dormir en la misma habitación que él y su esposa”, dijo Haney. “Dijo que podía pagar el alquiler, pero que no podía pagar el depósito y el primer mes de alquiler para mudarse. Desafortunadamente, esa no es una situación poco común”.
En California, el alquiler medio de un apartamento de dos habitaciones es de $2,538 y el de una casa de tres habitaciones es de $3,795, según Zillow. Por una unidad sin amueblar de $3,000 al mes, un arrendador puede cobrar hasta $9,000 por un depósito de seguridad y el alquiler del primer mes.
“Se les pide a las personas que paguen el equivalente al pago inicial de una casa en muchas partes del país solo para mudarse”, dijo Haney. “Es realmente insostenible”.
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters
Lamayoría de los inquilinos saben que asegurar una vivienda no es tan simple como encontrar el lugar perfecto.
Los inquilinos de California deben ahorrar miles de dólares para proporcionar depósitos de seguridad que legalmente pueden ser tanto como dos meses de alquiler o tres meses para unidades amuebladas.
Agregue el requisito de que los inquilinos paguen el alquiler del primer mes antes de poder mudarse y es más probable que las familias de bajos ingresos pierdan la esperanza de encontrar una casa.
La Asamblea estatal el 22 de mayo aprobó una propuesta que podría cambiar eso.
El Proyecto de Ley 12 de la Asamblea limitaría los depósitos de seguridad a un mes de alquiler, independientemente de si la unidad está amueblada o no. Si el proyecto de ley se aprueba y obtiene la firma del gobernador Gavin Newsom, California podría convertirse en el duodécimo estado en limitar los depósitos de seguridad.
“Los depósitos de seguridad presentan barreras para que las personas se muden a los apartamentos, lo que puede llevarlos a quedarse en apartamentos (y) en casas que son demasiado pequeñas, están abarrotadas o incluso son inseguras”, dijo Matt Haney, el asambleísta demócrata de San Francisco que redactó el proyecto de ley. “En otros casos, las personas se endeudan o asumen una carga financiera que los deja incapaces de afrontar otras necesidades”.
Haney dijo que el proyecto de ley ha atraído un amplio apoyo en la Asamblea, incluso de legisladores que son propietarios y organizaciones laborales que representan a maestros, enfermeras y trabajadores de tiendas de comestibles.
La asambleísta Diane Dixon, republicana de Newport Beach, estuvo entre los que eligieron “No” en la votación de 53-14. Citó la preocupación por el potencial del proyecto de ley para reducir la oferta de viviendas.
“Cuanto más regulemos en exceso la capacidad de las personas para ofrecer un producto exitoso, más escaso se volverá”, dijo en un comunicado.
“Los propietarios cobran depósitos de seguridad para cubrir posibles daños y los fondos no utilizados se devuelven al inquilino”.
Como un pago inicial
Haney dijo que el problema le llamó la atención
Tina Rosales, abogada de vivienda y defensora de políticas del Western Center on Law & Poverty, dijo que el proyecto de ley podría ayudar a combatir la falta de vivienda.
Encontró un apartamento en San Francisco que pedía $10,000 por adelantado, incluido un depósito de seguridad, el alquiler del primer mes y las tarifas.
“Eso es mucho dinero para cualquiera”, dijo, “pero especialmente para los trabajadores de bajos salarios, y en particular para los hogares afroamericanos, latinos e indígenas. Nadie puede pagar una vivienda a precio de mercado, más el primer, último y dos meses de depósitos de seguridad, además de otras tarifas excesivas que los propietarios pueden cobrar”.
Alternativas a los depósitos de seguridad
Debra Carlton, portavoz de la Asociación de Apartamentos de California, dijo que el grupo de propietarios está decepcionado de que Haney no haya considerado alternativas.
“La votación sobre el proyecto de ley llegó antes de lo que pensábamos, y esperábamos que él trabajara con nosotros para encontrar quizás una solución diferente, pero obviamente eso no sucedió”, dijo.
Carlton dijo que los depósitos de seguridad son importantes porque permiten que los propietarios paguen para reparar los daños a las unidades. Y, en caso de que sea necesario un desalojo, los depósitos ayudan a los propietarios a cubrir esos costos. El desalojo judicial promedio puede demorar hasta seis meses y costar un promedio de $10,000, dijo la asociación.
Carlton sugirió que los inquilinos participen en programas de seguros o bonos, que podrían ayudar a cubrir daños potenciales, como depósitos de seguridad.
“Se le pide a la gente que pague el equivalente al pago inicial de una casa en muchas partes del país solo para mudarse”.
-MATT HANEY, ASAMBLEÍSTA DEMÓCRATA DE SAN FRANCISCO
Agregó que el proyecto de ley podría obligar a los propietarios a aumentar los alquileres y volverse más estrictos al investigar a los inquilinos, lo que en última instancia dificultaría que los inquilinos encuentren vivienda.
Haney dijo que su personal se reunió con la Asociación de Apartamentos de California y que está dispuesto a hablar con ellos, pero cree que los límites son necesarios.
Dijo que consideraría enmendar el proyecto de ley para eximir a los propietarios que alquilan una habitación individual o una casa de huéspedes.
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GAVIN NEWSOM QUIERE QUE RON DESANTIS SEA ACUSADO DE "SECUESTRO" DE INMIGRANTES . ¿ES ESO POSIBLE?
Nigel Duara, Anabel Sosa & Jeanne Kuang CalMatters
Haymuchos problemas legales espinosos al presentar cargos de secuestro contra un gobernador rival, pero el más importante es simple: Demostrar que el director ejecutivo del otro estado es, de hecho, responsable de atraer a los inmigrantes a un avión con falsos pretextos.
Pero el gobernador Gavin Newsom, en Twitter, amenaza con hacer exactamente eso después de que dos vuelos recientes llevaran a 36 personas a Sacramento. El primer vuelo llegó el sábado y un segundo llegó el lunes en la mañana.
Aunque ninguno de los vuelos se originó en Florida, el gobernador de California culpó directamente al Estado del Sol, como lo hizo el año pasado cuando aviones llenos de inmigrantes volaron a Sacramento y Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
“Hombre pequeño y patético”, tuiteó Newsom al gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, el lunes por la mañana. “Esto no es Martha’s Vineyard. ¿Cargos de secuestro?
Newsom luego vinculó el estatuto del código penal de California sobre secuestro, específicamente la sección sobre traer a alguien al estado en contra de su voluntad.
Newsom también hizo ruido el año pasado al solicitar al gobierno federal que investigara los vuelos anteriores, pero hasta el momento, el Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. no ha hecho pública ninguna investigación de este tipo.
Los defensores de los inmigrantes dijeron el lunes que las consecuencias humanas de la inacción federal del año pasado están llegando cansados y hambrientos a Sacramento esta semana.
“Creo que fue un error descartar estos vuelos como un truco en septiembre”, dijo el consultor de inmigración y fronteras Chris Rickerd. “Fue un error no detener la escalada entonces”.
Un portavoz del fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, dijo a The Associated Press que los migrantes fueron transportados a través de un programa dirigido por la División de Manejo de Emergencias de Florida y llevado a cabo por el mismo contratista pagado por el estado de Florida para transportar migrantes de Texas a Martha's Vineyard en septiembre.
“Mientras continuamos recolectando evidencia, quiero decir esto muy claramente: el secuestro sancionado por el estado no es una opción de política pública, es inmoral y repugnante”, dijo Bonta en un comunicado.
Brian Hofer, abogado y director ejecutivo
de la organización sin fines de lucro Secure Justice, con sede en Oakland, que aboga contra lo que la organización considera una extralimitación estatal y corporativa, dijo que el fundamento legal es "desordenado" para determinar los cargos, y mucho menos dónde presentarlos.
“¿Llevaste a personas de un estado, en vuelos financiados por otro estado, las dejaste en un tercer estado, y vas a decir que fueron coaccionadas o llevadas bajo amenaza de fuerza?” Hofer dijo. “¿A qué corte traes eso?
“Es solo un desastre. El terreno legal es ciertamente complicado”.
Mark Meuser, un abogado de derecho electoral y constitucional con sede en San Francisco, cuestionó el razonamiento legal de Newsom en un tuit el lunes.
“¿Puede citar una ley de Florida que prohíba el transporte de personas que se encuentran ilegalmente en este país a un estado santuario?” escribió Meuser, un republicano que se postuló contra el senador estadounidense Alex Padilla en las elecciones de noviembre pasado.
Gavin Newsom pidió una investigación del Departamento de Justicia
La secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karine Jean-Pierre, calificó los vuelos de “peligrosos e inaceptables” el lunes, pero la respuesta de la administración de Biden a los vuelos de migrantes anteriores ha estado, como mínimo, fuera de la vista del público.
Newsom pidió en septiembre al Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. que investigara si los vuelos podrían considerarse un secuestro según las leyes estatales. Si podrían, escribió, entonces el Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. debería involucrarse porque podrían considerarse violaciones
de la Ley federal de Organizaciones Corruptas e Influenciadas por Mafiosos.
En septiembre, Rachael Rollins, exfiscal federal del distrito de Massachusetts, se comprometió a “analizar detenidamente” los posibles cargos. Pero Rollins renunció desde entonces, y no está claro a dónde llegó esa investigación. La Oficina del Fiscal Federal en Massachusetts no devolvió las llamadas de CalMatters el lunes.
La oficina de DeSantis tampoco devolvió las llamadas y los correos electrónicos de CalMatters. La legislatura de Florida controlada por los republicanos ha reservado $12 millones para los vuelos de inmigrantes.
Bonta, como fiscal general de California, tampoco presentó cargos estatales relacionados con esos vuelos de septiembre, y no está claro qué sería diferente esta vez. Bonta no respondió a las solicitudes de comentarios de CalMatters.
La oficina de Newsom emitió un comunicado el lunes por la noche que expresó su apoyo a la investigación de Bonta sobre los vuelos.
“En cuanto a los cargos y leyes específicos que pueden haber sido violados, eso será determinado en última instancia por la oficina del fiscal general”, escribió el portavoz de Newsom, Daniel López.
Una cosa es saber que los aviones vinieron de Florida y otra conectar esos vuelos directamente con DeSantis. Pero al menos una investigación sobre esa conexión continúa, ya que el alguacil del condado de Bexar, Texas, entregó los resultados de una investigación criminal sobre DeSantis por su presunto papel en el transporte de 49 migrantes de San Antonio a Martha's Vineyard el año pasado.
El Texas Tribune informa que la Oficina del
Sheriff del Condado de Bexar presentó recientemente varios cargos de restricción ilegal, tanto delitos menores como delitos mayores como resultado de la investigación, pero no nombró a los sospechosos individuales. La investigación ha sido entregada al Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Bexar.
Sacramento sorprendido por vuelos migrantes
California fue sorprendido por los últimos arribos, quienes fueron desviados a un pequeño aeropuerto en la ciudad y fueron recibidos por grupos locales de divulgación y policías.
La portavoz del condado de Sacramento, Kim Nava, dijo que los migrantes partieron de Texas y cambiaron de avión en la pequeña Deming, Nuevo México, antes de llegar a California.
“El condado no sabía que el vuelo estaba llegando”, dijo. “No tenemos comunicación (con el estado de Texas) en este momento”.
El alcalde de Sacramento, Darrell Steinberg, dijo que los inmigrantes estaban siendo utilizados como “peones políticos”. Dijo que está enfocado en “asegurarse de que las personas que aterrizaron aquí sean atendidas, y ese es nuestro trabajo”.
Steinberg, un demócrata que está considerando postularse para fiscal general, dijo que apoya una revisión de si se deben presentar cargos penales.
“Quiero decir, creo que deberíamos, ya sabes, esperar el resultado de una investigación, pero ciertamente, se justifica una investigación sobre la posible culpabilidad penal”, dijo.
Cada uno de los migrantes llevaba una bolsa de plástico transparente, dentro de la cual había documentos que los dirigían a los tribunales de inmigración, algunos tan lejanos como Chicago, según un grupo de defensa que los ha estado apoyando. Aterrizar en California podría dificultar que esas personas lleguen a sus comparecencias ante el tribunal.
“Así que ni siquiera están tratando de acercarlos a sus familias o a sus tribunales”, dijo Lydia Guzmán, presidenta nacional de inmigración de la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos. “Todo esto es política”.
Guzmán dijo que la organización también exigió acción del gobierno federal en septiembre.
“Consultamos con el Departamento de Justicia (de EE. UU.), queríamos que investigaran quién estaba detrás de todo esto”, dijo Guzmán. “Nunca tuvimos noticias del Departamento de Justicia sobre este tema”.
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“Hombre
pequeño
y patético”, escribió Gavin Newsom en una publicación de Twitter sugiriendo que presentaría cargos penales contra el gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, por los recientes vuelos de inmigrantes a Sacramento.
La directora de comunicación y medios del condado de Sacramento, Kim Nava, se dirige a los medios durante una conferencia de prensa en el Aeropuerto Ejecutivo de Sacramento el 5 de junio de 2023.
Photo Credit: Miguel Gutiérrez Jr. / CalMatters
GAVIN NEWSOM WANTS RON DESANTIS CHARGED WITH ‘ KIDNAPPING ’ MIGRANTS. IS THAT POSSIBLE?
Nigel Duara, Anabel Sosa & Jeanne Kuang CalMatters
Thereare lots of thorny legal problems with filing kidnapping charges against a rival governor, but the most important one is simple: Proving that the chief executive of the other state is, in fact, responsible for luring migrants onto a plane under false pretenses.
But Gov. Gavin Newsom, on Twitter, is threatening to do just that after two recent flights delivered 36 people to Sacramento. The first flight arrived Saturday and a second arrived on Monday morning.
Though neither flight originated in Florida, California’s governor put the blame squarely on the Sunshine State, as he did last year when planeloads of migrants were flown into Sacramento and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.
“You small, pathetic man,” Newsom tweeted at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning. “This isn’t Martha’s Vineyard. Kidnapping charges?”
Newsom then linked to the California criminal code statute on kidnapping, specifically the section on bringing someone into the state against their will.
Newsom also made noise last year when requesting the federal government investigate the previous flights, but so far, the U.S. Department of Justice has not made public any such investigation.
Immigrant advocates said on Monday that the human consequences of federal inaction last year are arriving tired and hungry in Sacramento this week.
“I think it was a mistake to dismiss these flights as a stunt in September,” said immigration and border consultant Chris Rickerd. “It was a mistake not to stop the escalation then.”
A spokesperson for California Attorney General Rob Bonta told The Associated
Press that the migrants were transported through a program run by Florida’s Division of Emergency Management and carried out by the same contractor paid by the state of Florida to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in September.
“While we continue to collect evidence, I want to say this very clearly: Statesanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting,” Bonta said in a statement.
Brian Hofer, an attorney and executive director of the Oakland-based nonprofit Secure Justice, which advocates against what the organization deems to be state and corporate overreach, said the legal ground is “messy” for determining charges, much less where to file them.
“You took people from one state, on flights which are funded by another state, dropped them off in a third state, and you’re going to say they were coerced or taken under threat of force?” Hofer said. “What court do you bring that in?
“It’s just a mess. The legal ground is certainly messy.”
Mark Meuser, a San Francisco-based constitutional and election law attorney, disputed Newsom’s legal reasoning in a tweet on Monday.
“Can you please cite one
Florida law that prohibits the transportation of individuals who are in this country illegally to a sanctuary state?” wrote Meuser, a Republican who ran against U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla in last November’s election.
Gavin Newsom called for Justice Department investigation
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the flights “dangerous and unacceptable” on Monday, but the Biden administration’s response to previous migrant flights has been, at the very least, out of public view.
Newsom in September asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate whether the flights could be considered kidnapping under state laws. If they could, he wrote, then the U.S. Justice Department should get involved
because they could be considered violations of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
In September, Rachael Rollins, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, pledged to “look long and hard” at potential charges. But Rollins has since resigned, and it’s unclear where that investigation led. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts did not return calls from CalMatters on Monday.
DeSantis’s office also didn’t return calls and emails from CalMatters. Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature has set aside $12 million for the migrant flights.
Bonta, as California’s attorney general, also didn’t file state charges related to those September flights, and it’s unclear what would be different this time. Bonta did not responded to re-
quests for comment from CalMatters.
Newsom’s office released a statement late Monday that expressed support for Bonta’s investigation into the flights.
“As to specific charges and laws that may have been violated, that will ultimately be determined by the attorney general’s office,” Newsom spokesperson Daniel Lopez wrote.
It’s one thing to know the planes came from Florida and another to connect those flights directly to DeSantis. But at least one investigation into that connection is continuing, as the sheriff in Bexar County, Texas, has turned over the results of a criminal investigation into DeSantis for his alleged role in transporting 49 migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard last year.
The Texas Tribune reports that the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office recently filed several counts of unlawful restraint, both misdemeanors and felonies as a result of the investigation, but didn’t name individual suspects. The investigation has been turned over to the Bexar County District Attorney.
Sacramento surprised by migrant flights
California was caught unaware by the latest arrivals, who were diverted to
a small airport in the city and met by local outreach groups and law enforcement.
Sacramento County spokesperson Kim Nava said the migrants left from Texas and changed planes in tiny Deming, N.M., before arriving in California.
“The county did not know the flight was coming in,” she said. “We don’t have communication (with the state of Texas) at this time.”
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said the migrants were being used as “political pawns.” He said he’s focused on “making sure the people who landed here are cared for, and that’s our job.”
Steinberg, a Democrat who is considering a run for attorney general, said he supported a review of whether criminal charges should be filed.
“I mean, I think we ought to, you know, await the result of an investigation, but certainly, an investigation into potential criminal culpability is warranted,” he said.
Each of the migrants carried a clear plastic bag, inside of which were papers directing them to immigration courts, some as far away as Chicago, according to an advocacy group that has been supporting them. Landing in California could make it more difficult for those individuals to reach their court appearances.
“So they’re not even trying to get them closer to families or closer to their court,” said Lydia Guzman, national immigration chair for The League of United Latin American Citizens. “This is all politics.”
Guzman said the organization also demanded action from the federal government in September.
“We inquired with the (U.S.) Department of Justice, we wanted them to look at who was behind all of this,” Guzman said. “We never heard back from DOJ on this issue.”
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‘You small, pathetic man,’ Gavin Newsom wrote in a Twitter post suggesting he’d pursue criminal charges against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over recent migrant flights to Sacramento.
DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION
LIBRARY TO BE STATEWIDE IN CA
Millions of Californian children will be eligible to receive a monthly English or Spanish book.
Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services
On Tuesday, June 6, California launched a statewide Imagination Library Program.
Through Senate Bill 1183, which established the statewide rollout of Dolly Parton’s nonprofit program, every Californian under the age of 5 will be eligible to receive a free monthly book in the mail. The bipartisan bill was written by Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) in partnership with the Dollywood Foundation, and signed by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2022.
California is the 15th and largest state to launch this program statewide, and the first to offer bilingual book options (English and Spanish). The bill allows a one-time $68.2 million state budget fund to launch the program, by which the Imagination Library Foundation under the administration of the California State Library will deliver books through local partners in each county.
Since Parton established the Imagination Library in her home Tennessee County in 1995, the program has gifted over 186 million books across five countries.
“Before he passed away, my Daddy told me the Imagination Library was probably the most important thing I had ever done,” Parton has said of the program. “I can’t tell you how much that meant to me because I created the Imagination Library as a tribute to my Daddy. He was the smartest man I have ever known, but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams.”
Community involvement
Greg Lucas, who has been California’s 25th State Librarian since March 2014, said, “One of the strengths of this program is the community involvement that it fosters … partners which sign up kids in their community can be a school district, a Friends of the Library, a rotary club or other service organization, or a First 5 office, to name a few.”
Of the 2.4 million eligible children across California’s 58 counties, only 1% were enrolled in an existing Imagination Library program in the state when SB1183 was passed in fall 2022, while one out of every 10 children in the country then received a monthly book.
Lucas said that, before the statewide rollout, the Imagination Library was “available to any kid who wanted to join in 20 counties around California … in about 40 locations.” Now, “The state will write a check for 50% of the cost of each book that goes to kids. The books are free to kids, but local partners have to come up with the cost of mailing and printing. That’s
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about $2.60 a month, and now the state is picking up half of that.”
Countering the tide of book bans
This accessibility comes as a counter to the wave of school and library book bans which, since 2021, has spiked in other states — particularly Texas and Florida — to a 20-year high.
“Of the states that have passed these laws that restrict the sorts of books that can be on shelves and subject librarians to penalties … you can trace back most of these challenges to about 11 people,” Lucas said. “So it isn’t about lots of people supporting the removal of books. It’s a few people creating the fear of having to go through all these challenges in the first place.”
He continued, “If you’re a local or school librarian, the school board and other community and parent groups are involved, and the result is that people are reluctant to put the book on the shelf. It creates this climate of fear and self-censorship, which is probably the objective.”
Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sent a joint letter to school administrators across the state cautioning them against book bans, noting legal mandates around providing access to diverse perspectives and curricula.
“Access to books – including books that reflect the diverse experiences and perspectives of Californians, and especially, those that may challenge us to grapple with uncomfortable truths – is a profound freedom we all must protect and cultivate,” the letter read.
As for distribution, the Imagination Library chooses books — all published by Penguin Random House — through a panel of early childhood learning and reading experts; the first book that each child receives is “The Little Engine That Could.”
“California is the most diverse group of people that have ever been brought together as equals in the history of human civilization,” Lucas said. “Over 200 languages are spoken here. Of course, it’s a challenge to line up local partners to enroll as many of 2.4 million kids as possible to receive books every month until they turn five, but as Dolly Parton says, ‘You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.’”
“Building a home library is key to consistently getting books in kids’ hands, and this is key to raising strong readers,” he added. “Whatever the challenges that we face in this — in the words of Congressman John Lewis — it’s good trouble.”
To sign up for local Imagination Library affiliates in the U.S., visit imaginationlibrary.com/usa/find-my-program. To learn more about the California program, visit imagination.library.ca.gov.
Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services
El martes 6 de junio, California lanzó el Programa de Biblioteca de la Imaginación en todo el estado.
A través del proyecto de ley 1183 del Senado, que estableció el lanzamiento en todo el estado del programa sin ánimo de lucro de Dolly Parton, todos los californianos menores de 5 años podrán recibir un libro mensual gratuito por correo. El proyecto de ley bipartidista fue redactado por Shannon Grove (republicana de Bakersfield) y la presidenta pro tempore del Senado, Toni Atkins (demócrata de San Diego), en colaboración con la Fundación Dollywood, y firmado por el gobernador Newsom el 30 de septiembre de 2022.
California es el decimoquinto y mayor estado en lanzar este programa en todo el estado y el primero en ofrecer opciones de libros bilingües (inglés y español). El proyecto de ley permite un fondo presupuestario estatal único de 68.2 millones de dólares para lanzar el programa, mediante el cual la fundación Imagination Library Foundation, bajo la administración de la Biblioteca Estatal de California, entregará libros a través de socios locales en cada condado.
Desde que Parton creó la Imagination Library— biblioteca de la imaginación—en su condado natal de Tennessee en 1995, el programa ha regalado más de 186 millones de libros en cinco países.
“Antes de morir, mi padre me dijo que la Biblioteca de la Imaginación era probablemente lo más im-
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portante que jamás haya hecho”, ha dicho Parton sobre el programa. “No sabes cuánto significó eso para mí, porque creé la Biblioteca de la Imaginación como homenaje a mi padre. Era el hombre más inteligente que he conocido, pero sé en mi corazón que su incapacidad para leer probablemente le impidió cumplir todos sus sueños.”
Participación comunitaria
Greg Lucas, que ha sido el 25º bibliotecario estatal de California desde marzo de 2014, dijo: “Uno de los puntos fuertes de este programa es que fomenta la participación de la comunidad … los socios que inscriben a los niños en su comunidad pueden ser un distrito escolar, un Amigos de la Biblioteca, un club rotario u otra organización de servicios, o una oficina de First 5 (Los Primeros 5), por nombrar algunos.”
De los 2.4 millones de niños elegibles en los 58 condados de California, solo el 1% estaba inscrito en un programa Imagination Library existente en el estado cuando se aprobó el SB1183 en otoño de 2022, mientras que uno de cada 10 niños del país recibía entonces un libro mensual.
Lucas dijo que, antes del lanzamiento en todo el estado, la Biblioteca de la Imaginación estaba “disponible para cualquier niño que quisiera unirse en 20 condados alrededor de California … en alrededor de 40 sitios.” Ahora, “el Estado extenderá un cheque por el 50% del costo de cada libro que se entregue a los niños. Los libros son gratuitos para los niños, pero los socios locales tienen que correr con los gastos de envío e impresión. Son unos 2.60 dólares al mes, y ahora el Estado se hace cargo de la mitad”.
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Millones de niños californianos podrán recibir un libro mensual en inglés o español.
With the passing of Senate Bill 1183, every Californian under the age of 5 is eligible to receive a free monthly book in the mail. Photo Credit: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
EL IMPAGO, A COSTILLAS DE LA GENTE DE BAJOS RECURSOS
El acuerdo sobre el techo de la deuda firmado el sábado por Biden deja a los más desfavorecidos con menos apoyo, mientras la deuda del país sigue aumentando.
Peter White Ethnic Media Services
Elacuerdo sobre el techo de la deuda alcanzado la semana pasada entre demócratas y republicanos ha evitado un posible desastre económico. Pero los expertos afirman que el proyecto de ley tendrá consecuencias a largo plazo para quienes se encuentran en los peldaños más bajos de la escala económica.
También crece la preocupación por el aumento de la deuda del país y lo que ello significa para los numerosos programas federales de los que dependen millones de personas.
“Sabemos que esos efectos se habrían dejado sentir profundamente, muy profundamente, entre las personas más vulnerables económicamente”, afirma Shannon Buckingham, Vicepresidenta del Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Centro de prioridades presupuestarias y políticas), al hablar de las posibles consecuencias de un impago.
“Sesenta y cinco millones de beneficiarios de la Seguridad Social podrían haber visto retrasadas sus prestaciones, seis millones de veteranos y sus supervivientes podrían haber visto retenidas sus prestaciones. Las familias podrían haber visto retrasadas sus ayudas mensuales para alquiler, para alimentación y cuidado de los niños”, afirmó Buckingham.
Sin un acuerdo, podríamos haber visto una pérdida de entre 7 y 8 millones de puestos de trabajo y un aumento del desempleo”. Buckingham habló con periodistas de medios étnicos el viernes pasado durante una conferencia de prensa organizada por Ethnic Media Services, un día antes de que el Presidente Biden firmara el acuerdo, ampliando el límite de la deuda hasta 2025 y garantizando que Estados Unidos evitara el primer impago de su historia.
Aumento del hambre y la pobreza para adultos mayores
Shannon Buckingham, Vicepresidenta Senior de Comunicaciones y Consejera Senior del Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, explica cómo el nuevo requisito de trabajo para los adultos mayores en el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria pone en riesgo a estos beneficiarios.
Buckingham denunció a los republicanos por utilizar el techo de la deuda cómo rehén para forzar políticas profundamente impopulares y perjudiciales que no pudieron aprobar cuando tenían el control total del Congreso.
“Vimos la naturaleza extrema de sus exigencias en el proyecto de ley que (la Cámara controlada por los republicanos) aprobó hace unas semanas. Afortunadamente, el acuerdo final que se alcanzó evitó gran parte del daño que ese proyecto de ley habría infligido”, declaró.
El acuerdo bipartidista, aprobado a pesar de la resistencia de los legisladores republicanos de extrema derecha de la Cámara de Representantes, contiene algunas malas noticias para las personas que luchan por lograr que el dinero alcance para llegar a fin de mes. Por ejemplo, un requisito de reportar sobre el trabajo para los adultos mayores de bajos ingresos que reciben beneficios de SNAP (Programa suplementario de asistencia nutricional) aumentará el hambre y la pobreza para las personas, de 50-54 años. Buckingham dijo que muchas personas en ese grupo de edad están en mal estado de salud y ya no pueden hacer los trabajos físicamente demandantes que una alguna vez desempeñaron. “Y muchos perderán la ayuda básica con la que cuentan para comprar despensa”, afirma.
La gente puede obtener una exención médica, pero el proceso está notoriamente cargado de burocracia y simplemente no funciona, añadió Buckingham.
“Reconocemos la voluntad del Congreso de evitar el impago”, afirma Rachel Snyderman, directora asociada de política económica y empresarial del Bipartisan Policy Center de Washington.
El acuerdo se centra en el gasto discrecional -aproximadamente una cuarta parte del presupuesto federal- y Snyderman afirma que en la última década se ha visto cómo se intensifican las tensiones políticas en torno al límite de la deuda.
“Hemos empezado a ver el límite de la deuda como una especie de rehén. Es el único momento en que
ambos partidos se reúnen para mantener debates fructíferos y significativos sobre política fiscal”, afirma.
‘Ha llegado la hora de actuar’ contra la deuda
Rachel Snyderman, Directora Asociada Senior de Política Empresarial y Económica del Bipartisan Policy Center, afirma que el techo de la deuda no aborda la necesidad de ingresos más allá del recorte de impuestos.
“Los intereses de nuestra deuda van a superar nuestro
gasto en Medicaid el año que viene. Éste se convertirá en el mayor gasto federal en los próximos 30 años”, advirtió Snyderman.
A continuación, enumeró las cosas que el gobierno no tendrá dinero para pagar cuando los pagos de intereses se conviertan en el mayor gasto de la nación.
Entre ellas se incluyen programas sociales críticos de los que dependen millones de familias estadounidenses, el gasto en defensa de nuestro ejército y las inversiones de ayuda en energías limpias y educación
en el exterior.
“Es hora de actuar ya”, afirma.
La deuda nacional, de 31 trillones de dólares, representa aproximadamente un tercio del total del mercado de deuda estatal.
“Antes incluso de que hablemos del incumplimiento del pago, estamos viendo un reflejo de la creciente aversión al riesgo entre los inversores mundiales que poseen y compran nuestra deuda”, afirma Snyderman.
El aumento de los rendimientos que los inversores exigen a los bonos del Tesoro no hace sino aumentar nuestros costes de endeudamiento, que luego pagan los contribuyentes. Si incurriéramos en impago, probablemente se produciría un rápido descenso de la demanda de títulos estadounidenses y perturbaciones negativas en las economías de todo el mundo.
Dentro de dos años, los republicanos podrían forzar otro juego de políticas riesgosas para recortar programas sociales como la Seguridad Social y Medicare.
Eliminar el techo de la deuda
¿Podría suspenderse el límite de deuda durante más tiempo o eliminarse por completo?
“La respuesta es absolutamente al cien por cien”, afirma Lindsay Owens, directora ejecutiva de Groundwork Collaborative, un think tank (tanque de pensamiento) de izquierda basado en Washington.
“No hay ningún tipo de mérito en el hecho de que sea bipartidista. No deberíamos estar en una situación en la que el gobierno estadounidense esté a una semana de incumplir sus obligaciones”.
Owens subrayó que el techo de la deuda no tiene que ver con el gasto futuro. Se trata de pagar facturas de gastos en los que ya se ha incurrido.
“Por lo tanto, el “aumentar” del techo de la deuda no tiene absolutamente ninguna relación con el futuro fiscal”, afirma. Desde un punto de vista estructural, el presupuesto y las cuestiones fiscales no tienen nada que ver con el techo de la deuda.
“Es porque un contingente de republicanos en el Congreso insistió en vincular una lucha presupuestaria a la eliminación del techo de deuda, ¿verdad? Así que el aparejamiento de estas dos cosas es estrictamente artificial y estrictamente una construcción política, no un requisito para levantar el techo de deuda.”
La reducción del presupuesto del IRS recientemente aprobado privará a la agencia del personal y la tecnología que tanto necesita para tomar medidas enérgicas contra la evasión fiscal y, en última instancia, costará millones de dólares a Estados Unidos, afirma Lindsay Owens, doctora y directora ejecutiva de Groundwork Collaborative.
Poniendo orden en nuestra situación fiscal Según Owens, los recortes presupuestarios al IRS (Servicio de rentas internas) de 21.4 millones de millones de dólares a lo largo de diez años incluidos en el proyecto de ley suponen en realidad un aumento neto del déficit.
“Ello se debe a que el IRS deja de recaudar ingresos. Es una parte muy importante del acuerdo”, afirma. El acuerdo congela la financiación discrecional durante un año y la aumenta un 1% el segundo año. Pero si se tiene en cuenta que la inflación ronda el 5%, Owens afirma que esto significa menos ayudas a la vivienda, menos plazas para que los niños pequeños vayan a Head Start (Programa para infantes), menos servicios para los adultos mayores, entre otros.
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Dinamarca gestiona su deuda mejor que Estados Unidos, señala Owens, quien añade que, aunque se trata de debates con motivaciones políticas, hay un camino a seguir. “Tenemos que tener el coraje político de poner orden en nuestra situación fiscal”.
Mientras criticamos a otros países por sus economías deprimidas, Estados Unidos sigue viviendo por encima de sus posibilidades.
“Como la economía más fuerte del mundo, estamos dejando el impago sobre la mesa por razones puramente políticas, no porque no tengamos acceso a los mercados de capitales, lo que nos diferencia de las crisis que hemos visto en Grecia, Argentina y Venezuela, por ejemplo”, afirma Owen.
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DEBT CEILING DEAL AVERTS DEFAULT, WITH POOR AND ELDERLY PAYING THE PRICE
Held for ransom by Republicans, the debt ceiling deal Biden signed Saturday leaves those on the lower rungs with less support even as the nation’s debt continues to mount.
Peter White Ethnic Media Services
Thedebt ceiling deal brokered last week between Democrats and Republicans staved off potential economic disaster. But experts say the bill will have long-term consequences for those on the lower rungs of the economic ladder.
There is also growing concern about the nation’s mounting debt and what that means for the many federal programs that millions rely on.
“We know those effects would have been felt deeply, very deeply by people who are the least economically secure,” says Shannon Buckingham, Senior Vice president at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, speaking about the potential consequences of a default.
“Sixty-five million Social Security beneficiaries could have seen their benefits delayed, six million veterans and their survivors could have had their benefits held up. Families could have seen their monthly rental assistance, food assistance, childcare delayed,” Buckingham said.
Without a deal we could have seen a loss of 7-8 million jobs and a spike in unemployment. Buckingham spoke with reporters Friday during an Ethnic Media Services press briefing, one day ahead of President Biden signing the deal, extending the debt limit through 2025 and ensuring the US avoids a first-ever default.
Increased hunger, poverty for older adults
Shannon Buckingham, Senior Vice President for Communications and Senior Counselor, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, explains how the new work requirement for older adults on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program puts these recipients at risk.
Buckingham called out Republicans for using the debt ceiling as a hostage to force deeply unpopular and harmful policies that they could not pass when they held full control of Congress.
“We saw the extreme nature of their demands in the bill that (the Republican-controlled House) passed a few weeks ago. Fortunately, the ultimate agreement that was reached avoided much of the damage that that bill would have inflicted,” she said.
The bipartisan deal, which passed despite resistance from far-right GOP lawmakers in the House, has some bad news for people who struggle to make ends meet. For example, a work reporting requirement for low-income older adults who receive SNAP benefits will increase hunger and poverty for people, age 50-54. Buckingham said many people in that age group are in poor health and can no longer do the physically demanding jobs they once held. “And so many will lose the basic assistance that they count on to buy groceries,” she says.
People can get a medical waiver, but the process is notoriously laden with red tape and just doesn’t work, Buckingham added.
“We applaud Congress’s willingness to avoid default,” says Rachel Snyderman, Senior Associate Director of business and economic policy for the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington.
The deal targets discretionary spending – about one quarter of the federal budget – and Snyderman says we have seen political brinkmanship surrounding the debt limit intensify in the last decade.
“We’ve started to see the debt limit be kind of a hostage-taking device. It’s the only time when both parties come together to have fruitful, meaningful discussions about fiscal policy,” she says.
‘Time to act’ on debt
Rachel Snyderman, Senior Associate Director, Business and Economic Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center, says the debt ceiling does not address the need for revenue beyond cutting taxes.
“The interest on our debt is going to outpace our spending on Medicaid next year. It’s going to become the largest federal expenditure within the next 30 years,” Snyderman warned.
She then listed things the government won’t have money to pay for when interest payments become the nation’s largest expense. They include critical social programs that millions of American families rely on, spending for defense in our military, and foreign aid investments in clean energy, and education.
“It’s time to act now,” she says.
The national debt of $31 trillion amounts to about one third of the total sovereign-debt market.
“Before we’re even talking about default, we’re seeing a reflection of increased risk aversion among global investors holding and buying our debt,” says Snyderman.
Increased yields that investors demand on treasury notes only drive up our costs to borrow, but those are then paid for by taxpayers. If we were to default, there would likely be a rapid decrease in demand for US securities and negative shocks to economies around the world.
Two years from now Republicans could force another game of political brinkmanship to cut back social programs like Social Security and Medicare.
Eliminating the debt ceiling
Could the debt limit be suspended for a longer period of time or eliminated altogether?
“The answer is absolutely one hundred percent,” says Lindsay Owens, Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative, a left-leaning think tank in Washington.
“There is no sort of glory in the fact that it is bipartisan. You know, we should not be in a position where the American government is getting within a week of defaulting on its obligations.”
Owens stressed that the debt ceiling isn’t about future spending. It’s about paying bills on spending that’s already been incurred.
“So, this lifting the debt ceiling has absolutely no bearing on fiscal matters moving forward,” she says. As a structural matter, the budget and talking about fiscal matters is mostly unrelated to the debt ceiling, she says.
“It’s because a contingent of Republicans in Congress insisted on tying a budget fight to the debt ceiling elimination, right? So, the pairing of these two things is strictly artificial and strictly a political construction, not a requirement of lifting the debt ceiling.”
Reducing the newly approved IRS budget will deprive the agency of the staff and technology it badly needs to crack down on tax evasion and ultimately cost the U.S. millions of dollars, says Lindsay Owens, Ph.D., Executive Director, Groundwork Collaborative.
Getting our fiscal house
in order
The IRS budget cuts of $21.4 billion over ten years included in the bill actually results in a net increase to the deficit, Owens says.
“That’s because it results in foregone revenue collection by the IRS. So that’s just a really important piece of the deal,” she says.
The deal freezes discretionary funding for one year and increases it by 1% in the second year. But if you consider inflation is running about 5%, Owens says it means less housing assistance, fewer slots for toddlers to go to Head Start, less services for seniors, and the like.
Denmark does a better job than the U.S. handling its debt, Owens notes, adding that while these are politically motivated discussions, there is a way forward.
“We have to have the political courage to get our fiscal house in order.”
While we fault other countries for their sluggish economies, the U.S. continues to live beyond its means.
“As the world’s strongest economy, we’re leaving default on the table for purely political reasons, not because we don’t have access to capital markets, which differentiates us from the crises that we’ve seen in Greece and Argentina and Venezuela, for example,” Owen says.
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Mabuhay Court, un asequible complejo de apartamentos para personas mayores (55+) en San José, está abriendo su lista de espera. La comunidad incluye aire acondicionado, todas las cocinas eléctricas y terraza/balcón. Esta comunidad residencial ofrece una sala comunitaria con cocina y lavandería, y está convenientemente ubicada junto al Centro Comunitario Northside. Las solicitudes previas para la lista de espera estarán disponibles y se aceptarán a partir del martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 9 a. m. hasta el lunes 31 de julio de 2023 a las 5 p. m. Para presentar una solicitud, visite el Portal de Vivienda de San José en: housing. sanjoseca.gov
La oficina está ubicada en 270 E. Empire St. en San José, CA. El horario de atención es de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m. Para obtener más información, llame al 408-885-0448. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos, edad y otras. Sección 8 bienvenida. EHO.
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696139
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 696086
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ryan Senft DDS 20445 Pacifica Dr Ste B, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chet L. Jenkins D.D.S. II, Inc., 410 N 44th St Ste 290, Phoenix, AZ 85008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Bryan Long
Chet L Jenkins D.D.S. II, Inc.
CFO
Article/Reg#: 5081869
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/30/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 696086
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695977
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FILLING CAKE, 4501 Snell Ave Apto 1602, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandra Melo, 4501 Snell Ave Apto 1602, San Jose, AZ 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Alejandra Melo
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/24/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 695977
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Budget Cleaning, 673 Adagio Way, 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): Pilar Maria Castillo, 673 Adagio Way, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2023.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695909
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lucero Cable 193 Stauffer Blvd, San Jose, CA 93125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tstream Inc, 1226 Lime Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/22/2023.
This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Nabil Tabikh Tstream Inc
President Article/Reg#: 3393119
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/22/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN
695909
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/ Junaid Ilyas
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/10/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695601
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696123
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/ Pilar Castillo
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/31/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696139
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695601
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAYGROWN APPAREL, 2721 Clover Meadow Court, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Junaid Ilyas, 2721 Clover Meadow Court, San Jose, CA 95135. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695990
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Armentas Market 2590 S bascom Ave, 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): Leticia Moran, 2392 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/26/2013. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: 582165. “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/ Leticia Moran
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/24/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy
File No. FBN 695990
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Barroco Salon, 1599 Shaw Dr, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maritza Sugry Perez Serratos, 1599 Shaw Dr, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/24/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN646726. “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/ Maritza Sugry Perez Serratos
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/31/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696123
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.
695337
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Taqueria El Jefe, 195 E Maude Ave, Sunnvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):
Juan Pablo Rodriguez Dondiego, 1220 Vienna Drive #513, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the
fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Juan Pablo Rodriguez Dondiego
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/03/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695337
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF
USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 696126
The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s):
My Craftish Space, 371 Vale Dr, San Jose CA, 95123. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/21/2022 under file no. FBN683359.
Anna Gronkowska, 371 Vale Dr, San Jose, CA 95123. This business was conducted by: an individual. “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/ Anna Gronkowska
This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/31/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN696126
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW
CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV410076
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Alice Miranda Silva INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Maria Alice Miranda Silva has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Alice Miranda Silva
AKA Maria A. Silva AKA Alice Silva AKA Maria Silva to Maria-Alice Miranda Silva 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 23, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
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JOBS / CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV416835
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MarJean Celeste Diaz Becerril INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) MarJean
Celeste Diaz Becerril has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.
MarJean Celeste Diaz Becerril to MarJean Celeste Sanchez Becerril b. Dominic Emiliano Diaz Becerril to Dominic
Emiliano Diaz Sanchez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 09/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 02, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo
Judge of the Superior
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV416273
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ruiwen Su INTERESTED PER-
SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)
Ruiwen Su has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hengyi Henry Yuan to (f) Henry Hengyi (m) Su (l) Yuan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 22, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV416487
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:
Angelina Eilie Andrei INTERESTED PER-
SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)
Angelina Eilie Andrei, aka: Lina Eilia Serhan, aka: Lina Eilia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelina Eilie Andrei aka: Lina Eilia Serhan aka: Lina Eilia to Linna Ellenna Cerrachi Eliea. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 7/11/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 30, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo
Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV416696
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Raul Pena De La Torre and Nancy J. Quintero, on behalf of Iker Leonel Quintero Andrade a minor INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Raul Pena De La Torre and Nancy J. Quintero, on behalf of Iker Leonel Quinter Andrade, a minor have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Iker Leonel Quintero Andrade to Iker Leonel Pena-Quintero
2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/19/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition
in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 06, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416813
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Meigiu Pang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Meigiu Pang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaiyuan Du to Kaiyuan Li 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the
Apartamentos para personas mayores de bajos ingresos. La lista de espera para Wittenberg Manor II se abrirá el Lunes 6/3/2023 y durará 5 semanas hasta el Viernes 7/4/23.
Durante ese tiempo, Wittenberg Manor II aceptará solicitudes de personas mayores de 62 años que cumplan con las pautas de admisión, así como de adultos con problemas de movilidad, mayores de 18 años, que requieran las características de diseño de los apartamentos accesibles.
Para solicitar un paquete de solicitud, llame al 510-785-7201 o acérquese a la oficina de Wittenberg Manor II, de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. y de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., de Lunes a Viernes, en 713 Bartlett Avenida, Hayward, CA 94541. El Miércoles 19 de Abril de 2023, a las 10:00 a. m., en el comedor de Wittenberg Manor II, se llevará a cabo una lotería para la colocación en la lista de espera. Le invitamos a asistir a la lotería, pero no está obligado a asistir. Wittenberg Manor II ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda.
county of Santa Clara.
June 01, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416013
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Magdalena TamayoGovea INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Magdalena
Tamayo-Govea has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aleksander
D’Silva Mejia-Tamayo to Aleksander Tamayo
2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least
two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 18, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV416807
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:
Olga Arkhangelskaya INTERESTED PER-
SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Olga Arkhangelskaya has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Olga Arkhangelskaya to Angelina Olga Arkhangelskaya 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 09/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks
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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.
June 01, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410634
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ruby Lara INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Ruby Lara has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.
Ruby Naranjo Moreno to Ruby Moreno b. Rebekan Elisha Gonzalez Moreno to Rebekah
Elisha Moreno 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/18/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at
least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
June 05, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
NOTICE OF DEATH OF Edward
Lewis Enners
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Edward Lewis Enners, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on April 4, 2023, in the City of Hollister, County of Benito, State of California.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111
Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111
Fax (408) 354-2797
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
NOTICE OF
OF Tillie Z.
Clara County, State of California, and died on April 26, 2023, in the City of San Jose, County of Clara, State of California.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111
Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123
Tel (408) 395-5111
Fax (408) 354-2797
June 09, 16, 23, 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695866
Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/19/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine
Fader,
Deputy File No. FBN 695866
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 696005
DEATH
Sheppard
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Tillie Z. Sheppard who was a resident of Santa
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Linaua more!, 4400 The Woods Drive Apt 1633, 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): Linaua more! LLC, 4400 The Woods Drive Apt 1633, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Miuatta Gusau
Linaua more! LLC
Owner
Article/Reg#:
2022507110291
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JMCS Janitorial, 1587 Leeward Dr, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ricardo Miranda, 1587 Leeward Dr, San Jose, CA 95122. Mary Miranda, 1587 Leeward Dr, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/18/1992. 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/ RLM
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/25/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696005
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696058
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CITY AUTO, 1150 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general
partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Abdallah Yousef Owda, 150 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129. Answer Dyab Allan, 1150 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/30/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Abdallah Owda
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/30/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 696058
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695950
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIQUID THERAPY, 2954 Warrington Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marvin Ramiro Salgado, 2954 Warrington Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/23/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Marvin Salgado
This statement was
filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/23/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 695950
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
NO. 695613
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADM Electric, 531 Page St, 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): Agustin Arturo Marquez Miranda, 531 Page St, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/08/2023.
This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Agustin Arturo Marquez Miranda
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695613
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 695887
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS EL VIEJON, 876 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name
and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nohe Rodriguez, 517 Chiechi Ave Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Nohe Rodriguez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/22/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695887
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415793
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Prasanna Madipalli INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Prasanna Madipalli has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Prasanna Madipalli to Prasanna Rao Sriadhibhatia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must
appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 12, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416018
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Magdalena TamayoGovea INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Magdalena Tamayo-Govea has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aleksander
D’Silva Mejia-Tamayo b. Aleksander Tamayo 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
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to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 18, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV416273
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ruiwen Su INTERESTED PER-
SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)
Ruiwen Su has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hengyi Henry Yuan to (f) Henry Hengyi (m) Su (l)Yuan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 22, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413570
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anyy Hernandez and Gabriel Hernandez INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Amy Hernandez and Gabriel Hernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Camila Beatriz Aviles to Camila Beatriz De La Rosa 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must
appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 08/01/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 05, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV414543
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gwenaver Lalas Datuin INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Gwenaver
Lalas Datuin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gwenaver Lalas Datuin to Gwenavere Lalas Datuin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/22/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
Apr 21, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 2023
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of VAIBHAV GAJULAPALLI Case No. 23PR194754
1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VAIBHAV GAJULAPALLI. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Seetharama C. Deevi in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Seetharama C. Deevi 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: June 30, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special
Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Attorney for Petitioner: Huma J. Ellahie 2542 S. Bascom Ave., STE 235 Campbell, CA 95008
Telephone: (408)5791282
June 02, 09 and 16, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410631
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: AVELINA MENDEZ-MEDINA
INTERESTED PER-
SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) AVELINA MENDEZMEDINA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ZURY ISAIAH ENRIQUEZ-MENDEZ to ZURY ISAIAH MENDEZ.
2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 06/06/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks
prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
Feb 1, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 695536
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Scorpion Shoes, 1196 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):
Jaqueline Gonzalez, 1640 Serville Dr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Jaqueline Gonzalez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/03/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695336
May 26, June 02, 09, 16, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695759
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BARBY CLEANING SERVICE, 5642 Creekview Meadow Ln, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara County. This business is owned
by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Barbara Hernandez, 5642 Creekview Meadow Ln, San Jose, CA 95135. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/31/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Barbara Hernandez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695759
May 26, June 02, 09, 16, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695730
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ricos Tacos Ponce, 1098 South First Street, 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): Alfonso Ponce, 960 Villa Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/16/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Alfonso Ponce Torres
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara
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County on 05/16/2023. Regina Alcomendras,
County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695730
May 26, June 02, 09, 16, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV414543
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gwenaver Lalas Datuin INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Gewnaver Lalas Datuin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gwenaver Lalas Datuin to Gwenavere Lalas Datuin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/22/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the
county of Santa Clara.
Apr 21, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
May 26, June 02, 09, 16, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415727
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh Nghiep Ngo INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Thanh Nghiep Ngo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoang Mai Phuong Vo to Makayla D Ngo b. Vu Hoang Khanh Dinh to Kathy V Dinh c. Thanh Nghiep Ngo to Anthony Ngo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 11, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
May 26, June 02, 09, 16, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV415881
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Steven William Pankey INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Steven William Pankey has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Steven William Pankey to Steven William Oliphant 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general
circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 16, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of
the Superior Court
May 26, June 02, 09, 16, 2023
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Margarita Cervantes Case No. 23PR194747
1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Margarita Cervantes. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Francisca Alvarez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Francisca Alvarez 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: June 30, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the
hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Attorney for Petitioner:
Jennifer E. Ramirez
2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444
May 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695503
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Upcycled and FUNKtional Designs by J&L, 1824 Dry Creek
Road, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): J&L Creative Solutions LLC, 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Laurie M DeGange
J&L Creative Solutions, LLC
Member
Article/Reg#:
201533210016
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695503
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 695781
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHADDAI GUATEMALAN CUISINE, 164 Azucar Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Betxaida Alejandra Lopez, 164 Azucar Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this
statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Betxaida Alejandra Lopez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 695781
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 695681
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BE THE CHANGE COLLECTIVE, 5139 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kathleen Aguirre Da Silva, 5139 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/12/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Kathleen Da Silva Owner
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 695681
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 694885
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Santi’s Catering, 2670 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Filiberto Zaragoza, 235 Fairchild Dr. Apt 8, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Filiberto Zaragoza
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 694885
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695731
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lesly House Cleaning, 3726 Poiciana, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Petronila Excanil Chitic, 3726 Poiciana, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/16/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement
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is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Petronila Excanil Chitic
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/16/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 695731
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT NO. 695622
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
ANTOJITOS IRAHETA, 960 S First St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Delmy Arely Iraheta Claros, 3637 Snell Ave #158, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Delmy Arely Iraheta
Claros
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 695622
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT NO. 695486
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pro Diamond Shine, 2997 Ocala Ave, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara
County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Miguel Junior Garcia Sanchez, 2997 Ocala Ave, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Miguel Junior Garcia Sanchez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 695486
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
NO. 695466
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pancho Auto Repair, 8911 Murray Ave Ste E, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisco Gonzalez, 5826 Pamona Rd, Firebaugh, CA 93622. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Francisco Gonzalez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,
Deputy File No. FBN 695466
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV413569
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alicia Zacarias INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)
Alicia Zacarias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. Katherine Gutierrez Zacarias to Katherine Zacarias 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: 08/08/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
Apr 05, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV415794
Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)
Michael A. Tecleab & Mihret G. Weldeslassie have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Simon Michael Tecleab to Simon A. Michael b. Soliana Michael Tecleab to Soliana A
Michael c. Sabrina Michael Tecleab to Sabrina A. Tecleab Michael d. Sidona Michael Tecleab to Sidona
A. Michael 2. THE COURT
ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: 09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
May 12, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 23CV414854
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ming Hua
Lan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ming
Hua Lan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ming Hua Lan to Mandy MingHua
Lan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING:
Date: 08/29/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
Apr 26, 2023
Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
Judge
of the Superior Court
May 19, 26, June 02, 09, 2023
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EARTHTALK Q&A: GREENER AC
Dear EarthTalk: With summer bearing down on us, are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there? --Fred Johansen, Grand Rapids, MI
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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk
Air conditioners are essential for keeping us cool and comfortable during hot summer months, but their environmental impact cannot be ignored. Traditional air conditioning units consume significant amounts of energy and rely heavily on refrigerants that contribute to global warming. However, the good news is that there are several environmentally friendly air conditioning options available today.
One notable advancement is the development of energyefficient air conditioners. These units are designed to use less electricity, reducing their carbon footprint and lowering energy bills. Energy Star certified air conditioners are a reliable option to consider. They meet strict energy efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and can help reduce energy consumption by up to 15 percent. By choosing an Energy Star certified model, consumers can make a positive impact on both the environment and their wallets.
Another eco-friendly air conditioning solution gaining popularity is the use of evaporative coolers, also known as swamp coolers. Unlike conventional air conditioners, which use refrigerants and compressors to cool the air, evaporative coolers work by passing air over watersoaked pads, causing evaporation and cooling the air. These units consume significantly less energy than traditional air conditioners and are a suitable option for dry climates. However, they may not be as effective in areas with high humidity.
In recent years, researchers and engineers have been exploring more sustainable alternatives to refrigerants used in air conditioners. One such alternative is hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants, which have a much lower global warming potential compared to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants commonly used today. HFOs are less harmful to the ozone layer and have a significantly lower impact on global warming. Some manufacturers have already started producing air conditioners that use HFO refrigerants, offering a greener cooling solution.
Additionally, there is a growing trend towards the use of
geothermal heat pumps for cooling purposes. These systems utilize the constant temperature of the earth to provide cooling, rather than relying on electricity to generate cool air. Geothermal heat pumps are highly efficient and can save up to 30-60 percent on energy costs compared to traditional air conditioners. They also have a longer lifespan and require less maintenance. While the initial installation costs may be higher, the long-term environmental and financial benefits make them a viable option for those looking to minimize their ecological impact.
Finally, it is essential to consider sustainable design and proper maintenance practices when using air conditioners. Optimizing insulation, reducing air leaks, and shading windows can help reduce the load on air conditioning systems. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning filters and ensuring proper airflow, ensures that the unit operates at maximum efficiency.
While there is no one-size-fits-all environmentally friendly air conditioner, consumers now have several options to choose from. Energy-efficient models, evaporative coolers, HFO refrigerants, and geothermal heat pumps are all promising alternatives that can help reduce the ecological footprint of cooling our homes and buildings. By making informed choices and adopting sustainable practices, we can stay cool without compromising the health of our planet.
In the face of climate change and growing energy demands, it is encouraging to see advancements in air conditioning technology that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. As consumers, we have the power to support and demand these eco-friendly solutions, driving the transition towards a greener future.
Remember, staying cool doesn't have to mean heating up the planet!
CONTACTS: EnergyStar Certified Room AC, energystar. gov/productfinder/product/certified-room-air-conditioners/results; ”Green air conditioning: what is eco-friendly AC?” hvac.com/air-conditioners/green-air-conditioning/.
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EARTHTALK Q&A: AIRE ACONDICIONADO MÁS VERDE
Estimado EarthTalk: Con el verano a la vuelta de la esquina, ¿existen aires acondicionados respetuosos con el medio ambiente? --Fred Johansen, Grand Rapids, MI
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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk
Losaparatos de aire acondicionado son esenciales para mantenernos frescos y cómodos durante los calurosos meses de verano, pero no podemos ignorar su impacto ambiental. Los aparatos de aire acondicionado tradicionales consumen grandes cantidades de energía y utilizan refrigerantes que contribuyen al calentamiento global. Sin embargo, la buena noticia es que hoy en día existen varias opciones de aire acondicionado respetuosas con el medio ambiente.
Un avance notable es el desarrollo de aparatos de aire acondicionado energéticamente eficientes. Estas unidades están diseñadas para consumir menos electricidad, lo que reduce su huella de carbono y disminuye las facturas de energía. Los aires acondicionados con certificación Energy Star son una opción fiable para tener en cuenta. Cumplen las estrictas normas de eficiencia energética establecidas por la Agencia de Protección del Medio Ambiente de EE.UU. (EPA) y pueden ayudar a reducir el consumo de energía hasta en un 15 por ciento. Al elegir un modelo con certificación Energy Star, los consumidores pueden tener un impacto positivo tanto en el medio ambiente como en sus bolsillos.
Otra solución ecológica de aire acondicionado que está ganando popularidad es el uso de enfriadores evaporativos, también conocidos como enfriadores de agua. A diferencia de los aparatos de aire acondicionado convencionales, que utilizan refrigerantes y compresores para enfriar el aire, los climatizadores evaporativos funcionan haciendo pasar el aire por unas almohadillas empapadas en agua, lo que provoca la evaporación y enfría el aire. Estas unidades consumen mucha menos energía que los aparatos de aire acondicionado tradicionales y son una opción adecuada para climas secos. Sin embargo, pueden no ser tan eficaces en zonas con mucha humedad
En los últimos años, investigadores e ingenieros han explorado alternativas más sostenibles a los refrigerantes utilizados en los aparatos de aire acondicionado. Una de ellas son los refrigerantes de hidrofluoroolefina (HFO), que tienen un potencial de calentamiento global mucho menor que los refrigerantes de hidrofluorocarbono (HFC) que se utilizan habitualmente hoy en día. Los HFO son menos nocivos para la capa de ozono y tienen un impacto mucho menor en el calentamiento global. Algunos fabricantes ya han empezado a producir aparatos de aire acondicionado que utilizan refrigerantes HFO, ofreciendo una solución de refrigeración más ecológica.
Además, existe una tendencia creciente hacia el uso de bom-
bas de calor geotérmicas para la refrigeración. Estos sistemas utilizan la temperatura constante de la tierra para proporcionar refrigeración, en lugar de depender de la electricidad para generar aire frío. Las bombas de calor geotérmicas son muy eficientes y pueden ahorrar hasta un 30-60% en costes energéticos en comparación con los aires acondicionados tradicionales. También tienen una vida útil más larga y requieren menos mantenimiento. Aunque los costes iniciales de instalación pueden ser más elevados, las ventajas medioambientales y financieras a largo plazo las convierten en una opción viable para quienes buscan minimizar su impacto ecológico.
Por último, es esencial tener en cuenta el diseño sostenible y las prácticas de mantenimiento adecuadas a la hora de utilizar aparatos de aire acondicionado. Optimizar el aislamiento, reducir las fugas de aire y sombrear las ventanas puede ayudar a reducir la carga de los sistemas de aire acondicionado. Un mantenimiento regular, como la limpieza de los filtros y un flujo de aire adecuado, garantiza que la unidad funcione con la máxima eficiencia.
Aunque no existe un aparato de aire acondicionado ecológico que sirva para todos, los consumidores tienen ahora varias opciones entre las que elegir. Los modelos energéticamente eficientes, los refrigeradores evaporativos, los refrigerantes HFO y las bombas de calor geotérmicas son alternativas prometedoras que pueden ayudar a reducir la huella ecológica de la refrigeración de nuestros hogares y edificios. Si elegimos con conocimiento de causa y adoptamos prácticas sostenibles, podremos mantenernos frescos sin poner en peligro la salud de nuestro planeta.
Ante el cambio climático y la creciente demanda de energía, es alentador ver avances en la tecnología del aire acondicionado que dan prioridad a la eficiencia energética y la responsabilidad medioambiental. Como consumidores, tenemos el poder de apoyar y exigir estas soluciones ecológicas, impulsando la transición hacia un futuro más verde.
Recuerde, ¡mantenerse fresco no tiene por qué significar calentar el planeta!
CONTACTOS: Aire acondicionado certificado por EnergyStar, energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-room-air-conditioners/results; "Aire acondicionado ecológico: ¿qué es un aire acondicionado ecológico?" hvac.com/air-conditioners/greenair-conditioning/.
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POSTRES PARA EL AMOR Y LA SUERTE
Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador
Cuandoescuchamos la palabra postre, lo primero que viene a nuestra mente es ‘dulce’, un bocadillo que nos endulzará el momento, creando una sensación de bienestar en el paladar, como una recompensa, y para algunos hasta un pecadillo, especialmente quienes se encuentren en una dieta para bajar de peso.
Los postres pueden venir en diferentes presentaciones, desde muy sencillos y módicos como una fruta fresca, hasta uno muy elaborado y costoso, como los que encontramos en restaurantes franceses especializados en la alta cocina. Los hay ricos, y bajos en calorías, y a la vez muy nutritivos. Los postres constituyen una parte importante en nuestra alimentación, no solamente para el cuerpo físico, sino también para nuestro espíritu. Un postre delicioso puede mejorar la energía y el estado de ánimo de cualquier persona.
La costumbre del deleite con un platillo dulce después de la comida, se remonta a siglos atrás, en las cortes francesas de la época medieval, cuando se solía ingerir una fruta después del sustento, para lograr una buena digestión. Las frutas contienen enzimas, las cuales ayudan al estómago a procesar mejor los alimentos, especialmente ciertas proteínas difíciles de digerir; también la falta de higiene y refrigeración de aquellos tiempos, daba lugar a una rápida descomposición e intoxicación de los mismos, y las frutas servían como una forma de antídoto o preventivo.
La Naturaleza nos brinda todo lo que necesitamos para sobrevivir en este mundo y más.
Las frutas y los vegetales, además de ser alimentos vigorizantes y asistir en nuestras funciones fisiológicas, poseen propiedades místico-mágicas, las cuales al ser influenciadas con las técnicas propicias, se convierten en fuente inagotable de energía, que podemos usar para nuestro beneficio y el del prójimo.
Higos en almíbar
Este postre es adecuado para disfrutarlo en una noche especial con el ser amado, se encienden dos velas color dorado, y se dedican a Isis, la diosa egipcia del amor. Es un postre afrodisíaco.
Ingredientes:
15 higos
3 tazas de agua
2 tazas de azúcar
2 rajas de canela
Procedimiento:
Se lavan muy bien los higos, luego se colocan en una olla mediana junto con el agua, azúcar y canela, cocerlos a fuego mediano, moviendo con cuidado periódicamente hasta conseguir una consistencia de miel. Déjese enfriar y servirlos
solos o acompañados del helado de su preferencia. Se ofrenda una porción en nombre de la diosa Venus.
Variaciones: se le puede agregar un poco de extracto de vainilla, un cuarto de taza de licor, o ambos.
Sirve: 4 a 5 porciones.
Delicia de Naranja y Limón
Para pedir por una cantidad de dinero, quemar una vela color verde y ofrecer una porción al universo, colocándola afuera de la casa durante la noche.
Ingredientes:
8 naranjas
10 tazas de agua
4 tazas de azúcar
1 limón grande
1 raja de canela
Procedimiento:
Las naranjas y el limón se cortan con la cáscara en rodajas muy finas, se colocan en una olla grande y se les agrega el agua. Dejar en remojo una noche entera
y al siguiente día incorporarles el azúcar y la canela, cocer a fuego mediano, moviendo periódicamente, hasta llegar punto de almíbar. Dejar enfriar y servir solo o sobre rodajas de pastel.
Variaciones: se puede sustituir la naranja con toronja, para darle sabor un poco agridulce.
Sirve: 6 a 8 porciones
Fresas Royale
Para la belleza y el amor, saborear este postre a la luz de la Luna llena, pidiendo a Artemisa, que derrame su pureza y hermosura sobre la persona, ofrecer una porción a esta deidad.
Ingredientes:
2 libras de fresas partidas en cuatro
1 taza de crema para batir
½ taza de azúcar
½ cdita de cáscara de naranja rallada
1 cda de coñac
3 cdas de azúcar en polvo
Procedimiento:
Se reserva ½ taza de las fresas, mezclar el resto con el azúcar y el licor en un recipiente, taparlo y refrigerar por una hora. Aparte hacer un puré con la media taza de fresas que se reservó, batir la crema y agregar el puré y el azúcar en polvo. Colar las fresas y el líquido restante incorporarlo a la crema. Sirva las fresas en copas individuales y cubrirlas con la crema preparada. Refrigerar lo que sobre de la crema.
Sirve: 4 a 6 porciones
Deleite de Piña
Para atraer la ayuda de las hadas y los espíritus de la naturaleza. En el jardín o en cualquier lugar al aire libre, en donde abunden flores y arbustos, se deja sobre la tierra una porción de este postre, para halagar a estos seres, y así lograr su cooperación en lo que se desea.
Ingredientes:
½ piña fresca en trocitos y su jugo (o 1 lata de piña en su jugo)
1 lata de melocotón en almíbar
1 lata de leche condensada
N/A Canela
N/A Cerezas en conserva para decorar
Procedimiento:
Se baten la piña, un poco del jugo, los melocotones colados y la leche condensada. Sírvase en recipientes individuales, espolvorear con canela y decorar con cerezas.
Variación: se pueden sustituir albaricoques por los melocotones.
Sirve: 4 a 6 porciones
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