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The project of For the People Act aims to meet hundreds of bills to make the voting process more difficult and that have emerged in states governed by Republicans, as a result of what has been described in the media as "The Big Lie", that is, the idea that the legitimate winner of the 2020 elections was Donald Trump. Those proposals mostly affect minorities of color.

l Senado fue el escenario esta semana de un desenlace lamentable. Los 50 senadores republicanos tomaron la decisión de bloquear la más ambiciosa iniciativa de reforma electoral en décadas, el proyecto de “Ley para el Pueblo”. Por supuesto en cualquier democracia, la oposición tiene el derecho legítimo de oponerse a un proyecto de ley, sea por razones ideológicas, políticas, programáticas o de cualquier índole. Pero en este caso los republicanos ni siquiera votaron en contra del proyecto de ley, sencillamente se negaron a iniciar el debate legislativo sobre la propuesta.

El proyecto de “Ley para el Pueblo” tiene como objetivo salir al paso de cientos de propuestas de ley para dificultar el proceso de votación y que han surgido en estados gobernados por republicanos, a raíz de lo que se ha descrito en los medios informativos como “la gran mentira”, es decir la idea de que legítimo ganador de las elecciones de 2020 fue Donald Trump. Esas propuestas afectan mayormente a las minorías de color. Específicamente el proyecto de "Ley Para el Pueblo" busca facilitar el voto: convertir el día de las elecciones en un día feriado nacional, hacer menos complicado el voto temprano en las elecciones, institucionalizar el voto por correo y, de una manera significativa, reducir la influencia del dinero en los procesos electorales, que tienden a dar ventaja a los candidatos más adinerados.

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El presidente Biden apoya reformar la regla para que exista una “filibustería de palabra”, es decir, que los oponentes de una ley pueden bloquearla siempre y cuando permanezcan hablando en la tribuna del Senado. Hasta el político más hablantín, eventualmente se cansa.

he Senate was the scene of a regrettable outcome this week. 50 Republican senators made the decision to block the most ambitious electoral reform initiative in decades, the For the People Act.

Es una prueba de fuego para el presidente. Ahora deberá emplear toda su capacidad de persuasión en este debate, porque la “filibustería” es el mayor impedimento para promulgar su ambiciosa agenda de reformas.

Of course, in any democracy, the opposition has the legitimate right to oppose a bill, be it for ideological, political, programmatic, or any other reasons. But in this case the Republicans did not even vote against the bill, they simply refused to initiate legislative debate on the proposal.

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Specifically, the draft of the For the People Act seeks to facilitate voting: make Election Day a national holiday, make early voting less complicated in elections, institutionalize voting by mail and, significantly, reduce the influence of money in electoral processes, which tend to give the wealthiest candidates an advantage. To achieve their goal, the Republicans resorted to an old senatorial tactic practiced by both parties and known as the filibuster. The dictionary indicates that the term derives from the Spanish “filibustero”, which in its original meaning describes a person involved in military expeditions in foreign territory. Unlike the mercenary, who is traditionally a soldier paid by others, filibusters work for themselves. In the context of US politics, filibusters are those politicians who decide to block the final vote on a bill. In the case of the Upper House, 60 of the 100 votes are required to submit a bill to vote.

Para lograr su objetivo, los republicanos recurrieron a una vieja táctica senatorial practicada por los dos partidos y que se conoce como “filibuster” en inglés. El diccionario indica que el término deriva del español “filibustero”, que en su acepción original describe a una persona involucrada en expediciones militares en territorio extranjero.

It is worth remembering, for example, that southern senators used filibusters to block Civil Rights legislation, including bills against lynching, and that it was not until 1964 that the Senate was successful in passing a Civil Rights initiative during the Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.

A diferencia del mercenario, que tradicionalmente es un soldado pagado por otros, los filibusteros trabajan para sí mismos.

The filibuster is not enshrined in the Constitution. It's a Senate rule. Some jurists believe that it may even be unconstitutional, since the Constitution is governed by the principle of majority rule, that is, in the case of the Senate, it would be 51, not 60 votes. But the only way to make amends is for it to be eliminated in the Senate.

En el contexto de la política de Estados Unidos, los filibusteros son aquellos políticos que deciden bloquear el voto final de un proyecto de ley. En el caso de la Cámara Alta se requieren 60 de los 100 votos para someter un proyecto de ley a voto. Es conveniente recordar, por ejemplo, que los senadores sureños utilizaron la filibustería para bloquear la legislación de derechos civiles, incluidas las iniciativas de ley en contra de linchar a personas y que fue hasta 1964 que el Senado logró aprobar una iniciativa de derechos civiles durante la presidencia de Lyndon B. Johnson. La “filibustería” no está consagrada en la Constitución. Es una regla del Senado. Algunos juristas creen que puede ser incluso inconstitucional, toda vez que la Constitución está gobernada por el principio de la regla de la mayoría, es decir, en el caso del Senado, serían 51, no 60 votos. Pero la única forma de enmendar el entuerto es que sea eliminada en el Senado. El problema para el presidente es que son dos senadores de su partido los más férreos opositores a la erradicación de la “filibustería”, el senador de Virginia del

The problem for the president is that two senators from his party are the strongest opponents of the eradication of filibuster, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema. President Biden supports reforming the rule so that opponents of a law can block it as long as they remain speaking in the Senate rostrum. Even the most talkative politician eventually tires. It is a litmus test for the president. He now must employ all of his persuasiveness in this debate because filibustering is the greatest impediment to enacting his ambitious reform agenda. For more information visit www.laredhispana.com.

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acramento - El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California invita a todos los californianos elegibles que recibieron su licencia de manejar o tarjeta de identificación durante la pandemia, pero que no obtuvieron la REAL ID, a actualizarla ahora sin costo adicional. Esta oferta expira al final del año. Se requiere visita a una oficina para obtener la REAL ID. Durante la pandemia, el DMV temporalmente expandió la elegibilidad para renovar en línea o por correo para incluir a californianos de 70 años o más, y clientes que llegaron a límite de renovaciones fuera de la oficina – clientes que normalmente tendrían que renovar en persona. El DMV espera emitir cerca de 5.7 millones de licencias de manejar y tarjetas de identificación que no son la REAL ID entre marzo del 2020 y julio del 2021 a clientes que son elegibles para una. Una tarifa es pagada al tiempo de aplicar para una licencia de manejar, ya sea licencia nueva o renovación. Esa tarifa será retirada para clientes que recibieron una licencia de manejar o tarjeta de identificación que no es la REAL ID durante ese tiempo, si quieren renovar ahora en la página de dmv.ca.gov/realidupgrade. “No queremos que californianos paguen un precio por no obtener la REAL ID durante la pandemia,” dijo el director del DMV, Steve Gordon. “Mientras el gobierno federal ha extendido la fecha límite para obtener la REAL ID, no hay necesidad de esperar. Si actúas ahora, puedes aprovechar esta oferta y actualizar a la REAL ID gratis.”

Comenzando el 3 de mayo, del 2023, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los EE. UU. requerirá que los pasajeros muestren un pasaporte válido u otro documento aprobado por el gobierno federal, como una licencia de manejar o una tarjeta de identificación REAL ID, para abordar vuelos dentro de los Estados Unidos e ingresar a instalaciones federales y bases militares de alta seguridad. Para solicitar una licencia de manejar o tarjeta de identificación REAL ID, el aplicante debe proporcionar un número de seguro social valido, un comprobante de identidad, y dos comprobantes de domicilio de California. Para obtener una lista completa de todos los documentos aceptables y más información visite REALID.dmv.ca.gov. El DMV está tomando los pasos necesarios para mejorar sus servicios y hacer el proceso de actualizar la REAL ID más fácil. Californianos pueden completar una aplicación para la REAL ID visitando REALID.dmv.ca.gov y subiendo sus documentos. Después, deben llevar los mismos documentos a una oficina del DMV, puede ser el mismo día, para servicio express – no es necesario hacer cita. Llegando a la ventanilla de servicio, ahora se está tomando menos de 10 minutos para completar la transacción de REAL ID. El DMV recomienda a los californianos que actúen ahora y completen la aplicación para la REAL ID en línea antes de acudir a una oficina y que estén preparados con los documentos aprobados para que el proceso sea rápido para todos.

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acramento - The Department of Motor Vehicles invites all eligible Californians who received driver’s licenses or identification cards during the pandemic but did not get a REAL ID to upgrade now for no additional cost. This offer is set to expire at the end of the year. An office visit is required to get a REAL ID. During the pandemic, the DMV temporarily expanded eligibility to renew online or by mail to include Californians age 70 and older, and customers who had reached their limit on outof-office renewals – customers normally required to renew in person. The DMV expects to issue about 5.7 million driver’s licenses and IDs that are not REAL IDs between March 2020 and July 2021 to customers eligible for one. A fee is paid at the time of driver’s license application for a new license or renewal. That fee will be waived for the customers who received a non-REAL ID during that time if they upgrade now at dmv.ca.gov/realidupgrade. “We don’t want Californians to pay the price for not getting a REAL ID during the pandemic,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “While the federal government has extended the enforcement date for a REAL ID, there is no need to procrastinate. If you act now, you can take advantage of this offer and upgrade to a REAL ID for free.”

Beginning May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases. To apply for a REAL ID, an applicant must provide a valid Social Security number, proof of identity and two proofs of California residency. A list of qualifying documents and other helpful information can be found at REALID.dmv. ca.gov. The DMV is taking many steps to improve its services and make getting or upgrading to a REAL ID easier. By filling out the REAL ID application at REALID.dmv.ca.gov and uploading their documents, Californians can make an appointment, bring their confirmation code and documents with them to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service – no appointment necessary. Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction. The DMV encourages Californians to act now to complete the online application for a REAL ID before they come to the office and to be prepared with the appropriate documents to speed the process for everyone.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT TIMING: HOW CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS CAN USE CLEANER ENERGY TO KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN

TODO ES CUESTIÓN DEL MOMENTO OPORTUNO: CÓMO LOS RESIDENTES DE CALIFORNIA PUEDEN USAR ENERGÍA MÁS LIMPIA PARA QUE SIGAMOS BRILLANDO

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ver the past two decades, California has undergone a transformation focused on increasing the state’s consumption of electricity generated by renewable energy resources. These efforts are tied in part to the state’s goal to become a zerocarbon electricity state by 2045. Now’s the time to think about energy and harness the power of California’ abundant wind and solar energy. WHEN YOU USE ENERGY MATTERS The state’s electric grid is increasingly powered by clean, renewable sources of energy; when the sun is out and the wind is blowing. Most Californians have the option to use cleaner energy through their current electricity providers. The challenge is in the late afternoon and evening, when demand for energy peaks. At this time, electricity is more likely to be produced by traditional energy sources, which emits greenhouse gases. Community-based organization, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC), has partnered with Energy Upgrade California, a program of the California Public Utilities Commission, to encourage residents to use energy more efficiently to keep California golden. The program also aims to ensure residents are educated about the importance of using cleaner energy and understand how to do so. “Latinos are specifically vulnerable to the effects of climate change because of where we live and work,” says Julian Canete, President and CEO, CHCC. “Underscoring the importance of using cleaner energy and educating our communities on time-of-use is a movement close to my heart. I hope Californians will join me in helping to ensure a better future for generations to come.” HOW TO USE CLEANER ENERGY By making a few small changes to your rou-

tine you can help create a big change for California. It’s as simple as shifting when you use energy. CHCC alongside Energy Upgrade California is encouraging residents to use less energy from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.* for a cleaner California. You can optimize your clean energy use by: • Charging your devices overnight. When you remember to plug your phone in before you fall asleep, you can charge your devices overnight with the power of wind instead of during on peak hours. • Setting your slow cooker. Flip on your slow cooker before you leave for the day so that you can come home to the smell of ready to eat meals made with cleaner energy. • Preloading the dishwasher. Load your dishwasher after dinner, but turn it on in the morning — your dirty dishes will be clean by dinnertime and made spotless with cleaner energy. • Powering Down. Turn off, turn down and unplug your devices from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to ensure you’re using cleaner energy. TIME IS MONEY, EVEN WHEN IT COMES TO ENERGY Beginning in June and July 2021, Santa Clara and San Francisco county residents will begin transitioning to an electricity time-of-use (TOU) rate plan with San Francisco county residents beginning their transition in July. Under the new TOU plans, residents will be encouraged to conserve power between the hours of 4:00 and 9:00 p.m.* The availability of cleaner energy during the day creates an opportunity for Californians to think about not only how, but also when electricity is used to power their daily lives. Join Californians from all over the state in rallying together to combat climate change and preserve and protect the environment for future generations. For more information, visit https://www.energyupgradeca.org/time-ofuse. *Peak times may vary by rate and/or energy provider.

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urante las últimas dos décadas, California ha experimentado una transformación centrada en aumentar el consumo estatal de electricidad, generada por recursos de energía renovable. Estos esfuerzos están vinculados, en parte, al objetivo del estado de convertirse en un estado de electricidad sin carbono para el año 2045. Ahora es el momento de pensar en la energía y aprovechar el poder de la abundante energía eólica y solar de California. EL CUANDO USTED UTILIZA LA ENERGÍA IMPORTA La red eléctrica del estado se alimenta cada vez más de fuentes de energía limpias y renovables; cuando sale el sol y sopla el viento. La mayoría de los californianos tienen la opción de usar energía más limpia, a través de sus proveedores de electricidad actuales. El reto es al final de la tarde y la noche, cuando la demanda de energía alcanza su punto máximo. En este momento, es más probable que la electricidad se produzca mediante fuentes de energía tradicionales, que emiten gases de efecto invernadero. La organización comunitaria, Cámaras de Comercio Hispanas de California (CHCC por sus siglas en inglés), se ha asociado con Energy Upgrade California, un programa de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California, para alentar a los residentes a usar la energía de manera más eficiente para que sigamos brillando. El programa también tiene como objetivo garantizar que los residentes estén informados sobre la importancia de utilizar energía más limpia y comprendan cómo hacerlo. “Los latinos son específicamente vulnerables a los efectos del cambio climático debido al lugar donde vivimos y trabajamos”, dice Julian Canete, presidente y CEO de CHCC. “Subrayar la importancia de usar energía más limpia y educar a nuestras comunidades sobre el tiempo de uso es un movimiento que llevo en mi corazón. Espero que los californianos se unan a mí para ayudar a garantizar un mejor futuro para las generaciones venideras”.

California. Es tan simple como cambiar cuando usas energía. CHCC junto con Energy Upgrade California está animando a los residentes a usar menos energía desde 4:00 p.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m.* para una California más limpia. Puedes optimizar tu uso de energía limpia al: • Cargar tus dispositivos durante la noche. Cuando recuerdas enchufar tu teléfono antes de quedarte dormido, puedes cargar tus dispositivos durante la noche con la energía del viento en lugar de durante las horas pico. • Configurar tu olla de cocción lenta. Enciende tu olla de cocción lenta antes de salir en la mañana para que puedas volver a casa con el olor de las comidas listas para comer, hechas con energía más limpia. • Precargar el lavavajillas. Carga tu lavavajillas después de la cena, pero enciéndalo por la mañana; tus platos sucios estarán limpios a la hora de la cena y quedarán impecables con energía más limpia. • Apagar. Apaga, desactiva y desenchufa tus dispositivos desde las 4:00 p.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. para asegurarte que estás utilizando energía más limpia. EL TIEMPO ES DINERO, INCLUSO CUANDO SE TRATA DE ENERGÍA A partir de junio y julio del 2021, los residentes de los condados de Santa Clara y San Francisco comenzarán la transición a un plan de tarifas de horario de consumo (TOU por sus siglas en inglés) de electricidad con los residentes del condado de San Francisco que comenzarán su transición en julio. Bajo los nuevos planes de horario de consumo, se animará a los residentes a conservar energía entre las 4:00 y las 9:00 p.m.* La disponibilidad de energía más limpia durante el día crea una oportunidad para que los californianos piensen no solo cómo, sino también cuándo la electricidad se utiliza para impulsar su vida diaria.

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OPCIONES PARA LA ESCUELA DE VERANO: CALIFORNIA ALCANZA UN RECORD EN INSCRIPCIONES, ¿PERO ES SUFICIENTE?

El estado proporcionó $4.6 mil millones de fondos adicionales para la escuela de verano para combatir la pérdida de aprendizaje. Pero las ofertas de la escuela de verano varían en todo el país.

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o dos meses de escuela de verano no pueden deshacer el daño de 15 meses de cierre escolar. “La escuela de verano no será una solución rápida para las pérdidas por las que se vieron afectados los estudiantes durante la pandemia,” dijo Jenny Hontz, directora de comunicación del grupo de padres activistas Speak Up basado en Los Ángeles. Sabemos que la educación en línea no fue ideal, especialmente para nuestros estudiantes más vulnerables. Habrá un déficit enorme qué recuperar en los próximos años.”

ste verano hay mucho en juego para la madre Renee Baile del sur de Los Ángeles. Su hija Cali acaba de terminar el kindergarten, pero pasó la mayoría del tiempo en una pantalla de computadora en su casa donde todas sus habilidades de lectura, de cálculo y de escritura disminuyeron. “En general, fue un obstáculo para su confianza en sí misma”, dijo Bailey. Esperamos que la podamos reconstruir, para que cuando vaya al primer grado, se sienta cómoda al levantar su mano.” Bailey dijo que decidirá si o no avanzar a Cali al primer grado este otoño después de ver cuánto progreso haga la cincoañera durante el verano. Afortunadamente, Los Angeles Unified está ofreciendo la escuela de verano en persona a todos sus estudiantes. No todos los padres de California serán tan suertudos.

Los estudiantes y maestros juegan en el patio de recreo de Laurel Elementary durante las clases de la sesión de verano en Oakland el 11 de junio de 2021. Photo Credit: Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters stein, un maestro de San Diego Unified. “Muchos de ellos se perdieron de mucho este año, no solamente abandonaron lo escolar, pero tampoco tuvieron la oportunidad de estar con otros estudiantes”.

Después de los 15 meses de pandemia, durante los cuales la mayoría de los estudiantes estudió en casa, una inyección de $4.6 mil millones del estado permite a algunos distritos multiplicar por diez las inscripciones de verano. Otros lo están ofreciendo por primera vez en años, y aun así, solo a algunos estudiantes.

Hasta ahora, los maestros de San Diego Unified, dicen que las preparaciones para éste ambicioso programa de verano han sido frustrantes. La enseñanza comienza el lunes 21 de junio, pero los maestros sabrán exactamente qué impartirán en las sesiones de entrenamiento de jueves y viernes.

La contratación de personal fue el mayor desafío. Los distritos en todo el país han luchado para reclutar a suficientes maestros que estuvieran dispuestos a trabajar durante todo el verano después de un año escolar agotador, incluso con los incentivos financieros adicionales.

“Sí, logísticamente, ha sido un lanzamiento complicado” dijo él. “Pero al final del día, los niños acudirán, y aquí estaremos para ellos. No estoy muy preocupado”.

Pero no importa lo que ofrezcan sus distritos, los educadores de todo el país están de acuerdo: Las escuelas de verano no serán una panacea a la confusión académica, social y emocional que los estudiantes han vivido desde marzo del 2020.

Pero en general, Goldstein lo ve con positivismo.

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Incluso antes de la pandemia, la pérdida de aprendizaje durante las vacaciones largas de verano ha sido un problema serio, especialmente para los estudiantes de bajos ingresos. La propuesta de presupuesto del gobernador requiere fondos adicionales de $1 mil millones anuales para los programas de verano y extraescolares durante los próximos cinco años para distritos con concentraciones altas de estudiantes de bajos ingresos, estudiantes del inglés y niños de crianza. “Si vives en un área privilegiada, probablemente estarás en clases de tutoría y de natación. En las zonas necesitadas, realmente no tienes acceso a todo eso”. -ADAM GOLDSTEIN, MAESTRO EN SAN DIEGO UNIFIED Los educadores dicen que la ampliación permanente de las escuelas de verano podría hacer mucho para cerrar la brecha de logros. “Si vives en un área privilegiada, probablemente estarás en clases de tutoría y de natación,” dijo Goldstein, maestro en San Diego Unified. “En las zonas necesitadas, realmente no tienes acceso a todo eso”. Todos los niños deberían tener la oportunidad de mantenerse en contacto con la escuela y los amigos durante el verano.”

Grandes ofertas para distritos grandes Algunos distritos urbanos como Los Ángeles y San Diego Unified, los más grandes del estado, están ofreciendo clases de escuela de verano presenciales a todos sus estudiantes. Algunas clases de verano en Los Angeles Unified se han llenado, pero una portavoz del distrito dijo que el distrito está trabajando para acomodar a todos los estudiantes. En San Diego Unified, un record de 22.000 de 98.000 estudiantes se ha inscrito a la escuela de verano. Menos de 3.000 estudiantes se inscribieron a la escuela de verano antes de la pandemia, según Nicole DeWitt, una funcionaria educativa del distrito.

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Las ofertas ampliadas son posibles gracias a los fondos estatales adicionales de $4.6 mil millones para la escuela de verano, la tutoría y los servicios de salud mental. La mayor parte de ese dinero se usa para pagar a los maestros. Los distritos subieron el sueldo de la escuela de verano para motivar a los maestros a que trabajen durante todo el verano. Los distritos también necesitan contratar suficiente personal para asegurar que los tamaños de los grupos se mantengan chicos para prevenir el contagio de COVID-19 en los campus.

Desafíos rurales Warner Unified, un distrito rural de 200 estudiantes en el Condado de San Diego, está ofreciendo la escuela de verano por primera vez en años, gracias a los fondos del estado. El distrito invitó a 44 estudiantes con dificultades a que la atiendan. Desde el 15 de junio, 31 han confirmado. Pero la escuela de verano no arreglará los problemas que existían antes del COVID-19. Warner Unified ha tenido niveles históricamente altos de absentismo crónico. Durante el último año entero antes de la pandemia, 2 de cada 10 estudiantes se perdió más del 10% del año escolar. “Mi primer pensamiento fue: Esos niños ni siquiera se aparecieron durante el año escolar, ¿Cuál es la probabilidad que aparezcan durante el verano, simplemente ocuparán un espacio? Dijo el superintendente David MacLeod. “Pero lo tenemos que ofrecer. Vale la pena ofrecerlo si un niño cambia y viene a la escuela”. En todo el Condado de San Diego, Poway Unified, que atiende una región relativamente afluente, se enfrenta al problema opuesto. Mientras que las inscripciones para la escuela de verano han incrementado drásticamente, casi 1.300 estudiantes están en la lista de espera para el programa gratuito del distrito Youth Enrichment Program, que se limita a 555 estudiantes y se enfoca en la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, matemáticas y artes. El distrito también está ofreciendo un par de sesiones de instrucción de dos semanas a estudiantes de las escuelas primarias y secundarias que se han quedado atrás. Cerca de 1.000 estudiantes están inscritos a cada sesión y no hay lista de espera. Poway Unified también inscribió a 1.990 estudiantes de preparatoria que repetirán las materias reprobadas, casi tres veces más que las inscripciones del 2019. La mayor parte de la instrucción será en línea, pero los estudiantes podrán estar en el campus por lo menos una vez por semana para recibir ayuda personal.

Carol Osborne, la superintendente asociada de los servicios de aprendizaje de Poway Unified, dijo que el desafío más significativo es encontrar personal para los programas de verano. “Nuestro maestros legítimamente necesitan un descanso,” dijo ella. “Cuando pensamos en el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, también pensamos en el bienestar de nuestro personal.” La suspensión de la educación pública por la pandemia ha presentado una oportunidad para reevaluar la escuela de verano y el calendario académico tradicional.

Oakland Unified aumentó el presupuesto para la escuela de verano por $2 millones a $4.7 millones este año y las inscripciones han aumentado a 6,690 de 4,854 el año pasado. Aun así, había 510 estudiantes en la lista de espera.

“Esta oportunidad me agradó porque creo que los niños lo necesitan este verano,” dijo Adam Gold-

“La educación de verano nunca podrá atender a todos los que la necesiten”, dijo ella. “Hay cierto punto ideal. Necesitamos la capacidad de contratar personal y debemos asegurarnos de que se trata de un programa de alta calidad. Eso lo tienes que equilibrar con las necesidades del estudiante.”

Mientras que en la actualidad hay 19 estudiantes en la lista de espera, Poway Unified, que atiende a alrededor de 35.000 estudiantes, espera poder atender a todos los estudiantes que necesitan la escuela de verano para obtener los créditos necesarios.

“El verano significa un gran aumento incluso en un año normal. Este ano está todavía más difícil,” dijo Julie McCalmont, la coordinadora de los programas de enseñanza en Oakland Unified. Tuvimos que contratar a más maestros y personal. Nos costó millones de dólares más para poder atender a esos niños”.

Mientras que los maestros están exhaustos después de un año escolar agotador, algunos están emocionados por ayudar a tantos estudiantes a hacer la transición al primer año escolar completamente presencial desde que inició la pandemia.

McCalmont, coordinador de los programas de enseñanza ampliados en Oakland Unified, dijo que por ahora las ofertas de las escuelas de verano permanecerán un consenso. El distrito, donde el 72% de los estudiantes califica para el almuerzo gratuito o a precio reducido, solo se podría permitir invitar a los estudiantes que más necesiten la escuela de verano.

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Austin Beutner, antiguo superintendente de Los Angeles Unified, dijo que promovió, sin éxito ante el estado, la financiación de un año escolar extendido para aliviar la presión de los programas remediales de escuela de verano. “Creo que tener más tiempo el año que viene tendría más impacto que la escuela de verano de este año”, dijo Beutner. “Es la primera vez que la gente puede estar afuera. La gente sí necesita un descanso”.

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manently could do a lot to close the achievement gap. “If you’re in a privileged area, you’re probably going to be in tutoring and swimming lessons,” said Goldstein, the teacher at San Diego Unified. “In areas of need, you don’t really have access to that. All kids should be able to stay connected to school and friends over the summer.”

he stakes are high this summer for South Los Angeles parent Renee Bailey. Her daughter Cali just finished kindergarten, but she spent most of it on a computer screen at home where her reading, arithmetic and handwriting skills all declined. “Overall, it kind of hindered her self-confidence,” Bailey said. “We’re hoping to rebuild that so when she goes into first grade, she’ll feel comfortable raising her hand.”

McCalmont, the coordinator for expanded learning programs at Oakland Unified, said that for now summer school offerings will remain a compromise. The district, where 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, could only afford to invite the students who need summer school the most.

Bailey said she will decide whether or not to advance Cali into first grade this fall after seeing how much progress the 5-year-old makes over the summer. Fortunately, Los Angeles Unified is offering in-person summer school to all its students. Not all California parents will be so lucky. After 15 months of the pandemic, during which most students learned at home, a spring infusion of $4.6 billion from the state is allowing some districts to increase summer enrollment tenfold. Others are offering it for the first time in years, and even then only to some students. Staffing was the biggest challenge. Districts statewide have struggled to recruit enough teachers who are willing to work through the summer after an exhausting school year, even with the additional financial incentives. But whatever their districts are offering, educators statewide agree: Summer school won’t be a panacea to the academic, social and emotional turmoil students have experienced since March 2020. Big offerings for big districts Some urban districts like Los Angeles and San Diego Unified, the state’s two largest, are offering in-person summer school to all students. Some summer classes at Los Angeles Unified have filled up, but a district spokeswoman said the district is working to accommodate all students. At San Diego Unified, a record 22,000 of 98,000 students have enrolled for summer school. Fewer than 3,000 students enrolled for summer school in the summer before the pandemic, according to Nicole DeWitt, an instructional support officer at the district. The expanded offerings are made possible by the additional $4.6 billion in state funding for summer school, tutoring and mental health services. Most of that money is going to teacher pay. Districts set summer school pay at higher rates to encourage teachers to work through the summer. Districts also needed to hire enough staff to ensure class sizes remain small to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campuses. “Summer is a big lift even in a normal year. This year it’s even harder,” said Julie McCalmont, the coordinator for expanded learning programs at Oakland Unified. “We’ve had to hire more teachers and staff. It’s taken us several million dollars more in order to serve these kids.” Oakland Unified increased its summer school budget by $2 million to $4.7 million this year and enrollment has increased to 6,690 from 4,854 last year. Even so, it has 510 students on a waitlist. While teachers are exhausted after a grueling school year, some are excited to help so many students transition into the first fully in-person school year since the pandemic first started. “This opportunity appealed to me because I just think the kids need it this summer,” said Adam Goldstein, a teacher at San Diego Unified. “A lot of them missed out this year, not just on academics, but they missed out on being with other students.” So far, teachers at San Diego Unified say the preparations for this ambitious summer program have been frustrating. Summer instruction starts on Monday, June 21, but teachers will find out what exactly they’re teaching at training sessions on Thursday and Friday. But overall, Goldstein has a positive outlook. “Yes, logistically it’s been a rough rollout,” he said. “But

Kindergarten teacher Ms. Copes encourages students to dance to Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration” during summer classes for rising first graders at Laurel Elementary in Oakland on June 11, 2021. Photo Credit: Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters at the end of the day, the kids will show up and we’ll be there for them. I’m not too worried.” Long road back No matter how robust the offerings, parents and teachers accept the grim reality that a month or two of summer school won’t undo the damage of 15 months of school closure. “Summer school is not gonna be a quick fix for the losses students suffered during the pandemic,” said Jenny Hontz, communications director for the parent advocacy group Speak Up based in Los Angeles. “We know online learning was not ideal, particularly for our most vulnerable students. There’s gonna be a huge deficit to make up in the next couple years.”

Even before the pandemic, learning loss over long summer breaks has been a serious problem, especially for low-income students. The governor’s proposed budget asks for $1 billion in additional funding for summer and after-school programs each year for the next five years for districts with high concentrations of low-income students, English Learners and foster children. “If you’re in a privileged area, you’re probably going to be in tutoring and swimming lessons. In areas of need, you don’t really have access to that.” -ADAM GOLDSTEIN, TEACHER AT SAN DIEGO UNIFIED Educators say that expanding summer school per-

“Summer learning is never gonna be able to serve everyone who needs it,” she said. “There’s a certain sweet spot. There’s the capacity of staffing, and making sure it’s a high quality program. You have to balance that with student need.” Rural challenges Warner Unified, a 200-student rural district in San Diego County, is offering summer school for the first time in years, thanks to the funding from the state. The district invited 44 struggling students to attend. As of June 15, 31 have confirmed. But summer school won’t fix the problems that existed before COVID-19. Warner Unified has had historically high rates of chronic absenteeism. In the last full school year before the pandemic, 1 of every 10 students missed more than 10% of the school year. “My first thought was: These kids didn’t even show up during the school year, what’s the chance they’ll show up during the summer? Are they just going to take up a slot?” said Superintendent David MacLeod. “But we have to offer it. It’s worth offering if one kid changes and comes to school.” Across San Diego County, Poway Unified, which serves a relatively affluent region, is having the opposite problem. While summer school enrollment has increased dramatically, almost 1,300 students are on the waitlist for the district’s non-credit Youth Enrichment Program, which is limited to 555 students and focuses on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts. The district is also offering a couple of two-week instructional sessions for elementary and middle school for students who have fallen behind. Close to 1,000 students are enrolled for each session with no waitlist. Poway Unified also enrolled 1,990 high school students who will make-up failed classes, nearly three times its 2019 enrollment. Most of the instruction will be online, but students will be able to be on campus at least once a week for in-person help. While there are currently 19 students on the waitlist, Poway Unified, which serves about 35,000 students, expects to be able to serve all students who need summer school to make up credits. Carol Osborne, associate superintendent of learning services at Poway Unified, said staffing the summer programs is the most significant challenge. “Our teachers rightfully need a break,” she said. “When we think about the wellness of our students, we’re also thinking of the wellness of our staff.” The pandemic’s upending of public education has presented an opportunity to rethink summer school and the traditional academic calendar. Austin Beutner, outgoing superintendent of Los Angeles Unified, said he unsuccessfully advocated for the state to fund an extended school year to take the pressure off remedial summer school programs. “I think more time next year would probably be more powerful than summer school this year,” said Beutner. “This is the first time people can be outside. People do need a break.”

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nited Way Bay Area volunteers are ready to help low-income residents prepare their taxes and check eligibility for the Golden State Stimulus, a one-time $600 payment to families and people who may qualify. The Golden State Stimulus was passed into law this year in order to support low-income Californians, especially those facing hardship due to COVID-19 and undocumented households who are ineligible for federal stimulus payments. To receive a stimulus payment, qualified recipients must file their 2020 California state taxes, even if they don’t owe money or normally file taxes. California residents who receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) or file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may be eligible for a one-time $600 or $1,200 payment. Stimulus payments are made via direct deposit or check -- they are sent to the bank account number or mailing address provided on the tax return. Trained, IRS-certified United Way volunteers are now available throughout the Bay Area to help people determine if they qualify for stimulus payments and prepare their tax returns for free. In addition to the Golden State Stimulus, some workers may be eligible for additional state and federal tax credits, like the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), depending on income and family size. Due to COVID-19 precautions, United Way Bay Area tax prep services are being provided online and are safe, secure and high-quality. Qualifying residents have until October 15, 2021 to file taxes and receive

“We are trying to get the word out that this money is available through the Golden State Stimulus to the residents who need it most. United Way Bay Area is dedicated to helping them file their tax returns accurately and for free so that they can receive their payments as soon as possible,” said Kevin Zwick, CEO of United Way Bay Area. For free tax preparation help and to check eligibility for the Golden State Stimulus payment, people can contact United Way Bay Area by calling 211 or visiting uwba.org/tax-help Californians may qualify for a Golden State Stimulus payment if they are:

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os voluntarios de United Way Bay Area están listos para ayudar a los residentes de bajos ingresos a preparar sus impuestos y a verificar su elegibilidad para la ayuda económica Golden State: un pago único de U$D 600 para familias y personas que califiquen. La ayuda económica Golden State se convirtió en ley este año para apoyar a los californianos de bajos ingresos, especialmente a aquellos que enfrentan dificultades debido al COVID-19 y los hogares indocumentados que no son elegibles para la ayuda económica federal. Para recibir esta ayuda económica, los beneficiarios calificados deben presentar sus impuestos estatales de California del 2020, incluso si no deben dinero o normalmente no presentan impuestos. Los residentes de California que reciben el California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) o presentan un Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) pueden ser elegibles para un pago único de U$D 600 o U$D 1200. La ayuda económica se realiza mediante depósito directo o cheque. Se envía al número de cuenta bancaria o dirección postal que se proporciona en la declaración de impuestos. Los voluntarios de United Way Bay Area capacitados y certificados por el IRS ahora están disponibles en toda el área de la bahía para ayudar a las personas a determinar si califican para los pagos de la ayuda económica y preparar sus declaraciones de impuestos de forma gratuita. Además de la ayuda económica Golden State, algunos trabajadores pueden calificar para créditos fiscales estatales y federales adicionales, como el California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), según los ingresos y el tamaño de su familia. Debido a las precauciones por el COVID-19, los servicios de preparación de impuestos de United Way se brindan en línea y son seguros y de alta calidad. Los residentes que califiquen tienen hasta el 15 de octubre de 2021 para presentar sus

impuestos y recibir la ayuda económica, ¡Así que no es demasiado tarde! “Estamos tratando de hacer correr la voz de que este dinero está disponible a través de la ayuda económica Golden State para los residentes que más lo necesitan. United Way Bay Area se dedica a ayudarlos a presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos de manera precisa y gratuita para que puedan recibir sus pagos lo antes posible”, dijo Kevin Zwick, director ejecutivo de United Way Bay Area. Para obtener ayuda gratuita con la preparación de impuestos y verificar la elegibilidad para el pago de la ayuda económica Golden State, las personas pueden comunicarse con United Way Bay Area llamando al 211 o visitando uwba.org/tax-help. Los californianos pueden calificar para el cobro de la ayuda económica Golden State si son: • Un trabajador de bajos ingresos (con ingresos del trabajo sujetos a impuestos de hasta $30,000) y recibe el California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) • Un trabajador indocumentado que presenta un Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) y que haya ganado menos de $75 000 en 2020 • Un beneficiario de CalWorks (familia de bajos ingresos con niños)

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¿VALDRÁ LA PENA LA INVERSIÓN DE CALIFORNIA EN NUEVOS PROGRAMAS DE CAPACITACIÓN LABORAL?

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El participante de la Culinary Training Academy, José Amado Díaz, empaca cajas de comidas en el Centro de Convenciones de Los Ángeles el 14 de junio de 2021. “Durante la pandemia del año pasado, me despidieron y mi desempleo se redujo en octubre”, dijo Díaz, quien ha trabajado en hoteles desde hace 43 años. “Si no fuera por este programa, la vida sería muy difícil”. Foto de Pablo Unzueta para CalMatters

or su propia cuenta, el esfuerzo del estado para capacitar a los californianos para los “trabajos verdes” que salieron de la Gran Recesión se quedó corto en ayudarlos a encontrar trabajo y mejorar los salarios. Utilizando el dinero de la ley de recuperación federal de 2009, el estado creó programas de capacitación para trabajos como auditores de energía o instalación solar en los techos.

Otro esfuerzo para alentar a las empresas a adoptar la capacitación de High Road es el Proyecto de Ley de la Asamblea 1192, escrito por el asambleísta Ash Kalra, un demócrata de San José. Requeriría que todas las empresas privadas con 1,000 o más empleados reporten métricas anuales de empleados como salarios, beneficios y seguridadpara toda su fuerza laboral de EE. UU. a la Junta de Desarrollo Laboral y de la Fuerza Laboral. Bajo el proyecto de ley, las empresas que cumplan con los puntos de referencia de High Road obtendrían preferencia por contratos estatales, incentivos fiscales y más.

Pero el Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo del estado reconoció que los programas se basaban en “mitos y conceptos erróneos” sobre los trabajos relacionados con el cambio climático y lo que hizo que los programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral fueran efectivos. Y a medida que la demanda de estos empleos verdes hiperespecíficos disminuyó, también lo hicieron las oportunidades laborales y los salarios, no exactamente los empleos duraderos y bien pagados que el estado esperaba crear. Desde 2017, California ha probado un enfoque diferente, High Road Training Partnerships, para aprovechar esas lecciones, crear una gama más amplia de empleos y trabajar más de cerca con las industrias. Ahora, el gobernador Gavin Newsom y los líderes legislativos quieren invertir millones más en asociaciones de High Road para ayudar a la reconstrucción de California después de otra crisis económica. Newsom propuso $25 millones en su presupuesto de enero y agregó $90 millones en su revisión de mayo, totalizando $115 millones. Citó las tasas récord de desempleo causadas por la pandemia de COVID-19 y sus impactos a largo plazo en el mercado laboral estatal, especialmente en las mujeres, las personas de color, los jóvenes en riesgo y las personas anteriormente encarceladas, entre los grupos con barreras para el empleo. El lunes 14 de junio, la Legislatura aprobó su presupuesto que incluía los $25 millones iniciales de Newsom para High Roads y reservó $60 millones para el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, ligados a un paquete más amplio de empleo y desarrollo económico. Mientras está negociando el acuerdo presupuestario final, la Legislatura también aprobó la solicitud del gobernador de $20 millones adicionales para programas de aprendizaje en construcción residencial , más $10 millones en fondos federales, en asociación con juntas de fuerza laboral, universidades y la industria de la vivienda.

Marco Villanueva prepara comidas para personas mayores de bajos ingresos como parte de su programa con Hospitality Training Academy en el Centro de Convenciones de Los Ángeles el 14 de junio de 2021. Photo Credit: Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters Aún así, desde 2014 hasta 2018, la Junta de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de California invirtió $13.3 millones en fondos de la Proposición 39 en 12 asociaciones de capacitación de preaprendizaje en construcción en todo el estado, enfocadas en las necesidades de contratación de la industria al final del programa piloto de 18 meses. De los que completaron el programa, el 79% había sido colocado en puestos de trabajo a febrero de 2019. A partir de estos resultados, California invirtió $10 millones en 2017 en un proyecto piloto de High Road, con el objetivo de crear asociaciones en transporte, atención médica, hotelería y otros sectores que brinden “equidad, sostenibilidad y calidad del trabajo”, según la Junta de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de California. “Las personas que son justificadamente críticas con el enfoque convencional dicen que se trata de entrenar y orar: capacitar a un grupo de personas en las habilidades que cree que podrían desear y orar para que los contraten”, dijo Carol Zabin, coautora de la investigación de el Centro Laboral de UC Berkeley que respaldaba a High Road . Las asociaciones de High Road están diseñadas para evitar esos escollos con iniciativas lideradas por la industria para garantizar que los trabajos estén ahí y los trabajadores permanezcan en ellos.

¿Vale la pena la inversión?

Los primeros resultados no están claros.

Aunque está creciendo en popularidad como parte de la política y el gasto del estado, “High Road” no es una idea nueva. Comenzó como un concepto discutido en círculos académicos y de promoción; En 1990, el sociólogo de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison Joel Rogers lo definió como “una familia de estrategias para el desarrollo humano en condiciones de mercado competitivo que tratan la prosperidad compartida, la sostenibilidad ambiental y la democracia eficiente como complementos necesarios, no como compensaciones trágicas”.

La Junta de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de California dijo que aún no tenía datos de resultados, pero algunos programas individuales informaron algunos hallazgos. Un programa piloto de capacitación en limpieza capacitó a 445 personas en todo el estado en 2017-18. Otro programa para trabajadores de salud de primera línea en el condado de Los Ángeles hizo que 16 de 50 estudiantes completaran la capacitación y obtuvieran empleos, mientras que un programa de tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales en el Área de la Bahía capacitó a 30, incluidas 13 mujeres. Otros beneficiarios de subvenciones no han comenzado su capacitación debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

“Las personas que son justificadamente críticas con el enfoque convencional dicen que se trata de entrenar y orar: capacitar a un grupo de personas en las habilidades que cree que podrían desear y rezar para que los contraten”. -CAROL ZABIN, CENTRO LABORAL DE UC BERKELEY En California, la base del programa de capacitación High Road fue la Proposición 39, aprobada por los votantes en 2012 para crear empleos de “energía limpia” y otorgar $ 1.7 mil millones durante cinco años a las escuelas K-12 para mejoras de eficiencia energética. Un análisis de 2013 realizado por el departamento de empleo del estado no encontró “evidencia discernible de que las empresas ecológicas fueran más propensas a crear puestos de trabajo que las empresas no ecológicas“.

Una experiencia que cambia la vida Un programa de hospitalidad de High Road capacitó y colocó a 25 personas en su año piloto. Uno de ellos fue Alhagie Dampha, y para él fue un cambio de vida. Dampha, de 34 años, llegó a los Estados Unidos desde Gambia y se enteró de la capacitación por un folleto que su esposa trajo a casa de su trabajo en una organización sin fines de lucro. En ese momento, vivía en Alhambra en el condado de Los Ángeles y trabajaba como asador en un restaurante, donde había comenzado como lavaplatos. Como otros en el programa, Dampha dijo que la capacitación fue un buen uso del tiempo durante la pandemia. Realizó cursos sobre cocina asiática de

“alto nivel” y sobre saneamiento en el lugar de trabajo para trabajadores culinarios, entre otros. Dampha tuvo tres entrevistas con posibles empleadores que visitaron el sitio de capacitación para buscar chefs y consiguió un trabajo después de completar su formación. “Después de un tiempo, mi chef ejecutivo me llamó y me pidió que le diera mi información de contacto, porque le gustaría contratar más cocineros del programa”, dijo Dampha. La colocación laboral tenía beneficios adicionales: conseguir un trabajo sindical significaba que Dampha tenía acceso a ayuda legal para solicitar la ciudadanía. En enero de 2021, se convirtió en ciudadano estadounidense. “Las palabras no pueden expresar lo bendecido y afortunado que soy”, dijo Dampha. Un participante de la Hospitality Training Academy escurre la pasta en una cocina industrial en el Centro de Convenciones de Los Ángeles el 14 de junio de 2021. La pasta se preparará y se enviará a las personas mayores que no pueden salir de casa en el condado de Los Ángeles. Foto de Pablo Unzueta para CalMatters Como en el caso de Dampha, el objetivo del programa es ayudar no solo a los desempleados, sino también a los subempleados . Mientras California tiene casi 2 millones de residentes desempleados, según la Oficina federal de estadísticas laborales, otros 1,1 millones tienen trabajos a tiempo parcial debido a las condiciones comerciales o porque no pueden encontrar un trabajo a tiempo completo. Y otros 270.000 californianos han dejado de buscar trabajo porque están en la escuela, están cuidando de su familia o no creen que haya un trabajo disponible. Incentivos y rendición de cuentas Para el éxito de High Roads es crucial invertir el modelo tradicional de capacitación de la fuerza laboral: hacer que las empresas se capaciten para el trabajo que necesitan, en lugar de presionar a las personas para que compitan por trabajos de calidad limitada. Y si bien lograr que las empresas colaboren con la competencia e inviertan en los trabajadores no siempre es fácil de hacer, Tim Rainey, director ejecutivo de la Junta de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral de California, dijo que muchos se sientan a la mesa porque entienden que desarrollar habilidades y reclutar talentos es difícil por sí mismos. A veces, las empresas gastan dinero en capacitación, solo para perder a esos trabajadores cuando finaliza un proyecto. Cuando comienza un nuevo proyecto, los empleadores tienen que empezar de cero, a menudo utilizando costosas agencias de personal que no se centran en la equidad.

El proyecto de ley fue aprobado por la Asamblea, pero los grupos que representan a las aerolíneas, la industria de alimentos y bebidas y otras empresas se oponen. Kalra acordó este mes mantener el proyecto de ley hasta el próximo año; no entraría en vigor hasta marzo de 2023. La Cámara de Comercio de California advierte que la “instantánea de los datos” sometería injustamente a los empleadores a críticas injustificadas, así como a posibles demandas que no toman en cuenta las diferentes leyes laborales estatales. “Realmente no creemos que sea una imagen precisa, o que sea justo usar estos datos para determinar quién es un buen empleador y quién no, y quién debería ser digno de ciertos beneficios estatales o contratos estatales o créditos fiscales o lo que sea”, dijo a CalMatters Ashley Hoffman, una defensora de políticas de la Cámara de Comercio. Pero Kalra dijo que ese no es su objetivo. “En última instancia, estos datos están diseñados para crear un programa de incentivos, no para perseguir a los empleadores o avergonzarlos”, dijo a CalMatters. “Todo lo contrario, quieres celebrar a los empleadores”. Un pie en la puerta Kevin Coleman, de 43 años, de Pomona, ya había estado trabajando en la construcción durante los últimos 23 años, pero dijo que participar en el entrenamiento lo exponía a muchas más opciones profesionales de las que sabía. A través de la capacitación de High Road en el distrito de colegios comunitarios de San Bernardino, Coleman obtuvo certificaciones de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo y resucitación cardiopulmonar, aprendió a leer planos y renovó sus habilidades matemáticas. Pero lo más valioso, dijo, era la creación de redes con diferentes empresas, en lugar de buscar trabajos por su cuenta. Se acaba de graduar del programa y se puso un traje que le regaló el programa, ya que no lo tenía. Ese traje ahora está cuidadosamente envuelto en plástico en su armario. Ahora está buscando trabajo. “Es al menos un pie y medio en la puerta en lugar de no tener un pie en la puerta en absoluto”, dijo Coleman. Para Robert Castro, de 53 años, que vive en el condado de San Bernardino, el beneficio de participar en la capacitación después de una carrera de 25 años en la construcción fue estar expuesto a los beneficios de unirse a un sindicato, dijo. “Aprendes qué tipo de oficios existen, no solo una o dos cosas”, dijo. Muchas de las asociaciones trabajan con sindicatos, así como con organizaciones comunitarias. Pero cualquier industria puede adoptar el enfoque de High Road, dijo Zabin del Centro Laboral de UC Berkeley.. “Realmente es una elección: ¿vamos a convertirlo en una industria de explotación o en una en la que se valore a los trabajadores y valoremos la calidad de su trabajo y obtengamos un producto de calidad que dure más tiempo?”

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has worked in hotels for 43 years. “If it weren’t for this program, life would be very difficult.” Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

y its own account, the state’s effort to train Californians for “green jobs” coming out of the Great Recession fell short in helping them find work and improving wages.

Another effort to encourage companies to adopt High Road training is Assembly Bill 1192, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, a San Jose Democrat. It would require all private companies with 1,000 or more employees to report annual employee metrics such as wages, benefits and safety for their entire U.S. workforce to the Labor and Workforce Development Board. Under the bilI, companies that meet High Road benchmarks would get preference for state contracts, tax incentives and more.

Using 2009 federal recovery act money, the state created training programs for jobs such as energy auditors or rooftop solar installation. But the state Employment Development Department acknowledged the programs were based on “myths and misconceptions” about climate change-related jobs and what made workforce development programs effective. And as demand for these hyper-specific green jobs declined, so did job opportunities and wages — not quite the long-lasting, high-paying jobs the state hoped to create. Since 2017, California has tried a different approach — High Road Training Partnerships — to build on those lessons, create a broader range of jobs and work more closely with industries. Now Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders want to invest millions more in High Road partnerships to help California rebuild after another economic crisis. Newsom proposed $25 million in his January budget and added $90 million in his May revision, totaling $115 million. He cited record unemployment rates caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term impacts on the state labor market — especially on women, people of color, at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated people, among the groups with barriers to employment. On Monday June 14th, the Legislature passed its budget that included Newsom’s initial $25 million for High Roads and set aside $60 million for workforce development, tied to a larger jobs and economic development package. While the final budget deal is still being negotiated, the Legislature also approved the governor’s request for additional $20 million for apprenticeship programs in residential construction, plus $10 million in federal funds, partnering with workforce boards, colleges and the housing industry. Worth the investment? Though growing in popularity as a part of state policy and spending, “High Road” is not a new idea. It started out as a concept discussed in academic and advocacy circles; in 1990, University of Wisconsin-Madison sociologist Joel Rogers defined it as “a family of strategies for human development under competitive market conditions that treat shared prosperity, environmental sustainability, and efficient democracy as necessary complements, not tragic tradeoffs.”

“The folks who are justifiably critical of the conventional approach say it’s about train and pray — train a bunch of people in skills that you think they might want and pray that they might get hired.” -CAROL ZABIN, UC BERKELEY LABOR CENTER In California, the foundation of the High Road training program was Proposition 39, approved by voters in 2012 to create “clean energy” jobs and give $1.7 billion over five years to K-12 schools for energy efficiency upgrades. A 2013 analysis by the state’s employment department found “no discernible evidence that green firms were more likely to create jobs than nongreen firms.” Still, from 2014 through 2018, the California Workforce Development Board invested $13.3 million

The bill passed the Assembly, but is opposed by groups representing airlines, the food and beverage industry and other businesses. Kalra agreed this month to hold the bill until next year; it wouldn’t take effect until March 2023. Maracare Lopez places meal labels onto plastic lids inside an industrial kitchen on June 14, 2021, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where 762 meals are made per day for low-income seniors as part of a partnership between the Culinary Training Academy and Serving Our Community Program. Photo Credit: Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters

in Prop. 39 funds into 12 construction pre-apprenticeship training partnerships across the state, focused on industry hiring needs.They enrolled 2,701 individuals, of whom 2,100 completed the training at the end of the 18-month pilot program. Of those who completed the program, 79% had been placed in jobs as of February 2019. Building off these results, California invested $10 million in 2017 into a High Road pilot project, aiming to create partnerships in transportation, health care, hospitality and other sectors that delivered “equity, sustainability, and job quality,” according to the California Workforce Development Board.

completing his training. “After a while, my executive chef called me and asked me to give him my contact information, because he would like to hire more cooks from the program,” Dampha said. The job placement had added benefits: Getting a union job meant Dampha had access to legal help in applying for citizenship. In January 2021, he became a U.S. citizen. “Words can’t express how blessed and lucky I am,” Dampha said.

The California Chamber of Commerce warns that the “snapshot of data” would unfairly subject employers to unwarranted criticism, as well as potential lawsuits that don’t take varying state employment laws into account. “We don’t really think it would be giving an accurate picture, or be fair to then use this data to determine who is a good employer and who is not, and who should be worthy of certain state benefits or state contracts or tax credits or what have you,” Ashley Hoffman, a policy advocate with the Chamber of Commerce, told CalMatters. But Kalra said that’s not his goal. “Ultimately, this data is designed to create an incentive program — not to go after employers or shame employers,” he told CalMatters. “Quite to the contrary — you want to celebrate employers.”

A Hospitality Training Academy participant drains pasta in an industrial kitchen at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 14, 2021. The pasta will be prepared and sent out to home-bound seniors in Los Angeles County. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

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High Road partnerships are designed to avoid those pitfalls with industry-led initiatives to ensure the jobs are there and workers stay in them.

As in Dampha’s case, the aim of the program is to help not just the unemployed, but the underemployed.

The early results are unclear.

While California has nearly 2 million unemployed residents, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, another 1.1 million have part-time jobs because of business conditions or because they are unable to find a full-time job. And another 270,000 Californians have stopped looking for work because they’re in school, are taking care of family or don’t believe a job is available.

Through High Road training in the San Bernardino Community College District, Coleman obtained workplace safety and CPR certifications, learned to read blueprints and refreshed his math skills. But most valuable, he said, was networking with different companies, rather than chasing jobs down on his own.

The California Workplace Development Board said it did not have overall outcome data yet, but believes the new program is working based on past results. Some individual programs reported some findings. A pilot janitorial training program trained 445 people statewide in 2017-18. Another program for front-line health workers in Los Angeles County had 16 of 50 students complete the training and get jobs, while a water and wastewater treatment program in the Bay Area trained 30, including 13 women. Other grant recipients haven’t started their training due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A ‘life-changing’ experience A High Road hospitality program trained and placed 25 people in its pilot year. One of them was Alhagie Dampha, and for him it was life-changing. Dampha, 34, came to the U.S. from Gambia and learned of the training from a brochure his wife brought home from her work at a nonprofit organization. At the time, he was living in Alhambra in Los Angeles County and working as a grill cook at a restaurant, where he’d started as a dishwasher. Like others in the program, Dampha said the training was a good use of time during the pandemic. He completed courses on “high-level” Asian cuisine, and on workplace sanitization for culinary workers, among others. Dampha had three interviews with prospective employers who visited the training site to scout chefs — and landed a job after

Incentives and accountability Crucial to the success of High Roads is flipping the traditional workforce training model upside down — having companies train for the work they need, instead of pushing people to compete for limited quality jobs. And while getting companies to collaborate with competitors and invest in workers isn’t always an easy sell, Tim Rainey, executive director of the California Workforce Development Board, said many come to the table because they understand building skills and recruiting talent is hard on their own. Sometimes, companies spend money on training, only to lose those workers when a project ends. When a new project begins, employers have to start from scratch — often using costly staffing agencies that don’t focus on equity. Culinary Training Academy participant Jose Amado Diaz packages boxes of meals at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 14, 2021. “During the pandemic last year, I got laid off and my unemployment was cut in October,” said Diaz, who

Kevin Coleman, 43, of Pomona, had already been working in construction for the last 23 years, but said taking part in the training exposed him to many more career options than he knew.

“It’s at least a foot-and-a-half in the door as opposed to not having a foot in the door at all.” KEVIN COLEMAN, A HIGH ROAD TRAINEE He just graduated from the program, and wore a suit that the program gifted to him, since he didn’t have one. That suit is now wrapped carefully in plastic in his closet. He’s on the job hunt now. “It’s at least a foot-and-a-half in the door as opposed to not having a foot in the door at all,” said Coleman. For Robert Castro, 53, who lives in San Bernardino County, the benefit of taking part in the training after a 25-year career in construction was being exposed to the benefits of joining a union, he said. “You learn what kind of trades are out there, not just one or two things,” he said. Many of the partnerships work with unions, as well as with community-based organizations. But any industry can take the High Road approach, said Zabin from the UC Berkeley Labor Center. “It really is a choice: Are we going to make it a sweatshop industry, or one where workers are valued and we value the quality of their work and we get a quality product that will last longer?”

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Juneteenth Día de la Independencia Nacional ahora es un festivo nacional, después de que el Presidente Joe Biden firmó un proyecto de ley el jueves 17 de junio, aprobado tanto por la Cámara de Representantes como por el Senado.

ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday June 17th, approved by both the US Senate and House of Representatives. Also known as Black Emancipation Day, Liberation Day and Jubilee Day, it's celebrated on June 19th, which marks the anniversary of an historical celebration of emancipation which started in Galveston, Texas when news that enslaved people had been freed by President Abraham Lincoln reached the Black community, almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Many states have already designated the holiday, and momentum for the legislation followed the Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd last year.

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También conocido como el Día de la Emancipación Negra, Día de la Liberación o Día del Jubileo, se celebra el 19 de junio, día que marca el aniversario de una celebración histórica de la emancipación que empezó en Galveston, Texas, cuando la noticia de que los esclavos habían sido liberados por el Presidente Abraham Lincoln llegó a la comunidad Negra, casi dos años y medio después de la Proclamación de Emancipación. Muchos estados ya lo han designado como festivo, y el momentum para la legislación se dio después de las protestas Black Lives Matter iniciadas por el asesinato policial de George Floyd el año pasado.

Enforcement of the liberation of Black people was slow, and accompanied the advance of Union troops. The Proclamation only outlawed human slavery in the Confederate states, it took the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to end enslavement elsewhere.

El cumplimiento de la liberación de la gente negra fue lento, y acompañó el avance de las tropas de la Unión. La Proclamación solo prohibió la esclavitud humana en los estados confederados. Era necesaria la Enmienda 13 de la Constitución para terminar con la esclavitud en otras partes.

Akilah Wallace, member of the Black Southern Women's Leadership Project and executive director of Faith in Texas, said true liberation for Black Americans has yet to be achieved

Akilah Wallace, miembro del Black Southern Women's Leadership Project y directora ejecutiva de Faith in Texas, dijo que una verdadera liberación de los americanos negros aún no se ha logrado.

"When we're still faced with mass incarceration, police brutality, white supremacy within every system and fiber of this nation, we still have a fight to take on," Wallace asserted.

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This year, multiple states have approved bills that limit voting opportunities in Black communities, and passed legislation prohibiting schools from teaching about the country's legacy of racism.

Este año, varios estados han aprobado proyectos de ley que limitan las oportunidades de las comunidades negras para votar, y aprobaron una ley que prohíbe a las escuelas enseñar sobre el legado de racismo del país.

Kevin L. Matthews II, founder of BuildingBread, said in an interview with YES! Media he shared those concerns. Matthews is an author and an expert on the Tulsa massacre of what was then called Black Wall Street. He's also a former financial advisor.

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"Any time that people of color in this country have significant progress, there is almost always a swift reaction from those who are still in power or those who benefited from oppressing others," Matthews observed. Tim Wise also spoke with YES! Media. An author and anti-racism educator, Wise wrote "White Like Me," and "Dispatches from the Race War." He said his own family tree revealed slave owners, who handed down documents that showed their lack of compassion when writing about the buying and selling of enslaved people. "And I think we need to grapple with that, because we may not literally pass down human beings anymore, thank God, but we pass down the mentality that made the selling of human beings possible," Wise contended. President Joe Biden's approval makes Juneteenth the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King, Junior Day in 1983.

“Cuando todavía enfrentamos el encarcelamiento masivo, la brutalidad policial, supremacía blanca dentro de cada sistema y fibra de esta nación, todavía tenemos una lucha que ganar,” afirmó Wallace.

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Kevin L. Matthews II, fundador de BuildingBread, dijo en una entrevista con YES! Media que compartía las preocupaciones. Matthews es un autor y un experto en la masacre de Tulsa lo que en ese entonces se llamaba Wall Street Negra. También es un antiguo asesor financiero. “Siempre cuando la gente de color en este país alcanza un progreso significativo, casi siempre hay una reacción rápida de los que todavía están en el poder o los que se beneficiaron de la opresión de los demás,” observó Matthews. Tim Wise también habló con YES! Media. Como autor y educador contra el racismo, Wise escribió “White Like Me,” y “Dispatches from the Race War”. Dijo que su propio árbol genealógico reveló propietarios de esclavos, quienes heredaron documentos que revelaban su falta de compasión cuando escribían de la compra y venta de los esclavos. “Y creo que tenemos que lidiar con esto, porque ya no podemos heredar seres humanos, gracias a Dios, pero podemos heredar la mentalidad que hizo posible la venta de seres humanos”, añadió Wise. La aprobación del Presidente Joe Biden convierte el Juneteenth en el primer festivo establecido desde el Día de Martin Luther King, Junior en 1983.

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La interceptación es típica de fondos federales como las declaraciones de impuestos. Es una manera fácil de obtener dinero adicional para pagar la deuda de los padres con la agencia.

i Billy McCasland hubiera recibido su cheque de estímulo de $1,200, habría mudado a su familia fuera de la casa de Modesto que, según el pediatra, es responsable de la intoxicación por plomo de su hijo de 7 años.

Sabiendo que los fondos serían interceptados y la inseguridad alimentaria y de vivienda que había provocado la pandemia, Kilgore dijo que la agencia trabajó con el gobernador Gavin Newsom para crear una orden ejecutiva que canalizaría los cheques de estímulo interceptados al padre con custodia primero, en lugar de al Gobierno.

El padre soltero de Los Ángeles, Gabriel López, dijo que esperaba llevar a su hijo menor al museo de Selena en Texas, un lugar brillante después de un año difícil lleno de confusión en la escuela y la familia. Y en Sacramento, Stacy Estes habría comprado un automóvil para poder ir a trabajar por su cuenta, sin programar turnos en torno a la jornada laboral de su prometida. Cualquier automóvil funcionaría, siempre que se ajustara a su presupuesto. Pero estos padres, todos los cuales deben miles –– en algunos casos, decenas de miles –– en deuda de manutención de los hijos anterior, no recibieron los primeros cheques de estímulo federal. En cambio, California se llevó el dinero destinado a ser un salvavidas para alimentos y refugio durante la peor crisis de salud pública en un siglo, cheques tomados para pagar una deuda de décadas. Lo mismo sucedió cuando Estes solicitó el desempleo. Sus cheques semanales pasaron de alrededor de $80 a poco más de $60, lo que no alcanza para cubrir alimentos, alquiler y servicios públicos. En todo el estado, muchos de los padres de bajos ingresos de California atrasados en los pagos de manutención de los hijos recaudados por el gobierno vieron sus cheques de $1,200 que se emitieron en la primavera de 2020, junto con beneficios de desempleo mejorados, interceptados el año pasado. California respondió con un esfuerzo de buena fe para detener los embargos en la segunda y tercera ronda de controles de estímulo. El director del Departamento de Servicios de Manutención de los Hijos, David Kilgore, dijo que el estado dio prioridad a las familias al pasar fondos de estímulo a los padres con custodia. Aún así, los registros revisados por CalMatters y The Salinas Californian mostraron que el estado mantuvo un récord de $430 millones el año pasado, un aumento del 16% con respecto al año anterior, esencialmente tomando de una olla del gobierno para pagar otra. Los padres cargados con una deuda de manutención de los hijos le dijeron a CalMatters que nunca vieron sus cheques de estímulo y cheques de desempleo de $600 financiados por el gobierno federal, y que el dinero tampoco

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siempre fue para sus hijos. Historial de cobros de deudas de manutención de los hijos Con base en la idea de que las personas que aprovechan la asistencia pública tienen la responsabilidad de reembolsar al gobierno, California intercepta los pagos de manutención de los hijos de los padres con custodia que se inscriben para recibir ayuda del gobierno como CalWORKS. Impone multas como intereses y suspensiones de la licencia de conducir cuando los padres que no tienen la custodia se atrasan. Como resultado, California cobra a los padres que no tienen la custodia millones de dólares en intereses sobre pagos de manutención de los hijos vencidos , lo que hace casi imposible para muchos conseguir un empleo, mantener a sus hijos y saldar la deuda. California generalmente recauda alrededor de $2.5 mil millones de los padres cada año a través del Departamento de Servicios de Manutención de los Hijos. La mayor parte de ese dinero se destina a los padres con custodia, pero la agencia estatal retiene parte de ese dinero. En 2019, se quedó con alrededor de $370 millones, la mitad de los cuales se destinaron al fondo general del estado. Esos números, desde cobros hasta retenciones, se dispararon en 2020, lo que los datos estatales sugieren que se debe a que el estado tomó fondos que el Congreso aprobó para atrapar a personas que se tambalean al borde de un acantilado de desalojo durante la pandemia. El año pasado, la agencia retuvo alrededor de $430 millones de los $2.8 mil millones que recaudó, enviando $207 millones a las arcas del estado, un aumento de aproximadamente el 25% con respecto al año anterior.

Los cheques de estímulo y los beneficios de desempleo representaron una gran parte del dinero interceptado que disminuyó el porcentaje que normalmente se recauda a través de la retención de ingresos, donde la agencia toma el dinero directamente de los cheques de pago de los padres que no tienen la custodia. La pérdida de empleo también contribuyó a la caída. Normalmente, la retención de ingresos representa el 75% de los miles de millones recaudados, pero en 2020, el porcentaje se redujo más de 20 puntos porcentuales. Las intercepciones de cheques de estímulo se incluyeron en la categoría de reembolsos de impuestos federales, que se triplicó de 2019 a 2020. La interceptación de los beneficios por desempleo aumentó aún más después de que el Congreso autorizó los pagos base de $600 autorizados bajo la Ley CARES. En 2019, la agencia estatal interceptó $33 millones en beneficios por desempleo. En 2020, ese número se disparó a $193 millones. El estado no abordó las interceptaciones de beneficios por desempleo. Eso significa que los cheques de estímulo y los beneficios por desempleo de Estes y otros fueron los principales responsables del aumento en las recaudaciones de manutención de los hijos durante la pandemia. Pague a los padres primero Mientras los cheques más recientes de $1,400 y $600 no pueden ser interceptados por el estado en nombre del padre, en muchos casos el primer cheque fue interceptado para pagar una deuda anterior al gobierno estatal y federal, dijo Kilgore del Departamento de Servicios de Manutención de los Hijos.

Newsom emitió una orden ejecutiva en abril de 2020 a ese efecto, permitiendo que “los cheques de estímulo federal fluyan directamente a los padres con custodia adeudados en pagos de manutención de los hijos”. Sin embargo, si no se le debía nada a la familia, el resto iba al gobierno para pagar la deuda anterior. Los cheques de estímulo de Golden State no se pueden interceptar. Sin embargo, todavía se pueden tomar a través de un gravamen bancario por pagos morosos de manutención de los hijos, según la Junta de Impuestos de Franquicias. Como resultado, entre 2019 y 2020, la cantidad de fondos de manutención de los hijos que California guardó para sí aumentó de $166 millones a $207 millones. Oportunidades perdidas Los defensores estaban indignados por la decisión del estado de quedarse con el dinero para sí mismo durante la pandemia. El desvío de los cheques de estímulo significó menos dinero para que las familias pagaran el alquiler o los servicios públicos, dijo el director de defensa de políticas del Western Law Center, Mike Herald. “Hay millones de personas en California que perdieron sus trabajos al comienzo de la crisis de COVID y eso significa que esos dólares se destinaron a pagar los atrasos de manutención de los hijos”, dijo. Varios padres que deben decenas de miles de deudas de manutención de los hijos compartieron cartas que habían recibido del estado en lugar de sus cheques de estímulo de $1,200. Las cartas decían que los cheques habían sido interceptados en nombre del Departamento de Servicios de Manutención de los Hijos. Para ellos, ese dinero perdido representaba oportunidades perdidas. Este artículo es parte de California Divide, una colaboración entre redacciones que examina la desigualdad de ingresos y la supervivencia económica en California.

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STIMULUS, UNEMPLOYMENT CHECKS HELP CHILD SUPPORT DEBT COLLECTION HIT NEW HIGH

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Interception of unemployment benefits leapt even higher after Congress authorized the base $600 payments authorized under the CARES Act. In 2019 the state agency intercepted $33 million in unemployment benefits. In 2020, that number shot up to $193 million. The state did not address interceptions for unemployment benefits.

f Billy McCasland had gotten his $1,200 stimulus check, he would have moved his family out of the Modesto house the pediatrician says is responsible for his 7-year-old’s lead poisoning. L.A.-based single father Gabriel Lopez said he had hoped to take his youngest to the Selena museum in Texas, a bright spot after a tough year full of remote school and family turmoil.

That means stimulus checks and unemployment benefits from Estes and others were primarily responsible for the increase in child support collections during the pandemic.

And in Sacramento, Stacy Estes would have bought a car so he could get to work on his own, without scheduling shifts around his fiancée’s workday. Any car would work, so long as it fit his budget. But these fathers, all of whom owe thousands –– in some cases, tens of thousands –– in old child support debt didn’t get the first federal stimulus checks. Instead, California clawed away money meant to be a lifeline for food and shelter during the worst public health crisis in a century, checks taken to repay decades-old debt. The same thing happened when Estes applied for unemployment. His weekly checks went from about $80 to just over $60, not nearly enough to cover food, rent and utilities. Across the state, many of California’s low-income parents behind on government-collected child support payments saw their $1,200 checks that went out in the spring of 2020, along with enhanced unemployment benefits, intercepted last year. California responded with a good-faith effort to halt garnishments on the second and third round of stimulus checks. Department of Child Support Services Director David Kilgore said the state prioritized families by passing stimulus funds to custodial parents. Still, records reviewed by CalMatters and The Salinas Californian showed the state kept a record $430 million last year, a 16% increase from the prior year, essentially taking from one government pot to pay back another. Parents saddled with child support debt told CalMatters they never saw their stimulus checks and federally funded $600 unemployment checks — and the money didn’t always go to their kids, either. History of child support debt collections Based on the idea that people who tap public assistance have a responsibility to repay the government, California intercepts child support payments from custodial parents who sign up for government aid such as CalWORKS. It imposes penalties like interest and driver’s license suspensions when the noncustodial parents fall behind. As a result, California charges noncustodial parents millions of dollars in interest on past-due child support payments, making it nearly impossible for many to land employment, support their children and pay off the debt. California typically collects about $2.5 billion from parents each year through the Department of Child Support Services. Most of that money goes to custodial parents, but the state agency holds some of that back. In 2019, it kept about $370 million, half of which went to the state’s general fund. Those numbers — from collections to reten-

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Gabriel Lopez stands for a portrait at his work at Homeboy Industries in Boyle Heights on April 19, 2021. Photo Credit: Shae Hammond / CalMatters

tions — skyrocketed in 2020, which state data suggests is thanks to the state taking funds Congress approved to catch people teetering on the edge of an eviction cliff during the pandemic. Last year, the agency kept about $430 million of the $2.8 billion it collected, sending $207 million to the state’s coffers, an increase of about 25% from the year before.

lected through income withholding, where the agency takes money directly from noncustodial parents’ paychecks. Job loss also contributed to the drop.

Stimulus checks and unemployment benefits accounted for so much of the money intercepted that it dropped the percentage typically col-

Stimulus check interceptions fell under the category of federal tax refunds, which tripled from 2019 to 2020.

Normally income withholding accounts for 75% of the billions collected, but in 2020, the percentage dropped more than 20 percentage points.

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While the most recent $1,400 and $600 checks cannot be intercepted by the state on behalf of the parent, in many cases the first check was intercepted to pay old debt owed to the state and federal government, Department of Child Support Services’ Kilgore said. Interception is typical for federal funds like tax returns. It is an easy way of getting additional money to pay down a parent’s debt to the agency. Knowing that the funds would be intercepted and the food and housing insecurity the pandemic had spurred, Kilgore said, the agency worked with Gov. Gavin Newsom to create an executive order that would funnel the intercepted stimulus checks to the custodial parent first, rather than the government. Newsom produced an executive order in April 2020 to that effect, allowing “federal stimulus checks to flow directly to custodial parents owed back child support payments.” However, if none was owed to the family, the rest went to the government to repay old debt. Golden State Stimulus checks cannot be intercepted. However, they can still be taken through a bank levy for delinquent child support payments, according to the Franchise Tax Board. As a result, between 2019 and 2020, the amount of child support funds California kept for itself increased from $166 million to $207 million. Lost chances

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Advocates were outraged at the state’s decision to keep any money for itself during the pandemic. The diversion of stimulus checks meant less money for families to pay rent or utilities, said Western Law Center Director of Policy Advocacy Mike Herald. “There are millions of people in California who lost jobs at the start of the COVID crisis and it means those dollars went to pay child support arrears instead,” he said. Several fathers who owe tens of thousands in old child support debt shared letters they had received from the state instead of their $1,200 stimulus checks. The letters said the checks had been intercepted on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services. To them, that lost money represented lost chances. This article is part of the California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California.

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AACI RECIBE DONACIÓN DE $20,000 DE BANK OF AMERICA PARA EXPANDIR LA EDUCACIÓN SOBRE COVID-19 EN COMUNIDADES MARGINADAS Y VULNERABLES DEL CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA

AACI RECEIVES $20,000 BANK OF AMERICA GRANT TO FURTHER AMPLIFY COVID-19 EDUCATION WITHIN SANTA CLARA COUNTY’S MARGINALIZED AND VULNERABLE ETHNIC COMMUNITIES

Los fondos también ayudarán a apoyar refugios para la violencia doméstica

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“El apoyo económico de Bank of America le brinda a AACI la extraordinaria oportunidad de mantener servicios indispensables para miembros de nuestra comunidad étnica marginada y vulnerable”, dice Sarita Kohli, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de AACI. “Nuestra creciente colaboración con Bank of America ahora nos permite enfocarnos en las más urgentes necesidades, mientras que nuestras operaciones del día a día siguen sin pausa”.

AN JOSÉ — AACI anunció el 7 de junio que recibió una donación de $20,000 de Bank of America para ayudar a respaldar sus indispensables servicios de salud relacionados con el bajo número de vacunación contra el COVID-19 en las comunidades más impactadas del Condado de Santa Clara, entre ellas la comunidad inmigrante. Estos fondos vienen tras otra donación de $10,000 de Bank of America para el programa de desarrollo para personas de origen asiático y de las islas del Pacífico.

“El método multicultural y multilingüe de AACI en Silicon Valley aborda los retos diarios que enfrentan las diversas comunidades. La donación de Bank of America apoya los esfuerzos de AACI por educar a las comunidades impactadas sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19, y sobre otros importantes recursos”, dice Raquel González, presidenta de Bank of America Silicon Valley. “La larga historia de AACI en Silicon Valley es un homenaje a los numerosos individuos y familias que dependen de sus importantes servicios, y al impacto que siguen teniendo”.

El COVID-19 ha impactado desproporcionadamente a los individuos marginados, mismos que sirve AACI, muchos de los cuales sufren considerables desigualdades de salud y barreras al cuidado médico. Según el Departamento de Salud Pública de California, el suministro de vacunas supera la demanda en algunos de los vecindarios más pobres del Condado de Santa Clara, pero ya aparecen señales positivas. Por ejemplo, el código postal 95116 de San José, donde solo el 43 por ciento de los 43,000 habitantes estaban vacunados a mediados de abril ha visto un aumento, al 57 por ciento de habitantes en solo tres semanas.

Además de sus esfuerzos contra el COVID-19 y sus servicios de cuidado primario, a las personas de la tercera edad y a los jóvenes AACI les ofrece terapia de salud del comportamiento; apoyo, pruebas y educación sobre el VIH; refugio y servicios para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y trata de personas; servicios especializados para refugiados y sobrevivientes de la tortura; activismo; y servicios de bienestar para jóvenes y personas de la tercera edad.

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AN JOSE — AACI announced on June 7th that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Bank of America to help bolster its critical healthcare and medical services related to a lagging COVID-19 vaccination rate among Santa Clara County’s hardest hit, low-income, immigrant communities. This funding comes on the heels of a Bank of America $10,000 sponsorship to assist with its Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders program development. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted the underserved individuals AACI serves, many of whom face significant health disparities and complex barriers to care. According to the California Dept of Public Health, vaccinations supplies exceed demand in some of Santa Clara County’s poorer neighborhoods, but there are some positive signs. For instance, San Jose’s 95116 zip code where just 43 percent of its 43,000 residents were vaccinated in mid-April, saw that percentage jump to 57 percent three weeks later. To keep momentum going in its vicinities, AACI ac-

extraordinary opportunity to maintain essential services to our marginalized and vulnerable ethnic community members,” said Sarita Kohli, AACI president and CEO. “Our expanding partnership with Bank of America now allows us to concentrate on our most urgent needs while our day-to-day operations carry on without pause.” “AACI’s multi-cultural, multi-lingual approach to its work in Silicon Valley addresses the daily challenges diverse populations face. This Bank of America grant supports AACI’s efforts to educate impacted populations about COVID-19 vaccinations and other critical resources,” said Raquel González, Bank of America Silicon Valley president. “AACI’s long-time presence in Silicon Valley is a testament the many individuals and families who rely on their important services and the impact they continue to make.” In addition to its COVID-19 efforts and primary care services, AACI offers seniors to youth alike behavioral health counseling; HIV outreach, testing, and education; shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking; specialized services for refugees and survivors of torture; advocacy; and youth and senior wellness services.

Para mantener el impulso en sus alrededores, AACI distively distributed flyers and other marketing materitribuyó volantes y otros materiales publicitarios en varios als in several languages, including Vietnamese, ChiAbout AACI idiomas, inclusive el vietnamita, el chino, el tagalo, el farsi nese, Tagalog, Farsi, and Spanish as part of its push Acerca de AACI y el español, como parte de su esfuerzo para eliminar to eliminate obstacles to seeking aid and encourage Founded in 1973, AACI serves individuals and famibarreras al acceso a la asistencia y para incentivar la Fundado en 1973, AACI brinda servicios a individuos y vaccination for those who want it. Now, funds from 3% lies with cultural humility, sensitivity and respect, 12647-7 Control Strip familias 2009 con humildad, sensibilidad y respeto vacunación para quien loISO quiera. Ahora,Digital los fondos de la hacia sus the Bank of America grant will allow for coordination 100 60 of America 100 70 30 100 60 40 100 40 100 3 100 70 30 la coordinación 100 60 10advocating 25 50 and 75 100 70 100 40 40 70 40 70 40 40 40 70 40 40 70 40 70 40 40 A for serving90 the marginalized and donación de Bank facilitarán culturas, abogando por 100 y sirviendo a las30 comunidades and outreach around additional vaccine community ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. AACI’s y el compromiso comunitario para más eventos, y a la marginadas y étnicas del Condado de Santa Clara. El ob- events, as well as provide access to safe transportamission is to strengthen the resilience and hope of vez proporcionará transporte seguro para los clientes de jetivo de AACI es fortalecer la resiliencia y esperanza de our diverse community members by improving their AACI. los diversos miembros de nuestra comunidad por medio tion for AACI clients. de mejoras en su salud y bienestar. Nuestros numerosos AACI also will allocate a portion of the grant toward health and well-being. Our many programs provide AACI también destinará parte de la donación hacia el programas proporcionan cuidado que va más allá de la care that goes beyond just health, but also provide its domestic violence shelter support and meal delivapoyo para su refugio para violencia doméstica, y al B 100 100 60 100 100 salud, a las personas y nuevas 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 100 100 7.4 25 19a 19 sense 50 40 40of 75 66 66 and 100 100 100 80 70possibilities. 70 100 70 70 ofreciéndoles 30 30 100 100 60 70 70 esperanza 30 30 100 40 100 40 40 100 10 40 40 20 70 70 70 70 40 70 40 40 0000 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 7.4 people hope new Curreparto de comidas a domicilio para personas de la terposibilidades. Entre los actuales programas hay servi- ery for seniors, along with general operating financial rent programs include behavioral and primary health cera edad, al igual que a asistencia para operaciones cios de salud primaria y del comportamiento, prevención assistance. Bank of America’s other recent contriservices, substance abuse prevention and treatment, financieras generales. La otra aportación reciente de y tratamiento para abuso de sustancias, un centro para bution to AACI funded panel discussions geared at center for survivors of torture, shelter and services Bank of America a AACI financió paneles de discusión sobrevivientes de la tortura, un refugio y servicios para broadening the conversation around anti-Asian hate for survivors of domestic violence and human trafcuyo objetivo fue ampliar la conversación acerca de las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y trata de perso- speech and hate crimes. ficking, senior wellness, youth programs, and comexpresiones y los crímenes de odio contra la comunidad nas, bienestar para las personas de la tercera edad, proT:10.5" munity advocacy. “Bank of America’s grant support gives AACI an asiática. gramas juveniles y acción comunitaria.

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REPORT: INVESTMENTS IN ELECTRIC REPORTE: INVERSIÓN EN VEHÍCULOS ELÉCTRICOS VEHICLES HELP POWER CA'S RECOVERY AYUDA A IMPULSAR LA RECUPERACIÓN DE CA

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OS ANGELES -- The U.S. economy would see a five-fold return from every tax dollar invested in electric vehicles and the grid, according to a new report. Researchers from a trade group called Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) found the Biden administration's infrastructure bill, known as the American Jobs Plan, would spur economic growth and private investments and create jobs. Ryan Gallentine, policy director for AEE, said the data is based on Biden's proposed public investment of $274 billion. "That number, invested in transportation electrification, would deliver $1.3 trillion to the U.S. GDP, create 10.7 million jobs, and generate $231 billion in savings for consumers, governments and businesses, while accelerating the move to electric vehicles," Gallentine outlined. The report also found the public investment will translate into jobs in the broader advanced-energy sector, which includes energy efficiency, energy storage, solar, hydro, nuclear power and electric vehicles. The sector employs more than half a million people in California. Almost 90,000 of those jobs are concentrated in L.A. County, followed by Orange, Santa Clara, San Diego and Alameda counties. Gallentine added tax dollars act as an incentive for the private sector to go all-in. "For each dollar of public investment, it generates $2.60 of direct private investment," Gallentine asserted. "So that's a good deal for consumers. It's a good deal for the U.S. economy, and it's something that should have bipartisan support in Congress."

The report found while the advanced energy sector lost 9% of jobs during the pandemic, it is projected to bounce back, growing at 8% this year in California. More than half of the jobs are in energy efficiency, followed by clean-power generation, biofuels, battery storage, the grid, and hybrid, electric, natural gas, and fuelcell vehicles.

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OS ANGELES – La economía de EE.UU podría ver una devolución quintuplicada de cada dólar de impuestos invertido en vehículos eléctricos y red eléctrica, según investigadores de un grupo comercial llamado Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) quienes llegaron a la conclusión de que el proyecto de ley de la infraestructura de la administración

de Biden, conocido como el American Jobs Plan, podría estimular el crecimiento económico, las inversiones privadas y crear trabajos. Ryan Gallentine, director de políticas de AEE, dijo que los datos se basan en la inversión pública de $274 billones propuesta por Biden. “Ese número, invertido en la electrificación del transporte, aportaría $1.3 trillones al PIB de EE.UU, crearía 10.7 millones de trabajos y generaría $231 billones de ahorros para consumidores, gobiernos y negocios, mientras que aceleraría el traslado a los vehículos eléctricos”, describió Gallentine. Según el reporte, las inversiones públicas generarán trabajos en el sector de energías avanzadas en general, que incluye la eficiencia energética, la reserva energética, la energía solar, hidráulica, nuclear y vehículos eléctricos. Este sector da empleo a más de medio millón de personas en California. Casi 90.000 de esos trabajos se concentran en el Condado de L.A., seguido por los condados de Orange, Santa Clara, San Diego y Alameda. Gallentine añadió que los dólares de impuestos sirven de incentivo para que el sector privado vaya con todo. “Por cada dólar de inversión pública, genera $2.60 de inversión privada directa”, afirmó Gallentine. “Así que es un buen trato para los consumidores. Es un buen trato para la economía de los EE.UU., y es algo que debería tener el apoyo bipartidista en el Congreso.” El reporte determinó que mientras que el sector de energía avanzada perdió el 9% de los trabajos durante la pandemia, se calcula que se recuperará, ya que ha crecido un 8% este año en California. Más de la mitad de los puestos de trabajo se han creado en la eficiencia energética, seguido por la generación energía limpia, biocombustibles, almacenamiento de pilas, la red eléctrica, y los vehículos híbridos, eléctricos, de gas natural y de pila de combustible.

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Estamos logrando un impacto duradero en el Área de la Bahía En Bank of America, tenemos un compromiso de muchos años para promover la igualdad racial y las oportunidades económicas en las comunidades donde trabajamos y vivimos. Reconocemos la urgencia del momento actual, y por eso hemos ampliado nuestro prolongado esfuerzo para impulsar el progreso al destinar $1,250 millones adicionales durante cinco años para crear oportunidades para las minorías. Al trabajar junto a organizaciones aquí en el Área de la Bahía, seguimos alineando nuestros recursos para ayudar a impulsar un progreso sostenible a nivel local. Nuestras inversiones y asociaciones ayudarán a abordar asuntos críticos y carencias de mucho tiempo, que incluyen: • conectar a los trabajadores con nuevas habilidades y una mejor preparación profesional • ofrecer opciones de vivienda a precio razonable para más personas • ampliar el apoyo y los préstamos a pequeñas empresas locales • aumentar el acceso a la atención médica y abordar temas de inseguridad alimentaria

Trabajamos juntos Estamos colaborando con diferentes organizaciones para ayudar a nuestra comunidad a avanzar. Estas incluyen: Somos Mayfair AACI Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

Sabemos que aún queda mucho por hacer. Por eso, mis compañeros y yo mantenemos nuestro compromiso con la labor que tenemos por delante. Junto a nuestros socios locales, podemos tener un verdadero impacto. ¿Qué quiere lograr?™

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AVISO PÚBLICO DE LA ADOPCIÓN DE LA ORDENANZA DE PEAJE SMCEL 2021-01 DE LA AUTORIDAD CONJUNTA DE PODERES DE LOS CARRILES EXPRÉS DEL CONDADO DE SAN MATEO

Un ex empleado de Golden Gate Bell, LLC (“GGB”) ha alegado que las declaraciones de sueldos y recibos de pago de GGB no incluyen el nombre y la dirección de GGB.

POR ESTE CONDUCTO SE NOTIFICA que el 11 de junio de 2021 la Autoridad Conjunta de Poderes de los Carriles Exprés del Condado de San Mateo (SMCEL-JPA) adoptó la Ordenanza SMCEL 2021-01 titulada: ORDENANZA DE INSTALACIONES DE PEAJE DE LA AUTORIDAD CONJUNTA DE PODERES DE LOS CARRILES EXPRÉS DEL CONDADO DE SAN MATEO. La ordenanza es para la administración de peajes y la aplicación de infracciones de peaje para los carriles exprés de US 101 en San Mateo y la incorporación del artículo 4, capítulo 1, división 17 del Código vehicular. Los carriles exprés de US 101 en el condado de San Mateo serán una instalación de peaje de alta ocupación en la US 101 entre la Interestatal 380 y la línea divisoria de los condados de Santa Clara/San Mateo.

GGB no está de acuerdo y cree que su nombre y dirección se incluyeron correctamente en sus declaraciones de salarios. Sin embargo, para abordar cualquier inquietud de manera proactiva, GGB está proporcionando a los empleados no exentos que trabajaron entre el 13 de mayo de 2018 y el 1 de junio de 2021, todas las declaraciones de salarios para cada período de pago en el que trabajaron durante ese período de tiempo, que identifican a Golden Gate Bell, LLC como el empleador e incluir la dirección de la sede de su empresa. Esta dirección, como las de versiones anteriores de declaraciones de salarios, se puede utilizar para solicitar o discutir información sobre el pago de una persona, actualizar los datos de contacto actuales y solicitar declaraciones de impuestos de fin de año o de pago duplicadas.

La ordenanza establece que todo automovilista que viaje en una instalación de peaje de SMCEL-JPA (específicamente, los carriles de la US 101 designados por la señalización para este propósito) durante sus horas de operación debe estar en un vehículo que tenga ya sea (1) una etiqueta de peaje FasTrak® a bordo correctamente montada y que funcione correctamente, o (2) placas de matrícula vehicular válidas debidamente colocadas y, en cualquiera de los dos casos, estar asociado con una cuenta FasTrak® válida con un saldo suficiente para pagar el peaje correspondiente. Todo automovilista que ingrese en una instalación de peaje de SMCEL-JPA durante sus horas de funcionamiento y que no tenga derecho a una exención de peaje, deberá pagar el peaje que se muestre en el último letrero de precios de SMCEL-JPA antes de que dicho automovilista entre en la zona o segmento, o un peaje con descuento según lo dispuesto en la ordenanza. Los automovilistas que incurran en un peaje y no tengan una cuenta FasTrak® válida elegible con un saldo suficiente para pagar el peaje aplicable en el momento del viaje recibirán avisos de infracciones por evasión de peaje. La emisión de avisos de infracción seguirá los procedimientos y sanciones establecidos por la Autoridad de Peaje del Área de la Bahía, BATA, según lo establecido en las Políticas del Centro Regional de Servicio al Cliente de FasTrak® - Resolución BATA número 52, Revisada, según enmiendas periódicas. La ordenanza de peaje SMCEL 2021-01 fue adoptada por la resolución SMCEL 2110 por la Junta Directiva de SMCEL-JPA mediante la siguiente votación: A favor: Horsley, Papan, Aguirre, Beach, Derwin, Medina En contra: Ninguno Una copia certificada del texto completo de la Ordenanza SMCEL 2021-01 está disponible para su revisión en la oficina del secretario de la Junta de SMCEL-JPA, 555 County Center, 5º. piso, Redwood City, CA 94063 y en el sitio web de SMCELJPA, en https://smcexpresslanes.org. 6/25/21 CNS-3485713# EL OBSERVADOR

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676316 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nspire Careers, 2530 Berryessa Road, #214, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nspire Careers, LLC, 2530 Berryessa Road, #214, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a new 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/ Leah Solorio, CFO Nspire Careers LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202116110264 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/23/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 676316 June 25, July 2, 9 and 16, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675136 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Lucidbeaming, 123 E San Carlos St #554, 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): Joshua Curry, 664 N. 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 8/04/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 620149. “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/ Joshua Curry This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/10/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 675136 June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676121 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. WT PAINTING,

Sus declaraciones de salario están disponibles en el portal de autoservicio electrónico del proveedor de nómina de GGB, y puede acceder a ellas en http://eselfserve.com. Si no tiene un nombre de usuario o contraseña para este portal, o si ha olvidado su nombre de usuario o contraseña, envíe un correo electrónico a passwordreset@drgfood.com o llame al 702-951-8411, de lunes a viernes, de 8am a 4pm PST para obtener su nombre de usuario. y luego siga las instrucciones para restablecer su contraseña. Si intenta acceder a sus declaraciones de salarios a través de este portal después del 15 de septiembre de 2021 y no puede hacerlo, o si tiene alguna dificultad para acceder a sus declaraciones de salarios, comuníquese con GGB al (702) 951-8411, de lunes a viernes, de 8am a 4pm PST. Si prefiere recibir copias impresas de sus declaraciones de salario, puede solicitarlas llamando a GGB al número anterior, y las declaraciones de salario impresas se enviarán por correo sin costo para usted.

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1146 Marengo Ln, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Wenceslao Torres Campos, 1146 Marengo Ln, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 6/07/2021. 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/ Wenceslao Torres Campos This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/15/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 676121

Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jihun Kim, 3710 El Camino Real Apt 2615, San Jose, CA 95051. 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/ Jihun Kim This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/16/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 676184

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676184 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. MIRAE DENTAL LAB, 3710 El Camino Real Apt 2615, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383071 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessy Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jessy Tran has filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessy Tran to Nghiep Thanh Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the

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KITCHEN HELP Name of Business: Seoul Hotdog Location: 2505 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Next to UC Berkeley) Position: Kitchen Help Pay: $16.07 per hour Phone#: 510-766-8182 (Please Leave Message) 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: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383084 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chengyi Yang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chengyi Yang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Changyi Yang to Denring

Chengyi Yang b. Panpan Liang to Panpan Liang Yang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

JUN 25 - JUL 01, 2021 June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383072 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ankita Sandip Thakkar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ankita Sandip Thakkar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ankita Sandip Thakkar to Ankita Pushun Sheth 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 16, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383006 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: FNU - - SOORAJ PA R A S U R A M A N . TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) FNU - - SOORAJ PARASURAMAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FNU - - SOORAJ PARASURAMAN to SOORAJ - - PARASURAMAN b. FNU - - SHEENA SOORAJ to SHEENA - - SOORAJ c. FNU - - SURANJANA SOORAJ to SURANJANA - - SOORAJ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before

this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383221 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Eugenia Vincello. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Eugenia Vincello has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Eugenia Vincello to Geney Maria Eugenia Villavicencio 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383077 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alexander Prince Mathew, Shilpa Mary Mathew. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alexander Prince Mathew, Shilpa Mary Mathew have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (FN) Ellaiha (MN) Prince (LN) Alexander to (FN) Ellaiha Prince (LN) Alexander 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 16, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383226 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Milan Melin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gabriela Milan Melin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gabrilla Ash to

Gabriela Milan b. Gabriela Milan Ash to Gabriela Milan c. Gabriela Milan Melin to Gabriela Milan d. Gabriela Melin Milan to Gabriela Milan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 2nd AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV363904 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kazuyo Paul. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kazuyo Paul has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kazuyo Paul to Kathi Momoko Pershall 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/27/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV372977 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini and Elmira Afiat. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seyedarvin Hosseini to Arvin Hosseini b. Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini to Nami Hosseini 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/20/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383515 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ubah Salah. TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ubah Salah has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bilal Abdiwali Abdullahi to Bilal Amir Zayn. 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: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 23, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383132 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Ediht Raya Gonzalez and D’Anthony Davila Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jennifer Ediht Raya Gonzalez and D’Anthony Davila Brown has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. D’Andre Christopher Brown to D’Andre Christopher Brown Raya. 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.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 17, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382465 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jakoob Shahidi Dizaj Takieh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jakoob Shahidi Dizaj Takieh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jakoob Shahidi Dizaj Takieh to Jacob Shahidi. 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: 08/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 26, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV381582 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gisselle Cardona TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gisselle Cardona has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gisselle Cardona to Gissell Cardona Picho. 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: 07/13/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 7, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675493 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty By Gupta Group, Sell Your Home for As Low as 0%, Sell Your Home for As Low as 1%, Gupta Group Home Selling System, RBid Homes by Gupta Group, Guaranteed Cash Offer on Your Home in 24 Hrs by Gupta Group, Guaranteed Cash Offer on Your Home by Gupta Group, Buy This Home and We’ll Buy Yours by Gupta Group, Your Home Sold Guaranteed or We’ll Buy It by Gupta Group, Love your Home or We’ll Buy it Back by Gupta Group, Move Upto Any One of Our Listings and We’ll Purchase Your Home for Cash, Gupta Group, Gupta Group Of Companies, Airen Group, Airen Group of Companies, Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty of Cupertino, Your Home Sold

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corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Airen Realty, Inc, 378 Oleander Drive, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a refile [Changes) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 202101498. “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/ Sharad Gupta Airen Realty, Inc CEO Article/Reg#: C4696556 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/24/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 675493 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676019 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. ELITESCRAFT, 1728 Silverwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ANDY HUY NGUYEN, 1728 Silverwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 620316. “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/ Andy Huy Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 676019 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675723 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Lilbuddies, 1112 Sterling Gate Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Joseph Sung Gu Lee, 1112 Sterling Gate Dr, San Jose, CA 95120. 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/ Joseph Sung Gu Lee This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/08/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 675723 June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV370685 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Van Aken. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rachel Van Aken has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ROCCO VALENTINO SEGURA to ROCCO VALENTINO VAN AKEN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 11, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382844

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Makol Thiok Mahoor. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Isatu Conteh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Makol Thiok Mahoor to _____ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 09, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382929 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jacklin Hernandez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jacklin Hernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jacklin Hernandez to Jacklin Dagio Hernandez b. Josefina Dagio de Hernandez to Josefina Dagio Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 11, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382928 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bryce Sollazzi, Resa Sollazzi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bryze Sollazzi, Resa Sollazzi have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Camille Louise Jones to Camille Louise Sollazzi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 11, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 21CV379487 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yanzhong Zhu and Wei Yi Chen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yanzhong Zhu and Wei Yi Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. William Zhu to William Xinyuan Zhu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382915 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Y-CHI THI HUYNH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Y-CHI THI HUYNH has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Y-CHI THI HUYNH to YCHI THI HUYNH 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

JUN 25 - JUL 01, 2021 at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/27/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 26, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382705 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mikaela Ortega Zamarron. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mikaela Ortega Zamarron has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mikaela Ortega Zamarron to Mikaela Ortega Allred 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 04, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 21CV383007 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Siu Tau Siu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Siu Tau Siu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Siu, Siu Tau AKA Siu Tau Cheng Siu to Siu Tau Chengsiu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383078 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SAM JACOB MUTHIRAKALAYIL. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) SAM JACOB MUTHIRAKALAYIL has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SAM JACOB MUTHIRAKALAYIL AKA SAM JACOB AKA SAM JACOB MUTHIRAKALAYIL to SAM JACOB MUTHIRAKALA 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

JUN 25 - JUL 01, 2021 file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 16, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382905 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicole Ximena Pavlik. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nicole Ximena Pavlik has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicole Ximena Pavlik to Nicole Ximena Benalcázar-Pavlik 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV377635 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Luis Nestor Ramon Perez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Luis Nestor Ramon Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Luis Nestor Ramon Perez to Luis Perez Achtar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/06/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 04, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV382882 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nan Sun, Tianyue Jia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nan Sun, Tianyue Jia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Conan Jia to Aaron Jia 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379836 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nissan Hagos. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nissan Hagos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nissan Hagos to Nisan Hagos 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/15/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9,

2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382878 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bijay Sedain. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bijay Sedain has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bijay Sedain to Bijay Gurung 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2021 SUMMONS-FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19CV347681 SUM-100 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DIEGO ARMANDO SERRANO MONDRAGON; MARCELINO HERNANDEZ PEREZ AND DOES 1 TO 30, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): PABLO BANUELOSMEZA NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard

unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y

más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes California (www. sucorteca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19CV347681 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 191 N. First Street San Jose, California 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THEODORE COX, ESQ., SBN: 147357 SOUTHWEST LEGAL GROUP 22440 Clarendon Street, Second Floor Tel: (818)591-4300

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Date (Fecha): 5/9/2019 Clerk, by (Secretario) Yuet Lai Deputy (Adjunto) For Proof of Service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons form POS-010. Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, POS-101. Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 19CV347681 To: Diego Armando Serrano Mondragon Plaintiff: Pablo BanuelosMeza, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 2. Special Damages a. Medical Expenses (to date) $13,693.23 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $15,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to dat e) $15,000.00 Date: August 7, 2019 /s/ Theodore Cox, Esq. Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 19CV347681 To: Marcelino Hernandez Perez Plaintiff: Pablo BanuelosMeza, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 3. General Damages b. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 4. Special Damages d. Medical Expenses (to date) $13,693.23 e. Future medical expenses (present value) $15,000.00 f. Loss of earnings (to date ) $15,000.00 Date: August 7, 2019 /s/ Theodore Cox, Esq. June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675624 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JG Drywall, Inc., 2811 McKee Rd Apt 226, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JG Drywall, Inc., 2811 McKee Rd Apt 226, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jaime Guillen JG Drywall, Inc. President

Article/Reg#: C4580406 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/03/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 675624 June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675485 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pollos Asados el Trebol, 483 Sieber Ct, 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): Enoc Ibarra Osuna, 483 Sieber Ct, 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/ Enoc Ibarra This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/21/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 675485 June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675478 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KJ Real Estate Certified Transaction Coordinators Service, KJ Real Estate Virtual Assistants Service, KJ Real Estate Lead Generation Service, KJ Real Estate Marketing Service, KJ Lender Virtual Assistant Service, KJ Mortgage Lead Generation Service, KJ Lender Marketing Service, KJ Transaction Service, Airen Home Loans, LoanAndHomes.com, HomeAndLoans.com, 378 Oleander Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Airen Marketing LLC, 378 Oleander Drive, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing

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is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sharad Gupta Airen Marketing LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202104210096 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/21/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 675478 June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382737 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edwin Maurice Serrano. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Edwin Maurice Serrano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Edwin Mauricio Serrano to Maurice Serrano 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV380609 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laura Alicia Ortuondo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Laura Alicia Ortuondo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isabella Victoria Leme to Isabella Victoria Ortuondo - Leme b. Diego Fabian DaSilva Leme to Diego Fabian Ortuondo - Leme 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/29/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Apr 26, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382790 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan Huu Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tuan Huu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tuan Huu Nguyen to Tommy Tuan Huu Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 08, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382792 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Benny H. Andrade. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Benny H. Andrade has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Benny H. Andrade to Benny Andrade 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 08, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382045 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Thanh Ngoc Luc. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thanh Ngoc Luc has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Thanh Ngoc Luc to Thanh Ngoc Phuong Luc 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/27/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382689 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Martha Janet Mesa. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Martha Janet Mesa has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Martha Janet Mesa to Jeanett Meza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must

file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 03, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382688 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gia Lan Huynh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gia Lan Huynh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gia Lan Huynh to Sean Huynh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 03, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382355 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Favian Fernandez and Alma Jaral. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Favian Fernandez and Alma Jaral has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Delilah Marie Jaral to Delilah Marie Fernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/27/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382711 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristin Gayle McFall & Amin Faghirizadeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kristin Gayle McFall & Amin Faghirizadeh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristin Gayle McFall to Kristin Gayle Zadeh b. Kian Alexander Faghirizadeh to Kian Alexander Zadeh c. Lianna Rose Faghirizadeh to Lianna Rose Zadeh d. Amin Faghirizadeh to Amin Zadeh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all

JUN 25 - JUL 01, 2021 persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 04, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382664 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tram Minh Bao Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tram Minh Bao Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isa Thanh Minh Iqbal to Isa Thanh Minh Iqbal Nguyen b. Maryam Hoang Minh Iqbal to Maryam Hoang Minh Iqbal Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show

cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 03, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382637 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Enrique Sterling and Mary Anna Cazarez-Sterling. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Enrique Sterling and Mary Anna CazarezSterling has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Olivia Sterling to Olivia Elizabeth Sterling 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/10/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 02, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382681 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Majawati Wanamarta. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Majawati Wanamarta has filed a petition for Change of

JUN 25 - JUL 01, 2021 Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Majawati Wanamarta to Carolina Majawati Wanamarta 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382214 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jaebong Lee. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jaebong Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaebong Lee to Noel Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street,

San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382591 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hee Yeon Cho. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jaebong Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hee Yeon Cho to Kate Star Cho 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/10/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 01, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382036 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Srividya Kannan Venkatraman, Venkatraman Kannan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Srividya Kannan Venkatraman, Venkatraman Kannan has filed a

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hayathman Venkatraman to Srikaran Venkatraman 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/27/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382556 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: AGNES BENEDICTA XAVIER. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) AGNES BENEDICTA XAVIER has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. AGNES BENEDICTA XAVIER to Agnés Roma Xavier 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382593 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sarah Moussa Marcos. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sarah Moussa Marcos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sarah Moussa Marcos to Soheir Mattar Moussa 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/10/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 01, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382599 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mandeep Kaur. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mandeep Kaur has filed

a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mandeep Kaur to Mandeep Nayyar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/10/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 01, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378384 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jaebong Lee. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lucas Foster Buwick and Cameryn Elizabeth Frost have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lucas Foster Buwick to Lucas Foster Frostwick b. Cameryn Elizabeth Frost to Cameryn Elizabeth Frostwick 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without

a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/20/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 17, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382421 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Razieh Khalifeh zadeh yolghonabad. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Razieh Khalifeh zadeh yolghonabad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Razieh Khalifeh zadeh yolghonabad to Layla Khalifehzadeh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382517 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Montenegro. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jose Montenegro has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Montenegro to Joseph Aiden Andrade 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 27, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382355 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Favian Fernandez and Alma Jaral. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Favian Fernandez and Alma Jaral have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Delilah Marie Jaral to Delilah Marie Fernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may

grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/27/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 2nd AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV357632 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Haihua Xu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Haihua Xu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Haihua Xu to Cassie Xu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/13/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021

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perdurar por mucho tiempo. Un malestar o padecimiento llegará a su epílogo durante el mes de julio.

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Oshún la diosa del amor y del dinero, obrará maravillas en tu vida durante el verano. Darás y recibirás mucho amor en este periodo. Ella te ayudará a despojarte de energías adversas y de pesares. Ya que has perdonado viejas ofensas, ahora deja fluir la vibrante energía que te devolverá la alegría de vivir.

Eros el dios del amor te acompañará durante todo el verano, trayendo a tu vida gente y situaciones convenientes. También pondrá ante ti oportunidades para surgir y destacar. Es presagio que te sentirás afortunado en el amor, y en el romance serás totalmente correspondido. Es hora de celebrar.

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Buda el ser iluminado influenciará tu destino en esta temporada. Tu vida dará un giro inesperado, muchas situaciones se resolverán favorablemente, tendrás suficientes motivos para darle gracias al cielo. Obrarás en bien de seres queridos y amigos, y esto te hará gozar de un karma gratificante.

Juana de Arco la eterna mártir de la iglesia impondrá su luz en tu sendero. La justicia y la verdad prevalecerán en todo lo que hagas y decidas. Es augurio que surgirá un cambio en tu personalidad. A partir de este verano, ya no serás el mismo de antes, serás un ser mejor, espiritualmente evolucionado.

GÉMINIS Tu futuro inmediato será influenciado en gran manera por Anteros, el antiguo dios de la correspondencia. En este periodo de tu vida tienes mucho que dar y ofrecer al mundo que te rodea. Con una palabra de aliento y una sonrisa, lograrás cambiar positivamente el ánimo de la gente que entre en contacto contigo. CÁNCER Poseidón el antiguo dios de todos los mares, te acompañará durante toda esta temporada. Su poderosa influencia puede provocar en tu persona un renacimiento en tu vida espiritual y además en tu vida romántica. Los milagros ocurren y es precisamente eso lo que ocurrirá en tu vida, un verdadero milagro.

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tad. Serás sumamente bendecido.

El Arcángel Metatrón será tu guía espiritual durante esta época de verano. Aunque exista discordia a tu alrededor, tú serás un cordero de paz que logrará crear sentimientos de gozo y de bondad a su alrededor. Te esperan varios meses de buena suerte. Comenzando el día 27, todo mejorará en tu vida.

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VIRGO Obatalá el santo yoruba de la pureza y el conocimiento, te ayudará durante esta época a tomar decisiones sabias que afectarán tu vida de una manera extraordinaria. Él te mostrará el camino correcto y te librará de personas tóxicas que sólo buscan sacar provecho de tu buena volun-

Venus la eterna diosa del amor y de la belleza regirá tu destino en los próximos noventa días. Comenzarás a cuidarte más, tu alimentación será balanceada y decidirás comer más frutas y vegetales. El resultado será sorprendente pues lucirás y te sentirás de maravilla. Alguien te hará feliz. ESCORPIÓN Hermes el mensajero de los dioses, aportará a tu vida toda la información y la ayuda que precisas para alcanzar tus propósitos. Llegará a tus manos lo que más te conviene y aquello que ha de

ACUARIO Zoroastro el antiguo profeta persa traerá una gran bendición a tu vida, en y durante las próximas doce semanas. Es presagio que un ciclo ha llegado a su fin dando paso a otro más propicio. Sentirás muchos deseos de progresar y te encaminarás a lograr un sueño largamente anhelado. Alcanzarás la meta que te has propuesto. PISCIS Titania la reina de las hadas será tu guía y tu luz durante todo el verano. Ella te ayudará a despojarte de vibras y sentimientos negativos que no te corresponden. Tendrás muchas corazonadas y experimentarás sueños reveladores. Aprenderás a perdonarte y a retractarte por las faltas cometidas en el pasado.

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MEDI-CAL EXPANSION: LEGISLATURE’S BUDGET WOULD REMOVE SOME BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS

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ming Rosenthal recently inherited $5,000 after her birth mother passed away last year. Rosenthal, 72, who lives off her social security disability benefits and doesn’t have much in savings, welcomed the extra cash.

ming Rosenthal recientemente heredó $5,000 después de la muerte de su madre biológica el año pasado. Rosenthal, 72, quien vive de sus beneficios de Seguro Social por incapacidad y no tiene muchos ahorros, apreció el dinero extra.

She planned to deposit most of the new money in her savings account, but soon learned that if she wanted to keep her free Medi-Cal coverage, she couldn’t have more than $2,000 in the bank because it would disqualify her from Medi-Cal under what’s known as the “asset test.”

Su plan era depositar la mayoría del dinero nuevo en su cuenta de ahorros, pero pronto se enteró de que si quisiera mantener su cobertura gratuita de Medi-Cal, no podría tener más de $2.000 en el banco porque la descalificaría del Medi-Cal bajo como se conoce como el “examen de bienes”.

Rosenthal, who lives in Orange County, panicked. She needs Medi-Cal, the state’s insurance for low-income Californians, to help cover her pricey HIV medication and other costs not fully covered by Medicare, which covers seniors. She had to spend the money — she bought a new bed and a refrigerator — so that it wouldn’t affect her eligibility. Now she wishes she’d waited. “I’ve recently run into some shortages and I think, ‘if only I could have kept more of that money,’” she said. It’s too late to help Rosenthal, but the California Legislature is seeking to eliminate the Medi-Cal asset test once and for all. In its budget approved earlier this month, the Legislature included an ongoing $105.7 million to cover the expected increase in Medi-Cal enrollment as a result of axing the asset limit. A final budget is still pending as negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom continue this week. The governor’s May budget revision did not address the Medi-Cal asset test and he has not commented on it publicly. The Legislature also is negotiating or awaiting final approval for other Medi-Cal changes, including: • Allowing older, undocumented Californians to sign up for Medi-Cal at either 50 or 60 years of age. Setting the minimum age at 60, as proposed by Newsom, would add an estimated 89,000 new people to the Medi-Cal rolls by 2024-25 and cost about $1 billion annually. The Legislature’s budget starts the expansion at age 50. • Extending how long women can stay on Medi-Cal post pregnancy from 60 days to a year. This expansion would be in place for five years. • Adding doula services for pregnant women as a benefit covered by Medi-Cal starting on Jan. 1, 2022. • Removing expiration dates for “optional benefits” — such as speech therapy, eyeglasses and podiatry services that states are not required to cover. These benefits were eliminated during the Great Recession and restored in 2019, but have expiration dates. “This is a complete 180, from potential cuts and rationing to program expansions,” said Linda Nguy, a policy advocate with Western Center on Law and Poverty. Last year, as the state planned for a budget deficit induced by the coronavirus pandemic, advocates feared losing some of the Medi-Cal gains achieved in the past years as the state recovered from the Great Recession. Although most programs stayed as is last year, planned program expansions were put on hold. Now, with a $76 billion surplus, Newsom and lawmakers are discussing offering more benefits to more people for longer periods of time. As of March, 13.7 million people — about a third of the state’s population — were enrolled in Medi-Cal. That’s about 1.2 million more people than were enrolled a year earlier because people lost jobs and wages during the pandemic. Nationally 10 million Americans enrolled in Medicaid, the federal insurance program for the poor, during the pandemic, according to a federal report. Claire Ramsey, an attorney with Justice in Aging, said given the need and the state’s strong economic standing, now is the time to expand Medi-Cal to people who have been left out and eliminate outdated barriers. For years, advocates and some lawmakers have been proposing to expand Medi-Cal benefits to un-

EXPANSIÓN DE MEDI-CAL: PRESUPUESTO DE LA LEGISLATURA ELIMINARÍA ALGUNAS BARRERAS PARA LOS RESIDENTES DE BAJOS INGRESOS

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authorized immigrants. They’ve succeeded through a piecemeal approach, first opening the program to undocumented children and then young adults up to age 26. Older adults would be the latest addition. A separate bill by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, a Fresno Democrat, seeks to expand Medi-Cal to all income-eligible undocumented immigrants, regardless of age. People without legal status are barred from federal health coverage programs under the Affordable Care Act — commonly known as Obamacare — so health expansions for this population must be paid by stateonly funds. One thing Obamacare did do is eliminate Medicaid’s asset test for most people. It only applies to seniors and people with disabilities, driving financial instability among these already vulnerable groups, Ramsey said. But, as Kming Rosenthal found out the hard way, besides needing a low enough income to qualify for Medi-Cal, a person cannot have more than $2,000 in certain types of assets; the limit for a couple is $3,000. These thresholds have not changed since 1989, when the average movie ticket cost $4. The thinking is that if people have over a certain amount in resources, then that money could go toward paying for health care. “That means people can’t save for uncovered health expenses…or a move; a month’s rent and deposit are more than that,” Ramsey said. And the rules can get complicated, leaving some people confused about what counts against their eligibility. Checking and savings accounts, cash on hand, a second car and life insurance count in the asset test, but a home and one car are exempt. Ramsey said that means low-income renters whose only assets may be in cash are at a disadvantage. As of March, 13.7 million people — about a third of the state’s population — were enrolled in Medi-Cal. Close to 18,000 people could become newly eligible for Medi-Cal if the state eliminates the asset test, according to a March 2020 report from the Department of Health Care Services, which oversees the MediCal program. Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, a Democrat from Los Angeles, introduced a bill that also seeks to repeal the asset test in case it doesn’t get done through the budget. AB 470 builds on legislation from 2019 that sought to increase the limit of countable assets from $2,000 to $10,000 for an individual. That twoyear bill was shelved during the pandemic. Ramsey said health advocates are not concerned that eliminating the asset test would allow rich people to get on Medi-Cal. “That’s a unicorn problem; we’re talking about a person who would have to be very low income but somehow rich in assets. If you could afford to get care anywhere, I don’t think you’d pick a Medi-Cal bed,” Ramsey said. Ahead of California, nine states plus Washington D.C. have increased their Medicaid asset limits, and Arizona got rid of it. Many people on Medi-Cal may not even know about the asset rule until it comes time to renew their coverage. “This state, of all states, needn’t look very far to see how many people are living in the streets,” Rosenthal said. “One misstep with my benefits and that could be me, and with my health conditions, that truly would be a death sentence.”

Rosenthal, quien vive en Orange County, entró en pánico. Necesita el Medi-Cal, el seguro del estado para Californianos con bajos ingresos, para ayudarla a pagar sus medicamentos costosos contra el VIH y cubrir otros costos no completamente cubiertos por Medicare, que cubre a las personas mayores. Tuvo que gastar dinero – compró una cama nueva y un refrigerador – para que no afectara su elegibilidad. Ahora dice que ojalá se hubiera esperado. “Recientemente he lidiado con escasez y pienso: ‘si tan solo hubiera podido quedarme con más de ese dinero’”, dijo ella.

según un reporte federal. Claire Ramsey, una abogada de Justice in Aging, dijo que dada la necesidad y la posición económica fuerte del estado, ahora es el momento de extender MediCal a la gente que se ha quedado abandonada y eliminar las barreras obsoletas. Durante años, los defensores y legisladores han estado proponiendo la extensión de los beneficios de Medi-Cal a inmigrantes ilegales. Han triunfado a través de un enfoque gradual, abriendo el programa primero a los niños indocumentados y después a los adultos jóvenes hasta los 26 años. Los adultos mayores serían la última incorporación. Un proyecto de ley separado por el asambleísta Joaquin Arambula, un Demócrata de Fresno, procura expandir Medi-Cal a todos los inmigrantes indocumentados elegibles por sus ingresos, independientemente de su edad. La gente sin estatus legal está excluida de los programas federales de cobertura de salud debajo de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible – comúnmente conocida como Obamacare – así que las expansiones de salud para esta población deben ser financiadas solamente por el estado.

Es demasiado tarde para ayudar a Rosenthal, pero la legislatura de California procura eliminar el examen de bienes de Medi-Cal por siempre.

Una cosa que hizo Obamacare es eliminar el examen de bienes de Medicaid para la mayoría de la gente. Solo se aplica a la gente mayor y a la gente con discapacidades, lo que impulsa la inestabilidad financiera entre esos grupos ya vulnerables, dijo Ramsey.

En su presupuesto aprobado a principios de este mes, la legislatura incluyó $105.7 continuados para cubrir el aumento previsto de las inscripciones en Medi-Cal como resultado de la eliminación del límite de bienes. Continúa pendiente el presupuesto final ya que las negociaciones con el Gov. Gavin Newsom se reanudan esta semana.

Pero, como Kming Rosenthal descubrió de una manera desafortunada, aparte de necesitar ingresos suficientemente bajos como para calificar para MediCal, una persona no puede tener más de $2.000 en ciertos tipos de activos; el límite de una pareja son $3.000. Estos límites no han cambiado desde el 1989, cuando el boleto de cine costaba $4 en promedio.

La revisión del presupuesto de mayo del gobernador no abordó el examen de los bienes de Medi-Cal y no ha hecho ningún comentario público acerca de ello.

El pensamiento es que si la gente tiene más de cierta cantidad de recursos, entonces ese dinero podría designarse al pago de la atención en salud. “Eso significa que la gente no puede ahorrar para gastos médicos no cubiertos… o una mudanza; una renta mensual y el depósito suman más que eso”, dijo Ramsey.

La legislatura también está negociando o esperando la aprobación final para otros cambios de Medi-Cal, incluyendo: • Permitir a los californianos mayores, indocumentados inscribirse a Medi-Cal a los 50 o 60 años de edad. Establecer la edad mínima en 60, como fue propuesto por Newsom, agregaría un estimado de 89.000 personas nuevas a las listas de Medi-Cal para el 2024-25 y tendría un costo estimado de $1 mil millones anuales. El presupuesto de la legislatura empieza la expansión a los 50 años. • Prolongar cuanto tiempo las mujeres pueden permanecer en Medi-Cal después del embarazo de 60 días a un año. Esta prolongación estaría en vigor durante cinco años. • Agregar servicios de doula para mujeres embarazadas como un beneficio cubierto por Medi-Cal empezando el 1ero de enero del 2022. • Eliminar fechas de vencimiento para “beneficios opcionales” – como la logoterapia, los servicios de anteojos y podología, los cuales los estados no están obligados a cubrir. Los beneficios se eliminaron durante la Gran Recesión y se restauraron en el 2019, pero tienen fechas de vencimiento. “Esto es un giro completo, de recortes potenciales y racionamiento a extensiones de programas”, dijo linda Nguy, defensora de políticas para Western Center on Law and Poverty. El año pasado, cuando el estado se preparó para un déficit presupuestario inducido por la pandemia del coronavirus, los defensores temían perder algunos de los avances de Medi-Cal que se lograron en los últimos años mientras que el estado se recuperaba de la Gran Recesión. Aunque la mayoría de los programas se mantuvieron iguales, los planes para expandir el programa se suspendieron. Ahora, con un superávit de $76 mil millones, Newsom y los legisladores están debatiendo ofrecer más beneficios a más personas por más tiempo. En marzo, 13.7 millones de personas – alrededor de un tercio de la población del estado – estaban inscritas en Medi-Cal. Son alrededor de 1.2 millones de personas más que las que habían inscritas el año pasado porque la gente perdió sus trabajos y salarios durante la pandemia. A nivel nacional, 10 millones de americanos se inscribieron a Medicaid, el programa de seguros federal para los pobres, durante la pandemia,

Y las reglas pueden ser complicadas, lo que confunde a algunas personas sobre lo que cuenta en contra de su elegibilidad. Cuentas corrientes y de ahorros, el efectivo en mano, un segundo coche y el seguro de vida cuentan en el examen de bienes, pero una casa o un coche están exentos. Ramsey dijo que esto significa que los inquilinos de bajos ingresos cuyos únicos recursos son en efectivo están en una desventaja. En marzo, 13.7 millones de personas — alrededor de un tercio de la población del estado — estaban inscritas en Medi-Cal. Cerca de 18.000 personas podrían hacerse elegibles para Medi-Cal si el estado elimina el examen de bienes, según un reporte de marzo del 2020 del Departamento de Servicios de Salud, que supervisa el programa Medi-Cal. La asambleísta Wendy Carrillo, una Demócrata de Los Ángeles, presentó un proyecto de ley que también trata de revocar el examen de bienes por si no se hace a través del presupuesto. AB470 se basa en legislaciones del 2019 que pretendió incrementar el límite de activos cuantificables de $2.000 a $10.000 para un individuo. Ese proyecto de ley de dos años se archivó durante la pandemia. Ramsey dijo que a los defensores de la salud no les preocupa que la eliminación del examen de bienes permita a la gente rica inscribirse en Medi-Cal. “Eso es un problema de unicornio; estamos hablando de una persona que tendría que ser de muy bajos ingresos pero de alguna manera rica en activos. Si está dentro de tus posibilidades recibir la atención medica en dónde sea, no creo que elijas una cama Medi-Cal”, dijo Ramsey. Delante de California, nueve estados más Washington D.C. han incrementado sus límites de activos Medicaid, y Arizona lo eliminó. Mucha gente en Medi-Cal probablemente desconoce esta regla de activos hasta que tenga que renovar su cobertura. “Este estado, entre todos los estados, no necesita ver muy lejos para ver cuánta gente vive en las calles”, dijo Rosenthal. “Un traspié con mis beneficios y podría ser yo, y con mis problemas de salud, eso de verdad sería una sentencia de muerte”.

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