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to the illegal smuggling of people take advantage of the troubled river to turn the suffering and hope of migrants into lucrative profits. But it is also true that the reality of the sending countries is much more complex and requires comprehensive solutions that remedy structural problems of inequality, poverty, corruption and insecurity.

l repunte en la llegada de migrantes y niños migrantes no acompañados a la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México ha desnudado un obvio dilema para la administración Biden: ¿Cómo enviar el mensaje de que existe ahora una política migratoria más digna y humanitaria, sin desatar que oleadas de empobrecidos migrantes centroamericanos arriesguen la vida para realizar el peligroso viaje desde sus países?

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Es verdad que las bandas criminales dedicadas al contrabando ilegal de personas aprovechan el río revuelto para convertir el sufrimiento y la esperanza de los migrantes en lucrativas ganancias. Pero también es cierto que la realidad de los países expulsores es mucho más compleja y requiere soluciones integrales que remedien problemas estructurales de desigualdad, pobreza, corrupción e inseguridad.

varias iniciativas migratorias.

De acuerdo con las propias cifras del Departamento de Seguridad Interna (DHS), la tendencia de las nuevas llegadas de migrantes centroamericanos se perfila a alcanzar el mayor número de personas aprehendidas en la frontera México Estados Unidos en más de dos décadas.

De lo contrario, la verdadera crisis seguirá acechando a la vuelta de la esquina.

La mejor manera de que demócratas y republicanos pueden mostrar que apoyan una solución duradera y de largo plazo para una política migratoria ordenada, segura y legal es mostrar la voluntad política de negociar una legislación urgente, digna y humanitaria que incluya recursos a los países expulsores.

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he upswing in the arrival of unaccompanied migrant children and migrants to the US-Mexico border has exposed an obvious dilemma for the Biden administration: How to send the message that there is now a more dignified and humane immigration policy, without having to unleash a wave of impoverished Central American migrants risking their lives to make the dangerous journey from their countries? It is true that criminal gangs dedicated

Tiene la razón la coordinadora de la Casa Blanca para la frontera sur, Roberta Jacobson, cuando sostiene que aplicar la política migratoria más cruel posible -como lo hizo la administración Trump con su política de expulsar, separar o enjaular a menores de edad— no debe ser el único medio para enviar el mensaje de que la frontera no está abierta si las personas buscan ingresar ahora de manera irregular.

Migration activists told me, however, that the Biden administration can do several things immediately: respect that minors are not more than 72 hours in custody and provide them with dignified accommodation, something that it began to try to do by involving the Federal Administration Emergency Management (FEMA).

Apparently alarmed by the situation, a dozen Republican lawmakers, led by their House leader Kevin McCarthy, visited the Texas border and blamed the Biden administration for the situation. I don't remember any of those sensitive legislators denouncing the cruel policy of separation and caging of minors of the Trump era.

Pero también debe reducir trabas burocráticas y destinar más recursos para el procesamiento expedito de los menores de edad, de tal manera que se garantice el acceso de los niños y sus familias a un abogado y que se acelere la revisión de antecedentes penales de las familias que los pueden acoger en los Estados Unidos.

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The White House coordinator for the southern border, Roberta Jacobson, is right when she argues that applying the most cruel immigration policy possible - as the Trump administration did with its policy of expelling, separating or caging minors - should not be the only means to send the message that the border is not open if people seek to enter now irregularly.

But it must also reduce bureaucratic obstacles and allocate more resources for the expedited processing of minors, in such a way as to guarantee the access of children and their families to a lawyer and to accelerate the review of criminal records of families who they can be welcomed in the United States.

Activistas migratorios me dijeron sin embargo que la administración Biden sí puede hacer varias cosas de manera inmediata: respetar que los menores no estén más de 72 horas bajo custodia y darles un hospedaje digno, algo que empezó a tratar de hacer al involucrar a la Administración Federal de Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA).

Aparentemente alarmados por la situación, una docena de legisladores republicanos encabezados por su líder en la Cámara Baja Kevin McCarthy, visitó la frontera con Texas y culpó a la administración Biden de la situación. No recuerdo que alguno de esos sensibles legisladores haya denunciado la cruel política de separación y enjaulamiento de menores de edad de la era Trump.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) own figures, the trend of new arrivals of Central American migrants is shaping up to reach the highest number of people apprehended at the US-Mexico border in more than two decades.

The House of Representatives begins this week the consideration of several immigration initiatives. The best way that Democrats and Republicans can show that they support a lasting and long-term solution to an orderly, safe and legal immigration policy is to show the political will to negotiate urgent, dignified and humane legislation that includes resources to the sending countries.

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acerca de cómo tener una conversación con un proveedor médico, y empoderando a nuestros veteranos para que se conecten con los servicios más relevantes en cuanto a su atención medica en general, para que podamos promover el bienestar y la conexión social”, explicó Lange.

ITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A ten-week education program that focuses on sexual orientation and gender identity aims to reduce health disparities among LGBTQ+ veterans.

Los estudios sugieren que por lo general la salud mental y el bienestar están peor entre los individuos LGBTQ+ en comparación con otros grupos, las veteranas lesbianas y mujeres bisexuales son más propensas a reportar angustia mental frecuente, poca satisfacción con la vida y problemas para dormir que los veteranos heterosexuales.

Dr. Tiffany Lange, clinical psychologist at the Veterans Health Administration (VA), said many veterans are unsure about what services are available or are concerned they could face discrimination. She explained perceived stigma can prevent people from revealing their sexuality and accessing medical treatment provided by the military. "And so, we're sharing the relevant information about how to have a conversation with a medical provider, and empowering our veterans to get connected to the services most relevant to their overall healthcare, so that we can promote wellness and social connectedness," Lange explained.

Según la VA, de los más de 222.000 veteranos de Arkansas, no está claro cuántos se identifiquen como LGBTQ+. Lange añadió que cada instalación de VA en todo el país tiene por lo menos un coordinador de cuidado para veteranos LGBTQ+ a su disposición. Las personas solo tienen que ponerse en contacto con su oficina local.

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Research suggests general mental health and wellness is poorer among LGBTQ+ individuals compared to other groups, and lesbian and bisexual female veterans are significantly more likely to report frequent mental distress, low satisfaction with life, and sleep problems than heterosexual veterans.

contact, who can assist them in navigating the relevant services."

According to the VA, of the more than 222,000 Arkansas veterans, it's unclear how many identify as LGBTQ+.

"And so, constantly striving to improve, identify what those needs are, and most importantly, send a message that VA is welcoming of all who have served."

Lange added every VA facility across the country has at least one LGBTQ+ veteran care coordinator available. Individuals just have to contact their local office.

Last week, in a speech commemorating Pride Month, President Joe Biden announced the Department of Health and Human Services would protect against discrimination in healthcare services.

"They can go to va.gov and locate their local LGBTQ+ veteran care coordinator, who is a point of

Earlier this year, Biden rescinded a military ban on openly transgender service members.

Lange acknowledged there is more work to be done to identify the services the LGBTQ+ population needs.

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ITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Un programa educativo de diez semanas que se enfoca en la orientación sexual e identidad de género aspira reducir las disparidades de salud entre los veteranos LGBTQ+. La doctora Tiffany Lange, psicóloga clínica de la Veterans Health Administration (VA), dijo que muchos veteranos tienen dudas acerca de los servicios disponibles o están preocupados de que podrían sufrir discriminación. Explicó que la estigmatización percibida puede impedir que la gente revele su sexualidad y acceda al tratamiento médico proporcionado por los militares. “Entonces, estamos compartiendo información relevante

“Pueden visitar la página va.gov y localizar a su coordinador de cuidado para veteranos LGBTQ+ como persona de contacto quien los puede ayudar a navegar los servicios relevantes”. Lange reconoció que todavía queda trabajo que hacer para identificar los servicios que requiera la población LGBTQ+. “Y entonces, constantemente estamos haciendo un esfuerzo para mejorar, identificar cuáles son esas necesidades, y más importante, mandar el mensaje de que a la VA le da gusto recibir a todos los que han servido”. La semana pasada, en un discurso de conmemoración del Pride Month, el Presidente Joe Biden anunció que el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos brindará protección en contra de la discriminación en los servicios de salud. A principios de este ano, Biden revocó una prohibición de reclutar a miembros abiertamente transgéneros en las fuerzas armadas.

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derivaron de empresas cuyos productos (en particular los relacionados con el COVID-19) no cumplieron con los resultados que ofrecían.

l verano ha llegado, y el diácono Reginald Patterson, que dirige el ministerio de la tercera edad de la Iglesia de la Nueva Alianza de Chicago, prevé que los estafadores y timadores van a empezar a aparecer en los vecindarios de sus feligreses como una plaga de langostas.

Raoul dijo que casi todos los 400 negocios fraudulentos dejaron de hacer anuncios y promover acciones engañosas luego de ser contactados por su oficina. Los estafadores que siguieron sin cumplir la normativa serán llevados a los tribunales. Una de las primeras líneas de defensa contra el fraude es ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Fiscal General del estado o con organizaciones que monitorean casos de comportamiento empresarial poco ético, como la Better Business Bureau (BBB, por sus siglas en inglés). Steve Bernas, presidente de la BBB de Chicago y el norte de Illinois, lleva 30 años de carrera en esa venerable organización sin fines de lucro. Coincidió con Kossow y otros presentadores en que el método de pago que piden los estafadores es la primera señal de alerta que debe despertar las sospechas del consumidor.

Patterson dijo que durante el verano los timadores y estafadores salen a tocar puertas en masa. "¿Necesita alguna reparación? ¿Tiene fugas de agua en el sótano?", dice, imitando las preguntas que son las más típicas entre la gente de su rebaño. Y explicó que un impostor puede llevar uniforme, luciendo el logotipo de una compañía de servicios de gas, agua o electricidad o de alguna empresa muy conocida. "Estamos en su área y nos gustaría hacer una cita" es una táctica típica para presentarse, dijo Patterson. La oferta puede consistir en instalar un techo nuevo. Pero a pesar de un pago inicial en efectivo, no les vuelven a contactar y no hacen ningún servicio. Patterson indicó que las personas ancianas son más vulnerables a las situaciones en que les presionan a tomar alguna acción y que se hacen apuradamente. Pero no son las únicas víctimas. En un foro sobre fraude a los consumidores organizado por la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC, por sus siglas en inglés), Todd Kossow, director de la Oficina Regional del Medio Oeste (de EE.UU.), explicó una variedad de tácticas que utilizan los estafadores. Las víctimas más frecuentes de los fraudes son las poblaciones negras y latinas, así como las comunidades de inmigrantes, pero también son las menos propensas a denunciar esas experiencias ante la FTC. Kossow dijo que hubo un estudio de la FTC de 2016 en que se documentó el hecho de que estos grupos de personas no denuncian los fraudes y esa tendencia continúa. Sean cuales sean sus razones o preocupaciones –ya sea porque son hogares con personas que tienen estatus migratorios mixtos o por la

Photo Credit: Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels vergüenza por haber sido engañados– Kossow enfatizó que la denuncia de fraudes y estafas puede hacerse de manera anónima. La información es importante y valiosa para ayudar a detectar tendencias y alertar a los medios de comunicación y al público. Reconociendo que la falta de conocimiento del idioma inglés contribuye a la susceptibilidad de las víctimas del fraude, el Fiscal General del Estado de Illinois, Kwame Raoul, dijo que su oficina da servicios en español, polaco y mandarín para promover la educación de los consumidores. Y pronto van a tener servicios en otros idiomas. Raoul dijo que su oficina recuperó $4.5 millones de dólares para los residentes de Illinois en 2020 por medio de un proceso de mediación para los consumidores. La mayor parte de los fondos se

dump”, para “inflar y vender” acciones de la bolsa de valores), por medio del comercio de acciones a corto plazo en que los estafadores "inflan (el precio de) las acciones" utilizando información falsa para inflar el valor, y cuando las víctimas se apuran para participar en lo que parece ser un buen negocio, los estafadores "se deshacen" de las acciones que tienen vendiéndolas a los precios ahora artificialmente inflados. Pero como el valor real de las acciones no ha cambiado, las personas que cayeron en esta estafa suelen sufrir graves pérdidas. Otras personas que participaron en la presentación se refirieron a una variedad de esquemas de fraude. Algunos, como las tácticas de venta que usan los concesionarios de automóviles sin escrúpulos, se pueden enfrentar mejor informándose bien sobre la terminología y el proceso en general, según informa Agnes Ptasznik, que también es de la Oficina del Fiscal General de Illinois. Sin embargo, ciertos grupos de personas, como las personas ancianas o las que no hablan inglés, siguen siendo las más vulnerables.

Recuperar una pérdida por fraude pagada con una tarjeta de regalo (gift card) es prácticamente imposible. Cuando se exige un pago con tarjetas de regalo es "una señal de que es una estafa", dijo Bernas.

Christen Lee, abogado de Legal Aid Chicago, describió el trauma que supone el fraude para las personas que han estado en la cárcel y para los "jóvenes que salen de los centros de adopción temporal".

Sin embargo, las estafas monetarias por bienes y servicios pueden parecer poco, si se comparan con las pérdidas sufridas por los propietarios de viviendas a los que se les ha estafado con sus títulos de propiedad y su patrimonio.

Explicó que a veces miembros de la familia o amigos cercanos han abierto cuentas bancarias o de tarjetas de crédito utilizando los nombres de sus parientes encarcelados, que normalmente no tienen cuentas bancarias.

Idara Essien, de la Oficina del Fiscal General de Illinois, dijo que Illinois cuenta con una legislación para proteger a los dueños de propiedades que se enfrentan a circunstancias específicas: "los dueños de propiedades que se han retrasado más de 30 días en el pago de su hipoteca; propietarios cuyos impuestos sobre la propiedad están en mora; propietarios que están enfrentando una ejecución hipotecaria o que están a punto de perder sus casas".

Es probable que las personas que han estado en la cárcel no hayan tenido contacto con el mundo de las finanzas y el crédito durante años; los niños en el sistema de adopción temporal, probablemente nunca han tenido una cuenta bancaria o de crédito. No sólo sus historiales de crédito han sido suplantados y malogrados, sino que sus sentimientos de traición y desesperanza se ven empeorados por la sensación de que "el sistema no fue diseñado para ellos", dijo Lee, y "que nadie les escucha".

Michelle Muñoz Durk, abogada de la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores de Estados Unidos (SEC, por sus siglas en inglés), dijo que las redes sociales han aumentado el atractivo de querer ganar dinero rápido. Ella hizo una advertencia sobre las estafas de "fraudes de compraventa de acciones" (conocidas en inglés como “pump and

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Recovering a fraud loss paid for by a gift card is virtually impossible. A demand for a gift-card payment is “a tip-off to the ripoff,” Bernas said.

ummer’s here, and Deacon Reginald Patterson, who directs the senior ministry of Chicago’s New Covenant Church, anticipates fraudsters and scammers to descend upon parishioners’ neighborhoods like a plague of locusts.

Yet, monetary rip-offs for goods and services can pale in comparison to the loss of homeowners conned out of their deeds and equity. Idara Essien, of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, said Illinois has legislation to protect homeowners facing specific circumstances: “homeowners who have fallen more than 30 days behind on their mortgage payment; homeowners whose property taxes are delinquent; homeowners who are in foreclosure or who are otherwise on the verge of losing their houses.”

Patterson said summer brings doorknocking hustlers and con artists onto front porches and doorsteps in droves. “Do you need any repairs? Do you have water leaks in your basement?” he asked, mimicking the questions that often pepper his flock. He explained that an imposter may be in uniform, sporting the logo of a utility company – gas, water, or electric – or of a well-known business. “We’re currently in your area and would like to set up an appointment” is a typical opening gambit, Patterson said. The offer may be to affix a new roof. Despite a cash down payment, no further contact or service ensues. Patterson said elders are vulnerable to quickly paced high-pressure propositions. But they are not alone. At a forum on consumer fraud hosted by the Federal Trade Commission, Todd Kossow, director of its Midwest Regional Office, explained a variety of tactics fraudsters use. Black and Latino populations, as well as immigrant communities, are most often fraud victims but least likely to report their experiences to the FTC. Kossow said the failure to report fraud by those groups was documented in a 2016 FTC study and continues.

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Raoul said almost all of the 400 businesses ceased deceptive ads and actions after being contacted by his office. Bad actors who remained non-compliant will have their day in court. One of the first lines of defense against fraud is to contact a state’s Attorney General’s office or organizations tracking unethical business behavior such as

the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Steve Bernas, President of the BBB-Chicago and Northern Illinois, has a 30-year career at that venerable non-profit organization. He agreed with Kossow and other presenters that the method of payment desired by fraudsters is the first flashing red light that should raise a consumer’s concerns.

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Other presenters shared more schemes. Some, like unscrupulous car dealer sales tactics, are best handled by becoming better informed about terminologies and process, according to Agnes Ptasznik, also of the Illinois Attorney General's Office. Yet particular consumer cohorts, like the elderly or language-challenged, remain highly vulnerable. Christen Lee, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Chicago, described the trauma fraud exacts on the formerly incarcerated and “young people transitioning out of foster care.”

Whatever the concerns are – whether mixed immigrant status households or the embarrassment over being duped -Kossow emphasized that reporting fraud and scams can be done anonymously. The information is valuable to help detect trends and alert media and better alert the media and the public.

He explained that sometimes family members or close friends have opened bank or credit card accounts using the names of their incarcerated relatives, who are typically unbanked.

Acknowledging that the lack of English language skills contributes to the susceptibility of fraud victims, Illinois State Attorney General Kwame Raoul said that his office uses Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin to promote consumer awareness. Other languages are soon to come. Raoul said his office recovered $4.5 million for Illinois residents in 2020 through a consumer mediation process. Most of the funds derived from businesses whose products -- particularly those related to COVID-19 -- failed to deliver promised outcomes.

Michelle Munoz Durk, an enforcement attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said social media has enhanced the appeal of making quick money. She warned about “pump and dump” scams in short-term stock trading where fraudsters “pump up the stock” using false information and as the gullible rush to cash in then “dump” the stock by selling at now inflated prices. Because the underlying stock value had not changed, consumers often take severe losses.

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Formerly incarcerated persons are likely to have had no contact with the world of finance and credit for years, foster care children, probably never. Not only have their credit histories have been hijacked and sullied, but their feelings of betrayal and hopelessness are exacerbated by the sense that “the system was not designed for them,” Lee said, “that nobody listens to them.” An important part of his job, he said, as for all consumer advocates, is to help clients negotiate the emotional turmoil of being a victim.

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Además, el estado también proporcionará otros $550 millones para la “resolución de disputas” para los estudiantes que recibieron pocos o ningún servicio de educación especial durante la pandemia.

as escuelas de California están preparadas para obtener una cantidad récord de dinero en el presupuesto estatal para ayudar a los estudiantes a recuperarse de los 15 meses de caos, aulas virtuales, horarios híbridos y orientación en constante cambio.

“Al salir de la pandemia, esperamos ver un aumento en la cantidad de estudiantes que necesitan servicios”, dijo Richard Barrera, presidente de la junta del Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Diego.

Los distritos con muchos estudiantes con grandes necesidades, incluidos los que tienen discapacidades, pueden recibir aún más dinero.

Educación de la primera infancia El acuerdo presupuestario final también dedica fondos continuos al jardín de infantes de transición. Este nivel de grado intermedio se estableció para acomodar a los niños de 4 años que no cumplen los 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre, la fecha límite para la admisión al jardín de infantes.

Los educadores utilizarán parte de los fondos adicionales para contratar consejeros que puedan abordar mejor los impactos de la pandemia en la salud mental. Los legisladores esperan que la financiación sin precedentes también ayude a abordar los costos prepandémicos de la educación especial y las pensiones de los empleados. “La pandemia afectó a todos, y todos podrían necesitar más apoyo y asesoramiento de salud mental”, dijo Sara Noguchi, superintendente de las escuelas de la ciudad de Modesto. “Pero los costos de las pensiones cada año también son significativos. Y esa es solo una de las áreas que ha sido difícil de administrar “. Más dinero en todos los ámbitos El estado gastará $93.7 mil millones sin precedentes de su fondo general en educación este año, y el distrito típico de California recaudará millones en nuevos fondos. Las escuelas de la ciudad de Modesto, por ejemplo, que tienen cerca de 30,000 estudiantes, recibirán $16.5 millones adicionales este año para comenzar. Este dinero viene casi sin condiciones y se puede gastar en cualquier cosa, desde nómina hasta mantenimiento. Pero eso es solo el comienzo. El estado calcula los fondos para los distritos escolares usando lo que se llama la Fórmula de Financiamiento de Control Local. Según la fórmula, todos los distritos reciben una cantidad base de dinero por estudiante y más dinero para los niños de crianza temporal, los estudiantes de inglés o los que califican para el almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido. Si alguno de esos grupos representa un poco más de la mitad de la matrícula de un distrito, el distrito recibe aún más dinero. El acuerdo presupuestario también refleja la propuesta del gobernador Gavin Newsom de dirigir $1.1 mil millones a distritos con una alta concentración de esos grupos de estudiantes vulnerables; la Legislatura había querido distribuir el dinero entre todos los distritos que tienen estudiantes con grandes necesidades. La educación especial recibe atención adicional Los expertos en educación están llamando a este año fiscal “el año de la educación especial”, por una buena razón: los legisladores de California no solo están aumentando el gasto estatal en educación especial en $656 millones, sino que la administración del presidente Joe Biden ha prometido aún más fondos durante los próximos años. “Los fondos para educación especial nunca, nunca han sido la cantidad necesaria”, dijo Jonathan Kaplan, analista de políticas senior del Centro de Políticas y Presupuestos de California. “El gobierno federal es el que exige que las escuelas proporcionen una educación adecuada, pero nunca han proporcionado los fondos. Se proporcionan dólares estatales para complementar lo que está proporcionando el gobierno federal”. Este año, California proporcionará un ajuste por costo de vida del 4.05% para todos los programas de educación especial.

El acuerdo presupuestario incluye un cronograma para implementar el kindergarten de transición para todos los niños de 4 años en California para 2025-2026. El plan costaría $2.7 mil millones una vez implementado por completo. Un impulso histórico en la financiación estatal permitirá a los educadores realizar inversiones en estudiantes con grandes necesidades, educación especial y educación infantil. Photo Credit: MChe Lee / Unsplash Julio 2021

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El estado también está gastando miles de millones para expandir los subsidios para el cuidado infantil. Este año, $1.5 mil millones se destinarán a 120.000 niños adicionales, en su mayoría los de trabajadores esenciales. El gasto en subsidios para el cuidado de niños el próximo año aumentaría $2.7 mil millones. “Nunca había visto tal expansión y un intento de mejorar la calidad del cuidado infantil, realmente desde el advenimiento de Pre-K en la década de 1960”, dijo Bruce Fuller, profesor de educación en UC Berkeley. “La expansión de la educación temprana, en grandes cantidades de dólares, compite con los aumentos en K-12”. Aliviar la carga fiscal de las pensiones En los últimos años, los aumentos en la financiación general de la educación fueron eclipsadas por las decenas de millones de dólares que algunos distritos debían pagar a los fondos de jubilación de los empleados. El costo del pasivo por pensiones acentuó los presupuestos de los distritos, especialmente durante la pandemia. “Cada año, los costos de las pensiones continúan aumentando”, dijo el superintendente de las escuelas de la ciudad de Modesto, Noguchi. “El año pasado, no hubo ajustes por costo de vida, sino un aumento en los costos de las pensiones”. El aumento general de la financiación de este año ayudaría a los distritos con sus obligaciones de pensiones, una carga fiscal que llevó a algunos distritos al déficit. Dinero para más profesores, más horas de clase, más comidas El acuerdo presupuestario incluye $2.8 mil millones en fondos únicos para ayudar a los distritos escolares a reclutar, retener y capacitar maestros. Con una gran cantidad de jubilaciones de maestros este año, algunos distritos enfrentan una escasez de personal inminente. A medida que la pandemia retrocede, más maestros podrían mantener el tamaño de las clases bajo y permitir que los estudiantes que se retrasaron recibieran más atención personalizada. El estado también está proporcionando $1.8 mil millones este año como parte de un paquete de financiamiento de varios años de $5 mil millones para expandir la escuela de verano y los programas extracurriculares. Los distritos con más estudiantes de bajos ingresos, niños de crianza y estudiantes de inglés recibirían más fondos para estos programas. De acuerdo con la propuesta de la legislatura, el presupuesto invertirá $54 millones este año y $650 millones en gastos continuos para pagar desayunos y almuerzos para todos los estudiantes.

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alifornia schools are poised to get a record-breaking amount of money in the state budget to help students recover from the 15 months of chaos, virtual classrooms, hybrid schedules and ever-shifting guidance. Districts with lots of high-needs students, including those with disabilities, stand to get even more money. Educators will use some of the extra funding to hire counselors who could better address the mental health impacts of the pandemic. Lawmakers hope the unprecedented funding will also help address the pre-pandemic costs of special education and employee pensions. “The pandemic hit everybody, and everybody could use more mental health support and counseling,” said Sara Noguchi, superintendent of Modesto City Schools. “But the pension costs each year are also significant. And that is just one of the areas that’s been difficult to manage.” More money across the board The state will spend an unprecedented $93.7 billion from its general fund on education this year, and the typical California district will rake in millions in new funding. Modesto City Schools, for example, which has close to 30,000 students, is getting an extra $16.5 million this year to start. This money comes with almost no strings attached and can be spent on anything from payroll to maintenance. But that’s just the beginning. The state calculates funding for school districts using what’s called the Local Control Funding Formula. Under the formula, all districts receive a base amount of money per student, and more money for foster children, English learners, or those qualifying for free or reducedprice lunch. If any of those groups make up a bit more than half of a district’s enrollment, the district gets even more money. The budget deal also reflects Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to direct $1.1 billion to districts with a high concentration of those vulnerable student groups; the Legislature had wanted to spread the money out over all districts that have high-needs students. Special education gets extra attention Education experts are calling this fiscal year “the year of special ed,” with good reason: Not only are California lawmakers increasing state special ed spending by $656 million, but President Joe Biden’s administration has also promised even more funding over the next several years. “Special education funding has never, ever been the amount that is needed,” said Jonathan Kaplan, a senior policy analyst at the California Budget & Policy Center. “The federal government is the one that requires schools to provide an appropriate education, but they’ve never provided the funding. State dollars are provided to supplement what the federal government is providing.”

This year, California will provide a 4.05% cost of living adjustment for all special education programs. In addition, the state will also provide another $550 million for “dispute resolution” for students who received little or no special education services during the pandemic. “Coming out of the pandemic we expect we’re going to see an increase in the number of students who need services,” said Richard Barrera, board president at San Diego Unified School District. Early childhood education The final budget deal also dedicates ongoing funding to transitional kindergarten. This intermediate grade level was established to accommodate 4-year-olds who don’t turn 5 by Sept. 1, the cutoff for admission for kindergarten.

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The budget deal includes a timeline to implement transitional kindergarten for all 4-yearolds in California by 2025-2026. The plan would cost $2.7 billion once fully implemented. The state is also spending billions to expand child care subsidies. This year, $1.5 billion will go toward 120,000 additional kids, mostly those of essential workers. Next year child care subsidy spending would increase $2.7 billion. “I’ve never seen such an expansion and an attempt to improve the quality of childcare, really since the advent of Pre-K in the 1960s,” said Bruce Fuller, a professor of education at UC Berkeley. “The expansion of early education, in sheer dollar amounts, rivals the increases in K-12.” Easing the fiscal burden of pensions In past years, increases in overall education funding were dwarfed by the tens of millions of dollars some districts were required to pay to employee retirement funds. The cost of pension liability stressed district budgets, especially during the pandemic. “Every year the pension costs continue to rise,” said Modesto City Schools Superintendent Noguchi. “Last year, there was no cost-of-living adjustment but an increase in pension costs.” The overall increase in funding this year would help districts with their pension liabilities, a fiscal burden that pushed some districts into deficits. Money for more teachers, more class time, more meals The budget deal includes $2.8 billion in onetime funding to help school districts recruit, retain and train teachers. With a high number of teacher retirements this year, some districts face a looming staffing shortage. As the pandemic recedes, more teachers could keep class sizes low and allow students who fell behind to get more one-on-one attention. The state is also providing $1.8 billion this year as a part of a multi-year $5 billion funding package to expand summer school and afterschool programs. Districts with more low-income students, foster children and English learners would get more funding for these programs. In line with the legislature’s proposal, the budget will invest $54 million this year and $650 million in ongoing spending to pay for breakfasts and lunches for all students.

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discapacidad con sede en Sacramento que vive con $1,027 por mes del SSDI, finalmente dedujo que podrían calificar no porque fueran discapacitados, sino porque habían escrito y hablado como autónomos el año pasado.

Los costos de los alimentos sin azúcar que compra para controlar su diabetes han aumentado drásticamente en South Lake Tahoe durante la pandemia, dijo Clendenin. Por lo general, tiene que atravesar la pintoresca región en autobús para encontrar descuentos en Dollar Tree, Grocery Outlet y Walmart.

Hill tendría que declarar impuestos, algo que no habían hecho en años porque sus ingresos del trabajo están muy por debajo del requisito de presentación. Decidieron que valía la pena. Sus gastos se han disparado durante la pandemia, especialmente porque han optado por las entregas de comestibles en lugar de comprar en las tiendas porque están inmunodeprimidos.

de $600 sería de gran ayuda Janet Clendenin. Unparacheque

Entonces, cuando se enteró del plan del gobernador Gavin Newsom de enviar pagos de $600 a los californianos de ingresos más bajos en febrero, Clendenin sintió alivio. Luego vino la frustración. Clendenin examinó las noticias en busca de detalles sobre la elegibilidad. Se enteró de que podría haberse calificado si hubiera trabajado en 2020. Pero una constelación de diabetes, artritis, migrañas, lesiones en la espalda y dolor en los nervios hicieron que el trabajo fuera imposible hace unos seis años. Dadas sus discapacidades, también podría haber calificado si solo hubiera recibido la Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario, un programa federal de red de seguridad para personas mayores, ciegas y discapacitadas con ingresos limitados. Pero en ninguna parte Clendenin pudo encontrar mención al Seguro de Discapacidad del Seguro Social, el otro programa federal principal para personas con discapacidades, que le envía $1,056 al mes. “No podía creer que nos quedamos fuera”, dijo Clendenin. “¿Qué tan injusto es eso?” Es un sentimiento compartido por muchos californianos sobre el seguro federal por discapacidad, quienes han preguntado por qué los pagos de estímulo de Newsom los omitieron. Mientras los legisladores de California enviaron cheques automáticamente a 1.2 millones de personas que reciben SSI (Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario), los 1.2 millones de californianos que reciben SSDI (Seguro de Discapacidad del Seguro Social) solo califican si tenían ingresos del trabajo en 2020. Pero eso es raro: las investigaciones muestran que menos de uno de cada cinco beneficiarios de SSDI trabaja durante un año típico, a menudo porque están limitados por sus discapacidades o corren el riesgo de perder sus beneficios si trabajan demasiado. Los defensores de la discapacidad dicen que es el último ejemplo del estado que abandona a algunos de sus residentes más vulnerables durante la pandemia, después de haber ordenado a los proveedores de atención médica que racionaran la atención de COVID-19 a las personas mayores y menos saludables la primavera pasada y despriorizar a las personas con discapacidades para las vacunas a principios de este año – ambas políticas que se revirtieron después de una protesta considerable . “En general, el estado ha sido desigual en la forma en que ha ayudado a las personas con discapacidades a superar la pandemia”, dijo Andrew Imparato, director ejecutivo de Dis-

Charis Hill, un activista por discapacidad con sede en Sacramento, pudo obtener el Golden State Stimulus porque hicieron un trabajo independiente en 2020. Pero Hill dice que es injusto que la mayoría de los californianos que reciben seguro federal por discapacidad no califiquen actualmente. Photo Credit: Salgu Wissmath / CalMatters

ability Rights California. “Muchas personas con discapacidad han tenido que valerse por sí mismas”. El portavoz del Departamento de Finanzas, HD Palmer, cita desafíos logísticos. California mantiene una lista actualizada de residentes que reciben SSI porque el estado complementa el beneficio federal en unos pocos cientos de dólares, pero no tiene acceso a la misma información para SSDI. “Tratar de incluir SSDI … sería un proceso laborioso y lento con los federales que no se alinea con la intención de (el estímulo de Golden State): brindar alivio inmediato a los californianos con quienes tenemos una relación existente”. Palmer escribió en un correo electrónico.

‘Toma decisiones difíciles rápidamente’ La administración de Newsom también puede haber basado la decisión en una consideración de necesidad. Los beneficiarios de SSI de California viven en la pobreza por definición. Las personas mayores, ciegas y discapacitadas solo pueden calificar si tienen ingresos y riqueza extremadamente bajos, y generalmente reciben solo $954.72 por mes. Por otro lado, las personas con suficiente historial laboral pueden calificar para pagos mensuales de SSDI basados en sus salarios anteriores, con un beneficio nacional promedio de $1,280 por mes. Aún así, los beneficiarios de SSDI de California a menudo enfrentan grandes desafíos financieros. Tienen más del doble de probabilidades de vivir en la pobreza en comparación con el resto de la población, según cálculos de Andrew Houtenville, economista del Instituto de Discapacidad de la Universidad de New Hampshire. Y las personas con discapacidades a menudo tienen que cubrir costosos equipos médicos, citas con especialistas y medicamentos de su bolsillo. Imparato reconoció que el estado estaba “tratando de tomar decisiones difíciles rápidamente”, pero “incluir a todos en SSDI probablemente habría sido algo más equitativo

que excluirlos porque no es un programa con verificación de recursos”. Hay algunas señales de que los legisladores aún podrían incluir a los beneficiarios del SSDI. La expansión propuesta por Newsom del Golden State Stimulus aún requiere la aprobación de los legisladores estatales. Aunque aprobaron un presupuesto de marcador de posición para cumplir con la fecha límite del 15 de junio, los legisladores estatales continúan en desacuerdo con Newsom sobre cuánto dinero excedente tiene el estado a su disposición y cómo gastarlo. Según un miembro del personal legislativo familiarizado con las negociaciones presupuestarias en curso, algunos miembros de la Legislatura están presionando a la administración de Newsom para que amplíe la elegibilidad para los pagos de estímulo de Golden State a los californianos que reciben SSDI, entre otros grupos. La evolución del estímulo Golden State La elegibilidad para el estímulo Golden State de Newsom ha pasado por varios giros y vueltas. En enero, el gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció un plan de $2.4 mil millones para enviar cheques Golden State Stimulus de $600 a aproximadamente 4 millones de trabajadores de bajos ingresos. Para febrero, con las estimaciones de ingresos del estado aumentando, la Legislatura negoció y aprobó un plan de pago de estímulo aún más generoso de $3.8 mil millones que incluía ayuda adicional para los trabajadores indocumentados. Bajo este plan, el estado también envió pagos de $600 a ciertos californianos que viven en la pobreza, independientemente de si trabajan. Eso incluyó familias de muy bajos ingresos con niños inscritos en CalWorks, así como también beneficiarios de SSI o la alternativa estatal para algunos grupos de inmigrantes, conocido como Programa de Asistencia en Efectivo para Inmigrantes . A Charis Hill le llevó varios días buscar en línea y ponerse en contacto con su asambleísta estatal para descubrir que no calificaban automáticamente. Hill, un activista por

Hill dijo que, a diferencia de muchas personas discapacitadas, tuvieron la suerte de tener acceso a Internet y un amigo que podría ayudarlos a presentar sus impuestos. Tuvieron la suerte de poder trabajar el año pasado a pesar de experimentar dolor y fatiga constantes a causa de una afección inflamatoria llamada espondiloartritis axial. Pero, dijeron, está mal que el programa Golden State Stimulus esté “basando el valor de una persona discapacitada en su capacidad para trabajar”. Cuando Newsom propuso una segunda ronda de pagos de estímulo de Golden State dirigidos a la clase media de California en mayo, Hill tenía la esperanza de que otros beneficiarios de SSDI finalmente pudieran beneficiarse también. Sin embargo, cuando surgieron los detalles del plan de Newsom, todavía no se mencionaba a los beneficiarios de SSDI. “Es realmente difícil ver y leer la cobertura de Newsom promocionando lo bueno que es esto para la gente de clase media”, dijo Hill, cuando las personas con discapacidades son “algunas de las personas más empobrecidas de todo el país”. La carga financiera puede recaer en los cuidadores Sydney Chandler administra las finanzas y la atención médica de su primo, Chris Batiste, que está paralizado. Batiste respira a través de un aparato y se comunica con Chandler a través de una computadora portátil, parpadea y mueve la cabeza. Chandler, quien es una escritora con sede en Los Ángeles, dijo que estaba furiosa al saber que los beneficiarios de SSDI quedaron fuera del estímulo estatal. Para ella, era solo otro obstáculo en el laberinto arbitrario y burocrático que enfrentan las personas con discapacidades al tratar de obtener un ingreso digno. Los cuidadores a menudo soportan una carga financiera significativa. Batiste recibe $975 por mes en SSDI, y Chandler dijo que ella contribuye con más de $1,000 más cada mes para ayudar a cubrir su alquiler y enfermería de tiempo completo. “Si no fuera por mí, él sería uno de los desamparados”, dijo Chandler, “¿y me estás diciendo que no podrías configurar un portal para que los (destinatarios) de SSDI ingresen su información?” 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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been a more equitable thing to do than excluding them because you don’t have access to their program or because it’s not a means-tested program.”

A $600 check would go a long way for Janet Clendenin.

There are some signs that lawmakers could still include SSDI recipients. Newsom’s proposed expansion of the Golden State Stimulus still requires approval from state legislators. Though they passed a placeholder budget to meet a June 15 deadline, state lawmakers continue to disagree with Newsom over how much surplus money the state has at its disposal and how to spend it.

The costs of the sugar-free foods she buys to manage her diabetes have risen sharply in South Lake Tahoe during the pandemic, Clendenin said. She usually has to criss-cross the picturesque region by bus to find discounts at Dollar Tree, Grocery Outlet and Walmart. So when she learned about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to send $600 payments to the lowest income Californians in February, Clendenin felt relief.

According to a legislative staffer familiar with ongoing budget negotiations, some members of the Legislature are pushing the Newsom administration to expand eligibility for the Golden State Stimulus payments to Californians on SSDI, among other groups.

Then came frustration.

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Clendenin scoured the news for details on eligibility. She learned that she could have qualified if she worked in 2020. But a constellation of diabetes, arthritis, migraines, back injuries and nerve pain made work impossible about six years ago. Given her disabilities, she could also have qualified if only she received Supplemental Security Income, a federal safety-net program for elderly, blind and disabled people with limited income. But nowhere could Clendenin find mention of Social Security Disability Insurance, the other main federal program for people with disabilities, which sends her $1,056 a month. “I couldn’t believe that we were left out,” said Clendenin. “How unfair is that?” It’s a sentiment shared by many Californians on federal disability insurance, who have asked why Newsom’s stimulus payments skipped them over. While California lawmakers automatically sent checks to 1.2 million people who receive SSI, the 1.2 million Californians on SSDI only qualify if they had income from work in 2020. But that’s rare — research shows that fewer than one in five SSDI recipients work during a typical year, often because they are limited by their disabilities or risk losing their benefits if they work too much. Disability advocates say it’s the latest example of the state abandoning some of its most vulnerable residents during the pandemic, after having directed medical health providers to ration COVID-19 care to elderly and less healthy people last spring and deprioritize people with disabilities for vaccines earlier this year — both policies that were reversed after considerable outcry. “Overall the state has been uneven in how it’s helped people with disabilities navigate the pandemic,” said Andrew Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California. “A lot of people with disabilities have had to fend for themselves.” Department of Finance spokesperson H.D. Palmer cites logistical challenges. California maintains an up-to-date list of residents who get SSI because the state supplements the federal benefit by a few hundred dollars, but doesn’t have access to the same information for SSDI. “Trying to include SSDI… would be a time-consuming and laborious process with the feds that doesn’t line up with the intent of (the Golden State Stimulus) — to get immediate relief to Californians with whom we have an existing relationship,” Palmer wrote in an email. ‘Make hard decisions quickly’ The Newsom administration may have also based the decision on a consideration of need. California’s SSI recipients live in poverty by definition. Elderly, blind and disabled people can only qualify if they have extremely low income and wealth, and they typically receive just $954.72 per month. On the other hand, people with sufficient work history can qualify for monthly SSDI payments based on their former wages, with the average national benefit at $1,280 per month. Still, California’s SSDI recipients often face steep financial challenges. They are more than twice as likely to live in poverty compared to the rest of the population, according to calculations by Andrew Houtenville, an economist at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. And people with disabilities often have to cover expensive medical equipment, appointments with specialists and drugs out-of-pocket. Imparato acknowledged that the state was “trying to make hard decisions quickly” but “including everyone on SSDI probably would have

Eligibility for Newsom’s Golden State Stimulus has gone through several twists and turns. In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2.4 billion plan to send $600 Golden State Stimulus checks to approximately 4 million low-income workers.

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PROYECTO DE RENOVACIÓN DEL PERMISO DE LA INSTALACIÓN DE DESECHOS TÓXICOS PARA SAFETY KLEEN NEWARK Período de comentarios públicos: del 13 de julio de 2021 al 30 de agosto de 2021 El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas (DTSC) invita a la comunidad a hacer comentarios sobre el proyecto de permiso de renovación de la instalación de desechos peligrosos Safety Kleen Newark (SK) (proyecto de Permiso). SK se encuentra en 6880 Smith Avenue en Newark, California 94560. SK comenzó en 1985 con el nombre de Evergreen Oil, Inc. (Evergreen). SK adquirió Evergreen en 2013. SK (Evergreen) recibió por primera vez un Permiso Inicial de Desechos Peligrosos en octubre de 1985 por parte de la agencia predecesora del DTSC, el Departamento de Servicios de Salud. El DTSC emitió un permiso de renovación de la Ley de Conservación y Recuperación de Recursos (RCRA, por sus siglas en ingles) en diciembre de 2004, el cual fue modificado en 2013 (Permiso actual) para actualizar las operaciones de la instalación. ¡SU OPINIÓN NOS IMPORTA! Compartimos el proyecto de permiso para su revisión. Nos gustaría saber cuáles son sus inquietudes con respecto al proyecto del permiso. Leemos y respondemos por escrito a todos los comentarios públicos. Cuando nos envíe sus comentarios, por favor, incluya su dirección postal o dirección de correo electrónico para que podamos responder a sus comentarios por escrito. Las respuestas por escrito a los comentarios se archivarán en los lugares de información indicados a continuación y en la página web del DTSC. El DTSC considera todos los comentarios públicos, de solicitantes u organismos gubernamentales antes de tomar la decisión final del permiso. LEY DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE CALIFORNIA (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés): De acuerdo con la CEQA, el DTSC debe evaluar si el Permiso puede tener algún impacto significativo en el medio ambiente. Como parte de esta evaluación, el DTSC analizó la Declaración Negativa adoptada previamente en 1997, en su versión enmendada. El DTSC ha determinado que es apropiado un anexo a la Declaración Negativa previamente adoptada, de conformidad con el Código de Regulaciones de California, título 14, artículo 15164. Cuando se tome una decisión definitiva sobre el permiso, se presentará una Notificación de Determinación ante la Cámara de Compensación Estatal de la Oficina de Planificación e Investigación del Gobernador. ¿CÓMO PARTICIPO? El DTSC aceptará comentarios públicos para el proyecto del Permiso durante el período de comentarios públicos, del 13 de junio de 2021 al 30 de agosto de 2021. Por favor, envíe todos los comentarios antes del 30 de agosto de 2021 a: Henry Chui, director del Proyecto, 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California 94710 o Henry. Chui@dtsc.ca.gov. En este momento, no está programada una audiencia pública. Cualquier persona puede solicitar una audiencia pública. La solicitud de audiencia debe hacerse por escrito y debe indicar la naturaleza de la cuestión que se planteará en la audiencia. Por favor, envíe la solicitud a Henry Chui en la dirección indicada anteriormente. REPOSITORIO DE INFORMACIÓN: El proyecto del Permiso y otros documentos relacionados se encuentran disponibles en: La página web de EnviroStor: htt ps : / /w w w.e nv i rosto r.d t s c.c a .g ov/pu b l i c /hw m p _ p rof i l e _ re p o r t ? g l o b a l _ id=CAD980887418&starttab= • DTSC-Berkeley Regional File Room, 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California 94710; llame al (510) 540-3800 para pedir una cita. • Debido a COVID-19, la biblioteca de Newark está cerrada y se reubicará en septiembre de 2021. INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO: Si tiene alguna pregunta/duda o si no puede acceder a los documentos en línea o en persona y le facilitamos la información solicitada, póngase en contacto con: Henry Chui, Director del Proyecto, (510) 540-3759 o Henry.Chui@dtsc.ca.gov. Tammy Pickens, Especialista en Participación Pública (916) 255-3594; (866) 495-5651 o Tammy.Pickens@dtsc.ca.gov. Russ Edmondson, Oficial de Información Pública al (916) 323-3372 o Russ.Edmondson@ dtsc.ca.gov.

By February, with the state’s revenue estimates swelling, the Legislature negotiated and approved an even more generous $3.8 billion stimulus payment plan that included extra aid for undocumented workers. Under this plan, the state also sent $600 payments to certain Californians living in poverty — regardless of whether they work. That included very low-income families with children enrolled in CalWorks, as well as recipients of SSI or the state’s alternative for some immigrant groups, known as the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. It took Charis Hill several days of searching online and contacting their state assemblymember to discover that they did not automatically qualify. A Sacramento-based disability activist who lives on $1,027 per month from SSDI, Hill eventually deduced that they could qualify not because they were disabled, but rather because they had done freelance writing and speaking last year. Hill would have to file taxes, something they hadn’t done in years because their earned income is far below the filing requirement. They decided it was worth it. Their expenses have jumped during the pandemic, especially as they’ve opted for grocery deliveries instead of shopping in stores because they are immunocompromised. Hill said that, unlike many disabled people, they were fortunate to have internet access and a friend who could help them file their taxes. They were lucky to be able to work last year despite experiencing constant pain and fatigue from an inflammatory condition called axial spondyloarthritis. But, they said, it’s wrong that the Golden State Stimulus program is “basing a disabled person’s value on their ability to work.” When Newsom proposed a second round of Golden State stimulus payments aimed at California’s middle class in May, Hill was hopeful that other SSDI recipients would finally be able to benefit, too. However, as the details of Newsom’s plan emerged, there was still no mention of SSDI recipients. “It’s really hard to see and read coverage of Newsom touting how great this is for middle-class people,” said Hill, when people with disabilities are “some of the most impoverished people in the whole country.” Financial burden can fall to caretakers Sydney Chandler manages the finances and healthcare of her cousin, Chris Batiste, who is paralyzed. Batiste breathes through an apparatus and communicates with Chandler through a laptop, blinks and head movements. Chandler, who is a Los Angeles-based writer, said she was livid to learn that SSDI recipients were left out of the state stimulus. To her, it was just another obstacle in the arbitrary and bureaucratic maze that people with disabilities face in trying to attain a liveable income. Caretakers often carry a significant financial burden. Batiste receives $975 per month in SSDI, and Chandler said she contributes over $1,000 more each month to help cover his rent and full-time nursing. “If it wasn’t for me, he would be one of the homeless,” Chandler said, “and you’re telling me that you couldn’t set up a portal for SSDI (recipients) to input their information?” This article is part of the California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California.

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OS ANGELES -- Los niños en California se encuentran entre los más afectados durante la pandemia, según el reporte Kids Count 2021 recientemente publicado.

OS ANGELES -- Kids in California were among the hardest hit during the pandemic, according to the justreleased 2021 Kids Count report.

Investigadores de la Fundación Annie E. Casey hicieron las cuentas y descubrieron que desde marzo, el 14% de los hogares californianos con niños luchaban contra el hambre, lo que lo pone en el sexto peor lugar del país.

Researchers from the Annie E. Casey Foundation crunched the numbers and found as of March, 14% of California households with kids struggled with hunger, which is tied for 6th worst in the country. Kelly Hardy, senior managing director of health and research at Children Now, said the numbers are twice as high for Black households.

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"Food insecurity was even more pronounced for Black and Latino families," Hardy reported. "Just the most basic needs of kids and families are not being met."

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The report also showed even before the pandemic, California ranked 43rd for children's economic wellbeing, largely because of the high housing prices. And although we came in 36th for education, that could improve now that the Golden State has committed to funding transitional kindergarten for all four-year-olds. The American Rescue Plan's Child Tax Credit will start paying out in July and expires in December.

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Hardy called on Congress to extend it indefinitely.

Nationwide, Census Bureau data showed things are starting to turn around.

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Leslie Boissiere, vice president of external affairs for the Foundation, said for example 11% of households reported they didn't have health insurance in March, which is 2% better than last fall.

As of 2019, California ranked 11th in the country for getting children insured, mainly the result of a decision to extend Medi-Cal to undocumented kids. But the number still rose from 2018 to 2019 by an extra 35,000 kids, something the authors theorize may be linked to the anti-immigrant policies of the Trump administration.

“La inseguridad alimentaria fue incluso más visible en familias negras y latinas,” reportó Hardy. “No se satisfacen las necesidades más básicas de niños y familias.” El reporte también demostró que incluso antes de la pandemia, California ocupó el 43° lugar en el bienestar económico de los niños, en gran medida por el costo elevado de la vivienda. Y a pesar de haber alcanzado el 36° lugar en la educación, esto podría mejorar ahora que el Estado Dorado se ha comprometido a financiar el kindergarten transitorio para todos los niños de cuatro años. El Child Tax Credit del American Rescue Plan se empieza a pagar en julio y finaliza en diciembre. Hardy solicitó al Congreso que lo extendiera por tiempo indefinido. “$300 mensuales para niños menores de 6 años, $250 mensuales para niños más grandes”, resumió Hardy. “Este apoyo debería hacerse permanente. Sería un gran cambio para millones de niños y ayudaría a sacar a los niños y las familias de la pobreza”.

"$300 a month for kids under 6, $250 a month for older children," Hardy outlined. "This support should be made permanent. It would be a game changer for millions of children and help lift kids and families out of poverty."

"So, starting to see a little bit of recovery, and we're hoping those trends continue," Boissiere observed. "But we do expect that on many wellbeing matters, we're going to see a decline if we look at 2020 compared to 2019."

Kelly Hardy, directora executiva sénior de salud e investigación en Children Now, dijo que el número es el doble para los hogares negros.

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Los datos de la Oficina del Censo muestran que las cosas están dando un giro en todo el país. Leslie Boissiere, vicepresidente de relaciones exteriores de la fundación, dijo que por ejemplo el 11% de los hogares reportaron que no contaban con un seguro de salud en marzo, lo que ha mejorado en un 2% desde el otoño pasado. “Entonces, empezamos a ver un poco de recuperación, y esperamos que estas tendencias continúen”, observe Boissiere. “Pero esperamos que en muchos temas del bienestar, veremos un declive si comparamos el 2020 con el 2019”. Desde el 2019, California ocupó el 11° lugar del país en asegurar a los niños, principalmente el resultado de una decisión de ampliar el Medi-Cal para niños indocumentados. Pero los números seguían subiendo del 2018 al 2019 con unos 35.000 niños adicionales, lo que según la teoría de los autores podría estar ligado a las políticas antiinmigrantes de la administración de Trump.

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FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING REQUIRES AN EQUITY APPROACH

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tantes)”, agregó Ebi quien es coautora de un reciente informe sobre el impacto del aumento del calor en la mortalidad. “También depende de nuestras opciones de desarrollo, en las ciudades… debemos pensar muy claramente en los factores de equidad y justicia ambiental”.

igger wildfires, more frequent heat waves, longer summers, more intense droughts, and warmer seas. Climate change is speeding up, making life harder for Americans, reports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Experts warn that the best way to address it is not only from scientific models but with policies focused on equity.

El calor también exacerba las sequías que impactan con preocupación estados del suroeste como Arizona, Nuevo México, Nevada, Utah, Colorado y de manera más severa, California. Y lo más probable es que aumenten pues el verano apenas comenzó y se anticipan varios meses de condiciones secas.

"When it comes to climate change, there aren’t effective solutions, unless equity is baked in from the beginning," said Aradhna E. Tripati, Associate Professor at the UCLA Institute for Environment and Sustainability, during a press conference organized by Ethnic Media Services. "Any injustices that exist will interact with other inequities in ways that will be particularly devastating for low-income communities and communities of color," Tripati added, citing the disproportionate impact on these groups of hurricanes like Maria and Katrina or wildfires like those in Paradise, California. Low-income families cannot afford to move after a natural disaster and they generally live in places that are built on asphalt and concrete and lack green space, making them more prone to heat waves. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, said Dr. Kristie L. Ebi, professor at the University of Washington’s Center for Health and the Global Environment. "Higher temperatures kill, but almost all of those deaths are preventable." People with chronic illnesses, high blood pressure or heart problems, those who do not exercise frequently, and those over 65 years of age face the highest risk of dying from heat. But people can reduce their core body temperature using self-dousing, wetting the skin, hydrating permanently, and turning on a fan instead of air conditioning, which dumps excess heat into the environment. "Heat wave early warning systems are being set up in many communities, and those save lives... many cities also have cooling centers (for their citizens)," added Ebi who co-authored a new report on the impact of rising heat on mortality. "It also depends on our development choices, what our cities look like ... we need to think very clearly about the equity and environmental justice factors." The heat also exacerbates droughts that are impacting southwestern states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and, most severely, California. And droughts are likely to escalate further as the summer has just begun and several months of dry conditions are to come. "The several degrees of Fahrenheit warming in California are quite a significant influence on the frequency and severity of heat waves, but also on the severity of those droughts because the rate of evaporation in the at-

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mosphere is increasing," explained Daniel Swain, climate scientist at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. “Ultimately, there’s just less water available on the landscape, which means that the soils become drier and the vegetation becomes drier. It means that plants require more water, but there is less water in rivers, lakes, and streams available to humans, to the environment, and to agriculture. Which means that there is less capacity of the atmosphere to buffer against extreme heat waves.” The expert warned that although society is taking climate change more seriously and eventually will bring global carbon emissions to zero, there will still be a couple of decades of extreme heatwaves and droughts and “we are going to have to adapt to this new climate reality ... Things are going to get worse, before eventually getting better,” he said. When it comes to climate mitigation or adaptation, the need to engage communities of color who have little or no voice in planning, is urgent, said Tripati. Their requests to improve water or air quality, or for green spaces in their neighborhoods, are often ignored, which further impacts their health. "If we want to enable communities of color to participate in climate change policy, our National Weather Service and the new National Climate Service that’s being planned need to be done in multiple languages," said Tripati who also highlighted the importance of supporting indigenous sovereignty and its practices focused on conservation and sustainability. According to the professor, the involvement of minority-owned businesses in the "Green New Deal" should be prioritized, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should prioritize developing lowincome housing over rebuilding mansions after natural. disasters. Dr. Ebi emphasized the importance of covering global warming by pointing to a 2020 Yale University survey that measured Americans' views. The survey found that 72% believe global warming is happening and 61% believe that this phenomenon will harm people in the United States. But only 35% talk about it and just 25% hear about global warming from the media at least once a week.

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ncendios forestales cada vez más grandes, olas de calor más frecuentes, veranos más tempranos, sequías más intensas y mares más cálidos. El acelerado cambio climático complica cada vez más la vida de los estadounidenses y los expertos advierten que la mejor manera de abordarlo no es solo desde los modelos científicos sino con políticas centradas en la equidad. “En lo que respecta al cambio climático, no existen soluciones efectivas, a menos que la equidad se incorpore desde el principio”, dijo Aradhna E. Tripati, profesora asociada del Instituto de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles, durante una conferencia de prensa organizada por Ethnic Media Services. “Cualquier injusticia que exista interactuará con otras inequidades en formas que serán particularmente devastadoras para las comunidades de bajos ingresos y las comunidades étnicas”, añadió Tripati al referirse a las verdaderas víctimas de huracanes como Maria y Katrina o de incendios forestales como los sucedidos en Paradise, California. Las familias de bajos ingresos no pueden darse el lujo de mudarse tras un desastre natural y generalmente viven en lugares construidos en asfalto y hormigón y carentes de espacios verdes lo que las hace más propensas a las olas de calor. Y el calor es la principal causa de muerte por razones climáticas en los Estados Unidos, dijo Kristie L. Ebi, profesora del centro de salud y medio ambiente global de la Universidad de Washington. “Las temperaturas muy altas matan, pero casi todas esas muertes se pueden prevenir”. El mayor riesgo de morir por calor lo enfrentan las personas con enfermedades crónicas, problemas de tensión o del corazón, quienes no se ejercitan con frecuencia y aquellos mayores de 65 años. Pero las personas pueden realizar actividades para reducir su temperatura corporal mediante baños de agua fría, humectación de la piel, hidratación permanente y el uso de ventiladores en lugar de aire acondicionado, que es un mecanismo que arroja el exceso de calor al medio ambiente. “En muchas comunidades se están instalando sistemas de alerta temprana de olas de calor y estos salvan vidas… muchas ciudades también tienen centros de enfriamiento (para sus habi-

“Los diversos grados de calentamiento Fahrenheit en California son una influencia bastante significativa en la frecuencia y severidad de las olas de calor, pero también en la severidad de esas sequías porque está aumentando la tasa de evaporación en la atmósfera”, explicó Daniel Swain, científico del clima en el Instituto del Medio Ambiente y la Sostenibilidad de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles. “En últimas, hay menos agua disponible, lo que significa que los suelos se vuelven más secos y la vegetación se vuelve más seca. Significa que las plantas requieren más agua, pero hay menos agua en los ríos, lagos y arroyos disponible para los humanos, el medio ambiente y la agricultura. Lo que significa que hay menos capacidad de la atmósfera para amortiguar las olas de calor extremas”. El experto advirtió que aunque la sociedad está tomando más en serio el cambio climático y eventualmente se logren reducir las emisiones globales de carbono a cero, todavía habrá un par de décadas de olas de calor extremas y sequías y “vamos a tener que adaptarnos a esta nueva realidad climática… Las cosas van a empeorar, antes de que finalmente mejoren”, dijo. Y cuando se trata de mitigación o adaptación climática, la necesidad de involucrar a las comunidades de color que tienen poca o ninguna voz en la planificación es urgente, dijo la profesora Tripati. Sus solicitudes para mejorar la calidad del agua o del aire, o de espacios verdes en sus vecindarios, a menudo son ignoradas, lo que impacta aún más su salud. “Si queremos que las comunidades étnicas participen en la política de cambio climático, para comenzar deberíamos hacer nuestros servicios meteorológicos y climáticos en varios idiomas”, agregó Tripati quien resaltó la importancia de apoyar la soberanía indígena y sus prácticas centradas en la conservación y la sostenibilidad. Según la experta, la participación de negocios propiedad de minorías en el "Nuevo Trato Verde" debe ser supervisada, al igual que el dinero distribuido por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) después de desastres naturales, que debe priorizar el desarrollo de viviendas para personas de bajos ingresos sobre la reconstrucción de mansiones. De acuerdo a una encuesta de la Universidad de Yale de 2020 que mide las opiniones de los estadounidenses sobre el cambio climático, el 72% cree que el calentamiento global es una realidad y el 61% cree que este fenómeno afectará a las personas en los Estados Unidos. Aún así, solo el 35% habla de ello y solo el 25% escucha sobre el calentamiento global en las noticias al menos una vez a la semana.

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HOW COVID-19 SWEPT CALIFORNIA’S MARIACHIS

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Cantar y tocar instrumentos de metal como las trompetas, un elemento básico del mariachi, se considera especialmente riesgoso para la transmisión del coronavirus porque liberan partículas respiratorias a través del aire.

undreds of mariachis come to Boyle Heights in Los Angeles from across the United States and Mexico, in search of work. They gather at Mariachi Plaza, a small park with a bandstand and kiosk that holds a special place in their hearts because it was donated by the Mexican State of Jalisco, the birthplace of this music. They wait for people to call or stop by to hire them.

“Había tanta gente cuando llegué que los médicos me dijeron que todavía respiraba y que no podían llevarme”. -ALEX CISNEROS, LÍDER DEL MARIACHI NUEVO GUADALAJARA Mientras conducía a casa, Cisneros sintió una tos seca y le dolía la garganta. Inicialmente ignoró los síntomas, pensando que le dolía la garganta por cantar.

But the pandemic hit mariachi bands brutally. Most work dried up, as events were cancelled through the spring and summer of 2020. Some musicians performed at gatherings that defied California’s shelter-in-place rules and social distancing protocols. Without any other source of income, musicians felt they had no choice but to accept jobs even at the risk of coronavirus exposure. More than 50 mariachi musicians have died of COVID-19 over the past year, said Israel Moreno, president of the Organization of Independent Mariachis of California (OMICAL) in Boyle Heights. About 80% of the group’s roughly 270 members have gotten infected, he said. OMICAL members have rallied to collect donations of food and money, and the group has helped grieving families. “We would give a box of food to the mariachis every week,” Moreno said. “For those who passed away we would look for their families to let them know or helped with donations to repatriate the body to their country.” Business has picked up for mariachis since the worst days of the pandemic. But it will take a long time for the community to fully recover from the physical, emotional and financial damage. “I thought we were going to be OK” Alex Cisneros has worked as a mariachi for over 25 years. He is proud to say he has supported his family with this job.

Se fue a la cama, pero al día siguiente tenía fiebre, diarrea y un dolor extremo en los huesos. Temblaba y vomitaba. Llamó a sus compañeros de banda y les advirtió.

As work dried up for mariachi bands, many musicians put themselves at risk for coronavirus transmission. Even when demand picked up last fall, many mariachis were asked to perform at funerals to help families mourn lost loved ones. Photo Credit: Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara Heights. “But there were so many people when I arrived that doctors told me I was still breathing and that they couldn’t take me in,” he said. “While I was at the hospital I had a strong headache and pain on my left arm. I thought at that moment I was going to die.” He tested positive for the coronavirus, but, unable to get proper medical care at the hospital, Cisneros went home. His whole family became infected. They were sick for about two months, but their symptoms were lighter than his. Cisneros said that when the pandemic started, a friend who was part of another group but had no job started working with his band. A few months later, the man died of COVID. Cisneros said the news was devastating for him, but he’s thankful that Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara did not suffer major losses.

Cisneros, the leader of Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara, said the band was hired to perform at a house event in celebration of Father’s Day last June. There was a crowd of a few dozen people. At the time the state prohibited gatherings but police didn’t enforce the rule at residences. Cisneros plays the violin and sings.

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Three days before the event, the six musicians who planned to attend got tested for the coronavirus to make sure they were not infected. All of them tested negative.

“Recently we played in a funeral at Rose Hills cemetery and we counted in a perimeter of about 100 meters eight funerals,” Israel Moreno said.

“I thought we were going to be OK,” Cisneros said. When they arrived at the party, they tried to keep some distance from the crowd. But as they continued to play, guests pushed in closer. “We kept moving back but there was a point where we couldn’t move anymore,” Cisneros said. Singing and playing brass instruments such as trumpets, a mariachi staple, are considered especially risky for coronavirus transmission because they release respiratory particles through the air. “There were so many people when I arrived that doctors told me I was still breathing and that they couldn’t take me in.” -ALEX CISNEROS, LEADER OF MARIACHI NUEVO GUADALAJARA As he was driving home, Cisneros felt a dry cough and his throat hurt. Initially he ignored the symptoms, thinking his throat was sore from singing. He went to bed, but by the next day he had fever, diarrhea, and extreme pain in his bones. He was shivering and vomited. He called his bandmates and cautioned them. As days passed, his health deteriorated. His headaches worsened and he started having harsh pain in his lungs. When he could no longer handle the pain, he went to a hospital near his home in Boyle

The hiring of mariachis began increasing last fall. But instead of happy celebrations, most jobs were to play at funerals. For a while at the beginning of this year, some bands played at one funeral, or more, almost every day.

Francisco Hernandez, violinist of Mariachi Los Potrillos and vice president of OMICAL, said the worst part of playing at funerals is seeing a child mourn a parent or a grandparent. “I really try to hold my own tears when I see them because their tears are real when they cry for their loved ones,” said Hernandez. Hernandez said there has been so much demand to play at funerals that mariachis wish there were more hours during the day. California dropped mask mandates on June 15. Cisneros said his band is booked mainly on weekends, and he is grateful that he has been able to go back to work. But nearly a year after he contracted COVID-19, he still suffers from its effects. Although medical experts encourage people who’ve had COVID to get vaccinated, even if they have persistent symptoms, Cisneros has put it off because he fears he’ll have a bad reaction. “I still have throat pain, my lungs hurt, and I think even my kidneys got damaged…I have a lot of headaches too,” he said. “I forget things a lot, my body aches and my bones hurt a lot when it’s cold.” This article is part of The California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequity and economic survival in California. It was published by the USC Center for Health Journalism in collaboration with La Opinión.

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ientos de mariachis llegan a Boyle Heights en Los Ángeles de todo los Estados Unidos y México, en busca de trabajo. Se reúnen en Mariachi Plaza, un pequeño parque con un kiosco que tiene un lugar especial en sus corazones porque fue donado por el estado mexicano de Jalisco, cuna de esta música. Esperan a que la gente llame o pase a contratarlos. Pero la pandemia golpeó brutalmente a los grupos de mariachis. La mayor parte del trabajo se agotó, ya que los eventos se cancelaron durante la primavera y el verano de 2020. Algunos músicos tocaron en reuniones que desafiaron las reglas de permanecer en el hogar de California y los protocolos de distanciamiento social. Sin ninguna otra fuente de ingresos, los músicos sintieron que no tenían más remedio que aceptar trabajos incluso con el riesgo de exposición al coronavirus. Más de 50 mariachis murieron de COVID-19 durante el año pasado, dijo Israel Moreno, presidente de la Organización de Mariachis Independientes de California (OMICAL) en Boyle Heights. Alrededor del 80% de los aproximadamente 270 miembros del grupo se han infectado, añadió. Los miembros de OMICAL se han unido para recolectar donaciones de comida y dinero, y el grupo ha ayudado a familias en duelo. “Dábamos una caja de comida a los mariachis cada semana”, dijo Moreno. “Para los que fallecieron buscamos a sus familiares para avisarles o les ayudamos con donaciones para repatriar el cuerpo a su país”. El negocio ha mejorado para los mariachis desde los peores días de la pandemia. Pero la comunidad tardará mucho en recuperarse por completo del daño físico, emocional y financiero. “Pensé que íbamos a estar bien” Alex Cisneros ha trabajado como mariachi durante más de 25 años. Está orgulloso de decir que ha mantenido a su familia con este trabajo. Cisneros, líder del Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara, dijo que la banda fue contratada para cantar en un evento en la casa en celebración del Día del Padre en junio pasado. Había una multitud de unas pocas docenas de personas. En ese momento, el estado prohibió las reuniones, pero la policía no hizo cumplir la regla en las residencias. Cisneros toca el violín y canta. Tres días antes del evento, los seis músicos que planeaban asistir se hicieron la prueba del coronavirus para asegurarse de que no estaban infectados. Todos dieron negativo. “Pensé que íbamos a estar bien”, dijo Cisneros. Cuando llegaron a la fiesta, intentaron mantenerse a cierta distancia de la multitud. Pero mientras continuaban tocando, los invitados se acercaron más. “Seguimos retrocediendo, pero hubo un punto en el que no pudimos movernos más”, dijo Cisneros.

Con el paso de los días, su salud se deterioró. Sus dolores de cabeza empeoraron y comenzó a tener fuertes dolores en los pulmones. Cuando ya no pudo soportar el dolor, fue a un hospital cerca de su casa en Boyle Heights. “Pero había tanta gente cuando llegué que los médicos me dijeron que todavía respiraba y que no podían llevarme”, dijo. “Mientras estaba en el hospital tuve un fuerte dolor de cabeza y dolor en mi brazo izquierdo. Pensé en ese momento que me iba a morir ”. Dio positivo por el coronavirus, pero, al no poder recibir la atención médica adecuada en el hospital, Cisneros se fue a casa. Toda su familia se infectó. Estuvieron enfermos durante unos dos meses, pero sus síntomas eran más leves que los de él. Cisneros dijo que cuando comenzó la pandemia, un amigo que era parte de otro grupo pero que no tenía trabajo comenzó a trabajar con su banda. Unos meses después, el hombre murió de COVID. Cisneros dijo que la noticia fue devastadora para él, pero está agradecido de que el Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara no sufriera pérdidas. Regreso al trabajo – Tocando en funerales La contratación de mariachis comenzó a aumentar el otoño pasado. Pero en lugar de celebraciones felices, la mayoría de los trabajos eran tocar en funerales. Durante un tiempo, a principios de este año, algunas bandas tocaron en un funeral, o más, casi todos los días. “Recientemente tocamos en un funeral en el cementerio de Rose Hills y contamos en un perímetro de unos 100 metros ocho funerales”, dijo Israel Moreno. Francisco Hernández, violinista del Mariachi Los Potrillos y vicepresidente de OMICAL, dijo que la peor parte de tocar en los funerales es ver a un niño llorar a un padre o abuelo. “Realmente trato de contener mis propias lágrimas cuando los veo porque sus lágrimas son reales cuando lloran por sus seres queridos”, dijo Hernández. Hernández dijo que ha habido tanta demanda para tocar en los funerales que los mariachis desearían que hubiera más horas durante el día. California abandonó los mandatos de máscaras el 15 de junio. Cisneros dijo que su banda está reservada principalmente los fines de semana y está agradecido de haber podido volver a trabajar. Pero casi un año después de contraer COVID-19, todavía sufre sus efectos. Aunque los médicos alientan a las personas que han tenido COVID a vacunarse, incluso si tienen síntomas persistentes, Cisneros lo ha pospuesto porque teme que tenga una mala reacción. “Todavía tengo dolor de garganta, me duelen los pulmones y creo que incluso mis riñones se dañaron … Yo también tengo muchos dolores de cabeza”, dijo. “Me olvido mucho de las cosas, me duele el cuerpo y me duelen mucho los huesos cuando hace frío”. Este artículo es parte de The California Divide, una colaboración entre redacciones que examina la desigualdad de ingresos y la supervivencia económica en California. Fue publicado por el Centro de Periodismo de Salud de la USC en colaboración con La Opinión.

JUL 02 - JUL 08, 2021

THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION'S "COUNSELING CORNER" WEEKLY COLUMNS Exercising For Improved Mental Health

Hacer ejercicio para mejorar la salud mental

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he health crisis that we have been facing over the past year has had a major effect on just about every aspect of our lives. Even for those of us lucky enough not to have been directly touched by the virus, the lives we are living are nevertheless quite different from what they were just weeks ago.

That's easy to say but not always easy to achieve. The majority of us, for example, are probably experiencing fairly high levels of anxiety and depression even if we are not totally aware of such feelings or how they are affecting our lives. Today's modern world has increasingly come with fairly high levels of anxiety. But the recent health crisis has significantly increased our personal worries and challenges, with the result that our mental health may be a great deal more fragile than it once was. There is, of course, no way to make the outside world and its pressures actually disappear. That doesn't stop some people from turning to drugs and alcohol as a means of ignoring reality. We would, instead, like to suggest some healthier actions for you to take. One of the simplest, yet very effective, ways to combat anxiety and depression is just to become more physically active. A number of studies have found that exercise provides a wide variety of

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mental health benefits. Exercise can take your mind off your current worries, as well as help your body release natural chemicals, those feel-good endorphins, that enhance your sense of wellbeing. Getting more exercise in your life doesn't have to mean a formal exercise program or working out with a personal trainer, although those are approaches that work for many people. Any physical activity that works your muscles and requires energy is going to help improve your mental health. This can be as simple as a daily walk in the sunshine, getting out in the garden or even just doing housework. The goal is to be more physically active in ways that help focus your attention on things besides a cycle of negative thoughts that feed those feelings of depression and anxiety. "Counseling Corner" is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org.

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Most of the changes and impact that coronavirus has brought are beyond our individual control. But what is not beyond our control, and what each of us should address, is how we are handling and reacting to how this pandemic has affected us individually.

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a crisis de salud que hemos estado enfrentando durante los últimos meses ha tenido un efecto importante en casi todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas. Incluso para aquellos de nosotros lo suficientemente afortunados como para no haber sido afectados directamente por el virus, las vidas que estamos viviendo son, sin embargo, bastante diferentes de lo que eran hace unas semanas. La mayoría de los cambios y el impacto que ha traído el coronavirus están más allá de nuestro control individual. Pero lo que no está más allá de nuestro control, y lo que cada uno de nosotros debería abordar, es cómo estamos manejando y reaccionando a cómo esta pandemia nos ha afectado individualmente. Eso es fácil de decir, pero no siempre fácil de lograr. La mayoría de nosotros, por ejemplo, probablemente estamos experimentando niveles bastante altos de ansiedad y depresión, incluso si no somos totalmente conscientes de esos sentimientos o de cómo están afectando nuestras vidas. El mundo moderno de hoy viene acompañado de niveles de ansiedad bastante elevados. Pero la reciente crisis de salud ha aumentado significativamente nuestras preocupaciones y desafíos personales, con el resultado de que nuestra salud mental puede ser mucho más frágil de lo que era antes. Por supuesto, no hay forma de hacer que el mundo exterior y sus presiones realmente desaparezcan. Eso no impide que algunas personas

recurran a las drogas y el alcohol como medio para ignorar la realidad. En cambio, nos gustaría sugerirle algunas acciones más saludables para que las tome. Una de las formas más simples, pero muy efectivas, de combatir la ansiedad y la depresión es simplemente hacer más actividad física. Varios estudios han encontrado que el ejercicio proporciona una amplia variedad de beneficios para la salud mental. El ejercicio puede distraer tu mente de tus preocupaciones actuales, así como ayudar a tu cuerpo a liberar sustancias químicas naturales, esas endorfinas que te hacen sentir bien, que mejoran tu sensación de bienestar. Hacer más ejercicio en su vida no tiene por qué significar un programa de ejercicio formal o hacer ejercicio con un entrenador personal, aunque esos son enfoques que funcionan para muchas personas. Cualquier actividad física que trabaje sus músculos y requiera energía ayudará a mejorar su salud mental. Esto puede ser tan simple como un paseo diario bajo el sol, salir al jardín o simplemente hacer las tareas del hogar. El objetivo es ser más activo físicamente de manera que ayude a enfocar su atención en cosas además de un ciclo de pensamientos negativos que alimentan esos sentimientos de depresión y ansiedad. Esto le ha sido presentado por la Asociación Estadounidense de Consejería. Comentarios y preguntas a ACAcorner@counseling.org o visite el sitio web de ACA en www.counseling.org.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECOMMENDATIONS

EARTHTALK Q&A: RECOMENDACIONES DE VEHÍCULOS ELÉCTRICOS

Dear EarthTalk: I am looking to finally ditch the old minivan and upgrade to an EV. What are the best choices out there nowadays in terms of up-front cost and fuel efficiency? -- J. Wilson, Summertown, TN

Querido EarthTalk: Quisiera deshacerme de mi camioneta vieja y modernizarme con un EV. ¿Cuáles son las mejores opciones en cuanto al costo inicial y la eficiencia de combustible? -- J. Wilson, Summertown, TN

If you are looking for a lower price tag and a decent amount of range in a new EV, Chevrolet's Bolt is among the better bets. Photo Credit: Stephen Rees / FlickrCC.

Si estás buscando un EV nuevo en un precio más bajo y un alcance digno, un Chevrolet Bolt es uno de las mejores apuestas. Photo Credit: Michael Marais / Unsplash

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ow is a great time to make the jump into an electric vehicle (EV)— those futuristic new cars that run solely on electricity instead of gasoline. Of course, EVs are still more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts, and re-charging facilities can be few and far between. But those gaps are shrinking, and if you can live with a few trade-offs, you’ll be saving money down the line by avoiding the gas station altogether while helping wean humanity off of fossil fuels.

If you haven’t surveyed the EV landscape in a while, you’ll be shocked at all the choices available nowadays. Thirteen different automakers now offer American consumers some 19 different flavors of an all-EV drivetrain. Tesla remains king of the hill, currently offering three different models that get at least 300 miles per charge. While Teslas aren’t the cheapest of the EV lot, ranging in price from $40k all the way up to $120k, the savings in gas money if you drive a lot may more than make up for the premium pricing. According to the website Zutobi.com, Teslas are also the cheapest to drive, racking up about $3 in electricity costs on average for every 100 miles driven— meaning that your total fuel expense for a cross country trip of 3,000 miles would be about $100. (Finding places to recharge every 300 miles might be a challenge, especially in those states less inclined toward supporting green vehicles.) Tesla is far from the only EV game in town. Audi, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Mini Cooper, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Volvo, Kia, Hyundai and Chevrolet all have horses in the race. If range is your thing and you

don’t want a Tesla, try Ford’s Mustang Mach-E California Route 1, a two-seater that can go 305 miles on a charge, and signals the classic American car company’s newly announced commitment to a future full of EV drivetrains. Other good choices with range in mind are Chevrolet’s Bolt EV, which tops out at 259 miles per charge, and Hyundai’s Kona Electric at 258 miles per charge. If saving money up-front is your primary concern, the best deals going in EVs include the Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop 2 Door, Nissan’s Leaf, Hyundai’s Ioniq and Chevy’s Bolt EV—each going for a suggested retail price of around $30k. The downside to several of these cheaper EVs is shorter range—the Mini Cooper can only make it 110 miles before it needs a recharge. But if you use it for short to medium length daily commute, especially to a place where it can recharge all day, then the money saved up front can go straight into the piggy bank. Another factor to keep in mind is that Americans who purchase a new EV or PHEV can still get a tax credit for up to $7,500 from Uncle Sam depending on the automaker and the number of EVs they’ve sold to date. CONTACTS: When Will Electric Vehicles (EVs) Outnumber Gas-Powered Cars?, emagazine.com/evs-outnumber/; The EV Miles Report, zutobi.com/us/driverguides/the-electric-vehicle-miles-report; Puget Sound Energy’s Browse Electric Vehicles, ev.pse.com/vehicles/. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine. com. To donate, visit https//earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk. org.

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hora es un excelente momento para hacer el cambio a un vehículo eléctrico (EV) – esos nuevos coches futurísticos que funcionan solamente con electricidad en vez de gasolina. Obviamente, los EVs todavía son mucho más caros que sus contrapartes propulsados con gas, y las instalaciones de recarga pueden ser pocas y alejadas. Pero esta brecha se está reduciendo, y si puedes vivir con unas cuantas contrapartidas, te ahorrarás dinero en el futuro evitando por completo las gasolineras mientras que ayudas a la humanidad a desengancharse de los combustibles fósiles. Si no has inspeccionado el panorama de los EVs en un tiempo, estarás impresionado de todas las variedades que están disponibles ahora. Trece fabricantes de automóviles diferentes ofrecen 19 variedades distintas de un tren motriz completamente eléctrico a los consumidores americanos. Tesla sigue siendo el rey de la colina, ofreciendo tres modelos diferentes que recorren por lo menos 300 millas por carga. Mientras que los EVs de Tesla no son los más baratos del lote, con precios desde $40k hasta $120k, los ahorros en los gastos de gasolina si viajas mucho, compensarán el precio premium. Según la página web Zutobi.com, los Teslas también son los más baratos de manejar, costando alrededor de $3 en costos de electricidad para cada 100 millas recorridas – lo que significa que todos tus gastos de combustible para un viaje a través del país de 3.000 millas sumarían $100. (Encontrar lugares de recarga cada 300 millas podría ser un desafío, especialmente en los estados menos inclinados hacia el apoyo de vehículos verdes). Tesla definitivamente no es el único fabricante de EVs en la ciudad. Audi, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Mini Cooper, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Volvo, Kia, Hyundai y Chevrolet todos tienen caballos en la carrera.

Si la distancia es lo tuyo y no quieres un Tesla, prueba un Ford´s Mustang MachE California Route 1, un biplaza que puede recorrer 305 millas por carga, y señala el compromiso recién comunicado por la empresa de automóviles clásica americana para un futuro lleno de trenes motrices EV. Otras opciones buenas en cuanto a distancia son el Bolt EV de Chevrolet, que alcanza 259 millas por carga, y el Kona Electric de Hyundai con 258 millas por carga. Si el ahorro de dinero en el costo inicial es tu preocupación principal, las mejores ofertas de EVs incluyen el Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop de dos puertas, el Leaf de Nissan, el Ioniq de Hyundai y el Bolt EV de Chevy – cada uno en un precio medio de venta recomendado de alrededor de $30k. La desventaja de varios de estos EVs más económicos es el alcance más corto – el Mini Cooper solo puede llegar a 110 millas antes de que sea necesaria una recarga. Pero si lo usas para un trayecto diario corto hasta mediano, especialmente a un lugar donde puede recargarse todo el día, entonces el dinero que te ahorraste en el inicio puede ir directamente a la alcancía. Otro factor que debes tener en cuenta es que los americanos que compran un nuevo EV o PHEV todavía pueden obtener un crédito fiscal de hasta $7.500 del Tío Sam, dependiendo del fabricante y de la cantidad de EVS vendidos hasta la fecha. CONTACTOS: When Will Electric Vehicles (EVs) Outnumber Gas-Powered Cars?, emagazine.com/evs-outnumber/; The EV Miles Report, zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/ the-electric-vehicle-miles-report; Puget Sound Energy’s Browse Electric Vehicles, ev.pse.com/vehicles/. EarthTalk® es producido por Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss para el 501(c)3 EarthTalk sin fines de lucro. Vea más en https://emagazine.com. Para donar, visite https//earthtalk.org. Envía preguntas a: question@earthtalk.org.

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GROUPS CALL FOR $10 BILLION TO BOLSTER SHORELINES AGAINST SEA-LEVEL RISE

GRUPOS PIDEN $10 MIL MILLONES PARA REFORZAR LAS COSTAS CONTRA EL AUMENTO DEL NIVEL DE MAR

Conservation groups would like more funding to restore wetlands at the site of the former Hamilton Air Force Base in Novato. Photo Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Los grupos conservacionistas desean más fondos para restaurar los humedales en el sitio de la antigua Base de la Fuerza Aérea de Hamilton en Novato. Photo Credit: flickr / Ian Abbott (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

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AN FRANCISCO - Sea levels in California are projected to rise up to 55 inches by the end of the century, so climate advocates are calling on Congress to fund coastal restoration projects to mitigate potential flooding. More than 100 groups signed a letter calling on lawmakers to include $10 billion for such projects nationwide in the proposed infrastructure bill. Seventeen-year-old Amelia Fortgang, chair of the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit and youth leadership council member at Earth Echo, said the time for action is now. "At the same time that the skies turn orange from wildfires, our coasts are moving inward," said Fortgang. "And this is a major issue because in California 85% of our residents live and work in coastal counties." Reports done for the Governor's Climate Adaptation strategy predict that if nothing is done, coastal flooding could threaten $100 billion in property and infrastructure. The state already has a list of shovel-ready projects including restoration of wetlands from San Diego to Santa Barbara and construction of a living shoreline around San Francisco Bay. Jean Flemma, director of the Ocean Defense Initiative and co-founder of the Urban Ocean Lab, said natural projects have proved more effective at protecting the shore than hard infrastructure such as sea walls. "Rebuild a wetland, or restore a marsh or sea-grass beds," said Flemma, "so that you are creating a natural buffer between the coast and the communities, and the rising seas and more intense storms that are happening now as a result of climate change."

Advocates estimate that coastal resilience projects would create tens of thousands of jobs for engineers, biologists and cleanup and construction crews. A 2017 analysis from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that coastal-restoration projects funded with stimulus dollars created around 15 jobs per million dollars of investment.

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AN FRANCISCO – Se prevé que los niveles del mar en California subirán hasta 55 pulgadas hasta finales del siglo, por lo que los defensores climáticos están exigiendo al Congreso que financie proyectos de restauración costera para mitigar las posibles inundaciones. Más de 100 grupos firmaron una carta pidiendo a los legisladores que incluyan $10

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mil millones para este tipo de proyectos en todo el país en el proyecto de ley de la infraestructura propuesto. Amelia Fortgang de diecisiete años, presidenta del Bay Area Youth Climate Summit y miembro del consejo de liderazgo juvenil en Earth Echo, dijo que ahora es el momento de actuar. “El mismo tiempo que los cielos se vuelven de color naranja de los incendios forestales, nuestras costas se mueven hacia adentro,” dijo Fortgang. “Y este es un problema importante porque en California el 85% de nuestros residentes viven y trabajan en condados costeros”. Los reportes hechos para la estrategia Climate Adaptation del Gobernador prevén que si no se hace nada, las inundaciones costeras podrían significar una amenaza de $100 mil millones para la propiedad e infraestructura. El estado ya tiene una lista de proyectos listos para arrancar incluyendo la reforestación de los humedales desde San Diego a Santa Bárbara y la construcción de una costa viva en los alrededores de la Bahía de San Francisco. Jean Flemma, director de la Ocean Defense Initiative y cofundador del Urban Ocean Lap, dijo que los proyectos naturales han sido más exitosos en la protección de la costa que la infraestructura dura, como por ejemplo, los diques. “Hay que reconstruir un humedal o restaurar un pantano o lecho marino”, dijo Flemma. “Para crear un amortiguador natural entre la costa y las comunidades, la elevación del nivel de mar y tormentas más intensas que están pasando ahora como resultado del cambio climático”. Los defensores de los proyectos de la residencia costera crearían decenas de miles de trabajos para ingenieros, biólogos y los equipos de limpieza y construcción. Un análisis del 2017 de la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration descubrió que los proyectos de la restauración costera financiados con dólares de estímulo crearon alrededor de 15 trabajos por cada millón de dólares invertidos.

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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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383151 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hao Cheng Chen/Tung Chi Huang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hao Cheng Chen/Tung Chi Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Po Yuan Chen to Brad Poyuan Chen and b. Po Han Chen to Sophie Pahan Chen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/20/21 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 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383224 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alyssa Ashley Harbert. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alyssa Ashley Harbert has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alyssa Ashley Harbert to Ashley Rose Harbert 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. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383585 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jianyun Zhao and Jiali Liang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jianyun Zhao and Jiali Liang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zihe Deming Zhao to Aurelius Deming Zhao 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

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California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shela S. Cena and Jason N. Tenorio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shela S. Cena and Jason N. Tenorio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first name) Jax (middle name) Sofia (last name) Tenorio Cena to (first name) Jax Sofia (middle name) Cena (last name) Tenorio 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: 9/14/2021 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

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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) 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 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383512 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alisa Kim. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alisa Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alisa Kim to Alisa Kime 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 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383650 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NO NAME GIVEN, TANNU. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NO NAME GIVEN, TANNU has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NO NAME GIVEN, TANNU to TANNU KADIYAN 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

JUL 02 - JUL 08, 2021 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: 9/14/2021 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 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383648 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI to KHUSHI KADIYAN 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: 9/14/2021 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 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382881 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Shoko Yuyama. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Shoko Yuyama & Patrick Pang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eileen Pang to Eileen Yuyama 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 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383709 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cinthya Vargas Ward. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Cinthya Vargas Ward has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cinthya Vargas Ward AKA Cinthya Rivera Vargas to Cinthya Vargas Garza 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Santa Clara. Jun 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383649 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joaquin Amado Martinez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joaquin Amado Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joaquin Amado Martinez to Jack A. Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jenevia Shiori Kagawa Darcy. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jenevia Shiori Kagawa Darcy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (fn)Jenevia (mn)Shiori Kagawa (ln) Darcy to (fn)Jenevia (mn) Shioli (ln)Kagawa Darcy 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 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383644 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyun Yong Oh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hyun Yong Oh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyun Yong Oh to Charlie Oh 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 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383645 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Sam Lee. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) John Sam Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Sam Lee to Daniel Yi 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 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383213 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kyungsoon Seo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kyungsoon Seo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kyungsoon Seo to Susan Kyungsoon Seo 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 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383391

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tracy Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tracy Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tracy Tran to Tran Nguyet 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: 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 22, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383419 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hazem Magid Lotfy. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hazem Magid Lotfy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hazem Magid Lotfy to Abraham Majeed Lotfy 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 22, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383592 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Man Li Ng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Man Li Ng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Man Li Ng to Amy Michelle NG 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 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383228 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pu Feng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Pu Feng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pu Feng to Percy Feng 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 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383333 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Alberto Santiago Murguia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jose Alberto Santiago Murguia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergio Alberto Murguia to Sergio Alberto Santiago – Gonzales b. Nieves Jacky Leen Murguia to Nieves Jacklyeen Santiago Gonzales 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 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 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,

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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 A r t i c l e / R e g # : 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, 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 June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021 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 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 June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021 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 county of Santa Clara. Jun 9, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383334 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sukhvir Singh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sukhvir Singh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sukhvir Singh to Sukhvir Singh Gidha 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 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 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 ClaraIn the matter of the application of: FNU - - SOORAJ PARASURAMAN. 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 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

JUL 02 - JUL 08, 2021 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 INTERESTED 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.

JUL 02 - JUL 08, 2021 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. 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

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Realty, BayAreaHotHomeDeals.com, Our Name is Our Promise, 00Split.com, ZeroSplitBrokerage.com, 378 Oldeander Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 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): 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 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

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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 ClaraIn 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 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 ClaraIn 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 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 ClaraIn 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(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

JUL 02 - JUL 08, 2021 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 Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Tel: (818)591-4300 Date (Fecha): 5/9/2019 3:43 p.m. 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 date) $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: 1. General Damages b. 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 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, Owner 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

JUL 02 - JUL 08, 2021 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 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 A r t i c l e / R e g # : 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 peti-

tion 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 7, 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 ClaraIn 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 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 ClaraIn 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 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 Cazarez-Sterling 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 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

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THREE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS SHARE VIEWS ON FUTURE OF GOP

Members of the Republican Party in California share their views on why they believe they offer the best representation for ethnic Americans

ASÍ VEN LOS REPUBLICANOS EL FUTURO DE SU PARTIDO Y DE LA DIVERSIDAD EN EE. UU. Miembros del Partido Republicano en California comparten sus puntos de vista sobre por qué creen que ofrecen la mejor representación para los estadounidenses de origen étnico.

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"The Republican Party for me, is not the great old party, but the great opportunity party," said Young Kim, US representative to the CA 39th District, which includes Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County, one of the most diverse districts in the country where Joe Biden won by 10 points. “Asian Americans should not automatically be considered as members of the Democratic Party. We have our voices, we have our shared values, we have our conservative views." Kim is an immigrant from South Korea, mother of four children, and one of four Korean-Americans who were sworn into the 117th Congress. She is also one of 11 Republican women who flipped a Democratic seat in the last election, and who was recently ranked as the most bipartisan freshmen in Congress. One of her bills approved with Democratic support was the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act that gives small business owners two more months to access unspent funds from that program in order to keep their doors open and their employees on payroll. "That small extension allows 2.7 million small businesses to receive $54 billion," she said. She also supports legislation that provides a permanent solution to DACA recipients and to foreign students who get their education at US universities, but cannot adjust their status to stay in the country. "As we talk about immigration reform, I would like to see separate legislation to fix DACA," she said. While she supports Biden's $ 1.2 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill, she disagrees that the $1.9 trillion budget to deal with COVID-19 is redirected to other purposes, “such as caring for migrants who are in the community". "As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the work of Congress will play a large role in dictating our future," Kim said. "And by getting the government out of the way and making life more affordable for workers and families, we can get our economy and our lives back on track." Daughter of farm workers Suzette Martínez Valladares, who represents District 38 in the California State Assembly, which encompasses the northwestern suburbs of Los Angeles, Ventura County, the Santa Clarita Valley and Simi Valley, is also faithful to her party's fiscal conservatism. Martinez is the only Latina Republican in the assembly. She says that Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies "are crushing the middle class" and that the handling "of the lockdown and closures had little to no guidance" so that "our businesses are going at an alarmingly negligent pace”. The Assemblywoman is co-sponsoring bill 420 which seeks to adjust state guidelines to allow amusement parks, regardless of size, to be opened safely. Her interest comes from her first work experience at Six Flags Magic Mountain where she started as a summer intern, to end up working 8 years later as an asset protection and loss prevention investigator. "There has been a clear mismanagement for so many industries that have been shuttered and closed for over a year 1.2 million Californians have

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n un estado abrumadoramente azul donde según el Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California, la mayoría de los votantes afroamericanos, latinos y AAPI son demócratas, los republicanos voltearon cuatro distritos en las últimas elecciones al Congreso con candidatos pertenecientes a minorías.

n an overwhelmingly blue state where according to the California Public Policy Institute, the majority of African American, Latino and AAPI voters are Democrats, Republicans flipped four districts in the last congressional election with minority candidates. According to the new faces, their agendas seek to "raise the conservative voices" of minorities, and find "bipartisan consensus" to legislate.

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Photo Credit: Jacob Morch / Unsplash not accessed EDD (unemployment benefits), and the distribution of vaccines has been a debacle," Martinez said, although official data showed that California has the highest percentage of vaccinations in the country. Born in the San Fernando Valley, her grandparents came from Mexico to work in the fields of Kern County. Every summer her father, who was born in Puerto Rico, would pick crops with them. “Throughout my life my parents taught me the value of hard work. My dad said that I didn’t have to be the smartest person in the room, but the hardest working person in the room.” Martínez said that she experienced extreme poverty while in high school, and that she witnessed a lot of crime and drugs in her neighborhood. "I looked around me and all of my representatives were Democrats who were supposed to be the party that supported minorities and the poor. Why was I not seeing change in my own community? That forced me to look at the Republican Party," she said. Public safety Walter Allen III, a Covina city council member for more than 20 years, said that although he did not consider himself a political person and was basically a “non-partisan person,” having worked with different law enforcement agencies inclined him to join the GOP "for its platform on public safety." "One of the major concerns I have as a local elected official is exactly public safety ... and it doesn’t make any difference whether you are Republican or Democrat, I am concerned about the notion of defunding the police," said the African-American councilmember who is also the director of the Rio Hondo Police Academy. Born in East Oakland, where he witnessed "high crime rates," Allen believes that perceptions about the police stem from many people not paying attention to data. "It is victims, crime reports and issues that deal with crime that disproportionately send police into communities of color," he said. “And for some reason, people think that police officers run around, making their point to target Blacks or Latinos, and that’s simply not the case." Allen condemned the murder of African American George Floyd at the hands of Officer Derek Chauvin as a “horrible thing”. "I don't know of any police officer that wasn't sickened by that," he said. But he quoted various figures according to which out of 1,000 people who were shot last year, about 235 were black and "most of those people were armed and dangerous." The council member said that in his academy, 80% of the officers he trains belong to minorities and that the training is focused on de-escalation techniques, how to deal with the mental health of the homeless population, and cultural diversity. "As a mandatory requirement they have to go to the Museum of Tolerance for a day of cultural diversity training," he assured. "We train officers how to be guardians, not warriors," he added. Allen believes that his party must constantly reach out to communities of color and not just during election season. “Unfortunately, a lot of Republicans are leaving the state. But I'm optimistic if we continue with the grassroots effort, we can gain some folks of color into the party," he concluded.

Según las nuevas caras, sus agendas buscan “elevar las voces conservadoras” de las minorías, y encontrar “consensos bipartidistas”. “El Partido Republicano para mí, no es el gran partido de siempre, sino el partido de la gran oportunidad,” dijo frente a medios étnicos Young Kim, representante a la Cámara por el distrito 39 de California que comprende a los condados de Los Ángeles, Orange y San Bernardino, uno de los distritos más diversos del país donde Joe Biden ganó por 10 puntos. “Los estadounidenses de origen asiático no deben ser automáticamente considerados miembros del Partido Demócrata. Tenemos nuestras voces, tenemos nuestros valores compartidos, tenemos nuestras opiniones conservadoras”. Kim es una inmigrante de Sur Corea, madre de 4 hijos y una de los cuatro coreano-estadounidenses que fueron juramentados en el 117º Congreso. Es también una de las 11 mujeres republicanas que lograron voltear una silla demócrata en las pasadas elecciones, y que fue recientemente declarada como la congresista más bipartidista en el Congreso. Una de sus propuestas aprobadas con apoyo demócrata fue la Ley de extensión del programa de protección de cheques de pago que les da a los pequeños empresarios dos meses más de tiempo para acceder a los fondos disponibles de ese programa, con el fin de mantener sus negocios abiertos y a sus empleados en nómina. “Esa pequeña extensión ha permitido que 2.7 millones de pequeñas empresas reciban $54 mil millones”, dijo Kim. También apoya una legislación que dé una solución permanente a los beneficiarios de DACA y a los estudiantes extranjeros que obtienen su educación en universidades de Estados Unidos, pero no pueden ajustar su estatus para quedarse en el país. “Mientras hablamos de reforma migratoria, me gustaría ver una legislación independiente para arreglar DACA”, dijo. Si bien apoya el proyecto de infraestructura bipartidista de Biden de $1.2 billones, está en desacuerdo con que el presupuesto de $ 1.9 billones para lidiar con la COVID-19, sea reorientando a otros fines, “como el cuidado de los migrantes que se encuentran en la comunidad”. “A medida que nos recuperamos de la pandemia de COVID-19, el trabajo del Congreso desempeñará un papel importante a la hora de dictar nuestro futuro”, dijo Kim. “Y sacando al gobierno del camino y haciendo la vida más asequible para los trabajadores y las familias, podremos volver a encarrilar nuestra economía y nuestra vida”. Hija de trabajadores agrícolas Suzette Martínez Valladares quien representa el distrito 38 en la asamblea estatal de California, que abarca los suburbios del noroeste de Los Ángeles, el condado de Ventura, el Valle de Santa Clarita y Simi Valley, también es fiel al conservadurismo fiscal de su partido. Martinez es la única latina republicana en la asamblea y dice que las políticas actuales del gobernador Gavin Newsom “están aplastando a la clase media” y que el manejo “de los cierres y cuarentenas tuvieron poca o ninguna orientación” por lo que “nuestros negocios van a un ritmo alarmantemente negligente”. La asambleísta es coautora del proyecto 420 que busca ajustar las pautas estatales para permitir que

todos los parques de diversiones, independientemente del tamaño, se abran de manera segura. Su interés viene de su primera experiencia laboral en la Montaña mágica de Six Flags donde hizo una pasantía de verano que se extendió por ocho años, tras los que terminó trabajando como una investigadora de prevención de pérdidas y protección de activos. “Ha habido una mala gestión en esta pandemia para tantas industrias que han estado cerradas 1.2 millones de californianos no han accedido a los beneficios de desempleo y la distribución de las vacunas ha sido una debacle”, opinó Martinez aunque datos oficiales muestran que California tiene el porcentaje más alto de vacunas en el país. Nacida en el noreste del valle de San Fernando, sus abuelos vinieron desde México a trabajar en los campos del condado de Kern. Cada verano su padre, quien nació en Puerto Rico, iba al valle central de California a recoger las cosechas junto a ellos. “A lo largo de mi vida mis padres me enseñaron el valor del trabajo duro. Me decía: no tienes que ser la persona más inteligente en un lugar, pero sí la más trabajadora”. Dice que experimentó mucha pobreza mientras cursaba la secundaria, y que en su vecindario había mucho crimen y drogas. “Veía a mi alrededor y todos mis representantes eran demócratas, se suponía que era el partido que apoyaba a las minorías y a los pobres… No veía cambios en mi propia comunidad y eso me obligó a mirar al Partido Republicano”, contó. Seguridad pública Walter Allen III, concejal de la ciudad de Covina por más de 20 años, dijo que aunque no se consideraba una persona política y básicamente era una “persona apartidista”, el hecho de haber trabajado con diferentes agencias de la ley lo inclinó a afiliarse al GOP, “por su plataforma sobre la seguridad pública”. “Una de las principales preocupaciones que tengo como funcionario electo local es exactamente la seguridad pública... y no importa si eres republicano o demócrata, me preocupa la noción de quitarle fondos a la policía”, sostuvo el concejal afroamericano, quien también es director de la academia de policía de Río Hondo. Nacido en el este de Oakland, donde ha sido testigo de “altos índices de criminalidad”, Allen cree que las percepciones sobre la policía están originadas en que muchas personas no prestan atención a los datos. “Son las víctimas, los informes de delitos y los problemas relacionados con el delito los que envían a la policía de manera desproporcionada a las comunidades étnicas” sostuvo. “Y por alguna razón. La gente piensa que los agentes de policía están dando vueltas, haciendo que su objetivo sea atacar a negros o latinos, y ese no es el caso”. Allen condenó el asesinato del afroamericano George Floyd a manos del agente Derek Chauvin: “no conozco a ningún oficial de policía que no se sintiera enfermo por eso”, dijo. Pero citó varias cifras según las cuales de 1000 personas que recibieron disparos el año pasado, alrededor de 235 eran negras y “la mayoría de esas personas estaban armadas y eran peligrosas”. El concejal dijo que en su academia, el 80% de los oficiales que entrena pertenecen a minorías y que la formación que imparte está enfocada en técnicas de desescalamiento de la fuerza, cómo lidiar con la salud mental de la población sin hogar, y la diversidad cultural. “Como requisito obligatorio tienen que ir al Museo de la Tolerancia para un día de capacitación”, aseguró. “Entrenamos a los oficiales para ser guardianes y no guerreros”, añadió. Allen cree que su partido debe acercarse constantemente a las comunidades étnicas y no solo cuando llegue el momento de las elecciones. “Desafortunadamente, muchos republicanos abandonaron el estado. Pero soy optimista si continuamos con el esfuerzo de base, podremos hacer que más personas de color entren en el partido”, concluyó.

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POR FAVOR "CONSERVEMOS LIMPIOS NUESTROS PARQUES, RÍOS, LAGOS Y PLAYAS"

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Mario Jiménez Castillo

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n días recientes anduve de paseo por varios ríos y lagos del Área de la Bahía, tenemos en realidad muchos sitios hermosos, llenos de vida silvestre y aire puro. Lastimosamente lo que pude observar no fue agradable, hay montañas de basura por todas partes. Decenas y decenas de botellas vacías de cerveza, cartones de pizza, latas de sodas y todo tipo de desperdicios acumulados en estos sitios maravillosos. Con la pandemia parece que todo empeoró, se encuentra basura por todos lados, no sólo en los Parques, sino también en las carreteras. Es insensato lo que algunas personas hacen, van a divertirse a estos sitios y sin ninguna pena, dejan toda su basura a la orilla de las playas, de los ríos y de los lagos. Y lastimosamente un buen porcentaje de estas personas son de nuestra comunidad. Parece que carecen de sentido común y sobre todo de respeto por la naturaleza y por los animales. Yo me pregunto ¿Qué les cuesta botar la basura en su lugar? Y después nos preguntamos por qué hay tantas enfermedades y tanta contaminación en el mundo. Observé infortunadamente como personas de nuestra comunidad hispana, dejaban latas y botellas de cerveza vacías a la orilla del Río Niles en Fremont, decenas de botellas... Les pedí de manera amable que no hicieran eso y les ofrecí una bolsa para que allí depositaran la basura. La respuesta de ellos fue que dejara de meterme en lo que no me importa. Y sí me importa, y mucho. Y debería de importarnos a todos. Por favor conservemos limpios nuestros parques, nuestros ríos, nuestros lagos y playas. Nuestro bello estado de California hoy por hoy, se encuentra asediado por promontorios de basura y parece que a nadie le importa, no se hace casi nada al respecto. Y por si fuera poco, el enorme problema

que representan los miles y miles de desamparados que vagan por las calles. Desgraciadamente son personas que en muchos de los casos, padecen de enfermedades mentales. Llenan de basura sus campamentos y contaminan todo a su paso. Sí, los mueven de un sitio a otro y a otro, pero esa no es la solución, es simplemente un círculo vicioso al que no se le encuentra el remedio. Desde hace varios años soy voluntario en mi comunidad, voy al menos una vez a la semana a recoger basura y desperdicios en los parques cercanos a mi vecindario. Hago este comentario no para enorgullecerme o ganar elogios, sino para hacer un llamado de conciencia “Por favor no tiren basura en el agua de los ríos, lagos y playas.” Tengan consideración. Hago también un llamado a personas que quieran unirse como voluntarios para realizar labores de limpieza en los Parques de sus comunidades. Hay mucho por hacer. Si las cosas continúan como hasta ahora, nuestros ríos y lagos se contaminarán, y dejarán de ser sitios hermosos para convertirse en pantanos repletos de bacterias, que pueden causar epidemias. Es triste observar lo que está sucediendo, pero es más triste aún, el no hacer nada ni colaborar en nada. Disfruten de estos sitios hermosos, lleven su comida y sus bebidas, pero también lleven una bolsa en la que colocarán sus desperdicios. Estamos a tiempo de rescatar a California de tanta basura y tantos desperdicios. Es nuestro estado y nuestro hogar. Todo mejorará el día que todos tengamos respeto y amor por la naturaleza, y por todo ser viviente. Los animales merecen tener un hábitat limpio. Y lo estamos destruyendo. Todavía podemos detener la terrible contaminación que nosotros mismos hemos creado. Tengamos amor por la Tierra, por la naturaleza y por todo ser viviente. Aún estamos a tiempo de rescatar a California. ¡Nuestra California!

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Kiku Crossing (Anteriormente conocido como Downtown San Mateo Opportunity Sites) 480 East Fourth Avenue, San Mateo, California 94401 El Borrador del Plan de Trabajo de Eliminación está disponible para su revisión Período de comentarios: 6 de julio de 2021 - 6 de agosto de 2021 ¿QUÉ SE PROPONE? El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas lo invita a revisar y comentar sobre el Borrador del Plan de Trabajo de Eliminación (RAW, por sus siglas en inglés) relacionado con la propuesta del proyecto de limpieza y desarrollo, Kiku Crossing (lugar) ubicado en el cruce occidental de South Claremont Street y Fifth Avenue, actualmente 480 East Fourth Avenue, en San Mateo, California 94401. Basándose en la información de las actividades de caracterización del lugar, el DTSC ha determinado que se requieren medidas adicionales en el lugar debido a una elevada concentración de plomo detectada en muestras de suelo. El DTSC también ha determinado que hay concentraciones residuales de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (COV, por sus siglas en inglés) en el vapor del suelo y en las aguas subterráneas de una fuente externa. Una vez finalizado el período de comentarios públicos, el DTSC considerará y responderá a los comentarios recibidos. Si no es necesario hacer cambios significativos, el DTSC aprobará el RAW para su implementación. LEY DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE CALIFORNIA (CEQA) La Ciudad de San Mateo preparó y finalizó en mayo de 2020 un Estudio Inicial y una Declaración Negativa Mitigada. Se determinó que el proyecto no tenía un efecto significativo en el medio ambiente. El Estudio Inicial identificó los efectos potencialmente significativos en el medio ambiente relacionados con este proyecto y la Declaración Negativa Mitigada describió las acciones que mitigarán estos efectos a un nivel menos significativo. ¿CÓMO PUEDO PARTICIPAR? El DTSC considerará los comentarios públicos sobre el borrador RAW con fecha postal o que se reciban antes del 6 de agosto de 2021. Antes de que el DTSC tome una decisión final para aprobar, modificar o denegar un plan de limpieza, el borrador RAW se pone a disposición del público para su revisión durante un período de comentarios públicos. El borrador RAW no es definitivo hasta que se hayan considerado todos los comentarios del público. Al final del período de comentarios públicos, se evalúan los comentarios y se realizan los cambios necesarios en el borrador RAW. Se enviará un documento con las respuestas a los comentarios a todas las personas que hayan presentado comentarios. Envíe sus comentarios a: Arthur Machado Gerente de Proyecto Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas 700 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 Arthur.Machado@dtsc.ca.gov

¿DÓNDE PUEDO OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN? Copias de este documento, otros documentos, informes técnicos clave y otra información relacionada con el lugar están disponibles para su revisión en: Oficina Regional de Registros del DTSC (sólo con cita previa) 700 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 540-3800 BerkeleyFileRoom@dtsc.ca.gov También puede encontrar información en el sitio web de DTSC EnviroStor: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report?global_id=60002987 Información de contacto Arthur Machado, Ingeniero Geológico | Gerente de Proyecto, (415) 723-0792 Arthur. Machado@dtsc.ca.gov Alejandro Vivas, Especialista en Participación Pública, (510) 540-3911 o llame gratis al (866) 495-5651, Alejandro.Vivas@dtsc.ca.gov Barbara Zumwalt, Oficial de Información Pública, (916) 445-2964, Barbara.Zumwalt@ dtsc.ca.gov

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Modificación del Programa Buen Vecino: Limpieza de campamentos PRIORIDAD F Apoyo de la salud y la seguridad públicas de nuestra comunidad. Qué:

Audiencia pública sobre la modificación propuesta al Programa Buen Vecino: Proyecto de limpieza de campamentos

Cuándo: 13 de julio de 2021 a la 1:00 p.m. Dónde:

Teleconferencia a través de este enlace de Zoom https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/89277884503

aunque estas personas no tienen casa ni lugar donde vivir, prefieren que no se las llame “indigentes”. Para alinear el nuevo Programa de agua segura y limpia con estas condiciones cambiantes, el personal sugiere modificar ambos indicadores claves de rendimiento (KPI, por sus siglas en inglés) y ajustar tanto los textos de las definiciones del glosario como los de la descripción y los beneficios del proyecto. Para obtener más información sobre la audiencia pública, comuníquese con Jose Villarreal al (408) 630-2879 o por correo electrónico a jvillarreal@valleywater.org. Modificaciones sugeridas para el nuevo Programa de agua segura y limpia Conforme al proceso de control de cambios del Programa de agua segura y limpia, el personal recomienda las modificaciones sugeridas a continuación. Es importante mencionar que la modificación propuesta al KPI 1 no incide en el nivel de servicio de Valley Water, sino que cambia la forma de medir el servicio. Además, el KPI 1 modificado permitirá a Valley Water la flexibilidad de operar tanto bajo estas nuevas restricciones como por fuera de ellas.

Basura y restos recolectados durante una limpieza de campamento.

Programa Buen Vecino: El Programa de limpieza de campamentos (Proyecto F5) bajo el nuevo Programa de agua segura y limpia y protección natural contra inundaciones (Programa de agua segura y limpia) es un proyecto que para todo el condado. El objetivo principal del proyecto es quitar basura, escombros y contaminantes peligrosos generados por los campamentos cercanos a las vías fluviales o en la propiedad de Valley Water. En este proyecto, la limpieza de campamentos está asociada a la remoción de estructuras. Sin embargo, como respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19, se aplicaron muchas restricciones sobre el tipo de actividades de limpieza que se pueden realizar en relación con los campamentos. Por este motivo, nos resultó difícil asociarnos con agencias en las jornadas de limpieza de campamentos. Además, la jurisprudencia reciente resaltó las limitaciones legales asociadas con la eliminación de campamentos ilegales. Los casos recientes citaron al Centro de Control de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) y se apoyaron en sus lineamientos sobre los campamentos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 para limitar cuándo se puede proceder con la reducción de campamentos. Estas limitaciones han reducido la eliminación de campamentos ilegales y la reubicación de las personas que actualmente viven en dichos campamentos. En efecto, las restricciones del CDC por la pandemia de COVID-19 y las restricciones legales asociadas con la eliminación de campamentos ilegales detuvieron el trabajo del Programa Buen Vecino: proyecto de limpieza de campamentos, bajo el cual se asocia la limpieza de campamentos con la eliminación de las estructuras de campamentos. Además, a través de la educación y una mayor concientización, el personal reconoció que las personas que viven en campamentos ilegales podrían identificar el sitio del campamento como su hogar y podrían sentirse en comunidad. A cambio,

Texto modificado: KPI 1 y 2 1. Administrar 300 acres anualmente para limpiar la basura, escombros y los contaminantes peligrosos generados en los campamentos y reducir la cantidad de estos contaminantes que ingresan a los arroyos. 2. Proporcionar hasta $500.000 por año en gastos compartidos con agencias locales por los servicios relacionados con la limpieza de campamentos, incluidos los servicios de brindar seguridad al personal, desalentar la creación de nuevos campamentos a lo largo de las vías fluviales o abordar la crisis socioeconómica con el objetivo de reducir la necesidad de limpiar campamentos. El memorando de la agenda de la junta sobre esta audiencia se publicará el 2 de julio de 2021 en www.valleywater.org. AVISOS IMPORTANTES: Esta reunión se realiza bajo la Ley Brown actualmente en vigor según la Ley de Servicios de Emergencia del Estado, la Declaración de Emergencia del Gobernador relacionada con el COVID-19 y la Orden Ejecutiva del Gobernador N-29-20 emitida el 17 de marzo de 2020, que permite la asistencia de los miembros de la Junta Directiva de Valley Water, el personal de Valley Water y el público para participar y llevar a cabo la reunión por teleconferencia, videoconferencia o ambas. Valley Water, en cumplimiento con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), solicita que las personas que requieran adaptaciones especiales para acceder YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK o participar en las reuniones de la Junta de Valley Water se comuniquen con el secretario de la oficina de la Junta al (408) 630-2711, al menos 3 días hábiles antes de la reunión programada de la Junta, para asegurarse de que el personal de Valley Water pueda ayudarles.