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EL MAYOR DILEMA A LA HORA DE VOTAR: BIDEN O TRUMP

ESPAÑOL

José López

Zamorano

La Red Hispana

de 160 millones de votantes en los Estados Unidos tendrán un dilema el 5 de noviembre: votar por el segundo mandato de un presidente octogenario con claras evidencias de una agudeza cognitiva debilitada o por el de un casi octogenario falaz y carente de una brújula ética y moral.

El primer debate cara cara entre Joe Biden y Donald Trump, confirmó lo que todo mundo veíamos, salvo aparentemente los asesores de los candidatos.

Que la agudeza mental de Biden ha experimentado un notable descenso en los últimos años es imposible de tapar, como el sol con un dedo.

A lo largo de los 90 minutos del debate, especialmente en los primeros 30 minutos, Biden perdió el hilo de sus pensamientos en varias ocasiones, fue incapaz de confrontar las mentiras de Trump y de presentar un argumento persuasivo para elegirlo por cuatro años más

Si Biden, de 81 años, es reelecto, terminará su segundo mandato el 20 de enero de 2029, a los 86 años.

Fiel a su personalidad explosiva e impredecible, Trump presentó una versión actualizada de un político capaz de proferir, mentiras, articular medias-verdades y dibujar un universo paralelo inexistente, sin inmutarse o sonrojarse.

Y nuevamente recurrió a insinuaciones racistas, aludiendo al caso de una joven mujer blanca, presuntamente asesinada por un inmigrante latino, a pesar de que no existe evidencia que los migrantes cometan crímenes en una proporción mayor que las personas nacidas en los Estados Unidos

Ante este panorama es verdad que los electores estadounidenses tienen otra opción: expresar su rechazo a los candidatos que la mayoría no quería; simplemente abstenerse de votar; votar con una papeleta en blanco; o apoyar a alguna o alguno de media docena de candidatos independientes.

Aunque estas últimas opciones representan formas válidas de libertad de expresión, la realidad este votar por estos candidatos dejar de votar o votar por candidatos independientes, muy probablemente beneficie más a Trump.

A cuatro meses de las elecciones, los votantes tienen que decidir si prefieren un líder como Biden, que ha dejado de estar en el punto más alto de su desempeño pero que tiene buenas intenciones y habla con la verdad.

O votar por un Trump, que continúa desacreditando a las instituciones políticas electorales de Estados Unidos con “la gran mentira” del supuesto fraude electoral del 2020.

Cuando la moderadora Dana Bash le preguntó a Trump si estaba dispuesto a aceptar ahora los resultados de las elecciones, el expresidente eludió la pregunta en dos ocasiones y sólo al final aceptó que lo haría si las elecciones son justas y legales.

Si gana gozará además de la inmunidad a sus actos oficiales que le confirió la semana pasada la mayoría conserva-

dora de la Suprema Corte de Justicia. Y ya nos adelantó que será dictador en su primer día y su primera acción será cerrar la frontera de Estados Unidos y México.

A pesar del dilema para los votantes, dejar de votar no debería ser una opción, porque aun cuando ninguna de las opciones responda 100% a nuestros deseos e intereses, no se debe dejar que otros decidan por nosotros.

El voto es nuestra voz. Y no podemos, ni debemos, guardar silencio cuando tanto está en juego.

THE BIGGEST DILEMMA WHEN VOTING: BIDEN OR TRUMP

José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Morethan 160 million voters in the United States will have a dilemma on November 5: vote for the second term of an octogenarian president with clear evidence of weakened cognitive acuity or for a fallacious almost octogenarian lacking an ethical compass and moral.

The first face-to-face debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump confirmed what everyone saw, except

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apparently the candidates' advisors.

That Biden's mental acuity has experienced a notable decline in recent years is impossible to cover, like the sun with a finger.

Throughout the 90 minutes of the debate, especially in the first 30 minutes, Biden lost his train of thought on several occasions, was unable to confront Trump's lies, and make a persuasive argument to elect him for four more years.

If Biden, 81, is re-elected, he will finish his second term on January 20, 2029, at age 86.

True to his explosive and unpredictable personality, Trump presented an updated version of a politician capable of uttering lies, articulating half-truths and drawing a non-existent parallel universe, without flinching or blushing.

And again he resorted to racist insinuations, alluding to the case of a young white woman, allegedly murdered by a Latino immigrant, despite the fact that there is no evidence that migrants commit crimes at a higher rate than people born in the United States.

Given this panorama, it is true that American voters have another option: to express their rejection of the candidates that the majority did not want; Simply abstain from voting, vote with a blank ballot, or support any or all of half a dozen independent candidates.

Although these latter options represent valid forms of freedom of expression, the reality is that voting for these candidates, stopping voting or voting for independent candidates, will most likely benefit Trump more.

Four months before the election, voters have to decide if they prefer a leader like Biden, who is no longer at the peak of his performance but who has good intentions and speaks the truth.

Or vote for Trump, who continues to discredit the electoral political institutions of the United States with “the big lie” of the alleged 2020 electoral fraud.

When moderator Dana Bash asked Trump if he was willing to accept the election results now, the former president twice dodged the question and only finally agreed that he would do so if the election is fair and legal.

If he wins, he will also enjoy the immunity from his official acts that was conferred on him last week by the conservative majority of the Supreme Court of Justice. And he already told us that he will be dictator on his first day and his first action will be to close the border of the United States and Mexico.

Despite the dilemma for voters, not voting should not be an option, because even if none of the candidates respond 100% to our desires and interests, we should not let others decide for us. The vote is our voice. And we cannot, nor should we, remain silent when so much is at stake.

El presidente Joe Biden llega para pronunciar el discurso de graduación de la promoción de 2024 de la Academia Militar de Estados Unidos, el sábado 25 de mayo de 2024, en West Point, Nueva York. Photo Credit: Foto oficial de la Casa Blanca / Erin Scott
President Donald Trump gives remarks at the Unleashing American Energy event at Energy Department headquarters on June 29, 2017. Photo Credit: Simon Edelman / Government Work

Thecountry's new 988 mental health response system turns two years old this month and a new report praised California's implementation while calling for more investment.

The report from the nonprofit mental health advocacy organization Inseparable showed California needs a total of about 400 mobile response teams, which dispatch a mental health professional and often a peer counselor, instead of police.

Keris Myrick, vice president of partnerships and innovation at Inseparable, said people can call 988 instead of 911 for anything affecting their mental health.

"If you're struggling with loneliness, if you're feeling suicidal," Myrick explained. "Many people say 'I'm at the end of my rope,' and they just need somebody to talk to get them through that moment."

The 988 hotline in California received almost 38,000 calls in May alone. The report found the state will need up to 2,100 crisis receiving chairs and 1,850 short-term crisis residential beds. The report commended the state for its system financing, accountability and large, diverse policy advisory board.

Before we had the 988 system, police often had to respond to mental health crises.

Angela Kimball, chief advocacy officer for Inseparable, said one in five fatal police shootings involve someone with mental illness.

"The consequence of not having the right response is literally people going without help, being turned out onto the streets, being in jail, being in emergency departments being hospitalized, or tragically having their life end," Kimball outlined. "There's a much better way to do this."

The report called on California to streamline the process for billing private insurance as well as Medicaid.

DE CRISIS DE SALUD

Elnuevo sistema de respuesta de salud mental 988 del país cumple dos años este mes y un nuevo informe elogió la implementación de California y pidió más inversión.

El informe de la organización sin fines de lucro de defensa de la salud mental Inseparable mostró que California necesita un total aproximado de 400 equipos de respuesta móviles, que envían a un profesional de la salud mental y, a menudo, un consejero, en lugar de la policía.

Keris Myrick, vicepresidenta de asociaciones e innovación de Inseparable, dijo que las personas pueden llamar al 988 en lugar del 911 para cualquier cosa que afecte su salud mental.

"Si estás luchando contra la soledad, si te sientes suicida", explicó Myrick. "Muchas personas dicen 'Estoy al límite` y sólo necesitan con quien hablar para superar ese momento".

La línea directa 988 de California recibió casi 38.000 llamadas sólo en mayo. El informe encontró que el estado necesitará hasta 2,100 sillas de recepción de crisis y 1,850 camas residenciales de crisis a corto plazo. El informe elogió al estado por el financiamiento de su sistema, su rendición de cuentas y su consejo asesor de políticas amplio y diverso.

Antes de que tuviéramos el sistema 988, la policía a menudo tenía que responder a crisis de salud mental.

Angela Kimball, directora de defensa de Inseparable, dijo que uno de cada cinco tiroteos policiales fatales involucra a alguien con una enfermedad mental.

"La consecuencia de no tener la respuesta adecuada es, literalmente, que las personas se queden sin ayuda, que las arrojen a las calles, que las encarcelen, que las hospitalicen en los departamentos de emergencia o que sus vidas terminen trágicamente", destacó Kimball. "Hay una manera mucho mejor de hacer esto".

El informe pide a California que agilice el proceso de facturación al seguro privado y a Medicaid.

en Lesher Center for the Arts Del 16 al 20 de julio

Y ARTE LATINO!

FERIA GRATUITA EN LA CALLE

SÁBADO 20 DE JULIO DE 12:00 PM A 7:00 PM

¡Eventos al aire libre para todas las edades! Con música en vivo, danza, comida y actividades de las diversas culturas de América Latina.

Los eventos con entradas incluyen:

TALLER “PINTA UNA FRIDA”

EL 16 DE JULIO A LAS 5:30 PM

Clase de retratos guiada con margaritas y más

BALLET HISPÁNICO

17 DE JULIO A LAS 7:30 PM

La compañía líder en danza contemporánea latina

LUCKY DIAZ AND THE FAMILY JAM BAND

18 DE JULIO A LAS 10 AM

Música pop bilingüe para niños

ORQUESTA ESPAÑOLA DE HARLEM

19 DE JULIO A LAS 7:30 PM

Salsa y jazz latino, galardonados con un Grammy

LO MEJOR DE SAN FRANCISCO: LA NOCHE DE LA COMEDIA LATINA

20 DE JULIO A LAS 7:30 PM

Una noche de risas con estrellas de la comedia latina

PIDE TUS ENTRADAS HOY MISMO LesherArtsCenter.org 1601 CIVIC DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK

988 Lifeline es una red nacional de centros de crisis locales que brindan apoyo emocional gratuito y confidencial las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana. Photo Credit: Freepik
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers providing free and confidential emotional support 24/7. Photo Credit: Derrick / Adobestock

EL MISTERIOSO TRIÁNGULO DE LAS BERMUDAS

Eltriángulo de las Bermudas es una extensión del Océano Atlántico, que se encuentra entre la costa este de la Florida, La Islas Bermudas, y Puerto Rico. Abarca aproximadamente una área de un millón de kilómetros cuadrados. Durante siglos, se han venido relatando leyendas de todo tipo de sucesos paranormales en dicha zona. Los conquistadores europeos en siglos atrás, trataban de evitarlo lo más posible, pues se hablaba de desapariciones misteriosas, monstruos de tamaño colosal, sirenas, y grandes tempestades. En la época actual este sitio también sigue estando rodeado de misterio, muchos creen que es un área que está atrapada en una maldición, otros creen que en el triángulo existen portales a otras dimensiones, y algunos afirman actividad de objetos voladores no identificados. Una abducción extra terrestre podría estar ocurriendo allí.

En la década de los años cuarenta, el día 5 de diciembre de 1945, siete aviones de la fuerza aérea de Estados Unidos desaparecieron sin dejar rastro. A este suceso se le denominó el vuelo 19. Cinco aviones al estar sobrevolando esta área, perdieron todo tipo de contacto con la torre de control, sin antes advertir que las brújulas de los aviones habían dejado de funcionar, todas de manera simultánea. Esto fue lo último que se supo de los cinco aviones, posteriormente se enviaron dos aviones más para iniciar una búsqueda, y éstos también desaparecieron. Por su parte muchos barcos y todo tipo de embarcaciones y personas, han desaparecido en el triángulo de las Bermudas.

A través del tiempo se ha tratado de dar una explicación técnica y escéptica, con respeto a las desapariciones, pero no se llega a una conclusión definitiva, y el tema sigue generando más misterio que respuestas. Incuso existen personas que cuentan historias, de cómo pudieron salvarse de ese fatídico lugar del océano. Esta extensión del mar como muchas otras que existen en el planeta son consideradas vórtices, los cuales pueden conducir a universos paralelos. Los monstruos marinos pueden ser también una explicación, pues existen calamares gigantes que pueden medir entre 25 y 40 metros de longitud, y son capaces de hundir un barco con todo y su tripulación. Con el paso del tiempo las desapariciones siguen ocurriendo.

Entendidos en el tema creen que los restos de la Atlántida, se encuentran en el fondo del océano justo en esa zona. Según Platón y Edgar Cayce, la Atlántida fue una isla continente llena de muchos misterios y tecnología avanzada, la cual se hundió en el mar debido a diversos cataclismos hace unos doce mil años. En dicha isla existían cristales solares de

mega potencia, los que aún desde el fondo del mar, producen energías electromagnéticas capaces de hundir barcos, aviones, y todo tipo de estructuras que atraviesen por sus aguas.

Sea solamente una leyenda o una realidad, lo cierto es que han habido muchas desapariciones en este sitio. Según videntes de la actualidad, en un futuro no muy lejano, la Atlántida emergerá del mar,

en ese preciso lugar. Afirman que un cometa o asteroide, pudiera hacer impacto en algún punto del triángulo de las Bermudas, lo cual ocasionaría que la mítica isla continente resurja del fondo del Atlántico. La leyenda continúa y habrá que observar si lo que esconde el triángulo es pura especulación, o si de verdad existen fuerzas sobrenaturales, que la ciencia no ha llegado a comprender o descifrar.

Obtenga el cuidado de salud que necesita con Medi-Cal, independientemente de su estado migratorio.

A partir del 1º de enero de 2024, los adultos pueden inscribirse en Medi-Cal completo, independientemente de su estado migratorio. Eso significa que las personas de todas las edades pueden ser elegibles para con todos los demás requisitos de elegibilidad.

¿Qué cubre Medi-Cal completo?

• Cuidado médico, dental, de la vista, de salud mental y planificación familiar

• Recetas médicas y más

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EL CENTRO LESHER PARA LAS ARTES PRESENTA “FIESTA CULTURAL”

Una Celebración De Las Artes Y Culturas Latinoamericanas Con Ballet Hispánico, Chika Di, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Feria Gratuita Al Aire Libre, Y Más Del 16 Al 20 De Julio De 2024

Centro Lesher para las Artes

WALNUT

CREEK, CA - Una vibrante semana de celebración de las artes y culturas latinoamericanas llega al Centro Lesher para las Artes con la Fiesta Cultural, que ofrece música, danza y comedia aclamadas internacionalmente, además de una feria gratuita al aire libre.

Esta emocionante serie de eventos tendrá lugar del 16 al 20 de julio de 2024, en el Centro Lesher para las Artes, ubicado en 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek. Presentado a la comunidad por la Diablo Regional Arts Association y Lesher Center Presents, el festival comienza con un taller interactivo de “Pinta una Frida” en la Galería Bedford del Centro Lesher (16 de julio, a las 5:30 p.m.), el mundialmente famoso Ballet Hispánico (17 de julio, a las 7:30 p.m.), un concierto especial por la mañana de las estrellas de música indie bilingüe Lucky Díaz and the Family Jam Band (18 de julio, a las 10:00 a m.), música tradicional colombiana en un concierto gratuito al aire libre con Chika Di (18 de julio, a las 5:30 p.m.) y salsa al estilo de Nueva York de la aclamada Spanish Harlem Orchestra (19 de julio, a las 7:30 p.m.).

El último día del festival incluye una feria gratuita al aire libre durante todo el día (20 de julio, del mediodía hasta las 7 p.m.) con actividades para todas las edades como música en vivo, danza, comida y más para celebrar las diversas culturas de América Latina, y culmina con el evento de cierre, una noche de risas con lo Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy: Latinx Comedy Night (20 de julio, a las 7:30 p.m.). Para obtener boletos e información detallada, visite LCArts.org/Fiesta o llame a la taquilla al (925) 943-7469 (abierto los miércoles a domingos, de 12:00 a 6:00 p.m.).

Fiesta Cultural cuenta con el apoyo de un comité anfitrión honorario de líderes comunitarios y empresariales locales, incluidos el Dr. Ken Grullon, Diana Carlos, Rolla Ghaben, Rich Gomez, Carolina Katz y Kevin Sánchez. El comité directivo de este evento cuenta con destacados artistas y líderes artísticos como Javier Cabanillas, Emilee Enders, Carolyn Jackson, Markus Potter, Susana Sánchez, Ed Trujillo, Peggy White y Alex Moore. Los patrocinadores del festival incluyen Kaiser Permanente, Fundación Lesher, NBC Bay Area y Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48. La feria al aire libre de la Fiesta Cultural está patrocinada por Chevron. El patrocinador de los medios impresos para este evento es San Francisco Chronicle.

"Las artes han sido reconocidas durante mucho tiempo por su poder para conectar individuos y sanar comunidades", dice el Dr. Ken Grullon, Médico en Jefe de Kaiser Permanente en el Área de Servicio de Diablo. "En Kaiser Permanente, sabemos que parte de estar saludable es equilibrar las demandas diarias y hacer lo que te hace feliz. Estoy encantado de ser el presidente

honorario de Fiesta Cultural y ayudar a traer la diversidad de las artes latinas a la región de Diablo: ¡hay mucho para compartir!"

LISTA COMPLETA DE EVENTOS

Taller de “Pinta una Frida”: martes 16 de julio, a las 5:30 p. m.

Los pintores novatos o experimentados están invitados a descubrir su artista interior y explorar el rico mundo de Frida Kahlo en el taller “Pinta una Frida” de la Galería Bedford. Este taller ofrece una oportunidad única para profundizar en el estilo icónico y el espíritu vibrante de Kahlo mientras se pinta un retrato de Frida para llevar a casa. Los asistentes disfrutarán de comida mexicana ligera, margaritas y cerveza, mientras que un instructor experto proporciona orientación personalizada y consejos para mejorar las herramientas de pintura de todos. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales.

Ballet Hispánico: miércoles 17 de julio, a las 7:30 p. m.

Recientemente seleccionado por la Fundación Ford como uno de los tesoros culturales de Estados Unidos, el Ballet Hispánico interpretará obras vibrantes de coreógrafos de renombre. Conocido por su emocionante celebración de la ferocidad latina y sus divertidos juegos a través de los éxitos icónicos de grandes bandas, Ballet Hispánico fue descrito por The New York Times como "imbuido de invención, humor y espontaneidad" y por The Washington Post como "deslumbrantemente variado y espectacularmente ejecutado". En esta actuación, el Ballet Hispánico presentará Sombrerísmo, con coreografía de Annabelle López Ochoa. Inspirado en el mundo surrealista del pintor belga René Magritte, famoso por sus pinturas de hombres con sombreros de bombín, Sombrerísimo hace referencia a los sombreros icónicos que se encuentran en todo el mundo y que ayudan a representar las

rockear en Medellín hasta unirse a la escena de la salsa en el Área de la Bahía, Chika Di trajo una auténtica voz colombiana a la banda, La Misa Negra. Coescribiendo éxitos como "Dueña de Mí", su talento obtuvo colocaciones en "Gentefied" de Netflix y "Vida" de Starz. Durante su gira por América del Norte durante más de una década, se aventuró en su carrera como solista en 2020, fusionando influencias latinas, electrónicas, afro y pop. Con cinco lanzamientos y apariciones en series de televisión y películas populares como "Euphoria" y "Beautiful Wedding", la música de Chika Di trasciende las fronteras. Las actuaciones de Summer Sounds son gratuitas y tienen lugar en Rudney Plaza, fuera del Centro Lesher. No se requiere entrada.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra: viernes 19 de julio, a las 7:30 p. m.

culturas. Además, en el programa está Buscando a Juan, con coreografía del Director Artístico y CEO del Ballet Hispánico, Eduardo Vilaro. Esta obra está inspirada en la exposición Juan de Pareja: pintor afro hispano del Museo Metropolitano de Arte y se estrenó originalmente como una obra específica in situ de The Met. Esta danza, una comisión de MetLiveArts, explora el "sancocho", literalmente, sopa mixta, de culturas y diásporas. Por último, el Ballet Hispánico interpretará 18+1 con coreografía de Gustavo Ramírez Sansano. Esta pieza celebra los 19 años de Sansano como coreógrafo, capturando la vulnerabilidad, el cuidado y la esperanza inherentes a cada esfuerzo artístico. Con humor sutil y una coreografía eléctrica, el movimiento se fusiona con los ritmos lúdicos de la música de mambo de Pérez Prado.

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band: jueves 18 de julio, a las 10:00 a. m.

Los padres con niños pequeños disfrutarán de letras astutas con los ritmos pop irresistiblemente frescos de Lucky Díaz and the Family Jam Band, cuyas canciones bilingües ganadoras del Latin GRAMMY® exploran la maravilla y la alegría de la infancia. El equipo de marido y mujer de Lucky Diaz y Alisha Gaddis crea música indie para niños, para sacudir las caderas y mover a ritmo las cabezas, descrita por The Washington Post como una "explosión de rock 'indie y tierno' con sede en Los Ángeles". Han recibido numerosos reconocimientos, incluidas las nominaciones al GRAMMY® en 2022 y 2023, cuatro nominaciones al Latin GRAMMY con dos victorias y seis nominaciones al Emmy con una victoria por su programa de PBS "Lishy Lou and Lucky Too".

Summer sounds: Chika Di: jueves 18 de julio, a las 5:30 p. m.

Proveniente de Colombia, Diana Trujillo, conocida como Chika Di, lleva su conmovedora celebración de la esencia de la música latina al Centro Lesher. Desde

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, una banda de salsa y jazz latino tres veces ganadora del GRAMMY®, personifica la excelencia en la auténtica salsa al estilo de Nueva York. Conocida por sus actuaciones con mucha energía y precisión musical, el conjunto de trece miembros ofrece una experiencia musical sin igual. Celebrando 20 años, Spanish Harlem Orchestra se dedica a preservar y expandir el legado de la salsa dura con un sonido crudo y orgánico que atrae tanto a los aficionados a la música latina como a los amantes de la música en general. Con ocho CD y cinco nominaciones al GRAMMY®, su álbum de 2018 "Anniversary" ganó el GRAMMY® al Mejor Álbum Tropical, y su último lanzamiento, "Imágenes Latinas", continúa honrando la rica historia del género al tiempo que presenta composiciones frescas e innovadoras.

Feria al aire libre de Fiesta Cultural: sábado 20 de julio, desde las 12:00 p. m. a las 7:00 p. m.

El sábado por la tarde tendremos una feria al aire libre gratuita, dirigida por el comediante del Área de la Bahía, Mean Dave, que ofrece música, danza, comida, actividades y más de las diversas culturas de América Latina. Consulte el sitio web para obtener una lista completa de las actuaciones y los participantes.

Best of San Francisco Stand-up: Latinx Comedy Night: sábado 20 de julio a las 7:30p. m.

La Fiesta Cultural concluye con Latinx Comedy Night, presentada por Best of San Francisco Stand-up. Este electrizante espectáculo cuenta con los mejores comediantes latinos del área de la Bahía y más allá, incluidos Mean Dave, Ashley Monique, Alejandro Ochoa, Rudy Ortiz y Frida Sierra.

INFORMACIÓN: Para obtener boletos o más información, el público puede visitar www.lesherartscenter.org o llamar a la taquilla al (925) 943-7469 (abierto los miércoles a domingos, de 12:00 a 6:00 p.m.).

El mundialmente reconocido Ballet Hispánico se presentará en la “Fiesta Cultural” el 17 de julio de 2024 a las 7:30pm.
Photo Credit: Benjamin Rivera Photography

Lesher Center for the Arts

WALNUT

CREEK, CA

– A vibrant weeklong celebration of Latin American arts and culture comes to the Lesher Center for the Arts with Fiesta Cultural, offering internationally-acclaimed music, dance, comedy, and a free street fair.

This exciting series of free and ticketed events will take place from July 16 – 20, 2024, at the Lesher Center for the Arts, located at 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek. Brought to the community by the Diablo Regional Arts Association and Lesher Center Presents, the festival kicks off with an interactive Paint a Frida Workshop at the Lesher Center’s Bedford Gallery (July 16, 5:30pm), the world-renowned Ballet Hispánico (July 17, 7:30pm), a special morning concert from the Latin Grammy Award-winning familyfriendly bilingual indie music stars Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band (July 18, 10am), traditional Colombian music in a free, outdoor concert with Chika Di (July 18, 5:30pm), and New Yorkstyle salsa by the acclaimed Spanish Harlem Orchestra (July 19, 7:30pm).

The final day of the festival includes a free, all day street fair (July 20, noon – 7pm) with fun for all ages featuring live music, dance, food, and activities celebrating the diverse cultures of Latin America, and culminates with the closing event, an evening of laughter with the Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy: Latinx Comedy Night (July 20, 7:30pm). For tickets and detailed information, visit LCArts.org/Fiesta or call the box office at (925) 943-7469 (open Wed-Sun, 12-6pm).

Fiesta Cultural is proudly supported by an honorary host committee of local community and business leaders including Dr. Ken Grullon, Diana Carlos, Rolla Ghaben, Rich Gomez, Carolina Katz, and Kevin Sánchez. The steering committee for this event features leading artists and arts leaders including Javier Cabanillas, Emilee Enders, Carolyn Jackson, Markus

THE LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS FIESTA CULTURAL

A Celebration Of Latin American Arts & Culture Featuring Ballet Hispánico, Chika Di, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Free Street Fair, More, July 16 – 20, 2024

Potter, Susana Sanchez, Ed Trujillo, Peggy White, and Alex Moore. Sponsors of the festival include Kaiser Permanente, Lesher Foundation, NBC Bay Area, and Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48. The Fiesta Cultural Street Fair is sponsored by Chevron. Print media sponsor for this event is the San Francisco Chronicle.

“The arts have long been recognized for their power to connect individuals and heal communities,” says Dr. Ken Grullon, Kaiser Permanente Physician-in-Chief in the Diablo Service Area. “At Kaiser Permanente, we know that part of being healthy is balancing everyday demands and doing what makes you happy. I am delighted to be the Honorary Chair of Fiesta Cultural and help bring the diversity of Latin arts to the Diablo Region – there is so much to share!”

COMPLETE EVENTS LIST

Paint a Frida Workshop –5:30pm, Tuesday, July 16

Novice or experienced painters are invited to unlock their inner artist and explore the rich world of Frida Kahlo at Bedford Gallery’s Paint a Frida Workshop. This guided workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into Kahlo's iconic style and vibrant spirit while painting a Frida portrait to take home. Attendees will enjoy light Mexican fare, margaritas, and beer while a skilled instructor provides personalized guidance and tips to enhance everyone’s painting tool kit. All supplies provided.

Ballet Hispánico - 7:30pm, Wednesday, July 17

Recently selected by the Ford Foundation as one of America's Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico will perform vibrant works from renowned choreographers. Known for their rousing celebrations of Latin fierceness and fun romps through iconic big band hits, Ballet Hispánico was described by The New York Times as "imbued with invention, humor, and spontaneity" and by The Washington Post as "dazzlingly varied and spectacularly executed." At this performance, Ballet Hispánico will present Som-

brerísmo, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Inspired by the surrealist world of Belgian painter René Magritte, famous for his paintings of men in bowler hats, Sombrerísimo references the iconic sombreros found throughout the world that help to represent culture. Also, on the program is Buscando a Juan, choreo-

graphed by Ballet Hispánico Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro. This work is inspired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Juan de Pareja: Afro Hispanic Painter exhibition and originally premiered as a site-specific work at The Met. This dance, a MetLiveArts commission, explores the "sancocho"— literally, mixed soup—of cul-

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tures and diasporas. Lastly, Ballet Hispánico will perform 18+1 choreographed by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano. This piece celebrates Sansano’s 19 years as a choreographer, capturing the vulnerability, care, and hope inherent in each artistic endeavor. With subtle humor and electric choreography, the movement merges with the playful rhythms of Pérez Prado's mambo music.

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – 10:00am, Thursday, July 18

Parents with younger children will enjoy crafty lyrics with irresistibly fresh pop beats from Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, whose Latin GRAMMY® award-winning bilingual songs explore the wonder and joy of childhood. The husband-and-wife team of Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, creates hip-shaking, head-bopping indie music for kids, described by The Washington Post as a "Los Angeles–based explosion of 'kindie' rock." They have received numerous accolades, including GRAMMY® nominations in 2022 and 2023, four Latin GRAMMY nominations with two wins, and six Emmy nominations with one win for their PBS show “Lishy Lou and Lucky Too.”

Summer Sounds: Chika Di – 5:30pm, Thursday, July 18

Hailing from Colombia, Diana Trujillo, known as Chika Di, brings her soulful celebration of Latin music’s essence to the Lesher Center. From rocking out in Medellin to joining the salsa scene in the Bay Area, Chika Di brought an authentic Colombian voice to the band, La Misa Negra. Co-writing hits like "Duena de Mi," her talent earned placements on Netflix's "Gentefied" and Starz' "Vida." Touring North America for over a decade, she ventured into her solo career in 2020, fusing Latin, electronic, Afro, and pop influences. With five releases and appearances in popular TV series and films like "Euphoria" and "Beautiful Wedding," Chika Di's music transcends borders. Summer Sounds performances

are free and take place on Rudney Plaza, outside the Lesher Center. Tickets are not required.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – 7:30pm, Friday, July 19

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, a three-time GRAMMY® winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, epitomizes excellence in authentic New York-style salsa. Known for their high-energy performances and musical precision, the thirteenmember ensemble delivers an unparalleled musical experience. Celebrating 20 years, Spanish Harlem Orchestra is dedicated to preserving and expanding the legacy of salsa dura (hard salsa) with a raw, organic sound that appeals to both Latin music aficionados and general music lovers. With eight CDs and five GRAMMY® nominations, their 2018 album "Anniversary" won the GRAMMY® for Best Tropical Album, and their latest release, "Imágenes Latinas," continues to honor the genre's rich history while introducing fresh, innovative compositions.

Fiesta Cultural Street Fair – 12pm to 7pm, Saturday, July 20

Saturday afternoon brings a free street fair, emceed by Bay Area comedian Mean Dave, offering music, dance, food, activities, and more from the diverse cultures of Latin America. See website for a full list of performances and participants.

Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy: Latinx Comedy Night – 7:30pm, Saturday, July 20

Fiesta Cultural concludes with Latinx Comedy Night, presented by Best of San Francisco Stand-up. This electrifying showcase features top Latinx comedians from the Bay Area and beyond, including Mean Dave, Ashley Monique, Alejandro Ochoa, Rudy Ortiz, and Frida Sierra.

INFORMATION: For tickets or more information, the public can visit www.lesherartscenter.org or call the box office at (925) 943-7469 (open Wednesdays through Sundays, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.).

Musical artist Chika Di will perform traditional Columbian music at "Fiesta Cultural" on July 18 at 5:30 pm. Photo Credit: Billion Dreams Memories

SUPREME COURT GIVES CITIES IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND MORE POWER TO CRACK DOWN ON HOMELESS CAMPS

The ruling by the conservative court majority means cities no longer are prohibited from punishing homeless people for camping if they have nowhere else to go. Homeless people and their advocates say the decision criminalizes poor people who have no other options, for simply existing.

OnJune 28, the U.S. Supreme Court granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states.

In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass in a 6-3 decision, ruling that an ordinance passed by the Oregon city that essentially made it illegal for homeless residents to camp on all public property was not unconstitutional. Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson — all Democratic appointees — dissented.

The much-anticipated decision overturns a prior influential Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, and means cities no longer are prohibited from punishing unhoused residents for camping if they have nowhere else to go. It will have major ramifications for how California leaders and law enforcement handle homeless encampments.

Now it’s up to western cities to decide whether to use existing ordinances or pass new ones to banish, cite or arrest homeless campers when no alternative shelter exists.

San Francisco is among cities ready to seize the new power. “This decision” Mayor London Breed told a news conference, “has really provided us with clarity that we will use in order to be a lot more aggressive with people who are choosing to stay on the streets of San Francisco — especially when we’re offering them help.”

Last year California cities and counties reported having roughly 71,000 emergency shelter or transitional housing beds. It would take more than twice that number to accommodate every unsheltered resident today.

“Homelessness is complex,” wrote Justice Neil Gorsuch, a Trump appointee, writing for the majority. “Its causes are many. So may be the public policy responses required to address it. At bottom, the

question this case presents is whether the Eighth Amendment grants federal judges primary responsibility for assessing those causes and devising those responses. It does not.”

The Supreme Court ruled regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” under the 8th Amendment — a clause that the court said is restricted to limiting the type and severity of punishment, not the reason for punishment. And the types of punishment Grants Pass imposed on homeless residents — “limited” fines and a maximum jail sentence of 30 days — don’t qualify as cruel and unusual because they aren’t designed to impose “terror, pain or disgrace,” he wrote.

The court also rejected the homeless respondents’ claim that ordinances banning people from camping, if there is no shelter available, essentially criminalize the very act of being homeless. Anti-camping ordinances, such as those adopted in Grants Pass, don’t take status into account; they apply to homeless people, but they also apply, for example, to vacationing backpackers and student protesters camping in front of municipal buildings.

Sotomayor, in her dissent, argued the court’s opinion leaves society’s most vulnerable people with an impossible choice: “Either stay awake or be arrested.”

“Sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime,” she wrote, joined by Kagan and Jackson. “For some people, sleeping outside is their only option. The City of Grants Pass jails and fines those people for sleeping anywhere in public at any time, including in their cars, if they use as little as a blanket to keep warm or a rolled-up shirt as a pillow. For people with no access to shelter, that punishes them for being homeless. That is unconscionable and unconstitutional.”

“Arresting or fining people for trying to survive is expensive, counterproductive, and cruel.”

-JESSE RABINOWITZ, NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS

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Ed Johnson, lead counsel for the homeless respondents, said while the decision is disappointing, it’s important to remember that it’s not up to the courts to solve homelessness.

“That job falls to all of us,” he said in a statement. “The

solution to our homelessness crisis is more affordable housing.”

Activists supporting the civil rights of unhoused people decried the ruling, which they called the most important Supreme Court decision on homelessness in decades. They argued it could result in people getting arrested sim-

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ply for being homeless.

“The Supreme Court’s profoundly disappointing and unjust decision to overturn the Ninth Circuit’s ruling is a severe blow to the rights of unhoused individuals,” Jesse Rabinowitz, spokesperson for the National Homelessness Law Center, said in a statement. “Arresting or fining people for trying to survive is expensive, counterproductive, and cruel. While we are enraged, we are not surprised that this Court has again put the needs of the rich and powerful before the needs of everyday people struggling to get by.”

“This decision removes the legal ambiguities that have tied the hands of local officials for years…”

-CALIFORNIA GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM

But groups including the League of California Cities, California State Association of Counties, and the California Chamber of Commerce cheered the decision, saying it would finally allow for the removal of unsafe, unsanitary encampments.

“This ruling removes the shackles that have held back efforts to humanely get our unhoused residents the shelter and help they need and will enable us to restore order to our streets, sidewalks and public spaces,”

Jim Wunderman, president and CEO of the businessbacked Bay Area Council, said in a statement.

Even California Gov. Gavin Newsom weighed in, filing a “friend of the court” brief in which he wrote: “Hindering cities’ efforts to help their unhoused populations is as inhumane as it is unworkable.”

This morning Newsom hailed the ruling. “This decision removes the legal ambiguities that have tied the hands of local officials for years and limited their ability to deliver on commonsense measures to protect the safety and well-being of our communities,” he said in a statement.

The issue of homeless encampments has had the unusual effect of uniting some Democratic officials with conservatives who also pushed for a crackdown.

“Californians should not have to tolerate the encampments that have taken over our communities,” Senate GOP leader Brian Jones, who has been pushing without success for a statewide camping ban, said in a statement. “With this decision, Democrat politicians can no longer justify allowing this severe public health and safety crisis to persist on our streets. It’s time to clean up California.”

But not all elected officials were pleased with the outcome.

“Today’s decision is not surprising given the make-up of the Court but disappointing nonetheless,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has prioritized clearing encampments in her city by moving unhoused people into hotels, said in a statement. “This ruling must not be used as an excuse for cities across the country to attempt to arrest their way out of this problem or hide the homelessness crisis in neighboring cities or in jail. Neither will work, neither will save lives and that route is more expensive for taxpayers than actually solving the problem.”

San Diego recently passed an ordinance banning camping on all streets and sidewalks only if there are shelter beds available, and Mayor Todd Gloria gave no indication that would change. In a statement he said, “regardless of (the) Supreme Court ruling,” San Diego will continue expanding shelters and removing encampments it deems unsafe.

Those who are or have been homeless are worried about what happens now.

Anita De Asis Miralle, who goes by “Needa Bee,” was homeless for about eight years before finding housing in Oakland earlier this year. De Asis Miralle, who advocates for other unhoused people through her grassroots group The Village, worries the ruling will lead to cities disregarding their rights. Already, she said, she’s seen Oakland clear encampments without offering occupants adequate shelter. To her, those sweeps rip apart communities and take away people’s precarious sense of stability.

Tents outside the First Street U.S. Courthouse in Los Angeles, where homeless advocates and supporters rallied as the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. heard oral arguments in the Grants Pass case, on April 22, 2024.
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“The big fear is not only how bold they’re going to be,” De Asis Miralle said, “but how much deeper into instability and trauma and homelessness it will drive people.”

How we got here

The case stems from a 2018 lawsuit against Grants Pass, a small city in southern Oregon that banned camping throughout its jurisdiction. The lower courts sided with homeless residents who argued that because humans need to sleep somewhere, the Grants Pass ordinance made it illegal to be homeless.

That decision was in line with an earlier Ninth Circuit appellate ruling — Martin v. Boise — that determined that punishing an unhoused person for camping in public, if they have nowhere else to go, violates the Constitution’s 8th Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

The 2018 Boise ruling changed how cities respond to homeless encampments. Many interpreted the court decision to mean that they could not clear an encampment unless they had a shelter bed available for every displaced resident. Local courts have hit several California cities — including San Francisco, Sacramento, Chico and San Rafael — with orders halting or delaying encampment clean-ups due to lack of adequate shelter.

Many California cities and law enforcement agencies have complained that the decision tied their hands and prevented them from enforcing common-sense ordinances governing homeless encampments. The Supreme Court majority agreed, saying Boise created an “unworkable” mandate for cities.

The Boise “experiment” forced cities and law enforcement agencies to determine if there is a shelter bed available for each homeless individual they attempt to fine or arrest, Justice Gorsuch wrote. That’s a difficult question, as it can depend on factors such as the quality of shelter beds available, a person’s individual needs, whether they rejected a prior offer of shelter, and more.

“Those unavoidable questions have plunged courts and cities across the Ninth Circuit into waves of litigation,” Gorsuch wrote.

The COVID pandemic made the situation more complex. In 2020, federal health regulations recommended that cities not clear any encampments, in order to limit the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable homeless residents. Encampments in many California cities grew and became more entrenched, with residents building makeshift shacks out of scraps of wood and metal.

When vaccines arrived and concern about the pandemic gradually died down, it left in its wake a growing discontent over the proliferation of homeless encampments in public open spaces. With that came a chorus of complaints from city leaders and law enforcement that the Boise ruling stripped them of the power to enforce rules regarding homeless residents.

It’s an issue that’s particularly crucial in California, which is home to nearly a third of the country’s homeless population. More than 180,000 unhoused people live in the Golden State, including more than 123,000 people who sleep in encampments or other places not meant for habitation.

Multiple California cities already are cracking down on those homeless camps. Some

were getting around the Boise ruling by banning camps in certain areas rather than throughout the entire city. San Diego recently started enforcing a controversial ordinance that prohibits camps near schools, shelters and transit hubs, in parks, and — if shelter beds are available — on all public sidewalks. At the same time, the city opened two sanctioned tent campsites where about 500 unhoused people can sleep.

San Diego’s ordinance has led to a noticeable decrease in the number of homeless residents camping downtown. But camping is just as prevalent — if not more so — along highway on- and off-ramps, and along the San Diego River.

Senate Bill 1011 by Jones would have imposed a statewide camping ban similar to San Diego’s. But the bill died in its first committee hearing, suggesting a lack of appetite for a statewide crackdown.

Activists who provide homeless services, as well as researchers who study the population, say cities should not be able to break up encampments with impunity. Encampment sweeps cause homeless residents to lose important belongings and documents, push them farther away from their sources of food, medicine and other services, and — especially if arrests or citations are involved — make it harder for them to find jobs and housing, according to experts.

“The enforcement of laws criminalizing homelessness has been shown to have wide-ranging and lingering negative impacts on those experiencing homelessness, which create significant barriers to exiting homelessness,” a group of more than 50 social scientists specializing in homelessness wrote in a “friends of the court” brief in the Grants Pass case.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in April. In their comments and questions, the justices appeared divided along ideological lines, with the liberal justices more sympathetic to the arguments of the homeless residents. The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority.

Underscoring the importance of the case, more than three dozen elected officials and organizations weighed in by filing “friend of the court” briefs.

What happens now?

This is far from the last time the courts will weigh in on the rights of homeless residents, Johnson, the lawyer for the homeless respondents in the Grants Pass case, said during a media call.

There are several legal claims Johnson’s team raised against the Grants Pass ordinance that the Supreme Court did not address on June 28. For example, the team argued the ordinance imposed excessive fines, and was too vague. His team can reargue those points when the Supreme Court remands the Grants Pass case back down to the lower court.

Johnson also promised to continue pursuing additional lawsuits on behalf of homeless individuals and groups who are fighting for their right to sleep outside in peace.

“The legal fight on this issue will continue today and every day,” he said, “until cities stop punishing their homeless residents for trying to survive.”

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CORTE SUPREMA OTORGA A LAS CIUDADES DE CALIFORNIA EL PODER PARA TOMAR MEDIDAS ENÉRGICAS CONTRA LOS CAMPAMENTOS DE PERSONAS SIN HOGAR

El fallo de la mayoría conservadora del tribunal significa que las ciudades ya no tienen prohibido castigar a las personas sin hogar por acampar si no tienen otro lugar adonde ir. Las personas sin hogar y sus defensores dicen que la decisión criminaliza a los pobres que no tienen otras opciones, simplemente por existir.

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El28 de junio, la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos otorgó a las ciudades más poder para arrestar, citar y multar a personas que duermen al aire libre en lugares públicos, anulando seis años de protecciones legales para residentes sin hogar en California y otros estados del oeste.

En Grants Pass v. Johnson , el tribunal se puso del lado de Grants Pass en una decisión de 6 a 3, dictaminando que una ordenanza aprobada por la ciudad de Oregón que esencialmente hacía ilegal que los residentes sin hogar acamparan en todas las propiedades públicas no era inconstitucional. Los jueces Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan y Ketanji Brown Jackson, todos designados por los demócratas, discreparon.

La tan esperada decisión anula un influyente fallo anterior del Tribunal de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito y significa que las ciudades ya no tienen prohibido castigar a los residentes sin vivienda por acampar si no tienen otro lugar adonde ir. Tendrá importantes ramificaciones en la forma en que los líderes y las autoridades de California manejan los campamentos de personas sin hogar.

“La falta de vivienda es compleja”, escribió el juez Neil Gorsuch, designado por Trump, en nombre de la mayoría. “Sus causas son muchas. También pueden serlo las respuestas de política pública necesarias para abordarlo. En el fondo, la pregunta que presenta este caso es si la Octava Enmienda otorga a los jueces federales la responsabilidad primaria de evaluar esas causas y diseñar esas respuestas. No es así”.

Regular acampar en propiedad pública no constituye un “castigo cruel e inusual” según la Octava Enmienda, una cláusula que, según el tribunal, se limita a limitar el tipo y la gravedad del castigo, no el motivo del castigo. Y los tipos de castigo que Grants Pass impuso a los residentes sin hogar (multas “limitadas” y una sentencia máxima de cárcel de 30 días) no califican como crueles e inusuales porque no están diseñados para imponer “terror, dolor o vergüenza”, dijo. escribió.

El tribunal también rechazó la afirmación de los demandados sin hogar de que las ordenanzas que prohíben a las personas acampar, si no hay refugio disponible, esencialmente criminalizan el acto mismo de estar sin hogar. Las ordenanzas contra los campamentos, como las adoptadas en Grants Pass, no tienen en cuenta el estatus; se aplican a las personas sin hogar, pero también se aplican, por ejemplo, a los mochileros de vacaciones y a los manifestantes estudiantiles que acampan frente a los edificios municipales.

Sotomayor, en su desacuerdo, argumentó que la opinión del tribunal deja a las personas más vulnerables de la sociedad con una opción imposible: “O permanecer despiertos o ser arrestados”.

“Dormir es una necesidad biológica, no un delito”, escribió, acompañada por Kagan y Jackson. “Para algunas personas, dormir al aire libre es su única opción. La Ciudad de Grants Pass encarcela y multa a aquellas personas por dormir en cualquier lugar público en cualquier momento, incluso en sus automóviles, si usan tan solo una manta para mantenerse abrigados o una camisa enrollada como almohada. Para las personas que no tienen acceso a un refugio, eso las castiga por no tener hogar. Eso es inconcebible e inconstitucional”.

“Arrestar o multar a personas por intentar sobrevivir es costoso, contraproducente y cruel”.

-JESSE RABINOWITZ, CENTRO NACIONAL DE DERECHO PARA PERSONAS SIN HOGAR

Ed Johnson, abogado principal de los demandados sin hogar, dijo que si bien la decisión del 28 de junio es decepcionante, es importante recordar que no corresponde a los tribunales resolver el problema de las personas sin hogar.

“Ese trabajo nos corresponde a todos”, dijo en un comunicado. “La solución a nuestra crisis de personas sin hogar es viviendas más asequibles”.

Los activistas que apoyan los derechos civiles de las personas sin hogar condenaron el fallo, que calificaron como la decisión más importante de la Corte Suprema sobre

Un campamento cubre una acera cerca de la entrada de una autopista en el centro de San Diego el 22 de marzo de 2024.
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las personas sin hogar en décadas. Argumentaron que podría dar lugar a que se arrestara a personas simplemente por no tener hogar.

“La decisión profundamente decepcionante e injusta de la Corte Suprema de revocar el fallo del Noveno Circuito es un duro golpe a los derechos de las personas sin hogar”, dijo en un comunicado Jesse Rabinowitz, portavoz del Centro Nacional de Leyes para Personas sin Hogar. “Arrestar o multar a personas por intentar sobrevivir es costoso, contraproducente y cruel. Si bien estamos enfurecidos, no nos sorprende que esta Corte haya vuelto a anteponer las necesidades de los ricos y poderosos a las necesidades de la gente común que lucha por salir adelante”.

“Esta decisión elimina las ambigüedades legales que han atado las manos de los funcionarios locales durante años…”

-GOBERNADOR DE CALIFORNIA GAVIN NEWSOM

Pero grupos como la Liga de Ciudades de California, la Asociación de Condados del Estado de California y la Cámara de California aplaudieron la decisión, diciendo que finalmente permitiría la remoción de campamentos inseguros e insalubres.

“Este fallo elimina los grilletes que han frenado los esfuerzos para brindar humanamente a nuestros residentes sin vivienda el refugio y la ayuda que necesitan y nos permitirá restablecer el orden en nuestras calles, aceras y espacios públicos”, dijo Jim Wunderman, presidente y director ejecutivo de la empresa. respaldado por el Consejo del Área de la Bahía, dijo en un comunicado.

Incluso el gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, intervino y presentó un escrito de “amigo de la corte” en el que escribió: “Obstaculizar los esfuerzos de las ciudades para ayudar a sus poblaciones sin vivienda es tan inhumano como inviable”.

Esta mañana Newsom elogió el fallo. “Esta decisión elimina las ambigüedades legales que han atado las manos de los funcionarios locales durante años y limitado su capacidad para aplicar medidas de sentido común para proteger la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestras comunidades”, dijo en un comunicado.

La cuestión de los campamentos de personas sin hogar ha tenido el efecto inusual de unir a algunos funcionarios demócratas con los conservadores que también presionaron por una ofensiva.

“Los californianos no deberían tener que tolerar los campamentos que se han apoderado de nuestras comunidades”, dijo en un comunicado el líder republicano del Senado, Brian Jones, quien ha estado presionando sin éxito para que se prohíba los campamentos en todo el estado. “Con esta decisión, los políticos demócratas ya no pueden justificar que se permita que esta grave crisis de salud y seguridad pública persista en nuestras calles. Es hora de limpiar California”.

Pero no todos los funcionarios electos quedaron satisfechos con el resultado.

“La decisión de hoy no es sorprendente dada la composición de la Corte, pero sí decepcionante”, dijo en un comunicado la alcaldesa de Los Ángeles, Karen Bass, quien ha dado prioridad a la limpieza de los campamentos en su ciudad trasladando a las personas sin vivienda a hoteles. “Esta sentencia no debe utilizarse como excusa para que las ciudades de todo el país intenten salir de este problema mediante arrestos u ocultar la crisis de las personas sin hogar en las ciudades vecinas o en la cárcel.

Ninguno de los dos funcionará, ninguno salvará vidas y esa ruta es más costosa para los contribuyentes que resolver realmente el problema”.

Quienes están o han estado sin hogar están preocupados por lo que sucede ahora.

Anita De Asis Miralle, conocida como “Needa Bee”, estuvo sin hogar durante unos ocho años antes de encontrar una vivienda en Oakland a principios de este año. De Asis Miralle, que aboga por otras personas sin hogar a través de su grupo de base The Village, teme que el fallo lleve a que las ciudades ignoren sus derechos. Dijo que ya ha visto a Oakland despejar campamentos sin ofrecer a sus ocupantes un refugio adecuado. Para ella, esas redadas destrozan comunidades y quitan a la gente la precaria sensación de estabilidad.

“El gran temor no es sólo cuán audaces van a ser”, dijo De Asis Miralle, “sino cuánto más profunda será la inestabilidad, el trauma y la falta de vivienda que llevará a la gente”.

¿Cómo llegamos aquí?

El caso surge de una demanda de 2018 contra Grants Pass, una pequeña ciudad del sur de Oregón que prohibió acampar en toda su jurisdicción. Los tribunales inferiores se pusieron del lado de los residentes sin hogar, quienes argumentaron que debido a que los humanos necesitan dormir en algún lugar, la ordenanza Grants Pass hizo ilegal estar sin hogar.

Esa decisión estaba en consonancia con un fallo anterior de apelación del Noveno Circuito ( Martin v. Boise ) que determinó que castigar a una persona sin vivienda por acampar en público, si no tiene otro lugar adonde ir, viola la prohibición de la Octava Enmienda de la Constitución sobre castigos crueles e inusuales.

El fallo de Boise de 2018 cambió la forma en que las ciudades responden a los campamentos de personas sin hogar. Muchos interpretaron la decisión judicial en el sentido de que no podían desalojar un campamento a menos que tuvieran una cama en un refugio disponible para cada residente desplazado. Los tribunales locales han dictado órdenes para detener o retrasar la limpieza de los campamentos en varias ciudades de California, incluidas San Francisco, Sacramento, Chico y San Rafael, debido

a la falta de alojamiento adecuado.

Muchas ciudades y agencias policiales de California se han quejado de que la decisión les ató las manos y les impidió hacer cumplir ordenanzas de sentido común que rigen los campamentos de personas sin hogar. La mayoría de la Corte Suprema estuvo de acuerdo y dijo que Boise creó un mandato “inviable” para las ciudades.

El “experimento” de Boise obligó a las ciudades y a los organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley a determinar si hay una cama de refugio disponible para cada persona sin hogar que intentan multar o arrestar, escribió el juez Gorsuch. Esa es una pregunta difícil, ya que puede depender de factores como la calidad de las camas disponibles en los refugios, las necesidades individuales de una persona, si rechazaron una oferta previa de refugio y más.

“Esas preguntas inevitables han sumido a los tribunales y ciudades de todo el Noveno Circuito en oleadas de litigios”, escribió Gorsuch.

La pandemia de COVID complicó la situación. En 2020, las regulaciones sanitarias federales recomendaron que las ciudades no desalojaran ningún campamento para limitar la propagación del virus y proteger a los residentes vulnerables sin hogar. Los campamentos en muchas ciudades de California crecieron y se arraigaron, y los residentes construyeron chozas improvisadas con trozos de madera y metal.

Cuando llegaron las vacunas y la preocupación por la pandemia disminuyó gradualmente, dejó a su paso un creciente descontento por la proliferación de campamentos para personas sin hogar en espacios públicos abiertos. Con eso vino un coro de quejas de los líderes de la ciudad y las autoridades de que el fallo de Boise los despojó del poder de hacer cumplir las reglas relativas a los residentes sin hogar.

Es una cuestión particularmente crucial en California, donde vive casi un tercio de la población sin hogar del país. Más de 180.000 personas sin vivienda viven en el Estado Dorado, incluidas más de 123.000 personas que duermen en campamentos u otros lugares no destinados a ser habitados.

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CIUDAD DE HAYWARD LLAMADA Y AVISO DE ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL GENERAL

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una elección municipal general en la ciudad de Hayward el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024 para los siguientes funcionarios:

Para Cuatro (4) Miembros del Concejo Municipal: Mandato completo de cuatro años El período de nominación para estos cargos comienza el 15 de julio de 2024 y cierra el 9 de agosto de 2024, a las 5:00 p.m. Si los documentos de nominación para un funcionario titular de la ciudad no se presentan antes del 9 de agosto de 2024, el período de presentación se extenderá hasta el 14 de agosto de 2024 a las 5:00 p. m.

La información sobre la nominación se puede obtener comunicándose con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal, 777 B Street, Hayward, California, (510) 583-4400, en el horario de 8:00 a. m. y 5:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes. La información también está disponible en el sitio web de la Ciudad en https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/elections Si nadie o solo una persona es nominada para un cargo electivo, el nombramiento para el cargo electivo se puede realizar según lo prescrito en la Sección 10229 del Código Electoral del Estado de California.

Las urnas estarán abiertas entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 8:00 p. m. el día de las elecciones.

FECHA: 5 de julio de 2024

Miriam Lens, Secretaria Municipal Ciudad de Hayward

medidas enérgicas contra esos campamentos para personas sin hogar. Algunos están eludiendo el fallo de Boise prohibiendo los campamentos en ciertas áreas en lugar de en toda la ciudad. San Diego recientemente comenzó a aplicar una controvertida ordenanza que prohíbe los campamentos cerca de escuelas, refugios y centros de tránsito, en parques y, si hay camas disponibles en los refugios, en todas las aceras públicas. Al mismo tiempo, la ciudad abrió dos campamentos de tiendas de campaña autorizados, donde pueden dormir unas 500 personas sin hogar.

La ordenanza de San Diego ha provocado una disminución notable en el número de residentes sin hogar que acampan en el centro. Pero acampar es igual de frecuente, si no más, a lo largo de las rampas de entrada y salida de las autopistas y a lo largo del río San Diego.

El proyecto de ley 1011 del Senado de Jones habría impuesto una prohibición de acampar en todo el estado similar a la de San Diego. Pero el proyecto de ley murió en su primera audiencia del comité , lo que sugiere una falta de apetito por una ofensiva a nivel estatal.

Los activistas que brindan servicios a las personas sin hogar, así como los investigadores que estudian la población, dicen que las ciudades no deberían poder desmantelar los campamentos con impunidad. Las redadas en campamentos hacen que los residentes sin hogar pierdan pertenencias y documentos importantes, los alejan aún más de sus fuentes de alimentos, medicinas y otros servicios y, especialmente si hay arrestos o citaciones, les dificultan encontrar trabajo y vivienda, según expertos.

“Se ha demostrado que la aplicación de leyes que penalizan la falta de vivienda tiene impactos negativos amplios y persistentes en quienes se encuentran sin hogar, lo que crea barreras significativas para salir de la falta de vivienda”, escribió un grupo de más de 50 científicos sociales especializados en personas sin hogar en un informe de “amigos de escrito del tribunal” en el caso Grants Pass.

La Corte Suprema escuchó los argumentos orales en abril. En sus comentarios y preguntas, los jueces parecían divididos según líneas ideológicas, y los jueces liberales simpatizaban más con los argumentos de los residentes sin hogar. La Corte Suprema tiene una mayoría conservadora de 6-3.

Subrayando la importancia del caso, más de tres docenas de funcionarios electos y organizaciones intervinieron presentando escritos de “amigos de la corte”.

¿Que pasa ahora?

Esta está lejos de ser la última vez que los tribunales opinarán sobre los derechos de los residentes sin hogar, dijo Johnson, el abogado de los demandados sin hogar en el caso Grants Pass, durante una llamada a los medios. Hay varios reclamos legales que el equipo de Johnson planteó contra la ordenanza Grants Pass que la Corte Suprema no abordó el 28 de junio. Por ejemplo, el equipo argumentó que la ordenanza imponía multas excesivas y era demasiado vaga. Su equipo puede volver a discutir esos puntos cuando la Corte Suprema devuelva el caso Grants Pass al tribunal inferior.

Johnson también prometió continuar presentando demandas adicionales en nombre de personas y grupos sin hogar que luchan por su derecho a dormir afuera en paz.

“La lucha legal sobre este tema continuará hoy y todos los días”, dijo, “hasta que las ciudades dejen de castigar a sus residentes sin hogar por intentar sobrevivir”.

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MULTILINGUAL CAMPAIGN DEPLOYED ACROSS LOS ANGELES TO PREPARE FOR FIRST SUMMER HEAT WAVE

LA has launched a citywide campaign in more than a dozen languages to spread the word about the dangers of extreme heat.

Astemperatures soar into the triple digits during this summer’s first heat wave in Los Angeles, Sandra Villalobos has been going door-to-door sharing information with neighbors on how to stay cool.

Her bilingual team of promotoras — community health workers with the nonprofit Visión y Compromiso — is fanning out around her Boyle Heights neighborhood with materials in Spanish and English.

Villalobos said, “We could tell when we open the door how hot and humid it was inside.”

The promotoras urge residents to get air conditioning or at least fans for what is predicted to be a long hot summer. They distribute towels to moisten and drape around overheated necks and umbrellas for shade when people venture outside.

The promotoras are part of a citywide campaign in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and 10 other languages, working with 27 community-based organizations to spread the word about the dangers of extreme heat and what residents can do to protect their families and pets.

“It’s critically important that all communities, but in particular vulnerable communities, receive this kind of information in advance of a heatwave,” said Marta Segura, the city’s chief heat officer and director of its climate emergency office. “Heatwaves are lasting longer. They are more frequent. So they are impacting communities, now more than ever.”

Los Angeles is well-known for sunshine nearly yearround. But that sunshine and rising temperatures due to climate change are now a threat to public health. Extreme heat can be extremely dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children and in communities with little shade.

The potential for harm is compounded when communities experience other vulnerabilities such as poor mobility, aging housing infrastructure, lack of green space, or linguistic isolation. According to a statewide survey on climate-related social vulnerability, while 27% of the state’s population lives in Los Angeles County, it is home to 40% of the state’s highly vulnerable population, about 5 million people (LA County Vulnerability Assessment, 2021).

The city’s extreme heat preparedness campaign, Heat Relief 4 LA, will run through the summer and into the fall, when some of the hottest temperatures can occur in the city. But the first heat waves are of most concern as people’s bodies have not yet acclimated to major temperature shifts, and Segura worries that this year’s summer is projected to be one of the hottest on record.

The campaign is prioritizing the most vulnerable communities in Los Angeles and deploying multilingual campaigns in areas of the city where many families speak languages other than English at home. And the 27 community-based organizations are each using unique strategies to reach their respective communities.

Black Women for Wellness, an organization that focuses on reproductive health and environmental justice, is conducting workshops and distributing newsletters in South L.A This summer, Black Women for Wellness is distributing a “Stay Cool Guide” for pregnant mothers.

“While heat relief isn’t our main campaign, it’s a crucial issue for our community,” said communications managers Myeisha Essex. “Extreme heat affects Black women and other marginalized groups due to systemic inequities in housing, access to green spaces, and healthcare.”

The city’s climate emergency office is helping Black Women for Wellness address those closely related issues and the organization will also be involved in designing a “heat action plan” for the city that includes a reproductive justice framework.

“Our involvement will ensure that the plan addresses the unique needs of Black women, promoting equity and resilience in the face of climate change,” Essex said.

In the city’s downtown Chinatown neighborhood, the Southeast Asian Community Alliance, is sending outreach teams several times a week to check on residents who live in buildings that are over 100 years old without elevators, comprised of single-room occupancy units without air conditioning. Most are low-income, elderly, and have limited mobility.

The alliance is distributing Chinese language materials from the climate emergency campaign, while also applying its understanding of the special nature of the neighborhood and the vulnerabilities of its residents.

Sissy Trinh, executive director of the alliance, said many residents buy their rice by the cup because they cannot carry or store large amounts. So, water, which weighs much more, also has to be distributed in more frequent, smaller quantities, too.

The neighborhood’s precarious housing conditions and a dense urban environment with little green space and shade all underscore the importance of neighborhood cooling centers, such as air-conditioned libraries and recreation centers, as essential infrastructure during extreme heat events, she said.

“We have tenants that are one rent increase away from becoming homeless,” said Trinh. “Seniors are skipping meals in order to have enough money for rent at the end of the month. AC is a luxury.”

This story was produced by Ethnic Media Services in collaboration with the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS) at UCLA as part of the Greening American Cities initiative supported by the Bezos Earth Fund.

CAMPAÑA MULTILINGÜE IMPLEMENTADA EN LOS ÁNGELES ANTE LA PRIMERA OLA DE

CALOR DEL VERANO

Los Ángeles ha lanzado una campaña en más de una docena de idiomas en toda la ciudad para educar a las comunidades acerca de los peligros del calor extremo.

Mientras

las temperaturas alcanzan los tres dígitos durante la primera ola de calor de este verano en Los Ángeles, Sandra Villalobos ha ido de puerta en puerta compartiendo información con los vecinos sobre cómo mantenerse frescos.

Su equipo bilingüe de promotoras —trabajadores comunitarios de salud de la organización sin fines de lucro, Visión y Compromiso— se está desplegando por su vecindario de Boyle Heights distribuyendo materiales en español e inglés.

Villalobos mencionó, “Cuando nos abrían la puerta, podíamos darnos cuenta del calor y la humedad que había adentro”.

Las promotoras instan a los residentes a conseguir aire acondicionado o al menos ventiladores para lo que se prevé será un verano largo y caluroso. El equipo distribuye entre los residentes tanto toallas para humedecer y cubrir sus cuellos cuando se sobrecalientan como sombrillas para dar sombra cuando la gente se aventura a salir.

Las promotoras forman parte de una campaña en toda la ciudad en inglés, español, chino, coreano, vietnamita y otros 10 idiomas, en la que colaboran 27 organizaciones comunitarias para difundir información sobre los peligros del calor extremo y lo que pueden hacer los residentes para proteger a sus familias y mascotas.

“Es muy importante que todas las comunidades, y en particular las más vulnerables, reciban este tipo de información antes de una ola de calor”, declaró Marta Segura, Jefa de la Oficina de Emergencias Climáticas de la ciudad. “Las olas de calor duran cada vez más y son más frecuentes. Por eso afectan a las comunidades, ahora más que nunca”. Los Ángeles es conocida por tener un clima soleado casi todo el año. Pero ese sol y el aumento de las temperaturas debido al cambio climático son ahora una amenaza para la salud pública. El calor extremo puede ser extremadamente peligroso, especialmente para poblaciones vulnerables como ancianos y niños en comunidades con poco acceso a estructuras de sombra o zonas con árboles”.

El potencial de daño se agrava cuando las personas en estas comunidades experimentan otras vulnerabilidades como tener escasa movilidad, envejecimiento de las infraestructuras de vivienda, falta de espacios verdes o aislamiento lingüístico. Según una encuesta estatal sobre la vulnerabilidad social relacionada con el clima, aunque el 27% de la población del estado vive en el condado de Los Ángeles, éste alberga al 40% de

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la población altamente vulnerable del estado, unos 5 millones de personas de acuerdo a la Evaluación de vulnerabilidad en el Condado de Los Angeles (LA County Vulnerability Assessment, 2021).

La campaña de preparación ante el calor extremo de la ciudad, Heat Relief 4 LA, se desarrollará durante todo el verano y el otoño, cuando pueden darse en la ciudad algunas de las temperaturas más altas. Pero las primeras olas de calor son las más preocupantes, ya que los cuerpos de las personas aún no se han aclimatado a los grandes cambios de temperatura, y la preocupación de Segura es que se prevea que el verano de este año sea uno de los más calurosos jamás registrados.

La campaña está dando prioridad a las comunidades más vulnerables de Los Ángeles y desplegando campañas multilingües en zonas de la ciudad donde muchas familias hablan en casa lenguas distintas al inglés. Y cada una de las 27 organizaciones comunitar-

ias está utilizando estrategias únicas para llegar a sus respectivas comunidades.

Black Women for Wellness (Mujeres negras en favor del bienestar), una organización centrada en la salud reproductiva y la justicia medioambiental, está organizando talleres y distribuyendo boletines informativos en el sur de L.A. Este verano, Black Women for Wellness está distribuyendo una “Guía para mantenerse frescas” dirigida a las madres embarazadas.

“Aun cuando el alivio del calor extremo no es nuestra campaña principal, es un tema crucial para nuestra comunidad”, dijo la responsable de comunicación, Myeisha Essex. “El calor extremo afecta a las mujeres negras y a otros grupos marginados debido a las desigualdades sistémicas en materia de vivienda, acceso a espacios verdes y acceso a servicios de salud”.

La oficina de emergencia climática de la ciudad está ayudando a Black Women for Wellness a abordar estas cuestiones estrecha-

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mente relacionadas. La organización también participará en el diseño de un “plan de acción contra el calor” para la ciudad que incluya un marco de justicia reproductiva.

“Nuestra participación garantizará que el plan atienda las necesidades específicas de las mujeres negras, promoviendo la equidad y la resiliencia frente al cambio climático”, afirmó Essex.

En el barrio de Chinatown, en el centro de la ciudad, la Southeast Asian Community Alliance (Alianza comunitaria del sudeste asiático) envía equipos varias veces por semana para visitar a los residentes de edificios de más de 100 años cuyas construcciones no cuentan con ascensor y que están compuestos por habitaciones individuales que arecen de aire acondicionado. La mayoría de las personas que habitan en estos edificios, tienen bajos ingresos, son ancianos y su movilidad es limitada.

La Alianza está distribuyendo material en idioma chino de la campaña de emergencia climática, al tiempo que aplica su conocimiento de la naturaleza específica del barrio, así como las vulnerabilidades de sus residentes.

Sissy Trinh, directora ejecutiva de la Alianza, dijo que muchos residentes compran el arroz “por taza” porque no pueden transportar o almacenar grandes cantidades. Por eso, el agua, que pesa mucho más, también tiene que distribuirse con más frecuencia y en cantidades más limitadas.

Las precarias condiciones de vivienda del barrio y su denso entorno urbano, con escasos espacios verdes y sombra, subrayan la importancia de los centros de enfriamiento, como bibliotecas y centros recreativos con aire acondicionado, así como infraestructuras esenciales durante los episodios de calor extremo, declaró.

“Tenemos inquilinos que están a un aumento del alquiler de quedarse sin hogar”, dijo Trinh. “Las personas mayores se saltan comidas para poder pagar el alquiler a final de mes. El AC (aire acondicionado) es un lujo”.

Este reportaje ha sido producido por Ethnic Media Services en colaboración con elLaboratorio de Estrategias Medioambientales— Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS) de la UCLA (Universidad de California en Los Angeles) en el marco de la iniciativa Greening American Cities (ciudades norteamericanas más ecológicas), apoyada por el Bezos Earth Fund.

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Aviso de Medida que se Votará en la Elección Municipal General del 5 de Noviembre de 2024 y Fecha Límite para la Presentación de Argumentos en la Boleta

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Elección Municipal General en la Ciudad de Hayward el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024, que se consolidará con la Elección General. El Concejo Municipal propone por propia moción la Resolución No. 24-137, con el propósito de presentar la siguiente Medida Electoral___ de Hayward, presentada por el Alcalde Salinas, a los votantes de la Ciudad de Hayward:

PREGUNTA ELECTORAL

Para continuar brindando servicios esenciales de la ciudad de Hayward, incluidos la extinción de incendios, respuesta médica de emergencia, protección policial, reparación de baches, mejoras de las calles, mantenimiento general de la ciudad y modernización de las instalaciones antiguas de la ciudad, incluso para la policía, obras públicas y servicios comunitarios y bibliotecarios de South Hayward; ¿Debe adoptar la Ciudad de Hayward una medida para continuar (sin aumentar) un impuesto existente de medio centavo a las ventas durante 20 años, proporcionando $20,000,000 anuales que no podrán ser tomados por el Estado, requiriendo auditorías anuales y divulgación pública?

SINOPSIS DE LA MEDIDA

El 4 de marzo de 2014, el Concejo Municipal presentó ante los votantes la Medida C, una medida electoral relativa a un impuesto general sobre transacciones y uso (ventas) para las elecciones generales del 3 de junio de 2014. La Medida C autorizó la imposición de un impuesto del 0,50% sobre el precio de venta de propiedad personal tangible y el almacenamiento, uso u otro consumo de dicha propiedad. Durante las elecciones generales del 3 de junio de 2014, la Medida C recibió una mayoría de votos a favor de imponer el impuesto que expiraría después de 20 años, el 31 de diciembre de 2034.

La medida electoral propuesta el 5 de noviembre de 2024 busca la aprobación de los votantes en relación con una extensión del Impuesto sobre Transacciones y Uso (Ventas) durante veinte (20) años, hasta 2054, sin aumentar el impuesto sobre las ventas.

TEXTO COMPLETO DE LA MEDIDA EN LA BOLETA

El texto completo de la medida está disponible en el sitio web de la Ciudad en https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/elections. Para recibir una copia, comuníquese con el (510) 583-4400 o envíe un correo electrónico a cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov.

ADEMÁS, el Secretario Municipal DA AVISO, de conformidad con las disposiciones de las Secciones 9285 y 9286 del Código Electoral del Estado de California, que por la presente se establecen los siguientes plazos como las fechas finales en las que los argumentos y argumentos de refutación a favor y en contra de la medida que aparece en la boleta de la Elección Municipal General a celebrarse el 5 de noviembre de 2024, podrán presentarse al Secretario Municipal para su impresión y distribución a los votantes según lo exige la ley: Fecha límite para la presentación de argumentos primarios: 12:00 p. m. del lunes 12 de agosto de 2024 Fecha límite para la presentación de argumentos de refutación: 12:00 p. m. del viernes 16 de agosto de 2024

Los argumentos principales, que no deben exceder las 300 palabras, y los argumentos de refutación, que no deben exceder las 250 palabras, deben presentarse a la Secretaria Municipal, 777 B Street, Hayward, en o antes de las fechas límite. Los argumentos presentados se mantienen confidenciales hasta después de la fecha límite de presentación. Los argumentos no se pueden cambiar después de la fecha límite.

ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que se establecerá un período de examen de diez días calendario para la revisión pública de dichos Argumentos. Durante este tiempo, cualquier votante registrado de la jurisdicción electoral, o el funcionario electoral, puede solicitar una orden judicial que requiera que alguno o todos los materiales sean modificados o eliminados. El período de revisión de Argumentos es el siguiente: Los argumentos principales comienzan el 12 de agosto de 2024 y finalizan el 22 de agosto de 2024; Los argumentos de refutación comienzan el 16 de agosto de 2024 y finalizan el 26 de agosto de 2024. El período de revisión para el Análisis Imparcial comienza el 8 de agosto de 2024 y finaliza el 18 de agosto de 2024.

La información sobre las elecciones y las medidas está disponible en el sitio web de la Ciudad en https://www. hayward-ca.gov/your-government/elections. Para información adicional llame al (510) 583-4400 o envíe un correo electrónico a cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov

El día de las elecciones, el 5 de noviembre de 2024, las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m.

Fecha: 5 de julio de 2024

Miriam Lens, Secretaria Municipal Ciudad de Hayward

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DOES A PROPOSED $10 BILLION BOND FAVOR RICHER CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS?

Small and low-income school officials say the bond measure deal is unfair. The money is allocated through matching grants, so wealthier districts that can raise more local funds will get more money from the state.

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Aslawmakers finalize a school facilities bond for the November ballot, some superintendents from low-income and small districts say the proposal leaves them with an all-too-familiar feeling: underfunded and overlooked.

“Am I mad? Yeah, I am very mad,” said Gudiel Crosthwaite, superintendent of Lynwood Unified, in a low-income area in Los Angeles County. “California has a responsibility to educate its children, regardless of where they live. This bond favors larger, higher-wealth districts at the expense of districts like ours.”

Lawmakers struck a deal late Saturday night on Assembly Bill 247, a $10 billion bond that would pay for repairs and upgrades at K-12 schools and community colleges throughout the state. Schools desperately need the money: The current fund for school repairs is nearly empty and the voters rejected the state’s last school facilities bond, in 2020.

Everyone agrees on the need for money to fix dry rot and build new science labs. But some superintendents, as well as the civil rights law firm Public Advocates, had been pushing for a more equitable way to distribute the money. Currently, the state doles out facilities funding through 50-50 matching grants, which means that districts that can raise a lot of money locally — typically, higher-income areas — can get more state money.

Public Advocates has threatened to sue California if it doesn’t adopt a wider sliding scale for distributing the money. The current deal does include a sliding scale, but it’s only from 60% to 65%, not the 5% to 90% that Public Advocates wanted. Under the deal’s scale, the state’s wealthiest districts would only get slightly less than its poorest.

Also under the current proposal, schools could get more money if they hire union contractors for their construction projects. That gives an edge to urban areas where union labor is easier to find.

“California has a responsibility to educate its children, regardless of where they live. This bond favors larger, higher-wealth districts at the expense of districts like ours.”

SUPERINTENDENT, LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Brooke Patton, spokeswoman for the State Building and Trades Council of California, said hiring union workers would benefit any school project because the workers are highly trained and efficient. Union projects also include apprentices, who may be from the local community.

“Not only does California end up with new school facilities, but also a new generation of workers who can afford to live in California and contribute to our economy for years to come — a worthy investment of public funds,” Patton said.

The bill still needs to pass both houses with a two-thirds majority and be signed by the governor this week. To go into effect, it needs approval from a simple majority of voters in the fall.

‘It’s a compromise’

While the bill doesn’t satisfy every need for California’s schools, it’s better than nothing, some education advocates said this week.

“It’s not perfect; it’s a compromise,” said Derick Lennox, senior director at California County Superintendents, which represents school administrators and is supporting the bill. “(The bond) takes incremental, important steps toward equity that will do a lot of good.”

The bill includes some help for smaller and low-income districts, such as providing extra money to hire project managers and expanding the number of districts that qualify for hardship funds. It also sets aside 10% of the money for small districts.

The California School Boards Association is also supporting the bill, along with a companion bill, AB 2831, sponsored by Assemblymember Josh Hoover, a Republican from Folsom, that would provide more relief for small and low-income districts if the school bond passes in November.

“We’re more than sympathetic to the needs of small districts,” said association spokesperson Troy Flint. “But times are tight, and we feel it’s crucial to get a school bond on the ballot. … It’s not what we need, but it’s what we could get. Now we have to focus on getting it passed, for the health and safety of California students.”

Old heaters, outdated kitchens, no AC Trinity County Superintendent Fabio Robles said that some of the schools in his county are so dilapidated that any money is welcome. Passing local bonds is almost impossible, he said, because the county is so poor. So schools are almost totally reliant on the state for repairs.

In Lewiston, the gym has no air conditioning and the kitchen dates from the 1950s, Robles said. At Van Duzen Elementary, a small K-8 school in the mountains, the heater is 40 years old.

“Would a 5-90% sliding scale have been better? Yes. But what’s being proposed now will be a big help to us,” Robles said. “I’ll take that any day of the week.”

In Lynwood, Superintendent Crosthwaite said he’s tired of low-income students having to put up with broken air conditioners and leaky roofs while their more affluent peers enjoy state-of-the-art facilities. His district, for example, is going to ask voters this fall to approve a bond for $80 million. Across town, Pasadena Unified is moving forward with a $900 million school facilities bond. If the state offers matching grants, Pasadena will get even more money.

“We’re more than sympathetic to the needs of small districts. But times are tight, and we feel it’s crucial to get a school bond on the ballot.”

-TROY FLINT, SPOKESPERSON, CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

Meanwhile, students in Lynwood Unified lack basic facilities, he said. A middle school only has a blacktop, no green space. An elementary school lacks hot water. The district doesn’t have enough performance spaces or science labs.

“Our kids think this is normal. It should not be ‘normal,’” Crosthwaite said. “In California we call ourselves progressive, but we need to take a hard look at how we allocate our resources.”

ESPAÑOL

¿EL BONO PROPUESTO POR 10 MIL MILLONES DE DÓLARES FAVORECE A LOS DISTRITOS ESCOLARES MÁS RICOS DE CALIFORNIA?

Los funcionarios de escuelas pequeñas y de bajos ingresos dicen que el acuerdo de medida de bonos es injusto. El dinero se asigna a través de subvenciones de contrapartida, por lo que los distritos más ricos que puedan recaudar más fondos locales recibirán más dinero del estado.

Mientras

los legisladores ultiman un bono para instalaciones escolares para la votación de noviembre, algunos superintendentes de distritos pequeños y de bajos ingresos dicen que la propuesta les deja con una sensación muy familiar: falta de fondos y pasados por alto.

“¿Estoy loco? Sí, estoy muy enojado”, dijo Gudiel Crosthwaite, superintendente del Distrito Unificado de Lynwood, en un área de bajos ingresos en el condado de Los Ángeles. “California tiene la responsabilidad de educar a sus niños, independientemente de dónde vivan. Este bono favorece a los distritos más grandes y de mayor riqueza a expensas de distritos como el nuestro”. Los legisladores llegaron a un acuerdo el sábado por la noche sobre el Proyecto de Ley 247 de la Asamblea, un bono de $10 mil millones que pagaría reparaciones y me-

joras en escuelas K-12 y colegios comunitarios en todo el estado. Las escuelas necesitan desesperadamente el dinero: el fondo actual para reparaciones escolares está casi vacío y los votantes rechazaron el último bono estatal para instalaciones escolares, en 2020.

Todo el mundo está de acuerdo en la necesidad de dinero para arreglar la podredumbre y construir nuevos laboratorios científicos. Pero algunos superintendentes, así como la firma de abogados de derechos civiles Public Advocates, habían estado presionando para lograr una forma más equitativa de distribuir el dinero. Actualmente, el estado distribuye fondos para instalaciones a través de subvenciones de contrapartida 50-50, lo que significa que los distritos que pueden recaudar una gran cantidad de dinero a nivel local (generalmente, áreas de mayores ingresos) pueden obtener más dinero estatal.

Public Advocates ha amenazado con demandar a California si no adopta una escala móvil más amplia para distribuir el dinero. El acuerdo actual incluye una es-

A new classroom at Burnt Ranch Elementary School in Trinity County on Dec. 13, 2019.
Photo Credit: Dave Woody / CalMatters

cala móvil, pero es sólo del 60% al 65%, no del 5% al 90% que querían los Defensores Públicos. Según la escala del acuerdo, los distritos más ricos del estado sólo recibirían un poco menos que los más pobres.

También según la propuesta actual, las escuelas podrían obtener más dinero si contratan contratistas sindicales para sus proyectos de construcción. Eso da una ventaja a las áreas urbanas donde es más fácil encontrar mano de obra sindicalizada.

“California tiene la responsabilidad de educar a sus niños, independientemente de dónde vivan. Este bono favorece a los distritos más grandes y de mayor riqueza a expensas de distritos como el nuestro”.

-GUDIEL CROSTHWAITE, SUPERINTENDENTE, DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE LYNWOOD

Brooke Patton, portavoz del Consejo Estatal de Construcción y Comercio de California, dijo que contratar trabajadores sindicalizados beneficiaría cualquier proyecto escolar porque los trabajadores están altamente capacitados y son eficientes. Los proyectos sindicales también incluyen aprendices, que pueden ser de la comunidad local.

“California no sólo termina con nuevas instalaciones escolares, sino también con una nueva generación de trabajadores que pueden darse el lujo de vivir en California y contribuir a nuestra economía en los años venideros: una inversión digna de fondos públicos”, dijo Patton.

El proyecto de ley aún necesita ser aprobado por ambas cámaras con una mayoría de dos tercios y ser firmado por el gobernador esta semana. Para que entre en vigor, necesita la aprobación de una mayoría simple de votantes en el otoño.

‘Es un compromiso’ Si bien el proyecto de ley no satisface todas las necesidades de las escuelas de California, es mejor que nada, dijeron esta semana algunos defensores de la educación. “No es perfecto; es un compromiso”, dijo Derick Lennox, director senior de Superintendentes del Condado de California, que representa a los administradores escolares y apoya el proyecto de ley. “(El bono) da pasos incrementales e importantes hacia la equidad que harán mucho bien”.

El proyecto de ley incluye cierta ayuda para los distritos más pequeños y de bajos ingresos, como proporcionar dinero adicional para contratar gerentes de proyectos y ampliar el número de distritos que califican para recibir fondos para situaciones difíciles. También reserva el 10% del dinero para los distritos pequeños.

La Asociación de Juntas Escolares de California también apoya el proyecto de ley, junto con un proyecto de ley complementario, AB 2831, patrocinado por el asambleísta Josh Hoover, un republicano de Folsom, que brindaría más alivio a los distritos pequeños y de bajos ingresos si el bono escolar se aprueba en noviembre.

RESTAURANT WEEK

“Somos más que comprensivos con las necesidades de los distritos pequeños”, dijo el portavoz de la asociación, Troy Flint. “Pero los tiempos son difíciles y creemos que es crucial incluir un bono escolar en la boleta electoral. No es lo que necesitamos, pero es lo que podríamos conseguir. Ahora tenemos que concentrarnos en lograr que se apruebe, por la salud y la seguridad de los estudiantes de California”.

Calentadores viejos, cocinas anticuadas, sin aire acondicionado

El superintendente del condado de Trinity, Fabio Robles, dijo que algunas de las escuelas de su condado están tan deterioradas que cualquier dinero es bienvenido. Aprobar bonos locales es casi imposible, dijo, porque el condado es muy pobre. De modo que las escuelas dependen casi totalmente del Estado para sus reparaciones.

En Lewiston, el gimnasio no tiene aire acondicionado y la cocina data de la década de 1950, dijo Robles. En la escuela primaria Van Duzen, una pequeña escuela K-8 en las montañas, el calentador tiene 40 años.

“¿Hubiera sido mejor una escala móvil del 5 al 90%? Sí. Pero lo que se propone ahora será de gran ayuda para nosotros”, afirmó Robles. “Lo tomaré cualquier día de la

techos con goteras mientras sus compañeros más adinerados disfrutan de instalaciones de última generación. Su distrito, por ejemplo, pedirá a los votantes este otoño que aprueben un bono por 80 millones de dólares. Al otro lado de la ciudad, el Distrito Unificado de Pasadena está avanzando con un bono para instalaciones escolares de $900 millones. Si el estado ofrece subvenciones paralelas, Pasadena recibirá aún más dinero.

“Somos más que comprensivos con las necesidades de los distritos pequeños. Pero los tiempos son difíciles y creemos que es crucial incluir un bono escolar en la boleta electoral”.

-TROY FLINT, PORTAVOZ DE LA ASOCIACIÓN DE JUNTAS ESCOLARES DE CALIFORNIA

Mientras tanto, los estudiantes del Distrito Unificado de Lynwood carecen de instalaciones básicas, dijo. Una escuela preparatoria solo tiene asfalto, no espacios verdes. Una escuela primaria carece de agua caliente. El distrito no tiene suficientes espacios para presentaciones ni labo-

En Lynwood, el superintendente Crosthwaite dijo que está cansado de que los estudiantes de bajos ingresos tengan que aguantar aires acondicionados quebrados y

JOBS / CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO que se celebrará una Elección Municipal General en la Ciudad de Burlingame el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024 para los siguientes cargos:

- Elegir un (1) Concejal, por un término parcial de dos (2) años para el Distrito 1 del Concejo

- Elegir un (1) Concejal, por un término completo de cuatro (4) años para el Distrito 2 del Concejo

- Elegir un (1) Concejal, por un término completo de cuatro (4) años para el Distrito 4 del Concejo

El plazo de presentación de candidatos se abre el lunes 15 de julio de 2024 a las 8:00 a.m. y cierra el viernes 9 de agosto de 2024 a las 5:00 p.m.

No habrá prórroga del plazo de presentación.

Todos los candidatos interesados deben ser residentes y votantes registrados del Distrito del Concejo de Burlingame que están buscando en el momento en que se emiten los documentos de nominación.

La Ciudad de Burlingame cobra una tarifa de presentación de $25. Además, a los candidatos que deseen presentar una declaración de candidato en el Folleto de Información para el Votante se les cobrará una tarifa basada en el costo de imprimir su declaración. La tarifa es determinada por la División de Registro y Elecciones del Condado de San Mateo. Los documentos de nominación para el puesto electo de Concejal del Distrito 1 de Burlingame, Concejal del Distrito 2 de Burlingame y Concejal del Distrito 4 de Burlingame deben obtenerse en la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Para obtener más información, por favor póngase en contacto con la Secretaria Municipal Meaghan Hassel-Shearer al (650)-558-7203 o en mhasselshearer@burlingame.org.

TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que las Boletas de Voto por Correo y Condicionales votadas y enviadas para la Elección que se celebrará el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024, se contarán en el lugar que se indica a continuación:

Condado de San Mateo División de Registro y Elecciones 40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402

ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO que en dicha elección, las urnas estarán abiertas desde las 7:00 A.M. hasta las 8:00 P.M. del día de las elecciones, el 5 de noviembre de 2024. Además, los centros de votación estarán abiertos a partir de 29 días antes de las elecciones en todo el Condado para todos los votantes interesados. Se proporcionará una lista de lugares y horarios en el Folleto de Información para el Votante.

Fecha: 1 de julio de 2024 /s/ Meaghan Hassel-Shearer

Secretaria Municipal de Burlingame / Funcionaria de Elecciones Municipales 7/5/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT NO. 707346

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: T&H CONSTRUCTION CORP , 2349 Pacheco Dr, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): T&H CONSTRUCTION CORP, 2349 Pacheco Dr, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Thu Duc Nguyen T&H CONSTRUCTION CORP

President

Article/Reg#: 6256530

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707346

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707347

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

LOVE NAILS SALON INC 715 W Hamilton Ave Ste 1120, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LOVE NAILS SALON INC, 715 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. 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/ Phuong Lan Truong LOVE NAILS SALON INC President Article/Reg#: 6269711 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707347

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707379

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOINUS CARE, 1679 Duvall Dr, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707415

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707293

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eclectic Elements 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): J&L Creative Solutions LLC, 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Laurie M. DeGange J&L Creative Solutions LLC

Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OK HEE KIM, 1679 Duvall Dr, San Jose, CA 95130. 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/ OK HEE KIM

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707379

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707476

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONE LANE TECHNOLOGIES, ANTHEON 3679 Glen Hardy Ct, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Amy Nilson, 774 Brannan Place, Concord, CA 94518. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 696485

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707383

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARE ONE NURSING, TRESL 1104 E Childs Avenue, Merced, CA 95341, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SV RECRUITING AGENCY LLC, 1165 Lincoln Ave 150, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/06/2022. 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/ Marilyn Reyes SV RECRUITING AGENCY LLC

above on 07/02/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Amy Nilson

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707476

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707415

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MANESTATE, 2462 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mikhael Lerman, 2462 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/01/1988. 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/ Mikhael Lerman This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Secretary/Treasury

Article/Reg#: C2981473

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/21/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707136

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707133

who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Azucena Torres Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707234

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

Member Article/Reg#: 201533210016

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 707293

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696485

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VLBA CONSULTING, 165 Monroe St Apt 3, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Veronica Carrillo, 165 Monroe Street, Apt 3, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Veronica Carrillo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/14/2024. Regina Alcomendras,

Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202201011170

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707383

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707136

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORA’S PAINTING INC, CUSTOM COLORS PAINTING IN/OUT, 20 Harold Ave Ste A-3, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MORA’S PAINTING INC, 20 Harold Ave Ste A-3, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2002. 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/ Alma Cristina Mendoza MORA’S PAINTING INC

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WESTMONT OF MORGAN HILL, WESTMONT LIVING BUS FLEET 1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andrew Plant, 3636 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/2014. Michael O’Rourke, 3636 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 95122. 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/ Andrew Plant MORGAN HILL SENIOR LIVING, LP General Partner Article/Reg#: 431722-95 Above entity was formed in the state of Oregon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/21/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707133

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707234

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANGEL’S CLEANING, 1822 Darwin Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Azucena Torres, 1822 Darwin Way, San Jose, CA 95122. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707441

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAFI PAINTING LLC 1745 Cheney Dr, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RAFI PAINTING LLC, 1745 Cheney Dr, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2024. This filing is a refile

[Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN706447. “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/ J. Rafael Villafuentes Altamirano RAFI PAINTING LLC Owner

Article/Reg#: 202462811919

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/01/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707441

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707042

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLOSSOM TILE AND STONE COM, 1250 Yard Ct Ste E, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gregorio E Vergara, 1250 Yard Ct Ste E, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/12/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement

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

/s/ Gregorio Vergara

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/18/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707042

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441356

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elizabeth Gonzalez Rocha INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elizabeth Gonzalez Rocha has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jayden Jorge Dominguez Gonzalez to Jayden Jorge Diaz Gonzalez 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: 9/03/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441838

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liqing Wang & Weijie Li INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Liqing Wang & Weijie Li have filed a

petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shengting Li to Andy Li 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 26, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441933

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Galarza Ramos, Jaime Martinez Lozano INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Gabriela Galarza Ramos, Jaime Martinez Lozano have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaime Emilio Martinez Galarza to Emilio Martinez Galarza 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: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 27, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV441815

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Heather Ashley Miranda INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Heather Ashley Miranda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Heather Ashley Miranda to Kit Miranda 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: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 26, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442141

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

ter of the application of: Mimi Okada & Miyuki Takeuchi INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mimi Okada & Miyuki Takeuchi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mimi Okada to Mimi Kira b. Miyuki Takeuchi to Miyuki Kira 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: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 01, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442309

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Trinidad Mota Aguilera INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Trinidad Mota Aguilera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trinidad Mota Aguilera to (F) J Trinidad (L) Aguilera Mota 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: 9/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 03, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV442024

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ehsan Kourkchi INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ehsan Kourkchi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ehsan (no middle name) Kourkchi to Edwin Ehsan Kay 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: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 28, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442203

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rhea Dishani Perera INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rhea Dishani Perera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rhea Dishani Perera to Rhea Athena Pere 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: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 02, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

First Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Christine Michelle Tamer, deceased Case No. 24PR197341

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

will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 31, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Huma J. Ellahie 2542 S. Bascome Ave., STE 235, Campbell, CA 95008 (408)579-1282

July 5, 12, 19, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Jeanie Kung

Case No. 24PR197485

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Christine Jeanie Kung. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tina Kung in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate

requests that Tina Kung be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Aug 23, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Petitioner: Tina Kung 5610 Cello Way, Fremont, CA 94538 (510)376-7910

July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707266

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAYAREA CAR SALES

4701 Patrick Henry Dr Bldg 22 Suite 109, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DRIVER DEALS LLC, 4701 Patrick Henry Dr Bldg 22 Suite 109, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/21/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tariq Osman DRIVER DEALS LLC

Manager Article/Reg#: 202016310329

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707266

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706873

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

SALON 2905 Homestead Rd Unit #B, 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): AERAN KIM, 2905 Homestead Rd Unit #B, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/12/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Aeran Kim This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 706873

June 28, July 5, 12, 19,

2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707157

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Angel’s Comida Casera 227 S. 19 St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jacaqueline Zamudio, 227 S 19 St, San Jose, CA 95116. 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/ Jacaqueline Zamudio

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707157

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707322

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D. A DELIVERY AND LOGISTICS, 7052 Santa Teresa Blvd #86, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Johnny J De Abreu, 7052 Santa Teresa Blvd #86, San Jose, CA 95139. 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/ Johnny De Abreu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707322

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707275

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

as: TWO MEN AND A BRUSH PAINTING, 6529 Marymonte Ct, 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): Scott Evan Cooper, 6529 Marymonte Ct, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/19/1989. 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/ Scott Evan Cooper This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707275

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707331

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: La Culichi, 410 N White Rd Apt #3301, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Celina Michelle Rocha Moya, 401 N White Rd Apt 3301, 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/ Celina M Rocha Moya This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707331

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707096

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COMM MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 3160 Via Venezia, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is

(are): FIONA EENIURAZAY ENTZMINGER FIGUEROA, 3160 Via Venezia, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Fiona Eeniurazay Entzminger Figueroa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/21/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707096

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706926

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VILLAS AUTO GLASS, 677 ROUGH AND READY RD, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Felipe Villalavazo Mundo, P.O. BOX 32771, San Jose, CA 95152. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/1998. 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/ Felipe Villalvazo Mundo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/13/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Felipe Villalvazo Mundo, Deputy File No. FBN 706926

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705908

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MICRO INK BEAUTY, 1716A Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Linda Tran, 1716A Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on 05/09/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Linda Tran

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705908

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707088

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EQUIPMENT, BAYSIDE SHOP EQUIPMENT, GEO ENTERPRISES, 1488 Petal Way, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GEO (OEM) CORP., 1472 Leaftree Circle, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/03/1997. 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/ Lew Hsieh GEO (OEM) CORP. CEO

Article/Reg#: 1905575

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707088

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705907

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POSTAL & PURE WATER ETC, 1716A Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PHUC VAN KIM, 1716A Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

above on 05/09/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Phuc Van Kim This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705907

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707086

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GNC DISTRIBUTOR CALIFORNIA, 7213 Rainbow Drive Apt 14, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose David Rivas Dominguez, 7213 Rainbow Drive, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/20/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose David Rivas Dominguez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707086

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 706766

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): UPcycled and FUNKtional Designs by J&L 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose CA, 95124. Filed in Santa Clara County on 05/08/2023 under file no. FBN695503. J & L CREATIVE SOLUTIONS LLC, 1824 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124. This business was conducted by: a limited liability company. “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/ Lauri M. DeGaug

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN706766

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441718

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ali Abood Mohammed Al Hashemy INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ali Abood Mohammed Al Hashemy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ali Abood Mohammed Al Hashemy 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: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441834

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

changing names as follows: a. Victor Rosales to Victor Gurcharan Singh 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: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 26, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441248 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Uyen Vu Thanh Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Uyen Vu Thanh Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Uyen Vu Thanh Nguyen to Charlotte Uyen 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: 9/03/2024 at 8:45 am,

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

Jun 17, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV441535

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Nguyen Tieu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jessica Nguyen Tieu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessica Nguyen Tieu to Apphia 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:

9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV440220

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Teresa De Jesus Garcia Ayala IN-

TERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Teresa De Jesus Garcia Ayala has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Airam Guadalupe Valencia Garcia to Airam Guadalupe Garcia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 31, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438586

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

cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 09, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441513

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Illya Garashchenko INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Illya Garashchenko has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Illya Garashchenko to Ilya Ferguson 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: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 24CV440963

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ramon Cabrera III and Paula Elizabeth Escobar Rosales INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ramon Cabrera III and Paula Elizabeth Escobar Rosales have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sylvia Adriana Rosales to Victoria Andrea Cabrera 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: 8/27/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 12, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV440716

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Monreudy Donsawath INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Monreudy Donsawath has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Monreudy Donsawath to Melanie Donsawath 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: 8/20/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 07, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV441537

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lolita Ananasova INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lolita Ananasova has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lolita Anasova to Sophie Ananasova 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: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong

Judge of the Superior Court

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Asha Sharma Case No. 24PR197332

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ASHA SHARMA. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ankur Sharma in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Ankur Sharma be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 02, 2024, at 9:00am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Petitioner: 2010 El Camino Real #1126 Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408)350-0495

June 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT NO. 706425

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS GARCIA LLC 483 Avalani Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TACOS GARCIA LLC, 483 Avalani Ave, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/07/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN701103. “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/ Josefina Benitez TACOS GARCIA LLC Owner

Article/Reg#: 202462311881

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/30/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706425

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706393

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WORLD OF DREAMS LEARNING HOME, 750 Baylor Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): WORLD OF DREAMS LEARNING HOME LLC, 750 Baylor Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/29/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Cristhian Sanchez WORLD OF DREAMS LEARNING HOME LLC Owner

Article/Reg#: 202462317053 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/29/2024. Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706393

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706867

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 99 HEALTHY WORLD, 6136 Bollinger Road, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 99 HEALTHY WORLD, INC, 6163 Bollinger Road, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/07/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yuhua Jin 99 HEALTHY WORLD, INC

CEO

Article/Reg#: 3356040

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 706867

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 70703865

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GENMOR PLUMBING COMPANY, INC, 75 Phelan Ave Ste 4, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GENMOR PLUMBING, INC, 75 Phelan Ave Ste 4, San Jose, CA 95112. 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 #: FBN647608. “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/ Genaro Morales GENMOR PLUMBING, INC

President

Article/Reg#: 3069346

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/18/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy

File No. FBN 707038

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706968

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOP LEVEL WINDOWS & DOORS, INC, 1725 Rogers Ave, Suite K, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TOP LEVEL WINDOWS & DOORS, INC, 2512 Sleepy Hollow Lane, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Isidro OlmosVelazquez TOP LEVEL WINDOWS & DOORS, INC

President Article/Reg#: 6246644

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/17/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706968

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706805

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARENT SOLUTIONS 1132 McKendrie St, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Parent Solutions a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation, P.O. Box 111573, Campbell, CA 95011. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/20/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN637490. “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/ Felicia Eliazar

Parent Solutions a licensed Clinical Social Worker Corporation CEO

Article/Reg#: C4002435

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706805

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707058

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAPPY LITTLE HEARTS 182 Rothrock Drive, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ruth Abigail Villatoro Robles, 182 Rothrock Drive, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/18/2024. This 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/ Ruth Abigail Villatoro Robles

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706805

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 706842

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): STAGED BY 3 785 Matthew St, Santa Clara CA, 95050. Filed in Santa Clara County on 01/03/2014 under file no. FBN586546. Mariella Cantando, 785 Matthew St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Deborah Drljaca, 785 Matthew St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Ann Ridgeway, 785 Matthew St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business was conducted by: a corporation. “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/ Deborah Drljaca, CFO

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN706842

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441235

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yishan Guo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yishan Guo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chloe Xiao to Chloe Guo 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: 9/03/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 17, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV438917

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

1. Petitioner(s) Dimiter

Stefanov Panchev has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dimiter Stefanov Panchev to Dimitar Panchev Zelenkov 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 14, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV440152

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adiam Tewelde Gebremedhn INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Adiam Tewelde Gebremedhn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Adiam Tewelde Gebremedhn to Adiam Tewelde 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is

timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 30, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV439187

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

Andre Thomas ScottWaikar INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Andre Thomas ScottWaikar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andre Thomas Scott-Waikar to Andre Waikar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 20, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV441259

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liudmyla Mukhina. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) : Liudmyla Mukhina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Liudmyla Mukhina to Liudmyla Orlova. 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: 9/03/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 17, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Sherry C. Tejeda

Case No. 24PR197369

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Sherry C. Tejeda. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Derik J. Hernandez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Derik J. Hernandez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative

will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 29, 2024, at 9:00am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Crista Hermance 4476 Market Street, Suite 602 Ventura, CA 93003 (805)518-9633

June 21, 28 and July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706786

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAW PLAYHOUSE 52 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EREBUS MANAGEMENT,

LLC, 52 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/10/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diana Armas Fuentes EREBUS MANAGEMENT, LLC CEO

Article/Reg#: BA202410819

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706786

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706117

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MBA ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, 825 Civic Center Dr. 2, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Karina Silva, 825 Civic Center Dr. 2, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/05/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN564577. “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/ Karina Silva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/17/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 706117

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706628

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPOTOUT SERVICES, 1941 Tully Road #30B, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability

company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FOOD FACILITY CONSULTING COMPANY LLC, 3334 Floresta Drive, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Edwin Leonard FOOD FACILITY CONSULTING COMPANY LLC CEO

Article/Reg#: 202251516616

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/04/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706628

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706817

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUHAYA SOLUTIONS, 1941 Tully Road #30, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AFYA LLC, 3334 Floresta Drive, San Jose, CA 95112. 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 #: FBN671106. “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/ Edwin Leonard AFYA LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202004310548

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706817

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706755

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WEST VALLEY GYMNASTICS SCHOOL 1190 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): K & C WILLIAMS INCORPORATED, 18119 Idalyn Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95033. 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/ Kristina Williams K & C WILLIAMS INCORPORATED

President

Article/Reg#: 4267669

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706755

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706787

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HYM LOCKSMITH SOLUTION, 14422 BIG BASIN WAY, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HERNANDO AUGUSTO MENDEZ BLANDON, 14422 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/04/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN700889. “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/ Hernando Augusto mendez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706787

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705526

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRESTIGE EVENTS & OFFICE SERVICES, 710 Nido Drive, 95, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Claudia D Duque, 710 Nido Drive, 95, Campbell, CA 95008. Jehison E Valois, 710 Nido Drive, 95, Campbell, CA 95008. 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/ Claudia D Duque

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 705526

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706101

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Little Pearls Family Day Care 475 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Perla Marina De Jesus, 475 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112. 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/ Perla Marina de Jesus Owner

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

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 706101

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 24CV440821

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: PRABIN GURUNG INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) PRABIN GURUNG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. PRABIN GURUNG to PRABIN GURRUNG 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: 8/27/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 10, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428601

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

the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 10, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

ORDER

TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV440805

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Grace Viola Bradley INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Grace Viola Bradley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Grace Viola Bradley AKA Grace Viola Zuniga to Grace Viola Rendon 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: 8/20/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 10, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior

Court

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436247

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Corrina Vasquez and Joshua Nakagawa INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Corrina Vasquez and Joshua Nakagawa have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Malani Catalina Nakagawa to Meilani Catalina Nakagawa 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV440718

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Isabella Elisa Fregoso Alvarado INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Isabella Elisa Fregoso Alvarado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isabella Elisa Fregoso Alvarado to Isabella Elisa Hernandez Fregoso 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: 8/20/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 07, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2024

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

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

MARC ZARE and EVA SARRAM INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MARC ZARE and EVA SARRAM has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MAXWELL RYAN ZARE to MAX RYAN ZARE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published

at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 07, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441098

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

JESSICA MORI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JESSICA MORI to USA MORI. 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: 8/27/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 13, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2024.

BIDEN’S TERRIBLE , HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DEBATE NIGHT

The President’s abysmal performance onstage confirmed voters’ concerns about his ability to serve another four years, given his age.

long been over, he added. “Putin, (North Korea’s) Kim Jong Un, and Xi Jinping (China’s President) have no respect for him,” he said.

LA TERRIBLE , HORRIBLE, NADA BUENA, MUY MALA NOCHE DE DEBATE DE BIDEN

La pésima actuación del presidente en el escenario confirmó las preocupaciones de los votantes sobre su capacidad para servir otros cuatro años, dada su edad.

Democrats had an evening of soul searching June 27 after President Joe Biden’s erratic performance on the debate stage, which contrasted wildly with a confident delivery by former President Donald Trump.

Biden grasped for words, sometimes losing his thought midstream during a sentence. He often trailed off incongruously, failing to fend off baseless attacks and falsehoods by Trump, who took the offensive early on and kept it throughout the 90-minute match-up hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. No audience was allowed at the event, moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

In an extremely rare occurrence, White House pool reporters were banned from the event. And the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a leading voice for Black-owned media, noted that not one of the 600 media credentials issued was given to a Black news outlet, sparking cries of racism.

Anti-Immigrant Rant

Biden failed phenomenally during closing statements, as he struggled to voice the many gains his administration has made, including lowering the federal debt, cutting drug prices, significant action on climate change, and creating 15 million new jobs, including more than 800,000 new manufacturing jobs, with his $454 billion infrastructure bill.

Trump largely kept to a rant on immigrants, noting that people from “prisons, jails, and mental institutions” were coming over and “stealing jobs” from Black and Latino workers and “killing thousands of Americans” by sneaking fentanyl across the border. He claimed he had handed Biden “one of the best economies in the world,” only to see it “fail miserably” in the President’s hands.

Biden failed to drive home his opponent’s status as a convicted felon, mentioning it only once. Trump took aim at the President’s son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of illegally possessing a handgun, and falsely claimed that Joe Biden himself could be charged with felonies once he leaves office.

‘No Respect’

The former president twice evaded the question of whether he would accept the results of the election, once saying: “I wish he were a great president. I wouldn’t have to be here. But we’re a failing nation. He’s going to drive us into World War Three.”

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin would never have invaded Ukraine under his watch, claimed Trump. And the Israel-Hamas war would have

Trump also evaded a question about his oft-stated plan to enact “the largest deportation ever.”

Unfathomably, the most lucid moment of the evening occurred when the two candidates discussed their golf handicaps, amid a question on the opioid crisis.

‘Awful Debate’

Shekar Narasimhan, who co-founded the AAPI Victory Fund with Dr. Tung Nguyen, tweeted:

“Awful debate. Painful to watch. If folks started as ‘Biden is too old,’ it got reinforced. And if folks started as ‘Trump is unfit to be President,’ it got reinforced.”

The AAPI Victory Fund supports Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander candidates for elected office at all levels of government.

Asked by Ethnic Media Services if the Democratic Party needs to drop Biden as its nominee before the Democratic National Convention, Narasimhan said he would not comment on that question. He did say: “Biden needs a better debate prep team. The party needs to move immediately to remind people how terrible Trump was and is.”

Narasimhan said he did not fear an impact to Democratic candidates in down-ballot races.

Social media exploded with comments from Democrats regarding Biden’s performance.

“Guys, the Dems should nominate someone else – before it’s too late,” wrote former Presidential contender Andrew Yang on X/Twitter, using a newly-created hash tag #swapjoeout. “What’s Joe Biden’s superpower? That he’s a good guy who will do the right thing for the country. In this case, that’s stepping aside and letting the DNC choose another nominee,” he added.

“I wish Biden would reflect on this debate performance and then announce his decision to withdraw from the race, throwing the choice of Democratic nominee to the convention,” New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote on X/Twitter.

“Someone like @gretchenwhitmer or @SherrodBrown or @SecRaimondo could still jump in and beat Trump,” he added, referring to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, and Biden’s Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

California’s former first lady Maria Shriver wrote: “I love Joe Biden. I know he’s a good man. Tonight was heartbreaking in many ways. This is a big political moment. There’s panic in the Democratic party. It’s going to be a long night.”

Losdemócratas pasaron una noche de examen de conciencia el 27 de junio después de la actuación errática del presidente Joe Biden en el escenario del debate, que contrastó enormemente con una actuación confiada del expresidente Donald Trump.

Biden buscó las palabras y a veces perdió la cabeza a mitad de una frase. A menudo se interrumpía de manera incongruente, sin poder defenderse de los ataques infundados y las falsedades de Trump, quien tomó la ofensiva desde el principio y la mantuvo durante el enfrentamiento de 90 minutos presentado por CNN en Atlanta, Georgia. No se permitió audiencia en el evento, moderado por Jake Tapper y Dana Bash. En un caso extremadamente raro, a los reporteros de la Casa Blanca se les prohibió la entrada al evento. Y la Asociación Nacional de Editores de Periódicos, una voz líder de los medios de propiedad negra, señaló que ninguna de las 600 credenciales de medios emitidas fue otorgada a un medio de noticias negro, lo que desató gritos de racismo.

Queja antiinmigrante

Biden fracasó fenomenalmente durante sus declaraciones finales, mientras luchaba por expresar los muchos logros que ha logrado su administración, incluida la reducción de la deuda federal, la reducción de los precios de los medicamentos y medidas significativas sobre el cambio climático, y la creación de 15 millones de nuevos empleos, incluidos más de 800.000 nuevos empleos en el sector manufacturero, con su proyecto de ley de infraestructura de 454.000 millones de dólares.

Trump se limitó en gran medida a despotricar contra los inmigrantes, señalando que personas de “prisiones, cárceles e instituciones mentales” venían y “robaban empleos” a trabajadores negros y latinos y “mataban a miles de estadounidenses” introduciendo fentanilo a través de la frontera. Afirmó que le había entregado a Biden “una de las mejores economías del mundo”, sólo para verla “fracasar miserablemente” en manos del presidente.

Biden no logró resaltar el estatus de su oponente como un delincuente convicto, y lo mencionó solo una vez. Trump apuntó al hijo del presidente, Hunter Biden, quien fue condenado por posesión ilegal de una pistola, y afirmó falsamente que el propio Joe Biden podría ser acusado de delitos graves una vez que deje el cargo.

'Sin respeto'

El ex presidente eludió dos veces la pregunta de si aceptaría los resultados de las elecciones, diciendo en una de ellas: “Ojalá fuera un gran presidente. No tendría por qué estar aquí. Pero somos una nación fallida. Nos llevará a la Tercera Guerra Mundial”.

El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, nunca habría invadido Ucrania bajo su mandato, afirmó Trump. Y

la guerra entre Israel y Hamás habría terminado hace mucho tiempo, añadió. “Putin, Kim Jong Un (de Corea del Norte) y Xi Jinping (presidente de China) no le tienen respeto”, dijo.

Trump también evadió una pregunta sobre su plan, tantas veces declarado, de implementar “la deportación más grande jamás realizada”.

Indescriptiblemente, el momento más lúcido de la velada se produjo cuando los dos candidatos discutieron sus desventajas en el golf, en medio de una pregunta sobre la crisis de los opioides.

'Horrible debate'

Shekar Narasimhan, cofundador del AAPI Victory Fund con el Dr. Tung Nguyen, tuiteó: “Horrible debate. Doloroso de ver. Si la gente empezó diciendo “Biden es demasiado mayor”, se reforzó. Y si la gente empezó diciendo: “Trump no es apto para ser presidente”, se reforzó”.

El Fondo de Victoria de la AAPI apoya a candidatos asiático-americanos, nativos hawaianos e isleños del Pacífico para cargos electos en todos los niveles de gobierno.

Cuando Ethnic Media Services le preguntó si el Partido Demócrata necesita descartar a Biden como su candidato antes de la Convención Nacional Demócrata, Narasimhan dijo que no haría comentarios sobre esa cuestión. Sí dijo: “Biden necesita un mejor equipo de preparación de debates. El partido debe actuar de inmediato para recordarle a la gente lo terrible que fue y es Trump”.

Narasimhan dijo que no temía un impacto para los candidatos demócratas en las elecciones negativas. Las redes sociales explotaron con comentarios de los demócratas sobre el desempeño de Biden. “Chicos, los demócratas deberían nominar a otra persona, antes de que sea demasiado tarde”, escribió el ex candidato presidencial Andrew Yang en X/Twitter, utilizando un hashtag recién creado #swapjoeout. “¿Cuál es el superpoder de Joe Biden? Que es un buen tipo que hará lo correcto por el país. En este caso, eso es hacerse a un lado y dejar que el Comité Nacional Demócrata elija otro candidato”, añadió.

“Me gustaría que Biden reflexionara sobre la actuación de este debate y luego anunciara su decisión de retirarse de la carrera, lanzando la elección del candidato demócrata a la convención”, escribió el columnista del New York Times Nicholas Kristof en X/Twitter.

“Alguien como @gretchenwhitmer o @SherrodBrown o @SecRaimondo aún podría intervenir y vencer a Trump”, añadió, refiriéndose a la gobernadora de Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, al senador de Ohio, Sherrod Brown, y a la secretaria de Comercio de Biden, Gina Raimondo.

La ex primera dama de California, Maria Shriver, escribió: “Amo a Joe Biden. Sé que es un buen hombre. Esta noche fue desgarradora en muchos sentidos. Este es un gran momento político. Hay pánico en el Partido Demócrata. Va a ser una noche larga”.

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