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STAY IN MEXICO: WHAT’S NEXT AFTER THIS POLICY?

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ing the pandemic, in overcrowded conditions and without a clear horizon of solution. The result was obvious, and it was probably always the policy’s intent: Thousands gave up and returned to their home countries.

e forma sorpresiva, la Suprema Corte de Justicia avaló la decisión de la administración del presidente Joe Biden de poner fin a una de las más polémicas reliquias de la era Trump, la política de “Quédate en México”, o como es conocida burocráticamente, los Migration Protection Protocols (MPP). A decir de los propios afectados y de abogados migratorios, los MPP conferían mucha injusticia y poca protección. Más de 70,000 personas fueron obligadas a esperar sus procesos de asilo en territorio mexicano durante la pandemia, en condiciones de hacinamiento y sin un horizonte claro de solución. El resultado era obvio por qué probablemente siempre fue la intención del programa: Miles desistieron y regresaron a sus países de origen. En octubre del año pasado, el secretario de seguridad nacional (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas, hizo un correcto diagnóstico del problema en un memorando oficial: “Evidencia significativa indica que las personas que esperaban sus audiencias judiciales en México bajo el MPP estaban sujetas a extrema violencia e inseguridad a manos de organizaciones criminales transnacionales que se beneficiaron de la explotación de las vulnerabilidades de los migrantes… Estados Unidos tiene una capacidad limitada para garantizar la seguridad de quienes regresan a México”. Otros problemas significativos con los MPP detectados por el DHS, incluyen las dificultades para acceder a un abogado y viajar a tribunales separados por una frontera internacional. Pero ¿qué sigue? El programa será seguramente eliminado en las próximas semanas una vez que el fallo de la Corte Suprema llegue a los tribunales inferiores, pero algunos creen que su desaparición no hará mayor diferencia, no sólo por continuarán los litigios en las Cortes sino porque permanece vigente otro muro legal para los migrantes: el no menos polémico Título 42. “Para los solicitantes de asilo, el Título 42 sigue siendo el principal obstáculo para buscar protección en los Estados Unidos, por lo que la decisión tendrá un efecto mucho más moderado. Para aquellos que están esperando en la frontera la oportunidad de buscar protección, algunos se beneficiarán, pero la mayoría no se verá afectada”, escribe Aaron Reichlin-Melnick del American Immigration Council. Activistas esperan en efecto que el Título 42 sea el siguiente en la lista de programas por desaparecer, pero para el abogado Rafael Borrás, la administración Biden podría hacer algo más: “Yo trabajo a diario con estos casos y he visto que el gobierno de

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los Estados Unidos, cuando quiere, José López Zamorano puede procesar efectivamente los La Red Hispana casos de personas en la frontera. He urprisingly, the Supreme Court trabajado muchos casos de ucraniaof Justice endorsed the decinos, y de otros países europeos, que sion of the administration of llegan al mismo puente, en la misma frontera y son procesados con digni- President Joe Biden to put an end to one of the most controversial reldad y respeto”. ics of the Trump era, the "Stay in No es la primera vez que el gobierno Mexico" policy, or as it is known bude Estados Unidos es acusado de reaucratically, the Migrant Protection aplicar un doble estándar en el trato a Protocols (MPP). los migrantes europeos, comparado con los de otras regiones del mundo. According to those affected and Esta es una gran oportunidad para la immigration lawyers, the MPP conadministración Biden de mostrar que ferred much injustice and little prosu gobierno es distinto y que sabe tection. More than 70,000 people cumplir sus promesas de un trato were forced to wait for their asylum digno y humanitario para TODOS. processes in Mexican territory dur-

In October of last year, the secretary of national security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas, made a correct diagnosis of the problem in an official memorandum: “Significant evidence indicates that the people who waited for their judicial hearings in Mexico under the MPP were subjected to extreme violence and insecurity at the hands of transnational criminal organizations that profited from exploiting the vulnerabilities of migrants… The United States has limited capacity to ensure the safety of those who return to Mexico.” Other significant problems with MPPs identified by DHS include difficulties accessing an attorney and traveling to courts separated by an international border. But what next? The program will surely be eliminated in the coming weeks once the Supreme Court ruling reaches the lower courts, but some believe that its disappearance will not make much difference, not only because the litigation in the courts will continue but because another wall remains in force for migrants: the no less controversial Title 42 expulsion. “For asylum seekers, Title 42 remains the main obstacle to seeking protection in the United States, so the decision will have a much more moderate effect. For those waiting at the border for a chance to seek protection, some will benefit, but most will not be affected,” writes Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the American Immigration Council. Activists indeed hope that Title 42 will be the next on the list of programs to disappear, but for lawyer Rafael Borrás, the Biden administration could do something more: “I work daily with these cases and I have seen that the government of the United States, when it wants, can effectively process the cases of people at the border. I have worked many cases of Ukrainians, and from other European countries, who arrive at the same bridge, on the same border and are processed with dignity and respect.” It is not the first time that the United States government has been accused of applying a double standard in the treatment of European migrants, compared to those from other regions of the world. This is a great opportunity for the Biden administration to show that its government is different and that it knows how to keep its promises of humane and dignified treatment for ALL.

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La vivienda asequible está abriendo nuevas puertas en Hayward La ciudad de Hayward y Homes Built For America presentan la oportunidad de poseer un nuevo y hermoso condominio asequible en HayView SoMi. • Casas en condominio de 2 y 3 recámaras

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• Las cuotas de HOA del condominio comienzan desde aproximadamente $ 560.56 por mes e incluyen seguro general (estructural, seguro contra incendios y accidentes), basura, servicios públicos para el área común, administración profesional de la propiedad, mantenimiento de edificios, paisajismo y reservas

• Pago inicial: 3% del precio de compra de los fondos propios de los solicitantes • Depósito de buena fe: 1% del precio de compra • Ventas realizadas por el Programa de Lotería a partir del 23 de junio y hasta el 19 de agosto; la lotería efectiva se llevará a cabo el 25 de agosto

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Los candidatos calificados participarán en una lotería para el primer lanzamiento de ventas que consiste en 7 viviendas. La fecha límite para ingresar al programa de lotería es el 19 de agosto de 2022. Para conocer las pautas de calificación e información sobre los plazos, comuníquese con Barbara Sciorra al 800.219.0084 o por correo electrónico a Barbara@BuiltForAmerica.com. También puede comunicarse con nuestro servicio de conserjería en Concierge@BuiltForAmerica.com.

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KNOCKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS

ELIMINANDO OBSTÁCULOS PARA LOS COMPRADORES DE PRIMERA VIVIENDA

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wning a home has long been an aspiration for many people across America, and one of the most effective ways to build generational wealth. Yet, due to the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, rising interest rates, and housing affordability concerns, including the lack of affordable housing supply, homeownership may seem out of reach for many first-time homebuyers. In addition, the United States continues to combat the legacy of decades of discriminatory housing policies and practices, which have contributed to a major homeownership gap and disparities in socioeconomic well-being among historically underserved consumers and communities. Currently, the rate of Black homeownership is 30 percentage points lower than for white households - and is as high as it's been in the past 50 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. "The path to affordable quality rental housing and equitable access to sustainable homeownership has never been equally accessible to all due to a legacy of discrimination in housing and the mortgage finance system in America," said Katrina Jones, Fannie Mae's Vice President of Racial Equity Strategy and Impact. "This is compounded by entrenched obstacles that perpetuate housing inequity, such as insufficient credit, a lack of savings for upfront security deposits or down payments to purchase a first home, and misinformation about the homebuying process." Now, through its Equitable Housing Finance Plan, Fannie Mae is helping to address these inequities with new solutions for renters, prospective homebuyers, and existing homeowners in three key areas: • Housing preparation: Helping Black consumers prepare early for sustainable homeownership and access to affordable, quality rental housing through credit building and financial education. • Buying or renting: Removing unnecessary obstacles Black consumers face as they shop for, rent, or purchase their first home. • Moving in and maintaining: Enhancing sustainable housing so that renters and homeowners can withstand disruptions or temporary hardships and remain stably housed. Education Empowers Everyone For many, the homebuying process seems complex and it's difficult to know where to start. No matter where consumers are on their housing journey, homeownership education can help aspiring homebuyers feel prepared and empowered rather than overwhelmed. Fannie Mae's HomeView is a free, online, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow education course that helps consumers navigate the homebuying process.

Available in both English and Spanish, HomeView breaks down the homebuying process into seven simple steps and addresses common myths and misinformation, including answering questions many first-time homebuyers have. Users also have access to checklists, financial calculators, and other free tools and information, which they can use anytime, as often as they want. HomeView also meets the homeownership education requirement needed to qualify for many mortgage loans, including low down payment loans. Those who complete the course can earn a certificate of completion to share with their lender to meet that requirement. "I encourage people who are considering buying a home to start the education process early and have that certificate ready to share with their lender to help them qualify for certain low down payment mortgage products. You can do this while you're also working on building your credit, saving for a down payment, and other activities that HomeView recommends as you prepare for homeownership," said Jones. Credit Building for Renters During the HomeView course, users learn that credit history is an important factor for determining mortgage qualification. However, 20% of the U.S. population has little to no established credit history - a group in which Black and Latino consumers are disproportionately represented. In fact, Black consumers identified insufficient credit as their single biggest obstacle to getting a mortgage and did so at a much higher rate than white consumers (29% to 18%), according to a National Housing Survey study from Fannie Mae. While credit history is a key element in evaluating a borrower's ability to make a mortgage payment, fewer than 10% of renters today have their monthly rent payments reported to the credit bureaus, putting many prospective first-time homebuyers at a competitive disadvantage. Some organizations are recognizing this problem and taking steps to include rent payments histories in their credit evaluation process. For example, Fannie Mae launched a new feature last year that allows mortgage applicants who have paid rent for at least 12 months to use that payment history to help lenders qualify them for a mortgage loan, even if those positive payments do not appear on their credit report. This helps to remove a barrier for first-time homebuyers and increases equitable access to homeownership opportunities for consumers with limited credit histories. "For aspiring homebuyers, responsibility counts, reliability counts, and now rent counts. A solid rent payment history can open the door to homeownership for first-time homebuyers," Jones said.

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er propietario de una vivienda ha sido durante mucho tiempo una aspiración para muchos estadounidenses, y una de las formas más efectivas de crear riqueza generacional. Sin embargo, debido a los efectos de la actual pandemia de COVID-19, el aumento de las tasas de interés y las preocupaciones sobre la asequibilidad de vivienda, incluyendo la falta de suministro de residencias económicas, adquirir una vivienda podría parecer algo fuera del alcance de muchos compradores primerizos. Además, los Estados Unidos continúan combatiendo contra el legado de décadas de políticas y prácticas de vivienda discriminatorias, que ha contribuido a la existencia de una gran brecha en la propiedad de vivienda y desigualdad en el bienestar socioeconómico de los consumidores y las comunidades históricamente desatendidas. Actualmente, según datos de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, el índice de propiedad de vivienda de los afroamericanos es 30 puntos porcentuales más bajo que la de los caucásicos y tan alto como en los últimos cincuenta años. "El camino hacia una vivienda de alquiler asequible y de calidad, y el acceso equitativo a una propiedad de vivienda sostenible nunca ha sido igualmente accesible para todos, debido a un legado de discriminación en la vivienda y el sistema de financiamiento hipotecario en los Estados Unidos", afirma Katrina Jones, Vicepresidenta de Estrategia e Impacto de Equidad Racial de Fannie Mae. "Una situación que se agrava debido a obstáculos arraigados que perpetúan la inequidad en la vivienda, como el crédito insuficiente, la falta de ahorros para costear depósitos de seguridad por adelantado o pagos iniciales para comprar una primera casa, y la información errónea sobre el proceso de compra de viviendas". En la actualidad, gracias a su Plan de Financiamiento Equitativo de Vivienda, Fannie Mae está ayudando a abordar estas desigualdades con nuevas soluciones para inquilinos, compradores potenciales de vivienda y propietarios existentes en tres áreas fundamentales: • Preparación para la vivienda: Ayudar a los consumidores afroamericanos a prepararse con tiempo para la propiedad de una vivienda sostenible, y el acceso a viviendas de alquiler asequibles y de calidad mediante la creación de crédito y educación financiera. • Compra o alquiler: Eliminando los obstáculos innecesarios que enfrentan los consumidores afroamericanos para alquilar o para comprar su primera casa. • Mudanza y permanencia: Mejorando las viviendas sostenibles para que inquilinos y propietarios puedan afrontar trastornos o dificultades temporales, y permanezcan en ellas de manera estable. La educación nos empodera a todos Para muchos, el proceso de compra de vivienda pudiera parecer complejo y les resulta difícil saber por dónde empezar. Independientemente de la etapa donde se encuentren los consumidores con respecto a la vivienda, la educación sobre la propiedad puede ayudar a los compradores aspirantes a sentirse preparados y empoderados, no abrumados. HomeView de Fannie Mae es un curso educativo gratuito, en línea, completo y fácil de seguir que ayuda a los consumidores a navegar por el

proceso de compra. HomeView, disponible en Inglés y Español, desglosa el proceso de compra de vivienda en siete pasos simples, y aborda mitos comunes y desinformación, incluyendo respuestas a preguntas que pudieran formularse a muchos compradores primerizos. Los usuarios también tienen acceso a listas de verificación, calculadoras financieras y otras herramientas e información gratuitas, que pueden utilizar en cualquier momento, con la frecuencia que deseen. HomeView también cumple con el requisito de educación sobre propiedad de vivienda que se necesita para la elegibilidad en la obtención de muchos préstamos hipotecarios, como los de bajo pago inicial. Quienes completen el curso recibirán un certificado que deberán mostrar al prestamista para satisfacer este requisito. "Aconsejo a los que están considerando comprar una casa a comenzar temprano el proceso de educación, y a tener listo ese certificado y presentarlo al prestamista para que los ayude en la elegibilidad para obtener ciertos productos hipotecarios de pago inicial bajo. Esto se puede hacer mientras se trabaja en la creación de crédito, el ahorro para un pago inicial y otras actividades que HomeView recomienda durante la preparación para ser propietarios de vivienda", añade Jones. Creación de crédito para inquilinos Durante la realización del curso HomeView, los usuarios aprenderán que el historial de crédito es un factor importante para determinar la calificación hipotecaria. Sin embargo, el 20% de la población estadounidense tiene poco o ningún historial de crédito, un grupo estadístico en el que los consumidores afroamericanos e hispanos están representados de manera desproporcionada. De hecho, según un estudio de la Encuesta Nacional de Vivienda de Fannie Mae, los consumidores afroamericanos identificaron el crédito insuficiente como su mayor obstáculo para obtener una hipoteca, y lo hicieron a un índice mucho más alto que los consumidores de la raza blanca (29% a 18%). Si bien el historial de crédito es un elemento vital en la evaluación de la capacidad de un prestatario para realizar un pago de hipoteca, menos del 10% de los inquilinos actuales han reportado a las agencias de crédito sus pagos mensuales de alquiler, lo que pone a muchos posibles compradores primerizos en desventaja competitiva. Algunas organizaciones están reconociendo este problema y tomando medidas, para incluir los historiales de pagos de alquiler en sus procesos de evaluación de crédito. Por ejemplo, el año pasado Fannie Mae creó una nueva función que permite a los solicitantes de hipotecas que han pagado el alquiler al menos durante 12 meses, el uso de ese historial de pagos con el fin de que los prestamistas los califiquen para un préstamo hipotecario, incluso si esos pagos positivos no aparecen en su informe de crédito. Esto ayuda a los compradores primerizos a eliminar un obstáculo, e incrementa el acceso equitativo a las oportunidades de propiedad de vivienda para los consumidores con historiales de crédito limitados. "En el caso de los aspirantes a compradores de vivienda, la responsabilidad cuenta, la confiabilidad cuenta y ahora el alquiler cuenta. Un historial sólido de pago del alquiler puede abrir la puerta a la propiedad de una vivienda para quienes compran por primera vez", asegura Jones.

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STROKE AWARENESS FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS OUTREACH INTO NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING COMMUNITIES The message? Know the signs, and get help fast

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with specialized stroke treatment centers nearby, and automatically reaches out to your emergency contacts once you call 911. SAF also enlists high-profile ambassadors, like Zasueta and County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, to help convey lifesaving information.

o you know the signs of stroke? The Stroke Awareness Foundation (SAF) wants to make sure you do, no matter what language you speak. That was the message of the SAF press conference last week. Held to welcome its newest board member, former executive director of the Valley Medical Center Foundation Chris Wilder, who survived a massive stroke himself last year, the event also highlighted the work SAF is doing to bring stroke awareness to Santa Clara County’s non-English speaking communities. “Silicon Valley attracts people from all over the world,” said Fernando Zasueta, prominent attorney, founder of La Raza Historical Society, and SAF ambassador. “They shouldn’t be prevented from seeking treatment just because they don’t speak English.” Making sure stroke information is available to all is one of SAF’s highest priorities. Non-English speakers account for half of all strokes in Santa Clara County; many people in non-English-speaking communities aren’t familiar with the signs of

“The work that SAF is doing with the app and their outreach is really, really exciting,” says Chavez. “It’s critical to make sure these life-saving measures are deeply ingrained in the community.” Visit StrokeInfo.org to learn more.

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stroke and may be reluctant to call 911 or ride in an ambulance. But any delay in treatment can result in a negative outcome. Indeed, although stroke death rates have declined for decades among all races/

ethnicities, Hispanics have seen an increase in death rates since 2013. That’s why SAF has doubled down on its outreach, offering information on its website in six languages and creating an app that lists the signs of stroke, connects you

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ENCANTOS Y DESAFÍOS DE LAS COMUNIDADES ÉTNICAS REPRESENTADOS EN NUESTROS PLATOS

Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services

“Nuestra panadería se convirtió en el centro de nuestra cultura”, al igual que la panadería de su tío, dijo, para United Farm Workers en Delano.

ean las que sean nuestras diferencias, todos tenemos que comer. En Estados Unidos, donde podemos elegir comidas de todo el mundo, la cocina étnica se ha vuelto americana como la tarta de manzana.

“Lo supe desde niño, esa es mi base. Estamos al servicio de nuestra comunidad, a través de nuestra comida y nuestro pan”.

Periodistas y chefs exploraron cómo los E.E.U.U han recibido y cambiado diversas tradiciones alimenticias y porqué, en una conferencia de prensa el pasado 1° de Julio alojada por Ethnic Media Services y John Rudolph de Feet in Two Worlds.

La comida mexicana, tal como se experimenta generalmente en los Estados Unidos, dijo, “no es realmente comida mexicana. Es más ‘alimento de necesidad’”. “Cuando abrí por primera vez, hace 20 años, lo primero que pude ver fue que el consumidor no estaba experimentando mi tipo de restaurante con un chef mexicano”.

Los oradores describieron las poderosas conexiones que provienen de la herencia, el intercambio y las innovaciones que las comunidades étnicas e inmigrantes han proporcionado a nuestras “formas de alimentación” en expansión. También notaron aspectos positivos y problemáticos en su adopción en la sociedad capitalista de Estados Unidos. Además de proporcionar nuevos giros y una apreciación más amplia, la cultura dominante también se apropia y diluye lo introducido por las comunidades étnicas. La cultura comienza con la cocina Quincy Surasmith, editor de Feet in Two Worlds y presentador del podcast Asian Americana, describió su trabajo resolviendo las diferencias entre platos asiático-estadounidenses "tradicionales" y "auténticos", desde chop suey hasta barbacoa coreana, galletas de la fortuna, adobo, pizza de curry de la India, rollos de California, tater tots de tofu y más. Las cosas cambian y cambian aquí debido a la influencia cultural y lo que está disponible”, dijo Surasmith. “Todo es auténtico. Lo auténtico es diferente a lo tradicional”. “Es auténtico para un conjunto diferente de cocineros, un conjunto diferente de restaurantes, diferentes regiones. Y estos crecen y evolucionan en los EE. UU.”, dijo Surasmith. Citó la cadena de restaurantes Boiling Crab nacida de las comunidades vietnamitas estadounidenses en la costa del Golfo, hasta los estilos de barbacoa coreanos desarrollados en Los Ángeles y más. “Quiero alentar a las personas a pensar en los alimentos como señales de todos los caminos que se cruzan, la especificidad de la región o la gente, ya sea en los EE. UU. o de dónde son sus familias o ellos mismos”. “Solía estar muy en contra de la cocina

“Esperaban papas fritas y salsa. … Hija del panadero, les di pan. Esperaban platos combinados. '¿Dónde están las tortillas? ¿Dónde están las salsas? No les di nada de eso. En cambio, les di comida regional”.

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fusión, hasta que me di cuenta de que la mayoría de las cocinas SON fusión”, dijo la escritora de alimentos y viajes Kayla Stewart, nativa del “rico y complejo” sur de Estados Unidos.

“Durante tanto tiempo, los afroamericanos y las figuras culinarias negras han quedado fuera de la narrativa de la comida estadounidense. Es descaradamente injusto, pero también afecta la economía”.

“La cocina afroamericana en muchos sentidos es una mezcla de comida y tradiciones indígenas. Comida y tradiciones negras, africanas, de África occidental y, por supuesto, incluso europeas”, dijo.

La comida puede ser algo tan alegre y maravilloso, pero también es una oportunidad para hablar sobre temas muy reales (historia, política, raza, género y derechos de la mujer) que han existido en nuestro país desde su fundación y que siguen existiendo."

“Esto se ve particularmente en Nueva Orleans”, se rió, admitiendo un afecto particular por la cocina de ese crisol de la ciudad sureña de la que “jambalaya” y “gumbo” se han convertido en sinónimos en inglés de una mezcla saludable de cualquier cosa. Allá, dijo, la mezcla de ingredientes, alimentos y tradiciones se basa en influencias negras, africanas, de África occidental, indígenas y europeas, incluidas tradiciones traídas de África como el pastel de camote, la okra y los frijoles negros. “Muchas veces en mi trabajo”, dijo Stewart, “la gente asume que la comida afroamericana son macarrones con queso, col rizada y pollo frito”. “Si bien esas son comidas muy maravillosas y absolutamente parte de nuestras formas de comer”, dijo, también se han utilizado para insultar, estereotipar y minimizar las contribuciones de los negros a la cocina estadounidense.

'Una fuente inagotable de inspiración' Silvana Salcido Esparza, criada en panaderías en “la cornucopia del mundo”, el Valle de San Joaquín de California, describió toda una vida de lecciones aprendidas en el camino hacia su amplio reconocimiento por su comida mexicana y los innovadores establecimientos de Arizona, reconocimiento que incluye el reconocimiento repetido de los prestigiosos premios James Beard.

“Lo uso como una oportunidad para cambiar las percepciones erróneas que tienen los norteamericanos no solo sobre la comida de México, sino sobre la cultura. Eso fue hace 20 años. Y esa pelea todavía continúa”. De México, dijo, tenemos maíz, tomates, chiles, frijoles, papaya, piñas, “¡chocolate, por el amor de Dios! – y la técnica, como la cocción en barbacoa. “Viajé por el país, 17 estados, estudiando barbacoa estadounidense como chef mexicana”, dijo. “Y lo que encontré es que hay una supremacía blanca que se ha apoderado de esa comida”. “No es típico de la asimilación, sino de la apropiación, porque esa comida se desarrolló a partir de la cultura mexicana en Texas y el resto de Estados Unidos”.

“Hay mucha política en la comida”, dijo. “Yo no hago comida para mí. Una cosa que dicen en mi cultura es: quieren el taco pero no quieren al taquero”.

Y luego, algunas de las mejores innovaciones en la barbacoa provinieron de cocineros esclavizados que encontraron formas de hacer apetecibles las sobras que quedaban en las mesas que servían, dijo.

En esas panaderías de California donde se crió, recuerda a sus clientes trabajadores de campo inmigrantes, que intercambiaban jitomates y duraznos por el pan o la leche que su padre les proporcionaba, y también recibían ayuda de los niños allá para traducir formularios, solicitudes de empleo y demás.

“Hay mucha cultura en la comida”, concluyó John Rudolph, fundador de Feet in 2 Worlds, que produce el sitio de blogs Food in 2 Worlds. “Se trata de la historia. Se trata de política. Muchas personalidades, muchas grandes historias, una fuente inagotable de inspiración”.

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politics, and race, and gender, and women’s rights – that have existed in our country since its founding and continue to exist.”

hatever our differences, we all have to eat. In the United States, where we can choose foods from all over the world, ethnic cuisine has become American as apple pie.

‘An endless source of inspiration’ Silvana Salcido Esparza, raised in bakeries in “the cornucopia of the world,” California’s San Joaquin Valley, described a lifetime of lessons learned on the way to her wide renown for her Mexican fare and innovative Arizona establishments – renown that includes repeated recognition from the prestigious James Beard awards.

Journalists and chefs explored how the U.S. has welcomed and changed diverse eating traditions, and why, at a press briefing hosted July 1 by Ethnic Media Services and John Rudolph, of Feet in Two Worlds.

“There is a lot of politics in food,” she said. “I don’t do food for me. One thing they say in my culture is: They want the taco but didn’t want the taco maker.”

The speakers described the powerful connections that come from the heritage, sharing and innovations ethnic and immigrant communities have provided our expanding “food ways.” They also noted positive and problematic aspects in their adoption into America’s capitalist society. Besides providing new twists and wider appreciation, the dominant culture also appropriates and dilutes what ethnic communities introduce. Culture begins with cuisine Quincy Surasmith, an editor at Feet in Two Worlds, and host of the podcast Asian Americana described his work sorting out the differences between “traditional” and “authentic” Asian American dishes, from chop suey to Korean barbecue, fortune cookies, adobo, Indian curry pizza, California rolls, tofu tater tots and more.

Nationally acclaimed Mexican chef and a self-proclaimed “Chingona,” Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza has dedicated her culinary career to the forward movement and promotion of Mexican cuisine and culture. Photo Credit: Silvana Salcido Esparza / EMS

Africa such as sweet potato pie, okra and black-eyed peas.

stereotype and minimize Black contributions to American cuisine.

“So many times in my work,” Stewart said, “people assume that African American food is macaroni and cheese, collard greens and fried chicken.”

“For so long, Black Americans and Black culinary figures have been left out of the narrative of American food. It’s blatantly unfair, but it also impacts economics.”

“While those are wonderful, wonderful meals and absolutely part of our food ways,” she said, they’ve also been used to insult,

“Food can be such a joyful and wonderful thing, but it also is an opportunity to talk about the very real issues – history, and

At those California bakeries where she was raised, she recalls their immigrant field laborer customers, who’d barter tomatoes and peaches for the bread or milk her father provided, and also get help from children there to translate forms, job applications and such. “Our bakery became the hub for our culture” – as did her uncle’s bakery, she said, for the United Farm Workers in Delano. “I knew as a child, that’s my foundation. We’re of service to our community, through our food and our bread.” Mexican food as generally experienced in the United States, she said, “is not really Mexican food. It is more ‘necessity food.’”

“Things change and shift here because of cultural influence and what is available,” Surasmith said. “It’s all authentic. Authentic is different than traditional.”

“When I first opened, 20 years ago, the number one thing I could see was the consumer was not experiencing my kind of restaurant from a Mexican chef.”

“It’s authentic to a different set of cooks, different set of restaurants, different regions. And these get to grow and evolve in the U.S.,” Surasmith said.

“They expected chips and salsa. … Baker’s daughter, I gave them bread. They expected combination plates. ‘Where’s the tortillas? Where’s the sauces?’ I gave them none of that. Instead, I gave them regional food.”

He cited the Boiling Crab restaurant chain borne of Vietnamese American communities on the Gulf Coast, to Korean barbecue styles developed in Los Angeles and more. “I want to encourage people to think about food as signposts to all the intersecting roads it’s crossed, the specificity of the region or people, whether in the U.S. or where their families or they themselves are from.” “I used to be very against fusion cuisine, until I realized that most cuisines ARE fusion,” said food and travel writer Kayla Stewart, native of the “rich and complex” American South. “African American cuisine in many ways is a mixing of Indigenous food and traditions. Black, African, West African food and traditions and of course even European,” she said. “You see this particularly in New Orleans,” she laughed, admitting to a particular affection for the cuisine of that melting pot Southern city from which “jambalaya” and “gumbo” have become English-language synonyms for a healthy mix of anything. There, she said, the mix of ingredients, food and traditions draw from Black, African, West African, Indigenous and European influences, including traditions brought from

“I use it as an opportunity to change erroneous perceptions that North Americans have not only over the food from Mexico, but of the culture. That was 20 years ago. And that fight is still going.” From Mexico, she said, we got corn, tomatoes, chilies, beans, papaya, pineapples – “chocolate, for Christ’s sake! – and technique, such as barbecue pit cooking. “I traveled the country – 17 states – studying American barbecue as a Mexican chef,” she said. “And what I found is that there’s a white supremacy that has taken over that food.” “It’s typical not of assimilation, but appropriation, because that food developed out of Mexican culture into Texas and the rest of America.” And then, some of the best innovations in barbecue came from enslaved cooks finding ways to make palatable scraps left off the tables they served, she said. “There’s a lot of culture in food,” John Rudolph, founder of Feet in 2 Worlds which produces the blog site Food in 2 Worlds, concluded. “It’s about history. It’s about politics. A lot of personalities, a lot of great stories, an endless source of inspiration.”

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solar el año pasado debido a la exclusión del impuesto a la propiedad solar y la prohibición de la administración de Newsom de nuevos permisos de ‘fracking’, que los supervisores del condado consideraron que perjudicaban a la industria petrolera de la región.

os legisladores de mayor rango de California, bajo la presión del gobernador Gavin Newsom, están negociando en privado para incluir un paquete de energía de gran alcance en su acuerdo presupuestario que le daría a la Comisión de Energía del estado el control exclusivo sobre la ubicación de las instalaciones de energía limpia.

Los funcionarios de la ciudad y el condado se oponen a la pérdida del control local sobre los proyectos de energía en sus propias jurisdicciones. La California State Association of Counties y la League of California Cities en una carta a los legisladores los instaron a permitir que las autoridades locales autoricen permisos y tengan la oportunidad de comentar sobre los impactos ambientales de los proyectos.

El esfuerzo tiene como objetivo agilizar la aprobación de proyectos solares y eólicos, y entregar más electricidad a la antigua red de California mientras se reduce la dependencia de los combustibles fósiles. Pero también podría usurpar la toma de decisiones locales sobre proyectos, y ya ha provocado fuertes objeciones en todo California por parte de los funcionarios de la ciudad y el condado. El acuerdo también dejaría de lado a otras agencias estatales y generaría preocupaciones sobre los impactos ambientales de los proyectos de energía. Como parte del paquete de energía del presupuesto, los legisladores también están negociando disposiciones que prolongarían el uso de las cuatro centrales eléctricas de gas natural restantes del estado, que ahora están programadas para comenzar a desconectarse el próximo año. Los cierres ya fueron retrasados por los funcionarios estatales por tres años. Llamado proyecto de ley de remolque, el paquete de energía también podría asignar millas de millones a fuentes de energía de combustibles fósiles, incluidas las inversiones en la modernización de generadores de respaldo diesel altamente contaminantes. Personas familiarizadas con las negociaciones dijeron que la administración de Newsom está haciendo de la inclusión de las disposiciones energéticas una alta prioridad en las negociaciones sobre su presupuesto revisado. El proyecto de ley, si se promulga, abordaría una de las preocupaciones apremiantes de Newsom: mantener las luces encendidas en California durante un verano que se espera agote los suministros de energía del estado. Es el tipo de kriptonita política que derribó al exgobernador Gray Davis durante la crisis energética de 20002001. Las negociaciones estaban en curso este jueves, y los legisladores y Newsom se negaron a discutirlas o publicar cualquier documento o detalle, diciendo que aún permanecerán por acordar muchas disposiciones. “Desafortunadamente, no podemos comentar sobre negociaciones o legislación pendiente”, dijo Alex Stack, vocero de la oficina del gobernador. Pero ambientalistas y representantes de empresas de energía limpia describieron a CalMatters detalles que dicen les preocupan, y expresan su indignación porque el proceso es a puertas cerradas. Dijeron que las conversaciones parecen dar marcha atrás en la promesa de California de exprimir el carbono de la red eléctrica del estado en las próximas décadas en un esfuerzo por combatir el cambio climático. “Es más que frustrante ver al gobernador y a la Legislatura atrapada una vez más en un debate sobre cuánto tiempo mantener las viejas plantas de gas en funcionamiento, cuando sabemos el daño que causan”, dijo Mike Young, director político de California Environmental Voters. “Gastar miles de millones de dólares para apuntalar viejas instalaciones de combus-

La League of California Cities dijo a los legisladores que se “opone a la usurpación estatal de la autoridad de permisos locales”. El grupo solicitó que el proyecto de ley incluyera una disposición de caducidad de tres años. Los ambientalistas y los expertos en energía limpia dicen que Newsom está presionando para dar a la Comisión de Energía el control exclusivo sobre la ubicación de las plantas de energía, usurpando el control local. El acuerdo también prolongaría la vida útil de las plantas de gas natural. Photo Credit: Matthew Henry / Unsplash

tibles fósiles durante algunos años más sentará un precedente peligroso”. -MIKE YOUNG, VOTANTES AMBIENTALES DE CALIFORNIA Los ambientalistas dijeron que la racionalización de los proyectos de energía puede traducirse en la aceptación de atajos que dañan el medio ambiente, como los humedales y las especies en peligro de extinción. El proyecto de ley que se está negociando “me da acidez estomacal”, dijo Brandon Dawson, director del Sierra Club de California, y dijo que las leyes ambientales “están ahí por una razón. “Apoyamos el esfuerzo para obtener energía limpia en la red rápidamente, pero este proyecto de ley tiene protecciones ambientales y de salud pública débiles, apuntala las plantas de diesel y gas y va a crear conflictos entre las agencias estatales y del condado”. Las discusiones a puertas cerradas resaltan la tensión entre mantener suficiente energía eléctrica y la lenta transición del estado a la energía renovable. Un borrador de un documento en negociación publicado por primera vez el 18 de mayo dice que la energía renovable no será suficiente para abastecer al estado durante condiciones climáticas extremas e incendios forestales, por lo que es probable que las plantas de energía a gas y los generadores de respaldo diésel “serán necesarios para mantener la confiabilidad durante condiciones climáticas extremas”. Pero los defensores del medio ambiente y los expertos en energía dicen que el proyecto de ley no aliviará los posibles apagones o la falta de confiabilidad de la energía en los próximos meses porque las plantas de energía pueden tardar años en construirse. Les preocupa que pueda hacer retroceder el plan de cambio climático del estado. “Gastar millas de millones de dólares para apuntalar viejas instalaciones de combustibles fósiles durante algunos años sentará un precedente peligroso”, dijo Young. “Lo que es más importante, podría tener implicaciones a largo plazo en el desarrollo del mercado energético de California, y podría socavar el objetivo final del estado de construir una red eléctrica limpia y confiable que proporción de energía a todas las comunidades que la necesiten”.

Los defensores de la energía limpia y otros cuestionaron la falta de transparencia en esta parte del proceso presupuestario, argumentando que las discusiones sobre cuestiones de política deben llevarse a cabo en la Legislatura y estar sujetos a debate abierto y comentarios públicos. La asambleísta Luz Rivas, demócrata de San Fernando que preside el comité de recursos naturales de la Asamblea, hizo ese punto en una audiencia sobre las propuestas energéticas a principios de este mes. Dijo que preferiría que pasara por el proceso legislativo público, “donde podemos trabajar más en él y poder revisarlo y hacer cambios o tener una audiencia pública al respecto, en lugar de simplemente insertarlo en el presupuesto”. Según la propuesta, la Comisión de Energía del estado, que está designada por el gobernador y los legisladores, aceleraría los proyectos de energía y prometería a los desarrolladores una decisión de revisión ambiental dentro de los 270 días, sustancialmente más rápido de lo que normalmente se llevan a cabo la mayoría de las revisiones. Este programa de “inclusión voluntaria” para los desarrolladores eliminaría su necesidad de obtener la aprobación local, así como la supervisión de las agencias estatales que supervisarán las sospechas sobre el agua, el uso de la tierra y las especies en peligro de extinción. Además de las centrales eléctricas, la Comisión de Energía también se encargaría de autorizar algunas líneas de transmisión, así como instalaciones que fabriquen componentes para plantas de energía renovable. El paquete energético “es demasiado amplio, usurpa el control local y excluye a los gobiernos locales de una participación significativa en los principales proyectos de desarrollo”. -REPRESENTANTES DE CONDADOS RURALES DE CALIFORNIA El proceso de aceptación para los desarrolladores eliminaría el control de las agencias locales y las juntas de planificación, lo que ha generado controversia entre los funcionarios electos de la ciudad y el condado. Algunos funcionarios locales y residentes se oponen a la ubicación de proyectos solares a gran escala. Los funcionarios del condado de Kern se negaron a aprobar un gran proyecto

Los Representantes de los condados rurales de California, que abogan en nombre de 39 condados pequeños, se oponen al control de la Comisión de Energía y dicen que “es demasiado amplio, usurpa el control local, excluye a los gobiernos locales de una participación significativa en los principales proyectos de desarrollo dentro de sus jurisdicciones y podrían resultar en aún más litigios”. Parte del proyecto de ley que se está negociando le diría al Departamento de Recursos Hídricos del estado que obtenga contratos de energía que no estarían sujetos a CEQA, la ley de calidad ambiental de California. Aparentemente, el proyecto de ley no ordena a la agencia que se concentre o priorice las fuentes de energía limpia. El asambleísta Bill Quirk, un demócrata de Hayward que habló en una audiencia el 1 de junio, grabó a sus colegas la última vez que el Departamento de Recursos Hídricos se involucró con la compra de energía: durante la crisis energética de 2001, el departamento realizado contratos a largo plazo que le costaron al estado más de $42 mil millones . “Este es un gran choque de trenes. A DWR nunca, nunca se le debe dar la responsabilidad, nuevamente, de adquirir energía. Adquirieron energía a precios mucho más altos de lo que se justificaba”, dijo en la audiencia. “Y es por eso que pasamos 20 años pagando esa deuda”. El recuerdo de esa crisis energética está grabado en la mente de muchos californianos y sirve como advertencia entre los funcionarios electos, ya que terminó con la carrera política de Davis. La crisis de energía comenzó en el verano de 2000 y persistió incluso después de que Davis emitiera órdenes de emergencia para aliviar el problema con apagones continuos en todo el estado. Aunque Davis fue reelegido en 2002, un electorado frustrado lo destituyó al año siguiente. “Es decepcionante ver a los líderes estatales una vez más atrapados en el mismo debate de última hora sobre qué recursos se necesitan para las luces encendidas durante el caluroso verano”, dijo Bill Parsons, vicepresidente de la Asociación Estadounidense de Energía Limpia, que representa a las compañías de energía renovable. Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters.

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jurisdictions. The California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities sent letters to legislators urging them to allow local authorities to authorize permits and have an opportunity to comment on environmental impacts of projects.

alifornia’s top-ranking legislators, under pressure from Gov. Gavin Newsom, are privately negotiating to include a far-reaching energy package in their budget deal that would give the state Energy Commission sole control over siting of cleanenergy facilities.

The League of California Cities told legislators that it is “opposed to the state usurpation of local permitting authority.” The group requested that the bill include a three-year sunset provision.

The effort aims to streamline approval of solar and wind projects, and deliver more electricity to California’s aging grid while scaling back reliance on fossil fuels.

The Rural County Representatives of California, which advocates on behalf of 39 small counties, opposes the Energy Commission control, saying it “is overly broad, usurps local control, excludes local governments from meaningful involvement in major development projects within their jurisdictions, and could result in even more litigation.”

But it also could usurp local decision-making over projects, and already has triggered vehement objections across California from city and county officials. The deal also would sideline other state agencies and raise concerns about the environmental impacts of the energy projects. As part of the budget’s energy package, legislators also are negotiating provisions that would prolong use of four natural-gas power plants that are now scheduled to begin going offline next year. The closures already were delayed by state officials by three years. Called a trailer bill, the energy package also could allocate billions to fossil fuel power sources, including investments in retrofitting highly-polluting diesel backup generators. People familiar with the negotiations said the Newsom administration is making inclusion of the energy provisions a high priority in the negotiations over his revised budget. The trailer bill, if enacted, would address one of Newsom’s pressing concerns — keeping the lights on in California during a summer that’s expected to strain the state’s power supplies. It is the kind of political Kryptonite that brought down former Gov. Gray Davis during the energy crisis of 2000-2001. The negotiations were ongoing last week, and legislators and Newsom declined to discuss them or release any updated documents or details, other than a month-old draft, saying many provisions were yet to be agreed upon. “Unfortunately we can’t comment on negotiations or pending legislation,” said governor’s office spokesperson Alex Stack. But environmentalists and representatives of clean-energy companies described to CalMatters details that they say concern them, and they expressed outrage that the negotiating process is behind closed doors. They said the talks appear to backpedal on California’s pledge to wring carbon from the state’s power grid in the coming decades in an effort to battle climate change. “It’s beyond frustrating to see the governor and Legislature once again trapped in a debate over how long to keep old gas plants up and running, when we know the damage they cause,” said Mike Young, political director of California Environmental Voters.

Environmentalists and clean-energy experts say Newsom is pushing to give the Energy Commission sole control over siting of energy plants, usurping local control. The deal also would prolong the life of natural gas plants. Photo Credit: Pixabay

projects can translate into accepting shortcuts that damage the environment, such as wetlands and endangered species. The trailer bill that’s being negotiated “gives me heartburn,” said California Sierra Club Director Brandon Dawson, who added environmental laws “are there for a reason. “We support the effort to get clean energy on the grid quickly, but this bill has weak environmental and public health protections, props up diesel and gas plants and is going to create conflicts between county and state agencies.” The behind-closed-door discussions between legislators and the Newsom administration highlight the tension between maintaining sufficient electrical power and the state’s slow transition to renewable energy. A draft of a document under negotiation first posted on May 18 says renewable energy won’t be sufficient to supply the state during extreme weather and wildfires, making it likely that gas power plants and diesel backup generators “will be required to maintain reliability during extreme events.” But environmental advocates and energy experts say the bill would not alleviate any potential brownouts or power unreliability in coming months because power plants can take years to build. They worry that it may set back the state’s climate-change plan. “Spending billions of dollars to prop up old fossil fuel facilities for another few years will set a dangerous precedent,” Young said. “More importantly it could have long-term implications on the development of California’s energy market — and could potentially undermine the state’s ultimate goal of building a clean, reliable electric grid that provides power to every community that needs it.”

-MIKE YOUNG, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS

Clean energy advocates and others questioned the lack of transparency in this part of the budget process, arguing that discussions about policy issues should be conducted in the Legislature and subject to open debate and public comment.

Environmentalists said streamlining energy

Assemblymember Luz Rivas, a Democrat

“Spending billions of dollars to prop up old fossil fuel facilities for another few years will set a dangerous precedent.”

from San Fernando who chairs the Assembly’s natural resources committee, made that point in a hearing about the energy proposals earlier this month. She said she would prefer that it move through the public legislative process, “where we can work on it more, and be able to review it and make any changes or have a public hearing on it, instead of just inserting it into the budget.” Under the proposal, the state Energy Commission, which is appointed by the governor and legislators, would fast-track energy projects and promise developers an environmental review decision within 270 days, substantially faster than most reviews are typically conducted. This “opt-in” program for developers would eliminate their need to obtain local approval as well as oversight from state agencies responsible for protecting water, land use, endangered species and disadvantaged communities. In addition to power plants, the Energy Commission would also take charge of permitting some transmission lines as well as facilities that manufacture components for renewable energy plants. The package “is overly broad, usurps local control, excludes local governments from meaningful involvement in major development projects.” -RURAL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA The opt-in process for developers would remove control from local agencies and planning boards, which has spurred controversy among city and county elected officials. Some local officials and residents oppose the siting of large-scale solar projects. Kern County officials balked at approving a large solar project last year because of a solar property tax exclusion and the Newsom administration’s ban on new fracking permits, which county supervisors viewed as harming the region’s oil industry. City and county officials oppose the loss of local control over energy projects in their own

Part of the bill under negotiation would tell the state Department of Water Resources to procure energy contracts that would not be subject to CEQA, California’s environmental quality law. The bill apparently does not direct the agency to focus on or prioritize clean energy sources. The California Energy Commission, in a statement shared by Newsom’s office, acknowledged that new projects “may include natural gas generators with modern emission controls… It is expected that fossil-fuel resources will be dispatched only in the event of grid emergencies.” The proposal is needed “to address the challenges of increasingly frequent and extreme climate-driven events and supply chain and related challenges,” the commission said. Assemblymember Bill Quirk, a Democrat from Hayward who spoke at a June 1 hearing, reminded his colleagues about the last time the Department of Water Resources got involved with buying power: During the 2001 energy crisis the department signed longterm contracts that cost the state more than $42 billion. “This is a big trainwreck. DWR should never, ever be given the responsibility, again, of procuring energy. They procured energy at much larger prices than were justified,” he said at the hearing. “And that’s why we spent 20 years paying off that debt.” The memory of that energy crisis is imprinted on the minds of many Californians and serves as a cautionary tale among elected officials, as it ended Davis’ political career. The power crisis began in the summer of 2000, and persisted even after Davis issued emergency orders to alleviate the problem of statewide rolling blackouts. Although Davis was reelected in 2002, a frustrated electorate recalled him the next year. “It’s disappointing to see state leaders once again stuck in the same last-minute debate over what resources are needed to keep the lights on during the hot summer,” said Bill Parsons, a vice president with American Clean Power Association, which represents renewable energy companies. For the record, this story was updated to clarify that the four plants slated to be shut down next year are not all of California’s remaining natural gas plants.

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laciones por violar las normas federales o estatales, e imponer multas. Los representantes del departamento se negaron el martes a comentar sobre la legislación pendiente.

n grupo de defensores que ha luchado durante mucho tiempo para reformar el problemático sistema de licencias de hogares de ancianos del estado ahora está tratando de acabar con la legislación que patrocinó, calificando el proyecto de ley enmendado como “un paso atrás”. “En lugar de la gran reforma que necesita el sistema de licencias de hogares de ancianos, AB 1502 ahora codifica y respalda el sistema actual, un sistema que ha alimentado a los peores operadores del estado”, escribió Patricia McGinnis, directora ejecutiva de California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform. Su carta de oposición fuertemente redactada fue al Dr. Richard Pan, presidente del Comité de Salud del Senado programado para escuchar el proyecto de ley esta tarde.

El lenguaje original del proyecto de ley habría establecido estándares estrictos de idoneidad, que incluyen verificaciones de historial de 10 años para nuevos propietarios, un proceso público para investigarlos e informes anuales a la Legislatura por parte del Departamento de Salud Pública. Después de que los legisladores redujeran un proyecto de ley de licencias de hogares de ancianos de California, los críticos dijeron que permitiría que prosperaran los peores operadores, pero otros defensores insistieron en que todavía era un paso en la dirección correcta. Photo Credit: Dominik Lange / Unsplash

El lenguaje enmendado elimina algunas de estas disposiciones, tiene verificaciones de historial más cortas e instituye sanciones financieras discrecionales más pequeñas en lugar de sanciones más significativas. Pero Wasserman dijo que cree que el proyecto

Pero los autores del proyecto de ley y otros defensores del cuidado de los ancianos dicen que el proyecto de ley enmendado, aún representa un progreso importante en los esfuerzos del estado para regular mejor quién es propietario y opera los hogares de ancianos.

La lucha para arreglar el proceso de concesión de licencias de asilos de ancianos del estado ha ido cobrando impulso en el último año. En una audiencia el otoño pasado Wood, quien preside el Comité de Salud de la Asamblea, a veces se emocionaba cuando cuestionaba a los funcionarios estatales.

E incluso en las 48 horas previas a la audiencia de hoy, Muratsuchi dijo que seguía modificando detalles clave con la esperanza de encontrar un punto medio en el que todas las partes pudieran estar de acuerdo.

“¿Dónde está aquí el enfoque proactivo, centrado en el paciente y de seguridad pública?” le preguntó a Cassie Dunham, subdirectora interina del Departamento de Salud Pública de California. “¿Dónde está eso? Porque no lo siento ahora. Y sin embargo, aquí estamos. Aquí nos sentamos. Habrá que esperar a las noticias. Tenemos que esperar a que la gente muera”.

Los propios defensores de la reforma están divididos. El Dr. Michael Wasserman, geriatra y presidente de políticas públicas de la Asociación de Medicina de Cuidados a Largo Plazo de California, dijo que su organización apoya el proyecto de ley enmendado, que él ve como “un paso adelante increíblemente positivo”.

Llegar tan lejos ha sido una batalla política, que involucró audiencias emocionales y alianzas estratégicas. El año pasado, una investigación de CalMatters reveló un proceso de concesión de licencias estatales opaco, plagado de indecisión, confusión y retrasos por años. Las historias destacaron el controvertido trato del Departamento de Salud Pública al segundo mayor propietario de un asilo de ancianos de California, el empresario de Los Ángeles Shlomo Rechnitz, y su red de empresas. El departamento permitió que Rechnitz y sus empresas operaran extraoficialmente 18 instalaciones de Country Villa durante años mientras sus solicitudes de licencia permanecían en estado “pendiente”; en cinco hogares de Windsor, el estado ha permitido que Rechnitz y sus empresas operen instalaciones a pesar de que el estado ha negado rotundamente sus solicitudes de licencia. El Departamento de Salud Pública tiene una amplia gama de responsabilidades en los asilos de ancianos. Además de otorgar licencias, el departamento es responsable de inspeccionar de manera rutinaria los 1,200 asilos de ancianos del estado para garantizar que cumplan con los estándares federales. También lleva a cabo investigaciones de quejas y puede citar a insta-

Y Muratsuchi, quien ha colaborado estrechamente con California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, dijo que ha trabajado en los últimos días para cambiar cierto lenguaje para abordar las preocupaciones de la organización. Dijo que algunos de los aspectos más importantes de la legislación original permanecen intactos. Específicamente, cerraría lagunas para que los propietarios no puedan comprar residencias de ancianos sin obtener una licencia previa, y establecería límites de tiempo para que el proceso de cambio de propietario no tenga retrasos de años, como ha sido el caso de las casas de campo. Muratsuchi dijo que está tratando de convencer a la organización de defensa que “aunque no es exactamente con lo que empezamos, la esencia y la sustancia del proyecto de ley original en general están todavía en la versión modificada”.

Los asambleístas demócratas Al Muratsuchi de Los Ángeles y Jim Wood de Santa Rosa, coautores del proyecto de ley, dijeron el martes que tienen la intención de hacer avanzar el proyecto de ley, a pesar de la nueva oposición de sus patrocinadores.

Aun así, el cambio radical de California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform plantea preguntas sobre el destino de un proyecto de ley que hasta hace poco habían defendido como una forma de mejorar el sistema de licencias y propiedad de hogares de ancianos del estado.

de ley enmendado aún servirá para aumentar la transparencia y permitir que el estado responsabilice de manera más efectiva a los propietarios y a los acreedores de licencias. Temía que el proyecto de ley, tal como se redactó originalmente, podría haber estado atado durante años a litigios y podría haber resultado difícil de implementar.

El martes, su tono hacia el departamento había cambiado. “Es absolutamente necesario hacer mejoras en el proceso de concesión de licencias para los centros de enfermería especializada”, dijo en un comunicado enviado por correo electrónico a CalMatters, señalando que está agradecido por el compromiso y el apoyo del departamento. “El proceso legislativo, cuando funciona bien, toma retroalimentación de todos los lados y encuentra una manera de avanzar y, aunque puede que no sea la posición final de ninguna de las partes interesadas, es un progreso y el progreso es la meta”, declaró Wood. Se negó a ser entrevistado antes de la audiencia de hoy. La industria ha planteado sus propias preocupaciones sobre el sistema de licencias. En un correo electrónico el lunes, Corey Egel, vocero de la Asociación de Instalaciones de Salud de California, un segmento de la industria, declaró que el proceso de cambio de propiedad del estado “debe reformarse para garantizar la revisión oportuna y acelerada de las solicitudes de licencia para que estas tengan requisitos son razonables con interrupciones mínimas en el acceso del paciente a los servicios de atención a largo plazo”. Se negó a decir si su organización respaldaba el proyecto de ley enmendado, pero no ha registrado oposición oficial.

La Asamblea aprobó la versión original del proyecto de ley en enero.

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feared that the bill as originally written could have been tied up for years in litigation, and might have proven difficult to implement.

group of advocates that has long fought to reform the state’s troubled nursing home licensing system is now attempting to kill legislation it sponsored, calling the amended bill “a step backwards.”

And Muratsuchi, who has collaborated closely with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, said he has worked in recent days to change certain language to address the organization’s concerns. He said some of the most important aspects of the original legislation remain intact. Specifically, it would close loopholes so that owners cannot buy nursing homes without first obtaining a license, and it would institute time limits so that the change of ownership process would not have yearslong delays, as has been the case with the Country Villa homes.

“Instead of the major reform that the nursing home licensing system needs, AB 1502 now codifies and endorses the current system, a system that has nourished the worst operators in the state,” wrote Patricia McGinnis, executive director of the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform. Her strongly worded letter of opposition went to Dr. Richard Pan, chair of the Senate Health Committee, a few days ago. Nonetheless, the committee approved the bill this afternoon. The bill’s authors, and other elder care advocates, say the bill as amended still represents important progress in the state’s efforts to better regulate who owns and operates nursing homes. Democratic Assemblymembers Al Muratsuchi of Los Angeles and Jim Wood of Santa Rosa, the bill’s co-authors, said that they intend to move the bill forward, despite the new opposition from its sponsors. Even in the 48 hours leading up to today’s hearing, Muratsuchi had continued tweaking key details in the hopes of finding a compromise that all sides could agree upon. Reform advocates themselves are split. Dr. Michael Wasserman, a geriatrician and chair of public policy for the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine, said his organization supports the amended bill, which he views as “an incredibly positive step forward.” Still, the about-face by California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform raises questions about the fate of a bill they had until recently championed as a way to overhaul the state’s nursing home licensing and ownership system. Getting it this far has been a political battle, involving emotional hearings and strategic alliances. Last year, a CalMatters investigation revealed an opaque state licensing process plagued by indecision, confusion and yearslong delays. Stories spotlighted the Department of Public Health’s controversial treatment of California’s second-largest nursing home owner, Los Angeles businessman Shlomo Rechnitz, and his web of companies. The department allowed Rechnitz and his companies to unofficially operate 18 Country Villa facilities for years while their license applications remained in “pending” status; in five Windsor homes, the state has allowed Rechnitz and his companies to operate facilities despite the state’s having outright denied their licensing applications. The Department of Public Health has a wide range of nursing home responsibilities. In addition to licensing, the department is responsible for routinely inspecting the state’s 1,200 nursing homes to ensure they are meeting federal standards. It also conducts complaint investigations and can cite facilities for violating federal or state rules, and levy fines.

After lawmakers scaled back a California nursing homes licensing bill, critics said it would let the worst operators thrive, but other advocates insisted it was still a step in the right direction. Photo Credit: Matthias Zomer / Pexels

Department representatives on Tuesday declined to comment on pending legislation. The original language of the bill would have established strict suitability standards, including 10-year history checks for new owners, a public process for vetting them, and annual reports to the Legislature by the Department of Public Health.

The amended language takes out some of these provisions, has shorter history checks, and institutes smaller discretionary financial penalties in lieu of more significant ones. But Wasserman said he believes the amended bill will still serve to increase transparency and allow the state to more effectively hold owners and licensees accountable. He

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Muratsuchi said he’s trying to convince advocates that “even though it’s not exactly what we started with, that the essence and the substance of the original bill is, by and large, still in the amended version.” The fight to fix the state’s broken nursing home licensing process has been gaining momentum in the past year. At a hearing last fall, Wood, who chairs the Assembly Health Committee, at times grew emotional as he questioned state officials. “Where is the proactive, patient centered, public safety approach here?” he asked Cassie Dunham, an acting deputy director of the California Department of Public Health. “Where is that? Because I don’t feel it right now. And yet here we are. Here we sit. We have to wait for news articles. We have to wait for people to die.” On Tuesday, his tenor toward the department had shifted. “Making improvements in the licensing process for skilled nursing facilities is absolutely necessary,” he said in an emailed statement to CalMatters, noting that he is grateful for the department’s engagement and support. “The legislative process, when it works well, takes feedback from all sides, and finds a way to move forward and, although it may not be the final position of any one stakeholder, it is progress and progress is the goal,” Wood’s statement said. He declined to be interviewed ahead of today’s hearing. The industry has raised its own concerns about the licensing system.

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In an email Monday, Corey Egel, spokesperson for the California Association of Health Facilities, an industry group, stated that the state’s change-of-ownership process “needs to be reformed to ensure the timely and expedited review of licensure applications so that licensure application requirements are reasonable with minimal disruptions to patient access to long term care services.” He declined to say whether his organization backed the amended bill, but it has not registered official opposition. The Assembly passed the original version of the bill in January.

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his July 4th marks nearly 250 years since the United States declared its independence, setting the country on a path to establishing its democracy. But some feel the state of U.S. democracy needs close examination. Lindsay Schubiner is with the Portland-based organization Western States Center. She is the director of its Momentum program, which is focused on countering white nationalism - and she said it's clear to many that the future of democracy is in peril. "The country has watched as bigoted and anti-democracy movements have built political power and have been welcomed into mainstream politics, at least by many people," said Schubiner. "And that has had enormous and devastating repercussions."

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As an example, she pointed to the white nationalist shooting of ten Black people in Buffalo, New York, in May - and the January 6 insurrection at the nation's Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Schubiner said the congressional hearings on January 6 are important because they're holding people accountable for what happened. "It's critical to have elected officials and community leaders speak out clearly, and forcefully and repeatedly," said Schubiner, "both in support of inclusive democracy, but also to clearly reject the bigoted and anti-democracy movements." Schubiner encouraged people to join and organize within local and neighborhood groups. "We really do have the power to protect our democracy if we take action together," said Schubiner, "and a lot of that can start at the local level."

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ANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Park Charter Fund, Santa Clara County Parks is offering free admission to all Santa Clara County Parks on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Residents are encouraged to celebrate the day recreating outdoors at any one of the 28 County Parks. Visit www.parkhere.org for a listing of parks. The 50th anniversary of the Park Charter Fund celebrates the fund’s milestones and accomplishments over the past fifty years. In 1972, Santa Clara County voters overwhelmingly first approved the Park Charter Fund. The passing of the Charter Fund accelerated the growth of parklands by enabling the department to acquire new lands and expand the County’s regional parks and trails network, primarily in and around urban areas to now upwards of 52,000 acres and over 300 miles of trails. In 2016, the Park Charter was renewed by voters and will be in effect until 2032. Beyond the expansion of parklands and trails, the Park Charter Fund has signifi-

cantly enhanced the lifestyles, health and wellbeing of county residents, as well as preserving parklands for future generations, assisting in the reduction of wildfires and reducing the impact of climate change. Don Rocha, Director of County Parks, shares his appreciation to Santa Clara County voters. “If not for their foresight and deep appreciation for parks and open space, and its contribution to mental and physical health and the quality of life for all residents of Santa Clara County, we would not have this amazing system of parks and open space, recreational amenities and programs that contribute to education, preservation and overall wellbeing of the community.” Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department has provided recreational opportunities, beautiful parks and precious natural resources for Santa Clara County residents for more than 60 years. This golden legacy has resulted in one of the largest regional park systems in the State of California.

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La manipuladora, racista y codiciosa industria del tabaco está destruyendo la salud de las personas que amamos. Sus productos no sólo destruyen la salud de quienes los usan, sino que ponen a todos en riesgo de exposición tóxica al humo de segunda mano, que causa miles de muertes entre los californianos cada año. Lo que la industria del tabaco no quiere que sepas es que son uno de los principales contaminadores de plástico a nivel mundial, cuya producción contribuye al cambio climático y a la deforestación. Las sustancias químicas de sus productos los colocan oficialmente en la categoría de “residuos tóxicos”, haciéndolos casi imposibles de descartar de manera segura.

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La industria del tabaco produce 6 trillones de cigarrillos cada año. Por eso las colillas son el artículo número uno de basura que se tira en el planeta. En California también, y por mucho. Cada filtro está hecho con 15,000 fibras de microplástico. Los microplásticos pudieran contaminar nuestra comida, agua y aire. Están hechos de plástico y tardan años en descomponerse, lo que deja atrás montañas de microplástico acumuladas que podrían llegar hasta dentro de nosotros. Las colillas también están llenas de químicos tóxicos, incluyendo arsénico y plomo, que amenazan a nuestros océanos y vida silvestre.

La industria del tabaco no se hace responsable por sus residuos tóxicos. Sus propios documentos internos muestran las mentiras y la propaganda que han utilizado para esconder la contaminación que han causado, con la esperanza de que culpemos a sus clientes por botar las colillas y permitirles evitar cualquier regulación. Esto le cuesta $41 millones anuales a los contribuyentes de California. Y para colmo, los vapes, que han provocado una epidemia de vapeo entre la juventud, tienen los mismos problemas ambientales que las colillas de los cigarrillos: contaminación plástica y químicos tóxicos derramándose en el medio ambiente. Además, como son dispositivos electrónicos, dejan atrás residuos que son notablemente difíciles y costosos de descartar. En conclusión:

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Performer Nick Duckart talks about the kindness and good feelings of this true story told on stage

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Q&A: COME FROM AWAY

El artista Nick Duckart habla sobre la amabilidad y los buenos sentimientos de esta historia real contada en el escenario

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tenemos que recordar que en ese momento, los smartphones no eran una cosa. El internet era muy nuevo. No había forma de comunicarse y obtener información de “la caída del sombrero”, por lo que había mucha confusión y miedo. Como resultado de eso, las personas realmente tenían que cuidarse unos a otros, y eso fue lo que hicieron porque era lo correcto. El público verá 100 minutos de personas siendo realmente buenas entre sí en el escenario.

ome From Away is a multiple award-winning Broadway musical which tells the true story of kindness and humanity after tragedy. The remarkable story takes place in a small town in Newfoundland which came together to help 7,000 stranded passengers after their planes were diverted on a dark day, September 11, 2001. The musical explores what happens when strangers take care of each other despite the difficult circumstances of the situation.

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Nick Duckart is an actor who plays several roles in Come From Away, and recently chatted with us about what it’s like to be part of telling this story of perseverance and kindness.

Come From Away is at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts from July 12–17, 2022. Information and tickets available at broadwaysanjose.com. Hi Nick thanks for the time. First off, could tell me a bit about how you got into the world of performing arts and what inspired you to go on that path? Yeah, absolutely. So I was born and raised in Miami, actually a suburb of Miami called Hialeah, Florida, and basically, I had academic dreams as a kid and I was student athlete and that sort of thing. And then I took a drama class just for fun, but really, I always kind of loved watching live shows and things like that, but I never saw myself ever being talented and cool enough. But my drama teacher really opened my eyes to what it means to be a story seller and what it means to really just dive into characters more than just what's on the surface. So once he opened that door for me, the rest was history, I became obsessed with it and I just devoted the rest of my life since then. So it's been now 21 years of my life has been committed to practicing this craft. Can you tell me in your words the story of Come From Away? What do you think about the show, its message and story? So I think for me, Come From Away is a really good show that is a love letter to humanity. That's the way I look at it. It is a show that shows the best of humankind. After the 9/11 attacks, 38 planes were rerouted to Newfoundland. And over the course of five days, these Newfoundlanders took in the stranded airline passengers and gave them food, shelter, communication with loved ones, kindness. And then friendships were built. Romance is bloomed. It was an incredible moment in time that came as a result of our country's greatest tragedy. Because what you're seeing on stage is people being really good to each other and taking care of each other when it was hard to do so because we have to remember that at the time, smartphones weren't a thing. The Internet was very new. There was no way to communicate and get information of the drop of the hat so there was a lot of confusion and fear. As a result of that confusion and fear people had to really take care of each other, and they took care of each other because it was the right thing to do. And the audiences are going to see 100 minutes of people just being really really good to each other on stage. Could you tell me a bit about the character or characters that you play in the show? So we all play the majority of characters because we all represent 16,000 stories. So I'm listed as Kevin J, who is one half of the Kevin’s, a couple who are stranded on the planes. I also play Ali, who is an Egyptian Muslim chef who's also a stranded airline passenger. Then I play Dwight, who is one of the local Newfoundlanders. And then we all play other characters, like, all throughout the course of the show. But those are the three main ones that I play.

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Out of all those, do you have a favorite to perform? I don't know if I would say that I have a favorite per se, but the thing that I feel the most pride and sort of try to proceed with as much responsibility, is playing Ali, because Ali represents the Muslim experience around 9/11. And that is one that is very complicated and one that I feel a great sense of pride in being able to tell because it's in a time when there's a lot of confusion. I feel very honored to be able to tell the Muslim experience around 9/11. And jumping off of that question, is there something that you have taken away from the show, whether it be a lesson or something like that? Yeah, well, I think the lesson that at least we've been with the show since 2018, so it's been four years now, and the lesson that still stays with me to this day is kindness is free. You can be kind. Everybody is capable of kindness. And I try to proceed with kindness as much as humanly possible in my daily life, whether it be single acts of kindness that are small, like, let's say, I don't know, like buying somebody a cup of coffee or something, or something big. As far as just, like being there as an emotional support system for somebody who's going through a hard time, we all are capable of being good to each other, and I think that sometimes we get so lost in the world and what's going on, all the negative, right? There's so much negative around us on a daily basis that we tend to lose sight of just us being humans, sharing this space together. So what do we do to make sure that everybody's okay and what role can we play? So, for me, I think that's the message that continues to stick with me all throughout the years, kindness is free. It's not hard to be kind. And finally, why would you recommend that people come see Come From Away? Well, it has everything you want in a musical, in my opinion. It has moments of humor, it has moments of poignancy, it's based on a true story that so many people in our country have lived through. And you're going to see 100 minutes of just pure, pure kindness. It will reinstill your faith in humanity. It really will. And if you're having a bad day, you want to watch Come From Away, that's for sure.

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ome From Away es un musical de Broadway ganador de múltiples premios que cuenta la verdadera historia de la bondad y la humanidad después de la tragedia. La notable historia tiene lugar en un pequeño pueblo de Terranova que se unió para ayudar a 7.000 pasajeros varados después de que sus aviones fueran desviados en un oscuro día, el 11 de septiembre de 2001. El musical explora lo que sucede cuando los extraños se cuidan unos a otros a pesar de las difíciles circunstancias de la situación. Nick Duckart es un actor que interpreta varios papeles en Come From Away y recientemente conversó con nosotros sobre cómo es ser parte de contar esta historia de perseverancia y bondad. Come From Away está en el Centro de Artes Escénicas de San José del 12 al 17 de julio de 2022. Información y boletos disponibles en broadwaysanjose.com. Hola Nick, gracias por el tiempo. En primer lugar, ¿podrías contarme un poco cómo llegaste al mundo de las artes escénicas y qué te inspiró a seguir ese camino? Si absolutamente. Así que nací y crecí en Miami, en realidad un suburbio de Miami llamado Hialeah, Florida, y básicamente, tenía sueños académicos cuando era niño, era un estudiante atleta y ese tipo de cosas. Y luego tomé una clase de teatro solo por diversión, en realidad siempre me encantó ver programas en vivo y cosas así, pero nunca me vi siendo lo suficientemente talentoso y cool. Sin embargo mi profesor de teatro realmente me abrió los ojos a lo que significa ser un vendedor de historias y lo que significa realmente sumergirse en los personajes más allá de la superficie. Así que una vez que me abrió esa puerta, el resto fue historia, me obsesioné con eso y le dediqué el resto de mi vida desde entonces. Así que ya llevo 21 años de mi vida dedicados a practicar este arte. ¿Puedes contarme con tus palabras la historia de Come From Away? ¿Qué piensas sobre el espectáculo, su mensaje y su historia? Creo que para mí, Come From Away es un espectáculo realmente bueno, es una carta de amor a la humanidad. Esa es la forma en que lo veo. Es un espectáculo que muestra lo mejor de la humanidad. Después de los ataques del 11 de septiembre, 38 aviones fueron desviados a Terranova. Y en el transcurso de cinco días, estos habitantes de Terranova acogieron a los pasajeros de la aerolínea varados y les dieron comida, refugio, comunicación con sus seres queridos, amabilidad. Y luego se construyeron amistades. El romance está florecido. Fue un momento increíble en el tiempo que se produjo como resultado de la mayor tragedia de nuestro país. Porque lo que estás viendo en el escenario es que la gente es muy buena entre sí y se cuidan unos a otros cuando era difícil hacerlo porque

¿Podrías contarme un poco sobre el personaje o personajes que interpretas en el show? Todos interpretamos a muchos de los personajes porque representamos 16.000 historias. Así que aparezco como Kevin J, que es la mitad de los Kevin, una pareja que está varada en los aviones. También interpreto a Ali, que es un chef musulmán egipcio quien también es un pasajero de avión varado. Luego interpreto a Dwight, quien es uno de los locales de Terranova. Y luego todos interpretamos a otros personajes durante todo el transcurso del show. Pero esos son los tres principales personajes que interpreto. De todos esos, ¿tienes un favorito para interpretar? No sé si diría que tengo un favorito per se, pero lo que más me enorgullece y trato de proceder con tanta responsabilidad es interpretar a Ali, porque Ali representa la experiencia musulmana alrededor del 11 de septiembre. Y ese es un personaje muy complicado y que siento un gran orgullo de poder contar porque es en un momento en que hay mucha confusión. Me siento muy honrado de poder contar la experiencia musulmana alrededor del 11 de septiembre. Y partiendo de esa pregunta, ¿Hay algo que hayas sacado del programa, ya sea una lección o algo así? Sí, bueno, creo que la lección de que al menos hemos estado en el show desde 2018, así que han pasado cuatro años, y la lección que todavía me acompaña hasta el día de hoy es que la amabilidad no tiene costo. Puedes ser amable. Todo el mundo es capaz de ser bondadoso. Y trato de proceder con amabilidad tanto como me sea humanamente posible en mi vida diaria, ya sean actos de amabilidad pequeños, como, digamos, no sé, como invitar a alguien a una taza de café o algo así, o quizás algo más grande. En cuanto a estar allí como un sistema de apoyo emocional para alguien que está pasando por un momento difícil, todos somos capaces de ser buenos unos con otros, y creo que a veces nos perdemos tanto en el mundo y con lo que está pasando, todo lo negativo, ¿sabes?. Hay tantas cosas negativas a nuestro alrededor a diario que tendemos a perder de vista que solo somos humanos y compartimos este espacio juntos. Entonces, ¿Qué hacemos para asegurarnos de que todos estén bien y qué papel podemos desempeñar? Para mí, creo que ese es el mensaje que me acompaña a lo largo de los años, la amabilidad es gratis. No es difícil ser amable. Y finalmente, ¿Por qué recomendarías que la gente venga ver Come From Away? Bueno, tiene todo lo que quieres en un musical, en mi opinión. Tiene momentos de humor, tiene momentos de conmoción, está basada en una historia real que ha vivido tanta gente en nuestro país. Y van a ver 100 minutos de pura, pura amabilidad. Revivirá tu fe en la humanidad. Realmente lo hará. Y si estás teniendo un mal día, tienes que ver Come From Away, eso es seguro.

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POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Elección Municipal General en la Ciudad de Burlingame el martes, 8 de noviembre, 2022 para los siguientes oficiales: - Para elegir a un (1) concejal, por un período completo de cuatro (4) años para el Distrito 1 del Concejo - Para elegir a un (1) concejal, por un período completo de cuatro (4) años para el Distrito 3 del Consejo - Para elegir a un (1) concejal, por un período completo de cuatro (4) años para el Distrito 5 del Concejo El plazo de presentación de candidaturas se abre el lunes, 18 de julio, 2022 a las 8:00 a.m. y cierra el viernes, 12 de agosto de 2022 a las 5:00 p.m. No habrá extensión al período de presentación, ya que este es el primer año de la Ciudad que tiene elecciones de distritos. Por lo tanto, se trata de nuevos puestos y no hay titulares. Todos los candidatos interesados deben ser votantes registrados del Distrito del Concejo de Burlingame, que están procurando, 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 al Votante se les cobrará una tarifa basada en el costo de imprimir su declaración. Los documentos de nominación para el puesto electo de Concejal del Distrito 1 de Burlingame, Concejal del Distrito 3 de Burlingame y Concejal del Distrito 5 de Burlingame deben obtenerse en la oficina de la Secretaria de la Ciudad, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California. Para obtener más información, por favor comuníquese con la secretaria municipal Meaghan Hassel-Shearer al (650)-558-7203 o al mhasselshearer@burlingame.org. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las votaciones enviadas por correo y las boletas condicionales para la elección que se celebrara el martes, 8 de noviembre, 2022, se contabilizarán en el lugar que se indica a continuación: County of San Mateo Registration & Elections Division 40 Tower Road San Mateo, CA 94402 ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO que en dicha elección las urnas estarán abiertas desde la hora de las 7:00 A.M., hasta la hora de las 8:00 P.M., el día de la elección, el 8 de noviembre de 2022. Además, los centros de votación estarán abiertos a partir de 29 días antes de la elección en todo el Condado para todos los votantes interesados. Se proporcionará una lista de ubicaciones y horarios en el Folleto de Información al Votante. Fecha: 5 de julio, 2022 /f/ Meaghan Hassel-Shearer Secretaria de la Ciudad de Burlingame / Oficial de Elecciones de la Ciudad 7/8/22 CNS-3602105# EL OBSERVADOR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAQUIZAS MARI’S, 1935 Lavonne Avenue, 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): Maria De Jesus Escareno Chavez, 1935 Lavonne Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria De Jesus Escareno Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686597 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686469 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALVARADO MARIA

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CLEANING HOUSE, 687 Banff 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): Maria Claudia Alvarado, 687 Banff St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/28/2022. 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/ Maria Alvarado This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Hiring Full-Time Warehouse/ Delivery Driver now in Hayward! Need valid Driver's license, no experience necessary. Able to lift and carry 60 pounds comfortably Experience driving a 16-20' Box Truck preferred Pay $20-23/hour with overtime. Work five days a week, Monday to Friday. Call for more information at 510-5857879, ask for Hansen Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686469 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685963 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIRRIERIA LOS YAQUIS, 100 Ogier Ave #37, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Blanca Azucena Leyva Aguelles, 100 Ogier Ave #37, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Alexis Marcel Leon Hernandez, 100 Ogier Ave #17, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 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/ Blanca Azucena Leyva Arguelles This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/09/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685963 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686380 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JJ’S DELIVERY SERVICES, LLC, 1501 Tosca Court, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JJ’S DELIVERY SERVICES, LLC, 1501 Tosca Court, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/18/2022. 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/ Francisco Quiroz JJ’S DELIVERY SERVICES, LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202135410523 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/23/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686380 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAND CANDY NAIL SPA, 1060 Willow Street 5, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County.

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STATEMENT NO. 686653 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ASEGURATE M U LTI S E RVI C I OS , INC, 2701 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ASEGURATE MULTISERVICIOS, INC, 2701 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/09/2022. 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/ Leidy M Herrera Gomez ASEGURATE MULTISERVICIOS, INC Secretary

Article/Reg#: GV13584 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/05/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686653 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686673 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lightning Roof Removal, 240 Moselle Ct, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gustavo Ramirez Lopez, 240 Moselle, San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

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Accidente automovilístico llame al Dr. William Hamilton, DC 408-206-1667 name(s) listed above on 7/05/2022. 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/ Gustavo Ramirez Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/05/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686673 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399853 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Lynn Sheridan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rebecca Lynn Sheridan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court

for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rebecca Lynn Sheridan to Rebecca Lynn Medun 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: 10/18/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

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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: 10/11/2022 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 30, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399655 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicole John Mendoza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Nicole John Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicole John Mendoza to Nicholas John Mendoza 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: 10/11/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399833 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christine Devin Janeway TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Christine Devin Janeway has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christine Devin Janeway to Christine Bouton D’or Devin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court

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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: 10/18/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399030 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Anh Nguyet Nguyen & Vinh Van Le TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thi Anh Nguyet Nguyen & Vinh Van Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hung Van Le to Vincent Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least

two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/20/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397807 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bui, Thuy Thi & La, Quy Vinh TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bui, Thuy Thi & La, Quy Vinh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngan Kim La to Emily Kim Ngan La 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/23/2022 at

8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 10, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399378 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joseph Sandoval Martinez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joseph Sandoval Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joseph Sandoval Martinez aka Joseph Cecil Martinez to Joseph Cecil Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/04/2022 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

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in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 22, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686440 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOSHI’S FLOWERS AND GIFTS, 5489 Snell Ave Suite 70, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gustavo Marco Ruiz, 1648 Alum Rock Ave Ste B, San Jose, CA 95116. Andres Antonio Moreira, 1648 Alum Rock Ave Ste B, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/10/2022. 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/ Gustavo M Ruiz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/27/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686440 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686219 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAN JOSE PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER, 48 S 7th St, 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): The Collins Foundation, 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious

business name(s) listed above on 6/01/2022. 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/ Daniel Mayfield The Collins Foundation President Article/Reg#: 1272176 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/17/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 686219 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686486 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gyro King, 1590 Berryessa 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): Shoaib Rahman, 3051 Quantum Dr Apt #2134, Fremont, CA 94538. Andres Antonio Moreira, 1648 Alum Rock Ave Ste B, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/28/2022. 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/ Shoaib Rahman This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686486 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686431

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BESWAY CABINETRY STONE, 2030 Concourse Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ALYCIA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LLC, 2030 Concourse Dr, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/27/2022. 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/ Jiacheng Lu ALYCIA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202126510704 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/27/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686431 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 ` FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686223 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUADALUPANA JOYERIA, 1075 S White Road, 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): Jaime Melendez, 4736 Saginaw Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/29/2022. 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/ Jaime Melendez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/17/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686223 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686224 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JM TAX SERVICES AND BOOKKEEPING, JM ASSOCIATES, 1648 Alum Rock Ave “C”, 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): Jaime Melendez, 1648 Alum Rock Ave “C”, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/28/2002. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN519039. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jaime Melendez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/17/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686224 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686280 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MY CLEANERS, 111 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Henry Banos, 111 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA

94306. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2022. 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/ Henry Banos This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/21/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686280 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686295 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DELICIAS JUQUILITA MEXICAN FOOD, 5183 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Ibanez, 5183 Alum Rock Ave, 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/ Ana Ibanez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686295 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686444 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&P Plumbing, 27082 Horseshoe Ln, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, Santa

Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Aureliano Perez, 27082 Horseshoe Ln, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/27/2022. 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/ Aureliano Perez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/27/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686444 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685938 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JBC AUTO TRANSMISSION, 701 Kings Row Ste 91F, 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): Freddy Adalberto Cortez, 1642 Hillsdale Ave Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/01/2022. 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/ Freddy Cortez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/08/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685938 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022

JUL 08 - JUL 14, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399184 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuru Liu, Jingwei Xu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yuru Liu, Jingwei Wu have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Claire Chengxi Xu to Chloe Chengxi Xu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/11/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 24, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399575 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tam N Ton TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tam N Ton has filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tam N Ton to Tami NuQuynh Ton 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: 10/04/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399279 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Levy Ferrer TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Levy Ferrer has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Levy Bravo Ferrer to Levy Ferrer Rufo 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 pe-

JUL 08 - JUL 14, 2022 tition 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: 10/04/2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Abereton Tamuno Dikibo Case No. 22PR191890 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Abereton Tamuno Dikibo. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by LINDA DIKIBO in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that LINDA DIKIBO 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 25, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, 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: Himat Singh Bainiwal 2797 Park Avenue, Suite 201 Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408)646-1661

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Run Date: July 1, 8 and 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686322 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAMANA CARE, LLC: DBA THORNMILL HOUSE, 1269 Thornmill Way, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ZAMANA CARE, LLC, 1269 Thornmill Way, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/24/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN632238. “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/ Ana Luisa Mejia Zamana, LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 201719510381 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686323 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686324 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BYTES AND HERTZ, 400 Calle Cerro, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yatin Mhatre, 400 Calle Cerro, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 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/ Yatin Mhatre This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686324 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686325 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCISSOR AND HAMMER, 400 Calle Cerro, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yatin Mhatre, 400 Calle Cerro, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 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/ Yatin Mhatre This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686325 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685846 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARENAS, 4577 Rhapsody Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by

an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose de Jesus Arenas, 4577 Rhapsody Way, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/06/2022. 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/ Jose J. Arenas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/06/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685846 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686019 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AVELAR CONSTRUCTION, 2390 Lucretia Ave Apt #1503, 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): Pedro Avelar Cisneros, 2390 Lucretia Ave #1503, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/10/2022. 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/ Pedro Avelar Cisneros Sole Proprietor This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/13/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686019 June 24, July 1, 8, 15,

2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686055 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Top Rain Gutter, 5819 Beswick Dr, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christian Alexander Figueroa Martinez, 5819 Beswick Dr, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/14/2022. 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/ Christian Figueroa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/14/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686055 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686093 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COOL CREATIONS AND SWEEETS, 500 Ioof Avenue #83, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alvarez Hernandez Family LLC, 500 Ioof Avenue #83, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/01/2022. 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/ Liliana Hernandez

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Alvarez Hernandez Family LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 202205010328 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/15/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686093 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686167 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SORT MY MEMORIES, 26873 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MAPLE EVERGREEN, 26873 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/20/2022. 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/ MAPLE EVERGREEN This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/16/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686167 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686323 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAMANA, LLC : DBA HOLLY’S CARE HOME, 531 Canton Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and

residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ZAMANA, LLC, 531 Canton Drive, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/24/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN632239. “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/ Ana Luisa Mejia Zamana, LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 201719510375 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686323 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686286 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Melendez Tile, 1077 Waco St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pablo Melendez, 1077 Waco St, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2022. 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/ Pablo Melendez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/21/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy

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File No. FBN 686286 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685941 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H.D. TRUCKING, 3336 Vernice Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Humverto Duran, 3336 Vernice Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/08/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN632187. “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/ Humverto Duran This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/08/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685941 June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398962 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alex Antonio Gonzales Jr TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alex Antonio Gonzales Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alex Antonio Gonzales Jr to Alex G Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe-

tition 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: 9/20/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 08, 2022 Jacqueline N. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399324 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Virjinia Hernandez DeHoyos TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Virjinia Hernandez DeHoyos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Virjinia Hernandez DeHoyos to Virginia Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 10/04/2022 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 20, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): JusticeIT, 4247 Leigh Avenue, San Jose CA, 95124. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/30/20 under file no. FBN670425. Justice Lammers, 4247 Leigh Avenue, San Jose CA, 95124. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Justice Lammers This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/01/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 680021 Original Publication Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2021 Corrected Publica-

tion Dates: June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 680608 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lucky Signs, 1260 Alma Ct, 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): Lucky Signs LLC, 1260 Alma Ct, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/21. 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/ Khanh Bui This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/09/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 680608 Original Publications Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 2022 Corrected Publication Dates: June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): LUCKY SIGNS, 1260 Alma Ct, San Jose CA, 95112. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/29/21 under file no. FBN622903. Khanh Bui, 1260 Alma Ct, San Jose CA, 95112. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant

who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Khanh Bui This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/09/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 680615 Original Publications Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2021; January 7, 2022 Corrected Publication Dates: June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686054 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORIGINAL SA-BY THAI, 273 E San Fernando St, 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): Siriphorn Inklai, 639 S. 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/11/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Siriphorn Inklai ORIGINAL SA-BY THAI Member Article/Reg#: 202102610798 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/14/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686054 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686008 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROBERTO LEMUS INSURANCE SERVICE, 2055 Alum Rock Ave Suite B-1, 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): Luis Roberto Lemus, 2055 Alum Rock Ave Suite B-1, 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/ Luis Roberto Lemus This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/10/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686008 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: U&D Landscaping, 2592 Sue Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ulises I.Villegas, 2592 Sue Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or

JUL 08 - JUL 14, 2022 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ulises I. Villegas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/10/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686017 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685962 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOTEL 6 SAN JOSE AIRPORT, 2081 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TEMPLE SANTA NELLA LLC, 2081 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/07/2022. 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/ Bhagirath Desai TEMPLE SANTA NELLA LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 201917710346 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/09/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685962 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686022

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YUNLONG CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 749 Carolina Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dengdeng Xiao, 749 Carolina Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/13/2022. 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/ Dengdeng Xiao This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/13/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686022 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686039 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VAN DYKE PROPERTIES, 876 N 5th St, 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): FINANCIAL SAVINGS CORP., 1141 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN632373. “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

JUL 08 - JUL 14, 2022 crime.) /s/ Duydat P. Vu, CEO FINANCIAL SAVINGS CORP. CEO Article/Reg#: 2659772 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/13/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686039 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686016 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OLSON ENTERPRISES LLC, LANA CHIN CONSULTING, OLSON ANALYTICAL, NEXT GEN BX, 7192 Via Colina, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OLSON ENTERPRISES LLC, 7192 Via Colina, San Jose, CA 95139. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/11/2022. 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/ Loren Olson Olson Enterprises LLC CEO Article/Reg#: 202250219377 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/10/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686016

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685978 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YIN TANG SPICY HOT POT SF, 278 Barber Court, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FU CHUN JIANG FOOD BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT CORP., 646 Clauser Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/07/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN619674. “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/ Chunchang Liu FU CHUN JIANG FOOD & BEVERAGE CEO Article/Reg#: 3924909 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/09/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685978 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685875 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARE SMILE DENTAL, 3151 S White Rd, Suite 208, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com PRANEEL DENTAL INC, 4064 Avignon Ln, San Jose, CA 95135. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/06/2022. 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/ Prashanth Naidu PRANEEL DENTAL INC CFO Article/Reg#: 5010660 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/07/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685875 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685924 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCOOT! 66 TOURS, 570 N 15th St, 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): BOSHCO LLC, 570 N 15th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/06/2022. 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/ Josh Rogers BOSHCO LLC COO Article/Reg#: 202250911853 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/08/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685924 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685421 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TD’S KITCHEN, TD’S BEVERAGES, 1492 Almaden Road Ste A, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BENTO N SNAX LLC, 3277 S White Rd Ste 318, San Jose, CA 95148. 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 #: FBN658533. “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/ Thuy Do Managing Member Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/19/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 685421 June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399030 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi

Anh Nguyet Nguyen & Vinh Van Le TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thi Anh Nguyet Nguyen & Vinh Van Le have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hung Van Le to Vincent Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/20/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeremy Santiago Salazar Guardado to Jeremy Santiago Tavarez Guardado 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: 8/16/2022 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 03, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398964 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jillian Gerten and Timothy Barraza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jillian Gerten and Timothy Barraza have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397545 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gilbert Tavarez (Step Dad) & Glenda A. Tavarez (Mother) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gilbert Tavarez & Glenda A. Tavarez

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CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS follows: a. Klover Kaileen Gerten to Klover Skyleen Gerten 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: 9/27/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 08, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399131 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristine Nicole Concepcion Arustamov TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kristine Nicole Concepcion Arustamov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (First Name) Kristine Nicole (Middle Name) Concepcion (Last Name) Arustamov to (First Name) Kristine

Nicole (Last Name) Concepcion-Sallade 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: 9/27/2022 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 13, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2022

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LAS DOCE VELADORAS DE LA BUENA SUERTE Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

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Veladora de San Antonio

Veladora de San Miguel Arcángel

Principalmente utilizada para pedir favores relacionados al amor, para encontrar pareja, para el matrimonio, para que encuentre el amor de su vida, para reponerse de una pena de amor, para tener amigos verdaderos, para encontrar el alma gemela, para encontrar objetos perdidos.

Comúnmente utilizada para pedir protección, para librarse de enemigos, hechizos y brujería. Para gozar de buena salud espiritual, para tener sueños placenteros, para protegerse de malos espíritus. Para evitar pesadillas y problemas con la ley.

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Se utiliza para alejar todo lo malo que nos aceche, enemistades, envidias, personas tóxicas, ataques psíquicos y espirituales. Para acabar con adicciones, problemas de drogas y problemas del juego y la bebida. Se cree que ayuda a vencer la adicción a las bebidas alcohólicas.

Es ofrendada generalmente para pedir favores en caso de enfermedades y padecimientos, para mantener un buen estado de salud, para lograr un balance adecuado entre mente, cuerpo y espíritu. Para tomar decisiones sabias, tener inteligencia, madurez y sentido común.

Veladora de La Caridad del Cobre La veladora de la Virgen de la Caridad, es ampliamente recomendada para la felicidad y fidelidad en el amor, para reconciliarse con el ser amado y para que el ser amado regrese si se ha marchado. Para la mejoría económica y para mejorar la apariencia física. Veladora de Santa Dympna Muy efectiva para pedir por situaciones referentes a la ansiedad, la depresión, problemas emocionales, insomnio, estrés y todo tipo de trastornos mentales y emocionales. Para sobreponerse de una crisis nerviosa, para encontrar alivio espiritual. Para tener paz interior.

Veladora de Santo Toribio Romo

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Veladora de San Expedito

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Se recomienda esta veladora para pedir por situaciones complicadas o casos difíciles de resolver, para ganar una contienda, para aclarar y dar fin a situaciones inconclusas, para tener paz y serenidad en momentos apremiantes. Para vencer todo tipo de obstáculos. Veladora de San Martín Caballero Se ofrenda para pedir favores relacionados al trabajo, para tener buena suerte en los negocios, para incrementar el número de clientes

Muy recomendada es esta veladora para todos aquellos casos donde existan problemas de tipo migratorio, para salir avante en una cita o entrevista con migración, para resolver y agilizar trámites migratorios, para obtener la residencia y ciudadanía en otro país. Veladora de siete colores Normalmente se recomienda para contar con todos los socorros y auspicios del cielo, para que exista paz, prosperidad y bienestar en el seno familiar, para pedir por familiares que viven en otra ciudad o país. Para tener buena suerte en nuevos empleos u ocupaciones, para tener sueños proféticos.

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SAN JOSE SHARKS NAME MIKE GRIER AS THE FIFTH GENERAL MANAGER IN FRANCHISE HISTORY

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NHL Drafts. Grier earned a spot on the Oilers roster directly after his collegiate career and never played a game in the minor leagues. Upon his NHL debut on Oct. 4, 1996, Grier became the first African American born and trained in the U.S. to play in the NHL.

AN JOSE, CA – San Jose Sharks Owner Hasso Plattner announced on Tuesday July 5th that Mike Grier has been named as the team’s general manager. Grier becomes the fifth general manager in the Sharks franchise history, preceded by Doug Wilson (2003-22), Dean Lombardi (1996-03), Chuck Grillo (1992-96), and Jack Ferreira (1991-92).

Grier’s teams appeared in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 11 of his 14 NHL seasons, including advancing to the 2006 Eastern Conference Final, where Buffalo narrowly lost a seven-game series to Carolina. In 101 Stanley Cup Playoff games, Grier tallied 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) and 72 penalty minutes.

He has the distinguished honor of becoming the first Black general manager in the history of the National Hockey League. In this role, Grier will have overall authority regarding all aspects of the Sharks hockey-related operations, including overseeing all player personnel decisions, leading the club’s player evaluation process at all professional, minor, and junior levels, negotiating player contracts, directing the club’s on-ice coaching and off-ice support staffs, and managing the efforts of the team’s scouting department. Grier will report directly to Plattner and President Jonathan Becher. “I welcome Mike as the general manager of the Sharks,” said Plattner. “Mike’s successful career on the ice speaks for itself, but what impressed me the most were his leadership qualities and his overwhelming desire to win. Mike is aware of the high standards of success that are expected in San Jose and is committed to help us quickly return to that level.” “I am extremely proud and grateful to be given the opportunity to be the general manager of the San Jose Sharks,” said Grier. “Along with my staff, I look forward to the challenge of building a fast, competitive, and hardworking team that Sharks fans will enjoy watching and be proud of. One of the things I remember most about playing in San Jose is the home ice advantage that our fans bring through their passion and energy, making SAP Center one of the most difficult buildings to play in.” Grier, 47, has spent a lifetime in the game of hockey as a player, scout, coach, and executive. Most recently, he was hand-picked by New York Rangers President and General Manager and former teammate Chris Drury to serve as a hockey operations advisor. In that role, Grier assisted Drury in hockey-related decisions and off-ice player development, and assisted prospects in the Rangers organization, including players with the Rangers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, with on-ice development. Last season, a rebuilding Rangers team experienced a 50-point improvement over their 2020-21 campaign, finishing

Mike Grier has been named the fifth general manager in San Jose Sharks history. Photo Credit: San Jose Sharks / NHL.com

with a 52-24-6 record and 110 points, a second-place finish in the Metropolitan Division (seventh overall in the NHL) and advanced to the Eastern Conference Final, before succumbing to the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. Grier also served on USA Hockey’s selection committee for the 2022 World Championships, where he assisted in scouting, evaluating and selecting players for the U.S. team. Prior to joining the Rangers, Grier was an assistant coach with the New Jersey Devils for two seasons (2018-20). As a member of Head Coach John Hynes’ staff, Grier worked directly with the forwards and assisted with the Devils special schemes. During his two seasons with the Devils, New Jersey’s penalty killing ranked third in the NHL (83.4%) and their net penalty killing percentage was second overall (87.4%). He was also responsible for pre-scouting the Devils opponents. From 2014-18, Grier served as a scout with the Chicago Blackhawks, including their 2015 Stanley Cup Championship season. Grier focused on scouting amateur and professional players, including the team’s prospects and prospective player acquisitions both at the NHL level and via the NHL Draft. From 2013-17, Grier served as an assistant coach at St. Sebastian’s Prep School in Needham, Mass. He has also been active in working on skill development with collegiate and high school hockey players at Boston University (2011-2017). As a player, Grier spent 14 seasons in the National Hockey League as one of the game’s top defensive forwards and leaders. He amassed 1,060 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, and the Sharks, collecting 383 points (162 goals, 221 assists) along with 510 penalty minutes. He served as an alternate captain and as a member

of the leadership group with each of his NHL teams. As a physical, penalty-killing forward annually in the conversation for the Frank J. Selke award, Grier helped establish a top unit on multiple teams, including a League-best penalty kill efficiency on San Jose in 2007-08 (85.8%), fifth-best in 2008-09 and he helped Buffalo achieve the second-best efficiency in 2009-10 (86.6%). During his NHL tenure between 19962011, Grier tied for 11th amongst all NHL players with 20 short-handed goals. Despite the NHL not tracking advanced statistics until the 2005-06 season, Grier ranks 10th amongst all NHL forwards in blocked shots (315) and 33rd in hits (705) over the course of his career. He initially joined the Sharks organization as a free agent on July 3, 2006 and over the next three seasons, appeared in 221 NHL games, recording 78 points (35 goals, 43 assists). As an alternate captain, Grier helped the Sharks reach the Stanley Cup Conference Semifinals in 200607 and 2007-08. He was also a member of the Sharks 2008-09 Presidents’ Trophy-winning club that won 53 games and earned 117 points. His best season with the franchise was in 2006-07 where he registered 33 points (16 goals, 17 assists) in 81 games and led the club in short-handed goals (three). He then added four points (two goals, two assists) in the 2007 postseason in 11 games, which included a two-point game where he scored a goal and assisted on the game-winning goal by Patrick Rissmiller in the second overtime of Game One of the Western Conference Quarter Final against the Nashville Predators, en route to a 4-1 series victory for the Sharks. Originally selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 1993 NHL Draft (ninth round, 219th overall), Grier’s rights were later traded to the Edmonton Oilers, along with goaltender Curtis Joseph, for St. Louis’ firstround selections in the 1996 and 1997

Grier has also had a long-standing relationship as a player and a coach with USA Hockey, beginning with being selected to the 1995 World Junior Championship team. He was a member of the 1996 U-21 National team and captured a bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships, where he was named an assistant captain. Off the ice, Grier served as coach at the USA Hockey 17s Festival and the CCM All-American Prospects Game in 2014, was an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s national team for the Winter Series vs. Canada (2016) and was a coach and a member of the selection committee for the U.S. women’s national team Olympic evaluation camps (20152017) ahead of the 2018 Winter Games. Prior to his NHL career, Grier played for Boston University over three seasons, compiling 120 points (59 goals, 61 assists) in 114 games. He helped lead the team to an NCAA Championship in 1995 and captured a Hockey East Championship in two consecutive seasons (199395). Following the 1994-95 season, he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team, selected to the Division I AHCA AllAmerican Team, won the Walter Brown Award as the best U.S.-born collegiate player in New England, and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, awarded to the top collegiate hockey player. Grier was selected as the BU’s captain for the 1995-96 season but withdrew from the university to begin his NHL career. Grier comes from a family embedded in the fabric of leadership, scouting and development in professional sports. His father, Bobby, is a long-time executive in the National Football League, with stints in scouting, player personnel and as an advisor with the New England Patriots and Houston Texans. He currently serves as a consultant with the Miami Dolphins. His brother, Chris, has served as general manager of the Miami Dolphins since 2016. Chris worked as a scout for Miami dating back to 2000, and previously worked in scouting with the Patriots beginning in 1995. Grier, a native of Detroit, MI, and his wife, Anne, have three children: sons Jayden and Tristan, and daughter Brooklyn.

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CALIFORNIA’S YOUNGEST KIDS AT ACUTE RISK FROM COVID-19 -VACCINES OFFER BEST PROTECTION AROUND

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ore than two years after Covid-19’s onset, there is finally a federally approved vaccine against it in the United States for children age 6 months to 4 years old. Covid has become the fifth-leading cause of death among kids between the ages of 1 and 4, and the fourth-leading cause among those younger than 1.

Abascal spoke at a June 23 press briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services and Vaccinate All 58 of the California Department of Public Health.

Because federal law prohibits pharmacies from vaccinating children younger than 3, Abascal said, families must contact their doctors directly to arrange a vaccination, or go to https://myturn. ca.gov/ if they don’t have one. The state has already made arrangements with enough pediatricians to provide for 85% of those 2.2 million newly eligible kids, Abascal said. Two versions of the pediatric vaccine, one made by Moderna, the other by Pfizer, were approved in mid-June after independent, federal and state

“I try to remind them that we are in this together,” Dr. Miller added. “Getting our children vaccinated helps us all; it improves the health of our community.”

All three doctors said that, in their view, the best vaccine to get is simply whichever is available first, that there are no significant differences between them.

As a gynecologist, Takekawa spoke of having witnessed unvaccinated Covid patients’ struggles during pregnancy and childbirth, and contrasted that with what she’d observed of her own and her patients’ ability to both become pregnant and bear children -- with no issues related to getting vaccinated or boosted.

When it comes to Covid vaccinations, Miller said her patient families generally have one of three different attitudes: “The first group are beating my door down, anxious to get their children vaccinated,” she said. The second are having second thoughts and “don’t feel confident about moving forward until they have more answers… The third just don’t feel it’s safe or necessary.”

California already has 400,000 doses to distribute, free and regardless of insurance or immigration status, and has bought enough for all 2.2 million newly eligible children in the state, according to Dr. Lucia Abascal, of the California Department of Health.

Joining her were Dr. Jennifer Miller, of East Bay Pediatrics in Berkeley, and Dr. Sarah Takekawa, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente in South Sacramento.

Abascal said it seems likely there will eventually be a booster for the Moderna regimen, but its lower initial dosage should also reduce side effects which, she added, would not be severe.

Photo Credit: Pexels reviews. “This vaccine is going to be the most heavily studied vaccine in history,” noted Dr. Miller. “They’ve been properly tested and vetted. The production didn’t cut any corners.” Moderna’s version is a quarter the strength of its adult dose and administered in two injections, a month apart. Pfizer’s takes three shots, the second 21 days after the first, the third 60 days after the second. It’s a tenth the strength of the adult version.

“The decision not to vaccinate is the decision to get the Covid virus,” Abascal warned. “There’s no predicting how severe that will be. You are taking a chance that it will be mild, however, one in five hospitalized children end up in the ICU (intensive care unit).” It’s true that having been infected with Covid provides a degree of immunity from further infection, she said, but it’s less than that provided by the vaccines. When her recently infected 19-month-old daughter gets well enough to be vaccinated, she said, she’ll have the strongest protection possible.

Both Abascal, who is pregnant, and Takekawa shared stories of how they and their respective husbands had contracted Covid when their toddlers brought it home from day care. “That misconception that kids are safe, that nothing happens to kids, is wrong,” said Abascal. “We have more and more evidence that kids are at an acute risk” and “can also suffer consequences such as multi-inflammatory syndrome and long Covid.” “Children and adolescents need their lives back,” Miller said. “They need to be able to fully gather with friends and peers, go to dances and proms, participate in sports and activities, be fully in school activities and not on Zoom away from their friends.”

“There's this idea that Omicron is milder,” she said, “but in this age group, when the Omicron surge started, there were record hospitalizations.”

“Because of Covid they’ve missed milestones and critical stages of development, leading to an unprecedented mental health crisis. We all need to do our part to bring that to an end.”

Five times as many as during the previous “Delta” Covid surge for kids younger than 4, Dr. Miller noted.

“It is normal to be afraid of the unknown and want to protect your child,” Abascal said. “With that in mind, vaccination is the best protection around.”

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