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ico and Canada. The United States does have permanent neighbors and it is in its national interest to always have strong and lasting relations with its North American neighbors. More so in the case of Mexico, because the two countries are linked like few others by strong family, social and economic roots.

“Estados Unidos no tiene amigos o enemigos permanentes, sólo tiene intereses”. La cita de Henry Kissinger –uno de los jefes de la diplomacia estadounidenses más célebres, por buenas y malas razones—podría aplicarse a las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y México, a propósito de la visita del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador a su colega Joe Biden en la Casa Blanca. Pero con una gran diferencia que sólo aplica a los casos de México y Canadá. Estados Unidos sí tiene vecinos permanentes y está en su interés nacional tener siempre relaciones fuertes y duraderas con sus vecinos norteamericanos. Más en el caso de México, porque los dos países están ligados como pocos por fuertes raíces familiares, sociales y económicas. El encuentro entre los presidentes López Obrador y Biden tuvo lugar semanas después de una de las peores tragedias en la historia de las relaciones migratorias entre los dos países: la muerte de 53 migrantes indocumentados, la mayoría mexicanos en el infierno que se convirtió en la caja de un tráiler en San Antonio, Texas.

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dor le dijo a Biden que, a pesar de las diferencias y hasta agravios entre los dos países, los dos gobiernos deben actuar de buena y con toda transparencia “porque no debe haber egoísmos entre pueblos vecinos y amigos”. Biden escuchó con interés las propuestas y le pidió “paciencia”.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana “America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.” The quote from Henry Kissinger – one of the most famous heads of US diplomacy, for both good and bad reasons – could be applied to relations between the United States and Mexico, specifically to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s visit to colleague Joe Biden at the White House this week.

Lamentablemente, la situación justifica ser impacientes. Se requiere actuar con urgencia y agotar todas las posibilidades para ampliar las rutas y los caminos legales para incrementar la migración a Estados Unidos. O de lo contrario seguiremos viendo la fatal repetición de muertes innecesarias de seres humanos que sólo There is a big difference to that quote desean trabajo honesto y una vida that only applies to the cases of Mex-

Con ese contexto trágico, tiene tenido sentido la propuesta que López Obrador hizo a Biden para ordenar el flujo migratorio y permitir la llegada a Estados Unidos de obreros, técnicos y profesionales mexicanos y centroamericanos, con visas temporales de trabajo para asegurar que no se paralice la economía por falta de mano de obra. También planteó regularizar y dar certidumbre a migrantes que desde hace varios años trabajan honradamente y contribuyen al desarrollo de Estados Unidos.

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With this tragic context, the proposal that López Obrador made to Biden makes sense to order the migratory flow and allow the arrival in the United States of Mexican and Central American workers, technicians and professionals, with temporary work visas to ensure that the economy is not paralyzed due to lack of labor. He also proposed granting immunity to migrants who have been working honestly for several years and contributing to the development of the United States. It is undeniable that the absence of immigration reform is one of the great pending issues for the United States. Congress has not passed any significant legislation on the matter since 1986, despite the fact that the COVID pandemic confirmed the absolute need that the United States has for its essential workers, millions of whom are undocumented. Although President Biden supports immigration reform, the Mexican proposal should prompt the White House to examine the scope of the power of the US executive to approve the extension of temporary visas required by the US economy. This is not, of course, a lasting or perfect solution, but it would alleviate problems of labor shortages, as well as unnecessary deaths at the border.

Es innegable que la ausencia de una reforma migratoria es uno de los grandes pendientes para Estados Unidos. El congreso no aprobó ninguna ley significativa en la materia desde 1986, a pesar de que la pandemia del COVID confirmó la absoluta necesidad que tiene Estados Unidos de sus trabajadores esenciales, millones de los cuales son indocumentados. Aunque el presidente Biden apoya una reforma migratoria, la propuesta mexicana debería propiciar que la Casa Blanca examine cuál es el alcance de la facultad del ejecutivo estadounidense para aprobar la extensión de visas temporales que requiere la economía de Estados Unidos. No se trata por supuesto de una solución duradera o perfecta, pero aliviaría problemas de escasez de mano de obra, así como muertes innecesarias en la frontera.

The meeting between Presidents López Obrador and Biden took place weeks after one of the worst tragedies in the history of immigration relations between the two countries: the death of 53 undocumented migrants, most of them Mexicans, in the hell that became the box of a trailer in San Antonio, Texas.

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During their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, López Obrador told Biden that, despite the differences and even grievances between the two countries, the two governments must act in a good and transparent manner, “because there should be no selfishness between neighboring towns and friends.” Biden listened with interest to the proposals and asked him for "patience." Unfortunately, the situation justifies being impatient. It is necessary to act urgently and exhaust all possibilities to expand legal routes and paths to increase migration to the United States. Or else we will continue to see the fatal repetition of unnecessary deaths of human beings who only want honest work and a decent life.

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new ballot measure to support arts education will go before California voters in November.

Proposition 28 would require that 1% of school funding go toward arts and music education. The measure does not provide new money, but rather directs districts to prioritize existing funds. "Just as math teaches them two plus two and how to get along in life and how to balance their checkbook, the arts teach them how to have empathy, how to be better people, how to have confidence and interact," said Richard De Haven, president of Children's Playtime Productions in Palm Desert, which has offered in-school and afterschool children's theater programs for 27 years. "Confidence is a huge one." Opponents favor a focus on reading, writing and math and have said the measure would limit school districts' flexibility, especially in tough economic times. Prop 28 would apply to all Kthrough-12 public schools, including charter schools. It would concentrate more funding in low-income schools. It would not raise taxes but would direct about $800 million to $1 billion a year in existing funds toward the arts. De Haven said he's seen arts education improve test scores, reduce bullying and encourage further academic pursuits. "We've noticed that the kids who are exposed to the arts do much better in school, and tend to go to college more often than those who are not exposed to the arts," he said. Under Prop 28, schools with more than 500 students would have to spend 80% of their arts budget on staff and 20% on supplies and training. The group Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools, which is campaigning for the measure, estimates that 90% of elementary schools, 96% of middle schools and 72% of high schools in the Golden State fail to provide a high-quality course of arts education.

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na nueva medida electoral para apoyar la educación artística se presentará ante los votantes de California en noviembre. La pproposición requeriría que el 1% de los fondos escolares se destine a la educación artística y musical. La medida no proporciona dinero nuevo, sino que indica a los distritos que prioricen los fondos existentes. Richard De Haven trabaja con Children's Playtime Productions en Palm Desert, organización que ha ofrecido programas de teatro para niños en la escuela y después de la escuela durante 27 años. "Asi como las matemáticas les ensenan dos más dos, como sobrevivir en la vida y como hacer el balance de su chequera, las artes les ensenan como tener empatía, como ser mejores personas, como tener confianza e interactuar. La confianza es una gran parte", aseguro De Haven. Los opositores favorecen un enfoque en lectura, escritura y matemáticas y dicen que la medida limitaría la flexibilidad de los distritos escolares, especialmente en tiempos económicos difíciles. La proposición 28 se aplicaría a todas las escuelas públicas de K a 12, incluidas las escuelas chárter. La propuesta concentraría más fondos en las escuelas de bajos ingresos. No aumentaria los impuestos, pero destinaria alrededor de $800 millones a $1,000 millones al año en fondos existentes, hacia las artes. De Haven dice que ha visto que la educación artística mejora los puntajes de las pruebas, reduce el bullying o intimidación y fomenta más actividades académicas. "Hemos notado que a los niños que están expuestos a las artes les va mucho mejor en la escuela y tienden a ir a la universidad con más frecuencia que aquellos que no están expuestos a las artes", agrego el entrevistado. Bajo la proposición 28, las escuelas con más de 500 estudiantes tendrían que gastar el 80% de su presupuesto para artes en el personal y el 20% en materiales y capacitación. El grupo Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools, que está haciendo campaña a favor de la medida, estima que el 90% de las escuelas primarias, el 96% de las escuelas intermedias y el 72% de las escuelas secundarias en el Estado Dorado no brindan un curso de alta calidad en la educación artística.

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6 COSAS QUE DEBE SABER SOBRE LA COVID-19 VACUNAS PARA NIÑOS MENORES DE 5 AÑOS

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OVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under 5 years old, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

“The wait for this moment has been excruciating for parents who were ready on day one for their children to receive a vaccination to prevent severe COVID,” says Jack Resneck, Jr., M.D., president of the AMA. “While there is overwhelming scientific evidence showing the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, we know many parents and families still have questions.”

“La espera por este momento ha sido insoportable para los padres que estaban listos desde el primer día para que sus hijos recibieran una vacuna para evitar el COVID grave”, dice el Dr. Jack Resneck, Jr., presidente de la AMA. “Si bien hay evidencia científica abrumadora que demuestra que las vacunas COVID-19 son seguras y efectivas, sabemos que muchos padres y familias todavía tienen preguntas”.

Here are six things to know about pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5: 1. The vaccines are safe: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed all trial safety data before authorizing and recommending vaccines for children under 5. The vast majority of side effects were mild, including irritability and crying, sleepiness, fatigue and loss of appetite. 2. The vaccines are effective: Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are effective at preventing severe disease. Based on 230 pages of data, regulators said the vaccines show a strong immune response in children, and are somewhat effective at preventing symptomatic disease. 3. They’re widely available: Vaccines will be available at pediatricians’ offices, as well as from primary care physicians. Information on locations near you is available at vaccines.gov. 4. COVID-19 poses a danger to children: According to the CDC, COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children ages 0-19 years. Among children in the United States aged 6 months to 4 years, there have been more than 2 million cases of COVID-19,

as vacunas de la COVID-19 están disponibles ahora para niños menores de 5 años, y la American Medical Association (AMA) está instando a los padres a vacunar a sus hijos.

Photo Credit: Pexels more than 20,000 hospitalizations, and more than 200 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. 5. There is more than one dose: Like most vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccines involve more than one dose. Pfizer’s vaccine is a three-dose primary series at one-tenth the dosage of the adult formulation. The Moderna vaccine primary series is a two-dose regimen, spaced four to eight weeks apart, at one-fourth the dosage of the adult formulation. Booster shots will likely be part of the regimen, too, just as they are for other age groups. 6. Getting up to date is important: Make sure your child is up to date on all vaccines when they get the COVID-19 vaccine. Adolescents and adult immunizations declined during the pandemic and an estimated 26 million recommended vaccinations were missed in 2020 as compared to 2019. If you have additional questions, speak with your physician and review trusted resources, including getvaccineanswers.org. “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, they’re backed by science and data; they work. More than 1 million people in the United States have died from COVID, and I urge you to keep yourself and your loved ones safe by getting vaccinated,” says Dr. Resneck.

Éstas son seis cosas que debe saber sobre las vacunas pediátricas COVID-19 para niños menores de 5 años: 1. Las vacunas son seguras: La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos y los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) revisaron todos los datos de seguridad de los ensayos antes de autorizar y recomendar las vacunas para niños menores de 5 años. La gran mayoría de los efectos secundarios fueron leves, entre ellos irritabilidad y llanto, somnolencia, fatiga y pérdida de apetito. 2. Las vacunas son efectivas: Tanto la vacuna de Pfizer como la de Moderna son efectivas en la prevención de la enfermedad grave. Con base en 230 páginas de datos, los reguladores dijeron que las vacunas muestran una fuerte respuesta inmune en los niños y son en parte efectivas para prevenir la enfermedad sintomática. 3. Están ampliamente disponibles: Las vacunas estarán disponibles en los consultorios de los pediatras, así como con los médicos de atención primaria. La información sobre las ubicaciones cercanas a

usted está disponible en vaccines.gov. 4. La COVID-19 representa un peligro para los niños: Según los CDC, la COVID-19 es una de las principales causas de muerte entre los niños de 0 a 19 años. Entre los niños de los Estados Unidos entre 6 meses y 4 años de edad, ha habido más de 2 millones de casos de COVID-19, más de 20,000 hospitalizaciones y más de 200 muertes desde el comienzo de la pandemia. 5. Hay más de una dosis: Como ocurre con la mayoría de las vacunas, las vacunas contra la COVID-19 implican más de una dosis. La vacuna de Pfizer es una serie primaria de tres dosis a una décima parte de la dosificación de la formulación para adultos. La serie primaria de la vacuna de Moderna es un régimen de dos dosis, espaciadas con entre cuatro y ocho semanas de diferencia, a una cuarta parte de la dosis de la formulación para adultos. Es probable que las vacunas de refuerzo también sean parte del régimen, al igual que lo son para otros grupos de edad. 6. Ponerse al día es importante: Asegúrese de que su hijo esté al día con todas las vacunas cuando reciba la vacuna de la COVID-19. Las vacunas de adolescentes y adultos disminuyeron durante la pandemia y se estima que se omitieron 26 millones de vacunas recomendadas en 2020 en comparación con 2019. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, hable con su médico y revise recursos de confianza, entre ellos getvaccineanswers.org. “Las vacunas contra la COVID-19 son seguras y efectivas, están respaldadas por la ciencia y los datos; funcionan. Más de 1 millón de personas en los Estados Unidos han muerto de COVID y le conminó a que mantenga seguros tanto a usted mismo como a sus seres queridos vacunándose”, dice el Dr. Resneck.

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LAS PÍLDORAS ABORTIVAS PRONTO ESTARÁN DISPONIBLES EN LOS CAMPUS DE CALIFORNIA

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donde los abortos ya son de difícil acceso. Estos “desiertos del aborto” se concentran especialmente en el Valle Central de California, dijo Larissa Mercado-López, presidenta de Estudios de la Mujer, el Género y la Sexualidad de la Universidad Estatal de Fresno.

medida que continúan los esfuerzos de California para consagrar el acceso al aborto, la Universidad de California y la Universidad Estatal de California están trabajando para brindar abortos con medicamentos en todos los campus antes del 1 de enero.

“Tenemos grandes extensiones de tierra sin proveedores de servicios de aborto o incluso clínicas integrales de salud reproductiva”, señaló Mercado-López.

Hasta el momento, ninguno de los campus de Cal State ofrece abortos con medicamentos, y el acceso dentro del sistema de la UC varía de un campus a otro. Ambos sistemas universitarios, sin embargo, dicen que están trabajando para implementar una ley aprobada en 2019 para exigir a sus centros de salud estudiantil que proporcionen acceso a las píldoras. Hasta 6,228 estudiantes podrían buscar abortos con medicamentos en los campus de UC y Cal State cada año una vez que estén disponibles, según Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, un programa de investigación de la Universidad de California en San Francisco. Hacer que los abortos con medicamentos estén disponibles en los campus universitarios probablemente liberaría citas en clínicas en todo el estado que luego podrían buscar personas que viven en áreas de California donde el acceso al aborto es limitado o en otros estados donde ahora es ilegal, varios expertos y defensores de la salud reproductiva dijeron CalMatters. “Debido a que va a haber un aumento en la cantidad de personas que vienen a California, todas las clínicas van a tener, ya sabes, una demanda adicional y una especie de lucha con la capacidad”, dijo Cathren Cohen, experta en derechos reproductivos del UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy. “Si bien no necesariamente ayudará a todas las personas que vienen de fuera del estado, en general aumentará la cantidad de proveedores de servicios de aborto”. La senadora estatal Connie Leyva, autora de SB 24, comentó que su importancia no se podía haber anticipado hace años, antes del reciente fallo de la Corte Suprema que anuló Roe v. Wade y acabó con el derecho constitucional al aborto en EE.UU. “Poco sabíamos cuán importante sería este proyecto de ley y esta ley se basaría en la decisión de la Corte Suprema”, agregó Leyva. “Creo que es aún más importante de lo que era cuando lo hicimos”. Garantizar el acceso al aborto en los campus universitarios Cada mes, entre 322 y 519 estudiantes de Cal State y UC buscan abortos con medicamentos, según un estudio de 2018 publicado por Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health de UCSF. Hasta dos tercios de esos estudiantes tienen que viajar al menos 30 minutos en transporte público para llegar a la clínica fuera del campus más cercana, estimó el informe. El costo promedio de los medicamentos en las instalaciones cercanas al campus es de más de $600, según el informe, y el tiempo de espera promedio es de una semana. “Si una parte de la población puede quedar embarazada, tiene que pasar por aros y superar barreras para interrumpir un embarazo, y al tratar de hacerlo tiene que faltar a clase, eso es un problema de equidad”, explicó UCSF OBGYN y la especialista en aborto Josie Urbina.

El 40% de los condados de California actualmente no tienen un proveedor de servicios de aborto, según el Instituto Guttmacher, una organización de investigación y defensa. Hay varios campus de Cal State y UC ubicados en estas áreas, dijo Cohen, incluidos CSU Bakersfield, CSU Fullerton y CSU Stanislaus. Concienciación

El campus de UCLA en Los Angeles el 18 de febrero de 2022. Photo Credit: Raquel Natalicchio / CalMatters

“Queremos que todos tengan el mismo acceso, tengan las mismas oportunidades, puedan concentrarse en sus estudios y sus cursos sin tener que tomarse un tiempo libre”. A medida que los campus comiencen a proporcionar abortos con medicamentos, muchos estudiantes pasarán menos tiempo viajando y verán cómo disminuyen los gastos de bolsillo. Conseguir un aborto con medicamentos a menudo implica un par de citas, ya sea en persona o virtualmente, y recibir una receta. El Plan de Seguro Médico para Estudiantes de la Universidad de California, que se requiere para los estudiantes, cubre los costos de los abortos con medicamentos. Sin embargo, los estudiantes en el sistema Cal State, y aquellos que renuncian al requisito de seguro en la UC, tendrán que pagar para recibir los medicamentos. La Universidad Estatal de Sacramento espera que el costo de los medicamentos oscile entre $60 y $80. “Todavía hay muchas áreas donde el acceso al aborto tal vez no sea perfecto o varíe entre diferentes campus y comunidades aledañas, o para diferentes estudiantes dentro de esas comunidades”, dijo Alex Miles, presidente de relaciones gubernamentales de la Asociación de Estudiantes de la UC. “El acceso a la atención de la salud reproductiva, en general, tiene que ser central y completamente accesible”. Para cumplir con la fecha límite del 1 de enero, los campus de Cal State y UC sin acceso al aborto con medicamentos, incluidos UC San Diego, UC Davis y UC Riverside, deberán capacitar a los proveedores y actualizar la información en los sitios web para que los estudiantes sepan que el servicio está disponible. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha retrasado parte de esa preparación, comentó Annie Sumberg, directora senior de acceso al aborto con medicamentos para Essential Access Health, un grupo de consultoría y defensa de la salud reproductiva que está ayudando a los campus a prepararse. Essential Access Health ofrece sesiones de capacitación de Zoom para proveedores de campus de UC y Cal State que brindan una descripción general de la nueva ley, cómo administrar un aborto con medicamentos y cómo apoyar a los pacientes después de que interrumpen sus embarazos.

Varios campus dijeron que están considerando ofrecer citas de telesalud para el aborto con medicamentos y permitir que los estudiantes recojan las píldoras en una farmacia más cercana a su hogar. La FDA aprobó el envío de medicamentos para el aborto por correo en 2021, y la demanda de telesalud ha crecido durante la pandemia. Los exámenes físicos y las ecografías no son necesarios para interrumpir un embarazo de manera segura, explicó Urbina. La vicepresidenta adjunta de salud y bienestar de Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Tina HadawayMellis, también planteó la posibilidad de enviar recetas por correo a los estudiantes. El mayor acceso a la telesalud, agregó, ha sido uno de los “muy pocos aspectos positivos como resultado de la pandemia”. “Si (los estudiantes) prefieren estar en un lugar que les ofrezca una sensación de privacidad, o si no viven muy cerca del campus, si solo vienen al campus uno o dos días a la semana, pero viven a una hora de distancia, una cita de telesalud sería mucho más accesible y conveniente”, señaló Hadaway-Mellis. UC Berkeley ha estado ofreciendo abortos con medicamentos en el campus Tang Center desde el otoño de 2020, según la portavoz de University Health Services, Tami Cate. El campus ha brindado 34 abortos con medicamentos desde 2020, y los estudiantes a menudo pueden obtener una cita el mismo día, dijo Cate. Actualmente, UC Berkeley solo administra abortos con medicamentos presenciales, pero podría agregar opciones de telesalud en el futuro, comentó. Habilitación del acceso para solicitantes de aborto de la comunidad y fuera del estado Dirigir a los estudiantes hacia los centros médicos del campus es importante, dicen los activistas por el derecho al aborto, porque California espera una oleada de personas que buscan abortos en estados donde ahora es ilegal. El Centro de Salud, Leyes y Políticas Reproductivas de UCLA espera que la afluencia podría ser tan grande como 8,000 a 16,100 personas cada año. También hay varias regiones en todo el estado

Independientemente de dónde se encuentren los campus en la implementación de la nueva ley, los defensores enfatizan la importancia de crear conciencia sobre los servicios de aborto en los centros de salud para estudiantes. “No está bien publicitado”, comentó Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan, presidenta de la Asociación de Estudiantes de la UC. “La mayoría de los estudiantes, si les preguntaras, no sabrían que ofrecemos abortos con medicamentos o que puedes buscar servicios de atención de la salud reproductiva”. Muchos grupos antiaborto, incluido el Consejo de la Familia de California, se opusieron al requisito de que las universidades públicas brinden abortos con medicamentos antes de que fuera aprobado por la Legislatura. Los activistas a favor del aborto dicen que se están preparando para educar a las comunidades universitarias sobre la disponibilidad del aborto con medicamentos. URGE, un grupo que organiza a los jóvenes para apoyar los derechos reproductivos, está realizando presentaciones sobre el aborto con medicamentos para las clases de estudios de género y los estudiantes que siguen carreras relacionadas con la salud. Las presentaciones destacan la seguridad de los abortos con medicamentos, presentan al público la nueva ley y brindan una descripción general del movimiento de justicia reproductiva, explicó Callie Flores, estudiante de UC Merced que forma parte del consejo asesor estudiantil del grupo. La junta también realiza encuestas anónimas que solicitan a los estudiantes su opinión sobre lo que deberían hacer sus campus para apoyar el acceso al aborto y comparte los resultados con los centros de salud del campus. “Tratamos de presionar de esa manera, ya sabes, ser positivo en el aborto significa que no hay vergüenza, ni estigma, ni disculpas relacionadas con abortar”, agregó Flores. “Aborto no es una mala palabra. No es una mala decisión. Es una decisión que la gente toma por sí misma y es totalmente válida”. Conmocionada por el fallo de la Corte Suprema que anuló Roe v. Wade, Flores dijo que el activismo le ha dado un sentido de propósito y la ha hecho sentir que está marcando una diferencia. “Tengo que hacer algo con esta ira”, concluyó. Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters.

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ABORTION PILLS WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE ON CALIFORNIA CAMPUSES

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s California’s efforts to enshrine abortion access continue, the University of California and California State University are working to provide medication abortions on all campuses by Jan. 1. So far, none of the Cal State campuses offer medication abortions, and access within the UC system varies from campus to campus. Both university systems, however, say they are on track to implement a law passed in 2019 requiring their student health centers to provide access to the pills. As many as 6,228 students could seek medication abortions on UC and Cal State campuses each year, once they are available, according to Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, a research program at the University of California San Francisco. Making medication abortions available on college campuses would likely free up appointments at clinics throughout the state that could then be sought by people living in areas of California where abortion access is limited or in other states where it is now illegal, multiple reproductive health experts and advocates told CalMatters. “Because there is going to be this increase in people coming to California, all of the clinics are going to have, you know, additional demand and kind of struggle with capacity,” said Cathren Cohen, a reproductive rights expert at the UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy. “While it’s not necessarily going to help all the people coming from out of state, it’s just generally going to increase the number of abortion providers.” State Sen. Connie Leyva, who authored Senate Bill 24, said its significance could not have been anticipated years ago, before the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. “Little did we know how important this bill would be and this law would be based on the Supreme Court’s decision,” said Leyva, a Chino Democrat. “I think it’s even more important than it was when we did it.” Securing abortion access on university campuses Each month, between 322 and 519 students at Cal State and UC seek medication abortions, according to a 2018 report published by UCSF’s Advancing New Standards in Repro-

ductive Health. As many as two-thirds of those students have to travel at least 30 minutes on public transportation to reach the closest non-campus clinic, the report estimated. The average cost of medication at facilities near campus is more than $600, according to the report, and the average wait time is a week. “If one part of the population is able to get pregnant, has to go through hoops and overcome barriers to terminate a pregnancy, and in trying to do that has to miss class, that’s kind of an equity issue,” said UCSF OB-GYN and abortion specialist Josie Urbina. “You want everybody to have the same access, to have the same opportunities, to be able to concentrate and focus on their studies and their coursework without having to take time off.” As campuses start providing medication abortions, many students will spend less time on the road and will see out-ofpocket costs decrease. Getting a medication abortion often involves a couple of appointments — either in person or virtually — and receiving a prescription. The University of California Student Health Insurance Plan, which is required for students, covers the costs of medication abortions. However, students in the Cal State system — and those who waive the insurance requirement at the UC — will have to pay to receive the medications. Sacramento State University expects the cost of medications would be between $60 and $80. “There’s still a lot of areas where abortion access maybe is less than perfect or varies between different campuses and surrounding communities, or for different students within those communities,” said Alex Miles, chairperson of government relations for the UC Student Association. “Reproductive health care access, in general, has to be central and fully accessible.” To meet the Jan. 1 deadline, Cal State and UC campuses without medication abortion access — including UC San Diego, UC Davis and UC Riverside — will have to both train providers and update information on websites so students know the service is available. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed some of that preparation, said Annie Sumberg, senior director for medication abortion access for Essential Access Health, a reproductive health advocacy and consulting group that is helping campuses gear up. Essential Access Health is offering Zoom training sessions for UC and Cal State campus providers that give an overview

of the new law, how to administer a medication abortion and how to support patients after they end their pregnancies.

even comprehensive reproductive health clinics,” MercadoLópez said.

Several campuses said they are considering offering telehealth appointments for medication abortion and allowing students to pick up pills at a pharmacy closer to home.

Forty percent of California’s counties do not currently have an abortion provider, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research and advocacy organization. There are several Cal State and UC campuses located in these areas, Cohen said, including CSU Bakersfield, CSU Fullerton and CSU Stanislaus.

The FDA approved having abortion medications sent by mail in 2021, and demand for telehealth has grown during the pandemic. Physical exams and ultrasounds are not necessary to safely end a pregnancy, said Urbina, the OB-GYN at UCSF. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s assistant vice president for health and wellbeing, Tina Hadaway-Mellis, also raised the possibility of having prescriptions mailed to students. Increased access to telehealth, she said, has been one of “very few silver linings as a result of the pandemic.” “If (students) prefer to be someplace that offers them a sense of privacy, or if they don’t live very close to campus, if they’re only coming to campus one or two days a week, but they live an hour away, a telehealth appointment would be much more approachable and convenient,” Hadaway-Mellis said. UC Berkeley has been offering medication abortions at the campus Tang Center since the fall of 2020, according to University Health Services spokesperson Tami Cate. The campus has provided 34 medication abortions since 2020, and students are often able to get an appointment the same day, Cate said. Currently, UC Berkeley only administers medication abortions on site, but it might add telehealth options in the future, she said. Enabling access for community and out-of-state abortion seekers Directing students toward campus medical centers is particularly important, abortion rights activists say, because California is expecting a surge of people seeking abortions from states where it is now illegal. UCLA’s Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy expects the influx could be as large as 8,000 to 16,100 people each year. There are also several regions throughout the state where abortions are already difficult to access. These “abortion deserts” are especially concentrated in California’s Central Valley, said Larissa Mercado-López, Fresno State University Chair of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. “We have large swaths of land without abortion providers or

Raising awareness Regardless of where individual campuses are in implementing the new law, advocates stress the importance of raising awareness of abortion services at student health centers. “It’s not well advertised,” said Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan, president of the UC Student Association. “Most students, if you were to ask them, would not know we offered medicated abortions or that you could pursue reproductive health care services.” Many anti-abortion groups, including the California Family Council, opposed the requirement for public universities to provide medication abortion before it passed the Legislature, but did not return CalMatters’ requests for comment. Pro-abortion activists say they are gearing up to educate campus communities about the availability of medication abortion. URGE, a group that organizes young people to support reproductive rights, is conducting presentations on medication abortion to gender studies classes and students pursuing health-related careers. The presentations highlight the safety of medication abortions, introduce audiences to the new law and provide an overview of the reproductive justice movement, said Callie Flores, a student at UC Merced who sits on the group’s student advisory board. The board also conducts anonymous surveys that ask students for input on what their campuses should be doing to support abortion access, and shares the results with campus health centers. “We try to push like that, you know, being abortion positive means that there’s no shame, no stigma and no apologies connected to getting the abortion,” Flores said. “Abortion isn’t a bad word. It’s not a bad decision. It’s a decision that people make for themselves, and it’s totally valid.” Reeling after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Flores said activism has given her a sense of purpose and made her feel like she’s making a difference. “I gotta do something with this anger,” she said.

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dióxido de carbono a través de este proceso. Estas emisiones son un subproducto inevitable, lo que significa que la industria necesita invertir en tecnologías que capturen el carbono para que no se arroje a la atmósfera.

l polvo se arremolina en el aire en una fábrica de cemento en las afueras de Redding mientras los neumáticos cubiertos de lodo viajan a lo largo de una ancha cinta transportadora. Los neumáticos se transportan 90 pies hasta un incinerador ardiendo sin llama, donde se usan como combustible para encender un horno.

Algunas de estas tecnologías tienen como objetivo utilizar el dióxido de carbono para la producción de cemento, mientras que otras involucran la captura y el almacenamiento, donde el carbono se inyecta bajo tierra en las formaciones rocosas.

El enorme horno a 2,700 grados en la planta de Martin Marietta, Inc. bate diariamente más de 2,500 toneladas de piedra caliza pulverizada y otros materiales para producir clinker, los trozos irregulares de roca que se utilizan para fabricar cemento. La fábrica necesita un suministro constante y estable de combustible para mantener sus operaciones las 24 horas. Aunque las llantas quemadas suministran algo de combustible para encender el horno, alrededor del 80% aún proviene de combustibles fósiles, incluido el carbón altamente contaminante. Como producto con alto contenido de carbono y gran consumo de energía, la fabricación de cemento, el ingrediente clave del hormigón, tiene un alto costo para el clima. La fábrica de Redding emitió alrededor de 282,000 toneladas de dióxido de carbono en 2020, equivalente a aproximadamente 55,000 coches que usan gasolina. Bajo la presión de los legisladores estatales, la industria del cemento de California está tomando medidas para reducir el uso de carbono. Pero los expertos dicen que la industria es una de las más difíciles de descarbonizar. Las ocho plantas de cemento del estado representan cerca de 2% de las emisiones totales de gases de efecto invernadero de California, 8.2 toneladas de dióxido de carbono, en 2017, según un informe de Global Efficiency Intelligence, una firma de investigación ambiental. Sus emisiones disminuyeron un 20% entre 2000 y 2015 debido a la mejora de la eficiencia energética y al mayor uso de combustibles bajos en carbono. “Nos comprometemos a llegar a cero para 2045”, dijo Tom Tietz, director ejecutivo de California Nevada Cement Association, un grupo comercial que representa a la industria. “Sabemos lo difícil que es y es por eso que colaboramos con el estado tanto como podamos para lograrlo”. El cemento es difícil de abordar por dos razones principales: los combustibles fósiles siguen siendo la principal fuente de combustible para los hornos y la cocción de la piedra caliza libera naturalmente dióxido de carbono. Keith Krugh, director de sustentabilidad y desarrollo de productos de la planta de Redding, explicó que cambiar a fuentes de energía alternativas como llantas, cáscaras de pistacho, astillas de madera y otros productos de desecho es solo una forma en que la industria del cemento está reduciendo las emisiones. La industria del cemento necesita una variedad de tecnologías para reducir el carbono, agregó, algunas son tan costosas que la industria está buscando financiamiento e incentivos estatales. “Esto es lo que debemos hacer”, comentó Krugh. “Entonces, ¿cuáles son todos los dife-

La práctica es controversial debido a su practicidad y costo, pero también porque los ambientalistas dicen que usar la captura y el almacenamiento de carbono para mejorar la recuperación de petróleo sólo prolongará la vida útil de la industria de los combustibles fósiles. Sin embargo, muchos grupos de justicia ambiental no se oponen a que la industria del cemento utilice la captura de carbono debido a lo difícil que es descarbonizar. Keith Krugh, en la planta de cemento Martin Marietta en Redding, dice que la planta está probando una serie de tecnologías para reducir los gases de efecto invernadero. Photo Credit: Martín do Nascimento / CalMatters

rentes tipos de herramientas que tenemos en la caja para atacar este problema? No es una sola cosa. Hay muchas vías diferentes que los productores de cemento pueden usar para llegar a ese cero neto”. Una huella de carbono descomunal California es el segundo mayor productor de cemento en los EE. UU. después de Texas, y produce casi 10 millones de toneladas métricas de cemento al año, según la Asociación de Cemento Portland. Los grandes fabricantes de California incluyen Lehigh Southwest y CalPortland. La enorme huella de carbono del cemento es un problema que los líderes de la industria han estado trabajando para abordar a medida que California se esfuerza por descarbonizar su economía. Los legisladores estatales apuntan cada vez más a la industria del cemento debido a su gran papel en la contribución al cambio climático, proponiendo legislación que podría acelerar el ritmo de eliminación del carbono. La primera ley aprobada el año pasado es un excelente ejemplo. Escrita por el senador estatal Josh Becker, demócrata de San Mateo, la ley requiere que la industria del cemento compense sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y alcance cero emisiones netas de carbono para 2045. La Junta de Recursos del Aire debe desarrollar una métrica para comparar los efectos ambientales de diferentes tipos de cemento para julio de 2023. Cumplir con esos objetivos climáticos requerirá grandes inversiones, según Guarav Sant, director del Instituto para la Gestión del Carbono de la UCLA. La industria deberá cambiar a combustibles más ecológicos, aumentar la eficiencia energética, invertir en nuevas tecnologías de captura de carbono y producir mezclas de cemento bajas en carbono, señaló. “La descarbonización es difícil y también es muy costosa”, dijo. “En resumen, estás hablando de un cambio significativo en la forma en que abordamos estos sectores (industriales) y cómo operan estos sectores. Fundamentalmente, tenemos que pensar en las innovaciones tecnológicas”. Alrededor del 60% de las emisiones totales de

dióxido de carbono de la industria del cemento en California provienen del calentamiento de piedra caliza en el horno; el otro 40% proviene de la quema de combustible y el uso de electricidad, según el informe de Global Efficiency Intelligence. La mayoría de los combustibles utilizados en el proceso de fabricación del cemento, como el gas natural, el carbón y el coque de petróleo, emiten gases que calientan el planeta. A diferencia de otras industrias, la industria del cemento no puede depender de la mayoría de las fuentes de energía renovable para impulsar sus operaciones debido a las temperaturas extremadamente altas que se necesitan para la producción. Esa es parte de la razón por la cual la industria está cambiando a combustibles alternativos que consisten en productos de desechos reciclados.

“La descarbonización es difícil y también muy costosa. Estás hablando de un cambio significativo en cómo operan estos sectores (industriales)”. -GUARAV SANT, INSTITUTO DE GESTIÓN DEL CARBONO DE LA UCLA Alex Jackson, abogado principal del Consejo de Defensa de los Recursos Naturales, un grupo de defensa del medio ambiente, explicó que las inversiones públicas en estos proyectos de captura de carbono podrían ayudar al estado a garantizar medidas sólidas de protección de los trabajadores y estándares de salud comunitaria que pueden ser más difíciles de hacer cumplir si las empresas son limitadas por las fuerzas del mercado. “Hay un buen argumento para dejar abierta la posibilidad de captura de carbono para un sector industrial como el cemento, que tiene estas emisiones que no son de combustión y que serán difíciles de evitar o eliminar por completo”, agregó.

La fábrica de Redding, que produce 635,000 toneladas cortas de cemento al año, utiliza una mezcla de carbón, coque de petróleo, neumáticos y gas natural para alimentar sus operaciones. Las fuentes de combustible varían según la disponibilidad y el precio, pero en promedio, aproximadamente la mitad de su combustible proviene del carbón, el 20% proviene del coque de petróleo, otro 20% de los neumáticos de automóviles y camiones y el resto del gas natural.

Jackson argumentó que la industria del cemento se ha resistido a adaptarse al cambio climático por varias razones: las fuerzas del mercado global no otorgaron incentivos a las empresas y durante años hubo una falta de interés político y de tecnología disponible.

Sin embargo, los documentos proporcionados por el Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire del Condado de Shasta muestran que la fábrica, además de emitir gases de efecto invernadero, es una fuente sustancial de partículas de polvo y emisiones que forman humo. Los residentes presentaron cinco quejas de que el polvo de la planta llegó a su propiedad el año pasado, y el distrito emitió un aviso de infracción en diciembre que ha llevado a la empresa a intensificar el control del polvo. La planta también emite 62 contaminantes tóxicos del aire que suman más de dos toneladas al año.

Sant, de UCLA, dijo que la captura y el almacenamiento de carbono son necesarios para lograr un futuro de cero emisiones netas para la industria del cemento. Pero las complicaciones incluyen el alto costo y la falta de infraestructura para capturar, transportar y almacenar dióxido de carbono.

La piedra caliza triturada y calentada es una fuente importante de gases de efecto invernadero en las fábricas de cemento debido a su alta concentración de carbonato de calcio, un compuesto necesario para fabricar cemento. Por cada tonelada de cemento que se produce, se liberan alrededor de 0.8 toneladas de

“Hay mucho impulso y muchas tecnologías prometedoras que están dando sus frutos ahora”, dijo. “Pero históricamente, no hemos visto el mismo grado de progreso”.

“Necesitamos tuberías para poder tomar dióxido de carbono de los sitios de almacenamiento”, comentó. “La mayoría de las plantas de cemento no están asentadas sobre reservorios geológicos. Esta infraestructura no existe, lo que hace que la captura y el almacenamiento geológico sean extremadamente difíciles”. Vincent Wiraatmadja, un defensor de políticas en The Climate Center, una organización sin fines de lucro de políticas climáticas y energéticas, explicó que, si bien la captura y el almacenamiento de carbono para el cemento

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ESPAÑOL suenan prometedores, los proyectos existentes “no cuentan con la tecnología requerida”. A nivel mundial solo 27 proyectos de captura y almacenamiento de carbono están operando hasta ahora y muchos expertos están en desacuerdo sobre su eficacia. “Muchos de los proyectos de captura y almacenamiento de carbono que existen en el mundo los caracterizaría como fracasos”, agregó. Wiraatmadja señaló que la industria del cemento es un sector único en el que la captura y el almacenamiento de carbono podrían tener sentido porque no se utilizará para extraer petróleo del suelo. Pero agregó: “Debemos ser cautelosos acerca de cómo se implementa esto y no asumir que la captura y el almacenamiento de carbono son una panacea para cada aplicación. Deberíamos mantener el alcance estrecho”. Las empresas piden financiación estatal Las empresas cementeras dicen que necesitarán asociaciones público-privadas o fondos estatales y federales para ayudarlas a construir instalaciones de captura y almacenamiento de carbono. Se espera que capturar y licuar el dióxido de carbono cueste entre $45 y $100 por tonelada métrica de dióxido de carbono, dijo Krugh. Dado que una planta emite cientos de miles de toneladas, ese costo por sí solo alcanzaría los millones. Además, el costo de solo una tubería para entregar dióxido de carbono a un sitio de almacenamiento podría costar entre $70,000 y $200,000 por cada milla de tubería (un cálculo que se usa para considerar el diámetro y la longitud), dependiendo de si pasa a través de un pastizal abierto o un zona densamente poblada. “Para poner esto en perspectiva, tales gastos operativos incrementales superan el margen que la mayoría de los productores de cemento ganan por tonelada de producto vendido”, explicó Krugh. Un proyecto de ley presentado en la Legislatura podría ayudar a financiar y brindar la tecnología para las empresas que dudan en invertir. SB 905, en coautoría con la senadora Nancy Skinner, financiaría de uno a cinco proyectos piloto en plantas de cemento para 2026 para capturar dióxido de carbono y almacenarlo geológicamente. Los proyectos tendrían “costos continuos desconocidos, hasta los bajos millones de dólares anuales”, según el análisis del Senado. Skinner, un demócrata de Oakland, señaló que el cemento es un material de construcción fundamental, por lo que el estado debería invertir dinero público en algunos de estos proyectos para alentar a la industria a seguir operando en California. Se prevé que la industria crezca hasta un 40% para 2040, según el informe de Global Efficiency Intelligence. “Si no ayudamos a la industria del cemento en California a que sea menos intensiva en carbono o emita menos gases de efecto invernadero, entonces estaremos expulsando a la industria de nuestro estado”, comentó. “Entonces dependeremos del cemento de otros lugares y ese cemento tendrá mucho más contenido de carbono”. Skinner tiene la esperanza de que el proyecto de ley, que está pendiente en el comité de asignaciones presupuestarias de la Asamblea, obtenga suficiente apoyo para llegar al escritorio del gobernador para que se convierta en

ley. “Si no ayudamos a la industria del cemento en California a que sea menos intensiva en carbono o emita menos gases de efecto invernadero, estaremos expulsando a la industria de nuestro estado”. -SENADOR ESTATAL NANCY DESOLLADOR Otros proyectos de ley que apuntan a descarbonizar la industria no han tenido éxito. En una audiencia del comité de la Asamblea la semana pasada, Becker instó a sus miembros a apoyar su proyecto de ley, SB 778, el cual habría agregado concreto a la ley Buy Clean California. La ley requiere que el estado use materiales de construcción bajos en carbono en proyectos de obras públicas. Si bien el proyecto de ley recibió el apoyo de la industria del cemento y grupos de justicia ambiental, este enfrentó una feroz oposición

de la industria de la construcción y no recibió apoyo del comité de siete miembros, con cuatro miembros votando en contra.

comprar el producto, eso es muy problemático”, señaló. “Este proyecto de ley aumentará los costos y retrasará la construcción”.

Los contratistas y los representantes de la industria de la construcción dijeron que la legislación habría complicado el proceso de obtención de permisos para la construcción, limitando los tipos de cemento que podían usar, aumentado los costos de construcción y retrasando los proyectos.

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El senador Tom Lackey, republicano de Palmdale, explicó que no podía apoyar el proyecto de ley debido a las limitaciones que ya enfrenta la industria de la construcción con los problemas de la cadena de suministro y los altos costos. También agregó que los distritos locales de gestión de la calidad del aire y el programa de cap and trade del estado ya regulan las emisiones de los hornos de cemento.

“Los contratistas se han opuesto rotundamente”, dijo. “Perdimos en el comité, pero vamos a seguir trabajando en esto. Tenemos que llegar allí. La industria lo sabe y por eso están trabajando con nosotros”.

“Si la industria necesita ir a otro estado para

El esfuerzo de Becker para incluir el concreto en la Ley Compre Limpio de California lleva cinco años en desarrollo. Dijo que seguirá insistiendo.

Mirando hacia el futuro Algunas empresas están probando nuevas tecnologías para hacer frente a los estragos del cemento en el medio ambiente. La instalación de Redding es la primera planta de cemento en el estado que se asocia en un proyecto piloto con Fortera , una empresa con sede en Silicon Valley que fabrica cemento con bajo contenido de carbono. El proyecto, que se inició a principios de este mes, implica la construcción de una pequeña planta operativa junto a la instalación existente que usaría dióxido de carbono para fabricar cemento. Este proceso convierte el dióxido de carbono de un gas a un mineral, creando un carbonato sólido que podría mejorar la resistencia y durabilidad del cemento, según Kas Farsad, de Fortera. vicepresidente de desarrollo corporativo. “Lo emocionante de nosotros es que estamos tomando las emisiones que habría emitido el horno y remineralizándolas”, dijo Farsad. “Tratar de adelantarse a la curva mediante la reducción de emisiones y la fabricación de un nuevo material (de cemento) que sea más bajo en carbono tiene una perspectiva más progresista. Y eso es exactamente lo que estamos “Lo emocionante de nosotros es que estamos tomando las emisiones que habría emitido el horno y remineralizándolas”, agregó Farsad. “Tratar de adelantarse a la curva mediante la reducción de emisiones y la fabricación de un nuevo material (de cemento) que sea más bajo en carbono tiene una perspectiva más progresista. Y eso es exactamente lo que estamos haciendo”. Farsad explicó que el proyecto, que se espera que esté operando completamente en enero, podría transformar la industria. La planta también ha estado trabajando para reducir la intensidad de carbono del cemento mediante la incorporación de otras sustancias a la mezcla, como cenizas volantes, que son un subproducto de la quema de carbón, escoria, que proviene de la producción de hierro, o piedra pómez, un tipo de ceniza volcánica. Agregar estos ingredientes puede reemplazar entre 15% a 30% del clinker necesario para hacer cemento. Tietz, de California Nevada Cement Association, dijo que la industria enfrentará grandes obstáculos en los próximos años en su intento de descarbonizarse. “Lo que realmente nos impacta es que existen barreras financieras y reglamentarias que hemos identificado y que serán un desafío para que alcancemos las metas del estado”, concluyó. “Y eso es lo que buscamos activamente: eliminar esas barreras”. Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters.

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ust swirls in the air at a cement factory on the outskirts of Redding as mudcaked tires travel along a wide conveyor belt. The tires are carried up 90 feet into a smoldering-hot incinerator, where they’re used as fuel for firing a kiln. The massive, 2,700-degree kiln at the Martin Marietta, Inc. plant churns more than 2,500 metric tons of pulverized limestone and other materials daily to produce clinker, the jagged lumps of rock that are used to make cement. The factory needs a constant and steady supply of fuel to sustain its 24-hour operations. Although the burning tires supply some fuel to fire up the kiln, about 80% still comes from fossil fuels, including high-polluting coal.

An outsized carbon footprint California is the second-largest cement producer in the U.S. after Texas, producing nearly 10 million metric tons of cement yearly, according to the Portland Cement Association. Large manufacturers in California include Lehigh Southwest and CalPortland. Cement’s outsized carbon footprint is a problem that industry leaders have been working to address as California strives to decarbonize its economy. State lawmakers are increasingly targeting the cement industry because of its large role in contributing to climate change, proposing legislation that could accelerate the pace of eliminating carbon.

A first-of-its kind law passed last year is a prime example. Authored by state Sen. Josh Becker, a Democrat from San Mateo, the law requires the cement industry to offset its greenhouse gas emissions and reach net-zero carbon by 2045. The Air Resources Board must develop a metric to compare the environmental effects of different kinds of cement by July 2023. Meeting those climate targets will require heavy investments, according to Gaurav Sant, director of UCLA’s Institute for Carbon Management. The industry will need to switch to more environmentally-friendly fuels, increase energy-efficiency, invest in new carbon capture technologies and produce low-carbon

As a high-carbon and energy-intensive product, manufacturing cement, the key ingredient in concrete, takes a heavy toll on the climate. The Redding factory emitted about 282,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2020 — equivalent to about 55,000 gas-powered cars.

The state’s eight cement plants account for about 2% of California’s total greenhouse gas emissions, 8.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide, in 2017, according to a report from Global Efficiency Intelligence, an environmental research firm. Their emissions declined 20% between 2000 and 2015 because of improved energy efficiency and increased use of lower-carbon fuels.

Cement is difficult to tackle for two main reasons: Fossil fuels are still the main fuel source for kilns and cooking limestone naturally releases carbon dioxide. Keith Krugh, the Redding plant’s director of sustainability and product development, said making the switch to alternative energy sources such as tires, pistachio shells, wood chips and other waste products is just one way that the cement industry is cutting emissions.

About 60% of the cement industry’s total carbon dioxide emissions in California are from heating limestone in the kiln; the other 40% is from fuel combustion and electricity use, according to the Global Efficiency Intelligence report. Most of the fuels used in the cement manufacturing process, such as natural gas, coal and petroleum coke, emit planet-warming gases. Unlike other industries, the cement industry cannot rely on most renewable energy sources to power its operations due to the extremely high temperatures that are needed for production. That’s part of the reason why the industry is making the switch to alternative fuels that consist of recycled waste products.

Using tires for fuel eliminates only about 5% of the kiln’s emissions. Krugh said the factory, which will be sold to CalPortland effective July 1, is working to replace at least half its fossil fuels with climate-friendly alternatives within the next 10 years.

The cement industry needs a variety of technologies to cut carbon, he said, some so costly that the industry is seeking state funding and incentives. “This is what we must do,” Krugh said. “So what are all the different kinds of tools that we’ve got in the box to attack this problem? It’s not just a single thing. There are many different avenues that cement producers can use to get to that net-zero.”

“Decarbonization is hard and it’s also really expensive,” he said. “In short, you’re talking about a significant shift in how we approach these (industry) sectors and how these sectors operate. Fundamentally we need to think about technological innovations.”

The Redding factory, which produces 635,000 short tons of cement a year, uses a mix of coal, petroleum coke, tires and natural gas to fuel its operations. Fuel sources vary depending on availability and pricing, but on average, about half of its fuel comes from coal, 20% comes from petroleum coke, 20% from car and truck tires and the rest from natural gas.

Under pressure from state lawmakers, California’s cement industry is gradually taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. But experts say the industry is one of the most difficult to decarbonize.

“We are committing to get to zero by 2045,” said Tom Tietz, executive director of the California Nevada Cement Association, a trade group representing the industry. “We’re unique in how difficult that is and this is why we’re striving to collaborate with the state as much as we can to accomplish this.”

cement blends, he said.

About 13,000 tons of used tires a year are burned at the plant, which keeps about a million tires out of landfills. Burning tires reduces the company’s greenhouse gas emissions because they contain a large amount of biomass in the form of natural rubber that reduces the carbon dioxide intensity of the process, Krugh said. He said the fumes created from burning tires are captured in the kiln. “When people think of burning a tire, they think of these tire piles that catch on fire and make a huge black horrible, contaminated cloud,” Krugh said while pointing to the plant’s 252-foot-tall smokestack. “In the cement kiln, the entire process is under time, temperature and oxygen control. You don’t see a black cloud coming out the top of the stack because all of the combustibles are completely burned due to the extremely high temperatures and process controls.” However, documents provided by the Shasta County Air Quality Management District show that the factory, in addition to emitting greenhouse gases, is a substantial source of dust particles and smog-forming emissions. Residents filed five complaints that dust from the plant drifted onto their property last year, and the district issued a violation notice in December that has prompted the company to

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step up dust control. The plant also emits 62 toxic air contaminants that total more than two tons a year.

Assemblymember Tom Lackey, a Republican from Palmdale, said he could not support the bill because of the constraints the construction industry is already facing with supply chain issues and high costs. He said local air quality management districts and the state’s cap and trade program already regulate emissions from cement kilns.

Crushing and heating limestone is a major source of greenhouse gases at cement factories because of its high concentration of calcium carbonate, a compound needed to make cement. For every ton of cement that’s produced, about 0.8 tons of carbon dioxide is released through this process. These emissions are an unavoidable byproduct, which means that the industry needs to invest in technologies that capture the carbon so it doesn’t spew into the atmosphere.

“If the industry needs to go to another state to buy the product – that’s very problematic,” he said. “This bill will increase costs and slow construction.”

Some of these technologies aim to use carbon dioxide for cement production, while others involve capture and storage, where the carbon is injected deep underground into rock formations. The practice is controversial due to its practicality and cost, but also because environmentalists say using carbon capture and storage for enhanced oil recovery will only prolong the lifespan of the fossil fuel industry. Many environmental justice groups, however, are not as opposed to the cement industry using carbon capture because of how difficult it is to decarbonize. “Decarbonization is hard and it’s also really expensive. You’re talking about a significant shift in…how these (industry) sectors operate.” -GAURAV SANT, UCLA’S INSTITUTE FOR CARBON MANAGEMENT Alex Jackson, senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group, said public investments in these carbon-capture projects could help the state ensure strong worker protection measures and community health standards that may be more difficult to enforce if companies were solely driven by market forces. “There’s a good case to be made for leaving open the possibility of carbon capture for an industrial sector like cement that has these non-combustion emissions that are going to be difficult to avoid or eliminate entirely,” he said. Jackson said the cement industry has resisted adapting to climate change for several reasons: Global market forces didn’t grant companies incentives, and for years there was a lack of political interest and available technology. “There’s lots of momentum and there’s lots of promising technologies taking fruit now,” he said. “But historically, we haven’t seen the same degree of progress.” UCLA’s Sant said carbon capture and storage is necessary to attain a net-zero future for the cement industry. But complications include the high cost and lack of infrastructure to capture, transport and store carbon dioxide, he said. “We need things like pipelines to be able to take carbon dioxide from sequestration sites,” he said. “Most cement plants are not sitting on top of geological reservoirs. This infrastructure doesn’t exist, which makes geological capture and storage extremely hard.”

Becker’s effort to include concrete in the Buy Clean California Act has been five years in the making. He said he’ll continue to push for it. Silos storing cement tower above the Martin Marietta Redding Cement Plant in Redding on June 7, 2022. Photo Credit: Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters

Vincent Wiraatmadja, a policy advocate at The Climate Center, a climate and energy policy nonprofit, said while carbon capture and storage for cement sounds promising, existing projects “do not have the most efficient technology.” Globally just 27 carbon capture and storage projects are operating so far and many experts vastly disagree on its effectiveness. “Many of the carbon capture and storage projects that exist in the world I would characterize as failures,” he said. Wiraatmadja said the cement industry is a unique sector where carbon capture and storage could make sense because it will not be used to extract oil from the ground. But he added, “We should be cautious about how this rolls out and not go down a slippery slope about carbon capture and storage being a silver bullet for every application. We should keep the scope narrow.” Companies urge state funding Cement companies say they will need public-private partnerships or state and federal funds to help them build carbon capture and sequestration facilities. Capturing and liquefying carbon dioxide is expected to cost between $45 and $100 per metric ton of carbon dioxide, Krugh said. Since a plant emits hundreds of thousands of tons, that cost alone would reach millions. Plus, the cost of just a pipeline to deliver carbon dioxide to a sequestration site could range between $70,000 and $200,000 for each inch-mile of pipeline (a calculation used to consider diameter and length), depending on whether it passes through open rangeland or a densely populated area. “To put this in perspective, such incremental operating expenses are in excess of the margin that most cement producers earn per ton of product sold,” Krugh said. A bill introduced in the Legislature could help fund and demonstrate the technology for companies that are hesitant about investing. SB 905, co-authored by Sen. Nancy Skinner, would fund one to five pilot projects at cement plants by 2026 to capture carbon dioxide and

store it geologically. The projects would have “unknown ongoing costs, up to the low millions of dollars annually,” according to the Senate’s analysis. Skinner, a Democrat from Oakland, said cement is a critical building material so the state should invest public dollars in some of these projects to encourage the industry to keep operating in California. The industry is projected to grow by as much as 40% by 2040, according to the Global Efficiency Intelligence report. “If we don’t assist the cement industry in California to become less carbon intensive or emit less greenhouse gases, then, in fact, we’ll be driving the industry out of our state,” she said. “Then we’ll be dependent on cement from elsewhere and that cement will have far more carbon content.” Skinner is hopeful that the bill, which is pending in the Assembly’s appropriations committee, will gain enough support to make it to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. “If we don’t assist the cement industry in California to become less carbon intensive or emit less greenhouse gases, then we’ll be driving the industry out of our state.” -STATE SEN. NANCY SKINNER Other bills aiming to decarbonize the industry haven’t been successful. At an Assembly committee hearing last week, Becker urged its members to support his bill, SB 778, which would have added concrete to the Buy Clean California Act. The law requires the state to use low-carbon building materials in public works projects. While the bill received support from the cement industry and environmental justice groups, it faced fierce opposition from the construction industry and failed to receive widespread support from the seven-member committee, with four members voting against it. Contractors and construction industry representatives said the legislation would have complicated the permitting process for construction, limited the types of cement they

“The contractors, they’ve just been adamantly opposed,” he said. “We lost in the committee, but we’re going to keep working on this. We have to get there. The industry knows that and that’s why they’re working with us.” Looking to the future Some companies are trying new technologies to tackle cement’s toll on the environment. The Redding facility is the first cement plant in the state to partner on a pilot project with Fortera, a Silicon Valley-based company that makes low-carbon cement. The project, which broke ground earlier this month, involves building a small operational plant next to the existing facility that would use carbon dioxide to make cement. This process converts carbon dioxide from a gas to a mineral, creating a solid carbonate that could improve the strength and durability of cement, according to Kas Farsad, Fortera’s vice president of corporate development. “What’s exciting about us is that we’re taking the emissions that would have been emitted by the kiln and remineralizing it,” Farsad said. “Trying to get ahead of the curve by reducing emissions and making a new (cement) material that is lower carbon has a more progressive outlook. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.” Farsad said the project, which is expected to be fully operational by January, could transform the industry. The plant also has been working on reducing cement’s carbon intensity by incorporating other substances into the mix, such as fly ash, which is a byproduct of burning coal, slag, which comes from iron production, or pumice, a type of volcanic ash. Adding these ingredients can replace between 15% to 30% of the clinker needed to make cement. Tietz of the California Nevada Cement Association said the industry faces steep hurdles in the coming years as it tries to decarbonize. “What really hits us is that there’s financial and regulatory barriers that we’ve identified that are going to be challenging for us to reach the state’s goals,” he said. “And that’s what we’re actively pursuing – resolving those barriers.”

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onsumer advocates are out to stop cars with unrepaired recall defects from winding up with new owners.

Federal law bans car dealers from selling unrepaired new cars and rental agencies from selling or renting them. Now consumer activists want the feds to forbid car dealers to sell at retail used cars with unrepaired safety recall defects. The Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act would allow the feds to fine dealers that sell unrepaired recalled

used cars, even if no one has suffered damages or been harmed. Rosemary Shahan, president of the California based nonprofit Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, said these cars are ticking time bombs. "In the case of the Takata airbags, they've killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more," said Shahan. "And as time goes on, and the vehicles get older, they're much more prone to having this problem." Shahan singled out CarMax, the largest retailer of used vehicles in the nation, because they sell cars with unrepaired recalled safety defects, once they pass a 125-point safety inspection.

CarMax, in a statement, say they share "vehiclespecific open recall information in-store and online to ensure our customers know about open recalls prior to purchase" and say the current recall repair system requires manufacturers to pay for repairs at their dealerships, not via independent retailers who are their competitors. Years ago, Shahan said, her group filed a complaint against CarMax with the Federal Trade Commission, but the FTC ruled they can keep advertising the cars as "safe" as long as they make the disclosure. "It's very deceptive, especially when they're advertising that the vehicles have passed an inspection," said Shahan. "How could it possibly pass inspection, when it has unrepaired safety recall defects?" Shahan encouraged all prospective car buyers to check the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration website to find out whether the car is under recall, and if so, walk away.

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de producción de alimentos, y las empresas para las que producen, tienen equipos legales muy poderosos para reducir las multas”.

lthough farm and food production workers were considered essential workers during the pandemic, many of California’s food employers endangered those workers, violating Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 guidelines more often than most industries, a new report said.

Las violaciones de las empresas a menudo incluían la falta de provisión e implementación de un sistema de salud y seguridad, que es requerido por una ley estatal de 1991, según el estudio. El informe describe a los trabajadores de la producción de alimentos como aquellos que trabajan en el empaque de carne, las operaciones lácteas y la agricultura, principalmente personas de raza negra, latinas e indígenas, a menudo inmigrantes indocumentados.

The California Institute for Rural Studies’ report said farm and food production employers routinely failed to provide workers with face masks, nor did they enforce physical distancing or notify workers when there were COVID outbreaks at worksites. The study was based on OSHA inspections from April 2020 through December 2021. Though farms and food companies had the most violations of all the industries, they had some of the smallest penalties, the report said; the average penalty was $22,473. Cal/OSHA did not answer CalMatters’ question about the size of the fines. It issued a statement Wednesday saying, “Cal/OSHA recognizes and appreciates the importance of this issue, and is reviewing CIRS’ report and recommendations.” Dvera Saxton, a researcher with the rural studies institute, said Cal/OSHA cited food production employers four times more than other California industries during the first year of the pandemic. But food companies utilized the judicial and appeals process to try to reduce their penalties, she said. “Oftentimes the fines will be reduced or eliminated,” she said. “We know that the food production employers — and the companies they’re producing for — have very powerful legal teams to reduce the fines.” The companies’ violations often included failure to provide and implement a health and safety system, which is required by a 1991 state law, the study said. The report describes food production workers as those working in meat packing, dairy operations and agriculture — primarily Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, often undocumented immigrants. Keeping workers safe

Mantener a los trabajadores seguros A new report uses Cal/OSHA data to show how California food production employers failed to keep workers safe from COVID-19. Photo Credit: Anaya Katlego / Unsplash

Among 36 agricultural workplaces that utilize contractors, the report names Brutocao Vineyards. Cal/OSHA fined Brutocao Vineyards $3,710 in September 2020 for allegedly failing to provide face masks for three workers and neglecting to keep workers six feet apart. Len Brutocao, director of vineyard operations, blamed the violations on the workers. “We provided the masks, and they just didn’t wear them,” he said in an interview, adding that the company has since increased training and stressed wearing masks. California’s food and farm employers aren’t very different from similar employers around the country, said Suzanne Adely, co-director of the Los Angeles-based Food Chain Workers Alliance, a national coalition of food workers unions. The 21.5 million farm and food workers make up the nation’s largest workforce, she said. The lack of COVID protections is just one of their many vulnerabilities. “Food workers have the lowest median wage than any workforce and are the most food insecure,” Adely said. “They have some of the highest rates of health and safety violations … and high rates of wage theft.” As the pandemic continues, the report recommends that state leaders and Cal/OSHA officials strengthen paid sick leave protections, increase workplace inspections and ensure that employer health and safety data is more accessible to the public.

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unque los trabajadores agrícolas y de producción de alimentos fueron considerados trabajadores esenciales durante la pandemia, muchos de los empleadores de alimentos de California pusieron en peligro a esos trabajadores, violando las pautas COVID-19 de Cal/OSHA con más frecuencia que la mayoría de las industrias, según un nuevo informe. Un informe del California Institute for Rural Studies (CIRS) asegura que los empleadores agrícolas y de producción de alimentos habitualmente no proporcionaban a los trabajadores máscaras faciales, ni imponían el distanciamiento físico ni notificaban a los trabajadores cuando había brotes de COVID en los lugares de trabajo. El estudio se basó en las inspecciones de OSHA desde abril de 2020 hasta diciembre de 2021. Aunque las granjas y las empresas de alimentos tuvieron la mayor cantidad de infracciones de todas las industrias, tuvieron algunas de las sanciones más pequeñas, según el informe; la multa promedio fue de $ 22,473. Cal/OSHA no respondió CalMatters a la pregunta sobre el tamaño de las multas. Emitió una declaración el miércoles que decía: “Cal/OSHA reconoce y aprecia la importancia de este problema y está revisando el informe y las recomendaciones de CIRS”.

Entre los 36 lugares de trabajo agrícolas que utilizan contratistas, el informe nombra a Brutocao Vineyards. Cal/OSHA multó a Brutocao Vineyards con $3,710 en septiembre de 2020 por supuestamente no proporcionar máscaras faciales a tres trabajadores y no mantener a los trabajadores a seis pies de distancia. Len Brutocao, director de operaciones de viñedos, culpó de las violaciones a los trabajadores. “Proporcionamos las máscaras y simplemente no las usaron”, dijo en una entrevista, y agregó que desde entonces la compañía ha aumentado la capacitación y enfatizado el uso de máscaras. Los empleadores agrícolas y de alimentos de California no son muy diferentes de empleadores similares en todo el país, dijo Suzanne Adely, codirectora de Food Chain Workers Alliance, una coalición nacional de sindicatos de trabajadores de alimentos con sede en Los Ángeles. Los 21.5 millones de trabajadores agrícolas y alimentarios constituyen la fuerza laboral más grande del país, dijo. La falta de protecciones contra el COVID es solo una de sus muchas vulnerabilidades. “Los trabajadores de alimentos tienen el menor salario promedio que cualquier fuerza laboral y son los que tienen mayor inseguridad alimentaria”, dijo Adely. “Tienen algunas de las tasas más altas de violaciones de salud y seguridad… y altas tasas de robo de salarios”.

Dvera Saxton, investigadora del CIRS, dijo que Cal/OSHA citó a los empleadores de producción de alimentos cuatro veces más que a cualquier otra industria de California durante el primer año de la pandemia. Pero las empresas de alimentos utilizaron el proceso judicial y de apelaciones para tratar de reducir sus sanciones, dijo.

A medida que continúa la pandemia, el informe recomienda que los líderes estatales y los funcionarios de Cal/OSHA fortalezcan las protecciones de licencia por enfermedad remunerada, aumenten las inspecciones en el lugar de trabajo y garanticen que los datos de salud y seguridad de los empleadores sean más accesibles para el público.

“A menudo, las multas se reducen o eliminan”, dijo. “Sabemos que los empleadores

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LA DEVOCIÓN A LA VIRGEN DEL CARMEN

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sta es una de las advocaciones de la Virgen María, de las más difundidas en el mundo, debido a la cuantía de milagros y de relatos sobrenaturales que hablan de sus proezas y apariciones. Es la Santa Patrona de diversas ciudades en el mundo, e incluso de naciones como es el caso de Panamá. Su devoción ha sobrevivido y aumentado con el paso de los siglos. El día de su celebración es el 16 de Julio. En la gran mayoría de naciones latinas, se le festeja con procesiones, vigilias y cánticos. Se le ofrenda una vela diariamente todos los días del mes de julio, y en su día se le prepara un altar engalanado con flores, velas aromáticas e incienso. Es muy milagrosa, bondadosa, generosa y protectora. La Virgen del Monte Carmelo o Virgen del Carmen, como se le conoce popularmente, es una advocación que data del siglo XVI. Su conmemoración fue aprobada en 1587 por el Papa Sixto V, para la Orden de los Carmelitas, su fiesta se ha venido celebrando desde entonces, cada 16 de julio. En los países de habla hispana, su culto es ampliamente difundido, ya que existen iglesias en su honor en la gran mayoría de repúblicas hispano parlantes. Uno de los primeros países latinoamericanos que

cunstancias que parecen imposibles de resolverse, casos de enfermedades prolongadas o incurables, desunión familiar, también asiste en situaciones legales y procura alivio a padecimientos emocionales. Es muy amorosa la Santa Madre de Dios. Se acude a ella con toda fe. ¡Bendita Virgen María, gracia plena! Virgen del Carmen

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acogió la devoción a la Virgen del Carmen, fue Chile; ya que durante las primicias de la conquista, Pedro de Valdivia, trajo de España la imagen histórica que hoy se venera en la iglesia de San Francisco, la más antigua de todas las iglesias de Chile (data del siglo XVII)

objetos milagrosos. Existen miles de milagros atribuidos a la Milagrosa Virgen el Carmen. Su intercesión divina es un manantial de esperanza para sus fieles devotos. Se le ruega por la unión de la familia, para que no haya disgustos entre hermanos y parientes. También se le pide por problemas emocionales y falta de empleo.

Los escapularios de la Virgen del Carmen, son considerados por los fieles como

Peticiones: A la Virgen del Carmen, se le pide su intercesión ante aquellas cir-

Bendita Virgen del Monte Carmelo, Madre del Mesías, Reina del cielo y de la Tierra, redentora de los hombres y protectora de los creyentes. A Ti venimos con humildad a darte las gracias por los milagros que has obrado en nuestras vidas y a rogarte por aquellas súplicas que precisan ser escuchadas. En tu manto sagrado depositamos Toda nuestra fe y confianza, Madre Santa. Es tu imagen majestuosa, la luz de esperanza que ilumina el camino en la vida terrenal, y tus ojos misericordiosos son el reflejo de la promesa hecha por nuestro señor Jesucristo. La promesa de la vida eterna. Amén

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This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN638489. “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/ Margaret Vierra WATER WHEEL ENTERPRISES INC President Article/Reg#: 2428850 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2022. Regina Alcomendras,

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San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/11/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686829 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686780 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Cleaning Blessing, 1466 Ford Ave, 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): Estefani Ariola Ortiz Cordova, 1466 Ford Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/07/2022. This filing is first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

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FAX RESUME & DRIVING RECORD FAX: 408-269-7808 REQUIRED: Ability to driver a wheelchair van 3 years driving record from DMV Current First Aid & CPR Card DOT Employment Test prior to hire Must be able to tie down a wheelchair Willing to work evenings & weekends correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Estefani Ariola Ortiz Cordova This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/07/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686780 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398511 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Melecio Artiaga Jr TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Melecio

Artiaga Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Melecio Artiaga Jr to Melecio Arteaga 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the

petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/06/2022 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 23, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400131 Superior Court of California, County of

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Accidente automovilístico llame al Dr. William Hamilton, DC 408-206-1667 Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jovita Frias Meza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jovita Frias Meza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jovita Frias Meza to Jovita A Frias 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: 10/25/2022 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 08, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399232 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tesfaldet Berhane Ghebreslassie TO ALL INTERESTED

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Automation Lead; Mountain View, CA; 1 Pos; Design & dev of Automa FW proj & regres test case automa, Design & execu using contin test pipeline. Req: Bachelor deg (or foreign equal) in Comp Electro, Comp Applic or rel & 4 yrs of exp in IT. Alt: Master deg (or foreign equal) in Comp, Electro, CompAppli or rel & 2 yrs exp in IT. Visual Stu, Java Dev Kit, C#, Java, Coded UI, Selenium, SoapUI, Rest Assured, Cucumber, Agile Method, MS Azure & AWS. Send CV’s Harman Connected Services C/O Mahesh, Job ID-AL-HCS-M-01, 2002, 156 Ave, NE #200, Bellevue, WA 98007. Azel Enterprise, a manufacturing company is looking for individual to add to our team: Janitor, Customer Service, Machinist, Welder, Manufacturing Engineer, and customer service. Please apply within 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Azel Enterprise Inc. 625 Wool Creek Drive San Jose, CA. 95112 PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tesfaldet Berhane Ghebreslassie has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tesfalded Berhane Ghebreslassie to Tesfaldet Ghebre Berhane 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/27/2022 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 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396249 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Merced Gumaro Torres TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Merced Gumaro Torres has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Merced Gumaro Torres to Merced Torres Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

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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. Jul 07, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

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. June 20, 2022 Julie Emede Judge of the Superior Court

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400278 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria De Lourdes Farias TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria De Lourdes Farias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria De Lourdes Farias to Lourdes Maria Farias 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400117 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Akbar Kabirsalmani TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Akbar Kabirsalmani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Akbar Kabirsalmani to Saeed Kabirsalmani 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

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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 12, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of DOANH KIM VU Case No. 22PR191891 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOANH KIM VU. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHELLE MY VU in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that MICHELLE MY VU 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 per-

sonal 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: August 19, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an

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inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10. Petitioner: Attorney for Petitioner: PHUC DINH DO, ESQ 181 South King Road San Jose, CA 95116 (408)254-9991 Rune Date: July 15, 22, 29, 2022 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

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. ClerkRecorder 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andy Nguyen, 1060 Willow Street 5, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/01/2019. 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/ Andy Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686602 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686653 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ASEGURATE M U LTI S E RVI CI 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 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 Cali-

fornia, 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 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 05, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399776 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Felix

JUL 15 - JUL 21, 2022 Sanchez Jr TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Felix Sanchez Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Felix Sanchez Jr to Felix Carrasco Jr 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 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

JUL 15 - JUL 21, 2022 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 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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

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 22, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

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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 informa-

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,

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tion 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 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 informa-

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tion 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 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 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 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:

JUL 15 - JUL 21, 2022 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 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

JUL 15 - JUL 21, 2022 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 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 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 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 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 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

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Q&A: THE HORROR AND THE COMEDY OF AMERICAN CARNAGE Director/Writer Diego Hallivis and actress Bella Ortiz show us how the fictional world of their new movie mirrors the hardships and reality of the immigrant experience

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So one thing that we wanted to do was use those moments that are embedded in reality and use it as a catapult to then create our dystopian scenario, but always having enough of a connecting thread to reality in order to make it just weird enough.

ex i c a n -A m e r i c a n Brothers and filmmakers Diego Hallivis and Julio Hallivis have written a personal but escapist horrorcomedy that echoes real life immigration horrors experienced in the US.

What were any challenges you might have had in writing or filming this project?

The introduction to the film shows real American news footage, along with the voice of former president Donald Trump talking about how terrible the state of the country was during his much-criticized 2017 inauguration speech. Throughout his run for presidency and through his four years in office, Trump never stopped repeating the claims of undocumented immigrants ‘infesting’ the country, a wasteland of closed down factories and out of control crime in the cities. From the start, the former commander in chief envisioned a nightmarish version of the USA, and with this vision came his ‘solutions’. American Carnage, the new film by the aforementioned Hallivis brothers, brings a twist to the very ideas set forth by Trump and the actual legislation he put into place to separate families, cause havoc on the border and vilify Latinos in this country, whether they were undocumented or not. The movie tells a story of governor who passes an executive order that rounds up the children of undocumented immigrants into camps, giving them the choice to stay indefinitely in their cages with their aluminized blankets or ‘volunteer’ at a nursing home where they can work off their way to freedom by assisting the suspicious all-white staff.

Diego: We shot it in Spain, so a lot of it was finding the right locations in order to make it look like we're in the United States. And then at the same time, you're always battling against the elements, you're always battling against time. It was a very heavy movie when it comes to prosthetics, so the makeup took a lot of time, and sometimes that takes away from the time you have for filming. Bella Ortiz plays the character of Micah, a child of undocumented immigrants who is placed in a sinister situation by a governor’s executive order in the film American Carnage. Photo Credit: Emilio Pereda

and what you wanted to convey with the themes and story in American Carnage? Diego Hallivis: This is a very personal film in the sense that when the inception of this idea came about, it came from the frustration of what [we] we're seeing. The way that we live in the United States and sometimes the harsh reality of how Latinos get treated. It's tough to swallow. So what we wanted to do was to tell a story that showed diversity within the Latin community, but at the same time it had a message, but it wrapped up with genre. It's using horror and comedy, so then that way the political commentary that we're doing becomes a fun experience. I didn't want to have a film that felt too overly dramatic. There's some out there that

kind of deal with immigration and stuff like that. But then when you watch them, they're so depressing to watch that even myself, I'm going to turn this off, it's just kind of like ruining my mood. So I wanted to have something that felt like a comedic and horror experience. So then that way it's fun instead of preaching.

play on words when it comes to the movie. So it was always going in that direction, using that sort of like a goal post.

Could you talk a bit about the title? It brings up memories of the 2017 presidential inauguration speech, and I was wondering if that was a starting point for you and your brother putting this together, or did you have the idea brewing beforehand?

Diego: Yeah, so the idea was to be able to have a layer removed from reality in order for us to have an exaggerated storyline that then becomes very obvious, about what is the subject matter that we're talking about. And horror and comedy, they share in common the involuntary reaction of, let's say, if it's a jump scare, you kind of scream and you jump. And if there's a joke, you laugh, but you're not planning on laughing or you're not

Diego: No, it definitely came from Donald Trump using it because it's such a visceral word, American ‘carnage'. And as you know, there's a

I was wondering what your process was or, what the criteria was for choosing to balance out the horror and the comedy elements for American Carnage?

planning on reacting that way. They're kind of like involuntary responses. And when you marry the two, you are able to then have a very intense experience. But it's also a fun one. It's one that you enjoy. So I wanted to make sure that when you watch the film, you had a good time doing so, but then at the end, you had enough to start a conversation if you watched it with someone else or you want to recommend it to someone. Was there any other realworld situations or film inspirations that helped you craft this dystopian situation? Diego: Well, you say dystopian, but at the same time, [in] the opening of the film, you see a lot of real-life footage.

Recently co-writer and director Diego Hallivis along with principal actress Bella Ortiz answered some questions about American Carnage, from how it manages to tell truths with its horror-comedy metaphors, what it was like working amongst a mainly Latino cast, and why Latinos should be allowed to tell more diverse stories in Hollywood.

So then you have to be very efficient. You need to be able to show up to set and you have a shot list with 20-30 shots you want to pull off by the end of the day. But then, because of the time constraints, because of the makeup, you only have about half the time. So you need to be very methodical about how to shoot it. And what was it like working with the cast? You’ve got these fresh faces; you’ve got established actors like Eric Dane. It’s a good mixture of diverse actors. Diego: Well, I have to say that a lot of it has to do with luck, because you never plan what the chemistry is between them. You can't just hope for the best ones to cast the film. And I was lucky enough that the ensemble was able to get along with each other and have this chemistry that even when we were not shooting, they were clearly having a friendship amongst themselves, which allowed then for certain moments when we were filming for certain moments of improvisation that actually ended up elevating the film because of the chemistry amongst them. So that you can never plan for. But I was very lucky and blessed to be able to have it that way. And last question, Diego. Thanks so much for the time. What do you hope that audiences take away from American Carnage?

Also starring Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jenna Ortega, Allen Maldonado, and Eric Dane, American Carnage is now in theaters and available to stream.

Diego: I think audiences should take away from this film fact that there are still lots of stories and types of films as Latinos that we can make that we're not really given the opportunity to tell. I feel

Hi Diego, to start off I wanted to know what the goal for you and your brother was when you were writing this,

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JUL 15 - JUL 21, 2022 ENGLISH like sometimes we're kind of, like, pigeonholed in terms of what types of stories we're allowed to tell by the industry. So what I want to do is kind of present this movie as a version of different things that are available and hopefully, with this, inspire other people to use horror and comedy as a way to infuse Latinos into those types of stories. But also prove to the world that we're not cookie cutter and we're not a monolithic culture, that we have a lot to share, we have a lot to offer. And this is just the beginning. Hello Bella. To start off, I wanted to ask if you could talk about your role of Micah and what you initially liked about the script and the role itself? Bella Ortiz: Yeah. So originally, I had auditioned for a different role, and the role of Micha was presented to me. And at first, I had a little bit of hesitation, but the more that I sat with the character and reflected on it, I saw that I had a unique opportunity to play the character because we both are very similar in terms of our starting point of being white Latinx women. And although my personal life is very different from the life of Micha's, I saw it as a unique way to kind of be able to use that as a starting point to kind of wonder and be imaginative, [what] if my life had taken a different route and what that would be like. So once I had that kind of like, hook in it, I was able to really see what I could bring to the character. I wanted to know what the experience was of actually filming it with the rest of your fellow castmates, mainly other Latinx actors. And although it is, like you just mentioned, this certain type of movie, it does connect back to real threads in our politics, in our world. So I was wondering how that experience was of you as a group making this film?

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Q&A: EL HORROR Y LA COMEDIA DE AMERICAN CARNAGE El director/escritor Diego Hallivis y la actriz Bella Ortiz nos muestran cómo el mundo ficticio de su nueva película refleja las dificultades y la realidad de la experiencia de los inmigrantes.

Now that the film is out, have you gotten any feedback on it? Bella: I haven't seen it yet but with the people that I've spoken to that have watched the movie, it's really interesting because I think that since it is such a unique project and it doesn't really fit in any kind of already established genre, I think people going into it don't really know what to expect. And when you're unclear about that and you don't know what to expect, I think you kind of err to the side of, "I don't know if I'm going to like this because I can't necessarily categorize it." But the response has been really positive and almost, I think, better because since they don't know what to expect, it's almost like you enjoy it a little bit more. So yeah, I've been really enjoying hearing people's responses and reactions to it and at the end of the day, it's hard to get projects done, especially projects with this subject matter. And I hope that everyone who watches it is just open to that. And also, they go in with the intention of supporting projects done by Latinx artists. Because I feel like the more that we show up for those, the more that we show Hollywood that there is a need and there is a market for these types of projects to be done so that more can be funded in the future. What do you hope that audiences take away from American Carnage?

Bella: At first I was a little anxious in not knowing what to expect because I knew that coming in, this was my first principal role in a feature film. And so coming in, I kind of knew that I was a little less seasoned than everyone else.

Bella: I hope that people laugh and they find some sort of comfort and entertainment because I think that especially with the horror genre, you can really elevate things. And I love that this movie has a comedy lining and aspect to it because I think the world is harsh sometimes and life can be tough. And I think that it's important for us to try to find lightness whenever we can.

But as soon as I got to set and I met the rest of the cast mates, I think, because all the principal cast are Latinx and from different backgrounds in different countries and cultures, I think that [diversity] was really like a tether that we all had. Everything, like the chemistry between us, like the rapport, there was nothing forced. It was just all very natural, and I think it's because we had that

So I hope that people are challenged to think about the things that are taking place in the world, but at the same time able to kind of in community and with one another laugh at it too. Not to make light of it, but it's almost like when something is so ridiculous, you just can't help but laugh. And I think that in a way that can be empowering to then take action.

Diego Hallivis es el director y coguionista de la comedia de terror American Carnage. Photo Credit: Emilio Pereda

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os hermanos mexicano-estadounidenses y cineastas Diego y Julio Hallivis han escrito una comedia de terror personal pero escapista que hace eco de los horrores de la inmigración experimentados en los Estados Unidos en la vida real. La introducción de la película muestra imágenes reales de noticias estadounidenses, junto con la voz del expresidente Donald Trump hablando sobre lo terrible que era el estado del país durante su muy criticado discurso de toma de posesión de 2017. A lo largo de su carrera por la presidencia y durante sus cuatro años en el cargo, Trump nunca dejó de repetir las afirmaciones de que los inmigrantes indocumentados “infestan” el país, un páramo de fábricas cerradas y delincuencia fuera de control en las ciudades. Desde el principio, el excomandante en jefe imaginó una versión de pesadilla de los EE. UU., y con esta visión llegaron sus "soluciones". American Carnage, la nueva película de los hermanos Hallivis antes mencionados, da un giro a las ideas mismas expuestas por Trump y la legislación real que puso en marcha para separar familias, causar estragos en la frontera y vilipendiar a los latinos en este país, ya sean indocumentados o no. La película cuenta la historia de un gobernador que aprueba una orden ejecutiva que reúne

a los hijos de inmigrantes indocumentados en campamentos, dándoles la opción de permanecer indefinidamente en sus jaulas con sus mantas aluminizadas o ser "voluntarios" en un hogar de ancianos donde pueden trabajar su camino hacia la libertad ayudando al sospechoso personal totalmente blanco.

hacer era contar una historia que mostrara diversidad dentro de la comunidad latina, pero que al mismo tiempo tuviera un mensaje, que se envolviera con el género. Estamos usando terror y comedia, entonces de esa manera el comentario político que estamos haciendo se convierte en una experiencia divertida.

Recientemente, el coguionista y director Diego Hallivis junto con la actriz principal Bella Ortiz respondieron algunas preguntas sobre American Carnage, desde cómo logra decir la verdad con sus metáforas de comedia de terror, cómo fue trabajar con un elenco principalmente Latino y por qué a los latinos se les debería permitir contar historias más diversas en Hollywood.

No quería tener una película que se sintiera demasiado dramática. Hay algunas por ahí que abordan la inmigración y cosas por el estilo. Pero luego, cuando las ves, son tan deprimentes de ver que incluso yo mismo, voy a apagar esto, está como arruinando mi estado de ánimo. Así que quería tener algo que se sintiera como una experiencia de comedia y terror. Entonces de esa manera es divertido en lugar de predicador.

También protagonizada por Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jenna Ortega, Allen Maldonado y Eric Dane, American Carnage ahora está en los cines y disponible en streaming. Hola Diego, para empezar quería saber ¿Cuál era el objetivo para ti y tu hermano cuando estaban escribiendo esto, y qué querías transmitir con la temática y la historia de American Carnage? Diego Hallivis: Esta es una película muy personal en el sentido de que cuando surgió el inicio de esta idea, surgió de la frustración de lo que [nosotros] estabamos viendo. La forma en que vivimos en los Estados Unidos y, a veces, la dura realidad de cómo se trata a los latinos. Es difícil de digerir. Entonces, lo que queríamos

¿Podrías hablar un poco sobre el título? Trae recuerdos del discurso de toma de posesión presidencial de 2017, y me preguntaba si ese fue un punto de partida para que tú y tu hermano armaran esto, ¿O tenían la idea gestada de antemano? Diego: No, definitivamente vino de Donald Trump usándolo porque es una palabra tan visceral, "carnicería" estadounidense. Y como saben, hay un juego de palabras cuando se trata de la película. Así que siempre iba en esa dirección, usando esa especie de poste de meta. Me preguntaba cuál fue su proceso o cuál fue el criterio para elegir equilibrar los el-

ementos de terror y comedia para American Carnage. Diego: Sí, la idea era poder eliminar una capa de la realidad para que tuviéramos una historia exagerada que luego se vuelve muy obvia, sobre cuál es el tema del que estamos hablando. Y el horror y la comedia tienen en común la reacción involuntaria de, digamos, si es un susto de salto, como que gritas y saltas. Y si hay una broma, te ríes, pero no piensas reírte o no piensas reaccionar de esa manera. Son como respuestas involuntarias. Y cuando casas a los dos, puedes tener una experiencia muy intensa. Pero también divertida. Es una experiencia que disfrutas. Así que quería asegurarme de que cuando veas la película, la pases bien, pero al final, tengas suficiente para iniciar una conversación si la viste con otra persona o si quieres recomendársela a alguien. ¿Hubo otras situaciones del mundo real o inspiraciones cinematográficas que te ayudaron a crear esta situación distópica? Diego: Bueno, dices distópico, pero al mismo tiempo, [en] la apertura de la película, ves muchas imágenes de la vida real. Entonces, una cosa que queríamos hacer era usar esos momentos que están incrustados en la realidad y usarlos como una catapulta para luego crear nuestro escenario distópico, pero siempre teniendo suficiente hilo de conexión con la realidad para que sea lo suficientemente extraño.

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¿Cuáles fueron los desafíos que podrías haber tenido al escribir o filmar este proyecto? Diego: Lo filmamos en España, por lo que gran parte fue encontrar las ubicaciones adecuadas para que pareciera que estábamos en los Estados Unidos. Y luego, al mismo tiempo, siempre estás luchando contra los elementos, siempre estás luchando contra el tiempo. Fue una película muy pesada en lo que respecta a las prótesis, por lo que el maquillaje tomó mucho tiempo y, a veces, eso quita el tiempo que tienes para filmar. Entonces tienes que ser muy eficiente. Debe poder presentarse al set y tener una lista de tomas con 20-30 que deseas realizar al final del día. Pero luego, debido a las limitaciones de tiempo, debido al maquillaje, solo tienes la mitad del tiempo. Por lo tanto, debimos ser muy metódicos sobre cómo rodarla. ¿Y cómo fue trabajar con el elenco? Tienes estas caras nuevas; tienes actores establecidos como Eric Dane. Es una buena mezcla de diversos actores. Diego: Bueno, tengo que decir que mucho tiene que ver con la suerte, porque nunca planeas cuál es la química entre ellos. No puedes simplemente esperar que los mejores interpreten la película. Y tuve la suerte de que el conjunto pudiera llevarse bien entre sí y tener esta química que, incluso cuando no estábamos filmando, claramente tenían una amistad entre ellos, lo que permitió entonces ciertos momentos, cuando estábamos filmando, ciertos momentos de improvisación que en realidad terminaron elevando la película debido a la química que había entre ellos. Para esto, nunca puedes hacer planes. Pero fui muy afortunado y bendecido de poder tenerlo así. Y última pregunta, Diego. Muchas gracias

por el tiempo. ¿Qué esperas que el público se lleve de American Carnage?

cho, pude ver realmente lo que podía aportar al personaje.

Diego: Creo que el público debería tomar en cuenta de esta película el hecho de que todavía hay muchas historias y tipos de películas como Latinos que podemos hacer y que realmente no tenemos la oportunidad de contar. Siento que a veces estamos como encasillados en términos de qué tipo de historias nos permite contar la industria. Entonces, lo que quiero hacer es presentar esta película como una versión de diferentes cosas que están disponibles y, con esto, espero inspirar a otras personas a usar el terror y la comedia como una forma de infundir a los latinos ese tipo de historias.

Quería saber cuál fue la experiencia de filmarlo con el resto de tus compañeros de reparto, principalmente otros actores Latinx. Y aunque es, como acabas de mencionar, este cierto tipo de película, se conecta con hilos reales en nuestra política, en nuestro mundo. Así que me preguntaba cómo fue esa experiencia de ustedes como grupo haciendo esta película.

Pero también demostrarle al mundo que no somos moldes y que no somos una cultura monolítica, que tenemos mucho que compartir, tenemos mucho que ofrecer. Y esto es sólo el principio. Hola Bella. Para empezar, quería preguntarte si podrías hablar sobre tu papel de Micah, lo que inicialmente te gustó del guión y el papel en sí. Bella Ortiz: Sí. Originalmente, había hecho una audición para un papel diferente, y se me presentó el papel de Micah. Y al principio, dudé un poco, pero cuanto más me sentaba con el personaje y reflexionaba sobre él, vi que tenía una oportunidad única de interpretar al personaje porque ambos somos muy similares en términos de nuestro punto de partida de ser mujeres blancas Latinx. Y aunque mi vida personal es muy diferente de la vida de Micah, lo vi como una forma única de poder usar eso como un punto de partida para asombrarme y ser imaginativa, [qué] si mi vida hubiera tomado una ruta diferente y cómo sería esa. Entonces, una vez que tuve ese tipo de gan-

Bella: Al principio estaba un poco ansiosa por no saber qué esperar porque sabía que, al entrar, este era mi primer papel principal en un largometraje. Y así, al entrar, supe que era un poco menos experimentada que los demás. Pero tan pronto como llegué al set y conocí al resto de los compañeros de reparto, creo que, dado que todos los actores principales son Latinx y de diferentes orígenes en diferentes países y culturas, creo que [la diversidad] fue realmente como una atadura que todos tuvimos. Todo, como la química entre nosotros, como la compenetración, no fue nada forzado. Fue todo muy natural, y creo que se debe a que teníamos ese objetivo común y la prioridad de ser realmente recipientes en esta narración de algo que es cercano y querido para nosotros, que nos apasiona y que no solemos ver representado en los medios de comunicación. Ahora que se estrenó la película, ¿Has recibido algún comentario al respecto? Bella: Todavía no la he visto, pero con las personas con las que he hablado que han visto la película, es realmente interesante porque creo que dado que es un proyecto tan único y que realmente no encaja en ningún tipo de género ya establecido, creo que la gente que entra en él no sabe realmente qué esperar. Y cuando no

tienes claro eso y no sabes qué esperar, creo que te equivocas y dices: "No sé si me va a gustar porque no puedo categorizar necesariamente eso." Pero la respuesta ha sido realmente positiva y casi, creo, mejor porque como no saben qué esperar, es casi como si lo disfrutaras un poco más. Así que sí, he disfrutado mucho escuchar las respuestas y reacciones de la gente y, al final del día, es difícil hacer proyectos, especialmente proyectos con este tema. Y espero que todos los que lo vean estén abiertos a eso. Y también, entran con la intención de apoyar proyectos hechos por artistas Latinx. Porque siento que cuanto más los consumamos, más le mostraremos a Hollywood que existe una necesidad y que hay un mercado para este tipo de proyectos para que se puedan financiar más en el futuro. ¿Qué esperas que el público se lleve de American Carnage? Bella: Espero que la gente se ría y encuentre algún tipo de consuelo y entretenimiento porque creo que, especialmente con el género de terror, realmente puedes elevar las cosas. Y me encanta que esta película tenga un aspecto de comedia porque creo que el mundo es duro a veces y la vida puede ser dura. Y creo que es importante que intentemos encontrar la ligereza siempre que podamos. Así que espero que las personas tengan el desafío de pensar en las cosas que están sucediendo en el mundo, pero que al mismo tiempo sean capaces de estar en comunidad y reírse unos con otros también. No quiero tomarlo a la ligera, pero es casi como cuando algo es tan ridículo, simplemente no puedes evitar reírte. Y creo que de una manera que puede empoderar para luego tomar acción.

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