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A SECOND CHANCE

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Under the initiative announced in the patriotic round about the Independence Day celebrations, the departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Veterans Affairs (VA) will develop a rigorous and systematic approach to review the deportations of hundreds of migrants who put their lives in the service of the United States.

l diccionario define literalmente una “segunda oportunidad” como un acto de generosidad: quien la otorga, extiende la mano solidaria a alguien que ha fallado en una primera instancia y le brinda la esperanza de triunfar en un nuevo intento. La definición queda como anillo al dedo a la nueva política del presidente Joe Biden de ofrecer apoyo a los migrantes extranjeros, a los veteranos de guerra, que han servido en las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos y que han sido injustamente deportados de los Estados Unidos. Bajo la iniciativa anunciada en el patriótico alrededor de los festejos del Día de la Independencia, los departamentos de Seguridad Interior (DHS) y de asuntos de Asuntos de Veteranos (VA) desarrollarán un enfoque riguroso y sistemático para revisar las deportaciones de cientos de migrantes que pusieron su vida al servicio de los Estados Unidos. La administración del presidente Biden se comprometió a crear un centro de recursos para ayudar a estos veteranos y sus familias inmediatas con todo lo relacionado a temas migratorios, eliminar las barreras a la naturalización para aquellos que sean elegibles, revisar las políticas de deportación y las prácticas para evitar deportaciones injustas futuras de miembros de las fuerzas armadas extranjeros actuales y pasados, así como de sus familiares.

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nía de por vida! ", reaccionó la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC). En la comunidad de veteranos la noticia fue recibida con un cauteloso optimismo, con una mezcla de esperanza y escepticismo. Después de todo, muchos de ellos fueron echados de un país para el que pusieron su vida en riesgo. Ahora corresponde al gobierno federal implementar de manera expedita y transparente una política justa y generosa que nos enorgullezca a todos. Para más información visita www.laredhispana.com.

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he dictionary literally defines a "second chance" as an act of generosity: whoever gives it, extends a helping hand to someone who has failed in the first instance and offers them the hope of succeeding in a new attempt. The definition fits perfectly with President Joe Biden's new policy of offering support to foreign migrant veterans, who have served in the United States armed forces and who have been unjustly deported from the United States.

Those deported war veterans who are beneficiaries of the new Biden administration policy will be entitled to medical coverage, starting with vaccination against COVID, as well as benefits granted to other veterans. The support will be extended to their immediate families.

Estados Unidos inició la deportación de veteranos extranjeros en 1996. La ley establece que los residentes legales permanentes pueden ser deportados si cometen delitos graves. No existe una distinción especial si han prestado o no servicios a las fuerzas armadas. Aunque la ley también abre una puerta a una naturalización expedita para los soldados de Estados Unidos nacidos en el extranjero, esa hoja de ruta no fue una prioridad durante la era Trump.

“Ya nos habíamos demorado mucho en establecer que ningún soldado que sirvió a este país con fidelidad y lealtad deba ser sometido a la vergüenza de ser deportado. ¡El servicio en uniforme debería haberles ganado la ciudada-

Hundreds of those war veterans are Mexican and close to us. Many live in shelters in border areas like Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez. Some had no choice but to leave their families in the United States and return to an emotionally distant country. They have survived thanks to the support of local organizations and now, from this moment on, the country that served with honor in multiple military conflicts. The United States began deporting foreign veterans in 1996. The law states that lawful permanent residents can be deported if they commit serious crimes. There is no special distinction whether or not they have served in the armed forces. While the law also opens the door to expedited naturalization for foreign-born U.S. soldiers, that roadmap was not a priority during the Trump era.

Cientos de esos veteranos de guerra son mexicanos y están cerca de nosotros. Muchos viven en albergues en lugares fronterizos como Tijuana y Ciudad Juárez. Algunos no tuvieron otra opción que dejar a sus familias en los Estados Unidos y regresar a un país lejano emocionalmente. Han subsistido gracias al apoyo de organizaciones locales y, a partir de este momento, del país que sirvieron con honor en múltiples conflictos militares.

Aquellos veteranos de guerra deportados que sean beneficiarios de la nueva política de la administración Biden tendrán derecho a cobertura médica, empezando con la vacunación contra el COVID, así como a los beneficios que se otorgan a otros veteranos. El apoyo será extensivo a sus familias inmediatas.

President Biden's administration pledged to create a resource center to assist these veterans and their immediate families with all matters related to immigration, remove barriers to naturalization for those who are eligible, review deportation policies and practices and to prevent future unjust deportations of current and former members of the foreign armed forces, as well as their families.

“We had already taken a long time to establish that no soldier who served this country with fidelity and loyalty should be subjected to the shame of being deported. Service in uniform should have earned them citizenship for life!", reacted the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).

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In the veteran’s community the news was greeted with cautious optimism, with a mixture of hope and skepticism. After all, many of them were expelled from a country for which they put their lives at risk. It is now up to the federal government to expeditiously and transparently implement a fair and generous policy that makes us all proud. For more information visit www.laredhispana.com.

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CAL GRANT ESTÁ DESACTUALIZADO Y NECESITA UNA REVISIÓN PARA OBTENER RESULTADOS EQUITATIVOS

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dos por la complejidad actual del proceso de solicitud de la beca Cal Grant, lo que deja las adjudicaciones sin reclamar. La propuesta de marco de equidad actual, AB 1456, reducirá estas barreras y abrirá aún más las puertas de la educación superior para todos.

l programa de ayuda financiera Cal Grant de 50 años de California no funciona para nuestros estudiantes ni para nuestro estado, y los líderes lo saben.

Sin educación superior, nuestro estado puede perder sustancialmente a medida que nos recuperamos de la pandemia. El número de inscripciones en el sistema de educación superior más accesible y orientado a la fuerza laboral de California, los colegios comunitarios, ha disminuido drásticamente este año. Esos estudiantes son futuros miembros de nuestra fuerza laboral y necesitan el apoyo y los recursos de nuestro estado.

A medida que gana impulso una propuesta legislativa para simplificar el programa, últimamente se han dirigido muchas palabras de elección al constructo actual:

El estado necesita un plan para la inversión actual y futura en el programa Cal Grant que dé prioridad a los estudiantes que históricamente no han sido elegibles o no han podido acceder a la ayuda. Al racionalizar y simplificar el sistema de adjudicaciones, el acceso a la ayuda financiera aumentaría para que 280.000 estudiantes más de California puedan recibir adjudicaciones.

El asambleísta José Medina, un demócrata de Riverside, calificó la propuesta de modernización de Cal Grant, el Proyecto de Ley 1456 de la Asamblea que presentó en febrero un “boleto hacia una vida mejor”, mientras que el programa actual es “un sistema injusto”. El asambleísta y coautor Kevin McCarty, un demócrata de Sacramento, calificó el programa actual como “injusto y desactualizado” y la propuesta “transformadora para la educación superior en California”. Audrey Dow, con la campaña sin fines de lucro Campaign for College Opportunity, calificó el sistema como claramente “racista” y la propuesta de reforma “una política antirracista que nos mueve hacia la equidad para obtener mejores resultados”. El programa Cal Grant de hoy se puede llamar de muchas maneras, incluido el más grande y generoso de la nación, pero el sistema en su forma actual es demasiado complejo, no se alinea con el programa federal, no está establecido con un enfoque en la equidad y es absolutamente esencial para la fortaleza económica de California, especialmente en nuestra recuperación de COVID-19. Los estudiantes universitarios de California son ahora una de nuestras poblaciones más vulnerables, que aún se están recuperando del COVID-19. Los estudiantes perdieron sus trabajos y sus fuentes de ingresos y muchos se vieron obligados a abandonar la escuela o posponer sus planes académicos indefinidamente.

Eso es un progreso en un estado verdaderamente centrado en la equidad.

Una propuesta integral para reformar el programa Cal Grant aborda las disparidades raciales en el actual sistema de ayuda financiera. Photo Credit: Felipe Gregate / Unsplash No podemos permitirnos fallarle a nuestra próxima generación de estudiantes talentosos porque no tenían los recursos para tener éxito. Ningún grupo siente esto de manera más aguda que aquellos históricamente marginados por un sistema de educación superior elitista. Simplificar el sistema Cal Grant es el tema de equidad en la educación superior este año. Los estudiantes de bajos ingresos que son negros y marrones quedan desproporcionadamente fuera del sistema de ayuda financiera y no pueden recibir una beca Cal Grant debido a evaluaciones inexactas de las contribuciones financieras de su familia o porque el sistema es demasiado complejo para navegar. Esa es una de las razones por las que la propuesta disfruta del apoyo bicameral en la Legislatura con la senadora

Connie Leyva, una demócrata de Chino, como coautora de la propuesta, junto con el apoyo de defensores vocales en K-12, educación superior, equidad y grupos empresariales y económicos.

Cal Grant Equity Framework, la propuesta más completa y equitativa sobre la mesa, aborda las disparidades raciales perpetuadas por el actual sistema de ayuda financiera de California y cuenta con un apoyo abrumador de defensores y visionarios que ven el futuro. El gobernador y los legisladores estatales deben demostrar su compromiso en este frente y también respaldar esta solución.

California está entrando en una nueva fase de recuperación económica de la pandemia, y tenemos la oportunidad de abordar los sistemas que impiden que nuestras comunidades de bajos ingresos y de color logren movilidad económica. Como han demostrado programas como el piloto de renta básica universal de Stockton, cuando las comunidades tienen acceso a los recursos que necesitan y merecen, tendrán éxito.

Debemos invertir en soluciones sistémicas que aborden los problemas de raíz. Las correcciones limitadas a corto plazo simplemente no son suficientes.

Los estudiantes universitarios de nuestro estado no son diferentes. El costo de la universidad es la mayor barrera para la educación superior. Los necesitados actualmente se quedan fuera o se sienten desanima-

Christopher J. Nellum es director ejecutivo interino de The Education Trust-West, una organización sin fines de lucro centrada en la justicia educativa, cnellum@ edtrustwest.org.

Guillermo Mayer es presidente y director ejecutivo de Public Advocates Inc., una firma de abogados de derechos civiles sin fines de lucro, gmayer@publicadvocates.org.

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EXPERTS: LOVE YOUR BODY WHILE HEALING FROM PANDEMIC EATING ISSUES

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Mientras que la gente intenta bajar el peso que subió durante la pandemia, los investigadores confirman que las caminatas también podrían ayudar a prevenir la depresión y las enfermedades del corazón. Photo Credit: Pexels / Yogendra Singh

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ICHMOND, Va. - COVID-19 turned daily life upside down and, for many, the stress led to troublesome eating habits and body-image problems. An American Psychological Association report found more than 60% of adults experienced weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic. Connie Sobczak, a bodyimage expert, co-founder of the nonprofit The Body Positive and author of the book "Embody," said the pandemic confirmed just how harmful stress is to the human body. While making changes in eating and exercise habits, she said folks need to take a gentle approach with themselves and be less judgmental. "It's really important to be kind and gentle with our bodies," she said, "and recognize and honor that they helped us survive, when so many people didn't." She recommended not going on a diet because it will likely backfire. Instead, she suggested slowly making changes to increase movement in your daily life - and then start eating more nutritious foods.

The pandemic also forced many people to sit in front of screens all day, whether online learning or telecommuting, further disrupting exercise and eating routines. While some overate during the lockdown, said Dr. Donna O'Shea, chief medical officer for population health at United Healthcare, others developed eating disorders, especially teens. "We see both ends of the spectrum," she said. "People who had excess snacking, but we also see that in others, the same kind of stress caused them to not eat, and to really put their health at risk." O'Shea said summer weather might inspire folks to get back outdoors. While getting back into shape, she noted it's important to focus on proper nutrition, getting enough sleep - and daily exercise, such as walking. "Walking has a host of health benefits," she said. "It can help us maintain a healthier weight, it can help ward off depression, prevent or manage chronic conditions - and really, just help that stress in the middle of the day." United Healthcare is offering a free online program to motivate people to make health a priority this summer; it's online at UHCStepUp.com.

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ICHMOND, Va. - El COVID-19 dio un vuelco radical a nuestra vida diaria y, para muchos, el estrés llevó a hábitos alimenticios problemáticos y problemas de imagen corporal. Según un reporte de la American Psychological Association más del 60% de los adultos sufrieron un aumento o pérdida de peso durante la pandemia. Connie Sobczak, experta en imagen-corporal, cofundadora de la organización sin fines de lucro The Body Positive y autora del libro “Embody”, dijo que la pandemia confirmó qué tan dañino es el estrés para el cuerpo humano. Junto con los cambios de hábitos alimenticios y de ejercicio, la gente necesita adoptar un enfoque suave con ellos mismos y ser menos críticos. “Es muy importante ser amable y tierno con nuestro cuerpo”, dijo ella, “Reconocer y honrar que nos ayudó a sobrevivir, cuando mucha gente no lo hizo”. Ella recomendó no hacer dieta porque probablemente resulte contraproducente. En cambio, ella sugirió hacer cambios pequeños para aumentar el movimiento en tu vida diaria – y luego empezar a comer alimentos más nutritivos.

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La pandemia también obligó a mucha gente a estar sentados frente a una pantalla todo el día, ya sea por las clases en línea o por el home office, lo que interrumpió aún más las rutinas de ejercicio y de comida. Mientras que algunos comieron en exceso durante el confinamiento, dijo Dr. Donna O´Shea, directora médica para la salud de la población en United Healthcare, otros desarrollaron trastornos alimenticios, especialmente los adolescentes. “Podemos ver ambos extremos del espectro”, dijo ella. Hay gente que comió en exceso, pero también vemos que en otras personas, el mismo tipo de estrés les causó no comer, y de realmente poner en riesgo su salud”. O´Shea dijo que el clima de verano podría inspirar a la gente a volver a salir. Mientras que te vuelves a poner en forma, notó que es importante enfocarse en una buena alimentación, dormir lo suficiente – y ejercicio diario, como por ejemplo caminar. “Caminar tiene muchos beneficios para la salud”, dijo ella. “Nos puede ayudar a mantener un peso más saludable, prevenir la depresión, prevenir o controlar enfermedades crónicas – y realmente, lidiar con el estrés en pleno día”. United Healthcare está ofreciendo un programa gratuito en línea para motivar a la gente a darle prioridad a su salud este verano; lo puedes encontrar en línea en UHCStepUp.com.

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AARP SURVEY: MAJORITY OF OLDER AMERICANS CONCERNED ABOUT AFFORDING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Vast majorities want Congress to act on pricing this year

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ASHINGTON—A new AARP survey released on July 8th shows that more than half (58%) of adults 50 and older are concerned they will not be able to afford prescription drugs over the next few years for themselves or their families. Three in four (77%) reported they take prescription medications on a regular basis, and one-fifth said they chose not to fill a doctor’s prescription in the last two years. Cost was the most common reason given for not filling a prescription. When asked if they agreed that drug prices could be lowered without harming innovation of new medicines, about 80% strongly or somewhat agreed. “It’s clear that Americans are sick and tired of paying the highest prices in the world for their prescription drugs,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “Medications don’t work if you cannot afford to take them. Congress and the President must act now to lower unfair drug prices and make sure all Americans can afford the medications they need.” AARP’s survey also asked participants their opinions on policy changes that could lower the cost of prescription drugs. Respondents overwhelmingly agree that it is important for the president and Congress to solve the problem this year, especially among Black and Hispanic participants (80% and 77%, respectively). Support for various policy proposals is very high across

party lines, including: • Allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug companies for lower prices (87% favored). • Putting a cap on out-of-pocket costs that older adults pay for their prescription drugs under Medicare Part D (78% favored). • Preventing drug companies from charging more for drugs in the U.S. than they do elsewhere (77% favored). • Closing loopholes that allow drug companies to charge higher prices for copycats or minor improvements (74% favored). • Penalizing drug companies that raise their prices faster than inflation (71% favored). AARP Public Policy Institute’s most recent Rx Price Watch report showed that retail prices for 260 widely used brand name prescription drugs increased more than twice as fast as general inflation in 2020 during the pandemic, rising 2.9% compared to an inflation rate of 1.3%. The average annual cost for one brand name medication used on a regular basis was over $6,600, more than $1,500 higher than in 2015. AARP’s national survey included 1,605 registered voters age 50 and older and was conducted by phone from June 1 13, 2021. To view the full survey results, visit https://www.aarp.org/research/ topics/health/info-2021/drug-pricesolder-americans-concerns/.

ENCUESTA DE AARP: A LA MAYOR PARTE DE LOS ADULTOS MAYORES LATINOS LES PREOCUPA EL PRECIO DE LOS MEDICAMENTOS RECETADOS La gran mayoría quiere que el Congreso tome medidas sobre los precios este año

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ASHINGTON—Una nueva encuesta de AARP publicada el 8 de julio indica que a más de la mitad de los adultos latinos de 50 años o más (60%) les preocupa no poder pagar los medicamentos recetados para ellos o para sus familias en los próximos años. Tres de cada cuatro (72%) informaron que toman medicamentos recetados con regularidad, y 22% dijeron que tomaron la decisión de no surtir una receta médica en los últimos dos años. El costo fue el motivo citado con mayor frecuencia para dejar de surtir una receta. Cuando se les preguntó si estaban de acuerdo en que los precios de los medicamentos podrían reducirse sin perjudicar la innovación de nuevos medicamentos, alrededor del 80% estuvieron muy de acuerdo o algo de acuerdo. “Es claro que los latinos y los estadounidenses en general están cansados de pagar los precios más altos del mundo por medicamentos recetados”, dijo Karina Hertz, directora de Comunicaciones Estratégicas de AARP. “Los medicamentos son ineficaces si no puedes comprarlos. El Congreso y el presidente deben actuar ya para reducir estos injustos precios y para asegurar que todos en el país puedan pagar por los medicamentos que necesitan”, añadió Hertz.

La encuesta de AARP también pidió a los participantes su opinión sobre cambios en las políticas que podrían reducir el costo de los medicamentos recetados. Los encuestados coincidieron en forma abrumadora en que es importante que el presidente y el Congreso resuelvan el problema este año; el porcentaje fue especialmente alto entre los participantes latinos (77%). El apoyo a varias propuestas de políticas es muy amplio en todos

los partidos. Tales propuestas incluyen: • Permitir que Medicare negocie precios más bajos con los fabricantes de medicamentos (87% a favor). • Poner un límite a los costos de bolsillo que los adultos mayores pagan por medicamentos recetados bajo la Parte D de Medicare (78% a favor). • Evitar que las compañías farmacéuticas cobren más por los medicamentos en Estados Unidos que en otros países (77% a favor). • Cerrar las brechas que permiten que los fabricantes de medicamentos de marca cobren precios más altos por medicamentos similares o con cambios menores (74% a favor). • Penalizar a los fabricantes de medicamentos que aumentan sus precios más que la tasa de inflación (71% a favor). El informe más reciente de Rx Price Watch (en inglés) publicado por el Instituto de Política Pública de AARP reveló que los precios al por menor de 260 medicamentos recetados de marca, de amplia utilización, aumentaron más del doble que la tasa de inflación general en el 2020 durante la pandemia: 2.9%, en comparación con una tasa de inflación del 1.3%. El costo anual promedio de un medicamento de marca tomado con regularidad fue de más de $6,600, lo que representa un aumento de más de $1,500 con respecto al 2015. La encuesta nacional de AARP incluyó a 1,605 votantes registrados de 50 años o más y se llevó a cabo por teléfono entre el 1.º y el 13 de junio del 2021. Los resultados completos de la encuesta se pueden consultar (en inglés) en https://www.aarp. org/research/topics/health/info-2021/ drug-prices-older-americans-concerns/.

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tate-funding efforts to shelter unhoused residents in converted motels could be a gamechanger for Motel Drive, an area of Fresno that city leaders say has long been overrun by drugs, human trafficking, and prostitution. Local city leaders say Project Homekey has been a success in Fresno, providing shelter for about 1,500 people over the past 18 months. Not only have the funds helped shelter the city’s unhoused residents, but they also provided the opportunity to invest in the transformation of Motel Drive, said Councilmember Miguel Arias in an interview with The Bee. “I’ve always had a plan since 2019 to clean up this whole corridor, but we’ve never had the resources,” said Arias, who in May of 2019 initiated an ordinance to require inspection of the neglected motels. “Then, the pandemic hit, and we found ourselves with no shelter beds,” said Arias, adding that Fresno historically only had 10 beds a year to shelter the city’s unhoused population. That’s when the city decided to use a majority of the $35 million in Project Homekey funds to acquire four motels along Motel Drive, a stretch of motels on Parkway Drive along Highway 99 that city leaders have described as hotbeds for prostitution, drug, and sex trafficking. Federal CARES Act funds have also enabled the city to acquire and convert additional motels on Motel Drive for shelter and affordable housing. “Project Homekey has been a saving grace for this city,” said Arias. Without Homekey, Arias said, the city “wouldn’t have made a dent,” sheltering unhoused residents during the pandemic. Housing advocacy groups that have long criticized the city’s sheltering efforts agree that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Project Homekey has been a success in Fresno but said the program remains too small and said local leaders need to do more to address homelessness and affordable housing in Fresno. Project Homekey sites at capacity in Fresno The Fresno Housing Authority owns and manages four of the five Homekey sites, sheltering about 507 people as of this week. About 55 adults this week were living at Golden State Triage Center (formerly Parkside Inn), 135 adults at Sun Lodge (formerly Days Inn), and 83 adults at Journey Home (formerly Welcome Inn). About 100 adults and 134 children were staying in the transitional housing center, Step Up On 99 (formerly Motel 99), and the city has applied for another $3 million to finish the conversion of the complex, which will include more park space for the residents. Each community has 24-hour on-site security, laundry facilities, community rooms, and private offices for on-site staff and residents to hold meetings. Case managers and social workers support residents that need mental health and drug rehabilitation services, and Fresno Unified educators provide homeless student services. Swimming pools have been converted into dog parks for residents with pets. The fifth Homekey project is located at The Crossroads Village shelter on Blackstone Avenue, managed by RH Community Builders, and is home to 165 households.

Downtown Fresno. Photo Credit: Grant Porter / Unsplash CARES Act funding: the Travel Inn & Suite and the Valley Inn. On Thursday, the Travel Inn opened 33 of its 57 units for emergency shelter under the management of RH Community Builders. The remaining 24 units will be available on Aug. 1, confirmed Arias. The Valley Inn, which is currently undergoing renovations, will be available on Aug. 1 with approximately 80 units. Arias confirmed that negotiations are underway for the city to acquire two more motels on Motel Drive. Arias said, eventually, he hopes to see the city take over all of the motels on Motel Drive to convert them into affordable housing that will look “like any other apartment complex” that are part of the neighboring residential community. But the choice to place all of the Homekey sites along Motel Drive has drawn criticism from local homeless advocates. Critics are concerned about the decision to place families in an area plagued with drugs and sex trafficking. Arias said he shares those concerns for residents’ safety and well-being and is aware of the illicit activity at the neighboring motels. He pointed out that the location of the family shelter, Step Up On 99, was intentionally secluded from the other motel locations.

os líderes locales de la ciudad dicen que Proyecto Homekey ha sido un éxito en Fresno, hubo refugio a aproximadamente 1,500 personas durante los últimos 18 meses. Los fondos no solo ayudaron a albergar a los residentes sin vivienda de la ciudad, sino que también brindaron la oportunidad de invertir en la transformación de Motel Drive, dijo el concejal Miguel Arias en una entrevista con The Bee. “Siempre tuve un plan desde 2019 para limpiar todo este corredor, pero nunca tuvimos los recursos”, dijo Arias, quien en mayo de 2019 inició una ordenanza para exigir la inspección de los moteles abandonados . “Luego, la pandemia golpeó y nos encontramos sin camas de refugio”, dijo Arias, y agregó que Fresno históricamente solo tenía 10 camas al año para albergar a la población sin vivienda de la ciudad. Fue entonces cuando la ciudad decidió usar la mayoría de los $ 35 millones en fondos del Proyecto Homekey para adquirir cuatro moteles a lo largo de Motel Drive, un tramo de moteles en Parkway Drive a lo largo de la autopista 99 que los líderes de la ciudad han descrito como focos de prostitución, drogas y tráfico sexual. Los fondos de la Ley Federal CARES también le han permitido a la ciudad adquirir y convertir moteles adicionales en Motel Drive para albergue y vivienda asequible. “El Proyecto Homekey ha sido una gracia salvadora para esta ciudad”, dijo Arias. Sin Homekey, dijo Arias, la ciudad “no habría hecho mella” al albergar a residentes sin vivienda durante la pandemia.

To help keep the area safe, Arias said that the city recently approved $250,000 for the police department to beef up patrols at night in the Motel Drive area.

Los grupos de defensa de la vivienda que han criticado durante mucho tiempo los esfuerzos de protección de la ciudad están de acuerdo en que el Proyecto Homekey del gobernador Gavin Newsom ha sido un éxito en Fresno, pero dijeron que el programa sigue siendo demasiado pequeño y dijeron que los líderes locales deben hacer más para abordar la falta de vivienda y las viviendas asequibles en Fresno.

Affordable housing problems plaguing Fresno, rest of state

Los sitios de Project Homekey a capacidad en Fresno

While local leaders laud the city’s Project Homekey as a success, they acknowledge that the city needs to do more to support families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

La Autoridad de Vivienda de Fresno posee y administra cuatro de los cinco sitios de Homekey, albergando a unas 507 personas a partir de esta semana.

“The success [of Project Homekey] feels good, but we know we still have a lot of work to do,” said Doreen Eley, assistant director of Special Programs at Fresno Housing Authority, in an email to The Bee.

Aproximadamente 55 adultos esta semana vivían en Golden State Triage Center (anteriormente Parkside Inn), 135 adultos en Sun Lodge (anteriormente Days Inn) y 83 adultos en Journey Home (anteriormente Welcome Inn).

Patience Milrod, executive director of Central California Legal Services, said she applauds the city’s efforts to use state and federal dollars to “keep lowincome renters housed, and to find homes for the un-housed.”

Aproximadamente 100 adultos y 134 niños se alojaban en el centro de vivienda de transición, Step Up On 99 (anteriormente Motel 99), y la ciudad ha solicitado otros $ 3 millones para finalizar la conversión del complejo, que incluirá más espacio en el parque para los residentes.

But, Milrod said, it’s not enough.

Cada comunidad cuenta con seguridad en el lugar las 24 horas, instalaciones de lavandería, salas comunitarias y oficinas privadas para que el personal y los residentes en el lugar celebren reuniones. Los administradores de casos y los trabajadores sociales apoyan a los residentes que necesitan servicios de salud mental y rehabilitación de drogas, y los educadores del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fresno brindan servicios para estudiantes sin hogar. Las piscinas se han convertido en parques para perros para residentes con mascotas.

She said Fresno is “long overdue” for “coherent, citywide policies that incentivize and support affordable housing.” She also said that an affordable housing strategy must “involve investment of the city’s own resources long into the foreseeable future.”

As a next step, the city will convert the renovated motels into affordable housing and operate the sites for the next five years. Due to the lack of affordable housing for residents, there’s no limit on the amount of time people can stay at the Homekey sites.

According to a recent 2021 Affordable Housing Needs Report, more than 36,000 low-income households are without affordable housing in Fresno County. This affordable housing shortage comes at a time that Fresno home prices are at an all-time high. In Fresno County, the median price of a single-family home in May 2021 was $361,500, an increase of more than 22% compared to May 2020.

Both Arias and the Fresno Housing Authority confirmed that the available Project Homekey shelters at or near 100% capacity.

“A bigger need than anything else quite frankly is affordable housing,” said Eley. “Not just for the homeless, for everyone.”

Federal funds used to acquire more motels on Motel Drive in Fresno

Melissa Montalvo is a reporter with The Fresno Bee and a Report for America corps member. This article is part of The California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequity and economic survival in California.

Furthering the plan to transform Motel Drive, the city also acquired two additional motels using federal

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El quinto proyecto Homekey está ubicado en el refugio The Crossroads Village en Blackstone Avenue, administrado por RH Community Builders, y alberga 165 hogares. Como siguiente paso, la ciudad convertirá los moteles renovados en viviendas asequibles y operará los sitios durante los próximos cinco años. Debido a la falta de viviendas asequibles para los residentes, no hay límite en la cantidad de tiempo que las personas pueden permanecer en los sitios de Homekey. Tanto Arias como la Autoridad de Vivienda de Fresno confirmaron que los refugios disponibles del Proyec-

to Homekey están al 100% o cerca de su capacidad. Fondos federales utilizados para adquirir más moteles en Motel Drive en Fresno Fomentando el plan para transformar Motel Drive, la ciudad también adquirió dos moteles adicionales utilizando fondos federales de la Ley CARES: Travel Inn & Suite y Village Inn. El jueves, Travel Inn abrió 33 de sus 57 unidades para albergue de emergencia bajo la dirección de Constructores de comunidades RH . Las 24 unidades estarán disponibles el 1 de agosto, confirmado Arias. El Valley Inn, que actualmente está en proceso de renovación, estará disponible el 1 de agosto con aproximadamente 80 unidades. Arias confirmó que se están llevando a cabo negociaciones para que la ciudad adquiera dos moteles más en Motel Drive. Arias dijo que, eventualmente, espera que la ciudad se apodere de todos los moteles de Motel Drive para convertirlos en viviendas asequibles que se verán “como cualquier otro complejo de apartamentos” que sea parte de la comunidad residencial vecina. Pero la decisión de ubicar todos los sitios de Homekey a lo largo de Motel Drive ha generado críticas por parte de los defensores de las personas sin hogar. Los críticos están preocupados por la decisión de colocar a las familias en una zona plagada de drogas y tráfico sexual. Arias dijo que comparte esas preocupaciones por la seguridad y el bienestar de los residentes y está al tanto de la actividad ilícita en los moteles vecinos. Señaló que la ubicación del refugio familiar, Step Up On 99, fue aislada intencionalmente de las otras ubicaciones de moteles. Para ayudar a mantener el área segura, Arias dijo que la ciudad aprobó recientemente $ 250,000 para que el departamento de Policía reforzara las patrullas nocturnas en el área de Motel Drive. Problemas de vivienda asequible que plagan Fresno, resto del estado Si bien los líderes locales elogian el Proyecto Homekey de la ciudad como un éxito, reconocen que la ciudad necesita hacer más para apoyar a las familias y las personas que se encuentran sin hogar. “El éxito [del Proyecto Homekey] se siente bien, pero sabemos que todavía tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer”, dijo Doreen Eley, directora asistente de Programas Especiales en Fresno Housing Authority, en un correo electrónico a The Bee. Patience Milrod, directora ejecutiva de Servicios Legales de California Central, dijo que aplaude los esfuerzos de la ciudad para usar dólares estatales y federales para “mantener los inquilinos de bajos ingresos alojados y encontrar hogares para los que no tienen vivienda”. Pero, no es suficiente, dijo Milrod. Ella dijo que Fresno está “muy atrasada” para “políticas coherentes en toda la ciudad que incentivan y apoyen la vivienda asequible”. También dijo que una estrategia de vivienda asequible debe “implicar la inversión de los recursos propios de la ciudad en el futuro previsible”. De acuerdo con una reciente Informe de necesidades de vivienda asequible de 2021 , más de 36,000 hogares de bajos ingresos no tienen viviendas asequibles en el condado de Fresno. Esta escasez de viviendas asequibles se produce en un momento en que los precios de las viviendas en Fresno están en su punto más alto . En el condado de Fresno, el precio medio de una vivienda unifamiliar en mayo de 2021 fue de $ 361,500, un aumento de más del 22% en comparación con mayo de 2020. “Una necesidad más grande que cualquier otra cosa, francamente, es la vivienda asequible”, dijo Eley. “No solo para las personas sin hogar, para todos”. Melissa Montalvo es reportera de The Fresno Bee y miembro del cuerpo de Report for America. Este artículo es parte de California Divide, una colaboración entre redacciones que examina la desigualdad de ingresos y la supervivencia económica en California.

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ta como alcalde de San Diego. “Este movimiento está impulsado por californianos de todas las comunidades: demócratas, republicanos e independientes. Estoy listo para liderar este retiro y comenzar un nuevo capítulo para California para limpiar nuestras calles, reducir los impuestos a la clase media y reabrir nuestras escuelas”, expresó en un comunicado.

espués de que se diera un periodo de incertidumbre durante varios meses, la segunda elección revocatoria en la historia de California se llevará a cabo el próximo 14 de septiembre, según el anunció emitido por la vice gobernadora Eleni Kounalakis.

Los candidatos tienen hasta el 16 de julio para finalizar su decisión de postularse en esta elección especial de retiro. En 2003, 135 personas se postularon para reemplazar a Davis. Pero ahora hay un nuevo requisito que podría reducir el campo: los candidatos deben presentar cinco años de declaraciones de impuestos.

Los votantes de California decidirán el día 14 de septiembre en cuanto a la destitución del gobernador Gavin Newsom, lo que al llegar a ser una realidad, lo convertiría en el segundo gobernador en la historia del Estado, y apenas el cuarto en toda la historia del país completo que se enfrentaría a un retiro de su cargo. El anuncio llevado a cabo el día de 01 de Julio, por la vicegobernadora Eleni Kounalakis se produce después de semanas de disputas en cuanto al procedimiento por parte de legisladores demócratas y funcionarios estatales para acelerar el proceso de elección de una fecha para la realización de la elección revocatoria. Su cálculo aparente es que el gobernador demócrata tiene mejores probabilidades de salir vencedor de este intento por ser retirado, si es respaldado por el Partido Republicano, esto, sí la elección se lleva a cabo más temprano que tarde. “Creo que hemos elegido una fecha justa y razonable para que se celebren estas elecciones”, expresó Kounalakis en su comunicado. “Siempre mi intención ha sido elegir una fecha para estas elecciones, que les dé a los funcionarios electorales y a la ciudadanía en general, el tiempo suficiente para garantizar una elección fluida con la participación más amplia posible”. La aprobación pública de Newsom ha ido en aumento mientras el Estado se recupera de la pandemia de coronavirus, lo que ha sido favorable pues ha acumulado un buen armamento para luchar contra este movimiento por ser retirado. La celebración de las elecciones el 14 de septiembre protege al gobernador de ser arrinconado por intereses especiales y compañeros demócratas durante la mayor parte de lo que corresponde al período crítico de firma de facturas que finaliza el 10 de octubre. Retrasar la votación hasta después del otoño daría a sus oponentes más tiempo para movilizarse, y plantearía la posibilidad de que los votantes se decepcionen aún más de la gestión de Newsom, si las condiciones en el Estado empeoran debido a la pandemia, la temporada de incendios forestales u otras calamidades imprevistas. Aunque este esfuerzo por su retiro, está siendo liderado por activistas conservadores que han sido críticos de la oposición de Newsom a la pena de muerte y los altos impuestos de California, así como la falta de vivienda generalizada y las políticas favorables a los inmigrantes, comenzó antes de la pandemia, ganó apoyo a medida que aumentaba el virus y Newsom impuso estrictos cierres para contenerlo. Fue ampliamente tachado de hipócrita cuando surgieron informes en noviembre de que

El gobernador Gavin Newsom en una conferencia de prensa en Universal Studios en Universal City, sobre las restricciones relacionadas con el coronavirus de California que se levantaron el martes 15 de junio de 2021. Después de 15 meses, la economía de California se ha reabierto por completo. Photo Credit: Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters

el mismo sin portar máscara, había asistido a la fiesta de cumpleaños de un amigo cabildero en el lujoso restaurante French Laundry, incluso cuando les dijo a los californianos que se enmascararan y evitaran socializar.

“El 14 de septiembre, los californianos tendrán la oportunidad de defender nuestro estado y rechazar esta toma de poder republicana de una vez por todas”, expresó en un comunicado el director de campaña de Newsom, Juan Rodríguez.

Solo alrededor de 55,000 votantes habían firmado peticiones de revocación al momento que el incidente de la cena ocurrió. Un juez les dio a los proponentes más tiempo para recolectar firmas debido a la pandemia. Y para la fecha límite de abril, unos 1.7 millones de votantes firmaron la petición de destitución, más que suficiente para desencadenar el proceso de destitución.

El Partido Republicano en California ha disminuido drásticamente desde 2003, cuando los votantes sacaron al gobernador demócrata Gray Davis de su cargo en un retiro respaldado por el Partido Republicano y lo reemplazaron por el republicano Arnold Schwarzenegger. Los votantes no han elegido a un republicano para un cargo estatal desde la reelección de Schwarzenegger en 2006. Y los republicanos ocupan tan pocos escaños en la Legislatura, aproximadamente una cuarta parte, que no tienen el poder de influir en las decisiones políticas o presupuestarias.

Pero la ley estatal que rige las elecciones revocatorias establece un proceso largo entre la recolección de firmas y la celebración de una votación. Para acelerar las cosas, la Legislatura controlada por los demócratas aprobó el lunes un proyecto de ley que permite a los legisladores omitir una revisión financiera de 30 días de los costos electorales si ya han reservado dinero en el presupuesto para financiar un retiro, y Newsom siendo el encargado, procedió a firmar esta ley, en cuestión de horas. El nuevo presupuesto estatal que aprobaron incluye $ 250 millones para costear la celebración de estas elecciones. “Los políticos se enfrascan en jugarretas partidistas. Se trata de retener el poder”, dijo el empresario republicano John Cox, quien perdió ante Newsom en 2018 y lo desafía nuevamente, durante un evento de campaña matutina llevada a cabo Sacramento. “Creo que los votantes se darán cuenta de lo que realmente está sucediendo. Lo que será contraproducente para el Gobernador”. Newsom inmediatamente prometió salir triunfante del intento de retirarlo del poder y continuó con el tema que ha estado siendo su caballito de batalla durante meses: que el retiro es una toma de poder liderada por “republicanos de Trump” que se niegan a aceptar el resultado que han perdido las elecciones.

Pero un retiro crea una oportunidad para los republicanos, porque las reglas son diferentes a las de una elección ordinaria. Una boleta de revocación contiene dos preguntas. Primero: ¿Debería retirarse a Gavin Newsom? Y segundo: si esto ocurre, ¿quién debería reemplazarlo? Si más del 50% de los votantes dice “sí” a la primera pregunta, gana la persona que obtenga la mayor cantidad de votos en la segunda pregunta, incluso si tiene menos de la mayoría. Esto ocurre debido a que no hay límite para la cantidad de personas que pueden competir por la candidatura en la elección de retiro. 55 personas ya han presentado una declaración de intención de postularse, incluido el ex alcalde de San Diego Kevin Faulconer, el ex representante del área de Sacramento Doug Ose y la famosa de programas de telerealidad Caitlyn Jenner, todos los anteriores, miembros del partido Republicano. El presentador del programa de entrevistas, quién es conservador, Larry Elder también está considerando competir por el puesto, informó Politico. Faulconer ha intentado atraer a los votantes de todo el espectro político destacando su trabajo con un concejo municipal demócra-

“Va a ser como escalar una montaña. Y, por supuesto, una vez que lleguemos a la cima y llevemos a cabo una elección exitosa, la vista será agradable”. -DONNA JOHNSTON, PRESIDENTA DE LA ASOCIACIÓN ESTATAL DE FUNCIONARIOS ELECTORALES Los votantes recibirán una boleta por correo a partir del 16 de agosto. Todos podrán enviar su boleta por correo, pero las opciones para devolverla en persona variarán según el condado. Los funcionarios electorales locales habían dado la alarma sobre el cronograma rápido, diciendo que no podrían lograrlo antes del 14 de septiembre. Incluso entonces, algunos todavía están preocupados de que puedan tener dificultades para obtener el papel especial y los sobres necesarios, y asegurar las ubicaciones para que los votantes emitan sus votos. “Es bueno que al menos tengamos una reunión lo antes posible, para que podamos al menos concentrarnos en esos elementos”, indicó Donna Johnston, registradora de votantes en el condado de Sutter y presidenta de la asociación estatal de funcionarios electorales. No sorprende a nadie, que los republicanos estén muy entusiasmados con el retiro, al ver una encuesta reciente que muestra que el 75% de personas está muy interesado en él. Pero solo el 36% de los demócratas dijo lo mismo, lo que significa que el desafío de Newsom en los próximos dos meses y medio será motivar a este último grupo ejercer su voto. “Los riesgos de una baja participación, tanto como los de un electorado desinformado, podrían ser catastróficos para nuestro estado”, dijo el asambleísta demócrata David Chiu durante una llamada con la prensa, después que se anunciara la fecha de las elecciones, en la que los líderes del partido demócrata prometieron unirse en contra del retiro. “Es tan importante que todos trabajemos duro para educar a cada rincón, cada ciudad, cada condado, cada pequeña comunidad en California sobre lo que está en juego”. Los reporteros de CalMatters, Sameea Kamal y Manuela Tobias, contribuyeron a este informe.

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statement. Candidates have until July 16 to finalize their decision to run in the recall. In 2003, 135 people ran to replace Davis. But now there’s a new requirement that could narrow the field: candidates must submit five years of tax returns.

alifornia voters will decide on Sept. 14 whether to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office, making him the second governor in state history — and just the fourth nationwide — to face a recall. The announcement today from Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis comes after weeks of procedural wrangling by Democratic lawmakers and state officials to speed up the process for choosing a recall election date. Their apparent calculation is that the Democratic governor has better odds of defeating the GOP-backed recall if an election is held sooner rather than later. “I believe we have chosen a fair and reasonable date for this election to take place,” Kounalakis said in a statement. “It has always been my intention to choose an election date that gives election officials and the public ample time to ensure a smooth election with broad participation.” Newsom’s public approval has been rising as the state rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic, and he’s already amassed a hefty war chest to fight the recall. Holding the election on Sept. 14 protects the governor from being leveraged by special interests and fellow Democrats during most of the critical bill-signing period that ends Oct. 10. Delaying a vote until later in the fall would give his opponents more time to mobilize — and raises the possibility that voters could sour on Newsom if conditions in the state worsen due to the pandemic, wildfire season or other unforeseen calamities. Though the recall effort — led by conservative activists critical of Newsom’s opposition to the death penalty and California’s high taxes, widespread homelessness and immigrant-friendly policies — began before the pandemic hit, it gained support as the virus surged and Newsom imposed strict lockdowns to contain it. He was widely blasted as a hypocrite when reports surfaced in November that a maskless Newsom had attended a lobbyist friend’s birthday party at the ritzy French Laundry restaurant, even as he told Californians to mask up and avoid socializing. Only about 55,000 voters had signed recall petitions at the time of dinner. A judge gave proponents more time to

“It’s going to be like climbing a mountain. And of course, once we get to the top and carry off a successful election the view will be nice.” -DONNA JOHNSTON, PRESIDENT OF THE STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTION OFFICIALS Republican recall candidate John Cox talks about his plan to address homelessness in Sacramento on July 1, 2021. Photo Credit: Manuela Tobias / CalMatters

collect signatures due to the pandemic. And by the deadline in April, some 1.7 million voters signed the recall petition, more than enough to trigger the recall. But the state law governing recall elections lays out a lengthy process between gathering signatures and holding a vote. To speed things up, the Democratic-controlled Legislature on Monday passed a bill allowing lawmakers to skip a 30-day financial review of election costs if they’ve already set money aside in the budget to pay for a recall — and Newsom signed it into law within hours. The new state budget they passed includes $250 million to pay for putting on the election. “Politicians play partisan games. It’s all about retaining power,” GOP businessman John Cox, who lost to Newsom in 2018 and is challenging him again, said during a morning campaign stop in Sacramento. “I think people will see what’s going on. And it’ll backfire.” Newsom immediately vowed to defeat the recall and continued the theme he’s been hammering for months — that the recall is a power grab led by “Trump Republicans” who refuse to accept the outcome when they lose elections. “On September 14, Californians will have the chance to defend our state and reject this Republican power grab once and for all,” said a statement from Newsom’s campaign manager Juan Rodriguez. The Republican Party in California has diminished dramatically since 2003, when voters threw Democratic Gov. Gray Davis out of office in a GOP-

backed recall and replaced him with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger. Voters haven’t elected a Republican for statewide office since Schwarzenegger’s reelection in 2006. And Republicans hold so few seats in the Legislature — about one-fourth — that they don’t have the power to influence policy or budget decisions. But a recall creates an opportunity for Republicans, because the rules are different from an ordinary election. A recall ballot contains two questions. First: Should Gavin Newsom be recalled? And second: If he is recalled, who should replace him? If more than 50% of voters say “yes” to the first question, the person who gets the most votes on the second question wins — even if they have less than a majority. That’s because there’s no limit to how many people can run in the recall. Already, 55 people have filed a statement of intention to run, including former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, former Sacramento-area U.S. Rep. Doug Ose and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner — all Republicans. Conservative talk show host Larry Elder also is considering a run, Politico reported. Faulconer has tried to appeal to voters across the political spectrum by highlighting his work with a Democratic city council as San Diego mayor. “This movement is powered by Californians from every community – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. I am ready to lead this recall and begin the California Comeback to clean up our streets, cut taxes on the middle class, and reopen our schools,” he said in a

Voters will be sent a ballot in the mail beginning on Aug. 16. Everyone will be able to mail in their ballot, but options for returning it in person will vary by county. Local election officials had raised alarms about the rapid timeline, saying they couldn’t pull it off any sooner than Sept. 14. Even then, some are still concerned they may have a hard time getting the special paper and envelopes required and securing locations for voters to cast ballots. “It’s a good thing that we at least have a date now so we can at least focus on those items,” said Donna Johnston, the registrar of voters in Sutter County and president of the statewide association of election officials. “It’s going to be like climbing a mountain. And of course once we get to the top and carry off a successful election the view will be nice.” Not surprisingly, Republicans are very fired up about the recall, with a recent poll showing 75% are highly interested in it. But only 36% of Democrats said the same, which means Newsom’s challenge in the next two-and-a-half months will be to motivate them to vote. “The risks of a low turnout, the risks of an uninformed electorate, could be catastrophic for our state,” Democratic Assemblymember David Chiu said during a call with reporters the day after the election date was announced, in which Democratic party leaders vowed to unite against the recall. “It’s just so important that all of us work hard to educate every corner, every city, every county, every small community in California on what is at stake.” CalMatters reporters Sameea Kamal and Manuela Tobias contributed to this report.

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REPORT: CA LATINO HERITAGE SITES NEED GREATER PROTECTION, RECOGNITION

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REPORTE: LOS SITIOS DE PATRIMONIO LATINO DE CALIFORNIA NECESITAN MÁS PROTECCIÓN Y RECONOCIMIENTO

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ANTA ANA, Calif. – Los sitios ligados a la historia y cultura latina están subrepresentados en la lista de los lugares históricos, según un nuevo reporte de la Hispanic Access Foundation.

ANTA ANA, Calif. -- Sites tied to Latino history and culture are underrepresented on the list of historic places, according to a new report from the Hispanic Access Foundation.

El estudio, llamado “Lugar, Historia y Cultura”, identifica siete sitios que merecen más reconocimiento y protección, incluídos tres en California.

The study, called "Place, Story and Culture," identifies seven sites it said deserve more recognition and protection, including three in California. Norma Chairez Hartell, a cultural anthropologist and the report's co-author, said although the Antiquities Act has been in place for more than 100 years, only a handful of federally recognized sites celebrate women or non-white communities.

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"We have less than 8% of sites on the National Register that are associated with minoritized populations," Chairez Hartell noted. "There's obviously something there that needs to be reframed." The sites chosen in California include Friendship Park, a spot at the U.S./Mexico border near San Diego where families can see relatives on the other side of the fence; and Chepa's Park in the Logan Barrio area of Santa Ana, which was originally created to stop a proposed freeway offramp from bulldozing the neighborhood.

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"We want to increase the range of stories that are told," Edberg explained. "And these are places that are treasured by communities that should be protected for generations to come."

Los sitios elegidos en California incluyen el Friendship Park, un lugar en la frontera de EE.UU con México cerca de San Diego donde las familias pueden ver a sus familiares del otro lado de la cerca; y Chepa´s Park en el área de Logan Barrio de Santa Ana, que fue fundado originalmente para evitar que una rampa de salida de carretera arrasara el vecindario.

Dr. Manuel Galaviz, profesor asistente de antropología en Cal State Fullerton y coautor del reporte, dice que el parque desempeñó un papel importante en la lucha por mejores escuelas y justicia social en la comunidad predominantemente latina.

Dr. Manuel Galaviz, assistant professor of anthropology at Cal State Fullerton and the report's co-author, said the park played an important part in the fight for better schools and social justice in the predominantly Latino community.

Shanna Edberg, director of conservation programs for the Hispanic Access Foundation, said historic places shouldn't just be tied to government leaders or celebrities, but should celebrate the struggles and victories of everyday people.

“Menos del 8% de los sitios en el Registro Nacional están asociados con las poblaciones minoritarias”, notó Chairez Hartell. Obviamente hay algo ahí que debe replantearse”.

El reporte también sugiere un mayor reconocimiento para el Hazard Park en Boyle Heights.

The report also recommends greater recognition for Hazard Park in Boyle Heights.

"Hazard Park was central to the 1968 student walkouts in East Los Angeles," Galaviz recounted. "And those student walkouts were instrumental in creating a more equitable learning environment for Mexican American students."

Norma Chairez Hartell, una antropóloga cultural y coautora del reporte, dice que aunque la Ley de Antigüedades ha estado en vigor por más de 100 años, solo un puñado de sitios reconocidos a nivel federal conmemoran las mujeres o las comunidades no-blancas.

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“Hazard Park fue crucial para las huelgas estudiantiles del 1968 en East Los Angeles”, relató Galaviz. Y esas huelgas estudiantiles fueron fundamentales para la creación de un ambiente de aprendizaje más equitativo para los estudiantes americanos de origen mexicano”. Shanna Edberg, directora de los programas de conservación para la Hispanic Access Foundation, dijo que los lugares históricos no deberían estar vinculados solamente con los líderes de gobierno o las celebridades, sino que deberían conmemorar las dificultades y victorias de la gente común. “Queremos aumentar el rango de las historias que se cuentan”, explicó Edberg. “Y estos son lugares que son apreciados por las comunidades y que deberían estar protegidos para las generaciones futuras.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE - AVISO DE DISPONIBILIDAD Proyecto Ferroviario de Alta Velocidad de California –Sección de San Francisco a San José

PROYECTO REVISADO DE INFORME DE IMPACTO AMBIENTAL / PROYECTO SUPLEMENTARIO DE DECLARACIÓN DE IMPACTO AMBIENTAL NUEVO DOCUMENTO DE LA SECCIÓN DEL PROYECTO DE SAN FRANCISCO A SAN JOSÉ CENTRADO EN EL NUEVO CONTENIDO DEL ANÁLISIS DE LOS RECURSOS BIOLÓGICOS Y EN UNA VARIANTE DE DISEÑO DEL PLANO DE EMPLAZAMIENTO REDUCIDO DE LA ESTACIÓN MILLBRAE La Autoridad del Tren de Alta Velocidad de California (la Autoridad) anuncia la puesta a disponibilidad de una revisión limitada de su Proyecto de Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR)/Declaración de Impacto Ambiental (EIS) previamente publicado para el tramo de San Francisco a San José del Proyecto Ferroviario de Alta Velocidad de California (HSR). Este documento se titula Sección del Proyecto de San Francisco a San José: Proyecto revisado de Informe de Impacto Ambiental/Proyecto suplementario de Declaración de Impacto Ambiental (Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS). El Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS ha sido preparado y está a disposición del público de conformidad con la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA) y la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental (NEPA). La revisión ambiental, la consulta y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido llevadas a cabo por el Estado de California de conformidad con el Artículo 327, Título 23 del Código de Estados Unidos (U.S.C) y un Memorando de Entendimiento (MOU) de fecha 23 de julio de 2019 y formalizado por la Administración Federal de Ferrocarriles (FRA) y el Estado de California. En virtud de ese Memorando de Entendimiento, la Autoridad es el organismo principal del proyecto en el marco de la NEPA. Con anterioridad al Memorando de Entendimiento del 23 de julio de 2019, la FRA era el organismo federal principal.

El Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS para la sección de San Francisco a San José estará disponible al público el 23 de julio de 2021.

El Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS de la Sección de San Francisco a San José está disponible en línea en formato PDF en el sitio web de la Autoridad (www.hsr.ca.gov), o se puede solicitar una copia electrónica llamando al (800) 435-8670. Este Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS se ha preparado y se pone a disposición de conformidad con la CEQA y la NEPA y presenta un nuevo análisis de los recursos biológicos para la mariposa monarca y un análisis de una variante de diseño para la estación Millbrae, ninguno de los cuales se incluyó en el Proyecto de EIR/ EIS de la Sección de San Francisco a San José. Recursos biológicos— Nuevas especies en situación especial Tras la publicación por parte de la Autoridad del Proyecto de EIR/EIS en julio de 2020, la mariposa monarca (Danaus plexippus) se convirtió en candidata a ser incluida en la lista de la Ley Federal de Especies en Peligro de Extinción (FESA) el 15 de diciembre de 2020 (85 Registro Federal 81813, 17 de diciembre de 2020). Esta iniciativa del Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de los Estados Unidos sitúa a la mariposa monarca dentro de la definición de especies en situación especial aplicada por la Autoridad para su análisis: “Plantas o animales silvestres incluidos o propuestos para su inclusión en la lista de especies amenazadas o en peligro de extinción en virtud de la Ley federal de especies en peligro de extinción (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.).” Se presume que la mariposa monarca está presente en el área de estudio de recursos para las alternativas del proyecto, basándose en los registros históricos y en la presencia de un hábitat adecuado para la especie. Dado que se trata de un nuevo impacto potencial no incluido en el Proyecto de EIR/EIS, la Autoridad determinó que el análisis de este impacto debía incluirse en un documento que volviera a distribuirse. En consecuencia, la Sección 3.7, Recursos biológicos y acuáticos, del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS incluye un análisis adicional y nuevas medidas de mitigación revisadas en relación con la mariposa monarca.

Variante de diseño del plano de emplazamiento reducido de la estación Millbrae La Autoridad desarrolló la Variante de diseño del plano de emplazamiento reducido de la Estación Millbrae (Variante de diseño RSP, por sus siglas en inglés) para responder a las inquietudes de las partes interesadas mediante el análisis de una huella más pequeña y potencialmente factible para el diseño de la estación en esta ubicación. La variante de diseño RSP respeta las necesidades de vías y andenes del HSR, pero reconfigura las instalaciones de la estación, el estacionamiento y el acceso a la estación para reducir el impacto en el desarrollo existente y planificado. La variante de diseño RSP se diferencia del diseño de la estación de Millbrae evaluado en el Proyecto de EIR/EIS (Diseño de la estación de Millbrae) por: la eliminación de los estacionamientos en superficie sobre el lado oeste del trazado que habrían servido como estacionamiento de reemplazo para los espacios de estacionamiento desplazados de Caltrain y del sistema de Tránsito Rápido del Área de la Bahía; la reubicación del nuevo hall de entrada de la estación HSR; la eliminación de cambios en los carriles del Camino Real; y la anulación de la extensión de California Drive al norte de Linden Avenue hasta El Camino Real. La variante de diseño RSP se aplicaría indistintamente a cualquiera de las dos alternativas del proyecto: la alternativa A o la alternativa B. Debido a que la variante de diseño RSP es una alternativa potencialmente factible respecto del diseño de la estación Millbrae que reduciría algunos impactos ambientales significativos del proyecto, la Autoridad determinó que el análisis de esta variante debía incluirse en un documento que volviera a distribuirse. Por lo tanto, la Sección 3.20, Variante de Diseño del Plano de Emplazamiento Reducido de la Estación Millbrae, en el Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS evalúa los impactos ambientales de la Variante de Diseño RSP.

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Proyecto revisado de Informe de Impacto Ambiental/Proyecto suplementario de Declaración de Impacto Ambiental De acuerdo con la orientación proporcionada en virtud de la CEQA y la NEPA,1 la Autoridad, en su calidad de organismo principal de CEQA y NEPA para la Sección del Proyecto de San Francisco a San José, está publicando el Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS limitado a las partes que requieren revisión basada en la nueva información descrita anteriormente. La nueva información incluye información de antecedentes, una descripción de la variante de diseño RSP, la metodología, análisis de impactos y medidas de mitigación. El resto de la información que no ha sido revisada, incluidos los métodos para evaluar los impactos en el marco de la NEPA y los métodos para determinar la importancia con arreglo a la CEQA, así como los apéndices que permanecen inalterados, puede encontrarse en el Proyecto de EIR/EIS. El Proyecto de EIR/EIS previamente publicado, incluidas las secciones 3.7 y 3.18, Impactos Acumulativos, y el capítulo 12, Referencias, está disponible en el sitio web de la Autoridad (www.hsr.ca.gov). En la medida de lo posible, una línea vertical en el margen indica un cambio sustancial en el texto desde la publicación del Proyecto de EIR/EIS; no se identifican los cambios editoriales menores ni las aclaraciones. El Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS consiste en extractos de texto donde se han hecho actualizaciones o adiciones relacionadas con la mariposa monarca dentro de la Sección 3.7 y la Sección 3.18. En estas secciones, se utilizan elipsis para identificar los casos en los que el texto del Proyecto de EIR/EIS no se ha modificado y, por lo tanto, no se incluye en el Proyecto revisado/ suplementario de EIR/EIS. El Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS también incluye una nueva Sección

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JUL 16 - JUL 22, 2021 3.20 que evalúa los impactos ambientales de la Variante de Diseño RSP y presenta nueva información no incluida en el Proyecto de EIR/EIS. Todas las tablas del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS presentan únicamente información relacionada con el análisis nuevo o actualizado. A continuación, se detallan las secciones y apéndices que integran el Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS: • Sección 3.7, Recursos biológicos y acuáticos • Sección 3.18, Impactos acumulativos • Sección 3.20, Variante de diseño del plano de emplazamiento reducido de la estación Millbrae • Capítulo 12, Referencias • Apéndice 3.7-A, Especies en situación especial potencialmente afectadas • Apéndice 3.7-B, Nomenclatura científica La Autoridad revisó otras secciones del Proyecto de EIR/ EIS y llegó a la conclusión, sobre la base de las investigaciones y el examen de las pruebas, que no se requerirían otros cambios sustanciales para este Proyecto revisado/ suplementario de EIR/EIS. Todos los demás apéndices de la Sección 3.7, así como todos los informes técnicos que fundamentan la Sección 3.7 del Proyecto de EIR/EIS, se mantienen sin cambios.

SITIOS DE RESIDUOS PELIGROSOS

Como se señaló anteriormente en el Aviso de Disponibilidad del 10 de julio de 2020 para el Proyecto de EIR/EIS correspondiente al tramo de San Francisco a San José del proyecto HSR de California, algunas de las instalaciones incluidas en las alternativas del proyecto estarían ubicadas en o cerca de sitios o instalaciones que figuran en las listas de materiales peligrosos/sitios contaminados enumeradas bajo la Sección 65962.5 del Código de Gobierno de California (Lista Cortese).

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La Autoridad prevé publicar el EIR/EIS Final en la primavera de 2022. El EIR/EIS Final incluirá las respuestas de la Autoridad a los comentarios recibidos sobre el Proyecto de EIR/EIS previamente distribuido, además de las respuestas a los comentarios recibidos sobre el contenido del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS. La sección 3.7 incluye nuevas medidas de mitigación que se incorporarán al Programa de monitoreo y aplicación de la mitigación que formará parte de los documentos para la toma de decisiones con arreglo a la CEQA/NEPA. Después de publicar el EIR/EIS Final, la Junta Directiva de la Autoridad considerará si certifica el EIR Final y aprueba la alternativa preferida de conformidad con la CEQA. Por otra parte, la Autoridad, como organismo principal de la NEPA, también considerará la posibilidad de emitir un Registro de Decisión que apruebe la alternativa preferida. 1 Directrices de la CEQA Sección 15088.5; Título 40 del Código de Regulaciones Federales (C.F.R.), sección 1502.9(c)(1)(ii) (1978). El Consejo de Calidad Ambiental (CEQ) emitió una nueva normativa, que entró en vigor el 14 de septiembre de 2020, y que actualiza los procedimientos de aplicación de la NEPA en el Título 40 C.F.R. Partes 1500-1508. Sin embargo, debido a que este proyecto inició el proceso de la NEPA antes del 14 de septiembre de 2020, no está sujeto a la nueva normativa. La Autoridad se basa en la normativa vigente antes del 14 de septiembre de 2020. Por lo tanto, todas las referencias a la normativa del CEQ en este documento se refieren a la normativa de 1978, de conformidad con el Título 40 C.F.R. Sección 1506.13 (2020) y el preámbulo en 85 Registro Federal 43340.

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PERÍODO DE REVISIÓN Y COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS La Autoridad está poniendo a disposición este Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS de acuerdo con la CEQA y la NEPA por un período mínimo de 45 días para su revisión y comentarios. La Autoridad agradece los comentarios sobre el contenido del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS y solicita que dichos comentarios se limiten al alcance del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS. Durante el período de comentarios, se podrá presentar comentarios de las siguientes maneras: • Por correo a Attn: San Francisco to San Jose Project Section: Revised/Supplemental Draft EIR/EIS Comment, 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113 • A través de la página web de la Autoridad (www.hsr.ca.gov) • Por correo electrónico a san.francisco§san.jose@hsr.ca.gov con el asunto “Revised/Supplemental Draft EIR/EIS Comment” (“Comentario sobre el Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS”) • Pueden presentarse comentarios verbales a través de la línea directa de la Sección del Proyecto de San Francisco a San José, llamando al (800) 435-8670. El período de comentarios se extiende desde el 23 de julio de 2021 hasta el 8 de septiembre de 2021. Los comentarios deberán recibirse de forma verbal o electrónica, o deberán llevar el sello postal con fecha límite del 8 de septiembre de 2021.

COPIAS DEL PROYECTO REVISADO/SUPLEMENTARIO DE EIR/EIS Visite el sitio web de la Autoridad (www.hsr.ca.gov) para ver y descargar el Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/ EIS. También puede solicitar una copia electrónica del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS llamando al (800) 435-8670. Se distribuirán copias impresas y electrónicas del Proyecto revisado/suplementario EIR/EIS en los siguientes lugares, y pueden consultarse durante el horario de atención de estos establecimientos (los días/horarios de atención pueden ser reducidos para cumplir con las directivas de salud pública y seguridad frente al coronavirus): • San Francisco—100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102 (Biblioteca de San Francisco, sucursal central) • Brisbane—250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane, CA, 94005 (Biblioteca de Brisbane) • South San Francisco— 840 W. Orange Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080 (Biblioteca de South San Francisco) • San Bruno—701 Angus Avenue West, San Bruno, CA, 94066 (Biblioteca de San Bruno) • Millbrae—1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, CA, 94030 (Biblioteca de Millbrae) • Burlingame—480 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA, 94010 (Biblioteca de Burlingame) • San Mateo— 55 Third Avenue, San Mateo, CA, 94402 (Biblioteca de San Mateo Library, sucursal central) • Belmont—1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 94002 (Biblioteca de Belmont) • San Carlos—610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070 (Biblioteca de San Carlos) • Redwood City—1044 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City, CA, 94063 (Biblioteca de Redwood City, sucursal del centro) • Atherton—150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027 (Edificio del gobierno de la ciudad) • Menlo Park—800 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA, 94025 (Biblioteca de Menlo Park) • Palo Alto—270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 (Biblioteca de Palo Alto, sucursal del centro) • Mountain View—585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, CA, 94041 (Biblioteca de Mountain View) • Sunnyvale— 665 Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086 (Biblioteca de Sunnyvale) • Santa Clara—2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA, 95051 (Sucursal Central Park, Biblioteca del condado de Santa Clara) • San Jose—150 E. San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (Biblioteca Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) Asimismo, están disponibles copias impresas y/o electrónicas del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS para su revisión durante el horario de atención en la Oficina Regional del Norte de California de la Autoridad ubicada en 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 300, San José, CA 95113 y en la sede de la Autoridad en 770 L Street, Suite 620 MS-1, Sacramento, CA 95814. Comuníquese con la Autoridad al (800) 435-8670 para coordinar la consulta del Proyecto revisado/suplementario de EIR/EIS. Los informes técnicos pueden solicitarse llamando al (800) 435-8670. Se pueden obtener copias electrónicas del EIR/EIS de Nivel 1, llamando a la Autoridad al (800) 435-8670 y también pueden consultarse, en formato impreso y/o electrónico, durante el horario de atención en la Oficina Regional de la Autoridad del Norte de California ubicada en 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 300, San José, CA 95113 y en la Sede de la Autoridad en 770 L Street, Suite 620 MS-1, Sacramento, CA 95814. Estos documentos no forman parte del actual proceso de revisión y comentario público; sin embargo, están disponibles para su revisión y referencia. Las oficinas de la Autoridad pueden tener días/horarios de atención reducidos, como lo exigen las directivas de salud pública y seguridad debido al coronavirus. Visite www.hsr.ca.gov para obtener información actualizada. La Autoridad no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y, si se le solicita, proporcionará ajustes razonables para garantizar la igualdad de acceso a sus programas, servicios y actividades. Las personas con discapacidades sensoriales pueden ponerse en contacto con la Autoridad por teléfono o a través del sitio web de la Autoridad para solicitar asistencia en materia de accesibilidad.

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Construction crews will be at risk as events like the Northwest's heat wave become more frequent. Photo Credit: Marina Krasnovid / Adobe Stock

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EATTLE -- A deadly heat wave in the Northwest is laying bare the link between climate change and the rights of workers. Summer Stinson, executive director of the Seattle-based nonprofit Economic Opportunity Institute, said people were advised to stay inside and out of the heat as temperatures rose, but that wasn't an option for everyone. "So much of what the city or the state recommended for staying inside did not contemplate people either being unhoused or needing to work outside during the heat," Stinson asserted. Seattle, which reached a record high in June, did open cooling centers across the city. But in the Pacific Northwest, the heat was blamed for hundreds of deaths. Stinson noted even for folks who work inside like restaurants workers, closing the workplace due to heat comes with a catch: if they aren't working, they also aren't getting paid. She pointed out many of the workers who have been on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic also are on the front lines of climate change. Stinson contended both issues expose a widening gulf in society. "There just becomes a bigger and bigger divide of the haves and the have-nots," Stinson observed. "And we absolutely need to remember that we are a collective, that we share this earth, and that we are all in this together."

EATTLE -- Una ola de calor mortal en el noroeste deja al descubierto la relación entre el cambio climático y los derechos laborales.

Summer Stinson, directora ejecutiva del instituto sin fines de lucro Economic Opportunity Institute basado en Seattle, dijo que se le recomendó a la gente quedarse adentro y fuera del calor cuando subieron las temperaturas, pero esa no fue opción para todos. “Mucho de lo que recomendó la ciudad o el estado de quedarse adentro no contemplaba a la gente sin hogar o a la gente que tenía que trabajar en el exterior durante el calor”, aseveró Stinson. Seattle, que llegó a una cifra record en junio, sí abrió centros de refrigeración en toda la ciudad. Pero en el noroeste pacífico, el calor ha causado cientos de muertes. Stinson notó que incluso para la gente que trabaja adentro, como los empleados de restaurantes, hay una trampa cuando cierran el lugar de trabajo debido al calor: si no trabajan, tampoco se les paga. Señaló que muchos de los trabajadores que han estado en el frente de batalla en la lucha contra la pandemia también están en el frente de batalla contra el cambio climático. Stinson afirmó que ambos problemas exponen un abismo cada vez más profundo en la sociedad. “Cada vez hay una brecha más grande entre los que tienen y los que no tienen”, observó Stinson. “Y debemos recordar que somos un colectivo, que compartimos esta tierra, y que todos estamos juntos en esto”. Stinson añadió que las soluciones para el cambio climático también ayudarán a los trabajadores.

Stinson added solutions for climate change also will help workers. "Protecting workers is absolutely necessary, but without systemic change to actually address our climate crisis and try to reverse some of the damage to our planet, all we are doing is basically putting a band-aid on a gaping hole and wound that we have given our planet," Stinson concluded.

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“La protección de los trabajadores es totalmente necesaria, pero sin un cambio sistémico para realmente enfrentar nuestra crisis climática e intentar revertir algunos de los daños a nuestro planeta, todo lo que estamos haciendo es básicamente poner una curita en un agujero enorme que le hemos causado a nuestro planeta”, concluyó Stinson.

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En inglés existen términos en los que coinciden los expertos: Redistricting y Gerrymandering, son los más importantes.

here are terms that are hard to translate and concepts that are foreign, even if you can find a word in another language to say them. If not, just ask Miguel Rivera, from the Texas Civil Rights Project.

Los tres son un dolor de cabeza constante para periodistas en medios de habla hispana y para expertos y activistas como Rivera, que saben lo importante que son estos conceptos para el poder político y el bienestar de la comunidad latina en Texas y el resto del país.

One day, Rivera tried to explain to his parents what he does for a living. His formal title is "redistricting expert" for the organization. That title itself is hard to translate: What average person really knows what that's all about? Many wouldn't know how to explain it in English or Spanish or any other language. "When I talked about this with my parents, I realized how disconnected they were from this process," Rivera said. "We are in Texas. If we want to activate the Latino community to participate in an issue that is vital to their well-being, we have to agree on the terms we use to explain it." The truth is that many people don't even know what it means in English. What is this all about? Every ten years, after the decennial census, all levels of government – federal, state and local--redraw the political boundaries for each jurisdiction that elects representatives in a process called redistricting. Depending on where you live, you will be part of one district or another, and that will determine what candidates you get to vote for to represent you: congress people, state legislators, county supervisors, city councilmembers, school board members, etc. If you are in the same district with others who have similar interests, then your issues will be addressed. If you are not, they won´t. It sounds simple enough, but it is a process that can define what communities get government attention and what ones do not over a ten-year term. Let's say it's as important a process as voting in elections, and much less understood. As in elections, it is also necessary to participate in order to defend the resources and voices of underserved communities over the next decade. There are terms that experts agree on: Redistricting and Gerrymandering are the most important. These are a constant headache for journalists in Spanish-language media and for experts and activists like Rivera, who knows how important these concepts are for the political power and well-being of the Latino community in Texas and the rest of the country. How to translate these words into other languages so that they can be understood by other communities in the United States? The first challenge for Rivera, he explained, was to translate the basic concept of redistricting. In Spanish, the word redistricting is “redistribución” -- but it's not very helpful in explaining we're talking about here.

¿Cómo traducirlos a otros idiomas para que los entiendan otras comunidades en los Estados Unidos? El primer reto para Rivera, explicó, fue traducir el concepto básico de “Redistribución” de distritos. En español, la palabra redistribución existe, pero no es muy explicativa de lo que aquí estamos hablando.

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"In order to run an effective campaign that explains to Latino communities in Texas why they need to participate in this redistricting process, we have to agree on the words we will use," Rivera said. Organizations such as La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) in Texas have been using "redesign” which seems simpler than "redistricting." Then comes an even more "curious" word: Gerrymandering. "Gerrymandering," which some want to “Hispanicize” by changing the pronunciation to something sounds like “jerrymanderin," is manipulating election lines to include or exclude certain groups within a district or to divide certain communities that have common interests, or share the same ethnicity or race, to prevent them from having the power to elect a representative. This is what sometimes makes an electoral district so oddly shaped and includes under the same representative wealthy communities in Santa Monica, California with poor areas of South Los Angeles, to give an example. The problem is that the word "Gerrymandering," invented in English to explain this concept, does not exist in other languages, Rivera said. "We ended up agreeing that “manipulation of districts” is the best we have, although I think the meaning is not as strong as it should be to reflect how harmful that practice is," he said. "They basically gerrymander district lines to ensure that certain politicians preserve their seats, or certain parties, and almost always the ones who lose are the racial minority communities." The problem is not just with the Spanish language. "It also happens with Asian languages," Rivera added. "We work with other organizations in the Chinese community, and it has been very difficult to translate these terms and concepts in Mandarin." It's work that needs to be done, Rivera says. He calls it "language justice."

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ay palabras que son muy difíciles de traducir y conceptos que son foráneos, aunque uno encuentre una palabra en otro idioma para decirlos. Si no, pregúntenle a Miguel Rivera, de la organización Texas Civil Rights Project. Un buen día, Rivera intentó explicarles a sus padres lo que hace en su trabajo. Su título formal es “experto en redistribución de distritos” para la mencionada organización. Ese título mismo es difícil de traducir: ¿Qué persona de a pie sabe realmente de qué se trata eso? Muchos no sabrían explicarlo ni en inglés ni en español, ni en ningún otro idioma. “Cuando hablé de esto con mis padres me di cuenta de lo desconectados que estaban con este proceso”, dijo Rivera. “Si queremos activar a la comunidad latina para que participe en un asunto que es vital para su bienestar, tenemos que ponernos de acuerdo en los términos que usamos para explicarlo”. La verdad es que mucha gente no sabe ni siquiera lo que significa en inglés. ¿De qué se trata todo esto? Cada diez años, después del Censo de población, se lleva a cabo el proceso de cambiar los distritos electorales a todo nivel de gobierno: federal, estatal y local. Dependiendo de donde uno viva, estará dentro de tal o cual distrito y podrá elegir a representantes para dichos gobiernos: congresistas, legisladores estatales, concejales, miembros de la junta escolar, etc. Si usted es parte de un distrito electoral con otras personas que tienen intereses o preocupaciones similares a las suyas, entonces lograrán que sus voces tengan un efecto en los políticos. Si no es así, no tendrán efecto. Suena más o menos sencillo, pero es un proceso que puede definir a quien le va bien y a quien le va mal durante los siguientes diez años. Digamos que es un proceso tan importante como votar en elecciones, y mucho menos comprendido. Y como en elecciones, también es preciso participar para defender los recursos y la voz de las comunidades más vulnerables durante la siguiente década.

“Para poder hacer una campaña efectiva que explique a las comunidades latinas de Texas el por qué es importante participar en este proceso de cambiar los distritos electorales, tenemos que ponernos de acuerdo en las palabras que vamos a usar”, dijo Rivera. Organizaciones como La Unión del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) en Texas han estado usando “rediseño” de distritos electorales. Parece más simple que “redistribución”. Luego viene una palabra aún más “curiosa”: Gerrymandering. El “Gerrymandering”, que algunos quieren españolizar cambiando la pronunciación a algo parecido a “jerrymanderin”, es la manipulación que realizan los que hacen las líneas electorales para incluir o excluir a ciertos grupos dentro de un distrito. O para dividir a ciertas comunidades que tienen intereses en común, o son de la misma etnia o raza, para evitar que tengan el poder de elegir a un representante. Es lo que hace que a veces un distrito electoral tenga formas tan raras y que incluya bajo el mismo representante a comunidades ricas de Santa Mónica, California con zonas pobres del sur de Los Ángeles, por dar un ejemplo. El problema es que la palabra “Gerrymandering”, inventada en inglés para explicar este concepto, no existe en otros idiomas, dijo Rivera. “Terminamos acordando que “manipulación” es lo mejor que tenemos, aunque creo que el significado no es tan fuerte como debiera para reflejar lo nocivo de esa práctica”, dijo. “Básicamente manipulan las líneas de los distritos para asegurar que ciertos políticos preserven sus puestos, o ciertos partidos y casi siempre las que pierden son las comunidades de minorías raciales”. El problema no se da solo con el idioma español. “También pasa con los idiomas asiáticos”, agregó Rivera. “Nosotros trabajamos con otras organizaciones en la comunidad china y que hablan principalmente el Mandarín, y ha sido muy difícil traducir estos términos y conceptos”. Es un trabajo que hay que hacer, dice Rivera. El lo llama “justicia del lenguaje”.

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KITCHEN HELP Name of Business: Seoul Hotdog Location: 2505 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Next to UC Berkeley) Position: Kitchen Help Pay: $16.07 per hour Phone#: 510-766-8182 (Please Leave Message) AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383802 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan A. Mauricio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Juan A. Mauricio & Reina I. Menjivar, on behalf of Cathy Mauricio Menjivar, a minor have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cathy Mauricio Menjivar to Katie Mauricio Menjivar 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: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191

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: 9/28/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 08, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383909 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Evangelina Gallegos. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Evangelina Gallegos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Evangelina Gallegos to Marvella Andrea Gallegos 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: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 02, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378081

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bate 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. July 02, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383595 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eunice Minjee Kang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Eunice Minjee Kang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eunice Minjee Kang to Eunice Hinjee Cho 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383783 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ernestine Rios Hernandez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ernestine Rios Hernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ernestine Rios Hernandez to Ernestina Rose Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all

JUL 16 - JUL 22, 2021 persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383786 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shivani Bharatkumar Pandya. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shivani Bharatkumar Pandya has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shivani Bharatkumar Pandya to Shivani Vedant Dhruv 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 29, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383803 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phat Tan Lam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phat Tan Lam Sun has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phat Tan Lam to Henry Lam 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: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383795 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jiang Yu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jiang Yu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jiang Yu to John Hetai Yu 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383794 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ka Kui Wong. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ka Kui Wong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ka Kui Wong to Warwick Ka Kui Wong 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: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383788 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chen, Ming Yu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chen, Ming Yu has filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chen, Ming Yu to Yuan, Ming Yu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Ruby’s House of Beauty, 345 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy CA, 95020. Filed in Santa Clara County on 2/21/19 under file no. FBN651607. Alma D. Arroyo, 345 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy CA, 95020. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michael K Thomas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/07/2018. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy

Joseluis Arroyo Rojas, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA, 95127. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joseluis Arroyo Rojas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/07/2018. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 676757 July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 AMENDED SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Trinidad Jose Martinez AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Trinidad Jose Martinez You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo han demandado. Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is: Jamie Marie Martinez Nombre del demandante: Jamie Marie Martinez Case Number (Número de caso): 18FL002827 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Antojitos Michuacanos, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA, 95127. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/30/20 under file no. FBN670408.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo.

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Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party. Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street. San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son):

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Jamie Marie Martinez 763 San Justo Court, Apt. #3 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Tel: (650)793-5220

pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

Date (Fecha): October 25, 2019 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) A. Georgieva, Deputy (Asistente):

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you

California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe

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presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): PABLO BANUELOSMEZA

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www. coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213. ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado. Run Dates: July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2021 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19CV347681 SUM-100 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DIEGO ARMANDO SERRANO MONDRAGON; MARCELINO HERNANDEZ PEREZ AND DOES 1 TO 30, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED

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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com usar para respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes California (www. sucorteca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19CV347681 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 191 N. First Street San Jose, California 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THEODORE COX, ESQ., SBN: 147357 SOUTHWEST LEGAL GROUP 22440 Clarendon Street, Second Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818)591-4300 Date (Fecha): 5/9/2019 3:43PM Clerk, by (Secretario) Yuet Lai Deputy (Adjunto)

For Proof of Service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons form POS-010. Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, POS-101. Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 19CV347681 To: Diego Armando Serrano Mondragon Plaintiff: Pablo BanuelosMeza, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 2. Special Damages a. Medical Expenses (to date) $13,693.23 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $15,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) $15,000.00 Date: July 13, 2021 /s/ Theodore Cox, Esq. Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 19CV347681 To: Marcelino Hernandez Perez Plaintiff: Pablo BanuelosMeza, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 3. General Damages b. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 4. Special Damages d. Medical Expenses (to date) $13,693.23 e. Future medical expenses (present value) $15,000.00 f. Loss of earnings (to date) $15,000.00 Date: July 13, 2021 /s/ Theodore Cox, Esq. July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676156 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUEE’S BEAUTY SALOON, 3975 Senter Road, Ste 101, 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): Ngoc Thanh Nguyen, 1260 Danforth Court, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 5/1/21. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ngoc Thanh Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/16/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 676156

July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676205 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The BLVDS, 787 Farm Drive, Unit 4, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ensou, LLC, 787 Farm Drive, Unit 4, 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/ Davon G. McMillian, Owner Ensou, LLC Ar ticle/Reg#: 202009410463 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/17/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 676205 July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676446 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRETTY PICNICS BAY AREA, 953 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lourdes Ibarra, 953 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 5/7/21. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lourdes Ibarra This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/29/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 676446 July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676650 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Platinum Realtors, Platinum Realtors California, 1999 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 700, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Veronica Juarez, 916 Goodwin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 7/2/21. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Veronica Juarez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/29/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ M. K., Deputy File No. FBN 676650 July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378848 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xia Wang and Chang Hao Yin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) : Xia Wang and Chang Hao Yin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xia Wang to Bonnie Yoon, b. Chang Hao Yin to Vincent Yoon, c. Rui Yin to Rebecca Yoon, and d. Grace Yin to Grace Yoon. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383151

JUL 16 - JUL 22, 2021 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hao Cheng Chen/Tung Chi Huang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) : Hao Cheng Chen/Tung Chi Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Po Yuan Chen to Brad Poyuan Chen and b. Po Han Chen to Sophie Pohan Chen. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/10/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 6, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383006 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: FNU SOORAJ PARASURAMAN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) FNU SOORAJ PARASURAMAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FNU SOORAJ PARASURAMAN to SOORAJ PARASURAMAN b. FNU SHEENA SOORAJ to SHEENA SOORAJ c. FNU SURANJANA SOORAJ to SURANJANA SOORAJ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for

the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383151 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hao Cheng Chen/Tung Chi Huang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hao Cheng Chen/Tung Chi Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Po Yuan Chen to Brad Poyuan Chen and b. Po Han Chen to Sophie Pahan Chen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/20/21 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 17, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383224

JUL 16 - JUL 22, 2021 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alyssa Ashley Harbert. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alyssa Ashley Harbert has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alyssa Ashley Harbert to Ashley Rose Harbert 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383585 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jianyun Zhao and Jiali Liang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jianyun Zhao and Jiali Liang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zihe Deming Zhao to Aurelius Deming Zhao 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383732 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kokab Baghbani Parizi and Ali Hajian. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kokab Baghbani Parizi and Ali Hajian has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kian Hajian to Liam Hajian 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383730 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shela S. Cena and Jason N. Tenorio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shela S. Cena and Jason N. Tenorio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first name) Jax (middle name) Sofia (last name) Tenorio Cena

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com to (first name) Jax Sofia (middle name) Cena (last name) Tenorio 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383512 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alisa Kim. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alisa Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alisa Kim to Alisa Kime 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 23, 2021 Julie A. Emede

Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383650 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NO NAME GIVEN, TANNU. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NO NAME GIVEN, TANNU has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NO NAME GIVEN, TANNU to TANNU KADIYAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383648 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NO NAME GIVEN, KHUSHI to KHUSHI KADIYAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be

heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382881 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shoko Yuyama. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shoko Yuyama & Patrick Pang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eileen Pang to Eileen Yuyama 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383709 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cinthya Vargas Ward. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Cinthya

Vargas Ward has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cinthya Vargas Ward AKA Cinthya Rivera Vargas to Cinthya Vargas Garza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383649 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joaquin Amado Martinez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joaquin Amado Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joaquin Amado Martinez to Jack A. Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jenevia Shiori Kagawa Darcy. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jenevia Shiori Kagawa Darcy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (fn)Jenevia (mn)Shiori Kagawa (ln)Darcy to (fn) Jenevia (mn)Shioli (ln) Kagawa Darcy 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383644 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyun Yong Oh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hyun Yong Oh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyun Yong Oh to Charlie Oh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name

should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383645 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Sam Lee. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) John Sam Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Sam Lee to Daniel Yi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 25, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383213

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kyungsoon Seo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kyungsoon Seo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kyungsoon Seo to Susan Kyungsoon Seo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383391 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tracy Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tracy Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tracy Tran to Tran Nguyet Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191

N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 22, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383419 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hazem Magid Lotfy. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hazem Magid Lotfy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hazem Magid Lotfy to Abraham Majeed Lotfy 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 22, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383592 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Man Li Ng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Man Li Ng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Man Li Ng to Amy Michelle NG 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383228 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pu Feng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Pu Feng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pu Feng to Percy Feng 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383333 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Alberto Santiago Murguia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jose Alberto Santiago Murguia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergio Alberto Murguia to Sergio Alberto Santiago – Gonzales b. Nieves Jacky Leen Murguia to Nieves Jacklyeen Santiago Gonzales 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676316 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nspire Careers, 2530 Berryessa Road, #214, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nspire Careers, LLC, 2530 Berryessa Road, #214, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a new filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Leah Solorio, CFO Nspire Careers LLC Owner Ar ticle/Reg#: 202116110264 Above entity was formed

in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/23/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 676316 June 25, July 2, 9 and 16, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 675136 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Lucidbeaming, 123 E San Carlos St #554, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joshua Curry, 664 N. 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 8/04/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 620149. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joshua Curry This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/10/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 675136 June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676121 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. WT PAINTING, 1146 Marengo Ln, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Wenceslao Torres Campos, 1146 Marengo Ln, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 6/07/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Wenceslao Torres Campos This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/15/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 676121 June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676184 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. MIRAE DENTAL LAB, 3710 El Camino Real Apt 2615, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jihun Kim, 3710 El Camino Real Apt 2615, San Jose, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jihun Kim This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/16/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 676184 June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383071 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessy Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jessy Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessy Tran to Nghiep Thanh Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 9, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

JUL 16 - JUL 22, 2021 June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383334 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sukhvir Singh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sukhvir Singh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sukhvir Singh to Sukhvir Singh Gidha 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383084 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chengyi Yang. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chengyi Yang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Changyi Yang to Denring Chengyi Yang b. Panpan Liang to Panpan Liang Yang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383072 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ankita Sandip Thakkar. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ankita Sandip Thakkar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ankita Sandip Thakkar to Ankita Pushun Sheth 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 16, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383006 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: FNU - - SOORAJ

JUL 16 - JUL 22, 2021 PARASURAMAN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) FNU - - SOORAJ PARASURAMAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FNU - - SOORAJ PARASURAMAN to SOORAJ - PARASURAMAN b. FNU - - SHEENA SOORAJ to SHEENA - - SOORAJ c. FNU - - SURANJANA SOORAJ to SURANJANA - - SOORAJ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383221 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Eugenia Vincello. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Eugenia Vincello has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Eugenia Vincello to Geney Maria Eugenia Villavicencio 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed,

the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 18, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383077 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alexander Prince Mathew, Shilpa Mary Mathew. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alexander Prince Mathew, Shilpa Mary Mathew have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (FN) Ellaiha (MN) Prince (LN) Alexander to (FN) Ellaiha Prince (LN) Alexander 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 16, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383226 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Milan Melin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

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

names as follows: a. Bilal Abdiwali Abdullahi to Bilal Amir Zayn. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 23, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383132 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Ediht Raya Gonzalez and D’Anthony Davila Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jennifer Ediht Raya Gonzalez and D’Anthony Davila Brown has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. D’Andre Christopher Brown to D’Andre Christopher Brown Raya. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a

week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 17, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382465 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jakoob Shahidi Dizaj Takieh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jakoob Shahidi Dizaj Takieh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jakoob Shahidi Dizaj Takieh to Jacob Shahidi. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/03/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 26, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV369979 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: LUIS DANIEL RIOS GOMEZ. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) LUIS DANIEL RIOS GOMEZ has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. LUIS DANIEL RIOS GOMEZ, aka DAN L. RIOS, DAN LUIS RIOS GOMEZ, DAN LUIS RIOS-GOMEZ AND DAN RIOS GOMEZ to DANIEL L. RIO. 2. THE COURT

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/22/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 20, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378384 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lucas Foster Buwick and Cameryn Elizabeth Frost. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lucas Foster Buwick and Cameryn Elizabeth Frost have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lucas Foster Buwick to Lucas Foster Frostwick b. Cameryn Elizabeth Frost to Cameryn Elizabeth Frostwick 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/20/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the

petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 17, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 16, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV379487 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yanzhong Zhu and Wei Yi Chen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yanzhong Zhu and Wei Yi Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. William Zhu to William Xinyuan Zhu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 2021

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Marvel es poderoso. Quiero decir, los efectos visuales son muy, muy fuertes. Y las acrobacias fueron muy importantes, los arreglos de batallas y las coreografías, las diferentes unidades, segundas unidades, unidades aéreas y demás.

“Black Widow” continúa la historia de uno de los más humanos y cautivadores superhéroes en el Universo Cinemático de Marvel. En éste reciente filme de cómic convertido en acción y aventura, Scarlett Johnsson brilla en su regreso como Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, teniendo qué lidiar con su pasado turbio de una vez por todas. Aunque ésta aventura toma lugar justo después de los eventos de “Captain America: Civil War” y antes de la última película de los Avengers, éste filme es de hecho el primero de la fase 4 del Universo Cinemático de Marvel (MCU), esencialmente dejando atrás lo sucedido en “Avengers: Endgame” refrescándonos con un nuevo mundo y distintos intereses. A lo largo de la aventura para cerrar el escabroso capítulo de su pasado como un espía de dudosa moral, Romanoff junto a colegas de su pasado, quienes son como una familia inconvencional compuesta por Yelena (Florence Pugh), Alexei/The Red Guardian (David Harbour), y Melina (Rachel Weisz). Ésta “Unidad familiar” tiene la tarea de derrotar a un viejo enemigo que amenaza el futuro del mundo por el que Romanoff ha luchado por preservar los últimos 11 años en pantalla. Recientemente tuve la oportunidad de platicar con Gabriel Beristain, un cinematógrafo mexicano que trabajó como Director de Fotografía en “Black Widow” quien tiene historia trabajando en las películas del Universo Cinemático de Marvel, así como en otras fuera de él. Habiendo trabajado con el personaje de cómic de Marvel “Blade” como Director de Fotografía junto a Guillermo del Toro en “Blade II” y después en “Blade: Trinity”, pasando al primer filme del MCU “Iron Man”, Beristain ha coadyuvado a darles vida a estas exuberantes historias que representan el espectáculo, pero también los momentos tranquilos y las interacciones más aterrizadas. Según él, de esa manera se logra un éxito en taquilla mucho más “humano”. Con “Black Widow”, Beristain tomó las riendas de las actividades cinematográficas principales y como el Director de Fotografía tuvo la oportunidad de fabricar el look de la película junto al Director Cate Shortland. En la siguiente entrevista, Beristain nos binda la perspectiva de cinematógrafo a través del conocimiento de lo que pasa detrás del rodaje de uno de los más grandes éxitos taquilleros del año, y cómo intenta usar “emociones para conducir la película, no el espectáculo”. Para comenzar ¿Podrías hablar un poco sobre cómo es la identidad y el lenguaje visual de “Black Widow” y como tú y tu equipo lograron ese look?

Pero lo que Cate y yo deseábamos a menudo era “Asegurémonos de que nada de eso sea más poderoso que nuestra historia”. Así que esas fueron las conversaciones que Cate y yo constantemente tuvimos y esa fue la confianza, porque al principio Cate estaba muy cautelosa: “No sé si éste hombre sea realmente un tipo de Marvel. Quiero decir, ha trabajado en tantas películas de Marvel, seguro que es un tipo de Marvel”.

Scarlett Johansson en “Black Widow”. Photo Credit: Marvel Studios

Bueno, el Universo de Marvel tiene un lengaje que ha sido muy claro, y la gente lo disfruta. Sin embargo, “Black Widow” es como el personaje mismo. “Black Widow” es el más humano de todos los personajes. Ella no tiene poderes supernaturales. Ella es realmente product de su entrenamiento y su sufrimiento como personaje. Así que eso la hace muy, muy especial como superhéroe y además Scarlett es una actriz increíble. Así que, con esos elementos del personaje, lo que intentamos hacer es crear un lenguaje ligeramente distinto a la mayoría de películas de Marvel sin sacrificar el espectáculo, al contrario. Así que, la gran diferencia aquí es que usamos las emociones para conducir la película, no el espectáculo. Que sin duda está ahí y es maravilloso –la gente irá al cine y dirá “Qué pieza tan increíble de efectos visuales, de peleas” es realmente fantástico, de verdad, espectacular. Pero dentro de esa espectacularidad, también encontrarás las emociones del personaje, así que la fotografía y el estilo de esta película, por eso es que son ligeramente diferentes, en respuesta a esa realidad. Estamos lidiando con un filme muy emocional, dentro del gran espectáculo de Marvel. Y como mencionaste, ya existe una infraestructura del estilo visual del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel y ya has trabajado en otras películas del mismo. Con eso en mente ¿Cómo fue la experiencia de ser el Director de Fotografía en “Black Widow” y esas otras responsabilidades que vienen con tener una autoridad mayor sobre lo que pasa con el look del filme en general? Anteriormente estaba haciendo fotografía adicional en esa modalidad que Marvel descubrió cuando se volvieron un estudio. Porque antes ya había hecho películas de Marvel, hice las de “Blade”, pero no eran parte del Marvel Studio Universe. Así que ahora que Marvel descubrió que cuando

terminan el filme y lo presentan a un grupo de personas para obtener información de lo que la audiencia quiere y más que eso, le llamo parte del “sueño colectivo”, que Marvel quiere ver para decidir qué hacer, lo que necesitan ver y sentir. Y esa es a razón por la que las películas de Marvel son tan poderosas. Porque hablan con el sueño colectivo. Así que, lo que hice, lo que intenté, fue respetar el estilo creado por el Director y el Director de Fotografía que hicieron la primera película [Iron Man], pero cuando hicimos fotografía adicional, fue en respuesta de las necesidades de la audiencia a la que se le presentó la película, ma refiero al sueño colectivo. Entonces, mi fotografía, aún cuando tenía qué respetar ese aspecto técnico y quizás artístico, también debe crear un lenguaje que coincida con las respectivas expectativas de la audiencia. Así que, debo ser muy muy respetuoso, pero al mismo tiempo muy innovador. Entonces, cuando tuve la oportunidad de crear mi propio estilo, fue muy interesante. Y espero estar creando algo que no traicione al Universo de Marvel, sino que lo evolucione y ofrezca algo más, no sólo el espectáculo, pero también el trabajar con las emociones del personaje y crear ese universo visual de la misma manera en que los comics solían hacerlo. Cuando abrías un comic y veías una imagen muy poderosa, ésta te decía más que mil palabras. Podrías hablar sobre ¿Cómo fue trabajar con la Directora Cate Shortland, para encontrar el balance y tono correcto de los momentos humanos y los elementos más fantasiosos de “Black Widow”? Lo más importante fue la confianza. Bromeando dije “Soy la mano de la reina, yo protejo a la reina”. Y no es que necesitara ser protegida. Pero es que el universo de

Cate se dio cuenta de que aunque ya había trabajado para Marvel, no era pagado por Marvel, no era parte de Marvel, era un cinematógrafo independiente que era director a mi manera, y que siempre había trabajado por la idea de la visión de mis directores, porque es esa la manera en la que esperaría que un Director de Fotografía trabajara para mí, que trabajara por mi visión. Cuando Cate confió que eso pasaría, ambos caminamos de la mano, asegurándonos de que las emociones de la historia que ella quería contar, siempre lideraran el espectáculo. No reduciendo el espectáculo, al contrario, sabemos que es muy importante aquí. Pero está ahí en el servicio de las emociones, no sólo son imágenes de efectos visuales poderosos y hermosos, tienen una función que sirve a la historia. Y eso es lo que hace el filme muy, muy especial. Muchas gracias Gabriel. Mi última pregunta es ¿Podrías hablarnos de alguna escena memorable o favorita que hayas realizado en esta película? Bueno, creo que lo más importante para mí, como dije, cuando ves la película, te das cuenta de que hay escenas increíbles. El rescate de David Harbour de la prisión en Siberia es una escena fenomenal y espectacular. También la última escena es completamente espectacular. Pero quizás el momento más hermoso es cuando tienes a dos actrices fenomenales, Scarlett Johansson y Florence Pugh, sentadas en una pequeña cafetería en Budapest, hablando cara a cara, corazón a corazón, dos hermanas conversando una con otra. Ese momento de interpretación fenomenal, un poderoso diálogo de personajes, es lo que hace el filme tan valioso porque sabes que ésta pequeña escena extraordinaria, no es sólo una clase maestra de interpretación que realmente llega a las emociones de la audienca y te hace pensar. Sino también que coincide perfectamente con el espectáculo de la película. Y eso para mí es lo más interesante que realicé en “Black Widow”. “Black Widow” está ahora disponible en cines y Disney+ con Acceso Premier.

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Q&A: BEHIND THE “BLACK WIDOW”

Director of Photography Gabriel Beristain Leads Us Behind the Lens of Marvel’s Newest Spectacle

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rector of Photography on “Black Widow” and those other responsibilities that come with having a larger authority on what happens with the films look overall?

“Black Widow” continues the story of one of the most captivating and wholly human superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this newest comic turned action-adventure film, Scarlett Johansson shines as she returns as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, needing to deal with her murky past once and for all.

Before I was doing additional photography in that modality that Marvel discovered once they became a studio. Because I did Marvel films before, I did the "Blade" films, but they were not part of the Marvel Studio Universe. So now that Marvel discovered that when they finished the film [and] presented to groups of people to gather information on what that audience wanted to get and more than that, I call it part of "the collective dream", the collective dream that Marvel wanted to see in order to decide what to do, what they need to see and feel.

Although this adventure takes place right after the events of “Captain America: Civil War” and before the last Avengers film, this film is actually the first to kickoff Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), essentially leaving behind what happened with “Avengers: Endgame” and refreshing us for a new world with different stakes. Along the adventure to close the haunting chapter of her past as a morally dubious spy, Romanoff is joined by past colleagues, who are also an unconventional family unit, composed of Yelena (Florence Pugh), Alexei/The Red Guardian (David Harbour), and Melina (Rachel Weisz). This “family unit” is tasked with bringing down an old enemy that threatens the future of the world Romanoff has fought to preserve the last eleven years on screen. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Gabriel Beristain, a Mexican cinematographer who worked as the Director of Photography (DP) for “Black Widow” and has had a history of working on films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and well as some from outside it. From working on the Marvel Comics character of Blade as Director of Photography alongside Guillermo del Toro in “Blade II” and later “Blade: Trinity”, to working on the first MCU film “Iron Man”, Beristain has managed to help give these larger-than-life stories a look that exemplifies the spectacle but also relies on catching the quieter moments and the more grounded interactions. According to him, it makes for a much more “human” blockbuster.

Gabriel Beristain is a Mexican cinematographer who is the Director of Photography for Marvel’s “Black Widow” and helped create the visual look of the film. Photo Credit: Gabriel Beristain

the character, so the photography and the style of this film, that's why it's slightly different, in response to that reality. We are dealing with a very powerful emotional film, within the great spectacle of Marvel. And as you mentioned, there already exists a framework for the visual style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and you've worked on other films within it before. With that in mind, what is the experience of now being the Di-

And that's the reason why Marvel films are very powerful. Because they speak to the collective dream. So, what I did is I tried to, yes, respect the style created by the director and the director of photography that did the first film [Iron Man], but when we went to do additional photography, that additional photography was responding to the needs of an audience that they had been presenting the film to, meaning the collective dream. So, my photography, even though had to respect that technical stuff and perhaps artistic, has to also create a language that was going to match those respective expectations from the audience. So, I have to be very, very respectful and at the same time very innovative. So, when I had the opportunity to create my own style, it was very interesting. And I hope I'm creating something that is not

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With “Black Widow” Beristain took the reins of main cinematographer duties and as the DP, had the opportunity to craft the look of the film itself alongside Director Cate Shortland.

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In the following interview Beristain brings to us the perspective of a cinematographer by giving insight into what happens in the background of shooting one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, and how he tries to use, “emotions to lead the film, not spectacle.”

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To start off, could you talk a little bit about what the visual identity and the visual language of “Black Widow” is and how you and your team landed on that look? Well, the Marvel Universe has a language that has been very clear, and people really enjoy it. However, "Black Widow" is like the character itself. Black Widow is the most human of all the superheroes. She doesn't have supernatural powers. She's really the product of training and suffering as character. So that makes her very, very special as a superhero and also Scarlett is a very wonderful actress. So, with those elements there on that character, what we are trying to do is we are trying to create a language slightly different of the language of most Marvel films without sacrificing the spectacle, on the contrary. So, the big difference here is that we are mainly using the emotions to lead the film, not the spectacle. The spectacle is there, and it's wonderful - people will go to the cinema and say, “what an incredible piece of visual effects, of fights,” it's absolutely fantastic, truly, spectacular. But within that spectacularity you will also have the emotions of

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betraying the Marvel Universe, but that is evolving the Marvel universe and bringing something else to that, not only the spectacle, but also to work with the emotions of the character and create that visual universe in the same way that the comics used to do it. When you used to open a comic and see a very powerful image it spoke more than a thousand words. Could you speak on how you worked with the Director Cate Shortland, to find the right balance and tone of the human moments and the more fantastic elements for "Black Widow"? What the most important thing was trust. Jokingly I said, "I'm the hand of the queen, I protect the queen." And not that you needed to be protected. But the Marvel universe is powerful. I mean, the visual effects are very, very strong. And the stunts were very important and the fight arrangements and the choreography and the different units and the second unit and aerial unit and all those units. But what Kate and I hoped very often was, "let's make sure that nothing of that is going to be more powerful than our story." So those where the conversations that Kate and I constantly had and that was the trust because at the beginning, Kate was very cagey, "I'm not sure whether this man is a Marvel guy. I mean, he's been working with Marvel for so many films, surely he's a Marvel guy." Kate realized that even though I had worked for Marvel, I was not paid by Marvel, I was not part of Marvel. I mean I was a freelance cinematographer who was a director in my own right, and that I also had always worked for the idea of the vision of my directors, because that's the way that I would expect a DP to work for me, work for my vision. When Kate trusted that was going to happen, we both marched together hand by hand, actually making sure that the emotions of the story that she wanted to tell were always leading the spectacle. Not diminishing the spectacle, on the contrary, that's why the spectacle is so important there. But it's there in the service of the emotions, it's not only a beautiful, powerful visual effects image, it has a function that serves the story. And that's what makes the film very special. Thanks so much Gabriel. Now for my last question, could speak on any memorable or favorite scene that you set up for this film? Well, I think the most important thing for me, as I said, when you see the film, you see that there are scenes that are incredible. The rescue of David Harbour from the prison in Siberia is a phenomenal, spectacular scene. And the last scene is a spectacular scene, absolutely. But perhaps the most beautiful moment there is when you have two phenomenal actresses, Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, sitting in a little coffee shop in Budapest and talking face to face, heart to heart, the two sisters talking to each other. That moment of this phenomenal performance, phenomenal, powerful character dialogue, is what makes the film so valuable because you know that this extraordinary little scene, not only is that a master class in performance that really reaches the emotions of the audience and will make you think. Also, what it will do is it will perfectly match the full spectacle of the film. And that is really what’s the most interesting thing for me that I have done in "Black Widow". “Black Widow” is now in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access.

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egún cuenta la leyenda, esta diosa de la hermosura ocupaba un lugar de suma importancia en el Olimpo griego. Existen varias versiones acerca de su nacimiento. Una versión relata que Afrodita era hija de Zeus y la Ninfa Diones. Otra versión referida por Hesíodo, aduce que cuando Cronos mutiló las partes nobles de su padre Urano, tiró al mar los restos y éstos fueron acumulando una hermosa espuma de la cual nació una perla hermosísima, la diosa Afrodita. Debido a su belleza y poder de seducción, Afrodita fue pretendida por todos los dioses del Olimpo, inclusive por el poderoso Zeus, quien al ser rechazado por ella, como castigo la obligó a casarse con el menos agraciado de los dioses, Hefaistos o Vulcano, el dios del fuego. Afrodita estando casada con Hefaistos tuvo amoríos con el viril Ares o Marte, el dios de la guerra y la pasión, romance del cual nacieron dos hijos “Eros o Cupido” el dios del amor, y “Anteros” el dios de la correspondencia. Al quedar divorciada de Hefaistos, Afrodita tuvo otros amoríos, sedujo a Poseidón o Neptuno, también a Hermes con quien procrearon al célebre Hermafrodita, un hermoso dios poseedor de ambos sexos. Hubieron incluso mortales que disfrutaron de las mieles del amor con la hermosa deidad, entre ellos Adonis el hijo de Mirra, y Anquises. A partir de aquel entonces Afrodita sería la diosa del amor. Venus la antigua diosa del amor entre los latinos de Roma, era una divinidad muy antigua, en un principio no estaba entre las grandes diosas romanas, fue a partir del siglo II A. C. cuando al fusionarse los dioses griegos y romanos, Venus y Afrodita fueron una sola divinidad, “la diosa del amor”. Astrológicamente Venus el segundo planeta del sistema solar es el astro que rige al amor, esta connotación se debe en gran parte a la rica mitología de Venus- Afrodita, diosa greco-romana del amor, la belleza, el romance, el deseo y la seducción.

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En el horóscopo Venus rige el amor y todos los placeres derivados del mismo, también rige el dinero, la belleza, la apariencia física, la juventud, la estética, la piel, las flores, el agua potable, las fragancias, los sabores dulces y el buen humor. Venus entrará en el signo Virgo el día 21 de julio y permanecerá allí hasta el día 16 de agosto. Pronósticos de Venus para las próximas cuatro semanas Aries: Tendrás mucha suerte con todo lo referente a trámites y documentos. Recibirás buenas noticias. Tauro: La buena suerte respecto a dinero, trabajo y finanzas te acompañará durante este periodo. Géminis: Te esperan días muy felices, tu salud estará de maravilla. Rejuvenecerás. Cáncer: Ocurrirán situaciones agradables. Tendrás motivos para celebrar. Leo: Tus planes saldrán muy bien, incluso mejor de lo que imaginas. Virgo: Resolverás problemas con relativa facilidad y habrá paz en tu hogar. Libra: Del cielo te viene una gran bendición. Se obrará un milagro en tu vida. Escorpión: Tendrás lo suficiente para adquirir lo que deseas. Tus problemas serán solucionados. Sagitario: El amor te dará motivos para ser feliz. Serás totalmente correspondido. Capricornio: Te pondrás en forma, lucirás un atractivo especial. Disfrutarás con amistades. Acuario: Lograrás acuerdos importantes, ascensos y todo tipo de reconocimientos. Piscis: Pesares del ayer quedarán en el pasado, la vida te dará una nueva oportunidad para ser feliz.