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Egobernador republicano de Texas

Gregg Abbott es, lamentablemente, bien conocido por sus controvertidas acciones contra los migrantes.

Bajo el argumento de que Texas es víctima de una invasión, Abbott ha enviado irresponsablemente a migrantes a otros estados (en un caso que me tocó presenciar, un grupo llegó en camiseta y pantalones cortos durante una gélida madrugada a Washington, DC); ha desplegado a la Guardia de Texas y ha hecho declaratorias de “emergencia” para justificar sus políticas inhumanas contra los migrantes.

En otra de sus perversas iniciativas, a los oficiales que trabajan para la iniciativa de seguridad fronteriza de Abbott “se les ordenó empujar a los niños pequeños y bebés lactantes de regreso al Río Bravo, y se les dijo que no les dieran agua a los solicitantes de asilo incluso en condiciones de calor extremo”, de acuerdo con un reporte del Houston Chronicle.

Por si fuera poco, hace apenas unos días, Abbott decidió construir su “muro flotante”: boyas con alambre de púas a lo largo del Río Bravo, para disuadir a los migrantes de no hacer el intento de ingresar ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos.

Un grupo de 87 legisladores demócratas, encabezados por los texanos Joaquín Castro y Verónica Escobar, le pidió al presidente Biden en una carta hacer algo para detener lo que calificaron como un “horrible abuso de poder”.

Afortunadamente el presidente Biden prestó atención y presentó esta semana una demanda civil contra Texas porque el gobernador republicano ha construido la barrera flotante sin la autorización federal que se requiere legalmente en virtud de la Ley de Ríos y Puertos. La demanda busca prohibir la construcción de la barrera y exigir al estado que la elimine.

La demanda, presentada en la Corte del Distrito Oeste de Texas, sostiene que Texas ha violado la ley federal, que el muro flotante es una amenaza para la navegación y la seguridad pública, que ha provocado protestas diplomáticas por parte de México y que corre el riesgo de dañar la política exterior de Estados Unidos.

Como era de esperarse, Abbott respondió a la demanda retando al presidente Biden a verse la cara en los tribunales federales. “Si realmente le importa la vida humana, debe comenzar a hacer cumplir las leyes federales de inmigración. Al hacerlo, puede ayudarme a evitar que los migrantes apuesten sus vidas en las aguas del Río Bravo. También puede ayudarme a salvar a los tejanos, y de hecho a todos los estadounidenses, de las drogas mortales como el fentanilo, la violencia de los cárteles y los horrores de la trata de personas”, escribió Abbott a Biden.

La carta de Abbott a Biden sugiere que su estrategia de hostilidad a los migrantes ha sido un éxito desde que se implementó hace 2 años.

Pero la realidad es que la llamada Operación “Lone Star” ha sido un rotundo fracaso, a pesar de tener un presupuesto

de 9.5 mil millones de dólares hasta el 2025. Una investigación de The Wall Street Journal encontró que las áreas de la frontera Texas-México cubierta por los operativos de Abbott han tenido “los más rápidos incrementos de cruces ilegales”.

La demanda contra Abbott es un primer paso para aclarar si Texas tiene derecho a violar la ley federal, pero también debe investigarse si se violaron los derechos civiles de los migrantes. Por su lado, la administración Biden debe tomar en serio su compromiso de aliviar las causas que propician la migración, como la pobreza, la violencia, las pandillas y la falta de democracia. O de lo contrario seguiremos siendo testigos de un grotesco espectáculo de acusaciones mutuas.

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TexasRepublican Governor Gregg Abbott is unfortunately well known for his controversial actions against migrants.

Claiming that Texas is the victim of an invasion, Abbott has irresponsibly sent migrants to other states (in one case I witnessed, a group arrived in Washington, DC in a frigid early morning in T-shirts and shorts); he has deployed the Texas Guard and made “emergency” declarations to justify his inhumane anti-immigrant policies. In another of their perverse initiatives,

officers working for Abbott's border security initiative "were ordered to push young children and infants back into the Rio Grande, and told not to give asylum applicants water even in extreme heat,” according to a report by the Houston Chronicle.

As if that were not enough, just a few days ago, Abbott decided to build his “floating wall”: buoys with barbed wire along the Rio Grande, to deter migrants from trying to enter the United States illegally.

A group of 87 Democratic lawmakers, led by Texans Joaquín Castro and Verónica Escobar, asked President Biden in a letter to do something to stop what they called a "horrific abuse of power."

Fortunately, President Biden paid attention and this week filed a civil lawsuit against Texas because the Republican governor has built the floating barrier without the federal authorization that is legally required under the Rivers and Harbors Act. The lawsuit seeks to ban construction of the barrier and require the state to remove it.

The lawsuit, filed in Texas Western District Court, contends that Texas has violated federal law, that the floating wall is a threat to navigation and public safety, that it has provoked diplomatic protests by Mexico, and that the risk of harming the foreign policy of the United States.

Unsurprisingly, Abbott responded to the lawsuit by challenging President Biden to face off in federal court. “If he really cares about human life, he needs to start enforcing federal immigration laws. By doing so, you can help me prevent migrants from betting their lives on the waters of the Rio Grande. You can also help me save Texans, and indeed all Americans, from deadly drugs like fentanyl, cartel violence, and the horrors of human trafficking,” Abbott wrote to Biden.

Abbott's letter to Biden suggests that his anti-immigrant strategy has been a success since it was implemented 2 years ago.

But the reality is that the so-called “Operation Lone Star” has been a resounding failure, despite having a budget of 9.5 billion dollars until 2025. An investigation by The Wall Street Journal found that the areas of the TexasMexico covered by Abbott operatives have had "the fastest increases in illegal crossings."

The lawsuit against Abbott is a first step to clarify whether Texas has the right to violate federal law, but it must also be investigated whether the civil rights of migrants were violated. For its part, the Biden administration must take seriously its commitment to alleviate the causes that promote migration, such as poverty, violence, gangs and lack of democracy. Or else we will continue to witness a grotesque spectacle of mutual accusations.

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COLLEGE COMPLETION GAP WIDENS BETWEEN LATINO, WHITE STUDENTS IN CA

Latino students in California are graduating from college at much lower rates than white students, and the gap has widened over the last four years, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Excelencia in Education.

The data show in 2021, 22% of Latinos in California age 25 and older have an associate degree or higher, compared with 56% of white adults.

Sarita Brown, co-founder and president of Excelencia in Education, said Latino students are key to meeting the country's college-attainment goals.

"The growth of the Latino student population is an asset for the country," Brown asserted. "And the better educated Latino students are, the more fully they will participate in the workforce and civic leadership."

Overall, both white and Latino students have increased degree attainment since 2018, but white students have made much faster gains. Colleges and universities can boost Latino educational achievement in a variety of ways, including increased financial aid, more outreach to high schools with large Latino populations, and easier pathways to transfer from community college to four-year institutions.

Brown recommended colleges and universities use the data to inform their plans going forward.

"We're losing ground," Brown contended. "It's like running a race. OK, kick in. This is the next mile, you have to bear down because a country's most precious resource is its human resource. This is a challenge we can meet."

California schools awarding the highest percentage of associate's degrees to Latinos include Mount San Antonio College, East Los Angeles College, and Pasadena and Riverside City Colleges. The top schools for Latinos receiving bachelor's degrees are the California State University campuses in Northridge, Fullerton, Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

BRECHA DE ESTUDIOS UNIVERSITARIOS COMPLETADOS SE AMPLÍA ENTRE LATINOS Y BLANCOS

el liderazgo cívico," reitero la entrevistada. En general, tanto los estudiantes blancos como los latinos han obtenido más títulos desde 2018, pero los estudiantes blancos han logrado avances mucho más rápidos. Los colegios y universidades pueden impulsar el logro educativo de los latinos de varias maneras, incluida una mayor ayuda financiera, más alcance a las escuelas secundarias con grandes poblaciones latinas y vías más fáciles para transferirse de un colegio comunitario a instituciones de cuatro años.

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Losestudiantes latinos en California se gradúan de la universidad a tasas mucho más bajas que los estudiantes blancos, y la brecha se ha ampliado en los últimos cuatro años, según un nuevo análisis de la organización sin fines de lucro Excelencia in Educación. Los datos muestran que en 2021, el 22 % de los latinos en California mayores de 25 años tienen un título de asociado o superior, en comparación con el 56 % de los adultos blancos. La presidenta de Excelencia in Educación, Sarita Brown, dice que los estudiantes latinos son clave para alcanzar las metas de rendimiento universitario del país.

"El crecimiento de la población estudiantil latina es una ventaja para el país, y cuanto mejor educados estén los estudiantes latinos, más plenamente participaran en la fuerza laboral y

Cuando tú apagas, California sigue brillando.

Brown argumenta que los colegios y universidades deberían tomar en cuenta estos datos al crear sus planes en el futuro.

"Estamos perdiendo terreno. Es como correr una carrera. Esta es la próxima milla. Debemos esforzarnos porque el recurso más preciado de un país es su recurso humano. Este es un desafío que podemos enfrentar," enfatizo también Brown.

Las escuelas de California que otorgan el porcentaje más alto de títulos de asociado a latinos incluyen Mount San Antonio College, East LA College y Pasadena y Riverside City Colleges. Las mejores escuelas para latinos que reciben títulos de licenciatura son Cal State Northridge, Fullerton, Long Beach y Los Angeles.

El apoyo para este reportaje fue aportado por la Fundación Lumina.

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STUDY: COLLEGE STUDENTS INCREASINGLY VICTIMIZED BY PHISHING,

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ESTUDIO: UNIVERSITARIOS CADA VEZ MÁS VÍCTIMAS DE PHISHING Y CIBERESTAFAS

Studiesshow that college students are a target for phishing scams, and cybersecurity professionals say swindlers are increasingly targeting California students.

Phishing scams often trick victims into revealing their login or other private credentials by pretending to be a legitimate company or figure.

Byron Johnson is the associate vice president for technology solutions and innovation at California State University, Long Beach.

He said the scams are often threats to lock students out of their computers or a bogus job offer aimed at getting personal information.

"When people get phished, the phisher - the scammer - in particular are looking for things of their monetary value, whether it be gift cards or cash," said Johnson. "In general, students aren't inherently wealthy, so they're not going to get large rewards. But I think over time, it adds up."

Researchers at Penn State University found that online scams aimed at college students increased significantly between 2014 and 2022.

They say universities are often easy targets because many publish email addresses in student listings.

Johnson said one tactic phishers use is to get control of a student's login, then use that "friendly" ID to get other students to open the bogus email.

In response, he said Cal State Long Beach officials have posted a listing of known scams online for students to check be-

fore answering a suspicious email.

"We've partnered with our Career Development Center to try to raise awareness of these sorts of scams," said Johnson, "and we've also tried to alert students and educate them through orientation."

He said they plan to continue fighting the scams.

"I think there's a high level of success in phishing and targeting college students in particular," said Johnson. "We've seen some success on our campus, and I know we're not unique. Phishing is real. It does happen on college campuses. And here's what you need to do to be aware of these sorts of scam vectors."

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

muestran que los estudiantes universitarios son cada vez más un objetivo de las estafas de phishing, y los profesionales de la seguridad cibernética afirman que los estafadores se dirigen con más frecuencia a los estudiantes de California. Las estafas de phishing a menudo intentan engañar a las víctimas para que revelen su nombre de usuario u otras credenciales privadas haciéndose pasar por una empresa o figura legitima.

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Byron Johnson es responsable de soluciones tecnológicas e innovación en la Universidad Estatal de California en Long Beach. Dice que las estafas consisten en amenazas de bloquear las computadoras de los estudiantes o son falsas ofertas de trabajo destinadas a conseguir las credenciales de inicio de sesión.

"Cuando la gente sufre phishing, el phisher o el estafador, en particular busca cosas de valor monetario, ya sean tarjetas regalo o dinero en efectivo," dice Johnson. "En general, los estudiantes no son inherentemente ricos, por lo que no van a obtener grandes recompensas. Pero con el tiempo, se suma."

Investigadores de Penn State University descubrieron que las estafas en línea dirigidas a los estudiantes universitarios aumentaron significativamente entre 2014 y 2022. Dicen que las universidades suelen ser objetivos fáciles porque muchas publican direcciones de correo electrónico en los listados de estudiantes.

Johnson dice que una de las tácticas que utilizan los phishers es hacerse del nombre de usuario de un estudiante, y luego utilizar ese I-D "amistoso" para conseguir que otros estudiantes abran el correo electrónico falso.

En respuesta, Johnson comenta que los funcionarios de Cal State Long Beach han publicado en línea una lista de estafas conocidas para que los estudiantes las comprueben antes de responder a un correo electrónico sospechoso.

"Nos hemos asociado con nuestro Centro de Desarrollo Profesional para intentar concientizar sobre este tipo de estafas," informa Johnson, "y también hemos intentado alertar a las y los estudiantes y educarlos a través de la orientación."

Dice que piensan seguir luchando contra las estafas.

"Creo que hay un alto nivel de éxito en el phishing dirigido a estudiantes universitarios en particular," asegura Johnson. "Hemos tenido cierto éxito en nuestro campus, y sé que no somos los únicos. El phishing es real. Ocurre en los campus universitarios. Y esto es lo que tienes que hacer para ser consciente de este tipo de estafas."

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Dr. Eduardo López Navarro La Red Hispana

Do you know how to identify the signs that show maturity in a teenager?

In adolescence, young people behave in unique ways. However, there are, broadly speaking, some signs of maturity in adolescence, understanding that these can appear at certain times, in different ways and at different levels, although not always. These are the most important psychological changes during adolescence:

1. They take responsibility for their actions: One of the signs of maturity in adolescence is responsibility. Adolescents at this stage are capable of understanding the consequences of their actions and manage to take responsibility for them.

2. They are reflective: The ability to reflect is also acquired over the years and with experiences. Adolescents no longer act so impulsively, always going with what they feel, but instead develop the ability to think before acting.

3. They manage their emotions: Adolescents are learning to manage and channel emotions in a healthy and more appropriate way. This helps them not to always be guided by what they feel, but rather they can begin to manage emotions that are not always easy to handle, such as frustration or anger.

4. They are more flexible: This helps them adapt to different situations in life, as well as understanding that things can be seen from different perspectives.

5. They are more tolerant towards change: Another characteristic of maturity in adolescence is tolerance towards change, the acceptance that things are not permanent (knowing that neither good nor bad are eternal).

6. The ability to think more about what they want to do arises: They are more or less clear about their goals and aspirations in their lives. It is not just wanting to be independent, but beyond, they begin to outline plans to achieve their goals.

7. They put egoism aside: They no longer think only of themselves, but they begin to put egoism aside and include others in their circles of interest.

8. They are able to ask for help: For them, this is not easy.

9. They are cultivating their own criteria: They are creating and molding their own criteria, when it comes to thinking, when it comes to being and acting. They are forming and promoting their own decisions and opinions, less based on others, and more based on their own criteria.

10. They respect other points of view: They are developing the ability to respect the points of view of others. They come to

understand that we don't all think alike, and that's okay.

11. They practice active listening: They begin to increasingly develop the ability to practice active listening, a skill that involves listening to others actively and mindfully. They stop listening to respond and start listening to understand.

As fathers and mothers, it will not always be easy for us to accompany our children on this path towards adolescence and adulthood, but with love, respect and empathy we can achieve it. Our children need our support, as during this process of growth and change, they may feel alone or lost.

Dr. Eduardo López Navarro La Red Hispana

¿Sabes identificar los signos que demuestran la madurez en un adolescente?

En la adolescencia, los jóvenes se comportan de forma única. Sin embargo, existen, en grandes rasgos, algunas señales de madurez en la adolescencia, entendiendo que estas pueden aparecer en determinados momentos, de diferentes maneras y a diferentes niveles, aunque no siempre. Estos son los cambios psicológicos más importantes durante la adolescencia:

1. Se responsabilizan de sus actos: Una de las señales de madurez en la adolescen-

cia es la responsabilidad. Los adolescentes en esta etapa son capaces de entender las consecuencias de sus actos y logran responsabilizarse de ellos.

2. Son reflexivos: La capacidad de reflexión también se adquiere con los años y las experiencias. Los adolescentes ya no actúan con tanta impulsividad, llevándose siempre por lo que sienten, sino que desarrollan la capacidad de pensar antes de actuar.

3. Gestionan sus emociones: Los adolescentes van aprendiendo a gestionar y canalizar emociones de forma sana y más adecuada. Esto les ayuda a no dejarse guiar siempre por lo que sienten, sino que pueden comenzar a gestionar emociones que no siempre son fáciles de manejar, como la frustración o el enojo.

4. Son más flexibles: Esto les ayuda a adaptarse a las diferentes situaciones de la vida, además de comprender que las cosas pueden verse desde diversas perspectivas.

5. Son más tolerantes a los cambios: Otra característica de la madurez en la adolescencia es la tolerancia al cambio, la aceptación de que las cosas no son permanentes (saber que ni lo bueno ni lo malo son eternos).

6. Surge la capacidad de pensar más en lo que quieren hacer: Tienen más o menos claras sus metas y aspiraciones en sus vidas. No es solo el querer ser independientes, sino más allá, comienzan a delinear planes para poder alcanzar sus metas.

7. Dejan a un lado el egoísmo: Ya no piensan solamente en sí mismos, sino que empiezan a dejar a un lado el egoísmo e incluyen a otros en sus círculos de interés.

8. Son capaces de pedir ayuda: Para ellos, esto no es nada fácil.

9. Van cultivando su propio criterio: Van creando y amoldando un criterio propio, a la hora de pensar, a la hora de ser y de actuar. Van formando y fomentando sus propias decisiones y opiniones, menos basadas en los demás, y más basadas en sus propios criterios.

10. Respetan los otros puntos de vista: Van desarrollando la capacidad de respetar los puntos de vista de los demás. Llegan a entender que no todos pensamos igual, y que eso está bien.

11. Ponen en práctica la escucha activa: Comienzan a desarrollar cada vez más la capacidad de poner en práctica la escucha activa, una habilidad que implica escuchar de forma activa y con conciencia plena a los demás. Dejan de escuchar para responder y comienzan a escuchar para entender.

Como padres y madres, no siempre nos resultará fácil acompañar a nuestros hijos en este camino hacia la adolescencia y la edad adulta, pero con amor, respeto y empatía podemos lograrlo. Nuestros hijos necesitan nuestro apoyo, ya que durante este proceso de crecimiento y cambios, pueden sentirse solos o perdidos.

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MORE THAN 220K PEOPLE KICKED OFF MEDI-CAL IN ITS FIRST CHECKUP SINCE COVID

Many of the people who lost Medi-Cal are likely still eligible for health care coverage if they can get their paperwork to county offices in the next 90 days.

MÁS DE 220,000 PERSONAS SE QUEDARON SIN MEDI-CAL DESDE EL PASADO 1 DE JULIO LUEGO DE NO SOLICITAR UNA RENOVACIÓN

Es probable que muchas de las personas que perdieron Medi-Cal sigan siendo elegibles para la cobertura de atención médica si pueden enviar su documentación a las oficinas del condado en los próximos 90 días.

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About225,0000 Californians lost their free or low-cost health coverage as of July 1, in the first round of a Medi-Cal renewal process that had been suspended since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

That’s approximately 21% of the over 1 million people who were due to reapply for coverage in June, according to preliminary numbers released by state health officials on Thursday.

Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income people, typically reviews enrollees’ eligibility every year. The state paused that process during the pandemic at the orders of the federal government, but resumed in the spring. Less than 3% of the people who lost coverage no longer qualify for Medi-Cal because their household income now exceeds the program’s limits.

That means the majority of people were kicked off because they didn’t return a renewal packet and county Medi-Cal offices couldn’t verify an enrollee’s income. State health officials said they are trying to reach enrollees in multiple ways — email, mail and texts.

David Kane, a senior attorney with the Western Center on Law and Poverty, said it is concerning that tens of thousands of people could be without insurance even though they are eligible. They may have failed to respond for a number of reasons, such as not receiving the packet or not getting the packet in their language.

“I don’t think today’s preliminary numbers mean we can all sit back and think things are OK,” Kane said. “These disenrollments are not inevitable. The state, counties, advocates, and community groups together have the power to help more people keep their Medi-Cal.”

California will have to review eligibility for almost 16 million people over the next 12 months. June 30 was the deadline for the first group of enrollees. State health officials have previously estimated that between 2 million to 3 million people could lose their Medi-Cal coverage by next June through the reviews.

Californians who were dropped from Medi-Cal on July 1 have 90 days to reinstate coverage if they believe they are still eligible but didn’t return the necessary paperwork. After that period, state officials estimate this first month’s disenrollment rate will be closer to 17%.

That rate is “equal to or better” than disenrollment rates recorded prior to the pandemic, said Jacey Cooper, the state’s Medicaid director.

Millions could lose health care

During the pandemic freeze, California’s MediCal roll ballooned to cover close to 15.8 million residents — about 40% of the state’s population. California is the latest state to release preliminary numbers. Across 33 other states and D.C, more than 3 million people have already been kicked off Medicaid (Medi-Cal is California’s version of Medicaid), according to a Kaiser Family Foundation tracker. The foundation estimates that could grow to as many as 24 million nationwide over the next year.

According to the foundation, 74% of disenrollments happened because states could not verify a person’s eligibility — and not necessarily

because they no longer qualified for free or lowcost health care.

California state officials said some people will be automatically re-enrolled if they can verify income information via government databases, but most people will have to fill out and mail back a renewal packet.

Why some eligible Californians could lose Medi-Cal

Health advocates have said they worry many eligible people will fall through the cracks or get caught in administrative hurdles and unnecessarily become uninsured.

Eddie Hu in Los Angeles helped this 65-year-old father renew his Medi-Cal coverage. The process went smoothly largely because Hu works for Asian Resources, a community organization that provides some health insurance enrollment aid, and was familiar with the process. But he noted that his dad’s paperwork was sent to him in English, even though he had previously indicated he needs his paperwork in Chinese.

“We had to fill out seven to eight pages all in English,” Hu said. “If I’m not here, he would have to look for help somewhere else.” And getting outside aid from a county office or a clinic, for example, could mean long waits on the phone or multiple in-person appointments to get all the needed paperwork straightened out, Hu said.

To qualify for Medi-Cal, people can earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level — that’s $20,121 a year for an individual or $41,400 for a family of four. Some Californians, such as pregnant women and people with disabilities, may qualify with slightly higher incomes.

State officials have said that they are working to automatically transition people who were kicked off Medi-Cal to sign up for a health plan through Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Most people who buy from the marketplace receive generous subsidies, and some people don’t have a premium cost at all.

Nearly half of the people enrolled in coverage through Covered California pay less than $50 a month, according to the agency.

Supported by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), which works to ensure that people have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Visit www. chcf.org to learn more.

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cobertura si creen que todavía son elegibles pero no enviaron la documentación necesaria. Después de ese período, los funcionarios estatales estiman que la tasa de desafiliación de este primer mes estará más cerca del 17%.

Esa tasa es “igual o mejor” que las tasas de desafiliación registradas antes de la pandemia, dijo Jacey Cooper, directora estatal de Medicaid.

Millones podrían perder la atención médica Durante la congelación pandémica, la lista de MediCal de California se disparó para cubrir a cerca de 15,8 millones de residentes, aproximadamente el 40 % de la población del estado.

California es el último estado en publicar cifras preliminares. En otros 33 estados y DC, más de 3 millones de personas ya han sido expulsadas de Medicaid (Medi-Cal es la versión de California de Medicaid), según un rastreador de Kaiser Family Foundation. La fundación estima que podría crecer hasta 24 millones en todo el país durante el próximo año.

Según la fundación, el 74% de las desafiliaciones ocurrieron porque los estados no pudieron verificar la elegibilidad de una persona, y no necesariamente porque ya no calificaron para recibir atención médica gratuita o de bajo costo.

Aproximadamente

225,0000 californianos perdieron su cobertura de salud gratuita o de bajo costo a partir del 1 de julio, en la primera ronda de un proceso de renovación de Medi-Cal que se había suspendido desde principios de la pandemia de COVID-19.

Eso es aproximadamente el 21% de más de 1 millón de personas que debían volver a solicitar cobertura en junio, según cifras preliminares publicadas el jueves por funcionarios estatales de salud.

Medi-Cal, el programa de seguro de salud del estado para personas de bajos ingresos, generalmente revisa la elegibilidad de los afiliados cada año. El estado detuvo ese proceso durante la pandemia por orden del gobierno federal, pero lo reanudó en la primavera.

Menos del 3% de las personas que perdieron la cobertura ya no califican para Medi-Cal porque los ingresos de su hogar ahora exceden los límites del programa.

Eso significa que la mayoría de las personas fueron expulsadas porque no devolvieron un paquete de renovación y las oficinas de Medi-Cal del condado no pudieron verificar los ingresos de los afiliados.

Los funcionarios estatales de salud dijeron que están tratando de comunicarse con los afiliados de varias maneras: correo electrónico, correo postal y mensajes de texto.

David Kane, un abogado principal del Western Center on Law and Poverty, dijo que es preocupante que decenas de miles de personas puedan estar sin seguro a pesar de que son elegibles. Es posible que no hayan respondido por varias razones, como no recibir el paquete o no recibir el paquete en su idioma.

“No creo que las cifras preliminares de hoy signifique que todos podemos sentarnos y pensar que las cosas están bien”, dijo Kane. “Estas desafiliaciones no son inevitables. El estado, los condados, los defensores y los grupos comunitarios juntos tienen el poder de ayudar a más personas a mantener su Medi-Cal”.

California tendrá que revisar la elegibilidad de casi 16 millones de personas durante los próximos 12 meses. El 30 de junio fue la fecha límite para el primer grupo de inscritos. Los funcionarios estatales de salud han estimado previamente que entre 2 y 3 millones de personas podrían perder su cobertura de Medi-Cal para el próximo junio a través de las revisiones.

Los californianos a los que se les dio de baja de Medi-Cal el 1 de julio tienen 90 días para restablecer la

Los funcionarios del estado de California dijeron que algunas personas se volverán a inscribir automáticamente si pueden verificar la información de ingresos a través de las bases de datos del gobierno, pero la mayoría de las personas tendrán que completar y enviar por correo un paquete de renovación.

Por qué algunos californianos elegibles podrían perder Medi-Cal

Los defensores de la salud han dicho que les preocupa que muchas personas elegibles se queden en el olvido o queden atrapadas en obstáculos administrativos e innecesariamente se queden sin seguro.

Eddie Hu en Los Ángeles ayudó a este padre de 65 años a renovar su cobertura de Medi-Cal. El proceso transcurrió sin problemas en gran parte porque Hu trabaja para Asian Resources, una organización comunitaria que brinda ayuda para inscribirse en seguros de salud, y estaba familiarizado con el proceso. Pero notó que el papeleo de su padre se le envió en inglés, a pesar de que previamente había indicado que necesitaba su papeleo en chino.

“Tuvimos que completar de siete a ocho páginas, todas en inglés”, dijo Hu. “Si no estoy aquí, tendrá que buscar ayuda en otro lado”. Y obtener ayuda externa de una oficina del condado o una clínica, por ejemplo, podría significar largas esperas en el teléfono o múltiples citas en persona para arreglar todo el papeleo necesario, dijo Hu.

Para calificar para Medi-Cal, las personas pueden ganar hasta el 138% del nivel federal de pobreza: eso es $20,121 al año para una persona o $41,400 para una familia de cuatro. Algunos californianos, como las mujeres embarazadas y las personas con discapacidades, pueden calificar con ingresos ligeramente más altos.

Los funcionarios estatales han dicho que están trabajando para hacer la transición automática de las personas que fueron expulsadas de Medi-Cal para inscribirse en un plan de salud a través de Covered California, el mercado de seguros de salud del estado. La mayoría de las personas que compran en el mercado reciben generosos subsidios y algunas personas no tienen ningún costo de prima. Casi la mitad de las personas inscritas en la cobertura a través de Covered California pagan menos de $50 al mes según la agencia.

Esta nota se realizó con el apoyo de la California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), que trabaja para garantizar que las personas tengan acceso a la atención que necesitan, cuando la necesitan, a un precio que pueden pagar. Visite www.chcf.org para obtener más información.

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PROPONENTS CELEBRATE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE'S START

Nearly six decades after its creation, Medicare continues to provide a health-care safety net for older Americans.

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act into law - providing health insurance for people age 65 and older through the Medicare program.

State Director of AARP Oregon, Bandana Shrestha, said the program received an upgrade with the Inflation Reduction Act last year.

"That's really important improvements," said Shrestha, "because we know that there are 66 million Medicare beneficiaries throughout the country and about 880,000 right here in Oregon. So the impact of this new law will be immense."

Shrestha said prescription drug prices are one of the greatest concerns for older Americans. She said the Inflation

Reduction Act addressed this issue in multiple ways.

It allows Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices, caps out-of-pocket costs, penalizes drugmakers that increase prices faster than inflation, and caps monthly costs for insulin at $35.

Despite the program's long history, many people still have trouble navigating it. The Oregon Medicare Savings Connect program helps people at no cost.

Zacchia Windon - a community information specialist for Multnomah County - assists people through the

program. For folks on Part D of Medicare who qualify, she noted that the "Extra Help" program can lower or cut prescription drug costs.

"The Social Security estimates an annual savings of $5,300 for those that are on Extra Help," said Windon. "So, for example, if someone is single and they're on Extra Help, they're getting to save a quarter of their income a year with this program."

Shrestha said assistance is especially important right now with economic issues in the forefront.

"Because of the inflation and just how the economy is doing for a lot of people," said Shrestha, "people as they grow older may be living on limited incomes. So getting Extra Help is really important."

Shrestha noted that the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program can also help folks in Oregon with Medicare.

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CALIFORNIA ESTÁ LUCHANDO CONTRA EL USO DE LA METANFETAMINA HASTA CON TARJETAS DE REGALO

El nuevo programa experimental de California se enfoca en la adicción a la metanfetamina al recompensar a los pacientes con tarjetas de regalo por las pruebas negativas de drogas.

las adicciones más difíciles de presenciar en la clínica de drogas del hospital general de San Francisco está la metanfetamina, que deja a los usuarios rasgándose la piel y sin poder comer, dormir o pedir ayuda.

Entre

La peor parte: los trabajadores de la clínica son en gran medida impotentes porque, a diferencia de la adicción a los opiáceos, para la cual los médicos recetan medicamentos como la metadona, no existe un medicamento para el trastorno por consumo de estimulantes.

“Vivimos día tras día viendo a la gente sufrir de una manera que es difícil de imaginar”, dijo el Dr. Brad Shapiro, director médico del Programa de Tratamiento Ambulatorio de Opiáceos Zuckerberg en el Hospital General San Francisco. “Simplemente se están muriendo frente a nosotros”.

Ante ese inmenso sufrimiento, California probará un nuevo enfoque para la adicción a los estimulantes: pagar a las personas con tarjetas de regalo para recompensarlas por mantenerse sobrias.

Este modelo, conocido como “manejo de contingencias”, recompensa a las personas con incentivos financieros cada vez que sus pruebas de drogas dan negativo para estimulantes. Se ha demostrado que tiene éxito en ensayos clínicos, y el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de EE.UU. lo ha estado usando durante más de una década, pero no ha despegado en California. Medicaid anteriormente no lo cubría, por lo que no había fondos para expandir su uso.

Para Shapiro, eso es imperdonable.

“En realidad, en mi opinión, es bastante criminal que hayamos pasado décadas sabiendo que este es un tratamiento efectivo y que los poderes establecidos no han logrado abrir un camino para el tratamiento de las personas”, dijo.

El programa se está expandiendo ahora, gracias a una exención reciente de los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid federales que permite que la agencia cubra sus costos. California fue el primer estado de la nación en obtener la aprobación de un programa de manejo de contingencias bajo Medicaid. El Estado Dorado está lanzando programas piloto en 24 condados, incluidos San Francisco, Sacramento y Los Ángeles. Los costos de lo que colectivamente se llama el Programa de Incentivos para la Recuperación serán reembolsados por CalAIM, la reciente expansión de los servicios de Medi-Cal en el estado.

“De repente tenemos dinero para brindar esta intervención increíblemente efectiva”, dijo Shapiro, cuya clínica está lanzando uno de los tres programas piloto que llegarán a San Francisco. “Así que hace una gran diferencia”.

Lucha contra la metanfetamina con tarjetas de regalo

La clínica de Shapiro se enfoca principalmente en la adicción a los opioides, pero más de la mitad de sus pacientes también tienen un trastorno por uso de estimulantes, dijo.

Si bien el mortal opioide fentanilo recibe la mayor parte de la atención en la epidemia de

drogas en California y en todo el país, los expertos dicen que el uso de estimulantes es una preocupación importante y creciente. En 2021, el 65% de las muertes relacionadas con las drogas en California involucraron cocaína, metanfetamina u otros estimulantes, frente al 22% en 2011, según el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica de California. A nivel nacional, hubo 15,489 muertes por sobredosis de estimulantes distintos a la cocaína (principalmente metanfetamina) en 2019, un 180% más que en 2015, según un estudio del Instituto Nacional sobre el Abuso de Drogas.

Y con California en medio de una grave crisis de personas sin hogar, los estimulantes están causando estragos en la comunidad sin hogar del estado. Entre los residentes sin hogar que consumen drogas, las anfetaminas son, con mucho, la opción más común, según un estudio reciente de la Iniciativa de vivienda y personas sin hogar Benioff de la UCSF. Casi un tercio de las personas encuestadas informaron que usaban anfetaminas tres o más veces por semana, en comparación con solo el 11% que usaba opioides con la misma frecuencia. Algunas personas que viven en la calle informaron que usan estimulantes para mantenerse alerta durante la noche, cuando temen ser atacados si se quedan dormidos.

Para combatir la adicción a los estimulantes entre sus pacientes, San Francisco General Hospital lanzó recientemente un programa de manejo de contingencias de seis meses como parte del programa piloto estatal. El hospital abrió la inscripción el 17 de julio y el personal espera atender finalmente a unas 50 personas. Los médicos evaluarán a los participantes en busca de estimulantes una o dos veces por semana. Cada vez que los pacientes den negativo, recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $10 para Walmart u otro minorista. El monto de la tarjeta de regalo irá aumentando gradualmente, hasta un máximo de $26.50 por prueba. Si dan positivo, no obtienen nada.

Los participantes pueden ganar un máximo de $599 durante el transcurso del programa. Esto se debe a que los pagos de $600 o más deben informarse al Servicio de Impuestos Internos.

El condado de Santa Clara espera lanzar un programa similar en las próximas semanas. En

lo que va del año, el 70% de las 120 muertes por drogas registradas en el condado involucraron metanfetamina, según la Oficina del Médico Forense-Forense.

“Todos estamos emocionados de probarlo y ver si ayuda a retener a las personas en el tratamiento durante períodos más prolongados para que tengan más éxito”, dijo Tammy Ramsey, gerente del programa del Sistema Organizado de Entrega de Medicamentos de Medi-Cal en el departamento de salud conductual del condado.

Trabajos de gestión de contingencia

Otros programas en los condados de California, incluidos Alameda, Fresno, Nevada, Sacramento y Los Ángeles, seguirán el mismo modelo.

Si las pruebas tienen éxito, Shapiro espera que el estado les permita expandirse y servir a todos los que tienen Medi-Cal.

El modelo ya ha demostrado su eficacia para el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos, según Dominick DePhilippis, subdirector nacional de salud mental del departamento para trastornos por uso de sustancias. Él VA comenzó a utilizar la gestión de contingencias en 2011 y, a principios de julio, el programa ha tratado a más de 6,300 veteranos. Esos veteranos asistieron a aproximadamente la mitad de sus citas y produjeron casi 82,000 muestras de orina, de las cuales más del 92% dieron negativo para el fármaco específico, dijo DePhilippis.

No es sólo él VA. De 22 estudios que probaron el impacto del manejo de contingencias en la adicción a los estimulantes, el 82% informó “aumentos significativos” en la abstinencia de los participantes, según un metanálisis de 2021 publicado en JAMA Psychiatry.

Shapiro cree que el modelo funciona porque reemplaza la recompensa que anhela el cerebro de un paciente (la droga) con un tipo diferente de premio.

“Es un poco como ganar algo”, dijo Shapiro. “Activa ese lugar de recompensa en el cerebro que de otro modo estarían recurriendo a la droga”.

Pero Tom Wolf, quien ha luchado contra la adicción y la falta de vivienda y ahora aboga por la reforma de la política de drogas, dijo que le preocupa que el uso de Medi-Cal para financiar la gestión de contingencias cree obstáculos burocráticos para el tratamiento mientras los pacientes esperan que el estado decida si son elegibles para Medi-Cal. Aún así, dijo, el programa vale la pena intentarlo.

“En este momento, estoy dispuesto a intentarlo, básicamente porque tenemos una gran escasez de opciones para las personas que luchan contra las adicciones en California”, dijo.

Debido a lo difícil que es tratar a sus pacientes que usan estimulantes (muchos de ellos usan metanfetamina todos los días), Shapiro estaría feliz si incluso una cuarta parte de los participantes redujera significativamente o dejara de consumir. También existe la preocupación, como con cualquier tipo de tratamiento, de que los pacientes recaigan una vez que termine el programa, dijo. Para ayudar a prevenir eso, el hospital proporcionará seis meses adicionales de asesoramiento después de que finalice el programa de gestión de contingencias.

No es una solución perfecta Recompensar a las personas por mantenerse sobrias no funciona para todos. Incluso antes de que Medi-Cal lo cubriera, el San Francisco General Hospital estaba experimentando con el modelo en pequeños programas.

Uno de los participantes en esos programas, JW, de 54 años, terminó en la sala de emergencias con insuficiencia cardíaca después de dos décadas de consumo de metanfetamina. Después de su estadía en el hospital, se inscribió en un programa de 12 semanas llamado Heart Plus, que atiende a pacientes cardíacos con antecedentes de uso de estimulantes. Cada vez que JW hizo algo positivo, como presentarse a una cita, tomar su medicamento o obtener un resultado negativo en una prueba de drogas, sacó una tarjeta de regalo de Safeway de un sombrero. El valor de las tarjetas oscilaba entre $5 y los “escurridizos” $20, y JW, quien pidió usar sus iniciales por temor a ser estigmatizado por su consumo de drogas, estima que ganó alrededor de $180 durante todo el programa. No estaba trabajando en ese momento, por lo que las tarjetas lo ayudaron a obtener delicias como sándwiches de delicatessen y elegantes botellas de kombucha.

“Definitivamente era algo que esperaba con ansias”, dijo. “Y fue algo divertido de gastar”.

Pero no fue suficiente para sacar a JW de las drogas. Ahora que el programa ha terminado, todavía usa metanfetamina, a veces hasta tres veces al día, aunque dice que está tomando dosis más pequeñas. Y dijo que se siente mucho más saludable que cuando llegó a la sala de emergencias el año pasado, sin aliento después del más mínimo esfuerzo.

JW no está seguro de por qué no dejó de consumir durante el programa. Pero la metanfetamina se ha convertido en una rutina arraigada en su vida diaria. Lo usa al despertarse, en un ritual que compara con tomar una taza de café por la mañana.

“Todavía me pateo preguntándome por qué no renuncié del todo”, dijo. “No hay mejor oportunidad”.

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Recipientes para realizar prueba de drogas en el Programa de tratamiento ambulatorio de opiáceos en el Hospital General Zuckerberg San Francisco el 20 de julio de 2023. El programa utiliza incentivos de recompensa para combatir el abuso de sustancias y la adicción. Photo Credit: Mark Leong / CalMatters

HOW CALIFORNIA IS FIGHTING METH WITH GIFT CARDS

Amongthe most difficult addictions to witness at San Francisco general hospital’s drug clinic is methamphetamine, which leaves users tearing at their skin and unable to eat, sleep or sign up for help.

The worst part: The clinic workers largely are powerless because unlike with opioid addiction, for which doctors prescribe medications such as methadone, there is no medicine for stimulant use disorder.

“We live day in and day out watching people suffer in a way that’s hard to imagine,” said Dr. Brad Shapiro, medical director of the Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. “They’re just dying in front of us.”

Faced with that immense suffering, California will try a new approach to stimulant addiction: Paying people with gift cards to reward them for staying sober.

This model, known as “contingency management,” rewards people with financial incentives each time their drug tests are negative for stimulants. It’s been shown to have success in clinical trials — and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has been using it for more than a decade — but it hasn’t taken off in California. Medicaid previously wouldn’t cover it, so there was no funding to expand its use.

To Shapiro, that’s inexcusable.

“It’s actually, in my opinion, really quite criminal that we’ve gone decades knowing this is an effective treatment and the powers that be have failed to make a pathway for treatment for people,” he said.

The program is expanding now, thanks to a recent waiver by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that allows the agency to cover its costs. California was the first state in the nation to win approval for a contingency management program under Medicaid. The Golden State is launching pilot programs in 24 counties, including San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles. Costs for what collectively is called the Recovery Incentives Program will be reimbursed by CalAIM – the state’s recent expansion of Medi-Cal services.

“All of a sudden we have money to provide this incredibly effective intervention,” said Shapiro, whose clinic is launching one of three pilot programs coming to San Francisco. “So it makes a huge difference.”

Fighting meth with gift cards

Shapiro’s clinic focuses primarily on opioid addiction, but more than half of their patients also have a stimulant use disorder, he said.

While the deadly opioid fentanyl gets most of the attention in the drug epidemic in California and across the country, experts say stimulant use is a major — and grow-

ing — concern. In 2021, 65% of drug-related deaths in California involved cocaine, methamphetamine or other stimulants — up from 22% in 2011, according to the California Department of Health Care Services. Nationally, there were 15,489 overdose deaths involving stimulants other than cocaine (largely methamphetamine) in 2019, up 180% from 2015, according to a study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

And with California in the midst of a dire homelessness crisis, stimulants are wreaking havoc on the state’s unhoused community. Among unhoused residents who use drugs, amphetamines are by far the most common choice, according to a recent study by the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative. Nearly one-third of people surveyed reported using amphetamines three or more times a week, compared to just 11% who used opioids with the same frequency. Some people who live on the street reported using stimulants to stay alert at night, when they fear being attacked if they fall asleep.

To combat stimulant addiction among its patients, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital recently launched a six-month contingency management program as part of the statewide pilot. The hospital opened enrollment on July 17, and staff hope ultimately to serve about 50 people. Clinicians will test participants for stimulants once or twice a week. Each time patients test negative, they’ll get a $10 gift card to Walmart or another retailer. The amount of the gift card gradually will increase, for a maximum of $26.50 per test. If they test positive, they get nothing.

Participants can earn a maximum of $599 over the course of the program. That’s because payments of $600 or more must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Santa Clara County hopes to launch a similar program within the next few weeks. So far this year, 70% of the 120 drug deaths recorded in the county involved methamphet-

amine, according to the Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.

“We’re all excited to try it and see if it does help retain people in treatment for longer periods of time so they are more successful,” said Tammy Ramsey, program manager for the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System in the county’s behavioral health department.

Contingency management works

Other programs in counties throughout California — including Alameda, Fresno, Nevada, Sacramento and Los Angeles — will follow the same model.

If the trials are successful, Shapiro hopes the state will allow them to expand and serve everyone on Medi-Cal.

The model already has proven effective for the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to Dominick DePhilippis, the department’s deputy national mental health director for substance use disorders. The VA started using contingency management in 2011, and as of the beginning of July, the program has treated more than 6,300 veterans. Those veterans have attended about half of their appointments and produced nearly 82,000 urine samples – of which more than 92% were negative for the targeted drug, DePhilippis said.

It’s not just the VA. Of 22 studies testing contingency management’s impact on stimulant addiction, 82% reported “significant increases” in participants’ abstinence, according to a 2021 meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Shapiro believes the model works because it replaces the reward a patient’s brain craves (the drug) with a different type of prize.

“It’s a little bit like winning something,” Shapiro said. “It triggers that reward place in the brain that otherwise they would be turning to the drug for.”

But Tom Wolf, who has battled addiction and homelessness himself and now advocates for drug policy reform, said he worries using Medi-Cal to fund contingency management will create bureaucratic hurdles to treatment as patients wait for the state to decide if they are eligible for Medi-Cal. Still, he said, the program is worth a shot.

“At this point I’m willing to try it, basically because we have such a dearth of options for people that are struggling with addictions in California,” he said.

Because of how difficult it is to treat his patients that use stimulants — many of them use methamphetamine every day — Shapiro would be happy if even a quarter of participants significantly reduced or stopped using. There is also concern, as with any type of treatment, that patients will relapse once the program is over, he said. To help prevent that, the hospital will provide six additional months of counseling after the contingency management program ends.

It’s not a perfect solution

Rewarding people for staying sober doesn’t work for everyone. Even before it was covered by Medi-Cal, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital was experimenting with the model in small programs.

One of the participants in those programs, 54-year-old J.W., ended up in the emergency room with heart failure after two decades of methamphetamine use. After his hospital stay, he enrolled in a 12-week program called Heart Plus, which caters to cardiac patients with a history of stimulant use. Every time J.W. did something positive, such as show up to an appointment, take his medication or get a negative drug test, he got to draw a Safeway gift card out of a hat. The cards’ value ranged from $5 to the “elusive” $20, and J.W. — who asked to go by his initials out of fear of being stigmatized for his drug use — estimates he earned about $180 throughout the entire program. He wasn’t working at the time, so the cards helped him get treats such as deli sandwiches and fancy bottles of kombucha.

“It was definitely something to look forward to,” he said. “And it was something fun to spend.”

But it wasn’t enough to get J.W. off drugs. Now that the program has ended, he’s still using methamphetamine — sometimes as often as three times a day — though he says he’s taking smaller doses. And he said he feels much healthier than when he showed up in the emergency room last year, out of breath after the slightest amount of exertion.

J.W. isn’t sure why he didn’t quit using during the program. But methamphetamine has become an entrenched routine in his daily life. He uses upon waking up, in a ritual he compares to having a morning cup of coffee.

“I still kick myself wondering why I didn’t quit altogether,” he said. “There’s no better opportunity.”

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California’s experimental new program targets methamphetamine addiction by rewarding patients with gift cards for negative drug tests. The Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on July 20, 2023. Photo Credit: Mark Leong / CalMatters

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SOME OF CALIFORNIA’S “CHEAPEST” CITIES HAVE SEEN THE BIGGEST RENT HIKES

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Inlandcities including Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia and Riverside — once cheaper options than pricey places such as the Bay Area — are no longer refuges from California’s housing affordability crisis.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the typical asking rent in these former bastions of relative affordability have exploded by as much as 40%, according to data from the real-estate listings company Zillow.

California’s inland rent spike is yet another lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning in 2020, California’s dense metropolitan coast saw an outflux of people, as educated white-collar workers, suddenly untethered from the office, packed their bags in search of cheaper and more socially distanced modes of living.

For many smaller California towns, the surge of new residents competing for housing has placed new financial pressures on lower-income residents, upended local housing markets and, in some cases, shifted the politics around housing and affordability.

In Santa Maria, just an hour up the 101 from Santa Barbara, the last three years have been a “perfect storm” for renters, said Victor Honma, who oversees housing vouchers across the region for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara.

The town was awash in suburb-seeking homebuyers from Los Angeles, the Bay Area and nearby Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. The suddenly hot housing market persuaded many longtime local property owners to sell their rentals to the wave of new homebuyers, reducing the rental stock further. And though Santa Maria had always had a “healthy supply of inventory,” said Honma, the available homes ran on the large side, leaving few one-bedroom units to go around for many suddenly desperate renters.

These trends were in the works prior to 2020, but “the pandemic was a stimulus,” he said. It’s the same story in Bakersfield, where rents have jumped 39% since March 2020, as priced out Angelenos migrated north of the Grapevine, said Stephen Pelz, executive director of the housing authority in Kern County. Since then rising interest rates have cooled the national housing market. But Pelz said the higher cost of borrowing has only added to the woes of Kern County renters: Fewer people purchasing homes has meant more competition for the area’s remaining rental units.

An inevitable consequence

Jeff Tucker, an economist at Zillow, said the inland rental crunch is the inexorable result of California’s overall housing shortage, as the affordability crisis along the coast ripples outward. Cities in the Central Valley used to enjoy a healthy “affordability advantage” over coastal urban areas, he said. But that advantage has begun to shrink over the last three years.

“People have been moving towards that more affordable option when they don’t have anywhere else in California that they can afford,” said Tucker.

According to Zillow’s seasonally adjusted “observed rent index” — a kind of gussied-up average that strips out exceptionally pricey or cheap outliers in a given market — the typi-

cal rent in the Fresno metropolitan used to be 54% cheaper than that in San Francisco. As of June 2023, that discount dropped to 40%.

“People have been moving towards that more affordable option when they don’t have anywhere else in California that they can afford.”

-JEFF TUCKER, ECONOMIST AT ZILLOW

Further south in Bakersfield, where renters used to pay roughly half of L.A. area tenants, on average, the difference has narrowed to 40%.

In part, that’s just a function of arithmetic. In both the Bakersfield and the Los Angeles metro areas, the typical rent increased by a little more than $500 since the beginning of the pandemic. Because Kern County rents were much lower to begin with, $500 represents a larger percentage hike.

But for the average Bakersfield area resident, that $500 rent hike pinches a lot harder: The average income in Kern County is roughly $25,000, according to the most recent Census data. In L.A. County, the average is $38,000.

Some modest relief could be on the way.

The cities of Bakersfield, Visalia and Fresno have all permitted roughly 15% more units in 2021 and 2022 than they did in the two years before the pandemic, according to data collected by the state Housing and Community Development Department.

The city of Santa Maria has permitted 150% more. The bulk of the new or incoming units around town are accessory dwelling units — backyard cottages and annexes. For a city short on lower-cost single bedroom places to live, the new crop of ADUs are “really filling that gap,” said Honma.

Pro-renter advocates unsuccessful

While building more places for people to live is one part of the battle, others have tried to soften the impact on rents of existing housing stock.

Earlier this year, tenant rights and anti-poverty advocates mounted a campaign to push the city of Fresno to adopt a rent control ordinance. For a city whose most notable politico, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Costa, lent his name to a state law that restricts local governments for enacting or expanding rent control laws, it was a symbolic push.

Further south, activists in Delano were competing to see which town would be the first in the Central Valley to enact a permanent cap on rent hikes.

Neither campaign was successful. Fresno’s city council declined to include a rent stabilization program in its budget for this fiscal year and elected leaders in Delano agreed only to study the issue.

In Sacramento, many of these same advocacy organizations have been pushing a bill by state Sen. María Elena Durazo that would have, among other things, lowered a statewide cap on annual rent increases from 10% to a mere 5%. But that provision was stripped out, leaving only new rules that make it harder for landlords to evict tenants without cause.

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ALGUNAS DE LAS CIUDADES ‘MÁS BARATAS’ PARA VIVIR EN CALIFORNIA

HAN EXPERIMENTADO LOS MAYORES AUMENTOS EN EL PRECIO DE ALQUILER

La falta de suficientes lugares para que todos vivan ha enviado los precios de alquiler que se experimentan en ciudades costeras hasta el interior del estado, eliminando grandes franjas de unidades de alquiler que antes eran más baratas.

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Lasciudades del interior, incluidas Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia y Riverside, que alguna vez fueron opciones más baratas que lugares costosos como el Área de la Bahía, ya no son refugios de la crisis de asequibilidad de viviendas de California.

Desde el comienzo de la pandemia, el alquiler típico solicitado en estos antiguos bastiones de asequibilidad relativa se ha disparado hasta en un 40%, según datos de la empresa de listados de bienes raíces Zillow.

El aumento de las rentas en el interior de California es otro efecto duradero de la pandemia de COVID-19.

A partir de 2020, la densa costa metropolitana de California experimentó una afluencia de personas, ya que los trabajadores administrativos educados, repentinamente liberados de la oficina, empacaron sus maletas en busca de modos de vida más baratos y para estar socialmente distanciados.

Para muchas ciudades más pequeñas de California, la oleada de nuevos residentes que compiten por la vivienda ha ejercido nuevas presiones financieras sobre los residentes de bajos ingresos, ha alterado los mercados inmobiliarios locales y, en algunos casos, ha cambiado la política en torno a la vivienda y la asequibilidad.

En Santa María, a solo una hora de Santa Bárbara por la Autopista 101, los últimos tres años han sido una “tormenta perfecta” para los inquilinos, dijo Victor Honma, quien supervisa los vales de vivienda en toda la región para la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara.

La ciudad estaba inundada de compradores de vivienda que buscaban suburbios de Los Ángeles, el Área de la Bahía y las cercanías de Santa Bár-

bara y San Luis Obispo. El mercado inmobiliario repentinamente activo persuadió a muchos propietarios locales a vender sus alquileres ante la ola de nuevos compradores de viviendas, reduciendo aún más el inventario de alquiler. Y aunque Santa María siempre había tenido un “buen suministro de inventario”, dijo Honma, las casas disponibles eran grandes, dejando pocas unidades de un dormitorio para muchos inquilinos repentinamente desesperados.

Estas tendencias estaban en proceso antes de 2020, pero “la pandemia fue un estímulo”, dijo.

Es la misma historia en Bakersfield, donde los alquileres han aumentado un 39% desde marzo de 2020, ya que los angelinos migraron al norte de Grapevine, dijo Stephen Pelz, director ejecutivo de la autoridad de vivienda en el condado de Kern.

Desde entonces, el aumento de las tasas de interés ha enfriado el mercado inmobiliario nacional. Pero Pelz dijo que el mayor costo de los préstamos solo se ha sumado a los problemas de los inquilinos del condado de Kern: Menos personas comprando casas ha significado más competencia por las unidades de alquiler restantes del área.

Una consecuencia inevitable

Jeff Tucker, economista de Zillow, dijo que la escasez de alquileres en el interior es el resultado inexorable de la escasez general de viviendas en California, a medida que la crisis de asequibilidad a lo largo de la costa se extiende hacia el exterior. Las ciudades del Valle Central solían disfrutar de una saludable “ventaja de asequibilidad” sobre las áreas urbanas costeras, dijo. Pero esa ventaja ha comenzado a reducirse en los últimos tres años.

“La gente se ha movido hacia esa opción más económica cuando no tienen ningún otro lugar en California que puedan pagar”, dijo Tucker.

De acuerdo con el “índice de alquiler observado” ajustado estacionalmente de Zillow, una especie de

promedio exagerado que elimina los valores atípicos excepcionalmente caros o baratos en un mercado determinado, el alquiler típico en el área metropolitana de Fresno solía ser un 54% más barato que en San Francisco. A partir de junio de 2023, ese descuento se redujo al 40%.

“La gente se ha movido hacia esa opción más económica cuando no tienen ningún otro lugar en California que puedan pagar”.

-JEFF TUCKER, ECONOMISTA DE ZILLOW

Más al sur, en Bakersfield, donde los inquilinos solían pagar aproximadamente la mitad de los inquilinos del área de Los Ángeles, en promedio, la diferencia se ha reducido al 40%.

En parte, eso es solo una función de la aritmética. Tanto en el área metropoli-

tana de Bakersfield como en Los Ángeles, la renta típica aumentó un poco más de $500 desde el comienzo de la pandemia. Debido a que los alquileres del condado de Kern eran mucho más bajos para empezar, $500 representa un aumento porcentual mayor.

Pero para el residente promedio del área de Bakersfield, ese aumento de $500 en la renta es mucho más difícil: el ingreso promedio en el condado de Kern es de aproximadamente $25,000, según los datos del censo más reciente. En el condado de Los Ángeles, el promedio es de $38,000.

Algún alivio modesto podría estar en camino.

Las ciudades de Bakersfield, Visalia y Fresno han permitido aproximadamente un 15% más de unidades en 2021 y 2022 que en los dos años anteriores a la pandemia, según datos recopilados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario del estado.

La ciudad de Santa María ha permitido un 150% más. La mayor parte de las unidades nuevas o entrantes en la ciudad son unidades de vivienda alternativas (ADU): cabañas en el patio trasero y anexos. Para una ciudad que carece de lugares de habitación indi-

vidual de bajo costo para vivir, la nueva cosecha de ADU está “realmente llenando ese vacío”, dijo Honma.

Los defensores de los inquilinos fracasan Si bien la construcción de más lugares para que viva la gente es una parte de la batalla, otros han tratado de suavizar el impacto en los alquileres de las viviendas existentes.

A principios de este año, los defensores de los derechos de los inquilinos y contra la pobreza montaron una campaña para presionar a la ciudad de Fresno a adoptar una ordenanza de control de alquileres. Para una ciudad cuyo político más notable, el representante demócrata de EE.UU. Jim Costa, prestó su nombre a una ley estatal que restringe a los gobiernos locales para promulgar o ampliar las leyes de control de alquileres, fue un impulso simbólico.

Más al sur, los activistas de Delano competían para ver qué pueblo sería el primero en el Valle Central en promulgar un tope permanente a los aumentos de alquiler.

Ninguna campaña tuvo éxito. El consejo de la ciudad de Fresno se negó a incluir un programa de estabilización de alquileres en su presupuesto para este año fiscal y los líderes electos en Delano acordaron solo estudiar el tema .En Sacramento, muchas de estas mismas organizaciones de defensa han estado impulsando un proyecto de ley de la senadora estatal María Elena Durazo que, entre otras cosas, habría reducido un límite estatal en los aumentos anuales de alquiler del 10% a solo un 5%. Pero esa disposición fue eliminada, dejando solo nuevas reglas que dificultan que los propietarios desalojen a los inquilinos sin causa.

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CA WORKS TO ROOT OUT PRICE GOUGING ON GROCERIES

CA TRABAJA PARA ERRADICAR EL AUMENTO DE PRECIOS EN LOS COMESTIBLES

de aprovecharse de las personas y familias que solo intentan alimentar a sus hijos", explicó.

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general from more than 30 states - including California - just announced a bipartisan effort to bring down costs and create more choices at the supermarket. State law enforcement agencies are pledging to work with the USDA's new Agricultural Competition Partnership to investigate price gouging in the food industry.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the Public Interest Research Group, said while recent inflation spikes have been a factor, it's worth taking a closer look.

"We very much believe in a free market, but not when it comes to crossing the line of trying to take advantage of individuals and families who are just trying to feed their kids, " she explained.

Beyond price structures, the USDA said states will be on the lookout for conflicts of interest, misuse of intellectual property, and anti-competitive barriers across the food and agriculture supply chains. Business groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce oppose the move, calling it an "overreach."

Murray added while there have been rum-

blings about these issues, it is hard to go into a grocery store, see higher prices, and know for sure whether corporate greed is at play.

"What are the manufacturing costs? What are the labor costs - which probably have gone up, you know," she said. "What are the supply chain costs? What are the distribution costs? And then where, at the end, is there a profit - and is anybody along the way taking advantage of the situation?"

Murray added there is no federal statute addressing price gouging, so state enforcement will be important. California has a law on the books that makes it a crime to price gouge during an emergency - but not all states do, and some are limited in scope.

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Losfiscales generales de más de 30 estados - incluido California - acaban de anunciar un esfuerzo bipartidista para reducir los costos y crear más opciones en el supermercado. Las agencias estatales encargadas de hacer cumplir la ley se comprometen a trabajar con la nueva Asociación de Competencia Agrícola del USDA para investigar el aumento de precios en la industria alimentaria.

Teresa Murray, un organismo de control del consumidor del Grupo de Investigación de Interés Público, dijo que si bien los picos de inflación recientes han sido un factor, vale la pena echar un vistazo más de cerca.

"Creemos mucho en un mercado libre, pero no cuando se trata de cruzar la línea de tratar

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Más allá de las estructuras de precios, el USDA dijo que los estados estarán atentos a los conflictos de intereses, el mal uso de la propiedad intelectual y las barreras anticompetitivas en las cadenas de suministro de alimentos y agricultura. Grupos empresariales como la Cámara de Comercio de EE. UU. se oponen a la medida, calificándola de "extralimitación".

Murray agregó que si bien ha habido rumores sobre estos problemas, es difícil ir a una tienda de comestibles, ver precios más altos y saber con certeza si la codicia corporativa está en juego.

"¿Cuáles son los costos de fabricación?

¿Cuáles son los costos de mano de obra, que probablemente han subido?", dijo. "¿Cuáles son los costos de la cadena de suministro?

¿Cuáles son los costos de distribución? Y luego, ¿dónde, al final, hay una ganancia, y alguien en el camino se está aprovechando de la situación?".

Murray agregó que no existe un estatuto federal que aborde el aumento de precios, por lo que la aplicación estatal será importante. California tiene una ley en los libros que tipifica como delito el aumento de precios durante una emergencia, pero no todos los estados lo hacen, y algunos tienen un alcance limitado.

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HOW THE WEST COAST’S ONLY HEAT OFFICER IS COOLING LA

LA Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura is responding to the heat waves scorching Southern California as a public health crisis.

CÓMO REFRESCA A LOS ANGELINOS, LA ÚNICA COMISIONADA EN LA OFICINA DE CALOR DE LA COSTA OESTE

La responsable de la Oficina de calor de Los Ángeles, Marta Segura, está respondiendo a las olas de calor que asolan el sur de California como una crisis de salud pública.

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Currently, only a quarter of all LA Metro bus stops are shaded.

LOS

ANGELES — As triple-digit summer temperatures sweep Southern California, Marta Segura is treating extreme heat as a public health crisis.

Segura, LA’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Director, also became its first Chief Heat Officer (CHO) in June 2022. As the region has seen record July heat with little relief, she has prioritized accessibility to cooling resources, particularly for underserved LA communities.

Extreme heat, the country’s top weather-related killer, is generally defined as at least two to three days of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. On an extreme heat day, there’s an average of 8,222 more emergency room visits across California for related issues. Of these, 1,510 are in LA County alone. An estimated 16 additional people there die on the first day of extreme heat, with 40 more deaths a day by the fifth.

These hospitalizations and deaths disproportionately affect communities of color living in low-income, historically redlined neighborhoods, said Segura, “where the houses don’t have AC or air filtration. When you start approaching heat vulnerability that way, it’s not only a sustainability issue — it’s public works, building development, water and power, tree shade and park access, and certainly a matter of public health.”

Heat is the top public health risk in LA, which experiences heat waves five times more often than it did 10 years ago. As extreme heat waves in Los Angeles become longer, more frequent and more intense, public outreach becomes ever-more crucial. Across her Heat Relief 4 LA social media campaign, Segura emphasizes that “It’s not your typical summer anymore. Extreme heat can run from June to November. As this means our bodies have less time to recover, we also distribute information on symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and resources to cool off before hitting that point.”

Foremost among these resources are cooling centers; in Los Angeles, currently 119 are open. “We’ve established cooling centers and hydration resources throughout the city in facilities like libraries, senior centers and community centers,” said Segura. “We also made an app, Cool Spots LA, where you can find where and when they’re open, alongside other cooling spots like shade structures, hydration stations, and bus shelters.”

The need for heat interventions like these can vary drastically from neighborhood to neighborhood, partly because of the region’s coastal and inland microclimates. Accordingly, the city’s emergency alert system now uses National Weather Service data to identify heat wave severity in specific parts of LA.

However, these stark regional heat differences also owe to shade inequity. Research shows that with each 10% of canopy cover, trees keep ground-level temperatures about 2 degrees cooler. In a city where over half the surfaces are dark concrete or asphalt — which absorbs up to 90% of solar radiation — 20% of tree canopies are concentrated in four neighborhoods where less than 1% of the population live.

To address this inequity, 65,000 trees have been planted citywide in continuation of a 2019 plan by former Mayor Eric Garcetti to increase canopy coverage 50% by 2028 across LA’s least green neighborhoods. The aim is 90,000 trees by 2028. Environmental inequity is a testament to why extreme heat is a public health issue, said Segura. “LA’s least green areas are historically disadvantaged neighborhoods where we not only see more heat-related illnesses but also more pollution and exacerbated chronic illnesses like asthma.” Hence, life expectancy in wealthy areas with ample green space like Beverly Hills is as high as 90, while that in disadvantaged south LA neighborhoods less than 15 miles away is as low as 77.

Thus, she continued, when heat policies “coordinate with departments across the city, the county, and” — under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s historic $800 million Extreme Heat Action Plan — “the state, the result can be life-saving.” Nevertheless, CHOs remain rare. Segura is joined by only two in the nation — in Phoenix, Arizona and Miami, Florida — and seven worldwide.

However, she continued, it’s becoming a matter of course for cities to develop not only general climate plans, but also heat action plans. These are largely a matter of “short-term planning for public engagement and emergency response, and long-term planning for public health and resilient infrastructure,” she added.

The heart of her work as LA’s CHO, Segura said, is aligning climate equity gaps with public health results: “to treat one is to improve the other. We can see the results all over the world — if we have no plan, it’s only going to get hotter and hotter.”

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LOSÁNGELES – Mientras las temperaturas veraniegas de tres dígitos azotan el sur de California, Marta Segura está tratando el calor extremo como una crisis de salud pública.

Segura, quien es Directora de Movilización de Emergencias Climáticas de Los Ángeles, se convirtió en junio de 2022 en la primera Comisionada de protección contra el calor (CHO-Chief Heat Officer). Como la región ha sido testigo de un calor récord durante julio con poco alivio, ella ha priorizado la accesibilidad a los recursos de enfriamiento o climatización, en particular para las comunidades de LA desatendidas.

El calor extremo, la principal causa de muerte relacionada con el clima en el país, se define generalmente como al menos dos o tres días de mucho calor y humedad con temperaturas superiores a 90 grados Fahrenheit (32.2 C). En un día de calor extremo, hay una media de 8,222 visitas más a urgencias en todo California por problemas relacionados. De éstas, 1,510 sólo en el condado de Los Ángeles. Se calcula que 16 personas más mueren durante el primer día de calor extremo y 40 muertes más por día para el quinto día.

Según Segura, estas hospitalizaciones y muertes afectan de forma desproporcionada a las comunidades de color que viven en barrios de bajos ingresos, históricamente marginados, “donde las casas no tienen aire acondicionado ni filtración de aire. Cuando empezamos a enfocarnos en la vulnerabilidad al calor de esa manera, no es sólo una cuestión de sostenibilidad, sino de obras públicas, desarrollo de inmuebles, agua y electricidad, sombra de árboles y acceso a parques, y desde luego es una cuestión de salud pública”.

El calor es el principal riesgo para la salud pública en Los Ángeles, que sufre olas de calor cinco veces más a menudo que hace 10 años. A medida que las olas de calor extremo en Los Ángeles se hacen más largas, más frecuentes y más intensas, la divulgación pública se hace cada vez más crucial. En su campaña Heat Relief 4 LA en las redes sociales, Segura subraya que “ya no es el típico verano. El calor extremo puede durar de junio a noviembre. Como esto significa que nuestros cuerpos tienen menos tiempo para recuperarse, también distribuimos información sobre los síntomas del agotamiento por calor y la insolación, y recursos para refrescarse antes de llegar a ese punto”. Entre estos recursos destacan los centros de enfriamiento; en Los Ángeles hay actualmente 119 centros abiertos. “Hemos establecido centros de enfriamiento y recursos de hidratación por toda la ciudad en instalaciones como bibliotecas, centros de adultos mayores y centros comunitarios”, explica Segura. “También creamos una aplicación, Cool Spots LA, donde puedes encontrar dónde y cuándo están abiertos, junto con otros puntos de enfriamiento como estructuras de sombra, estaciones de hidratación y paradas de autobús”. En la actualidad, sólo una cuarta parte de las paradas de autobús del metro de Los Ángeles tienen sombra.

La necesidad de intervenciones para enfrentar el calor como éstas puede variar drásticamente de un barrio a otro, en parte debido a los microclimas costeros y del interior de la región. En consecuencia, el sistema de alerta de emergencias de la ciudad utiliza ahora los datos del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional para identificar la gravedad de la ola de calor en partes concretas de Los Ángeles.

Sin embargo, estas marcadas diferencias regionales de calor también se deben a la desigualdad de sombra. Los estudios demuestran que, por cada 10% de cubierta natural, los árboles mantienen la temperatura del suelo unos 2 grados más baja. En una ciudad donde más de la mitad de las superficies son de hormigón oscuro o asfalto -que absorbe hasta el 90% de la radiación solar—, el 20% de las copas de los árboles se concentran en cuatro barrios donde vive menos del 1% de la población.

Para hacer frente a esta desigualdad, se han plantado 65,000 árboles en toda la ciudad como continuación de un plan de 2019 del ex alcalde Eric Garcetti para aumentar la cobertura de sombras naturales en un 50% para 2028 en los barrios menos verdes de Los Ángeles. El objetivo son 90,000 árboles para 2028. La desigualdad ambiental es un testimonio de por qué el calor extremo es un problema de salud pública, dijo Segura. “Las zonas menos verdes de Los Ángeles son barrios históricamente desfavorecidos donde no sólo vemos más enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, sino también más contaminación y enfermedades crónicas exacerbadas como el asma”. De ahí que la esperanza de vida en zonas de mayor afluencia con amplios espacios verdes como Beverly Hills alcance los 90 años, mientras que la de los barrios desfavorecidos del sur de Los Ángeles, situados a menos de 24 kilómetros de distancia, es de tan sólo 77 años.

Así pues, prosiguió, cuando las políticas contra el calor “se coordinan con departamentos de toda la ciudad, el condado y” –en virtud del histórico Plan de Acción contra el Calor Extremo del gobernador Gavin Newsom, dotado con 800 millones de dólares- “el Estado, el resultado puede salvar vidas”. No obstante, los CHO siguen siendo escasos, a Segura únicamente se le suman dos en el país -en Phoenix (Arizona) y Miami (Florida)- y siete en todo el mundo.

Sin embargo, continuó, se está convirtiendo en algo habitual que las ciudades desarrollen no sólo planes climáticos en general, sino también planes de acción contra el calor. Se trata en gran medida de una cuestión de “planificación a corto plazo para la participación pública y la respuesta de emergencia, y de planificación a largo plazo para la salud pública y las infraestructuras resilientes“, añadió.

El núcleo de su trabajo como CHO de Los Ángeles, dijo Segura, es alinear las lagunas de equidad climática con los resultados de salud pública: “tratar una cosa es mejorar la otra. Podemos ver los resultados en todo el mundo: si no tenemos un plan, sólo se va a poner más y más caliente”.

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Enlos últimos años los desórdenes del sueño, se han hecho cada vez más frecuentes. Y éstos no sólo afectan a la población adulta, también están afectando a niños y a jóvenes en edad adolescente. Estos desórdenes pueden aparecer de manera ocasional, y en muchos casos desaparecen con el tiempo. Sin embargo, para otras personas, la experiencia es totalmente opuesta, ya que éstos suelen prolongarse por más tiempo y en algunos casos, se vuelven crónicos. En esos casos se debe de buscar atención médica de manera inmediata.

Los desórdenes del sueño más comunes y frecuentes son: las pesadillas, el sonambulismo, el temor nocturno, y el insomnio. Éstas en su mayoría, suelen ser provocadas por el estrés, los problemas cotidianos, la falta de actividad física, rupturas amorosas, experiencias dolorosas de la niñez entre otras causas y sobre todo, por la actual crisis mundial.

Las pesadillas se definen como una constante producción de imágenes y episodios tormentosos, que se experimentan y develan durante el sueño. Este tipo de sueños aterradores, interrumpen el provecho del sueño reparador, provocando una serie de malestares como la ansiedad, miedo, confusión y pánico; que ponen en alerta al soñador, a quien no le resulta tan fácil volver a conciliar el sueño. Al despertar de una pesadilla, el afectado suele gemir, gritar y en ocasiones llorar en voz alta. Si las pesadillas se vuelven constantes, el individuo sentirá temor a la hora de dormir. Sus horas de

sueño se verán reducidas, dando paso a efectos como la falta de concentración; depresión, sentimientos de culpa, ansiedad, y enfado continuo, que se harán presentes constantemente durante la vigilia.

El sonambulismo ocurre cuando la persona comienza a experimentar lapsos reincidentes, durante los cuales se levanta de la cama y camina mientras está dormida. La mayoría de pacientes de este tipo de desórdenes, pre-

sentan cuadros genéticos hereditarios. Y en un noventa por ciento de los casos, el sonambulismo comienza a manifestarse a temprana edad.

Quien padece de sonambulismo, no consigue recordar con claridad lo ocurrido al despertar, en muchas ocasiones se da cuenta de lo sucedido, porque amanece en otra parte y no en su propio lecho. Un sonámbulo puede volver a su cama, y caer en sueño profundo

de manera inmediata. Los pacientes en edad infantil en la mayoría de los casos, no suelen desarrollar trastornos emocionales o mentales prolongados, y pueden curarse en poco tiempo. No así las personas en edad adulta, ya que llegan a desarrollar numerosos percances como depresión, ansiedad, desánimo y falta de apetito sexual. Se ha descubierto que los pacientes que padecen de sonambulismo, durante largos períodos y no buscan ayuda profesional, corren el riesgo de contraer el desorden bipolar.

El temor nocturno ocurre durante las primeras horas de sueño, el durmiente experimenta terror y le resulta casi imposible despertar, cuando lo hace casi no recuerda nada de lo que ha acontecido y experimenta confusión. El pavor nocturno suele provocar amnesia, es decir que quien lo padece, recuerda muy poco la causa que le produce el pavor, en la mayoría de ocasiones las imágenes que vienen a su mente son muy vagas y sin sentido.

Si este desorden no es atendido prontamente, la persona corre el riesgo de que su vida y salud en general, se vea plenamente afectada.

Si experimenta algún tipo de desorden del sueño, como el insomnio por ejemplo, y éste se prolonga durante semanas, debe buscar ayuda profesional inmediatamente. El sueño reparador es necesario para todos sin excepción. Una vida sana y productiva comienza todos los días con una buena dosis de sueño.

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Mabuhay Court, un asequible complejo de apartamentos para personas mayores (55+) en San José, está abriendo su lista de espera. La comunidad incluye aire acondicionado, todas las cocinas eléctricas y terraza/balcón. Esta comunidad residencial ofrece una sala comunitaria con cocina y lavandería, y está convenientemente ubicada junto al Centro Comunitario Northside. Las solicitudes previas para la lista de espera estarán disponibles y se aceptarán a partir del martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 9 a. m. hasta el lunes 31 de julio de 2023 a las 5 p. m. Para presentar una solicitud, visite el Portal de Vivienda de San José en: housing. sanjoseca.gov

La oficina está ubicada en 270 E. Empire St. en San José, CA. El horario de atención es de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m. Para obtener más información, llame al 408-885-0448. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos, edad y otras. Sección 8 bienvenida. EHO.

of Santa Clara County on 06/30/2023.

By: /s/ Corinne

Deputy File No. FBN 696886

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696570

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRETTYLILRENEE 415 Taylor St Suite 10 Studio 18, 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): RENEE PAULETTE BATRES, 445 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing.

Third Wave Automation, Inc. in Union City, CA seeks a Director of Product Management to plan, direct & coordinate activities in information systems. WFH, No trvl. Salary: $211,120 - $225,000/ year. Apply via co website: https://tinyurl.com/536afzfj

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697609

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

COLOMBIAN SAUSAGE

1976 Waverly Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandro Fernandez Arango, 1976 Waverly Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on July 25, 2023. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alejandro Fernandez

Arango

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697609

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697621

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXQUISITE GLASS 1713 Junction Ave, 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): Vahid Daneshvar, 1713 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on July 25, 2023. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and

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

/s/ Vahid Daneshvar

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697621

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697577

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

1302 San Marino Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DEAN A. TOLLIS, 1302 San Marino Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Dean A. Tollis

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697577

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697529

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: JHON PAINTING, 1882 Flickinger Ave, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JHONNY N. CASTELLANOS PINEDA, 1882 Flickinger Ave, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/20/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN695751.

“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/ Jhonny Castellanos

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697529

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696886

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

A-1 Gates & Access Inc, Electric Gate Masters & Garage Doors, Bay Area Automatic gates & Garage Doors 4505 Thousand Oaks Ct, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): A-1 Gates & Access Inc, 4505 Thousand Oaks Ct, San Jose, CA 95136.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/30/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maayah Katav

A-1 Gates & Access Inc CEO

Article/Reg#: A4021792

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder

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/ Manuel Vazquez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697390

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418156

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amirhossein Bakht INTERESTED PERSONS:

should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV419246

of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

the person in 1asked the judge to order.

Que pasa si no voy a la audiencia?

“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/ Renee Paulette Batres

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696570

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697201

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUTT-PUTT GARAGE, 3519 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Arturo Ramirez, 450 Hannah Street, San Jose, CA 95126. Evelyn Ramirez, 450 Hannah Street, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/13/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Evelyn Ramirez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697201

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697390

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Handyman Hammer Services, 1851 Everglade Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Vazquez, 1851 Everglade Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I

1. Petitioner(s) Amirhossein Bakht has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amirhossein Bakht to Amir Bakht. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418529 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen to Edward Cong Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanessa Tess Espinoza INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Vanessa Tess Esponiza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vanessa Tess Espinoza to Vanessa Tess Orozco 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of John Cornelius Laffan aka John C. Laffan Case No. 23PR195026

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of John Cornelius Laffan aka John C. Laffan. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by June Laffan in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that June Laffan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 13, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Ryan Steburg Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Ste. 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122

Run Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 2023

DV-210

SUMMONS (Domestic Violence Restraining Order)

CITACION (Orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar)

Case No. 22CP000654

1. Person asking for protection: La persona que solicita proteccion: Yasmin Aisha

2. Notice to (Aviso a): Adam Aisha

The person in 1. is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you.

La persona en 1. Esta pidiendo una orden de restriccion de violencia on el hogar contra usted. Lea la pagina 2 para mas informacion.

3. You have a court date (tiene una audiencia en la corte)

Date/Fecha: 9/6/23

Time/Hora: 9:00a.m.

Dept/Depto: 77

Room/Sala

Name and address of court: 201 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113

Family Justice Center Courthouse

What if I don’t go to my court date?

If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1. If you have a child with the person in 1, the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that

Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede diciar una orden de retriccion que limita su contacto con la persona en 1. Si tiene un hijo con la persona en 1, la corte puede dictar ordines que limitan su tiempo con su hijo.Una orden de restriccion en su contra puede tener otras consequencias, como prohibirle tenar armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en 1.

How do I find out what the person in 1 is asking for?

To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Como puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1.? Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1, vaya al tribunal en la direccion indicada en la parte superior de la pagina 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expendiente de su caso. Tendra que darle al secretary el numero de su caso, que aparece aarriba y en la pagina 1. La solicitude de una orden de restriccion se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar.

Where can I get help ? Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp to find your local center.

Donde puedo obtener ayuda?

Puede obtener informacion legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea https:www.courts.ca.gov. selfhelp-selfhelpcenters. htm?rdel.ocalAttr para encontrer el centro de ayuda en su condado.

Do I need a lawyer?

You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association.

Necesit un abogado?

No el obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es possible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https://www.lawhelpca. org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio d Abogados local.

Date/Fecha: July 19, 2023

Clerk by (Secretario, por): N. Christopherson

Deputy (Asistente)

Run Dates: July 28, August 4, 11 and 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697120

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TORO TAXES, REYES LEGAL SERVICES OF SAN JOSE, VERACITY

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JOBS / CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

LIVESCAN SERVICES

115 N. 4th St. Suite 103, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): REYES

TAX CONSULTANTS LLC, 987 Prevost St, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/17/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN694411.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Claudia Reyes REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC President

Article/Reg#:

202253411126

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697120

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697393

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

LITTLE TRIVE DAYCARE

199 Brandford Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Sunnyvale County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Soraya Carolina Cacioppo Paz, 199 Bradford Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/18/2023.

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

/s/ Soraya Cacioppo

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697393

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696682

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Laundry Lemon 2812 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Laundry Lemon, 2717 El Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN696175.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Linda Rodriguez

Armenta

Laundry Lemon Ownder

Article/Reg#: 5778069

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696682

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697391

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOME SWEET HOME DAYCARE, 1644 Ambergrove Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonia Madriz, 1644 Ambergrove Dr, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/08/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Antonia Madriz

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697391

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697404

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPREME COLLECTION, 3131 Homestead Rd Apt 9B, 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): PETER WONG, 1225 Vienna Dr Spc 182, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2023.

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

/s/ Peter Wong

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697404

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696872

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MGS REMODELATION LLC 3111 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MGS REMODELATION LLC, 3111 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant

began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mabel Gutierrez MGS REMODELATION

LLC

CEO

Article/Reg#: 202356112570

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 696872

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697379

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gatos’ Logistic, 1302 Shortridge Ave Ste C, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Emmanuel Garcia Campos, 1302 Shortridge Ave Ste C, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/17/2023.

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

/s/ Emmanuel Garcia Campos

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697379

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697381

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOCAL WATER HEATERS & PLUMBING 1840 Scott Blvd Apt #4, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angel Eduardo Ramos Guevara, 1840 Scott Blvd Apt #4, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/09/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN644231. “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/ Angel Eduardo Ramos

Guevara

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,

Deputy File No. FBN 697381

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697382

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

KELLY’S HEALING MASSAGE 2 990 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GO N GO HEALTH, 60 Wilson Way Spc 23, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ TING WEI GO N GO HEALTH

President Article/Reg#: 5496806

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

“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/ Sandra Pacheco

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

matter of the application of: Deriyonne Renise Shivers INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Deriyonne

petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 07, 2023

By:

Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697150

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697218

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tacos Autlense, 1020 Story Rd Ste D, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cesar Galindo, 1268 Bellingham Dr, San Jose, CA 95121. Louis Galindo, 2160 Shadow Ridge Way, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/15/1995.

Renise Shivers has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amonee Martenise Taylor to Amonee Martenise Shivers b. Angelo Martez Taylor Jr to Day’ Vionne Rayvius Shivers c. Angeleana Martenise Taylor to Da’Leana Renise Shivers d. Angeleea Marteya Taylor to Da’ Leea Renee Shivers

Jacqueline

Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV417560

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

Jul 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

By:

/s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697382

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697357

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA MICRO DEL SABOR, 55 Evandale Ave Apt “16A”, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jorge Lopez Samora, 55 Evandale Ave “Apt 16A”, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/17/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jorge Lopez Zamora

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697357

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697150

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SP TAX SERVICES, 7444 Phinney Way, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Pacheco, 7444 Phinney Way, San Jose, CA 95139. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN637929.

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/ Cesar Galindo

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697218

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696984

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APM ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

1501 Snell Avenue #2203, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Constanza Jaqueline Casasbuenas Valenzuela, 4501 Snell Avenue #2203, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/05/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Constanza Casasbuenas Owner

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 696984

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415878

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

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023 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 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418399 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seblewengel Kahsu Zerehaimanot INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Seblewengel Kahsu Zarehaimanot has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seblewengel Kahsu Zerehaimanot to Seblewengel Kahsu Berhane 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/24/2023 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

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

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Ariel Myint has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ariel Myint to Ariel Myint Wei 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/10/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV388097

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yesica Del Carmen Gavarrete Escobar

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Yesica del Carmen Gavarrete Escobar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dariel Alexander Melgar to Dariel Alexander Melgar Gavarrete 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: 08/22/2023 at 8:45 am,

2nd AMMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV410858 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel Antoine Chavez Bernard INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Miguel Antoine Chavez Bernard has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Miguel Antoine Chavez Bernard to Antoine Bernard 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: 08/29/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 19, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hien Huynh Thu Nguyen INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hien Huynh Thu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hien Huynh Thu Nguyen to Halley Hien Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear

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at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/10/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

10/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 11, 2023

administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

Nombre del demandante:

Case Number (Número de caso): 23FL001495

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.

ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418755

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

Ojeda INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rosa Ibeth Cuevas Ojeda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. Rosa Ibeth Cuevas Ojeda to Rosibeth Cuevas 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING:

Date:

10/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418596

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Oanh Thi Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oanh Thi Nguyen to Melissa D yates 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

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418542 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:

Mruthunjaya Ramaghatta and Amulya Siddanuru

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Mruthunjaya Ramaghatta and Amulya Siddanuru have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Justyn Nishan Ramghat to Nishan Muthunjaya Ramghat 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of EVARISTO ALVAREZ Case No. 23PR195055

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EVARISTO ALVAREZ. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rosa Maria Perez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Rosa Maria Perez be appointed as personal representative to

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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.

Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113

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, quasicommunity property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

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

SERGIO R. ESCOBEDO CITATION TO PARENT Case No.: 23AD025944

Date: 8/23/2023

Time: 11:00 a.m.

APJ: Hon. Jackie Arroyo

Dept: 13 FROM: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO: LETICIA MARIE SALAZAR (aka LETICIA CHAVEZ SALAZAR), and her attorney of record, if any

6.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 25, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner:

Jennifer E. Ramirez

2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 Tel: (408)713-5444

July 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

SUMMONS ON 1ST AMENDED PETITION (Family Law) (FL-110)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): DHARA ANILKUMAR JASANI AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre):

You have been sued. Read the information below.

Lo han demandado.

Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: DHRUVIL PATEL

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online SelfHelp 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.

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.

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.

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):

DHRUVIL PATEL

390 Elan Village Lane, Unit 421 San Jose, CA 95134 (650)793-6741

Date (Fecha): June 26, 2023

Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ C. RUBIO, Deputy (Asistente):

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, quasicommunity, 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.

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

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 testa-

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.

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 1-800300-0213.

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 21, 28, August 4 and 11, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of:

UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS

Case No.: 3AD025944

Foster Hsu, LLP

LYDIA E. HSU, SBN 300370

TYLER S. GESBECK, PL474846

111 North Market Street, Suite 389 San Jose, CA 95113 408-841-7200

Attorneys for Petitioners, GLORIA ANN ESCOBEDO

By order of this Court you are hereby cited to appear before the Hon. Jackie Arroyo, judge presiding in Dept. 13 of the Court located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose CA 95113, on August 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., then and there to show cause, if you have any, why UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS, should not be declared free from your parental control and custody, for the purpose of freeing UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS for placement for adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding to declare minor free from your parental control and custody as set forth in Family Code § 7860, et seq.:

1. At the beginning of the proceeding, the Court will consider whether or not the interest of the minor requires appointment of counsel. If the Court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the Court will appoint counsel to represent him, whether or not he is able to afford counsel. The minor will not be present in Court unless he requests or the Court so orders.

2. f a parent of the minor appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the Court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The Court will not appoint the same attorney to represent both the minor and his parent.

3. The Court may appoint either the Public Defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he/she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the Court. That amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, is proportioned as the Court believes to be just. If, however, the Court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county.

4. The Court may continue the proceeding for not more than Thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel and become acquainted with the case.

Dated: June 27, 2023 /s/ S, Clerk

18 EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com JUL 28, 2023 - AUG 03, 2023
ADOPTION REQUEST ADOPT-200 Case No. 23AD025944 1. Adopting Parent (s) a. GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO b. SERCIO R. ESCOBEDO Relationship to child: Second cousin once removed Street Address: 52 Michael Drive, Apt. 18 Campbell, CA 95008 Telephone: (408)569-6195 Lawyer Lydia E. Hsu, Esq. SBN 300370 111 North Market Street,

Suite 389 San Jose, CA 95113

Tel: (408)841-7200

Email: lydia@fosterhsu.com

2. County of filing:

This Adoption Request is filed in this court because:

The adopting parent or parents live in this county; The child was born in or the child now lives in this county; An office of the department or public adoption agency that is investigating the request is located in this county;

3. Type of adoption

Independent: non-relative

4. Information about the child

a. The child’s new name will be: EMILY GRACE

ESCOBEDO

b. Sex: Female

c. Date of birth: 9/5/2022, Age: 7 mos.

g. Date child was placed in the physical care of the adopting parents: 9/9/2022

5. Child’s name before adoption: Child’s name before adoption: UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS

6. Birth Parents Name of birth parents, if known: Leticia Marie Salazar (aka Leticia Chavez Salazar)

7. Legal guardian

Does the child have a legal guardian – YES

a. Date guardianship ordered: 12/9/22

b. County: Santa Clara

c. Case Number: 22PR193048

8. Inquiry and notice under the Indian Child Welfare Act

a. The inquiry required under law to determine whether the child may be an Indian child has been made, and a completed Indian Child Inquiry Attachment (form ICWA-010(A)) is attached. Note: In agency adoptions, it is the responsibility of the agency to ensure that this inquiry is conducted and the form is made part of the file. In independent adoptions, the adoption service provider, CDSS Regional Office, or delegated county adoption agency is responsible.

b. A completed version of Parental Notification of Indian Status (form ICWA-020) is attached OR a good faith attempt has been made to provide the form to the parents, Indian custodian, or guardian of the child and inform them that they are required to complete and submit the form to the court. Note: In agency adoptions, the adoption service provider, CDSS Regional Office, or delegated county adoption agency is responsible.

11. Independent adoption questions

b.All persons with parental rights agree to the adoption and have signed the Independent Adoptive Placement Agreement or consent on the California Department of Social Services form. - NO

If no, list the name and relationship of each person who has not signed the agreement form: LETICIA MARIE SALAZAR (aka LETICIA CHAVEZ SALAZAR)

c. I/We will file promptly with the department or delegated county adoption agency the information required by the department in the in-

vestigation of the proposed adoption.

14. Contact after adoption Contact After Adoption Agreement (form ADOPT-310) will not be used

15. Consent for adoption

f. I/We will ask the court to end the parental rights of:

Name: LETICIA MARIE SALAZARA

Relationship to Child:

Mother

h. The child has been abandoned as follows:

(2) The child has been left in the custody of another person by both parents or the sole parent for six months without providing for the child’s support, or without communications from the parent or parents, with the intent to abandon the child.

16. Suitability for adoption

Each adopting parent:

a. Is at least 10 years older than the child or meets the criteria in the Family Code Section 8601(b);

b. Will treat the child as their own;

c. Will support and care for the child;

d. Has a suitable home for the child, and

e. Agrees to adopt the child.

17. Requests to court

I/We ask the court to approve the adoption and to declare that the adopting parents and the child have the legal relationship of parent and child, with all the rights and duties of this relationship, including the right of inheritance.

18. If a lawyer is representing you in this case, the lawyer must sign here:

Date: April 24, 2023

Lawyers Name: Lydia E. Hsu, Esq

/s/ Lydia E. Hsu

19. declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in this form and all its attachments is true and correct to my knowledge. This means that if lie on this form, I am guilty of a crime.

Date: April 24, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo Adopting Parent /s/ Sergio R. Escobedo Adopting Parent

INDIAN CHILD INQUIRY ATTACHMENT FORM ICWA-010(A)

Case No.: 23AD025944

1. Name of child: UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS

2. I am advised by Kathy LeGrande and on information and belief confirm that this person has completed inquiry by asking the child, the child’s parents, and other required and available persons about the child’s Indian status. The person(s) questioned are: Kathy LeGrande, 2079 Flint Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148, Tel: (408)2026801, Date Questioned: 4/11/2023; Relationship to Child:Great-grandmother. Monica Saenz, 2151 Interbay Drive, San Jose, CA 95122, Tel: (408)623-4443; Date Questioned: 4/11/2023; Relationship to child: Second cousin once removed, Mother (by adoption) of child’s half-brother.

3. This inquiry gave me no reason to believe the child is or may be an Indian child. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: April 24, 2023

Petition to Terminate Parental Rights

Case No.: 23AD025944

Petitioners respectfully represent:

1. Petitioner, GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO is an adult person and the second cousin by marriage to the biological mother, LETICIA M. SALAZAR, and seeks to adopt UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS (hereinafter “Unique,” d.o.b.: 09/05/2022; age: 7 months), an unmarried minor child on the termination of the biological mother’s right to custody and control.

2. Petitioner, SERGIO R. ESCOBEDO is an adult person and is married to GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO. SERGIO joins GLORIA and seeks to adopt Unique on the termination of the biological mother’s right to custody and control.

3. Petitioners were appointed as temporary guardian of the minor on September 9, 2022 (Santa Clara County Case No. 22PR193048).

4. The biological father of Unique is unknown. Petitioners and Unique reside in Santa Clara County, California.

5. Unique was abandoned by the biological mother, LETICIA, in the hospital after Unique was born. At all times since Unique was released from the hospital on September 9, 2022 around noon, Unique has been in the custody and control of Petitioners. LETICIA has had no contact with Unique since she left the hospital on September 9, 2022 around 9 a.m., and without any provision for the child’s support nor communication from absent parent with the intent on the part of LETICIA to abandon the child.

6. The Petitioners request the following be the orders of the Court:

a. Terminate the parental rights of LETICIA M. SALAZAR under Family Code 7822 and declare that the minor child UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS is free from the custody and control of LETICIA M. SALAZAR.

b. Appoint Petitioners GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO and SERGIO R. ESCOBEDO as guardians of the minor child under Family Code 7893.

c. Any other such relief as the Court may deem proper.

Dated: April 19, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo Petitioner

Dated: April 19, 2023

/s/ Sergio R. Escobedo Petitioner

Dated: April 19, 2023

/s/ Lydia E. Hsu, Esq. Counsel for Petitioners

PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF INDIAN STAUS FORM ICWA-020 23AD025944

1. Name: GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO

2. Relationship to child: Guardian Indian Status

3. h.None of the above apply.

4. A previous ICWA-020 has been filed with the court. declare under penalty of

perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foegoing is true and correct.

Date: April 24, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695968

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUERRERO’S USED AUTO SALES, 850 PASEO ESTERO DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Daniel GuerreroGarcia, 850 PASEO ESTERO DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/24/23. 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/ Eleazar Flores

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/24/023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy FBN File No. 695968

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696224

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOTAL DETAILERS, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residenE address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eleazar Flores, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/2/23. 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/ Eleazar Flores

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy FBN File No. 696224

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696147

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APPLIED PRESSURE PERFORMANCE TRAINING, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Denzel Copeland, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/1/23 This filing is a re-file: Previous: FBN694691. “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/ Denzel Copeland

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy FBN File No. 696147

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 695906

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

COLOMBIAN SWEET, 500 Race Street, Apt 5109, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jhasir Leonardo Legen Romo, 1500 Race Street, Apt 5109, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/22/23. 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/ Jhasir Leonardo Legen Romo,

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy FBN File No. 695906

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696485

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VLBA CONSULTING, 165 Monroe St Apt 3, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VERONICA CARRILLO, 165 Monroe St Apt 3, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ VERONICA CARRILLO

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696661

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CURVY COUTURE STUDIO, 1863 Quimby Road, San Jose 95122. Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ANNA KRYSTAL ROBLES HERNANDEZ, 1863 Quimby Road, San Jose 95122. The

registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/21/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ ANNA KRYSTAL ROBLES HERNANDEZ

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy FBN File No. 696661

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416990

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) : Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. : Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz to Laira Beatriz Jacobo-Ruiz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/26/2023 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 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ROBERT HYLAND

Case No. 23PR194966

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT HYLAND. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jennifer Romero in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Romero be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without

obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 7, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2023 The Alameda San Jose,CA 95126 (408)713-5444

July 14, 21 and 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697189

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOSE’S REFRIGERATION COMERCIAL SERVICE, 7422 Basking Ridge Avenue, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Huizar, 7422 Basking Ridge Avenue, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/12/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Huizar

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/12/2023.

Regina

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696673

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REAL CLEANING SERVICES, 16326 Calle Enrique Ste 7, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Real House Cleaning Inc, 15325 Calle Enrique Ste 7, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/22/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Haydee Zepeda REAL HOUSE CLEANING, INC

Owner

Article/Reg#: 4795147

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 696673

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696737

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIRME SONIDOZ 2545 Keystone Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SOLID AUDIO WERKZ LLC, 1125 Starbird Cir Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/22/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN 695895. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Christian Sanchez SOLID AUDIO WERKZ LLC

President Article/Reg#: 202357810362

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 696737

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696381

County Clerk Recorder

By:

Nina

Deputy File No. FBN 697189

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H20 CARPET CLEANING, 664 Richmond Ave Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PACIFIC

19 EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com JUL 28, 2023 - AUG 03, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

CLEANING PRO, INC, 664 Richmond Ave Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/06/2023.

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

/s/ Isidoro Contreras PACIFIC CLEANING PRO, INC

President

Article/Reg#: 3876600

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 696381

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696735

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

ELEGANT NAILS 3, 466 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ELEGANT NAILS

3, 466 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. 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/ Hana Nguyen

ELEGANT NAILS 3

President

Article/Reg#: 5768578

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 696735

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696265

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jael’s Cleaning Service, 3204 Rockport Ave, 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): Alejandra Beana De La Cruz, 3204 Rockport Ave, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/17/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alejandra Beana De La Cruz

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696265

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696147

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Applied Pressure Performance Training, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Denzel Copeland, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN694691. “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/ Denzel Copeland

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 696147

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696790

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALMARAZ CATERING, 1604 Granham Ln #16, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pedro Almaraz, 1604 Granham Ln #16, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Pedro Almaraz

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 696790

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696806

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pinkstreet Boutique, 638 N21 St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Monyca Lopez, 638 N21 St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he

or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Monyca Lopez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 696806

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696821

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AAA Mobile Detail, 1552 Pomona Ave Apt B, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lulsa Suarez Rojas, 1552 Pomona Ave Apt B, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Lulsa Suarez Rojas

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696821

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696641

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AROMA BLEND 5656 Enning Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Llano, 5656 Enning Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/21/2023.

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

/s/ Gabriela Llano

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696641

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696224

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Total Detailers 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eleazar Flores, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/02/2023. This filing is

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

/s/ Eleazar Flores

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696224

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696850

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEAWRIGHT MECHANICAL, 627 E Calaveras Blvd #1035, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tyler Austin Seawright, 508 Chinook Ln, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/12/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tyler Austin Seawright

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/29/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 696850

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696956

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CTECH 870 Ferngrove Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Anita Rich, 870 Ferngrove Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/29/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Anita Rich

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 696956

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697123

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INDIGENOUS IFS, 698 N Santa Cruz Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

HIGH PERFORMANCE DIVERSITY, LLC, 698 N Santa Cruz Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/09/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Julia A Sullivan HIGH PERFORMANCE DIVERSITY, LLC

Principle

Article/Reg#:

201714510099

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697123

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696783

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JIREH JANITORIAL, 1800 Stokes St Apt 184, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Erick Oswaldo Jimenez Moran, 1800 Stokes St Apt 184, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/18/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Erick Oswaldo Jimenez Moran

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 696783

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696952

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EGM CREDIT REPAIR, 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EGM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC, 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 600San Jose, CA 95113. 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/ Evelyn G. Martinez

EGM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC

President

Article/Reg#: 5342489

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed

with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 696952

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696875

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RODELO GARDENING 2220 Stokes St Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sergio A ReyesRodelo, 2220 Stokes St Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95128.

Elizabeth Rangel, 2220 Stokes St Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/30/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Sergio A Reyes-Rodelo

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 06/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 696875

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697006

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Masterson Electric, 16155 Redwood Lodge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, Santa Cruz County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thomas Masterson Everett, 16155 Redwood Lodge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Thomas Everett

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/06/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697006

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV411912

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ETHIOPIA TEKELE ABERA INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

EHTIOPIA TEKELE ABERA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. EHTIOPIA TEKELE ABERA to HAIEMANOT BIZUNEH GIRMACHEW. 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: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417880

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

Judit Rigo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Judit Rigo to Judit Rigo Frommel 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/10/2023 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 23, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415271

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI BICH TRAM DO INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) THI BICH TRAM DO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court

for a decree changing names as follows: a. THI BICH TRAM DO to TRACY TRAM DO 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 09/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV416990

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz to Laira Beatriz Jacobo-Ruiz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

09/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV417608

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

20 EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com JUL 28, 2023 - AUG 03, 2023

Edith Villanueva-Basurto

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Edith Villanueva-Basurto has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. Emmanuel Lopez to Emmanuel Lopez-Villanueva 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

10/03/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416279

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Lisa Aileen Pettitt has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leesa Aileen Fox AKA Lisa Aileen Pettitt

AKA Leesa Aileen Fox to Leesa Avocado Fox 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/12/2023 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 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418138

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kai Chung Mo & Su Ting Lau INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Kai Chung Mo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isaac Mo to Isaac Yan Lok Mo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV415887

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Joe Eloy Ramirez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Eloy Ramirez AKA Eloi Jose Ramirez AKA Eloy Ramirez to Joe Eloy Ramirez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 09/12/2023 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 16, 2023

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418074

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kyung Hwa Jin INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kyung Hwa

Jin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kyung Hwa Jin to Ha Young Jin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417813

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicholas Romeo Burgher by Ronalyn Jimenez Castro INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nicholas Romeo Burgher by Ronalyn Jimenez Castro has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicholas Romeo Burgher to Nicholas Romeo Castro 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/10/2023 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, 2023

Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV416960

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: GIA HOA TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS:

OF HEARING: Date: 09/26/2023 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 01, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER

CAUSE

TO SHOW

FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418068

written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/24/2023 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 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/03/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 12, 2023

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:

1. Petitioner(s) GIA HOA TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. GIA HOA TRAN aka HOA GIA TRAN to PRINCETON 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:

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lin-Yn Chen Liou INTERESTED PERSONS:

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418263

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

Date:

09/25/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416813 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Meiqiu Pang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Meiqiu Pang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaiyuan Du to Kaiyuan Li 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

1. Petitioner(s) Lin-Yn Chen Liou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lin-Yn Chen Liou to Lin-Yn 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: 10/10/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418464

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) T Watson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. T Watson to Tea Watson 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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lucero Contreras INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lucero Contreras has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ava Cuevas to Ava Rose Cuevas 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 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 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV417333

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shraddha Ajmera INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Shraddha

Ajmera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ahana Ajmera Singhal to Ahana AjmeraSinghal 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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417700

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Trinity Vuong Cao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trinity Vuong Cao to Trinity Tien Vuong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/10/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418074

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kyung Hwa Jin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kyung Hwa Jin to Ha Young Jin 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

Date: 10/17/2023 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, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV416292

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Telma Maria Sherby INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Telma Maria Sherby has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Telma Maria Sherby to Maria Labro Sherby 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 09/12/2023 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 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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Q&A: ISABELLA ESLER & THE WILD WORLD OF THE BEETLEJUICE MUSICAL

Arturo Hilario El Observador

RecentArchbishop Mitty High School graduate Isabella Esler is coming back home as a Broadway performer with her first professional role as Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice

A musical based on the beloved 1988 Tim Burton film which saw Michael Keaton in the titular role of the ghastly ghoul attempting to spook the family of Winona Ryder’s Lydia from their new home. The extremely popular musical comedy adaptation has been taking stages across the country and providing audiences with an incredibly fun and touching show about family, love and of course, the hereafter.

Beetlejuice will be coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts from August 1-6, 2023. It’ll be an especially memorable event for Esler, as she grew up sitting in the audience at that very venue.

Incredibly, Esler’s professional career started just last year, as she began auditioning for the show just as she was finishing up her senior year at Archbishop Mitty. She spent the summer of graduation doing callbacks and eventually landed the iconic role of goth girl Lydia with the touring production, which began its tour in San Francisco in December of 2022.

Recently Esler took some time to answer questions regarding her experience on the show thus far, as well as what this whole experience has been like, from being a San Jose teenager during the pandemic, to being thrust

going to go to college for musical theater or acting or one of those. And so I was like, "oh, just for practice, I'll send in something. I really love this show and this character, and I think it would be like a good experience."

I sent it in when they were reopening on Broadway, and then I didn't expect them to see it, but they did. And so I ended up doing some online callbacks for the Broadway show, and then over the course of that year until the summer, I did callbacks for the tour. So it's kind of like a yearlong process for me, which has been pretty cool and also really different from doing community theater, which has been great, but this was completely different. And now I'm here.

What is it like to go directly from high school into something like this? What are the feelings you have there in that experience?

Yeah, it's really crazy. My junior and senior year, I had the plan set for myself, I like to kind of think ahead. So I was like I was going to go to college for theater or acting and then I was going to move to New York or LA, one of those places and then audition and then work my way up and I was really set on that. So it was kind of crazy how it kind of went backwards for me and I didn't end up going to college and now I'm on this show, it's really jarring for me.

If you told me I was going to be on tour at the beginning of my senior year, I would not believe you just because it happened so fast. But

onto the stage of a touring Broadway musical in just a few short years.

How was it that you became interested in the performing arts and could you touch on kind of that journey, and to start your career in this?

Yeah, I've always grown-up doing theater. I'm really thankful for growing up in San Jose because San Jose had a pretty big theater community. I did a lot of community theater and did theater at my high school as well. And my parents kind of just put me in theater when I was six because I've always kind of liked singing. So that's always been my thing, I loved it.

And with this show, specifically my senior year of high school, right when I just started senior year, I saw an audition online. It was like this open call online that I saw and I was going to prepare for college auditions because I was

I'm so thankful for it. It's so fun. And also, everyone else, the cast and the crew, everyone is so sweet and have been so supportive of me and as I'm learning and kind of figuring this whole thing out. But it's been really great and definitely such a fun and interesting experience. It's a huge learning experience for sure. Could you talk about what it's like to step in the shoes of your character Lydia?

It's been really fun. I love this character. I think for one, being able to play a teenager when I still I mean, you know, I still consider myself a teenager. When I found out about the show, it was like right before COVID happened, so I was still 16. So I feel like a part of me being a teen, like all of those emotions you go through, I think it reflects a lot in Lydia because she's a young girl just trying to be heard and I think I'm able to kind of bring myself in her a little bit and I love that about her. She's really special to me

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I feel like a part of me being a teen, like all of those emotions you go through, I think it reflects a lot in Lydia because she's a young girl just trying to be heard and I think I'm able to kind of bring myself in her a little bit and I love that about her.
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because of that. And I love being able to play around her angst and her cleverness and being able to mess around.

And I don't know, she's just been super fun to play around with in terms of her character. I also love being able to bring out her softer and more genuine sides, because I know from the outside she's a very goth character and dark, and so being able to bring out the more positive sides and I guess the innocence of her has been really fun too.

How would you describe the story within this version of Beetlejuice?

It's pretty similar to the movie I would say, all the same elements are there, all the characters are there, all the big plot points of the movie are there. So I think if you're a fan of the movie, you're able to follow along pretty well. It's interesting, in the movie, I feel like they focus a little more on the Maitlands, like the deceased couple. And in the musical, I think they kind of moved it into focus a little bit more on Beetlejuice and Lydia and kind of their background, their story and their development.

When I went to watch the movie, I didn't realize Beetlejuice doesn't come in until like halfway in the movie. But in the musical, he's in it the whole time. He barely leaves the stage. So it's kind of interesting getting a part of the movie, knowing what's going on, and then also kind of bringing this new side of the characters that you didn't see a whole lot of in the movie, which I think is really fun, and then also adding crazy different elements of singing and dancing.

So for Lydia, what would you say is the focal point of her journey in this show since her character gets expanded?

Yeah, in the musical it definitely focuses more on her journey with her mother, of her losing her mother. I know they mentioned in the movie a little bit how deal is her stepmom, but they don't really expand that much upon that. So in this musical, that's her whole deal is her trying to navigate - like they're in a new place while she's still dealing with the recent death of her mother and kind of mourning and realizing what that means and how she can get through that, which I think is a really important story to tell. And I think especially about loss and mourning. I think it's a very there's a lot of touching moments in the musical because of that, because of her journey trying to figure out

how to navigate a new world without her mother.

Looking back at the first 6 months of this show, what has this experience been like for you, being on this tour and traveling and getting to see different audiences in different locations every week?

Yeah, it's crazy, for sure. I could have never prepared myself ever for this. It's something you just have to do to know how to deal with it. But it's so fun, especially this show. On Broadway it had a really big cult following, very large presence on social media because social media is everywhere. I could only imagine how big it was all over the US. Not just in New York. So it's been really cool going to all these different cities and seeing all of these Beetlejuice fans from around the country. And every show there's always people dressed up and people invested, and it's really fun. And also a lot of artwork. I'm very thankful for this type of show just because it has such a supportive fan base and being able to bring this type of wacky, fun show to different audiences and see how they react to each different joke and stuff in different cities. It's always been really fun being able to play around with it.

And throughout the experience, has there been a favorite aspect of it all?

I feel like for me, honestly, it changes all the time. I feel like a lot of our energy just because a lot of the show is very much like talking to the audience and reflecting off the audience. So sometimes when the audience is really crazy and really vocal and excited, I feel like it makes every moment of the show so fun because you're giving back to the audience.

I would say one of my favorite moments would be right in the beginning of Act Two. The song is called “Beautiful Sound,” and there's like a bunch of different Beetlejuice clones and everyone's dancing around. And it's actually the craziest song ever because having to describe it to other people is really crazy. But I think that's why it's so fun because there's so much going on and just being able to see how the audience is reacting to all the flips and all the dancing and all the crazy screams and all the crazy stuff happening. It's really such a fun way to start back, too, and it's really thrilling, for sure.

How do you feel coming back to San Jose and bringing the show to family

and friends. And how does it feel to come back and do the work you've been doing across the country at home?

It is really weird because I grew up watching a lot of touring shows at Broadway San Jose at that specific theater for years. So it's really weird to know that I'm going to be on the other side, I'm going to be at that theater performing rather than watching. So I don't even know how I feel. It's really crazy.

It's super exciting because I get to be in my hometown, go to all my favorite restaurants, all my favorite places that I haven't been to in a while, and seeing all my friends and family, it's really fun. It was nice too, because when we first started, our first stop was San Francisco, which know, really close to San Jose. I was able to have a lot of family and friends watch us just starting our tour. So I'm excited to see, because I know some people are going to watch a second time after six months to see kind of how the show has evolved over the months. I'm very excited.

Beetlejuice is at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts from August 1-6, 2023. Tickets and info are available at broadwaysanjose.com.

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Winona Ryder (Lydia) en su nueva casa. La adaptación del extremadamente popular musical de comedia se ha presentado en diversos escenarios a lo largo del país, entregándole a la audiencia un increíble, divertido y conmovedor show acerca de la familia, el amor, y por supuesto, el más allá.

Beetlejuice llegará al San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts del 1 al 6 de Agosto del 2023. Será un evento especialmente memorable para Esler, pues creció sentada en la audiencia en ese mismo recinto.

La increíble carrera profesional de Esler inició sólo el año pasado, cuando audicionó para el show mientras estaba terminando su último año en la Archbishop Mitty. Pasó el verano de su graduación devolviendo llamadas y eventualmente consiguió el icónico rol de la chica gótica Lydia con la producción del tour, mismo que inició en San Francisco en Diciembre del 2022.

Recientemente Esler se tomó el tiempo de responder algunas preguntas acerca de su experiencia en el show hasta ahora, así como de su experiencia total del ser una adolescente de San José durante la pandemia, a ser empujada al escenario en la gira de un musical de Broadway en sólo unos cuantos años.

¿Cómo fue que te interesaste en las artes escénicas y podrías tocar el cómo ha sido la aventura, el iniciar tu camino en esto?

Sí, siempre crecí haciendo teatro. Estoy muy agradecida de haber crecido en San José porque aquí hay una comunidad de teatro muy grande. Hice mucho teatro comunitario e hice teatro en mi escuela también. Mis padres me inscribieron en teatro cuando tenía 6 años porque siempre me ha gustado cantar. Así que esto siempre ha sido lo mío, me encanta.

Y con este show, específicamente mi último año de se-

cundaria, justo al iniciar el año, vi una audición en línea. Era una convocatoria abierta, y yo buscaba preparar audiciones universitarias porque quería estudiar Teatro Musical o actuación en la universidad, cualquiera de los dos. Así que pensé “Oh, bueno, sólo como práctica, enviaré algo. Siempre me ha gustado este show y este personaje, así que pensé que sería una buena experiencia”.

Lo envié cuando estaban reabriendo en Broadway, no esperaba que lo vieran, pero sí lo hicieron. Así que terminé con un par de llamadas en línea para el show en Broadway, y durante el curso de ese año, tuve llamadas para el tour.

Así que para mí ha sido un proceso de un año, ha sido muy padre y también muy distinto a hacer teatro comunitario, que ha sido increíble, pero muy diferente. Y ahora estoy aquí.

¿Cómo ha sido pasar directamente de la secundaria a algo como esto, cuáles son los sentimientos que te deja esta experiencia?

Sí, es realmente loco. En mi año Junior y Senior, tenía un plan para mí, me gusta pensar con anticipación. Así que pensaba que iría a la Universidad a estudiar teatro o actuación, luego me mudaría a Nueva York o Los Ángeles, uno de esos lugares, después audicionar y escalar en ese mundo, estaba muy decidida. Así que fue muy loco ver cómo todo fue en reversa para mí, no terminé yendo a la universidad y ahora estoy en este show, es muy discordante para mí.

Si me hubieras dicho al principio de mi año Senior que estaría en tour, no te lo hubiera creído, porque simplemente pasó muy rápido. Pero estoy muy agradecida. Es muy divertido. Y también, todos los demás, el elenco y el staff, todos son tan lindos y me han apoyado tanto mientras yo estoy aprendiendo y descifrando

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En la foto (de izquierda a derecha): Isabella Esler (Lydia) y Justin Collette (Beetlejuice) en Beetlejuice, el musical. Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy

todo esto. Ha sido realmente increíble y muy divertido sin duda, una experiencia muy interesante. Es un aprendizaje enorme, por supuesto.

¿Puedes contarnos cómo es meterte en los zapatos de tu personaje Lydia?

Ha sido muy divertido. Me encanta este personaje. Creo que en primera, ser capáz de interpretar a una adolescente cuando, ya sabes, yo aún me considero una adolescente. Cuando me enteré del show, fue justo antes de COVID, yo todavía tenía 16. Así que siento que una parte de mi yo adolescente, todas esas emociones por las que uno pasa, se reflejan mucho en Lydia porque es una chica joven que sólo quiere ser escuchada, creo que he sido capaz de traer un poco de mí al personaje y eso me encanta. Por esa razón, ella es muy especial para mí. Y me encanta poder jugar con su angustia y su inteligencia, ser capaz de divertirme.

Y no sé, simplemente es súper divertido jugar con ella en términos de su carácter. También me encanta poder traer un poco de su lado más suave y genuino, porque sé que por fuera, es un personaje muy obscuro y gótico, así que poder traer un poco de sus lados positivos, supongo que un poco de su inocencia, también ha sido muy divertido.

¿Cómo describirías la historia en esta versión de Beetlejuice?

Es muy similar a la película diría yo, los mismos elementos están ahí, los personajes están ahí, la gran trama de la película está ahí. Pienso que si eres fan de la película, podrás seguir la trama bastante bien. Es interesante, en la película, siento que se enfoca un poco más en los Maitlands, la pareja fallecida. Y en el musical, pienso que el enfoque se mueve un poco hacia Beetlejuice y Lydia, el trasfondo, su historia y su desarrollo.

Cuando fui a ver la película, no me di cuenta que Beetlejuice no aparece hasta como la mitad de la película. Pero en el musical, está ahí todo el tiempo. Rara vez sale del escenario. Así que es interesante tener una parte de la película, saber qué es lo que pasa, pero también traer este nuevo lado de los per-

sonajes que no podemos ver en la película, creo que es muy divertido, además también agrega diferentes momentos alocados de baile y canto.

Así que para Lydia, ¿Cuál dirías que es el punto focal de su aventura en el show mientras su personaje se expande?

Sí, el musical definitivamente se enfoca más en el viaje con su mamá, el perder a su madre. Sé que lo mencionan un poco en la película, cómo se lleva con su madrastra, pero realmente no expanden mucho ese aspecto. Así que en este musical, ese es el asunto, ella tratando de navegar, el estar en un nuevo lugar mientras ella sigue lidiando con la reciente muerte de su madre, su luto, el darse cuenta lo que eso significa y el poder superarlo, lo que creo que es una historia muy importante para contar. Especialmente acerca de la pérdida y el luto. Creo que hay momentos muy conmovedores en el musical a raíz de esto, por su viaje de intentar descifrar cómo navegar en un mundo nuevo sin su madre. Volteando a ver los primeros 6 meses de este show, ¿Cómo ha sido la experiencia para ti, estar en este tour, viajar, ver diferentes audiencias en

diferentes recintos cada semana?

Sí, es muy loco, seguro. Nunca me pude haber preparado para esto. Es algo que simplemente tienes que hacer para saber cómo lidiar con ello. Pero es muy divertido, especialmente este show. En broadway tuvo una gran audiencia de culto, una gran presencia en reedes sociales, porque las redes sociales están en todos lados. Sólo podía imaginarme qué tan grande sería en todo EE.UU. No sólo Nueva York. Ha sido increíble estar en todas estas ciudades y ver a tantos fans de Beetlejuice de todo el país.

Y en cada show, hay personas disfrazadas, que realmente se empeñan, y es muy divertido. También mucho arte. Estoy muy agradecida con este show porque tiene una basé de fanáticos muy solidarios y poder llegar este tipo de show chiflado y divertido a diferentes audiencias, ver cómo reaccionan las diferentes ciudades a cada chiste y así. Siempre es muy divertido poder jugar con ello.

Y a lo largo de esta experiencia, ¿Tienes algún aspecto favorito?

Siento que para mí, honestamente, cambia todo el tiempo. Siento que mucha de nuestra energía, gran

parte del show es como estar hablando con la audiencia y somos un reflejo de la misma. Así que a veces cuando la audiencia se pone muy loca, expresiva y emocionada, siento que convierte cada momento del show muy divertido, porque siempre estamos retroalimentando a la audiencia.

Diría que uno de mis momentos favoritos es el inicio del segundo acto. La canción se llama “Beautiful Sound”, y hay como un montón de clones diferentes de Beetlejuice y todos están bailando alrededor. Es la canción más loca de todas porque tratar de describírsela a otras personas, es realmente disparatado. Pero creo que por eso es tan divertida, hay tantas cosas sucediendo y ver cómo reacciona la audiencia a las volteretas y los bailes, los gritos desquiciados y toda la locura en el escenario. Es una forma muy divertido de reiniciar, también muy emocionante, por supuesto.

¿Cómo te sientes de volver a San José y traer el show a tu familia y amigos, y cómo se siente volver y hacer el trabajo que llevas haciendo a lo largo de todo el país?

Es muy extraño porque crecí viendo muchas giras de shows en Broadway San Jose, en ese teatro en específico por años. Así que es muy raro saber que estaré ahora del otro lado, estaré en ese teatro interpretando, y no observando. Así que ni sé cómo me siento, es algo muy loco.

Es muy emocionante porque podré estar en mi ciudad natal, ir a mis restaurantes favoritos, todos mis lugares favoritos que no he visitado durante un tiempo, ver a mis amigos y familia, es muy divertido. Fue muy bonito también, porque cuando iniciamos, nuestra primera parada fue San Francisco, muy cerca de San José. Tuve la oportunidad de tener en la audiencia a amigos y familiares iniciando el tour. Así que estoy emocionada de ver, porque sé que algunos verán el show por segunda vez después de 6 meses, cómo se ha desarrollado el show con el tiempo. Estoy muy emocionada.

Beetlejuice estará en el San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts del 1 al 6 de Agosto del 2023. Boletos e información en broadwaysanjose.com.

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Crecí viendo muchos espectáculos de gira en Broadway San Jose en ese teatro específico durante años. Así que es realmente extraño saber que voy a estar del otro lado, voy a estar en ese teatro actuando en lugar de mirar.
-Isabella Esler

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