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Washington to participate in an event organized by some of his main aides at the White House.

omo si no pasara nada en la capital de Estados Unidos, como si no estuviera en el banquillo de los acusados de las audiencias públicas del Congreso por sus acciones e inacciones durante el intento de golpe de estado del 6 de enero, el expresidente Donald Trump regresó a Washington tan campante. Después de haber abandonado la capital en desgracia el mediodía del 20 de enero de 2021, cuando Joe Biden juramentó como el presidente número 46 de Estados Unidos, Trump reapareció en la escena política de Washington para participar en un evento organizado por algunos de sus principales colaboradores en la Casa Blanca. Si Trump trató de evitar que su reaparición en el America First Policy Institute (AFPI) fuera vista como el lanzamiento formal de su candidatura presidencial para el 2024, muy probablemente fracasó. A sus más cercanos les ha dicho que su decisión está tomada y que sólo está decidiendo sobre si anuncia su candidatura antes o después de las elecciones legislativas del mes de noviembre. Pero existen crecientes señales de qué el Departamento de Justicia está acelerando sus investigaciones en torno a las acciones de Trump y algunos de sus principales colaboradores y asesores externos durante la dramática jornada del 6 de enero. Steve Bannon, su principal estratega político electoral, fue encontrado culpable de desacato unos días antes de la visita de Trump. La policía cateó el domicilio de Geoffrey Clark, uno de los sub procuradores de justicia dispuestos a hacerle el trabajo sucio a Trump de invalidar la elección y también fue decomisado el teléfono de John Eastman, uno de los abogados de Trump y autor de una descabellada teoría legal para descalificar el triunfo de Biden. Más aún, el ex jefe de gabinete del exvicepresidente Mike Pence, Mark Short y el asesor legal del ex vicepresidente, Greg Jacob, fueron citados a comparecer ante un gran jurado federal. Y la representante demócrata de Virginia, Elaine Luria, quién encabezó la octava audiencia pública sobre la insurrección, dijo que el comité selecto de investigación del congreso espera que el Departamento de Justicia realice una investigación criminal contra Trump, sin esperar a las conclusiones de la investigación legislativa. Durante una reciente comparecencia, el procurador general Merrick Garland dijo que nadie estaba por encima de la ley. Es claro que muchas personas en Washington tenían dudas de la voluntad del procurador para perseguir criminalmente a Trump y sus allegados, especialmente porque emitió un memorando donde le pidió a los fiscales federales actuar con extrema cautela antes la inminencia de las elecciones de noviembre.

If Trump tried to prevent his reappearance at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) from being seen as formally launching his 2024 presidential candidacy, he most likely failed. He has told those closest to him that his decision has been made and that he is only deciding whether to announce his candidacy before or after the legislative elections in November. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Pero la acumulación creciente de evidencia surgida durante las ocho primeras audiencias del comité investigador, y los nuevos citatorios judiciales a personajes clave, sugieren que el departamento de justicia está acelerando sus indagatorias.

Se trata de un dato sumamente importante, porque la gravedad de los sucesos del 6 de enero, el hecho de que Estados Unidos estuvo al borde de una crisis constitucional y política, si no es que de una guerra civil, no puede pasar a la historia sin una escrupulosa rendición de cuentas para dejar en claro que nadie, ni un expresidente, está por encima de la ley.

After leaving the capital in disgrace at noon on January 20, 2021, when Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, Trump reappeared on the political scene in

s if nothing had happened in the capital of the United States, as if he were not in the dock of the public hearings of Congress for his actions and inactions during the attempted coup of January 6, former President Donald Trump returned to Washington so coolly.

But there are growing signs that the Justice Department is accelerating its investigations into the actions of Trump and some of his top aides and outside advisers during the dramatic day of January 6. Steve Bannon, his chief electoral political strategist, was found guilty of contempt a few days before Trump's visit. The police searched the home of Geoffrey Clark, one of the deputy attorneys general willing to do Trump's dirty work of invalidating the election, and seized the phone of John Eastman, one of Trump's lawyers and the author of a crazy legal theory to try to disqualify Biden's victory. Furthermore, former Vice President Mike Pence's former Chief of Staff, Mark Short, and the former Vice President's legal counsel, Greg Jacob, were subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury. And Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria, who led the eighth public hearing on the insurrection, said the congressional select investigative committee expects the Justice Department to conduct a criminal investigation against Trump, without waiting for the investigation's findings. During a recent hearing, Attorney General Merrick Garland said that no one is above the law. It is clear that many people in Washington had doubts about the prosecutor's willingness to criminally persecute Trump and those close to him, especially since he issued a memorandum where he asked federal prosecutors to act with extreme caution before the imminence of the November elections. But the growing accumulation of evidence that emerged during the investigative committee's first eight hearings, and new court summonses to key figures, suggest that the justice department is accelerating its investigations. This is an extremely important fact, because the seriousness of the events of January 6, the fact that the United States was on the verge of a constitutional and political crisis, if not a civil war, cannot go down in history without scrupulous accountability to make it clear that no one, not even a former president, is above the law.

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OVID-19 has touched just about every facet of life, and a new report from the Center for Responsible Lending says women repaying student loans have been hit especially hard. The report says in particular, the pandemic exacerbated the financial instability of women of color, reducing their ability to repay their student-loan debt. Report coauthor Sunny Glottman - a researcher with the Center for Responsible Lending - said in part, it's a racial equity issue - and even the temporary pause in student-loan repayment hasn't been enough to help many women catch up. "One of the biggest things that happened was folks were losing their jobs," said Glottman. "And whether it was they were losing their jobs because they were furloughed, because their company was struggling to keep its doors open; whether it was because they were working in a high-contact job and had someone at home who was immunocompromised." The report also says Black and Latina women have shown "immense resiliency" in tough financial times. But it found most don't feel prepared to resume their loan payments without some difficulty. The federal pause on student-loan repayment ends August 31. The report recommends an across-the-board student-debt cancellation of $50,000 per borrower. In the meantime, Glottman said putting these payments on hold has absolutely helped women of color. "Having one less bill to pay - your student loan monthly payment - was a huge help," said Glottman. "I think our researchers were looking at whether these Black women will be better prepared to resume making

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payments, which I think is an argument that is not necessarily true." The report also says what is known as the IncomeDriven Repayment or IDR plan may not be a good option for some women. The IDR promises cancellation of student debt after 20 or 25 years of repayment, but fewer than 200 people have had their loans forgiven. Glottman said there may be a way to improve the program. "So actually, one of our recommendations is to apply IDR retroactively - so, implemented in a retroactive, income-driven repayment waiver," said Glottman. "So, what that would do is say, 'If you've been doing the right thing, in years past, you should be able to qualify for income-driven repayment.'"

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l COVID-19 ha tocado casi todas las facetas de la vida, y un nuevo informe del Centro de Prestamos Responsables dice que las mujeres que pagan prestamos estudiantiles se han visto especialmente afectadas. El informe dice en particular que la pandemia exacerbo la inestabilidad financiera de las mujeres de color, reduciendo su capacidad para pagar la deuda de sus prestamos estudiantiles. La coautora del informe, Sunny Glottman, dice en parte que se trata de un problema de equidad racial, e incluso la pausa temporal en el pago de prestamos estudiantiles no ha sido suficiente para ayudar a muchas mujeres a ponerse al dia. "Una de las cosas mas grandes que sucedieron fue que la gente se estaba quedando sin trabajo. Y si estaban perdiendo sus trabajos porque fueron despedidos, porque su empresa estaba luchando por mantener sus puertas abiertas; ya sea porque estaban trabajando en una labor de alto contacto y tenian a alguien en casa inmunocomprometido", explico Glottman.

She added that women carry about two-thirds of the $1.7 trillion federal student debt. And Black women are more than twice as likely as white men to owe more than $50,000 in undergraduate debt.

El informe tambien analiza que las mujeres negras y latinas han demostrado una "inmensa resiliencia" en tiempos financieros dificiles. Pero descubrio que la mayoria no se siente preparada para reanudar los pagos de sus prestamos sin alguna dificultad. La pausa federal en el pago de prestamos estudiantiles finaliza el 31 de agosto.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

El informe recomienda una cancelacion general de la deuda estudiantil de $50,000 por prestatar-

io. Mientras tanto, Glottman dice que suspender estos pagos ha ayudado absolutamente a las mujeres de color. "Tener una factura menos que pagar, el pago mensual de su prestamo estudiantil, fue de gran ayuda. Creo que nuestros investigadores estaban analizando si estas mujeres negras estarian mejor preparadas para reanudar los pagos, lo que creo es un argumento no necesariamente cierto", anadio Glottman. El informe tambien indica que lo que se conoce como el Plan de Pago por Ingresos o "PPI" puede no ser una buena opcion para algunas mujeres. El PPI promete la cancelacion de la deuda estudiantil despues de 20 o 25 anos de pago, pero a menos de 200 personas se les han perdonado sus prestamos. Glottman dice que puede haber una manera de mejorar el programa. "Entonces, en realidad, una de nuestras recomendaciones es aplicar PPI retroactivamente, implementado una exencion de pago retroactiva basada en los ingresos. Entonces, lo que haria es: 'Si ha estado haciendo lo correcto, en anos anteriores, deberia poder calificar para el pago definido por ingresos'", comento Glottman. Agrega que las mujeres cargan con alrededor de dos tercios de la deuda estudiantil federal de 1.7 billones de dolares. Y las mujeres negras tienen mas del doble de probabilidades que los hombres blancos de tener mas de $50,000 en deudas universitarias. Apoyo para este reporte fue proporcionado por la Fundacion Lumina.

Hasta con dos trabajos, fue difícil alimentar a mis hijos cuando cerraron las escuelas durante la pandemia. Por lo general recibían comida gratis en la escuela pero ahora que están en casa, mi presupuesto de comida subió. P-EBT era una gran diferencia para nosotros. Jovita, Red Bluff

Más de 5 millones de niños en California tienen la comida que necesitan gracias a P-EBT.

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mejorar el estado de ánimo! Estar al aire libre también anima a la actividad física.

a está en marcha la tranquila temporada de verano, llamándonos con promesas de fogatas nocturnas en la playa, romances efímeros, y momentos relajados al lado de la alberca con una fría bebida a mano.

Los expertos afirman que recibir entre cinco y 15 minutos de luz solar en los brazos, manos y cara de dos a tres veces por semana proporciona los beneficios de la vitamina D que produce tomar el sol.

Pero algunos padres y madres se preguntarán si es seguro dejar que sus hijos se lancen de nuevo al agua, especialmente con sus amigos y amigas. Las infecciones del virus COVID-19 siguen subiendo y la mayoría de la gente joven del estado sigue sin vacunarse.

Un día soleado puede hacer más que simplemente mejorar su estado de ánimo – puede aumentar los niveles de serotonina, antidepresivo natural del cerebro.

Las vacunaciones acaban de empezar para niños y niñas de seis meses de edad a menos de cinco años. Los niños y niñas entre los cinco y los once años han sido elegibles desde noviembre, 2021, pero en California, poco más de la tercera parte de los niños y niñas en ese grupo de edad está completamente vacunada, según los datos del Departamento de Salud Pública de California. En EUA, más de 12 millones de niños y niñas se han enfermado de COVID-19. Más de 122,000 niños y niñas han sido hospitalizados con COVID-19 desde el principio de la pandemia y más de 1,400 han muerto. Las vacunas contra la COVID-19 siguen siendo la manera más segura de prevenir la hospitalización y muerte por COVID-19 para todas las personas mayores de seis meses de edad, y las reuniones de verano hacen que esto sea aún más importante. En esta sesión de Preguntas Frecuentes, el Dr. Dali Fan, profesor clínico de Ciencias de la Salud en la Universidad de California en Davis, responde a las preocupaciones de los padres y madres acerca del verano y sobre cómo mantener seguros a los hijos e hijas mientras disfrutan de las albercas públicas. ¿Recomendaría usted ahora el uso de las albercas públicas para los niños y niñas pequeños, especialmente los que aún no están vacunados? Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades afirman que no hay evidencia de que el virus de COVID-19 se pueda transmitir a las personas a través de las albercas públicas. La operación y el mantenimiento apropiados (incluyendo la desinfección con cloro y bromo) de estas instalaciones debería desactivar el virus en el agua. Si los propietarios y operadores de las albercas públicas siguen las pautas apropiadas y trabajan con funcionarios locales de la salud, estas instalaciones se considerarían seguras para los niños y niñas vacunados. Los niños y niñas no vacunados deben seguir usando cubrebocas en interiores y en situaciones en exteriores con mucha gente donde la distancia social no es posible. Esto incluye nadar en las albercas públicas, lo que se considera una actividad de riesgo de moderado a alto. El esfuerzo físico y el griterío pueden transmitir fácilmente las gotitas de microbios al aire, por lo que nadar en una alberca pública, aunque sea al aire libre, conlleva un riesgo más alto cuando hay mucha gente. Pueden reducir el riesgo de su hijo o hija yendo a la alberca fuera de las horas punta y asegurándose de que su hijo o hija puedan

¿Le gustaría agregar algo acerca de mantener seguros a los niños y niñas contra las infecciones este verano? ¿Por qué deberían los padres y madres vacunar a sus hijos e hijas más jóvenes? Los niños y niñas sanos sin condiciones preexistentes también pueden tener COVID-19 grave. De hecho, casi la mitad de los niños y niñas menores de 18 años hospitalizados con COVID-19 no tienen ninguna enfermedad subyacente.

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mantener su distancia de los demás, dentro y fuera del agua.

pueden seguir con sus juegos tradicionales de alberca, como Marco Polo y Bomba?

¿Y si lleva uno a sus hijos a una de las populares playas de California este verano?

Si están en la alberca con amigos y amigas, y una persona infectada tose cerca de ustedes durante un juego revoltoso de Marco Polo, es aún muy posible que puedan contraer el virus por el aire.

Cuanto más lleno de gente esté el ambiente, más riesgo se corre – incluso al aire libre. Así que investíguenlo y eviten las playas más populares en las horas punta. La vacunación es la mejor manera de mantenerlos seguros de la COVID-19 de forma que toda la familia pueda volver a las actividades que les gustan. ¿Recomendaría usted que los niños y niñas usen cubrebocas mientras están nadando en las albercas públicas? ¿Qué otras medidas de seguridad pueden poner en práctica los adultos para sus hijos e hijas? Los CDC dicen que nunca se debe usar un cubrebocas de tela en el agua. Un cubrebocas de tela se vuelve pesado cuando se moja, y eso dificulta la respiración. Sí se debe usar cubrebocas cuando se está a la orilla de la alberca, al entrar en los aseos y otros edificios públicos, o al relacionarse con otras personas cuando no se está en el agua. Esto es especialmente importante en los condados en los que las tasas de transmisión son altas. Los niños y niñas no vacunados deben seguir usando cubrebocas en interiores y en situaciones en exteriores con mucha gente donde la distancia social no es posible. Si están contemplando una actividad o evento grupal, verifiquen las precauciones de COVID-19 con antelación. Si la actividad es en interiores, ¿son obligatorios los cubrebocas para las personas no vacunadas? ¿Hay algún plan para mantener la distancia social? ¿Se limitará la asistencia? Si alguien de su familia no se siente bien o puede haber estado expuesto a alguien con COVID-19, por favor, quédense en casa y llamen a su doctor. ¿Deberían los niños y niñas practicar la distancia social cuando estén nadando o

Además está el tema de todas las actividades sociales que ocurren alrededor de la alberca, como comer y beber. No hay duda de que van a tener que quitarse el cubrebocas para tomar un bocado de ese perrito caliente o un sorbo de esa limonada, lo que es muy arriesgado a menos que estén a dos metros contados de la persona más cercana. Lamentablemente, no se pueden controlar las acciones de los demás, lo que significa que es bastante fácil que ocurra un error que nos pueda contagiar, especialmente si están en una alberca pública llena de gente. Así que intenten estar a una distancia social apropiada en todo momento mientras estén nadando, tanto dentro del agua como fuera. Esto significa que probablemente deberían estarse parados en el agua, pasearse con el agua hasta las rodillas, o flotar en la alberca en vez de realmente nadar o chapotear por ahí. También deberían usar el cubrebocas cuando no estén en el agua para tener un nivel más de seguridad. ¿Conlleva beneficios para la salud mental estar al aire libre y participar en actividades rutinarias de verano? ¿Provoca una respuesta similar a la serotonina estar en el agua en un día soleado? Cuando la luz del sol entra por los ojos, estimula la parte de la retina que hacen que el cerebro produzca serotonina. La serotonina parece desempeñar un papel en la regulación del ánimo, las emociones, el apetito, y la digestión. Cuando se está al aire libre, el aire fresco puede ayudar a subir los niveles de oxígeno en el cerebro, lo que aumenta los niveles de serotonina. La serotonina es el neurotransmisor que altera el estado de ánimo. ¡Respirar un poco de aire fresco es una manera sencilla de

Durante el periodo de ómicron, el 63% de los niños y niñas menores de 5 años y el 30% de los niños y niñas entre los cinco y los once años hospitalizados con COVID-19 no tenían ninguna enfermedad subyacente. La vacuna aún sigue siendo la manera mejor y más segura de proteger a sus hijos e hijas de una enfermedad grave o incluso la muerte. Desgraciadamente, la COVID-19 ha llegado a ser una de las cinco primeras causas de muerte en niños y niñas, y las vacunas son la manera más segura para protegerlos de los peores resultados del virus. Más de 27 millones de niños y niñas han recibido de forma segura la vacuna contra la COVID-19 en Estados Unidos y ahora están protegidos contra la infección grave de la COVID-19. Vacunarse es muchísimo más seguro que arriesgarse a enfermar de la COVID-19. Algunas personas pueden estar preocupadas por la miocarditis, o inflamación del corazón, un efecto secundario raro de algunas vacunas contra la COVID-19 en niños y niñas específicamente en edad escolar. La miocarditis ha sido muy rara. Para todas las edades, el riesgo medio de miocarditis por la vacuna es de 1 de 200,000, lo que es 10 veces menos probable que le caiga un rayo. El riesgo de miocarditis es mucho mayor después de la COVID-19 que de la vacuna contra la COVID-19. El corazón está más seguro con las vacunas contra la COVID-19. Los ensayos clínicos con miles de bebés y niños y niñas mayores de seis meses demuestran rotundamente que las vacunas contra la COVID-19 son seguras y efectivas en este grupo de la población. Vacunarse es una manera mucho más segura para proteger a su bebé que arriesgarse a enfermar de la COVID-19. Aunque se contagien de la COVID-19, tendrán un tercio menos de probabilidades de transmitir el virus a los que viven en su misma casa. Todos los elegibles para la vacuna contra la COVID-19 o la vacuna de refuerzo pueden visitar MyTurn.ca.gov o llamar al 1-833-4224255.

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cal health officials, these facilities would be considered safe for vaccinated children.

he languid season of summer is underway, beckoning with promises of late-night bonfires at the beach, ephemeral romances, and lounging by the pool with a cold bevvy at hand.

Unvaccinated kids should continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor situations where social distancing isn’t possible. This includes swimming in public pools, which is considered a moderate to higher risk activity. Physical exertion and yelling can easily spread germ droplets into the air, so swimming in a public pool, even outdoors, is a higher risk when there’s a crowd.

But some parents may wonder whether it is safe to let their kids jump back into the water, especially with their friends. Infections from the COVID-19 virus continue to rise and the majority of young people in the state remain unvaccinated. Vaccinations have just begun for children ages 6-months to under 5-years-old. Children ages 5-11 have been eligible since November 2021, but in California, just over a third of children in that age group are fully vaccinated, according to data from the California Department of Public Health. In the U.S., over 12 million children have become ill with COVID-19. Over 122,000 children have been hospitalized with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic and over 1,400 have died. COVID -19 vaccines remain the safest way to prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19 for everyone 6 months and older, and summer get togethers make this even more important. In this FAQ, Dr. Dali Fan, Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the UC Davis Medical Center, addresses parental concerns about summertime and how to keep children safe when enjoying public pools. Would you recommend using public pools at this time for young children, especially those who remain unvaccinated? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that there is no evidence that the COVID-19 virus can be spread to people through swimming pools. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine or bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water. If owners and operators of public pools follow proper guidance and work with lo-

You can reduce your child’s risk by going to the pool at off-peak hours and making sure your child can keep their distance from others, in and out of the water. What about taking your children to one of California’s popular beaches this summer?

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The more crowded the setting, the riskier it is – even outdoors. So do your research and avoid popular beaches at peak times.

If anyone in your family is feeling sick or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please stay home and call your doctor.

Vaccination is the best way to keep them safe from COVID-19 so your whole family can return to the activities you love.

Should children practice social distancing while swimming or can they go

Would you recommend children wear masks while swimming in public pools? What are some other safety measures adults can implement for their children?

If you are in the pool with friends, and an infected person coughs near you during a rambunctious game of Marco Polo, you can very

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The CDC says you should never wear a cloth mask while in the water. A cloth mask becomes heavy when wet, and that makes breathing difficult. Do wear a mask when on the pool deck, entering restrooms and other public buildings, or interacting with others when you’re not in the water. This is especially important in counties where transmission rates are high.

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Unvaccinated kids should continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor situations where social distancing isn’t possible. If you are considering a group activity or event, confirm COVID-19 precautions ahead of time. If the activity is indoors, are masks required for unvaccinated individuals? Is there a plan for social distancing? Will attendance be limited?

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much still contract the virus through the air.

parents get their younger children vaccinated?

Then there’s the issue of all the social activities that happen around the pool, like eating or drinking. You’re definitely going to have to take off your mask to take a bite of that hot dog or a sip of that lemonade, which is very risky unless you’re a solid six feet away from the nearest person. Unfortunately, you can’t control the actions of others, meaning it’s quite easy for a contamination slip-up to happen, especially if you’re at a crowded public pool.

Healthy children with no pre-existing conditions can have severe COVID-19, too. In fact, almost half of children younger than 18 years hospitalized with COVID-19 have no underlying conditions.

So try to stay appropriately socially distanced at all times during swimming, both in the water and out. This means you should probably keep to standing, wading, or lounging in the pool rather than actually swimming or splashing around. You should also wear masks when you’re not in the water for an extra layer of security. Are there mental health benefits to being outdoors and engaging in routine summer activities? Does being in the water on a sunny day elicit a serotonin-like response? When sunlight enters your eyes, it stimulates the parts of your retina that then cue your brain to produce serotonin. Serotonin appears to play a role in regulating mood, emotions, appetite, and digestion. When you are outside, the fresh air can help raise oxygen levels in your brain, which increases serotonin levels. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that alters your mood. Getting some fresh air is a simple way to improve your mood! Being outside also encourages physical activity. Experts say that getting anywhere from five to 15 minutes of sunlight on your arms, hands and face two to three times weekly will give you vitamin D-boosting benefits from the sun. A sunny day may do more than just boost your mood – it may increase levels of the natural antidepressant serotonin in the brain. Anything you would like to add about keeping children safe from infection this summer? Why should

During the Omicron period, 63% of children under 5 years and 30% of children 5-11 years hospitalized with COVID-19 did not have any underlying conditions. The vaccine still remains the strongest and safest way to protect your children from serious illness or even death. Sadly, COVID-19 has become one of the top five leading causes of death in children, and vaccines are the safest way to protect them from the worst outcomes of the virus. More than 27 million children have safely received the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States and are now protected against serious COVID-19 infection. Getting vaccinated is much, much safer than the risks of getting sick with COVID-19. Some may be concerned about myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart, a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines in schoolaged children specifically. Myocarditis has been very rare. For all ages, the average risk of myocarditis from the vaccine is 1 in 200,000, which is 10 times less likely than being struck by lightning. The risk of myocarditis is much higher after catching COVID-19 than from the COVID-19 vaccine. Your heart is safer with COVID-19 vaccines. Clinical trials involving thousands of infants and toddlers 6 months and older firmly show that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in this population. Getting vaccinated is a much safer way to protect your baby than the risk of them getting sick with COVID-19. Even if you catch COVID-19, you will be one-third less likely to spread the virus to others in your household. Everyone who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine or booster can visit MyTurn. ca.gov or call 1-833-4224255.

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LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE IN CLASSROOMS WITH UNDERQUALIFIED TEACHERS Joe Hong & Erica Yee CalMatters

ew California education data helps tell N an old story: Schools with higher rates of low-income students have more under-

qualified teachers.

A CalMatters analysis of teacher credentialing data released this month by the California Department of Education found this correlation statewide as well as within districts. The state’s data from the 2020-21 school year details the percentage of classes by school and district that were taught by fully credentialed teachers, intern teachers or teachers without proper subject credentials. The data also shows the percentage of classes taught by “experienced” teachers —those with more than two years of experience. The CalMatters analysis crossed the state’s data with student demographic information for the state’s 10 largest school districts— which collectively serve about a sixth of California’s public-school students. It compared the 10 schools with the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced price meals to the 10 schools with the lowest percentages of those students at each of the districts. Statewide, 83% of classes were taught by fully credentialed teachers in the 2020-21 school year. But at eight of the 10 largest school districts, classes at schools with the highest percentages of low-income students were more likely to be taught by a teacher without full credentials than at schools with the lowest percentages. Los Angeles Unified had the largest disparity among non-charter schools — the rate of fully credentialed teachers was 22 percentage points higher at schools serving more affluent families. The 2020-21 school year was the first full school year under the pandemic, which brought a pre-existing shortage of fully credentialed teachers to a breaking point. Educators and experts interviewed by CalMatters said early retirements surged and other teachers left the profession, sometimes in the middle of the school year. School administrators said they rushed to get vacancies filled, often hiring teachers without full credentials. Substitute teachers were also in short supply, especially for schools with high rates of low-income students. Marcus Funchess, who oversees human resources at San Bernardino City Unified, said the district has battled a teacher shortage for years. To fill vacancies, the district hired teachers who lacked a full credential as long as they demonstrated a commitment to staying in the district. Earning a full or “clear” credential typically requires a bachelor’s degree, completion of a credentialing program at a university and working as a student teacher. There can be additional testing or coursework

fluent families are able to fundraise to pay teacher salaries, allowing them to reduce class sizes.

requirements, depending on the grade you want to teach. “If those teachers are interns, but they have a passion for our students, those are the educators we’re looking for because they’re apt to stay,” he said. “They’re not going to leave when the going gets tough.”

The socioeconomic disparity among schools is often coupled with racial disparities, Mathews said. A preliminary study she’s conducting shows that barriers to the teaching profession result in fewer qualified and experienced teachers of color, while students of color are more likely to be in classrooms taught by underqualified teachers.

But Kai Mathews, a project director at UCLA’s Center for the Transformation of Schools, said low-income students — defined as those qualifying for free or reduced-price meals — have always had less access to better prepared teachers, mostly because their schools were underfunded. And schools serving more af-

“What does it mean if we keep sending less prepared teachers to less resourced schools?” Mathews said. “There’s no ad-

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ditional pay, just additional heartache and struggle for teachers.” At Los Angeles Unified, the largest district in the state, the 10 schools with the greatest share of low-income students reported 76.3% of classes were taught by fully credentialed teachers. At the 10 schools with the smallest percentages of low-income students, 98% were taught by fully credentialed teachers. Los Angeles Unified spokesperson Shannon Haber said the district is working to address these disparities for the upcoming school year. The disparities at the state’s largest school districts are the product of historical underfunding of public education as well as a system of teacher preparation that presents barriers to aspiring educators who come from low-income backgrounds, Mathews said. The credentialing process includes being a student teacher, which means working without pay to fulfill the teaching hours required. Additionally, the relatively low teacher salaries compared to those of other college-educated professionals can deter prospective teachers. The state data, released for the first time, isn’t a perfect snapshot of teacher qualifications or experience. Statewide, credentialing data was missing for the teachers who teach about 7% of public-school classes. “From my understanding, there could have been a transition from one teacher to another or a mid-year resignation,” said Funchess, assistant superintendent of human resources at San Bernardino City Unified. “It’s just a matter of not having all the information.” “What does it mean if we keep sending less prepared teachers to less resourced schools?” -KAI MATHEWS, PROJECT DIRECTOR AT UCLA’S CENTER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF SCHOOLS Officials at San Juan Unified in Sacramento County contested the data published by the state. According to the data, 75% of classes in schools with the highest rates of low-income students were taught by teachers with more than two years of experience. At schools with lowest rates of low-income students, 92% of classes were taught by experienced teachers. However, San Juan Unified spokesperson Raj Rai said the district’s own data shows some of the schools actually have higher percentages of experienced teachers. Rai said the district would work with the state to address the discrepancy. In at least one case, the percentage of classes taught by inexperienced teachers doesn’t match the percentage of inexperienced teachers at a district. At Long Beach Unified, the state’s data shows that 80% of the classes at the district’s 10 highest-poverty schools are taught

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by teachers with more than two years of experience. However, the district’s own report shows about 94% of teachers at those schools have more than two years of experience.

low-income students. She wants an overall increase in teacher pay and smaller class sizes across the district. Ashley Alcalá, the president of the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s teachers union, also said she wants to see pay raises across the district. In San Bernardino, nearly all of the schools have a majority of students who are low-income.

Despite problems with the data for some districts, experts like Mathews say this data collection will help policymakers allocate funding more equitably. “I think we need to get serious about resources,” she said. “How much longer are we going to ask these schools that serve a majority of students of color to make do?” An old story

“When the majority of schools are high poverty, it doesn’t really make a difference where you’re teaching,” she said. “We’re going to be competing with surrounding districts if we don’t raise the salaries for everyone.”

California’s low-income students have long been less likely to have fully qualified teachers. A 1999 study conducted by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning found that “More than 1 in every 10 classrooms in the state are

Alcalá said the state data only tells half the story. She said while more experienced teachers tend to be more effective educators, she said newly credentialed teachers might also bring more enthusiasm and a willingness to try new methods.

staffed by teachers who have not met the state’s minimum requirements.” The study also found that a student in a school with a large percentage of low-income students was six times as likely to have a teacher without the proper credentials. Twentytwo years later, about 17% of classes in public schools are taught by teachers with less than full credentials, according to the state data from the 2020-21 school year. Many experts arrive at the same explanation for the disparities: an historically uneven distribution of funding. For years, schools serving more low-income families received less money because the property taxes in their communities generated less revenue. Today, California distributes money more equitably to public school districts. Under the state’s Local Control Funding Formula, schools with more English learners, foster children and students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals generate more money for their districts. But experts say this aspirationally equitable method of funding is often offset by other costs at schools serving low-income communities. Schools in these neighborhoods are more likely to be older and require more repairs, said Saroja Warner, director for talent development and diversity at the research nonprofit WestEd. These communities also may be food deserts and tend to have fewer public libraries. “It’s sort of this perfect storm in high-poverty communities,” Warner said. “Teachers are another thing they don’t have access to.” Kristin Bijur, who oversees human resources at San Francisco Unified, said private fundraising in her district allows schools in affluent communities to fund their own teacher salaries. Those schools can hire more teachers and reduce class sizes. Schools in low-income neighborhoods, on the other hand, struggle to hire and retain qualified and experienced teachers despite getting additional state funding and federal Title I money for low-income students.

Students in a classroom in Sacramento. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters

“The amount of private fundraising in San Francisco is a huge problem,” Bijur said. “That erases the strategy of Title I, which is an attempt to reckon with systemic racism.” Additionally, class sizes are set without considering that students in low-income communities, who tend to struggle more with food and housing insecurities as well as other traumas outside their classrooms, might need more individualized attention. “Right now we’re applying the same staffing ratio to all the schools,” Bijur said. “We haven’t yet changed the conditions of teaching in high-poverty schools, which in the Bay Area tend to be schools with high numbers of Black and brown students.” Students and teachers of color lose Mathews, the UCLA expert, said a preliminary study conducted by her team shows that teachers without full credentials are more likely to be people of color. They are often stuck in the credentialing pipeline because they can’t afford to take an unpaid year to work as a teacher-in-training. “Getting a teaching credential is expensive,” Mathews said. “Not only are students of color receiving less, but the teachers who are getting less than stellar credentials are teachers of color.” In rural districts, Mathews said, the lack of nearby colleges and universities to recruit from results in a labor shortage for schools. And while some districts have the marketing budgets to hold teacher hiring fairs, others are stuck in these “pipeline deserts.” “These are counties where there isn’t a teacher preparation program in a 50-mile radius,” she said. “You don’t even have the pipeline that’s being generated there. It’s almost impossible to get teachers to go to these areas that aren’t their hometowns.” According to the CalMatters analysis, rural and smaller school districts had a disproportionate percentage of teachers with substandard credentials and less expe-

rience. While 83% of classes statewide were taught by fully credentialed teachers, that was the case for only 77% of classes at California’s smallest districts. And 90% of classes statewide were taught by teachers with more than two years of experience compared to 82% at small, rural districts. “It’s sort of this perfect storm in highpoverty communities. Teachers are another thing they don’t have access to.” -SAROJA WARNER, DIRECTOR FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AT WESTED Linda Darling-Hammond, the president of California’s State Board of Education and CEO of the education research center the Learning Policy Institute, said research shows that a fully credentialed teacher is the biggest factor contributing to student success. But keeping qualified and experienced teachers at the schools that need them most, she said, means creating working conditions that entice educators. Compensation is the most obvious way to keep teachers, she said. “First, I would make sure teacher salaries were comparable to other professions that have college degrees,” Darling-Hammond said. “Teachers are on average paid 85% of what their college-educated peers make.” Teachers union leaders said beyond compensation, districts need to reduce class sizes and make sure principals and administrators are supporting teachers to retain quality educators. “What is the promise once they get here?” said Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of United Teachers Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified’s teachers union. “Are we willing to lower class sizes? Are we willing to give them the professional development they need?” But Myart-Cruz said she does not want raises or bonuses for just the teachers who work at schools with high rates of

“It’s frustrating,” Alcalá said. “If you have the right working conditions then people will stay. If you have an administrator who supports their employees and a school that has a culture that has a positive working environment, then people will choose to stay.” Myart-Cruz and Alcalá say you can’t just target high-poverty schools with more money. They say the state needs to fix the entire education system. “When you do surveys, it’s not the money that keeps teachers at a school,” Alcalá said. “It’s the culture, and it’s the administrators that teachers are drawn to.” The state in recent years has funneled billions of dollars into addressing the teacher shortage. The most recent effort has been the Golden State Teacher Grant Program, which gives college students $20,000 in grants if they commit to teaching for four years at a school where at least 55% of students are English learners, foster children or students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Darling-Hammond said she’s hopeful about the grant, saying four years is enough time for teachers to get invested and stay in their school communities as long as they receive the compensation and training, they need from their school and district leaders. Teachers union leaders agree with experts that compensation and smaller class sizes help attract and retain fully credentialed teachers. But building a healthy and stimulating environment for both students and teachers will make a school a more enjoyable place to work and to learn. This means hiring more mental health counselors as well as more art and drama teachers. “The whole system is broken in its design,” Myart-Cruz said. “I want to see a holistic solution.” CalMatters Reporter Jeremia Kimelman contributed to this report.

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LOS ESTUDIANTES DE BAJOS INGRESOS TIENEN MÁS PROBABILIDAD DE ESTAR EN AULAS CON MAESTROS POCO CAPACITADOS Joe Hong & Erica Yee CalMatters

versitaria pueden disuadir a los futuros maestros.

os nuevos datos educativos de California ayudan a contar una vieja historia: las escuelas con índices más altos de estudiantes de bajos ingresos tienen más maestros poco calificados.

Los datos estatales, publicados por primera vez, no son una instantánea perfecta de las calificaciones o la experiencia de los maestros. En todo el estado, faltaban datos de acreditación para los maestros que enseñan alrededor del 7% de las clases de las escuelas públicas.

Un análisis de CalMatters de los datos de acreditación de maestros publicados este mes por el Departamento de Educación de California encontró esta conexión en todo el estado y dentro de los distritos. Los datos del estado del año escolar 2020-21 detallan el porcentaje de clases por escuela y distrito que fueron impartidas por maestros con credenciales completas, maestros en prácticas o maestros sin las credenciales adecuadas en las materias. Los datos también muestran el porcentaje de clases impartidas por profesores “experimentados”, es decir, aquellos con más de dos años de experiencia. El análisis de CalMatters cruzó los datos del estado con la información demográfica de los estudiantes de los 10 distritos escolares más grandes del estado, que en conjunto atienden a aproximadamente una sexta parte de los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas de California. Comparó las 10 escuelas con los porcentajes más altos de estudiantes que calificaron para comidas gratis o a precio reducido con las 10 escuelas con los porcentajes más bajos de esos estudiantes en cada uno de los distritos. En todo el estado, el 83% de las clases fueron impartidas por maestros totalmente acreditadas en el año escolar 2020-21. Pero en ocho de los 10 distritos escolares más grandes, las clases en las escuelas con los porcentajes más altos de estudiantes de bajos ingresos tenían más probabilidad de ser impartidas por un maestro sin credenciales completas que en las escuelas con los porcentajes más bajos. El Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles tuvo la mayor disparidad entre las escuelas no chárter: la tasa de maestros con credenciales completas fue 22 puntos porcentuales más alta en las escuelas que asisten a familias más ricas. El año escolar 2020-21 fue el primer año escolar completo bajo la pandemia, lo que llevó a un punto de ruptura en la escasez preexistente de maestros con credenciales completas. Los educadores y expertos entrevistados por CalMatters dijeron que aumentaron las jubilaciones anticipadas y que otros maestros abandonaron la profesión, a veces a mediados del año escolar. Los administradores escolares dijeron

“Según tengo entendido, podría haber habido una transición de un maestro a otro o una renuncia a la mitad de año”, dijo Funches, director de recursos humanos del Distrito Unificado de la Ciudad de San Bernardino. “Es solo una cuestión de no tener toda la información”. Una escasez persistente de maestros ha obligado a muchos distritos escolares de California a contratar maestros que no están completamente acreditados o que están enseñando fuera de sus materias, y están enseñando clases en escuelas con altos porcentajes de estudiantes de bajos ingresos, lo que socava los esfuerzos para lograr la paridad académica. Photo Credit: Pixabay

que se apresuraron a llenar las vacantes, a menudo contratando maestros sin credenciales completas. Los maestros suplentes también escaseaban, especialmente para las escuelas con altas tasas de estudiantes de bajos ingresos. Marcus Funches, quien supervisó los recursos humanos en el Distrito Unificado de la Ciudad de San Bernardino, dijo que el distrito ha luchado contra la escasez de maestros durante años. Para llenar las vacantes, el distrito contrató a maestros que carecían de una credencial completa siempre que demostraran su compromiso de permanecer en el distrito. Obtener una credencial completa o “clara” generalmente requiere una licenciatura, completar un programa de acreditación en una universidad y trabajar como estudiante de magisterio. Puede haber pruebas adicionales o requisitos de cursos, según el grado que desee enseñar. “Si esos maestros son pasantes, pero sienten pasión por nuestros estudiantes, esos son los educadores que estamos buscando porque es probable que se queden”, dijo. “No se van a ir cuando las cosas se pongan difíciles”. Pero Kai Matthews, director de proyectos en el Centro para la Transformación de las Escuelas de UCLA, dijo que los estudiantes de bajos ingresos, definidos como aquellos que califican para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido, siempre han tenido menos acceso a maestros mejor preparados, principalmente porque sus escuelas no tienen fondos suficientes. Y las escuelas que atienden a familias más ricas pueden recaudar fondos para pagar los salarios de los maestros, lo que les permite reducir el tamaño de las clases. La disparidad socioeconómica entre las escuelas a menudo se combina con

disparidades raciales, dijo Matthews. Un estudio preliminar que está realizando muestra que las barreras a la profesión docente dan como resultado menos maestros de color calificados y experimentados, mientras que es más probable que los estudiantes de color estén en aulas a las que enseñan maestros poco calificados. “¿Qué significa si seguimos enviando maestros menos preparados a escuelas con menos recursos?” Dijo Matthews. “No hay pago adicional, solo angustia adicional y lucha para los maestros”. En el Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles, el distrito más grande del estado, las 10 escuelas con la mayor proporción de estudiantes de bajos ingresos información que el 76,3% de las clases fueron impartidas por maestros con credenciales completas. En las 10 escuelas con los porcentajes más bajos de estudiantes de bajos ingresos, el 98 % fueron enseñados por maestros con credenciales completas. La portavoz del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, Shannon Haber, dijo que el distrito está trabajando para abordar estas disparidades para el próximo año escolar. Las disparidades en los distritos escolares más grandes del estado son producto de la escasez histórica de fondos para la educación pública, así como de un sistema de preparación de maestros que presenta barreras para los aspirantes a educadores que provienen de entornos de bajos ingresos, dijo Matthews. El proceso de acreditación incluye ser estudiante de magisterio, lo que significa trabajar sin remuneración para cumplir con las horas de enseñanza requeridas. Además, los salarios docentes relativamente bajos en comparación con los de otros profesionales con educación uni-

“¿Qué significa si seguimos enviando maestros menos preparados a escuelas con menos recursos?” -KAI MATTHEWS, DIRECTOR DE PROYECTOS DEL CENTRO PARA LA TRANSFORMACIÓN DE LAS ESCUELAS DE LA UCLA Los funcionarios del Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Juan en el condado de Sacramento impugnaron los datos publicados por el estado. Según los datos, el 75% de las clases en las escuelas con las tasas más altas de estudiantes de bajos recursos fueron impartidas por maestros con más de dos años de experiencia. En las escuelas con las tasas más bajas de estudiantes de bajos ingresos, el 92% de las clases fueron impartidas por maestros con experiencia. Sin embargo, el portavoz del Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Juan, Raj Rai, dijo que los propios datos del distrito muestran que algunas de las escuelas en realidad tienen porcentajes más altos de maestros con experiencia. Rai dijo que el distrito trabajaría con el estado para abordar la discrepancia. En al menos un caso, el porcentaje de clases impartidas por maestros sin experiencia no coincide con el porcentaje de maestros sin experiencia en un distrito. En Long Beach Unified, los datos del estado muestran que el 80% de las clases en las 10 escuelas con mayor pobreza del distrito son impartidas por maestros con más de dos años de experiencia. Sin embargo, el informe propio del distrito muestra que aproximadamente el 94% de los maestros de esas escuelas tienen más de dos años de experiencia. A pesar de los problemas con los datos de algunos distritos, expertos como Matthews dicen que esta recopilación de datos ayudará a los legisladores a asignar los fondos de manera más equitativa. “Creo que debemos tomarnos en serio los recursos”, dijo. “¿Cuánto tiempo

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más les vamos a pedir a estas escuelas que atienden a una mayoría de estudiantes de color que se las arreglen?” Una vieja historia Durante mucho tiempo, los estudiantes de bajos ingresos de California han tenido menos probabilidad de tener maestros completamente calificados. Un estudio de 1999 realizado por el Centro para el Futuro de la Enseñanza y el Aprendizaje encontrado que “Más de 1 de cada 10 aulas en el estado son atendidos por maestros que no han cumplido con los requisitos mínimos del estado”. El estudio también encontró que un estudiante en una escuela con un gran porcentaje de estudiantes de bajos ingresos tenía seis veces más probabilidades de tener un maestro sin las credenciales adecuadas. Veintidós años después, alrededor del 17 % de las clases en las escuelas públicas son impartidas por maestros con credenciales incompletas, según los datos estatales del año escolar 2020-21. Muchos expertos llegan a la misma explicación de las disparidades: una distribución de fondos históricamente desigual. Durante años, las escuelas que asistieron a más familias de bajos ingresos recibieron menos dinero porque los impuestos sobre la propiedad en sus comunidades generaron menos ingresos. Hoy, California distribuye el dinero de manera más equitativa a los distritos escolares públicos. Bajo la Fórmula de Financiamiento de Control Local del estado, las escuelas con más estudiantes de inglés, niños de crianza y estudiantes que califican para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido generan más dinero para sus distritos. Pero los expertos dicen que este método de financiación aspiracionalmente equitativo a menudo se ve compensado por otros costos en las escuelas que atienden a comunidades de bajos ingresos. Es más probable que las escuelas en estos vecindarios sean más antiguas y requieran más reparaciones, dijo Saroja Warner, directora de desarrollo de talentos y diversidad en la organización de investigación sin fines de lucro WestEd. Estas comunidades también pueden ser desiertos alimentarios y tienden a tener menos bibliotecas públicas. “Es una especie de tormenta perfecta en las comunidades de alta pobreza”, dijo Warner. “Los maestros son otra cosa a la que no tienen acceso”. Kristin Bijur, quien supervisó los recursos humanos en el Distrito Unificado de San Francisco, dijo que la recaudación de fondos privados en su distrito permite que las escuelas en comunidades ricas financien los salarios de sus propios maestros. Esas escuelas pueden contratar más maestros y reducir el tamaño de las clases. Las escuelas en vecindarios de bajos ingresos, por otro lado, luchan por

contratar y retener maestros calificados y experimentados a pesar de obtener fondos estatales adicionales y dinero federal del Título I para estudiantes de bajos ingresos. “La cantidad de recaudación de fondos privados en San Francisco es un gran problema”, dijo Bijur. “Eso borra la estrategia del Título I, que es un intento de enfrentar el racismo sistémico”. Además, el tamaño de las clases se establece sin tener en cuenta que los estudiantes de comunidades de bajos ingresos, que tienden a tener más problemas con la inseguridad alimentaria y de vivienda, así como con otros traumas fuera de sus aulas, podrían necesitar una atención más individualizada. “En este momento estamos aplicando la misma proporción de personal a todas las escuelas”, dijo Bijur. “Todavía no hemos cambiado las condiciones de enseñanza en las escuelas de alta pobreza, que en el Área de la Bahía tienden a ser escuelas con un gran número de estudiantes [de raza] negra y morenos (latinos)”. Estudiantes y profesores de color pierden Matthews, la experta de UCLA, dijo que un estudio preliminar realizado por su equipo muestra que los maestros sin credenciales completas tienen más probabilidades de ser personas de color. A menudo están atrapados en el proceso de acreditación porque no pueden darse cuenta del lujo de tomar un año no remunerado para trabajar como maestros en formación. “Obtener una credencial de enseñanza es costoso”, dijo Matthews. “No solo los estudiantes de color reciben menos, sino que los maestros que obtienen menos credenciales estelares son maestros de color”. En los distritos rurales, dijo Matthews, la falta de colegios y universidades cercanas para reclutar resulta en una escasez de mano de obra para las escuelas. Y mientras algunos distritos tienen los presupuestos de marketing para realizar ferias de contratación de maestros, otros están atrapados en estos “desiertos de tubería”. “Estos son condados donde no hay un programa de preparación de maestros en una radio de 50 millas”, dijo. “Ni siquiera tienes la tubería que se está produciendo allí. Es casi imposible lograr que los maestros vayan a estas áreas que no son sus lugares de origen”. Según el análisis de CalMatters, los distritos escolares rurales y más pequeños tienen un porcentaje desproporcionado de maestros con credenciales deficientes y menos experiencia. Si bien el 83 % de las clases en todo el estado fueron impartidas por maestros con credenciales completas, ese fue el caso de solo el

77 % de las clases en los distritos más pequeños de California. Y el 90 % de las clases en todo el estado fueron impartidas por maestros con más de dos años de experiencia en comparación con el 82 % en distritos rurales pequeños. “Es una especie de tormenta perfecta en las comunidades de alta pobreza. Los maestros son otra cosa a la que no tienen acceso”. -SAROJA WARNER, DIRECTORA DE DESARROLLO DE TALENTO Y DIVERSIDAD EN WESTED Linda Darling-Hammond, presidenta de la Junta de Educación del Estado de California y directora ejecutiva del centro de investigación educativa Learning Policy Institute, dijo que la investigación muestra que un maestro con todas las credenciales es el factor más importante que contribuye al éxito de los estudiantes. Pero mantener maestros calificados y experimentados en las escuelas que más los necesitan, dijo, significa crear condiciones de trabajo que atraen a los educadores. La compensación es la forma más obvia de mantener a los maestros, dijo. “Primero, me aseguraría de que los salarios de los maestros son comparables a los de otras profesiones que tienen títulos universitarios”, dijo Darling-Hammond. “A los maestros se les paga en promedio el 85% de lo que ganan sus compañeros con educación universitaria”. Los líderes del sindicato de maestros dijeron que más allá de la compensación, los distritos deben reducir el tamaño de las clases y asegurar que los directores y administradores reforzarán a los maestros para retener a los educadores de calidad. “¿Cuál es la promesa una vez que lleguen aquí?” dijo Cecily Myart-Cruz, presidenta de United Teachers Los Angeles, el sindicato de maestros del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles. “¿Estamos preparados para reducir el tamaño de las clases? ¿Estamos dispuestos a brindarles el desarrollo profesional que necesitan?” Pero Myart-Cruz dijo que no quiere aumentos ni bonificaciones solo para los maestros que trabajan en escuelas con altas tasas de estudiantes de bajos ingresos. Ella quiere un aumento general en el salario de los maestros y clases más pequeñas en todo el distrito. Ashley Alcalá, presidenta del sindicato de maestros del Distrito Escolar Unificado de la Ciudad de San Bernardino, también dijo que quiere ver aumentos salariales en todo el distrito. En San Bernardino, casi todas las escuelas tienen una mayoría de estudiantes de bajos ingresos. “Cuando la mayoría de las escuelas tienen un alto nivel de pobreza, realmente no importa dónde está enseñando”, dijo. “Vamos a estar compitiendo con los dis-

tritos circundantes si no aumentamos los salarios para todos”. Alcalá dijo que los datos estatales solo cuentan la mitad de la historia. Dijo que si bien los maestros con más experiencia tienden a ser educadores más efectivos, dijo que los maestros recién acreditados también podrían generar más entusiasmo y disposición para probar nuevos métodos. “Es frustrante”, dijo Alcalá. “Si tienes las condiciones de trabajo adecuadas, la gente se quedará. Si tiene un administrador que apoya a sus empleados y una escuela que tiene una cultura que tiene un ambiente de trabajo positivo, entonces la gente optará por quedarse”. Myart-Cruz y Alcalá dicen que no se puede apuntar a las escuelas de alta pobreza con más dinero. Dicen que el estado necesita arreglar todo el sistema educativo. “Cuando haces encuestas, no es el dinero lo que mantiene a los maestros en una escuela”, dijo Alcalá. “Es la cultura y los administradores lo que atrae a los maestros”. En los últimos años, el estado ha canalizado millas de millones de dólares para abordar la escasez de maestros. El esfuerzo más reciente ha sido el Programa de Becas para Maestros Golden State, que otorga a los estudiantes universitarios $20,000 en becas si se comprometen a enseñar durante cuatro años en una escuela donde al menos el 55 % de los estudiantes son estudiantes de inglés, niños de crianza o estudiantes que califican para recibir educación gratuita. o comidas a precio reducido. Darling-Hammond dijo que tiene esperanzas sobre la subvención, diciendo que cuatro años es tiempo suficiente para que los maestros se involucren y permanezcan en sus comunidades escolares siempre que reciban la compensación y la capacitación que necesitan de los líderes de su escuela y distrito. Los líderes de los sindicatos de maestros están de acuerdo con los expertos en que la compensación y las clases más pequeñas ayudan a atraer y retener a los maestros con credenciales completas. Pero crear un entorno saludable y estimulante tanto para los estudiantes como para los profesores hará que la escuela sea un lugar más agradable para trabajar y aprender. Esto significa contratar más consejeros de salud mental, así como más maestros de arte y teatro. “Todo el sistema está roto en su diseño”, dijo Myart-Cruz. “Quiero ver una solución holística”. La reportera de CalMatters, Jeremia Kimelman, contribuyó a este informe. Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters.

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The Tierras Milperas community garden in Watsonville feeds dozens of families and is used for cultural gatherings. Photo Credit: Tierras Milperas

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FARMWORKER ADVOCATES FIGHT TO SAVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

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farmworker group in Watsonville is speaking out after a local church terminated the lease on land used for a community garden.

The group, called Tierras Milperas, has grown food for local families for 12 years on property which belongs to the All Saints/Cristo Rey Episcopal Church. After a community outcry, Bishop Lucinda Ashby recently granted a 90-day extension on the lease. Hugo Sanchez-Nava, community coordinator for Tierras Milperas, wants a meeting with the bishop to clear the air. "Rescinding the lease termination and speaking with our members directly will demonstrate her commitment to making sure the church welcomes all the people in the community no matter their race or background or history or culture," SanchezNava asserted. In the termination letter, the church said the church

property has recently become unsafe, after a church employee was found dead in his car. Police are also investigating an alleged rape and reports someone left drug paraphernalia in the area. The church pastor did not respond to multiple requests for an interview. Carmen Cortez, member of the Council of Gardeners for Tierras Milperas, said the threat of eviction is unfair to the 46 families who use the community garden, and said they should not be blamed for the incidents. "These concerns that they're raising are very serious," Cortez acknowledged. "And we would have expected them to come to us when they actually happened, if they did happen. However, we are very certain that on our side of the fence where we manage our garden, they have not happened. And so we would like to have that conversation with the bishop." The bishop's office said it will allow the families to harvest the current crop if it receives a contact list of Tierras Milperas' membership. The office added it will consider a new lease, pending further negotiations.

DEFENSORES DE LOS TRABAJADORES AGRÍCOLAS LUCHAN PARA SALVAR EL JARDÍN COMUNITARIO ESPAÑOL

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n grupo de trabajadores agrícolas en Watsonville se pronuncia después de que una iglesia local rescindiera el contrato de arrendamiento de un terreno utilizado para un jardín comunitario.

En la carta de terminación, la iglesia dijo que la propiedad de la iglesia se ha vuelto insegura recientemente, luego de que un empleado de la iglesia fuera encontrado muerto en su automóvil. La policía también está investigando una supuesta violación e informa que alguien dejó parafernalia de drogas en el área. El pastor de la iglesia no respondió a múltiples solicitudes de entrevista.

El grupo, llamado Tierras Milperas, ha cultivado alimentos para las familias locales durante 12 años en una propiedad que pertenece a la Iglesia Episcopal de Todos los Santos/Cristo Rey.

Carmen Cortez, miembro del Consejo de Jardineros de Tierras Milperas, dijo que la amenaza de desalojo es injusta para las 46 familias que usan el jardín comunitario y dijo que no se les debe culpar por los incidentes.

Después de una protesta de la comunidad, la obispa Lucinda Ashby recientemente otorgó una extensión de 90 días al contrato de arrendamiento. Hugo Sánchez-Nava, coordinador comunitario de Tierras Milperas, quiere una reunión con el obispo para aclarar las cosas.

“Estas preocupaciones que están planteando son muy serias”, reconoció Cortez. "Y habríamos esperado que vinieran a nosotros cuando realmente sucedieron, si es que sucedieron. However, we are very certain that on our side of the fence where we manage our garden, they have not happened. And so we would like to have that conversation with the bishop."

"Rescindir la terminación del contrato de arrendamiento y hablar directamente con nuestros miembros demostrará su compromiso de asegurarse de que la iglesia dé la bienvenida a todas las personas de la comunidad sin importar su raza, origen, historia o cultura", afirmó Sánchez-Nava.

La oficina del obispo dijo que permitirá a las familias cosechar la cosecha actual si recibe una lista de contactos de los miembros de Tierras Milperas. La oficina agregó que considerará un nuevo contrato de arrendamiento, en espera de más negociaciones.

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ALIANZAS SON CLAVE PARA ENFRENTAR LA FALTA DE HOGAR: ASÍ LO HICIERON TRES CIUDADES alojadas”, dijo Marcus J. Salter, Especialista en Estabilidad de Vivienda en los Servicios de Mediación Comunitaria de Central Ohio. La Red de Prevención de Personas sin Hogar, una colaboración de la mayoría de los proveedores de vivienda y agencias de salud mental, nació después de la pandemia para abordar la conexión de la población sin hogar con los recursos necesarios. “Escuché a los propietarios decir: ‘aquí teníamos un inquilino, pasó una situación y no sabíamos a quién contactar’. Esos servicios de apoyo deben ser más accesibles”.

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n los Estados Unidos, alrededor de medio millón de personas viven sin hogar, según cifras del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. Sin embargo, tres ciudades están logrando avances dramáticos para abordar la crisis y su trabajo encierra importantes lecciones para el resto del país. Una de ellas: la vivienda y los sin techo son problemas comunitarios que requieren soluciones comunitarias. En marzo de 2020, Bakersfield, CA, logró llevar a cero la falta de vivienda crónica (menos de 3 personas en la comunidad la experimentaron); desde 2011, Houston, TX colocó a más de 25,000 personas en viviendas permanentes, lo que resultó en una disminución del 64% en la falta de vivienda; y en 2018, Columbus, OH, tuvo una tasa del 70% de resultados de vivienda exitosos. Durante una conferencia de prensa de Ethnic Media Services del 22 de julio, líderes de estas ciudades explicaron cómo se logró este éxito, principalmente a través de la educación. “Logramos esto porque cambiamos nuestra forma de pensar y nuestras creencias”, dijo Mary Scott, Directora de Servicios al Cliente de Open Door Network en Bakersfield. “Ahora creemos que la falta de vivienda no es un problema individual. La falta de vivienda es un problema de la comunidad”. En marzo de 2020, el condado de Kern puso fin a la falta de vivienda crónica “gracias al esfuerzo de la comunidad”. La Autoridad de Vivienda Local, la Ciudad, el Condado, empresas privadas, miembros de la comunidad, propietarios y vecinos sin hogar crearon una asociación para brindarles servicios de apoyo, empleos y viviendas permanentes. La Red creó un registro integral de todas las personas sin hogar en el condado, compuesto por cinco listas por nombre: personas sin hogar crónicas, veteranos, jóvenes, ancianos y familias. “Hacemos conferencias de casos con las diferentes organizaciones y vamos uno por uno a cada persona, para averiguar qué está brindando el proveedor de servicios, cuál es su estado, cuáles son las barreras”, explicó Scott. Vales de vivienda, unidades de bajos ingresos, propietarios comprometidos con los localizadores de viviendas y el ‘Proyecto Milestone’ que está renovando moteles y convirtiéndolos en unidades de vivienda permanentes, son parte de la estrategia. “Algunos de nuestros desafíos continuos son la falta de viviendas asequibles: tenemos una tasa de vacantes del 2% e identificamos 1603 personas sin hogar en nuestro recuento de 2022”, continuó. “También es difícil encontrar propietarios y dueños de propiedades que estén dispuestos a alquilar a nuestros clientes que tienen pocos o ningún ingreso”. De hecho, el desalojo se ha convertido en una gran parte de la ecuación. En Columbus, Ohio, la estrategia para resolver la falta de vivienda incluyó “adelantarse” a la solicitud de desalojo. “Estamos trayendo más propietarios a bordo, no para venderles a los inquilinos mismos, sino a los servicios de apoyo que tenemos para mantener a las personas

Actualmente, la Red quiere reducir la demanda en los cinco centros de adultos solteros y dos albergues familiares existentes en Columbus, que se encuentran llenos. De enero a marzo, “evitamos que 311 personas ingresaran a albergue”, dijo. “(Un total) de 2035 personas con discapacidades que experimentaron la falta de vivienda a largo plazo, fueron atendidas con viviendas de apoyo permanente”. La experiencia en Houston, donde 25.000 personas fueron trasladadas de las calles a sus propios hogares en una década, también tuvo un enfoque holístico. En 2012, la cuarta ciudad más poblada del país tenía la sexta población sin hogar más grande del país y los proveedores de servicios operaban en silos. “No estábamos mirando nuestros datos para asegurarnos de que las decisiones que tomábamos estaban en línea con lo que necesitaba la comunidad. Y nuestra reincidencia era muy alta”, dijo Ana Rausch, Vicepresidenta de Operaciones de Programas de la Coalición de Houston para las Personas sin Hogar, una organización paraguas que reúne a más de 100 organizaciones sin fines de lucro y agencias gubernamentales locales. “Nuestros socios y patrocinadores se unieron para identificar los objetivos comunes para el sistema de respuesta para personas sin hogar”. Los resultados: desde 2011 ha habido una disminución en la falta de vivienda general en un 63%, la falta de vivienda crónica en un 69% y la falta de vivienda familiar en un 82%. La falta de vivienda para veteranos terminó en 2015 y en el año actual de 3124 personas sin hogar, 1622 residen en un refugio. El 95% de las personas apoyadas se quedan alojadas. “Usamos el modelo Housing First: tomamos a alguien de las calles y lo ubicamos en un lugar y luego, una vez que se siente seguro, con un techo sobre su cabeza y comida en el estómago, puede comenzar a enfocarse en los problemas que podría haberlo llevado a quedarse sin hogar”. Los recursos de COVID que entraron en su atención continua no solo ayudaron a atender a casi 10,000 personas en dos años, sino también a la clausura de 57 campamentos en el condado de Harris, moviendo a las personas a una vivienda asequible. “Teníamos muchas unidades a precio de mercado que aún cumplían con el FMR (alquiler justo del mercado) … pero ha llegado al punto en que realmente no quedan muchas vacantes”. Si hay un lugar donde la escasez de viviendas es notoria es California. Un estado con el peor problema de personas sin hogar en los Estados Unidos contabiliza 60.000 personas durmiendo sin techo cada noche. “Y eso no es porque tengan una enfermedad mental, consuman drogas o sean delincuentes”, dijo Matthew Lewis, director de comunicaciones de California Yimby, una organización estatal de políticas de vivienda cuyo nombre significa Yes In My Backyard. “Es porque perdieron sus hogares”. A pesar del crecimiento económico en California, las restricciones de la ley de zonificación están impidiendo la construcción de viviendas multifamiliares asequibles en vecindarios donde las ciudades podrían integrarse. California Yimby trabaja a nivel estatal para tratar de reformar estas leyes, que deben corregirse antes de que se pueda resolver el problema de las personas sin hogar. “Estamos tratando de revertir esos errores históricos. El legado de la segregación sigue vivo en estos vecindarios y nuestras ciudades han hecho que sea prácticamente imposible agregar viviendas en todos los extremos del espectro de ingresos”, concluyó.

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AVISO DE DISPONIBILIDAD Borrador del Informe de Impacto Ambiental del Departamento de Recursos Hídricos de California del Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta Ahora Disponible para Revisión y Comentarios Públicos El Departamento de Recursos Hídricos de California (DWR, por sus siglas en inglés), como agencia líder para el cumplimiento de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés), está poniendo a disposición del público el Borrador del Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR, por sus siglas en inglés) del Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta para un período de revisión de 92 días comenzando el 27 de julio del 2022 y concluirá el 27 de octubre del 2022 a las 5:00 p.m. Descripción y Propósito del Proyecto: El Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta modernizaría la infraestructura de acarreo de agua del Proyecto de Agua Estatal (SWP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el Delta al agregar nuevas instalaciones en el río Sacramento en el norte del Delta para desviar el agua y mejorar el sistema actual para incluir un solo túnel para desviar y mover el agua ingresando al norte del Delta desde la cuenca del Valle de Sacramento hasta las instalaciones SWP existentes en el sur del Delta. Si se aprueban, estas actualizaciones garantizarían la resiliencia climática y la confiabilidad de la fuente más grande del estado de agua segura, asequible y limpia para 27 millones de californianos, 750,000 acres de tierras de cultivo y apoyo continuo para proyectos locales de suministro de agua, como almacenamiento local, reciclaje, recarga de aguas subterráneas y gestión de la calidad del agua. El Delta es el centro del sistema vital de distribución de agua de California y un vínculo fundamental en la forma en que se distribuye el agua a todas las partes del estado. Sin embargo, la infraestructura que distribuye esta agua a través del Delta está antigua y corre el riesgo de fallar debido al aumento del nivel del mar y la actividad sísmica. Las actualizaciones de infraestructura propuestas como parte del Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta le darían a DWR la flexibilidad para capturar, acarrear y almacenar agua, de acuerdo con todos los requisitos regulatorios, cuando esté disponible para su uso cuando los suministros pueden ser limitados. El Borrador del EIR del Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta evalúa 8 alternativas además del proyecto propuesto y una alternativa sin proyecto, que describe las condiciones probables si el Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta no se implementa. Dónde Revisar: El Borrador del EIR está disponible para revisión pública a través de las siguientes formas: • Sitio de internet del Proyecto: www.deltaconveyanceproject.com • En Persona: Departamento de Recursos Hídricos de CA, 3500 Boulevard Industrial, Cuarto 117, oeste de Sacramento, CA 95691 • Los documentos incorporados por referencia en el Borrador del EIR también están disponibles aquí. • En persona: En bibliotecas de todo el estado. Vea una lista de bibliotecas con una copia del Borrador del EIR en www.deltaconveyanceproject.com Durante el período de revisión pública, los comentarios escritos pueden enviarse a través de: • Envíe por correo a CA Department of Water Resources, Attention: Delta Conveyance Office, P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 • Correo electrónico a deltaconveyancecomments@water.ca.gov • En línea en www.deltaconveyanceproject.com • En una audiencia pública virtual (ver a continuación) Audiencias Públicas Virtuales: Las audiencias públicas se llevarán a cabo virtualmente a través de Zoom para aceptar comentarios públicos sobre el Borrador del EIR. La información sobre cómo acceder a asistir a las audiencias públicas virtuales se puede encontrar en www.deltaconveyanceproject.com. 1. martes, 13 de septiembre del 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2. jueves 22 de septiembre, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3. miércoles, 28 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Más información está disponible en www.deltaconveyanceproject.com. Todos los comentarios substanciales recibidos sobre el Borrador del EIR serán considerados y respondidos en el EIR final y el proceso de toma de decisiones. No se tomará una decisión final con respecto a seguir adelante con el Proyecto de Agua a Través del Delta o en la selección de una alternativa; esas decisiones solo ocurrirán después de completar el proceso de CEQA. Impactos previstos: Se anticipan efectos ambientales significativos en las siguientes áreas: recursos agrícolas; Recursos Estéticos; Recursos Culturales; Transportación; Calidad del Aire y Emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero; Ruido; Recursos Paleontológicos; y recursos culturales tribales. Sitios de Residuos Peligrosos: El Área del Plan incluye varios sitios de desechos peligrosos enumerados en la Sección 65962.5 del Código de Gobierno de California. 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A TALE OF THREE CITIES – HOW BAKERSFIELD, COLUMBUS AND HOUSTON TACKLED HOMELESSNESS

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ccording to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, around half a million individuals nationwide are currently experiencing homelessness. Yet three cities have been able to make dramatic gains in tackling the problem with important lessons for the rest of the country. Among these lessons: housing and homelessness are community issues requiring community solutions.

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“We were not looking at our data to make sure that the decisions we were making were in line with what the community needed. And our recidivism was very high,” said Ana Rausch, vice president of program operations at the Houston Coalition for the Homeless, an umbrella organization that brings together more than 100 nonprofits and local government agencies.

During a July 22nd Ethnic Media Services briefing, front line workers in all three cities explained the strategies that led to their success.

“Our partners and funders all came together to identify the common goals for the homeless response system.”

“We accomplished this because we changed our mindset and our beliefs,” said Mary Scott, client services director at Open Door Network in Bakersfield. “We now believe homelessness is not an individual issue. Homelessness is a community issue.”

The results: since 2011, the city has seen a 63% decrease in overall homelessness, a 69% decrease in chronic homelessness, and an 82% decline in family homelessness. Veteran homelessness ended in 2015, and in the current year, of the 3,124 individuals experiencing homelessness, 1,622 are now residing in a shelter.

Work began with a comprehensive register of every person in the county experiencing homelessness, with names listed under the following categories: chronically homeless, veterans, youth, elderly, and families. “We with the different organizations and go one by one to each person, to find out what the service provider is providing, what their status is, and what are the barriers,” Scott said. Housing vouchers, low-income units, landlords working with housing locators, and the ‘Milestone project’ – which is refurbishing motels and turning them into permanent housing units – are all part of the strategy. “Some of our continued challenges are the lack of affordable housing: we have a 2% vacancy rate, and we identified 1,603 unduplicated homeless individuals in our 2022 headcount,” she continued. “It is also a struggle finding landlords and property owners who are willing to rent to our clients who have little to no income.”

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Evictions are another challenge. In Columbus, Ohio, addressing the homeless crisis meant “getting ahead” of eviction filings. “We are bringing more landlords on board, not to sell them on the tenants themselves, but on the support services that we have in place to keep people housed,” said Marcus J. Salter, housing stability specialist at the Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio. His agency is one of several that form the Homeless Prevention Network, a collaboration of housing providers and mental health agencies created after the pandemic to connect homeless residents to support services.

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Houston took a similar approach, moving 25,000 people from the streets and into permanent housing over the past decade. Back in 2012, the nation’s fourth most populous city had the sixth largest homeless population in the country, with service providers operating in silos.

In March 2020 the city of Bakersfield, California achieved “functional zero” chronic homelessness, while Houston, Texas placed more than 25,000 people in permanent housing, resulting in a 64% decrease in homelessness. And in 2018, Columbus, Ohio had successfully housed 70% of its homeless population.

With that new mindset, organizations, government agencies, landlords, and homeless residents were able to partner to create support services and permanent housing for the community, Scott explained.

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According to Scott, the network “diverted 311 people away from entering shelters” between January and March of this year, with a total of “2,035 longterm homeless residents served by permanent supportive housing.”

And according to Rausch, 95% of individuals supported stay housed. “We use the Housing First model: we take someone from the streets and we put them into a place and then once they feel safe, having a roof over their head and food in their belly, then they can begin to focus on the issues that might have led to them becoming homeless,” she noted. Harris County, where Houston is located, also managed to decommission 57 homeless encampments, thanks in part to additional COVID resources from the federal government, with individuals being moved into permanent housing. “We had a lot of market-rate units,” said Rausch, “but it’s gotten to the point where there’s really not many vacancies left.” California now holds the dubious distinction of having the nation’s highest homeless population, tallied at an eye-popping 60,000 people. “And that’s not because they’re mentally ill, on drugs, or because they’re criminals,” said Matthew Lewis, director of communications at California Yimby, a statewide housing policy organization. “It’s because they lost their homes.” YIMBY is the acronym for Yes In My Backyard and refers to those who support greater housing developments in their own neighborhoods. Despite California’s continued economic growth – if it were a nation, California would rank as the world’s fifth largest economy – zoning law restrictions and a legacy of redlining, which prohibited minorities including Asians, Latinos and African Americans from purchasing homes in certain neighborhoods, are impeding the construction of affordable, multifamily housing.

“I’ve heard landlords say, ‘We had a tenant here, a situation happened, and we didn’t know who to contact.’ We can make those support services more accessible,” said Salter.

California Yimby works at the state level to try to reform the legislative framework around housing, which, according to Lewis, stands in the way of serious attempts to address the homeless challenge.

Currently, the Homeless Prevention Network is working to reduce demand at the city’s five single adult centers and two-family shelters, all of which are filled to capacity, by moving people into more permanent housing.

“The legacy of segregation lives on in these neighborhoods and our cities have made it virtually impossible to add housing at all ends of the income spectrum,” he said. “We’re trying to reverse those historic mistakes.”

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EARTHTALK Q&A: ARE OIL COMPANIES REALLY CUTTING EMISSIONS?

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t’s no secret that the climate crisis is intensifying and the world is looking for solutions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated in its latest report that we are facing a “code red” for humanity if we are unable to make substantive changes. According to the IPCC we must cut our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in half by 2030 in order to secure a livable future. Even though there has been a push for emissions reduction, global emissions are not showing signs of declining. As top contributors of pollution, oil companies are under a microscope. In response to increased pressure, many have begun to make promises that they are working towards being part of the solution. The scientific journal PLOS One reports that major oil companies are using terms like "climate," "low-carbon" and "transition" more frequently in their reports and claim that they are striving to go “carbon neutral.” Carbon neutral is as much of an oxymoron as there can be when applied to oil companies, which begs the question: How do they plan to accomplish this goal? One way they are trying to achieve net-zero emissions is by investing in nature-based carbon credits. Essentially, they are pledging money to plant trees that absorb the CO2 equivalent of the output of their company. While this solution seems simple enough, common criticisms of oil companies’ responses are that netzero promises are solely based on facility operations and not on the fuel sales themselves; additionally, oil companies have continued to invest in more acreage for the express purpose of extracting more oil— thereby showing their true priorities. Researchers at Tohoku University and Kyoto University conclude that transitioning to clean energy is not occurring because

investments and actions by oil companies simply do not match the public promises they are making. It's important to understand that nature-based credits come with complications. It takes years for trees to mature so it’s often unclear how much CO2 they’ll absorb. In addition, the lifespan of these trees is not a guarantee either: With increasingly warm and dry conditions, there is an increased likelihood that these trees could die due to drought or fire, in which case the carbon offset becomes worthless. So, are oil companies simply greenwashing? Some have made minor efforts but it is not nearly enough. That being said, it is important to know how we as individuals can still make a difference. Divesting from oil companies will help reduce the amount of money going towards these polluters. Even if you are not giving money directly to oil companies, your money can indirectly exacerbate the problem. Doing your due diligence to make sure that your bank is not funding oil companies along with other investments in your portfolio can make a world of difference. Reallocating money to make sure you are investing in a clean energy future will help to take the fate of our planet out of the hands of big oil companies. CONTACTS: “Oil company responses to climate change,” theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2022/may/11/fossil-fuel-carbon-bombs-climatebreakdown-oil-gas; Nature-based Carbon Offsets, eenews.net/articles/booming-offset-industry-couldcut-co2-or-just-line-pockets/; Oil Company Greenwashing, npr.org/2022/02/16/1081119920/greenwashing-oil-companies; How to start divesting, greenamerica.org/fight-dirty-energy-grow-cleanenergy/divest-reinvest/getting-started-divestment. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine.com. To donate, visit https//earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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o es ningún secreto que la crisis climática se está intensificando y el mundo está buscando soluciones. El Panel Intergubernamental sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC) afirmó en su último informe que nos enfrentamos a un “código rojo” para la humanidad si no somos capaces de hacer cambios sustantivos. Según el IPCC, debemos reducir nuestras emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) a la mitad para 2030 a fin de asegurar un futuro habitable. Aunque ha habido un impulso para la reducción de emisiones, las emisiones globales no muestran signos de disminución. Como principales contribuyentes de la contaminación, las compañías petroleras están bajo la lupa. En respuesta al aumento de la presión, muchos han comenzado a prometer que están trabajando para ser parte de la solución. La revista científica PLOS One informa que las principales compañías petroleras están utilizando términos como "clima", "bajo en carbono" y "transición" con mayor frecuencia en sus informes y afirman que se esfuerzan por volverse "neutrales en carbono". La neutralidad de carbono es un oxímoron que puede haber cuando se aplica a las compañías petroleras, lo que plantea la pregunta: ¿Cómo planean lograr este objetivo? Una forma en que están tratando de lograr emisiones netas cero es invirtiendo en créditos de carbono basados en la naturaleza. Esencialmente, están prometiendo dinero para plantar árboles que absorban el equivalente de CO2 de la producción de su empresa.

Si bien esta solución parece bastante simple, las críticas comunes a las respuestas de las compañías petroleras son que las promesas de cero neto se basan únicamente en las operaciones de las instalaciones y no en las ventas de combustible en sí; además, las compañías petroleras han seguido invirtiendo en más acres con el propósito expreso de extraer más petróleo, mostrando así sus verdaderas prioridades. Investigadores de la Universidad de Tohoku y la Universidad de Kyoto concluyen que la transición a la energía limpia no está sucediendo porque las inversiones y acciones de las compañías petroleras

simplemente no coinciden con las promesas públicas que están haciendo. Es importante entender que los créditos basados en la naturaleza vienen con complicaciones. Los árboles tardan años en madurar, por lo que a menudo no está claro cuánto CO2 absorberán. Además, el cíclo de vida de estos árboles tampoco es una garantía: con condiciones cada vez más cálidas y secas, existe una mayor probabilidad de que estos árboles mueran debido a la sequía o el fuego, en cuyo caso la compensación de carbono pierde su valor. Entonces, ¿las compañías petroleras están haciendo greenwashing? Algunos han hecho esfuerzos menores, pero no es suficiente. Dicho esto, es importante saber cómo nosotros, como individuos, aún podemos marcar la diferencia. La desinversión de las compañías petroleras ayudará a reducir la cantidad de dinero que se destina a estos contaminadores. Incluso si no estás dando dinero directamente a las compañías petroleras, tu dinero puede exacerbar indirectamente el problema. Hacer tu diligencia debida para asegurarte de que tu banco no esté financiando compañías petroleras junto con otras inversiones en tu cartera puede marcar una gran diferencia. Reasignar dinero para asegurarte de que estás invirtiendo en un futuro de energía limpia ayudará a quitar el destino de nuestro planeta de las manos de las grandes compañías petroleras. CONTACTOS: “Oil company responses to climate change,” theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2022/may/11/fossil-fuel-carbon-bombs-climatebreakdown-oil-gas; Nature-based Carbon Offsets, eenews.net/articles/booming-offset-industry-could-cutco2-or-just-line-pockets/; Oil Company Greenwashing, npr.org/2022/02/16/1081119920/greenwashing-oil-companies; How to start divesting, greenamerica.org/fightdirty-energy-grow-clean-energy/divest-reinvest/gettingstarted-divestment. EarthTalk® es producido por Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss para la organización sin fines de lucro 501 (c) 3 EarthTalk. Vea más en https://emagazine.com. Para donar, visite https // earthtalk.org. Envíe sus preguntas a: question@ earthtalk.org.

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la conversión de las almas y la caridad. Se invoca para que haya paz y felicidad en el seno familiar. Protege en contra de todo tipo de peligros, accidentes y pesares. Procura bonanza económica.

os Ángeles, son seres de luz maravillosos creados por Dios, con muchos poderes astrales y milagrosos. Se cree que los Ángeles se originaron el segundo día de la creación, y sus milagrosas proezas se encuentran trazadas en un sinfín de pasajes históricos, en los relatos de la Biblia, y en otros libros sagrados. Existe una infinidad de Ángeles, quienes teológicamente han sido ordenados en una gran jerarquía: Serafines, Querubines, Tronos, Dominaciones, Virtudes, Potestades, Principados, Arcángeles y Ángeles. La palabra Ángel, proviene del griego “Angelos” que significa mensajero. Una de las historias de la Biblia más memorable referente a la aparición de Ángeles, ocurrió cuando el Ángel Gabriel se materializó frente al profeta Daniel. (Daniel 8:16, 9:21) Ángeles de luz del cielo, que custodian las vidas humanas. Sean bendecidos y cuando aquella luz, te prevenga de peligros y de cometer errores; agradece y hazle caso a esas señales. Tu Ángel guardián es tu mejor amigo. ¡Escúchalo! Lunes: Arcángel Gabriel, es el mensajero de Dios, y el encargado de traer las buenas nuevas. Entre sus virtudes esenciales se encuentran la verdad, el amor y la gratitud. Pida su asistencia cuando esté a la espera de noticias, y en casos legales. Se considera

Viernes: Arcángel Miguel, es el guardián de la fe y el eterno vencedor del mal. Estará presente en la Tierra el día del juicio final. Entre sus nobles virtudes se encuentran, el poder de Dios, la fuerza de voluntad, la fe infinita y la justicia divina. Se ruega su protección en contra de maldades, injusticias, envidias, sabotajes, hechizos y brujería.

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Como un promotor de alegría, gozo y felicidad. Martes: Arcángel Chamuel, es quien infunde el amor, la devoción y la firmeza en el poder de Dios. Sus virtudes principales son la lealtad, la fidelidad y la sensibilidad. Se pide su patrocinio en asuntos relacionados al amor, relaciones románticas, noviazgo, compromiso y matrimonio. Es el Ángel que unifica a las almas gemelas.

Miércoles: Arcángel Rafael, su nombre significa medicina de Dios. Es el Ángel que cura todos los males. Entre sus virtudes están el poder curativo, la fuerza divina y la protección. Es llamado el ángel de la ciencia y el conocimiento. Auxilia a los fieles en momentos de enfermedad y convalecencia. Rece su novena antes de una cirugía, y al realizar cualquier tratamiento médico, Jueves: Arcángel Zadquiel, es el ángel de la invocación, la armonía y la libertad. Las virtudes que le acompañan son la esperanza,

Sábado: Arcángel Anael, el Ángel que brinda paz, serenidad y tranquilidad. Entre sus relevantes virtudes encontramos la iluminación, la calma, la benevolencia y la misericordia. Se busca su patrocinio para tener buena salud mental, despojarse de energías adversas. Para el incremento de la autoestima y del amor propio. Domingo: Arcángel Uriel, es el Ángel de la luz y de la profecía, el arrepentimiento y la música armónica. Sus virtudes son la gracia, el buen karma, la sabiduría y la armonía. Su nombre significa fuego de Dios. Se pide por su asistencia a la hora de tomar decisiones importantes, para salir de dudas, para descubrir mentiras, y para alabar el bendito nombre del Creador.

JUL 29 - AUG 04, 2022

EAR PROTECTION: DOCS OFFER ADVICE THAT'S EASY TO HEAR

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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE MECHANICS SPEAK OUT IN FAVOR OF ELECTRIFYING FLEET

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can Postal Workers Union Local 73, said it is a big job trying to maintain the existing vehicles, many of which date back to the 1990s.

earing loss is on the rise and - as people return to the loud places like the gym after pandemic-induced hiatuses - medical professionals are advising them to protect their hearing.

"We have our technicians, making sure these old, depleted 30-year-vehicles are smogged," Zapien explained. "And if the catalytic converters are working properly, the vehicles are tuned up properly, so we can eliminate our carbon footprint that we're putting into the system."

Alyce Schott, an audiologist with Oregon Health and Science University, said people have a tendency to turn up their headphones to drown out a noisy place like the gym. She said there are headphone options that can help people navigate this predicament. "You can just get good, totally covering the ear we call them circumaural - headphones with noise canceling features," said Schott. "So that allows you to reduce your background noise and then to keep what you're listening to in your ears instead of leaking back out." Schott said anything above 85 decibels is considered the top end of the listening levels. Many headphones on the market can reach well above that, but there are phone apps that can help people monitor the levels on their headphones. Schott said hearing loss is on the rise among young people, and it's connected to the devices used to listen to music. Claire Johnson, an audiologist and manager of clinical services with UnitedHealthcare, said people should follow the 60/60 rule. That means limiting music for 60 minutes at a time at 60 percent of the music player's volume. She also said that folks' diets can help their hearing, such as post-workout snacks high in potassium, zinc and magnesium.

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"Foods like bananas, spinach and yogurt can provide nutrients that are going to help maintain your hearing health," said Johnson. "It's something we don't often think about but our inner ear is actually a really delicate organ that needs nourishing fuel as well." Schott said people of every age, from infancy to old age, should have their hearing protected in some way. "Hearing protection is always an option," said Schott. "They have great over-the-counter options and then if that doesn't fit you well, there's always custom. So there's an option out there. You just have to kind of explore what they are."

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.S. Postal Service mechanics are pressing for more electric vehicles in the fleet, as long as the infrastructure to support them is expanded as well. The Postal Service is getting ready to buy about 85,000 vehicles to replace an aging fleet, and 40% will be electric. Sal Zapien, motor vehicle craft director in San Jose for USPS and a member of the Ameri-

The U.S. Postal Service initially said only 10% of its new vehicles would be electric. The agency will hold a public hearing on the topic on August 8. Several environmental groups are suing the Postal Service, hoping to force it to prioritize clean air and the battle against climate change, rather than solely focusing on the bottom line. Zapien predicts many postal properties will need to be expanded to make room for EV charging stations. He noted some stations could be open to the public, which would serve as a way to generate revenue. "There are some stations that it will be impossible to put charging stations there, because there's no room to park the vehicle," Zapien pointed out. "You need a special area with all the access to hook them up to charging ports." In June, the Biden administration launched a plan to install 500,000 electric-vehicle charging stations across the country.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San José (“City”) seeks sealed bid proposals in accordance with the following. Project Name: 9949 - ESUHSD Silver Creek Community Wi-Fi Infrastructure (“Project”) Description of Work: The Project generally involves providing WiFi access to the highest priority neighborhoods within the Silver Creek High School attendance area, and surrounding communities, through the installation of wireless radios and WiFi access points onto approximately 200 City street light poles. Engineer’s Estimate: $1,500,000.00 FILING OF BIDS All proposals must be filed with the Director of Public Works, City of San José, City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., 5th Fl., San Jose, CA 95113-1905, on or before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022. A representative of the Director of Public Works will publicly open and declare the aggregate bid of each bidder, using the Zoom virtual meeting platform, shortly after the filing deadline. Interested parties can access the virtual bid opening by visiting https://www. sanjoseca.gov/CIPBids. OBTAINING PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS The City is using Biddingo, an online bid solicitation website, to facilitate this procurement. This procurement is registered on Biddingo (https://www. biddingo.com/sanjose) under the bid number and bid name above and has the following commodity code classifications(s): 100305 - Construction - Other 025000 - Electrical Services 100903 - Engineering Services- Electrical 100906 - Engineering Services- Other 077505 - Street Lamps and Fixtures All documents and information related to this procurement, including the Project plans and specifications, are on the Biddingo website under the bid number and bid name above. Once registered, bidders can view and download information regarding this procurement, including the bid and contract documents, as well as submit questions related to the bid and contract documents. Once a bidder views or downloads documents for this bid, the bidder becomes a “document taker.” Biddingo will send “document takers” a notification every time the City posts an addendum, responds to a question and/or provides new information related to this procurement. Each bidder is responsible for selecting the appropriate notification options related to its Biddingo account. Following review by the City, proposals will be uploaded to Biddingo. BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FOR UPDATES Bidders must periodically check Biddingo to make sure the bidder has the most recent information about this procurement. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Bidders must submit questions or requests for information concerning any part of this bid in writing to the City via Biddingo. The City will not respond to any communication or question submitted directly to City staff or City consultants. Submit questions via Biddingo no later than Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm. All bidders are expected to have read and understand the “Procurement and Contract Process Integrity and Conflict of Interest,” sectionHeader 7 of the Consolidated Open Government and Ethics Provisions adopted on August 26, 2014, a complete copy of which can be found at https://www.sanjoseca. gov/home/showdocument?id=19565. Any bidder who violates this policy will be subject to disqualification. The grounds for disqualification include contact regarding this procurement with any City official or employee or evaluation team member other than the Procurement Contact or Purchasing Officer from the time of issuance of this solicitation until the end of the protest period. RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION Bidders can only rely on information obtained through Biddingo. Bidders can not rely on any other written or oral statements of the City or its officers, directors, employees or agents regarding this procurement. In the event a bidder obtains information about this procurement through any means other than Biddingo, the City will not be responsible for the completeness, accuracy or timeliness of the final bid proposal. BID SECURITY Each bid must be accompanied by cash, a certified check, a cashier’s check or a bidder’s bond in the sum of not less than 10% of the total maximum contract amount. Checks shall be made payable to the order

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of the City of San José. Bonds shall be executed by a surety possessing a valid certificate of authority issued by the California Department of Insurance and shall name the City of San José as beneficiary. All bids must be addressed to the Director of Public Works, City of San José, shall bear the Project Number and Name and be in a sealed envelope. DEPOSIT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF RETENTION Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in Public Contracts Code sectionHeader 22300, the contractor may substitute certain securities for any money withheld by City as retention to ensure contractor’s performance under the contract. Such substitution of securities in lieu of retention shall be at the contractor’s request and at contractor’s sole expense. The securities shall be in an amount equivalent to the retention to be released. PREVAILING WAGES (Municipal Affair) This project is a “public works” as defined in sectionHeaders 1720 through 1720.6 of the California Labor Code. In accordance with Chapter 14.09 of the San Jose Municipal Code entitled “Prevailing Wage Requirements for City Contracts Involving Public Works,” the contractor will be required to comply with the prevailing wage provisions in California Labor Code sectionHeaders 1720 through 1861, and the City’s Office of Equality Assurance is authorized to provide certain local enforcement of those provisions. As such, the contractor will need to pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rates for holiday and overtime work. See sectionHeader 7-1.01a(3) of the Special Provisions for the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the contract. Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing wage rates for holiday and overtime work in effect for this project are on file and available for your review from the City’s Office of Equality Assurance at 408-535-8430. PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT This project is subject to the Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) entered between the City of San José and the Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building & Construction Trades Council. The awarded Bidder will be required to agree to the terms of the agreement by signing Addendum A – Agreement to be Bound, of the PLA agreement, and submit at the time the contract is executed. See Attachment 6 for a copy of the PLA including Addendum A. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS All prospective bidders are hereby cautioned that the Contractor’s State License Law regulates contractor licensing matters. The Contractor, in its bid proposal, shall be required to disclose its license type, number, and expiration date. Bidders must have a California contractor’s license, classification C-10 to bid this project. CONTRACTOR DIR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS The contractor and all listed subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with California Labor Code sectionHeaders 1725.5 and 1771.1. The City will not accept a bid in which the contractor or any of the listed subcontractors are not registered in accordance with sectionHeaders 1725.5 and 1771.1. See sectionHeader 2-1.17 of the Special Provisions for the “registration” requirements applicable to the contract. NONDISCRIMINATION/NONPREFERENTIAL TREATMENT The Nondiscrimination/Nonpreferential Treatment requirements of Chapter 4.08 of the San Jose Municipal Code apply to this project. BOND REQUIREMENTS Bidder’s attention is directed to those provisions of the Specifications which require the contractor to whom the contract for the work is awarded, to file with the City Clerk at the time the contract is executed, a Contractor’s Payment Bond and a Bond for Faithful Performance meeting all the requirements of the Specifications and approved by the City Attorney of the City of San José. Bonds shall be executed by a surety possessing a valid certificate of authority issued by the California Department of Insurance and shall name the City of San José as beneficiary. The Contractor’s Faithful Performance Bond shall be for 100% of the contract amount. The Contractor’s Payment Bond shall be for 100% of the contract amount. 7/29/22 CNS-3608471# EL OBSERVADOR

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686801 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lopez Flooring, 2938 Warm Springs Dr, 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): Oscar Humberto Lopez Melgar, 2938 Warm Springs Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/08/2022. 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/ Oscar Humberto Lopez Melgar This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/08/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686801 July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 687147 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZARAGOZA ENVIOS, 2114 Senter Rd #12, 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): Cesar Zaragoza, 2114 Senter Rd #12, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/20/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Cesar Zaragosa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/21/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 687147 July 29, August 5, 12,

19, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685920 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOLARI CHARGE TECHNOLOGIES, 283 Tradewinds Dr #7, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BALANE GLOBAL ENTERPRISES, INC, 1804 Torino Dr, Stockton, CA 95205. 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/ Allyson Justine Balane Balane Global Enterprises, Inc Owner Article/Reg#: 5030249 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/08/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 685920 July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686984 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOE’S TRANSPORTATION, 14035 Columbet Ave, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose S Serrano, 14035 Columbet Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. Jose M Navarro Serrano, 14035 Columbet Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/12/2012. 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

JUL 29 - AUG 04, 2022 guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose S Serrano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/15/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686984 July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686893 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: P&G RADIATOR, 346 s. 23nd Street, 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): Ruben Gonzalez, 346 23nd Street, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2022. This filing is refile (changes in facts from previous filing) for previous File#FBN686893. “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/ RUBEN GONZALEZ This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/12/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686893 July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400932 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: FNU Arsalan Khan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) FNU Arsalan Khan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FNU Arsalan Khan to Arsalan Khan 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: 11/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 06, 2022 Julie Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400908 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sarah Michele Northrop TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sarah Michele Northrop has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sarah Michele Northrop to Vega Sarah Bluem 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: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

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PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kevin Chiem Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kevin Chiem Nguyen to Kevin Chiem 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: 11/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400516 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Heejae Jung TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Heejae Jung has filed a petition for

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Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Heejae Jung to Gavin Jung 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: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400518 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mak Dong Kim TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mak Dong Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mak Dong Kim to Nayoung Kim 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: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV362846 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samuel Ibarra Siordia TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Samuel Ibarra Siordia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samuel Ibarra Siordia AKA Samuel Siordia to Samuel (first name) Siordia Ibarra (last name) 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/30/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV401047 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cuong Phu Pham TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Cuong Phu Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cuong Phu Pham to Greg Phu Pham 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: 11/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397806 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of

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the application of: Carla Alejandra Ramirez Ramirez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carla Alejandra Ramirez Ramirez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alerith Donette Sanchez Ramirez to Alerith 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: 8/23/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 10, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400033 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eli Miles Maldonado: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Eli Miles Maldonado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eli Miles Maldonado to Zakai Miles Maldonado. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show

cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/18/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 7, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686409 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Raul Martinez Martinez, 1259 Lynn 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): Raul Martinez Martinez, 1259 Lynn Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/24/2022. 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/ Raul Martinez Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/24/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686409 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686899 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mamas Meat Market, 1098 S 3rd 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): Vivian Ali, 3193 Calzar Dr, San Jose, CA 95118. 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/ Vivian Ali Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686899 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686948 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAGY BEAUTY SALON, 350 Barack Obama Blv 40, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Margarita Curiel, 992 Mills Ct, San Jose, CA 95125. Juan Eduardo Rojaspena, 992 Mills Ct, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/01/2022. 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/ Margarita Curiel This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/13/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686948

July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686617 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STEVENS CREEK MUFFLER AND AUTO REPAIR CORP, 2221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite B, 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): STEVENS CREEK MUFFLER AND AUTO REPAIR CORP, 2221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite B, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/21/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN644957. “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/ Rosalba Rodriguz STEVENS CREEK MUFFLER AND AUTO REPAIR CORP Treasury Article/Reg#: 5122903 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686617

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/ Ricardo De La Torre This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/15/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 687000 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686974 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EPOC, 60 4th Street Unit 303, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Anthony David Wolf, 60 4th Street Unit 303, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/13/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Anthony D Wolf This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/14/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686974

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 687000 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Best Chrome, 13165 Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ricardo De La Torre, 202 N 26th St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/10/2000. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686493 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: L’ROCO GRILL, 699 Curtner Avenue #140, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): IC RESTAURANT GROUP INC, 678 W Refinado Way, Mountain House, CA 95391. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/01/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare

that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Anthony Mwangi IC RESTAURANT GROUP INC CFO Article/Reg#: C4817421 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686493 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686871 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zolano’s Insurance Services, 2055 Alum Rock Ave Suite B, 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): Yesenia Solano, 1180 Sunnyslope Rd, Hollister, CA 95023. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/10/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yesenia Solano Zolano’s Insurance Services Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/12/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686871 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686540 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUILLEN MACHINING, 671 Reed St, 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): Juan

JUL 29 - AUG 04, 2022 Manuel Guillen, 5479 Tyhurst Walkway Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/04/2022. 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/ Juan M Guillen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/29/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686540 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 687012 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AV ACCESORIOS NINA, 4195 Santa Rita Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana C Villalpando, 4195 Santa Rita Way, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ana C Villalpando This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/15/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 687012 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 687003 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STAGE PRESENCE, 1222 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnerhsip. The name and residence ad-

dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Jaymee Lynn Senigaglia, 1222 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. Joseph Nicholas Schaben, 1222 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/01/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN681200. “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/ Jaymee Senigaglia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/15/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 687003 July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400823 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samvel Spartakovich Atayan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Samvel Spartakovich Atayan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samvel Spartakovich Atayan to Samvel Atayan 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: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show

JUL 29 - AUG 04, 2022 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400165 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: VyHanh Nguyen and Justin Kwong TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) VyHanh Nguyen and Justin Kwong have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Josephine Vy An Kwong to Josephine Vy An Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/25/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 11, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400456 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abdur Rafay TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Abdur Rafay has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abdur Rafay to Rafay Qureshi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/25/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 14, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400512 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI THUY HANG NGUYEN and NGOC DANH DANG TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THI THUY HANG NGUYEN and NGOC DANH DANG have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. KIM PHU DANG to JACKSON DANG b. PHUC AN KHANG DANG to NOAH

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com DANG 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: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400513 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI THUY HANG NGUYEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THI THUY HANG NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. THI THUY HANG NGUYEN to HANA NGUYEN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition

should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400514 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC DANH DANG TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC DANH DANG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NGOC DANH DANG to DEAN DANG 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: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400721 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jianwei Zhu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jianwei Zhu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jianwei Zhu to Jason Jianwei Zhu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/01/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396870 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Scarlett Herverth-Mendoza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Scarlett Herverth-Mendoza has filed a petition

for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Scarlett Herverth-Mendoza to Scarlett Mendoza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/06/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 19, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685173 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXIT REALTY KEYSTONE, 16175 A Monterey Street, 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): WATER WHEEL ENTERPRISES, INC., 16175 A Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/30/2002. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN638489. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Margaret Vierra WATER WHEEL ENTERPRISES INC President Article/Reg#: 2428850 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685173 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686815 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ES TIEMPO LLC, 1826 Bowers Avenue, 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): ES TIEMPO LLC, 1826 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/01/2008. This filing is a refile [No change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN633160. “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/ Frank Carbajal ES TIEMPO LLC Founder Article/Reg#: CA Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/08/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686815 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686829 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: El Ranchon, 4500 The Woods Dr Apt 933, 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): Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez, 4500 The Woods Dr Apt 933, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Ramon Marin Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/11/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686829 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686780 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Cleaning Blessing, 1466 Ford Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Estefani Ariola Ortiz Cordova, 1466 Ford Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/07/2022. This filing is first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Estefani Ariola Ortiz Cordova This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/07/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686780 July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398511 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Melecio Artiaga Jr TO ALL IN-

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TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Melecio Artiaga Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Melecio Artiaga Jr to Melecio Arteaga 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/06/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 23, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400131 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jovita Frias Meza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jovita Frias Meza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jovita Frias Meza to Jovita A Frias 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that

includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/25/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 08, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399232 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tesfaldet Berhane Ghebreslassie TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tesfaldet Berhane Ghebreslassie has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tesfalded Berhane Ghebreslassie to Tesfaldet Ghebre Berhane 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/27/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396249 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Merced Gumaro Torres TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Merced Gumaro Torres has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Merced Gumaro Torres to Merced Torres Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/23/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 07, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400117 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Akbar Kabirsalmani TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Akbar Kabirsalmani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Akbar Kabirsalmani to Saeed Kabirsalmani 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/18/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 20, 2022 Julie Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV400278 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria De Lourdes Farias TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria De Lourdes Farias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria De Lourdes Farias to Lourdes Maria Farias 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/18/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 12, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of DOANH KIM VU Case No. 22PR191891 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOANH KIM VU. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHELLE MY VU in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that MICHELLE MY VU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the 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 19, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10. Petitioner: Attorney for Petitioner: PHUC DINH DO, ESQ 181 South King Road San Jose, CA 95116 (408)254-9991 Rune Date: July 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAQUIZAS MARI’S, 1935 Lavonne Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The

JUL 29 - AUG 04, 2022 name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria De Jesus Escareno Chavez, 1935 Lavonne Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria De Jesus Escareno Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 686597 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686469 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALVARADO MARIA CLEANING HOUSE, 687 Banff St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Claudia Alvarado, 687 Banff St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/28/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Alvarado This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 686469 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685963 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIRRIERIA LOS YAQUIS, 100 Ogier Ave #37, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara

County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Blanca Azucena Leyva Aguelles, 100 Ogier Ave #37, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Alexis Marcel Leon Hernandez, 100 Ogier Ave #17, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Blanca Azucena Leyva Arguelles This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/09/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685963 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686380 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JJ’S DELIVERY SERVICES, LLC, 1501 Tosca Court, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JJ’S DELIVERY SERVICES, LLC, 1501 Tosca Court, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/18/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Francisco Quiroz JJ’S DELIVERY SERVICES, LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202135410523 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/23/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686380

JUL 29 - AUG 04, 2022 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAND CANDY NAIL SPA, 1060 Willow Street 5, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andy Nguyen, 1060 Willow Street 5, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Andy Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 686602 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686653 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ASEGURATE M U LT I S E RV I C I O S , INC, 2701 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ASEGURATE MULTISERVICIOS, INC, 2701 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/09/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Leidy M Herrera Gomez ASEGURATE MULTISERVICIOS, INC Secretary Article/Reg#: GV13584 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/05/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686653 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 686673 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lightning Roof Removal, 240 Moselle Ct, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gustavo Ramirez Lopez, 240 Moselle, San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/05/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gustavo Ramirez Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/05/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 686673 July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399853 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Lynn Sheridan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rebecca Lynn Sheridan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rebecca Lynn Sheridan to Rebecca Lynn Medun 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/18/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 05, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399776 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Felix Sanchez Jr TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Felix Sanchez Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Felix Sanchez Jr to Felix Carrasco Jr 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/11/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date

set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 30, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399655 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicole John Mendoza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nicole John Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicole John Mendoza to Nicholas John Mendoza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/11/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 28, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399833 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christine Devin Janeway TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Christine Devin Janeway has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christine Devin Janeway to Christine Bouton D’or Devin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/18/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 01, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399030 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Anh Nguyet Nguyen & Vinh Van Le TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thi Anh Nguyet Nguyen & Vinh Van Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hung Van Le to Vincent Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must

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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 10, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399378 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joseph Sandoval Martinez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joseph Sandoval Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joseph Sandoval Martinez aka Joseph Cecil Martinez to Joseph Cecil Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/04/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 22, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV399575 Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tam N Ton TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tam N Ton has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tam N Ton to Tami NuQuynh Ton 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/04/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 27, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022

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Q&A: CULTURAL REPRESENTATION, TOMAHAWK TRAINING, AND ALIEN HUNTING IN THE NEW MOVIE PREY Amber Midthunder and the Comanche People Take on an Iconic Extraterrestrial Hunter in the Latest Incarnation of the Predator Film Series

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mber Midthunder is an Indigenous-American actress who is taking on the role of both hunter and Prey in the newest installment of the sci-fi horror/action series, Predator. But this is a new and innovative approach to the series, one that should surprise fans and bring many new ones with its unique story set 300 years ago. Among the new changes are its title, Prey, and a never before used time period and environment for the series. This time around the memorable alien hunter is taken back to the 1700’s Comanche Nation territory, where the Predator alien will face the fierce warriors of the tribe. Midthunder plays the main protagonist Naru, who is one of these young and skilled warriors who lives with her community in the Northern Plains. Although Naru is fierce, crafty and headstrong, her brother Taabe (Dakota Beavers) and his fellow male warriors take the lead and take Naru’s skillsets for granted. But when the skies light up and strange occurrences began to envelope the tribe’s territory, Naru is the first to realize this is unlike any danger or enemy they have ever come upon before. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) the film also stars Dane DiLiegro as The Predator,

ent resources and stuff like that. So it is as accurate and real as possible. And I think that it gives the Predator franchise a new texture and a new world to kind of live inside of.

teresting, and I thought she seemed very complex and exciting. And I really am a big fan of Dan (Trachtenberg). So all those things put together was enough to make me interested and then found out, obviously, that it was Predator and that was its own set of emotions. Once you found out it was a Predator film, did you go watch them for homework? I definitely went back and made sure that I was familiar with all the different Predator movies. But I think that what's interesting and what's cool about the franchise as a whole, but especially our film, is that it stands on its own. So each film in the series is definitely, like, has their own characters and their own storyline and stuff like that. So this definitely was no different than that in the sense it is very much its own movie while it is still connected to the other ones. Jumping off of that, it is very contained in its own story and yes, it is a Sci-Fi and action film, but there's a lot more to that. It's little details like the use of medicinal plants, how the community functions, the little things like that which kind of round out the world and makes it seem like you're stepping into the past and seeing how this community would deal with a situation like this. So my question is,

Amber Midthunder plays the main protagonist Naru in the science fiction action thriller Prey. Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios

I'm really proud of all that the world building and the representation that we have in our film, that I find it to be especially something to be proud of because of the fact that it comes via a Predator movie. why do you think these sorts of details and day to day relationships were important to show in this film? That's a great question. That's a great thing to point out. I think that kind of there's a twofold answer, which is that one, I've talked a lot about how I'm really proud of all that the world building and the representation that we have in our film, that I find it to be especially something to be proud of

because of the fact that it comes via a Predator movie. And I think you're right that it's not just something [unimportant] that we added into the film. I think that it adds to the film like having [details] like that, because these are all real things, you know what I mean? Or like even things that were created for this world, but when you look back specifically, it's like, “oh yeah, my people have a flower that's used for medicine” or just differ-

Another thing about the movie, it's shot really beautifully in the outdoor environment. So first question is, where did you guys shoot it? And secondly, what was the physical training like for this? Were you learning how to use bow and arrows, axe throwing, stuff like that? Yeah, we were shooting in Calgary, Alberta, and around there in Canada. So a lot of what we shot also was on Stoney Nakoda Reserve Land, which is really cool for me, particularly because I'm Lakota Nakoda and Dakota. So to be shooting on Nakoda Reserve Land territory was just very neat, to be able to go to work every day and know that. But yeah, we had a fourweek boot camp that we all were a part of. So me, Dakota and all the rest of the boys were there and we did all of those things. Archery was one, spears, knives, and obviously I had the tomahawk. So kind of just figuring out like, everybody just kind of took their turn first, like building the skills and getting a relationship with the weapons and then kind of building off of like, "what's the coolest thing that you can do with a blank", you know what I mean? And just

Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, and Stefany Mathias. Prey is available to stream August 5th on Hulu. To start off, when you first read the script, what did you like most about the story and your character? I did not know that this was a Predator film, so when I originally was aware of the story, I didn't have anything other than my audition materials, and that was just about, you know, a young woman who was Comanche in the 1700's who wanted to be a hunter. And I thought that alone was in-

like seeing how we could incorporate that. So that environment was actually very kind of collaborative and interesting. Can you talk about your experience on collaborating with director Dan Trachtenberg? I mean, Dan is incredible. I have so much appreciation for getting to experience this with him. And I think that that only grows throughout this process from the time of meeting him to working with him. Then even in hindsight, it's just he's so kind and intelligent and very collaborative and such a strong storyteller in the sense that he's like his attention to detail and his ability to give time to things and not show if he was ever under stress. But also to create an environment where everybody feels comfortable to be their best and then come out with something that has great story and exciting action and also is beautiful to look at. I mean, I'm just constantly more and more impressed. Thank you, Amber. Now the final question, what do you hope audiences take away from Prey and the representation aspect of it? Well, when it comes to representation, I'm the most proud of that, personally. I think that we accomplished a lot of things, but to me, that's my favorite thing. And I think that right now our movie and also shows like Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls and Echo are all proving that Indigenous people being in front of and behind the camera have a lot of value that is, I think, an untapped resource to entertainment. And that the more you give that space, the more it can still be relatable and also provides a whole set of opportunity that doesn't come unless it's that arena. And also, hopefully, it's doing good things for our communities by creating jobs and opportunities for people to realize that it's possible to accomplish your dreams or do whatever you want to do. So I'm really proud of that element.

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Q&A: REPRESENTACIÓN CULTURAL, ENTRENAMIENTO TOMAHAWK Y CAZA DE ALIENÍGENAS EN LA NUEVA PELÍCULA PREY Amber Midthunder y la Gente Comanche se enfrentan al icónico cazador extraterrestre en la última encarnación de la serie de películas Predator

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trabajar todos los días sabiéndolo. Pero sí, tuvimos un campamento de 4 semanas en el que participamos todos. Así que yo, Dakota y el resto de los chicos estuvimos ahí e hicimos todas esas cosas. Arquería por ejemplo, también lanzas, cuchillos y obviamente yo tenía el tomahawk. Entonces simplemente estábamos descubriendo, cada quién tomaba su turno, desarrollando las habilidades, familiarizándonos con lar armas y luego decíamos “¿Qué es lo más cool que puedes hacer con eso?” Después pensamos cómo podríamos incorporarlo a nuestros movimientos. Fue un ambiente muy agradable y cooperativo.

mber Midthunder es una actriz Indígeno-Americana que interpreta ambos roles de cazador y presa (Prey) en la instalación más reciente de la serie de ciencia ficción, horror y acción, Predator. Con un nuevo e innovador acercamiento a la serie, uno que deberá sorprender a sus fans y atraer a muchos nuevos con ésta historia única, ambientada 300 años atrás. Dentro de los cambios destacan el título, Prey, y el nunca antes utilizado periodo de tiempo y ambientación de la serie. En esta ocasión el memorable cazador extraterrestre es llevado de vuelta a la Nación Comanche de 1700, donde el Predador alienígena se enfrentará a los feroces guerreros de la tribu.

El cazador extraterrestre de la nueva película Prey se encuentra luchando contra el pueblo Comanche en el siglo XVIII. Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios

Midthunder interpreta a la protagonista Naru, una joven y habilidosa guerrera que vive en una comunidad de las Planicies del Norte. Aunque Naru es fuerte, astuta y perseverante, su hermano Taabe (Dakota Beavers) y sus compañeros guerreros asumen el liderazgo y dan por sentadas las habilidades de Naru. Pero cuando el cielo se ilumina y comienzan a ocurrir sucesos extraños en su territorio, Naru es la primera en darse cuenta de que el peligro al que se enfrentan no tiene precedentes.

Estoy muy orgullosa del mundo que construimos y la representación que tenemos en la película, encuentro mucho orgullo en ello, también de poderlo representar en una película de Predator.

Dirigida por Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) en la película también aparecen Dane DiLiegro como The Predator, Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat y Stefany Mathias. Prey estará disponible por stream el 5 de Agosto en Hulu. Para empezar, cuando leíste el script por primera vez, ¿Qué te gustó más sobre la historia y tu personaje? No sabía que ésta era una película de Predator, así que cuando me enteré originalmente de la historia, no tenía otra cosa más que mi material de audición, que era sobre, ya sabes, una joven mujer Comanche en los 1700’s que quería ser cazadora. Y pensé que sólo eso ya era interesante, me pareció muy compleja y emocionante. Y de verdad soy una gran admiradora de Dan (Trachtenberg). Así que todas estas cosas juntas fueron suficientes para que me interesara, después me enteré, obviamente, que era una película de Predator, y eso me trajo toda una serie de emociones. Cuando te enteraste que era una película de Predator, ¿Las viste como tarea? Definitivamente me aseguré de estar familiarizada con todas las diferentes

películas de Predator. Pero creo que lo más interesante y padre de toda la franquicia, pero especialmente de esta película, es que existe por sí sola. Así que cada filme de la serie tiene sus propios personajes, su propio storyline y cosas así. Y esto no fue diferente en el sentido de que es su propia película, pero al mismo tiempo está conectada a las otras. Partiendo de ahí, sí que es una historia contenida en sí misma, y sí, es una película de acción y ciencia ficción, pero hay más al respecto. Son los pequeños detalles como el uso medicinal de las plantas, cómo funciona la comunidad, las pequeñas cosas como esas que de alguna forma redondean el mundo y te hacen sentir que vuelves al pasado, viendo cómo ésta comunidad lidia con una situación así. Así que te pregunto ¿Por qué crees que este tipo de detalles y las relaciones día a día fueron importantes en la película? Es una gran pregunta. Es un gran detalle a destacar. Creo que es una especie de respuesta doble, por un lado, he hablado mucho sobre lo orgullosa que me siento del mundo que construimos y la representación que tenemos en la película, encuentro mucho orgullo en ello, también

por el hecho de poderlo representar en una película de Predator. Y creo que tienes razón en que no es solamente algo [poco importante] que agregamos al filme. Creo que le aporta mucho a la película tener detalles así, porque estas son cosas reales, ¿me entiendes? O incluso cosas creadas en específico para éste mundo, que viéndolas en retrospectiva, es como, “Ah sí, mi gente tiene una flor que se usa como medicina” o diversos recursos y cosas así. Así que es tan real y preciso como es posible. Y creo que le aporta a la franquicia de Predator una nueva textura y un nuevo mundo, en el cual vivir dentro.

¿Puedes hablar de tu experiencia colaborando con el director Dan Trachtenberg? Dan es increíble. Tengo mucha apreciación por haber vivido esta experiencia con él. Y creo que eso ha crecido en el proceso de haberlo conocido y posteriormente trabajado con él. Incluso en retrospectiva, realmente es muy amable, inteligente y muy colaborador y un gran contador de historias, con una gran atención a los detalles y su habilidad de dar tiempo para las cosas y no mostrar si alguna vez tenía estrés. También el crear ambientes donde todos se sientan cómodos para dar lo mejor de sí y culminar con una historia de acción increíble y emocionante, que también es hermosa a la vista. Quiero decir, constantemente quedo más y más impresionada. Gracias, Amber. Para mi pregunta final, ¿Qué esperas que la audiencia se lleve de Prey y el aspecto representativo de ella?

Otra cosa sobre la película, las tomas son realmente hermosas en un ambiente exterior. Así que primero te pregunto ¿Dónde la grabaron? Y segundo, ¿Cuál fue el entrenamiento físico para la película, aprendiste a usar arco y flecha, lanzar hachas y cosas por el estilo?

Bueno, respecto a la representación, soy la más orgullosa al respecto. Creo que logramos muchas cosas, pero para mí, es mi favorita. Y creo que ahora nuestra película y también show como Reservation Dogs y Rutherford Falls y Echo están demostrando que las personas indígenas frente y detrás de cámara tienen mucho valor, creo que es un gran recurso no explotado en el entretenimiento. Y mientras más espacio les otorguemos, pueden seguir siendo más relacionables y proveer todo un set de oportunidades que no existirían sin esa arena.

Sí, grabamos en Calgary, Alberta y en los alrededores, en Canadá. Y mucho de lo que grabamos fue en Stoney Nakoda Reserve Land, un lugar muy padre para mí, porque soy Lakota, Nakoda y Dakota. Así que grabar en territorio de Nakoda Reserve Land fue algo increíble, poder

Además, espero, que esté haciendo cosas buenas para nuestras comunidades al crear trabajos y oportunidades para la gente, el darse cuenta de que los sueños son alcanzables o cualquier cosa que desees hacer. Estoy realmente orgullosa de ese elemento.

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SHARKS TO RETIRE PATRICK MARLEAU'S JERSEY NUMBER

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• 1100th NHL point on Nov. 21, 2015. • Selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game three times (2004, 2007 and 2009).

AN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Sharks announced on July 28th that Patrick Marleau, the NHL's all-time games played leader and the holder of nearly every Sharks franchise scoring record, will have his No. 12 retired in an on-ice ceremony prior to the Sharks game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sat., Feb. 25, 2023.

• On Oct. 25, 2019, became the seventh player in NHL history to appear in at least 1,500 games with one franchise. • On Dec. 12, 2019 vs. the New York Rangers, Marleau and Joe Thornton became the first pair of teammates to have appeared in 1,600 regular season games and play in the same game together.

He will become the first player to receive this distinguished recognition in Sharks franchise history. Additional details regarding this special event will be released at a future date. "As a little boy skating on a frozen pond, my dream was to play in the NHL," said Marleau. "Never could I have imagined the honor of my jersey hanging in the rafters above the very ice that I played so many of my NHL games on. I cannot begin to the describe the way I feel. I am truly grateful and thankful for this recognition, but also for being able to play in front of the great San Jose Sharks fans for so long. I'll miss doing so for the rest of my life. Thank you to the Sharks organization, my teammates throughout my career, and especially the fans for this honor of a lifetime. I can't wait to see you all on Feb. 25." "It is only fitting that the first San Jose Sharks player to receive the ultimate franchise recognition of having his number retired is Mr. San Jose Shark himself, Patrick Marleau" said Sharks President Jonathan Becher. "Patty symbolizes the Sharks franchise as much as our famous jersey crest and the color teal. We look forward to celebrating his amazing NHL legacy with Patrick's family, friends and his legions of fans, many of whom were in the arena when Patrick first stepped on the ice in San Jose in 1997." From humble beginnings as a boy growing up in Aneroid, Sask, Marleau ascended to the NHL as a 17-year-old phenom. He proceeded to author one of the more remarkable careers in NHL history, culminating on April 21, 2021 in Las Vegas when he played in his 1,768th NHL game, eclipsing the record held by one of the game's most iconic legends, Gordie Howe. Howe had become the NHL's record holder on Nov. 26, 1961, when he played in his 1,000th NHL regular season game.

Photo Credit: San Jose Sharks / NHL ing in the top-10 in several offensive categories including points (32, fourth), goals (13, fifth), assists (seventh) and power-play points (7, ninth). He appeared in 74 games his rookie season and, over the next 22 years, that would be the fewest number of games he would play in a full 82game season. Of the 385 players to ever don a Sharks uniform for at least one regular season game, Marleau has played alongside 265 of them (69%). Over the next two decades, Marleau continued to add to his hockey resume: • On Dec. 12, 2006 at Washington, Marleau appeared in his 672nd NHL game to take sole possession of first place on the Sharks all-time franchise games played list, surpassing Mike Rathje

(671). • On Jan. 17, 2010, he appeared in his milestone 1,000th career game to become the first player to play all 1,000 career NHL games in a Sharks uniform. • He was the first player from his 1997 draft class to reach 1,000 games and is the third-youngest player in NHL history to accomplish the feat (31 years, 124 days - behind Dale Hawerchuk [30 years, 306 days] and Vincent Damphousse [31 days, 110 days]). Had there not been a work stoppage during the 2004-05 season, Marleau would have been the youngest ever. • Collected his 500th NHL goal on Feb. 2, 2017 • 600th assist on Nov. 8, 2018

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Prior to his retirement on May 10, 2022, Marleau had a consecutive regular season games played streak of 910, which places him fifth all time, and was the NHL's second-longest active streak. The veteran forward had not missed an NHL game he was eligible to play in since April 9, 2009. Marleau was originally selected by the Sharks with the second overall selection in the 1997 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut on Oct. 1, 1997. At 18 years, six days old, Marleau became the youngest player to make his NHL debut since 1945. That season, Marleau finished tied for eighth among rookies in games played while also rank-

He was a finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy twice (2006, 2014), presented "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." Including Stanley Cup Playoff games, Marleau amassed 1,974 career games (195 playoff games) which is second to only Mark Messier's 1,992 total games. Marleau is also just one of 13 NHL players to skate in at least 23 seasons and is one of 14 players in NHL history to play in four separate decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s). His 195 Stanley Cup Playoff games are the 23rd most in NHL history, and his appearance in the playoffs in 20 different seasons is tied for the third most. In the postseason, Marleau has recorded 127 points (72 goals, 55 assists) and ranks tied for 14th all-time in playoff goals and tied for 49th in playoff points. Internationally, Marleau played for the gold-medal winning Team Canada in the 2010 and 2014 Olympics, represented Canada in the 2014 World Cup of Hockey (gold medal), and has appeared in four World Championships (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005).

Marleau concluded his playing career firmly entrenched among the top players in the history of the NHL, as evidenced by his rankings on the League's all-time lists: First in games played (1,779); 23rd in goals (566); T-7th in game-winning goals (109); 50th in points (1,197); and 81st in assists (631). With the Sharks franchise, Marleau ranks first in nearly every offensive category, including games played (1,607), goals (522), points (1,111), powerplay goals (163), shorthanded goals (17), gamewinning goals (101), multi-goal games (67) and shots (3,953). He also ranks second in assists (589), eighth in penalty minutes (481), and eighth in points-per-game (0.69 - min. 200 games). Incredibly, he scored at least one game-winning goal against every NHL team he played against in his career (including the Sharks), except for the Vegas Golden Knights, who didn't enter the NHL until the 2017-18 season.

He was named the Sharks "Player of the Year" on three occasions: 2004, 2009 and 2010 and the Sharks "Player of the Month nine times. He was name Co-Rookie of the Year in 1997, along with Marco Sturm and Andrei Zyuzin. Additionally, he received the "Three Stars of the Year" Award in 2004 and 2009, and was voted as the winner of the Fan Favorite Award in the first three consecutive seasons the award was presented 2010-2013.

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San Jose vs. Dallas

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San Jose at Vegas

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