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CALIFORNIA'S WATERFIX PROJECT NEEDS TO INCLUDE DESALINATION FACILITIES Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR The current “California Water Fix and Eco Restore proposal needs to include desalination facilities which would ADD POTABLE WATER PRODUCED FROM Pacific Ocean using electrical power produced by solar and wind technology. The current plan, whose advocate is Governor Jerry Brown, should not be supported by CA's voters because there is a need to anticipate the potable water needs of Agriculture, business and CA residents projected for 2050.

The current proposed plan does not add a single drop of additional potable water to that produced by unreliable natural weather systems. Global climate changes already have delivered six years of drought.

Up to the present time, it has been reasonable to divert potable water from the Colorado River, Owens Valley, San Joaquin River and its tributaries, etc....but the proposed diversion of all that Sacramento River water to meet agricultural needs of

San Joaquin agribusinesses and the urban population of Southern California may not be necessary. Today, desalination processes are used to supply potable water to urban centers such as Israel and Dubai.

While the initial investment in desalination is anticipated to be too high today, the reality is that the technology exists to use solar energy and Pacific Ocean waters, which are both available in sufficient quantities at no cost from now on.

Instead, imagine using the $15 billion (plus $8 billion for habitat restoration) to fund many desalination facilities all along the Pacific Coast from San Francisco down to San Diego. These desalination plants would ADD RELIABLE POTABLE WATER PRODUCED to whatever natural weather makes available. It is possible to make CA's agribusiness and urban potable water needs become very reliably produced by use of the best desalinization practices whose technology already exists and is being used in the Mid-East.

EO recommends to VOTE NO until the current California Water Fix and Eco Restore project proposed today includes the future production

of potable water using the best desalinization practices extant today. It may be that the $15 billion Delta Twin Tunnel need not be built. There is no doubt that the proposed twin diversion tunnels will result in major negative ecosystem impact (especially massive amounts of salt water intrusion into the Delta via San Francisco Bay).

For decades farming operations have extracted irrigation water from the aquifers causing the topography to become several feet lower due to irreversible subsidence. Already areas of Alviso are below sea level and areas east of Fresno have dropped 13 feet or so causing the existing aqueducts to have 'choke points' which reduce capacity to move water southward using traditional gravitational flow.

Do google “California Water Fix and Eco Restore”, formerly known as the Bay Delta Conservation Plan.” You will learn it is a $15 billion plan proposed

by Governor Jerry Brown and the California Department of Water Resources to build two large, four-story tall tunnels to carry fresh water from the Sacramento River under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta toward the intake stations for

the State Water Project and the Central Valley Project.

or NAY on this initial project proposal.

Each tunnel would be 150 feet (46 m) below ground, 40 feet (12 m) in diameter and 30 miles (48 km) in length.

The tunnel project is as big or bigger than the English Channel Tunnel and Boston's Big Dig. The project would also include three new intakes with a capacity of 9000 cubic feet per second (approx. 255 kiloliters per second) each, and a total annual yield of 4.9 million acre-feet. The proposed cost for the tunnels is $15 billion, with $8 billion additional devoted to habitat restoration.

The project was to be funded by revenue bonds created by the agencies who benefit, and paid by the farmers and urban water users who benefit from the project, not taxpayers as a whole, and thus not requiring legislative or voter approval.

However, an audit by the U.S. Department of the Interior released in September 2017 revealed that $50 million of the taxpayers' money was funneled into the project.”

It seems prudent at this time to add the use of desalination technology to support the continued social and commercial growth of CA's economy.

If $50 million of CA's taxpayers' money was funneled into the project, then I would insist that the CA electorate be given an opportunity to vote YEA

It is time to add desalinization technology to the traditional diversion practices. The inclusion of desalinization technology will add potable water production capacity which can be built one increment at a time; is feasible and sustainable; and can be managed effectively.

Moreover, this additional approach will create local jobs at each production site. Any environmental impact issue encountered can be resolved or mitigated at each site.

The ability to have adequate and reliable potable water supplies will eliminate the need for any future 'CA water wars' because these legal conflicts will become moot.

A desirable outcome will result: CA's economy, which is already the sixth largest global economy, can continue to be supported and sustained. Its diverse population demographics will continue to thrive. Truly, this is a win/win outcome.

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THE PROACTIVE PARENT'S CHECKLIST FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS

Vision Checks Important as Kids Head Back to School Katherine Davis-Young Public News Service

PHOENIX – Many Arizona kids are heading back to school this month, and doctors say when they return to the classroom it's important to make sure they can see well.

About 80 percent of what a child learns at school happens visually. When children have undetected vision problems, said Dr. Amy Davis, a pediatric optometrist, they can miss out on major portions of their education.

"One in four school-aged children have vision problems," she said. "So it's a huge, huge issue to make sure that little people see well when they're in school."

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A new school year is quickly approaching, and while you probably have supply lists and bus schedules in hand, there are a few other things parents should tackle to get a head start on the back-to-school season. Prepare kids for the best school year yet by handling these important tasks that sometimes are overlooked during the hectic summer.

Routines Before the school year starts, begin building a routine so children can adjust properly. This means structuring activities so kids know what to expect, including healthy meals at the same time each day and a regular bedtime.

Getting enough sleep is critical to students' wellbeing and ability to learn, says Dr. Suresh Kotagal, pediatric sleep expert at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. He suggests establishing a bedtime routine before school starts to help children fall asleep and get a good night's rest. He adds that children rest better if they skip caffeine after dinner, get regular exercise, turn off electronic devices an hour before bedtime, and silence phones so text messages or alerts don't disrupt sleep.

Vaccinations Dr. Robert Jacobson, Mayo Clinic Children's Center pediatrician and vaccine specialist, advises parents to ensure their child has recommended vaccinations and to be aware of changes to those recommendations. He suggests parents contact their family physician or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's online registry to stay informed of the recommended school admission vaccine requirements for their child.

For example, children can now be vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV), at age 11, rather than having to wait until they are 16 years of age.

What's more, some vaccines are now more easily administered. Jacobson says, "We've combined the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine with the chickenpox vaccine so a single dose will cover all four of those diseases."

Medical records If your child is starting a new school or after-school

program, you may be required to supply medical records or vaccination forms. Doctor's offices should be able to supply this to you at no charge simply by calling or stopping by and filling out a request, just make sure to allow a week or more for processing.

By reviewing this record you can also verify if your child is up-to-date on vaccinations and wellness visits. "It's very easy to fall behind and a simple phone call to your primary care practitioner will assure you that your children are up-to-date or whether you need to make an appointment," says Jacobson.

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Children who qualify for Medicaid or the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System are covered for vision exams and glasses up to age 21. For children who don't qualify for Medicaid and don't have vision insurance, a number of community programs offer free or lowcost vision screenings, including the Lion's Club's Kidsight program. More

information for Arizona parents is online at eyesonlearning.org.

The American Optometric Association recommends children get their eyes checked starting at six months of age, then again at age 3. For schoolchildren, eye exams are recommended before first grade, then every two years after that.

According to Dr. Kelly Varney, an assistant professor at the Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University, those checks are important, even if a child isn't showing any obvious signs of poor vision.

"Kids can complain of things like headaches when they read, or they get really sleepy, and a lot of times you have no idea that the root of that could be vision," Varney said.

"A lot of the issues that kids will struggle with in school don't appear to be a vision thing, because the kids won't always say, 'it's blurry when I look at something.' " Varney added that children can have a number of vision issues beyond just nearsightedness or farsightedness. She said vision exams will test for astigmatism, eye-tracking issues and eye health.

Anxiety Heading back to school is exciting and a little nervewracking. For some children, it can fuel anxiety, which parents can help get ahead of by taking proactive measures.

"Some kids are more anxious than others, and transitions like going back to school can be more difficult for them," says Dr. Stephen Whiteside, psychiatrist with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

"Talking to them and preparing them ahead of time by doing things such as visiting the schools and meeting teachers can be beneficial."

Bullying One reason a child may have anxiety about heading back to school is he or she experienced bullying previously. Mayo Clinic Children's Center psychologist Dr. Bridget Biggs says bullying comes in many forms: physical, verbal, emotional, social and online. Biggs says creating a culture of respect in and out of the classroom is key to bullying prevention.

Before school starts, ask your child about their concerns. Learn about what happened and discuss how to respond if it happens again in the new school year (for example, walk away or get help from a trusted adult or peer). Build up your child's selfesteem so they have confidence to handle difficult situations. Finally, reach out to teachers to build a team mentality.

By taking a few proactive steps now, both parents and children can be well prepared for the start of a great new school year. For more tips on back-toschool and pediatric health, visit us at mayoclinic. org.

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BBB’S COMING TO YOUR DEFENSE WHEN BUYING FOOTBALL TICKETS Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau

NCAA gear. If you’re unfamiliar with the business or website, look it up at bbb.org. Even if a website shows the BBB Dynamic Seal, click on it to verify that it’s legitimate or search for the business independently on bbb.org. Just as it’s easy for scammers to create a fake website, they can also fake the BBB Dynamic Seal. Authentic apparel will always have the correct fonts, colors and spelling, attached tags will usually have hologram stickers, and there won’t be any loose threads or other signs of poor quality. More information on avoiding counterfeit products can be found at bbb.org/counterfeitscam.

The long hiatus without football is almost over as both college and professional football teams begin to ramp-up their training for the upcoming season.

In just a few short weeks, fans will be packing stadiums to watch their favorite teams and players on the gridiron.

Whether you’re planning a family outing to see a game or you’ve gathered a group of your closest buddies for a rivalry showdown; buying from a safe and reliable source can make all the difference.

In 2017, Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Scam Tracker received more than 35,000 inquiries nationwide about event ticket sales. Consumers have filed nearly 200 complaints about problems with ticket brokers. The most common complaints were issues with refunds and exchanges, followed by poor customer service, as well as guarantees or warranties not being met. You may also be interested in buying some new gear to represent your favorite team. Unfortunately, scammers also target fans buying team apparel, as BBB received almost 900 counterfeit product scams last year alone.

Make sure you get the most of this year’s football season with BBB’s playbook of how to purchase safely: • Be careful buying tickets. The best way to buy tickets to professional football games is through the National Football League’s (NFL) website and the official websites of NFL teams. For college football tickets, make sure you’re buying from a legitimate company or from the school’s box office

Photo Credit: Pixabay itself. If tickets are sold out and you need to go through a reseller, make sure to look the business up on bbb.org to see their BBB rating, complaint history and reviews from past customers. There, you can also find a number of trustworthy BBB Accredited resellers to choose from. Before buying, read the refund and guarantee policies carefully to see if there are any buyer protections. Anytime you purchase a ticket through the secondary ticket resale market, ticket fraud can occur. Visit bbb.org/ tickets for more tips.

• Don’t fall for a prize scam. If you receive an email out of the blue claiming that you won free tickets or a trip to an NFL or NCAA game, don’t get too excited. In 2017, consumers reported more than

BBB Viene a su Defensa al Comprar Boletos de Fútbol Americano

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La larga espera sin fútbol americano está casi terminando a que tanto los equipos universitarios y profesionales de fútbol comienzan a aumentar su formación para la próxima temporada. En sólo unas pocas semanas, los aficionados estarán empacando estadios para ver a sus equipos favoritos y jugadores en el campo.

Ya sea que usted está planeando una excursión familiar para ver un juego o que ha reunido a un grupo de sus amigos más cercanos para un enfrentamiento de rivalidad; la compra de una fuente segura y confiable puede hacer toda la diferencia.

En 2017, el Scam Tracker del Buro de Mejores Negocios (BBB) recibió más de 35.000 consultas a nivel nacional sobre las ventas de boletos para eventos. Los consumidores han presentado cerca de 200 quejas sobre problemas con los corredores de boletos. Las quejas más comunes fueron las relativas a las restituciones y los intercambios, seguida de un servicio al cliente deficiente, así como garantías o garantías que no se cumplían.

Usted también puede estar interesado en comprar algunos nuevos equipos para representar a su equipo favorito. Desafortunadamente, los estafadores también apuntan a los aficionados que compran ropa de equipo, ya que BBB recibió casi 900 estafas de productos falsificados el año pasado solo.

Asegúrate de aprovechar al máximo la temporada de fútbol de este año con el libro de jugadas de BBB sobre cómo comprar con seguridad: • Tenga cuidado comprando boletos. La mejor manera de comprar boletos para los juegos de fútbol profesional es a través de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano (NFL) y los sitios web oficiales de los equipos de la NFL. Para boletos de fútbol universitario, asegúrate de que estés comprando en una compañía legítima o en la taquilla de la escuela.

Si los boletos se agotan y usted necesita ir a través de un revendedor, asegúrese de buscar el negocio en bbb.org para ver su calificación de BBB, historial de quejas y revisiones de los clientes anteriores.

Allí, usted también puede encontrar un número de revendedores Acreditados por BBB de confianza

2,800 sweepstakes/lottery/prize scams to BBB Scam Tracker. If you get an unsolicited phone call, email or letter saying that you’ve won a big prize, but first have to send a small sum of money to pay for processing fees or taxes, it’s probably a scam.

Remember, you’ll never have to pay for winning a legitimate sweepstakes, lottery, or prize. Learn more at bbb.org/prizescam.

• Only buy authentic apparel. It’s best to make purchases through the official NFL shop, an official team shop, or an authorized reseller – that’s where you’ll find authentic licensed merchandise. The same goes for college football gear. Make sure you’re buying from the college’s official team site or a reputable website that’s legally allowed to sell

para elegir. Antes de comprar, lea detenidamente las pólizas de reembolso y garantía para ver si hay alguna protección para el comprador. En cualquier momento que compre un billete a través del mercado de reventa de boletos secundarios, el fraude de boletos puede ocurrir. Visite bbb.org/ tickets para obtener más consejos.

• No caigas en una estafa de premios. Si usted recibe un correo electrónico de la azul alegando que ganó boletos gratis o un viaje a un juego de la NFL o la NCAA, no te emociones demasiado. En 2017, los consumidores reportaron más de 2.800 sorteos/ lotería/estafas de premios a BBB Scam Tracker. Si usted recibe una llamada telefónica no solicitada, correo electrónico o carta diciendo que usted ha ganado un gran premio, pero primero tiene que enviar una pequeña suma de dinero para pagar por los honorarios de procesamiento o impuestos, es probablemente una estafa. Recuerde, usted nunca tendrá que pagar por ganar un sorteo legítimo, lotería o premio. Obtenga más información en bbb. org/prizescam.

• Sólo comprar ropa auténtica. Lo mejor es hacer compras a través de la tienda oficial de la NFL, una tienda de equipo oficial, o un distribuidor autorizado que es donde encontrará mercancía con licencia auténtica. Lo mismo va para el equipo de fútbol universitario. Asegúrese de que usted está comprando en el sitio oficial de la Universidad del equipo o un sitio web de buena reputación que está legalmente permitido para vender equipo de la NCAA. Si no está familiarizado con el negocio o sitio web, busque en bbb.org. Incluso si un sitio web muestra el sello dinámico BBB, haga clic en él para comprobar que es legítimo o buscar el negocio de forma independiente en bbb.org. Así como es fácil para los estafadores crear un sitio web falso,

• Watch out for clickbait and stay safe online.

Whenever you’re doing business online, be careful.

Consumers nationwide reported more than 4,600 online purchase scams to BBB Scam Tracker in 2017. Research all businesses on bbb.org before placing an order. Make sure every website you visit has a privacy policy and glance it over. Look for the “https:” – the “s” stands for “secure” - and other trust marks. You may see ads touting cheap tickets and merchandise while surfing the web – avoid the urge to click on them. They may lead you to fraudulent websites that’ll try to steal your personal or financial information, or download a virus to your computer. Lastly, no matter how excited you are for the upcoming game, do NOT post photos of your tickets on social media sites. Scammers often try to replicate tickets using barcodes that could prevent you from getting into the game in the first place.

If you encounter a scam this football season, make sure to report it to BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org/ scamtracker.

You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail.org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting bbb.org.

también pueden falsificar el sello dinámico BBB. La ropa auténtica siempre tendrá las fuentes correctas, los colores y la ortografía, las etiquetas adjuntas normalmente tendrá pegatinas holograma, y no habrá ningún hilo suelto u otros signos de mala calidad. Puede encontrar más información sobre cómo evitar los productos falsificados en bbb.org/ counterfeitscam.

• Tenga cuidado con el cebo de clic y manténgase seguro en línea. Siempre que esté haciendo negocios en línea, tenga cuidado. Los consumidores de todo el país reportaron más de 4.600 estafas de compra en línea a BBB Scam Tracker en 2017.

Investigue todos los negocios en bbb.org antes de realizar un pedido. Asegúrese de que cada sitio web que visite tiene una política de privacidad y echar un vistazo. Busque el "https:" – la "s" significa "seguro" – y otras marcas de confianza.

Usted puede ver anuncios promocionando boletos baratos y mercancía mientras navega por la web – evite la necesidad de hacer clic en ellos. Pueden llevarlo a sitios web fraudulentos que intentarán robar su información personal o financiera, o descargar un virus a su computadora. Por último, no importa lo emocionado que esté para el próximo juego, no publique fotos de sus boletos en los sitios de medios sociales. Los estafadores a menudo tratan de replicar boletos usando códigos de barras que podrían evitar que usted entrara en el juego en primer lugar.

Si te encuentras con una estafa esta temporada de fútbol, asegúrate de informar a BBB Scam Tracker en bbb.org/scamtracker.

Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 844-2000, o en bbb. org.

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health Announces Partnership with the National Council on Aging Partnership provides tools to help older Hispanics struggling to make ends meet Photo Credit: Unsplash

"Given the Hispanic aging boom, it is essential to support older Hispanics to access services that will help them remain as healthy, independent, and self-sufficient as possible," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the Alliance, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group.

Through the partnership, the Alliance's Su Familia helpline will use NCOA's BenefitsCheckUp® online tool to assist families in need of urgent assistance in finding community economic security resources.

The BenefitsCheckUp® website is available anytime for people looking for resources to stretch a tight budget.

PRNewswire WASHINGTON, DC - The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) is announcing a new collaboration with the National Council

on Aging (NCOA) to encourage families struggling to make ends meet to consider applying for programs that help supplement their budget for everyday needs like health care, groceries, utilities, and prescriptions.

The site provides free, confidential information about benefit programs and connects families to the community services that can help them apply.

Additionally, local partners for both organizations will coordinate outreach at select ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! events to provide in-person information

and enrollment opportunities.

The poverty rate among Hispanic seniors aged 65 and over is twice the rate for all seniors. Almost half of older single Hispanic seniors and about 15% of couples have incomes below the poverty level. Most Hispanic seniors have at least one chronic condition and many suffer from multiple conditions including diabetes, arthritis and heart disease.

"Hispanics are one of the fastest growing segments of older adults; however, community resources are not meeting the needs of our population. We share NCOA's mission to improve the lives of older adults in our communities and are excited to add BenefitsCheckUp® as a resource to assist older Hispanics. If you need information on BenefitsCheckUp®, other health information, or a referral for yourself or someone you know, we are here to help. Please visitwww.benefitscheckup. org or call our bilingual and toll-free Su Familia helpline at 1-866-783-2645," concluded Dr. Delgado.

LA ALIANZA NACIONAL PARA LA SALUD DE LOS HISPANOS ANUNCIA SU COLABORACIÓN CON EL NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING Esta colaboración proporciona las herramientas necesarias para ayudar a los adultos mayores hispanos que están luchando para hacer que el dinero alcance y autosuficientes por mucho tiempo" dijo la doctora Jane L. Delgado, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Alianza.

Con esta colaboración, la línea de ayuda Su Familia de la Alianza utilizará la herramienta en línea BenefitsCheckUp® de NCOA, para ayudar a las familias que necesitan asistencia urgente, a encontrar recursos comunitarios que les provean estabilidad económica. El sitio web de BenefitsCheckUp® está disponible en cualquier momento para personas con un presupuesto limitado que necesitan recursos adicionales.

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PRNewswire WASHINGTON, DC - La Alianza Nacional para la Salud de los Hispanos (la Alianza) anuncia su nueva colaboración con el National Council on Aging (NCOA) para ayudar a las familias que están luchando para hacer que el dinero

alcance, a aplicar a programas que les ayuden a complementar su presupuesto para cubrir gastos de atención médica, comestibles, servicios públicos y medicamentos recetados. "Dado el auge del envejecimiento de los hispanos, es esencial apoyar a los adultos mayores hispanos a acceder a servicios que los mantendrán saludables, independientes

El sitio web da información gratuita y confidencial sobre los programas de beneficios y conecta a las familias a los servicios comunitarios que les pueden ayudar con la aplicación. Además, los socios locales de ambas organizaciones coordinarán los esfuerzos de educación en los eventos de ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! para proporcionar información en persona y apoyo en el proceso de inscripción.

La tasa de pobreza entre los hispanos mayores de 65 años es el doble de la tasa

para todas las personas mayores. Casi la mitad de los hispanos mayores solteros y alrededor del 15% de las parejas tienen ingresos por debajo del nivel de pobreza.

La mayoría de los hispanos mayores tienen por lo menos una condición crónica y muchos sufren de múltiples condiciones, como diabetes, artritis y enfermedades cardíacas.

"Los hispanos son uno de los grupos de adultos mayores que crece más rápido; sin embargo, los recursos no satisfacen las necesidades de nuestra población.

Compartimos la misión de NCOA de mejorar la vida de los adultos mayores en nuestras comunidades y nos complace tener BenefitsCheckUp® como recurso para ayudar a los adultos mayores hispanos.

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PLAN, BE POSITIVE, UNPLUG: 5 WAYS TO MAKE FAMILY MEALS MORE ENJOYABLE

Ser proactivo ayuda a que su mascota viva más tiempo

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With our busy lifestyles today, finding time to shop for groceries, cook, then meet as a family to enjoy a meal together can be a major challenge.

A Harris poll shows only 30 percent of American families share dinner each night.

Yet the benefits of maintaining that family time are so substantial that it's well worth your while to make it happen.

Research shows, for example, that kids and teens who share meals with their families three or more times per week are significantly less likely to be overweight, more likely to eat healthy foods and less likely to have eating disorders. Further, such togetherness is linked with higher grades, better self-esteem and positive behaviors such as sharing, fairness and respect among children who participate.

In that spirit, we asked actress, host, food lover and mom of two Courtney Lopez for some helpful tips on how she gets her family together for mealtime. Lopez has recently teamed up with Eggland's Best, a proud supporter of the American Heart Association's Healthy For Good (TM) movement, to challenge families across America to pledge to stay at the table for an additional "dozen" minutes.

1. Unplug and unwind. Make your table a phone-free zone, encouraging everyone to talk about their day. This will help your family grow closer together and become more and more involved in each other's lives. You might be surprised what you will learn!

2. Try new dishes. Comfort food can be a great thing, but so can the sense of adventure that comes from trying new dishes. Eggland's

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3. Make it a team effort. Your family will feel more involved if they share the work. My little guys love helping out by cracking eggs, stirring, sprinkling spices or setting the table.

Allowing little ones to help out can also get them excited about the meal, even if they tend to be picky eaters. And as the old saying goes, many hands make light work.

4. Plan ahead. It can be tough to have nutritious meals ready to go with a busy schedule, but spending just a few hours of your weekend buying, prepping or even cooking the components of your weekday meals will go a long way. You'll thank yourself when you're hungry and tired at the end of a long day; having everything nearly ready to serve reduces the chances you'll opt for fast food or other less-healthy food options.

5. Focus on the positive. No one wants to share a table with fellow diners who are grouchy and unpleasant to each other - although sometimes that can be unavoidable with kids. To keep it positive during this relatively short time each day, avoid judgments, lectures, sarcasm and snarky comments. Ask each person about the highs and lows of his or her day, setting aside this space and time to celebrate victories and help each other through life's challenges.

Sharing great food together can be an excellent way to create positive memories and boost family bonding. Learn more and sign up for the Eggland's Best Family Meals Pledge at EBfamilymealspledge.com.

Como sus mascotas son parte integral de la familia, es importante poner en práctica el cuidado preventivo para respaldar su bienestar y contribuir a que sus vidas sean más largas y saludables. Sin embargo, al igual que las personas, las mascotas pueden padecer trastornos crónicos como diabetes, enfermedades cardiacas y alergias.

Por esa razón, todo “padre” de una mascota debe mantenerse informado y ser proactivo para evitar, o al menos retrasar, la posibilidad de padecimiento de esos trastornos crónicos.

Las tendencias en la salud de las mascotas cambian con el paso del tiempo. En la actualidad, los perros y los gatos tienen mayor propensión a ciertos trastornos que en el pasado. Por ejemplo, en los últimos 10 años se ha reportado un incremento del 30 por ciento en los casos de alergia ambiental en los perros, así como de un 11 por ciento en los gatos, según el Informe Banfield del Estado de Salud de las Mascotas 2018 (Banfield 2018 State of Pet Health Report). El estudio afirma que, si bien la presencia de alérgenos puede variar dependiendo de la región y el clima, hay muchos factores asociados a estas condiciones que son comunes en el hogar.

Además, las mascotas de hoy día son también más propensas al sobrepeso de lo que eran en el pasado, y los casos de obesidad van en aumento. Según el informe Banfield, una de cada tres mascotas está pasada de peso, y la cifra crece. Aunque se puede ser proactivo ayudando a las mascotas a ejercitarse y a consumir una dieta nutricionalmente balanceada, existen otros trastornos de salud sobre los cuales no tenemos control. Las mascotas pueden padecer enfermedades crónicas como artritis, trastornos cardiacos, renales, diabetes y problemas de la tiroides.

El primer paso para mantener la salud de las mascotas es invertir en cuidados preventivos. Una de las cosas más importantes que puede hacer para garantizar la salud continua de cualquier

animal es llevarlos a hacerse chequeos anuales, independientemente de que estén o no enfermos.

Esto propicia que los veterinarios puedan detectar una amplia gama de problemas de salud, y dar su opinión sobre cualquier preocupación. Asimismo, es una oportunidad para que usted haga preguntas importantes y reciba consejos de un experto.

Si descubre que su mascota padece un trastorno crónico que necesita tratamiento, no se deje dominar por el pánico. La medicina y los tratamientos modernos ayudan a que las mascotas tengan una vida más larga y de alta calidad, incluso con enfermedades como alergias o diabetes. Es probable que también tenga que realizar ajustes de estilo de vida como cambiar rutinas de alimentación o actividad de su mascota, pero es un asunto usualmente manejable, y notará rápidamente una mejora en la salud y conducta de la misma.

Al igual que en el caso de los seres humanos, los trastornos crónicos son tratados a menudo con medicamentos preventivos. De hecho, muchas de las recetas que se les administran a las personas también se usan con las mascotas, aunque en dosis diferentes. O sea, que usted puede adquirir el medicamento de su mascota en su farmacia más cercana y no en la consulta del veterinario.

Y al hacerlo, puede obtener grandes descuentos con la tarjeta Inside Rx Pets, en más de 40,000 farmacias participantes del país.

El programa ofrece ahorros en medicamentos de prescripción usual como insulina y antibióticos, así como anti-inflamatorios y contra el glaucoma.

Para tener acceso a la lista de medicamento que puede obtener con la tarjeta Inside Rx Pets, así como información para comparar los precios en las farmacias de su localidad, y otros términos de uso, visite el sitio web InsideRx.com/es/mascotas.

Al igual que ocurre con las personas, tomar medidas preventivas para la salud de su mascota le ayudará a ahorrar gastos a largo plazo. Más aun, garantizará que los lanudos miembros de su familia le acompañen por muchos años.

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MORGAN HILL NATIVE PARTICIPATES IN WORLD’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL MARITIME WARFARE EXERCISE Morgan Hill, California native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).

Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Anderson is a fire controlman (aegis) aboard USS Lake Erie, currently operating out of San Diego.

A Navy fire controlman (aegis) is responsible for self-defense of the ship through the safe operation of the radar and missile systems.

Anderson applies the lessons he learned from Morgan Hill to his work in the Navy.

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“Punctuality is a big key in being successful, especially in the Navy,” said Anderson.

As the world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring safety at sea and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series

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that began in 1971.

The theme of RIMPAC 2018 is “Capable, Adaptive, Partners,” according to Navy officials. The participating nations and forces exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces.

These capabilities range from disaster relief and maritime security operations to sea control and complex warfighting.

The relevant, realistic training program includes, gunnery, missile, antisubmarine and air defense exercises, as well as amphibious, counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal and diving and salvage operations.

“The sporting events have been fun,” said Anderson. “My shipmates and I competed in the tennis doubles event and defeated a team of sailors from South Korea, which was really cool.”

This is the first time Israel, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are participating in RIMPAC. Additional firsts include New Zealand serving as sea combat commander and Chile serving as combined force maritime component commander. This is the first time a non-founding RIMPAC nation (Chile) will hold a component commander leadership position.

“I’m most proud of obtaining the rank of petty officer second class and earning my surface warfare qualification pinwhile on my first deployment,” said Anderson.

Twenty-six nations, 46 surface ships, five submarines, and more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise. This year's exercise includes forces from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.

As a member of the U.S. Navy, Anderson and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.

“Serving in the Navy means to put others first and sacrificing your time and other freedoms to protect others,” said Anderson.

Additional information about RIMPAC is available at http://www.cpf.navy.mil.

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FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULES PRESIDENT’S “SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS” EXECUTIVE ORDER IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

the Administration claimed for itself Congress’s exclusive spending power, it has also attempted to coopt Congress’s power to legislate.” The Court concluded: “[T]here is no reasonable argument that the President has not exceeded his authority.”

"This is a victory for taxpayers,” said Board President Joe Simitian. “Santa Clara County taxpayers send their dollars to Washington with the reasonable expectation that those dollars will come back from the federal government to do good work here.

Withholding federal funds to which folks are otherwise entitled, simply to punish or threaten jurisdictions with a different point of view, is patently unlawful."

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SCC SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – In a forceful rebuke to the Trump Administration, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday August 1st that the President’s attempt to strip funding from so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” violates

the Constitution. The ruling permanently bars the Trump Administration from enforcing a key provision of the President’s “Sanctuary Jurisdictions” Executive Order against the County of Santa Clara or anywhere in California.

In today’s decision, the Court affirms that the Executive Order’s key provision is unconstitutional, noting: “Not only has

JUDGE MULLS INJUNCTION TO STOP 3-D GUN BLUEPRINTS ONLINE

“The County’s diversity is our strength, and we are proud to stand firm against threats to local health and safety, no matter where they come from,” said County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Member Dave Cortese.

“We are steadfast in our commitment to serving our community and protecting the constitutional principles underpinning our democracy.

“Today, the Ninth Circuit joined with courts across the country in holding that the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional abuses of power cannot stand,” said County Counsel James R. Williams. “The Ninth Circuit decision is a victory for the Separation of Powers principles at the core of our Nation’s Constitution. Put simply: the President

the material starting Aug. 1.

The plans would allow anyone with access to a 3-D printer to make a gun - including an AR-15, the type used in dozens of mass shootings.

David Chipman, a 25-year ATF agent and now senior policy adviser for the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, says this could circumvent background checks and make it impossible for police to link a gun to the person who used it after a shooting.

"I think the greatest fear is a very serious, violent criminal who couldn't go into a store and pass a background check," says Chipman, "that they would now be able to buy a printer and print a gun at home, outside the entire awareness of law enforcement."

Suzanne Potter California News Service AUSTIN, Texas - The age of the downloadable gun may be upon us, as a Texas federal judge weighs whether to stop the online posting

of blueprints to make untraceable firearms.

Gun-violence prevention groups asked for an injunction at a lastditch hearing yesterday. The Trump administration recently settled a lawsuit, clearing the way for the company Defense Distributed to post

The founder of Defense Distributed, Cody Wilson, has said his blueprints would make guns so ubiquitous as to defeat all efforts at gun control. Gunrights groups note that it's already possible in the U.S. to buy gun parts

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cannot use the threat of defunding as weapon to force local governments to abandon policies that make their communities safer.”

The Ninth Circuit also affirmed an injunction against implementation of the Executive Order defunding provision anywhere in California and has asked the District Court to consider additional facts regarding whether a nationwide injunction should be granted.

Background on the Case The Executive Order, issued by President Trump on January 25, 2017, commands federal officials to designate certain state and local governments as “sanctuary jurisdictions” and to deny them federal funding or take other actions against them.

With this unlawful command, the County faced the threatened loss of over $1.7 billion in federal funding that it relies on each year to provide essential services and safety-net assistance to its residents.

The County of Santa Clara was the first jurisdiction to seek emergency relief from the Executive Order. In November 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern California issued an injunction permanently blocking implementation of the Executive Order’s key provision. The Trump Administration appealed, and counsel from the County of Santa Clara argued the appeal before the Ninth Circuit on April 11, 2018.

online and assemble so-called "ghost guns."

Jonathan Lowy, vice president of litigation for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, says it's unclear why the Trump administration agreed to the blueprints' release, since it had previously argued that they could be a boon to terrorist groups, would pass through metal detectors, and undermine strict gun laws in other countries.

"This could be used to 'threaten U.S. national security, U.S. foreign policy interests, or international peace and stability,'" says Lowy. "And that's the words of the government for the past five years, including the Trump administration, up until a few weeks ago."

New Jersey's attorney general has threatened imminent legal action if Defense Distributed doesn't withdraw its plan to publish the blueprints, saying they would promote the fabrication of assault weapons that are illegal in that state.

California and other states with strict gun laws are watching a Texas court hearing intently, as the developer of online, "3-D printable" guns could be able to post the plans on Aug. 1.

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County of Santa Clara Celebrates Construction of 84-unit Supportive Housing Development in San Jose Villas on the Park will offer on-site services to help residents transition from homelessness to living in a supportive community residents may need to remain stably housed and contribute to the community,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Dave Cortese, Chair of the Board of Supervisors Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation Committee.

“With funding through the Housing Bond, we plan to construct more than 100 similar developments over the next 10 years.”

“The heavy rent burden on so many people in Santa Clara County just got a little lighter with the construction of Villas on the Park,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez representing Central, East and South San Jose. “This groundbreaking comes just one year after the Board of Supervisors approved the first six housing projects paid for by the $950-million-dollar housing bond passed by Santa Clara County voters. There will be a third set of housing projects approved by September.”

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — The County of Santa Clara has broken ground and begun construction of Villas on the Park, a 100% permanent supportive housing development for people exiting homelessness. The County of Santa Clara approved $7.2 million in funding for the

construction of this complex which will provide housing for 83 formerly homeless individuals and one on-site manager in downtown San Jose. The 6-story LEEDs Gold Standard project located one block from Saint James Park on the east side of North 2nd Street, is expected to be completed in December 2019.

“We are committed to extend the support our

The Villas on the Park development will offer individualized services to improve housing stability for its residents who have experienced homelessness and will include a street level parking garage, outdoor landscaped courtyard, and a roof-top deck with a resident gardening area and view of the St. James Park. People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a state-wide agency assisting people to find permanent housing and providing case management, will help new residents transition to living in a supportive community by providing on-site

services such as resident engagement activities, orientation and needs assessment, behavioral health services, and life skills education.

“We have very effective City and County administrations working with outstanding community organizations that will provide the necessary services to make this housing development a success and something we can all be proud of,” said Ky Le, Director of the Office of Supportive Housing.

The Complex will have an on-site property manager, laundry facilities on each floor, space for visiting medical staff to provide health services, and a dedicated community room.

Since County voters approved the Housing Bond, $111 million in funding has been approved for 10 housing developments in six cities within the county. Increased funding and support for permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness has led to an 18%reduction in this population from 2011 to 2017.

“Villas on the Park is now under construction with the support of numerous individuals and design professionals. We look forward to the completion of this innovative community,” said Jim Silverwood, President and CEO of Affirmed Housing, the developer of the complex.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Trump administration is restarting a part of the Affordable Care Act that it had slashed two weeks ago, much to the relief of insurers and health care advocacy groups.

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CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Coloradans are joining protesters in California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas against actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Nearly a dozen tents have been set up outside ICE's Denver field office in Centennial, and demonstrators say they plan to be there for at least a week.

Organizer Jeanette Vizguerra says the group has three demands.

"The first demand is the urgent reunification of the children who've been separated from their families at the border,” she states. “The 26th of July was the deadline to reunify families, and the government did not comply."

The group also wants ICE to stop targeting families already living in the U.S. who have not committed crimes, and are calling for just and humane treatment of people being held in detention centers.

Supporters of the Trump administration's

zero-tolerance immigration policies say people who want to enter the U.S. should do so legally.

Vizguerra, a Colorado resident and mother of four, spent nearly three months in sanctuary in Denver churches last year and won a stay of deportation. She says the encampment is meant for families that have not been so lucky.

"We are not illegals,” she insists. “We are undocumented immigrants who crossed the border, and it's just an administrative oversight, not a crime.”

Mecie Delffs, who drove from Fort Collins to support the effort, volunteers with the group Food Not Bombs, and is preparing meals for the encampment. She admits she only recently became aware of the situation facing immigrants in the U.S. "People are being separated from their families and treated inhumanely, and that's been going on for a long time now,” she states. “We have to come together as a community and put our foots down."

Encampments at ICE offices have been shut down by authorities in Portland, Ore., Philadelphia and San Francisco.

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The feds announced Tuesday that they will allow risk-adjustment payments from 2017 to go through, after blocking them in early July. The program collects money from health plans that have mostly healthy patients, and distributes it to health plans that take on older, sicker patients.

Shawn Gremminger, senior director of federal relations with the nonprofit Families USA, said it is crucial to ensure access to health care for everyone.

"It's critical that this was put in place and that it stays in place, because it really is the mechanism that allows health plans to provide coverage to people with preexisting conditions,” Gremminger said.

Earlier this year, a judge in New Mexico questioned the fairness of the program's formulas and asked for clarification. Now the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released an interim final rule that rectifies the problems raised in that case.

Gremminger said he thinks the administration may have reversed course after taking some heat from both sides of the aisle.

"Even Republicans on the Hill, I think, were very worried that going into the midterms in 2018, they would be faced with consumers who couldn't afford, couldn't find, any health-care plan,” he said. “And Democrats would be able to point very specifically at this rule and say it's the Trump administration's fault."

Gremminger noted that if the risk adjustments are stopped in the future, many insurance companies would likely pull out of the ACA marketplace. That would leave many counties without a single plan on the health care exchange - plans that come with subsidies to make premiums more affordable.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT NO. 644386 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZARES CLEANING SERVICES, 1612 Mendenhall Dr. Apt 2, San Jose CA, 95130, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jonnatan Ricardo Zamudio Aguilar, 1612 Mendenhall Dr. Apt 2, San Jose CA, 95130. 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/ Jonnatan Ricardo Zamudio This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2018.

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This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Guillermo Rodriguez, 251 Harrison Ave, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/08/2005. This filing is a refile [no change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN643632. “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/ Guillermo Rodriguez

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 644957 August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT NO. 644781 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HONEY CREME, 686 Barber Ln, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CNS FOODS LLC, 686 Barber Ln, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/27/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts for previous filing] of previous file #: FBN644364. “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/ Chi Leung Kwok CNS FOODS LLC Manager Article/Registration#: 201711710201 This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/27/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Venessa Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 644781 August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV329173 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Kaleena Kaur Gill.

Petitioner(s) Kaleena Kaur Gill has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaleena Kaur Gill to Kaleena Kaur Pabla

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Español e Inglés OK – se entrenará – preferimos un buen historial de conducir. Los horarios varían de sábado a jueves. Turnos de dia y de noche disponibles. Seguro médico y vacaciones para empleados de tiempo completo. Apliqué en persona de lunes a jueves de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m en 775B Mabury Road, San José o llamé a la oficina al (408) 993-0816 y deje un mensaje a Hipólito o Marcos. b. Kunal Mohan Singh to Kunal Pabla. 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 on 9/11/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331832 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Fuentes. Petitioner(s) Maria Fuentes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ytzayeary Reyes to Ytzayeary Fuentes b.

Ma. De La Luz Fentes Pedroza to Mari Fuentes.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332343 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Anjelica Guzman.

Petitioner(s) Anjelica Guzman has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anjelica Guzman to Angelica Leolanie Guzmán. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332242 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ying Yin Law. Petitioner(s) Ying Yin Law has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ying Yin Law to Ying Yin Shih. THE COURT ORDERS that

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pear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 11/13/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

August 1, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332330 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lau, Thomas T.. Petitioner(s) Lau Thomas T. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lau, Thomas T. to Lau, Tauman T.. 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 on 11/13/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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AUGUST 3 - 9 2018 NO. 18CV328902 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claudia Arizmendi Gutierrez.

Petitioner(s) Claudia Arizmendi Gutierrez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Guadalupe Arizmendi to Maria Guadalupe Barrosa Arizmendi. 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 on 9/11/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331996 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sora Rhee and June Lee on behalf of Jung Min Lee, a Minor.

Petitioner(s) Sora Rhee and June Lee on behalf of Jung Min Lee, a Minor have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jung Min Lee to Jungmin Lee. 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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331629 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joyce Ann Dagumboy. Petitioner(s) Joyce Ann Dagumboy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joyce Ann Dagumboy to Joyce Ann Hernandez.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331890 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ken, Sue-Yuang. Petitioner(s) Ken, Sue-Yuang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ken, Sue-Yuang, aka Christina Keng, aka Christina S. Liu to Christina Liu. 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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the

date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331779 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rajini Chinthakayala.

Petitioner(s) Rajini Chinthakayala has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aarudra Ivansh Chimpiri to AarudraIvansh Chimpiri.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 24, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV330357 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tanya Araiza Ramirez and Luis Alberto Ramirez. Petitioner(s) Tanya Araiza Ramirez and Luis Alberto Ramirez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isis Marie Ramirez to Amelie Marie Ramirez.

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 on 10/09/2018 at 8:45 am,

Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 28, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332148 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Kyoungchae Oh and Miok Kim. Petitioner(s) Kyoungchae Oh and Miok Kim have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oh, Sooah to Oh, Hannah Sooah b.

Oh, Soomin to Oh, David Soomin.

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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332178 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jaime R. Moran. Petitioner(s) Jaime R. Moran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alyssa Marie Cota to Alyssa Marie Moran. 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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331953 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andrey Gennadyevich Kuznetsov.

Petitioner(s) Andrey Gennadyevich Kuznetsov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andrey Gennadyevich Kuznetsov to Andre Kouznetsov. 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 on 11/06/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 27, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 3, 10, 17, 24 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644711 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNSHINE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, 17060 Holiday Drive, Morgan Hill CA, 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xuejun

Liang Parnell, 17060 Holiday Drive, Morgan Hill CA, 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/25/2018. 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/ Xuejun Parnell This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Venessa Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 644711 July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 643721 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTRE, 490 California Ave Suite 100, Palo Alto CA, 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HAUTEEDU LLC, 490 California Ave Suite 100, Palo Alto CA, 94306.

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/ Shan Zhao HAUTEEDU LLC Member/Owner Article/Registration# 201717210601 Above Entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 643721 July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331805

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xuejun Parnell. Petitioner(s) Xuejun Parnell has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xuejun Liang Parnell to April Liang Parnell.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 25, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331755 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Raj Kumar Sandhu. Petitioner(s) Raj Kumar Sandhu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Raj Kumar to Raj Kumar Sandhu.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV329218 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Virgilio Barrientos Jr and Junolisa Garcia. Petitioner(s) Virgilio Barrientos Jr and Junolisa Garcia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Madison Nicole Barrientos to Madison Nicole Garcia Barrientos.

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 on 9/11/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 07, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331614 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Patricia Reguerin and Wilson Richard Vaca Abrego.

Petitioner(s) Patricia Reguerin and Wilson Richard Vaca Abrego has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sebastian Ernesto Vaca Reguerin to Sebastian Ernesto Abrego Reguerin b. Camila Emily Vaca Reguerin to Camila Emily Abrego Reguerin c. Wilson Richard Vaca Abrego to Wilson Richard Abrego.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at

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

July 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331626 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thien-Huong kim Nguyen.

Petitioner(s) Thien-Huong kim Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Thien-Huong kim Nguyen to Nicole Thien-Huong Nguyen.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331638 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Pedro Maravilla Arroyo. Petitioner(s) Pedro Maravilla Arroyo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pedro Maravilla Arroyo to Pedro Maravilla. 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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 20, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331715 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yvette Nolasco Crumley. Petitioner(s) Yvette Nolasco Crumley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com follows: a. Yvette Nolasco Crumley to Yvette Nolasco b. Sabrina Ranee Crumley to Sabrina Ranee Nolasco.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 23, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331656 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad Fareeduddin. Petitioner(s) Mohammad Fareeduddin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Fareeduddin to Fareed Uddin.

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 on 10/30/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 20, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2018 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Marilyn Faye Seagoe To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi-

tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Marilyn Faye Seagoe, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on May 17, 2018, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644069 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GARCIA’S HAULING, 1101 Owsley Ave Apt B, 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): Miguel Garcia, 1101 Owsley Ave Apt B, San Jose CA, 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/03/2018. 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/ Miguel Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/03/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 644069 July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644352 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMOS CHON, 3700 Thomas Rd Ste 207, Santa Clara, CA, 95054,

Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AMOS CHON, 1224 Keoncrest Ave, San Jose CA, 95110.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 06/12/2018. 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/ Amos Chon This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 644352 July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644381 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BODEN LAW FIRM, A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 275 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 152, Santa Clara CA, 95050, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DW LAW, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 275 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 152, Santa Clara CA, 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/12/2018. 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/ James Kim DW Law, Professional Corporation Secretary Article/Registration# C4162445 Above Entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 644381

July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV325592 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christina Torres-Simas. Petitioner(s) Christina Torres-Simas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christina Torres-Simas to Christyna Torres-Simas.

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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 12, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331499 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Rashid Ibrahim Aar. Petitioner(s) Rashid Ibrahim Aar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rashid Ibrahim Aar to Aden Harun Mohamed. 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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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

AUGUST 3 - 9, 2018 petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 16, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV328896 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brett Staples Adrienne Marquette.

Petitioner(s) Brett Staples Adrienne Marquette has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thomas William-Staples Marquette to Thomas William Staples-Marquette.

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 on 9/11/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331472 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matthew Begaye David. Petitioner(s) Matthew Begaye David has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Matthew Begaye David to Matthew David Harvill.

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 on

10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 16, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331493 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wayne Hong. Petitioner(s) Wayne Hong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chae Mook Hong Jr. to Wayne Hong.

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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 16, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331530 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Ajontee Dominique Watts. Petitioner(s) Ajontee Dominique Watts has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ajontee Dominique Watts to Enchantee Dominique Watts.

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July 17, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331544 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yoon Min Kim. Petitioner(s) Yoon Min Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yoon Min Kim to Stephen Yoonmin Kim b. Eun Joo Lee to Claire Eunjoo Kim. 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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 17, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331157 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: San Kyzen Nicolas. Petitioner(s) San Kyzen Nicolas has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. San Kyzen Nicolas to Kyzen Nicolas.

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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 12, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV328095 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liubov Abdullin. Petitioner(s) Liubov Abdullin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Liubov Abdullin to Lubov May. 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 on 8/21/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 15, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV328903 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

application of: Fanny Tam. Petitioner(s) Fanny Tam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fanny Tam to Alexa Aria Ngo. 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 on 9/04/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331516 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Changheon Ryu and Doheon Ryu. Petitioner(s) Young Chul Ryu and An An Jung have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Changheon Ryu to Andrew changheon Ryu b.

Doheon Ryu to Alexander doheon Ryu. 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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 643810 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARTINEEZ HOUSE CLEANING, 1688 Scotty St, 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): Maria Guadalupe Chavez, 1688 Scotty St, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 06/27/2018. 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 Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 643810 July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644345 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

INTEGRITYCHEK, INC. 2.

BEST SYMBOL 3. ICSUPPORT, 4. HOTTIEDAWGS 5.

INTEGRITYCHEK, 1055 E. Brokaw Rd. Suite 30 #398, San Jose CA, 95131, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): INTEGRITYCHEK, INC., 1055 East Brokaw Road.

Suite 30 #398, San Jose CA, 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/10/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #FBN641871.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jaime Alvarez Mejia INTEGRITYCHEK, INC. President Article/Registration#: 4165339 Above entity was formed in

the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 644345 July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644276 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRIGHTER LEGACY BUILDERS, 954 Larkspur Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: Copartners. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Victor Funes and Gladys Jimenez, 954 Larkspur Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086.

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 Jimenez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 644276 July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 644115 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHE-Z PRODUCTS, 954 Larkspur Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Jimenez, 954 Larkspur Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086. 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 Jimenez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/05/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 644115 July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV330943 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Genevieve Marie La Cross.

Petitioner(s) Genevieve Marie La Cross has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Genevieve Marie La Cross to Genevieve Marie Hismatullin. 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 on 10/23/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV330024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Cristina Gutierrez Rodriguez.

Petitioner(s) Maria Cristina Gutierrez Rodriguez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Cristina Gutierrez Rodriguez to Cristina Ames. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/02/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 21, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV329002 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Julie Symons. Petitioner(s) Julie Symons has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Benjamin Armstrong Deschenes to Benjamin Armstrong Symons b. Claire Elise Deschenes to Claire Elise Symons. 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 on 9/04/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 01, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV330668 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Asuka Yoshizu Evanson.

Petitioner(s) Asuka Yoshizu Evanson has filed a petition

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for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Asuka Yoshizu Evanson to Aska Yoshizu b. Asuka Yoshizu to Aska Yoshizu.

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 on 10/16/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 06, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV329123 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michelle Elaine Mejia. Petitioner(s) Michelle Elaine Mejia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christopher Morrissey Guerrero Jr to Christopher Morrissey Mejia b. Alissa Neveah Mejia to Alissa Nevaeh Mejia. 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 on 9/11/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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.

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What are some ways that companies can BILL INTRODUCED TO ESTABLISH NORCAL encourage or incentivize their employees to live WILDERNESS, HELP PREVENT MEGA-FIRES greener and promote sustainability?

At WeWork's co-working office facilities, you will find foosball and pool tables, but you won't find any red meat, pork or poultry as the company tries to reduce its environmental impact.

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Many companies talk the talk when it comes to going green and do the minimum possible so as not to look bad (e.g. install recycling bins), but fewer actually walk the talk by actively investing in sustainability initiatives, let alone empower staffers to take action on behalf of the planet. But as employees start to demand more of their employers, some companies have begun to leverage corporate resources to help their people cut carbon footprints—both at home and at work—in various ways.

To wit, WeWork, a startup that runs some 200 “co-working” shared workspace facilities around the world with 200,000 customers, announced recently that it would no longer allow any of its own 6,000 employees to get reimbursed for meat meals (red meat, poultry and pork) on their expense reports—and will no longer serve any meat at company events. “As a company, WeWork can save an estimated 16.7 billion gallons of water, 445.1 million pounds of CO2 emissions and over 15 million animals by 2023 by eliminating meat at our events,” says WeWork co-founder Miguel McKelvey.

Another way companies can cut their employees’ collective carbon footprint is by encouraging them to live close enough to work so they can walk or bike. Facebook reportedly compensates employees who buy or rent a home within 10 miles of its Menlo Park, California campus up to $15,000 to discourage long fossil-fuel-spewing commutes. Energy bar manufacturer Clif Bar offers employees $500 toward the purchase of a “commuter bike” as an eco-friendly alternative to driving to work. Baltimore’s Live Near Your Work program matches employer grants to help employees purchase homes close enough to their jobs so they can walk or bike to work.

And Make Collective, an advertising agency in Christchurch, New Zealand, recently started paying its employees who use their bikes to

commute a $5/day bonus. And for workers who keep up the bicycle commuting for more than six months, the benefit doubles to $10/ day, paid out at the end of the year as a bonus.

Helping employees go green on the home front is another way some companies are stepping up in terms of promoting sustainability.

Bank of America offers employees $500 off the installation of solar panels on their home rooftops, as well as a $3,000 reimbursement incentive for those staffers who buy a hybrid, compressed natural gas or “highway-capable” electric vehicle.

Reinsurance giant Swiss Re’s COyou2 initiative grants employees up to half of the costs associated with shrinking their personal carbon footprints. The company makes upwards of 2,000 employee grants a year accordingly to help staffers replace aging appliances with newer energy-efficient models, beef up the insulation in their homes and switch over to hybrid and electric cars.

Likewise, staffers at the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) can access company funds to help defray costs associated with the purchase of energy-efficient appliances, hybrid or electric cars, home energy assessments, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) memberships, composting supplies or anything else that will serve to cut their own household environmental impacts.

CONTACTS: “Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth,” goo.gl/8eScEF; Baltimore’s Live Near Your Work, livebaltimore.com/live-near-yourwork; Swiss Re COyou2, www.swissre.com/ corporate_responsibility/coyou2_programme. html; VEIC Sustainability Benefits, www.veic. org/company/brands/sustainability-benefits.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. To donate, visit www.earthtalk. org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk. org.

The South Fork of the Trinity River is part of an area where selective forest thinning would be allowed under a new bill in Congress. Photo Credit: Jeff Morris/Pew Charitable Trusts

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A new bill in the U.S. House would add to the Golden State's protected wilderness and promote tourism.

It also would authorize thinning forests to help prevent large forest fires.

The Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, introduced by Rep. Jared Huffman, would establish a 729,000-acre South Fork Trinity, Mad River Special Restoration Area, where crews would thin individual trees to reduce fuel for wildfires.

Ryan Henson, policy director of the California Wilderness Coalition, or CalWild, says the bill would also create a commission working to restore sites scarred by illegal cannabis grows.

"They just take the processed marijuana and their weapons and they leave all their garbage, even all their tools, and they've often ditched creeks and diverted creeks," he states. "And there's literally thousands of sites on our public land in northwest California alone."

The bill also would add wilderness protection to 313,000 acres of federal public land in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity counties.

It would encourage creation of new trails to improve public access, build two new visitor centers, and designate 379 miles of wild and scenic rivers at

headwaters that support fishing.

Opponents argue the government should be freeing up more public land for commercial purposes.

But Gregg Foster, executive director of the Redwood Regions Economic Development Commission, supports the bill. He says it would be good for the growing tourism economy.

"We'll actually see improvements in trails and designations so that the public can get access to these wilderness areas, which are really unique," he states. "And so for our tourism industry, that's something that we can really market going forward."

Kendall Smith, a former Mendocino County supervisor, says the bill takes a balanced approach to land management, and calls it a win-win.

"By bringing together all of the various constituencies in the district, the pristine places will be able to be maintained, and it'll help pull together problem solving on the ground in the various communities where these public lands are," she points out.

The bill also would establish the Horse Mountain Special Management Area in a popular spot for snow play, hiking and mountain biking. And it would direct a study for a possible new Bigfoot National Recreation Trail to highlight the ancient forests in and around Trinity County.

Support for this reporting was provided

by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Hot Springs, Pierogies and Everything in Between Taking the new 2019 Chevy Equinox through the Rockies on a #girlstrip

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is great fun and a useful tool to use in the Colorado Rockies.

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My parents had just had my older brother and were on the market to buy a truck—one that could get them around but also help my father with his side job of property maintenance. An elderly couple who was selling a silver and black 1980 Chevy Cheyenne instantly fell in love with my parents and their baby boy, promising my parents the truck and giving them time to allow them to gather up a bit more money, even refusing other sellers. Although my parents both owned an Impala and a Malibu back in their “single days”, this was the first automobile that they bought as a family.

This truck is fondly remembered as the “Raider Truck”, in honor of the Oakland Raiders’ color scheme. It took us on many trips around California, it allowed my father to teach his son about hard work and respect, and it allowed my sister and I to create countless imaginary adventures in the truck bed with our Barbie dolls. This truck was awesome.

With the opportunity to test the new 2019 Chevy Equinox on a drive through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the beautiful town of Glenwood Springs, I knew that this could not and would not be an opportunity to pass. I called my best friend of 22 years to join me on a #girlstrip and we were off!

Upon our arrival to Denver, we were briefed on the features of the car. I could easily open the trunk with a double click on the remote to place our luggage in the spacious trunk and close it with a simple touch of button on the trunk door. Had we stayed longer than the two days planned, I could have easily pulled on the latches on the side of the compact SUV to kneel the seats flat, creating a flat loading space of 63.6 cubic feet. This would have been large enough to move me out of my college

apartment.

I then just placed the remote in the middle console (which has been redesigned to create storage space in between and all power controls placed back on the doors) and started the car with the touch of button. No keys! For a person like myself, who always seems to mix up the keys, get stuck with too many items in my hand, and drop everything while trying to multitask- this made everything seamless!

The touch screen in the front of the dashboard is simple to use. The new software also allows for more seamless connections with both iPhones and Androids (my best friend has an iPhone and I an Android), turning your dash into apps that are more familiar to what you see on the screen of your cellular device. We inputted the first stop, The Hangar, located in the Stanley Marketplace about 20 minutes away from the airport. The car came equipped with a SiriusXM radio, but we opted for using the Bluetooth features to stream some of our own music with Pandora, utilizing the Wi-Fi feature to save us some cellular data.

After spending some time in the Stanley Marketplace, which is filled with breweries, eats, treats and some shopping, we began our three-hour journey to Glenwood Springs, located in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,761 feet. The 1.5L turbo engine is seamless, giving power without giving one a jolt. In combination with the fact that this version of the Equinox is 400 pounds lighter than its predecessor, I did not have to worry about my friend spilling her water while I ascended through the mountains. Chevy has also implemented some great safety features including: Side Blind Zone Alert to warn drivers of vehicles in blind spots, Lane Keep Assist to keep you from drifting, and Forward Collision Alert to make the car auto stop for the close calls during sudden traffic stops. The alerts are also coordinated with a Safety Alert

Seat, which vibrates to catch your attention.

Not only was the drive comfortable, it also made us feel safe and secure, so we could appreciate the natural beauty of the drive through the Rockies.

For those who doubt navigation programs that come with vehicles and prefer to use apps such as Google Maps or Waze (like me), I will say that the Chevy Equinox put me in my place.

Like California, Colorado has been suffering from wildfires that have been threatening homes and national forests in addition to closing down roadways. On our drive, the navigation system kept telling us to turn around but because Waze did not mention this, we decided to ignore the directions from the car. Turns out, another wildfire had broken out closing down the freeway for a section, which our cell phone apps did not update but the Equinox had. I was impressed with how fast the update of our route was on the car and decided that next time, I’ll listen to the SUV. We arrived to Glenwood Springs, checked in our hotel and got ready for dinner at The Pullman, an American eatery wherein the Pierogies were the highlight for my friend and I. Beforehand we needed to parallel park our vehicle in a tight space, but this was no challenge. In addition to the rear facing and front facing cameras, the Equinox is also equipped with an aerial view of the car to show exactly what position I was in while parking so the embarrassment of pulling in and out repeatedly was avoided with the help of these features.

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great parking skills, we walked out of the car, but upon closing the side door, the SUV reminded me with two quick beeps that the remote was left inside. I will admit this happened repeatedly throughout the trip, so for those who always forget your keys in the car, Chevy has your back!

The next day, we decided to explore along the Colorado River, renting bikes and following the Canyon Trail (which leads through the Glenwood Canyon along the Colorado River) and River Trail (which stays close to the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River).

The weather was well into the 90s, so upon our return the Equinox, we were grateful for the cooling seat feature and fast working air conditioning system. We later ventured to Casey Brewing and Blending, where we tasted beers that had been aged in oak barrels, and ended the trip spending some time relaxing at Iron Mountain Hot Springs, soaking in the naturally heated pools while taking in the surrounding scenery.

Chevy has yet again, created another everlasting memory and in our case, #girlstrip was a success. Its comfort and strength make it easier to enjoy the scenery and quality time with loved ones. It is well made vehicles like this and our “Raider Truck” that continue to make my family a “Chevy familia” - and I cannot wait to see what more Chevy can bring in future years.

The base price of the 2019 Equinox is $24,525.

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Tauro

El planeta Urano, se encuentra navegando en tu signo y lo hará por varios años, su influencia ha de reformar tu vida desde este año hasta el año 2025. Todos los cambios que ocurran contigo te serán benéficos a largo plazo.

Navega con la corriente y da gracias a Dios por lo que tienes.

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Géminis

Durante este periodo tendrás la dicha inmensa de poder realizar obras en beneficio de otras personas, especialmente a favor de amistades y familiares. Toda la buena energía que envíes retornará hacia a ti en forma de bendiciones.

Lo que haz pedido al universo, muy pronto te será concedido.

Números de la suerte: 13-18-28-37-38-40

Cáncer

Dedica este mes a la relajación, practica algún mantra que te haga sentir en paz contigo mismo. Es necesario dejar ir recuerdos y malestares emocionales del pasado. Tu presente y futuro inmediato serán más placenteros que aquel pasado que te hizo sufrir. Alguien que te quiere te hará sentir muy especial.

Números de la suerte: 1-19-22-31-33-44

Leo

Te conviene actuar de la manera más serena y pacífica, especialmente en tu relación con el mundo exterior. Debes considerar el aceptar consejos y sugerencias, éstos, te pueden ser de mucha utilidad, más de lo que imaginas. Negocios y mudanzas serán de buena suerte si se realizan después del día 17. ¡Feliz cumpleaños!

Números de la suerte: 10-15-17-24-27-50

Virgo

Mercurio tu regente está retrógrado y lo estará hasta el día 17, trata de mantener la calma y actúa con serenidad y diplomacia. Es probable que tus relaciones sentimentales y afectivas atraviesen por un momento de tensión. Cuando tu planeta ya esté directo, la mayoría de tus problemas desaparecerán.

Números de la suerte: 8-16-19-20-29-49

Libra

Tus buenos sentimientos y tu manera de proceder han creado una aura benefactora a tu alrededor, es presagio que durante la segunda semana de este mes, algo hermoso te sucederá. Actúa con cautela durante los primeros dieciséis días de agosto, del día 17 en adelante la energía planetaria será más placentera.

Números de la suerte: 21-25-30-35-40-45

Escorpión

Es posible que la retrogradación planetaria existente en este momento, te haga sentir desanimado o con falta de energía, afortunadamente, este lapso durará muy poco y muy pronto las aguas volverán a su cauce. Juega a la lotería y participa en sorteos pues es muy probable que ganes dinero o un premio.

Números de la suerte: 3-4-11-28-39-46

AUGUST 3 - 9, 2018

Sagitario

Durante este mes, se sugiere que tengas una dosis extra de paciencia en tu trato hacia los demás, varias personas tóxicas intentarán sacarte de tus casillas. Ignora comentarios ofensivos, si recibes críticas es señal que vas cabalgando por el camino correcto. Te harán una propuesta que te hará sentir feliz.

Números de la suerte: 5-13-19-22-33-44

Capricornio

La primera mitad del mes puede venir cargada de muchas incógnitas y desafíos, sé diligente en tu forma de actuar y reaccionar y no permitas que ninguna energía adversa se apodere de tus pensamientos. La segunda mitad del mes traerá un alivio a tus inquietudes. Muy pronto recibirás una buena noticia.

Números de la suerte: 17-20-24-53-54-68

Acuario

Es de personas justas rectificar y de personas sabias arrepentirse. Si has cometido alguna falta o si te comportaste de mala manera con alguien, éste, es el momento preciso para pedir disculpas y enmendar tu error.

Tus buenos amigos siempre estarán contigo tanto en las alegrías como en momentos difíciles.

Números de la suerte: 1-21-29-32-41-59

Piscis

Durante el transcurso de este mes, es probable que muchas personas acudan en ti en busca de consejos u orientación. Actúa con nobleza y en bien de los demás. Es probable que un nuevo trabajo o vocación profesional, te abra un nuevo camino, uno más provechoso y feliz para ti.

Números de la suerte: 14-18-24-29-32-45

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AUGUST 3 - 9 2018

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CAN TWITTER BE FIXED?

Twitter account should be as frictionless as possible. In theory this would make it easier for the service to grow. I disagree.

Low-friction onboarding of practically unverified users, millions of bots and tens of millions of fake followers do nothing to improve the quality of the service.

What is the value of a tweet or a retweet that is predominantly seen by bots and fake accounts? Or, worse, not seen at all because of the law of large numbers or user apathy?

Another definition for being frictionless is “ease of use.” Twitter is not easy for a non-Twitter user to learn to use, or even understand. As many others have clearly stated, Twitter has a significant product problem. Management can no longer talk about it (that’s a job for armchair quarterbacks and pundits). It’s time to fix it.

Twitter’s CVP (Consumer Value Proposition)

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Shelly Palmer

device to inform, enlighten and entertain.

Twitter had a bad week. Its share price took a huge hit and investors are running for the hills. This should surprise no one.

Twitter’s problems are easy to articulate and incredibly hard to fix (or they would have been fixed already).

If Twitter did not exist, someone would have to invent it. It is open, amazing and awe inspiring in every way. But my love for the bright side of Twitter is matched by my loathing and disdain for its dark side. At its worst, Twitter is an instrument of terror, a powerful tool for bullies and a breeding ground for misunderstanding – by definition, every tweet is out of context.

Thinking about how much of Twitter’s value evaporated this past week, I wanted to write something insightful and thought-provoking. But then I read my article Twitter Is In Real Trouble from February 2016 and realized Twitter’s management has been sitting on their hands since June 2015, when Chris Sacca got in Jack Dorsey’s face. So, rather than trying to reframe the issue, here is my take (from 2016) on the specific questions Twitter’s management still needs to answer.

February 13, 2016 — All successful social media businesses have one thing in common: they are constantly growing their user bases. Sadly, Twitter reported 320 million users in the December quarter, flat with the previous quarter and up 9% YoY, missing analysts’ expectations by 5 million users. And to make matters worse, the service lost over 2 million active users during the period. In a world that is becoming more and more connected every day, Twitter has done the unthinkable: it has shrunk.

Twitter Is Important Before we get into what’s right and what’s wrong with Twitter, I want to make it clear that I believe that Twitter is very, very important. At its best, it amplifies voices that would otherwise be silent and it empowers everyone with a connected

That said, there are far more good uses for Twitter than bad, and even though it’s in deep trouble, Twitter is worth fighting for!

Twitter’s Product Woes In June 2015, when Chris Sacca was taking Twitter out to the woodshed, I wrote an article entitled “Twitter: Maybe TV Advertising Doesn’t Work,” which explored the idea that Twitter gets more free TV advertising than almost any other product or service and therefore there are two possibilities: (1) TV advertising does not work. (2) People don’t like the product.

Then and now, I’ll go with number 2.

Twitter does not seem to know what it is; therefore, consumers don’t know either. What is Twitter’s CVP? Is Twitter a newsfeed? If so, is it the best newsfeed in the world? Because if it’s not, it should not be in the newsfeed business. Is Twitter a one-to-one communications platform (messaging)? One-to-many (broadcast)?

Many-to-one (email)? Many-to-many (viral)? Can it be the best tool for all of these methodologies? If not, what is Twitter best in the world at? What would compel the average consumer to tweet their message and forsake every other communications platform? When Twitter answers that question, it will be way down the road toward renewed user growth.

Marketers and Broadcasters Love Twitter

While I don’t consider myself an “idiot,” there is not much I can (or would want to) do about being called out on a social media network. And it’s true: there are hundreds of millions of people on Twitter every day.

The problem is, there should be many hundreds of millions more.

Practically every show, newsreader, star, commentator, guest, athlete, advertised product, and even a few celebrity pets have Twitter accounts. It is almost impossible to watch television without being directly told to tweet about what you are watching.

I’ve seen estimates from various media clipping services that put the value of Twitter’s domestic free advertising in a range between $1.5 and $2.5 billion per year. I don’t have a way to verify these estimates, but if you are watching local television news broadcasts, talk shows, morning shows, reality shows, pretty much every unscripted show on TV, try to ignore the beg-o-tweet messaging on the lower third of the screen. In most cases, you will also be directly asked to tweet, or a voice over the graphic will instruct you to do so. Should Twitter charge commercial accounts to use the service? Would that reduce the amount of pure marketing shrouded as altruism and benefit consumer users?

Friction vs. Frictionless

Bad Guys

Some people think that onboarding a new

Twitter is not a government, so the legal

Twitter is many things: a microblogging tool, a social network, a broadcasting platform, etc. But it is clearly not a consumer product.

“You’re an idiot! @shellypalmer There are hundreds of millions of people on Twitter every day.”

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concept of “Freedom of Speech” does not apply. Twitter is free to limit or moderate or otherwise govern every word on its service. It is a slippery slope, and I would not like to be responsible for what can and cannot be tweeted, but – like child pornography or identifiable hate speech – some things just don’t belong on a massmarketed, for profit, consumer service owned by public shareholders. I will leave it to you to decide what those things are, but as an experiment, type in the most violent, hateful, distasteful hashtag you can think of (in any language, use Google translate to get it close) and you will be stopped in your tracks. (Here’s a vivid example.) Twitter is free and open in the extreme. Some think it should be, others do not. Twitter’s management must decide what is and is not acceptable – or, to put it another way, conducive to growing a mass consumer business.

Consumer Permission What does Twitter have its consumers’ permission to evolve into? This is perhaps the most important question regarding Twitter’s future. Does Twitter have the right to be a small broadcasting platform for short messages, pics and videos? At its current size (adjusting for all the bots and fake accounts) Twitter is still about the size of an average global television network.

Does it have consumer permission to charge differently for its services, or change the mix of free and paid services?

Does it have consumer permission to allow tweets of unlimited length? Mass consumers dispassionately vote with their checkbooks, so to avoid existential issues, it’s always a good idea to understand whether or not you have consumer permission to do anything.

I’m Hopeful Like so many of you, I love Twitter and use it every day. It is an important community building tool, and when used skillfully, it can be your most important emergent newsfeed. That said, normal people (who just want their technology to work) have demonstrated by their absence that Twitter is at a fork in the road. One path requires big, bold changes. Maybe getting smaller to eventually get bigger. Using consumer data to evolve the product and emerge stronger than ever. The other path is easier: Stay the course and turn into Yahoo! in five years. Without a strong CVP and true identity, Twitter may end up as a feature in someone else’s tech stack, which would be unfortunate. With some hard choices and real changes, Twitter can evolve into “the” voice of the people. The job it was destined to fill.

Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it.

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AUGUST 3 - 9, 2018

PROGRAMA DE SEGURIDAD COMUNITARIA ANTE INCENDIOS

INTERRUPCIÓN DEL SUMINISTRO ELÉCTRICO

PARA MANTENERLO SEGURO. Lo que todos los clientes de PG&E deben saber En respuesta a la creciente amenaza que representan los incendios, el Programa de Seguridad Comunitaria ante Incendios de PG&E incluye una nueva medida de seguridad que interrumpirá el suministro eléctrico a las áreas que presenten el más alto riesgo de sufrir incendios cuando se pronostique clima extremo. Como sabemos lo mucho que nuestros clientes y comunidades dependen de la electricidad, la interrupción del suministro eléctrico sólo se llevará a cabo como último recurso a fin de garantizar la seguridad del público.

A esta nueva medida de seguridad la estamos llamando “Interrupción del Suministro Eléctrico para la Seguridad Pública” y esto es lo que usted y su familia deben saber: ■ Alertas de Advertencia Temprana: Emitiremos una advertencia y alertas tempranas con anticipación a cualquier posible interrupción del suministro eléctrico a fin de que usted y su familia puedan tomar las medidas necesarias para prepararse y permanecer seguros hasta que la electricidad haya sido restituida nuevamente. Para estar seguro de recibir estas importantes alertas de seguridad, inscríbase en pge.com/mywildfirealerts.

■ Trabajamos Estrechamente con Nuestros Socios en Materia de Seguridad: Trabajaremos estrechamente con expertos en incendios, personal de respuesta de emergencia y los líderes locales de su comunidad con el objetivo de evaluar las condiciones de amenaza de incendio y las medidas que deberán tomarse para mantener seguro al público cuando surjan amenazas climatológicas extremas.

Se considerarán los siguientes factores al tomar cualquier decisión de interrumpir el suministro eléctrico: ■ Amenaza de peligro de incendio clasificada como “extrema” — en base al Sistema Nacional de Clasificación de Peligros de Incendio ■ Condiciones climatológicas extremas caracterizadas por niveles de humedad muy bajos y velocidades y rachas de viento de alta velocidad sostenidas ■ Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja declarada por el Servicio Nacional del Clima

■ Decisión de Interrumpir el Suministro Eléctrico: Tomaremos la decisión de interrumpir el suministro eléctrico basándonos en observaciones en tiempo real por parte de nuestras cuadrillas de trabajo en el campo y en estrecha colaboración con expertos en incendios, personal de respuesta de emergencia y los líderes locales de su comunidad a fin de crear protocolos responsables que maximicen su seguridad.

■ Vegetación críticamente seca que pudiera servir de combustible durante un incendio

Ahora, y en los años por venir, la seguridad siempre deberá ser nuestra principal prioridad.Es por eso que deseamos que usted esté enterado de cuándo y por qué el suministro eléctrico podría ser interrumpido para protegerlo a usted y a su comunidad.

■ Observaciones en el campo y en tiempo real por parte de nuestras cuadrillas de trabajo en el campo

Para recibir alertas importantes de seguridad, regístrese en pge.com/mywildfirealerts.

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