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Zamorano La Red Hispana

Elvoto latino ha demostrado ser un componente crítico en el panorama político de Estados Unidos en las últimas décadas. A medida que la comunidad hispana continúa creciendo en tamaño y diversidad, su influencia electoral se ha vuelto cada vez más significativa. Sin embargo, una cuestión de gran interés y complejidad es cómo la situación económica del país afecta las preferencias políticas de los votantes latinos.

En vísperas del primer aniversario de la Ley de Reducción Inflacionaria (IRA), el veredicto de su impacto real es objeto de opiniones encontradas.

Promulgada el 16 de agosto de 2022, la legislación ha sido correctamente aplaudida como la mayor inversión en la historia del país en materia de combate al cambio climático.

Aunque es discutible si la ley ha logrado reducir la inflación –o es más resultado de las políticas de la Reserva Federal–es claro que ha aliviado las presiones económicas para millones de personas –en especial de las minorías latina y afroamericana– con dificultades para pagar sus medicinas o contar con seguro de salud a través de la Ley de Salud Asequible.

Y es que la ley fijó un techo de 2,000 dólares al año en el costo de las medicinas a beneficiarios de Medicare, quienes ahora sólo pagarán 35 dólares al mes en la insulina. Y a partir de 2024 más personas serán elegibles bajo el programa de “Ayuda Adicional” de Medicare, Pharma, el organismo cúpula de la industria farmacéutica, sostiene por ejemplo que las disposiciones de la IRA que imponen precios establecidos por el gobierno para los medicamentos cubiertos por Medicare, tendrán “un impacto negativo en el acceso a los medicamentos cubiertos por la Parte B y la Parte D de Medicare”.

En cambio, las organizaciones ecologistas sostienen que la IRA ha potenciado la economía de Estados Unidos, creando empleos bien remunerados que ayudarán a familias en todo el país. El histórico plan de energía limpia del presidente Biden y los demócratas está ayudando a abordar la crisis climática al reducir drásticamente las emisiones nocivas y abordar la injusticia ambiental al invertir en comunidades de primera línea”, de acuerdo con la organización Climate Power En Acción.

Es un hecho que la economía de Estados Unidos, de acuerdo con cifras oficiales, generó 4.5 millones de empleos en 2022 y que la inflación anualizada ha caído de manera sistemática desde el año pasado. En agosto del 2022 rondaba el 8% y actualmente se encuentra en 3%, como resultado de las agresivas políticas del banco central para frenar la espiral inflacionaria.

No es el único logro del que puede presumir el presidente Biden. También logró unir a demócratas y republicanos para aprobar la Ley Bipartidista de Comunidades Más Seguras, la más ambiciosa en los últimos 30 años para la seguridad de las armas de fuego.

Por si fuera poco, la economía estadounidense precio a una tasa anualizada 2.4% durante el segundo trimestre del año, superando cómodamente las expectativas de los economistas.

Y sin embargo, a pesar de esta cadena de logros indudables, la encuesta de The New York Times sugiere que el público estadounidense no aprecia las acciones de su presidente. Aunque su situación política es mejor que en el verano del año pasado, prácticamente se encuentra en empate con el rival, el expresidente Donald Trump.

Hace bien el presidente en iniciar una gira por Arizona, Nuevo México y Utah del 7 al 10 de agosto, para promover los logros de la Ley de Reducción Inflacionaria, porque claramente hay una desconexión entre sus avances y la percepción del público. Es un problema de comunicación que debe resolver con urgencia si desea recibir una segunda oportunidad en la Casa Blanca en 2024.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

TheLatino vote has proven to be a critical component of the US political landscape in recent decades.

As the Hispanic community continues to grow in size and diversity, its electoral influence has become increasingly significant. However, a matter of great interest and complexity is how the country's economic situation affects the political preferences of Latino voters.

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the verdict of its real impact is the subject of mixed opinions.

Enacted on August 16, 2022, the legislation has been rightly applauded as the largest investment in the country's history in combating climate change.

Although it is debatable whether the law has succeeded in reducing inflation – or is it more the result of Federal Reserve policies – it is clear that it has eased economic pressures for millions of people –especially Latino and African American minorities – who have difficulty paying for medicines or who have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

And it is that law which set a ceiling of 2,000 dollars a year in the cost of medicines for Medicare beneficiaries, who now will only pay 35 dollars a month for insulin. And starting in 2024, more people will be eligible under Medicare's “Extra Help” program. Pharma, the pharmaceutical industry's apex body, argues, for example, that IRA provisions that impose government-set prices for covered drugs by Medicare, will "negatively impact access to drugs covered by Medicare Part B and Part D."

Instead, environmental organizations argue that the IRA has boosted the US economy, creating good-paying jobs that will help families across the country. President Biden and the Democrats' historic clean power plan is helping to address the climate crisis by dramatically reducing harmful emissions and addressing environmental injustice by investing in frontline communities," according to Climate Power In Action.

It is a fact that the United States economy, according to official figures, generated 4.5 million jobs in 2022 and that annualized inflation has fallen systematically since last year. In August 2022 it was around 8% and is currently at 3%, as a result of the central bank's aggressive policies to stop the inflationary spiral.

It is not the only achievement that President Biden can boast of. He also brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most ambitious in 30 years for gun safety.

As if that were not enough, the US economy priced at an annualized rate of 2.4% during the second quarter of the year, comfortably exceeding economists' expectations.

And yet, despite this string of undoubted achievements, The New York Times poll suggests that the American public does not appreciate the actions of its president. Although his political situation is better than it was in the summer of last year, he is practically even with his rival, former President Donald Trump. The president is right to start a tour of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah from August 7 to 10 to promote the achievements of the Inflation Reduction Act, because there is clearly a disconnect between his progress and public perception. It's a communication problem he urgently needs to address if he wants to get a second chance at the White House in 2024.

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WHEN CULTURE WARS RIP THROUGH CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS, SHOULD THE STATE INTERVENE?

California grants school boards much local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.

Carolyn Jones CalMatters

Lastweek’s tussles between state officials and a pair of Southern California school boards may have died down, but they’ve thrown a spotlight on deeper tensions over who makes decisions for local schools — a rift that’s likely to grow as the culture wars escalate. Both incidents, which garnered national attention, centered on LGBTQ issues and the state’s ability to rein in local boards that it says may have violated California’s education and civil rights laws.

“We can expect to see more of this as these right-wing groups now follow a scripted playbook and there’s a new level of organization,” said Bruce Fuller, a UC Berkeley professor of education and public policy. “And certainly as long as we have an ambitious governor, we can expect to see these battles repeated.”

Last week, Chino police escorted the state’s top education official, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, from a school board meeting after he urged the board to reject a plan he viewed as harmful LGBTQ students. The plan, based on a stalled Assembly bill, called for school staff to notify parents if a child identifies as a gender they weren’t assigned at birth. The board ended up approving the proposal 4-1.

Earlier in the month, Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened to fine Temecula Valley Unified $1.5

million for rejecting a state-approved textbook that included a supplemental lesson on Harvey Milk, the former San Francisco supervisor who was assassinated in 1978. Newsom said the state would order the new textbooks on its own and bill the district. Last week, the board relented and agreed to purchase the new textbooks but review the material related to gay rights, replacing it with a curriculum that reflects “the board’s commitment to exclude sexualized topics of instruction from the elementary

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Enforcing the education code

State officials have several enforcement options when they believe districts have run afoul of the education code. Those include fines, like the one Newsom threatened in Temecula Valley; publicly voicing disapproval, such as Thurmond’s comments in Chino Valley; and investigation and litigation, which Attorney General

Rob Bonta said he would pursue in Temecula Valley. The California Department of Education also has a complaint process, which anyone can use if they believe their district isn’t complying with state law.

“We can expect to see more of this as these right-wing groups now follow a scripted playbook and there’s a new level of organization.”

-BRUCE FULLER, UC BERKELEY PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

There’s also legislation. Recently, Thurmond and Newsom have thrown their support behind AB 1078, which would raise the threshold for school districts to ban books, from a simple board majority to a two-thirds majority. The bill would also strengthen the FAIR Act, a state law that requires districts to include the contributions of African American, Native American, Mexican American, LGBTQ and other underrepresented groups in history and social studies curriculum.

The bill’s author, Democratic Assemblymember Corey Jackson of Moreno Valley, said legislation like AB 1078 is more important than ever as the state seeks tougher tools to punish districts that stray from civil rights laws.

“These culture wars are being used to generate anger to achieve political goals,” Jackson said. “We have to close as many loopholes as possible.”

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The crux of the issue, Jackson said, is local control, the decade-old policy that gives school districts a large degree of autonomy in how they operate. Put forth by then-Gov. Jerry Brown, the Local Control Funding Formula was meant to decentralize state education, allowing districts to tailor their spending policies to the unique needs of their students.

In some cases, Jackson said, local control has gone too far.

“I know my history too well to have faith in local control,” Jackson said. “If a school district discriminates against students, puts politics ahead of education, I honestly don’t have any limits when it comes to limiting local control. … Once you start creating a climate that is not welcoming to all students you’re mandated to serve, districts need to know: We are coming for you.”

Nuances of local control

Under the previous funding system, schools received money through grants earmarked for specific programs. Under local control, district funding comes through a formula based on how many low-income students, English learners and foster youth are enrolled. School boards, not the state, decide how to spend the money, allowing them a degree of autonomy they didn’t have previously.

But some districts fear that with bills like Jackson’s and other recent moves, the state might be taking back some of that control. Recently, the state has added several categorical grants and mandated programs and increased its interest in local school board matters, such as in Temecula Valley and Chino Valley. That’s one reason the California School Boards Association has so far opposed Jackson’s bill, saying it would pose an unnecessary hardship for the vast majority of school districts that comply with the law, and that the state already has adequate safeguards.

“We are greatly concerned with how (the bill) is drawn from the experience of two or three school districts to apply statewide,” the association wrote to the chair of the Senate Education Committee, noting that California has nearly 1,000 school districts.

“Once you start creating a climate that is not welcoming to all students you’re mandated to serve, districts need to know: We are coming for you.”

-ASSEMBLYMEMBER COREY JACKSON OF MORENO VALLEY

Troy Flint, the school board association’s spokesperson, said districts are hoping that the trend does not continue, even as the culture wars intensify.

“There has been increased encroachment on local control from a budgetary, policy and administrative perspective,” he said. “School districts and county offices of education believe that their knowledge base and relationships, as members of the community, are essential in developing and implementing policies that make sense for their particular student populations. So naturally, they are very protective of local control.”

A spokesman for Newsom’s office said that the governor is committed to local control, and the incident in Temecula Valley was an isolated, egregious example of a district flouting the law.

“Local control is not – and has never been – a license to willfully violate the law,” said Ben Chida, the governor’s chief deputy cabinet secretary and senior education policy advisor.

Steve Zimmer, California’s deputy superintendent for student support services, reiterated the state’s support for local control.

“The Superintendent and I are both former

school board members. We believe strongly in local control. Local control is a core value of the California public education system,” Zimmer said. “But there have to be checks and balances.”

Increasing vitriol

Regardless, school boards are likely to remain an epicenter of conflict, especially as the presidential election nears, said Julie Marsh, professor of education policy in the Rossier School of Education and the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.

“I don’t think it’s going to die down. School boards have become a pawn in a broader national campaign,” Marsh said. “All of this is bringing to a head a classic conflict in education — what’s the role of the state? Local control has to be for everyone, but in some districts, we’re now seeing a need for guardrails.”

She worries about the growing lack of civility and threats of violence. In his response to Temecula Valley, Newsom described three of the board members as “radicalized zealots” and “extremists.” In Chino Valley, board President Sonja Shaw accused Thurmond of “proposing things that pervert children.”

Some of the vitriol began during the pandemic, when angry parents in some parts of the state protested school closures, mask mandates and vaccines. For some parents, the anger grew to encompass how schools teach subjects related to race, sex and other culture war issues.

Capitalizing on some of the dissatisfaction, the state Republican party last year launched the “Parent Revolt” campaign, urging frustrated parents to run for their local school boards. Shaw, the Chino Valley board president, was elected as part of that wave.

Angry rhetoric undoubtedly plays a role in the high turnover rate among superintendents, and the fact that some school boards can’t fill their vacancies, Marsh said. It also deters members of the public from speaking out, for fear of threats or intimidation.

“This is not unique to California and it’s not unique to school boards,” she said. “We’re very concerned about the extreme emotion, the tone, the polarization, the personal attacks. We need some kind of legislation to protect civility in public meetings.”

Fuller agreed that the rhetoric can have a corrosive effect on schools and other institutions. While the governor and state superintendent were right to step in, perhaps they could have settled the conflict behind the scenes, instead of drawing more attention to the matter.

“They could have deployed their influence to expand understanding and engage people with whom they disagree. Instead they became antagonistic to gain political attention,” Fuller said. “They could have settled the issue quietly, rather than spurring it on. There are compelling reasons for the state to intervene in some cases, but why not first try to negotiate an agreement.”

Meanwhile, the battle over the rights of LGBTQ students is likely to continue. Zimmer said the state is looking at various options to pressure Chino Valley to overturn its policy related to LGBTQ students.

The state is also urging students in that district to seek help if they need it. The state’s Department of Education offers numerous resources for LGBTQ students, families and schools available at cde.ca.gov/pd/ee/supportlgbtq.asp.

“We’re very clear that their dignity and humanity matters, and they have a right to a welcoming, safe school environment,” Zimmer said. “Superintendent Thurmond stands behind them and will continue to fight for them.”

CUANDO LAS GUERRAS CULTURALES DESGARRAN LAS JUNTAS ESCOLARES DE CALIFORNIA , ¿DEBERÍA INTERVENIR EL ESTADO?

Carolyn Jones CalMatters

Laspeleas de la semana pasada entre los funcionarios estatales y un par de juntas escolares del sur de California pueden haber disminuido, pero han puesto de relieve las tensiones más profundas sobre quién toma las decisiones para las escuelas locales, una brecha que probablemente crezca a medida que se intensifiquen las guerras culturales.

Ambos incidentes, que atrajeron la atención nacional, se centraron en temas LGBTQ y la capacidad del estado para controlar las juntas locales que, según dice, pueden haber violado las leyes de educación y derechos civiles de California.

“Podemos esperar ver más de esto ya que estos grupos de derecha ahora siguen un libro de jugadas con guión y hay un nuevo nivel de organización”, dijo Bruce Fuller, profesor de educación y políticas públicas de UC Berkeley. “Y ciertamente, mientras tengamos un gobernador ambicioso, podemos esperar que se repitan estas batallas”.

La semana pasada, la Policía de Chino escoltó al principal funcionario de educación del estado, el Superintendente de Instrucción Pública Tony Thurmond, de una reunión de la junta escolar después de que instó a la junta a rechazar un plan que consideraba perjudicial para los estudiantes LGBTQ. El plan, basado en un proyecto de ley de la Asamblea estancado, requería que el personal de la escuela notificara a los padres si un niño se identifica con un género que no se le asignó al nacer. La junta terminó aprobando la propuesta 4-1.

A principios de mes, el gobernador Gavin Newsom amenazó con multar a Temecula Valley Unified con $1.5 millones por rechazar un libro de texto aprobado por el estado que incluía una lección complementaria sobre Harvey Milk, el ex supervisor de San Francisco que fue asesinado en 1978. Newsom dijo que el estado ordenaría los nuevos libros de texto por su cuenta y facturar al distrito. La semana pasada, la junta cedió y acordó comprar los nuevos libros de texto, pero revisó el material relacionado con los derechos de los homosexuales, reemplazándolo con un plan de estudios que refleje “el compromiso de la junta de excluir temas de instrucción sexualizados de los niveles de grado de la escuela primaria”.

Hacer cumplir el código de educación

Los funcionarios estatales tienen varias opciones de cumplimiento cuando creen que los distritos han infringido el código de educación. Esos incluyen multas, como la que Newsom amenazó en Temecula Valley; expresar públicamente su desaprobación, como los comentarios de Thurmond en Chino Valley; e investigación y litigio, que el Fiscal General Rob Bonta dijo que seguiría en el Valle de Temecula. El Departamento de Educación de California también tiene un proceso de quejas, que cualquiera puede usar si cree que su distrito no está cumpliendo con la ley estatal. “Podemos esperar ver más de esto ya que estos grupos de derecha ahora siguen un libro de jugadas con guión y hay un nuevo nivel de organización”.

-BRUCE FULLER, PROFESOR DE EDUCACIÓN Y POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE UC BERKELEY

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También hay legislación. Recientemente, Thurmond y Newsom han brindado su apoyo a AB 1078, que elevaría el umbral para que los distritos escolares prohíban libros, de una mayoría simple de la junta a una mayoría de dos tercios. El proyecto de ley también fortalecería la Ley FAIR, una ley estatal que requiere que los distritos incluyan las contribuciones de los afroamericanos, nativos americanos, mexicoamericanos, LGBTQ y otros grupos subrepresentados en el currículo de historia y estudios sociales.

El autor del proyecto de ley, el asambleísta demócrata Corey Jackson de Moreno Valley, dijo que una legislación como la AB 1078 es más importante que nunca ya que el estado busca herramientas más duras para castigar a los distritos que se desvían de las leyes de derechos civiles.

“Estas guerras culturales se utilizan para generar ira para lograr objetivos políticos”, dijo Jackson. “Tenemos que cerrar tantas lagunas como sea posible”.

El punto decisivo de la cuestión, dijo Jack-

California otorga a las juntas escolares mucho control local, pero algunos eventos recientes han empujado al estado a controlar esos mismos eventos.

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son, es el control local, la política de hace una década que otorga a los distritos escolares un alto grado de autonomía en la forma en que operan. Presentado por el entonces gobernador. Jerry Brown, la Fórmula de Financiamiento de Control Local estaba destinada a descentralizar la educación estatal, permitiendo a los distritos adaptar sus políticas de gastos a las necesidades únicas de sus estudiantes.

En algunos casos, dijo Jackson, el control local ha ido demasiado lejos.

“Conozco mi historia demasiado bien para tener fe en el control local”, dijo Jackson. “Si un distrito escolar discrimina a los estudiantes, antepone la política a la educación, honestamente no tengo límites cuando se trata de limitar el control local. … Una vez que comience a crear un clima que no sea acogedor para todos los estudiantes a los que debe servir, los distritos deben saber que van por ellos”.

Matices de control local

Bajo el sistema de financiación anterior, las escuelas recibían dinero a través de subvenciones destinadas a programas específicos. Bajo el control local, los fondos del distrito provienen de una fórmula basada en cuántos estudiantes de bajos ingresos, estudiantes de inglés y jóvenes de crianza están inscritos. Las juntas escolares, no el estado, deciden cómo gastar el dinero, permitiéndoles un grado de autonomía que antes no tenían.

Pero algunos distritos temen que con proyectos de ley como el de Jackson y otros movimientos recientes, el estado podría recuperar parte de ese control. Recientemente, el estado agregó varias subvenciones categóricas y programas obligatorios y aumentó su interés en los asuntos de la junta escolar local, como en Temecula Valley y Chino Valley. Esa es una de las razones por las que la Asociación de Juntas Escolares de California se ha opuesto hasta ahora al proyecto de ley de Jackson, diciendo que representaría una dificultad innecesaria para la gran mayoría de los distritos escolares que cumplen con la ley, y que el estado ya cuenta con las garantías adecuadas.

“Estamos muy preocupados por cómo (el proyecto de ley) se extrae de la experiencia de dos o tres distritos escolares para aplicar en todo el estado”, escribió la asociación al presidente del Comité de Educación del Senado, señalando que California tiene casi 1000 distritos escolares.

“Una vez que comienza a crear un clima que no es acogedor para todos los estudiantes a los que debe servir, los distritos deben saber que van por ellos”.

-ASAMBLEÍSTA COREY JACKSON DE MORENO VALLEY

Troy Flint, vocero de la asociación de la Junta Escolar, dijo que los distritos esperan que la tendencia no continúe, incluso cuando las guerras culturales se intensifican.

“Ha habido una mayor invasión del control local desde una perspectiva presupuestaria, política y administrativa”, dijo. “Los distritos escolares y las oficinas de educación del condado creen que su base de conocimientos y relaciones, como miembros de la comunidad, son esenciales para desarrollar e implementar políticas que tengan sentido para sus poblaciones estudiantiles particulares. Así que, naturalmente, son muy protectores del control local”.

Un portavoz de la oficina de Newsom dijo que el gobernador está comprometido con el control local y que el incidente en Temecula Valley fue un ejemplo atroz y aislado de un distrito que incumplió la ley.

“El control local no es, y nunca ha sido, una licencia para violar la ley deliberadamente”, dijo Ben Chida, subsecretario jefe del gabinete del gobernador y asesor principal de políticas educativas.

Steve Zimmer, superintendente adjunto de servicios de apoyo estudiantil de California, reiteró el apoyo del estado al control local.

“El Superintendente y yo somos ex miembros de la junta escolar. Creemos firmemente en el control local. El control local es un valor fundamental

del sistema de educación pública de California”, dijo Zimmer. “Pero tiene que haber controles y equilibrios”.

Creciente vitriolo

Independientemente, es probable que las juntas escolares sigan siendo un epicentro del conflicto, especialmente a medida que se acerca la elección presidencial, dijo Julie Marsh, profesora de política educativa en la Escuela de Educación Rossier y la Escuela de Política Pública Sol Price de la Universidad del Sur de California.

“No creo que vaya a morir. Las juntas escolares se han convertido en un peón en una campaña nacional más amplia”, dijo Marsh. “Todo esto está generando un conflicto clásico en la educación: ¿cuál es el papel del estado? El control local tiene que ser para todos, pero en algunos distritos ahora estamos viendo la necesidad de guardarraíles”.

Le preocupa la creciente falta de civismo y las amenazas de violencia. En su respuesta a Temecula Valley, Newsom describió a tres de los miembros de la junta como “fanáticos radicalizados” y “extremistas”. En Chino Valley, la presidenta de la junta, Sonja Shaw, acusó a Thurmond de “proponer cosas que pervierten a los niños”.

Parte del vitriolo comenzó durante la pandemia, cuando padres enojados en algunas partes del estado protestaron por el cierre de escuelas, el uso obligatorio de máscaras y las vacunas. Para algunos padres, la ira creció hasta abarcar cómo las escuelas enseñan materias relacionadas con la raza, el sexo y otros temas relacionados con la guerra cultural.

Aprovechando parte de la insatisfacción, el partido republicano estatal lanzó el año pasado la campaña “Parent revolt”, instando a los padres frustrados a postularse para las juntas escolares locales. Shaw, el presidente de la junta de Chino Valley, fue elegido como parte de esa ola.

La retórica airada indudablemente juega un papel en la alta tasa de rotación entre los superintendentes y el hecho de que algunas juntas escolares no pueden llenar sus vacantes, dijo Marsh. También disuade a los miembros del público de hablar por temor a amenazas o intimidación.

“Esto no es exclusivo de California y no es exclusivo de las juntas escolares”, dijo. “Nos preocupa mucho la emoción extrema, el tono, la polarización, los ataques personales. Necesitamos algún tipo de legislación para proteger el civismo en las reuniones públicas”.

Fuller estuvo de acuerdo en que la retórica puede tener un efecto corrosivo en las escuelas y otras instituciones. Si bien el gobernador y el superintendente estatal hicieron bien en intervenir, tal vez podrían haber resuelto el conflicto entre bastidores, en lugar de llamar más la atención sobre el asunto.

“Podrían haber desplegado su influencia para expandir la comprensión e involucrar a las personas con las que no están de acuerdo. En cambio, se volvieron antagónicos para ganar la atención política”, dijo Fuller. “Podrían haber resuelto el problema en silencio, en lugar de estimularlo. Hay razones de peso para que el Estado intervenga en algunos casos, pero ¿por qué no intentar primero negociar un acuerdo?”.

Mientras tanto, es probable que continúe la batalla por los derechos de los estudiantes LGBTQ. Zimmer dijo que el estado está analizando varias opciones para presionar a Chino Valley para que anule su política relacionada con los estudiantes LGBTQ.

El estado también insta a los estudiantes de ese distrito a buscar ayuda si la necesitan. El Departamento de Educación del estado ofrece numerosos recursos para estudiantes, familias y escuelas LGBTQ en el sitio cde.ca.gov/pd/ee/supportlgbtq. asp.

“Tenemos muy claro que su dignidad y humanidad son importantes, y que tienen derecho a un ambiente escolar acogedor y seguro”, dijo Zimmer. “El superintendente Thurmond los respalda y continuará luchando por ellos”.

AVISO DE DISPONIBILIDAD Y REUNIÓN PÚBLICA

Disponibilidad del Borrador del Informe de Impacto

Ambiental/Evaluación Ambiental para el Proyecto de mejoras al paso a desnivel de la I-280 y Winchester Boulevard Área del Proyecto

¿QUÉ SE PLANEA?

El Departamento de Transportes de California (Caltrans), en cooperación con Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) y la Ciudad de San José, propone modi car el paso a desnivel existente entre la I-280 y Winchester Boulevard mediante la construcción de un nuevo túnel para la rampa de salida desde el carril en dirección norte de la I-280 a Winchester Boulevard. El Proyecto también construiría una nueva rampa de conexión directa desde el carril en dirección norte de la SR-17 hasta la I-280 en dirección norte y reemplazaría el actual paso peatonal elevado de Monroe. El propósito del Proyecto es mejorar el trá co en las vías locales, mejorar el acceso para bicicletas y peatones y la conectividad del transporte público, además de mejorar el acceso desde el carril en dirección norte de la I-280 en el área del proyecto.

¿PARA QUÉ SE REALIZA ESTE AVISO?

Este aviso es para informarle que el Borrador del Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR)/Evaluación Ambiental (EA) está disponible para que lo revise y proporcione comentarios. Este aviso también lo invita a asistir a una reunión pública sobre el proyecto.

¿QUÉ INFORMACIÓN ESTÁ DISPONIBLE?

El Borrador EIR/EA está disponible en línea en www.vta.org/280winchester. Las copias impresas del informe también están disponibles para ser leídas en la O cina Administrativa de VTA ubicada en 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134, y en la Sucursal de la Biblioteca en Bascom, localizada en 1000 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128.

¿EN QUÉ PUEDE PARTICIPAR?

Se solicita su opinión sobre el Borrador EIR/EA. Envíe comentarios por escrito a través de correo electrónico a 280-winchester@vta.org o por correo postal a Caltrans, District 4-Of ce of Environmental Analysis, Attn: Charles Winter, PO Box 23660 MS-8B, Oakland, CA 94623-0660. Los comentarios deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del viernes 8 de septiembre de 2023.

¿CUÁNDO Y DÓNDE?

Se llevará a cabo una reunión pública el lunes 14 de agosto de 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. en el centro comunitario y para personas mayores de Cypress ubicada en 403 Cypress Avenue en San José. Se hará una presentación del proyecto, seguida de una jornada de puertas abiertas para que el público haga preguntas y comentarios. Las personas que requieran traducción a otros idiomas, lenguaje de señas estadounidense u otra asistencia deben comunicarse con el Programa de Extensión a la Comunidad de VTA (Community Outreach) al (408) 321-7575 o TTY para personas con discapacidad auditiva: (408) 321-2330, al menos cinco (5) días hábiles antes de la reunión pública.

CONTACTO

Si tiene preguntas o desea información adicional, comuníquese con nosotros por correo electrónico escribiendo a community.outreach@vta.org o llamando por teléfono al (408) 321-7575, TTY (408) 321-2330.

CAN NOT SPEAKING ENGLISH KILL YOU?

For the millions of Americans with limited English proficiency, finding providers who speak their language continues to be a challenge, hampering access to quality care.

¿PUEDE MATARTE EL NO HABLAR INGLÉS?

ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

TheSt. Thomas Family Health Center in Nashville serves patients of all ages whether or not they have insurance. The community clinic is part of the Ascension Medical Group, a large non-profit Catholic healthcare system with hospitals and clinics in 16 states.

This popular center is located on Nashville’s west side, right next to St. Ann’s Catholic Church on Charlotte Avenue. Both minister to a largely immigrant population and have been there for more than two decades.

The clinic is open 45 hours per week and provides primary care for immigrant women and their children as well as patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes.

Physical exams, pap smears, blood tests, low-cost prescriptions, vaccines, and flu shots are all available. Spanish-speaking mothers who are pregnant or have young children chat amiably with the front office staff who are all bi-lingual. Most of the nurses and practitioners are also bi-lingual.

Culturally-Appropriate Health Care

But St. Thomas may be an anomaly in the health care world. Fourteen million people in the US do not speak English, while 25.5 million say they speak it “less than very well.” Yet finding providers who speak at least one of the panoply of languages spoken in the US is a difficult task that prevents non-English and limited English proficient speakers from getting the care they need.

When it comes to preventive services, more people with little or no English have not had their blood pressure taken or cholesterol checked in the last two years, have not gotten a flu shot or had a physical or seen a dentist in the last year.

Cancer Screenings

Dr. Ingrid J. Hall, an epidemiologist with the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a recent study of Hispanic adults linking English proficiency to access to healthcare services.

Hall measured differences between three groups of patients. The control group, non-Hispanic whites, had the highest percentage (84%) of regular health care. The group who were comfortable with English (78%) was second highest. Only 69% of Hispanics with limited comfort speaking English had a regular provider. The epidemiologist led the CDC’s campaign to make more women aware of the importance of getting mammograms to find breast cancer early.

Health Literacy

“Our money from Congress goes directly to the state. Then we encourage our state partners to partner with community-based organizations that are going to reach the populations that we want to reach,” Hall said at an Ethnic Media Services news briefing July 21.

Regular screening and prompt diagnosis can reduce illness and death from breast or cervical cancer especially for women over 50 who account for more than 75% of those cancers.

Improving health literacy and addressing barriers to care will require a “multi-pronged” approach including education, insurance disparities, and other social determinants of health, said Hall.

Changing Demographics

Dr. Latha Palaniappan, Co-Founder of Stanford CARE, explains why patient translators need not just language skill but also to be trained to work in healthcare settings.

Dr. Latha Palaniappan, co-founder of Stanford University’s Center for Asian Research and Education — CARE — said the demographics of the U.S. population have changed dramatically in recent decades.

From 1980 to 2019, the number of people in the US who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sixty-seven million people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home.

Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese are the top 3 languages of households that have limited or nonEnglish speakers. Fourth most common is Russian, Polish, and other Slavic languages grouped, and then Spanish, said Palaniappan, referring to US Census data.

Longer Hospital Stays

These non-English speakers are a very significant proportion of the population, said Palaniappan. And patients whose providers don’t speak their language reported receiving less health education, worse care, and lower patient satisfaction.

“The length of stay if an interpreter isn’t used at admission or discharge at a hospital stay is increased by 3 days. There’s increased thirty-day readmissions, for instance, among congestive heart failure. There’s more infections, falls, surgical site infections, pressure injuries, delays in surgery, and problems with medication management,” said the physician.

“Under section 1557 of the ACA (Affordable Care Act) health care providers are required by law to provide qualified interpreting services free of charge,” Palaniappan noted. But saying that doesn’t make it so. Providers often rely on informal interpreters like friends or family members, but that is generally prohibited except in emergencies. Nothing is better than an in-person interpreter, but telephone or videobased interpretation works and can be cost effective, she said.

Systemic Change

Dr. Elena V. Rios, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association, discusses the lack of funding for translation services for low English proficiency (LEP) patients.

Dr. Elena V. Rios is President & CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association, (NHMA), representing 50,000 Hispanic physicians in the US. The mission of the organization is to improve the health of Hispanics.

Only 15 states actually have Medicaid that reimburses for language services. “So we need to change the system. We need to reimburse language services for providers, for hospitals, for clinics, for doctors’ offices,” Rios said.

“Language services could be helped by having more doctors or nurses, for example, from those countries that speak the languages that are needed here,” she said.

“There’s definitely a need for reimbursement at all levels but especially in the poor communities that don’t have top jobs or don’t have higher incomes. Most people don’t go to the doctor because they can’t pay for it and they don’t have insurance. So we continually need more prevention,” said Rios.

Peter White

Ethnic Media Services

ElCentro de salud familiar Thomas Family Health Center de Nashville atiende a pacientes de todas las edades, tengan o no seguro médico. Esta clínica comunitaria forma parte del Ascension Medical Group, un sistema de salud católico grande que brinda servicios de manera altruista a través de hospitales y clínicas en 16 estados.

Este popular Centro está situado en la zona oeste de Nashville, justo al lado de la iglesia católica de Santa Ana, en Charlotte Avenue. Ambos lugares atienden a una población mayoritariamente inmigrante y llevan allí más de dos décadas.

La clínica está abierta 45 horas a la semana y ofrece cuidados primarios a mujeres inmigrantes y a sus hijos, así como a pacientes con enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes.

Se ofrecen exámenes físicos, citologías (Papanicolaupap smears), análisis de sangre, recetas a bajo costo, vacunas y vacunas contra la gripe. Las madres hispanohablantes embarazadas o con hijos pequeños charlan amistosamente con el personal de recepción, que es bilingüe. La mayoría de las enfermeras y médicos también lo son.

Servicios de salud culturalmente apropiados

Pero el Centro de salud Santo Tomás pudiera ser la “gran excepción” en el mundo de los servicios de salud. Catorce millones de personas en EE.UU. no hablan inglés, mientras que 25.5 millones dicen hablarlo “no tan bien”.

Sin embargo, encontrar proveedores que hablen al menos una de las múltiples lenguas que se hablan en EE.UU. es una tarea difícil que impide que las personas que no hablan inglés o tienen un dominio limitado de este idioma reciban la atención que necesitan.

En lo que respecta a los servicios preventivos, hay más personas con un nivel de inglés bajo o nulo que no se han tomado la tensión arterial ni se han revisado su nivel de colesterol en los últimos dos años, no se han vacunado contra la gripe ni se han hecho un chequeo médico, ni han ido al dentista en el último año.

Exámenes de detección del cáncer

La Dra. Ingrid J. Hall, epidemióloga de la División de Prevención y Control del Cáncer de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, publicó recientemente un estudio sobre adultos hispanos que relaciona el dominio del inglés con el acceso a los servicios sanitarios.

Hall midió las diferencias entre tres grupos de pacientes. El grupo de control, blancos no hispanos, tenía el porcentaje más alto (84%) de asistencia sanitaria regular. El grupo que se sentía cómodo con el inglés (78%) ocupaba el segundo lugar. Sólo el 69% de los hispanos que se sentían poco cómodos hablando inglés tenían un proveedor habitual.

La epidemióloga dirigió la campaña del CDC (Centro de control de enfermedades) para concienciar a más mujeres de la importancia de hacerse mamogramas para detección temprana del cáncer de mama.

Educación sobre salud

“El dinero que recibimos del Congreso va directamente al Estado. Luego animamos a nuestros socios estatales a asociarse con organizaciones comunitarias que llegan a las poblaciones a las que queremos atender”, declaró Hall en una rueda de prensa de Ethnic Media Services el 21 de julio.

Las pruebas de detección periódicas y el diagnóstico temprano pueden reducir las enfermedades y muertes por cáncer de mama o de cuello uterino, especialmente en mujeres mayores de 50 años, que representan más del 75% de estos cánceres.

Para mejorar la educación sobre salud y hacer frente a los obstáculos a la atención sanitaria será necesario un enfoque “múltiple” que incluya educación, considerando las disparidades en los seguros y otros aspectos sociales importantes que influyen en la salud, afirmó Hall.

Cambios demográficos

La Dra. Latha Palaniappan, cofundadora de Stanford CARE, explica por qué los traductores de pacientes no sólo necesitan conocimientos lingüísticos, sino también formación para trabajar en entornos sanitarios.

La Dra. Latha Palaniappan, cofundadora del Centro de Investigación y Educación Asiática de la Universidad de Stanford – CARE – dijo que la demografía de la población estadounidense ha cambiado drásticamente en las últimas décadas.

De 1980 a 2019, el número de personas en EE.UU. que hablan una lengua distinta del inglés en casa casi se triplicó, según la Oficina del Censo de EE.UU.. Sesenta y siete millones de personas en Estados Unidos hablan un idioma distinto del inglés en casa.

El chino, el coreano y el vietnamita son los tres idiomas más hablados en los hogares con personas que hablan poco o nada de inglés. En cuarto lugar están el ruso, el polaco y otras lenguas eslavas agrupadas seguidas del español, dijo Palaniappan, refiriéndose a los datos del Censo de EE.UU.

Hospitalizaciones más prolongadas

Estas personas que no hablan inglés constituyen una proporción muy significativa de la población, dijo Palaniappan. Y los pacientes cuyos proveedores no hablan su idioma afirmaron haber recibido menos educación acerca de la salud, así como atención deficiente y menor satisfacción del paciente.

“La duración de una hospitalización cuando no se recurre a un intérprete en el momento del ingreso o del alta hospitalaria aumenta por tres días. Hay más reingresos a los treinta días, por ejemplo, en casos de insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva. Se registran más infecciones, caídas, infecciones del sitio quirúrgico, lesiones por presión, retrasos en la cirugía y problemas con la gestión de la medicación”, dijo el médico.

“En virtud del artículo 1557 de la ACA (Ley de Asistencia de salud asequible), los proveedores de atención sanitaria están obligados por ley a proporcionar servicios de interpretación cualificados de forma gratuita”, señaló Palaniappan pero también subrayó “Lo cual no significa que así sea”.

Los proveedores se apoyan en intérpretes informales, como amigos o familiares, pero eso suele estar prohibido salvo en casos de emergencia. Nada es mejor que un intérprete en persona, pero la interpretación vía telefónica o por vídeo funciona y puede ser rentable, dijo.

Cambio sistémico

La Dra. Elena V. Ríos, Presidenta y Consejera Delegada de la Asociación Médica Nacional Hispana, habla de la falta de financiación de los servicios de traducción para pacientes con bajo dominio del inglés (LEP).

La Dra. Elena V. Ríos es Presidenta y Consejera Delegada de la National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), que representa a 50,000 médicos hispanos en Estados Unidos. La misión de la organización es mejorar la salud de los hispanos.

Sólo 15 estados tienen Medicaid que reembolse los servicios lingüísticos. “Tenemos que cambiar el sistema. Tenemos que reembolsar los servicios lingüísticos a los proveedores, a los hospitales, a las clínicas y a los consultorios médicos”, dijo Ríos.

“Los servicios lingüísticos podrían mejorar si hubiera más médicos o enfermeras, por ejemplo, de países que hablen los idiomas que se necesitan aquí”, añadió.

“Definitivamente hay una necesidad de reembolso a todos los niveles, pero especialmente en las comunidades pobres que no tienen los mejores trabajos o no tienen ingresos más altos. La mayoría de la gente no va al médico porque no puede pagarlo y no tiene seguro. Por eso necesitamos más prevención”, afirma Ríos.

Para millones de estadounidenses con conocimientos limitados de inglés, encontrar proveedores sanitarios que hablen su propio idioma sigue siendo un reto.

Photo Credit: CDC / Unsplash)

OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES SET TIMES , LIVESTREAM & OPEN-AIR DANCE SPACE PROGRAMMING

The wait for Outside Lands 2023 is almost over and now fans can officially start planning with set times via the Outside Lands mobile app or website. Fans can bounce between the many stages of the festival to see their favorite acts perform. Those attending can choose from the website or download the festival app for the most up to date, real-time set time information to plan their epic Outside Lands weekend schedule. Download iOS or Android.

For those unable to make it to Golden Gate Park August 11-13, the festival is also pleased to announce Amazon Music will exclusively livestream performances all weekend long. Sponsored by Liquid I.V., Levi’s, and State Farm, the Amazon Music livestream hosts some of the hottest artist performances to audiences around the world. The full stream lineup will be announced in the coming days, so get your popcorn and favorite sweatpants ready.

The stream will be available on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch starting at 1 p.m. PDT each day from Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13. And to prepare for the festival, fans can listen to the Official Outside Lands Playlist on Amazon Music, featuring music from artists performing at this year’s festival. Prime Video and Amazon Music are just a few of the many entertainment benefits included with a Prime membership, helping members get everything they want and need, quickly and reliably.

Amazon Music will also host festivalgoers at the Amazon Music Live Lounge at Outside Lands, which will feature free Wi-Fi, exclusive merch, rotating DJ sets, and surprise guest appearances. Located near the Polo Field and Lands

End Stage, the lounge will also feature a 40 ft custom mural from ChazBear (aka Toro y Moi), as well as a video booth for filming your own music video.

Outside Lands is also thrilled to announce the full lineup for Dolores’, the new open-air dance space, programmed by FAKE and GAY, OASIS, and Hard French. The space will feature newly added Nina Sky, MS NINA, Princess featuring Adore Delano, Hard French x Brown Amy

featuring CarrieOnDisco and Oscar (EW) and many more! See full programming below.

DOLORES’ LINEUP

FAKE and GAY @ Dolores’ - Friday, August 11 Nina Sky (DJ Set)

MS NINA

La Favi

Saturn Risin9

Ah-Mer-Ah-Su (DJ Set)

Beverly Chills

Discnogirl

Sadgayboi

Nonsuit

OASIS @ Dolores’ - Saturday, August 12 Princess featuring Adore Delano Reparations

Baloney & Friends +

DJ Rubella Spreads

DJ Charles Hawthorne

DJ ion the Prize

Hard French @ Dolores’ - Sunday, August 13

Six clubs in Six hours:

An Outside Lands Locals Club Exxxperience

Hard French x Brown Amy featuring CarrieOnDisco and Oscar (EW) Dulce De Leche, Per Sia, Yves Saint Croissant

QAOTIQ: Chuck Gunn & Stōned Früit

QUICHE: Matthew Paul, Deezy, Nick Moss

Histrionixx: WeLiveInParadi$e, Banned Practice Nascent Attraction (SutroFM)

A Family Affair featuring DJ Nico, Digital KitKat & Freaky Emo

3-Day and Friday and Saturday Single Day tickets are officially sold out, but a very limited number of Sunday Single-Day and Golden Gate Club tickets remain. 3-Day and Single Day shuttle passes are available for a convenient way to travel to the festival. Tickets can be purchased from www.sfoutsidelands.com.

Family Features

Comersano es una prioridad para muchos estadounidenses, pero saber por dónde empezar y con qué alimentos puede ser un poco complicado. Una forma de aumentar el valor nutricional de sus comidas es conocer mejor los granos integrales y comprender por qué son importantes para tener un régimen de alimentación saludable para el corazón.

Como elementos clave de un régimen de alimentación beneficioso para el corazón, los cereales integrales como el sorgo, la avena y el arroz integral son fuentes ricas en fibra dietética, pueden mejorar los niveles de colesterol en la sangre y proporcionar nutrientes que ayudan al cuerpo a formar nuevas células, regular la tiroides y mantener un sistema inmunológico saludable.

Sin embargo, según una encuesta realizada por The Harris Poll en nombre de la American Heart Association, los adultos estadounidenses tienen menos conocimientos sobre los granos refinados frente a los integrales en comparación con otras categorías de alimentos como las frutas, las verduras y las proteínas. Además, cuando se les pidió que identificaran los granos integrales y los granos refinados, nos encontramos con que la mayoría de los adultos cree incorrectamente que el pan multigrano es un pan con granos integrales y solo el 17 % cree que el sorgo es un ejemplo de grano integral cuando, de hecho, es una opción nutritiva de grano integral.

Si está buscando probar más granos integrales, el sorgo es un ingrediente principal en estas recetas saludables para el corazón de panqueques con salsa de vainilla y arándanos, muffins streusel de frambuesa y salteado de sorgo con verduras de la huerta. Estos sabrosos platos pueden ser parte de un régimen de alimentación saludable en general, según lo recomendado por la iniciativa

Healthy for Good de la American Heart Association, respaldada por Sorghum Checkoff. Encuentre más ideas de comidas saludables para el corazón en Heart.org/healthyforgood.

ELIJA CEREALES INTEGRALES PARA TENER UN CORAZÓN SANO

3/4 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio

3/4 taza de suero de leche descremada

1/3 taza de azúcar rubia bien compactada

3 claras de huevo grandes

1/4 taza de aceite de canola o de maíz

2 cucharaditas de ralladura de limón

1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla

1 taza de frambuesas sin azúcar frescas o congeladas, descongeladas si están congeladas

Streusel:

2 cucharadas de harina de sorgo integral

2 cucharadas de azúcar rubio

2 cucharadas de copos de avena de cocción rápida sin cocer

2 cucharadas de nueces pecanas picadas

2 cucharadas de margarina blanda de bajo contenido graso.

1/2 cucharadita de canela molida

Para hacer los muffins: Precalentar el horno a 400 °F. Rociar ligeramente un molde para muffins de 12 tazas con spray antiadherente para cocinar.

En un tazón grande, mezclar la harina de sorgo, la canela y el bicarbonato de sodio.

En un tazón mediano, batir el suero de leche, el azúcar moreno, las claras de huevo, el aceite, la ralladura de limón y la vainilla. Agregar la mezcla de harina hasta que la masa esté apenas humedecida y no quede harina sin mezclar. Colocar la masa en moldes para muffins. Cubrir cada muffin con frambuesas.

Para hacer el streusel: En un tazón pequeño, mezclar la harina de sorgo, el azúcar rubia, la avena, las nueces, la margarina y la canela para lograr una textura de migas gruesas. Espolvorear sobre los panecillos, empujando suavemente hacia la masa. Hornear durante 16 minutos o hasta que al insertar un palillo de madera en el centro, éste salga limpio. El USDA recomienda cocinar los platos que tengan huevo a 160 °F.

Colocar la bandeja en la rejilla para enfriar. Dejar reposar 5 minutos. Con cuidado transfiera los muffins a la rejilla. Dejar enfriar por completo, unos 20 minutos.

Porciones: 4 (1 1/2 tazas por porción)

1 taza de sorgo integral crudo

2 cucharaditas de aceite de sésamo tostado

2 dientes de ajo medianos, picados

1 cucharadita de raíz de jengibre, pelada y picada

1 taza de floretes de brócoli frescos o congelados, picados, si están congelados descongélelos

1 taza de tirabeques, cortados y partidos por la mitad

1/2 taza de tiras de zanahoria, cortadas en palitos

1/2 taza de pimiento rojo, cortado en cubitos

1/2 taza de champiñones, en rodajas finas

1/2 taza de edamame sin cáscara congelado, descongelado

2 huevos grandes

2 cucharadas de salsa de soja baja en sodio, cantidad dividida

1/2 taza de castañas de agua, enjuagadas y escurridas

1/4 taza de cebollas verdes, rebanadas en diagonal

Prepare el sorgo siguiendo las instrucciones del paquete, no le ponga la sal. Una vez cocido, extienda el sorgo en una capa uniforme sobre una bandeja para hornear con borde o una fuente para hornear de 13 por 9 por 2 pulgadas. Deje reposar de 5 a 10 minutos a temperatura ambiente. Refrigere, sin tapar, 20 minutos o hasta que se enfríe.

En una sartén antiadherente mediana a fuego medio, caliente el aceite, y asegúrese de cubrir el fondo. Cocine el ajo y la raíz de jengibre durante 30 segundos, revuelva con frecuencia. Aumente el fuego a medio-alto. Cocine el brócoli, los guisantes, las zanahorias, el pimiento, los champiñones y el edamame de 10 a 12 minutos, o hasta que las verduras estén tiernas pero crujientes, revuelva con frecuencia.

En un tazón pequeño, con un tenedor, bata los huevos y 1 cucharada de salsa de soja.

Reduzca el fuego a bajo. Agregue las castañas de agua y el sorgo a la mezcla de verduras. Empuje la mezcla a los lados de la sartén. Vierta la mezcla de huevo en el centro de la sartén. Use una espátula de goma resistente al calor y revuelva de 1 a 2 minutos o hasta que esté parcialmente cocido.

Mezcle las verduras en el huevo parcialmente cocido. Cocine 1 minuto, o hasta que los huevos estén bien cocidos y el sorgo esté bien caliente, revuelva constantemente. El USDA recomienda cocinar los platos que tengan huevo a 160 °F.

Muffins Streusel de Frambuesa

Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff

Porciones: 12 (1 muffin por porción)

Muffins:

N/A Aceite en aerosol antiadherente

1 1/2 tazas de harina de sorgo integral

1 cucharadita de canela molida

Sorgo Salteado con Vegetales de la Huerta

Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff

Retirar del calor. Agregue la salsa de soja restante. Espolvoree con las cebollas verdes.

Panqueques con Salsa de Vainilla y Arándanos

Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff

Porciones: 4 (2 panqueques, 1/4 taza de salsa y 2 cucharadas de yogur por porción)

Salsa:

2 cucharadas de maicena

1/3 vaso de agua

1 taza de arándanos

1 cucharada de azúcar

1 1/2 cucharaditas de extracto de vainilla

Panqueques:

1/2 taza de copos de avena de cocción rápida

1/2 taza de harina de sorgo integral

1 1/2 cucharadas de azúcar rubia bien compactada

1 1/2 cucharaditas de polvo de hornear

1/2 cucharadita de canela molida

1/2 taza de leche descremada

1/2 taza de puré de manzana sin azúcar

1 huevo grande

1 cucharada de aceite de canola o de maíz

Cobertura:

1/2 taza de yogur griego natural descremado

Para hacer la salsa: Poner la maicena en una cacerola mediana. Agregar agua y revolver para disolver la maicena. Agregar los arándanos y el azúcar. Llevar a ebullición a fuego medio-alto. Hervir 1-2 minutos, o hasta que la salsa se espese un poco. Retirar del calor. Agregar la vainilla. Taparlo para mantener el calor. Reservar.

Para hacer los panqueques: En un tazón mediano, mezclar la avena, la harina de sorgo, el azúcar morena, el polvo de hornear y la canela.

En un tazón pequeño, batir la leche, el puré de manzana, el huevo y el aceite. Agregar la mezcla de harina hasta que la masa esté apenas humedecida y no quede harina sin mezclar.

Calentar la plancha antiadherente a fuego medio. Probar la temperatura rociando gotas de agua en la plancha. La plancha está lista cuando el agua se evapora rápidamente.

Verter 1/4 taza de masa para cada panqueque en la plancha. Cocinar de 2 a 3 minutos, o hasta que aparezcan pequeñas burbujas en la superficie y la parte de abajo esté dorada. Dar vuelta los panqueques. Cocinar de 1 a 2 minutos, o hasta que esté completamente cocido y tenga la base dorada. El USDA recomienda cocinar los platos que tengan huevo a 160 °F.

Colocar los panqueques en los platos. Verter la salsa sobre los panqueques. Cubrir cada porción con 2 cucharadas de yogur.

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DON’T CALL IT ‘TOILET TO TAP’ — CALIFORNIA PLANS TO TURN SEWAGE INTO DRINKING WATER

Waste would undergo extensive treatment and testing before it’s piped directly to taps, providing a new, costly but renewable water supply. The state’s new draft rules are more than a decade in the making.

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in more flexibility for water providers to alter the suite of treatments as technologies change.

Californians

could drink highly purified sewage water that is piped directly into drinking water supplies for the first time under proposed rules unveiled by state water officials.

The drought-prone state has turned to recycled water for more than 60 years to bolster its scarce supplies, but the current regulations require it to first make a pit stop in a reservoir or an aquifer before it can flow to taps.

The new rules, mandated by state law, would require extensive treatment and monitoring before wastewater can be piped to taps or mingled with raw water upstream of a drinking water treatment plant.

“Toilet-to-tap” this is not.

Between flush and faucet, a slew of steps are designed to remove chemicals and pathogens that remain in sewage after it has already undergone traditional primary, secondary and sometimes tertiary treatment.

It is bubbled with ozone, chewed by bacteria, filtered through activated carbon, pushed at high pressures through reverse osmosis membranes multiple times, cleansed with an oxidizer like hydrogen peroxide and beamed with high-intensity UV light. Valuable minerals, such as calcium, that were filtered out are restored. And then, finally, the wastewater is subjected to the regular treatment that all drinking water currently undergoes.

“Quite honestly, it’ll be the cleanest drinking water around,” said Darrin Polhemus, deputy director of the state’s Division of Drinking Water.

The 62 pages of proposed rules, more than a decade in the making, are not triggering much, if any, debate among health or water experts. A panel of engineering and water quality scientists deemed an earlier version of the regulations protective of public health, although they raised concerns that the treatment process would be energy-intensive.

“I would have no hesitation drinking this water my whole life,” said Daniel McCurry, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California.

This water is expected to be more expensive than imported water, but also provide a more renewable and reliable supply for California as climate change continues. Most treated sewage — about 400 million gallons a day in Los Angeles County alone — is released into rivers, streams and the deep ocean.

The draft rules, released on July 21st, still face a gauntlet of public comment, a hearing and peer review by another panel of experts before being finalized. The State Water Resources Control Board is required by law to vote on them by the end of December, though they can extend the deadline if necessary. They would likely go into effect next April and it will take many years to reach people’s taps.

Heather Collins, water treatment manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, said the regulations will give the district more certainty about how to design a massive, multibillion dollar water recycling project with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. The district imports water that is provided to 19 million Southern Californians.

The joint effort, called Pure Water Southern California, has already received $80 million from the state. The first phase of the project, which could be completed by 2032, is expected to produce about 115 million gallons of recycled water a day,

enough for 385,000 Southern California households.

Most is planned to go towards recharging local water agencies’ groundwater stores, but about 20% could be added to drinking water supplies upstream of Metropolitan’s existing treatment plant for imported water.

“We’re excited,” Collins said. “It helps better inform us on what our project needs to include, so that we can have a climate-resistant supply for our agencies in Southern California.”

The new rules come as endless cycles of drought leave California’s water suppliers scrabbling for new sources of water, like purified sewage. In 2021, Californians used about 732,000 acre feet of recycled water, equivalent to the amount used by roughly 2.6 million households, though much of it goes to non-drinking purposes, like irrigating landscapes, golf courses and crops.

Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for increasing recycled water use in California roughly 9% by 2030 and more than doubling it by 2040.

“Water recycling is about finding new water, not just accepting the scarcity mindset — being more resourceful in terms of our approach,” Newsom said last May in front of Metropolitan’s Pure Water Southern California demonstration plant.

Some recycled water is already used to refill underground stores that provide drinking water, a process called indirect potable reuse, employed beginning in the 1960s in Los Angeles and Orange counties. But a water agency must have a clean and convenient place to store the expensive, highly-purified water. “You don’t want to inject this recycled wastewater that you’ve spent all this effort cleaning into a dirty, polluted aquifer just to ruin it again,” McCurry said.

To expand these uses, state lawmakers in 2010 tasked the water board with investigating the possibility of adding recycled water either directly into a public water system or just upstream of a water treatment plant. In 2017, they set a deadline to develop the regulations by the end of 2023.

California won’t be the first; Colorado already has regulations and the nation’s first direct potable reuse plant was built in Texas in 2013. Florida and Arizona have rules in the works.

California’s statewide rules, however, are expected to be the most stringent, said Andrew Salveson, water reuse chief technologist at Carollo En-

gineers, an environmental engineering consulting firm that specializes in water treatment.

“They are more conservative than anywhere else,” he said. “And I’m not being critical. In the state of California, because we’re in the early days of (direct potable reuse) implementation, they’re taking measured and conservative steps.”

Removing viruses and chemicals

The water that flushes down toilets, whirls down sinks, runs from industrial facilities and flows off agricultural fields is teeming with viruses, parasites and other pathogens that can make people sick. Chemicals also contaminate this sewage, everything from industrial perfluorinated “forever chemicals” to drugs excreted in urine. Bypassing groundwater stores or reservoirs to funnel purified sewage directly into pipes means that there’s less room for error.

The new regulations would ramp up restrictions on pathogens, calling for scrubbing away more than 99.9999% of diarrhea-causing viruses and certain parasites. Also, a series of treatments are designed to break down chemical contaminants like anti-seizure drugs, pain relievers, antidepressants and other pharmaceuticals. Medications can bypass traditional sewage treatment so they are found in low concentrations in recycled sewage and groundwater.

The added technologies are good at washing away pharmaceuticals, McCurry said, so having them “back-to-back introduces a ton of redundancy,” he said. “Any pharmaceutical you could think of, if you tried to measure it in the product water of one of these plants, is going to be below the detection limit.”

The new rules call for extensive monitoring to ensure the treatment is working. Some harmful chemicals, such as lead and nitrates, which are dangerous to babies and young children, will be tested for weekly; others, monthly. And water providers must also monitor the sewage itself before it even reaches treatment for any chemical spikes that could indicate illegal dumping or spills.

“We think we’ve got the chemical classes covered in the treatment processes, so that we’re removing materials that we don’t even know are there,” the water board’s Polhemus said.

Jennifer West, managing director of WateReuse California, a trade association for water recycling, said she was happy to finally see California’s regulations, though she hopes the state will build

Richard Gersberg, San Diego State University professor emeritus of environmental health, said he supports using highly treated waste for drinking water. But he suggests that the state fund long-term studies comparing health effects in people who drink it to those whose drinking water comes from another source, such as rivers, “which might end up being worse. Probably is,” he said.

Given the vast and changing cocktail of chemicals constantly in use, “we don’t know what we don’t know,” Gersberg said. “If this becomes huge in California, and it will, I believe … we should at least spend a little money.”

Who will be first?

All this treatment and monitoring is likely to be pricey, which is why Polhemus expects to see it largely limited to large urban areas that produce a lot of wastewater, such as Los Angeles County. The Metropolitan Water District’s $3.4 billion estimate for building the project dates back to 2018, and has likely increased since then, according to spokesperson Rebecca Kimitch.

For small and medium communities, Polhemus said, "it doesn’t pencil out in a small-scale type of arrangement.”

The Orange County Water District, which has long been a leader in purifying recycled water, has concluded that piping it directly to customers doesn’t pencil out for them, either, because they’ve already invested so heavily in refilling their carefully tended aquifer.

It would “require adding more treatment processes and increasing operating expenses,” board president Cathy Green said in a statement. “Local water agencies are currently well-equipped to continue to supply drinking water to customers in our service area at a low cost using the Orange County Groundwater Basin.”

For other regions like Silicon Valley, though, the costs may be worth it as climate change continues to shrink state supplies.

“At this point, it’s more expensive than water we might import during a drought. But who knows what will happen in the future,” said Kirsten Struve, assistant officer in the water supply division at the Santa Clara Valley Water District, which serves approximately 2 million people.

“That’s why we need to get prepared.”

The Santa Clara water agency, known as Valley Water, is planning a $1.2 billion project in Palo Alto to produce about 10 million gallons a day of water for groundwater recharge, but Struve said she hopes the plant also will be used for direct potable reuse in the future.

The timing of the regulations has butted up against the realities of planning for Monterey One Water on the Monterey Peninsula as well. The utility has been injecting purified wastewater into the seaside aquifer for three years, producing about a third of the local supply, said General Manager Paul Sciuto. It is working on expanding the project by 2025, Sciuto said.

“I get that question of, ‘This water is so pure, why do you put it in the ground? Why can't you just serve it?’ " he said. “And I always fall back on, well, there's no regulations that allow us to do that at this point.”

Now that the state is closer to finalizing them, he said, “there's a point on the horizon to shoot for.”

Luis Canela, a water quality technician, injects chemicals to chlorinate water at the Pure Water Southern California Demonstration Plant in Carson. Photo Credit: Lauren Justice / CalMatters

¿DEL INODORO AL GRIFO? CALIFORNIA PLANEA CONVERTIR LAS AGUAS NEGRAS EN AGUA POTABLE

Los desechos sólidos se someterían a un extenso tratamiento y pruebas antes de que se canalicen directamente a los grifos, proporcionando un suministro de agua nueva, costosa pero renovable. El nuevo proyecto de reglas del estado lleva más de una década en proceso.

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Loscalifornianos podrían beber aguas residuales altamente purificadas que se canalizan directamente a los suministros de agua potable por primera vez según las reglas propuestas reveladas por los funcionarios estatales de agua.

El estado propenso a las sequías ha recurrido al agua reciclada durante más de 60 años para reforzar sus escasos suministros, pero las regulaciones actuales requieren que primero haga una parada en un depósito o un acuífero antes de que pueda fluir a los grifos. Las nuevas reglas, exigidas por la ley estatal, requerirían un tratamiento y monitoreo extensos antes de que las aguas residuales puedan canalizarse a los grifos o mezclarse con agua sin tratar de una planta de tratamiento de agua potable.

“Toilet-to-tap” (del inodoro al grifo) no es eso.

Entre la descarga de agua en los inodoros y el grifo, se diseñan una serie de pasos para eliminar los productos químicos y los patógenos que quedan en las aguas residuales después de que ya se hayan sometido a un tratamiento primario, secundario y, a veces, terciario tradicional.

Se burbujea con ozono, masticada con bacterias, filtrada a través de carbón activado, empujada a altas presiones a través de la ósmosis inversa varias veces, se limpia con un oxidante como el peróxido de hidrógeno y se irradia con luz ultravioleta de alta intensidad. Los minerales valiosos, como el calcio, que se filtraron se restauran. Y luego, finalmente, las aguas residuales se someten al tratamiento periódico al que se somete actualmente toda agua potable.

“Honestamente, será el agua potable más limpia que existe”, dijo Darrin Polhemus, subdirector de la División de Agua Potable del estado.

Las 62 páginas de reglas propuestas, más de una década en elaboración, no están provocando mucho debate, si es que hay alguno, entre los expertos en salud o agua. Un panel de científicos de ingeniería y calidad del agua consideró que una versión anterior de las regulaciones protege la salud pública, aunque expresaron su preocupación de que el proceso de tratamiento consumiría mucha energía.

“No dudaría en beber esta agua toda mi vida”, dijo Daniel McCurry, profesor asistente de ingeniería civil y ambiental en la Universidad del Sur de California.

Se espera que esta agua sea más costosa que el agua importada, pero también proporcione un suministro más renovable y confiable para California a medida que continúa el cambio climático. La mayoría de las aguas residuales tratadas, alrededor de 400 millones de galones por día solo en el condado de Los Ángeles, se descargan en ríos, arroyos y aguas profundas del océano.

El borrador de las reglas, publicado el 21 de julio, aún enfrenta una serie de comentarios públicos, una audiencia y una revisión por parte de otro panel de expertos antes de ser finalizado. La Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos Hídricos está obligada por ley a vo-

tar sobre ellos a fines de diciembre, aunque pueden extender el plazo si es necesario. Es probable que entren en vigencia el próximo abril y llevará muchos años para llegar a los grifos de las personas.

Heather Collins, gerente de tratamiento de agua del Distrito Metropolitano de Agua del

Sur de California, dijo que las regulaciones le darán al distrito más certeza sobre cómo diseñar un proyecto masivo de reciclaje de agua de miles de millones de dólares con los Distritos de Saneamiento del Condado de Los Ángeles. El distrito importa agua que se proporciona a 19 millones de habitantes del sur de California.

El esfuerzo conjunto, llamado Pure Water Southern California, ya recibió $80 millones del estado. Se espera que la primera fase del proyecto, que podría completarse para 2032, produzca alrededor de 115 millones de galones de agua reciclada por día, suficiente para 385,000 hogares del sur de California. La mayor parte está planificada para recargar las reservas de agua subterránea de las agencias locales de agua, pero alrededor del 20% podría agregarse a los suministros de agua potable de la planta de tratamiento existente del Distrito Metropolitano para agua importada.

“Estamos emocionados”, dijo Collins. “Nos ayuda a informarnos mejor sobre lo que debe incluir nuestro proyecto, para que podamos tener un suministro resistente al clima para nuestras agencias en el sur de California”.

Las nuevas reglas surgen cuando los interminables ciclos de sequía dejan a los proveedores de agua de California buscando nuevas fuentes de agua, como aguas residuales purificadas. En 2021, los californianos utilizaron alrededor de 732,000 acres-cuadrados de agua reciclada, equivalente a la cantidad utilizada por aproximadamente 2,6 millones de hogares, aunque gran parte se destina a fines no potables, como el riego de jardines, campos de golf y cultivos.

El año pasado, el gobernador Gavin Newsom pidió aumentar el uso de agua reciclada en California en aproximadamente un 9% para 2030 y más del doble para 2040.

“El reciclaje de agua se trata de encontrar agua nueva, no solo aceptar la mentalidad de escasez, ser más ingeniosos en términos de nuestro enfoque”, dijo Newsom en mayo pasado frente a la planta de demostración Pure Water Southern California de del Distrito Metropolitano.

Parte del agua reciclada ya se usa para rellenar las tiendas subterráneas que proporcionan agua potable, un proceso llamado reutilización potable indirecta, que se empleó a partir de la década de 1960 en los condados de Los Ángeles y Orange. Pero una agencia de agua debe tener un lugar limpio y conveniente para almacenar el agua costosa y altamente purificada. “No desea inyectar estas aguas residuales recicladas que ha dedicado todo este esfuerzo a limpiar en un acuífero sucio y contaminado solo para arruinarlo nuevamente”, dijo McCurry.

Para expandir estos usos, los legisladores estatales en 2010 encargaron a la junta de agua que investigara la posibilidad de agregar agua reciclada directamente a un sistema público de agua o simplemente río arriba de una planta de tratamiento de agua. En 2017 fijaron como fecha límite para desarrollar la normativa a finales de 2023.

California no será el primer estado; Colorado ya tiene regulaciones y la primera planta de reutilización de agua potable directa del país se construyó en Texas en 2013. Florida y Arizona tienen reglas en proceso.

Sin embargo, se espera que las reglas estatales de California sean las más estrictas, dijo Andrew Salveson, tecnólogo jefe de reutilización de agua en Carollo Engineers, una firma consultora de ingeniería ambiental

La ósmosis inversa, un paso en el proceso de purificación del agua, elimina más del 99% de todas las impurezas en la planta de demostración de Pure Water Southern California en Carson. A la izquierda está el filtro y a la derecha las muestras antes y después de la ósmosis inversa. Photo Credit: Lauren Justice / CalMatters

que se especializa en el tratamiento del agua.

“Son más conservadores que en cualquier otro lugar”, dijo. “Y no estoy siendo crítico. En el estado de California, debido a que estamos en los primeros días de la implementación (reutilización potable directa), están tomando medidas medidas y conservadoras”.

Eliminación de virus y productos químicos

El agua que se descarga en los inodoros, se arremolina en los lavabos, sale de las instalaciones industriales y sale de los campos agrícolas está repleta de virus, parásitos y otros patógenos que pueden enfermar a las personas. Las sustancias químicas también contaminan estas aguas residuales, desde “sustancias químicas para siempre” como perfluoradas industriales hasta drogas excretadas en la orina. Eludir los depósitos o depósitos de agua subterránea para canalizar las aguas residuales purificadas directamente a las tuberías significa que hay menos margen de error.

Las nuevas regulaciones aumentarían las restricciones sobre los patógenos y exigirían eliminar más del 99.9999 % de los virus que causan diarrea y ciertos parásitos. También se diseña una serie de tratamientos para descomponer los contaminantes químicos como los medicamentos anticonvulsivos, analgésicos, antidepresivos y otros productos farmacéuticos. Los medicamentos pueden pasar por alto el tratamiento tradicional de aguas residuales, por lo que se encuentran en bajas concentraciones en aguas residuales y aguas subterráneas recicladas.

Las tecnologías añadidas son buenas para eliminar los productos farmacéuticos, dijo McCurry, por lo que tenerlos “uno al lado del otro introduce una tonelada de redundancia”, dijo. “Cualquier fármaco que se te ocurra, si tratas de medirlo en el agua producto de una de estas plantas, estará por debajo del límite de detección”.

Las nuevas reglas exigen un control exhaustivo para garantizar que el tratamiento esté funcionando. Algunas sustancias químicas nocivas, como el plomo y los nitratos, que son peligrosas para los bebés y los niños pequeños, se analizarán semanalmente; otros, mensualmente. Y los proveedores de agua también deben monitorear las aguas residuales antes de que lleguen al tratamiento para detectar picos químicos que podrían indicar vertidos o derrames ilegales.

“Creemos que tenemos cubiertas las clases químicas en los procesos de tratamiento, por lo que estamos eliminando materiales que ni siquiera sabemos que están allí”, dijo Polhemus, de la Junta del Agua.

Jennifer West, directora general de WateReuse California, una asociación comercial para el reciclaje de agua, dijo que estaba feliz de ver finalmente las regulaciones de California, aunque espera que el estado incorpore más flexibilidad para que los proveedores de agua modifiquen el conjunto de tratamientos a medida que cambian las tecnologías.

Richard Gersberg, profesor emérito de salud ambiental de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, dijo que apoya el uso de desechos altamente tratados para el agua potable. Pero sugiere que el estado financie estudios a largo plazo que comparen los efectos en la salud de las personas que la beben con aquellos cuya agua potable proviene de otra fuente, como los ríos, “lo que podría terminar siendo peor. Probablemente lo sea”, dijo.

Dado el vasto y cambiante cóctel de produc-

tos químicos en uso constante, "no sabemos lo que no sabemos", dijo Gersberg. “Si esto se vuelve enorme en California, y lo hará, creo… al menos deberíamos gastar un poco de dinero”.

¿Quién será el primero?

Es probable que todo este tratamiento y monitoreo sea costoso, razón por la cual Polhemus espera verlo limitado en gran medida a las grandes áreas urbanas que producen una gran cantidad de aguas residuales, como el condado de Los Ángeles. La estimación de $3.4 mil millones del Distrito Metropolitano de Agua para construir el proyecto se remonta a 2018 y probablemente ha aumentado desde entonces, según la portavoz Rebecca Kimitch.

Para las comunidades pequeñas y medianas, dijo Polhemus, "no se dibuja en un tipo de arreglo a pequeña escala".

El Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange, que durante mucho tiempo ha sido líder en la purificación de agua reciclada, ha llegado a la conclusión de que canalizarla directamente a los clientes tampoco les conviene, porque ya han invertido mucho en la recarga de su acuífero cuidadosamente cuidado.

“Requeriría agregar más procesos de tratamiento y aumentar los gastos operativos”, dijo la presidenta de la junta, Cathy Green, en un comunicado. "Las agencias locales de agua están actualmente bien equipadas para continuar suministrando agua potable a los clientes en nuestra área de servicio a bajo costo utilizando la Cuenca de Agua Subterránea del Condado de Orange".

Sin embargo, para otras regiones como Silicon Valley, los costos pueden valer la pena ya que el cambio climático continúa reduciendo los suministros estatales.

“En este punto, es más cara que el agua que podríamos importar durante una sequía. Pero quién sabe qué sucederá en el futuro”, dijo Kirsten Struve, oficial asistente en la división de suministro de agua del Distrito de Agua del Valle de Santa Clara, que atiende a aproximadamente 2 millones de personas.

“Es por eso que tenemos que prepararnos”.

La agencia de agua de Santa Clara, conocida como Valley Water, está planeando un proyecto de $1.2 mil millones en Palo Alto para producir alrededor de 10 millones de galones por día de agua para recargar las aguas subterráneas, pero Struve dijo que espera que la planta también se use para la reutilización potable directa en el futuro.

El momento de las reglamentaciones se ha topado con las realidades de la planificación de Monterey One Water también en la península de Monterey. La empresa de servicios públicos ha estado inyectando aguas residuales purificadas en el acuífero costero durante tres años, produciendo alrededor de un tercio del suministro local, dijo el Gerente General Paul Sciuto. Está trabajando para expandir el proyecto para 2025, dijo Sciuto.

“Recibo esa pregunta de, ‘Esta agua es tan pura, ¿por qué la pones en el suelo? ¿Por qué no puedes simplemente servirlo?’”, dijo. “Y siempre recurro a, bueno, no hay regulaciones que nos permitan hacer eso en este momento”.

Ahora que el estado está más cerca de finalizarlos, dijo, “hay un punto en el horizonte al cual dirigirnos”.

GOODWILL, GOOGLE COLLABORATE FOR JOB TRAINING

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Itis probably safe to say that when most people think of Goodwill, they think of the more than 3,300 donation centers and thrift stores spread across the U.S. and Canada. But, the nonprofit is so much more.

In fact, Goodwill may be the bestkept workforce development secret in America, with more than 350,000 people finding a job through Goodwill’s career counseling, résumé prep services, and skills training.

“Our entire history is about a mission of helping people flourish in life, helping them thrive. The ‘why’ for us is helping people reach their potential, often through learning and the power of work,” explains Steve C. Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International.

And thanks to a partnership with some of the biggest names in tech, more than 1.5 million people have upgraded their digital and tech skills through the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator® (GDCA), a training program designed in partnership with Google and made possible by funding from Google. org.

To date, Google.org has supported the training program with over $29 million in cash and ad grants and 1,000 Googler volunteers who have taught classes for people employed and served by Goodwill, have helped conduct research, and co-developed resources and tools, explains Google. Google.org Fellows – Google employees who specialize in marketing, user experience design, program management and more – also worked with the Goodwill team on a pro bono basis for six months to help research and redesign www.goodwill.org to work better for job seekers and career advancers.

Partnering to Advance Tech Careers

More than 80% of the people who come to Goodwill for work-related services have a high school diploma or less and range in age from their teens to in their 80s. Most have low-to-moderate income, and some have no income at all.

The Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator prepares job seekers and career advancers for entry- and mid-level occupations. No degree and no experience required. Some of the learners need to learn keyboarding, English, and math before they can benefit from digital skills training and earn career certificates.

The program meets learners where they are at, offering many levels of hands-on training, from basic digital awareness and navigation through training for Google Career Certificates. Those employer-vetted certificates equip people with job-ready skills for in-demand entry-level careers in fields like data analytics, IT, and, most-recently, cybersecurity.

Interested? Here is What You Need to Know About the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator

We asked Goodwill and Google to answer these essential questions about the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator program, which is hosted on the Coursera platform.

What does it cost?

“Thanks to scholarships and funding from Google.org and other partners, digital skills training is available at no cost to learners at most Goodwills.”

How much time does it take?

“The time a digital skills training course takes depends of what is being learned. To learn to set up and use email – an essential skill for a job search – may take only an hour or two. Learning to use Google suite may take a few hours over the course of a week. Earning a Google Career Certificate may take three to six months (though some highly motivated and disciplined learners have completed them in a few weeks).”

Is the program in-person or online?

“Many of the people who use Goodwill to build their digital skills begin their learning in-person until they are comfortable enough to learn at their own pace on their own time. The strongest models for training involve a blended approach where Goodwill organizations convene training groups in-person and integrate online learning. Providing additional supports beyond the training setting, such as regular career navigation check-in meetings, helps learners stay on track with training progress.”

Once completing the program, do you get an employer-vetted certificate?

“Some learners earn Google Career Certificates through Goodwill. The Google Career Certificates are an industry-recognized credential valued by a wide array of employers. Built by experts at Google and vetted by employers in the program’s Employer Consortium, the certificates teach skills employers are looking for. The employer consortium includes over 150 companies including Accenture, Walmart, Verizon, and Google that are looking to hire workers in the certificate

GOODWILL Y GOOGLE COLABORAN PARA LA CAPACITACIÓN LABORAL

ramientas, explica Google.

Los becarios de Google.org - empleados de Google que se especializan en marketing, diseño de experiencias de usuario, administración de programas y más - también trabajaron con el equipo de Goodwill bajo la modalidad pro bono durante seis meses para ayudar a investigar y rediseñar www. goodwill.org para que funcione mejor para los solicitantes de empleo y promotores de carrera.

Asociarse para avanzar en las carreras tecnológicas

fields.”

The Power to Change Lives

“It’s so important for us to realize that digital skills have become the price of entry for many jobs in our country. Digitization has so infused our workforce that the need for those skills is ubiquitous,” says Goodwill CEO Preston.

“Google believes the opportunities created by technology should truly be available to everyone, regardless of their zip code, education level, or background. We’re proud to continue our support for Goodwill, advancing our shared commitment to help all Americans access digital skills training in their local communities,” says Hector Mujica, head of Economic Opportunity for the Americas for Google.org.

He tells us, “To date, we’ve helped over 357,000 people connect with new jobs and increase their economic opportunities by offering programs including the Google Career Certificates. Through our collaboration, we’re excited to help more people improve their lives and livelihoods for years to come.”

Preston sums the partnership up this way. “I believe strongly in the power of human potential. Helping people tap into that potential is not only transformative to them, but it’s transformative to our communities. It’s transformative to our culture.”

Ramona Schindelheim wrote this article for Working Nation. Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Working NationPublic News Service Collaboration.

Ramona Schindelheim Public News Service

Probablemente sea seguro decir que cuando la mayoría de las personas piensan en Goodwill, piensan en los más de 3300 centros de donación y tiendas de segunda mano repartidos por los EE. UU. y Canadá. Pero, la organización sin fines de lucro es mucho más.

De hecho, Goodwill puede ser el secreto de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral mejor guardado en Estados Unidos, con más de 350,000 personas que encuentran trabajo a través de la orientación profesional, los servicios de preparación de currículos y la capacitación de habilidades de Goodwill.

“Toda nuestra historia se trata de una misión de ayudar a las personas a prosperar en la vida. El 'por qué' para nosotros es ayudar a las personas a alcanzar su potencial, muchas veces a través del aprendizaje y el poder del trabajo”, explica Steve C. Preston, presidente y director ejecutivo de Goodwill Industries International.

Y gracias a una asociación con algunos de los nombres más importantes en tecnología, más de 1,5 millones de personas han mejorado sus habilidades digitales y tecnológicas a través de Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator® (GDCA), un programa de capacitación diseñado en asociación con Google y hecho posible gracias al financiamiento de Google.org.

Hasta la fecha, Google.org ha respaldado el programa de capacitación con más de $29 millones en efectivo y subvenciones publicitarias y 1,000 Googlers voluntarios que han impartido clases para personas empleadas y atendidas por Goodwill, han ayudado a realizar investigaciones y han desarrollado conjuntamente recursos y her-

Más del 80 % de las personas que acuden a Goodwill en busca de servicios relacionados con el trabajo tienen un diploma de escuela secundaria o menos y tienen edades entre la adolescencia y los 80 años. La mayoría tiene ingresos bajos a moderados y algunos no tienen ningún ingreso.

Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator prepara a las personas en busca de empleo y a los que avanzan en su carrera para ocupaciones de nivel inicial y medio. No se requiere título ni experiencia. Algunos de los participantes necesitan aprender a manejar el teclado, inglés y matemáticas antes de poder beneficiarse de la capacitación en habilidades digitales y obtener certificados de carrera. El programa se encuentra con los estudiantes donde se encuentran, ofreciendo muchos niveles de capacitación práctica, desde la conciencia digital básica y la navegación hasta la capacitación para Google Career Certificates. Esos certificados examinados por el empleador equipan a las personas con habilidades listas para el trabajo para carreras de nivel de entrada en demanda en campos como análisis de datos, TI y, más recientemente, ciberseguridad.

¿Interesado? Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator

Le pedimos a Goodwill y a Google que respondieran estas preguntas esenciales sobre el programa Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator, que está alojado en la plataforma Coursera.

¿Cuánto cuesta?

"Gracias a las becas y la financiación de Google.org y otros socios, la capacitación en habilidades digitales está disponible sin costo para los estudiantes en la mayoría de Goodwills".

¿Cuánto tiempo toma?

“El tiempo que toma un curso de capacitación en habilidades digitales depende de lo que se está aprendiendo. Aprender a configurar y usar el correo

electrónico - una habilidad esencial para la búsqueda de empleo -puede tomar solo una o dos horas. Aprender a usar Google suite puede llevar algunas horas en el transcurso de una semana. Obtener un Certificado de Carrera de Google puede tomar de tres a seis meses (aunque algunos estudiantes muy motivados y disciplinados lo han completado en unas pocas semanas)”.

¿El programa es presencial o en línea?

“Muchas de las personas que utilizan Goodwill para construir sus habilidades digitales comienzan su aprendizaje presencial hasta que sientan la confianza de aprender a su propio ritmo y tiempo. Los modelos más robustos de entrenamiento involucran una mezcla en la que las organizaciones de Goodwill organizan grupos de entrenamiento presenciales e integran aprendizaje en línea. Proveyendo de soporte adicional al entrenamiento, como juntas para chequeos regulares de la carrera, ayuda a los aprendices a mantenerse enfocados con el entrenamiento”.

Una vez que completa el programa, ¿obtiene un certificado aprobado por el empleador?

“Algunos estudiantes obtienen certificados profesionales de Google a través de Goodwill. Los Certificados de carrera de Google son una credencial reconocida por la industria valorada por una amplia gama de empleadores. Creados por expertos en Google y examinados por empleadores en el Consorcio de Empleadores del programa, los certificados enseñan las habilidades que los empleadores buscan. El consorcio de empleadores incluye más de 150 empresas, incluidas Accenture, Walmart, Verizon y Google, que buscan contratar trabajadores en los campos de los certificados".

El poder de cambiar vidas

“Es muy importante para nosotros darnos cuenta de que las habilidades digitales se han convertido en el precio de entrada para muchos trabajos en nuestro país. La digitalización ha infundido tanto a nuestra fuerza laboral que la necesidad de esas habilidades es omnipresente”, dice el director ejecutivo de Goodwill, Preston.

“Google cree que las oportunidades creadas por la tecnología realmente deberían estar disponibles para todos, independientemente de su código postal, nivel educativo o antecedentes. Estamos orgullosos de continuar nuestro apoyo a Goodwill, avanzando en nuestro compromiso compartido de ayudar a todos los estadounidenses a acceder a la capacitación en habilidades digitales en sus comunidades locales”, dice Héctor Mujica, director de Oportunidades Económicas para las Américas de Google.org.

Él nos dice: “Hasta la fecha, hemos ayudado a más de 357 000 personas a conectarse con nuevos trabajos y aumentar sus oportunidades económicas al ofrecer programas que incluyen los Certificados de carrera de Google. A través de nuestra colaboración, estamos entusiasmados de ayudar a más personas a mejorar sus vidas y medios de subsistencia en los años venideros”.

Preston resume la asociación de esta manera. “Creo firmemente en el poder del potencial humano. Ayudar a las personas a aprovechar ese potencial no solo es transformador para ellos, sino también para nuestras comunidades. Es transformador para nuestra cultura”.

Ramona Schindelheim escribió este artículo para Working Nation. Versión transmitida por Emily Scott para el informe de Keystone State News Connection para Working Nation-Public News Service Collaboration. El apoyo para este informe fue proporcionado por la Fundación Lumina.

Over 1.2 million people have received training and support services from Goodwill across the U.S. to help grow their careers. Photo Credit: Azeemud-Deen Jacobs / peopleimages.com / Adobe Stock

EARTHTALK Q&A: THE BISON ARE BACK

Dear EarthTalk: Our forebears decimated the great wild bison herds of the 1800s. Are those remaining today endangered? If so, what are we doing about it? -- M. Nadler, Atlanta, GA

Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk

Just150 years ago, 30 million American bison inhabited the Great Plains. However, the species almost went extinct after white frontiersmen moved westward in the 1800s, bringing cattle that spread diseases to bison and altering terrain to build towns, farms and pastures. In 1871 and 1872, hunters killed some 5,000 bison every single day. By 1884, there were little over 300 bison left in the United States.

Bison were vital to Native American societies, which used them for food, clothing, shelter, tools and ceremonies. They maintained a thriving relationship with bison because they hunted in moderation and utilized every part of the bison. And bison were critical to the local ecology. They fertilized the vegetation and ate tall plants, allowing the growth of shorter nutritious grass, which the black-tailed prairie dog relied on as a main source of nutrition. The decline of the bison hurt the prairie dog and other living beings.

Thanks to preservation organizations and private citizens, bison were spared from extinction. In the late 1800s, ranchers captured bison and began breeding their own herds. National parks also helped protect and repopulate bison. The Lacey Act of 1894 was enacted “to protect the birds and animals in Yellowstone National Park, and to punish crimes in said park, and for other purposes.” In 1905, the American Bison Society (ABS) was formed, with U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt as honorary president. He used his authority to help the ABS obtain land and promote bison reintroduction projects, and the bison population rose to roughly 12,000 by the 1920s. More recently, the American bison has made a huge comeback. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service puts their numbers at “approximately 20,500 Plains bison in conservation herds and an additional 420,000 in commercial herds.” Because their numbers are stable, they are no longer classified as endangered!

Scientists and preservation groups continue working to ensure the bison’s survival. Some public interest organizations, such as Earthjustice, have been defending bison on the legal front. In 2012, Earthjustice defended the transfer of wild bison from Yellowstone to indigenous Fort Peck and Fort Belknap Reservations, in spite of cattle interest groups’ attempts to block such efforts. In 2022, the Bureau of Land Management approved a proposal to allow bison to graze on 63,000 acres of public lands in Montana. This decision is being defended by Earthjustice’s litigation. Hundreds of bison are being transferred to Native American reservations every year in an effort to make reparations to the indigenous tribes that were unjustly stripped of a species so indispensable to their traditions and lifestyles. Today, approximately 82 American and Canadian indigenous tribes have close to 20,000 bison in 65 herds.

Bison still have challenges, such as the spread of brucellosis, which causes abortions, infertility and lowered milk production. Scientists are still trying to find a cure. Tourists have also created problems. Bison calves that make contact with humans can be rejected by their herd, and are often euthanized after such abandonment. But despite this turbulent his-

EARTHTALK Q&A: LOS BISONTES ESTÁN DE VUELTA

Estimado EarthTalk: Nuestros antepasados diezmaron las grandes manadas de bisontes salvajes del siglo XIX. ¿Están en peligro los que quedan hoy en día? Si es así, ¿qué estamos haciendo al respecto? -- M. Nadler, Atlanta, GA

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porque lo cazaban con moderación y utilizaban todas sus partes. Y los bisontes eran fundamentales para la ecología local. Fertilizaban la vegetación y se comían las plantas altas, permitiendo el crecimiento de hierba nutritiva más corta, de la que dependía el perrito de las praderas de cola negra como principal fuente de nutrición. El declive del bisonte perjudicó al perrito de las praderas y a otros seres vivos.

tory, bison numbers are expected to continue to grow, thanks to the work of preservation organizations, government and legal agencies, and individuals!

CONTACTS: How We Helped Bison Make a Huge Comeback, earthjustice.org/feature/ bison-recovery-prairie; USFW Plains Bison, fws.gov/species/plains-bison-bison-bison-bison; Brucellosis and Yellowstone Bison, aphis. usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/cattle/downloads/cattle-bison.pdf.

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sólo 150 años, 30 millones de bisontes americanos habitaban las Grandes Llanuras. Sin embargo, la especie estuvo a punto de extinguirse después de que los hombres de la frontera blanca se desplazaran hacia el oeste en el siglo XIX, trayendo ganado que propagó enfermedades a los bisontes y alterando el terreno para construir ciudades, granjas y pastos. En 1871 y 1872, los cazadores mataban unos 5.000 bisontes al día. En 1884, quedaban poco más de 300 bisontes en Estados Unidos. El bisonte era vital para las sociedades nativas americanas, que lo utilizaban como alimento, vestido, refugio, herramientas y ceremonias. Mantenían una relación próspera con el bisonte

Gracias a las organizaciones de conservación y a ciudadanos particulares, el bisonte se salvó de la extinción. A finales del siglo XIX, los ganaderos capturaron bisontes y empezaron a criar sus propios rebaños. Los parques nacionales también ayudaron a proteger y repoblar los bisontes. La Ley Lacey de 1894 se promulgó "para proteger a las aves y animales del Parque Nacional de Yellowstone, y para castigar los delitos cometidos en dicho parque, y para otros fines". En 1905 se creó la Sociedad Americana del Bisonte (ABS), con el Presidente de EE UU Theodore Roosevelt como presidente honorario. Roosevelt utilizó su autoridad para ayudar a la ABS a obtener tierras y promover proyectos de reintroducción del bisonte, y la población de bisontes aumentó a unos 12.000 ejemplares en la década de 1920. Más recientemente, el bisonte americano ha experimentado un enorme resurgimiento. El Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE.UU. cifra su número en "aproximadamente 20.500 bisontes de las Llanuras en rebaños de conservación y otros 420.000 en rebaños comerciales". Como su número es estable, ya no están clasificados en peligro de extinción.

Científicos y grupos de conservación siguen trabajando para garantizar la supervivencia del bisonte. Algunas organizaciones de interés público, como Earthjustice, han defendido al bisonte en el frente legal. En 2012, Earthjustice defendió el traslado de bisontes salvajes de Yellowstone a las reservas indígenas de Fort Peck y Fort Belknap, a pesar de los intentos de los grupos de interés ganadero de bloquear tales esfuerzos. En 2022, la Oficina de Gestión de Tierras aprobó una propuesta para permitir el pastoreo de bisontes en 63.000 acres de tierras públicas en Montana. Esta decisión está siendo defendida por los litigios de Earthjustice. Cada año se trasladan cientos de bisontes a reservas de nativos americanos en un esfuerzo por resarcir a las tribus indígenas que fueron despojadas injustamente de una especie tan indispensable para sus tradiciones y estilos de vida. En la actualidad, unas 82 tribus indígenas estadounidenses y canadienses tienen cerca de 20.000 bisontes en 65 rebaños.

Los bisontes siguen teniendo problemas, como la propagación de la brucelosis, que provoca abortos, infertilidad y una menor producción de leche. Los científicos siguen intentando encontrar una cura. Los turistas también han creado problemas. Las crías de bisonte que entran en contacto con humanos pueden ser rechazadas por su manada, y a menudo se les aplica la eutanasia tras ese abandono. Pero a pesar de esta turbulenta historia, se espera que el número de bisontes siga creciendo, ¡gracias al trabajo de las organizaciones de conservación, los organismos gubernamentales y legales, y los particulares!

CONTACTOS: How We Helped Bison Make a Huge Comeback, earthjustice.org/feature/bisonrecovery-prairie; USFW Plains Bison, fws.gov/ species/plains-bison-bison-bison-bison; Brucellosis and Yellowstone Bison, aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/cattle/downloads/ cattle-bison.pdf.

EarthTalk® es producido por Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss para la organización sin fines de lucro 501©3, EarthTalk. Vea más en https://emagazine. com. Para donaciones, visite https//earthtalk.org. Envíe sus preguntas a: question@earthtalk.org.

After almost complete decimation by the late 1800s, American bison herds have rebounded to stable enough levels to be removed from the endangered species list. Photo Credit: Roddy Scheer

Tras haber sido diezmados casi por completo a finales del siglo XIX, los rebaños de bisontes americanos se han recuperado hasta alcanzar niveles lo suficientemente estables como para ser retirados de la lista de especies en peligro de extinción. Photo Credit: Eric Esma / Pexels

Reduce tu velocidad.

Una tragedia ocurre en un instante.

Un coche a toda velocidad tarda muchos metros en detenerse. Si atropellas a alguien mientras aceleras, ¡hay un 90% de posibilidades de que lo mates!

MENSAJES DE LOS PLANETAS

¡Mantengámonos seguros!

1. Respeta el límite de velocidad.

2. Estate atento a los ciclistas en los cruces.

3. Detente ante los peatones y permíteles cruzar.

Más información en

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

ARIES

Marte tu planeta, traerá consigo durante este mes una recompensa, puede tratarse de una muy buena noticia, o quizá llegue a tus manos una cantidad de dinero inesperada. Ten paciencia y no te dejes llevar por tus emociones, hay planetas retrógrados, ten cuidado. Sé amable y actúa con serenidad.

TAURO

Puedes sentir una falta de energía durante este mes, Venus tu regente está retrógrado, lapsos de nostalgia pueden apoderarse de ti. El remedio a todo esto, puedes encontrarlo en unas buenas dosis de ejercicio físico. En septiembre todo se normalizará, y la alegría de vivir se hará presente.

GÉMINIS

Mercurio estará retrógrado del día 23 de agosto al día 16 de septiembre. Ya sabes que esta situación, causa todo tipo de contratiempos, problemas y altibajos. Y como dice el dicho “A mal tiempo, buena cara”. Relájate, porque le encontrarás la solución a todo. El amor podría sorprenderte a fin de mes.

CÁNCER

A ti te toca economizar y no derrochar el dinero. Pueden surgir gastos que no tenías previstos. Tienes que crear un balance en tu economía. Posiblemente, atravieses por un lapso de tensión en tus relaciones familiares, y también de pareja. Pronto vendrán tiempos mejores. Dedícate a hacer lo que te hace feliz.

El planeta Venus, está retrógrado en tu signo, el consejo de los astros es que actúes con cautela, cuida tu salud, especialmente la piel y el sistema digestivo. Ten cuidado con accidentes ya sean vehiculares o domésticos. Lograrás reconciliarte con un ser querido con quien enfrentaste un conflicto.

VIRGO

Es muy posible que sientas estrés y pienses que no avanzas, tu regente estará retrógrado, ya sabes que esto ocurre cada cuatro meses aproximadamente. Mejora tu vibra, practicando deportes y haciendo el bien a los demás. Este periodo incierto, llegará a su epílogo a

mediados del próximo mes. LIBRA

Venus guiará tu destino en los próximos cuarenta días. Se encuentra retrógrado y esto, podría causar algunos altibajos en tu relación de pareja. Comenzarás a tener dudas, la mayoría de ellas sin motivos aparentes. No tomes decisiones precipitadas y reza oraciones. La mala racha acabará en septiembre.

ESCORPIÓN

A pesar que los astros no están pasando por su mejor momento, a ti la suerte te cambiará para bien. Los que estén enfermos o deprimidos, lograrán sanar en el transcurso de las siguientes semanas. Plutón, desde las profundidades del Sistema Solar, te anuncia que una gran bendición financiera está por llegar.

SAGITARIO

Júpiter o Zeus Dios del Olimpo, convertirá tu vida en un campo lleno de aventuras. Hay varios planetas retrógrados y eso puede traer desencantos, y quizá alguna decepción, referente a alguien que considerabas como una buena amistad. Actúa con diplomacia en los próximos meses, un comentario demasiado franco, podría crearte enemistades.

CAPRICORNIO

Tu planeta el imponente Saturno, apartará malas vibras y malas energías de tu camino. Gente poco evolucionada se irá de tu entorno, y personas más progresistas, entrarán prontamente en tu círculo social. Algunas de tus metas comenzarán a materializarse, después del día 15 de septiembre.

ACUARIO

Tus dones de percepción y clarividencia, se verán exaltados durante agosto y septiembre. Tendrás sueños premonitorios, y serás testigo de situaciones paranormales. Tu planeta y tus guías espirituales, te llevarán de la mano para que alcances una elevación espiritual. Algunos rejuvenecerán.

PISCIS

Neptuno tu regente planetario, procurará que inicies por un nuevo camino, éste es un momento para crecer y evolucionar como ser humano. Recuerda que Saturno el planeta del Karma, se encentra en tu signo. Todas tus acciones volverán a ti multiplicadas, por ello haz el bien sin mirar a quién.

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REPORT: MAJORITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE WANT STRICTER GUN LAWS

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Some74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and almost 60% want to see stricter gun laws, according to a new report from American University, the Everytown for Gun Safety and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Researchers polled a nationally representative sample of more than 4,100 people, ages 14 to 30.

Wyatt Russell, senior program manager and policy analyst with the Polarization & Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University in Washington, D.C., said this generation - raised in an era where mass shootings are ubiquitous - says school safety is a major concern and is associated with negative mental health outcomes.

"The average young person knows at least one other person who's been injured or killed by a gun," Russell pointed out. "We've seen an astonishingly high 25% of youth have been in an active shooter lockdown. Not a drill. A lockdown."

A study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found gun violence was the leading cause of death for kids in 2020 and 2021, more than any other type of injury or illness, which is the highest rate in the world among large, wealthy nations. Opponents of stricter gun laws cite concerns about personal freedom and selfdefense.

INFORME: MAYORÍA DE JÓVENES QUIEREN LEYES DE ARMAS MÁS ESTRICTAS

para la salud mental.

"El joven promedio conoce al menos a otra persona que resultó herida o muerta por un arma", señaló Russell. "Hemos visto un sorprendentemente alto 25% de jóvenes que han estado en un encierro de tirador activo. No un simulacro. Un encierro".

Un estudio de Kaiser Family Foundation encontró que la violencia armada fue la principal causa de muerte de niños en 2020 y 2021, más que cualquier otro tipo de lesión o enfermedad, que es la tasa más alta del mundo entre las naciones grandes y ricas. Los opositores a leyes de armas más estrictas citan preocupaciones sobre la libertad personal y la autodefensa.

Russell noted the survey found that a young person's access to guns, identification with gun culture and exposure to media relating to guns correlated with support for male supremacy, belief that the Second Amendment gives individuals the right to overthrow the government, higher levels of racial resentment and post-traumatic stress disorders.

"We're working to develop some inoculation strategies to help young people stop harmful myths and disinformation, conspiratorial thinking, and supremacist ideologies that can influence gun violence," Russell explained. "More specifically, extremist violence, as well."

Among the young people surveyed, 40% said they have "somewhat easy" access to a gun, and 21% reported having "very easy" access.

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California News Service

del 74% de los jóvenes en los EE. UU. cree que la violencia armada es un problema, y casi el 60% quiere ver leyes de armas más estrictas, según un nuevo informe de la Universidad Americana, Everytown for Gun Safety y el Southern Poverty Law Center. Los investigadores encuestaron a una muestra representativa a nivel nacional de más de 4100 personas, de entre 14 y 30 años.

Alrededor

Wyatt Russell, gerente sénior de programas y analista de políticas del Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación de Polarización y Extremismo de la Universidad Americana en Washington, D.C., dijo esta generación, criada en una era en la que los tiroteos masivos son omnipresentes, dice que la seguridad escolar es una preocupación importante y está asociada con resultados negativos

Russell señaló que la encuesta encontró que el acceso de una persona joven a las armas, la identificación con la cultura de las armas y la exposición a los medios relacionados con las armas se correlacionaron con el apoyo a la supremacía masculina, la creencia de que la Segunda Enmienda otorga a las personas el derecho a derrocar al gobierno, niveles más altos de resentimiento racial y trastornos de estrés postraumático.

"Estamos trabajando para desarrollar algunas estrategias de inoculación para ayudar a los jóvenes a detener los mitos y la desinformación dañinos, el pensamiento conspirativo y las ideologías supremacistas que pueden influir en la violencia armada", explicó Russell. "Más específicamente, también la violencia extremista".

Entre los jóvenes encuestados, el 40% dijo tener un acceso "algo fácil" a un arma y el 21% dijo tener un acceso "muy fácil".

Mantén tu vehículo en movimiento

The child firearm mortality rate doubled in the United States between 2013 and 2021, from 1.8 to 3.7 deaths per 100,000. Photo Credit: Fitz / Adobe Stock

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

PRETTYLILRENEE 415 Taylor St Suite 10 Studio 18, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

RENEE PAULETTE BATRES, 445 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Renee Paulette Batres

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697201

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

/s/ Evelyn Ramirez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697390

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Handyman Hammer Services, 1851 Everglade Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Vazquez, 1851 Everglade Ave,

San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Manuel Vazquez

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

Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

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

697390

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418156

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

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

June 29, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418529

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

Jul 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419246

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

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Vanessa Tess Esponiza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

Jul 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

Amended

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of John Cornelius Laffan aka John C. Laffan

Case No. 23PR195026

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of John Cornelius Laffan aka John C. Laffan. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by June Laffan in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that June Laffan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 13, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a

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

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

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

DV-210

SUMMONS (Domestic Violence Restraining Order)

CITACION (Orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar)

Case No. 22CP000654

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

2. Notice to (Aviso a): Adam Aisha

The person in 1. is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you. La persona en 1. Esta pidiendo una orden de restriccion de violencia on el hogar contra usted. Lea la pagina 2 para mas informacion.

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

Date/Fecha: 9/6/23

Time/Hora: 9:00a.m. Dept/Depto: 77 Room/Sala

Name and address of court:

201 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Family Justice Center Courthouse

What if I don’t go to my court date?

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

Que pasa si no voy a la audiencia?

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

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

To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Como puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1.? Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1, vaya al tribunal en la direccion indicada

en la parte superior de la pagina 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expendiente de su caso.

Tendra que darle al secretary el numero de su caso, que aparece aarriba y en la pagina 1. La solicitude de una orden de restriccion se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restriccion de violencia en el hogar.

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

Donde puedo obtener ayuda?

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

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

Necesit un abogado?

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

Date/Fecha: July 19, 2023

Clerk by (Secretario, por): N. Christopherson Deputy (Asistente)

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697120

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TORO TAXES, REYES LEGAL SERVICES OF SAN JOSE, VERACITY LIVESCAN SERVICES, 115 N. 4th St. Suite 103, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC, 987 Prevost St, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/17/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN694411. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Claudia I Reyes REYES TAX CONSULTANTS LLC President Article/Reg#: 202253411126

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 07/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697393

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE TRIVE DAYCARE 199 Brandford Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Sunnyvale County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Soraya Carolina Cacioppo Paz, 199 Bradford Dr, Sunnyvale, CA

94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/18/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Soraya Cacioppo

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

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696682

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

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

/s/ Linda Rodriguez Armenta

Laundry Lemon

Ownder

Article/Reg#: 5778069

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697391

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

1644 Ambergrove Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonia Madriz, 1644 Ambergrove Dr, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/08/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Antonia Madriz

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697404

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

SUPREME COLLECTION

3131 Homestead Rd Apt 9B, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

PETER WONG, 1225 Vienna Dr Spc 182, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Peter Wong

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696872

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

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MGS REMODELATION LLC, 3111 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mabel Gutierrez MGS REMODELATION LLC

CEO

Article/Reg#: 202356112570

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697379

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

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Emmanuel Garcia Campos

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697381

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOCAL WATER HEATERS & PLUMBING, 1840 Scott Blvd Apt #4, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angel Eduardo Ramos Guevara, 1840 Scott Blvd Apt #4,

Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/09/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN644231. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Angel Eduardo Ramos

Guevara

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697381

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697382

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

/s/ TING WEI GO N GO HEALTH

President Article/Reg#: 5496806

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697357

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

/s/ Jorge Lopez Zamora

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697150

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SP TAX SERVICES, 7444 Phinney Way, San Jose, CA 95139, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and

one in your household need affordable health insurance?

If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800300-1506.

WARNING – IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR

En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido:

1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte;

2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es);

3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y

4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

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

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www. coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800300-0213.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE

De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

Run Dates: July 21, 28, August 4 and 11, 2023

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

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of: UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS

Case No.:

3AD025944

Foster Hsu, LLP

LYDIA E. HSU, SBN 300370

TYLER S. GESBECK, PL474846

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

Attorneys for Petitioners, GLORIA ANN ESCOBEDO SERGIO R. ESCOBEDO

CITATION TO PARENT

Case No.: 23AD025944

Date: 8/23/2023

Time: 11:00 a.m.

APJ: Hon. Jackie Arroyo Dept: 13

FROM: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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

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

1. At the beginning of the proceeding, the Court will consider whether or not the interest of the minor requires appointment of counsel. If the Court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the

Court will appoint counsel to represent him, whether or not he is able to afford counsel. The minor will not be present in Court unless he requests or the Court so orders.

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

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

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

Dated: June 27, 2023

/s/ S, Clerk

By /S/ M. Mann

ADOPTION REQUEST ADOPT-200

Case No. 23AD025944

1. Adopting Parent (s)

a. GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO

b. SERCIO R. ESCOBEDO

Relationship to child: Second cousin once removed Street Address: 52 Michael Drive, Apt. 18

Campbell, CA 95008

Telephone: (408)569-6195

Lawyer : Lydia E. Hsu, Esq. SBN 300370

111 North Market Street, Suite 389 San Jose, CA 95113

Tel: (408)841-7200

Email: lydia@fosterhsu.com

2. County of filing: This Adoption Request is filed in this court because: The adopting parent or parents live in this county; The child was born in or the child now lives in this county; An office of the department or public adoption agency that is investigating the request is located in this county;

3. Type of adoption Independent: non-relative

4. Information about the child

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

b. Sex: Female

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

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

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

6. Birth Parents

Name of birth parents, if known: Leticia Marie Salazar (aka Leticia Chavez Salazar)

7. Legal guardian

Does the child have a legal guardian – YES

a. Date guardianship ordered: 12/9/22

b. County: Santa Clara

c. Case Number: 22PR193048

8. Inquiry and notice under the Indian Child Welfare Act

a. The inquiry required under law to determine whether the child may be an Indian child has been made, and a completed Indian Child Inquiry Attachment (form ICWA-010(A)) is attached. Note: In agency adoptions, it is the responsibility of the agency to ensure that

this inquiry is conducted and the form is made part of the file. In independent adoptions, the adoption service provider, CDSS Regional Office, or delegated county adoption agency is responsible.

b. A completed version of Parental Notification of Indian Status (form ICWA-020) is attached OR a good faith attempt has been made to provide the form to the parents, Indian custodian, or guardian of the child and inform them that they are required to complete and submit the form to the court.

Note: In agency adoptions, the adoption service provider, CDSS Regional Office, or delegated county adoption agency is responsible.

11. Independent adoption questions

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

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

c. /We will file promptly with the department or delegated county adoption agency the information required by the department in the investigation of the proposed adoption.

14. Contact after adoption

Contact After Adoption Agreement (form ADOPT-310) will not be used

15. Consent for adoption

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

Name: LETICIA MARIE SALAZARA

Relationship to Child: Mother

h. The child has been abandoned as follows:

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

16. Suitability for adoption

Each adopting parent:

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

b. Will treat the child as their own;

c. Will support and care for the child;

d. Has a suitable home for the child, and

e. Agrees to adopt the child.

17. Requests to court

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

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

Date: April 24, 2023

Lawyers Name: Lydia E. Hsu, Esq

/s/ Lydia E. Hsu

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

Date: April 24, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo

Adopting Parent /s/ Sergio R. Escobedo Adopting Parent

INDIAN CHILD INQUIRY ATTACHMENT FORM ICWA-010(A)

Case No.: 23AD025944

1. Name of child: UNIQUE JOYCE MARIE MANCILLAS

2. I am advised by Kathy LeGrande and on information and belief confirm that this person has completed inquiry

by asking the child, the child’s parents, and other required and available persons about the child’s Indian status. The person(s)questioned are: Kathy LeGrande, 2079 Flint Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148, Tel: (408)202-6801, Date Questioned: 4/11/2023; Relationship to Child:Greatgrandmother. Monica Saenz, 2151 Interbay Drive, San Jose, CA 95122, Tel: (408)623-4443; Date Questioned: 4/11/2023; Relationship to child: Second cousin once removed, Mother (by adoption) of child’s halfbrother.

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

Date: April 24, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo

Petition to Terminate Parental Rights Case No.: 23AD025944

Petitioners respectfully represent:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: April 19, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo Petitioner

Dated: April 19, 2023

/s/ Sergio R. Escobedo Petitioner

Dated: April 19, 2023

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

PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF INDIAN STAUS

FORM ICWA-020 23AD025944

1. Name: GLORIA A. ESCOBEDO

2. Relationship to child: Guardian Indian Status

3. h.None of the above apply.

4. A previous ICWA-020 has been filed with the court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foegoing is true and correct.

Date: April 24, 2023

/s/ Gloria A. Escobedo

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695968

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

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Daniel Guerrero-Garcia, 850 PASEO ESTERO DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/24/23. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Daniel Guerrero-Garcia

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

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696224

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

TOTAL DETAILERS, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residenE address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eleazar Flores, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/2/23. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Eleazar Flores

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

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696147

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APPLIED PRESSURE PERFORMANCE TRAINING, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Denzel Copeland, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/1/23

This filing is a re-file: Previous: FBN694691. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Denzel Copeland

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

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 695906

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLOMBIAN SWEET 500 Race Street, Apt 5109, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JHAIR LEONARDO

LESMES RAMOS, 1500 Race Street, Apt 5109, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/22/23. This is a refiling: #693577. “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/ JHAIR LEONARDO LESMES RAMOS, This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696485

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

/s/ VERONICA CARRILLO

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

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696661

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

ANNA KRYSTAL ROBLES HERNANDEZ, 1863 Quimby Road, San Jose 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/21/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ ANNA KRYSTAL ROBLES HERNANDEZ

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

Regina Alcomendras County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

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

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

Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) : Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. : Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz to Laira Beatriz Jacobo-Ruiz

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date:

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

June 7, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ROBERT HYLAND Case No. 23PR194966

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT HYLAND.

2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jennifer Romero in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Romero be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

6.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 7, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner:

Jennifer E. Ramirez

2023 The Alameda San Jose,CA 95126

(408)713-5444

July 14, 21 and 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697189

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

JOSE’S REFRIGERATION

COMERCIAL SERVICE, 7422 Basking Ridge Avenue, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Jose Huizar, 7422 Basking Ridge Avenue, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/12/2023.

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

/s/ Jose Huizar

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697189

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696673

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

16326 Calle Enrique Ste 7, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

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

/s/ Maria Haydee Zepeda

REAL HOUSE CLEANING, INC

Owner

Article/Reg#: 4795147

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696737

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

/s/ Christian Sanchez SOLID AUDIO WERKZ LLC

President

Article/Reg#: 202357810362

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696381

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H20 CARPET CLEANING, 664 Richmond Ave Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PACIFIC CLEANING PRO, INC, 664 Richmond Ave Apt 2, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/06/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Isidoro Contreras PACIFIC CLEANING PRO, INC

President Article/Reg#: 3876600

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696735

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

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

ELEGANT NAILS 3, 466 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Hana Nguyen ELEGANT NAILS 3

President

Article/Reg#: 5768578

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder

of Santa Clara County on 06/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696265

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jael’s Cleaning Service, 3204 Rockport Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandra Beana De La Cruz, 3204 Rockport Ave, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/17/2023.

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

/s/ Alejandra Beana De La Cruz

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696147

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Applied Pressure Performance Training, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Denzel Copeland, 19 Quail Hollow Drive, San Jose, CA 95128.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2023.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN694691.

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

/s/ Denzel Copeland

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696790

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

ALMARAZ CATERING

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

/s/ Pedro Almaraz

Pilar Alvarez, 1604 Branham

Ln #16, San Jose, CA 95118 This statement was filed

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696806

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pinkstreet Boutique, 638 N21 St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Monyca Lopez, 638 N21 St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Monyca Lopez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696821

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

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

/s/ Lulsa Suarez Rojas

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696224

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Total Detailers, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eleazar Flores, 231 Beegum Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Eleazar Flores

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696850

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

/s/ Tyler Austin Seawright

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696956

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

/s/ Julia A Sullivan HIGH PERFORMANCE DIVERSITY, LLC

Principle

Article/Reg#: 201714510099

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 696783

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

/s/ Erick Oswaldo Jimenez Moran

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696952

NO. 696875

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

GARDENING, 2220 Stokes St Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sergio A Reyes-Rodelo, 2220 Stokes St Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95128.

Elizabeth Rangel, 2220 Stokes St Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/30/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

/s/ Sergio A Reyes-Rodelo

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697006

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Masterson Electric 16155 Redwood Lodge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, Santa Cruz County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Thomas Masterson Everett, 16155 Redwood Lodge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing.

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

/s/ Thomas Everett

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

May 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

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

Judit Rigo INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

June 23, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

By:

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696641

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AROMA BLEND, 5656 Enning Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Llano, 5656 Enning Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/21/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Gabriela Llano

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

/s/ Anita Rich

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697123

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EGM CREDIT REPAIR 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EGM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC, 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 600San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing.

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

/s/ Evelyn G. Martinez EGM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC President

Article/Reg#: 5342489

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

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

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) EHTIOPIA TEKELE ABERA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. EHTIOPIA TEKELE ABERA to HAIEMANOT BIZUNEH GIRMACHEW. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

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

May 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

By:

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

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INDIGENOUS IFS 698 N Santa Cruz Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/15/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV416990

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

Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Laira Beatriz Torres Ruiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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

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

Jun 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417608

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

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

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

Jun 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

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

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

Aileen Fox AKA Lisa Aileen

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418138

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

Lau INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kai Chung Mo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isaac Mo to Isaac Yan Lok Mo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 29, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV415887 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joe Eloy Ramirez

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joe Eloy Ramirez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Eloy Ramirez AKA Eloi Jose

Ramirez AKA Eloy Ramirez

to Joe Eloy Ramirez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 16, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418074

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

Jun 28, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

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

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Nicholas Romeo Burgher by Ronalyn Jimenez Castro has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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

ING: Date: 10/10/2023 at 8:45

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

Jun 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416960 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: GIA HOA TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) GIA HOA TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. GIA HOA TRAN aka HOA GIA TRAN to PRINCETON TRAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

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

Jun 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416813 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Meiqiu Pang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Meiqiu Pang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaiyuan Du to Kaiyuan Li 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

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

Jun 01, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418068

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lin-Yn Chen Liou INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lin-Yn Chen Liou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lin-Yn Chen Liou to Lin-Yn Chen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/10/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 28, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418464

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

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

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

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

July 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

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

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Lucero Contreras has filed a petition for Change

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

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

July 03, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV417333

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

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

Jun 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417700 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Trinity Vuong Cao

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Trinity Vuong Cao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trinity Vuong Cao to Trinity Tien Vuong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the

name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/10/2023 at 8:45

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

Jun 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING:

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

Jun 28, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV416292

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

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Telma Maria Sherby has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Telma Maria Sherby to Maria Labro Sherby 2. THE COURT

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

09/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court July14,21,28,August4,2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ROBERT HYLAND Case No. 23PR194966

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT HYLAND.

2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jennifer Romero in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Romero be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

August 7, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2023 The Alameda Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444

July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

LOS SINDICATOS FLEXIONAN UN MÚSCULO NO VISTO EN DÉCADAS

La solidaridad en todos los sectores está propiciando un caluroso verano laboral.

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

En el verano laboral más caluroso en 40 años, los sindicatos exigen mejores contratos para los trabajadores que no pueden vivir de su pago. Y la solidaridad en todos los sectores está marcando la diferencia.

Esta es la opinión compartida por organizadores sindicales veteranos, economistas laborales y trabajadores en huelga durante una reciente sesión informativa de EMS Zoom.

“No teníamos refugio, así que estábamos sin hogar la mayor parte del tiempo. No teníamos acceso a la atención médica”, dijo la senadora estatal de California María Elena Durazo, hija de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes. “Y, por supuesto, vivíamos en la pobreza por salarios de pobreza para una industria muy, muy poderosa y muy rica”, dijo Durazo.

No era que la industria no pudiera permitírselo, señaló. “Era simplemente que los trabajadores no tenían el poder de negociación colectiva”.

Hace treinta años, Durazo organizó a trabajadores inmigrantes latinos en California para cambiar esa dinámica. “El movimiento laboral tuvo una visión”, dijo.

Hoy en día, esa visión está amenazada por una serie de fuerzas, incluida la considerable economía de trabajos temporales de California, que emplea a unos 1,3 millones de trabajadores temporales, aproximadamente la mitad de ellos conductores de empresas de viajes compartidos donde se clasifican como contratistas y, por lo tanto, se les niegan las protecciones y los beneficios laborales.

Los trabajadores están tomando cada vez más las líneas de huelga. Actores y escritores de Hollywood van a la huelga juntos por primera vez en 60 años. Unos 15.000 trabajadores de hoteles están organizando huelgas continuas en 43 hoteles por un aumento salarial de $5 por hora; UPS acaba de firmar un acuerdo histórico que pone fin a los salarios de dos niveles para los trabajadores de medio tiempo; y los trabajadores automotrices de los Tres Grandes podrían hacer huelga en septiembre cuando expire su contrato.

La Senadora Estatal de California María Elena Durazo, Distrito 26, dice que a medida que el estado invierte en industrias nuevas y emergentes, es crucial establecer regulaciones para salarios justos y buenas condiciones de trabajo.

Una nueva generación de líderes sindicales

Según el historiador laboral Nelson Lichtenstein, los jóvenes agitadores de hoy son sindicatos líderes que tienen entre 80 y 90 años. “En varios momentos en el pasado, han estado podridos, corruptos o ineficaces”, dijo.

A diferencia de la década de 1930, cuando los sindicatos de la industria automotriz, siderúrgica, minera y eléctrica tenían contratos con industrias importantes, Lichtenstein señaló que si bien solo el 6 % de los trabajadores del sector privado están sindicalizados en la actualidad, eso puede estar cambiando.

Un mercado laboral ajustado con un desempleo muy bajo favorece el trabajo organizado, señaló, y agregó que la pandemia deslegitimó a los empleadores y otras instituciones que no cuidaban de las personas de la misma manera que la Gran Depresión erosionó la fe en las grandes empresas a principios de la década de 1930.

Dibujó otro paralelo con la Era de los Derechos Civiles cuando la gente sentía una sensación de “queja justificada y moral contra los empleadores” que no trataban a todos los trabajadores por igual.

En estos días, no es raro ver a atletas famosos y estrellas de cine defender causas públicamente. Mientras tanto, los jugadores de béisbol de ligas menores han formado un sindicato. Los auxiliares docentes universitarios también se han sindicado recientemente. Los atletas universitarios podrían ser los siguientes.

“Significa algo cuando este tipo de figuras culturales de élite se ponen del lado de los sindicatos”, dijo Lichtenstein.

Nelson Lichtenstein, profesor de investigación en el Departamento de Historia de la UCSB y director del Centro para el Estudio del Trabajo, la Mano de Obra y la Democracia analiza la utilidad de la huelga y por qué las grandes empresas se resisten tanto a los sindicatos.

No hay casas para los trabajadores del sector hotelero

Ada Briceño es copresidenta de UNITEHERE Local 11, que representa a más de 30 000 trabajadores hoteleros en el condado de Los Ángeles, el condado de Orange y Arizona. “Esta es la huelga más grande en la industria hotelera”, dijo.

La industria hotelera está obteniendo ganancias récord mientras los trabajadores luchan contra la inflación y el costo insoportable de la vivienda. Los trabajadores de los hoteles hacen couchsurfing o duermen en sus coches o toman

Photo Credit: Joe Piette via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

turnos en habitaciones rentadas por la tarde si trabajan en el turno de la mañana, explicó.

“Hemos tenido huelgas en Pasadena, en el centro de Los Ángeles, en Santa Mónica, en Anaheim, en Irvine y Dana Point, LAX, Beverly Hills y muchas, muchas otras ciudades. En caso de que aún no haya tenido la oportunidad de visitarnos, nuestras líneas de piquetes han sido magníficos”. Hasta el momento, solo un hotel ha firmado, por lo que los huelguistas y sus simpatizantes están a cargo de los piquetes hasta que se asienten.

“Nuestras demandas son muy simples. Queremos mantener a los trabajadores del hotel con un techo sobre sus cabezas”, dijo, y agregó que “los problemas de salarios, pensiones, atención médica y carga de trabajo son nuestros principales problemas clave”.

Briceño señaló que la huelga ha provocado cancelaciones por parte de la Asociación de Gobernadores Demócratas, la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, los ciudadanos estadounidenses de origen japonés, W.K. Fundación Kellogg y Snoop Dog. “Tenemos muchísimos seguidores”, dijo.

En huelga por una vida mejor

Lucero Ramírez es el encargado en el Waldorf Astoria en Los Ángeles. “Quiero mejores salarios para vivir una vida mejor.Me preocupa mi pensión y particularmente después de la pandemia que los trabajadores aseguren atención médica para el futuro”, dijo.

El Waldorf es un hotel de cinco estrellas; las habitaciones son grandes y requieren mucha atención porque los pisos son de mármol y las alfombras son importadas de Italia. Es un trabajo duro limpiar seis habitaciones muy grandes al día.

Ella gana $3000 al mes, paga $1100 de renta y mantiene a sus padres de la tercera edad. Ramírez teme que en algún momento tendrá que mudarse ya que el costo de vida en Los Ángeles continúa aumentando.

“Tengo muchos compañeros de trabajo que manejan 2 o 3 horas porque no pueden permitirse el lujo de vivir aquí”, dijo Ramírez.

Jorge Rivera trabajó en varios trabajos no sindicalizados produciendo historias de crímenes reales para Fox y Discovery Channel antes de unirse al Writers Guild of America (WGA). Ahora trabaja como vicepresidente del Comité de Escritores Latinx de WGA.

Solo quiero transmitir un mensaje de solidaridad a mis hermanos del gremio hotelero. Un Comité de Escritores Latinx.Todos ustedes merecen exactamente lo que

están pidiendo”, le dijo Rivera a Ramírez durante la conferencia de prensa.

Hubo un tiempo en que los trabajos sindicales y no sindicales pagaban bien en Hollywood. Pero la llegada del streaming cambió todo eso. A excepción de los actores y directores de renombre, la mayoría de los 11,000 escritores y actores en el Hollywood de hoy son trabajadores temporales que apenas ganan $24,000 al año para obtener beneficios de salud.

“Así que ahora los escritores están trabajando 10 semanas al año si tienen suerte y los actores están haciendo lo mismo y los cheques que están llegando no son realmente un ingreso sostenible”, dijo Rivera.

Afrontar el desafío de la IA

Jorge Rivera, vicepresidente del Comité de Escritores Latinx, guionista y productor de WGAW/TV, analiza los ingresos en la industria del entretenimiento y señala que Hollywood es en gran parte obrero.

Rivera señaló que los estudios ganaron alrededor de $ 200 mil millones el año pasado y los trabajadores del gremio están pidiendo el 2%, alrededor de $ 450 millones, "para mantener a todos financieramente completos.” Una gran preocupación es que los estudios planean usar herramientas de IA en la producción.

“Los estudios buscan poder usar la tecnología para reemplazar las creatividades. Ha habido conversaciones sobre la capacidad de la IA para reemplazar directores, reemplazar actores, reemplazar escritores y, francamente, siento que esta es una lucha existencial en la que estamos al frente, que afectará a muchos otros sectores laborales después de nosotros. ”

La semana pasada, la consultora Mackenzie publicó un nuevo informe que indica que para 2030, el 30 % de todas las horas de trabajo se verán afectadas por la inteligencia artificial. Por lo tanto, una gran cantidad de trabajadores se enfrentarán en el futuro a lo que enfrentan los actores de la pantalla hoy.

Según el profesor emérito de UC Berkeley, Harley Shaiken, la solidaridad laboral será clave para enfrentar esta amenaza emergente.

“Lo que estamos viviendo ahora mismo este verano es un verano de solidaridad.

Y hemos visto algo que muchos estadounidenses han olvidado: cuán vital es la solidaridad para obtener ganancias que afectan a todos”, dijo.

“Entonces, los conductores de Teamster ganarán más de $ 49 por hora al final de este contrato. Eso estimulará el crecimiento económico. También establece el estándar para los trabajadores en otras áreas de la economía que también se beneficiarán”, dijo Shaiken.

UNIONS FLEX MUSCLE NOT SEEN IN DECADES

Solidarity across all sectors is making for a hot labor summer.

Peter White Ethnic Media Services

In the hottest labor summer in 40 years, unions are demanding better contracts for working people who can’t live on their paychecks. And solidarity across all sectors is making a difference.

This is the view shared by veteran union organizers, labor economists, and striking workers alike during a recent EMS Zoom briefing.

“We did not have shelter, so we were homeless much of the time. We didn’t have access to healthcare,” said California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, who is the daughter of migrant farmworkers. “And, of course, we lived in poverty for poverty wages for a very, very powerful, very wealthy industry,” Durazo said.

It wasn’t that the industry couldn’t afford it, she noted. “It was simply that the workers didn’t have the power of collective bargaining.”

Thirty years ago, Durazo organized Latino immigrant workers in California to change that dynamic. “The labor movement had a vision,” she said.

Today, that vision is under threat from an array of forces, including California’s sizable gig economy, which employs some 1.3 million gig workers, about half of them drivers for rideshare companies where they are classified as contractors and are therefore denied worker protections and benefits.

Workers are increasingly taking to the picket line in response. Actors and writers in Hollywood are for the first time in 60 years striking together. Some 15,000 hotel workers are staging rolling strikes at 43 hotels for a $5/hr. pay increase; UPS just signed an historic agreement that ends

two-tier wages for part-timers; and auto workers at the Big Three could strike in September when their contract expires.

California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, 26th District, says that as the state invests in new and emerging industries, it is crucial to establish regulations for fair pay and good working conditions.

A new generation of labor leaders

According to labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein, today’s young firebrands are leading unions that are 80-90 years old. “At various moments in the past, they’ve kind of been rotten or corrupt or ineffectual,” he said.

Unlike in the 1930s when auto, steel, mining, and electrical unions had contracts with important industries, Lichtenstein noted that while just 6% of workers in the private sector are in unions today, that may be shifting.

A tight labor market with very low unemployment favors organized labor, he noted, adding that the pandemic delegitimized employers and other institutions that didn’t take care of people in the same way the Great Depression eroded faith in big business in the early 1930s.

He drew another parallel with the Civil Rights Era when people felt a sense of “justified and moral grievance against employers” who did not treat all workers equally.

These days it’s not uncommon to see famous athletes and movie stars publicly champion causes. Meanwhile minor league baseball players have formed a union. University teaching assistants have recently gone union also. College athletes could be next.

“It means something when these

Writers Guild of America on strike. Photo Credit: Genie Music / Pexels

kinds of elite cultural figures side with the unions,” Lichtenstein said.

Nelson Lichtenstein, Research Professor in the Department of History at UCSB and Director of the Center for the Study of Work, Labor, and Democracy discusses the utility of striking and why large companies are so resistant to unions.

No homes for hotel workers

Ada Briceño is Co-President of UNITEHERE Local 11, representing over 30,000 hotel workers in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Arizona. “This is the largest strike in the hotel industry,” she said.

The hotel industry is making record profits while workers are struggling with inflation and the unbearable cost of housing. Hotel workers are couch surfing or sleeping in their cars or taking shifts in rented rooms in the afternoon if they work a morning shift, she explained.

“We have had strikes in Pasadena, in downtown LA, in Santa Monica, in Anaheim, in Irvine, and Dana Point, LAX, Beverly Hills, and many, many other cities. In case you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, our picket lines have been magnificent.”

So far, only one hotel has signed so the strikers and their supporters are manning the picket lines until they settle.

“Our demands are very simple. We want

to keep hotel workers with a roof over their heads,” she said, adding, “wages, pension, healthcare, and workload issues are our top key issues.”

Briceño noted the strike has prompted cancellations by the Democratic Governors Association, Vice President Kamala Harris, Japanese American Citizens, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Snoop Dog. “We have tons of supporters,” she said.

Striking for a better life

Lucero Ramirez is a housekeeper at the Waldorf Astoria in L.A. “I want better pay to live a better life. I am worried about a pension and particularly after the pandemic that the workers secure healthcare for the future,” she said.

The Waldorf is a five-star hotel; the rooms are big, and require a lot of attention because the floors are marble and the rugs are imported from Italy. It’s hard work to clean six very large rooms a day.

She makes $3000/mo, pays $1,100 in rent and supports her elderly parents. Ramirez is afraid at some point she will have to move as the cost of living in LA continues to rise.

“I have many co-workers who drive 2 or 3 hours because they can’t afford to live here,” Ramirez said.

Jorge Rivera worked a number of non-

union jobs producing true crime stories for Fox and the Discovery Channel before joining the Writers Guild of America (WGA). He now serves as the Vice-Chair of the WGA Latinx Writers Committee.

“I just want to convey a message of solidarity to my siblings in the hotel union. You all deserve exactly what you’re asking for,” Rivera told Ramirez during the press call.

There was a time when union and nonunion jobs paid well in Hollywood. But the advent of streaming changed all that. Except for big name actors and directors, most of the 11,000 writers and actors in today’s Hollywood are gig workers barely making the $24,000/yr to get health benefits.

“So now writers are working 10 weeks out of the year if they’re lucky and actors are doing the same and the checks that are coming in are not really a sustainable income,” Rivera said.

Meeting the challenge of AI

Jorge Rivera, Vice-Chair of the Latinx Writers Committee, WGAW/TV Writer and Producer, discusses incomes in the entertainment industry and notes that Hollywood is largely blue collar.

Rivera noted the studios made about $200 billion last year and the guild workers are asking for 2% – about $450 million – “to keep everybody financially whole.”

One big concern is that the studios plan to use AI tools in production.

“The studios are looking towards being able to use the technology to replace creatives. There’s been conversation about the ability for AI to replace directors, replace actors, replace writers, and quite frankly I feel like this is an existential fight that we’re on the forefront of, that will affect a great many other labor sectors after us.”

Last week the Mackenzie consulting firm came out with a new report indicating by 2030, 30% of all work hours will be impacted by artificial intelligence. So a huge number of workers will be facing in the future what the screen actors are facing today.

According to UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Harley Shaiken, labor solidarity will be key to meeting this emerging threat.

“What we are experiencing right now this summer is a summer of solidarity. And we’ve seen something that many Americans have forgotten – how vital solidarity is for gains that affect everyone,” he said.

“So the Teamster drivers will be making over $49 an hour at the end of this contract. That will stimulate economic growth. It also sets the standard for workers in other areas of the economy who are also going to benefit,” Shaiken said.