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What if I told you that this country is known as the United States of America?

Qué pensaría si le dijera que, en cierto país, los legisladores federales se fueron a disfrutar de unas deliciosas vacaciones de verano, sin proteger del riesgo de desalojo a millones de familias pobres, en medio de una de las peores pandemias en la historia de la humanidad? ¿Pensaría que es un país del llamado Tercer Mundo, donde la clase política es con frecuencia una élite de millonarios desconectada de la realidad de sus gobernados?

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Así es, los miembros de la Cámara de Representantes pusieron en marcha su receso para las vacaciones del verano sin ponerse de acuerdo en la aprobación de una extensión de la moratoria de desalojo de inquilinos, que podría afectar a 11 millones de personas en 6 millones de familias, según el Instituto Aspen. Con una impecable lógica de la salud pública, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) habían establecido una moratoria de los desalojos, pero la Suprema Corte de Justicia, determinó en junio que los CDC habían actuado por encima de sus facultades legales. La Casa Blanca urgió al congreso a aprobar una extensión, bajo el argumento de que el fallo de la corte suprema la había atado de manos. Sin la capacidad de obtener los votos necesarios, la líder demócrata Nancy Pelosi tomó la ruta más sencilla: culpar a los republicanos. Pero la representante Alexandria Ocasio-Cortés dejo en claro que la realidad fue que algunos demócratas amenazaron con subirse a un avión para no votar. “No podemos culpar a los republicanos, si los demócratas tenemos la mayoría”, sostuvo. La falta de una acción legislativa, que hubiera instruido a los CDC a extender la moratoria al menos hasta el 18 de octubre, pondrá en riesgo nuevamente a quienes han sufrido uno de los peores golpes durante la pandemia: las minorías de color qué representan una de las principales columnas de apoyo de los trabajadores esenciales. Más de 2 millones de familias latinas ya se encontraban retrasadas en el pago de sus rentas aún antes de la pandemia. Una de cada dos familias hispanas tiene temor de no contar con los fondos suficientes para pagar la renta el próximo mes. De último momento, administración Biden emitió a través de los CDC una nueva moratoria, más limitada, que protegerá hasta el 3 de octubre a los inquilinos y propietarios de viviendas

That's right, members of the House of Representatives kicked off their summer vacation recess without agreeing to approve an extension of the tenant eviction moratorium, which could affect 11 million people out of 6 million. families, according to the Aspen Institute.

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en renta que viven en áreas de “alto” contagio de coronavirus, debido principalmente a la variante Delta. Aunque bienvenida, se trata de una solución temporal y provisional. La crisis de vivienda no se resolverá en 60 días porque está enraizada en disparidades económicas que afectan desproporcionalmente a las comunidades de color. Es hora de un plan integral de largo plazo que ofrezca estabilidad a las familias de los trabajadores esenciales que son la columna vertebral del país. Para más información visita www.laredhispana.com.

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hat would you think if I told you that, in a certain country, federal legislators went to enjoy a delicious summer vacation, without protecting millions of poor families from the risk of eviction, in the middle of one of the worst pandemics in the history of humanity? Would you think that it is a country of the so-called Third World, where the political class is often an elite of millionaires disconnected from the reality of their governed?

With impeccable public health logic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had established a moratorium on evictions, but the Supreme Court of Justice ruled in June that the CDC had acted beyond its legal powers. The White House urged Congress to approve an extension, arguing that the Supreme Court ruling had tied her hands. Without the ability to get the necessary votes, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi took the simpler route: blame the Republicans. But Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortés made it clear that the reality was that some Democrats threatened to get on a plane to avoid voting. "We cannot blame the Republicans, if the Democrats have the majority," she argued. The lack of legislative action, which would have instructed the CDC to extend the moratorium at least until October 18, will once again put those who have suffered one of the worst blows during the pandemic at risk: minorities of color who represent one of the main support columns of essential workers. More than 2 million Latino families were already behind in paying their rents even before the pandemic. One in two Hispanic families is afraid of not having enough funds to pay their rent next month. At the last minute, the Biden administration issued a new, more limited moratorium through the CDC that will protect tenants and rental homeowners living in areas of "high" coronavirus contagion until October 3, mainly due to the Delta variant. Although welcome, it is a temporary and interim solution. The housing crisis will not be resolved in 60 days because it is rooted in economic disparities that disproportionately affect communities of color. It is time for a comprehensive long-term plan that offers stability to the families of the essential workers who are the backbone of the country. For more information visit www.laredhispana.com.

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REPORT SPOTLIGHTS LOW CHILD VACCINATION RATES AHEAD OF NEW SCHOOL YEAR

INFORME DESTACA LAS BAJAS TASAS DE VACUNACIÓN INFANTIL PREVIO AL NUEVO AÑO ESCOLAR

A new report from Georgetown University and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a coordinated and far-reaching public health campaign about childhood vaccinations. Photo Credit: Charles Deluvio / Unsplash

Un nuevo informe de la Universidad de Georgetown y la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría recomienda una campaña de salud pública coordinada y de gran alcance sobre las vacunas infantiles. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

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Emily Scott California News Service

ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Parents are gearing up for their children to return to the classroom for the first time in over a year, and public health experts are concerned many have missed important checkups and vaccinations due to the pandemic.

A report from Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute and the American Academy of Pediatrics details the drop in pediatrician visits in 2020. In California, the group Children Now estimated child vaccination rates were down by more than 10% from 2019 to 2020.

Odeh argued the 2014 and 2019 measles outbreaks in Southern California showed health professionals how important it is to take these numbers seriously. In May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported orders for non-influenza childhood vaccines had decreased by a total of 11.7 million doses compared with 2019. Dr. Lee Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said fears are growing lower vaccination rates could result in fewer communities reaching "herd immunity."

Mike Odeh, director of health policy for Children Now, said programs like Covered California are working to highlight the issue, but more could be done on a state and federal level.

"If too few people in a community are vaccinated against a particular disease, it means that we might see an outbreak of that disease," Beers explained. "We've seen this before with measles and pertussis, and so it's so important to make sure your child is vaccinated, not just to protect themselves, but also to protect everyone around them."

"I think one of the common things we see a lot here in California, as well as I'm sure in other states, is access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care," Odeh contended. "So, that would be just one area that I think could use some work."

California law requires all children enrolled in school to have certain immunizations, including diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, and for measles, mumps and rubella. In some cases, valid medical exemptions from a physician are accepted.

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Los padres se están preparando para que sus hijos regresen a las aulas por primera vez en más de un ano, y los expertos en salud publica están preocupados porque muchos han perdido importantes chequeos y vacunas debido a la pandemia. Un informe del Instituto de Políticas de Salud de la Universidad de Georgetown y la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría detalla la caída en las visitas al pediatra en 2020. En California, el grupo Children Now estima que las tasas de vacunación de los niños se redujeron en más del 10 por ciento de 2019 a 2020. Mike Odeh de Children Now dice que organizaciones como Covered California están trabajando para resaltar el problema, pero aun así se podría hacer más a nivel estatal y federal. "Creo que una de las cosas comunes que vemos aquí en California, así como en otros estados, es el acceso a una atención adecuada desde el punto de vista cultural y lingüístico," señala Odeh. "Entonces creo que esa es tan solo un área en la que se podría necesitar algo de trabajo." Odeh dice que los brotes de sarampión de

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2014 y 2019 en el sur de California mostraron a los profesionales de la salud lo importante que es tomarse estas cifras en serio. En mayo, los CDC informaron que los pedidos de vacunas infantiles no relacionadas con la influenza habían disminuido en un total de 11 punto siete millones de dosis en comparación con 2019. El doctor Lee Beers, de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría, dice que están aumentando los temores de que podrían producirse tasas de vacunación más bajas en comunidades donde han alcanzado la "inmunidad colectiva". "Si muy pocas personas en una comunidad se vacunan contra una enfermedad en particular, significa que podríamos ver un brote de esa enfermedad," recuerda Beers. "Hemos visto esto antes con el sarampión y la tosferina, por lo que es muy importante asegurarse de que su hijo este vacunado, no solo para protegerse a sí mismo, sino también para proteger a quienes lo rodean." La ley de California requiere que todos los niños inscritos en la escuela tengan ciertas vacunas, que incluyen difteria, tétanos y tosferina o "DTAP", y la vacuna MMR, para el sarampión, las paperas y la rubeola. En algunos casos, se aceptan excepciones medicas validas de un médico.

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CONSEJOS PARA HABLAR CON PERSONAS TIPS FOR SPEAKING TO PEOPLE HESITANT ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE QUE DUDAN DE LA VACUNA DEL COVID-19

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Casi el 70% de los residentes de Washington que reúnen los requisitos han recibido al menos una inyección de la vacuna del COVID-19. Photo Credit: Pexels / Frank Meriño

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EATTLE - Speaking to folks who are hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine has gained a new sense of urgency as the Delta variant pushes cases up across the country.

Dr. Peter Barkett, an internal-medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Silverdale, Washington said people can think of the virus like a fire. The vaccine is starving it of the fuel it needs to keep raging. He said it's important to keep having conversations with friends and family members about why it's important to be vaccinated. "Even if they had it three to six months ago, back when the vaccine was pretty new," he said, "I think what they'll find is that many more people have gone through the vaccination process and have had a good outcome, and they should reconsider it." Barkett said vaccine rates for Washingtonians ages 18 to 34 are lagging, in part because some in this age group don't think they need it. But he added that it's worth reminding people that even if COVID-19 doesn't get them sick, they could pass it on to vulnerable family members or friends who could be severely affected by the virus. Barkett said it's important for people who are vaccine hesitant to hear from people they trust, which could be a family member, friend or religious figure. He noted that in one case, a patient wanted to speak to his rheumatologist before getting the shot because he had concerns about whether it would interact with his medication. "I said, 'That's perfectly reasonable.' And I called up their rheumatologist while we were in the office together, put them on speaker phone, and we had a conversation," he said. "And the rheumatologist recommended that we go ahead and take the vaccine - and the patient did." There have been reports about people who've been vaccinated testing positive for COVID-19 as the Delta variant takes hold. but Barkett noted that the vaccine is like a seat belt: It might not prevent a crash, but it will most likely keep you safe. "So while the seat belt might not be perfect protection in a motor vehicle accident," he said, "we do know that it's very good protection, and it's far better than the alternative of not wearing a seat belt."

EATTLE - Hablar con personas que dudan recibir la vacuna del COVID-19 ha ganado un nuevo sentido de urgencia a medida que la variante Delta aumenta los casos en todo el país. El doctor Peter Barkett de Kaiser Permanente en Silverdale, Washington dice que la gente puede pensar en el virus como un incendio. La vacuna le está privando del combustible que necesita para seguir creciendo. Dice que es importante seguir conversando con amigos y familiares sobre porque es importante vacunarse. "Incluso si se enfermaron hace tres o seis meses, cuando la vacuna era bastante nueva, creo que lo que encontraran es que muchas más personas han pasado por el proceso de vacunación y han tenido un buen resultado, y deberían reconsiderarlo", añadió también el doctor. Según Barkett las tasas de vacunación para los habitantes de Washington de 18 a 34 años están rezagadas, en parte porque algunos en este grupo de edad no creen que necesiten la vacuna. Pero dice que vale la pena recordarle a la gente que incluso si el COVID-19 no los enferma, podrían transmitirlo a familiares o amigos vulnerables que podrían verse gravemente afectados por el virus. El doctor también agrega que es importante para las personas que dudan de las vacunas escuchar a personas en las que confían, que podrían ser un miembro de la familia, un amigo o una figura religiosa. Señala que, en un caso, un paciente quería hablar con su reumatólogo antes de recibir la inyección porque le preocupaba que reaccionara con su medicación. "Dije: 'Eso es perfectamente razonable'. Y llamé a su reumatólogo mientras estábamos juntos en la oficina, los puse en el altavoz y tuvimos una conversación. Y el reumatólogo recomendó que siguiéramos adelante y recibiera la vacuna, y el paciente lo hizo", también comento el doctor. Ha habido informes sobre personas que han sido vacunadas dando positivo al COVID-19 a medida que la variante Delta se afianza. Pero Barkett señala que la vacuna es como un cinturón de seguridad: puede que no evite un choque, pero lo más probable es que lo mantenga a usted a salvo.

"Si bien el cinturón de seguridad puede no ser la protección perfecta en un accidente automovilístico, sabemos que es una muy buena protección y es mucho mejor que la alternativa de no usar el cinturón de seguridad", apunto por último el doctor Barkett.

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ESTUDIANTES DE UC CAMBIARON UN AUMENTO DE MATRÍCULA “PARA SIEMPRE” EN UN AUMENTO DE CINCO AÑOS. ¿AHORA QUÉ VIENE?

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pasan por las grietas de la ayuda financiera, exponiéndolos a un impacto fiscal aún mayor a medida que aumenta la matrícula.

ada dura para siempre, ni siquiera un plan para aumentar la matrícula indefinidamente.

“Quiero que comencemos a rastrear quién tiene que pagar la matrícula, entre las personas que los regentes no creen que tenga que pagar la matrícula”, dijo Zaragoza.

El jueves, la Universidad de California modificó su plan para aumentar la matrícula anualmente sin fecha de finalización, cediendo a una enmienda de un estudiante miembro de la Junta de Regentes para mantener el aumento de la matrícula en los libros durante cinco años y luego hacer que la junta de la UC vote para volver a autorizar esos aumentos nuevamente en 2027. Aún así, los regentes respaldaron por un amplio margen el plan general para aumentar la matrícula, votando 17 a 5 para comenzar los aumentos en 202223, una medida que significará que los estudiantes universitarios de California que ingresan verán un aumento de la matrícula en aproximadamente $540 pero luego mantendrán ese precio fijo por 6 años. Cada clase entrante subsiguiente de estudiantes de pregrado pagará una cantidad más alta en función de la inflación y, en los primeros años, un pequeño recargo, pero mantendrá esa tasa durante seis años. Los estudiantes graduados verán aumentos de matrícula anualmente en función de la inflación. Para los regentes, las necesidades financieras del sistema universitario superaron las preocupaciones de los estudiantes sobre el aumento de los costos universitarios. La concesión a Alexis Atsilvsgi Zaragoza, estudiante universitario y regente de UC Berkeley, les da a los grupos de estudiantes tiempo para manifestarse contra el aumento de la matrícula de varios años y argumentar que más estudiantes están siendo excluidos del sistema debido a estos aumentos. Zaragoza finalmente se opuso al aumento de la matrícula, al igual que el presidente de la Asamblea, Anthony Rendon, un demócrata de Long Beach, quien hizo una rara aparición como miembro regente. Para los regentes, las necesidades financieras del sistema universitario superaron las preocupaciones de los estudiantes sobre el aumento de los costos universitarios, una nota que muchos oradores mantuvieron durante las casi tres horas de debate. “No doy tanta calidad de educación como solía, y eso es un hecho, y creo que casi todos los profesores veteranos básicamente te dirán eso”, dijo Robert Horwitz, un representante de la facultad para los regentes y UC San Diego profesor durante 39 años que instó a los regentes a aprobar el aumento de la

Varias otras enmiendas al plan de matrícula de la UC limitaron el precio más alto que enfrentarán los estudiantes.

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matrícula para que el sistema pueda recaudar más dinero para contratar profesores adicionales. “La proporción de estudiantes por docente ha empeorado”. La Oficina del Presidente de la UC proyecta un aumento de los costos de $ 2.1 mil millones en los próximos años, y el pago del personal y los beneficios absorben la mayor parte de eso, junto con los servicios para estudiantes para mejorar las tasas de graduación. Zaragoza le dijo a CalMatters que duda que los regentes voten para eliminar estos aumentos de matrícula en curso en cinco años, “a menos que todo esto les explote en la cara y se demuestre que es una mala solución”. Lo más probable es que los estudiantes presenten pruebas a los regentes de que las diversas políticas de matrícula de la UC necesitan una revisión, dijo. Es una forma de verificar las declaraciones del equipo del presidente de la UC, Michael Drake, que sostiene que los estudiantes de ingresos bajos y medios no tendrán que pagar más bajo el plan de aumento de la matrícula porque más de un tercio de los ingresos de la matrícula fluirán de regreso a los estudiantes en la forma de ayuda financiera. La UC dice que el 55% de los estudiantes universitarios de California no pagan matrícula debido a la ayuda financiera estatal y federal. Un cambio que buscan los estudiantes: acelerar el tiempo que les toma a los campus de la UC revisar la apelación de un estudiante para que se le cobre la matrícula estatal, lo que les permite pagar alrededor de $14,000 en lugar de los $44,000 que pagan estudiantes de fuera del estado. Las implicaciones son reales, no teóricas. Zaragoza describió a un amigo que no logró persuadir a UC Berkeley de que se le debería cobrar la matrícula estatal a pesar de no tener hogar. Aunque era ciudadano chino, el estudiante estaba

separado de sus padres y vivía en su automóvil. Pero debido a que no tenía una dirección permanente, no podía demostrar que realmente vivía en California, dijo Zaragoza. Un grupo de ayuda legal del campus lo ayudó a dejar de deberle a la universidad las decenas de miles de dólares en matrícula adicional, pero tuvo que abandonar la escuela porque no podía pagar las tasas de matrícula más altas. Como mínimo, la UC debería resolver las apelaciones de residencia en cuatro semanas, no en las 12 semanas que se les permiten actualmente, dijo Zaragoza. Cuanto antes sepan los estudiantes que no son elegibles para la matrícula estatal, más rápido podrán retirarse y asistir a otra institución, se piensa. En ese sentido, los grupos de estudiantes también quieren que la UC relaje su política sobre permitir que los estudiantes financieramente independientes puedan pagar la matrícula estatal y que los solicitantes de asilo estadounidenses que viven en California sean elegibles para la matrícula estatal. El gobernador Gavin Newsom vetó un proyecto de ley de 2019 que habría permitido a los solicitantes de asilo recibir fondos estatales para cubrir sus gastos de matrícula en la UC y la Universidad Estatal de California, citando presiones de costos. Un análisis legislativo del proyecto de ley dijo que los costos actuales para el estado eran desconocidos, pero “probablemente menores”. “La Junta de Regentes de la UC se reserva el derecho de cambiar sus políticas de matrícula, incluido el aumento de matrícula anterior o el aumento de matrícula en una cantidad menor.” Para Zaragoza, el objetivo es que los defensores de los estudiantes documenten todos los casos en los que los estudiantes de la UC de bajos ingresos

La junta aprobó reducir el límite sobre cuánto puede aumentar la matrícula, del 6% al 5% en un año determinado. Sin embargo, la junta se reserva el derecho de cambiar sus políticas de matrícula, incluidas renunciar a cualquier aumento de matrícula o aumentar la matrícula en una cantidad menor. El plan aprobado también brinda más ayuda financiera a los estudiantes universitarios de California. Los regentes votaron para cambiar el 45% de los ingresos del aumento de la matrícula a la ayuda financiera para los estudiantes del estado. El plan anterior requería un cambio del 40% y la política de UC tradicionalmente reservaba alrededor del 33%. Esa enmienda fue polémica, pasando de 12 a 9 ya que algunos regentes estaban preocupados de que las perspectivas de ingresos para los campus se disparen después de meses de planificación cuidadosa. “Es una pregunta abierta” si devolver a los estudiantes más dinero para pagar los gastos universitarios o pagar más servicios académicos y de la facultad tendrá un mayor impacto en el tiempo de un estudiante en la UC, dijo David Alocer, un alto funcionario de finanzas de la Oficina de la UC. del presidente. Hay otro potencial obstáculo fiscal. Sorprendentemente, el plan de matrícula de la UC no tomó en cuenta una ley estatal poco conocida que dice que el director de finanzas del gobernador puede retener el apoyo estatal que la UC está programado para obtener si el sistema aumenta la matrícula. La cantidad retenida equivaldría a los costos adicionales del programa Cal Grant del estado, que cubre la matrícula de UC y Cal State para aproximadamente un tercio de los estudiantes de California de esos sistemas. “Eso sería motivo de preocupación”, dijo Alocer a los regentes. Pero todos esos cambios y riesgos no bloquearon el objetivo final de los regentes de aumentar los ingresos de la UC por los aumentos de matrícula. La presidenta de los Regentes, Cecilia Estolano, dijo: “No se puede comprar la excelencia a bajo precio”.

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UC STUDENTS TURNED A ‘FOREVER’ TUITION HIKE INTO A FIVE-YEAR HIKE. NOW WHAT?

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sity financial aid. One change students are seeking: speeding up the time it takes for UC campuses to review a student’s appeal to be charged in-state tuition, which allows them to pay about $14,000 rather than the $44,000 out-of-state-students pay. The implications are real, not theoretical.

othing lasts forever, not even a plan to raise tuition indefinitely.

On Thursday the University of California modified its plan to raise tuition annually without any sunset date, yielding to an amendment by a student member of the Board of Regents to instead keep the tuition hike on the books for five years and then have the UC board vote to reauthorize those hikes again in 2027. Still, the regents by a large margin backed the overall plan to increase tuition, voting 17 to 5 to begin the hikes in 2022-23, a move that will mean that incoming California undergraduates will see tuition rise by about $540 but then keep that sticker price flat for six years. Each subsequent incoming class of undergraduate students will pay a higher amount based on inflation, and in the first few years, a small surcharge, but keep that rate for six years. Graduate students will see tuition increases annually based on inflation.

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Zaragoza described a friend who failed to persuade UC Berkeley that he should be charged in-state tuition despite being homeless. An international student, he was estranged from his parents and living in his car. But because he had no permanent address, he couldn’t show he actually lived in California, Zaragoza said. A campus legal aid group helped him get out of owing the university the tens of thousands of

“I want us to start tracking who has to pay for tuition, out of people who the regents do not think have to pay for tuition,” Zaragoza said.

The concession to UC Berkeley undergraduate and Regent Alexis Atsilvsgi Zaragoza buys student groups time to rally against the multiyear tuition hike and make their case that more students are being priced out of the system because of these increases. Zaragoza ultimately opposed the tuition hike, as did Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, a Long Beach Democrat, who made a rare appearance as regent member.

Several other amendments to the UC tuition plan capped the sticker price students will face. The board approved lowering the cap on how much tuition can grow, from 6% to 5% in any given year. However, the board retains the right to change its tuition policies, including foregoing any tuition increase or increasing tuition by a lower amount.

For the regents, the financial needs of the university system outweighed student concerns about rising college costs, a note many speakers kept hitting during the nearly three hours of debate.

The approved plan also gives more financial aid to California undergraduates. The regents voted to shift 45% of the revenues from the tuition hike to financial aid for in-state students. The previous plan called for a 40% shift and UC policy traditionally set aside about 33%. That amendment was contentious, passing 12 to 9 as some regents worried that the revenue outlook for campuses is shot after months of careful planning.

“I do not give as much quality education as I used to, and that is a fact, and I think that almost all veteran faculty basically will tell you that,” said Robert Horwitz, a faculty representative to the regents and a UC San Diego professor for 39 years who urged the regents to approve the tuition hike so that the system can raise more money to hire additional faculty. “The student-faculty ratios have gotten worse.”

Zaragoza told CalMatters she doubts the regents will vote to scrap these ongoing tuition increases in five years, “unless this whole thing blows up in their faces and it’s proved to be a bad solution.” What’s more likely is that students bring evidence to the regents that the UC’s various tuition policies need an overhaul, she said. It’s a way to check the declarations of UC President Michael Drake’s team, who contend that lowand middle-income students won’t have to pay more under the tuition hike plan because over a third of the tuition revenue will flow back to students in the form of financial aid. The UC says 55% of California undergraduates don’t pay any tuition due to state, federal and univer-

Along those lines, student groups also want the UC to loosen its policy on allowing financially independent students to be able to pay in-state tuition and allow U.S. asylum seekers living in California to be eligible for in-state tuition. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a 2019 bill that would have allowed asylum seekers to receive state financial aid to cover their tuition expenses at the UC and California State University, citing cost pressures. A legislative analysis of the bill said ongoing costs to the state were unknown but “likely minor.” For Zaragoza, the goal is for student advocates to document all the cases in which lowincome UC students fall through the financial aid cracks, exposing them to even more fiscal shock as tuition grows.

For the regents, the financial needs of the university system outweighed student concerns about rising college costs.

The UC Office of the President projects increased costs of $2.1 billion in the next few years, with staff pay and benefits taking up the largest chunk of that, along with student services to improve graduation rates.

dollars in extra tuition, but he had to drop out because he couldn’t afford the higher tuition fees. At minimum, the UC should settle residency appeals in four weeks, not the 12 weeks they’re currently allowed, Zaragoza said. The sooner students know they’re not eligible for in-state tuition, the faster they can pull out and attend another institution, the thinking goes.

“It’s an open question” whether giving students back more money to pay for college expenses or paying for more faculty and academic services will have a bigger impact on a student’s time at the UC, said David Alocer, a senior finance official at the UC Office of the President.

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There’s one other potential fiscal headwind. Surprisingly, the UC’s tuition plan didn’t take into account a little-known state law that says the governor’s finance director can withhold state support the UC is scheduled to get if the system raises tuition. The amount withheld would be equal to the extra costs to the state’s Cal Grant program, which covers UC and Cal State tuition for about one-third of those systems’ California students. “That would be a cause for concern,” Alocer told the regents.

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But all those changes and risks didn’t torpedo the regents’ ultimate goal of increasing UC revenue from tuition hikes. Said Regents Chair Cecilia Estolano: “You can’t buy excellence on the cheap.”

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dores de California no están llevando a cabo reformas importantes en esta sesión para luchar contra la industria. Torres pidió esfuerzos continuos de legislación que limitarían las tasas de interés como una forma de aliviar lo que ella llama la trampa de la deuda.

a asistencia gubernamental por la pandemia pudo haber ayudado a algunos californianos a evitar el uso de costosos préstamos de día de pago el año pasado, pero algunos expertos dicen que podría ser demasiado pronto para celebrar.

“Es una locura pensar que un legislador vería eso y diría: ‘Esto está bien. Está bien que mis electores vivan en estas circunstancias”, dijo Torres. “Cuando en realidad está en el poder de los legisladores de California cambiar eso”.

Un nuevo informe encontró que en 2020, California experimentó una disminución del 40% en los préstamos de día de pago contratados en comparación con 2019, una caída equivalente a $ 1.1 mil millones. Casi medio millón menos de personas no dependían de los préstamos de día de pago, una caída del 30% en comparación con 2019. A pesar de la pérdida de puestos de trabajo sin precedentes provocada por la pandemia el año pasado, la ayuda financiera del gobierno fue suficiente para impactar gravemente la industria de préstamos de día de pago, según el Departamento de Protección e Innovación Financiera de California. El nuevo departamento estatal publicó el informe la semana pasada como parte de su esfuerzo continuo para regular y supervisar los productos financieros de consumo. El informe viene inmediatamente después de la presentación del nuevo presupuesto de California de $262.6 mil millones, con múltiples programas destinados a reducir la desigualdad económica dentro del estado. Un pago sin precedentes de 11.9 millones de dólares se darán como parte del Estímulo del Estado Dorado, un beneficio único que no continuará en los próximos años. “Con la desaparición de esos beneficios, esperamos que haya un aumento potencial (en los préstamos de día de pago)”, dijo la portavoz del departamento, María Luisa Cesar. Solo alivio temporal Los representantes de la industria, los reguladores estatales y los defensores de los consumidores están de acuerdo: la asistencia del gobierno ayudó a los californianos a evitar su dependencia de los préstamos de día de pago, préstamos a corto plazo con altos intereses que deben reembolsarse en su totalidad cuando los prestatarios reciban su próximo cheque de pago. Informes adicionales encontraron que la tendencia de California refleja las tendencias en otros estados. Thomas Leonard, director ejecutivo de la Asociación de proveedores de servicios financieros de California, dijo que 2020 fue un año difícil para la industria porque la pandemia cambió la forma en que los consumidores administraron sus finanzas. Su asociación representa a proveedores de préstamos al consumo de pequeños dólares, préstamos de día de pago, cambio de cheques y otros servicios financieros al consumidor. “La demanda de préstamos pequeños en dólares cayó precipitadamente en 2020, ya que muchos consumidores se quedaron en casa, pagaron deudas, administraron menos gastos y recibieron pagos directos del gobierno”, dijo Leonard en un comunicado. Por otro lado, Cesar dijo que la caída en el uso de préstamos de día de pago no es necesari-

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amente indicativo de que a los californianos les vaya mejor financieramente. “Es una imagen demasiado simplista”, dijo. “Los esfuerzos de ayuda en efectivo pudieron ayudar a los consumidores a llegar a fin de mes, pero la gente no está fuera de peligro”, agregó. Marisabel Torres, directora de políticas de la Asociación de California de Proveedores de Préstamos Responsables, dijo que a pesar del impacto que tuvo el alivio de la pandemia en los californianos, algunos de esos programas ya tienen una fecha de finalización. La moratoria de desalojo de California, por ejemplo, está programado para finalizar el 30 de septiembre. La implementación de la asistencia para el alquiler ha sido lenta. Los inquilinos con alquiler impago se enfrentan desalojo potencial para aquellos que no pueden pagar el alquiler. Una vez que esos programas desaparezcan, dijo Torres, la gente seguirá necesitando asistencia financiera. “Todavía hay una gran población de personas que continuará recurriendo a estos productos”, dijo Torres. Con la excepción del año pasado, el informe mostró que el uso de préstamos de día de pago se ha mantenido estable durante los últimos 10 años. Pero el uso de préstamos personales se duplicó en los años posteriores a la Gran Recesión. El informe estatal no proporciona un contexto sobre cómo los consumidores utilizaron el dinero de los préstamos de día de pago en 2020, pero estudio por Pew Charitable Trust en 2012 encontró que el 69% de los clientes usan los fondos para gastos recurrentes, incluidos el alquiler, los comestibles y las facturas. Casi la mitad de todos los clientes de préstamos de día de pago en 2020 tenían un ingreso anual promedio de menos de $ 30,000 al año, y el 30% de los clientes ganaban $ 20,000 o menos al año. Los informes anuales también muestran consistentemente un mayor uso entre los clientes que ganan más de $ 90,000 por año, aunque el departamento de supervisión financiera no pudo explicar por qué.

“Necesidades básicas, como comestibles, alquiler… Para vivir la vida, tienes que pagar por estas cosas”, dijo Torres. “Cualquier cosa que alivie esa presión económica es útil para la gente”. Los legisladores de California han comenzado a establecer programas piloto que aliviarían parte de esa presión económica. Stockton fue la primera ciudad en experimentar con ingresos garantizados para sus residentes. Compton, Long Beach y Oakland siguieron su ejemplo gracias a la iniciativa Mayors of Guaranteed Income. California aprobó su primer programa de ingresos garantizados a comienzos de este mes. Poca regulación, tarifas elevadas Los préstamos de día de pago se consideran algunos de los préstamos más costosos y financieramente peligrosos que pueden utilizar los consumidores. Los expertos dicen que la caída en el uso el año pasado es buena para los californianos, pero la industria aún carece de la regulación necesaria para reducir el riesgo de los préstamos para consumidores de bajos ingresos. Los legisladores de California tienen una extensa historia de intentar regular préstamos abusivos en el estado, pero no han logrado promulgar una protección significativa al consumidor contra los préstamos de día de pago. La legislación más notable se produjo en 2017, cuando California comenzó a exigir licencias a los prestamistas. La ley también limitó los préstamos de día de pago a $300, pero no limitó las tasas de interés anualizadas, que promediaron un enorme 361% en 2020. Además de las tasas de interés exorbitantes, una de las principales fuentes de ingresos de la industria son las tarifas, especialmente de las personas que dependen en serie de los préstamos de día de pago. Un total de 164.7 millones de dólares en comisiones por transacción (el 66% de los ingresos por comisiones de la industria) provinieron de clientes que obtuvieron siete o más préstamos en 2020. Aproximadamente el 55% de los clientes abrió un nuevo préstamo el mismo día que finalizó su préstamo anterior. Después múltiples esfuerzos fallidos en años pasados para regular la industria, los legisla-

Existe evidencia de que la disminución en la actividad del día de pago se correlaciona con los esfuerzos de ayuda de COVID-19. Si bien hay una serie de factores en la disminución, es probable que incluyan la distribución de cheques de estímulo, condonaciones de préstamos y crecimiento en opciones de financiamiento alternativas. Más comúnmente conocida como “acceso temprano a los salarios”, la nueva industria afirma que es una alternativa más segura. Las empresas prestan una parte del cheque de pago de un cliente a través de aplicaciones telefónicas y no cobran intereses. El producto aún no está regulado, pero la agencia de supervisión financiera del estado anunció que lo hará empezar a estudiar cinco empresas que actualmente prestan el servicio. El problema con este modelo, según Torres, es que no existe una estructura de tarifas directas. Para obtener ganancias, las aplicaciones requieren que los clientes dejen una propina por el servicio. “Desafortunadamente, esa propina a menudo nubla cuánto le cuesta el préstamo en última instancia”, dijo Torres, y agregó que algunas empresas van tan lejos como para usar tácticas psicológicas para alentar a los clientes a dejar una propina grande. “Los clientes expresaron su alivio al saber que nuestra industria todavía estaba aquí para ellos durante las circunstancias más difíciles y estamos orgullosos de estar allí durante este momento de necesidad”, dijo Leonard. A pesar de la caída en la actividad del año pasado, 1.1 millones de clientes pidieron prestado un total de $ 1.7 mil millones de dólares en préstamos de día de pago el año pasado, el 75% de ellos regresaron por al menos un préstamo más en el mismo año. Torres dijo que el Centro de Préstamos Responsables continúa trabajando con los legisladores para redactar proyectos de ley que limitarían las tasas de interés para hacer que los préstamos de día de pago sean más asequibles. Exigir a los prestamistas que evalúen la capacidad del cliente para pagar el préstamo también evitaría que los clientes caigan en una trampa de deuda, dijo. “Actúan como si estuvieran proporcionando este salvavidas a alguien”, dijo Torres. “Eso no es un salvavidas. Están atando (a los clientes) con un ancla “. Este artículo es parte de California Divide, una colaboración entre redacciones que examina la desigualdad de ingresos y la supervivencia económica en California.

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these loans averaged a whopping 361% in 2020. In addition to exorbitant interest rates, one of the industry’s major sources of income is fees, especially from people who serially depend on payday loans.

andemic government assistance may have helped some Californians avoid using expensive payday loans last year, but some experts say it might be too early to celebrate.

A total of $164.7 million in transaction fees — 66% of the industry’s fee income — came from customers who took out seven or more loans in 2020. About 55% of customers opened a new loan the same day their previous loan ended.

A new report found that in 2020, California saw a 40% decline in payday loans taken out compared to 2019, a drop equivalent to $1.1 billion. Almost half a million fewer people didn’t rely on payday loans, a 30% drop compared to 2019. Despite the unprecedented job loss triggered by the pandemic last year, government-funded financial aid was enough to acutely impact the payday loan industry, according to the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. The new state department released the report last week as part of its ongoing effort to regulate and oversee consumer financial products. The report comes on the heels of California’s new $262.6 billion budget, with multiple programs aimed at reducing economic inequality within the state. An unprecedented $11.9 billion will be spent on Golden State Stimulus payments, a one-time benefit not set to continue in years to come. “With those benefits going away, we do expect there to be potentially an uptick (in payday loans),” said department spokesperson Maria Luisa Cesar. Only temporary relief Industry representatives, state regulators and consumer advocates agree: government assistance helped Californians avoid their reliance on payday loans—short-term, high-interest loans that must be paid back in full when borrowers get their next paycheck. Additional reports found that California’s trend mirrors trends in other states. Thomas Leonard, executive director of the California Financial Service Providers Association, said that 2020 was a difficult year for the industry because the pandemic changed how consumers managed their finances. His association represents providers of small-dollar consumer loans, payday loans, check cashing and other consumer financial services. “Demand for small-dollar loans dropped precipitously in 2020, as many consumers stayed home, paid down debt, managed fewer expenses, and received direct payments from the government,” Leonard said in a statement. On the other hand, Cesar said that the drop in payday loan use is not necessarily indicative of Californians doing better financially.

A new report found a dramatic decrease in Californians’ reliance on payday loans as a direct result of pandemic-related government assistance, including unemployment benefits, rent relief, eviction moratoriums, stimulus checks and loan forbearance. But experts warn that use of payday loans is expected to rebound once government assistance ends. Photo Credit: Blogging Guide / Unsplash

With the exception of last year, the report showed that the usage of payday loans has remained stable for the last 10 years. But the use of payday loans doubled in the years following the Great Recession.

come for its residents. Compton, Long Beach and Oakland followed suit through the national Mayors of Guaranteed Income effort. California approved its first guaranteed income program earlier this month.

The state report provides no context about how consumers used payday loan money in 2020, but a study by the Pew Charitable Trust in 2012 found that 69% of customers use the funds for recurring expenses including rent, groceries and bills.

Little regulation, high fees Payday loans are considered some of the most expensive and financially dangerous loans that consumers can use. Experts say that the drop in usage last year is good for Californians, but the industry still lacks necessary regulation to lower the risk of the loans for low-income consumers.

Almost half of all payday loan customers in 2020 had an average annual income of less than $30,000 a year, and 30% of customers earned $20,000 or less a year. The annual reports also consistently show higher usage among customer’s making more than $90,000 per year, though the financial oversight department wasn’t able to explain why.

California lawmakers have an extensive history of attempting to regulate predatory lending in the state, but have failed to enact significant consumer protection from payday loans. The most notable legislation passed in 2002, when California began requiring licenses from lenders. It also capped payday loans at $300.

“Basic necessities, like groceries, rent…To live life, you have to pay for these things,” Torres said. “Anything that alleviates that economic pressure is helpful to folks.”

Unlike other forms of borrowing, a payday loan is a short-term loan where the borrower promises to pay back the money with their next paycheck. While lenders charge fees instead of interest rates, state regulators require disclosing in terms of interest rates to point out how expensive this form of borrowing is for consumers. When annualized,

Lawmakers throughout California have begun establishing pilot programs that would alleviate some of that economic pressure. Stockton was the first city to experiment with guaranteed in-

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“That’s just too simplistic of a picture,” she said. “Cash relief efforts were able to help consumers make ends meet, but folks are not out of the woods.”

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Marisabel Torres, the California policy director for the Center for Responsible Lending, said that despite the impact pandemic relief had on Californians, some of those programs already have an end date. California’s eviction moratorium, for example, is scheduled to end Sept. 30. The rollout of rental assistance has been slow. Tenants with unpaid rent are facing potential eviction for those who can’t afford to pay rent.

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Once those programs go away, Torres said, people will continue to need financial assistance. “There is still this large population of people that will continue to turn to these products,” Torres said.

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After multiple failed efforts in years past to regulate the industry, California legislators aren’t pursuing major reforms this session to fight the industry. Torres called for continued legislation efforts that would cap interest rates as a way to alleviate what she calls the debt trap. “It is wild to think that a policymaker would see that and say, ‘This is okay. It’s okay for my constituents to live under these circumstances,’’ Torres said. “When it’s actually in the power of California policymakers to change that.” Payday loan alternatives There is evidence that the decrease in payday activity correlates with COVID-19 relief efforts. While there are a number of factors in the decrease, they likely include the distribution of stimulus checks, loan forbearances and growth in alternative financing options. Most commonly known as “early wage access,” the new industry claims it is a safer alternative. The companies lend a portion of a customer’s paycheck through phone applications and don’t charge interest fees. The product is not yet regulated, but the state’s financial oversight agency announced that it will begin surveying five companies that currently provide the service. The problem with this model, according to Torres, is that there is no direct fee structure. To make a profit, the apps require customers to leave a tip for the service. “Unfortunately, that tip often clouds how much the loan ultimately costs you,” Torres said, adding that some companies go as far as using psychological tactics to encourage customers to leave a large tip. “Customers voiced relief to know our industry was still here for them during the most trying circumstances and we have been proud to be there during this time of need,” Leonard said. Despite last year’s drop in activity, 1.1 million customers borrowed a total of $1.7 billion dollars in payday loans last year, 75% of them returning for at least one more loan within the same year. Torres said that the Center For Responsible Lending is continuing to work with legislators to write bills that would cap interest rates to make payday loans more affordable. Requiring lenders to assess the customer’s ability to pay the loan would also prevent customers from falling into a debt trap, she said. “They act like they are providing this life saver to somebody,” Torres said. “That is not a lifesaver. They are tying (customers) down with an anchor.” For the record: A previous version had the wrong year for when California capped payday loans. It was 2002. The story has also been updated to clarify how payday loans work and how borrowing costs are disclosed to consumers. This article is part of the California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California.

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OS ANGELES -- Hunger-fighting advocacy groups are speaking out in California, drawing attention to the continuing problem of food insecurity, and also to recent progress on that front.

“Tuvimos una victoria con la County Board of Supervisors, quienes accedieron a proveer $2 millones para ayudar al programa Market Match y otros programas similares, que proveen dólares extras a los beneficiarios del programa de asistencia alimenticia CalFresh”, Explicó Tamborello.

This month and next, families on the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will get a fruit and vegetable benefit of $35, which more than three times what they normally receive. The increase was part of the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan.

Una encuesta del U.S. Census Bureau a finales de Junio y principios de Julio encontró que 2.7 millones de Californianos reportaron no tener suficiente para comer. Market Match le otorga a la gente que depende de CalFresh un emparejamiento dólar por dólar, válido en cientos de mercados de granjeros y otros lugares directos de granja en todo el estado.

Frank Tamborello, director of Hunger Action Los Angeles, noted Los Angeles County has recently stepped up to the plate in a big way. "We had a victory with the County Board of Supervisors, who have agreed to provide $2 million to help support the Market Match program, and other programs like it, that provide bonus dollars to people using CalFresh food assistance," Tamborello explained. A survey from the U.S. Census Bureau in late June and early July found 2.7 million Californians reported not having enough to eat. Market Match gives people who rely on CalFresh a dollar-for-dollar match, good at hundreds of farmers' markets and other farm-direct sites across the state. A number of farmers' markets that were forced to shut down during the pandemic are now back in business.

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Stacey Whitney, manager of the Altadena Farmer's market, which takes place in a newly reopened county park, applauded the added support.

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"For our mental wellness and our physical wellness as it relates to fresh food, it's just great to see everyone back at the market," Whitney remarked.

Advocates urged Congress to make permanent the expanded federal Child Tax Credit, which gives parents between $250 and $300 per child each month. It is currently slated to expire in December.

Este mes y el siguiente, familias en el programa Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recibirán un apoyo de frutas y vegetales por $35, lo cual es tres veces más de lo que reciben normalmente. El

OS ANGELES – Grupos de defensa contra la hambruna están levantando la voz en California, llevando la atención al continuo problema de inseguridad alimenticia y también al progreso reciente en ese frente.

Un número de mercados de granjeros que se vieron forzados a cerrar durante la pandemia están ahora de vuelta. Stacey Whitney, manager del Altadena Farmer’s Market, que toma lugar en el recientemente abierto parque del condado, aplaudió la ayuda extra. “Para nuestro bienestar mental y físico, que dependen de la comida fresca, es simplemente maravilloso el ver a todos de regreso en el mercado”, Whitney destacó. Defensores le pidieron al Congreso hacer permanente el Child Tax Credit federal, que le otorga a los padres entre $250 y $300 por niño cada mes. Está actualmente pensado para expirar en Diciembre.

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OS ANGELES & SAN JOSE – School will be back in session soon and this year, teachers and students will transition from the virtual classroom to in-person learning. It’s also a stressful time for parents who have to purchase school supplies. Global supply chains are compromised by extreme weather, cyber attacks, shipping delays and COVID, which means retailers are unable to meet the surge in demand for things like sneakers, backpacks and electronic gadgets.

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It’s a perfect storm and scammers are taking advantage. Better Business Bureau of Los Angeles & Silicon Valley knows that moms, dads and grandparents may not have time to visit several stores to find just the right notebook or markers. Instead, they’ll opt for the convenience of online shopping – and that’s where unethical opportunists are lying in wait. “Here’s a typical back-to-school scam that’s spreading like wildfire,” says Steve McFarland, President & CEO of BBB of Los Angeles & Silicon Valley. “You see a pop-up ad for a product you’re looking for at an unbelievably low price. You click on the ad and place your order, but the item never arrives. Now you’re out that money with nothing to show for it and you’ve given away your credit card information. BBB says beware of suspicious looking online offers and double check the name of the business to make sure it’s legitimate.” McFarland says other times scammers will ask for your banking information with no intention of sending your order. Instead, they’ll drain your bank account if you’re not careful. BBB urges consumers to use a credit card when making an online purchase because you have additional protections and a better chance to getting your money back.

• Never pay online with gift cards or wired funds. • Check around the house. You may have some extra office supplies you didn’t know about. Find more tips at https://www.bbb.org/article/ news-releases/22811-bbb-tip-back-to-school.

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OS ÁNGELES Y SAN JOSÉ - La escuela volverá a estar en sesión pronto y este año, los maestros y los estudiantes harán la transición del aula virtual al aprendizaje en persona. También es un momento estresante para los padres que tienen que comprar útiles escolares. Las cadenas de suministro globales se ven comprometidas por condiciones climáticas extremas, ataques cibernéticos, retrasos en los envíos y

Es una tormenta perfecta y los estafadores se están aprovechando. Better Business Bureau de Los Ángeles y Silicon Valley sabe que las mamás, los papás y los abuelos pueden no tener tiempo de visitar varias tiendas para encontrar el cuaderno o los marcadores adecuados. En su lugar, optarán por la comodidad de las compras en línea, y ahí es donde los oportunistas poco éticos están al acecho. "Aquí hay una estafa típica de regreso a clases que se está extendiendo como la pólvora", dice Steve McFarland, presidente y director ejecutivo de BBB de Los Ángeles y Silicon Valley. "Ves un anuncio emergente de un producto que estás buscando a un precio increíblemente bajo. Haces clic en el anuncio y haces tu pedido, pero el artículo nunca llega. Ahora ha gastado ese dinero sin nada que mostrar y ha revelado la información de su tarjeta de crédito. BBB dice que tenga cuidado con las ofertas en línea de apariencia sospechosa y verifique dos veces el nombre de la empresa para asegurarse de que sea legítima ". McFarland dice que otras veces los estafadores le pedirán su información bancaria sin intención de enviar su pedido. En cambio, agotarán su cuenta bancaria si no tiene cuidado. BBB insta a los consumidores a usar una tarjeta de crédito al hacer una compra en línea porque tiene protecciones adicionales y una mejor oportunidad de recuperar su dinero. Pero hay buenas noticias. BBB dice que hay algunas cosas que puede hacer de manera diferente este año para abastecerse de útiles escolares y evitar que lo lleven a dar un paseo: • Haga una lista y cree un presupuesto para esos artículos. • Investigue los precios y compárelos con otros vendedores conocidos antes de comprar. • Compre al por mayor y comparta los costos con otros padres. • Considere comprar artículos en una tienda de consignación.

But there’s some good news. BBB says there are a few things you can do differently this year to stock up on school supplies and avoid being taken for a ride:

• Nunca pague en línea con tarjetas de regalo o fondos transferidos. • Revise la casa. Es posible que tenga algunos suministros de oficina adicionales que no conocía.

• Make a list and create a budget for those items. • Research prices and compare them with other known sellers before you buy.

COVID, lo que significa que los minoristas no pueden satisfacer el aumento de la demanda de artículos como zapatillas, mochilas y dispositivos electrónicos.

Encuentre más consejos en https://www.bbb. org/article/news-releases/22811-bbb-tip-backto-school.

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hículos que transportan químicos hacia nuestros pulmones”. Montrose advirtió que la exposición repetida y crónica a partículas dañinas reduce la habilidad de las células conocidas como macrófagos de limpiar los pulmones y activar la respuesta del sistema inmune. Idaho tiene actualmente el número más alto de incendios activos en los EE.UU. con 23.

OISE, Idaho -- Wildfires are affecting air quality across the West, bringing hidden dangers in smoke that can harm people's health. The Boise-based National Interagency Fire Center already has moved the country into the highest fire-preparedness status, level five. Dr. Luke Montrose, environmental toxicologist and assistant professor of Community and Environmental Health at Boise State University, said dangerous particulate matter in wildfire smoke, known as PM 2.5, is small enough to get past the body's normal line of defense and deep into the lungs. "These particles are really small," Montrose explained. "And you can think of them as vehicles that carry chemicals into our lungs."

Montrose aconsejó que el lugar más seguro en el que las personas pueden afrontar la mala calidad de aire es en sus casas. Smoke from the Bootleg fire in southern Oregon is blowing across Idaho and as far east as New York. Photo: National Interagency Fire Center / Flickr

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“Es difícil pedirle a las personas permanecer adentro después de que hemos estado encerrados por la pandemia de COVID-19, pero desafortunadamente las personas van a tener que hacer un inventario de sí mismos”, dijo Montrose. “¿Quiénes son, se encuentran en una población susceptible o vulnerable en relación a la exposición al humo de incendios forestales?”

Montrose noted air-purification units with HEPA filOISE, Idaho – Incendios forestales están Montrose destacó que la purificación del aire con ters can strain out harmful particles. But the filters afectando la calidad de aire en el Oeste, filtros HEPA puede reducir las parículas dañinas. Montrose cautioned repeated and chronic expo- have been hard to come by after last year's devtrayendo consigo peligros escondidos en el Pero los filtros son difíciles de conseguir después sure to harmful particles reduces the ability of cells astating wildfire season, so he suggested people humo, que pueden dañar la salud de las personas. de la devastadora temporada de incendios foresknown as macrophages to clean up the lungs and can look up do-it-yourself tricks online for creating tales del año pasado y sugirió que las personas El National Interagency Fire Center ubicado en ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 activate the immune responses. their purification units. 100 100 70 own30 100 60 40 100Boise 40 100 70 40 70 40 40 40 40 70 40 70 40 40 3 60 100system's 70 30 100 60Idaho 100 10 50 trucos 75 de bricolaje 90 100 en línea para 70 30 100 40 40 70 40 A ha colocado al país en el estatus más alto en pueden25 buscar currently has the highest number of active fires in crear sus propias unidades purificadoras. preparación de incendios, nivel cinco. the U.S. at 23. Montrose recommended people watch the air quality in their area, and even help monitor it. While El Dr. Luke Montrose, toxicólogo ambiental y pro- Montrose recomendó a la gente monitorear la Montrose advised the safest place for people fac- there are limitations to low-cost air-monitoring fesor asistente del Community and Environmental calidad de are en su área, e incluso ayudar en ello. ing bad air quality from blazes is in their homes. technology, he added the robust network cap- Health en la Universidad Estatal de Boise, dijo que Si bien hay limitantes en cuanto a tecnologías de B 100 100 60 100 100 bajo costo que la 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 7.4 25 19 19 para 50 40 40monitorear 100aire, 80 70 70añadió 100 70 70 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 30 30 100 40 100 40las peligrosas 40 100 10 40 40partículas 20 70 70 70en 70 40el humo 70 40 40 de 000 0 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 7.4 75 66 66 100 100el incendios tured on30 websites such as 70Purple Air provides forestales conocido como PM 2.5, es lo suficiente- robusta red capturada en sitios como Purple Air "It is a really difficult thing to ask people to stay in- insightful data. mente pequeño como para pasar la línea de de- provee información profunda. side after we've been inside for so long with the COVID-19 pandemic, but unfortunately people "It's pretty fascinating to watch how those moni- fensa normal del cuerpo y llegar a los pulmones. “Es fascinante ver cómo estos monitores cambian are going to have to take an inventory of them- tors change as the air quality or even the weather “Éstas partículas son realmente pequeñas”, ex- conforme cambia la calidad de aire o incluso conT:10.5" selves," Montrose stated. "Who are they? Are they changes," Montrose remarked. plicó Montrose. “Y puedes pensarlo como ve- forme cambia el clima”, Montrose remarcó. 3%

Del norte al sur de California, el poder de ahorrar energía está en nuestras manos. Si hacemos estos simples ajustes en nuestro uso de energía, podremos seguir en marcha este verano. ENFRÍA la casa temprano para mantenerla fresca y sube el termostato a 78° de 4 a 9 PM.

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Hades: Dentro de la mitología griega es el dios del mundo subterráneo, del infierno, del reino de los muertos y la oscuridad. Hijos de Cronos y Rea, hermano de Zeus. Identificado con el dios Plutón de los romanos.

Año fiscal 2020 (1 de julio de 2019 al 30 de junio de 2020)

Hera: En la mitología griega es la esposa de Zeus, considerada la reina de los dioses y las diosas. Hija de Cronos y Rea. Hermana de Hestia, Deméter, Hades, Poseidón y Zeus. Ampliamente identificada con la diosa Juno de los romanos.

La Medida A del año 2000 aprobó un impuesto de medio centavo a las ventas por 30 años destinado a realizar mejoras en el transporte público. La medida ordenaba que un comité independiente de vigilancia ciudadana (CWC, por sus siglas en inglés) revisara los gastos de la Medida A del año 2000, encargara auditorías y emitiera informes al público. Este informe es el informe de la CWC sobre la Medida A del año 2000 para la gestión fiscal 2020, el decimocuarto año del programa de 30 años. Después de una revisión cuidadosa, la CWC concluye que para el año fiscal 2020, el dinero de los impuestos recaudados gracias a la Medida A del año 2000 se gastaron de acuerdo con la intención con que fue creada.

Resumen de los gastos del programa para el año fiscal 2020:

Hermes: Antiguo dios griego, guardián de los viajeros y mensajero de los dioses. El que conducía a los difuntos a su nueva morada. Junto a Afrodita procrearon al célebre

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os dioses mitológicos de antiguas civilizaciones, especialmente de Grecia y Roma antiguas, aún son venerados en diversas culturas alrededor del mundo. Estos últimos especialmente por su connotación e importancia dentro de la astrología. Cada una de las siguientes deidades, juegan un papel importante en la vida de cada individuo. Cada deidad es regente de un planeta o de uno de los asteroides mayores, y de un signo zodiacal. A continuación se presenta una lista de las figuras mitológicas más reverenciadas. Afrodita: Diosa griega de la belleza, el amor, la seducción, el deseo, los placeres, la apariencia física, el encanto y la juventud. Esposa de Hefaistos. Identificada con la Venus de los romanos. Madre de Eros y Anteros. Soberana de todos los afrodisíacos. Apolo: Dios griego del Sol, la luz, las artes y la adivinación. Hijo de Zeus y Leto, hermano de Artemisa. Tuvo su templo mayor en Delfos. También llamado Helios. Ares: Antiguo dios griego de la guerra, las confrontaciones, la sexualidad y las pasiones. Hijo de Zeus y Hera. El Dios romano Marte fue ampliamente identificado con el Ares de los griegos. Marte también se conoce como dios de la agricultura.

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Artemisa: Divinidad griega de la naturaleza y la caza, hermana gemela de Apolo, hija de Zeus y Leto. Diosa de la Luna llena. Identificada con la diosa Diana de los romanos.

* Los gastos se agruparon por categoría. Los totales y los porcentajes podrían no ser precisos debido al redondeo independiente. Los detalles de los proyectos individuales están disponibles en la sección de estado de los proyectos de este informe. ** Incluye servicios profesionales, servicio de deuda, pago de capital, intereses del bono, etc. *** La Asistencia Operativa al Transporte Público equivale al 20.75% de los ingresos por impuestos a las ventas, lo que equivale al 12.1% de los gastos totales para el año fiscal 2020.

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Atenea: Una de las principales divinidades griegas, deidad de la guerra, la sabiduría, símbolo del pensamiento, las ciencias y la industria, también se le llamó Palas. Corresponde a la Minerva latina. Hija de Zeus pues nació de su misma cabeza. La ciudad de Atenas fue consagrada en su honor. Cronos: Dios griego del tiempo, los ciclos y el karma. Hijo de Urano y Gea, padre de Zeus. En Roma fue conocido como Saturno. Démeter: Diosa griega muy venerada en antiguas ciudades y aldeas, su nombre significa madre tierra, deidad de las cosechas y de la siega. Hermana de Zeus. Madre de Perséfone. Identificada con la Ceres latina. Su nombre significa diosa maternal. Autora indirecta de las cuatro estaciones. Eros: Dios griego del amor y de todos los sentimientos que se derivan de él, hijo de Ares y Afrodita, hermano de Anteros. Identificado con el

Hermafrodita. En Egipto fue identificado con Hermanubis. En Roma fue identificado con el dios Mercurio. Hestia: Diosa griega de la hospitalidad, el fuego sagrado y el hogar, fue la primera de los seis hijos que tuvieron Kronos y Rea. Hermana de Demeter, Hera, Zeus, Poseidón y Hades. Diosa Virgen. Identificada con la diosa Vesta de los romanos. Juno: Consorte divina de Júpiter. Diosa del matrimonio y emperatriz de todos los dioses. Equivalente a la diosa Hera de los griegos. Se le considera protectora de todas las mujeres. El mes de junio fue consagrado en su honor. Minerva: Diosa romana de la guerra y la sabiduría. Identificada con la diosa Palas Atenea de la Grecia antigua. Perséfone: Hija De Zeus y Deméter, hermana de Atenea y Artemisa. Diosa del infierno y las tinieblas, consorte de Hades después que éste la raptara y la tuviera cautiva en el averno. Identificada con la Proserpina de los romanos. Poseidón: Dios griego de los mares, los océanos, ríos, arroyos, lagos, fuentes, manantiales y toda el agua existente. Hijo de Cronos y Rea, según la tradición, hermano mayor de Zeus y Hades. Neptuno es el dios romano equivalente a Poseidón. Saturno: Divinidad romana identificado con el Cronos de los griegos. Padre de Júpiter, se dice que fue quien enseñó a los hombres las actividades agrícolas. Patrón del tiempo y regidor del karma. Urano: Dios griego del cielo. Consorte de Gea o Madre naturaleza, padre de Cronos y abuelo de Zeus. El que rige los cambios y la transformación. Venus: Diosa romana del amor, la sensualidad, la juventud, el romance, el flirteo, los jardines, las flores, la dulzura, la belleza, los amigos, la estética, las ilusiones y la fantasía. Identificada plenamente con la diosa Afrodita de los griegos. Vesta: Diosa romana del fuego eterno, el mundo interior, la calidez y el hogar. Hija de Saturno y Ops. Símbolo de la fidelidad. Identificada con la diosa Hestia de los griegos. Vulcano: Dios romano del fuego y la metalurgia. Esposo de Venus e hijo de Júpiter y Juno. Equivalente al Hefaistos o Hefestos de los griegos. Zeus: Dios supremo del Olimpo, el más grande, más fuerte, el más poderoso, el mejor y más majestuoso de los dioses, el que reinaba no solamente sobre los hombres, sino también sobre los inmortales. Hijo de Cronos y Rea. Identificado con el dios Júpiter de la antigua Roma.

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“Americans find recycling… more confusing than building IKEA furniture, doing their taxes, playing the stock market or understanding their spouse.”

are mixed together in the blue bins, requiring more sifting and sorting at recycling plants and slowing down the process.

very morning, when state Sen. Ben Allen would grab the newspaper from outside his Santa Monica home, he’d pull off the plastic sleeve bearing the triangular recycling symbol and throw it where he thought it belonged: in a blue recycling bin.

-STATE SEN. BEN ALLEN. AUTHOR OF A BILL TO LIMIT RECYCLING SYMBOL ON PLASTICS

Allen learned his newspaper sleeve with the triangular symbol was causing the same problem. “I thought, oh, this is recyclable — but actually I was making the situation worse while trying to do the right thing,” he said.

But Allen soon learned that he was “wishcycling”— carefully sorting items with the recycling symbol, only to discover they weren’t getting recycled. “It is technically recyclable under the best of conditions at 1,000 degrees in some lab in San Marino. But… they’re not recycled in the real world,” the Democrat said at an Assembly Natural Resources committee hearing in June. This scenario isn’t unique. Despite the best intentions of Californians who diligently try to recycle yogurt cups, berry containers and other packaging, it turns out that at least 85% of single-use plastics in the state do not actually get recycled. Instead, they wind up in the landfill. “Americans find recycling… more confusing than building IKEA furniture, doing their taxes, playing the stock market or understanding their spouse,” Allen said, citing a study by the Consumer Brands Association. This confusion inspired Allen to pen a bill that buckles down on what kinds of plastic packaging can tout the triangular symbol known as “chasing arrows.” “If you’re not allowed to call an item recyclable because of our truth in environmental advertising laws, then you shouldn’t be able to put the ‘chasing arrows’ symbol on your product,” Allen said in an interview. Allen’s legislation is part of a bigger 12-bill package targeted at reducing plastics and waste that lawmakers are considering this year. Supporters believe it will make what is — and isn’t — commonly recyclable more understandable to Californians. Opponents in the plastic industry believe the bill could pile waste in the landfill and raise packaging

At least 85% of single-use plastic items don’t get recycled, even if they carry the familiar triangular symbol. A California bill would restrict which plastics can bear the mark. Photo Credit: Illustration by Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters; iStock

costs. So far, the bill has advanced smoothly with support from the Legislature’s majority Democrats. But many other plastic reduction bills have failed in recent years in the face of industry opposition. Allen’s past attempts at sweeping legislation that would ban non-recyclable plastic packaging died, even as environmentalists — and a superstar surfer — urged its passage. Amidst these repeated legislative failures at the Capitol, environmentalists have pushed a plastic-recycling initiative that is eligible for the November 2022 statewide ballot. It would levy a new one-cent tax on producers of single-use plastic, and require singleuse plastic packaging, containers, and utensils to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2030. The tax money would buoy recycling and environmental programs. The logic is: If you produce plastic items, you need to give back to the environment somehow, too, due to the damage plastic causes — from bags floating in oceans to microplastics lurking in food and water. Allen’s bill now moving through the Legislature is a much narrower, less ambitious way to tackle the recycling dilemma. Instead of a massive economic overhaul, it sets up boundaries on what “recyclable” means — starting with the labels consumers see on everyday items.

It targets the number framed within the triangular arrows symbol — the resin identification code that ranges from 1 to 7 depending on the type of plastic. Only those with a 1 or 2 (plastic bottles and jugs) are widely recycled in the U.S. Whether items coded 3 through 7 actually get recycled depends on local waste management practices. Though some cities, including Sacramento and San Francisco, do recycle items coded 3 to 7, the bill would at first let only products with codes 1 and 2 (such as soda bottles and milk jugs) bear the chasing arrows symbol. It would be eliminated from yogurt cups, take-out containers and lots of other plastics. That’s a problem for the plastic industry because it would make packaging in California different from what’s required in many other states. It “would force companies to be out of compliance with other state laws… mandating there be Californiaonly packaging products,” said Lauren Aguilar, who represents the Flexible Packaging Association of industry manufacturers and suppliers and AMERIPEN, which includes companies such as Campbell’s, McDonald’s, and Kellogg’s. During the hearing in June, Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto pointed out that if California moves forward with a different policy than other states, it would come at a price. California-specific packaging could be expensive, exacerbating the Golden State’s already high cost of living. “That cost is borne especially by communities that are predominantly poor, and therefore don’t really have the resources to keep spending more and more and more on their food supplies,” the Republican from Murrieta said. But communities are already paying the price, environmentalists argue. Local garbage collection rates are escalating because non-recyclables and recyclables

In response to complaints from the plastic industry, Allen changed the bill to give companies an additional 15 months to comply and lobby other states to follow California’s approach. That delay, however, isn’t enough to get the plastic industry’s support. “Although unintended, (the bill) will result in less recycling and more materials going to landfill,” Plastics Industry Association lobbyist Shannon Crawford said in her testimony. Democratic Assemblymember Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens rebutted the argument, saying “most of this stuff is already being landfilled or being burned or being shipped out, and we’re pretending we’re recycling out there.” The bill lets CalRecycle decide which materials are “recyclable” and can carry the triangular symbol. It allows plastic producers to try to prove their materials are recyclable so they can get added to the approved list. “What is recyclable is not static,” said Nick Lapis, a lobbyist for environmental advocacy group Californians Against Waste. Another option — not included in the bill, but on one environmentalist’s wishlist: Put a label that says “trash can” on everything that’s not really recycled. “That would be very clear to the public, and they wouldn’t put it in the recycling bin,” said Heidi Sanborn, executive director at the National Stewardship Action Council. The bill will face its final votes when lawmakers reconvene after their summer break on Aug. 16.

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1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expen-

ditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506. WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and

not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no 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

AUG 06 - AUG 12, 2021 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 1-800-300-0213. ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado. August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677584 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. RUSSIAN MATH TUTORS, 389 Huckleberry Dr, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Corypheus Inc, 389 Huckleberry Dr, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 08/02/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emma Kolchinsky Corypheus Inc President Article/Reg#: 4562730 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 8/03/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 677584 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677173 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. AJ’s Property Maintenance, 125 Laumer Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Aristides Garcia, 125 Laumer Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/21/2004. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 604511. “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/ Aristides Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 677173 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677582 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Facelifting Co., 10725 Santa Lucia Road, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Moti Mizrahi, 10725 Santa Lucia Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/06/1991. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN237069. “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/ Moti Mizrahi This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 8/03/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 677582

AUG 06 - AUG 12, 2021 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677472 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. YOUR DREAM HOME EXPERIENCE, 3066 Crystal Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Robert Luis Torres Campos, 3066 Crystal Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/27/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Robert Luis Torres Campos This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/28/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 677472 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677344 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Wired Cat Creations, 2193 Summerton Dr, 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): Shane Dalton ReyesMarsh, 2193 Summerton Dr, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/01/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Shane Dalton ReyesMarsh This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/23/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 677344 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676880 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Lafrance Store, 690 Saratoga Ave Ste

100, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yoopins Inc., 690 Saratoga Ave Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95129. 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/ Christie Lafrance Yoopins Inc. President/CEO Article/Reg#: C4712878 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 676880 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): CORYPHEUS INC DBA CLUB Z! IN-HOME TUTORING SERVICES, 389 Huckleberry Dr, San Jose CA, 95123. Filed in Santa Clara County on 2/12/2020 under file no. FBN663537. CORYPHEUS INC, 389 Huckleberry Dr, San Jose CA, 95123. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. “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/ Emma Kolchinsky This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 8/03/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 677583 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Simon Printing, 3310 Woodward Ave, Santa Clara CA, 95054. Filed in Santa Clara County on 2/10/2015 under file no. FBN601280. Scott Simon, 277 Alta

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Vista Ave, Los Altos CA, 94022. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Scott Simon This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/27/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 677407 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378845 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elliott Stanley Gulley. Petitioner(s) Elliott Stanley Gulley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elliott Stanley Gulley to Stanley Elliott Johnson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 03, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV371067 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Muhammad Akif. Petitioner(s) Muhammad Akif has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Muhammad Akif to Akif Sarki. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted

on 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 04, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384748 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carlos Medeiros. Petitioner(s) Carlos Medeiros has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carlos Medeiros to Carlos Filipe Pereira Medeiros. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 27, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383965 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fnu Naveen. Petitioner(s) Fnu Naveen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fnu Naveen to Naveen Phour. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least

once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 06, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV369586 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amna Manzoor. Petitioner(s) Amna Manzoor has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amna Manzoor to Ghani Sarki. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 04, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384553 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad Behrooz Rafia. Petitioner(s) Mohammad Behrooz Rafia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Behrooz Rafia to Bruce Behrooz Rafia. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Ob-

servador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 21, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384667 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: My Ngoc Nguyen. Petitioner(s) My Ngoc Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. My Ngoc Nguyen to Tiffany Teresa Blackwell. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan 07, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 NOTICE OF DEATH OF JILL MARIE PETER To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JILL MARIE PETER, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on June 13, 2021, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS NOTICE OF DEATH OF KATHLEEN ANN DUMONT To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Kathleen Ann Dumont, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on July 5, 2021, in the City of Campbell, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV382882 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nan Sun, Tianyue Jia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nan Sun, Tianyue Jia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Conan Jia to Aaron Jia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/24/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 10, 2021

Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676739 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GoPro Transport, GoPro Limousine, GoPro Limo and GoPro Limo & Transport, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Silicon Valley GoPro Limousine, 416 Boyton Avenue, #201, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 10/08/2014. This filing is a refile. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Vahid Lahijanian, Manager Silicon Valley GoPro Limousine Article/Reg#: 201423310260 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/07/2021 Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 676739 July 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676587 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RECO CAR WASH LLC, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RECO CAR WASH, LLC, 1645 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 05/20/2021. This filing is a refile. “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/ PHUC CONG TRAN, PRESIDENT RECO CAR WASH LLC Article/Reg#: 202113911256 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2021 Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 676587

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July 30, August 6, 13 and 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676885 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAMILAS JANITORIAL SERVICES, 318 Surber Dr, 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): Antelmo L Lucas, 318 Surber Dr, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/10/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Antelmo L Lucas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 676885 July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677337 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LILIS HAIR DESIGN, 1748 De Marietta Ave 2, 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): Iliana D Zuniga, 1748 De Marietta Ave 2, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 04/28/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Iliana D Zuniga This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/23/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 677337 July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384798 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NEIMA S A R A J M OT L AG H , SAM SARAJMOT-

LAGH. Petitioner(s) NEIMA SARAMOTLAGH, SAM SARAJMOTLAGH have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NEIMA SARAJMOTLAGH to NEIMA SARAJ b. SAM SAR AJ M OTL AG H to SAM SARAJ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 28, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384459 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dilroop Kaur. Petitioner(s) Dilroop Kaur have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dilroop Kaur to Dilroop Kaur Sidhu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/05/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384448 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Boma Miracle Ozioma Ndionyenma. Petitioner(s)

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Boma Miracle Ozioma Mdionyenma has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Divine Princewill Chinecherem Ndionyenma to Divine Chinecherem Chukwudinma b. Boma Miracle Ozioma Ndionyenma to Boma Miracle Ozioma Chukwudinma. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/05/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

the application of: Angelica Prado-Palacio. Petitioner(s) Angelica Prado-Palacio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kianna Milani Schwede to Kianna Milani Palacios. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 23, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hartnell Homes Inc., 38 N Almaden Blvd Unit 2207, San Jose, CA 95110. 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/ Alvin Teodoro Hartnell Homes, Inc. President Article/Reg#: C4748861 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/30/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 676550

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383001 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emily Pi. Petitioner(s) Emily Pi have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isabella Emily Castillo to Isabella Emily Pi-Castillo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 08/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677035 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Suastegui Residential & Comercial Services, 1348 Shawn Dr Unit 4, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fredy Palma Suastegui, 1348 Shawn Dr Unit 4, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/07/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Fredy Palma Suastegui This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 677035

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384409 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vitalijus Domozirovas. Petitioner(s) Vitalijus Domozirovas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vitalijus Domozirovas to Vitaly Housewell. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/05/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 15, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384640 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of

July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676550 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Hartnell Home One, 2. Hartnell Home Two, 38 N Almaden Blvd Unit 2207, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned

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July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677157 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. META8C, 698 N Santa Cruz Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HIGH PERFOR-

MANCE 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: 07/13/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julia Sullivan HIGH PERFORMANCE DIVERSITY, LLC. Owner 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 7/19/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 677157 July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677155 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. PARK HILLVIEW LG, 698 N Santa Cruz Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julia A Sullivan, 698 N Santa Cruz Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/07/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julia A Sullivan This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 677155 July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677052 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MI CASA AGAVE, LLC, 5544 Lean Ave Apt 206, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MI CASA AGAVE, LLC, 5544 Lean Ave, San

AUG 06 - AUG 12, 2021 Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Blanca Rodriguez MI CASA AGAVE, LLC Member Article/Reg#: 202114610181 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 677052 July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 677139 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. AIDEN’S SMOG CHECK, 51 Hornlein Ct, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Laura Phuong Mai, 1136 Woodminster Dr, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/09/2021. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laura Phuong Mai This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 677139 July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 676806 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Your Home Jungle, 346 Garner Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94089. Filed in Santa Clara County on 9/10/20 under file no. FBN668201. Alexa Hiznay, 1545 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose CA, 95126. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant

who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alexa Hiznay This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/08/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 676806 July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383591 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Teresa R. Amante. Petitioner(s) Maria Teresa R. Amante has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Teresa R. Amante to Maria Teresa B. Regala. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/07/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384463 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ek Hukum. Petitioner(s) Ek Hukum has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ek Hukum to A Ashish. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Ob-

AUG 06 - AUG 12, 2021 servador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384467 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Araceli Natali Padilla. Petitioner(s) Araceli Natali Padilla has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexander Sepulveda Padilla to Alexander Padilla. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384501 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shahzad A Jahan Panah Bilehsavar. Petitioner(s) Shahzad A Jahan Panah Bilehsavar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shahzad A Jahan Panah Bilehsavar to Eray Jahan b. Mina G Eshghi Sarooghieh to Mina Jahan c. Ela Jahanpanah Bilehsavar to Ela Jahan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 20, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384446 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Isabel Ortega. Petitioner(s) Isabel Ortega has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isabel Ortega to Isabel Diaz Sumano. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/05/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 19, 2021 Julie A. Emede

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384148 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Alexander Nunez. Petitioner(s) Michael Alexander Nunez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Alexander Nunez to Mike Amor. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/28/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384149 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Nam Bui. Petitioner(s) Phuong Nam Bui has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Nam Bui to Jaynee PhuongNam Bui. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/28/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 09, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384053 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Francisco J. Mercado Jr. Petitioner(s) Francisco J. Mercado Jr. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Francisco J. Mercado Jr. to Cisco Namauleg. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/28/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 07, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383867 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TRI MINH NGUYEN & TU THI NGUYEN. Petitioner(s) TRI MINH NGUYEN & TU THI NGUYEN have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SA TI NGUYEN to TISA NGUYEN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 01, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384404 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelina Ellie Andrei, aka: Lina Eilia Serhan, aka: Lina Eilia. Petitioner(s) Angelina Ellie Andrei, aka: Lina Eilia Serhan, aka: Lina Eilia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelina Eilie Andrei aka Lina Eilia Serhan aka Lina Eilia to Lenea Antonius Cirelli. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/17/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383868 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TRI VAN CHAU & QUYEN MY TRAN. Petitioner(s) Tri Van Chau & Quyen My Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. HUY GIA CHAU to HENRY HUY CHAU. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 01, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior

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July 23, 30, August 6 and 13, 2021 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of John Villarreal No.21PR190146 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of John Villarreal. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Marisela Campos in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Marisela Campos be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: September 13, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, 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.    Attorney for Petitioner:   Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 408-866-8382 July 23, 30 and August 6, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676679 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OCAMPO TRUCKING, INC., 1528 Mr. Herman Drive, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ocampo Trucking, Inc., 1528 Mt. Herman Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/19/2020. This filing is a new filing. “I declare that all information in this

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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/ Hilario H. Ocampo CEO Ocampo Trucking, Inc. Article/Reg#: 4536730 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/06/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 676679 July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676447 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lila’s Cleaning and Janitorial Services, 2727 Aido Avenue, 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): Olga L. Duran, 2727 Aida Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, 6/14/21. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of 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/ Olga L. Duran This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/10/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 676447 July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 676638 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tapatio Store, 459 South Capitol Avenue, #5, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):Alejandro Ferreira Angula, 575 Minor Avenue, 575 Minor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on, N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of 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 Ferreira Angulo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/10/2021. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 676447 July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383802 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan A. Mauricio. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Juan A. Mauricio & Reina I. Menjivar, on behalf of Cathy Mauricio Menjivar, a minor have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cathy Mauricio Menjivar to Katie Mauricio Menjivar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 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 06, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV384080 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shu Feng Liu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shu Feng Liu has filed a petition for

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Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shu Feng Liu to Shu-Feng Wu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/28/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 08, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383909 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Evangelina Gallegos. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Evangelina Gallegos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Evangelina Gallegos to Marvella Andrea Gallegos 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San

Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 02, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV378081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Guadalupe Ramirez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Guadalupe Ramirez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oscar Santiago Ramirez to Santiago Ortiz Lozano 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/31/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 07, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383907 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhenglong Sun. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Zhenglong Sun has filed a petition for Change of Name with

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

of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 24, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383783 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ernestine Rios Hernandez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ernestine Rios Hernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ernestine Rios Hernandez to Ernestina Rose Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383786 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shivani Bharatkumar Pandya. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shivani Bharatkumar Pandya has filed a petition for Change of Name

with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shivani Bharatkumar Pandya to Shivani Vedant Dhruv 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383803 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phat Tan Lam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phat Tan Lam Sun has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phat Tan Lam to Henry Lam 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San

Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383795 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jiang Yu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jiang Yu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jiang Yu to John Hetai Yu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383794 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ka Kui Wong. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ka Kui Wong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ka

AUG 06 - AUG 12, 2021 Kui Wong to Warwick Ka Kui Wong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/21/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV383788 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chen, Ming Yu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chen, Ming Yu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chen, Ming Yu to Yuan, Ming Yu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/14/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 29, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Ruby’s House of Beauty, 345 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy CA, 95020. Filed in Santa Clara County on 2/21/19 under file no. FBN651607. Alma D. Arroyo, 345 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy CA, 95020. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michael K Thomas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/07/2018. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 676758 July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Antojitos Michuacanos, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA, 95127. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/30/20 under file no. FBN670408. Joseluis Arroyo Rojas, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA, 95127. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joseluis Arroyo Rojas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/07/2018. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 676757 July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021 AMENDED SUMMONS (Family Law)

AUG 06 - AUG 12, 2021 (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Trinidad Jose Martinez AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Trinidad Jose Martinez You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo han demandado. Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is: Jamie Marie Martinez Nombre del demandante: Jamie Marie Martinez Case Number (Número de caso): 18FL002827 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio Web

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NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party. Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street. San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Jamie Marie Martinez 763 San Justo Court, Apt. #3 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Tel: (650)793-5220 Date (Fecha): October 25, 2019 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) A. Georgieva, Deputy (Asistente): STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

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

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DIEGO ARMANDO SERRANO MONDRAGON; MARCELINO HERNANDEZ PEREZ AND DOES 1 TO 30, INCLUSIVE

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.

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): PABLO BANUELOSMEZA

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

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes California (www. sucorteca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER (Número de caso): 19CV347681 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 191 N. First Street San Jose, California

95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): THEODORE COX, ESQ., SBN: 147357 SOUTHWEST LEGAL GROUP 22440 Clarendon Street, Second Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818)591-4300 Date (Fecha): 5/9/2019 3:43PM Clerk, by (Secretario) Yuet Lai Deputy (Adjunto) For Proof of Service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons form POS-010. Para prueba de entrega de esta citation use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, POS-101. Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 19CV347681 To: Diego Armando Serrano Mondragon Plaintiff: Pablo BanuelosMeza, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 2. Special Damages a. Medical Expenses (to date) $13,693.23 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $15,000.00 c. Loss of earnings (to date) $15,000.00 Date: July 13, 2021 /s/ Theodore Cox, Esq. Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 19CV347681 To: Marcelino Hernandez Perez Plaintiff: Pablo BanuelosMeza, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 3. General Damages b. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 100,000.00 4. Special Damages d. Medical Expenses (to date) $13,693.23 e. Future medical expenses (present value) $15,000.00 f. Loss of earnings (to date) $15,000.00 Date: July 13, 2021 /s/ Theodore Cox, Esq. July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 2021

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By Sarah L. Rudman, MD, MPH and Mary Ann Dewan, PhD

itada que teníamos nos llevó a adoptar el aprendizaje a distancia como el mejor medio para frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Desde entonces, hemos aprendido a través de numerosos estudios científicos que tenemos múltiples herramientas para ayudar a mantener seguros a los niños y educadores.

or more than a year and a half, children throughout the Bay Area have missed out on in-person instruction from their teachers and the many benefits of in-person schooling. While this distressing disruption in children’s lives may have been necessary earlier in the pandemic, it is now time to get children of all grade levels back into their classrooms. This fall, we must bring students back to their teachers, their coaches, and their friends. The latest science proves that in-person instruction is not only safe, it’s the right thing to do for our community. It is now clearer than ever that schools are more than just buildings. They are full of personal interactions that provide critical educational and social anchors, shaping our youth during important developmental years. And they offer food and other resources that can be vital lifelines for families. As many students struggled to adjust to an unfamiliar manner of learning last year, isolation from their peers took an additional toll on their mental health, fraying the social fabric of the school community and further burdening families already weighed down by the stress of the pandemic. We need to mend that fabric by returning to in-person instruction so students and their families can again experience these vital social and educational benefits. Since the beginning of the pandemic, concern for health and safety in schools has guided our decisions and recommendations. We’ve pivoted as we learned more about COVID-19 and how it spreads, and we’ve relied on the vital input of school administrators, educators, and families. Early on, the limited information we had led us to embrace distance learning as the best means to slow the spread of COVID-19. We have since learned through numerous scientific studies that we have multiple tools to help keep children and educators safe. We now know that the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among children wearing masks is very low. This risk is even lower now that the Bay Area has some of the highest vaccination rates in the world. Roughly 84.3% of people 12 and older in Santa Clara County have gotten at least one dose, and more than

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78.2% are fully vaccinated. In the coming months, children under 12 will also become eligible for vaccination against COVID-19, which will provide an additional level of protection. But we must not wait for that change in order to fully reopen schools. Our educators have been getting vaccinated since February, and our children need the educational, social, and physical and mental health benefits of in-person education as soon as possible. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued updated guidelines for students and staff in schools, which include a requirement for universal masking indoors by all students, faculty and staff. These regulations rely on the most recent scientific information about the spread of COVID-19 and careful tracking of variants in California. By following CDPH’s guidance, we can keep our community as safe as possible while taking the vital step of bringing our children back into their classrooms. Health officials throughout California agree — it’s time to return to full in-person instruction, for the good of students, teachers, parents, the school community, and the community at large. It’s a scientifically sound decision and the right thing to do. Let’s work together to get all of our children back in school full time this fall. Dr. Sarah L. Rudman, is the Santa Clara County assistant health officer. Mary Ann Dewan is the Santa Clara County superintendent of schools. * This Op-Ed was originally published on July 29, 2021 in The Mercury News and it has been reproduced with permission of its authors.

Por Sarah L. Rudman, MD, MPH y Mary Ann Dewan, PhD

urante más de un año y medio, nuestros niños en toda el Área de la Bahía se han perdido de la enseñanza en persona de sus maestros y los muchos otros beneficios de la educación en persona. Esta angustiosa interrupción en la vida de los niños puede haber sido necesaria al inicio de la pandemia, pero ahora es el momento de hacer que nuestros niños regresen a sus salones de clase. Este otoño, debemos traer a los estudiantes de regreso a sus maestros, entrenadores y amigos. La ciencia más reciente demuestra que la enseñanza en persona no solo es segura; es lo correcto para nuestra comunidad. Ahora está más claro que nunca que las escuelas son más que simples edificios. Están llenas de interacciones personales que proporcionan anclas educativas y sociales decisivas, dando forma a nuestra juventud durante importantes años de desarrollo. Y ofrecen alimentos y otros recursos que pueden ser vitales para nuestras familias. A medida que muchos estudiantes lucharon por adaptarse a una forma de aprendizaje desconocida el año pasado, el aislamiento de sus compañeros tuvo un costo adicional en su salud mental, desgastando el tejido social de la comunidad escolar y sobrecargando aún más a las familias que ya estaban agobiadas por el estrés de la pandemia. Necesitamos enmendar ese tejido volviendo a la instrucción en persona para que los estudiantes y sus familias puedan experimentar nuevamente estos vitales beneficios sociales y educativos. Desde el comienzo de la pandemia, la preocupación por la salud y la seguridad en las escuelas ha guiado nuestras decisiones y recomendaciones. Hemos cambiado a medida que aprendimos más sobre COVID-19 y cómo se propaga, y hemos confiado en la información vital de los administradores escolares, los educadores y las familias. Al principio, la información lim-

Ahora sabemos que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 entre los niños que usan cubrebocas es muy bajo. Este riesgo es aún menor ahora que el Área de la Bahía tiene algunas de las tasas de vacunación más altas del mundo. Aproximadamente más del 84.3% de las personas mayores de 12 años en el Condado de Santa Clara han recibido al menos una dosis y más del 78.2% están completamente vacunadas. En los próximos meses, los niños menores de 12 años también serán elegibles para la vacunación contra el COVID-19, lo que proporcionará un nivel adicional de protección. Pero no debemos esperar ese cambio para reabrir completamente las escuelas. Nuestros educadores se han estado vacunando desde febrero y nuestros niños necesitan los beneficios educativos, sociales y de salud física y mental de la educación en persona lo antes posible. El Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) ha publicado directrices actualizadas para los estudiantes y el personal de las escuelas, que incluyen un requisito universal del uso de cubrebocas en interiores para todos los estudiantes, profesores y personal. Estas regulaciones se basan en la información científica más reciente sobre la propagación del COVID-19 y en un seguimiento cuidadoso de las variantes del COVID-19 en California. Siguiendo la guía de CDPH, podemos mantener nuestra comunidad lo más segura posible mientras damos el paso vital de traer a nuestros niños de regreso a sus salones de clase. Los oficiales de salud en todo California están de acuerdo: es hora de volver a la enseñanza completa en persona, por el bien de los estudiantes, maestros, padres, la comunidad escolar y la comunidad en general. Es una decisión científicamente sólida y es lo correcto. Trabajemos juntos para que todos nuestros niños vuelvan a la escuela a tiempo completo este otoño. Sarah L. Rudman, MD MPH es Asistente del Oficial de Salud del Condado de Santa Clara. Mary Ann Dewan, PhD., Es la Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Santa Clara. * El presente Artículo de Opinión ha sido traducido al español de su versión original en inglés Children and Teachers Should be Back in Classrooms this Fall publicada el 29 de julio del 2021 en The Mercury News y se ha reproducido con permiso de sus autores.

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WHY DEMONIZING THE UNVACCINATED WON’T WORK

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ow-income minorities in the U.S., many of whom remain unvaccinated because of hurdles in access and information, are unfairly being blamed for the new rise in Covid infections, said Dr. Tiffani Johnson, a pediatrician with UC Davis Children’s Health Center, at an Ethnic Media Services news briefing July 30. “There are so many barriers that exist to accessing healthcare and those same barriers exist to accessing the vaccine,” said Johnson, one of four speakers at the news conference, which addressed efficacy rates of current vaccines against the Delta variant, the dominant strain in the U.S. “We’ve had some politicians explicitly say it's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks as this pandemic worsens. But It's really a lot more nuanced than just pointing the fingers at the unvaccinated as we continue to see spikes in Covid,” she said. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported July 21 that more than 68 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of the two dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. But as of July 19, less than half of Black and Hispanic people have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in the vast majority of states reporting data. The vaccination rate for Black people is less than 50 percent in 38 of 42 reporting states, including 14 states where less than a third of Black people have received one or more doses. Similarly, less than half of Hispanic people have received a COVID-19 vaccine dose in 34 of 40 reporting states, including 10 states where less than a third have received at least one dose, according to the KFF. A study released by Israel’s Ministry of Health in July concluded that the two-dose Pfizer vaccine was just 39 percent effective in controlling the spread of the Delta variant, though it was 80 to 90 percent effective in fighting against severe illness and hospitalizations. A study from Scotland released in June noted that the Delta variant doubles the rate of hospitalization in unvaccinated people. Johnson acknowledged several barriers preventing low-income minority populations from getting the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vac-

PORQUÉ DEMONIZAR A LOS NO VACUNADOS NO FUNCIONARÁ

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cine, or the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. A history of redlining — banks refusing loans to certain communities because they live in an area deemed to be a poor financial risk — has led to segregation of minorities living in healthcare deserts, she said. Those who lack stable internet connections may have trouble securing a vaccine, said Johnson, adding that transportation is also a huge barrier. “When you have a vaccine clinic that maybe five miles away, if you don't have a car, five miles is a long way to try to get on foot.” Hourly wage workers make up a large percentage of vulnerable communities: If they don't show up to work, they don't get paid. “So even taking one or two hours off of work to be able to get your vaccine, if you can only find one available during those hours when you're working, that's one or two hours that you're not getting paid,” said Johnson. She noted that people have also expressed concern to her about the side effects associated with the vaccines: chills, fevers, body aches, and general weakness, among other symptoms. Dealing with mild side effects also may require taking time off work, said Johnson. “So, either they don't want to get it or they're trying to wait for a time where they can block two or three days off.” Communities of color also have a general mistrust of a healthcare system in which they feel unheard and unseen, said Johnson. “We've been cheating on these communities for years and abusing them for years and now we're like: ‘Hey baby, I'm sorry, I love you,’ and we expect them to trust us. But we need to earn that trust and build that trust. And it's not going to happen overnight,” stated Johnson. The pediatrician said she was not in favor of a vaccination mandate, nor is she in favor of vaccine passports, which are now being required to enter many public places, and job sites. “I don't think that we should create a two-tiered system where certain groups in certain communities don't have access to benefits and society. I think that we need to work on educating the community and empowering the community.” “Given all of the barriers that I outlined to getting those vaccines, until we fully address all of those barriers, I don't think it's fair to create a two-tiered system,” stated Johnson.

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inorías de bajos ingresos en los EE.UU., las cuales permanecer sin vacunar por obstáculos de acceso e información, están siendo acusadas injustamente por la nueva ola de contagios de COVID, dijo la Dra. Tiffani Johnson, una pediatra del UC Davis Children’s Health Center en una noticia de Ethnic Media Services publicada el 30 de Julio. “Hay demasiadas barreras para acceder al sistema de salud y esas mismas barreras existen para acceder a la vacuna”, dijo Johnson, uno de cuatro exponentes en la conferencia de noticias, quien abordó la eficacia de las vacunas actuales contra la variante Delta, la dominante en los EE.UU. “Hemos visto algunos políticos decir explícitamente que es momento de empezar a culpar a los no vacunados mientras la pandemia empeora. Pero realmente existen más matices que sólo apuntar con el dedo a los no vacunados mientras continuamos viendo repuntes en Covid”, dijo ella. La Kaiser Family Foundation reportó el 21 de julio que más del 68 por ciento de la población de EE.UU. ha recibido por lo menos una de las dos dosis de la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna, o la dosis única de la vacuna Johnson and Johnson. Pero al 19 de Julio, menos de la mitad de la población negra e hispana han recibido al menos una vacuna COVID-19 en la gran mayoría de los estados que reportan data. La tasa de vacunación de la gente negra es menos del 50 por ciento en 38 de 42 estados reportados, incluídos 14 estados donde menos de un tercio de las personas negras han recibido una o más dosis. Similarmente, menos de la mitad de la gente hispana ha recibido una vacuna COVID-19 en 34 de los 40 estados reportados, incluídos 10 estados donde menos de un tercio ha recibido al menos una dosis, deacuerdo al KFF. Un estudio publicado en Julio por el Ministro de Salud de Israel concluyó que las dos dosis de la vacuna Pfizer fueron sólo 39% efectivas en controlar el brote de la variante Delta, sin embargo fue enentre 80 y 90 por ciento efectiva en luchar contra enfermedad severa y hospitalizaciones. Un estudio de Escocia publicado en Junio destacó que la variante Delta duplica la tasa hospitalaria en gente sin vacunar. Johnson reconoció ciertas barreras que obstac-

ulizan a las poblaciones minoritarias de obtener las dos dosis de Pfizer o Moderna, o la dosis única de Johnson and Johnson. Una historia de discriminación – bancos negando préstamos a ciertas comunidades porque viven en áreas de riesgo financiero – ha llevado a una segregación de minorías viviendo en áreas sin acceso a la salud, dijo ella. Aquellos que carecen de conexión estable a internet pueden tener problemas para asegurar una vacuna, dijo Johnson, a eso añadamos que el transporte es también una gran barrera. “Cuando tienes una clínica de vacunación que está a 5 millas, si no tienes un carro, cinco millas es una distancia larga para llegar caminando”. Trabajadores con salario por hora representan un gran porcentaje de comunidades vulnerables: Si no se presentan a trabajar, no reciben su pago. “Así que tomarse una o dos horas de trabajo para obtener la vacuna, si solo puedes encontrar un espacio en horario laboral, esa hora o dos horas no te serán pagadas”, dijo Johnson. Ella destacó que la gente también ha expresado su preocupación sobre los efectos secundarios de las vacunas: escalofríos, fiebre, dolor corporal y debilidad general, entre otros síntomas. Lidiar con efectos secundarios leves también requiere tomarse un tiempo fuera del trabajo, dijo Johnson. “Así que, o no quieren tomarla o esperarán a encontrar un momento donde puedan tomarse dos o tres días”. Las comunidades de color también tienen una desconfianza general del sistema de salud en el que no se sienten escuchados ni vistos, dijo Johnson. “Le hemos fallado y abusado a estas comunidades por años y ahora decimos: ‘Hey bebé, lo siento, te amo’ y esperamos que confíen en nosotros. Pero necesitamos ganarnos y construir esa confianza. Cosa que no pasará de la noche a la mañana”, declaró Johnson. La pediatra dijo no estar a favor de las vacunas obligatorias, ni de los pasaportes de vacunación, que ahora están siendo solicitados para acceder a muchos lugares públicos y de trabajo. “No creo que debamos crear una sociedad dividida en dos, donde ciertos grupos en ciertas comunidades no tengan acceso a los beneficios y a la sociedad. Siento que debemos de trabajar en educar y empoderar a la comunidad”. “Tomando en cuenta todas las barreras que mencioné para obtener las vacunas, hasta que no las hayamos abordado, no creo que sea justo crear un sistema dividido en dos” dijo Johnson.

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ESE SÍMBOLO DE RECICLAJE NO SIEMPRE SIGNIFICA LO QUE CREES

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Ese es un problema para la industria del plástico porque haría que el empaque en California fuera diferente de lo que se requiere en muchos otros estados.

odas las mañanas, cuando el senador estatal Ben Allen tomaba el periódico del exterior de su casa en Santa Mónica, sacaba la funda de plástico con el símbolo triangular de reciclaje y lo tiraba donde pensaba que pertenecía: en un contenedor de reciclaje azul.

“Obligaría a las empresas a no cumplir con otras leyes estatales … exigiendo que haya productos de empaque exclusivos para California”, dijo Lauren Aguilar, quien representa a la Asociación de envases flexibles de fabricantes y proveedores de la industria y AMERIPEN, que incluye empresas como Campbell’s, McDonald’s y Kellogg’s.

Pero Allen pronto se enteró de que estaba “reciclando solo deseos”, clasificando cuidadosamente los artículos con el símbolo de reciclaje, solo para descubrir que no se estaban reciclando. “Es técnicamente reciclable en las mejores condiciones a 1,000 grados en algún laboratorio en San Marino. Pero… no se reciclan en el mundo real”, dijo el demócrata en una audiencia del comité de Recursos Naturales de la Asamblea en junio. Este escenario no es único. A pesar de las mejores intenciones de los californianos que tratan diligentemente de reciclar vasos de yogur, contenedores de frutas y otros envases, resulta que al menos el 85% de los plásticos de un solo uso en el estado en realidad no se reciclan. En cambio, terminan en el vertedero. “Los estadounidenses encuentran el reciclaje… más confuso que construir muebles de IKEA, hacer sus impuestos, jugar en el mercado de valores o entender a su cónyuge”, dijo Allen, citando un estudio de la Consumer Brands Association. Esta confusión inspiró a Allen a escribir un proyecto de ley que definirá qué tipos de envases de plástico pueden promocionar el símbolo triangular conocido como “perseguir flechas”. “Si no se le permite llamar reciclable a un artículo debido a nuestra veracidad en las leyes de publicidad ambiental, entonces no debería poder poner el símbolo de ‘flechas persiguiendo’ en su producto”, dijo Allen en una entrevista. La propuesta de legislación de Allen es parte de un paquete más grande de 12 proyectos de ley destinado a reducir los plásticos y los desechos que los legisladores están considerando este año. Los partidarios creen que hará que lo que es y no es comúnmente reciclable sea más comprensible para los californianos. Los opositores de la industria del plástico creen que el proyecto de ley podría acumular desechos en el vertedero y aumentar los costos de empaque. Hasta ahora, el proyecto de ley ha avanzado sin problemas con el apoyo de la mayoría demócrata de la Legislatura. Pero muchos otros Los proyectos de ley de reducción de plástico han fracasado en los últimos años ante la oposición de la industria.. Los intentos pasados de Allen de ampliar la legislación que prohibiría los envases de plástico no reciclables murieron, incluso como ambientalistas, y un surfista superestrella – instó a su aprobación. En medio de estos repetidos fracasos legislativos en el Capitolio, los ambientalistas han impulsado una iniciativa de reciclaje de plástico que es elegible para la boleta electoral estatal de noviembre de 2022. Sería imponer un nuevo impuesto de un centavo a los productores de plástico de un solo uso y exigir que los envases, recipientes y utensilios de plástico de un solo uso sean reutilizables, reciclables o compostables para el año 2030. El dinero de los impuestos impulsaría los programas ambientales y de reciclaje. La lógica es: si produce artículos de plástico, también debe retribuir al medio ambiente de alguna manera, debido al daño que causa el plástico, desde bolsas que flotan en los océanos hasta microplásticos que acechan en los alimentos y el agua.

Durante la audiencia de junio, la asambleísta Kelly Seyarto señaló que si California avanza con una política diferente a la de otros estados, tendrá un precio. Los empaques específicos de California podrían ser costosos, lo que agravaría el ya alto costo de vida en el Estado Dorado.

Photo Credit: Obie Fernandez / Unsplash El proyecto de ley de Allen que ahora está pasando por la Legislatura es una forma mucho más estrecha y menos ambiciosa de abordar el dilema del reciclaje. En lugar de una reforma económica masiva, establece límites sobre lo que significa “reciclable”, comenzando con las etiquetas que los consumidores ven en los artículos de uso diario. “Los estadounidenses encuentran el reciclaje … más confuso que construir muebles IKEA, hacer sus impuestos, jugar en la bolsa de valores o entender a su cónyuge”. Senador estatal Ben Allen, autor de un proyecto de ley para limitar el símbolo de reciclaje en plásticos

Se enfocará en el número enmarcado dentro del símbolo de flechas triangulares: el código de identificación de resina que varía de 1 a 7 según el tipo de plástico. Solo aquellos con un 1 o 2 (botellas de plástico y jarras) se reciclan ampliamente en los EE.UU. el hecho de que los artículos codificados del 3 al 7 realmente se reciclen depende de las prácticas locales de gestión de desechos. Aunque algunas ciudades, incluidas Sacramento y San Francisco, reciclan artículos codificados del 3 al 7, el proyecto de ley al principio permitiría que solo los productos con los códigos 1 y 2 (como botellas de refrescos y jarras de leche) lleven el símbolo de las flechas de reciclaje. Se eliminaría de los vasos de yogur, envases para llevar y muchos otros plásticos.

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“Ese costo lo soportan especialmente las comunidades que son predominantemente pobres y, por lo tanto, realmente no tienen los recursos para seguir gastando cada vez más en sus suministros de alimentos”, dijo el republicano de Murrieta. Pero las comunidades ya están pagando el precio, argumentan los ambientalistas. Las tasas locales de recolección de basura están aumentando porque los no reciclables y los reciclables se mezclan en los contenedores azules, requiriendo más tamizado y clasificación en las plantas de reciclaje y ralentizan el proceso. Allen se enteró de que la funda de su periódico con el símbolo triangular estaba causando el mismo problema. “Pensé, oh, esto es reciclable, pero en realidad estaba empeorando la situación mientras trataba de hacer lo correcto”, dijo. En respuesta a las quejas de la industria del plástico, Allen cambió el proyecto de ley para dar a las empresas 15 meses adicionales para cumplir y presionar a otros estados para que sigan el enfoque de California. Sin embargo, ese retraso no es suficiente para obtener el apoyo de la industria del plástico. “Aunque no fue intencional, (el proyecto de ley) resultará en menos reciclaje y más materiales en el vertedero”, dijo la cabildera de la Asociación de la Industria del Plástico, Shannon Crawford, en su testimonio. La asambleísta demócrata Cristina García de Bell Gardens refutó el argumento y dijo que “la mayoría de estas cosas ya se están tirando en vertederos o se están quemando o enviando, y estamos fingiendo que estamos reciclando allí”. El proyecto de ley permite a CalRecycle decidir qué materiales son “reciclables” y pueden llevar el símbolo triangular. Permite a los productores de plástico intentar demostrar que sus materiales son reciclables para que puedan ser agregados a la lista aprobada. “Lo que es reciclable no es estático”, dijo Nick Lapis, un cabildero del grupo de defensa ambiental Californians Against Waste. Otra opción, no incluida en el proyecto de ley, pero en la lista de deseos de un ambientalista: poner una etiqueta que diga “bote de basura” en todo lo que no sea realmente reciclado. “Eso sería muy claro para el público y no lo arrojarían a la papelera de reciclaje”, dijo Heidi Sanborn, directora ejecutiva del National Stewardship Action Council. El proyecto de ley enfrentará sus votaciones finales cuando los legisladores se vuelvan a reunir después de sus vacaciones de verano el 16 de agosto.