El Observador August 18th, 2023.

WHO SHOULD SOLVE THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS IN NEW YORK?

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Haaumentado la crisis migratoria en Nueva York con la llegada de alrededor 100,000 inmigrantes durante el último año, muchos de ellos huyendo de Venezuela. Si son correctas las estimaciones del alcalde de Nueva York, Eric Adams, de un gasto de más de 12,000 millones de dólares en un lapso de tres años, es evidente que ni el estado de la ciudad ni el estado pueden resolver el problema. “Hemos rebasado nuestro punto de ruptura”, confesó.

En coincidencia, la administración del presidente Joe Biden activó una demanda contra el gobernador republicano de Texas Gregg Abbott por su despliegue de boyas fronterizas sobre el Río Bravo y lo acusó de violar leyes federales.

En el fondo de esa demanda se encuentra un principio legal central: el gobierno federal tiene la responsabilidad de establecer, implementar y supervisar la política migratoria.

Por eso sorprende que, según el New York Post, la administración Biden haya rechazado el plan de la gobernadora de Nueva York Kathy Hochul, de utilizar el campo militar Floyd Bennett en Brooklyn, para albergar temporalmente la oleada de migrantes.

La Casa Blanca argumentó que existen todavía pendientes “operativos y legales” en relación con albergar a los solicitantes de asilo, de acuerdo con el NYP. “Lograr que el gobierno federal cambie de oposición y le diga una agencia con el Departamento del interior, que ahora tienen que aceptar migrantes, ha sido un trayecto complicado”, reconoció Hochul.

Es evidente que, si la llegada de los migrantes a Nueva York y a otras ciudades es un resultado de las políticas migratorias del gobierno federal, administración Biden y el Congreso federal, deben hacer un esfuerzo mayor para resolver el problema.

Actualmente la ciudad de Nueva York alberga a más de 57,000 inmigrantes, todos los cuales tienen necesidades de techo, camas, comida, atención médica y educación para los menores.

Cualquier ciudad de los Estados Unidos tendría problemas económicos y logísticos para atender a esa población inesperada, sin recursos, a fin de darles una tensión digna y humanitaria como lo establecen las leyes federales.

Lamentablemente, no parece haber un sentido de urgencia en Washington para resolver la problemática. Desproporcionadamente, la controversia sobre las boyas fronterizas entre Texas y México ha acaparado la atención de los políticos y de los medios informativos. La crisis migratoria

en Nueva York sigue siendo abrumadoramente un tema estatal y local.

Nueva York es admirado por muchas razones, pero especialmente por la icónica Estatua de la Libertad que ha sido un faro de esperanza para millones de personas.

Tristemente, la crisis migratoria ha llevado al alcalde de NYC a pedirle a los migrantes que no viajen a la ciudad.

Es hora de que, en Washington, donde parece que los procesos criminales contra Donald Trump han agotado el oxígeno de la clase política, políticos y legisladores se pongan a la altura de las circunstancias y resuelvan esta trágica crisis social y humanitaria.

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Theimmigration crisis in New York has escalated with the arrival of around 100,000 immigrants in the last year, many of them fleeing Venezuela.

If New York Mayor Eric Adams' estimates of more than $12 billion in spending over three years are correct, it is clear that neither the city nor the state can solve the problem. “We have passed our breaking point,” he confessed.

Coincidentally, President Joe Biden's administration launched a lawsuit against Texas Republican Gov. Gregg Abbott for his deployment of border

buoys on the Rio Grande, accusing him of violating federal law.

At the bottom of that lawsuit is a central legal principle: the federal government has the responsibility to set, implement, and oversee immigration policy.

That is why it is surprising that, according to the New York Post, the Biden administration has rejected New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to use the Floyd Bennett military camp in Brooklyn to temporarily house the wave of migrants.

The White House argued that there are still "operational and legal" pending in relation to housing asylum seekers, according to the NYP. “Getting the federal government to change its opposition and tell an agency with the Department of the Interior that they now have to accept migrants has been a difficult journey,” Hochul acknowledged.

It is evident that, if the arrival of migrants in New York and other cities is a result of the immigration policies of the federal government, the Biden administration and the federal Congress, they must make a greater effort to solve the problem.

New York City is currently home to more than 57,000 immigrants, all of whom have needs for shelter, beds, food, health care, and education for minors.

Any city in the United States would have economic and logistical problems to attend to this unexpected population, without resources, in order to give them a dignified and humanitarian tension as established by federal laws.

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a sense of urgency in Washington to resolve the issue.

Disproportionately, the Texas-Mexico border buoy controversy has garnered political and media attention. The immigration crisis in New York remains overwhelmingly a state and local issue.

New York is admired for many reasons, but especially for the iconic Statue of Liberty that has been a beacon of hope for millions of people.

Sadly, the immigration crisis has led the mayor of NYC to ask migrants not to travel to the city.

It is time that, in Washington, where it seems that the criminal proceedings against Donald Trump have exhausted the oxygen of the political class, politicians and legislators rise to the occasion and resolve this tragic social and humanitarian crisis.

¿QUIÉN DEBE RESOLVER LA CRISIS MIGRATORIA EN NUEVA YORK?

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TURN TO WHOLE GRAINS FOR A NUTRITIONAL BOOST

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Nutritious eating, including smarter snacking, is an important way to protect your heart and maintain overall health and wellness. While many people understand the basics of healthy eating –avoiding too many sugary treats, for example – some are confused about important food categories that can impact nutrition.

According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association, U.S. adults are least knowledgeable about refined vs. whole grains compared to other food categories like fruits, vegetables and proteins. Whole grains are, in fact, a key feature of the Association’s recommendations for a heart-healthy diet.

There are two types of grain products: whole grains, which contain the entire grain, and refined grains, which have been milled into a finer texture like flour or meal. Most adults, according to the survey, are able to distinguish whole vs. refined grains. However, there are a few misperceptions.

Most incorrectly believe multi-grain bread is a whole grain. Additionally, only 17% believe sorghum is an example of a whole grain when it is, in fact, a whole grain option. Whole grains like sorghum, oatmeal and brown rice are rich sources of dietary fiber, may improve blood cholesterol levels and provide nutrients that help the body form new cells, regulate the thyroid and maintain a healthy immune system.

These sweet, chewy Date Nut Granola Bars from the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good initiative, supported by the Sorghum Checkoff, are a perfect go-to snack for enjoying throughout the week. Popped sorghum adds a surprise ingredient for crunchy texture while dry-roasted oats and nuts provide a delicious, toasted flavor.

To discover more whole-grain recipes that can support a healthy heart, visit Heart.org/ healthyforgood.

Date Nut Granola Bars

Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association and Sorghum Checkoff

Servings: 12 (1 bar per serving)

N/A Nonstick cooking spray

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup almond slices or whole almonds, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

1 cup pitted dates

1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries

1/4 cup uncooked whole-grain sorghum

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup low-sodium peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

RECURRA A LOS CEREALES INTEGRALES PARA OBTENER UN REFUERZO NUTRICIONAL

Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff

Porciones: 12 (1 barra por porción)

N/A Aceite en aerosol antiadherente

1 1/2 tazas de copos de avena

1/4 taza de rodajas de almendras o almendras enteras, picadas en trozos grandes

1/4 taza de pistachos sin cáscara, picados en trozos grandes

1 taza de dátiles sin carozo

1/2 taza de arándanos secos sin azúcar

1/4 taza de sorgo integral crudo

1/4 taza de miel

1/4 taza de mantequilla de maní baja en sodio

1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

On large baking sheet, spread oats, almonds and pistachios in single layer. Bake 10-15 minutes, or until lightly brown, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly.

In food processor or blender, process dates and cranberries 1-1 1/2 minutes, or until chopped and clumpy. Transfer to large bowl.

Put 2 tablespoons sorghum in silicone microwaveable bowl or clean, brown paper bag. If using microwaveable bowl, cover with lid. If using paper bag, roll shut and place on microwavable dinner plate with fold facing down. Microwave on high 2 minutes, or until there are more than 10 seconds between pops. Repeat with remaining sorghum, microwaving 1 1/2 minutes, or until more than 10 seconds between pops.

Stir popped sorghum, oats, almonds and pistachios into date mixture.

In small saucepan over low heat, heat honey and peanut butter 5 minutes, or until peanut butter is smooth and mixture is warmed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.

Pour peanut butter mixture over date mixture, stirring to break into small clumps. Transfer half to baking pan. Using bottom of drinking glass or fingers lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, press down firmly to flatten and pack tightly so clumps adhere to each other. Repeat with remaining half. Freeze, covered, about 1 hour, to firm.

Place cutting board over pan. Turn pan over. Discard plastic wrap. Using knife, cut into 12 bars. Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container up to 1 week.

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Unaalimentación nutritiva, incluidos los refrigerios más inteligentes, es una forma importante de proteger su corazón y mantener la salud y el bienestar en general. Si bien muchas personas entienden los conceptos básicos de una alimentación saludable, por ejemplo, evitar demasiados dulces azucarados, algunos están confundidos acerca de las categorías importantes de alimentos que pueden afectar la nutrición.

Según una encuesta realizada por The Harris Poll en nombre de la American Heart Association, los adultos estadounidenses tienen menos conocimientos sobre los granos refinados frente a los integrales en comparación con otras categorías de alimentos como frutas, verduras y proteínas. Los cereales integrales son, de hecho, una característica clave de las recomendaciones de la Asociación para una dieta saludable para el corazón.

Hay dos tipos de productos de cereales: cereales integrales, que contienen todo el grano, y cereales refinados, que se han molido hasta obtener una textura más fina, como la harina o sémola. La mayoría de los adultos, según la encuesta, pueden distinguir los granos integrales de los refinados. Sin embargo, hay algunas percepciones erróneas.

La mayoría cree incorrectamente que el pan multigrano es integral. Además, solo el 17 % cree que el sorgo es un ejemplo de grano entero cuando, de hecho, es una opción de grano entero. Los cereales integrales como el sorgo, la avena y el arroz integral son fuentes ricas en fibra dietética, pueden mejorar los niveles de colesterol en la sangre y proporcionar nutrientes que ayudan al cuerpo a formar nuevas células, regular la tiroides y mantener un sistema inmunológico saludable.

Estas dulces y masticables barras de granola con nueces y dátiles de la iniciativa Healthy for Good de la American Heart Association, respaldada por Sorghum Checkoff, son un refrigerio perfecto para disfrutar durante toda la semana. El sorgo reventado agrega un ingrediente sorpresa para una textura crujiente, mientras que la avena y las nueces tostadas en seco brindan un delicioso sabor tostado.

Para descubrir más recetas integrales que pueden ayudar a tener un corazón sano, visite Heart.org/healthyforgood.

Barras de granola con nueces y dátiles

1/8 cucharadita de sal

Precaliente el horno a 350 F.

Cubra el fondo y los lados de un molde para hornear cuadrado de 8 pulgadas con una envoltura de plástico o papel pergamino. Rocíe ligeramente con spray antiadherente para cocinar.

En una bandeja para hornear grande, extienda la avena, las almendras y los pistachos en una sola capa. Hornee de 10 a 15 minutos, o hasta que estén ligeramente doradas, revolviendo ocasionalmente. Deje enfriar un poco.

En un procesador de alimentos o licuadora, procese los dátiles y los arándanos de 1 a 1 1/2 minutos, o hasta que estén picados y grumosos. Transfiera a un tazón grande.

Coloque 2 cucharadas de sorgo en un recipiente de silicona apto para microondas o en una bolsa de papel marrón limpia. Si usa un recipiente apto para microondas, cúbralo con una tapa. Si usa una bolsa de papel, ciérrela y colóquela en un plato para microondas con el doblez hacia abajo. Cocine en el microondas a temperatura alta durante 2 minutos o hasta que haya más de 10 segundos entre los saltos. Repita con el sorgo restante, calentándolo en el microondas durante 1 1/2 minutos, o hasta que transcurran más de 10 segundos entre los saltos.

Revuelva el sorgo reventado, la avena, las almendras y los pistachos en la mezcla de dátiles.

En una cacerola pequeña a fuego lento, caliente la miel y la mantequilla de maní durante 5 minutos o hasta que la mantequilla de maní esté suave y la mezcla esté tibia, revolviendo ocasionalmente. Retírelo del calor. Agregue la vainilla y la sal.

Vierta la mezcla de mantequilla de maní sobre la mezcla de dátiles, revolviendo para romper en pequeños grumos. Transfiera la mitad a la fuente para hornear. Usando el fondo de un vaso para beber o los dedos ligeramente rociados con aceite en aerosol antiadherente para cocinar, presione hacia abajo firmemente para aplanar y empaque bien para que los grumos se adhieran entre sí. Repita con la mitad restante. Congele, tapado, alrededor de 1 hora, hasta que esté firme.

Coloque la tabla de cortar sobre la fuente. Voltee la sartén. Deseche la envoltura de plástico. Con un cuchillo, corte en 12 barras. Refrigere las sobras en un recipiente hermético hasta por 1 semana.

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SURPRISING PATTERNS IN WHO GETS MERIT-, NEED-BASED AID FROM COLLEGES

In order to increase enrollment, colleges are handing out discounts to students who may not need the money, a process that favors wealthier (often white and Asian) students, according to a new analysis in the Hechinger Report.

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Anewanalysis of college enrollment data in the Hechinger Report shows that people are paying vastly different amounts for the same education – because of tuition discounts masquerading as merit aid or scholarships. The data show that much of the so-called meritbased aid goes to wealthier students who are often Asian or white.

Robert Massa is an expert in college admissions at U-S-C and former dean of admissions at Johns Hopkins University. He says the name “merit scholarship” is a bit misleading.

"I say so-called merit program because it's really not merit and really not rewarding students for the great job they've done in high school as much as they are trying to influence your enrollment decision away from one institution to another."

Data released in July from the Department of Education shows that tuition discounts have been escalating in recent years – and can be worth up to 30-thousand dollars off the sticker price. At private nonprofit four-year institutions, 62 percent of Asian students, 59 percent of white students, 53 percent of Hispanic students and 51 percent of Black students received institutional aid.

Massa says lower-income students – who often come from communities of color – receive fewer tuition discount offers, and are offered needbased aid instead.

"One of the ways that colleges and universities justify providing scholarships to students who have low or no financial need is that their net revenue from those students will help to pay for students who do not have the resources," Massa says.

At private nonprofit schools, 57 percent of undergraduates received institutional aid in the 2019 school year. Ultracompetitive schools don’t need to offer enrollment incentives. At public four-year schools, more than a third of all undergraduate students received institutional aid in 2019 – an average discount of $5,200 dollars.

PATRONES SORPRENDENTES EN LA CONCESIÓN DE AYUDAS UNIVERSITARIAS POR MÉRITO Y NECESIDAD

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Unnuevo análisis de los datos de Inscripción universitaria del Informe Hechinger muestra que las personas están pagando cantidades muy diferentes por la misma educación, debido a descuentos en la matricula que se disfrazan de ayudas por méritos o becas. Los datos muestran que gran parte de las denominadas ayudas por méritos van a parar a los estudiantes más ricos, que suelen ser asiáticos o blancos.

Robert Massa es experto en admisiones universitarias en la USC y ex decano de admisiones en la Universidad Johns Hopkins. Dice que el nombre "beca al mérito" es un poco engañoso.

"Me refiero al llamado programa de mérito," explica Massa, "porque en realidad no son méritos ni recompensan a los estudiantes por el gran trabajo que han hecho, sino que intentan influir en su decisión de matricularse de una institución a otra."

Los datos publicados en julio por el Departamento de Educación muestran que los descuentos en las matrículas han ido en aumento en los últimos años y pueden llegar a suponer hasta 30,000 dólares menos del precio original. En las instituciones privadas de cuatro años sin fines de lucro, el 62% de los estudiantes asiáticos, el 59% de los blancos, el 53% de los hispanos y el 51% de los estudiantes negros recibieron ayuda institucional.

Massa dice que los estudiantes de bajos ingresos, que a menudo provienen de comu-

nidades de color, reciben menos ofertas de descuento en la matricula y, en cambio, se les ofrecen ayudas basadas en las necesidades.

"Una de las formas que tienen las universidades de justificar la concesión de becas a estudiantes con escasas o nulas necesidades económicas es que los ingresos netos que obtengan de esos estudiantes ayudaran a pagar a los que no dispongan de esos recursos," dice Massa.

En las escuelas privadas sin fines de lucro, el 57% de los estudiantes universitarios recibieron ayuda institucional en el año escolar 2019. Las escuelas ultra competitivas no necesitan ofrecer incentivos de inscripción. En las escuelas públicas de cuatro años, más de un tercio de todos los estudiantes universitarios recibieron ayuda institucional en 2019, con un descuento medio de $5,200 dólares.

La Fundación Lumina proporciono apoyo para este informe.

En noviembre de 2016, los votantes del condado de Santa Clara aprobaron la Medida B, un impuesto sobre las ventas de 30 años y medio centavo en todo el condado dedicado a mejorar el tránsito, las autopistas, las vías rápidas y el transporte activo (bicicletas, peatones y calles completas) dentro del condado de Santa Clara. En 2019, el Programa de la Medida B de 2016 de la VTA inició el proceso para ejecutar los proyectos y programas contenidos en la boleta electoral, tras haber sido retrasado por una infructuosa impugnación judicial de la medida.

La votación confió al Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida B de 2016 (MBCOC), compuesto por miembros de la comunidad, la supervisión para garantizar que los fondos de la Medida B de 2016 se gastan de forma coherente con la votación y para informar a los votantes sobre el cumplimiento del Programa.

El MBCOC ha llevado a cabo su audiencia anual para recopilar la opinión del público, ha evaluado los resultados de la auditoría independiente para el periodo en cuestión y ha completado la revisión de los ingresos y gastos para el Año Fiscal (AF) 2022 (1/7/21 - 30/6/22). Después de una minuciosa y cuidadosa consideración:

CONCLUSIONES

Es la conclusión del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de la Medida B de 2016, que para el período del año fiscal 2022, los dólares de los impuestos de la Medida B de 2016 se gastaron de acuerdo con la intención de la medida.

Esta conclusión e información adicional sobre el Programa de la Medida B de 2016 y el MBCOC figuran en el Informe Anual del MBCOC sobre el año fiscal 2022 en: vta.org/2016-measure-b-citizens-oversight-committee. Encontrará información adicional sobre el programa y los proyectos de la Medida B de 2016 en: vta.org/projects/funding/2016-measure-b.

Hay copias impresas de documentos selectos de la Medida B 2016 en las bibliotecas y otros edificios públicos de todo el condado, y en las oficinas de la VTA en 3331 North First Street, San José, CA, en el vestíbulo del Edificio B.

Many colleges use sophisticated algorithms to decide the size of tuition discounts, designed to enhance enrollment.

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Muchas universidades utilizan algoritmos sofisticados para decidir el tamaño de los descuentos de matrícula, diseñados para mejorar la inscripción.

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Su dinero de los impuestos de la Medida B de 2016 están trabajando Informe

¡Su dinero de los impuestos de la Medida B de 2016 están trabajando para mejorar nuestra calidad de vida!

FOR A HEALTHY START, ADD ROUTINE VACCINES TO YOUR CHILD'S BACK-TOSCHOOL CHECKLIST

PARA UN COMIENZO SALUDABLE, AGREGUE LAS VACUNAS DE RUTINA A LA LISTA DE COSAS QUE HACER PARA EL REGRESO A LA ESCUELA DE SU HIJO/A

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It is the season of "back-to-school" checklists, and there is one task that is important to cross off: a checkup to ensure your child is caught up on their routine vaccinations. After a summer of fun, routine vaccines can help make sure your child's immune system is well prepared to protect them from serious diseases like measles, polio and chickenpox.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 93% of kindergartners in the U.S. got their recommended routine vaccinations. While the overwhelming majority of children are getting their vaccines, the data also showed a 1 percentage point drop in vaccination coverage for the second year in a row. That means at least 250,000 kindergarteners may lack important protection from preventable childhood diseases. Now is a great time to catch up!

Parents, are you ready to get your child off to a healthy start this school year?

Test your knowledge of routine childhood vaccines.

Which of the following is true about routine childhood vaccines?

Many children have missed recommended childhood vaccinations over the past few years.

True. Now is an excellent time to take your child to a well-child visit and catch up on any recommended vaccinations. CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children catch up on routine childhood vaccinations and get back on track for school, childcare and beyond.

Getting children caught up with recommended vaccinations is the best way to protect them from a variety of vaccine-preventable diseases and keep them in school and participating in other activities.

True. Children who are not protected by vaccines are more likely to get diseases like measles and whooping cough. These diseases are extremely contagious and can be very serious, even deadly. In recent years, there have been outbreaks of measles in the United States, especially in communities with low vaccination rates.

Children may qualify for no-cost vaccines.

True. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program offers vaccines at no cost to children who qualify. In fact, more than half of American children younger than 19 years old receive VFC vaccines. Ask your doctor if your child may qualify.

Vaccines are safe and effective against preventing diseases.

True. The United States' long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible. Currently, the United States has the safest vaccine supply in its history. Millions of children safely receive vaccines each year. The most common side effects are very mild, such as pain or swelling at the injection site.

Prepare your child for a healthy start to the school year by ensuring your child is up to date on their routine vaccines. Learn more about routine childhood vaccination and schedule an appointment with your child's doctor today.

Esla temporada de listas de cosas que hacer para el regreso a la escuela y hay una tarea que es importante tachar: un chequeo médico para asegurarse de que su hijo/a esté al día con las vacunas de rutina. Después de un verano de diversiones, las vacunas de rutina pueden ayudar a asegurarse de que el sistema inmunitario de su hijo/a esté bien preparado para protegerlo/a de enfermedades graves como el sarampión, la poliomielitis y la varicela.

Los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) muestran que el 93% de los niños de kínder en los EE. UU. recibieron las vacunas de rutina recomendadas. Aunque la gran mayoría de los niños están recibiendo sus vacunas, los datos también muestran una baja de 1 punto porcentual en la cobertura de vacunación, por segundo año consecutivo. Eso significa que a por lo menos 250 000 niños de kínder les podría faltar la protección importante contra enfermedades infantiles que se pueden prevenir. ¡Ahora es el momento perfecto para ponerse al día!

Padres, ¿están listos para darles a sus hijos un comienzo saludable este año escolar?

Pongan a prueba sus conocimientos sobre las vacunas infantiles de rutina.

¿Cuál de los siguientes enunciados es verdadero sobre las vacunas infantiles de rutina?

Muchos niños no han recibido las vacunas infantiles recomendadas en los últimos años.

Verdadero. Ahora es un excelente momento para llevar a su hijo/a a una visita médica de rutina y para que se ponga al día con las vacunas recomendadas. Los CDC y la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría recomiendan que los niños se pongan al día con las vacunas infantiles de rutina y que estén listos para volver a la escuela, a la guardería

y más adelante.

Poner a los niños al día con las vacunas recomendadas es la mejor manera de protegerlos de una variedad de enfermedades que se pueden prevenir con vacunas, y de mantenerlos en la escuela y participando en otras actividades. Verdadero. Los niños que no están protegidos por vacunas tienen más probabilidades de contraer enfermedades como el sarampión y la tosferina. Estas enfermedades son extremadamente contagiosas y pueden ser muy graves, incluso mortales. En años recientes, ha habido brotes de sarampión en los Estados Unidos, en particular en comunidades con bajas tasas de vacunación.

Los niños podrían calificar para recibir vacunas gratis.

Verdadero. El programa Vacunas para Niños (VFC, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece vacunas gratis a los niños que reúnan los requisitos. De hecho, más de la mitad de los niños menores de 19 años en los Estados Unidos reciben vacunas del VFC. Pregúntele a su médico si su hijo/a reúne los requisitos.

Las vacunas son seguras y eficaces para prevenir enfermedades.

Verdadero. El sistema de seguridad de vacunas de los Estados Unidos, que tiene una larga trayectoria, garantiza que las vacunas sean lo más seguras posible. En la actualidad, los Estados Unidos cuentan con el suministro de vacunas más seguras de su historia. Cada año se vacuna de forma segura a millones de niños. Los efectos secundarios más comunes son muy leves, como dolor o hinchazón en el lugar de la inyección.

Prepare a su hijo/a para que comience el año escolar de manera saludable asegurándose de que esté al día con las vacunas de rutina. Obtenga más información sobre las vacunas infantiles de rutina y haga hoy una cita con el médico de su hijo/a.

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ADIÓS A LOS HOTDOGS, BIENVENIDOS LOS CHILAQUILES: LOS ALMUERZOS ESCOLARES DE CALIFORNIA SE ESTÁN VOLVIENDO GOURMET

El año pasado, California comenzó a proporcionar almuerzos escolares gratuitos a todos los estudiantes de TK-12, independientemente del ingreso familiar. Ahora, con una afluencia de dinero estatal y federal, los distritos escolares están renovando las cocinas y capacitando al personal para que puedan proporcionar comidas saludables y recién preparadas.

Carolyn Jones CalMatters

El nuevo restaurante más popular de California podría ser su escuela primaria local.

Gracias a un aumento de casi $15 mil millones en fondos estatales y federales, los distritos escolares están abandonando los viejos recursos (pizza congelada y nuggets de pollo) en favor de ensaladas orgánicas, pollo a la parrilla, chana masala vegano, chilaquiles y otras delicias. Los distritos están construyendo nuevas cocinas, contratando chefs ejecutivos, contratando directamente a agricultores orgánicos locales y capacitando a su personal para cocinar la mejor cocina. Un distrito en el condado de San Luis Obispo incluso compró un molino de piedra para moler su propio trigo para pan y pasta.

El paso a comidas escolares más saludables y frescas se produce inmediatamente después del primer programa de California que ofrece desayuno, almuerzo y refrigerios gratuitos a casi 6 millones de estudiantes en las escuelas públicas, independientemente de si califican según las pautas federales de ingresos. La expansión del programa de comidas, combinada con inversiones en cocinas escolares y capacit-

ación, ha convertido a las escuelas públicas en el sistema de restaurantes más grande del estado, sirviendo casi mil millones de comidas al año, más que McDonald’s, Starbucks y Subway combinados.

“Ahora tenemos el dinero y la luz verde para hacer todo lo posible. Ya no hay excusas”, dijo Juan Cordon, director de servicios de alimentos en Vacaville Unified, donde los estudiantes ahora disfrutan de ofertas como sándwiches de cerdo criados de forma regenerativa, yogur orgánico Strauss Family Creamery y chilaquiles con chipotle. “Todo está turboalimentado. Es como, hagámoslo rápido, hagámoslo ahora, hagámoslo bien”.

Numerosas investigaciones muestran los beneficios de las comidas escolares saludables. Un estudio de 2020 en la revista Nutrients analizó 502 programas de comidas escolares y descubrió que los estudiantes que comían en la escuela tenían una mejor asistencia, un mayor rendimiento académico y una mejor salud en general.

La expansión de las comidas escolares surgió de un puñado de inversiones gubernamentales durante la pandemia, cuando la economía se derrumbó y las escuelas cerraron, dejando a miles de estudiantes de bajos ingresos y sus familias sin acceso

constante a los alimentos. El gobierno federal amplió el acceso a las comidas escolares durante los primeros 27 meses de la pandemia, y cuando expiró ese programa, California intervino con financiamiento permanente para que todos los estudiantes recibieran comidas gratis en la escuela.

El estado también creó un programa llamado Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Funds, que ha otorgado $750 millones a las escuelas para mejorar sus cocinas, contratar y capacitar al personal y realizar otras mejoras para que puedan servir comidas de alta calidad preparadas desde cero para todos los estudiantes. Alrededor del 90% de los distritos han recibido una subvención. Otro programa estatal, llamado De la granja a la escuela, ha repartido casi $100 millones para que las escuelas se asocien con granjas locales, planten huertos escolares y otros proyectos para reforzar los alimentos de origen local en los comedores escolares.

“Ahora tenemos el dinero y la luz verde para hacer todo lo posible. Ya no hay excusas”.

El cambio a comidas frescas hechas desde cero ha sido popular entre los estudiantes.

Alysa Oliver, estudiante de segundo año en Aptos High en Pajaro Unified, dijo que los almuerzos escolares solían ser tan malos que a veces solo comía una manzana, sufriendo toda la tarde con el estómago vacío.

“La comida solía venir en pequeños paquetes de plástico que calentabas, y tenía una sensación condensada y sudorosa”, dijo Oliver. “Ahora tenemos este alimento de alta calidad que es mejor para ti y sabe mejor”.

Disfrutar de una comida saludable le permite prestar más atención en clase, dijo, y finalmente disfrutar más de la escuela. Sus opciones favoritas son la ensalada César, los wraps de pollo, las bayas y los plátanos.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Pajaro Valley, en el condado de Santa Cruz, se encuentra entre los distritos que están a la vanguardia de la revolución en las comidas escolares. Además de ofrecer una selección diaria de platos saludables, el distrito tiene una asociación con Esperanza Community Farms y Pajaro Valley High School en la que los estudiantes cosechan ellos mismos, los traen a la escuela y los preparan para sus compañeros de clase. Los agricultores

-JUAN CORDON, DIRECTOR DE SERVICIOS DE ALIMENTOS EN VACAVILLE UNIFIED

locales visitan las aulas para hablar sobre la agricultura y los estudiantes aprenden sobre las trayectorias profesionales en la industria agrícola. El programa ha sido tan popular que el distrito se está expandiendo a otra escuela secundaria este año.

Los retos de ‘de la granja a la escuela’

Aunque más escuelas en todo el estado están adoptando el modelo de la granja a la escuela, ha habido contratiempos. La dotación de personal es importante. Los trabajadores del servicio de comidas escolares generalmente ganan menos de $20 por hora, menos que un trabajador de comida rápida, lo que significa que los distritos a menudo tienen dificultades para llenar las vacantes. Una revisión reciente de EdJoin, la bolsa de trabajo educativa más grande del estado, mostró 851 vacantes para trabajadores de servicios de alimentos en California.

Otra molestia para las escuelas es el papeleo. A pesar de que las comidas son gratuitas y están disponibles para todos los estudiantes, las familias aún deben presentar una solicitud porque las escuelas necesitan realizar un seguimiento de cuántos estudiantes califican bajo el programa federal de almuerzos gratuitos y de precio reducido. El gobierno federal usa los números para reembolsar a las escuelas las comidas de esos niños, y el estado usa los números para determinar las fórmulas de financiamiento basadas en la inscripción de estudiantes de bajos ingresos.

“El programa de almuerzos escolares es tan complicado como el código fiscal de los Estados Unidos. Es una locura”, dijo Jennifer McNeil, cofundadora de LunchAssist, una empresa que ayuda a los distritos escolares a sortear la burocracia. “Hay muchos requisitos y mandatos que afectan lo que se pone en la bandeja del almuerzo”.

Otro desafío es la logística. Las cocinas escolares generalmente no tienen el personal, el tiempo o el espacio para limpiar y picar 500 calabazas, por ejemplo, por lo que deben enviar los productos a una planta de procesamiento, que puede estar a 50 millas de distancia. Transportar los productos a largas distancias puede ser costoso e ineficiente, especialmente si es necesario distribuirlos a una docena de escuelas diferentes.

“Podría necesitar 30 cajas de fresas del Agricultor X y 20 cajas de pepinos del Agricultor Y, y esos agricultores podrían no tener forma de llevar sus productos a diferentes escuelas. No es fácil”, dijo Jean Aitken, directora de servicios de alimentos en Pajaro Valley Unified. “Estamos trabajando en ello, pero en este momento no estamos preparados para manejar todos los detalles”.

La necesidad de más centros de alimentos

Yousef Buzayan, gerente sénior de la granja al mercado en Community Alliance with Family Farmers, un grupo de defensa con sede en Davis, dijo que California necesita más intermediarios, conocidos como centros de alimentos, para comprar, procesar y distribuir productos a las escuelas. Actualmente, cada distrito está forjando sus

propios arreglos, lo cual no es práctico en muchas partes del estado.

Los centros de alimentos también podrían organizar excursiones, visitas de agricultores y otros aspectos de la educación agrícola, así como ayudar a los agricultores a obtener precios justos y un mercado estable y predecible para sus productos. Algunos, como Yolo Food Hub, ya están ofreciendo estos servicios, pero al estado le vendría bien más, dijo.

“Potencialmente, esto podría tener un gran impacto no solo en los estudiantes, sino también en las granjas de California en general, especialmente en las granjas pequeñas”, dijo Buzayan. “Pero en este momento necesitamos pensar en un nuevo modelo de negocios enfocado solo en las escuelas”.

Lograr que los estudiantes amen la quinoa

Otra cosa con la que ayuda LunchAssist es el antiguo desafío al que se enfrentan los padres en todas partes: ¿Cómo lograr que un niño de 7 años pruebe nuevos alimentos? Todos los nuevos programas innovadores serán en vano si los niños tiran sus almuerzos a la basura, señaló McNeil.

Algunas sugerencias que ofrece a las escuelas: Establecer pruebas de sabor para que los estudiantes puedan votar por sus favoritos; educar a los estudiantes sobre nutrición, de dónde provienen los alimentos y cómo se hacen; combine algo nuevo con un viejo favorito; y agregue el condimento Tajin, que puede hacer que cualquier cosa sepa bien, dijo.

Algunos distritos prestan mucha atención a lo que los estudiantes comen en casa y crean menús que reflejan las diversas tradiciones culinarias de las familias. La idea es darles a los estudiantes alimentos que ya disfrutan mientras los exponen a nuevas cocinas. Los chefs de varios distritos avalaron el poder de la presión de los compañeros: es más probable que los niños prueben algo nuevo si ven que sus amigos lo comen.

“A los estudiantes les gusta ser parte de la conversación. Al preguntarles qué

les gusta, de dónde son, demuestra que les estamos prestando atención y escuchándolos”.

-JOSH GJERSAND, CHEF EJECUTIVO DE MOUNT DIABLO UNIFIED

En Mt. Diablo Unified en el condado de Contra Costa, el distrito contrató a un chef ejecutivo, Josh Gjersand, quien anteriormente había trabajado en restaurantes de alta cocina en San Francisco y East Bay. Eligió trabajar en las escuelas, dijo, debido a los horarios regulares, las recompensas de servir a los niños y los fondos disponibles para ser creativo y ambicioso.

Una de sus primeras tareas fue encuestar a los estudiantes sobre lo que querían comer. Pidieron carne halal, especialidades latinoamericanas y asiáticas y opciones veganas. Así que se le ocurrió un menú con entradas como chana masala con garbanzos, arroz orgánico, bayas de trigo y salsa picante; birria con carne de res alimentada con pasto procesada localmente; y tacos de filete de pescado con ensalada de col.

“A los estudiantes les gusta ser parte de la conversación. Al preguntarles qué les gusta, de dónde son, demuestra que les estamos prestando atención y escuchándolos”, dijo. “Es increíble la retroalimentación que hemos estado recibiendo. Es la mejor sensación”.

El condado de Humboldt tiene un enfoque único para servir alimentos escolares “culturalmente relevantes”. Casi el 10% de los estudiantes allí son nativos americanos, por lo que la Oficina de Educación del Condado ofrece comidas, y un plan de estudios, basado en alimentos nativos locales como pescado, bayas y bellotas.

“Comencé aquí hace 27 años y es emocionante ver estos cambios, el impacto positivo en los estudiantes y el personal”, dijo Linda Prescott, directora del programa de nutrición de la Oficina de Educación del Condado. “Y definitivamente estamos viendo el impacto económico en los agricultores. Creo que está marcando una diferencia en Humboldt”.

“No soy realmente un cocinero. Antes,

solo descongelábamos las cosas. Todo esto es nuevo y da un poco de miedo. Pero yo quiero aprender.”

-RENEE WILLIAMS, TRABAJADORA DE ALIMENTOS DURANTE 14 AÑOS EN SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED

El fino arte de la cocina fue central en una capacitación la semana pasada en el Culinary Institute of America en Napa, una de las mejores escuelas de cocina del país. Alrededor de tres docenas de trabajadores de la cafetería escolar de dos distritos del condado de San Luis Obispo se reunieron para una capacitación de dos días, pagada con subvenciones estatales, sobre cómo asar un solomillo, hacer salmón a la parrilla con mantequilla de naranja y tomillo, estofar verduras y hacer otras delicias.

Renee Williams, que ha estado en el servicio de alimentos durante 14 años en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de la Costa de San Luis, dijo que estaba un poco intimidada por toda la escena: los delantales especiales de la CIA, las elegantes estufas de gas, los enormes cuchillos relucientes.

“No soy realmente un cocinero. Antes, solo descongelábamos cosas”, dijo Williams. “Todo esto es nuevo y da un poco de miedo. Pero yo quiero aprender.”

‘Una economía circular’

La primera socia, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, quien durante mucho tiempo abogó por mejores comidas escolares, controló a los nuevos chefs mientras aprendían a cortar zanahorias en julianas y hacer las papas asadas perfectas.

Ella considera que la inversión del estado en nutrición escolar es transformadora para los estudiantes, las pequeñas granjas y las economías locales. En cinco a 10 años, espera ver centros de alimentos bien establecidos en todo el estado y todas las escuelas participando.

“(Mi visión es que) lleguemos a todos los niños de las escuelas públicas de California y hayamos influido en el movimiento de agricultura regenerativa en California de tal manera que la mayoría de las granjas practican la agricultura climáticamente inteligente”, dijo Siebel Newsom. “Los pequeños y medianos agricultores se beneficiarán porque tendrán compradores garantizados y las economías locales florecerán. Es una economía circular”.

Los próximos pasos, dijo, son abordar el desperdicio de alimentos mediante el establecimiento de sistemas de compostaje y enseñar a los estudiantes cómo plantar y cocinar sus propios alimentos.

“Hablando de la increíble escuela de verano”, dijo. “Todos tenemos que comer. Es un gran regalo saber cocinar y tomar algo de temporada del jardín o del arroyo y convertirlo en algo que luego puedes compartir con otras personas, compartir el pan, tener una conversación y conectarte y unirte como comunidad”.

Los trabajadores del servicio de alimentación escolar se capacitan en el Culinary Institute of America como parte de Farm to School, una iniciativa para proporcionar almuerzos más saludables en las escuelas de California, en Napa el 3 de agosto de 2023. Photo Credit: Semantha Norris / CalMatters

GOODBYE HOTDOGS, HELLO VEGAN MASALA: CALIFORNIA’S SCHOOL LUNCHES ARE GOING GOURMET

Last year California began providing free school lunches to all TK-12 students, regardless of family income. Now, with an influx of state and federal money, school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff so they can provide freshly made, healthy meals.

Carolyn Jones CalMatters

The hottest new restaurant in California might be your local elementary school.

Thanks to a surge of nearly $15 billion in state and federal funding, school districts are ditching the old standbys — frozen pizza and chicken nuggets

— in favor of organic salads, free-range grilled chicken, vegan chana masala, chilaquiles and other treats. Districts are building new kitchens, hiring executive chefs, contracting directly with local organic farmers, and training their staffs to cook the finest cuisine. One district in San Luis Obispo County even bought a stone mill to grind its own wheat for bread and pasta.

The move to healthier, fresher school meals comes on the heels of California’s first-in-thenation program providing free breakfast, lunch and snacks to nearly 6 million students in public schools, regardless of whether they qualify under federal income guidelines. The expansion of the meal program, combined with investments in school kitchens and training, have made public schools the largest restaurant system in the state, serving nearly 1 billion meals a year — more than McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway combined.

“We now have the money and the green light to go all out. There’s no more excuses,” said Juan Cordon, food services director at Vacaville Unified, where students now enjoy offerings such as regeneratively raised pork sandwiches, Strauss Family Creamery organic yogurt and chipotle chilaquiles. “Everything is turbo charged. It’s like, let’s do it fast, let’s do it now, let’s do it right.”

A plethora of research shows the benefits of healthy school meals. A 2020 study in the journal Nutrients looked at 502 school meal programs and found that students who ate meals at school had better attendance, higher academic achievement and improved health overall.

The school meal expansion sprung from a handful of government investments during the pandemic, when the economy upended and schools closed, leaving thousands of low-income students and their families without steady access to food. The federal government expanded access to school meals for the first 27 months of the pandemic, and when that program expired, California stepped in with permanent funding for all students to receive free meals at school.

The state also created a program called Kitchen Infrastructure and Training Funds, which has given $750 million to schools to upgrade their kitchens, hire and train staff and make other improvements so they could serve high-quality meals made from scratch for all students. About 90% of districts have received a grant. Another state program, called Farm to School, has doled out nearly $100 million for schools to partner with local farms, plant school gardens and other projects to bolster locally sourced food in school lunchrooms.

“We now have the money and the green light to go all out. There’s no more excuses.”

-JUAN CORDON, FOOD SERVICES DIRECTOR AT VACAVILLE UNIFIED

The switch to fresh, made-from-scratch meals has been popular with students.

Alysa Oliver, a sophomore at Aptos High in Pajaro Unified, said that school lunches used to be so bad she’d sometimes just eat an apple, suffering through the afternoon on an empty stomach.

“The food used to come in little plastic packages that you’d warm up, and it had this condensed, sweaty feeling,” Oliver said. “Now we have this high-quality food that’s better for you, and it tastes better.”

Enjoying a healthy meal enables her to pay closer attention in class, she said, and ultimately enjoy school more. Her favorite choices are Caesar sal-

Pajaro Valley Unified, in Santa Cruz County, is among the districts that’s on the forefront of the revolution in school meals. In addition to offering a daily selection of healthy entrees, the district has a partnership Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School in which students harvest produce themselves, bring it back to school and prepare it for their classmates. Local farmers visit classrooms to talk about agriculture, and students learn about career pathways in the farming industry. The program has been so popular that the district is expanding to another high school this year.

The challenges of ‘farm to school’

Although more schools statewide are embracing the farm-to-school model, there have been hiccups. Staffing is a major one. School food service workers typically earn less than $20 an hour, less than a fast food worker, which means districts often struggle to fill vacancies. A recent check of EdJoin, the state’s largest education job board, showed 851 openings for food service workers in California.

Another hassle for schools is paperwork. Even though the meals are free and available to all students, families still need to apply because schools need to track how many students qualify under the federal free-and-reduced-price lunch program. The federal government uses the numbers to reimburse schools for those children’s meals, and the state uses the numbers to determine funding formulas based on low-income student enrollment.

“The school lunch program is as complicated as the U.S. tax code. It is wild,” said Jennifer McNeil, a co-founder of LunchAssist, a firm that helps school districts navigate the bureaucracy. “There are a lot of requirements and mandates that affect what goes on that lunch tray.”

Another challenge is logistics. School kitchens typically don’t have the staff, time or room to clean and chop 500 butternut squashes, for example, so they need to send produce to a processing plant, which may be 50 miles away. Transporting the produce long distances can be expensive and inefficient, especially if it needs to be distributed to a dozen different school sites.

“I might need 30 cases of strawberries from Farmer X, and 20 cases of cucumbers from Farmer Y, and those farmers might have no way of getting their goods to different schools. It’s not easy,” said Jean Aitken, food services director at Pajaro Valley Unified. “We’re working on it, but right now we’re

not set up to handle all the details.”

A need for more food hubs

Yousef Buzayan, farm-to-market senior manager at the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, an advocacy group based in Davis, said California needs more middlemen — known as food hubs — to purchase, process and distribute produce to schools. Currently, each district is forging its own arrangements, which is not practical in many parts of the state.

Food hubs could also arrange field trips, visits from farmers and other aspects of agricultural education, as well as help farmers get fair prices and a predictable, steady market for their produce. A few, such as the Yolo Food Hub, are already offering these services, but the state could use more, he said.

“Potentially, this could have a huge impact not just on students, but on farms in California generally, especially small farms,” Buzayan said. “But right now we need to think of a new business model focused just on schools.”

Getting students to love quinoa

Another thing LunchAssist helps with is the ageold challenge faced by parents everywhere: How do you get a 7-year-old to try new foods? All the innovative new programs will be for naught if kids toss their lunches in the trash, McNeil noted.

A few suggestions she offers to schools: Set up taste tests so students can vote for their favorites; educate students about nutrition, where food comes from and how it’s made; pair something new with an old favorite; and add Tajin seasoning, which can make anything taste good, she said.

Some districts are paying close attention to what students eat at home, and creating menus that reflect families’ diverse culinary traditions. The idea is to give students food they already enjoy while exposing them to new cuisines. Chefs at several districts vouched for the power of peer pressure: Kids are more likely to try something new if they see their friends eating it.

“The students like to be part of the conversation. By asking them what they like, where they’re from, it shows we’re paying attention and listening to them.”

-JOSH GJERSAND, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT MOUNT DIABLO UNIFIED

At Mt. Diablo Unified in Contra Costa County, the district hired an executive chef, Josh Gjersand, who’d previously worked at fine dining restaurants

in San Francisco and the East Bay. He chose to work in schools, he said, because of the regular hours, rewards of serving children and the funding available to be creative and ambitious.

One of his first tasks was to survey students about what they want to eat. They asked for halal meat, Latin American and Asian specialties and vegan options. So he came up with a menu featuring entrees like chana masala with chickpeas, organic rice, wheatberries and chutney; birria with locally processed, grass-fed beef; and fish filet tacos with slaw.

“The students like to be part of the conversation. By asking them what they like, where they’re from, it shows we’re paying attention and listening to them,” he said. “It’s amazing, the feedback we’ve been getting. It’s the best feeling.”

Humboldt County has a unique approach to serving “culturally relevant” school foods. Nearly 10% of students there are Native American, so the County Office of Education is offering meals — and curriculum — based on local native foods such as fish, berries and acorns.

“I started here 27 years ago and it’s exciting to see these changes, the positive impact on students and staff,” said Linda Prescott, the County Office of Education nutrition program director. “And we’re definitely seeing the economic impact on farmers. I think it’s making a difference in Humboldt.”

“I’m not really a cook. Before, we just defrosted stuff. This is all new and a little scary. But I want to learn.”

-RENEE WILLIAMS, FOOD WORKER FOR 14 YEARS AT SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED

The fine art of cooking was central to a training last week at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, one of the top cooking schools in the country. About three dozen school cafeteria workers from two districts in San Luis Obispo County gathered for a two-day training — paid for with state grants — on how to roast a sirloin, make grilled salmon with orange-thyme butter, braise greens and make other delicacies.

Renee Williams, who’s been in food service for 14 years at San Luis Coastal Unified, said she was a little daunted by the whole scene: the special CIA aprons, the fancy gas stoves, the huge glinting knives.

“I’m not really a cook. Before, we just defrosted stuff,” Williams said. “This is all new and a little scary. But I want to learn.”

‘A circular economy’

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, who’s long advocated for improved school meals, checked in on the new chefs as they learned to julienne carrots and make the perfect roast potatoes. She views the state’s investment in school nutrition as transformative for students, small farms and local economies. In five to 10 years she hopes to see food hubs well established throughout the state, and all schools participating.

“(My vision is that) we reach every public-school kid in California, and have influenced the regenerative agricultural movement in California in such a way that most farms are practicing climate-smart agriculture,” Siebel Newsom said. “The small- and medium-scale farmers will benefit because they’ll have guaranteed buyers, and local economies will blossom. It’s a circular economy.”

The next steps, she said, are tackling food waste by establishing composting systems, and teaching students how to plant and cook their own food.

“Talk about awesome summer school,” she said. “We all have to eat. It’s such a gift to know how to cook, and take something seasonal from the garden or the stream and turn it into something that you can then share with other people, break bread, have a conversation and connect and come together as a community.”

ad, chicken wraps, berries and bananas.

School food service workers train at the Culinary Institute of America as part of Farm to School, an initiative to provide healthier lunches in California schools, in Napa on Aug. 3, 2023.

Photo Credit: Semantha Norris / CalMatters

8 MONTHS AFTER STORMS, CALIFORNIA DISASTER RELIEF SLOWLY FLOWS TO UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS WHO LOST HOMES, INCOME

Nicole Foy CalMatters

Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $95 million would help undocumented workers rebuild after winter storms and floods. Months later, $18 million is being doled out and there are translation issues with the state’s website.

Pérez said. “The challenge is when you decentralize it in that way, you basically are increasing the chances that there is no standardized approach across these organizations to get delivery of that info.”

Undocumented

Californians affected by winter storms and floods are slowly starting to receive money from a special relief program the state launched for them two months ago.

In June, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced it plans to spend $95 million from the state’s Rapid Response Fund to help thousands of flood victims recover from storm damage and financial setbacks. The beneficiaries would be immigrants who don’t qualify for federal emergency assistance or state unemployment insurance because they are undocumented.

More than 20 nonprofits have contracts with the Department of Social Services to distribute the money. So far, they have begun handing out nearly $18 million to about 12,000 residents — but it’s at an uneven pace.

About 4,000 residents in San Joaquin County are expected to receive a total of about $6 million, according to Aug. 6 data from the state. Fewer people have received aid in other big counties. For instance, only a few hundred thousand dollars went to 415 households in Kern and San Mateo counties so far. Some residents in smaller qualifying counties have not received any funds yet, as their counties qualified for disaster assistance later. The money will be available through May 31, 2024, or until the money runs out. Subtracting administrative expenses, nearly a quarter of the available aid has been distributed so far.

Although most recipients are undocumented people, who likely speak Spanish or an Indigenous

language, some of the state’s information about the Storm Assistance for Immigrants program is in English and has not been translated into Spanish or any other languages.

Efrén Pérez, a political science professor at UCLA, said he’s puzzled that the state is not doing more aggressive canvassing and outreach, especially in Spanish.

“I think the most important question is why can’t we make this relatively easier?” Pérez said. “What are

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the barriers that make this the best that we can do?

I think if I’m an agency that has money to hand out and I really want to … provide a public service, I think I would be trying to make something like this a little bit more streamlined.”

Pérez also questioned the state’s reliance on independent organizations to do outreach, saying it could result in varying results across counties and target populations.

“It’s good when you can partner with organizations,”

Scott Murray, a spokesperson for the California Department of Social Services, said the nonprofit organizations are responsible for conducting outreach. He added that a Spanish version of a “Frequently Asked Questions” document has been provided to the nonprofits.

“It’s important to remember that the undocumented community can be fearful of accessing benefits and assistance through Government entities,” Murray told CalMatters in an email.

“Therefore, as trusted community messengers, the nonprofit organizations are conducting outreach to the undocumented community through their existing networks and through the local amplification of the existence of these recovery supports to eligible undocumented Californians.”

Who qualifies for storm damage aid?

The state’s Immigrant Storm Assistance Program, is only for undocumented residents living or working in the 25 counties that qualified for “direct assistance” from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Qualifying families can receive up to $4,500 in state aid, depending on the number of qualifying adults and children in their household, while individuals can qualify for $1,500. The nonprofits contracting with the state interview applicants in person and provide them with preloaded debit cards or checks. Many Californians harmed by the floods were working as farmworkers in rural or coastal

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communities. Not only did many lose weeks of work during the months of rain and floods, but others also lost their homes, vehicles and other property. One UC Merced study of Planada’s residents found nearly $20 million in damages to the Central Valley town of 4,000.

About 88% of California’s farmworkers speak Spanish at home and almost 8% speak an Indigenous language rather than Spanish at home, according to data from the UC Merced Community and Labor Center.

Like most California state agency websites, the social services landing page for the storm assistance program has a Google Translate tool in the upper right corner that can translate the webpage into more than 100 languages, including Spanish.

However the department has not posted translated versions of some key program documents linked on the webpage, including the list of service providers and the contact people, email addresses and phone numbers of the nonprofit organizations distributing the immigrant disaster aid.

The website launched in June, but its main page says, “Translated versions will be posted soon.”

Also the Google Translate tool embedded on the state’s website cannot translate PDFs linked to that page. Some information on those PDFs — such as the main state hotline number and the community organizations assigned to each eligible county — is included on another page that can be translated, however.

This isn’t the first time the state provided information only in English about a program to help residents who likely speak or read a different language.

In 2020 advocates threatened to sue the Department of Social Services because of gaps in the Employment Development Department’s language accommodations for unemployment insurance.

After the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles filed a complaint alleging the state was violating federal and state anti-discrimination mandates, the employment department in 2022 announced plans to expand its language support for the more than 7 million Californians who speak languages other than English.

California nonprofits help hard-to-reach communities

Jose Rodriguez, CEO of the Stockton-based nonprofit El Concilio, said his staff raised concerns about the lack of Spanish translations on the storm assistance website with state officials.

But El Concilio didn’t struggle with outreach, Rodriguez said, because it relies on deep community roots from providing such services as immigration legal assistance and HeadStart to migrant families throughout the county. It also had recently distributed COVID-19 relief and rental assistance funds, he said.

The vast majority of the more than $6 million in aid heading to San Joaquin County is going through El Concilio. More than 2,000 residents – most of whom lost wages due to storms and flooding — have received funds, and another 2,000 are on a waitlist to receive funds.

The Binational Center for the Development of Oaxacan Indigenous Communities, a nonprofit in the Central Valley, has distributed more than $1.3 million to nearly 1,000 applicants from Indigenous Mexican communities who live in Madera and Fresno counties.

Its executive director, Sarait Martinez, said the lack of translated materials on the state’s program website might not matter, because few members of the communities her organization serves visit the state’s website for assistance.

“The reality is that if we don’t do this work, then our community does not get the support,” Martinez said. “It is definitely helping folks. Work started late this season. People needed the funds.”

Rodriguez said he hopes to request more money from the state in the future – if there is enough funds. He said he was unsure why the state allocated just $95 million for the program.

“The need is greater,” Rodriguez said.

People applying for the Storm Assistance for Immigrants program can call 866-724-2023.

OCHO MESES DESPUÉS DE LAS TORMENTAS, LA AYUDA FLUYE LENTAMENTE HACIA LOS TRABAJADORES INDOCUMENTADOS QUE PERDIERON SUS HOGARES E INGRESOS

El gobernador Gavin Newsom prometió que unos $95 millones ayudarían a los trabajadores indocumentados a reconstruir después de las tormentas e inundaciones de invierno. Meses después, se están repartiendo $18 millones y hay problemas de traducción con el sitio web del estado.

Nicole Foy CalMatters

Loscalifornianos indocumentados afectados por las tormentas de invierno y las inundaciones están comenzando a recibir dinero de un programa especial de ayuda que el estado lanzó para ellos hace dos meses.

En junio, la oficina del gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció que planea gastar $95 millones del Fondo de Respuesta Rápida del estado para ayudar a miles de víctimas de inundaciones a recuperarse de los daños de la tormenta y los reveses financieros. Los beneficiarios serían inmigrantes que no califican para asistencia federal de emergencia o seguro estatal de desempleo porque son indocumentados.

Más de 20 organizaciones sin fines de lucro tienen contratos con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales para distribuir el dinero. Hasta ahora han comenzado a entregar casi $18 millones a unos 12,000 residentes, pero a un ritmo muy lento.

Se espera que unos 4000 residentes del condado de San Joaquín reciban un total de unos $6 millones, según datos del estado. Menos personas han recibido ayuda en otros condados grandes. Por ejemplo, solo unos pocos cientos de miles de dólares se destinaron a 415 hogares en los condados de Kern y San Mateo hasta el momento.

Algunos residentes en condados calificados más pequeños aún no han recibido ningún fondo. El dinero estará disponible hasta el 31 de mayo de 2024 o hasta que se agote el dinero. Restando los gastos administrativos, hasta ahora se ha distribuido casi una cuarta parte de la ayuda disponible.

Aunque la mayoría de los destinatarios son personas indocumentadas, que probablemente hablan español o un idioma indígena, parte de la información del estado sobre el programa Storm Assistance for Immigrants está en inglés y no ha sido traducida al español ni a ningún otro idioma.

Efrén Pérez, profesor de ciencias políticas en la UCLA, dijo que está desconcertado de que el estado no esté haciendo campañas de divulgación más agresivas, especialmente en español.

“Creo que la pregunta más importante es ¿por qué no podemos hacer esto relativamente más fácil?” Pérez dijo. “¿Cuáles son las barreras que hacen que esto sea lo mejor que podemos hacer? Creo que si soy una agencia que tiene dinero para repartir y realmente quiero… brindar un servicio público, creo que estaría tratando de simplificar un poco algo como esto”.

Pérez también cuestionó la dependencia del estado de las organizaciones independientes para realizar actividades de divulgación, y dijo que podría generar resultados variables entre los condados y las poblaciones que son el objetivo.

“Es bueno cuando puedes asociarte con organizaciones”, dijo Pérez. “El desafío es que cuando lo descentralizas de esa manera, básicamente estás aumentando las posibilidades de que no haya un enfoque estandarizado en estas organizaciones para recibir esa información”.

Scott Murray, portavoz del Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California, dijo que las organizaciones sin fines de lucro son responsables de realizar actividades de divulgación. Agregó que se ha proporcionado a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro una versión en español de un documento de “Preguntas frecuentes”.

“Es importante recordar que la comunidad indocumentada puede temer acceder a beneficios y asistencia a través de entidades gubernamentales”, dijo Murray a CalMatters en un correo electrónico.

“Por lo tanto, como mensajeros comunitarios confiables, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro están realizando actividades de divulgación para la comunidad indocumentada a través de sus redes existentes y mediante la amplificación local de la existencia de estos apoyos de recuperación para los californianos indocumentados elegibles”.

¿Quién califica para la ayuda por daños causados por tormentas?

El Programa de Asistencia para Inmigrantes en Tormentas del estado es solo para residentes indocumentados que viven o trabajan en los 25 condados que calificaron para “asistencia directa” de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA).

Las familias que califican pueden recibir hasta $4,500 en ayuda estatal, según la cantidad de adultos y niños que califiquen en su hogar, mientras que las personas individuales pueden calificar para $1,500. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que tienen contratos con el estado entrevistan a los solicitantes en persona y les proporcionan tarjetas de débito o cheques precargados.

Muchos californianos perjudicados por las inundaciones trabajaban como trabajadores agrícolas en comunidades rurales o costeras. Muchos no solo perdieron semanas de trabajo durante los meses de lluvia e inundaciones, sino que otros también perdieron sus casas , vehículos y otras propiedades. Un estudio de UC Merced de los residentes de Planada encontró casi $20 millones en daños a la ciudad de 4,000 habitantes del Valle Central.

Aproximadamente el 88% de los trabajadores agrícolas de California hablan español en casa y casi el 8% habla un idioma indígena en lugar de español en casa, según datos del Centro Comunitario y Laboral de UC Merced.

Como la mayoría de los sitios web de las agencias estatales de California, la página de inicio de servicios sociales para el programa de asistencia para tormentas tiene una herramienta de traducción de Google en la esquina superior derecha que puede traducir la página web a más de 100 idiomas, incluido el español.

Sin embargo, el departamento no ha publicado versiones traducidas de algunos documentos clave del programa vinculados en la página web, incluida la lista de proveedores de servicios y las personas de contacto, direcciones de correo electrónico y números de teléfono de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que distribuyen la ayuda por desastre para inmigrantes.

El sitio web se lanzó en junio, pero su página principal dice “Las versiones traducidas se publicarán pronto”.

Además, la herramienta Google Translate incrustada en el sitio web del estado no puede traducir archivos PDF vinculados a esa página. Sin embargo, parte de la información sobre esos PDF, como el número principal de la línea directa estatal y las organizaciones comunitarias asignadas a cada condado elegible, se incluye en otra página que se puede traducir.

Esta no es la primera vez que el estado brinda información solo en inglés sobre un programa para ayudar a los residentes que probablemente hablen o lean un idioma diferente.

En 2020, los defensores amenazaron con demandar al Departamento de Servicios Sociales debido a las brechas en las adaptaciones lingüísticas del Depar-

tamento de Desarrollo del Empleo para el seguro de desempleo. Después de que la Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles presentara una denuncia alegando que el estado estaba violando los mandatos antidiscriminatorios federales y estatales, el departamento de empleo anunció en 2022 planes para ampliar su apoyo lingüístico a los más de 7 millones de californianos que hablan otros idiomas además del inglés.

Organizaciones sin fines de lucro de California ayudan a comunidades de difícil acceso José Rodríguez, director ejecutivo de la organización sin fines de lucro El Concilio, con sede en Stockton, dijo que su personal expresó su preocupación por la falta de traducciones al español en el sitio web de asistencia para tormentas con los funcionarios estatales.

Pero El Concilio no tuvo problemas con la divulgación, dijo Rodríguez, porque se basa en profundas raíces comunitarias al brindar servicios tales como asistencia legal de inmigración y HeadStart a familias migrantes en todo el condado. También había distribuido recientemente fondos de asistencia de alquiler y alivio de COVID-19, dijo.

La gran mayoría de los más de $6 millones en ayuda que se dirige al condado de San Joaquín pasa por El Concilio. Más de 2,000 residentes, la mayoría de los cuales perdieron salarios debido a tormentas e inundaciones, han recibido fondos y otros 2,000 están en una lista de espera para recibir fondos.

El Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo de las Comunidades Indígenas de Oaxaca, una organización sin fines de lucro en el Valle Central, ha distribuido más de $1.3 millones a casi 1,000 solicitantes de comunidades indígenas mexicanas que viven en los condados de Madera y Fresno.

Su directora ejecutiva, Sarait Martinez, dijo que la falta de materiales traducidos en el sitio web del programa del estado podría no importar, porque pocos miembros de las comunidades a las que sirve su organización visitan el sitio web del estado en busca de ayuda.

“La realidad es que si no hacemos este trabajo, entonces nuestra comunidad no recibe el apoyo”, dijo Martínez. “Definitivamente está ayudando a la gente. El trabajo comenzó tarde esta temporada. La gente necesitaba los fondos”.

Rodríguez dijo que espera solicitar más dinero del estado en el futuro, si hay suficientes fondos. Dijo que no estaba seguro de por qué el estado asignó solo $95 millones para el programa.

“La necesidad es mayor”, dijo Rodríguez. Las personas que solicitan el programa Storm Assistance for Immigrants pueden llamar al 1-866-7242023.

Un vecindario inundado en Orosi el 12 de marzo de 2023.

Photo Credit: Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters / CatchLight Local

VIRGO Y SU SUERTE EN EL AMOR

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Virgo con Aries

El derroche de impulsividad de Aries, no encontrará cabida en el mundo metódico y organizado del típico nativo de Virgo, quién se muestra discreto en público pero a la hora del romance es todo un experto. Si Aries aprende a ser más centrado, y objetivo en sus emociones y sentimientos, posiblemente podría encender la chispa del amor en el corazón de Virgo. Si no sucede así, pueden llegar a consolidar una amistad que puede durar para siempre.

Virgo con Tauro

Ambos aspiran lograr los mismos objetivos, y se valen frecuentemente recursos similares para alcanzar sus metas y propósitos. Los dos disfrutan del romanticismo, los placeres pasionales, el arte y especialmente de la seguridad financiera. No les será difícil entenderse, sobre todo en la intimidad. Si ambos trabajan por un bien común, de esta unión puede surgir una pareja, que disfrutará de una plena y duradera felicidad.

Virgo con Géminis

Aunque ambos signos están regidos por el planeta Mercurio, tendrán algunas diferencias en su manera de pensar, reaccionar y sentir. La relación tendrá grandes probabilidades de llegar a algo serio, si comparten las mismas inquietudes sentimentales e intelectuales. Géminis ha de buscar ser más estable, y comprensivo respecto a sus sentimientos y Virgo; tendrá que evitar esa intensa batalla interna que le hace querer perfeccionarlo todo a su alrededor.

Virgo con Cáncer

Al comienzo de la relación podría suceder que el carácter critico de Virgo, pudiera desmotivar emocionalmente el sensible, y romántico corazón del nativo de Cáncer. Esta relación tendrá el futuro asegurado, si llega a existir una fusión entre la seguridad que caracteriza a Virgo. y la pasión a veces desbordada de Cáncer. Si románticamente no funciona, entonces decidirán tener una relación de amistad y confidencialidad.

Virgo con Leo

Leo puede llegar a encender el amor y la pasión del nativo de Virgo, y éste siempre procurará darle buena vibra, y seguridad a los ambiciosos planes de Leo. Los dos desean un amor firme, apasionado, con quien puedan realizarse y mantenerse por el resto de sus vidas. Si deciden evitar celos y malentendidos, entonces podrán sostener una relación que les haga felices a ambos. Si se mantienen unidos, lograrán alcanzar los sueños de los dos.

Virgo con Virgo

Como nativos del mismo signo, se podrían entender en casi todo lo que hagan, tomarían decisiones equilibradas y gozarían de la música, la espiritualidad, la familia, y la vida en común. Aun así, puede surgir un obstáculo en el romance a largo plazo, ya que los dos podrían ser demasiado críticos y meticulosos, y ese detalle podría convertir una buena relación, en una unión inestable con pocas posibilidades de subsistir. Si el amor que les une es verdadero, podrán ganarle a las circunstancias.

Virgo con Libra

Libra encontrará paz, felicidad y sobre todo seguridad en este afortunado romance. Virgo se sentirá reconfortado con la ternura, y el refinamiento espiritual y emocional del hijo de la balanza. Tendrán amistades y conocidos que les apoyarán en todo momento, al mismo tiempo no deberán perturbarse, ni prestar la más mínima atención a algunos mal intencionados que tratarán de separarlos, causando malentendidos, intrigas y celos.

Virgo con Escorpión

En este caso se puede dar una unión armoniosa, porque Virgo sabrá adaptarse inteligentemente, al carácter sofisticado de Escorpión. La relación irá siempre avante si Escorpión, decide dejar de ser tan posesivo, y si Virgo, logra modificar de alguna manera sus críticas continuas por simples observaciones. Trabajando en esos pequeños detalles, el amor se mantendrá siempre latente, y los logros de cada uno serán los logros de ambos.

Virgo con Sagitario

Virgo puede llegar a sentir que Sagitario, es un tanto fugaz en sus relaciones y aventurero con respecto al amor. A su vez Sagitario, se mostrará en ocasiones confundido, ante el comportamiento moderado y discreto de Virgo. A pesar de los inconvenientes que les separan, ambos desean lograr grandes metas en la vida, lo que pudiera acercarlos, despertando en cada uno la chispa del amor que pudiera unirlos de manera definitiva.

Virgo con Capricornio

De este dúo puede resultar una prospera relación sentimental, si ambos aceptan la forma de ser y sobre todo la independencia del otro. Tienen un sentido fuerte de orden y disciplina, y es probable que tiendan a exigirse demasiado tanto en el amor como en sus labores cotidianas. Enfrentarán rencillas de vez en cuando, pues no les será fácil coincidir a la hora de tomar decisiones, el sexo y la pasión serán factores determinantes para que la relación se convierta en un idilio duradero.

Virgo con Acuario

Existirá un balance adecuado entre lo sentimental, y lo sexual entre estos dos dignos. Juntos se envolverán en un mundo de ideas y objetivos afines. Vivirán en armonía con los amigos, y familiares de ambos. La pasión será su punto de encuentro cuando enfrenten dificultades. Aunque los dos aspiran a tener el control absoluto en la relación, sabrán respetar el derecho y espacio del otro, lo que puede convertirles en una relación sumamente afortunada.

Virgo con Piscis

Desde el primer momento que se conozcan, ambos sabrán si existe la química romántica y sexual necesaria entre ellos, sino sucede así; es probable que decidan ser amigos y confidentes. Ambos se caracterizan por ser discretos pero muy apasionados en la intimidad. Los dos andan en busca de una relación a largo plazo. Esta puede ser una pareja afortunada. Si llegan a enamorarse de verdad, la relación estará llena de romanticismo, comprensión y compatibilidad.

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ASSESSING CLIMATE INVESTMENTS ON 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

Suzanne Potter California News Service

TheBiden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act, which directs $370 billion to clean energy efforts through tax incentives, grants, and loan guarantees, turned one year old on August 16. The public money has in turn spurred private investment to decarbonize the economy.

Stephan Nicoleau, an investor in the Full Cycle Fund, which finances climate critical technologies, talked about the ripple effect of the funding.

"This is a chance for us to level up our American economy. That multiplier effect is massive," Nicoleau explained. "We're talking about millions of jobs that are now part of the clean energy future of our country, and allows us to think about a world where we are no longer on an economic basis or on an energy basis, reliant on fossil fuels."

Republican opponents of the Inflation Reduction Act have cited concerns about the deficit and the effect on jobs in the oil and gas sector. So far, private companies have announced plans for 96 gigawatts of clean power, enough for almost 20 million homes. U.S. battery manufacturers have ramped up projects supporting the production of 10 million electric vehicles per year.

Meghan Salhi-Wells, former mayor of Culver City and California director of the group Elected Officials to Protect America, said it is a big opportunity to build offshore wind infrastructure coast to coast. "We're rewriting the energy paradigm," Salhi-Wells emphasized. "From a paradigm that harmed com-

munities into ones that lift us all up together."

Ahmad Zahra, a city council member in Fullerton, said his city has invested in urban forestry and clean water and is helping create a community choice energy agency for Orange County.

"We were having a hard time finding the funding to really accelerate this type of investment," Zahra pointed out. "This act is going to revolutionize all our policies on a local level because we will have now the funds to be able to provide the tools of investment."

EVALUACIÓN DE LAS INVERSIONES

CLIMÁTICAS EN EL PRIMER ANIVERSARIO DE LA LEY DE REDUCCIÓN DE LA INFLACIÓN

sobre el efecto dominó de la financiación.

“Esta es una oportunidad para nosotros de nivelar nuestra economía estadounidense. Ese efecto multiplicador es enorme”, explicó Nicoleau. “Estamos hablando de millones de empleos que ahora son parte del futuro de energía limpia de nuestro país, y nos permite pensar en un mundo en el que ya no dependemos de una base económica o energética, dependiente de los combustibles fósiles. "

Los republicanos que se oponen a la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación han expresado su preocupación por el déficit y el efecto sobre los empleos en el sector del petróleo y el gas. Hasta el momento, las empresas privadas han anunciado planes para 96 gigavatios de energía limpia, suficiente para casi 20 millones de hogares. Los fabricantes de baterías de EE. UU. han acelerado los proyectos que respaldan la producción de 10 millones de vehículos eléctricos por año.

Meghan Salhi-Wells, exalcaldesa de Culver City y directora de California del grupo Elected Officials to Protect America, dijo que es una gran oportunidad para construir infraestructura eólica marina de costa a costa.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

LaLey de Reducción de la Inflación de la Administración Biden, que destina $370 mil millones a esfuerzos de energía limpia a través de incentivos fiscales, subvenciones y garantías de préstamos, cumplió un año el 16 de agosto.

El dinero público, a su vez, ha estimulado la inversión privada para descarbonizar la economía.

Stephan Nicoleau, un inversionista en Full Cycle Fund, que financia tecnologías críticas para el clima, habló

"Estamos reescribiendo el paradigma energético", enfatizó Salhi-Wells. "De un paradigma que dañó a las comunidades a uno que nos levante a todos juntos".

Ahmad Zahra, concejal de la ciudad de Fullerton, dijo que su ciudad ha invertido en silvicultura urbana y agua limpia y está ayudando a crear una agencia de energía de elección comunitaria para el condado de Orange. "Estábamos teniendo dificultades para encontrar la financiación para acelerar realmente este tipo de inversión", señaló Zahra. "Este acto va a revolucionar todas nuestras políticas a nivel local porque ahora tendremos los fondos para poder proporcionar las herramientas de inversión".

Private investment in clean technology like hydrogen, carbon capture and energy storage has increased between 50 and 200 percent from initial estimates, according to the Brookings Institution and the Rhodium group. Photo Credit: Rufous / Adobestock

EL PODER DEL VOTO DE LAS MUJERES LATINAS EN ESTADOS UNIDOS

Teresita González Córdova La Red Hispana

El18 de agosto es una fecha significativa ya que se conmemora el 103 aniversario de la 19 Enmienda de la Constitución de Estados Unidos, que reconoció el derecho al voto femenino. Este hito histórico honra el legado de la lucha por el sufragio femenino, la igualdad de género y la participación política de las mujeres en general, pero también es una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre el impacto actual del voto de las mujeres latinas en el país.

La búsqueda del derecho al voto femenino en Estados Unidos ha sido una trayectoria marcada por la pugna, el trabajo incansable y el sacrificio de destacadas activistas como Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott y Susan B. Anthony, quienes son memoria viva del movimiento sufragista.

El camino hacia el sufragio femenino tuvo momentos clave que llevaron al logro de la 19 Enmienda de la Constitución en 1920. La Convención de Seneca Falls en 1848 marcó el inicio de la batalla por el voto femenino, y a partir de entonces, diversas organizaciones lideradas por activistas se levantaron a lo largo del territorio estadounidense.

Sin embargo, cabe mencionar que, aunque la enmienda garantizó el derecho al voto de las mujeres, no abordó la discriminación que enfrentaban las mujeres de color. Fue hasta 1967 que las mujeres de color pudieron ejercer su derecho al voto en Estados Unidos, después de una ardua lucha que culminó con la Ley de Derechos Civiles y la Ley de Derecho al Voto.

El poder de las mujeres latinas en las elecciones

En la actualidad, el voto femenino, en especial el de las mujeres latinas, tiene un impacto significativo en las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos. Según el Pew Research Center, en 2021 había aproximadamente 62.5 millones de hispanos en Estados Unidos, lo que representa alrededor del 19% de la población total. Cuatro de cada cinco hispanos/latinos cuentan con ciudadanía, lo que los habilita para ejercer su derecho al voto.

El activismo de las mujeres latinas en el ejercicio del voto es destacable, María Teresa Kumar y Julissa Arce son voces contemporáneas que promueven la participación política de las mujeres y el sufragio femenino.

Según el estudio de CUNY/CNN de 2016, las mujeres hispanas votaron en mayor proporción que los hombres en todas las elecciones presidenciales entre 1992 y 2012, con una participación electoral que oscilaba entre el 53% y el 55% del total de votantes hispanos. Además, las mujeres latinas se registran para votar y votan en mayores números que los hombres hispanos, con una diferencia de 3 puntos porcentuales en ambos casos, entre 1992 y 2012, según el Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

¿Qué temas son prioridad para las latinas?

Los temas prioritarios para las mujeres latinas en Estados Unidos abarcan una amplia gama de preocupaciones. Entre ellos se encuentran la inmigración, la educación, el acceso a la atención médica, la igualdad de género, el cuidado infantil, la seguridad y justicia, la igualdad económica y el medio ambiente. Estos temas se ven afectados por sesgos de género, racismo, discriminación interseccional y otros factores que influyen en el voto femenino y su impacto en la política.

Es vital que las mujeres latinas se involucren y participen activamente en el proceso político. Existen diversas formas de hacerlo, como activarse digitalmente, educarse sobre los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, asistir a talleres y eventos políticos, liderar espacios de diálogo, promover la diversidad e inclusión, y participar como voluntarias en campañas políticas de candidatas que apoyen sus intereses.

Honrar y valorar el trabajo de las mujeres latinas que están en espacios políticos es otra manera de fomentar su participación. Siguiendo a figuras destacadas como Verónica Escobar, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Nydia Velázquez y Alejandra Ocasio-Cortez, se contribuye a visibilizar su trabajo y abrir oportunidades para más mujeres en la política.

¿Cómo puedes ayudar a que más personas ejerzan su derecho al voto?

THE POWER OF LATINA WOMEN'S VOTE IN THE UNITED STATES

States cover a wide range of concerns. Among them are immigration, education, access to health care, gender equality, child care, security and justice, economic equality and the environment. These issues are affected by gender bias, racism, intersectional discrimination, and other factors that influence the female vote and its impact on politics.

It is vital that Latina women become involved and actively participate in the political process. There are various ways to do this, such as becoming digitally active, educating yourself about the Sustainable Development Goals, attending workshops and political events, leading spaces for dialogue, promoting diversity and inclusion, and participating as volunteers in political campaigns of candidates who support your interests.

Una manera de involucrarse y participar es conociendo los movimientos actuales y acciones a tu alcance, aquí encontrarás algunos que puedes investigar más a profundidad y elegir:

• Actívate digitalmente. Toma como referencia el movimiento #HeForShe y busca movimientos digitales que te resuenen.

• Edúcate. Conoce más sobre la Agenda 2030 y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), uno de sus objetivos primordiales es lograr la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las mujeres.

• Busca. Asiste a talleres, charlas y eventos que aborden los procesos electorales de tu comunidad.

• Súmate. Localiza las campañas de concientización de tu comunidad sobre la importancia del voto y cómo este puede influir en las políticas que te afectan.

• Organiza. Lidera espacios de diálogo con las personas que conozcas, foros, clubs de lectura, entre otros. Recuerda generar espacios para que quienes tengan hijos en etapa infantil puedan asistir.

• Siembra. Si estás en una posición de otorgar o recibir mentoría, hazlo, fomentar el liderazgo entre mujeres latinas tiene una trascendencia con alcances inimaginables.

• Alza la voz. Involúcrate en temas que consideres relevantes para tu propio bienestar, el de tu familia y comunidad. Al difundir información, asegúrate de que esté verificada.

• Promueve. Sé promotora de la diversidad y la inclusión. Apoya y respalda a las candidatas latinas para cargos públicos y apóyalas para conectar con las políticas que aborden las necesidades más urgentes de la comunidad latina.

• Actualízate. Aprende nuevas habilidades tecnológicas para llegar a más mujeres, especialmente de generaciones diferentes a la tuya.

• Infórmate. En Estados Unidos la edad mínima para que una persona pueda votar son 18 años. Regístrate para votar, investiga a las y los candidatos y procura un voto informado.

• Haz voluntariado. Puedes ofrecerte como voluntaria en las campañas políticas de candidatas que apoyen y representen tus intereses.

El voto de las mujeres latinas es un poderoso instrumento de cambio y participación política en Estados Unidos. Aunque se han alcanzado grandes logros desde la Declaración de Seneca Falls, es importante seguir trabajando por los derechos políticos de las mujeres y recordar que cada pequeño esfuerzo cuenta para construir una sociedad más inclusiva y representativa.

La participación política de las mujeres es esencial para fortalecer la democracia y promover la igualdad de género en la nación.

Teresita González Córdova La Red Hispana

Honoring and valuing the work of Latina women who are in political spaces is another way to encourage their participation. Following prominent figures such as Verónica Escobar, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Nydia Velázquez and Alejandra Ocasio-Cortez contributes to making their work visible and opening opportunities for more women in politics. How can you help more people exercise their right to vote?

August

18th is a significant date as it commemorates the 103rd anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which recognized women's right to vote. This historic milestone honors the legacy of the fight for women's suffrage, gender equality and the political participation of women in general, but it is also an opportunity to reflect on the current impact of voting for Latina women in the country.

The search for the right to vote for women in the United States has been a path marked by the struggle, tireless work, and sacrifice of prominent activists such as Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Susan B. Anthony, who are living memories of the suffrage movement.

The road to women's suffrage had key moments that led to the achievement of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920. The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 marked the beginning of the battle for women's suffrage, and from then on, various activist-led organizations rose up across the United States.

However, it is worth noting that although the amendment guaranteed the right to vote for women, it did not address the discrimination faced by women of color. It was not until 1967 that women of color were able to exercise their right to vote in the United States, after an arduous struggle that culminated in the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.

The power of Latina women in elections

Currently, the female vote, especially that of Latina women, has a significant impact in the presidential elections of the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2021 there were approximately 62.5 million Hispanics in the United States, which represents about 19% of the total population. Four out of five Hispanics/Latinos have citizenship, which enables them to exercise their right to vote.

The activism of Latina women in the exercise of the vote is remarkable, María Teresa Kumar and Julissa Arce are contemporary voices that promote the political participation of women and women's suffrage.

According to the 2016 CUNY/CNN study, Hispanic women voted in higher proportions than men in all presidential elections between 1992 and 2012, with voter turnout ranging from 53% to 55% of total Hispanic voters. In addition, Latina women register to vote and vote in greater numbers than Hispanic men, with a difference of 3 percentage points in the two cases, between 1992 and 2012, according to the Institute for Women's Policy Research.

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The priority issues for Latina women in the United

One way to get involved and participate is by knowing the current movements and actions at your fingertips, here you will find some that you can investigate further and choose from:

• Get digitally active. Take the #HeForShe movement as a reference and look for digital movements that resonate with you.

• Educate yourself. Learn more about the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of its primary objectives is to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women.

• Search. Attend workshops, talks and events that address the electoral processes in your community.

• Join. Locate awareness campaigns in your community about the importance of voting and how it can influence the policies that affect you.

• Organize. Lead dialogue spaces with the people you meet, forums, reading clubs, among others. Remember to generate spaces so that those who have children in the infant stage can attend.

• Sow. If you are in a position to grant or receive mentoring, do it, fostering leadership among Latina women has an unimaginable significance.

• Speak out. Get involved in issues that you consider relevant for your own well-being, that of your family and community. When sharing information, make sure it is verified.

• Promote. Be a promoter of diversity and inclusion. Support Latina candidates for public office and support them to connect with policies that address the most urgent needs of the Latino community.

• Get up to date. Learn new tech skills to reach more women, especially from generations other than yours.

• Find out. In the United States, the minimum age for a person to vote is 18 years. Register to vote, research the candidates and seek an informed vote.

• Volunteer. You can volunteer in the political campaigns of female candidates who support and represent your interests.

The vote of Latina women is a powerful instrument of change and political participation in the United States. Although great achievements have been made since the Seneca Falls Declaration, it is important to continue working for women's political rights and to remember that every little effort counts to build a more inclusive and representative society. The political participation of women is essential to strengthen democracy and promote gender equality in the nation.

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TWO-YEAR NEWS INVESTIGATION SPOTLIGHTS ABUSE OF FARMWORKERS

Suzanne Potter & Tina Vasquez California News Service / Yes! Magazine

Latineworkers form the backbone of the American agricultural industry. Without them, we could not eat. Without them, our larger food systems would crumble.

But farmworkers earn “far less than even some of the lowest-paid workers in the U.S. labor force,” according to the Economic Policy Institute. And the overwhelming majority of farm laborers in the United States are Latine, while more than 40% are undocumented. Another 10% of the farm labor force working in crops comes to the U.S. as part of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program, a guest worker program overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor that allows American employers to temporarily hire migrant workers to perform agricultural work. Employers can request workers from 86 eligible countries, though 90% hail from Mexico.

The World Bank has described agricultural development as “one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty.” Conservation organizations report that sustainable agricultural operations can help preserve and restore habitats, protect watersheds, and improve soil health and water quality. Experts suggest that expanding urban agriculture can even help fight racism and increase health equity.

If agricultural development is, indeed, the linchpin for a more just world, then realizing that world requires listening to and caring for the human beings whose labor facilitates that development. It also demands we reckon with how an industry built on exploitation can pave the road to justice.

While working on a long-term investigation about wage theft and abuse in the H-2A program, I heard stories from farmworkers about their friends, colleagues, and family members who were worked to death or trafficked as part of the H-2A program, or raped in the fields by an employer. Stories about injustices have become normalized in the industry, including those about dangerous housing conditions at labor camps and systemic wage theft. According to the Department of Labor, agriculture is the top low-wage, high-violation industry in the nation.

Sometimes stories of horrific abuse break through to the public. In 2021, the nation was shocked to learn details of “Operation Blooming Onion.”

Trafficked migrant workers were ensnared in what U.S. government officials called “modern-day slavery” on southern Georgia farms, where victims were forced to dig for onions with their bare hands under the threat of gun violence. As appalling as the details were, crimes of labor trafficking, extreme wage theft, and passport confiscation all frequently occur as part of the agricultural guest worker program.

Decades of data from government agencies, advocacy organizations, and academic institutions back up these stories from the field. Farmworkers suffer extreme health disparities due to the brutal, repetitive, fastpaced outdoor work they perform in extreme temperatures under harsh conditions that include pesticide exposure and high risk of heatstroke.

When first started my investigation in fall 2021, well-meaning colleagues offered unsolicited advice about how difficult it would be to find farmworkers willing to go on the record. I

INVESTIGACIÓN DE NOTICIAS DE DOS AÑOS DESTACA EL ABUSO DE LOS TRABAJADORES AGRÍCOLAS

Suzanne Potter & Tina Vasquez California News Service / Yes!

Magazine

Lostrabajadores latinos forman la columna vertebral de la industria agrícola estadounidense. Sin ellos, no podríamos comer. Sin ellos, nuestros sistemas alimenticios más grandes se derrumbarían.

traficados como parte del programa H-2A, o violados en el campo por un empleador. Las historias sobre injusticias se han normalizado en la industria, incluidas aquellas sobre condiciones de vivienda peligrosas en campos de trabajo y robo de salarios sistémico. Según el Departamento de Trabajo, la agricultura es la principal industria de bajos salarios y alta infracción en la nación.

was repeatedly told that farmworker communities are notoriously hard to build trust in. “They won’t speak to media,” one editor warned me. “They’re afraid of journalists,” a reporter friend said. I came to parrot these lines myself—and admittedly, the first several months of reporting were hard. I had particular trouble finding H-2A workers to speak to, but I soon learned it’s not because migrant farmworkers are unwilling to make their voices heard. These workers are hard to reach because of the nature of their work. Farmworkers are also fully aware of the consequences of speaking to a reporter—employers of H-2A workers can covertly blacklist them from being able to legally work in the U.S. Retaliatory employers have threatened undocumented farmworkers with immigration enforcement for detailing wage theft and other abuses. More often than not, these workers choose to speak out anyway.

Once I was tapped in, one worker led to another. I tuned in to a chorus of voices and an avalanche of stories. There was no way to ignore farmworkers’ decades-long fight to be heard. In recent years alone, they have inspired berry boycotts and changed the face of labor organizing through efforts like the Milk With Dignity Program and the Fair Food Program. In Florida, they marched 45 miles to demand that companies such as Publix, Wendy’s, and Kroger provide farmworkers with better working conditions and wages. In California, farmworkers marched 335 miles to the state capital to urge the governor to sign a bill that would have made it easier for them to vote in unions.

The appalling injustices farmworkers experience in the U.S. are not

the result of a few bad apples in the agricultural industry. Their mistreatment is cemented into law by way of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which denies agricultural workers the bare minimum: a livable wage and overtime pay, while failing to mandate access to shade and water. These racist exclusions from basic labor protections have literally cost farmworkers their lives. But when their co-workers die in the fields from thirst and heat exposure, they protest. They strike. Farmworkers fight back. The most important public data we have about abuse in the agricultural industry exists because farmworkers risked it all to speak truth to power. The media’s portrayal of farmworkers as meek, scared, and hiding in the shadows flies in the face of what they have shown us: an unquenchable thirst for justice and a deep, abiding hunger for accountability—two things that have been denied to them for far too long.

Until we truly reckon with the almighty agricultural industry that abuses our farmworkers with impunity, there can be no future where agriculture miraculously saves us from the damage already wrought on our agrifood systems. Without significant steps to ensure dignity and safety for the workers who nourish us—hundreds of thousands of whom come to the U.S. each year as part of a federal program that functions as a form of indentured servitude—we are doomed to continue perpetuating these cycles of harm.

Tina Vasquez wrote this article for Yes! Magazine. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration

Pero los trabajadores agrícolas ganan "mucho menos que incluso algunos de los trabajadores peor pagados de la fuerza laboral de los Estados Unidos", según el Instituto de Política Económica. Y la gran mayoría de los trabajadores agrícolas en los Estados Unidos son latinos, mientras que más del 40 % son indocumentados. Otro 10 % de la mano de obra agrícola que trabaja en cultivos llega a los EE. UU. como parte del Programa Agrícola Temporal H-2A, un programa de trabajadores temporales supervisado por el Departamento de Trabajo de los EE. UU. que permite a los empleadores estadounidenses contratar temporalmente a trabajadores migrantes para realizar trabajos agrícolas. Los empleadores pueden solicitar trabajadores de 86 países elegibles, de los cuales el 90 % provienen de México. El Banco Mundial ha descrito el desarrollo agrícola como “una de las herramientas más poderosas para acabar con la pobreza extrema”. Las organizaciones conservacionistas informan que las operaciones agrícolas sostenibles pueden ayudar a preservar y restaurar hábitats, proteger las cuencas hidrográficas y mejorar la salud del suelo y la calidad del agua. Los expertos sugieren que expandir la agricultura urbana puede incluso ayudar a combatir el racismo y aumentar la equidad en la salud. Si el desarrollo agrícola es, de hecho, el eje de un mundo más justo, entonces la realización de ese mundo requiere escuchar y cuidar a los seres humanos cuyo trabajo facilita ese desarrollo. También exige que consideremos cómo una industria basada en la explotación puede allanar el camino hacia la justicia.

Mientras trabajaba en una investigación a largo plazo sobre el robo de salarios y el abuso en el programa H-2A, escuché historias de trabajadores agrícolas sobre sus amigos, colegas y miembros de la familia que trabajaron hasta la muerte o fueron

A veces, las historias de abusos horribles llegan al público. En 2021, la nación se sorprendió al conocer los detalles de la “Operación Cebolla Floreciente”. Los trabajadores migrantes traficados quedaron atrapados en lo que los funcionarios del gobierno de EE. UU. llamaron "esclavitud moderna" en las granjas del sur de Georgia, donde las víctimas se vieron obligadas a cavar cebollas con sus propias manos bajo la amenaza de la violencia armada. Por espantosos que fueran los detalles, los delitos de tráfico laboral, robo extremo de salarios y confiscación de pasaportes ocurren con frecuencia como parte del programa de trabajadores agrícolas invitados.

Décadas de datos de agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones de defensa e instituciones académicas respaldan estas historias del campo. Los trabajadores agrícolas sufren disparidades de salud extremas debido al trabajo al aire libre brutal, repetitivo y acelerado que realizan en temperaturas extremas y en condiciones duras que incluyen la exposición a pesticidas y el alto riesgo de insolación.

Cuando comencé mi investigación en el otoño de 2021, colegas bien intencionados me ofrecieron consejos no solicitados sobre lo difícil que sería encontrar trabajadores agrícolas dispuestos a hablar públicamente. Me dijeron repetidamente que es muy difícil generar confianza en las comunidades de trabajadores agrícolas. “No hablarán con los medios”, me advirtió un editor. “Les tienen miedo a los periodistas”, dijo un amigo reportero. Yo mismo vine a repetir estas líneas como un loro, y es cierto que los primeros meses de reportaje fueron difíciles. Tuve problemas particulares para encontrar trabajadores H-2A con quienes hablar, pero pronto aprendí que no es porque los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes no estén dispuestos a hacer oír su voz. Estos trabajadores son difíciles de alcanzar debido a la naturaleza de su trabajo. Los trabajadores agrícolas también son plenamente conscientes de las

consecuencias de hablar con un reportero—los empleadores de los trabajadores H-2A pueden incluirlos en la lista negra de forma encubierta para que no puedan trabajar legalmente en los EE. UU. Los empleadores en represalia han amenazado a los trabajadores agrícolas indocumentados con la aplicación de la ley de inmigración por detallar el robo de salarios y otros abusos. La mayoría de las veces, estos trabajadores eligen hablar de todos modos. Una vez que me conectaron, un trabajador llevó a otro. Sintonicé un coro de voces y una avalancha de historias. No había forma de ignorar la lucha de décadas de los trabajadores agrícolas para ser escuchados. Solo en los últimos años, han inspirado boicots de moras y han cambiado la cara de la organización laboral a través de esfuerzos como el Programa de Leche con Dignidad y el Programa de Alimentos Justos. En Florida, marcharon 45 millas para exigir que empresas como Publix, Wendy's y Kroger brinden a los trabajadores agrícolas mejores condiciones laborales y salarios. En California, los trabajadores agrícolas marcharon 335 millas hasta la capital del estado para instar al gobernador a firmar un proyecto de ley que les hubiera facilitado votar en los sindicatos.

Las terribles injusticias que experimentan los trabajadores agrícolas en los EE. UU. no son el resultado de unas pocas manzanas podridas en la industria agrícola. Su maltrato está cimentado en la ley a través de la Ley de Normas Laborales Justas, que niega a los trabajadores agrícolas el mínimo indispensable: un salario digno y pago de horas extras, sin exigir el acceso a la sombra y al agua. Estas exclusiones racistas de las protecciones laborales básicas literalmente les han costado la vida a los trabajadores agrícolas. Pero cuando sus compañeros de trabajo mueren en los campos de sed y exposición al calor, protestan. Ellos hacen huelga. Los trabajadores agrícolas se defienden.

Los datos públicos más importantes que tenemos sobre el abuso en la industria agrícola existen porque los trabajadores agrícolas lo arriesgaron todo para levantar la voz ante el poder. La representación que hacen los medios de los trabajadores agrícolas como mansos, asustados y escondidos en las sombras va en contra de lo que nos han mostrado: una sed insaciable de justicia y un hambre profunda y permanente de rendición de cuentas - dos cosas que se les han negado durante demasiado tiempo.

Hasta que realmente tengamos en cuenta a la todopoderosa industria agrícola que abusa de nuestros trabajadores agrícolas con impunidad, no puede haber un futuro en el que la agricultura nos salve milagrosamente del daño ya causado en nuestros sistemas agroalimentarios.

Sin pasos significativos para garantizar la dignidad y la seguridad de los trabajadores que nos nutren - cientos de miles de los cuales vienen a los EE. UU. cada año como parte de un programa federal que funciona como una forma de servidumbre por contrato - estamos condenados a continuar perpetuando estos ciclos de dañar.

Tina Vásquez escribió este artículo para ¡Sí! Revista. Versión transmitida por Suzanne Potter para el Servicio de Noticias de California que informa para la Colaboración entre el Servicio de Noticias Públicas y la Red de Periodismo de Soluciones

About 300,000 people a year take part in the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) AVISO DE AUDIENCIA Y REUNIÓN PÚBLICA

Cambios Propuestos a las Tarifas y a la Estructura de las Tarifas

La Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) que opera Caltrain, celebrará una reunión pública el 21 de agosto de 2023 y una audiencia pública el 28 de agosto de 2023 para recibir los comentarios del público sobre los cambios en la estructura de las tarifas de Caltrain.

La PCJPB celebrará una reunión pública y una audiencia pública para recibir comentarios del público sobre los siguientes cambios en la estructura de las tarifas:

- Nuevo calendario de aumento de tarifas

- Reducción del número de personas necesarias para obtener descuentos en tarifas de grupo

- Participación en el programa regional de descuentos por transferencia

- Aceptación de Open payment

Reunión pública

La Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) invita los comentarios del público a los posibles cambios durante la audiencia. El público puede participar a través de un enlace web de Zoom y/o por teléfono.

Lunes, 21 de agosto de 2023 a las 5 p.m.

Información para comunicarse por Zoom: https://bit.ly/

CaltrainMeetingFares

Identificación del webinario: 83683061437

Acceso por teléfono: 1.669.219:1437; Identificación de la reunión: 83683061437

Audiencia Pública

Lunes, 28 de agosto de 2023 a las 2:30 p.m. (o tan pronto como el asunto pueda ponerse a la disposición del público)

Información para comunicarse por Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 81843266625?pwd=aDExTGltUUJSOUc5TkNnbU1QMTRHUT09

Identificación del webinario: 81843266625

Acceso por teléfono: 1.669.900.6833; Identificación de la reunión: 818 4326 6625

Antes de la audiencia, los comentarios pueden enviarse por correo, e-mail o teléfono:

Board Secretary

Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board

P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070 - 1306 changes@caltrain.com1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448)

Para solicitar servicio de traducción o interpretación, llame a Caltrain al 1.800.660.4287 al menos tres días antes de la reunión.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697840

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STR8 AUTO BUMBER SERVICE 1887 Monterey Rd, #B, 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): Meliton Ginez Cruz, 709 Bolivar Drive, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/1/2023. This 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/ Meliton Ginez Cruz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697840

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697947

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GG CLEANING SERVICES, 10820 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Mayra Sally Gutierrez, 10820 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020. 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

Lead Application Engineer; Ellis St, Mountain View, CA; ID: LAE-HCS-M-01; 1 Pos; Provides 1st line Supp for mult cust and their suppliers who are integrating the SWM-Client into Electron Control Units. Guide and assist supplier with integrating the Harman OTA client. Manages Cust issues, review logs, gives direction to devl on how to fix s/w issues,case tracking, update tickets, escalate to Global Support and R&D teams & on-site cust workshops and crisis situations, including directing the activities of customer’s and supplier’s teams. Lead root cause analysis of s/w defects, resolution of complex OTA update issues working with Harman, cust, and suppliers, including s/w, comm, security, and systems integration issues. Handle stressful situations with competing deadlines. Req: Bachelors degree (or foreign equv) in Comp Sci, elect/electron Eng, or rel and 2 years of IT exp. Exp in C, C++, embedded operating system development like QNX/Linux/Android; Agile methodology. Salary: $90,522.00 - $135,787.00 Per Year. Apply: Send your Resumes to Harman Connected Services C/O Jayalakshmi Ramasamy (Job ID - LAE-HCS-M-01) 2002, 156th Ave, NE Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98007.

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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/ Omar Benitez Reyes

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

/s/ Mayra Sally Gutierrez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697947

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698039

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sonido Dinastia, 279 La Pala Drive Apt #1, 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):

Omar Benitez Reyes, 279 La Pala Drive Apt #1, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/09/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698039

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698115

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPREME DETAIL, 2985 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Luis Fernando Nunez Fonseca, 3651 Buckley St Apt 708, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Cesar Augusto Cely, 3651 Buckley St Apt 708, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant

began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/14/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN698020. “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/ Luis Fernando Nunez Fonseca

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698115

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698116

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALFA Y OMEGA PPF 18685 Old Monterey, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Gonzalez, 18685 Old Monterey, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698051

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698028

as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Yi-Shan Hsiung

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN697817

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2004. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Juan Gonzalez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698116

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698051

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EG POOL SERVICES, 3465 Varner Ct, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eduardo Garcia Torres, 3465 Varner Ct, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/10/2023.

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

/s/ Eduardo Garcia Torres

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA MALELE 2376 Lincoln Dr, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CARINIC CORPORATION, 2376 Lincoln Dr, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/09/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Antonio Martinez Caballero CARINIC CORPORATION

CEO

Article/Reg#: 5477704

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698028

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT

OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 697817

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): KLH Film Productions, 2207 Barrett Ave, San Jose CA, 95124. Filed in Santa Clara County on 09/15/2021 under file no. FBN678706. YI-SHAN

HSIUNG, 2207 Barrett Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. This business was conducted by: an individual.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420408

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoai My Y Tran INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hoai My Y Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoai My Y Tran to Y My Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418542

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

Jul 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420410

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoai My Tam Tran INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Hoai My Tam Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoai My Tam Tran to Tam My Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 08, 2023

Jacqueline M.

Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420548

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Megan Claire Diaz Brady INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Megan Claire Diaz Brady has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Megan Claire Diaz Brady AKA

Megan Claire Brady-Diaz

AKA Megan Claire Brady

AKA Megan Claire DiazBrady to Megan Claire Diaz 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition

should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420361

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

INTERESTED PER-

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

Yao AKA Elle Yao AKA Elle S. Yao AKA Elle S Yao to Ellie Yao 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general

circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420531

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elena Mikhaylovna Vagina INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elena Mikhaylovna Vagina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elena Mikhaylovna Vagina to Elena Alvarez0 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419182

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuan Zhao and Liting Jia IN-

TERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Yuan Zhao and Liting Jia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Enyi Zhao to Ella Jia Zhao 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 19, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2023

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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kai Chung Mo & Su Ting Lau on behalf of Isaac Mo, a minor. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kai Chung Mo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isaac Mo to Isaac Yan Lok Mo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes

described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 29, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV416960

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

TRAN INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

GIA HOA TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. GIA HOA TRAN aka HOA GIA TRAN to PRINCETON TRAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy

of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge

of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418068

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Lih-Yn Chen Liou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lih-Yn Chen Liou to Lih-Yn Chen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/10/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jun 28, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the

Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697490

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

WJC Notarial Services

1330 Antonio Ln, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): William J Christman, 1330 Antonio Ln, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/14/2022.

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

/s/ William J Christman

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

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697490

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697813

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chuyito’s Car Wash, 268 Florence St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Romero, 268 Florence St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jesus Romero

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697813

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS STATEMENT NO.

697562

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

SAN JOSE CHICANO ARTISTIC DESIGNS

144 S. 3rd St, #529, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesse Villarreal, 144 S. 3rd #529, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jesse Villarreal

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697562

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697250

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WINDOW TINTING SAN JOSE, 4195

Elimar Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Rodolfo Salamanca Gomez, 4195 Elimar Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/24/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Rodolfo Salamanca

Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697250

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697162

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IGLESIA Y BOTANICA DE LA SANTA MUERTE, 1201 E Julian St #2, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Celia Aguayo, 195 N. 24th St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/10/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Celia Aguayo

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/

Patty Camarena,

Deputy File No. FBN 697162

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697781

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CC COSMETICS 2828 S White Road, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CC COSMETICS Inc., 3445 Hickerson Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/25/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN646818. “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/ Cathy Nguyen

CC COSMETICS INC

Officer

Article/Reg#: 4827137

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697781

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697749

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUBLIC REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 3409 Vance Court, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rafael Sabic, 3409 Vance Court, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/28/2023.

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

/s/ Rafael Sabic

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/31/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697749

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697844

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Coquito Vanity Body Sculpting 1824 Wintersong Ct, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Juana Mayhben Huerta Lopez, 1824 Wintersong Ct, San Jose, CA 95131.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #:

FBN687065. “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/ Juana M. Huerta Lopez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697844

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697861

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APC TAX SERVICES LLC, 875 N. 10th Street #109, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): APC TAX SERVICES LLC, 875 N. 10th Street #109, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/31/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Patricia Cejudo Castaneda APC TAX SERVICES LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 202358411786

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697861

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697556

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: De La Cruz Towing, 1401 Amesburu Way, 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): Leopoldo Gonzalez, 1401 Amesburu Way, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/24/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Leopoldo Gonzalez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697556

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697891

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Color’s Family Childcare 123 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yaneth Delia Munoz Neira, 123 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Yaneth Delia Munoz

Neira

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/04/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697891

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT NO. 697760

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as:

MH High Tech Transmission, 2520 Story Road Suite F, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MH High Tech Transmission LLC, 2520 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/03/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file # :FBN686997. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Hernandez

MH High Tech Transmission LLC Owner

Article/Reg#: 202356918353

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/31/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697760

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420355

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thoa Anh Tran INTERESTED

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420359

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

Maria Moreno INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Juliana

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

OF HEARING: Date:

11/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420069

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tony Montana AKA Tony Rene Santillan AKA

Tony Rene Rosales INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Tony Montana AKA Tony Rene Santillan AKA Tony Rene Rosales has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tony Montana AKA Tony Rene Santillan AKA Tony Rene Rosales to Rene Rosales Aguirre 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418960

Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neekou

Mina Mombini INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Neekou

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

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

Jul 18, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420067

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maribel Fernandez and Steve Juarez INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Maribel Fernandez and Steve Juarez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Madelyn Grace Juarez-Fernandez to Madelyn Grace Juarez 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420008

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yan Ju Chung INTERESTED

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date:

11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 01, 2023

Jacqueline

M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Jack H. Yee

Case No. 23PR195227

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

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Dennis Patrick Yee 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, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of

this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-544

Run Date: December August 11, 18, 25, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF AMADOR

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of: ANDREW WILLIAMS Case No.: 23AD025944 Burke Law Firm, Inc. REBECCA ESTYBURKE, (SBN: 237995) AMBER WHITE, (SBN: 289807)

1107 Investment Boulevard, Suite 180 El Dorado Hills, CA 957762

Attorney for Petitioner ANDREW WILLIAMS

CITATION TO PARENT Case No.: 23AD8419

Date: 9/14/2023

Time: 8:30am

Dept: 2

FROM: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO: MATTHEW ORCUTT

By order of this Court you are hereby advised to appear in Department 2 of this court at 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, California on 9/14/2023, at 8:30am, then and there to show cause, if you have any, why your parental rights related to MARLEYANA, MAYA and MILA ORCUTT should be terminated.

The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of said minor as set forth in Family Code § 7860 through 7864:

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

2. The court may appoint either the public defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the court. The amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not the minor, in such proportions as the court believes to be just. If, however, the court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county.

3. The court may continue the proceeding for not more than thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel to become acquainted with the case.

Date: 8/3/2023

D. HARMON, Clerk

By: /s/ JMoyer

Deputy Clerk

August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697806

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Amazing Quality Finish Carpenter, 2739 Lucena Dr, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Roberto Vasquez, 2739 Lucena Dr, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/19/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN602867. “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/ Roberto Vasquez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697806

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697748

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BA Janitorial, 2245 Warfield Way, Unit B, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Baudelia Aguilar M, 2245 Warfield Way Unit B, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/20/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Baudelia Aguilar M

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/31/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697748

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697716

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D & S CLEANING ORGANIZATION, 132 North 14 St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DINA LOIDA SCHMIDT, 132 North 14 Street, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/28/2023.

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

/s/ Dina L Schmidt

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 697716

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697778

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KERGAN’S ART, 3507 Palmilla Dr Unit 2135, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Amanda Noelle Diruscio, 3507 Palmilla Dr Unit 2135, San Jose, CA 95134. 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/ Amanda Noelle Diruscio

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697778

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697640

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL MUNDO DE LA SOLDADURA, 2431 Foxdale Rd, 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): Diego F Mosquera Vargas, 2431 Foxdale Rd, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Diego F Mosquera Vargas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697640

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697733

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HB TREE SERVICES, 2629 Georgina Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Horacio Bautista, 2629 Georginia Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/20/2022. This filing is first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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

/s/ Horacio Bautista

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697733

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697250

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WINDOW TINTING SAN JOSE, 4195 Elimar Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rodolfo Salamanca Gomez, 4195 Elimar Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/24/2015. 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/ Rodolfo Salamanca

Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697250

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697807

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tacos and burritos Nellyas, 660 E Gish Rd, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Chica Aguilar, 1173 Curtiss Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on

08/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Gabriela Chica Aguilar

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/01/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 697807

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697692

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHULA PUEBLA 2 1670 Rogers Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cruz Guadalupe, 307 Roosevelt Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. 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/ Guadalupe Cruz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 07/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697692

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 697620

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/ Sepandar Danesh, Owner

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN697620

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419781

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Xiaoling Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yuming Lu to Aaron Yuming Lu 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.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419182

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuan Zhao and Liting Jia INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

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

Jul 19, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 01, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420004

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lan Lan, Jie Cui INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 01, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419953

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: FNU Govind Darshana INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) FNU Govind

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

Jul 31, 2023

application of: Abigail Aviña Avila INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): EXQUISITE GLASS, 1713 Junction Ave, San Jose CA, 95112. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/11/2023 under file no. FBN694571. Sepandar Danesh, 1713 Junction, San Jose, CA 95112. This business was conducted

NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date:

11/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 28, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420008

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yan Ju Chung INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Yan Ju Chung has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yan Ju Chung to Dalsy Yan-Ju Chung 2. THE COURT

Lan Lan, Jie Cui has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Qiaoyi Cui to Joey Qiaoyi Cui 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

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

11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition

Jacqueline

M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419527

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emmy Cara Rose-Hickey INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Emmy Cara Rose-Hickey has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emmy Cara Rose-Hickey to Emmy Cara Rose 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 31, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418532

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

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

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

Jul 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420062

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marshana Renee Moore INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marshana Renee Moore has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marshana Renee Moore to Marshana Renee Draggon 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

OF HEARING: Date:

11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge

of the Superior

BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 697621

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXQUISITE GLASS, 1713 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Vahid Daneshvar, 1713 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on July 25, 2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Vahid Daneshvar

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697529

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JHON PAINTING 1882 Flickinger Ave, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

JHONNY N. CASTELLANOS PINEDA, 1882 Flickinger Ave, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/20/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN695751. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 696886

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 696570

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRETTYLILRENEE, 415 Taylor St Suite 10 Studio 18, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County

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

/s/ Evelyn Ramirez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697390

Court

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697609

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLOMBIAN SAUSAGE, 1976 Waverly Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandro Fernandez Arango, 1976 Waverly Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on July 25, 2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alejandro Fernandez

Arango

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

Regina

Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697577

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

/s/ Dean A. Tollis

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy

File No. FBN 697577

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

/s/ Jhonny Castellanos

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 696886

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

A-1 Gates & Access Inc, Electric Gate Masters & Garage Doors, Bay Area Automatic gates & Garage Doors, 4505 Thousand Oaks Ct, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

A-1 Gates & Access Inc, 4505 Thousand Oaks Ct, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/30/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maayah Katav

A-1 Gates & Access Inc CEO

Article/Reg#: A4021792

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

/s/ Renee Paulette Batres

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697201

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUTT-PUTT GARAGE, 3519 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Arturo Ramirez, 450 Hannah Street, San Jose, CA 95126. Evelyn Ramirez, 450 Hannah Street, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/13/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa-

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Handyman Hammer Services, 1851 Everglade Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Vazquez, 1851 Everglade Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Manuel Vazquez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amirhossein Bakht INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Amirhossein Bakht has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amirhossein Bakht to Amir Bakht. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before

this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 29, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

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

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

1. Petitioner(s) Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Huy Cong Phuc Nguyen to Edward Cong Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may

grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV419246

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

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date:

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

Jul 20, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 21CV388097

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

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

OF HEARING: Date: 08/22/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

July 28, August 4, 11 and 18, 2023

OUTSIDE LANDS 2023 BRINGS QUEER REPRESENTATION,

LATINX TUNES AND GLORIOUS FOOD

Dancing, Cocktails and Food are the Highlights as San Francisco’s Music Festival Turns Fifteen

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Thecool chill in the air, the trees lining the festival as a border between one of the most popular cities in the world and the 250k people that become part of the community of Outside Lands every summer.

For its fifteenth-year anniversary, the festival continues to do what it's known for best, bringing in a mix of great music, food, drinks and letting Golden Gate Park do the work of being the beautiful backdrop for the weekend.

New to the festival was the outdoor dance club called Dolores’, the LGBTQIA focused dancefloor which highlights and pays homage to San Francisco’s rich history of queer celebrations and activism. Dolores’ was a fun space with various musical performers from the city, local drag queens serving as MCs and plenty of bubbles and beach balls bouncing above the crowds.

The Food

Like previous iterations of the festival, OSL’s focus on bringing in top notch food options from throughout the Bay Area continued with favorites like Smish Smash, having a special edition Vietnamese smash burger that used Pho aioli, and The Chairman with their tacoshaped steam buns.

There were also plenty of Ube options, from cold brews infused with the purple yam to a buttery purple waffle with jelly cubes from D.R.E.A.M. The Halo-halo mochi waffle was a highlight, with its Ube jam, leche flan, nata de coco and jackfruit.

Another item, the lemongrass pork

Banh Mi from Bun Mee, had some of the best bread I’ve tried, and it being from a festival stand in the middle of a park was incredible.

The Music

With the Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Zedd, ODESZA, The 1975 and Lana Del Rey as the headliners for the weekend, the stages across Outside Lands were filled with some of the most popular artists of the last few decades, with Foo Fighters being the legacy act with almost thirty years of success under their belts.

With the tragic loss last year of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the show had emotional undertones as frontman David Grohl belted out lyrics in the cool Summer night. Overall the band was an unstoppable rock machine that Grohl piloted with charisma and energy for two hours, pulling from their extensive catalog and even a surprise appearance by crooner Michael Bublé to sing “Haven’t Met You Yet”.

What began as an ongoing joke on their tour was that their new drummer Josh Freese, who had been the studio drummer for Bublé’s song, would play “Haven’t Met You Yet” while fans from the audience would be brought up to karaoke it on stage. This culminated with the actual artist singing the song on stage to the delight of fans. These types of surprises are the reason people want to see live music so it got a great reaction from those in attendance.

The SOMA Tent, which is a dance party inside a closed and air-conditioned structure, was in its third year of existence at Outside Lands, promising to bring fans into a DJ dreamworld where

they could jump and dance to their favorite EDM music.

What actually happened was the tent was prematurely shut down on Friday as attendees broke the floor of the tent with all that jumping and dancing. Outside Lands tried to remedy the situation for Saturday but the SOMA Tent was closed down halfway through the day, and closed entirely for Sunday. Instead a temporary stage was built for the DJ’s to perform in front of the tent, turning the enclosed warehouse vibes to one of outdoor fun.

ODESZA closed out the festival with fireworks and a sweeping soundscape of electronic music, playing to a packed Polo Field full of energy and emotion. A great sendoff for day 3.

Latinx artists shine on Lands End & Beyond

Throughout the years Outside Lands has brought in Latinx artists from all genres and popularity, from lesser known but incredible indie artists to the year they closed out the festival with a stadium-like performance from J Balvin.

This year they had a more low-key roster of Latinx representation, but those artists did shine during their sets.

Cuco, who has played Outside Lands in years past, came on Friday afternoon with his mix of Latin love ballads and psychedelic alt rock to the main stage of Lands End, the bilingual set was full of high energy hits as well as crooning homages to the 70’s and 80’s love songs from Latin America.

Always a hit, Cuco played trumpet solos to a few of the songs and pulled in a large crowd at his 4pm slot.

Speaking of trumpets, the other highlight in the Latinx music representation was La Doña, a Chicana singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from San Francisco who blends R&B, reggaeton, and oldies to fuse together a captivating sound all her own.

During her set as the opener on Friday for the main Lands End stage, La Doña played the trumpet in between singing about love, pain and femininity, delighting the crowd alongside her bandmates which included her saxophone playing roommate and La Doña’s father on the trumpet.

Saturday had a great performance on the Panhandle stage from Eddie Zuko, a Chicano singer, songwriter and producer from California's Imperial Valley. Zuko has been working for a decade to reach bigger audiences, and this being his first festival makes the future look bright. His blend of bilingual reggae, hip-hop and Latin alternative is perfect for a cool San Francisco summer night and brought in respectable crowds for an energetic performance that will no doubt make him a lot of new fans.

The vibe of Outside Lands 2023 is one of cautious optimism, as we creep further and further away from the still very real threats of COVID and the pandemic, these music festivals show that there is still a real urge to get out, eat good food and listen to the best music the world has to offer amongst the beauty and serenity of Golden Gate Park.

Outside Lands closed with about 75 thousand people attending per day, and the 2024 date is set for next August 9-11.

La Doña is a Chicana reggaeton singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from San Francisco who played on Friday afternoon at Outside Lands Music Festival. Photo Credit: Arturo Hilario / El Observador

Food options included the lemongrass pork Banh Mi, lemongrass tofu Banh Mi, and cream cloud Viet coffee from Bun Mee. Photo Credit: Arturo Hilario / El Observador

OUTSIDE LANDS 2023 TRAE REPRESENTACIÓN QUEER, TONOS LATINXS Y GLORIOSA COMIDA

Bailes, cocteles y comida destacan en el festival de música de San Francisco que cumple 15 años

Arturo Hilario El Observador

La vibra positiva en el aire, los árboles alineados como barrera entre una de las ciudades más populares del mundo y la 250k personas que forman parte de la comunidad de Outside Lands cada verano.

Para su décimo quinto aniversario, el festival continúa haciendo lo que lo hace conocido, traer una gran mezcla de música, comida, bebidas y permitiéndole al Golden Gate Park hacer las veces de hermoso fondo fotográfico para el fin de semana.

Una novedad en el festival fue el club externo de danza llamado “Dolores”, la pista de baile enfocada al LGBTQIA que resalta y paga tributo a la rica historia de San Francisco de celebraciones queer y activismo. Dolores fue un espacio divertido con variados intérpretes musicales de la ciudad, drag queens locales sirviendo de MCs y muchas burbujas y pelotas de playa sobre la multitud.

La Comida

Como en ediciones pasadas del festival, el enfoque de OSL’s fue en brindar comida de la más alta calidad del área de la bahía, continuando con favoritos como Smish Smash, una hamburguesa de edición especial Vietnamita con Pho aioli, y The Chairman con sus buns al vapor en forma de taco.

También hubo muchas opciones de Ube, desde cold brews impregnados con el Purple Yam, hasta waffles morados con cubos de gelatina de D.R.E.A.M. El waffle mochi de Halo-halo fue destacado, con su mermelada Ube, leche flan, nata de coco y yaca.

Otro elemento, el puerco Banh Mi a la lemongrass de Bun Mee, tenía uno de los mejores panes que he probado, y lo encontré en un stand en un festival en medio de un parque, increíble.

La Música

Con los Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Zedd, Odesza, The 1975 y Lana Del Rey como los headliners del fin de semana, los escenarios de Outsinde Lands estu-

vieron llenos de algunos de los artistas más populares de las últimas décadas, siendo los Foo Fighters la actuación de legado con sus casi 30 años de éxito. Con la trágica pérdida el año pasado del baterista Taylor Hawkins, el show tuvo matices emocionales mientras David Grohl cantaba a todo pulmón las letras en la fresca tarde de verano. En general la banda fue una máquina im parable de rock que Grohl piloteó con carisma y energía durante dos horas, sacando de su catálogo extensivo y hasta una aparición sorpresiva del can tante Michael Bublé para interpretar “Haven’t Met You Yet”.

Lo que comenzó como una broma re currente en el tour fue que su nuevo baterista Josh Freese, quien ha sido el baterista de estudio de la canción de Bublé, tocaría “Haven’t Met You Yet” mientras los fans de la audiencia subirían al escenario a hacer Karaoke. Esto culminaría con el artista real delei tando a los fans con su canción en el escenario. Este tipo de sorpresas son el motivo por que las personas quieren ver música en vivo, así que la reacción de los presentes fue increíble.

La carpa SOMA, que es una fiesta de baile dentro de una estructura cer rada con aire acondicionado, estaría en su tercer año de existencia en Out side Lands, prometiéndole a los fans un mundo de ensueño de DJ donde pudieran brincar y bailar con su música EDM favorita.

Lo que terminó pasando fue que la carpa tuvo que ser cerrada prematura mente el viernes, ya que los presentes rompieron el piso de la carpa con tanto salto y baile. Outside Lands trató de re mediar la situación el sábado pero la carpa SOMA fue cerrada a medio día, y cerrada por completo el domingo. En su lugar, se adecuó un set de DJ para tocar frente a la carpa, convirtiendo las vibras de bodega en diversión al aire libre.

ODESZA cerró el festival con juegos pirotécnicos y un profundo paisaje so noro de música electrónica, tocando frente a un Polo Field a reventar, lle

Reduce tu velocidad.

Una tragedia ocurre en un instante.

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

¡Mantengámonos seguros!

1. Respeta el límite de velocidad.

2. Estate atento a los ciclistas en los cruces.

3. Detente ante los peatones y permíteles cruzar.

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no de energía y emoción. Una gran despedida para el día 3.

Artistas latinx brillan en Lands End & Beyond

A través de los años, Outside lands ha traído artistas Latinx de todos los géneros y popularidad, desde artistas indies menos conocidos pero increíbles, hasta el año que cerraron el festival con interpretación como de estadio de J Balvin.

Este año tuvieron un perfil más bajo en su alineación de representación Latinx, pero estos artistas sin duda brillaron durante sus sets.

Cuco, quien ha tocado en Outside Lands en años pasados, llegó la tarde del Viernes con su mix de baladas románticas latinas y su rock alternativo psicodélico al escenario principal de Lands End, el set bilingüe estuvo lleno de choques de alta energía, así como homenajes vocales a las canciones de amor latinoamericanas de los 70’s y 80’s.

Siempre un hit, Cuco tocó solos de trompeta en algunas de sus canciones

y jaló a una gran multitud en su slot de las 4 pm.

Hablando de trompetas, también destacó La Doña en la representación de música Latinx, una cantante Chicana, escritora y multintrumentista proveniente de San Francisco que mezcla R&B, reggaetón y música vieja para crear un sonido cautivador y único.

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Dependes de tu vehículo para muchas cosas. Si quieres mantener tu vehículo en movimiento, necesitas pagar los peajes pendientes.

Es posible que los vehículos con peajes pendientes no puedan renovar su registro hasta que se paguen los saldos pendientes. Ofrecemos ayuda con los pagos si la necesitas, por lo tanto, actúa ahora para evitar que bloqueen el registro de tu vehículo.

Visita BayAreaFasTrak.org/assistance o llama al 877-229-8655 para seguir en movimiento.

Durante su set como telonera el Viernes en el escenario principal de Lands End, La Doña tocó la trompeta mientras cantaba sobre amor, dolor y feminidad, deleitando a la audiencia junto a sus compañeros de banda incluyendo a su roommate que toca el saxofón y su padre en la trompeta.

El Sábado Eddie Zuko tuvo una gran

actuación en el escenario Panhandle, un cantante Chicano, escritor y productor de California Imperial Valley. Zuko ha trabajado por una década para llegar a audiencias más grandes, y este al ser su primer festival, le depara un futuro brillante. Su mezcla de reggae bilingüe, hip-hop y alternativo latino es perfecta para una noche fresca de San Francisco y atrajo a una audiencia respetable para una actuación energética que sin duda le dará muchos nuevos fans.

La vibra de Outside Lands 2023 es una de optimismo cauteloso, mientras nos alejamos cada vez un poco más de los peligros reales del COVID y la pandemia, estos festivales de música muestran que hay una necesidad real de salir, comer buena comida y escuchar la mejor música que el mundo tiene para ofrecernos frente al hermoso y sereno Golden Gate Park.

Outside Lands cerró con 75,000 asistentes por día, y la fecha del 2024 está pactada para el próximo 9-11 de Agosto.

Mantén tu vehículo en movimiento

El vibrante molino de viento en el campo de polo en el Festival de Música de Outside Lands.

Photo Credit: Arturo Hilario / El Observador