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CONOCE LA ESTRATEGIA REPUBLICANA PARA CORTEJAR EL VOTO LATINO LEARN ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN STRATEGY TO CUT THE LATINO VOTE
José López Zamorano La Red Hispana
Amenos de 72 horas de que la administración del presidente Biden anunciara los detalles del programa “Manteniendo Unidas a las Familias”, para beneficiar a personas indocumentadas casadas con ciudadanos o ciudadanas estadounidenses, un juez federal de Texas bloqueó la medida para beneficiar a por lo menos 150,000 familias.
Por supuesto la decisión del juez J. Campbell Barker –colocado en ese puesto nada más y nada menos que por Donald Trump- no ocurrió en el vacío. Fue en respuesta a una demanda presentada por el gobierno del gobernador de Texas Gregg Abbott y por las fiscalías de 16 estados gobernados por republicanos
En su ficha del juez Barker, la Alianza por la Justicia (AFJ) destaca que el juez trabajó en un caso sumamente controvertido en el que Texas pretendía volver a juzgar a un hombre con discapacidad intelectual que, después de que su condena por asesinato fuera revocada en apelación, pasó 32 años en prisión.
“Barker defendió los esfuerzos del estado para ejecutar a un hombre afroamericano basándose, en parte, en el testimonio de un psicólogo que decía que la raza del acusado lo hacía estadísticamente más propenso a cometer un delito violento”, dice la ficha.
Y uno se pregunta. ¿Cuál es la lógica detrás de esta estrategia republicana de buscar ofender innecesariamente a las minorías, en especial a la comunidad Latina?
La acción ejecutiva del presidente Biden no sólo beneficia a las personas indocumentadas, sino también a sus esposos y a sus hijos que son ciudadanas y ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos.
Pero la estrategia de los republicanos no se queda allí. Su plataforma ofrece un “plan agresivo para detener las políticas de fronteras abiertas que han abierto las compuertas a una oleada de migrantes en la frontera sur”.
Las más importantes promesas de los republicanos son cerrar la frontera con México y detener la invasión de migrantes. En segundo lugar, contempla llevar a cabo la más grande operación de deportaciones en la historia de los Estados Unidos.
La Plataforma Republicana está alineada con las promesas de campaña de Trump, quien ya prometió ser dictador sólo por un día, para cerrar la frontera con México a partir del mediodía del 20 de enero de 2025, si gana la presidencia.
Los republicanos ofrecen también “completar el muro fronterizo con México y trasladar porciones masivas de las fuerzas del orden federal a las fuerzas de migración y utilizar tecnología avanzada para monitorear y asegurar la frontera. Usaremos todos los recursos necesarios para detener la invasión”.
Para ello plantean fortalece al ICE, aumentar las sanciones por entrada ilegal y visas vencidas, y restablecerán el
programa “Quédate en México” y otras políticas como el Título 42.
En contraste Kamala Harris y los demócratas ofrecieron luchar por una reforma migratoria “merecida” para millones de indocumentados que residen en los Estados Unidos y que contribuyen a la nación como trabajadores esenciales, como estudiantes ejemplares y como miembros valiosos de sus comunidades.
Las diferencias entre las posiciones republicanas y demócratas son claras y obvias. Pero la última palabra la tendrán los 36 millones de hispanos elegibles para votar, de los cuales se estima que unos 17 millones depositarán su voto el 5 de noviembre.
Y cada voto cuenta.
José López Zamorano La Red Hispana
Lessthan 72 hours after President Biden's administration announced the details of the "Keeping Families Together" program, to benefit undocumented people married to citizens In the United States, a federal judge in Texas blocked the measure to benefit at least 150,000 families.
Of course, the decision of Judge J. Campbell Barker - placed in that position by none other than Donald Trump - did not occur in a vacuum. It was in response to a lawsuit filed by the government of Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and by the prosecutors of 16 states governed by Republicans. In its profile of Judge Barker, the Alliance for Justice (AFJ) highlights that the judge worked on a highly controversial case in which Texas sought to retry a man with an intellectual disability who, after his murder conviction was overturned
on appeal, spent 32 years in prison.
“Barker defended the state’s efforts to execute an AfricanAmerican man based, in part, on the testimony of a psychologist who said the defendant’s race made him statistically more likely to commit a violent crime,” the file says.
And one wonders. What is the logic behind this Republican strategy of seeking to unnecessarily offend minorities, especially the Latino community?
President Biden’s executive action not only benefits undocumented people, but also their husbands and children who are citizens of the United States.
But the Republicans’ strategy does not stop there. Their platform offers an “aggressive plan to stop open border policies that have opened the floodgates to a surge of migrants at the southern border.”
The most important promises of the Republicans are to close the border with Mexico and stop the invasion of migrants. Secondly, it contemplates carrying out the largest deportation operation in the history of the United States.
The Republican Platform is aligned with Trump's campaign promises, who has already promised to be a dictator for just one day, to close the border with Mexico starting at noon on January 20, 2025, if he wins the presidency.
The Republicans also offer to "complete the border wall with Mexico and transfer massive portions of federal law enforcement to immigration forces and use advanced technology to monitor and secure the border. We will use all necessary resources to stop the invasion."
To do so, they propose strengthening ICE, increasing penalties for illegal entry and expired visas, and will reestablish the "Stay in Mexico" program and other policies such as Title 42. In contrast, Kamala Harris and the Democrats offered to fight for "deserved" immigration reform for millions of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States who contribute to the nation as essential workers, as exemplary students, and as valuable members of their communities.
The differences between the Republican and Democratic positions are clear and obvious. But the final say will be made by the 36 million Hispanics eligible to vote, of whom an estimated 17 million will cast their ballot on November 5.
And every vote counts.
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Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services
Although California Community Colleges are the nation’s largest higher education system, student aid is the reason many students can afford education at all.
This aid is available through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the 2024-2025 academic year, but community college students must apply by Tuesday, September 3.
Student aid
“It’s not too late to go to college. $383 million in aid is available by September 3,” said Dr. Daisy Gonzales, executive director of the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), at a Thursday, August 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing about student aid. “That deadline is a lifeline for students and for California’s ability to continue as a national leader in higher education for mixed-status families and immigrant students.”
There are 116 community colleges in California. Of the over two million students attending them, over 70% come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, with 48% identifying as Hispanic.
54% of all California students who qualify for financial aid — meaning that their annual income is below $40,000 — attend a communi-
AID DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR CA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
ty college in the state. 65% of California community college students come from Perkins Economically Disadvantaged backgrounds.
“Resources are available to help you — regardless of you or your family’s documentation status — cover tuition and costs like rent, food, transportation, books and even childcare,” said Gonzales.
Students who submit their application by
September 3 are made eligible for all of the grants and scholarships available in California.
I’m living proof of the power of financial aid,” Gonzales continued. “As a foster youth in Los Angeles, I received the incredible gift of a Cal Grant and a Chafee Foster Youth grant, which let me into Los Angeles Valley College at age 15. Later, I went to Mills College in Oakland, and then earned a Master’s and PhD at the University of California Santa Barbara.”
“I’ve dedicated my entire career to education, because of this gift,” she added. “There’s still money on the table, and it can make a difference as to whether students can afford their education.”
“I’m still being contacted by undocumented students who are being told, both in high school and adult school and other places that college is not for them,” said Nancy Jodaitis.
“I want to make sure this message comes through loud and clear: Regardless of what happens at a national level, not that it won’t impact us, not that fear isn’t present, but California will continue to stand with immigrants, who have been such an integral part of our community and our state,” she added
In his 2022-2023 state budget, Governor Newsom established a goal for 70% of Californians to earn a post-secondary] college degree by 2030.
Immigrant and low-income community college students are key to achieving this goal. California community colleges serve 55% of the state’s DACA students, and over 50% of all California students qualify for free tuition at a community college through the aid available until September 3.
“Financial aid is not considered part of public charge,” Jodaitis explained. “Every public college and university in California has someone dedicated to supporting undocumented students at the school, and your information
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will not be shared.”
Student challenges and successes
“Without financial aid, I don’t think I could be I am now,” said Ivan Hernandez, president of Student Senate for California Community Colleges. “I was born in the U.S. but grew up in Mexico. I moved back for treatment after a leukemia diagnosis, and stayed to pursue higher education. My family didn’t have ways to support my education financially, so it was up to me to apply for aid.
“However, this year has been extremely frustrating and challenging for individuals from mixed status families such as myself to access higher education,” he continued.
This year, even students as proactive as Hernandez are facing challenges that threaten their education — namely, FAFSA rollout delays and glitches with a new application form involving miscalculations to formulas used to determine aid.
“I’m the type of individual who usually gets their FAFSA application in a week or two after the application has opened,” — December 2023 for this academic year, said Hernandez. “But I just submitted my FAFSA last week. It was months and months of stress about how I was going to pay for college. I’d made it this far, I didn’t want to give up. I considered getting loans.”
“I constantly reached out to my institution, and FAFSA and I didn’t hear much back from them other than ‘We’re working on it,'” he continued.
“But I reached out to CASC and they walked me through, one-on-one, how to fill out the form. It only took about two hours to get done … It actually was easier than the old form, but many students are struggling with the new language being used — even with translated forms, if specific words don’t translate well to other languages.”
FAFSA and CA Dream Act application help is available in multiple languages through CASC — including Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Armenian and Arabic — by way of resource sheets, online chat, email support under studentsupport@csac.ca.gov and phone support under (888) 224-7268.
“My parents, who never made it to middle school, always say to me, education is the only thing no one can take away from you,” said Hernandez. “The California Community College system really changed my life.”
“Especially among undocumented and nontraditional students working full-time and supporting dependents, I see a lot of fear in adjusting back to a classroom, or not having the time to ask for help in-person. But there’s a lot of support available,” he continued. “It’s an investment in the betterment of yourself and your family.
“My message to students is: Sí se puede, sí se pudo, e siempre te se pudra,” Hernandez added. “Regardless of challenges you encounter, you can do it, there is always a way.”Students can apply for aid online through FAFSA (studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) and CA Dream Act (dream.csac.ca.gov/landing).
SE ACERCA LA FECHA LÍMITE PARA SOLICITAR AYUDA PARA ESTUDIANTES DE COLEGIOS COMUNITARIOS DE CALIFORNIA
Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services
Aunquelos colegios comunitarios de California son el sistema de educación superior más grande del país, la ayuda financiera para estudiantes es la razón por la que muchos estudiantes no pueden pagar sus estudios.
Esta ayuda está disponible a través de la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) y la Solicitud de la Ley Dream Act de California (CADAA) para el año académico 2024-2025, pero los estudiantes de colegios comunitarios deben presentar su solicitud antes del martes 3 de septiembre.
Ayuda para estudiantes
“No es demasiado tarde para ir a la universidad. Hay $383 millones en ayuda disponibles para el 3 de septiembre”, dijo la Dra. Daisy Gonzales, directora ejecutiva de la Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California (CSAC), en una reunión informativa de Ethnic Media Services sobre la ayuda estudiantil el jueves 15 de agosto. “Esa fecha límite es un salvavidas para los estudiantes y para la capacidad de California de continuar como líder nacional en educación superior para familias de estatus mixto y estudiantes inmigrantes”.
En California hay 116 colegios comunitarios. De los más de dos millones de estudiantes que asisten a ellos, más del 70 % proviene de diversos orígenes étnicos y el 48 % se identifica como hispano.
cuela para adultos y otros lugares, que la universidad no es para ellos”, dijo Nancy Jodaitis.
“Quiero asegurarme de que este mensaje llegue en voz alta y claro: “Independientemente de lo que suceda a nivel nacional, no es que no nos afecte, no es que el miedo no esté presente, pero California seguirá apoyando a los inmigrantes, que han sido una parte tan integral de nuestra comunidad y nuestro estado”, agregó.
En su presupuesto estatal 2022-2023, el gobernador Newsom estableció la meta de que el 70% de los californianos obtengan un título universitario [postsecundario] para 2030.
para determinar la ayuda.
“Soy el tipo de persona que generalmente recibe su solicitud FAFSA una o dos semanas después de que se abre la solicitud”, dijo Hernández. — Diciembre de 2023 para este año académico. “Pero presenté mi FAFSA la semana pasada. Fueron meses y meses de estrés pensando en cómo iba a pagar la universidad. Había llegado tan lejos que no quería rendirme. Consideré obtener préstamos”.
El 54% de todos los estudiantes de California que califican para recibir ayuda financiera - es decir, cuyos ingresos anuales son inferiores a $40,000 - asisten a un colegio comunitario en el estado. El 65% de los estudiantes de colegios comunitarios de California provienen de entornos económicamente desfavorecidos de Perkins.
“Hay recursos disponibles para ayudarte, independientemente de tu estado de documentación o de tu familia, a cubrir la colegiatura y costos como renta, comida, transporte, libros e incluso cuidado de niños”, dijo Gonzales. Los estudiantes que presenten su solicitud antes del 3 de septiembre serán elegibles para todas las subvenciones y becas disponibles en California.
“Soy una prueba viviente del poder de la ayuda financiera”, continuó Gonzales. “Cuando era un joven de acogida en Los Ángeles, recibí el increíble regalo de una beca Cal Grant y una beca Chafee Foster Youth, que me permitieron ingresar a Los Angeles Valley College a los 15 años. “Más tarde fui al Mills College en Oakland y luego obtuve una maestría y un doctorado en la Universidad de California en Santa Bárbara”.
“He dedicado toda mi carrera a la educación gracias a este don”, añadió. “Todavía hay dinero en juego y puede marcar la diferencia en cuanto a si los estudiantes pueden pagar su educación”.
Los estudiantes universitarios comunitarios inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos son clave para lograr este objetivo. Los colegios comunitarios de California atienden al 55% de los estudiantes DACA del estado, y más del 50% de todos los estudiantes de California califican para matrícula gratuita en un colegio comunitario a través de la ayuda disponible hasta el 3 de septiembre.
“La ayuda financiera no se considera parte de la carga pública”, explicó Jodaitis. “Cada colegio y universidad pública de California tiene a alguien dedicado a apoyar a los estudiantes indocumentados en la escuela, y su información no será compartida”.
Desafíos y éxitos de los estudiantes
“Sin ayuda financiera, no creo que pudiera ser quien soy ahora”, dijo Iván Hernández, presidente del Senado Estudiantil de los Colegios Comunitarios de California. “Nací en Estados Unidos, pero crecí en México. Regresé para recibir tratamiento después de que me diagnosticaran leucemia y me quedé para cursar estudios superiores. Mi familia no tenía forma de apoyar económicamente mi educación, así que me tocó a mí solicitar ayuda.
“Sin embargo, este año ha sido extremadamente frustrante y desafiante para personas de familias de estatus mixto como yo, a la hora de acceder a la educación superior”, continuó.
“Me comuniqué constantemente con mi institución y FAFSA, y no recibí mucha respuesta de ellos, excepto ‘Estamos trabajando en ello’”, continuó. “Pero me comuniqué con CASC y me explicaron, uno a uno, cómo completar el formulario. Solo me tomó alrededor de dos horas hacerlo … En realidad, era más fácil que la forma anterior, pero muchos estudiantes tienen dificultades con el nuevo idioma que se está utilizando, incluso con las formas traducidas, si algunas palabras específicas no se traducen bien a otros idiomas”.
La ayuda para las solicitudes FAFSA y CA Dream Act está disponible en varios idiomas a través de CASC - incluidos español, mandarín, coreano, armenio y árabe - mediante hojas de recursos, chat en línea, soporte por correo electrónico en studentsupport@ csac.ca.gov y soporte telefónico al (888) 2247268.
“Mis padres, que nunca llegaron a la escuela secundaria, siempre me dicen que la educación es lo único que nadie te puede quitar”, dijo Hernández. “El sistema de colegios comunitarios de California realmente cambió mi vida”.
“Especialmente entre los estudiantes indocumentados y no tradicionales que trabajan a tiempo completo y mantienen a dependientes, veo mucho miedo de volver a adaptarse a un aula o de no tener tiempo para pedir ayuda en persona. Pero hay mucho apoyo disponible”, continuó. “Es una inversión en la mejora de ti mismo y de tu familia.
“Todavía me contactan estudiantes indocumentados a quienes les dicen, tanto en la escuela secundaria como en la es-
Este año, incluso estudiantes tan proactivos como Hernández enfrentan desafíos que amenazan su educación - a saber, demoras en la implementación de FAFSA y fallas con un nuevo formulario de solicitud que implica errores de cálculo en las fórmulas utilizadas
“Mi mensaje a los estudiantes es: Sí se puede, sí se pudo, e siempre te se pudra,” agregó Hernandez. “Sin importar los desafíos que encuentres, puedes hacerlo, siempre hay una manera”. Los estudiantes pueden solicitar ayuda en línea a través de FAFSA (studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) y CA Dream Act (dream.csac.ca.gov/landing).
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MILLIONS OF CALIFORNIANS HAVE MEDICAL DEBT. IT WOULDN’T
HURT YOUR CREDIT UNDER PROPOSED RULES
About 4 in 10 Californians are carrying medical debt. Lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prevent that debt from affecting credit scores
Ana B. Ibarra CalMatters
Medicaldebt weighs heavily on the lives of millions of Californians. It can ding their credit scores and hurt their chances of landing a rental or securing a home mortgage.
Earlier this year, the Biden administration announced a proposal to stop medical debt from showing up on credit reports. That proposed rule is under consideration with an uncertain timeline.
California lawmakers are moving faster with a similar measure that would take effect as soon as January if it becomes law.
Sen. Monique Limón, a Santa Barbara Democrat, is carrying Senate Bill 1061, which would remove medical debt from credit reports and prohibit debt collectors from reporting patients’ medical debt information to credit agencies. It would pertain specifically to debt owed to a medical provider, such as a hospital or a doctor’s office.
It passed the Assembly on Monday and is heading to the Senate for a final vote. Until recently, the bill would have also included debt charged to medical credit cards and specialty loans, but changes in the Assembly Appropriations Committee redefined “medical debt” to exclude these.
Limón was surprised by the changes. The amendments were a win for a coalition of bankers and lenders that had been requesting that change for months. Following the amendments, the coalition removed its opposition to the proposal.
“This legislation passed through three Assembly policy committees without the most recent amendments by Assembly Appropriations, which substantially weaken the bill,” Limon told CalMatters in an emailed statement. “It is clear that … influential entities opposed to the measure prevailed.
“In spite of this disappointing setback, I plan to continue pushing for the passage of SB 1061 in the hope that we can provide partial relief to consumers.”
Representatives for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas would not comment on the bill and Assembly Appropriations Committee Chairperson Buffy Wicks did not reply to messages and emails asking why the changes were made. Those lawmakers can change bills in the Appropriations Committee.
Supporters of Limon’s bill say even though the feds are moving in a similar direction, California’s bill still has merit.
“The (federal) rulemaking right now, it’s just a proposal. It could get watered down, they take a long time. And then, of course, depending on what happens with the election, there’s a big question mark of what happens to any of our federal rules,” said Jenn Engstrom, state director with the California Interest Research Group, a co-sponsor of the bill. “So rather than leaving it up to the uncertainty of the federal government, we think it’s really important that California has a strong role here.”
The bill is backed by Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Nurses Association, among other health advocates. Proponents argue that people acquire medical debt through no fault of their own. After all, going into debt because you need surgery is not the same as going into debt for a luxury vacation. Experts and advocates say medical debt is also more prone to inaccuracies because of mistakes in billing or disputes with insurers.
The bill “does not forgive debt, but it does ensure that when it’s not reported we don’t negatively impact credit scores for a lifetime for people,” Limón said.
If the bill makes it to the governor’s desk and he signs the bill, California would join states such as Colorado and New York in prohibiting medical debt from damaging credit scores.
The burden of medical debt
About 4 in 10 Californians report carrying some type of medical debt, according to the California Health Care Foundation. Nationally, the average medical balance on credit reports is around $3,100.
“The impact of this debt is so well-known that
many people take it into consideration when deciding whether to seek care when they need it, and many opt not to, deciding to steer clear of the (medical) bill, which puts their health at risk,” said Katie Van Deynze, a policy and legislative advocate with the consumer advocacy group Health Access California.
In June, the Biden administration announced a
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proposal that would bar medical debt from appearing on credit reports. It’s expected to help raise the credit scores of approximately 15 million Americans by an average of 20 points, according to the administration’s announcement. The administration estimates that would translate to the approval of about 22,000 additional mortgages every year.
The federal proposal also leaves out medical credit cards, a gap Limón was hoping to close.
Medical credit cards may be offered by medical providers as an option to cover the cost of a procedure. They can be enticing, offering people the option of no payment upfront and a promotional period of deferred interest. However, if interest does kick in, it can be higher than that of a regular credit card.
Groups such as the California Bankers Association argued that the definition of “medical debt” in Limón’s bill was too broad. The only debt that should be included in this legislation, they said, is the kind that is directly owed to a medical facility or provider. In hearings and letters to the Legislature, lobbyists for these groups argued that medical credit cards could also be used for elective procedures, fitness programs and veterinary services, among other expenses. That type of debt, they argued, should not be hidden from creditors.
Medical debt forgiveness
The topic of medical debt resonates so much with the public that some local governments and states are going one step further and pushing for debt relief programs.
This summer the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced a pilot program to buy off millions worth of its residents’ medical debt through a partnership with the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. Hospitals and other providers can sell unpaid debt to companies that would profit from collecting that money. Undue Medical Debt leverages this arrangement and purchases debt for cents on the dollar, but instead of collecting the debt, it cancels it.
Through this model, county supervisors estimate they can spend $5 million to cancel $500 million worth of debt for 150,000 low-income residents. Medical debt in Los Angeles County surpasses $2.9 billion, according to an analysis by the county’s public health department.
New York City and Arizona have done similar deals with the same nonprofit. And just last week, New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the state would use leftover pandemic relief dollars to eliminate $100 million worth of medical debt for 50,000 residents.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has pledged to build on the current administration’s efforts to wipe medical debt from credit reports by incorporating debt forgiveness. Among her campaign promises: “Work with states to cancel medical debt for millions of Americans.”
Last month, the Washington Post reported that Harris had been working with North Carolina to incentivize hospitals there to forgive patients’ medical debt in exchange for additional Medicaid dollars. In mid-August, North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced that all of the state’s 99 hospitals agreed to participate in this program. About 2 million low- and middle-income North Carolina residents are expected to benefit starting next summer.
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California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prevent most medical debt from affecting someone's credit score.
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MILLONES DE CALIFORNIANOS
TIENEN
DEUDAS
MÉDICAS PERO CON NUEVAS REGLAS PROPUESTAS YA NO AFECTARÍAN EN SU HISTORIAL DE CRÉDITO
Aproximadamente 4 de cada 10 californianos tienen deudas médicas. Los legisladores están impulsando un proyecto de ley que evitaría que esa deuda afecte las calificaciones crediticias.
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Ladeuda médica pesa mucho sobre la vida de millones de californianos. Puede afectar su calificación crediticia y perjudicar sus posibilidades de conseguir un alquiler o una hipoteca para su vivienda.
A principios de este año, la administración Biden anunció una propuesta para impedir que las deudas médicas aparezcan en los informes crediticios. Esa norma propuesta está bajo consideración y su plazo de aplicación es incierto.
Los legisladores de California están avanzando más rápido con una medida similar que entraría en vigor en enero si se convierte en ley.
La senadora Monique Limón, demócrata de Santa Bárbara, está impulsando el Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 1061, que eliminaría las deudas médicas de los informes crediticios y prohibiría a los cobradores de deudas informar sobre las deudas médicas de los pacientes a las agencias de crédito. Se referiría específicamente a las deudas contraídas con un proveedor médico, como un hospital o un consultorio médico.
El proyecto de ley fue aprobado por la Asamblea el lunes y se dirige al Senado para su votación final. Hasta hace poco, el proyecto de ley también habría incluido la deuda contraída con tarjetas de crédito médicas y préstamos especiales, pero los cambios en el Comité de Asignaciones de la Asamblea redefinieron la “deuda médica” para excluirlos.
Limón se sorprendió con los cambios. Las enmiendas fueron una victoria para una coalición de banqueros y prestamistas que había estado solicitando ese cambio durante meses. Después de las enmiendas, la coalición retiró su oposición a la propuesta.
“Esta legislación pasó por tres comités de políticas de la Asamblea sin las enmiendas más recientes de Asignaciones de la Asamblea, lo que debilita sustancialmente el proyecto de ley”, dijo Limon a CalMatters en una declaración enviada por correo electrónico. “Está claro que… las entidades influyentes opuestas a la medida prevalecieron.
“A pesar de este decepcionante revés, planeo seguir impulsando la aprobación de la SB 1061 con la esperanza de que podamos brindar un alivio parcial a los consumidores”.
Los representantes del presidente de la Asamblea, Robert Rivas, no hicieron comentarios sobre el proyecto de ley y la presidenta del Comité de Asignaciones de la Asamblea, Buffy Wicks, no respondió a los mensajes y correos electrónicos que preguntaban por qué se habían realizado los cambios. Esos legisladores pueden cambiar los proyectos de ley en el Comité de Asignaciones.
Los partidarios del proyecto de ley de Limón dicen que, aunque los federales se están moviendo en una dirección similar, el proyecto de ley de California todavía tiene
mérito.
“En este momento, la reglamentación (federal) es solo una propuesta. Podría diluirse, tomaría mucho tiempo. Y luego, por supuesto, dependiendo de lo que suceda con las elecciones, existe un gran interrogante sobre qué sucederá con cualquiera de nuestras reglas federales”, dijo Jenn Engstrom, directora estatal del California Interest Research Group, uno de los patrocinadores del proyecto de ley. “Por lo tanto, en lugar de dejarlo en manos de la incertidumbre del gobierno federal, creemos que es realmente importante que California tenga un papel importante aquí”.
El proyecto de ley cuenta con el apoyo del fiscal general Rob Bonta y de la Asociación de Enfermeras de California, entre otros defensores de la salud. Los defensores argumentan que las personas adquieren deudas médicas sin culpa propia. Después de todo, endeudarse porque se necesita una cirugía no es lo mismo que endeudarse para unas vacaciones de lujo. Los expertos y defensores dicen que la deuda médica también es más propensa a imprecisiones debido a errores en la facturación o disputas con las aseguradoras.
El proyecto de ley “no perdona la deuda, pero sí garantiza que cuando no se reporta no impactemos negativamente en las calificaciones crediticias de por vida de las personas”, dijo Limón.
Si el proyecto de ley llega al escritorio del gobernador y él lo firma, California se uniría a estados como Colorado y Nueva York en prohibir que la deuda médica dañe las puntuaciones crediticias.
La carga de la deuda médica
Según la California Health Care Foundation, aproximadamente 4 de cada 10 californianos informan que tienen algún tipo de deuda médica. A nivel nacional, el saldo médico promedio en los informes crediticios es de alrededor de $3,100.
“El impacto de esta deuda es tan conocido que muchas personas lo toman en cuenta
entre el público que algunos gobiernos locales y estados están yendo un paso más allá y presionando para implementar programas de alivio de la deuda.
Este verano, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles anunció un programa piloto para comprar millones de deudas médicas de sus residentes a través de una asociación con la organización nacional sin fines de lucro Undue Medical Debt. Los hospitales y otros proveedores pueden vender la deuda impaga a empresas que se beneficiarían de cobrar ese dinero. Undue Medical Debt aprovecha este acuerdo y compra deuda por unos pocos centavos por dólar, pero en lugar de cobrar la deuda, la cancela.
al momento de decidir si buscan atención médica cuando la necesitan, y muchos optan por no hacerlo, decidiendo evitar la factura (médica), que pone en riesgo su salud”, dijo Katie Van Deynze, defensora de políticas y legislación del grupo de defensa del consumidor Health Access California.
En junio, la administración Biden anunció una propuesta que prohibiría que la deuda médica apareciera en los informes crediticios. Se espera que ayude a aumentar las puntuaciones crediticias de aproximadamente 15 millones de estadounidenses en un promedio de 20 puntos, según el anuncio de la administración. La administración estima que eso se traduciría en la aprobación de alrededor de 22,000 hipotecas adicionales cada año.
La propuesta federal también deja fuera las tarjetas de crédito médicas, una brecha que Limón esperaba cerrar.
Los proveedores médicos pueden ofrecer tarjetas de crédito médicas como una opción para cubrir el costo de un procedimiento. Pueden ser tentadoras, ya que ofrecen a las personas la opción de no realizar ningún pago por adelantado y un período promocional de interés diferido. Sin embargo, si se aplican intereses, pueden ser más altos que los de una tarjeta de crédito normal.
Grupos como la Asociación de Banqueros de California argumentaron que la definición de “deuda médica” en el proyecto de ley de Limón era demasiado amplia. La única deuda que debería incluirse en esta legislación, dijeron, es la que se debe directamente a un centro o proveedor médico. En audiencias y cartas a la Legislatura, los cabilderos de estos grupos argumentaron que las tarjetas de crédito médicas también podrían usarse para procedimientos electivos, programas de acondicionamiento físico y servicios veterinarios, entre otros gastos. Ese tipo de deuda, argumentaron, no debería ocultarse a los acreedores.
Condonación de deuda médica
El tema de la deuda médica resuena tanto
Los supervisores del condado calculan que, mediante este modelo, pueden gastar 5 millones de dólares para cancelar 500 millones de dólares de deuda de 150,000 residentes de bajos ingresos. La deuda médica en el condado de Los Ángeles supera los 2,900 millones de dólares, según un análisis del departamento de salud pública del condado.
La ciudad de Nueva York y Arizona han cerrado acuerdos similares con la misma organización sin fines de lucro. Y la semana pasada, el gobernador demócrata de Nueva Jersey, Phil Murphy, anunció que el estado utilizaría los fondos sobrantes de ayuda por la pandemia para eliminar 100 millones de dólares de deuda médica de 50,000 residentes.
La candidata presidencial demócrata Kamala Harris se ha comprometido a aprovechar los esfuerzos de la administración actual para eliminar la deuda médica de los informes crediticios incorporando la condonación de la deuda. Entre sus promesas de campaña: “Trabajar con los estados para cancelar la deuda médica de millones de estadounidenses”.
El mes pasado, el Washington Post informó que Harris había estado trabajando con Carolina del Norte para incentivar a los hospitales de esa zona a que perdonaran la deuda médica de los pacientes a cambio de fondos adicionales de Medicaid. A mediados de agosto, el gobernador demócrata de Carolina del Norte, Roy Cooper, anunció que los 99 hospitales del estado habían acordado participar en este programa. Se espera que alrededor de 2 millones de residentes de Carolina del Norte de ingresos bajos y medios se beneficien a partir del próximo verano.
Esta nota se realizó con el apoyo de la California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), que trabaja para garantizar que las personas tengan acceso a la atención que necesitan, cuando la necesitan y a un precio que puedan pagar. Visite www.chcf.org para obtener más información.
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CALIFORNIA’S BIG AI REGULATION BILL WILL LIKELY HEAD TO GAVIN NEWSOM
A California bill requiring makers of large AI systems to test them for potential harm is nearly through the legislature. It could still face a veto by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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lawmakers took a key vote on August 28 to pass a controversial bill that requires companies that make or modify powerful forms of artificial intelligence to test for their ability to enable critical harm to society.
Following a 32-1 vote in the Senate in May, the Assembly voted 41-9 to pass the bill late Wednesday afternoon. The Senate must take one more vote for the bill to make it to Gov. Gavin Newsom, concurring with any amendments in the Assembly.
Under Senate Bill 1047, companies that spend $100 million to train an AI model or $10 million to modify one must test the model for its ability to enable cybersecurity or infrastructure attacks or the development of chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear weaponry.
Eight members of Congress who represent California districts earlier this month took the unusual step of urging Newsom to veto the bill. It’s not clear if he will do so. In May, at a generative AI symposium required by an executive order he signed, Newsom said California must respond to calls for regulation but avoid overregulation. California is home to many of the dominant AI companies in the world.
Powerful interests lined up in favor and in opposition to the bill. Opposition has come from companies including Google and Meta, ChatGPT maker OpenAI, startup incubator Y Combinator, and Fei-Fei Li, an advisor to President Joe Biden and co-organizer of the generative AI symposium ordered by Newsom. They argue that costs to comply with the bill will hurt the industry, particularly startups, and discourage the release of open source AI tools, since companies will fear legal liability under the bill.
Whistleblowers who used to work at OpenAI, and Anthropic, a company cofounded by former OpenAI employees, support the bill. Also in favor of the bill are Twitter CEO Elon Musk, who helped start OpenAI, and frequently-cited AI researcher Yoshua Bengio. They argue, in part, that AI tools pose significant harms and that the federal government has not done enough to address those harms, including through regulation.
Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco and author of the bill, has said the purpose of SB 1047 is to codify safety testing that companies already agreed to with President Biden and leaders of other countries.
EL GRAN PROYECTO DE LEY DE REGULACIÓN DE LA IA DE CALIFORNIA SE DIRIGIRÁ PROBABLEMENTE A GAVIN NEWSOM
Un proyecto de ley californiano que obliga a los fabricantes de grandes sistemas de inteligencia artificial a someterlos a pruebas para detectar posibles daños está a punto de aprobarse en la asamblea legislativa. Aún podría ser vetada por el gobernador Gavin Newsom.
“With this vote, the Assembly has taken the truly historic step of working proactively to ensure an exciting new technology protects the public interest as it advances,” Wiener said in a press release Wednesday.
In the past year, major AI companies reached voluntary agreements with the White House and government leaders in Germany, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to test their AI models for dangerous capabilities. In remarks responding to OpenAI’s opposition to the bill, Wiener rejected the assertion that passage of SB 1047 will lead businesses to leave the state, calling it a “tired” argument.
Wiener said similar claims were made when California adopted net neutrality and data privacy laws in 2018, but those predictions did not come true.
The bill’s critics, including OpenAI, have said they would rather Congress regulate AI safety than have it regulated at the state level. Wiener said Monday that he agrees and probably wouldn’t have proposed SB 1047 had Congress done so. He added that Congress is paralyzed and that “other than banning TikTok hasn’t passed major tech regulation since the 1990s.”
SB 1047 went through several rounds of amendments on its way to passage. Cosponsor Ari Kagan, cofounder of AI toolmaker Momentum, in July told lawmakers that passage of SB 1047 is necessary to prevent an AI disaster akin to Chernobyl or Three Mile Island. Earlier this month, he told CalMatters that amendments getting rid of a Frontier Model Division that was initially part of the bill weakens the legislation but said he still supported passage.
In addition to SB 1047, earlier this week the California Legislature moved to pass laws that require large online platforms like Facebook to take down deepfakes related to elections and create a working group to issue guidance to schools on how to safely use AI. Other AI policy bills up for a vote this week include a bill to empower the Civil Rights Department to combat automated discrimination, require creatives get permission before using the likeness of a dead person’s voice, body, or face in any capacity, and additional measures to keep voters safe from deceptive deepfakes.
In accordance with a generative AI executive order, the California Government Operations Agency is expected to release a report on how AI can harm vulnerable communities in the coming weeks.
El28 de agosto, los legisladores californianos aprobaron en una votación clave un controvertido proyecto de ley que exige a las empresas que fabrican o modifican potentes formas de inteligencia artificial que comprueben su capacidad para provocar daños críticos a la sociedad.
Tras una votación de 32-1 en el Senado en mayo, la Asamblea votó 41-9 para aprobar el proyecto de ley el miércoles por la tarde. El Senado debe realizar una votación más para que el proyecto de ley llegue al gobernador Gavin Newsom, de acuerdo con las enmiendas de la Asamblea.
Según el proyecto de ley 1047 del Senado, las empresas que inviertan 100 millones de dólares en entrenar un modelo de inteligencia artificial o 10 millones de dólares en modificar uno deben probar la capacidad del modelo para permitir ataques a la ciberseguridad o a infraestructuras o el desarrollo de armamento químico, biológico, radiactivo o nuclear.
Ocho congresistas que representan a distritos de California tomaron a principios de mes la inusual medida de instar a Newsom a vetar la ley. No está claro si lo hará. En mayo, en un simposio sobre IA generativa exigido por una orden ejecutiva que firmó, Newsom dijo que California debe responder a las peticiones de regulación, pero evitando el exceso de regulación. California es sede de muchas de las empresas de IA más importantes del mundo.
Poderosos intereses se alinearon a favor y en contra del proyecto de ley. Se han opuesto empresas como Google y Meta, el fabricante de ChatGPT OpenAI, la incubadora de startups Y Combinator y Fei-Fei Li, asesor del Presidente Joe Biden y coorganizador del simposio sobre IA generativa encargado por Newsom. Argumentan que los costes de cumplimiento de la ley perjudicarán al sector, sobre todo a las nuevas empresas, y desincentivarán la publicación de herramientas de IA de código abierto, ya que las empresas temerán incurrir en responsabilidad legal en virtud de la ley.
Denunciantes que trabajaron en OpenAI y Anthropic, una empresa cofundada por antiguos empleados de OpenAI, apoyan el proyecto de ley. También están a favor del proyecto de ley Elon Musk, consejero delegado de Twitter, que ayudó a fundar OpenAI, y Yoshua Bengio, investigador de IA frecuentemente citado. Argumentan, en parte, que las herramientas de IA plantean daños significativos y que el gobierno federal no ha hecho lo suficiente para hacer frente a esos daños, incluso a través de la regulación.
El senador Scott Wiener, demócrata de San Francisco y autor del proyecto de ley, ha dicho que el propósito del SB 1047 es codificar las pruebas de seguridad que las empresas ya acordaron con el Presidente Biden y líderes de otros países.
«Con esta votación, la Asamblea ha dado un paso verdaderamente histórico al trabajar de forma proactiva para garantizar que una nueva y apasionante tecnología proteja el interés público a medida que avanza», declaró Wiener en un comunicado de prensa el miércoles.
El año pasado, las principales empresas de IA llegaron a acuerdos voluntarios con la Casa Blanca y los dirigentes gubernamentales de Alemania, Corea del Sur y el Reino Unido para poner a prueba sus modelos de IA en busca de capacidades peligrosas. En respuesta a la oposición de OpenAI al proyecto de ley, Wiener rechazó la afirmación de que la aprobación del SB 1047 provocará que las empresas abandonen el estado, calificándola de argumento «manido». Wiener dijo que se hicieron afirmaciones similares cuando California adoptó leyes de neutralidad de la red y privacidad de datos en 2018, pero esas predicciones no se hicieron realidad.
Los críticos del proyecto de ley, entre ellos OpenAI, han dicho que preferirían que el Congreso regulara la seguridad de la IA antes que tenerla regulada a nivel estatal. Wiener dijo el lunes que está de acuerdo y que probablemente no habría propuesto la SB 1047 si lo hubiera hecho el Congreso. Añadió que el Congreso está paralizado y que «aparte de prohibir TikTok no ha aprobado una regulación tecnológica importante desde los años 90».
El SB 1047 pasó por varias rondas de enmiendas en su camino hacia la aprobación. El copatrocinador Ari Kagan, cofundador de Momentum, fabricante de herramientas de IA, dijo en julio a los legisladores que la aprobación de la SB 1047 es necesaria para evitar una catástrofe de IA similar a la de Chernóbil o Three Mile Island. A principios de este mes, declaró a CalMatters que las enmiendas que eliminaban la División de Modelos Fronterizos, que inicialmente formaba parte del proyecto de ley, debilitaban la legislación, pero afirmó que seguía apoyando su aprobación.
Además del SB 1047, a principios de esta semana la Legislatura de California aprobó leyes que obligan a las grandes plataformas en línea, como Facebook, a retirar deepfakes relacionados con las elecciones y a crear un grupo de trabajo para orientar a las escuelas sobre cómo utilizar la IA de forma segura. Otros proyectos de ley sobre IA que se someterán a votación esta semana incluyen un proyecto de ley para facultar al Departamento de Derechos Civiles para combatir la discriminación automatizada, exigir a los creativos que obtengan permiso antes de utilizar la semejanza de la voz, el cuerpo o el rostro de una persona muerta en cualquier capacidad, y medidas adicionales para mantener a los votantes a salvo de deepfakes engañosos.
De acuerdo con una orden ejecutiva sobre IA generativa, se espera que la Agencia de Operaciones Gubernamentales de California publique en las próximas semanas un informe sobre cómo la IA puede perjudicar a las comunidades vulnerables.
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Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat in the California Assembly, is the author of a controversial bill requiring safety tests for large AI systems, which is one vote away from clearing the legislature. It then heads to the governor’s desk.
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THEY DELIVERED 5,600 BABIES. THEY BLAME CALIFORNIA RULES FOR PUTTING THEM OUT OF BUSINESS
Birth centers are popular options for families who want to deliver a baby outside of a hospital. Nineteen of them closed in California in the past decade, deepening the state’s maternity care crisis.
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collages line the hallways of Best Start Birth Center in San Diego, the squishy faces of hundreds of newborns carefully cut out and framed. A picture of executive director Karen Roslie’s son, born in 2003, hangs among the smiling, crying and squinting babies.
Thirty years ago, Roslie’s mother, Roberta Frank, opened Best Start after training to become a certified nurse midwife. Since that time, state agencies and national organizations have recognized the birth center as a model for alternative birth practices. The Canadian health ministry even visited in the 1990s as it developed plans to fund midwifery services, Roslie said. But in March, Best Start closed its doors, unable to keep up with escalating costs. TRICARE, a major military insurer and Best Start’s biggest contractor, wouldn’t pay for licensed midwives — only nurses, who can make much more money in a hospital. In a community where the Navy is a major employer, it was a debilitating blow to the birth center. The photos Roslie meticulously framed over the years will most likely have to be destroyed to avoid any medical privacy violations — evidence of more than 5,600 births shredded.
“It feels like I’m mourning a death,” Roslie said, gazing at the pictures.
Best Start was the first licensed and accredited birth center in California, and even those credentials couldn’t save it. In fact, they may have hindered the birth center’s survival, requiring expensive renovations that many midwives say aren’t relevant to the care they provide or the safety of their practice. Its closure was one of at least 19 birth center shutdowns and service reductions in the past four years, according to the California chapter of the American Association of Birth Centers.
Those closures deepen a crisis of declining women’s health services across California. More than 50 California hospital labor and delivery wards have closed in the past decade, creating maternity care deserts in rural communities and overburdening the remaining labor wards in cities and suburbs.
Health experts have pointed to birth centers as a way to expand capacity in communities where hospitals no longer deliver babies. The midwife-run clinics handle low-risk births and direct higher-risk pregnancies to hospitals.
But California has some of the toughest licensing requirements in the country, according to the American Association of Birth Centers, and facilities such as Best Start have long argued that California’s onerous regulations and an uncooperative Public Health Department prevent them from succeeding.
Only six operating birth centers are licensed in California. Another 26 are unlicensed. Licensure isn’t required, but it helps enable a practice to work with insurance plans and serve lower-income families who can’t pay birthing costs out of pocket.
Increasingly, only wealthy families who pay cash can afford a midwife.
“The system is just a mess. It’s flawed. It’s set up to prevent providers that can provide really good care from even getting started,” Frank, the founder of Best Start, said.
While most California births happen in hospitals, birth centers serve a small but growing number of families. Planned out-of-hospital births attended by midwives have doubled over the past decade even as birth rates overall declined, according to data from the Medical Board of California. And a statewide survey conducted in 2018 by the California Health Care Foundation indicated that more than one-third of pregnant people would be interested in having a midwife for a future birth.
Frequently, those who seek the services of midwives and birth centers cite the desire for more personalized care, or poor experiences with previous hospital births. Studies show that for low-risk pregnancies, midwife-led deliveries at birth centers are safe and lead to fewer interventions such as cesarean sections.
“Women deserve this,” Frank said. “Every human de-
serves to find their own strength, find their place, exercise their initiative, and I wanted to share it.”
But even as demand for out-of-hospital births increases, birth centers across the state are shutting their doors, unable to withstand the joint battering ram of financial and regulatory challenges.
Last year, the Santa Rosa Birth Center stopped delivering babies, reducing options in a Wine Country community that recently lost a hospital maternity
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ward and another birth center.
A Sacramento midwife closed her birth center in February and left the country because she said California’s health system was too unfriendly to make ends meet. Another Sacramento birth center is also on the verge of closure because it cannot get a state license.
In September, Monterey Birth and Wellness Center will close, citing high costs and poor insurance reimbursement.
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The California Public Health Department refused multiple requests for an interview about licensing, responding only to emailed questions. Licensing requires facilities to meet “minimum standards” for patient care, which include regulations about proper equipment and staff competency, the department said in an unsigned statement.
“We cannot speculate or comment on any reason why providers chose to close these facilities, aren’t seeking licensure for new (birth centers), or what could be done to improve the process,” the department statement said.
Years-long wait for a health department license
Nancy Myrick, a co-founder of the San Francisco Birth Center, said it took four-and-a-half years of back-andforth with the state health department to obtain a license. In one instance, Myrick said, she asked for a list of items an inspector would check and the health department referred her to regulations that had not yet been written.
“In the process of opening, the state bureaucracy was like the Great Wall of China. It was such a horrible barrier,” Myrick said.
It wasn’t until Myrick called her state assemblymember’s office to complain about the inability to get licensed and see Medi-Cal patients that the application was approved, she said. The birth center was licensed in 2020.
“It literally took calling in the political dogs to get it done,” Myrick said.
Many providers noticed that getting a license became much more difficult after the state centralized the process under the public health department in 2018. Since then, nearly all birth center applications —11 out of 13 — have been rejected, according to department-provided data.
The department said in a statement the change was necessary to improve “standardization and consistency” in licensing multiple kinds of facilities. Previously, the department’s 14 regional offices processed applications and approved 11 out of 12 applications.
Yet midwives and advocates say obstacles continue to plague the process. It’s slow, often taking years; it’s expensive, costing tens of thousands of dollars to retrofit buildings and maintain a license; and the standards are frequently at odds with midwives’ scope of practice. What results is a “de facto ban” on birth center licensure in California, said Sandra Poole, a lobbyist with the Western Center on Law and Poverty.
Without licensing reform, more birth centers will close, said Bethany Sasaki, president of the state chapter of the American Association of Birth Centers.
A key problem, Sasaki said, is that birth centers are expected to comply with building standards designed for hospitals. For example, the standards include negative pressure rooms for infection control and cast iron plumbing for water supply and drainage.
Many midwives argue the standards don’t make sense because their patients are legally required to be healthy with low-risk pregnancies. Any condition that would require the additional medical intervention the standards are meant to accommodate, such as surgery, would force the patient to be transferred to a doctor or hospital, Sasaki said.
“There’s no reason to hold a birth center to the same standards as a hospital because it’s not a hospital, and that’s the whole point, Sasaki said.
According to the state Department of Health Care Access and Information, which sets building codes for health facilities, it would take legislative changes to make exceptions for birth centers. Poole and a number of groups representing midwives and Black maternal health advocates tried to introduce a bill earlier this year that would ease licensing requirements but were unable to find a legislator to carry it.
The state denied Sasaki’s licensure application for Midtown Nurse Midwives in Sacramento in 2020. The holdup is the building’s ventilation system, which doesn’t meet hospital building code.
In March, Sasaki requested an appeal and emergency license after TRICARE, the same insurer that Best Start relied on, stopped contracting with unlicensed facilities. As of mid-July, she has not
Sally K., thirty-eight weeks pregnant, waits for her check-up at the Best Start Birthing Center in San Diego on March 20, 2024. Photo Credit: Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters
received a response from the state, though the department told CalMatters the appeal deadline for Sasaki’s application had passed.
Without the TRICARE contract, which made up about 30% of her clients, Sasaki said the birth center will close by November.
“We’ve had to turn away so many people that we stopped answering our phone, because I don’t want to listen to another person cry,” Sasaki said.
Birth centers must get licensed for Medi-Cal
Why is licensure such a stumbling block for birth centers? MediCal, the state’s public insurance program for low-income families, pays for half of all births in the state, and it requires birth centers to be licensed.
“The single biggest thing that will help with sustainability is if birth centers can take Medi-Cal and if Medi-Cal can actually reimburse appropriately,” Sasaki said.
The majority of Medi-Cal births — more than 80% — are babies of color. A statewide survey also indicates that people of color, particularly Black women, want alternative birth support such as midwives and doulas more than any other demographic group. White women and those with private insurance were the highest users of midwives, the survey shows. While those who wanted a midwife but didn’t use one most commonly cited lack of insurance coverage as a barrier.
Caroline Cusenza, a midwife and owner of the Monterey Birth and Wellness Center, said taking insurance allowed her to serve a more diverse population in the working class Latino enclave where the birth center is located. She wanted to take Medi-Cal patients, but couldn’t. Cusenza applied for licensure twice but was also rejected because the building didn’t meet ventilation standards.
The birth center will close in September after seven years.
“It was a hard decision to walk away, but we really just could see no path forward,” Cusenza said.
The Western Center for Law and Poverty has pointed to accreditation as a possible alternative to licensure. The Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers is the national organization that sets standards for birth center quality and safety. California regulators have used accreditation to help license other kinds of health facilities, but health department officials see no need to provide birth centers with alternate options. They argue, in an email to CalMatters, that very few have tried to get a license in the first place. Only 23 birth centers have applied in the past decade.
Holly Smith, a certified nurse midwife and co-lead of Midwifery Access California, contends the low number of applicants reflects the difficulty of the process. Midwives know licensure is nearly impossible, so they don’t bother applying, Smith said.
“If (the Public Health Department) can be much more involved in figuring out solutions to help birth centers exist and be licensed should they want to be, then we would see a greater proliferation of it,” Smith said.
Midwifery Access California is working with another state agency to improve access for low-income patients, Smith said. The advocates hope to convince the Department of Health Care Services to increase Medi-Cal payments to midwives. Right now a licensed birth center gets about $1,300 per birth while the midwife gets $400.
At those rates, some birth centers say even Medi-Cal wouldn’t be enough to save them.
“If our birth center were to accept Medi-Cal, we would go bankrupt,” said Trisha Wimbs, owner of the California Birth Center in Rocklin.
Wimbs’ facility was one of only three birth centers to get licensed since the public health department took over and tightened building codes. It was licensed in 2023. Wimbs said it cost $1 million to build the “hospital grade facility” to code, including $80,000 to move a fire hydrant two feet closer to the building. The birth center does not take Medi-Cal because it pays too little to recoup expenses. Instead, the birth center caters to cash pay and commercially insured clients in the affluent suburb of Sacramento. Licensure was essential to securing commercial insurance contracts, Wimbs said.
To sustain birth centers, MediCal needs to pay around $8,000 per birth, Smith said. At that price point, delivering at a birth center would cost less than half as much as a hospital delivery.
Saying goodbye to Best Start
Eighteen years ago, Ellary Alonso was born at Best Start Birth Center when her mom, a former labor and delivery nurse, sought a more personalized birth experience. Alonso, who was 21 weeks along in March, wanted to deliver her son in the same place, surrounded by midwives she knew, maybe even in a bath. She wanted the emotional support of the team, she said, because her husband is a Marine, and there’s no guarantee he’ll be able to make it to the birth.
But a week before her first prenatal appointment at Best Start, Alonso got a call that the center was closing permanently. No other birth centers in Southern California take her insurance.
“In this time when everything is about choice, you can choose not to have a baby, but you can’t choose how to have your baby,” Alonso said. “Hospitals are the
only option.”
Compared to a hospital room, Best Start offers a homey atmosphere and the promise that the midwife attending each birth will be familiar to the laboring client. The birthing rooms come with queen-sized beds, floral duvets, and white porcelain tubs for water births. A marble-topped “crash cart” sits in each room. With the doors closed, the cart looks just like an end table that matches the decor. Inside it’s filled with medical supplies for emergency resuscitations or to stitch up lacerations. The rooms are homey, but bear the hallmarks of a by-the-book clinic. Boxes of nitrile gloves are in each room, hazardous waste bins are mounted discreetly to the wall. Best Start was the only birth center in the state to have a licensed clinical laboratory to confirm water breakage.
It has never lost a mother or baby, Roslie said. Its transfer rate for cesarean sections was less than half the statewide target set for low-risk births. In the past five years, no episiotomies have been performed. And 96% of newborns are exclusively breastfed before leaving Best Start compared to the statewide hospital rate of 69%.
Despite the center’s recognized success, keeping it running has always been a labor of love, Roslie said.
“It’s never been a thriving business,” Roslie said. “Roberta’s gone without pay. I’ve gone with reduced pay. That’s what it takes to run a birth center.”
When Roberta Frank, Roslie’s mother, graduated from UC San Diego with her nursing midwifery degree in 1981, she was told “San Diego will never accept midwives.”
Sometimes — in the face of Best Start’s closure — it still feels that way.
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Support for this story was also provided by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
This story, produced by CalMatters, is published jointly with San Diego Magazine.
DIERON A LUZ A 5,600 BEBÉS Y AHORA CULPAN AL REGLAMENTO DE CALIFORNIA POR DEJARLOS FUERA DEL NEGOCIO
Los centros de maternidad son opciones populares para las familias que desean dar a luz a un bebé fuera de un hospital. Diecinueve de ellos cerraron en California en la última década, profundizando la crisis de atención de maternidad del estado.
Kristen Hwang CalMatters
Lospasillos del Best Start Birth Center de San Diego están repletos de collages coloridos, con las caras suaves de cientos de recién nacidos cuidadosamente recortadas y enmarcadas. Una fotografía del hijo de la directora ejecutiva Karen Roslie, nacido en 2003, cuelga entre los bebés sonrientes, que lloran y entrecierran los ojos.
Hace treinta años, la madre de Roslie, Roberta Frank, abrió Best Start después de formarse como enfermera partera certificada. Desde entonces, las agencias estatales y las organizaciones nacionales han reconocido el centro de maternidad como un modelo de prácticas de parto alternativas. El Ministerio de Salud canadiense incluso lo visitó en la década de 1990 mientras desarrollaba planes para financiar los servicios de partería, dijo Roslie.
Pero en marzo, Best Start cerró sus puertas, incapaz de hacer frente a los crecientes costos. TRICARE, una importante aseguradora militar y el mayor contratista de Best Start, no pagaba a parteras con licencia, sólo a enfermeras, que pueden ganar mucho más dinero en un hospital. En una comunidad donde la Marina es un empleador importante, fue un golpe debilitante para el centro de maternidad. Las fotos que Roslie enmarcó meticulosamente a lo largo de los años probablemente tendrán que ser destruidas para evitar cualquier violación de la privacidad médica: evidencia de más de 5,600 nacimientos destruidos.
“Me siento como si estuviera de luto por una muerte”, dijo Roslie, mirando las fotografías.
Best Start fue el primer centro de maternidad autorizado y acreditado de California, y ni siquiera esas credenciales pudieron salvarlo. De hecho, es posible que hayan obstaculizado la supervivencia del centro de maternidad, al requerir renovaciones costosas que, según muchas parteras, no son relevantes para la atención que brindan ni para la seguridad de su práctica. Su cierre fue uno de los al menos 19 cierres de centros de maternidad y reducciones de servicios en los últimos cuatro
años, según el capítulo de California de la Asociación Estadounidense de Centros de Maternidad.
Estos cierres profundizan una crisis de deterioro de los servicios de salud para mujeres en toda California. Más de 50 salas de partos de hospitales de California cerraron en la última década, creando desiertos de atención de maternidad en comunidades rurales y sobrecargando las salas de partos restantes en ciudades y suburbios.
Los expertos en salud han señalado a los centros de maternidad como una forma de ampliar la capacidad en comunidades donde los hospitales ya no realizan partos. Las clínicas dirigidas por parteras se encargan de los partos de bajo riesgo y derivan los embarazos de mayor riesgo a los hospitales.
Pero California tiene algunos de los requisitos de licencia más estrictos del país, según la Asociación Americana de Centros de Nacimiento, y centros como Best Start han argumentado durante mucho tiempo que las onerosas regulaciones de California y un Departamento de Salud Pública poco cooperativo les impiden tener éxito.
En California, solo seis centros de maternidad en funcionamiento tienen licencia, mientras que otros 26 no la tienen. La licencia no es obligatoria, pero permite que un centro trabaje con planes de seguro y atienda a familias de bajos ingresos que no pueden pagar los costos del parto de su propio bolsillo.
Cada vez más, sólo las familias ricas que pagan en efectivo pueden permitirse contratar a una partera.
“El sistema es un desastre. Tiene fallas. Está diseñado para evitar que los proveedores que pueden brindar una atención realmente buena siquiera comiencen a trabajar”, dijo Frank, el fundador de Best Start.
Si bien la mayoría de los nacimientos en California ocurren en hospitales, los centros de maternidad atienden a un número pequeño pero creciente de familias. Los partos planificados fuera del hospital atendidos por parteras se han duplicado en la última década, incluso cuando las tasas de natalidad en general disminuyeron, según datos de la Junta Médica
de California. Y una encuesta estatal realizada en 2018 por la Fundación de Atención Médica de California indicó que más de un tercio de las personas embarazadas estarían interesadas en tener una partera para un futuro parto.
Con frecuencia, quienes buscan los servicios de parteras y centros de maternidad mencionan el deseo de una atención más personalizada o malas experiencias con partos previos en hospitales. Los estudios muestran que, en el caso de los embarazos de bajo riesgo, los partos asistidos por parteras en centros de maternidad son seguros y dan lugar a menos intervenciones, como cesáreas.
“Las mujeres merecen esto”, dijo Frank. “Todo ser humano merece encontrar su propia fuerza, encontrar su lugar, ejercer su iniciativa, y yo quería compartirlo”.
Pero aun cuando aumenta la demanda de partos fuera del hospital, los centros de maternidad en todo el estado están cerrando sus puertas, incapaces de soportar el ataque conjunto de los desafíos financieros y regulatorios.
El año pasado, el Centro de Maternidad de Santa Rosa dejó de atender partos, lo que redujo las opciones en una comunidad de Wine Country que recientemente perdió una sala de maternidad de un hospital y otro centro de maternidad.
Una partera de Sacramento cerró su centro de maternidad en febrero y abandonó el país porque dijo que el sistema de salud de California era demasiado hostil para llegar a fin de mes. Otro centro de maternidad de Sacramento también está al borde del cierre porque no puede obtener una licencia estatal.
En septiembre, Monterey Birth and Wellness Center cerrará, alegando altos costos y escaso reembolso del seguro.
El Departamento de Salud Pública de California rechazó múltiples solicitudes de entrevistas sobre licencias y solo respondió a preguntas enviadas por correo electrónico. La obtención de licencias exige que las instalaciones cumplan con “estándares mínimos” para la atención al paciente, que incluyen regulaciones sobre el equipo adecuado y la competencia del personal, dijo el departamento en una declaración no firmada.
“No podemos especular ni comentar sobre ninguna razón por la cual los proveedores decidieron cerrar estas instalaciones, no están buscando licencias para nuevos (centros de maternidad), o qué se podría hacer para mejorar el proceso”, señala el comunicado del departamento.
Años de espera para obtener una licencia del departamento de salud
Nancy Myrick, cofundadora del Centro de Maternidad de San Francisco, dijo que le tomó cuatro años y medio de idas y venidas con el departamento de salud estatal obtener una licencia. En una ocasión, dijo Myrick, pidió una lista de elementos que un inspector verificaría y el departamento de salud la remitió a regulaciones que aún no se habían redactado.
“Durante el proceso de aper-
tura, la burocracia estatal era como la Gran Muralla China. Era una barrera terrible”, dijo Myrick. Myrick dijo que no fue hasta que llamó a la oficina de su asambleísta estatal para quejarse de la imposibilidad de obtener la licencia y atender a pacientes de Medi-Cal que la solicitud fue aprobada. El centro de maternidad recibió la licencia en 2020.
“Fue literalmente necesario recurrir a los perros políticos para lograrlo”, dijo Myrick.
Muchos proveedores notaron que obtener una licencia se volvió mucho más difícil después de que el estado centralizó el proceso bajo el departamento de salud pública en 2018. Desde entonces, casi todas las solicitudes de centros de maternidad (11 de 13) han sido rechazadas, según los datos proporcionados por el departamento.
El departamento dijo en un comunicado que el cambio era necesario para mejorar la “estandarización y la coherencia” en la concesión de licencias a distintos tipos de establecimientos. Anteriormente, las 14 oficinas regionales del departamento procesaban solicitudes y aprobaban 11 de 12 solicitudes.
Sin embargo, las parteras y sus defensores afirman que el proceso sigue plagado de obstáculos. Es lento y a menudo lleva años; es caro, ya que cuesta decenas de miles de dólares modernizar los edificios y mantener una licencia; y las normas a menudo no coinciden con el ámbito de práctica de las parteras. El resultado es una “prohibición de facto” de la concesión de licencias a los centros de maternidad en California, dijo Sandra Poole, lobista del Western Center on Law and Poverty.
Sin una reforma de licencias, más centros de maternidad cerrarán, dijo Bethany Sasaki, presidenta del capítulo estatal de la Asociación Americana de Centros de Parto.
Un problema clave, dijo Sasaki, es que se espera que los centros de maternidad cumplan con las normas de construcción diseñadas para hospitales. Por ejemplo, las normas incluyen salas de presión negativa para el control de infecciones y tuberías de hierro fundido para el suministro de agua y drenaje.
Muchas parteras sostienen que las normas no tienen sentido porque sus pacientes están obligadas por ley a estar sanas y tener embarazos de bajo riesgo. Cualquier afección que requiera la intervención médica adicional que las normas pretenden contemplar, como una cirugía, obligaría a la paciente a ser trasladada a un médico o a un hospital, dijo Sasaki.
“No hay razón para exigir a un centro de maternidad los mismos estándares que a un hospital porque no es un hospital, y ese es el objetivo”, dijo Sasaki.
Según el Departamento de Acceso e Información sobre Atención Médica del estado, que establece los códigos de construcción para los centros de salud, se necesitarían cambios legislativos para hacer excepciones para los centros de maternidad. Poole y varios grupos que representan a parteras y defensores de la salud materna negra intentaron presentar un proyecto de ley a principios de este año que aliviaría los requisitos de licencia, pero no lograron encontrar un legislador que lo aprobara.
El estado rechazó la solicitud de licencia de Sasaki para Midtown Nurse Midwives en Sacramento en 2020. El obstáculo es el sistema de ventilación del edificio, que no cumple con el código de construcción del hospital.
En marzo, Sasaki solicitó una apelación y una licencia de emergencia después de que TRICARE, la misma aseguradora en la que confiaba Best Start, dejara de contratar instalaciones sin licencia. A mediados de julio, no había recibido una respuesta del estado, aunque el departamento le dijo a CalMatters que la fecha límite de apelación para la solicitud de Sasaki había pasado.
Sin el contrato con TRICARE, que representaba aproximadamente el 30% de sus clientes, Sasaki dijo que el centro de maternidad cerrará en noviembre.
“Hemos tenido que rechazar a tanta gente que hemos dejado de contestar el teléfono, porque no quiero escuchar a otra persona llorar”, dijo Sasaki.
Los centros de maternidad deben obtener una licencia para Medi-Cal
¿Por qué la obtención de una licencia es un obstáculo tan grande para los centros de maternidad? Medi-Cal, el programa de seguro público del estado para familias de bajos ingresos, paga la mitad de todos los nacimientos en el estado y exige que los centros de maternidad tengan una licencia.
“Lo más importante que ayudará a la sostenibilidad es que los centros de maternidad puedan aceptar Medi-Cal y que Medi-Cal pueda reembolsar adecuadamente”, dijo Sasaki.
La mayoría de los nacimientos a través de Medi-Cal (más del 80 %) son bebés de color. Una encuesta estatal también indica que las personas de color, en particular las mujeres negras, desean recibir apoyo alternativo durante el parto, como parteras y doulas, más que cualquier otro grupo demográfico. La encuesta muestra que las mu-
jeres blancas y aquellas con seguro privado fueron las que más recurrieron a los servicios de parteras, mientras que las que querían una partera pero no la utilizaban citaron con mayor frecuencia la falta de cobertura de seguro como barrera.
Caroline Cusenza, partera y propietaria del Monterey Birth and Wellness Center, dijo que contratar un seguro le permitió atender a una población más diversa en el enclave latino de clase trabajadora donde se encuentra el centro de maternidad. Quería aceptar pacientes de Medi-Cal, pero no pudo. Cusenza solicitó la licencia dos veces, pero también fue rechazada porque el edificio no cumplía con los estándares de ventilación.
El centro de maternidad cerrará en septiembre después de siete años.
“Fue una decisión difícil retirarnos, pero realmente no veíamos ningún camino a seguir”, dijo Cusenza.
El Centro Occidental para la Ley y la Pobreza ha señalado la acreditación como una posible alternativa a la licencia. La Comisión para la Acreditación de Centros de Ma-
ternidad es la organización nacional que establece estándares para la calidad y seguridad de los centros de maternidad. Los reguladores de California han utilizado la acreditación para ayudar a otorgar licencias a otros tipos de instalaciones de salud, pero los funcionarios del departamento de salud no ven la necesidad de proporcionar a los centros de maternidad opciones alternativas. Argumentan, en un correo electrónico a CalMatters, que muy pocos han intentado obtener una licencia en primer lugar. Solo 23 centros de maternidad la han solicitado en la última década.
Holly Smith, enfermera partera certificada y codirectora de Midwifery Access California, sostiene que el bajo número de solicitantes refleja la dificultad del proceso. Las parteras saben que obtener la licencia es casi imposible, por lo que no se molestan en solicitarla, dijo Smith. “Si (el Departamento de Salud Pública) puede involucrarse mucho más en encontrar soluciones para ayudar a que los centros de maternidad existan y obtengan licencia si así lo desean, entonces veríamos una mayor proliferación de estos centros”, dijo Smith.
Smith dijo que Midwifery Access California está trabajando con otra agencia estatal para mejorar el acceso para pacientes de bajos ingresos. Los defensores esperan convencer al Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica para que aumente los pagos de Medi-Cal a las parteras. En este momento, un centro de maternidad con licencia recibe alrededor de $1,300 por parto, mientras que la partera recibe $400.
A esos ritmos, algunos centros de maternidad dicen que ni siquiera Medi-Cal sería suficiente para salvarlas. “Si nuestro centro de maternidad aceptara Medi-Cal, iríamos a la quiebra”, dijo Trisha Wimbs, propietaria del California Birth Center en Rocklin.
El centro de maternidad de Wimbs fue uno de los tres únicos centros de maternidad que obtuvieron la licencia desde que el departamento de salud pública tomó el control y endureció los códigos de construcción. Obtuvo la licencia en 2023. Wimbs dijo que costó un millón de dólares construir la “instalación de grado hospitalario” según el código, incluidos 80,000 dólares para mover una boca de incendios dos pies más cerca del edificio. El centro de maternidad no acepta Medi-Cal porque paga muy poco para recuperar los gastos. En cambio, el centro de maternidad atiende a clientes que pagan en efectivo y tienen seguro comercial en el acaudalado suburbio de Sacramento. La licencia fue esencial para asegurar contratos de seguro comercial, dijo Wimbs.
Para mantener los centros de maternidad, Medi-Cal necesita pagar alrededor de 8,000 dólares por parto, dijo Smith. A ese precio, dar a luz en un centro de maternidad costaría menos de la mitad que dar a luz en un hospital.
Despidiéndose de Best Start
Hace dieciocho años, Ellary Alonso nació en el Best Start Birth Center cuando su madre, una ex enfermera de partos, buscaba una experiencia de parto más personalizada. Alonso, que cumplió 21 semanas de embarazo en marzo, quería dar a luz a su hijo en el mismo lugar, rodeada de parteras que conocía, tal vez incluso en una bañera. Quería el apoyo emocional del equipo, dijo, porque su marido es un infante de marina y no hay garantía de que pueda asistir al parto.
Pero una semana antes de su primera cita prenatal en Best Start, Alonso recibió una llamada en la que le informaban que el centro iba a cerrar definitivamente. Ningún otro centro de maternidad en el sur de California acepta su seguro.
“En estos tiempos en los que todo es cuestión de elección, puedes elegir no tener un bebé, pero no puedes elegir cómo tenerlo”, dijo Alonso. “Los hospitales son la única opción”.
En comparación con una habitación de hospital, Best Start ofrece un ambiente hogareño y la promesa de que la partera que atiende cada parto será familiar para la paciente en trabajo de parto. Las salas de parto cuentan con camas tamaño queen, edredones con motivos florales y bañeras de porcelana blanca para partos en el agua. En cada habitación hay un “carrito de emergencia” con cubierta de mármol. Con las puertas cerradas, el carrito parece una mesa auxiliar que combina con la decoración. En su interior hay suministros médicos para reanimaciones de emergencia o para suturar laceraciones. Las habitaciones son hogareñas, pero tienen el sello de una clínica que sigue las normas. En cada habitación hay cajas de guantes de nitrilo y contenedores de residuos peligrosos montados discretamente en la pared. Best Start fue el único centro de maternidad del estado que tenía un laboratorio clínico autorizado para confirmar la rotura de aguas.
Roslie afirmó que nunca ha perdido a una madre ni a un bebé. Su tasa de transferencias por cesárea fue menos de la mitad del objetivo estatal establecido para los nacimientos de bajo riesgo. En los últimos cinco años, no se han realizado episiotomías. Y el 96% de los recién nacidos son amamantados exclusivamente antes de salir de Best Start, en comparación con la tasa hospitalaria estatal del 69%.
A pesar del reconocido éxito del centro, mantenerlo funcionando siempre ha sido una labor de amor, dijo Roslie. “Nunca ha sido un negocio próspero”, dijo Roslie. “Roberta no ha cobrado nada. Yo he cobrado menos. Eso es lo que se necesita para dirigir un centro de maternidad”.
Cuando Roberta Frank, la madre de Roslie, se graduó en la Universidad de California en San Diego con su título de enfermera obstetra en 1981, le dijeron: “San Diego nunca aceptará parteras”.
A veces, ante el cierre de Best Start, todavía tenemos la misma sensación.
Esta nota se realizó con el apoyo de la California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), que trabaja para garantizar que las personas tengan acceso a la atención que necesitan, cuando la necesitan y a un precio que puedan pagar. Visite www.chcf.org para obtener más información.
Esta historia, producida por CalMatters, se publica conjuntamente con San Diego Magazine.
Ellary Alonso, a la derecha, de 18 años y con veintiuna semanas de embarazo, con su madre Hannah Fraley, a la izquierda, en el centro de maternidad Best Start en San Diego el 20 de marzo de 2024. Fraley tuvo a dos de sus hijos en el centro. Photo Credit: Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters
CITY'S 'NON-SANCTUARY' STATUS
THREATENS MOST VULNERABLE, CRITICS SAY
Eric Tegethoff Public News Service
Groups are warning an Idaho city's decision to declare itself a non-sanctuary city could have far-reaching implications.
The repercussions are still being felt from the decision by the city of Eagle, near Boise, in July.
Sanctuary cities limit their cooperation with the federal government on immigration laws. The Eagle resolution said the city will not provide services for people who are undocumented. It could be especially harmful for vulnerable community members, such as those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse.
Sarah Sheehan, a clinician with the Women's and Children's Alliance in Boise, said the resolution could prevent people from getting support.
"It can create a lot of fear of seeking help from community services in non-sanctuary cities," Sheehan explained.
The Eagle city council passed the resolution on a consent agenda without public comment. It said the goal of the resolution is "maintaining the safety, well-being, and resources of its residents."
Critics are urging the council to rescind it.
Some states have banned the ability for cities to declare themselves sanctuary cities, such as Florida, but a declaration of non-sanctuary status is rare. In February, Mesa County, Colorado declared itself a non-sanctuary county.
Nisha Newton, social change communications
associate for the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, said harms from the resolution could spread beyond Eagle.
"I'm just worried that this decision is going to embolden other discriminatory practices or empower other discriminatory policies throughout the state that we won't necessarily be able to catch up with as service providers and advocates," Newton noted.
Newton added people need to stand up for each other and the resolution is the wrong tactic if the goal really is to keep people safe.
"It requires all of us to build safer communities," Newton emphasized. "Our safety and our wellness doesn't come off the backs of other people being oppressed and other people being denied services."
CIUDAD "NO SANTUARIO" AMENAZA
A LOS MÁS
VULNERABLES, SEGÚN CRÍTICOS
Eric Tegethoff Public News Service
Grupos
advierten que la decisión de una ciudad de Idaho de declararse ciudad no santuario podría tener repercusiones de gran alcance.
Las consecuencias de la decisión adoptada en julio por la ciudad de Eagle, cerca de Boise, todavía se sienten. Las ciudades santuario limitan su cooperación con el gobierno federal en materia de leyes de migración. La resolución de Eagle establece que la ciudad no prestara servicios a personas indocumentadas. Esto podría ser especialmente perjudicial para los miembros vulnerables de la comunidad, como los que han sufrido violencia domestica o abusos sexuales.
Sarah Sheehan, de la clínica de Alianza de Mu-
jeres y Niños de Boise, dice que la resolución podría impedir que la gente reciba ayuda.
"Puede generar mucho miedo buscar ayuda de servicios comunitarios en ciudades que no son santuario," asegura Sheehan.
El ayuntamiento de Eagle aprobó la resolución en una agenda de consentimiento sin comentarios públicos. Dice que el objetivo de la resolución es "mantener la seguridad, el bienestar y los recursos de sus residentes". Los críticos llaman al ayuntamiento a anularlo.
Algunos Estados, como Florida, han prohibido que las ciudades se declaren ciudades santuario, pero es poco frecuente que se declare que no lo son. Sin embargo, en febrero, el condado de Mesa, en Colorado, se declaró no santuario.
Nisha Newton, de la Coalición de Idaho contra la Violencia Sexual y Domestica, dice que los danos de esta resolución podrían extenderse más allá de Eagle.
"Me preocupa que esta decisión promueva o potencie otras prácticas y políticas discriminatorias en todo el estado," dice Newton, "y que no seamos capaces de alcanzarlas como proveedores de servicios y defensores."
Newton afirma que la gente debe defenderse mutuamente y que esta es una táctica equivocada si el objetivo real es mantener la seguridad de las personas.
"Se requiere que todos construyamos comunidades más seguras y que nuestra seguridad y bienestar no provengan de la opresión de otras personas y de que se les nieguen servicios a otros," concluye Newton.
The city of Eagle, Idaho, took the rare step of declaring itself a "non-sanctuary city" for people who are undocumented. Photo Credit: Rickmouser45 / Wikimedia Commons
Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos detienen a migrantes que cruzan la frontera cerca de Sunland Park, Nuevo México, el 17 de julio de 2024. Photo Credit: CBP / Glenn Fawcett
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Asthe political climate intensifies, understanding the environmental stance of key political figures like Vance, author of “Hillbilly Elegy” and an Ohio Republican Senator, becomes crucial. His position on environmental issues and climate change could significantly influence future policies and regulations.
Vance’s public statements indicate a distrust of climate science and a preference for policies that favor economic growth over environmental protection. He often criticizes what he sees as environmental regulation overreach, saying it stifles economic opportunities, particularly in traditional energy sectors.
Initially, Vance was openly skeptical about climate change. However, his stance has intensified over time, particularly as he has received significant financial contributions from the oil industry. Recently, he has made statements acknowledging the reality of climate change, but he remains critical of aggressive climate policies, preferring more moderate approaches. He argues that fossil fuels are essential for economic growth, and has criticized renewable energies, suggesting they are unreliable and economically unviable. His legislative actions reflect this stance, as he has supported bills that favor the expansion of oil and gas drilling and opposed measures that would significantly invest in renewable energy.
Vance opposes significant environmental regulations, viewing them as impediments to economic progress. He has been a vocal advocate for deregulation, particularly in sectors related to traditional energy production. His support for deregulation efforts is evident in his legislative record, where he has backed initiatives aimed at rolling back environmental protections established in previous administrations.
Vance’s financial portfolio reveals investments in both traditional and green energies, creating a complex picture of his financial interests. This strategy could suggest a pragmatic approach to energy policy, but raises
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questions about potential conflicts of interest. Critics say his financial interests may unduly influence his political stance; especially given the large contributions he’s received from the oil industry.
Environmental advocacy groups have been critical of Vance's stances on climate and environment. Public opinion on Vance's environmental stance is mixed, with some voters supporting his pro-economic growth agenda while others are wary of his skepticism toward climate change and environmental regulations.
As Vice President, J.D. Vance's stance on environmental and climate issues could have substantial implications for future legislation.
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Amedidaque se intensifica el clima político, resulta crucial conocer la postura medioambiental de figuras políticas clave como Vance, autor de “Hillbilly Elegy” y senador republicano por Ohio. Su postura sobre las cuestiones medioambientales y el cambio climático podría influir significativamente en futuras políticas y normativas.
Las declaraciones públicas de Vance indican una desconfianza hacia la ciencia climática y una preferencia por las políticas que favorecen el crecimiento económico frente a la protección del medio ambiente. A menudo critica lo que considera una extralimitación de la normativa medioambiental, afirmando que ahoga las oportunidades económicas, sobre todo en los sectores energéticos tradicionales.
Al principio, Vance se mostró abiertamente escéptico sobre el cambio climático. Sin embargo, su postura se ha intensificado con el tiempo, sobre todo porque ha recibido importantes contribuciones financieras de la industria petrolera. Recientemente, ha hecho declaraciones en las que reconoce la realidad del cambio climático, pero sigue siendo crítico
con las políticas climáticas agresivas y prefiere planteamientos más moderados. Sostiene que los combustibles fósiles son esenciales para el crecimiento económico, y ha criticado las energías renovables, sugiriendo que son poco fiables y económicamente inviables. Sus acciones legislativas reflejan esta postura, ya que ha apoyado proyectos de ley que favorecen la expansión de las perforaciones de petróleo y gas y se ha opuesto a medidas que invertirían significativamente en energías renovables. Vance se opone a importantes normativas medioambientales, por considerarlas impedimentos para el progreso económico. Ha sido un firme defensor de la desregulación, sobre todo en sectores relacionados con la producción tradicional de energía. Su apoyo a los esfuerzos desreguladores queda patente en su historial legislativo, en el que ha respaldado iniciativas destinadas a hacer retroceder las protecciones medioambientales establecidas en administraciones anteriores.
La cartera financiera de Vance revela inversiones tanto en energías tradicionales como ecológicas, lo que crea una compleja imagen de sus intereses financieros. Esta estrategia podría sugerir un enfoque pragmático de la política energética, pero plantea dudas sobre posibles conflictos de intereses. Los críticos afirman que sus intereses financieros pueden influir indebidamente en su postura política, especialmente dadas las cuantiosas contribuciones que ha recibido de la industria petrolera.
Los grupos de defensa del medio ambiente han criticado las posturas de Vance sobre el clima y el medio ambiente. Algunos votantes apoyan su programa a favor del crecimiento económico, mientras que otros desconfían de su escepticismo ante el cambio climático y la normativa medioambiental.
Como vicepresidente, la postura de J.D. Vance en cuestiones medioambientales y climáticas podría tener implicaciones sustanciales para la legislación futura.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708900
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAND PALMS LANDSCAPING, 944 Prevost Street, San Jose, CA 05125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EDON ALONSO DE LA SIERRA, 944 PREVOST STREET, SA JOSE, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/26/24. This filing is a refile of previous file #FBN703081. “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/ EDEN ALONSO DE LA SIERRA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708900
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708811
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAS DELICIAS DE MATEO 411 Lewis Rd., Space #328 San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. The principal place of business is in Santa Clara County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s
office of said county. This business is owned by a general partnership. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):
Victoria M. Quintanilla, 411 Lewis Rd., Space #328 San Jose, CA 95111, Bryan Rivera, 411 Lewis Rd., Space #328 San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/22/2024. 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/ Victoria Margarita Quintanilla
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/22/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708811
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708926
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DE TODITO FOOD, 3455 Homestead Rd., APT 34, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. The principal place of business is in Santa Clara County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Wendy Paola Arevalo Valbuena, 3455 Home-
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filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/2/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
stead Rd., APT 34, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Antonio Rodriguez, 3955 Rhodra, San Jose, CA 95117. 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/ Wendy Paola Arevalo Valbuena
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708926
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708285
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CP PROPERTIES
1101 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite h-189, 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): Erskine Sankey, 3190 Rubino Drive #204, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/01/24. 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/ Erskine Sankey This statement was
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708953
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TONY IT CONSULTING 1042 Bellhurst Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Tony T Nguyen, 1042 Bellhurst Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/22/2024. 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/ Tony T Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/27/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUDS IN THE MUD FLOWER FARM, 15412 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Jenelle Suzanne Mc-
Clane, 15412 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA 95124. 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.)
By /s/ F Jenelle Suzanne McClane
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/05/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708333
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445905
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiaomin Xu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Xiaomin Xu filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xiaomin Xu to Ruochen Xu 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: 11/19/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 27, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445482
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brian Chen and Sonya Pita TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Brian Chen and Sonya Pita filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brian Chen to Brian Guster b. Sonya Pita to Sonya Guster 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: 11/12/2024 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. August 20, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior
Court
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445318
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:
Jonathan Cruz and Stephanie Cruz TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jonathan Cruz and Stephanie Cruz filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Noah Sebastian Cruz Alvarenga to Noah Sebastian Cruz 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: 11/12/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 16, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV446124
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thinh Xuan Le and Thi Linh Nguyen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thinh Xuan Le and Thi Linh Nguyen filed a petition for
Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tan Chau Le to David Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 28, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445633 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sadie Ariana Rojas Lira TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sadie Ariana Rojas Lira filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sadie Ariana Rojas Lira to Ceiri Ariana Rojas Lira 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least
two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEAR-
ING: Date: 11/19/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 22, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444845
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Grettell Perez Cortes TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Grettell Perez Cortes filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Grettell Perez Cortes to Grettell Cortes 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: 11/05/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 08, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 30 and September 6, 13, 20, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Virginia Fumiko DeYoung Case No. 24PR197848
1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Virginia Fumiko DeYoung.
2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Shirley Fitzpatrick in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Shirley Fitzpatrick be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 4, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:
1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Petitioner/Attorney: Robert E. Greeley Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greeley 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 277-6800
Run Date: August 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708509
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GLOW&GO, 1895 N Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. The principal place of business is in Santa Clara County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alexis Jovanna Chacon Guzman, 1895 N Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/09/2024. 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/ Alexis Jovanna Chacon
This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-
Recorder of Santa Clara County on 8/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SELAH 1, 5678 Via Monte Dr. #3, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ministerio Internacional Selah, 5678 Via Monte Dr. #3, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2023. 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/ Eleazar Cortez Ministerio Internacional Selah
Secretary
Article/Reg#: 5979622
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/08/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708477
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708079
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARDENAS TIRES MOBILE SERVICE & MECHANIC, 1225 Vienna Dr., Space 79, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marvin Danilo Cardenas Marin,1225 Vienna Dr., Space 79, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Nancy Iracema Lopez Paniagua, 1225 Vienna Dr., Space 79, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. 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/ Marvin Danilo Cardenas Marin
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708079
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708361
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOTO’S BALLOON CREATIONS AND EVENTS, 68 Victoria Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Guadalupe Fernandez Soto, 68 Victoria Drive, 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Guadalupe Fernandez Soto
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/05/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE MARKS OF ART TATTOO PARLOR, 3014 Union Av., San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Gualberto Flores, 3014 Union Av., San Jose, CA
95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/01/2024. 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.)
Gualberto Flores This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/08/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708456
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708093
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HK MULTISERVICES AGENCY, 2135 Tully Rd., Suite A, 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): Hellenn K Cox, 3577 Sunnydale Ct., San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/29/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN657178. “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/ Hellenn K Cox This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/29/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708093
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708454
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R.V. PROPERTIES 1805 Cape Hatteras Way, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name
and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eufronio P. Vidamo, 1805 Cape Hatteras Way, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/22/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN626816. “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/ Eufronio P. Vidamo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/8/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708454
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708641
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOWE LOWELL, 3561 Homestead Road, #232 Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Peter Alexander Q. Generao, 3561 Homestead Road, #232 Santa Clara, CA 95051. 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/ Peter Alexander Q. Generao
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708641
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707855
The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as: M&J LANDSCAPING, 1909 Panama 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): Juan Antonio Estevez, 1909 Panama Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/03/1992. 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 Antonio Reyes Estevez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/18/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707855
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708548
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAMALERIA PINOTEPA, 200 Ford Rd., #248, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Lopez Aguilar, 200 Ford Rd., #248, San Jose, CA 95138. 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/ Gabriela Lopez Aguilar
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708548
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 708238
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOT DOGS B&M
47 Cleveland, Apt2, 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): Brenda Leticia Beltran, 47 Cleveland, Apt2, San Jose, CA 95128. 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/ Brenda Beltran
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/31/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AA IGNITION INTERLOCK, 1735 Angela Street, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ted May, 1735 Angela Street, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN653579. “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/ Ted May
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/06/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708372
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT NO. 708621
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARTY 360, 4143 Ellmar Oaks Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fernando Maldonado C, 4143 Ellmar Oaks Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Diana M. Ramirez Galcia, 4143 Ellmar Oaks Dr., San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/04/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN700122. “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/ Fernando Maldonado
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/15/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708621
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444735
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karina Yissel Zesati INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Karina Yissel Zesati has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karina Yissel Zesati to Karina Yissel Reynoso Zesati 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: 10/29/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 7, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445362
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Eldar Sadirov TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) John Eldar Sadirov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Eldar Sadirov to John Sadir 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: 11/12/2024 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. August 19, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444888
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SONNY MINH PHI. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) SONNY MINH PHI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SONNY MINH PHI to SON MINH PHI. 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: 11/5/2024 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. August 8, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444889
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: VIRGINIE THUY CHUNG HUYNH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) VIRGINIE
THUY CHUNG HUYNH has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. VIRGINIE THUY CHUNG HUYNH to THUY CHUNG HUYNH. 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: 11/5/2024 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. August 8, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438588 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emilena Amelia Castro-Solis TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Emilena Amelia CastroSolis filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emilena Amelia CastroSolis to Emilena Amelia Solis-Castro. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 19, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Ruth H. Rael Case No. 24PR197687
1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Ruth H. Rael. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Edward Luis Rael in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Edward Luis Rael be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the author-
ity. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 18, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Petitioner/Attorney: Edward Luis Rael 2337 Peachtree LN San Jose, CA 95128 (669) 268-6668
Run Date: August 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Fernando Albertino Silva Case No. 24PR197740 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Fernando Albertino Silva. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Joe Silva in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for
Probate requests that Joe Silva be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 20, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section
1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Petitioner/Attorney: Kale Heiman
215 West Portal Avenue San Francisco, CA 94127 (866) 720-0195
Run Date: August 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708444
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VANTAGE POINT FINANCE, VIP HOME LOANS, LLC 2055 Junction Ave., Ste 235, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VIP Home Loans LLC, 2055 Junction Ave., Ste 235, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/10/2015. 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/ Elizabeth Figueroa VIP Home Loans LLC
Managing Member Article/Reg#: 201928110510
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/08/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708444
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707267
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J&C AUTO CENTER, CALI AUTO SERVICES 2915 Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elizabeth Figueroa, 841 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste 108, San Jose, CA 95123, Maria R Jimenez, 3137 Haga Dr., San Jose, CA 95111.
The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Elizabeth Figueroa
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707267
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708574
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRUE HAVEN, TRUE HAVEN CLEANING, 19261 Medford Ct., Hayward, CA 94541, Alameda County. The principal place of business is in Alameda County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): True Haven LLC, 19261 Medford Ct., Hayward, CA 94541. 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/ Christian Huntermarin True Haven LLC
Founder/Owner
Article/Reg#: 202462319305
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/13/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708574
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707904
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIZ BEAUTY SPA, 21070 Homestead Road, #200, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Ruoxi Wen LLC, 2021 Pacina Drive, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/12/2024. 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/ Ping Wen Owner
Article/Reg#: 202358617769
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707904
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708169
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRIME CATERING & EVENTS 2466 Woodland Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Smoking Pig BBQ Company, LLC, 2466 Woodland Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95128. 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/ Paul Reddick Member/Manager Article/Reg#: 20929410011
Above entity was formed in the state of
CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/30/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708169
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708272
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TINT MASTERS
7920 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Khader I Yasin, 7920 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/1/2024. 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/ Khasin I Yasin
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/01/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KUKAVA TRANSPORTATION , 556 W. Alma Ave, Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Zviad Kukava, 556 W. Alma Ave., Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/23/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true
information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Zviad Kukava
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/12/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708522
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708454
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R.V. PROPERTIES
1505 Cape Hatteras Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eufronio P. Vidamo, 1805 Cape Hatteras Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/22/2012. This filing is a refile (changes in facts from previous 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/ Eufronio P. Vidamo
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/8/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Doninguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708454
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706816
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shah Restaurant, 962 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SAHI & SHEIKH Inc, 620, Iris Avenue Apt 133, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/30/2022. 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/ Marpreet Singh SAHI & SHEIKH Inc President Article/Reg#: 5053602 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 706816
Republished on: (Per County Recorder)
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
Originally published on: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707649
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE , 12580 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 12580 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/05/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN658931. “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/ Aurora Munoz MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE
President Article/Reg#: BA20220842204 Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy
File No. FBN 707649
Republished on: (Per County Recorder)
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
Originally published on:
July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707144
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA COCINA DE CHATITA 1685 Marsh St, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Gomez, 1685 Marsh St, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/11/2023. 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 Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707144
Republished on: (Per County Recorder) August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
Originally published on:
July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444276 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alyssa Barbara Kloczl. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alyssa Barbara Kloczl has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alyssa Barbara Kloczl to Alyssa Barbara Henkens 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: 10/22/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 30, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444653 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lopez Landeros Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lopez Landeros Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Lopez Landeros jr to Jose Landeros jr 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed,
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS
the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/29/2024 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. August 06, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 24CV445010
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Lu. TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Rachel Lu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rachel Lu to Rachel Liyue Lu, b. Chloe Lok-Yee Lee to Chloe Pui-Yee Lee, c. Clement Lee to Clement Man-Hei Lee 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: 11/5/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general
circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 12, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444989
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Han Tomiko Tseng TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Han Tomiko Tseng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Han Tomiko Tseng to Han Emerson Harper 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: 11/5/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. August 12, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445230
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Phuong Vo and Cong Ly Hoang.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Thi Phuong Vo and Cong Ly Hoang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. GIA HAN HOANG to HANNIE HOANG, b. GIA HUNG HOANG to ADRIAN HUNG HOANG. 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: 11/12/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 15, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Shelley Dawn Nakagawa
Case No. 24PR197791 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Shelley Dawn Nakagawa. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Tervooren and Susan Nakagawa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Tervooren and Susan Nakagawa be appointed as personal representative to
administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 25, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate
Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Petitioner/Attorney: Robert E. Greeley Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greeley 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 277-6800
Run Date: August 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708419
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRIOLLOS COLOMBIAN FOOD, 1031 E Mission St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julieth T Cordon Romero, 1031 E Mission Street, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/06/2024. 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/ Julieth T. Cordon Romero
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/07/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708419
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707417
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARLOS VILLEZ FINE ART 601 Arcadia Terrace, Unit 302, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Carlos Villanueva, 601 Arcadia Terrace, Unit 302, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/28/2024. 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 Carlos Villanueva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707417
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708412
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ITEX NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, 1108 Allston Way, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Itex Northern California, 1250 Oakland Pkwy, Ste.120, San Mateo, CA 94402. 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/ John Jussen Itex Northern California Owner
Article/Reg#: 202463012621
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/07/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708412
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708388
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY TRAPPING AND REMOVAL, 184 West Main Ave., 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): Daniel Sanchez Nuno, 184 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/13/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN707875. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Daniel Sanchez Nuno
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/06/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 708388
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708399
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AS MULTIPLE CLEANING SERVICES, 65 McCreery Avenue, Apt. #333 San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria De Los Angeles Silva, 65 McCreery Avenue, Apt. #333 San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/07/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Maria De Los Angeles Silva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/07/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708399
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT NO. 708392
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SELAH 2, 1758 Darwin Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ministerio Internacional Selah, 5678 Via Monte Dr., Apt. 3, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2023. 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/ Bruno Flores Ministerio Internacional Selah
Treasurer
Article/Reg#: 5979622
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/06/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708392
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708319
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAROCHITA’S SNACK BAR, 872 S Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Diana Ethel Contreras-Flores, 872 S Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Diana Ethel Contreras-Flores
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras,
County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708319
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708318
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EAGLE CONTRACTOR
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S 2nd St., Unit B, 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): Emilio Pacheco Avendano,1096 S 2nd St., Unit B, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/29/2024. 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/ Emilio Pacheco Avendano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708318
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708314
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAN JOSE DENTAL LASER REGENERATION & IMPLANT CENTER, 2664 Berryessa Rd., Ste. 208, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Darwin D Naranja DMD Inc., PO Box 360802, Milpitas, CA 95036. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/01/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN700344. “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/ Darwin Naranja Darwin D Naranja DMD Inc.
Owner
Article/Reg#: 2987778
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708314
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707359
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PACKAGING CONNECTION INC., 999 N 10th Street #4, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): The Packaging Connection Inc., 999 N 10th Street #4, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/01/2000. 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/ Erica Cervantes
The Packaging Connection, Inc. CEO
Article/Reg#: 2216764
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707359
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708246
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RG JANITORIAL SERVICE, 2637 Puccini Avenue, San
Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rigoberto De La Cruz, 2637 Puccini Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/31/2024. 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/ Rigoberto De La Cruz
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/31/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708246
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708322
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAL TRANSPORTATION, 2018 Avenida de las Flores, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sanjeev Kumar, 6954 Port Rowan Dr., San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/02/2024. 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/ Sanjeev Kumar
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708322
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
AMENDED
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 24CV435258
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carla Teputepu, Xavier Teputepu INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Carla Teputepu, Xavier Teputepu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lance Mac Garay Wilson to Mac Heem Teputepu, b. Bleue-Dream Goddess-Rosario Garay to Bleue-Dream Goddess-Rosario Teputepu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/10/2024 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. August 2, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 24CV443297 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Martha V Gomez Buenrostro INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Martha V Gomez Buenrostro has filed a petition for
Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Di Angela A Donahe Gomez to Di Angela A Gomez 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: 10/08/2024 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, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434422
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hamad, Sha Sarag INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hamad, Sha, Sarag has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hamad, Sha, Sarag to Ahmad, Sha, Miraj 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes
described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 6, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444735
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karina Yissel Zesati INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Karina Yissel Zesati has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karina Yissel Zasati to Karina Yissel Reynoso Zesati 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: 10/29/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy
of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 7, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Susan Jee aka Susan Lee
Case No. 24PR197700
1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Susan Jee aka Susan Lee. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Liou in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Liou 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 18, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7
If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state
your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Petitioner/Attorney: Robert E. Greeley Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greeley 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 277-6800
Run Date: August 16, 23 , 30, 2024
RITUALES PARA LA SUERTE, LA SALUD Y EL ROMANCE
Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador
Para renovar la energía
Se pone a hervir en dos litros de agua, cinco rajas de canela, un poco de mirra, ocho hojas de salvia, una rama de romero, una rosa roja y otra blanca, incienso de iglesia, flores de lavanda y un poco de hierba abre camino. Al estar hervida la mezcla se deja enfriar, se cuela, se agrega media botella de agua bendita, y se utiliza como enjuague después de bañarse. Al finalizar se ofrenda una veladora blanca, y se reza la oración al San Bernabé. Hacerlo en día jueves, durante cuatro semanas consecutivas.
Para la buena suerte
Se necesita el agua de tres cocos, un litro de agua mineral, 10 gotas de licor de caña y 10 gotas de agua florida. En día de Luna llena se mezcla el agua de los cocos con el agua florida, agua bendita, el agua mineral y una pizca de azúcar. La mezcla se utiliza como enjuague después del baño. Al final se lleva un ramo de flores blancas a la iglesia y se reza la oración a San Antonio Abad.
Para la suerte financiera
Consiga una moneda y un billete que sea de este año 2024, frótelos durante tres días con las siguientes hierbas: romero, ruda, albahaca, mejorana, valeriana, ortiga y vetiver. Comience la noche de Luna nueva, posteriormente agrégueles polvos de oro y plata, y envuélvalos en un papel color verde, el cual ha expuesto a la luz del Sol, y guárdelo en la billetera. Al realizar el ritual se reza tres veces la oración al Divino Niño. Para mantener la buena salud
martes consecutivos.
Para tener felicidad
Adquiera un ramo de rosas amarillas o de color rosa, escoja las más hermosas. En día viernes entre las 12 am y las 2 pm, vaya a un río, lago o manantial, y láncelas una a una al agua pidiéndole a Oshún el favor que necesita. Si las flores son atraídas por la corriente y se alejan de usted, es augurio que su deseo será concedido. Al llegar a casa rece la oración a la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre. Rece la misma oración todos los días durante veintiún días seguidos.
Para bendecir una nueva relación
Se recomiendan los enjuagues con agua de cáscara sagrada, durante quince días seguidos, por la noche se debe tomar una infusión de hierba de San Juan, y antes de dormir se reza tres veces la oración a la sombra de San Pedro. Al
El día último de cada mes se ponen a hervir en un galón de agua: los pétalos de un girasol, los pétalos de tres flores amarillas, nueve hojas del árbol de limón, un ramito de perejil, un poco de hierba angélica, un poco de té de boldo, dos rajitas de canela, siete ramas de ruda y veinte habas de San Ignacio. Espere a que la mezcla enfríe, cuélela y úsela como enjuague después de bañarse. Al final se quema incienso de almizcle e invoque la presencia de San Rafael Arcángel. Para mejorar padecimientos emocionales
mediodía ofrende velas color rosa, y rocíe agua bendita en su habitación. Comience en día martes o día viernes.
Para sanar enfermedades extrañas
Frote por todo cuerpo desnudo una vela de cebo, en la cual ha escrito sus iniciales, luego colóquela en un plato color blanco, enciéndala con cerillos y queme incienso de mirra. Posteriormente tome con sus dos manos una piedra amatista, y expóngase a la luz solar durante veinte minutos. A continuación hágase un enjuague con agua de hojas y flores de limón. Los restos de la vela y el plato se entierran. Finalice rezando la oración a La Virgen de la Merced. Hágalo durante cuatro
Se necesitan dos piedras cuarzo rosa de tamaño similar, límpielas muy bien con agua mineral y rocíeles agua de lavanda durante la noche de Luna llena, al mismo tiempo pidiendo su más grande deseo de amor. Posteriormente colóquelas en un sitio donde pueda observarlas con frecuencia. Es preciso que solamente usted las acaricie, si lo hace otra persona, habrá interferencia de energías. Ambos cuarzos deben limpiarse en cada cambio de estación (21 de marzo-21 de junio-22 de septiembre-21 de diciembre)
Para vencer problemas y rencillas con la pareja
Escriba en un papel con tinta roja el nombre de su pareja 10 veces, luego escriba sobre el nombre de su pareja, su nombre otras 10 veces. Acto seguido, deposite el papel dentro de un bote con miel de abeja y agréguele una cucharada de polvos de camaleón y polvos de miel de amor; coloque el bote en un lugar tranquilo y discreto de su casa. Hágalo en día viernes al medio día. Al finalizar rece la oración a San Valentín.
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OUTSIDE LANDS SWEET SIXTEEN: CHILLY WEEKEND
BRING COUNTRY MUSIC, BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
CHAPPELL ROAN, AND A MINI CITY HALL IN THE WOODS
Ladies of pop and country crooners dominate the cool August weekend as music festival celebrates its sixteenth iteration
AnotherArturo Hilario El Observador
summer ends, and another Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival has come and gone as well. In its sixteenth year, the festival continues to attract hundreds of thousands of people into the sometimes sunny, and sometimes misty realm of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
This year had a noticeable chill over the weekend, especially the night of Sunday August 11, as closers Sturgill Simpson and Kaytranada put the finishing touches on another successful weekend of music and melodies.
Artists this year included pop rock staple The Killers, up and coming pop singers Sabrina Carpenter, Reneé Rapp and Chappell Roan, Post Malone (with a special set of country covers), indie-electro pop legends The Postal Service, and iconic model, singer, actress and activist Grace Jones. For the first time, the festival also emphasized country music and its diverse sub-genres with plenty of acts that had the western music feel.
“HOT TO GO”
Despite the high caliber of the headliners there was one artist whose presence at 4pm on Sunday captivated not only most of festival attendees, but thousands watching live on the Amazon livestream of the festival: Chappell Roan.
The red headed singer wore dynamic drag makeup and a circus-inspired leotard as she stood in front of the largest audience of the weekend in order to teach the class a set of arm movements reminiscent of those used for the Village People’s “YMCA”.
"Hot to Go!", by far one of the most viral of the singer’s discography, has a chant of “H-O-T-T-O-G-O”, and you can YouTube it and see the moves for yourself to see why there is an unmistakable joy and energy throughout the audience when she performs that song.
Roan’s popularity has skyrocketed in the last year, with other festivals needing to push her set to later times and moving it to larger stages, such as at Chicago’s Lollapalooza the weekend of August 1-4, where Roan’s set was believed to be the largest audience for an artist in the history of that festival.
In San Francisco, the crowd was also enormous, sporting all kinds of pink clothing, especially a sea of pink cowboy hats - a signature fan accessory popularized by another of her songs, “Pink Pony Club”.
If there was a “you had to be there” moment this weekend, this was the top of the list. Her popularity will most likely take her from a 4pm Sunday slot to being a closing act very much sooner than later.
A Country Celebration
Country music came in strong this year with the most representation in the festival’s history. The festival’s diverse musical genres were extended with the addition of country musicians who brought southern charm to the festival in their own unique ways.
Anchored by the immensely talented Sturgill Simpson and his bluegrass/psychedelic/rock closing set on Sunday night, Post Malone also came into his country era performing a special set of country covers, from classics of the genre like Hank Williams Jr.’s “A Country Boy Can Survive” to newer hits like Luke Combs’ “When It Rains It Pours”.
Shaboozey, a country meets hip-hop act, brought his inventive style and Tik-Tok viral song, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” to the crowds of Golden Gate Park to massive cheers.
Other acts that brought the country wave to the festival were newcomer Dan Spencer, who can best be described as a mix of country metal, and was working at a pizza shop last year before he was discovered and thrust into the music business. Katie Pruitt, a pop-country singer-songwriter, has a more indie sound but still has the twang and confessional lyrics of the country genre.
Weddings in the Woods
One other highlight this year was the new wedding venue City Hall, which is in McLaren Pass amongst the thicker area of trees at Outside Lands.
Among the trees attendees were able to actually get married, and the package came with an officiant, photographer, reserved time slot, wedding lounge for pre-ceremony prep, locker for the day, seating for guests and two drink tokens to get the celebrations started.
City Hall commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Winter of Love, which marked the historic milestone of the first same-sex marriage ceremonies in the U.S. at San Francisco’s City Hall during February 12 - March 12, 2004, under then mayor Gavin Newsom.
A portion of proceeds from City Hall at Outside Lands was donated to Lambda Legal, a legal and education fund dedicated to LGBTQ+ civil rights. Outside Lands returns to park August 8 - 10, 2025.
DULCES DIECISÉIS DE OUTSIDE LANDS: FIN DE SEMANA
FRESCO CON MÚSICA COUNTRY, EL ARTISTA INNOVADOR
CHAPPELL ROAN Y UN MINI AYUNTAMIENTO EN EL BOSQUE
Las cantantes de pop y country dominan el fresco fin de semana de agosto mientras el festival de música celebra su decimosexta edición.
Arturo Hilario El Observador
Otroverano termina y otro Festival de Música y Arte de Outside Lands también llegó y se fue. En su decimosexto año, el festival continúa atrayendo a cientos de miles de personas al reino a veces soleado y a veces brumoso del Golden Gate Park en San Francisco.
Este año hubo una notable frescura durante el fin de semana, especialmente la noche del domingo 11 de agosto, cuando los cerradores Sturgill Simpson y Kaytranada dieron los toques finales a otro exitoso fin de semana de música y melodías.
Los artistas de este año incluyeron al clásico pop rock The Killers, las actuales y emergentes cantantes pop Sabrina Carpenter, Reneé Rapp y Chappell Roan, Post Malone (con un set especial de covers country), las leyendas del indie-electro pop The Postal Service y la icónica modelo, cantante, actriz y activista Grace Jones. Por primera vez, el festival también destacó la música
country y sus diversos subgéneros con numerosos actos que tenían un aire de música occidental.
“HOT TO GO”
A pesar del alto calibre de los artistas principales, hubo un artista cuya presencia a las 4 p. m. del domingo cautivó no solo a los asistentes del festival, sino a miles de personas que lo vieron en vivo a través de la transmisión en directo del festival por Amazon: Chappell Roan.
La cantante pelirroja usó maquillaje drag dinámico y un leotardo inspirado en el circo mientras se paró frente a la audiencia más grande del fin de semana para enseñar a la clase una serie de movimientos de brazos que recuerdan a los utilizados en el “YMCA” de Village People. "Hot to Go!", por lejos uno de los temas más virales de la discografía de la cantante, tiene un canto de “H-O-TT-O-G-O”, puedes verlo en YouTube, apreciar los movimientos por ti mismo y ver por qué hay una alegría y energía inconfundibles en la audiencia cuando interpreta esa canción.
La popularidad de Roan se ha disparado en el último año, con otros festivales teniendo que empujar su set para más tarde y trasladarlo a escenarios más grandes, como en el Lollapalooza de Chicago el fin de semana del 1 al 4 de agosto, donde se creía que el set de Roan tenía la mayor audiencia. para un artista en la historia de ese festival.
En San Francisco, la multitud también era enorme, luciendo todo tipo de vestimenta rosa, especialmente un mar de sombreros vaqueros rosas, un accesorio característico de los fanáticos popularizado por otra de sus canciones: “Pink Pony Club”.
Si hubo un momento de “tenías que haber estado ahí” el fin de semana, este encabeza la lista. Lo más probable es que su popularidad la lleve de un horario de domingo a las 4 p.m. a ser un acto de cierre más pronto que tarde.
Una Celebración del Country
La música country llegó con todo este año con la mayor representación en la historia del festival. Los diversos géneros musicales del festival se ampliaron con la incorporación de músicos country que aportaron el encanto sureño al festival a su manera única.
Anclado por el inmensamente talentoso Sturgill Simpson y su set de cierre de bluegrass/psicodélico/rock el domingo por la noche, Post Malone también entró en su era country interpretando un conjunto especial de versiones country, de clásicos del género como “A Country Boy Can Survive” de Hank Williams Jr. hasta nuevos éxitos como “When It Rains It Pours” de Luke Combs.
Shaboozey, con un acto de country/hip-hop, llevó su estilo inventivo y su canción viral de Tik-Tok, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” a la multitud del Golden Gate Park entre aplausos masivos.
Otros artistas que trajeron la ola country al festival fueron el recién llegado Dan Spencer, que puede describirse mejor como una mezcla de country/metal, quien estuvo trabajando en una pizzería el año pasado antes de que lo descubrieran y lo lanzaran al negocio de la música. Katie Pruitt, una cantautora de pop-country, tiene un sonido más indie pero aún conserva el acento y las letras confesionales del género country.
Bodas en el Bosque
Otro destacado de este año fue el nuevo recinto de bodas City Hall, que se encuentra en McLaren Pass, entre la zona más espesa de árboles en Outside Lands. Entre los árboles, los asistentes realmente pudieron casarse, el paquete incluía un oficiante, un fotógrafo, un horario reservado, un salón de bodas para la preparación previa a la ceremonia, un casillero para el día, asientos para los invitados y dos vales para bebidas para comenzar las celebraciones.
El City Hall conmemora el vigésimo aniversario del Invierno del Amor, que marcó el hito histórico de las primeras ceremonias de matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo en los EE. UU. en el Ayuntamiento de San Francisco del 12 de febrero al 12 de marzo de 2004, bajo el entonces alcalde Gavin Newsom.
Una parte de las ganancias del City Hall de Outside Lands se donó a Lambda Legal, un fondo legal y educativo dedicado a los derechos civiles LGBTQ+.
Outside Lands vuelve al parque del 8 al 10 de agosto del 2025.
Breakout artist Chappell Roan performs at the main Lands End stage at Outside Lands 2024. Photo Credit: Alive Coverage
El artista emergente Chappell Roan se presenta en el escenario principal de Lands End en Outside Lands 2024. Photo Credit: Alive Coverage
