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Enel Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. reconocemos la importancia de los trabajadores de restaurantes y servicios de alimentación. Estos trabajadores se vieron significativamente afectados por la pandemia y continúan desempeñando un papel vital en nuestras economías locales.

Mientras conmemoramos el Día del Trabajo el 4 de septiembre, la División de Horas y Salarios del departamento honra las contribuciones de los trabajadores en el sector de restaurantes y alimentación, y ponemos de relieve el efecto dañino del robo de salarios en toda la industria.

La ley federal exige que la mayoría de los trabajadores reciban al menos el salario mínimo federal por todas las horas de trabajo y las horas extras cuando trabajan más de 40 horas en una semana laboral. Según la ley federal, los empleadores de trabajadores que reciben propinas pueden pagar $2.13 por hora en salario directo si esa cantidad, combinada con las propinas recibidas, equivale al menos al salario mínimo federal. Además, los empleados que reciben propinas deben quedárselas por completo, excepto en la medida en que participen en un grupo de propinas válido. Los clientes confían en que los operadores de restaurantes se asegurarán que las propinas vayan directamente a los trabajadores que las ganaron, y los trabajadores esperan que se les pague de acuerdo con la ley. Desafortunadamente, las violaciones a las leyes federales de salario mínimo y horas extras por parte de empleadores de restaurantes y alimentación son demasiado comunes. Muchos trabajadores viven de sueldo en sueldo y dependen de su salario completo y de las propinas para cubrir sus necesidades. Sin embargo, la División de Salarios y Horas encuentra rutinariamente que empleadores hacen deducciones ilegales al salario de los trabajadores, retienen propinas, no pagan las horas extras o todas las horas de trabajo. Lamentablemente, algunas violaciones son deliberadas y cometidas por empleadores sin escrúpulos que intentan enmascarar sus prácticas salariales ilegales manipulando documentos de nómina o intimidando a los trabajadores. Ya sean intencionales o inadvertidas, estas violaciones tienen un impacto significativo sobre trabajadores que reciben uno de los salarios más bajos de entre todos los sectores laborales.

La División de Salarios y Horas prioriza el cumplimiento de las normas laborales en estos sectores. Desde 2018, investigadores de la división han recuperado más de $20 millones en salarios y daños para más de 14,000 trabajadores de restaurantes en todo el país cuyos empleadores no les pagaron sus salarios completos, incluidas las propinas ganadas con tanto esfuerzo. A estos trabajadores, cuyas propinas de los clientes a menudo superan el resto de sus salarios, se les negaron ingresos significativos de los que ellos y sus familias dependen.

En el Día del Trabajo de 2023, pedimos a los trabajadores, clientes y empleadores que recuerden estas tres ideas fundamentales:

• Todo trabajador en Estados Unidos tiene derechos laborales, sin importar de dónde sea.

• Las propinas son propiedad de los empleados que las ganan.

• Los propietarios o gerentes de restaurantes no pueden participar en un fondo común de propinas.

La División de Salarios y Horas no tolera el robo de salarios. A través de un seguimiento riguroso de la ley, una amplia divulgación, y asistencia técnica a los empleadores, la división trabaja incansablemente todos los

días en nombre de los trabajadores recuperando los salarios ganados y responsabilizando a empleadores por violar las leyes laborales federales.

En el Día del Trabajo, nuestra nación celebra la valentía de los trabajadores que se levantaron, lucharon contra la injusticia en el lugar de trabajo y ayudaron a consagrar sus derechos en ley.

Los trabajadores de restaurantes y servicios de alimentos, y todos los trabajadores, tienen protecciones de salario mínimo, horas extras y propinas según la ley federal, y su capacidad para hacer valer esos derechos sin temor a represalias también está protegida.

La División de Salarios y Horas acepta quejas y brinda orientación y asistencia técnica. Las llamadas se pueden responder de forma confidencial en más de 200 idiomas al 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). También hay asistencia disponible a través de la Alianza de Educación y Divulgación para el Empleo, conocida como EMPLEO, que opera la línea directa gratuita en varios estados 1-877-5529832 para trabajadores de habla hispana con problemas en el lugar de trabajo.

Rubén Rosalez US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division

Atthe US Department of Labor, we recognize the importance of restaurant and food service workers. These workers have been significantly affected by the pandemic and continue to play a vital role in our local economies.

As we commemorate Labor Day on September 4, the department's Wage and Hour Division honors the contributions of workers in the restaurant and food industry, and highlights the damaging effect of wage theft on the entire industry.

Federal law requires that most workers be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Under federal law, employers of tipped workers can pay $2.13 per hour in direct wages if that amount, combined with tips received, equals at least the federal minimum wage. In addition, em-

ployees who receive tips must keep their tips entirely, except to the extent they participate in a valid tip pool. Customers trust that restaurant operators ensure that tips go directly to the workers who earned them, and workers expect to be paid in accordance with the law.

Unfortunately, violations of federal minimum wage and overtime laws by restaurant and foodservice employers are all too common. Many workers live from paycheck to paycheck and rely on their full salary and tips to cover their needs. However, the Wage and Hour Division routinely finds that employers make illegal deductions from workers' wages, withhold tips, do not pay overtime or all hours worked. Unfortunately, some violations are deliberate and committed by unscrupulous employers who try to mask their illegal wage practices by manipulating payroll documents or intimidating workers. Whether intentional or inadvertent, these violations have a significant impact on workers who receive some of the lowest wages of all job sectors.

The Wage and Hour Division prioritizes compliance with labor standards in these sectors. Since 2018, division investigators have recovered more than $20 million in wages and damages for more than 14,000 restaurant workers across the country whose employers failed to pay them their full wages, including hardearned tips. These workers, whose tips from customers often exceed the rest of their wages, were denied significant income on which they and their families depend.

On Labor Day 2023, we ask workers, customers, and employers to remember these three fundamental ideas:

• Every worker in the United States has labor rights, no matter where they are from.

• Tips are owned by the employees who earn them.

• Restaurant owners or managers cannot participate in a tip pool.

The Wage and Hour Division does not tolerate wage theft. Through rigorous law enforcement, extensive outreach, and technical assistance to employers, the division works tirelessly every day on behalf of workers to recover earned wages and hold employers accountable for violating federal labor laws.

On Labor Day, our nation celebrates the bravery of workers who stood up, fought injustice in the workplace, and helped enshrine their rights into law.

Restaurant and food service workers, and all workers, have minimum wage, overtime, and tip protections under federal law, and their ability to assert those rights without fear of retaliation is also protected.

The Wage and Hour Division accepts complaints and provides guidance and technical assistance. Calls can be answered confidentially in more than 200 languages at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). Assistance is also available through the Employment Education and Outreach Alliance, known as EMPLEO, which operates the toll-free multi-state hotline 1-877-552-9832 for Spanishspeaking workers with workplace problems.

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EL DAÑO POR ROBO DE SALARIOS A TRABAJADORES DE RESTAURANTES: MUCHO MÁS QUE UNAS MONEDAS

THE DAMAGE FROM WAGE THEFT TO RESTAURANT WORKERS: MUCH MORE THAN A FEW COINS

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CALIFORNIA COVID CASES ARE INCREASING, AGAIN. HERE’S THE

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AnotherCOVID-19 wave is hitting California as the summer ends and kids head back to school.

It’s a familiar story by now, but one that has become perhaps more confusing with time because of changing public health recommendations, new vaccine boosters and our evolving understanding of the virus.

There’s no reason to panic, State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan said, with population immunity at high levels.

“Over the course of the last three-and-a-half years, we’re fairly sure everybody’s been exposed or vaccinated at least once, or exposed and infected whether they knew it or not,” Pan said. “There’s thankfully a lot more immunity overall.”

The test positivity rate has been growing steadily over the past two months, increasing about 8 percentage points since July to a 12.5% sevenday average. That’s a higher positivity rate than last winter’s surge, although testing data has become less reliable as access decreased and testing rates plummeted. But wastewater surveillance networks confirm what the testing data suggests: COVID-19 infections are on the rise across California.

The second indicator of COVID-19’s comeback — hospitalizations — is also trending upward. The number of daily new hospital admissions increased more than 87% since the start of summer.

The Labor Day holiday will surely fuel more transmission and hospitalizations, but hospitals are nowhere near the brink of collapse that previous surges threatened. The uptick in cases is not having a “dramatic impact on hospitals” so far, California Hospitals Association spokeswoman Jan Emerson-Shea said.

Still, public health experts recommend people take the typical precautions to prevent a serious outbreak: vaccinate, mask and isolate.

“Some people are very terrified. Most people are not thinking about (COVID-19) at all. The right answer is somewhere in between,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UCSF Health. “At the minimum we have enough tools to have individual protection without having mandates.”

If you’re wondering what the latest uptick means, you’re not alone. Here are answers to common questions.

What does it mean to be fully vaccinated?

At this point, vaccination is one of the most confusing aspects of the constantly mutating SarsCoV-2 virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now advises people age 6 and older who are not immunocompromised to have at least one bivalent Moderna or Pfizer shot to be considered fully vaccinated.

That means if you have never gotten a COVID-19 vaccine before, you only need to get one bivalent shot.

And, if you had previous versions of the vaccine (known as monovalent vaccines), you need to get a bivalent shot to be fully vaccinated.

The bivalent shot was introduced last fall to protect against the highly contagious omicron variant. People who are older than 65 can also get a

second dose of the bivalent vaccine if their last one happened at least four months earlier.

The recommendations for children 5 and younger and for those who are immunocompromised are more complex, but the CDC created flow charts to determine your status, and it’s recommended you speak with your doctor.

Should I wait for the new booster?

“It all depends on who you are. Given the uptick in cases right now, if you’re vulnerable you may not want to wait,” Chin-Hong of UCSF said.

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve a third version of the vaccine that takes into account more recent variants before the end of September. But, as Chin-Hong said, people who are older than 65 or immunocompromised might not want to wait until that shot is widely available to boost their immunity. The bivalent shot still protects against severe disease, hospitalization and death.

The CDC is expected to make age-specific recommendations Sept. 12 during a regulatory meeting, but Chin-Hong said waiting for an updated vaccine is “an interesting and nuanced thing.”

If you’re sending your kids off to college and you don’t think they’ll get the updated booster on their own next month, it’s better to take them to get the bivalent booster now, Chin-Hong said.

“Convenience trumps timing,” he said. Do schools still require COVID vaccinations?

In short, no. Staying up-to-date on COVID-19 shots and boosters is “strongly recommended” by the University of California and California State University systems, but it’s no longer a requirement to attend class in-person.

Likewise, the vaccine is not required for K-12 students although public health experts advise kids as young as 6 months old be vaccinated.

Children remain the most undercovered group. A mere 3% of children under 5 are up-to-date on the vaccine while less than 8% of children ages 5 to 11 are fully vaccinated.

A recent study suggests 70% of COVID-19 cases transmitted within U.S. households are started by a school-aged child. Other studies suggest

teachers are at increased risk of infection. For how long am I supposed to isolate after infection?

The rule of thumb to remember when you test positive is five days of isolation followed by five days of masking, but of course with all things COVID-19 there are caveats, according to the CDC.

• You can end isolation after five days if you have no symptoms or they are improving AND if you have not had a fever for 24 hours.

• If you have a fever, continue isolating until 24 hours after it ends.

• You should wear a mask around others for a total of 10 days from the onset of symptoms. You may remove the mask before 10 days if you have two negative tests spaced at least a day apart.

• If you live with someone who has COVID-19 or are exposed to an otherwise close contact, public health officials recommend wearing a mask for 10 days.

All of this applies to school-aged children although your school might have its own policies. If one of your kids contracts COVID-19 but their sibling tests negative and are asymptomatic, there’s no reason to keep the asymptomatic kids home from school, although you should monitor them for developing symptoms.

Where can I get treatment?

Antiviral treatment is widely available in California. Experts recommend anyone 12 and older who tests positive for COVID-19 seek treatment immediately and not wait until symptoms worsen. Primary care providers can issue a prescription for the treatment Paxlovid or people can call the state COVID-19 hotline for a free telehealth appointment to check eligibility. The state hotline is 833-686-5051.

It is important to keep in mind that Paxlovid, the oral antiviral approved to treat COVID-19, is only for those ages 12 and older. Remdesivir is the only FDA-approved treatment for those younger than 12 who are at risk of developing severe disease, but it is administered intravenously, which means it typically requires a hospital stay. The best way to prevent severe disease among young kids is vaccination.

Are COVID tests, vaccines and treatments still free?

COVID-19 vaccines and treatment are still free in California regardless of insurance or immigration status. Tests are also still free for most Californians, thanks to a state law passed last year, although you might have to file a reimbursement claim with your insurer after buying a test.

The state’s MyTurn vaccine portal is still open to schedule appointments, and the state COVID-19 hotline runs 24/7 to assess treatment eligibility. Those services will remain free and widely available at least through February 2024, the Public Health Department’s Pan said. California will also receive 700,000 vaccine doses from the federal government that will be distributed to county health departments, local pharmacies and community providers to ensure access to free vaccination, Pan said.

In addition state-regulated insurers, who provide most health insurance in California, are required to permanently cover in-network testing, vaccination and treatment free of charge. Out-ofnetwork coverage will end Nov. 11.

If you have a federally regulated health insurance plan, coverage of testing expired in May. These health plans are required to permanently cover free COVID-19 vaccines but may not cover the full cost of treatment after November. You can ask your workplace what kind of coverage you have.

What are my rights at work?

Employers are required to follow workplace safety and health regulations to protect workers from COVID-19, this includes:

• Providing personal protective equipment like masks when requested by the employee

• Offering free tests during paid time to employees who had a close COVID-positive contact at work and during workplace outbreaks.

Employers can’t prohibit employees from wearing face masks as the In-N-Out burger chain did with its non-California restaurants, and they can’t retaliate against workers who choose to exercise their rights. Employers can, however, still require employee vaccination and masking.

Extended sick leave for COVID-19 expired in December 2022, but state labor law requires employers give full-time employees three days of paid leave annually.

What about other seasonal infections?

COVID-19 isn’t the only respiratory virus making the rounds. Last winter a “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 gripped the state, prompting local health emergencies.

This year for the first time, those who are at highest risk of respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, have options for protection. People 60 and older can get an RSV vaccine, and babies and toddlers can get a drug that prevents severe disease. The 2023 flu vaccine is already available.

“Everyone should get themselves and their loved ones vaccinated before these things start circulating because it takes a couple of weeks or so for that immunity to kick in and provide protection,” Pan said.

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It’s a confusing time in the COVID pandemic. A new booster is on the way, but cases are rising and you might want more protection now.

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LOS CASOS DE COVID EN CALIFORNIA ESTÁN AUMENTANDO NUEVAMENTE Y ESTO ES LO QUE DEBES SABER SOBRE LOS REFUERZOS DE VACUNAS Y MÁS

Es un momento confuso en la pandemia de COVID. Un nuevo refuerzo de vacunas está en camino, pero los casos están aumentando y es posible que desees más protección ahora.

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ola de COVID-19 está golpeando a California justo ahora que termina el verano y los niños regresan a la escuela.

Es una historia ya conocida, pero que quizás se ha vuelto más confusa con el tiempo debido a los cambios en las recomendaciones de salud pública, los nuevos refuerzos de las vacunas y nuestra comprensión cambiante del virus.

No hay motivo para entrar en pánico, dijo la epidemióloga estatal, Dra. Erica Pan, dado que la inmunidad de la población se encuentra en niveles altos.

“En el transcurso de los últimos tres años y medio, estamos bastante seguros de que todos han estado expuestos o han sido vacunados al menos una vez, o expuestos e infectados, lo supieran o no”, dijo Pan. “Afortunadamente, hay mucha más inmunidad en general”.

La tasa de positividad de las pruebas ha aumentado de manera constante durante los últimos dos meses, aumentando alrededor de 8 puntos porcentuales desde julio a un promedio de siete días del 12.5%. Esa es una tasa de positividad más alta que el aumento del invierno pasado, aunque los datos de las pruebas se han vuelto menos confiables a medida que el acceso disminuyó y las tasas de pruebas se desplomaron. Pero las redes de vigilancia de aguas residuales confirman lo que sugieren los datos de las pruebas: las infecciones por COVID-19 están aumentando en toda California.

El segundo indicador del regreso de la COVID-19, las hospitalizaciones, también tiene una tendencia al alza. El número de nuevos ingresos hospitalarios diarios aumentó más del 87% desde principios del verano.

El feriado del Día del Trabajo seguramente provocará más transmisión y hospitalizaciones, pero los hospitales no están ni cerca del borde del colapso que amenazaban las oleadas anteriores. El aumento de casos no está teniendo un “impacto dramático en los hospitales” hasta ahora, dijo la portavoz de la Asociación de Hospitales de California, Jan Emerson-Shea.

Aún así, los expertos en salud pública recomiendan que las personas tomen las precauciones típicas para prevenir un brote grave: vacunarse, usar mascarillas y aislarse.

“Algunas personas están muy aterrorizadas. La mayoría de la gente no piensa en (COVID-19) en absoluto. La respuesta correcta está en algún punto intermedio”, dijo el Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, especialista en enfermedades infecciosas de UCSF Health.

“Como mínimo tenemos herramientas suficientes para tener protección individual sin tener mandatos”.

Si se pregunta qué significa el último repunte, no está solo. Aquí hay respuestas a preguntas comunes.

¿Qué significa estar completamente vacunado?

En este punto, la vacunación es uno de los aspectos más confusos del virus Sars-CoV-2 en constante mutación. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades ahora recomiendan que las personas de 6 años o más que no estén inmunocomprometidas reciban al menos una inyección bivalente de Moderna o Pfizer para ser consideradas completamente vacunadas.

Eso significa que si nunca antes ha recibido la vacuna COVID-19, solo necesita recibir una inyección bivalente.

Y, si recibió versiones anteriores de la vacuna (conocidas como vacunas monovalentes), debe recibir una inyección bivalente para estar completamente vacunado.

La vacuna bivalente se introdujo el otoño pasado para proteger contra la variante ómicrón altamente contagiosa. Las personas mayores de 65 años también pueden recibir una segunda dosis de la vacuna bivalente si la última se administró al menos

cuatro meses antes.

Las recomendaciones para niños de 5 años o menos y para aquellos que están inmunocomprometidos son más complejas, pero los CDC crearon diagramas de flujo para determinar su estado y le recomiendan que hable con su médico.

¿Debo esperar al nuevo refuerzo?

“Todo depende de quién eres. Dado el aumento de casos en este momento, si eres vulnerable es posible que no quieras esperar”, dijo Chin-Hong de UCSF.

Se espera que la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos apruebe una tercera versión de la vacuna que tenga en cuenta variantes más recientes antes de finales de septiembre. Pero, como dijo Chin-Hong, es posible que las personas mayores de 65 años o inmunocomprometidas no quieran esperar hasta que esa vacuna esté ampliamente disponible para aumentar su inmunidad. La vacuna bivalente todavía protege contra enfermedades graves, la hospitalización y la muerte.

Se espera que los CDC hagan recomendaciones específicas por edad el 12 de septiembre durante una reunión regulatoria, pero Chin-Hong dijo que esperar una vacuna actualizada es “algo interesante y lleno de matices”.

Si envía a sus hijos a la universidad y no cree que reciban el refuerzo actualizado por sí solos el próximo mes, es mejor llevarlos a recibir el refuerzo bivalente ahora, dijo Chin-Hong.

“La conveniencia triunfa sobre el tiempo”, dijo. ¿Las escuelas todavía exigen la vacuna COVID?

En resumen, no. Los sistemas de la Universidad de California y la Universidad Estatal de California “recomiendan encarecidamente” mantenerse al día con las vacunas y refuerzos de COVID-19, pero ya no es un requisito para asistir a clases en persona. Asimismo, la vacuna no es obligatoria para los estudiantes K-12, aunque los expertos en salud pública recomiendan que se vacunen los niños de hasta 6 meses.

Los niños siguen siendo el grupo menos cubierto. Sólo el 3% de los niños menores de 5 años están al día con sus vacunas, mientras que menos del 8% de los niños de 5 a 11 años están completamente vacunados.

Un estudio reciente sugiere que el 70% de los casos de COVID-19 transmitidos dentro de los hogares estadounidenses comienzan en un niño en edad escolar. Otros estudios sugieren que los profesores tienen un mayor riesgo de infección.

¿Durante cuánto tiempo debo aislarme después

de la infección?

La regla general que hay que recordar cuando se da positivo es cinco días de aislamiento seguidos de cinco días de enmascaramiento, pero, por supuesto, con todo lo relacionado con el COVID-19 hay salvedades, según los CDC.

Puede finalizar el aislamiento después de cinco días si no tiene síntomas o están mejorando Y si no ha tenido fiebre durante 24 horas.

• Si tiene fiebre, continúe aislándose hasta 24 horas después de que finalice.

• Debe usar una mascarilla cuando esté cerca de otras personas durante un total de 10 días desde la aparición de los síntomas. Podrás quitarte la mascarilla antes de los 10 días si tienes dos pruebas negativas espaciadas al menos con un día de diferencia.

• Si vive con alguien que tiene COVID-19 o está expuesto a un contacto cercano, los funcionarios de salud pública recomiendan usar una mascarilla durante 10 días.

Todo esto se aplica a los niños en edad escolar, aunque su escuela pueda tener sus propias políticas. Si uno de sus hijos contrae COVID-19 pero su hermano da negativo y es asintomático, no hay razón para mantener a los niños asintomáticos en casa y no ir a la escuela, aunque debe controlarlos para detectar síntomas.

¿Dónde puedo recibir tratamiento?

El tratamiento antiviral está ampliamente disponible en California. Los expertos recomiendan que cualquier persona mayor de 12 años que dé positivo en la prueba de COVID-19 busque tratamiento de inmediato y no espere hasta que los síntomas empeoren. Los proveedores de atención primaria pueden emitir una receta para el tratamiento Paxlovid o las personas pueden llamar a la línea directa estatal COVID-19 para programar una cita de telesalud gratuita para verificar la elegibilidad. La línea directa estatal es 833-686-5051.

Es importante tener en cuenta que Paxlovid, el antiviral oral aprobado para tratar el COVID-19, es solo para mayores de 12 años. Remdesivir es el único tratamiento aprobado por la FDA para menores de 12 años que corren riesgo de desarrollar una enfermedad grave, pero se administra por vía intravenosa, lo que significa que normalmente requiere hospitalización. La mejor manera de prevenir enfermedades graves entre los niños pequeños es la vacunación.

¿Siguen siendo gratuitos las pruebas, las vacunas y los tratamientos de COVID?

Las vacunas y el tratamiento contra el COVID-19

siguen siendo gratuitos en California, independientemente del seguro o el estado migratorio. Las pruebas también siguen siendo gratuitas para la mayoría de los californianos, gracias a una ley estatal aprobada el año pasado, aunque es posible que tengas que presentar un reclamo de reembolso a tu aseguradora después de comprar una prueba. El portal de vacunas MyTurn del estado todavía está abierto para programar citas, y la línea directa estatal sobre COVID-19 funciona las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para evaluar la elegibilidad para el tratamiento. Esos servicios seguirán siendo gratuitos y ampliamente disponibles al menos hasta febrero de 2024, dijo Pan del Departamento de Salud Pública. California también recibirá 700,000 dosis de vacunas del gobierno federal que se distribuirán a los departamentos de salud de los condados, farmacias locales y proveedores comunitarios para garantizar el acceso a la vacunación gratuita, dijo Pan.

Además, las aseguradoras reguladas por el estado, que brindan la mayor parte de los seguros médicos en California, deben cubrir permanentemente las pruebas, la vacunación y el tratamiento dentro de la red de forma gratuita. La cobertura fuera de la red finalizará el 11 de noviembre.

Si tiene un plan de seguro médico regulado a nivel federal, la cobertura de las pruebas expiró en mayo. Estos planes de salud deben cubrir permanentemente las vacunas COVID-19 gratuitas, pero es posible que no cubran el costo total del tratamiento después de noviembre. Puedes preguntar en tu lugar de trabajo qué tipo de cobertura tienes.

¿Cuáles son mis derechos en el trabajo?

Los empleadores deben seguir las normas de seguridad y salud en el lugar de trabajo para proteger a los trabajadores del COVID-19, esto incluye:

• Proporcionar equipo de protección personal como máscaras cuando lo solicite el empleado.

• Ofrecer pruebas gratuitas durante el tiempo remunerado a los empleados que tuvieron un contacto cercano positivo de COVID en el trabajo y durante los brotes en el lugar de trabajo.

Los empleadores no pueden prohibir a los empleados usar máscaras faciales como lo hizo la cadena de hamburguesas In-N-Out con sus restaurantes fuera de California, y no pueden tomar represalias contra los trabajadores que decidan ejercer sus derechos. Sin embargo, los empleadores aún pueden exigir que los empleados estén vacunados y usen mascarillas.

La licencia por enfermedad extendida por COVID-19 expiró en diciembre de 2022, pero la ley laboral estatal exige que los empleadores den a los empleados de tiempo completo tres días de licencia remunerada al año.

¿Qué pasa con otras infecciones estacionales?

El COVID-19 no es el único virus respiratorio que circula. El invierno pasado, una “tripledemia” de influenza, virus respiratorio sincitial y COVID-19 se apoderó del estado, lo que provocó emergencias sanitarias locales.

Este año, por primera vez, quienes corren mayor riesgo de contraer el virus respiratorio sincicial, también conocido como RSV, tienen opciones de protección. Las personas de 60 años o más pueden recibir la vacuna contra el VRS, y los bebés y niños pequeños pueden recibir un medicamento que previene enfermedades graves. La vacuna contra el ‘flu’ de 2023 ya está disponible.

“Todos deberían vacunarse a sí mismos y a sus seres queridos antes de que estas cosas comiencen a circular porque la inmunidad tarda un par de semanas en activarse y brindar protección”, dijo Pan.

Esta nota fue realizada con el respaldo 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.

La declaración de emergencia por COVID-19 de California finalizó el 28 de febrero de 2023, pero recientemente ha habido un aumento en los casos en todo el estado. Photo Credit: stefamerpik / Freepik

GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BOOST WITH FOOD AND MORE DALE UN ESTÍMULO A TU CEREBRO CON COMIDA Y MÁS

5 ways to promote brain health

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Whenit comes to staying healthy, there is a natural emphasis on physical fitness. However, it’s important to know that nurturing and maintaining brain health is also important for leading a fulfilling life. The brain is the command center of the human body and as such, influences every aspect of life. Maintaining brain health requires providing it with nourishment, rest and healthy stimulation.

Consuming healthy, whole foods, including vegetables and fruits, such as grapes, can help establish a strong foundation for brain health. For example, grapes may help protect against metabolic decline in the brain associated with natural aging; in a human study of elderly subjects with mild cognitive decline, UCLA researchers found consuming 2 1/4 cups of grapes every day preserved healthy metabolic activity in regions of the brain associated with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, where metabolic decline takes hold.

Adding grapes to your favorite healthy recipes, or enjoying them as a simple snack, helps support a healthy brain. Consider these additional ways to promote positive brain health from the experts at the Mayo Clinic.

Sleep Well

Health experts recommend aiming for at least seven hours of sleep per night. As noted by the Mayo Clinic, adequate sleep may help boost overall memory and brain health by giving the brain time to effectively consolidate memories.

Follow a Healthy Diet

Eating nutritiously benefits the body in many ways, including playing a role in brain health. Healthy eating plans like the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes plant-based foods, whole grains, fish, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables, are thought by experts to be especially beneficial. Recipes like Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula deliver an array of ingredients to support brain health in delicious ways. This recipe is also heart smart because what is good for the heart is also good for the brain.

Stay Social

Keep in touch with family and friends. According to health experts, including the Mayo Clinic, staying connected and interacting socially can help defend against depression and stress, which may contribute to memory loss.

Exercise Regularly

Staying physically active provides well-known benefits for the body, and exercising can also benefit the brain by increasing blood flow to it. Once your workout is over, turn to a postworkout snack like Grapes from California for an energy boost and natural hydration.

Keep Your Mind Active

Like muscles throughout your body, the brain should be used continuously to strengthen it. With nearly endless ways to stimulate the mind, there’s something for everyone to keep their brains in shape from crossword or jigsaw puzzles to reading, learning a new language, playing cards or conquering sudoku.

To find more information about the connection

between grapes and health, or discover nutritious recipes, visit GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1 cup Israeli pearl couscous

3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 cups water

1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

1 cup red Grapes from California, halved

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

NA freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 cups lightly packed baby arugula

NA lemon wedges

In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and allspice; cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add couscous and stir 1 minute to toast lightly. Add turmeric and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until couscous is tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir chickpeas, grapes and cilantro into couscous then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer couscous-grape mixture to large bowl, add arugula and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

Nutritional information per serving: 370 calories; 12 g protein; 61 g carbohydrates; 9 g fat (17% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (2% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 160 mg sodium; 8 g fiber.

5 maneras de promover la salud del cerebro

sión y el estrés, que pueden contribuir a la pérdida de la memoria.

Haga ejercicio regularmente

Mantenerse físicamente activo brinda beneficios muy conocidos para el cuerpo, y el ejercicio también puede beneficiar al cerebro al aumentar el flujo de sangre hacia este él. Después de hacer ejercicio, recurra a un refrigerio como las Uvas de California para obtener energía e hidratación natural.

Mantenga su mente activa

Al igual que los músculos de todo el cuerpo, el cerebro debe usarse continuamente para fortalecerlo. Con casi infinitas maneras de estimular la mente, hay algo para que todos mantengan su cerebro en forma, desde crucigramas o rompecabezas, hasta leer, aprender un nuevo idioma, jugar a las cartas o resolver sudokus.

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Cuandose trata de mantenerse saludable, se le da prioridad al estado físico. Sin embargo, es importante saber que nutrir y mantener la salud del cerebro también es importante para llevar una vida plena.

El cerebro es el centro de mando del cuerpo humano y como tal, influye en todos los aspectos de la vida. Mantener la salud del cerebro requiere proporcionarle nutrición, descanso y estimulación saludable.

Consumir alimentos integrales y saludables, incluyendo las verduras y frutas, como las uvas, puede ayudar a establecer una base sólida para la salud del cerebro. Por ejemplo, las uvas pueden ayudar a proteger contra el deterioro metabólico en el cerebro asociado con el envejecimiento natural; en un estudio en humanos, con personas de edad avanzada que presentaban un leve deterioro cognitivo, los investigadores de la Universidad de California, Los Ángeles (UCLA) descubrieron que consumir 2 1/4 tazas de uvas todos los días mantuvieron una actividad metabólica saludable en las regiones del cerebro asociadas con la enfermedad de Alzheimer en etapa temprana, donde se produce el deterioro metabólico.

Agregar uvas a sus recetas saludables favoritas, o disfrutarlas como un simple refrigerio, ayuda a mantener un cerebro saludable. Considere estas formas adicionales recomendada por los expertos de la Clínica Mayo para promover una salud cerebral positiva.

Duerma bien

Los expertos en salud recomiendan dormir al menos siete horas por noche. Como señaló la Clínica Mayo, el sueño adecuado puede ayudar a mejorar la memoria en general y la salud del cerebro al darle tiempo al cerebro para consolidar los recuerdos de manera efectiva.

Siga una dieta saludable

Comer de manera nutritiva beneficia al cuerpo de muchas maneras, incluso desempeña un papel en la salud del cerebro. Los expertos consideran que los planes de alimentación saludables como la dieta mediterránea, que hace hincapié en los alimentos de origen vegetal, granos integrales, pescado, grasas saludables, frutas y verduras, son especialmente beneficiosos. Recetas como la de garbanzos y cuscús con uvas y rúcula ofrecen una variedad de ingredientes para apoyar la salud del cerebro de maneras deliciosas. Esta receta también es apropiada para el corazón porque lo que es bueno para el corazón también es bueno para el cerebro.

Mantenga una vida social

Manténgase en contacto con familiares y amigos. Según los expertos en salud, incluyendo la Clínica Mayo, mantenerse conectado e interactuar socialmente puede ayudar a protegerse contra la depre-

Para encontrar más información sobre la conexión entre las uvas y la salud, o descubrir recetas nutritivas, visite GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Garbanzos tibios y cuscús con uvas y rúcula

Tiempo de preparación: 10 minutos

Tiempo de cocción: 20 minutos

Porciones: 4

2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva virgen extra

1 cebolla pequeña, picada

1 1/2 cucharaditas de comino molido

1/2 cucharadita de sal kosher, más adicional, al gusto, dividida

1/8 cucharadita de pimienta de Jamaica molida

1 taza de cuscús perlado israelí

3/4 cucharadita de cúrcuma molida

1 1/2 tazas de agua

1 lata (15 onzas) de garbanzos sin sal añadida, escurridos

1 taza de uvas rojas de California, picadas por la mitad

2 cucharadas de cilantro o perejil fresco picado

N/A pimienta negra recién molida, al gusto

4 tazas de rúcula tierna ligeramente compactada

N/A rodajas de limón amarillo

En una cacerola grande a fuego medio, caliente el aceite. Agrega la cebolla, el comino, 1/2 cucharadita de sal y la pimienta de Jamaica; cocine, revolviendo, hasta que la cebolla se ablande, aproximadamente 3 minutos. Agregue el cuscús y revuelva durante 1 minuto para tostar ligeramente. Agrega la cúrcuma y el agua; dejar hervir. Reduzca el fuego, cubra y cocine a fuego lento hasta que el cuscús esté tierno, aproximadamente 15 minutos.

Añada los garbanzos, las uvas y el cilantro en el cuscús y luego sazone con sal y pimienta al gusto. Transfiera la mezcla de cuscús y uvas a un tazón grande, agregue la rúcula y mezcle bien. Sirva tibio o a temperatura ambiente con rodajas de limón. Información nutricional por porción: 370 calorías; 12 g de proteína; 61 g de carbohidratos; 9 g de grasa (17% de calorías de grasa); 1 g de grasa saturada (2% de calorías de grasa saturada); 0 mg de colesterol; 160 mg de sodio; 8 g de fibra.

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Una tragedia ocurre en un instante.

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1. Respeta el límite de velocidad.

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se llaman Escuelas Comunitarias.

Con la vuelta al colegio, algo nuevo está pasando en las escuelas públicas de California…

AAPIS IN INDIANA FEAR BEING TARGETS 6 MONTHS AFTER KNIFE ATTACK ON CHINESE AMERICAN STUDENT

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AnneWatkins says the January 11 stabbing of an 18-year-old Chinese American student by Billie Davis, 56, who is white, fundamentally changed her perception of the city she calls home.

“When it happened in Bloomington, I was like, they’re one step closer,” says Watkins, a Taiwanese American and recent graduate of nearby Indiana University. Watkins currently works as an assistant manager at a Starbucks on the university campus in Bloomington.

But for Indiana-born Chinese American and IU alumna Katherin Chi, the attack came as no surprise. An active member of the Indiana chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), Chi had witnessed the rise in anti-Asian hate nationwide and warned Bloomington officials and residents of the impending danger.

“This was our biggest fear,” says Chi, recalling the unprovoked attack at a local bus stop.

Davis allegedly told investigators that she stabbed the female victim because she was Chinese, saying “it would be one less person to blow up our country,” according to the police affidavit. The victim survived the attack. Her family has asked that she remain unidentified out of fears for her safety.

A federal grand jury decided in April to charge Davis with one count of a hate crime. The victim and her family have not spoken publicly about the incident, and they declined interview requests for this article. Davis’s son, meanwhile, told local media that his mother is mentally ill. The ensuing silence surrounding the case troubled Watkins. “I felt like it was a hot topic in Bloomington for two or three days, and after that it just vanished.”

Yet for members of Indiana’s growing API community, there remains a lingering anxiety and fear. For some, the attack came as a wakeup call long in the making.

‘That could have been me’

“I thought I was white before I was 30,” says Michelle Waugh-Dahl, a Korean adoptee who grew up in Franklin, an hour north of Bloomington. It wasn’t until 2016 and the election of Donald Trump that Waugh-Dahl began to have misgivings about her own identity, and about broader issues of race and equity.

She began distributing food outside her home, later joining in Black Lives Matter protests and painting slogans in support of the movement across her front yard. Friends were confused, some began to shun her. But for Waugh-Dahl, the attack brought home a troubling lesson: “That could have been me on the bus.”

Indiana’s API community has almost doubled in size since 2010 to more than 191,000, making up 2.8% of the state’s overall population. And while there are around 150 API-serving organizations across the state, according to a study from Asian American Alliance Inc., which focuses on empowering Asian American business and civic leadership, most have focused largely on cultural promotion and social services. Then came NAPAWF Indiana.

Founded in 2020, the group advocates on behalf of API women and is a fierce promoter of social justice issues. It’s arrival in Bloomington

could not have come at a more critical moment, as attacks targeting Asian Americans that same year spiked by as much as 145% in cities across the country, according to data from the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino.

While data on Indiana does not identify a specific race or ethnicity, the U.S. Department of Justice found 87 incidents of “race, ethnicity or ancestry” motivated attacks in 2021, double the number from two years prior.

Asian Americans in the state, meanwhile, say the atmosphere has become notably more hostile, citing a rash of incidents, including the 2021 mass shooting that killed eight people, including four Sikh employees at an Indianapolis FedEx facility where the majority of employees are Sikh. This year, Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon was captured in a recording mocking Asian languages during a commencement address.

Even in more liberal Bloomington, API residents say they’ve seen a growing number of vehicles flying the Confederate flag, while a standoff in 2019 between activist groups and white nationalists at an area farmers market grabbed national headlines.

For NAPAWF Co-chair Melissa Borja, by the time of the stabbing in January, “we were already exhausted, it’s not sustainable to continually react. We have to make connections with other AAPI people in Indiana before an event happen.”

But Borja and other NAPAWF members note that it’s not even clear where the Asian Americans are in Indiana. ”We need to proactively make spaces to network, organize and build solidarity.”

Past as predicate

That sense of solidarity was evident during a rally in Indiana following a 2021 shooting spree that killed seven women, six of them Asian American, in Atlanta. Rupal Thanawala, president of the advocacy group Asian American Alliance, says she expected maybe two dozen people to show up that day. Instead, more than 200 came, making it the largest such protest by Asian American residents in the state.

“Chinese organizations, Korean organizations,

Indian organizations, Burmese organizations, we all came together,” recalls Thanawala.

In the same month, NAPAWF Indiana delivered a petition signed by more than 2,700 individuals and 49 local organizations to Republican Governor Eric Holcomb asking him to address anti-Asian violence.

Kwan Hui came to Indiana 34 years ago. Today he serves as president of the Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, which he says has since its inception in 1973 focused primarily on cultural promotion. But, he adds, “society is changing… we have added racial discrimination to our watch list.”

A retired researcher for the drugmaker Eli Lilly, Hui says until recently API organizations in Indiana kept mostly to themselves. That has now begun to change in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate, which Hui says has prompted groups to work together.

“The person who stabbed the IU student, she didn’t care whether you were actually Chinese or not. This is against all Asians.”

An uphill battle

In a state where 84% of residents are white, making the case for tighter protections for API and other minority groups can be daunting.

While Indiana’s Democratic Party has an African American Caucus and a Latino Caucus, no such caucus exists for the API community. Neither is there a legislative commission on API affairs similar to commissions on Black, Latino and Native American issues.

In its most recent petition sent to Gov. Holcomb earlier this year, NAPAWF urged the state to establish a statewide advisory committee on AAPI Affairs. So far, no response has been forthcoming. (The Governor’s office did not reply to inquiries from this reporter.)

Legal tools to fight discrimination, meanwhile, are often non-existent.

Until recently, Indiana was among a small number of states without a hate crime law on the books. That changed in 2019, when Indiana finally passed a bill creating for the first time hate crime legislation in the state.

But critics say the language of the bill around protection of specific groups is so vague as to render it almost meaningless. An analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice in 2020 still listed Indiana as one of five states without a hate crime law because of its “failure to list protected classes.”

Coming forward to confront hate

For many in the API community, coming forward to file a complaint may not be an option, says Randy Diaz, the immigrant outreach specialist at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Immigrants “may not feel comfortable to talk to a police officer,” Diaz explains, citing immigration status and language barriers as among the reasons for this reticence.

Diaz says the absence of hate crime legislation in the state leaves his hands tied. “When you commit a crime against someone based on hate… because we don’t have (a hate crime code), it’s hard to report it,” said Diaz. “I cannot arrest you for something that doesn’t exist.”

Others say the solution lies at the ballot box and in greater political participation by API communities. “How many (Asians) want to run for office?” asked Thanawala of the Asian American Alliance. “I want people from my community to be part of the system.”

In 2020, NAPAWF Indiana launched a voter mobilization campaign in multiple Asian languages. The organization plans to replicate the operation in future elections.

In May, Shruti Rana, assistant dean and professor of international law & human rights at Indiana University Bloomington and a co-founder of NAPAWF Indiana won a primary to become the Democratic candidate for the city council, a position she is likely to win given there is no Republican candidate in her district.

“We don’t have the option of turning around and pretending discrimination doesn’t exist, or that racial prejudice doesn’t exist, or that gender discrimination doesn’t exist,” said Rana. “These are issues we care about and are going to address.”

At the Asian Cultural Center on the IU campus in Bloomington, director Melanie CastilloCullather is preparing for the new term on a scorching day early August. Under her leadership, her center became the command center for the Bloomington Asian American community to address their fears after the stabbing. She knows the trauma from the stabbing will still be with the students as they return for the fall semester. While she isn’t able to offer updates on the case or the victim, she can offer something else.

“Let’s give her and the family some space and time,” says Castillo-Cullather, who is also a founding member of NAPAWF. “When the survivor is ready, she knows we are here and that we have her back. There is an Asian American community here.”

This story was produced in partnership with The Vincent Chin Institute as part of a series looking at the long-term impacts of hate on communities in California and nationwide. The original Chinese appeared in the pages of the Sing Tao Daily New York.

Asian Americans in Indiana say an attack on a Chinese student in Bloomington earlier this year created a stronger sense of solidarity within the community.

Michelle Waugh-Dahl and NAPAWF Co-chair Melissa Borja in front of Waugh-Dahl’s house in Bloomington, Indiana. Photo Credit: Rong Xiaoqing

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LOS AAPI DE INDIANA TEMEN SER BLANCO DE ATAQUES 6 MESES DESPUÉS DEL ATAQUE CON CUCHILLO A UN ESTUDIANTE CHINO-ESTADOUNIDENSE

Los estadounidenses de origen asiático en Indiana dicen que un ataque contra un estudiante chino en Bloomington a principios de este año creó un sentimiento de solidaridad más fuerte dentro de la comunidad.

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AnneWatkins dice que el apuñalamiento del 11 de enero de un estudiante chinoestadounidense de 18 años por parte de Billie Davis, de 56 años, que es blanco, cambió fundamentalmente su percepción de la ciudad que llama hogar.

"Cuando sucedió en Bloomington, pensé: están un paso más cerca", dice Watkins, un estadounidense taiwanés y recién graduado de la cercana Universidad de Indiana. Watkins trabaja actualmente como subgerente en un Starbucks en el campus universitario de Bloomington.

Pero para Katherin Chi, china-estadounidense nacida en Indiana y exalumna de IU, el ataque no fue una sorpresa. Chi, miembro activo del capítulo de Indiana del Foro Nacional de Mujeres Estadounidenses de Asia y el Pacífico (NAPAWF), fue testigo del aumento del odio contra los asiáticos en todo el país y advirtió a los funcionarios y residentes de Bloomington sobre el peligro inminente.

“Ese era nuestro mayor temor”, dice Chi, recordando el ataque no provocado en una parada de autobús local.

Davis supuestamente dijo a los investigadores que apuñaló a la víctima porque era china, diciendo que "sería una persona menos para hacer estallar nuestro país", según la declaración jurada de la policía. La víctima sobrevivió al ataque. Su familia ha pedido que permanezca en el anonimato por temor a su seguridad.

Un gran jurado federal decidió en abril acusar a Davis de un cargo de delito de odio. La víctima y su familia no han hablado públicamente sobre el incidente y rechazaron solicitudes de entrevista para este artículo. El hijo de Davis, mientras tanto, dijo a los medios locales que su madre tiene una enfermedad mental.

El silencio que siguió en torno al caso preocupó a Watkins. “Sentí que era un tema popular en Bloomington durante dos o tres días, y después simplemente desapareció”.

Sin embargo, para los miembros de la creciente comunidad API de Indiana, sigue habiendo ansiedad y miedo persistentes. Para algunos, el ataque fue una llamada de atención que llevaba mucho tiempo gestándose.

'Podría haber sido yo'

"Pensé que era blanca antes de los 30", dice Michelle Waugh-Dahl, una adoptada coreana que creció en Franklin, una hora al norte de Bloomington. No fue hasta 2016 y la elección de Donald Trump que Waugh-Dahl comenzó a tener dudas sobre su propia identidad y sobre cuestiones más amplias de raza y equidad.

Comenzó a distribuir comida fuera de su casa, luego se unió a las protestas de Black Lives Matter y pintó lemas en apoyo del movimiento en su patio delantero. Los amigos estaban confundidos, algunos comenzaron a rechazarla. Pero para Waugh-Dahl, el ataque le dejó una lección inquietante: “Ese podría haber sido yo en el autobús”.

La comunidad API de Indiana casi ha duplicado su tamaño desde 2010 a más de 191.000, lo que representa el 2,8% de la población general del estado. Y aunque hay alrededor de 150 organizaciones que prestan servicios API en todo el estado, según un estudio de Asian American Alliance Inc., que se centra en potenciar el liderazgo empresarial y cívico asiático-estadounidense, la mayoría se ha centrado principalmente en la promoción cultural y los servicios sociales. Luego vino NAPAWF Indiana.

Fundado en 2020, el grupo defiende a las mu-

jeres API y es un feroz promotor de cuestiones de justicia social. Su llegada a Bloomington no podría haber llegado en un momento más crítico, ya que los ataques dirigidos a estadounidenses de origen asiático ese mismo año aumentaron hasta en un 145% en ciudades de todo el país, según datos del Centro para el Estudio del Odio y el Extremismo de California. Universidad Estatal, San Bernardino.

Si bien los datos sobre Indiana no identifican una raza o etnia específica, el Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. encontró 87 incidentes de ataques motivados por “raza, etnia o ascendencia” en 2021, el doble que dos años antes.

Mientras tanto, los estadounidenses de origen asiático en el estado dicen que la atmósfera se ha vuelto notablemente más hostil, citando una serie de incidentes, incluido el tiroteo masivo de 2021 que mató a ocho personas, incluidos cuatro empleados sij en una instalación de FedEx en Indianápolis, donde la mayoría de los empleados son sij. Este año, el rector de la Universidad Purdue del Noroeste, Thomas Keon, fue captado en una grabación burlándose de los idiomas asiáticos durante un discurso de graduación.

Incluso en el Bloomington, más liberal, los residentes de API dicen que han visto un número creciente de vehículos ondeando la bandera confederada, mientras que un enfrentamiento en 2019 entre grupos de activistas y nacionalistas blancos en un mercado de agricultores de la zona acaparó los titulares nacionales.

Para la copresidenta de NAPAWF, Melissa Borja, en el momento del apuñalamiento en enero, “ya estábamos agotados, no es sostenible reaccionar continuamente. Tenemos que establecer conexiones con otras personas de la AAPI en Indiana antes de que ocurra un evento”.

Pero Borja y otros miembros de la NAPAWF señalan que ni siquiera está claro dónde están los asiático-americanos en Indiana. "Necesitamos crear espacios de manera proactiva para establecer redes, organizarnos y generar solidaridad".

Pasado como predicado

Ese sentido de solidaridad fue evidente durante una manifestación en Indiana luego de un tiroteo en 2021 que mató a siete mujeres, seis de ellas asiático-estadounidenses, en Atlanta. Rupal Thanawala, presidenta del grupo de defensa Asian American Alliance, dice que esperaba que tal vez dos docenas de personas se presentaran ese día. En cambio, asistieron más de 200 perso-

nas, lo que la convirtió en la protesta de este tipo más grande de residentes asiático-estadounidenses en el estado.

“Organizaciones chinas, coreanas, indias, birmanas, todas nos unimos”, recuerda Thanawala.

Ese mismo mes, NAPAWF Indiana entregó una petición firmada por más de 2.700 personas y 49 organizaciones locales al gobernador republicano Eric Holcomb pidiéndole que abordara la violencia contra los asiáticos.

Kwan Hui llegó a Indiana hace 34 años. Hoy se desempeña como presidente de la Asociación de Chino-Americanos de Indiana, que, según él, desde su creación en 1973 se ha centrado principalmente en la promoción cultural. Pero, añade, “la sociedad está cambiando... hemos añadido la discriminación racial a nuestra lista de vigilancia”.

Hui, investigador jubilado de la farmacéutica Eli Lilly, dice que hasta hace poco las organizaciones API en Indiana se mantenían mayormente reservadas. Eso ahora ha comenzado a cambiar en respuesta al aumento del odio contra los asiáticos, que según Hui ha impulsado a los grupos a trabajar juntos.

“A la persona que apuñaló al estudiante de IU no le importaba si eras chino o no. Esto va en contra de todos los asiáticos”.

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En un estado donde el 84% de los residentes son blancos, defender protecciones más estrictas para API y otros grupos minoritarios puede resultar desalentador.

Si bien el Partido Demócrata de Indiana tiene un caucus afroamericano y un caucus latino, no existe tal caucus para la comunidad API. Tampoco existe una comisión legislativa sobre asuntos de API similar a las comisiones sobre cuestiones de negros, latinos y nativos americanos.

En su petición más reciente enviada al gobernador Holcomb a principios de este año, NAPAWF instó al estado a establecer un comité asesor estatal sobre asuntos de la AAPI. Hasta el momento no ha habido respuesta. (La oficina del Gobernador no respondió a las preguntas de este periodista).

Mientras tanto, las herramientas jurídicas para luchar contra la discriminación muchas veces no existen.

Hasta hace poco, Indiana se encontraba entre un

pequeño número de estados que no contaban con una ley sobre delitos de odio. Eso cambió en 2019, cuando Indiana finalmente aprobó un proyecto de ley que creaba por primera vez una legislación sobre delitos de odio en el estado.

Pero los críticos dicen que el lenguaje del proyecto de ley sobre la protección de grupos específicos es tan vago que casi le quita sentido. Un análisis realizado por el Centro Brennan para la Justicia en 2020 todavía incluía a Indiana como uno de los cinco estados sin una ley sobre delitos de odio debido a que “no enumera las clases protegidas”.

Avanzando para enfrentar el odio

Para muchos miembros de la comunidad API, presentar una queja puede no ser una opción, dice Randy Diaz, especialista en extensión a inmigrantes del Departamento de Policía Metropolitana de Indianápolis. Los inmigrantes “pueden no sentirse cómodos hablando con un oficial de policía”, explica Díaz, citando el estatus migratorio y las barreras del idioma como algunas de las razones de esta reticencia.

Díaz dice que la ausencia de una legislación sobre delitos de odio en el estado le deja las manos atadas. “Cuando cometes un delito contra alguien basado en el odio... porque no tenemos (un código de delitos de odio), es difícil denunciarlo”, dijo Díaz. "No puedo arrestarte por algo que no existe".

Otros dicen que la solución está en las urnas y en una mayor participación política de las comunidades API. “¿Cuántos (asiáticos) quieren postularse para un cargo? preguntó Thanawala de la Alianza Asiático-Americana. "Quiero que la gente de mi comunidad sea parte del sistema".

En 2020, NAPAWF Indiana lanzó una campaña de movilización de votantes en varios idiomas asiáticos. La organización prevé replicar la operación en futuras elecciones.

En mayo, Shruti Rana, decana adjunta y profesora de derecho internacional y derechos humanos en la Universidad de Indiana en Bloomington y cofundadora de NAPAWF Indiana ganó una primaria para convertirse en la candidata demócrata al concejo municipal, un puesto que probablemente ganará dado que allí no hay ningún candidato republicano en su distrito.

“No tenemos la opción de darnos la vuelta y fingir que no existe la discriminación, o que no existe el prejuicio racial, o que no existe la discriminación de género”, dijo Rana. "Estos son temas que nos importan y que vamos a abordar".

En el Centro Cultural Asiático en el campus de IU en Bloomington, la directora Melanie Castillo-Cullather se está preparando para el nuevo semestre en un día abrasador a principios de agosto. Bajo su liderazgo, su centro se convirtió en el centro de comando para que la comunidad asiático-americana de Bloomington abordara sus temores después del apuñalamiento. Sabe que el trauma del apuñalamiento seguirá con los estudiantes cuando regresen para el semestre de otoño. Si bien no puede ofrecer actualizaciones sobre el caso o la víctima, puede ofrecer algo más.

“Démosle a ella y a su familia algo de espacio y tiempo”, dice Castillo-Cullather, quien también es miembro fundador de NAPAWF. “Cuando la sobreviviente está lista, sabe que estamos aquí y que la respaldamos. Aquí hay una comunidad asiático-americana”.

Esta historia fue producida en asociación con el Instituto Vincent Chin como parte de una serie que analiza los impactos a largo plazo del odio en las comunidades de California y de todo el país. El original chino apareció en las páginas del Sing Tao Daily New York.

El Centro Cultural Asiático de la Universidad de Indiana Bloomington se ha convertido en un hogar para estudiantes asiáticos. Photo Credit: Asian Culture Center

A CALIFORNIA CITY OFFERED A $75,000 BONUS TO NEW COPS. THESE DEPARTMENTS ARE TRYING TO KEEP UP

Anabel Sosa CalMatters

Justfive months ago, Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi faced a dire staffing crisis. Almost one third of the 88 sworn positions in his department were vacant, giving him 24 jobs to fill as quickly as possible.

He wasn’t alone in that predicament. Many California police departments have reported serious hiring challenges in a persistently tight labor market over the past several years.

But Joshi’s city council in April gave him something exceptional to lure candidates to Alameda: a $75,000 enlistment bonus in addition to regular pay that starts at $110,000 a year.

It’s working.

After receiving 170 applications from all over the country, the Alameda Police Department now has enough officers enrolled in academies to bring its projected total vacancies down to 10 by early next year. Joshi credits the bonuses, in part, for attracting applicants to a city with an expensive cost of living.

“There are million-dollar homes here. The average rent here is also $3,000,” said Joshi, who hopes the extra cash bonus could ease the financial burden on officers who are expected to live in the East Bay’s pricey housing market.

Alameda’s high dollar bonuses are an attention-grabbing example of the fierce competition among California law enforcement agencies trying to replenish the ranks of officers who retired or changed careers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, cities are offering lucrative new contracts and incentives for law enforcement officers throughout the state.

The Los Angeles City Council last month approved a fouryear $384 million contract for police officers that sharply raises starting pay and provides retention bonuses to officers with as little as two years of experience. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors in April approved a contract that raises starting pay for entry-level officers to about $108,000, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The city is offering $5,000

signing bonuses, too.

Closer to Alameda in the East Bay, Richmond in October adopted a police contract that raises pay by 20% over 26 months. Another Alameda neighbor, El Cerrito, offered a $10,000 signing bonus to attract new recruits.

Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ashcraft acknowledged the $75,000 bonus has been “a little bit eye-popping.” But, she added, “more of what I hear is envy” from leaders in other cities who would like to match or beat the offer.

The danger, said retired Redondo Beach Police Department lieutenant Diane Goldstein, is a widening divide between the cities and counties that can afford to pay big bonuses to address their staffing shortages and those that can’t.

“This whole signing bonus started a few years back. It creates police agencies of the haves and the have-nots,” said Goldstein, the executive director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, a nonprofit that supports improving police-community relations.

“It may be a well-intentioned policy, thinking they can attract the best and brightest, but it creates inequities potentially in policing,” she said.

More California police, and more accountability

The police hiring perks come as California cities address conflicting demands from their constituents after the civil rights protests that fol-

lowed George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020.

A January 2023 survey found that 49% of adults say police spending in their area should be increased while 13% said spending should be decreased, according to the Pew Research Center.

Some Californians are especially concerned about rising crime. The Oakland chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, for instance, in July wrote a letter calling on city leaders to declare a state of emergency due to rising crime.

“People are moving out of Oakland in droves. They are afraid to venture out of their homes to go to work, shop, or dine in Oakland and this

is destroying economic activity. Businesses, small and large, struggle and close, tax revenues vanish, and we are creating the notorious doom-loop where life in our city continues to spiral downward,” the letter read.

“Pay them a fair wage, whatever that is. People should get paid a fair wage. It doesn’t matter how much you pay them, it’s how much you change the culture.”

-NATASHA MINSKER, POLICY ADVISER AT SMART JUSTICE CALIFORNIA

But Americans after Floyd’s killing have also asked for “major changes” in the way policing is practiced, according to a Gallup poll from 2020. Those changes include holding officers accountable

for abuses of power and capping law enforcement spending in the interest of hiring social workers or other professionals to respond to more emergency calls.

California lawmakers responded to those appeals by passing bills that empower a commission to decertify police officers accused of misconduct and require the state Department of Justice to investigate most fatal police shootings.

This year police accountability advocates pressed for other bills, including one that would limit the use of police stops for bicyclists and drivers for low-level traffic stops and minor infractions, like expired license plates.

“Instead of putting more money toward police departments and creating those huge hiring bonuses, cities could look at the moment we’re currently in and say maybe it’s time to reduce our police force and invest more in alternatives,” said Eliana Machefsky, a legal fellow for the National Police Accountability Project.

Natasha Minsker, a policy adviser at the nonprofit Smart Justice California, said law enforcement agencies should focus on changing their cultures.

“Pay them a fair wage, whatever that is. People should get paid a fair wage,” Minsker said about the recent hikes in officer pay. “It doesn’t matter how much you pay them, it’s how much you change the culture.”

How a small East Bay city recruits

Many California police chiefs say they’re trying to figure out how to both fill their ranks while also improving relationships in their communities.

El Cerrito, a city of 26,000 nestled north of Berkeley, has faced staffing issues of its own. The average price of a home hovers around $1 million, just like Alameda and their neighbors in the inner Bay Area.

“I think if you are motivated by higher pay, there’s not much we can do to stop you,” said El Cerrito Mayor Lisa Motoyama, who said she has little wiggle room to fix staffing woes in the city’s $14 million police budget. “There’s no way we can match Alameda. We can’t compete.”

From 2020 to 2021, El Cerrito lost 21 officers.

Among those departures, nine were retirements or resignations and 12 transferred to other police and sheriff’s departments, including Solano, Marin, Walnut Creek, and Contra Costa, according to the police chief.

“The most common reasons cited in our exit interviews were the desire to be closer to home or have more opportunities for personal growth in a new agency,” El Cerrito Police Chief Paul Keith said in an email.

Keith first noticed the staffing crisis after the summer of 2020. Ever since then, he has continued to hear officers express dissatisfaction with their careers. “They also predominantly left for agencies that paid more money,” he added.

The city stepped in with some new perks, including free gym memberships and dry cleaning. Then it kicked in some extra money.

“We tried to institute a recruitment bonus which is nowhere near that $75,000,” Motoyama said. Instead, the El Cerrito department offered a $10,000 signing bonus.

“Four months ago we had a big swearing in, lots of women. Whatever we’re doing is working,” she said.

As of this summer, El Cerrito has 36 officers, leaving just one vacancy.

California cities are struggling to hire police in a tight labor market after the COVID pandemic. Some are raising by double digits and offering eye-catching bonuses.

El Cerrito Mayor Lisa Motoyama outside City Hall in El Cerrito on Aug. 29, 2023. Photo Credit: Semantha Norris / CalMatters

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UNA CIUDAD DE CALIFORNIA OFRECIÓ UN BONO DE $75,000 A LOS NUEVOS POLICÍAS Y ALGUNOS DEPARTAMENTOS BUSCAN COPIAR ESE TIPO DE INCENTIVOS

Las ciudades de California están luchando por contratar policías en un mercado laboral ajustado después de la pandemia de COVID. Algunos aumentan en dos dígitos y ofrecen bonificaciones llamativas.

Anabel Sosa CalMatters

Haceapenas cinco meses, el jefe de policía de Alameda, Nishant Joshi, enfrentó una grave crisis de personal. Casi un tercio de los 88 puestos juramentados de su departamento estaban vacantes, lo que le dejaba 24 puestos de trabajo que cubrir lo más rápido posible.

No estaba solo en esa situación. Muchos departamentos de policía de California han informado de serios desafíos de contratación en un mercado laboral persistentemente ajustado durante los últimos años.

Pero en abril, el concejo municipal de Joshi le dio algo excepcional para atraer candidatos a Alameda: un bono de alistamiento de 75.000 dólares además del salario regular que comienza en 110.000 dólares al año. Y eso está funcionando.

Después de recibir 170 solicitudes de todo el país, el Departamento de Policía de Alameda ahora tiene suficientes oficiales inscritos en academias para reducir el total de vacantes proyectado a 10 a principios del próximo año. Joshi atribuye las bonificaciones, en parte, a atraer solicitantes a una ciudad con un costo de vida elevado.

“Aquí hay casas de millones de dólares. El alquiler promedio aquí también es de $3,000”, dijo Joshi, quien espera que el bono extra en efectivo pueda aliviar la carga financiera de los oficiales que se espera que vivan en el costoso mercado inmobiliario de East Bay.

Los elevados bonos en dólares de Alameda son un ejemplo que llama la atención de la feroz competencia entre las agencias policiales de California que intentan reponer las filas de oficiales que se jubilaron o cambiaron de carrera durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Ahora, las ciudades están ofreciendo nuevos contratos e incentivos lucrativos para los agentes del orden en todo el estado.

El mes pasado, el Concejo Municipal de Los Ángeles aprobó un contrato de cuatro años y 384 millones de dólares para agentes de policía que aumenta considerablemente el salario inicial y proporciona bonificaciones de retención a agentes con tan solo dos años de experiencia. La Junta de Supervisores de San Francisco aprobó en abril un contrato que aumenta el salario inicial de los oficiales de nivel inicial a unos 108.000 dólares, informó el San Francisco Chronicle. La ciudad también ofrece bonos por firmar de $5,000.

Más cerca de Alameda en East Bay, Richmond adoptó en octubre un contrato policial que aumenta el salario en un 20% durante 26 meses. Otro vecino de Alameda, El Cerrito, ofreció un bono de firma de $10,000 para atraer nuevos reclutas.

La alcaldesa de Alameda, Marilyn Ashcraft, reconoció que el bono de 75.000 dólares ha sido “un poco sorprendente”. Pero, añadió, “lo que escucho es más bien envidia” de líderes de otras ciudades a quienes les gustaría igualar o superar la oferta.

El peligro, dijo Diane Goldstein, teniente retirada del Departamento de Policía de Redondo Beach, es una división cada vez mayor entre las ciudades y condados que pueden permitirse pagar grandes bonificaciones para abordar su escasez de personal y aquellos que no pueden.

“Todo este bono por firmar comenzó hace unos años. Crea agencias policiales para los que tienen y los que no tienen”, dijo Goldstein, director ejecutivo de Law Enforcement Action Partnership, una organización sin fines de lucro que apoya la mejora de las relaciones entre la policía y la comunidad.

“Puede ser una política bien intencionada, pensar que pueden atraer a los mejores y más brillantes, pero potencialmente crea desigualdades en la actuación policial”, dijo.

Más policía en California y más responsabilidad

Los beneficios de contratación de policías se producen cuando las ciudades de California abordan demandas contradictorias de sus electores después de las protestas por los derechos civiles que siguieron al asesinato de George Floyd a manos de un oficial de policía de Minneapolis en 2020.

Una encuesta de enero de 2023 encontró que el 49% de los adultos dice que el gasto policial en su área debería aumentarse, mientras que el 13% dijo que el gasto debería reducirse, según el Pew Research Center.

Algunos californianos están especialmente preocupados por el aumento de la delincuencia. La sección de Oakland de la Asociación Nacional para el Progreso de las Personas de Color, por ejemplo, escribió en julio una carta pidiendo a los líderes de la ciudad que declararan el estado de emergencia debido al aumento de la delincuencia.

“La gente se está mudando de Oakland en masa. Tienen miedo de aventurarse a salir de sus hogares para ir a trabajar, comprar o cenar en Oakland y esto está destruyendo la actividad económica. Las empresas, peque-

ñas y grandes, luchan y cierran, los ingresos fiscales desaparecen y estamos creando el notorio círculo vicioso en el que la vida en nuestra ciudad continúa cayendo en espiral”, decía la carta.

“Págales un salario justo, sea lo que sea. La gente debería recibir un salario justo. No importa cuánto les pagues, lo importante es cuánto cambias la cultura”.

-NATASHA MINSKER, ASESORA DE POLÍTICAS DE SMART JUSTICE CALIFORNIA

Pero los estadounidenses después del asesinato de Floyd también han pedido “cambios importantes” en la forma en que se practica la actuación policial, según una encuesta de Gallup de 2020. Esos cambios incluyen responsabilizar a los agentes por abusos de poder y limitar el gasto policial en aras de contratar trabajadores sociales. u otros profesionales para responder a más llamadas de emergencia.

Los legisladores de California respondieron a esas apelaciones aprobando proyectos de ley que facultan a una comisión para descertificar a los agentes de policía acusados de mala conducta y exigen que el Departamento de Justicia del estado investigue la mayoría de los tiroteos policiales mortales.

Este año, los defensores de la rendición de cuentas policiales presionaron para que se aprobaran otros proyectos de ley, incluido uno que limitaría el uso de detenciones policiales para ciclistas y conductores por paradas de tráfico de bajo nivel e infracciones menores, como placas vencidas.

“En lugar de destinar más dinero a los departamentos de policía y crear esos enormes bonos de contratación, las ciudades podrían mirar el momento en el que nos encontramos y decir que tal vez es hora de reducir nuestra fuerza policial e invertir más en alternativas”, dijo Eliana Machefsky, abogada becario del Proyecto de Responsabilidad de la Policía Nacional.

Natasha Minsker, asesora de políticas de la

organización sin fines de lucro Smart Justice California, dijo que las agencias encargadas de hacer cumplir la ley deberían centrarse en cambiar sus culturas.

“Págales un salario justo, sea lo que sea. La gente debería recibir un salario justo”, dijo Minsker sobre los recientes aumentos salariales de los oficiales. “No importa cuánto les pagues, lo importante es cuánto cambias la cultura”.

Cómo realiza los reclutamientos una pequeña ciudad de East Bay

Muchos jefes de policía de California dicen que están tratando de descubrir cómo llenar sus filas y al mismo tiempo mejorar las relaciones en sus comunidades.

El Cerrito, una ciudad de 26,000 habitantes ubicada al norte de Berkeley, ha enfrentado sus propios problemas de personal. El precio promedio de una casa ronda el millón de dólares, al igual que Alameda y sus vecinos en el interior del Área de la Bahía.

“Creo que si estás motivado por un salario más alto, no hay mucho que podamos hacer para detenerte”, dijo la alcaldesa de El Cerrito, Lisa Motoyama, quien dijo que tiene poco margen de maniobra para solucionar los problemas de personal en el presupuesto policial de 14 millones de dólares de la ciudad. “No hay manera de que podamos igualar a Alameda. No podemos competir”.

De 2020 a 2021, El Cerrito perdió 21 agentes. Entre esas salidas, nueve fueron jubilaciones o renuncias y 12 fueron transferidas a otros departamentos de policía y del sheriff, incluidos Solano, Marin, Walnut Creek y Contra Costa, según el jefe de Policía.

“Las razones más comunes citadas en nuestras entrevistas de salida fueron el deseo de estar más cerca de casa o tener más oportunidades de crecimiento personal en una nueva agencia”, dijo el jefe de policía de El Cerrito, Paul Keith, en un correo electrónico.

Keith notó por primera vez la crisis de personal después del verano de 2020. Desde entonces, ha seguido escuchando a los agentes expresar su insatisfacción con sus carreras. “También se fueron predominantemente a agencias que pagaban más dinero”, añadió.

La ciudad intervino con algunos beneficios nuevos, incluidas membresías gratuitas en gimnasios y tintorería. Luego generó algo de dinero extra.

“Intentamos instituir una bonificación de contratación que no se acerca a los 75.000 dólares”, dijo Motoyama. En cambio, el departamento de El Cerrito ofreció un bono por firmar de $10,000.

“Hace cuatro meses tuvimos una gran juramentación, muchas mujeres. Todo lo que estamos haciendo está funcionando”, afirmó.

A partir de este verano, El Cerrito tiene 36 oficiales, dejando solo una vacante.

Un oficial camina hacia su automóvil en el Departamento de Policía de Alameda el 28 de agosto de 2023.

Photo Credit: Semantha Norris, CalMatters

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Oneyear ago, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 731, a law that allows more than a million Californians to clear many old felony convictions from their records. Now, expungement clinics across the state are helping speed that process along. A clinic in San Francisco will help people start the paperwork to petition a judge.

Will Matthews, is spokesperson for the nonprofit Californians for Safety and Justice, which is co-sponsoring the event.

"If you're a registered sex-offense offender, you're ineligible," he said. "But almost every other condition is eligible now to be sealed, as long as you have gone two years without any further contact with the justice system after fully completing your sentence."

Old convictions have thousands of consequences and can prevent people from renting an apartment, getting a job, applying for certain professional licenses, attending a child's field trip, and much more. Many legal aid groups offer help with record sealing, including the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Area Regional Re-entry Partnership, and Inland Counties Legal Services.

Saun Hough, partnerships manager with Californians for Safety and Justice, said helping people move on with their lives is a matter of public safety.

"So any time you have a population that is being locked out from the opportunity for economic empowerment, or from housing, or from pursuing the career of their choice, then what you're going to see is this destabilization of communities," Hough said.

The so-called Clean Slate law also allows the California Department of Justice to automatically seal certain arrests and misdemeanor and non-violent felonies.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Haceun año, el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmo el proyecto de ley 731 del Senado, una ley que permite a más de un millón de californianos eliminar de sus registros antiguas condenas por delitos graves. Ahora, las clínicas de eliminación de antecedentes penales de todo el estado están ayudando a acelerar el proceso. Will Matthews trabaja en la organización sin fines de lucro Californians for Safety and Justice, que copatrocina el acto.

"Si es un delincuente registrado por delitos

sexuales, no es elegible," subraya Matthews. "Pero ahora casi cualquier otra condición puede sellarse, siempre y cuando hayan pasado dos años sin ningún contacto adicional con el sistema de justicia después de completar su sentencia."

Las condenas antiguas tienen miles de consecuencias y pueden impedir que las personas alquilen un apartamento, consigan un trabajo, soliciten ciertas licencias profesionales, asistan a una excursión de sus hijos y mucho más. Muchos grupos de ayuda legal ofrecen ayuda con el sellado de antecedentes, incluyendo la Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Angeles, la Asociación Regional de Reingreso del Área de Los Angeles, y los Servicios Legales de los Condados del Interior.

Saun Hough, también de Californians for Safety and Justice, afirma que ayudar a las personas a seguir adelante con sus vidas es una cuestión de seguridad pública.

"Cada vez que una población se ve privada de la oportunidad de acceder a la autonomía económica, la vivienda o carrera profesional de su elección, se produce una desestabilización de las comunidades," dice Hough.

La llamada ley Clean Slate también permite al Departamento de Justicia de California sellar automáticamente determinadas detenciones y delitos menores y no violentos.

In San Francisco alone, advocates estimate that 25,000 people are eligible to have old convictions sealed. Photo Credit: Andrey Popov / Adobestock

Sólo en San Francisco, los defensores de los derechos humanos calculan que 25,000 personas pueden optar por el sellado de antiguas condenas.

Photo Credit: awesomecontent / Freepik

Eric Tegethoff Public News Service

Federalofficials are in Idaho to discuss where to store nuclear waste. The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, an independent federal agency, is holding two meetings in Idaho Falls. The first is today and will feature a workshop on the siting of radioactive waste facilities. Wednesday's board meeting will focus on the Energy Department's consent-based siting process for waste.

Don Hancock, the nuclear waste program director for the Southwest Research and Information Center, said the consent-based process fell by the wayside during the Trump administration but has become a focus again under President Biden.

"They're starting off saying we think we want to come up with a consent-based process to see if we can store spent fuel for some considerable period of time," he explained. "But people would be consenting to temporary storage as opposed to permanent disposal."

Hancock added the Obama administration decided the siting process should prioritize temporary sites rather than long-term geological storage and the Biden administration has picked up there. The public can be involved in both Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board's meetings this week, either in person or online.

Hancock noted that Boise State University was selected by the Energy Department to receive $2 million dollars to study consentbased siting. However, he added it is not clear what that means for Idaho.

"An important question that I think people of Idaho would want to know is does Boise State and their partners think that what they're doing now and what they could be doing down the line is having Idaho consent to being this kind of interim storage site?," he said.

Boise State University did not respond to a request for comment by the deadline for this story.

Eric Galatas Public News Service

EagleCounty is one of Colorado's most prized outdoor recreation destinations, drawing visitors from across the globe.

But 20% of the county's residents, many of whom speak Spanish, do not have ready access to parks and open spaces. The Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement has been working to change it.

Jessica Foulis, executive director of the Eagle Valley Land Trust, a member of the coalition, pointed to a recent survey where residents made it clear they understood the multiple benefits of experiencing the natural world.

"Being in the outdoors helps them feel more em-

powered," Foulis explained. "Bringing their friends with them and facilitating outdoor programs in nature makes them feel more connected to their community, and increases their happiness. The benefits to experiencing nature are immediate, as well as long-term."

Many Spanish-speaking community members say outdoor spaces in the county do not feel welcoming because signage is not available in Spanish. Residents surveyed who want to spend more time outdoors also cited the lack of access to gear, such as proper footwear for hiking.

Working with a host of partners, the land trust is helping construct a community conservation center in Edwards, where some 30% of the county's Spanish-speaking residents live at Wildflower Farm. Foulis noted the facility will loan out gear, connect community members with conservation efforts, and host a range of programs to encourage residents to invite friends and neighbors to join them outdoors.

"We've had the opportunity to acquire a building in that neighborhood, adjacent to a conserved open space, to create that bilingual adventure center and gear library," Foulis added.

Virtually all original signage throughout the valley, on roadways and at trailheads, is English-only.

Foulis emphasized signage in the new Eagle Valley Land Trust Conservation Center will be available in Spanish and English, and the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement is also working with community leaders to ensure signs for new projects are bilingual.

"We seek out grant funding to create bilingual signage," Foulis pointed out. "And we're also investing in some interpretation technology, so that programs can be delivered in Spanish and English in real time with an interpreter."

The U.S. Department of Energy wants to develop nuclear waste interim storage facilities. Photo Credit: Satakorn / Adobe Stock

Most signage throughout Eagle Valley, on roadways and at trailheads, is English-only. Photo Credit: Iniciativa EVOM

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Fuerzas Poderosas No Quieren Que Veas Sound Of Freedom

La película Sound of Fredom, “Sueño de Libertad”, en español; ha causado un gran impacto, fue estrenada en Estados Unidos el día 4 de julio. Protagonizada por Jim Caviezel, el mismo que protagonizó La Pasión de Cristo de Mel Gibson. Esta película se basa en hechos reales, en ella se pone al descubierto la trata de niños, quienes son traficados por criminales, con el objetivo de prostituirlos. El film describe en detalle, como las bandas de traficantes, secuestran niños de Colombia y Honduras, como éstos son llevados a México, y posteriormente a los Estados Unidos. Algunos medios y demás, han criticado la película, y fuerzas oscuras han intentado sabotear este proyecto, pero no lo han logrado. La película ha alcanzado récords de taquilla.

Ya comenzó a ser exhibida en casi todos los países de Latinoamérica, y también en España. Vivimos en un mundo lleno de violencia, y de crímenes atroces; deben existir leyes más fuertes en contra de los criminales, y de los depravados. Miles de niños son secuestrados alrededor del mundo, muchos de ellos son prostituidos, esclavizados, y otros asesinados para sustraerle los órganos. Varios gobiernos ya se han solidarizado con este proyecto. Todo mundo debe ver esta película. ¡Alto a la explotación infantil!

China y Su Guerra En Contra De Dios

Gran conmoción ha causado la decisión del PCCH, o Partido Comunista Chino. Han prohibido la Biblia, es contra la ley ahora en ese país poseer un ejemplar, hablar de ella, y muchos menos organizarse de manera religiosa. En ese país han catalogado a la Biblia, como: “Un libro pornográfico”. También se está enseñando en las escuelas, que Jesucristo, no era una buena persona. Ellos lo describen como un hombre violento, quien se dejaba llevar por sus emociones, y era capaz de matar.

Según ellos, cuando iban a apedrear a una prostituta frente a Jesús, Él les dijo a todos que se retiraran, cuando se quedó a solas con ella, Él mismo le apedreó hasta causarle la muerte. Es lamentable que esto tan horroroso esté ocurriendo. En esos países comunistas de regímenes totalitarios, la religión es prohibida. Lo mismo está ocurriendo en un país centroamericano, el comunismo está en contra de las iglesias, sin importar su denominación. Los comunistas quieren hacer desaparecer a las religiones, quieren destruir la fe. El Anticristo llegó. ¡Dios nos libre!

Un Cometa Podría Impactar Nuestro Planeta

Miles de espiritistas y muchas personas alrededor del mundo, han soñado con el choque de un cometa en el Océano Atlántico. El inconsciente colectivo, está dando un mensaje de alerta. Según la ciencia, se cree que fue el choque de un cometa con la Tierra, el impacto que provocó que los dinosaurios se extinguieran. La aparición de un cometa no se puede presagiar a la ligera. Aunque existe una probabilidad que un cometa, choque con nuestro planeta cada 50 o 65 millones de años. Situación que podría ocurrir nuevamente.

Los cometas, son fragmentos restantes de la formación del Sistema Solar. Un cometa es un cuerpo pequeño que orbita el Sol, viajando en órbitas gigantescas. Está formado específicamente por: roca, hielo, polvo, dióxido de carbono, nitrógeno, y otros gases volátiles. La cola del cometa se forma, cuando éste comienza a acercarse al Sol, pues el hielo y los gases se derriten, en un proceso conocido como “sublimación”. Una lluvia de meteoritos, es el fenómeno que ocurre cuando las partículas de polvo, y roca de un cometa, chocan con la atmósfera de la Tierra.

Entre las profecías que se han hecho, existe una asociada a “Nostradamus”, la cual augura la aparición de un enorme cometa, que pudiera acercarse peligrosamente a la Tierra. Este suceso podría acontecer, en las dos próximas décadas. Los cometas son impredecibles, y pueden aparecer en el espacio de un instante a otro.

Sound of Freedom , China Prohibe la Biblia, Impacto de un Cometa

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698725

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILO ABADILLA VISUALS, 3308 Moncucco Court, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Milo Albasin Abadilla, 3308 Moncucco Court, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/1/23. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Ortega

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/1/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698725

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698725

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

3308 Moncucco Court, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ABADILLA INC., 3308 Moncucco Court, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/22/2006. This filing is a refile, previous File #: FBN620908. “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/ Milo Abadilla VP, Secretary, CFO Article/Reg #: 2897793

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/1/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698725

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698194

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACIFIC COUNSELING CENTER, 5149 Moorpark Ave Suite 107A, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an

Engineer (MediaTek USA Inc.; San Jose, CA): Develop, integrate, and support standard software APIs for AI, Computer Vision, imaging pipeline, and hardware accelerators. Salary: $141,440 to $161,440/year. Applicants should email resumes to MTK.USRESUME@MEDIATEK.COM referencing job # 00035194.

STATEMENT NO. 698623

individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bobby Farhat, 5359 Cribari Dell, San Jose, CA 95135. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/04/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN 671423. “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/ Bobby Farhat

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/16/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698194

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698087

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TINTED FOR VEHICLES RALY, 1158 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd Apt 56, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Alexander Sanchez

Barreto, 1158 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd Apt 56, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alexander Sanchez Barreto

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 698087

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698678

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LeeBee’s Pressure Washing, 10630 4th St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angelina Maria Gomez, 10630 4th St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Angelina Gomez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/31/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698678

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698766

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARAVELLE INN EXTENDED STAY 1310 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TN VENTRURE LLC, 1310 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tien Nguyen TN VENTURE LLC Manager

Article/Reg#: 202358512982

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698766

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAY AREA MODIFICAITONS , 2963 Rose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oscar Jauregui Jr, 2963 Rose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Oscar Jaregui jr

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698623

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697918

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Advance CK Painting, 1524 Carmel Dr, 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): J. Arcadio Aguirre Plancarte, 1524 Carmel Dr, San Jose, CA 95125. 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/ J. Arcadio Aguirre Plancante

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/04/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697918

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698652

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ortega Landscaping, 1753 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Ortega, 1755 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA 95122. 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/ Jose Ortega

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698652

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697867

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kanela Boutique, 1690 Story Rd Unit 111, 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): Yaneth Garcia Valenzuela, 1690 Story Rd Unit 111, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing

is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN697573. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Yaneth Garcia Valenzuela

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 697867

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421728

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

Ahmad Shekaib INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Fatemeh Ahmadizenooz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ahmad Shekaib to Arsalan Nizami 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: 12/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

Aug 31, 2023

Sep 01, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421730

of: Huang Liu Juan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Jacqueline

M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421806

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuyet Mai Thi Le INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Tuyet Mai Thi Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tuyet Mai Thi le to Mai T 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: 12/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421707

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Darlene Ruth Love INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Darlene Ruth Love has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Darlene Ruth Love to Darlene Ruth Merritt-Love 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: 12/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 30, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

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

1. Petitioner(s) Saichand Mandava has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Saichand Mandava to Sayyid Mahmood 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: 12/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 31, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421874

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

Huang Liu Juan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Huang Liu Juan to Lieu Hoang Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/19/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 05, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of William John Brotherton Jr. Case No. 23PR195371

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of William John Brotherton, Jr. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by David William Brotherton in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that David William Brotherton 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 05, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner:

David William Brotherton 345 Senter Rd San Jose, CA 95111 (408)807-3184

Run Date: September 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698619

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KAMINITZ LAW 415 Vasquez Avenue, Apt 2, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): YOSEF SEFFI KAMINITZ, 415 Vasquez Avenue, Apt 2, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/30/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Yosef Seffi Kaminitz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698619

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698564

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOPHIE: SPA 23, AA68 Pollard Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TUYEN WILBERG, 3555 Granada Avenue #A02, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/28/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tuyen Wilberg

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698564

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698614

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 3 HERMANOS MEXICAN GRILL, 387 South 1st Street Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reyna Angelica Lemus, 1520 E Capitol Expy Spc 2, Santa Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/27/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous file #: FBN645791. “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/ Reyna Angelica

Lemus

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2023. Regina

Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698614

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698553

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DERMER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP , 5448 Thornwood Dr, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joseph David Dermer, 20530 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120. Daniel Banjamin Dermer, 525 S. 16th St, San Jose, CA 95112. Sheila Dermer, 255 Marchmont Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/10/2017. 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/ Joseph D Dermer

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698553

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698425

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZUCENA’S CLEANING, 1509 Hermocilla Way, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

MIRIAM AZUCENA

MEDRANO, 1509 Hermocilla Way, San Jose, CA 95116. 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/ Miriam Azucena Medrano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698425

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698153

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

DEL TACO, 940 Meridian Ave #9, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnerhsip. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Garcia Enrique Cesar, 970 Meridian Ave #9, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2023.

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/ Cesar E Garcia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 698153

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698463

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMILES OF LOVE, 1455 Navarro Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Lisabeth Castano, 1455 Navarro Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Sandra Lisbeth Castano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698463

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698448

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHO DUOI BO, 2465 Alvin Ave, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oxtail Pho Corp, 2465 Alvin Ave, San Jose, CA 95121. 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/ Karen Nguyen OXTAIL PHO CORP CEO

Article/Reg#: 5817159

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/24/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698448

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698442

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROUTE 95 TRUCKING, 2125 Mondigo 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): Eric Lopez Mejia, 2125 Mondigo Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/17/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN693973. “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/ Eric Lopez Mejia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698442

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 698037

The following person(s)

has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s):

YEA EXPERT TREE

SERVICE INC, 3228 Coldwater Dr, San Jose CA, 95148. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/04/2021 under file no. FBN680154. Catalino Calderon Torres, 3228 Coldwater Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Catalino Calderon Torres

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN698037

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV417143

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hector Alvarez Jacinto INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/03/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 09, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413865

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fairul Azman Adams INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Fairul Azman Adams has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fairul Azman Adams to (F) Fairul Azman (M) Bin (L) Mohd Fadzillah 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate

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

Aug 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420062

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

Renee Moore INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marshana

Renee Moore has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marshana

Renee Moore AKA

Marshana Renee

Moor Draggon AKA

Marshana R. Moore to Marshana Renee Draggon 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

Aug 24, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Christina F. Cash

Case No. 23PR195097

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Christina F. Cash. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by James Stuart in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Dusty White 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: November 06, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you

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

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Benjamin Jesudasson 2001 Gateway Pl., Ste. 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122

Rune Date: September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

697179

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pixytrades, 678 Bellflower Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tafadzwa Nyamajiwa,

678 Bellflower Ave, Apt 23, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Tafadzwa Nyamajiwa

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697179

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

698049

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ruby’s House Cleaning Service, 252 Southside Dr, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Blanca Rubi Ortega Rangel, 252 Southside 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/ Blanca Rubi Ortega Rangel

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698049

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 697936

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAUL’S IMPERIO LIQUORS & TAQUERIA #3, 1401 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PABLA’S IMPERIO BEVERAGES LLC, 18350 Capistrano Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/28/2003. 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/ Surinder Pal Singh PABLA’S IMPERIO BEVERAGES LLC

Manager

Article/Reg#:

202358316657

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 697936

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697743

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

as: BACH PHARMACY SOUTH, 3055 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PANXPRESS HEALTH INC867 E River Pkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. 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/ Pinak Gandhi PANXPRESS HEALTH INC

CEO

Article/Reg#: 119736225

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 697743

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698287

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

as: EL TERROR DE LA GRASA, INC 265 Meridian Ave #12, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EL TERROR DE LA GRASA, INC, 265 Meridian Ave #12, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/10/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Erika Yoanglee Espinel Oviedo EL TERROR DE LA GRASA, INC President

Article/Reg#: 5856699

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County

Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy

File No. FBN 698287

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698202

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

3549 Cecil Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ANDY TAO, 2549 Cecil Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2023. 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/ Andy Tao

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/16/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By:

/s/ Ronald Nguyen,

Deputy File No. FBN 698202

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698332

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Malinalco, 696 E Santa Clara St, Suite 105, 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): Mana Teresa Munoz, 1300 E San Antonio St Spc 22, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2023.

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/ Mana Teresa Munoz

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/21/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698332

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698038

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AEY EXPERT TREE SERVICE INC, 3228 Coldwater Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AEY EXPERT TREE SERVICE INC, 3228 Coldwater Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/09/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Catallno Calderon Torres

4EY EXPERT TREE SERVICE INC Owner Article/Reg#: C4850543

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698038

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF

USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 698037

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s):

YEA EXPERT TREE SERVICE INC, 3228

Coldwater Dr, San Jose CA, 95148. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/04/2021 under file no. FBN680154. Catalino Calderon Torres, 3228 Coldwater Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Catalino Calderon Torres

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN698037

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420075

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Renee Rochele Rettick INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Renee Rochele Rettick has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Renee Rochele Rettick to Renee Rettick Patron 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: 11/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 02, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421104

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TIFFANY LY INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

DANIEL LY DAO AND TIFFANY LY has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. DANIEL LY DAO to DANIEL LY JONG

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 hear-

ing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV417548

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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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

Jun 15, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September

1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421069

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marvin Lamont Epps INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Marvin Lamont Epps has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marvin Lamont Epps to Marvin, Lamont, Dixon Epps 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: 11/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421213

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: The Chieu Luc INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) The Chieu Luc has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gia Luc Han to Amanda Luc 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: 12/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 21, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV421223

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

Huyen Thi Dieu Pham

INTERESTED PER-

SONS:

1. Petitioner(s)

Huyen Thi Dieu Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Huyen Thi Dieu Pham to Joyana Pham Nguyen

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 21, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421303

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

Joshua Shon Bassi INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Joshua

Shon Bassi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joshua Shon Bassi to Yogi Joshua 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: 12/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 22, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Stella Garcia Case No. 23PR195340

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stella Garcia. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rhonda Gamez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Rhonda Gamez 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 05, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested

in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner:

Paul E. Rogers 255 N. Market St. #125 San Jose, CA 95110 (408)641-8803

Rune Date: August 25, September 1, 8, 20230

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697840

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STR8 AUTO BUMBER SERVICE, 1887 Monterey Rd, #B, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Meliton Ginez Cruz, 709 Bolivar Drive, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/1/2023. This is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Meliton Ginez Cruz

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 697947

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GG CLEANING SERVICES, 10820 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020,

Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mayra Sally Gutierrez, 10820 6th St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mayra Sally Gutierrez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698039

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sonido Dinastia, 279 La Pala Drive Apt #1, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Omar Benitez Reyes, 279 La Pala Drive Apt #1, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Omar Benitez Reyes

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/09/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

698115

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

Luis Fernando Nunez Fonseca, 3651 Buckley St Apt 708, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Cesar Augusto Cely, 3651 Buckley St Apt 708, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/14/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN698020. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Luis Fernando Nunez Fonseca

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

698116

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

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

/s/ Juan Gonzalez

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698051

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EG POOL SERVICES, 3465 Varner Ct, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eduardo Garcia Torres, 3465 Varner Ct, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/10/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Eduardo Garcia Torres

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

698028

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

as: LA MALELE, 2376

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

/s/ Jose Antonio Martinez Caballero CARINIC CORPORATION CEO

Article/Reg#: 5477704

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 697817

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): KLH Film Productions

2207 Barrett Ave, San Jose CA, 95124. Filed in Santa Clara County on 09/15/2021 under file no. FBN678706.

YI-SHAN HSIUNG, 2207 Barrett Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Yi-Shan

County on 08/02/2023. Regina

Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy

File No. FBN697817

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420408

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

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

Aug 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV418542

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

Ramaghatta and Amulya Siddanuru INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mruthanjaya Ramaghatta and Amulya Siddanuru have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

NO. 23CV420410 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoai My Tam Tran INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hoai My Tam Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoai My Tam Tran to Tam My Tran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

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

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

ING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

follows: a. Elle Shumsum

Yao AKA Elle Yao AKA

Elle S. Yao AKA Elle S

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

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

ING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV420531

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

indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 10, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

Hsiung

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

Judge

of the Superior Court

August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Megan Claire Diaz Brady INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Megan Claire Diaz

NO. 23CV420361 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elle Shumsum Yao

INTERESTED PER-

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

Elena Mikhaylovna Vagina INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elena Mikhaylovna Vagina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elena Mikhaylovna Vagina to Elena Alvarez0 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

Q&A: AITCH ALBERTO AND ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a new film adaptation of the award-winning novel of the same name by Mexican-American author and poet Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

The story centers around two MexicanAmerican teenagers living in 1980s Texas named Dante Quintana and Aristotle Mendoza, who have a chance encounter and begin a friendship which then leads to an emotional journey of selfdiscovery. The novel has been critically acclaimed since its publication in 2012, renowned for its empathetic approach to queer identity and representations of love and adolescence. With the film adaptation by writer and director Aitch Alberto, the novel will soon find a new audience when it is released on September 8.

Before writing a screen adaptation of the novel, Alberto was first and foremost a fan, pushing for its adaptation for years. Now she has done just that, and with this comes reflection over the journey and how as a Latina creator she has been able to bring the story to life amongst the sparse opportunities to tell these types of LGBTQ+ Latino stories in Hollywood.

Recently she took us through the process of adapting Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe to the screen, from the complexities of getting it greenlit to the support she received from other Latino collaborators on this film, such as producers LinManuel Miranda, Eugenio Derbez and actress Eva Longoria.

Starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria, Veronica Falcón, and Kevin Alejandro, the film is scored by English musician and composer Isabella Summers, who is one half of the Grammy nominated indie rock band Florence and the Machine.

To start off, why did you feel that the story of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe should be adapted to a visual medium?

I love that you called it a visual medium. That's the first person to actually use that word because it is like a very different sort of experience to adapt a piece of literature to a visual medium. But any-

how, I thought what inspired me most was the way that it handled Latinidad, the way it handled queerness with such a lyrical, gentle approach in a way that we haven't seen before when it comes to our own stories.

And I thought it played against tropes and stereotypes in such a powerful way, where it invited me to give us a different option in a visual medium, which we

it's almost like, become my life's work. For so many reasons it's been so fundamental to me as an artist. And personally, so much has happened to me where I've stepped into my truth very similar to mirroring the characters in the story, where this will be that piece of work that I think will follow me forever.

And I'm okay with that happening because the pureness of what it unlocked

So I don't know if I could answer that yet. I think in a few years from now, after I've done other pieces of work, I think I'll be able to answer that more clearly. Right now, I'm incredibly grateful and honored and so satisfied that people are going to be able to see this, especially in theaters. Is there one character or specific story beat that you feel you connect with the most in the film?

At the beginning of this process I considered myself a Dante, but the truth is that I was really an Ari. There was still so much that I had to sort of discover and unlock about myself and accept, which is what the story is about right? It's about recognizing the love around us, being able to accept and receive that love and then allowing us to guide us to step into our truth. And I think my experience really mirrored that in so many ways. Secretly, my favorite character is Elena because I always love a bad girl. But I think from a core level, Ari is probably my favorite.

Because you were there for the whole process of writing and directing, were there any particular challenges with adapting the book into a film?

Yeah, I think being a fan of the book was a challenge. I think letting go of the book and allowing myself the permission to sort of make it my own was also a challenge. And it took a while and it took many drafts because I really wanted to honor the book.

I think a lot of adaptations often veer so far off the source material that we lose the spirit of it. So I wanted to make sure that I was honoring not only the fans, the story, but also Ben, since this is such a personal story to him. So that, to me, was the biggest challenge. And also getting the movie made.

don't often, if ever, see when it comes to our own stories.

I've read that you've said that when you first read the novel, it "affected you to your core." What has the journey been like adapting the story and looking at it from the other side now that you finished up?

I don't know if I have the hindsight yet to look at it from the other side. I think it's still so embedded in my existence, and

in me, I will never have again in my career. Right now, people send me books to read or ideas to sort of consider. And this was so fully me that it touched me in such a profound way, that it became my guiding force to tell this story. Because I think there's such a void in stories like this when it comes to our community. And it's about time for us to tell our own stories about people that we don't often see in front of the camera and by people that we don't often see behind the camera.

It took a long time because I think there wasn't space for stories about two brown boys that go on a really gentle story to discover and accept who they are. But I think what we've gone through socially on a universal level has made space. So the time, as much as it was stressful, was also necessary. So I think we're right on time with this film.

Could you touch on what it was like working with the cast? You have the two young leads in Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales and then you have

Writer and Director Aitch Alberto reflects on her personal journey of bringing the beloved young adult novel from page to screen, and touches on the upward trend of Latinos in media who are telling their own stories

Writer and director Aitch Alberto brings an adaptation of acclaimed novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe to life in the film of the same name which releases on September 8, 2023. Photo Credit: Blue Fox Entertainment

I think there's such a void in stories like this when it comes to our community. And it's about time for us to tell our own stories about people that we don't often see in front of the camera and by people that we don't often see behind the camera.

-Aitch Alberto

veterans like Eugenio Derbez and Eva Longoria.

I'm so grateful. Everybody really showed up for love for each other, love for the story, love for me. And the production was so magical because of that reason, because I think everybody recognized how profound and necessary the story was. Again, it was such a beautiful experience to have this sort of melding of generations, to have these veteran actors who are so formidable in the industry and have these two young talents. So I think it was for me, the biggest task was sort of nurturing an environment where everybody really trusted each other and trusted me to show up and be as vulnerable as possible. And I think that's palpable on screen from every talent that we see.

Now at the beginning of the film, there's a dedication saying, "to all of us who have had to learn to play by different rules." Do you feel that that applies to the process of making this film?

Yeah, I think that's why that's in there. Because I think to make it in any industry and to make it in the world, you sort of can't wait for permission and you have to have a certain level of delusional confidence, which innately is forging your own path. And sometimes for people like me and for people like us, in an industry like this, we have to sort of make room for ourselves. And that was what was my guiding force.

It was like I needed to tell this story and I was going to find a way. And I think once you believe in something, you sort of found people along the way that are going to support that. And that's such a reflection of that. Not only in the producers, like in Lin and all the big talents. I think that was a big part of it. It was like there was a necessity for me and in turn, I think I inspired people to make it a necessity for them to be a part of this. So the conversation of identity and acceptance seems to always come up in Latino stories and entertainment. Can you touch on what your methods were to get that across in this movie?

I think I wanted this to be, and I say this, I wanted it to be a reflection of myself, of people that I love, and through that, it was never to distill them into the simple thing of identity.

It's like, "how do I celebrate the nuances of everything that we are?" Because it's so easy to sort of 'other' ourselves, to niche ourselves. But it's like, "how do you

be specific while also being universal?" And I think that's what makes the movie feel so authentic right? It's because it's a celebration of the people that I care about. And it's like we so often see our stories reduced to this simple idea and it's because we're not telling our own stories, but I think now there's like a movement of Latino stories that's happening with us at the helm and in front of the camera. And I think it's made a world of difference.

I really personally enjoyed the music and the score and how it helps set the tone of the time and place. So I was wondering what the process was of arranging that soundtrack and the score.

I wanted to make something timeless that also felt really 80s. So I wanted an audience from today to feel and identify for it to feel like now. And that was never skewing to something that was kitschy or sort of that we've seen before when it came to the 80s because I think it's really easy to kind of reduce that.

But almost every song that's in the movie, every needle drop, was in the script, which is really lucky. We had an amazing music supervisor and then our composer is Isabella Summers, who's 'The Machine' from Florence and the Machine and her and I really wanted to create a score that, not only did we use the camera that way, but we also used the score to mirror what Ari's internal struggle was. So that was always sort of like the North Star and the guiding light to, I think, create a really exceptional score. And I'm really proud of it, so I'm so happy that you recognize that.

Last question, thank you so much Aitch. What do you hope that audiences take away from the film, both new audiences to this story and the fans that have already been touched by this book?

I think this is like a film for everybody, right? So my biggest hope is that multigeneration generational Latinos and all sorts of people come and watch this movie and that this unlocks something in them to begin a conversation in a more open way than we're used to about the themes in the movie and to really remind ourselves that love is our most powerful tool in our existence. And through love, you either have the option of either fear or love, and I think we see that in the movie, and I hope that people walk out with a little more empathy, a little more compassion, and a little more awareness of the love around them, which I think makes us unstoppable.

Q&A: AITCH ALBERTO Y ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE

Escritor y Director Aitch Alberto reflexiona sobre su viaje personal de llevar a la amada novela para jóvenes adultos del papel a la pantalla y habla sobre la tendencia ascendente de los Latinos en los medios contando sus historias

Veronica Falcón y Kevin Alejandro, musicalizada por la compositora y música Inglesa Isabella Summers, quien es la mitad de la banda indie rock nominada a los Grammys Florence and the Machine.

Para comenzar, ¿Por qué crees que la historia de Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe debía ser adaptada a un medio visual?

Me encanta que le llames medio visual. Eres la primera persona que utiliza esa palabra porque es una experiencia muy distinta adaptar una pieza de literatura a un medio visual. Creo que lo que más me inspiró fue la manera en la que maneja la latinidad, la manera en la que maneja la queernes con un acercamiento muy lírico, gentil, algo nunca antes visto con nuestras historias.

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, es un nuevo filme adaptado de la premiada novela homónima del autor y poeta mexicoamericano Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

La historia se centra en dos adolescentes mexicoamericanos viviendo en Texas de 1980 llamados Dante Quintana y Aristotle Mendoza, quienes tienen un encuentro fortuito y comienzan una amistad que desemboca en una aventura de descubrimiento personal. La novela ha sido aclamada por la crítica desde su publicación en 2012, reconocida por su acercamiento empático a la identidad queer y las representaciones de amor y adolescencia. Con la adaptación cinematográfica del director Aitch Alberto, la novela llegará a nuevas audiencias cuando se estrene el 8 de septiembre.

Antes de escribir una adaptación de la novela a la pantalla, Alberto era principalmente un fan, que impulsó su adaptación por años. Ahora lo acaba de lograr, y con ello surge la reflexión sobre la aventura y cómo siendo una creadora latina, ha logrado traer a la vida las historias LGBTQ+ latinas en las escasas oportunidades dentro de Hollywood.

Recientemente nos llevó a través del proceso de adaptar Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe a la pantalla, desde las complejidades de obtener luz verde hasta el apoyo que ha recibido de otros colaboradores latinos en este filme, como los productores LinManuel Miranda, Eugenio Derbez y la actriz Eva Longoria.

Protagonizada por Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria,

Y creo que va en contra de tropos y estereotipos en una forma muy pdoerosa, que me invitó a utilizar una opción diferente en un medio visual, que muy pocas veces vemos, si es que las vemos, en nuestras historias.

Leí que alguna vez dijiste que cuando leísta la novela, “te afectó hasta el núcleo”. ¿Cómo ha sido la aventura de adaptar esta historia desde la otra perspectiva, ahora que ya la terminaste?

No sé si ya poseo la retrospectiva para verlo del otro lado. Creo que sigo muy incorporada en mi existencia, y ha sido como que, se ha convertido en el trabajo de mi vida. Por diversas razones se ha vuelto muy fundamental para mí como artista. Y personalmente, me han pasado muchas cosas en las que, dentro de mi verdad, existen muchas similitudes con los personajes e la historia, así que creo que ésta es una pieza de trabajo que me acompañará por siempre.

Y estoy bien con eso porque la pureza que desbloqueó en mí, nunca la tendré de nuevo en mi carrera. Ahora, la gente me envía libros para leer o ideas a considerar. Y esta fue tan completamente mía que me tocó en una manera muy profunda, se volvió en mi fuerza guía para contar ésta historia. Porque creo que hay un vació muy grande en historias como esta respecto a nuestra comunidad. Y ya es tiempo de que nosotros contemos nuestras propias historias de personas que no vemos frecuentemente frente a la cámara contadas por personas que no están frecuentemente detrás de cámara.

Así que no creo que pueda responder eso aún. Creo que en unos años, después de haber realizado otros trabajos, podré responderla de manera más clara. Por ahora, estoy muy agradecida, honrada y satisfecha de que la gente va a poder

La escritora y directora Aitch Alberto da vida a una adaptación de la aclamada novela Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe en la película del mismo nombre que se estrena el 8 de septiembre de 2023. Photo Credit: Blue Fox Entertainment

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verla, especialmente en cines. ¿Hay un personaje o historia específica con la que sientes que conectas más en el filme?

Al inicio del proceso me consideraba un Dante, pero la verdad es que soy un Ari. Había todavía tanto qué descubrir y desbloquear acerca de mí misma y aceptar, que es de lo que se trata esta historia ¿cierto? Es acerca de reconocer el amor a nuestro alrededor, ser capaces de aceptar y recibir ese amor y entonces permitirle que guíe nuestros pasos hacia la verdad. Y creo que mi experiencia realmente refleja eso de muchas maneras. En secreto, mi personaje favorito es Elena porque siempre me gustan las mujeres malas. Pero creo que desde adentro, Ari es probablemente mi favorito.

Considerando que estuviste ahí durante todo el proceso de escribir y dirigir, ¿hubo algún desafío en particular al adaptar el libro a película?

Sí, creo que el ser una fan del libro fue un desafío. Pienso que alejarme del libro y permitirme a mí misma la libertad de hacerlo mío, fue un desafío. Me llevó mucho tiempo y muchos borradores porque de verdad quería honrar el libro.

Creo que muchas adaptaciones frecuentmente se alejan tanto del material inicial que se pierde el espíritu. Así que quería asegurarme de honrar no sólo a los fans, sino a la historia y a Ben, ya que ésta es una historia muy personal para él. Para mí, ese fue el desafío más grande. Y también realizar la película.

Llevó mucho tiempo porque creo que no había espacio para historias acerca de dos chicos morenos que se aventuran en una gentil historia de descubrir y aceptar quiénes son. Pero creo que lo que hemos vivido socialmente, a nivel universal ha creado ese espacio. Así que el tiempo, por muy estresante que fue, también fue necesario. Pienso que estamos justo a tiempo con este filme.

¿Puedes contarnos cómo fue trabajar con el elenco? Tienes a los dos protagonistas jóvenes, Max Pelayo y Reese Gonzales y luego tienes a veteranos como Eugenio Derbez y Eva Longoria.

Estoy muy agradecida. Realmente demostraron amor hacia todo, amor por la historia, amor para mí. Y la producción fue realmente mágica por esa razón, porque creo que todos reconocieron cuán profunda y necesaria la historia era. De nuevo, fue una experiencia hermosa tener esta clase de fusión de generaciones, tener estos actores veteranos que son formidables en la industria y tener estos dos talentos jóvenes. Y para mí, la mayor tarea fue propiciar el ambiente donde todos confiaran en el otro y confiaran en mí para mostrarse tan vulnerables como sea posible. Y creo que es palpable en la pantalla de cada uno de los talentos.

Al inicio del filme, hay una dedicato-

ria que dice “para todos nosotros que hemos tenido que aprender a jugar con reglas distintas”. ¿Crees que eso aplica para para el proceso de ésta película?

Sí, creo que por eso está ahí. Porque creo que para lograrlo en cualquier industria y para lograrlo en el mundo, no puedes estar esperando un permiso y tienes que tener un cierto nivel de confianza delirante, que de forma innata va forjando tú camino. Y a veces para personas como yo, personas como nosotros, en una industria como esta, tenemos que abrirnos camino por nuestra cuenta. Y esa era mi fuerza guía.

Fue como que necesitaba contar esta

historia y necesitaba encontrar un camino. Y pienso que una vez que crees en algo, como que en el camino encuentras a la gente que te va a apoyar. Es un reflejo de eso. No solo los productores, como Lin y todos los grandes talentos. Creo que fueron una gran parte de ello. Creo que era una necesidad mía que inspiró a muchas personas el sentir que necesitaban ser parte de esto.

Así que la conversación de identidad y aceptación siempre sale a flote en las historias latinas y el entretenimiento. ¿Puedes contarnos tus métodos para lograr eso en esta película?

Creo que quería lograr, y lo digo, quería que fuera un reflejo de mí misma, de las

personas que quiero y a través de eso, nunca fue de destilarlos en una cosa tan simple como la identidad.

Es decir, “¿Cómo celebro los matices de todo lo que somos?” Porque es muy sencillo simplemente vernos como “otro”, meternos en un nicho. O sea “¿Cómo ser específico y universal a la vez?” Y creo que eso hace a la película muy auténtica. Es una celebración de las personas que más me importan. Y muchas veces vemos historias reducidas a esta simple idea y es porque no somos nosotros quienes cuentan la historia, pero creo que ahora hay un movimiento de historias latinas al frente y detrás de cámaras. Y eso ha hecho un mundo de diferencia.

Personalmente, disfruté mucho de la música y la ambientación y cómo ayuda a definir el tono del tiempo y lugar. Así que me preguntaba ¿Cómo fue el proceso de la banda sonora y la ambientación?

Quería lograr algo atemporal que también se sintiera muy de los 80’s. Quería que la audiencia de hoy se identificara y lo sintiera como ahora. Y nunca fue sesgado a algo kitsch o algo ya antes visto en relación a los 80’s porque creo que es muy fácil reducirse a eso.

Pero casi cualquier canción que está en la película, cada caída de aguja, está en el script, lo que es muy afortunado. Tuvimos un increíble supervisor musical y nuestra compositoria Isabella Summers, quien es “The Machine” de Florence and the Machine y entre ella y yo queríamos crear una ambientación que, no solo usaríamos la cámara de cierto modo, también el sonido para reflejar el conflicto interno de Ari. Así que esa siempre fue como la Estrella del Norte y la luz guía, yo creo, el crear un ambiente excepcional. Y estoy muy orgullosa de ello, me hace muy feliz que lo reconozcas.

Última pregunta, muchas gracias Aitch. ¿Qué esperas que la audiencia se lleve de este filme, tanto la audiencia nueva como los fans que ya habían sido tocados por este libro?

Creo que esta es una película para todos, ¿cierto? Así que mi mayor esperanza es que la generación multigeneracional de latinos y todo tipo de personas vengan a verla y que se desbloquee algo dentro de ellos para iniciar la conversación en una forma más abierta que a lo que estamos acostumbrados acerda de estos temas en películas y recordarnos a nosotros mismos que el amor es la herramienta más poderosa de nuestra existencia. Y a través del amor, tienes la opción de temer o de amar, y creo que vemos eso en la película, y espero que las personas salgan con un poco más de empatía, de compasión y un poco más de conciencia sobre el amor que los rodea, lo que en mi opinión, nos hace imparables.

Es acerca de reconocer el amor a nuestro alrededor, ser capaces de aceptar y recibir ese amor para que nos guíe en nuestra búsqueda de la verdad. Creo que mi experiencia refleja eso de muchas maneras.

-Aitch Alberto