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A PREPARARSE PARA UN INMINENTE CIERRE DEL GOBIERNO FEDERAL

José López Zamorano

La Red Hispana

Porenésima ocasión somos testigos de primera fila al bochornoso espectáculo de la disfuncionalidad política en Washington.

Al cinco para las 12 del plazo para aprobar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2024, las diferencias en las filas de los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes han puesto al país al borde de un nuevo cierre.

Las divisiones son tan profundas que no fueron capaces de consensuar siquiera una resolución temporal para aplazar el plazo presupuestal.

Se trató de un nuevo revés político contra el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes Kevin McCarthy, quien no puede controlar a los miembros más extremistas de su bancada.

Pero aún si los republicanos hubieran contado con los votos para aprobar la resolución, hubiera sido vetada por los demócratas del Senado o por la Casa Blanca, debido a la inclusión de cláusulas anti migratorias.

El plan republicano incluye la mayor parte de las provisiones de Ley de Seguridad de la Frontera (HR2) que reanudaría la construcción del muro, endurecería los estándares de asilo, penalizaría las estancias vencidas de visas y aumentaría el número de agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza, entre otras acciones.

Debido a que en un acuerdo presupuestal está fuera del alcance, todo parece indicar que una de las pocas opciones es pasar una resolución que mantenga el gasto público al mismo nivel que en 2022, sin condicionamientos.

Apenas en mayo pasado, para evitar una crisis de la deuda nacional, McCarthy ignoró a su ala más radical, que deseaba recortes profundos a programas sociales necesarios para los más vulnerables, mientras que el presidente Biden ignoró las exigencias de su bancada más progresista que rechazaba la postura de los republicanos de condicionar el gasto discrecional.

Pero las cosas han cambiado. McCarthy tiene menos margen de maniobra pues opera al filo de la guillotina política.

Se necesita forjar una nueva coalición entre moderados de ambos partidos y sacar adelante un acuerdo que permita mantener abierto al gobierno federal y sus tareas prioritarias, sin dejarse manipular

PREPARE FOR AN IMMINENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

temporary resolution to postpone the budget deadline.

It was a new political setback against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who cannot control the most extreme members of his caucus.

But even if Republicans had had the votes to approve the resolution, it would have been vetoed by Senate Democrats or the White House, due to the inclusion of anti-immigration clauses.

por las posiciones ideológicas extremas del ala más conservadora de los republicanos.

Lamentablemente Washington ha cultivado una perversa costumbre política de colocar la operación del gobierno al borde de un precipicio. Ocurrió con el techo de la deuda este año, y en casi todos los anteriores en las últimas dos décadas con el presupuesto. Es hora de que los votantes emitan un voto de castigo contra los políticos que anteponen sus intereses políticos o ideológicos antes que el interés de la nación y sus habitantes.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Forthe umpteenth time we are witnessing first-hand the embarrassing spectacle of political dysfunction in Washington.

With the deadline to approve the fiscal year 2024 budget at five to 12, differences in the ranks of Republicans in the House of Representatives have put the country on the brink of a new shutdown.

The divisions are so deep that they were not able to even agree on a

The Republican plan includes most of the provisions of the Border Security Act (HR2) that would resume construction of the wall, tighten asylum standards, penalize visa overstays and increase the number of Border Patrol agents, among other actions.

Because a budget agreement is out of reach, everything seems to indicate that one of the few options is to pass a resolution that maintains public spending at the same level as in 2022, without conditions.

Just last May, to avoid a national debt crisis, McCarthy ignored his most radical wing, which wanted deep cuts to social programs necessary for the most vulnerable, while President Biden ignored the demands of his most progressive group that rejected the Republicans' stance on conditioning discretionary spending.

But things have changed. McCarthy has less room for maneuver since he operates on the edge of the political guillotine.

A new coalition needs to be forged between moderates from both parties and advance an agreement that allows the federal government and its priority tasks to be kept open, without allowing itself to be manipulated by the extreme ideological positions of the most conservative wing of the Republicans.

Unfortunately, Washington has cultivated a perverse political habit of placing the operation of government on the edge of a precipice. It happened with the debt ceiling this year, and in almost every previous one in the last two decades with the budget. It is time for voters to cast a punishing vote against politicians who put their political or ideological interests before the interest of the nation and its people.

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Por favor, tenga en cuenta que las comunicaciones verbales y escritas de Citi podrían estar únicamente en inglés, ya que, tal vez, no podamos proporcionar comunicaciones relacionadas con los servicios en todos los idiomas. Estas comunicaciones podrían incluir, entre otras, contratos, divulgaciones y estados de cuenta, cambios en los términos o en los cargos, así como cualquier documento de mantenimiento de su cuenta. Si necesita ayuda en un idioma distinto al inglés, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros, ya que tenemos servicios de idiomas que podrían serle útiles.

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Se requerirán transferencias mensuales automáticas del pago de la hipoteca de una Cuenta de Depósito Citibank mediante débitos automáticos. El descuento en la tasa de interés o el crédito en los costos de cierre reales dependerán del nivel de los Saldos elegibles Citi, que serán verificados después de la aprobación final del préstamo. Los Saldos de la Cuenta de Depósito deben estar en la cuenta cinco (5) Días Hábiles luego de la aprobación final del préstamo, y los saldos de la Cuenta de Inversión deben estar en la cuenta seis (6) Días Hábiles luego de la aprobación final del préstamo. Las cuentas Citi elegibles incluyen una Cuenta de Depósito Citibank personal de consumidor, de la que el prestatario sea un firmante directo; cuentas IRA Citibank vinculadas y de Inversiones mantenidas en cuentas Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI”) vinculadas. El prestatario debe ser titular de cuenta en cuentas de inversión. Las cuentas IRA y las posiciones de anualidades que aparecen en los estados de cuenta CGMI vinculados son elegibles (a excepción de las anualidades con calificación tributaria según el Código de Rentas Internas bajo las secciones 401, 403 o 457). Quedan excluidos los saldos de las cuentas de Negocios /Comerciales Citibank, cuentas ERISA, cuentas Keogh, cuentas de Garantías Bancarias, cuentas en Divisas Extranjeras, cuentas Fiduciarias y cuentas de Fideicomiso en las que el prestatario solo figura como Beneficiario. Todas las cuentas del tipo en Custodia quedan excluidas con la excepción de las cuentas IRA en Custodia a través de Citibank o Pershing LLC en las que los prestatarios sean los beneficiarios, que son elegibles salvo que se indique lo contrario. Las cuentas IRA Citibank que no estén vinculadas a una Cuenta de Depósito Citibank quedan excluidas.

elegibles de Citi Beneficio de Precios de Relaciones $1 – $49,999.99 $500 de descuento en costos de cierre $50,000 – $199,999.99 1/8% (0.125%) de descuento en la tasa de interés $200,000 – $499,999.99 1/4% (0.250%) de descuento en la tasa de interés $500,000 – $999,999.99 3/8% (0.375%) de descuento en la

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Glosario de términos para esta oferta: Día Hábil significa de lunes a viernes y no incluye feriados federales; Saldos elegibles significa el total de fondos en la cuenta al momento de verificar los saldos menos los fondos que consideremos que necesitará para el pago inicial o los costos de cierre; Cuenta de Depósito significa una cuenta personal de cheques y/o de ahorros Citibank, además de certificados de depósito y cuentas de mercado monetario; Cuenta de Inversión significa cuentas de retiro individual (IRA) e inversiones mantenidas en cuentas Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

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ESPAÑOL MILES DE CALIFORNIANOS PIERDEN MEDI-CAL CADA MES. ¿QUÉ PUEDE HACER SI PIERDE LA COBERTURA?

Alrededor de 300,000 californianos han perdido la cobertura de Medi-Cal desde que el estado reanudó los controles de elegibilidad. Tiene opciones si recibe un aviso sobre su cobertura.

Shreya Agrawal CalMatters

El estado ha instituido un período de apelación de 90 días en caso de que haya perdido la cobertura aunque califique.

Decenas

de miles de californianos están perdiendo su seguro médico cada mes a medida que el estado reanuda la verificación de la elegibilidad de las personas para Medi-Cal, que suspendió durante la emergencia de salud pública de COVID-19.

Se evaluará la elegibilidad de alrededor de 16 millones de personas en California desde junio de 2023 hasta mayo de 2024. Aproximadamente la mitad de las personas sometidas a revisión fueron renovadas automáticamente porque los funcionarios pudieron verificar su información en el sistema. A otros se les enviaron paquetes de renovación amarillos que se suponía que debían completar y enviar de regreso a la oficina de Medi-Cal de su condado.

Más de 300,000 californianos han perdido su elegibilidad para Medi-Cal desde el 1 de julio. La mayoría de ellos perdieron la cobertura en junio y julio debido a razones de procedimiento, como no enviar sus formularios de renovación o tener información incorrecta en sus formularios, según datos estatales.

Algunas personas que pierden la cobertura ya no son elegibles debido a cambios en sus vidas personales, como comenzar un trabajo con un salario más alto. Pero algunos podrían ver caducar su cobertura debido a errores en el papeleo o simplemente por no recibir un aviso por correo.

“Es porque ha sido un período tan largo en el que la gente no ha tenido que renovar su cobertura de salud”, dijo Cary Sanders, director senior de políticas de la Red Panétnica de Salud de California. “Podría haber entre 2 y 3 millones de californianos que podrían perder su cobertura médica simplemente en virtud de este cambio, porque habría personas que no sabrían qué hacer”.

Aquí hay algunas respuestas a preguntas sobre qué puede hacer si pierde la cobertura, incluido cómo apelar.

¿Cómo sé si me cancelaron la inscripción en Medi-Cal?

Se le notificará por correo. Si no recibió una notificación pero aún cree que podría haber perdido la cobertura, puede llamar a su oficina local de Medi-Cal para verificar la elegibilidad o ir a su clínica u hospital habitual donde pueden buscar esta información por usted.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la elegibilidad para Medi-Cal, puede comunicarse con el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica del estado , que administra el programa Medi-Cal. Puede comunicarse con su División de Elegibilidad de Medi-Cal al (916) 552-9200.

Califico para Medi-Cal pero aún así me cancelaron mi inscripción. ¿Qué tengo que hacer?

Su próximo paso depende de cuánto tiempo ha transcurrido desde que perdió su cobertura, como se indica en la carta de notificación oficial.

Si se encuentra dentro del período de 90 días, debe completar inmediatamente el paquete de renovación amarillo o proporcionar la información faltante y enviarlo a la oficina de Medi-Cal de su condado. Si perdió el paquete o lo envió pero aun así se canceló su inscripción, llame a su oficina local de MediCal o vaya a su clínica u hospital habitual para determinar los siguientes pasos.

Si no puede enviar su información a su oficina local de Medi-Cal debido a problemas de accesibilidad y se le acaba el tiempo, solicite al personal de la oficina que acepte sus documentos electrónicamente o por teléfono.

Si ya pasó el período de 90 días, se le pedirá que vuelva a solicitar los beneficios de MediCal. Esto significa iniciar una aplicación completamente nueva.

¿Cómo puedo apelar?

Tatiana Fassieux, especialista en capacitación y educación de California Health Advocates, una organización sin fines de lucro que defiende Medicare, dijo que las personas deben recordar que tienen derechos de apelación.

Si recibió una notificación sobre la cancelación de su inscripción, puede solicitar una audiencia imparcial y apelar la pérdida de cobertura. Esto garantizará que sus beneficios continúen hasta que se resuelva la audiencia.

“Muchas personas toman la carta palabra por palabra, no la leen y no apelan”, dijo.

Según el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica del estado, los adultos menores de 26 años o mayores de 50 años pueden calificar para Medi-Cal independientemente de su estatus migratorio. MediCal no comparte información con la oficina de inmigración, por lo que los californianos indocumentados no deben tener miedo de buscar ayuda. A partir del 1 de enero, los californianos de todas las edades podrán calificar para Medi-Cal independientemente de su estatus migratorio.

Me cancelaron la inscripción porque ya no califico. ¿Cómo puedo obtener un seguro médico?

Si ya no califica para Medi-Cal, es posible que aún pueda obtener un seguro médico de bajo costo a través de Covered California, que es el mercado estatal para planes de seguro médico.

Aquellos que ganan hasta el 250% del nivel federal de pobreza –– o $33,975 para un individuo o $69,375 para una familia de cuatro –– calificarían para planes de primas bajas a través de Covered California. También puede ser elegible para recibir subsidios de seguro médico adicionales a través de la Ley de Atención Médica Asequible (ACA), incluidos los planes de Crédito Fiscal Anticipado para la Prima y Reducción de Costos Compartidos.

Si tiene más de 65 años o tiene discapacidades, también puede calificar para Medicare, que puede ayudarlo a pagar los costos hospitalarios, la atención médica e incluso los medicamentos recetados.

¿Cómo puedo asegurarme de que no me cancelen la inscripción en el futuro?

Esté atento a cualquier correo que le envíe la oficina de Medi-Cal de su condado. Si se mudó recientemente, asegúrese de actualizar su dirección en el sitio web de Medi-Cal o llamando a su oficina local.

Se espera que usted renueve y actualice su cobertura de Medi-Cal cada año, así que mantenga toda su información importante en un lugar accesible.

“Debe tener a mano sus documentos, como declaraciones de impuestos y registros médicos”, dijo Fassieux.

Puede registrarse para recibir recordatorios de renovación a través del sitio web de renovación del estado: keepmedicalcoverage. org. Ese recurso también está disponible en el estado en español.

¿Existen otros recursos que pueda utilizar como ayuda?

El Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica del estado tiene varios recursos para ayudar, incluida información de contacto de su oficina local de Medi-Cal, horarios de eventos comunitarios y ferias de salud donde puede obtener información en persona y guías sobre qué hacer si pierde MediCal.

Para obtener ayuda con la reinscripción en Medi-Cal, también puede llamar a la Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo de Medi-Cal. La oficina es un recurso neutral que puede ayudarle a resolver cualquier problema que pueda tener con el programa. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo al (888) 452-8609.

También existen varios servicios de terceros que pueden ayudarle a volver a tener MediCal.

Health Consumer Alliance es un programa

de asistencia gratuita financiado por The California Endowment, Covered California, el Departamento de Atención Médica Administrada del estado y Blue Shield Foundation. Proporciona servicios legales y puede ayudarle a renovar su cobertura de MediCal. Para ponerse en contacto, puede llamar a su número gratuito, 888 804 3536.

Puede comunicarse con BenefitsCal, que también brinda asistencia con Medi-Cal. El sitio web tiene traducciones en 20 idiomas.

¿Recibirán asistencia especial las personas mayores y otras poblaciones vulnerables?

Según la organización de políticas de salud Justice in Aging, las personas mayores y las personas con discapacidades han experimentado tasas más altas de desafiliación de Medi-Cal. Las personas mayores, las mujeres embarazadas y ciertos niños menores de 21 años experimentaron una tasa de desafiliación del 26,7 % en junio de 2023, en comparación con la tasa promedio general del 21 %, según el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica.

Tiffany Huyenh-Cho, abogada de salud de Justice in Aging, dijo que las personas mayores y las personas con discapacidades tienen doble elegibilidad, lo que significa que califican tanto para Medicare como para Medi-Cal.

“Las personas con doble elegibilidad son un grupo muy diverso con necesidades crónicas realmente altas y es más probable que sean personas de color”, dijo. “Sus disparidades de salud y condiciones crónicas se ven exacerbadas por la pérdida de Medicaid”.

A menudo, las personas mayores y otras personas con doble elegibilidad utilizan sus beneficios de Medi-Cal para cubrir sus primas de Medicare, así como cualquier servicio integral no incluido en Medicare. La pérdida de Medi-Cal significa que pueden perder estos beneficios adicionales y enfrentar la deducción de las primas de Medicare de sus cheques del Seguro Social, dijo Huyenh-Cho.

“Eso pone a las personas en riesgo de no poder pagar el alquiler y otras necesidades, como ropa, alimentos y servicios públicos”, dijo. “Una de las grandes preocupaciones que tenemos es que pone a las personas en riesgo de inseguridad económica y potencialmente en riesgo de quedarse sin hogar debido a esa pérdida de ingresos”.

Aquellos que necesiten asistencia adicional pueden comunicarse con los navegadores de inscripción respaldados por el estado, que son organizaciones comunitarias y agencias de servicios sociales que ayudan a las poblaciones vulnerables durante el proceso.

El Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica también ha publicado un conjunto de herramientas en las redes sociales para crear conciencia sobre las redeterminaciones, de modo que las personas puedan renovar su cobertura antes de que se les cancele su inscripción. Este kit está disponible en 19 idiomas.

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THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIANS ARE LOSING MEDI-CAL EVERY MONTH. WHAT TO DO IF YOU LOSE COVERAGE

About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.

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Tens of thousands of Californians are losing health insurance every month as the state resumes checking people’s eligibility for MediCal, which it suspended during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

About 16 million people in California will be evaluated for eligibility from June 2023 to May 2024. About half of those up for a review were automatically renewed because officials were able to verify their information in the system. Others were sent yellow renewal packets that they were supposed to fill out and send back to their county Medi-Cal office.

More than 300,000 Californians have lost their Medi-Cal eligibility since July 1. The majority of lost coverage in June and July due to procedural reasons, such as not sending their renewal forms back or having incorrect information in their forms, according to state data. Some people losing coverage are no longer eligible because of changes in their personal lives, such as starting a job with higher pay. But some might see their coverage lapse because of paperwork mistakes or simply missing a notice in the mail.

“It’s because it’s been such a long period where folks have not had to renew their health coverage,” said Cary Sanders, senior policy director at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network. “There could be up to 2 to 3 million Californians

who could lose their health coverage just by virtue of this change, because there would be people who wouldn’t know what to do.”

Here are some answers to questions about what you can do if you lose coverage, including how to appeal.

How do I know if I got disenrolled from Medi-Cal?

You will get notified through mail. If you didn’t receive a notification but still believe you might have lost coverage, you can call your local Medi-Cal office to check eligibility or go to your regular clinic or hospital where they can look this information up for you.

For any questions about Medi-Cal eligibility, you can contact the state Department of Health Care Services, which manages the Medi-Cal program. Its Medi-Cal Eligibility Division can be contacted at (916) 552-9200.

I qualify for Medi-Cal but still got disenrolled. What should I do?

Your next step depends on how much time has lapsed since you lost your coverage, as stated on the official notification letter.

The state has instituted a 90-day appeal period in case you lost coverage even though you qualify.

If you are within the 90-day period, you should immediately fill out the yellow renewal packet, or supply any missing information, and send it to your

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county Medi-Cal office. If you lost the packet or sent the packet but still got disenrolled, call your local MediCal office or go to your regular clinic or hospital to figure out the next steps.

If you are unable to send your information to your local Medi-Cal office due to accessibility issues and are running out of time, ask the office staff to accept your documents electronically or through the phone.

If you are past the 90-day period, you will be required to reapply for Medi-Cal benefits. This means starting a new application entirely.

How can I appeal?

Tatiana Fassieux, training and education specialist at Medicare advocacy nonprofit California Health Advocates, said people should remember that they have appeal rights.

If you received a notification about disenrollment, you can request a Fair Hearing and appeal the loss of coverage. This will ensure that your benefits continue until the hearing is resolved.

“Many people take the letter verbatim and they don’t read it and they don’t appeal,” she said.

According to the state Department of Health Care Services, adults under the age of 26 or over age 50 can qualify for Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status. Medi-Cal does not share information with the immigration office, so undocumented Californians should not be afraid to seek help. Starting Jan. 1. Californians of all ages will be able to qualify for Medi-Cal irrespective of immigration status.

I got disenrolled because I no longer qualify. How can I get health insurance?

If you no longer qualify for Medi-Cal, you may still be able to get low-cost health insurance through Covered California, which is the state’s marketplace for health insurance plans.

Those who earn up to 250% of the federal poverty level –– or $33,975 for an individual or $69,375 for a family of four –– would qualify for low-premium plans through Covered California. You may also be eligible for additional health insurance subsidies through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the Advance Premium Tax Credit and CostSharing Reduction plans.

If you are over the age of 65 or have disabilities, you may also qualify for Medicare, which can help pay for hospital costs, medical care and even prescription medication.

How can I make sure I don’t get disenrolled in the future?

Keep an eye out for any mail sent to you from your county Medi-Cal office. If you recently moved, make sure to update your address on the Medi-Cal website or by calling your local office.

You will be expected to renew and update your Medi-Cal coverage every year, so keep all your important information in an accessible place.

“You should have your documents like tax returns and health records handy,” Fassieux said.

You can sign up for renewal reminders through the state’s renewal website: keepmedicalcoverage.org. That resource also is available from the state in Spanish.

Are there any other resources I can use for help?

The state’s Department of Health Care Services has several resources to help, including contact information for your local Medi-Cal office, schedules of community events and health fairs where you can get information in person, and guides on what to do if you lost MediCal coverage.

For assistance with Medi-Cal re-enrollment, you also can call the Office of the Medi-Cal Ombudsman. The office is a neutral resource that can help you deal with any issues you may have with the program. You can contact the Office of the Ombudsman at (888) 452-8609.

There are also several third-party services that can help you get back on Medi-Cal.

Health Consumer Alliance is a free assistance program funded by The California Endowment, Covered California, the state Department of Managed Health Care, and the Blue Shield Foundation. It provides legal services and can help you renew your Medi-Cal coverage. To get in touch, you can read their guide on renewing Medi-Cal or call their toll-free number, 888 804 3536.

You can contact BenefitsCal which also provides assistance with Medi-Cal. The website has translations in 20 languages.

Will seniors and other vulnerable populations get special assistance?

According to health policy organization Justice in Aging, seniors and those with disabilities have experienced higher rates of disenrollment from Medi-Cal. Seniors, pregnant women, and certain children under 21 experienced a disenrollment rate of 26.7% in June 2023, compared to the overall average rate of 21%, according to the Department of Health Care Services.

Tiffany Huyenh-Cho, a health attorney at Justice in Aging, said seniors and people with disabilities are dual-eligible, which means they qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal.

“Dual-eligibles are a very diverse group with really high chronic needs, and they are more likely to be a person of color,” she said. “Their health disparities and chronic conditions are exacerbated by the loss of Medicaid.”

Often seniors and other dual-eligibles use their Medi-Cal benefits to cover their Medicare premiums as well as any wraparound services not included in Medicare. The loss of Medi-Cal means they may lose these additional benefits and face the deduction of Medicare premiums from their Social Security checks, said Huyenh-Cho.

“That puts people at risk of not being able to pay for rent and other needs, like clothing, food and utilities,” she said. “One of the big concerns that we have is it puts people at risk of economic insecurity and potentially at risk of homelessness because of that loss of income.”

Those who require additional assistance can reach out to state-supported enrollment navigators, which are community-based organizations and social service agencies that help vulnerable populations through the process.

The Department of Health Care Services has also released a social media toolkit to spread awareness about redeterminations, so people can renew their coverage before they get disenrolled. This kit is available in 19 languages.

Supported by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), which works to ensure that people have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Visit www.chcf.org to learn more.

HE DOESN’T KNOW WHO FLEW HIM TO CALIFORNIA. A YEAR LATER, THIS MIGRANT’S FUTURE IS UNCERTAIN.

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In the final hours of Sept. 15, 2022, Pablo Silva and four other Venezuelan men were wandering downtown Sacramento, a city they had never heard of, searching for a roof over their heads. They didn’t find it.

They had traveled thousands of miles to escape violence and poverty in Venezuela. Silva said he and the men had asked for asylum at the border in Texas and, after they were processed, immigration officials gave them paperwork with an address, saying it was a shelter in Sacramento.

To this day, Silva isn’t sure who bought his ticket to California, but penniless and hungry he accepted, expecting a better future in the state capital.

After hours of walking in Sacramento, Silva spotted the address — 1107 9th St. — and imagined himself sleeping in a warm bed inside the tall building.

But a security guard there stopped him and the other men before they could knock and said, with the help of Google Translate, that there was no shelter in the Forum Building, a 10-story edifice that houses offices for lobbyists, two blocks from the Capitol. The five immigrants, who barely knew each other, searched all night for a warm place to rest. At times they slept on the ground, huddled together on a park bench, and even ducked into portable toilets until the smell of human feces got to them.

A year later Silva still lives in Sacramento. Recently he retraced his steps from that night, telling his story of leaving his family in Venezuela, seeing the bodies of those who didn’t survive their journey to the United States, and almost giving up during that first night of sleeping on Sacramento’s streets.

“When I arrived here I had nothing,” Silva said, while standing across from the Forum Building on a recent afternoon. “Now I have a work permit, but I haven’t had much luck finding a job. I don’t want to take anybody’s job; I just want an opportunity.”

Silva’s journey foreshadowed a wave of buses and flights transporting asylum seekers from border cities in Texas to metropolitan areas run by Democrats, including Los Angeles and Sacramento. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have boasted about the mass migrant movement, though it’s unclear who sent Silva’s group to Sacramento.

Silva has made progress launching his new life, he said; though he still encounters setbacks. Like Silva, many of the dozens of asylum seekers landing into California are hoping to find work and a safe haven. They may find that it takes a while, Silva said.

An unexpected journey to California

Silva said he was forced to leave his family and native country after refusing to join the National Liberation Army, a Marxist guerrilla group in Colombia that operates near the Venezuelan border, including in his hometown of Ureña.

Silva had heard from other Venezuelans who emigrated that the United States is a safe country filled with opportunities. On Aug. 7, 2022, Silva said goodbye to his 7-year-old daughter and, with the equivalent of $80 in his pocket, embarked on a journey north.

First he traveled by bus and boat until he reached the mountains of the infamous Darién Gap, a onceimpenetrable rainforest connecting Panama with South America. It has become a major crossing point for U.S.-bound migrants.

Some don’t make it through, Silva said, describing the eight days it took him to cross the jungle.

“I saw dead women, men and children laying on the ground,” he said. “I went four days without eating,

and drinking water from the river.”

Silva traversed Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador on foot and by bus. When he reached Guatemala City, he asked strangers for money until a man helped him buy a bus ticket to the Mexican border. Silva then rode the final 100 miles atop the notorious freight train known as

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The United Nation’s chief immigration agency has deemed the U.S.-Mexico border the world’s deadliest land route for migrants. Last year at least 686 people died or disappeared, nearly half in Mexico’s Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts.

On Sept. 8, 2022, Silva swam across the Rio Grande and surrendered to U.S. immigration officials. He spent his first night inside a Border Patrol cell, colloquially known as a hielera, or ice box, due to its cold temperatures, before being transported to a church in El Paso.

There, Silva said, he was given documents instructing him to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Sacramento. He also was given paperwork that included the address that was supposed to be a shelter in California’s capital.

Silva and a group of other migrants hitchhiked about 550 miles to the Migrant Resource Center in San Antonio, where he was told to board a flight to California.

“I thought I was finally going to a safe place,” Silva said. “But that happiness turned to nothing not long after we arrived. I realized that my journey hadn’t ended yet.”

Barricades as blankets

That security guard at the Forum Building advised Silva and the other four immigrants to come back early the next morning for more information.

Disappointed, they walked in circles looking for a place to eat and something to drink. It was near midnight and they could find nothing open. Every minute that went by they grew more hungry and thirsty. Headaches started to kick in.

When Silva saw a Sacramento police vehicle, hope manifested itself, he said.

“We showed our paperwork to a police officer and he called (on) his radio,” he said. “More officers came and they were speaking English to each other. He then approached us and said, ‘I am sorry, this is not our obligation.’”

The Sacramento Police Department didn’t respond to requests for comment about that encounter.

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To fight the cold, the men sat close to each other on a metal bench at Cesar Chavez Plaza, a small park near Sacramento’s city hall. Not far from there, dozens of people were sleeping on the ground. Silva cried in silence.

Unable to sleep, the migrants kept walking until they were outside California’s Capitol. They decided to go inside some porta potties to warm up. But the smell was unbearable and they left.

As Silva continued walking, he thought of his weekslong trek across a jungle and several countries. It helped him stay focused and motivated, though he could feel the blisters on his feet with every step.

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Around the corner from the Capitol, the five men succumbed to fatigue. They entered a parking garage and laid down near a wall, using nearby barricades as blankets. Silva said he didn’t get any sleep, wondering how and why he had ended up on the streets.

A few hours later, at 6 a.m. the five men headed back to the Forum Building, where the same security guard provided them with an address seven miles away. It was a food bank, where they were welcomed with breakfast and introduced to NorCal Resist, an immigration advocacy organization in Sacramento.

NorCal Resist said it would pay for their housing, food, and certain living expenses for six months.

“We make that agreement kind of knowing that we will probably have to provide assistance for a longer period because it takes a long time to get financially stable,” said Autumn Gonzalez, a volunteer attorney at NorCal Resist. “But these guys have been amazing. They went out hustling to find work immediately.”

Without proof of income or a credit history, they couldn’t rent a place to live, so Silva and

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Pablo Silva, a Venezuelan asylum-seeker, was among the first migrants flown from Texas to Sacramento last September. His struggles foreshadow what other migrants may face as they’re also shipped to California with little or no preparation.

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the other immigrants were placed in a hotel. Gonzalez said her group has helped other migrants like them who arrive in Sacramento without friends or family to help.

“The first thing I did was to shower. I wanted to feel like myself again,” Silva said, showing the faded jeans he wore during his journey to the U.S.

“NorCal brought us new clothes and I tried them on. It felt like a new beginning.”

After a few months in the hotel, NorCal Resist helped Silva move to a two-bedroom apartment, which he now shares with two other immigrants seeking asylum.

Long journey for daily work

Without a work permit from the federal government, undocumented immigrants are not allowed to hold down jobs. Many wait six months or more after applying for asylum to qualify for a work permit. Until then, many find temporary or day work and are paid under the table.

Silva heard that if he showed up early in the morning at a Home Depot, he may be picked up for construction jobs. He rode a donated bike for 25 minutes in the predawn darkness to get there. His daughter needed to eat, he reminded himself. An hour before sunrise, Silva stood waiting to get picked up.

“I will never forget this American woman who didn’t speak Spanish but wanted people to help her move,” Silva said.

“I worked almost eight hours and got paid $200. That was my first job and the last for a few days.”

In the following months, Silva took daily jobs in construction and gardening, sometimes traveling to Modesto, Stockton and as far as Reno, Nevada. Some nights Silva skipped dinner to save every dollar he could for his daughter in Venezuela.

A man he met outside Home Depot helped him get steadier work at a carpet installation company. Though he gets paid $140 for a day shift that sometimes exceeds eight hours, Silva doesn’t always get five shifts a week, he said. In recent months he’s had to borrow to make ends meet and pay rent.

Just before his one-year anniversary in Sacramento, Silva experienced an anxiety attack and was rushed to the hospital.

His mental health had been deteriorating, he said. His eldest sister had died in April. His mother could not afford medication following her surgery. And he worried about his legal status.

“I remember couldn’t move my face and my fingers,” Silva said of the panic attack. “I went back to work a couple of days after. I can’t take days off; I need to be able to provide for my family.”

A future still uncertain

When Silva claimed asylum, saying he fled harm in Venezuela, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents processed him and released him pending adjudication of his case. Instead of giving him a court hearing, agents instructed Silva to check in with ICE as part of a process designed to alleviate overcrowding in border facilities.

Soon after he connected with NorCal Resist, the group helped him file his official asylum application, starting the clock to obtain work authorization.

Getting a work permit has nothing to do with whether or not your asylum case is likely to be approved, said Theresa Cardinal Brown, a former immigration official under Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

Ultimately an immigration judge and asylum officers must find that a migrant was persecuted or could be persecuted in their home countries due to one of several factors, such as their political views or religion, in order to grant them asylum. Those who lose their asylum case face deportation.

Migrants are waiting years to get their cases heard because of backlogs. As of December, more than 1.5 million asylum seekers were awaiting asylum hearings, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University.

“To get a resolution, to get either approved or re-

jected, depends on where the immigration court hearing is. It could be anywhere from a year to five years, or longer,” said Cardinal Brown, now a senior adviser at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

U.S. border officials have reported record levels of migrant apprehensions in recent years, including 2.2 million in fiscal 2022. Along with posing humanitarian and operational challenges, the unprecedented migrant influx has ignited a political battle between Republican state governors, President Joe Biden and Democratic-led cities.

At Abbott’s direction, Texas has bused hundreds of migrants to large cities across the United States — including more than five hundred to California since June — to protest the Biden administration’s border strategy and local sanctuary policies.

And the Florida Division of Emergency Management said it was responsible for flying a group of thirty-six migrants to Sacramento in June.

Neither Abbott nor DeSantis took credit for the flight that sent Silva to Sacramento.

Lauren Heidbrink, an associate professor and anthropologist at Cal State Long Beach who focuses on migration, said that by paying to ship migrants out of Texas, Abbott “is enlisting taxpayer dollars to create a political spectacle. He’s fabricating a crisis where there is none.”

There have been reports that Texas officials listed migrants’ addresses incorrectly on official documents, confiscated their documents and never returned them, and deceived migrants to get on buses to places where they have no contacts.

These practices can hinder migrants’ ability to attend their assigned court hearings and comply with immigration proceedings, Heidbrink said.

“It’s potentially creating chaos within the immigration system that’s trying to ensure that people get their day in court,” she said.

State officials have said California has assisted 423,000 immigrants since April 2021 and spent $1.3 billion since 2019, helping the federal government provide humanitarian services to new arrivals at the border.

Gonzalez said NorCal Resist is still unsure about who bought the plane tickets for Silva and the other four men last year. She added that, in some cases, shelters or nonprofits will pay for transportation for migrants being processed at the border, if they request it but have no money to continue their travels in the United States.

Permission to work

In the early morning of July 15, 10 months after his arrival in Sacramento, Silva opened his mailbox to find a letter from the federal government. Silva jumped with excitement when he realized he had received his work permit, a much sought-after document and a key milestone on his year-long journey that began far from California.

But Silva’s struggles didn’t end there. Not long after he opened the letter, he walked through downtown Sacramento for hours searching for a job. With a work permit, Silva thought that a stable income was finally attainable.

But all the businesses he visited rejected him.

“Some managers said they would call me back and they never did,” Silva said. “But what really hurt me was the discrimination. A manager said my work permit was fake.

“It discouraged me to hear that had no right to have this kind of documentation.”

But he will keep searching, Silva said; that’s what he has done since he left Venezuela. And as his future in Sacramento remains uncertain, his dreams and goals remain the same.

“I want to start my own business, contribute to this economy,” Silva said with a smile. “And I know I can only do that in a country like the U.S.”

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde at CalMatters contributed to this report.

Pablo Silva, un solicitante de asilo venezolano, estuvo entre los primeros migrantes que volaron desde Texas a Sacramento en septiembre pasado. Sus luchas presagian lo que otros inmigrantes podrían enfrentar cuando también sean enviados a California con poca o ninguna preparación.

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Enlas últimas horas del 15 de septiembre de 2022, Pablo Silva y otros cuatro venezolanos deambulaban por el centro de Sacramento, una ciudad de la que nunca habían oído hablar, en busca de un techo sobre sus cabezas. No lo encontraron.

Habían viajado miles de kilómetros para escapar de la violencia y la pobreza en Venezuela. Silva dijo que él y los hombres habían pedido asilo en la frontera de Texas y, después de que fueron procesados, los funcionarios de inmigración les dieron documentación con una dirección, diciendo que era un refugio en Sacramento.

Hasta el día de hoy, Silva no está seguro de quién compró su boleto a California, pero sin un centavo y hambriento aceptó, esperando un futuro mejor en la capital del estado.

Después de horas de caminar en Sacramento, Silva vio la dirección (1107 9th St.) y se imaginó durmiendo en una cama cálida dentro del edificio alto.

Pero un guardia de seguridad los detuvo a él y a los otros hombres antes de que pudieran tocar la puerta y les dijo, con la ayuda de Google Translate, que no había refugio en el Edificio Forum, un edificio de 10 pisos que alberga oficinas para cabilderos, a dos cuadras del Capitolio.

Los cinco inmigrantes, que apenas se conocían, buscaron toda la noche un lugar cálido donde descansar. A veces dormían en el suelo, acurrucados en un banco del parque e incluso se metían en baños portátiles hasta que les llegaba el olor a heces humanas.

Un año después, Silva todavía vive en Sacramento. Recientemente volvió sobre sus pasos desde esa noche, contando su historia de cómo dejó a su familia en Venezuela, vio los cuerpos de aquellos que no sobrevivieron su viaje a los Estados Unidos y casi se dio por vencido durante esa primera noche de dormir en las calles de Sacramento.

“Cuando llegué aquí no tenía nada”, dijo Silva, mientras estaba frente al edificio del Foro una tarde reciente. “Ahora tengo un permiso de trabajo, pero no he tenido mucha suerte para encontrar trabajo. No quiero quitarle el trabajo a nadie; Sólo quiero una oportunidad”.

El viaje de Silva presagió una ola de viajes en autobuses y vuelos que transportarían a solicitantes de asilo desde ciudades fronterizas en Texas a áreas metropolitanas gobernadas por demócratas, incluidas Los Ángeles y Sacramento. El gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, y el gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, se han jactado del movimiento migratorio masivo, aunque no está claro quién envió al grupo de Silva a Sacramento.

Silva ha avanzado en el inicio de su nueva vida, dijo; aunque todavía encuentra contratiempos.

Al igual que Silva, muchas de las docenas de solicitantes de asilo que llegan a California esperan encontrar trabajo y un refugio seguro.

Es posible que les lleve un tiempo, dijo Silva.

Un viaje inesperado a California

Silva dijo que se vio obligado a abandonar su familia y su país natal después de negarse a unirse al Ejército de Liberación Nacional, un grupo guerrillero marxista en Colombia que opera cerca de la frontera con Venezuela, incluso en su ciudad natal de Ureña.

Silva había escuchado de otros venezolanos que emigraron que Estados Unidos es un país seguro y lleno de oportunidades. El 7 de agosto de 2022, Silva se despidió de su hija de 7 años y, con el equivalente a 80 dólares en el bolsillo, emprendió un viaje hacia el norte.

Primero viajó en autobús y barco hasta llegar a las montañas del infame Tapón del Darién, una selva tropical alguna vez impenetrable que conectaba Panamá con América del Sur. Se ha convertido en un importante punto de cruce para los inmigrantes con destino a Estados Unidos.

Algunos no logran pasar, dijo Silva, describiendo los ocho días que le llevó cruzar la selva.

“Vi mujeres, hombres y niños muertos tirados en el suelo”, dijo. “Estuve cuatro días sin comer y bebiendo agua del río”.

Silva recorrió Panamá, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras y El Salvador a pie y en autobús. Cuando llegó a la ciudad de Guatemala, pidió dinero a extraños hasta que un hombre lo ayudó a comprar un boleto de autobús a la frontera con México. Luego, Silva recorrió las últimas 100 millas en lo alto del famoso tren de carga conocido como La Bestia hasta Piedras Negras, una ciudad fronteriza frente a Eagle Pass, Texas.

La principal agencia de inmigración de las Naciones Unidas ha considerado la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México la ruta terrestre más mortífera del mundo para los inmigrantes. El año pasado, al menos 686 personas murieron o desaparecieron, casi la mitad en los desiertos de Sonora y Chihuahuense de México.

El 8 de septiembre de 2022, Silva cruzó nadando el Río Grande y se entregó a los funcionarios de inmigración estadounidenses. Pasó su primera noche dentro de una celda de la Patrulla Fronteriza, conocida coloquialmente como La hielera, o caja de hielo, debido a sus frías temperaturas, antes de ser transportado a una iglesia en El Paso.

Allí, dijo Silva, le entregaron documentos que le indicaban que se presentara ante funcionarios del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en Sacramento. También le entregaron documentación que incluía la dirección que se suponía era un refugio en la capital de California.

Silva y un grupo de otros inmigrantes hicieron autostop unas 550 millas hasta el Centro de Recursos para Migrantes en San Antonio, donde le dijeron que abordara un vuelo a California.

“Pensé que finalmente iba a un lugar seguro”, dijo Silva. “Pero esa felicidad se convirtió en nada poco después de nuestra llegada. Me di cuenta de que mi viaje aún no había terminado”.

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Ese guardia de seguridad en el Edificio Forum aconsejó a Silva y a los otros cuatro inmigrantes que regresaran temprano a la mañana siguiente para obtener más información.

Decepcionados, caminaron en círculos buscando un lugar para comer y algo de beber. Era cerca de medianoche y no encontraron nada abierto. Cada minuto que pasaba tenían más hambre y sed. Los dolores de cabeza comenzaron a aparecer.

Cuando Silva vio un vehículo de la Policía de Sacramento, la esperanza se manifestó, dijo.

“Le mostramos nuestra documentación a un oficial de policía y él llamó a su radio”, dijo. “Vinieron más oficiales y hablaban inglés entre ellos. Luego se acercó a nosotros y nos dijo: ‘Lo siento, esta no es nuestra obligación’”.

El Departamento de Policía de Sacramento no respondió a las solicitudes de comentarios sobre ese encuentro.

Para combatir el frío, los hombres se sentaron uno cerca del otro en un banco de metal en la Plaza César Chávez, un pequeño parque cerca del ayuntamiento de Sacramento. No muy lejos de allí, decenas de personas dormían en el suelo. Silva lloró en silencio.

Incapaces de dormir, los inmigrantes siguieron caminando hasta que estuvieron fuera del Capitolio de California. Decidieron entrar en unos baños portátiles para calentarse. Pero el olor era insoportable y se marcharon.

Mientras Silva continuaba caminando, pensó en su viaje de semanas a través de una jungla y varios países. Le ayudó a mantenerse concentrado y motivado, aunque podía sentir las ampollas en los pies a cada paso.

A la vuelta de la esquina del Capitolio, los cinco hombres sucumbieron a la fatiga. Entraron a un estacionamiento y se acostaron cerca de una pared, usando barricadas cercanas como mantas. Silva dijo que no durmió nada y se preguntaba cómo y por qué había terminado en la calle.

Unas horas más tarde, a las 6:00 de la mañana, los cinco hombres regresaron al edificio Forum, donde el mismo guardia de seguridad les proporcionó una dirección a siete millas de distancia. Era un banco de alimentos, donde los recibieron con un desayuno y les presentaron a NorCal Resist, una organización de defensa de la inmigración en Sacramento.

NorCal Resist dijo que pagaría su vivienda, comida y ciertos gastos de manutención durante seis meses.

“Hacemos ese acuerdo sabiendo que probablemente tendremos que brindar asistencia por un período más largo porque lleva mucho tiempo estabilizarnos financieramente”, dijo Autumn González, abogada voluntaria de NorCal Resist. “Pero estos muchachos han sido increíbles. Salieron a toda prisa para encontrar trabajo inmediatamente”.

Sin prueba de ingresos o historial crediticio, no podían alquilar un lugar para vivir, por lo que Silva y los demás inmigrantes fueron alojados en un hotel. González dijo que su grupo ha ayudado a otros inmigrantes como ellos que llegan a Sacramento sin amigos ni familiares que los ayuden.

“Lo primero que hice fue ducharme. Quería volver a sentirme yo mismo”, dijo Silva, mostrando los jeans descoloridos que usó durante su viaje a Estados Unidos.

“NorCal nos trajo ropa nueva y me la probé. Se sintió como un nuevo comienzo”.

Después de unos meses en el hotel, NorCal Resist ayudó a Silva a mudarse a un apartamento

de dos habitaciones, que ahora comparte con otros dos inmigrantes que buscan asilo.

Largo viaje al trabajo diario

Sin un permiso de trabajo del gobierno federal, a los inmigrantes indocumentados no se les permite mantener puestos de trabajo. Muchos esperan seis meses o más después de solicitar asilo para poder obtener un permiso de trabajo. Hasta entonces, muchos encuentran trabajo temporal o diurno y se les paga informalmente.

Silva escuchó que si se presentaba temprano en la mañana en un Home Depot, es posible que lo contrataran para trabajos de construcción. Montó una bicicleta donada durante 25 minutos en la oscuridad previa al amanecer para llegar allí. Su hija necesitaba comer, se recordó. Una hora antes del amanecer, Silva estaba esperando a que la recogieran.

“Nunca olvidaré a esta mujer estadounidense que no hablaba español pero quería que la gente la ayudara a mudarse”, dijo Silva.

“Trabajé casi ocho horas y me pagaron 200 dólares. Ese fue mi primer trabajo y el último por unos días”.

En los meses siguientes, Silva aceptó trabajos diarios en construcción y jardinería, viajando a veces a Modesto, Stockton y hasta Reno, Nevada. Algunas noches Silva se saltaba la cena para ahorrar cada dólar que podía para su hija en Venezuela.

Un hombre que conoció afuera de Home Depot lo ayudó a conseguir un trabajo más estable en una empresa de instalación de alfombras. Aunque le pagan 140 dólares por un turno diurno que a veces excede las ocho horas, Silva no siempre recibe cinco turnos a la semana, dijo. En los últimos meses ha tenido que pedir prestado para llegar a fin de mes y pagar el alquiler.

Justo antes de su primer aniversario en Sacramento, Silva experimentó un ataque de ansiedad y fue trasladado de urgencia al hospital.

Su salud mental se había ido deteriorando, dijo. Su hermana mayor había muerto en abril. Su madre no podía permitirse los medicamentos después de la cirugía. Y le preocupaba su estatus legal.

“Recuerdo que no podía mover la cara ni los dedos”, dijo Silva sobre el ataque de pánico. “Regresé a trabajar un par de días después. No puedo tomarme días libres; Necesito poder mantener a mi familia”.

Un futuro aún incierto

Cuando Silva solicitó asilo, alegando que había huido de Venezuela, los agentes de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos lo procesaron y lo liberaron en espera de que se dictara sentencia sobre su caso. En lugar de darle una audiencia judicial, los agentes le ordenaron a Silva que se comunicara con ICE como parte de un proceso diseñado para aliviar el hacinamiento en las instalaciones fronterizas.

Poco después de conectarse con NorCal Resist, el grupo lo ayudó a presentar su solicitud oficial de asilo, poniendo en marcha el reloj para obtener autorización de trabajo.

Obtener un permiso de trabajo no tiene nada que ver con la probabilidad de que se apruebe o no su caso de asilo, dijo Theresa Cardinal Brown, exfuncionaria de inmigración durante los presidentes Barack Obama y George W. Bush.

En última instancia, un juez de inmigración y los funcionarios de asilo deben determinar que un migrante fue perseguido o podría ser perseguido en sus países de origen debido a uno de varios factores, como sus opiniones políticas o religión, para poder otorgarle asilo. Quienes pierden su caso de asilo se enfrentan a la deportación.

Los inmigrantes esperan años para que se escuchen sus casos debido a los retrasos. En diciembre, más de 1.5 millones de solicitantes de asilo estaban esperando audiencias de asilo, según Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse de la Universidad de Syracuse.

“Obtener una resolución, ya sea aprobada o rechazada, depende de dónde sea la audiencia en la corte de inmigración. Podría ser de un año a cinco años, o más”, dijo el cardenal Brown, ahora asesor principal del Centro de Política Bipartidista en Washington, DC.

Los funcionarios fronterizos de EE.UU. han informado de niveles récord de detenciones de migrantes en los últimos años, incluidos 2,2 millones en el año fiscal 2022. Además de plantear desafíos humanitarios y operativos, la afluencia de migrantes sin precedentes ha desencadenado una batalla política entre los gobernadores estatales republicanos, el presidente Joe Biden y las ciudades lideradas por los demócratas.

Bajo la dirección de Abbott, Texas ha trasladado en autobús a cientos de migrantes a grandes ciudades de Estados Unidos (incluidos más de 500 a California desde junio) para protestar contra la estrategia fronteriza y las políticas de santuario local de la administración Biden.

Y la División de Manejo de Emergencias de Florida dijo que era responsable de transportar en

avión a un grupo de 36 migrantes a Sacramento en junio.

Ni Abbott ni DeSantis se atribuyeron el mérito del vuelo que envió a Silva a Sacramento.

Lauren Heidbrink, profesora asociada y antropóloga de Cal State Long Beach que se centra en la migración, dijo que al pagar para sacar a los inmigrantes de Texas, Abbott “está reclutando dólares de los contribuyentes para crear un espectáculo político. Está fabricando una crisis donde no la hay”.

Ha habido informes de que funcionarios de Texas enumeraron incorrectamente las direcciones de los inmigrantes en documentos oficiales, confiscaron sus documentos y nunca los devolvieron, y engañaron a los inmigrantes para que subieran a autobuses a lugares donde no tenían contactos.

Estas prácticas pueden obstaculizar la capacidad de los inmigrantes para asistir a las audiencias judiciales asignadas y cumplir con los procedimientos de inmigración, dijo Heidbrink.

“Está potencialmente creando caos dentro del sistema de inmigración que intenta garantizar que la gente tenga su día en la corte”, dijo.

Los funcionarios estatales han dicho que California ha ayudado a 423,000 inmigrantes desde abril de 2021 y ha gastado $1.3 mil millones desde 2019, ayudando al gobierno federal a brindar servicios humanitarios a los recién llegados a la frontera.

González dijo que NorCal Resist aún no está seguro de quién compró los boletos de avión para Silva y los otros cuatro hombres el año pasado. Agregó que, en algunos casos, albergues u organizaciones sin fines de lucro pagarán el transporte de los migrantes que están siendo procesados en la frontera, si lo solicitan pero no tienen dinero para continuar su viaje en Estados Unidos.

Permiso de trabajo

En la madrugada del 15 de julio, 10 meses después de su llegada a Sacramento, Silva abrió su buzón y encontró una carta del gobierno federal. Silva saltó de emoción cuando supo que había recibido su permiso de trabajo, un documento muy buscado y un hito clave en su viaje de un año que comenzó lejos de California.

Pero los problemas de Silva no terminaron ahí. Poco después de abrir la carta, caminó por el centro de Sacramento durante horas buscando trabajo. Con un permiso de trabajo, Silva pensó que por fin era posible conseguir unos ingresos estables.

Pero todos los negocios que visitó lo rechazaron.

“Algunos gerentes dijeron que me volverían a llamar y nunca lo hicieron”, dijo Silva. “Pero lo que realmente me dolió fue la discriminación. Un gerente dijo que mi permiso de trabajo era falso”.

“Me desanimó escuchar que no tenía derecho a tener este tipo de documentación”.

Pero seguirá buscando, dijo Silva; eso es lo que ha hecho desde que salió de Venezuela. Y como su futuro en Sacramento sigue siendo incierto, sus sueños y metas siguen siendo los mismos.

“Quiero iniciar mi propio negocio, contribuir a esta economía”, dijo Silva con una sonrisa. “Y sé que eso sólo puedo hacerlo en un país como Estados Unidos”

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde de CalMatters contribuyó a este informe.

Pablo Silva en el parque Cesar E. Chávez Memorial Plaza en Sacramento el 9 de septiembre de 2023. Silva está sentado en el banco donde él y otros tres inmigrantes durmieron su primera noche en Sacramento. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutiérrez Jr. / CalMatters

US LATINO ECONOMIC OUTPUT PROPELS THE COUNTRY FORWARD

Pilar Marrero Ethnic Media Services

Oneof the many misconceptions about the U.S. Latino community is that it is a drag on the country’s economy. But if U.S. Latinos were an independent country, they would be the fifth largest economy in the world, larger than India, the United Kingdom, and France. Moreover, their economic growth in recent years is outranked only by China.

According to the latest U.S. Latino GDP Report, the total economic output of Latinos in the United States in 2021 totaled $3.2 trillion, representing the total amount of goods produced and services provided by Latinos of any background and immigration status in the United States.

“This is not the normal narrative of Latinos,” said Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health & Culture at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, which helped produce the report. “The normal narrative of Latinos is they come to live off welfare, steal jobs, and all that. That’s not the case. Latinos are the point of growth. This is where you want to invest if you want to see more GDP growth in the future.”

Latinos are the ‘point of growth’ for the

US economy

This is the sixth year in a row that there has been a comprehensive paper looking at all the publicly available data from major U.S. agencies calculating U.S. Latino GDP. But it is a work of many years and the brainchild of Hayes-Bautista, who developed the original algorithm along with Werner Schink, former Chief Economist with the California EDD.

The latest report, co-produced by the Center for Economic Research & Forecasting (CERF) at California Lutheran University and economists Matthew Fienup and Dan Hamilton, shatters existing myths about Latino’s economic contributions in the United States.

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One example: the GDP of Latinos in the U.S. grew at a faster pace than the national GDP from 2010 to 2021. The report also notes the Latino labor force was “an important source of resilience for the broader economy in 2021, despite a second year of COVID-19 pandemic conditions.”

In an interview with Ethnic Media Services, Hayes-Bautista argued that Latinos are the point of growth for the United States economy, both in terms of spending and labor. “If it weren’t for Latinos, the U.S. economy would be significantly smaller than it is today,” he said.

The researcher and his partners are now working on a second report that focuses specifically on the economic output of Latinas who – while “largely immigrant” and

with lower rates of education – are a major component of this emerging trend. Indeed, Hayes-Bautista believes we are just at the beginning of this growing market.

“Their children are entering the labor force, and there are three children for every Latino 60-year-olds, 90% of who graduate from high school, and two-thirds go to college. They are fluent, bi-lingual and citizens, so they are entering the labor force with much greater human capital than their largely immigrant parents did,” said Hayes-Bautista. “Imagine what they are capable of if we invest.”

Keeping the economy afloat during Covid

Latino GDP growth was 7.1%, a full two percentage points larger than growth among non-Latinos. Latinos also represent a formidable consumer market, larger than the entire economies of countries including Italy, Canada and Russia, which boast the world’s eighth, ninth, and tenth largest GDPs, respectively, and larger than the entire economy of states like Texas or New York.

Latino real consumption grew three times faster than that among non-Latinos.

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If U.S. Latinos were an independent country, they would be the fifth largest economy in the world, according to findings from the latest US Latino GDP Report.

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Why is all of this happening? And why now?

ESPAÑOL ENGLISH LA PRODUCCIÓN ECONÓMICA DE LOS LATINOS EN EE.UU IMPULSA AL PAÍS

“Well, Latinos consistently have had a much higher rate of labor force participation than non-Latinos,” said Hayes Bautista. “And when we look at the COVID years, 2020 and 2021, as it turns out, Latinos tend to work in jobs that they are less likely to be able to do by sheltering at home.”

A lot of the focus – and rightly so during those years and since – has been on the price paid by essential workers, many of them Latinos, for having to show up to work in the factories, the farms, the packing houses, and the stores, even as much of the workforce remained under Covid lockdown. However, according to HayesBautista, Latinos not only kept everyone else fed and housed, but they kept the country afloat economically.

“Do you remember the first couple of months of the COVID shutdown in 2020 when people were fighting in the stores over rolls of toilet paper? If it weren’t for Latino farm workers going to work every day, they would have been fighting over the last sack of potatoes in the store. That would have been very serious,” he said.

Latinos paid the price, with higher Covid mortality and infection rates, he adds, but kept this country going.

“That’s bravery, that’s resiliency, that’s courage,” he noted.

Removing barriers to greater economic participation

In 2021, Latinos were six percentage points more likely to be actively working or seeking work than their non-Latino counterparts.

Latinos have also improved their overall economic output through rising educational achievements. The report finds that the number of people earning a bachelor’s degree grew three times faster for Latinos than non-Latinos.

Still, says Hayes-Bautista, the U.S. needs to invest more in education. He compared the experience of his son, who graduated from university ten years ago with substantial debt, to his own experience coming out of college debt free.

“Baby boomers like me got a free education. So why do we charge today for education that we got for free? This is one of the many issues, probably the major, affecting young people’s ability to buy houses.”

And even as homeownership rates among Latinos climbs, “we are not making it easy,” he added.

For Hayes-Bautista, the message coming out of the data is clear.

“Latinos are the future of the U.S. economy, and we are the last chance for this country to maintain economic preeminence throughout the 21st century.” He continued, “Imagine if we took away the barriers.”

Pilar Marrero Ethnic Media Services

Unode los muchos conceptos erróneos sobre la comunidad latina de Estados Unidos es que son un lastre para la economía del país. Pero ¿sabía usted que, si los latinos fueran un país independiente, serían la quinta economía del mundo, más grande que la India, el Reino Unido y Francia? ¿O que su crecimiento económico sólo supera al de China?

Según un nuevo informe que acaba de publicarse, la producción económica total de los latinos en Estados Unidos en 2021 fue de 3,2 billones de dólares. Esa cifra, llamada PIB o Producto Interno Bruto, refleja el total de bienes producidos y servicios prestados por latinos de cualquier origen y condición migratoria en Estados Unidos.

“Esta no es la narrativa normal de los latinos”, dijo el Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, director del Centro para el Estudio de la Salud y la Cultura Latina en la Escuela de Medicina David Geffen de UCLA. “La narrativa normal de los latinos es que vienen a vivir de la asistencia social, a robar trabajos y todo eso. Eso no es así. Los latinos son el punto de crecimiento. Aquí es donde quieres invertir si quieres ver más crecimiento del PIB en el futuro”.

Es el sexto año consecutivo que se realiza un trabajo exhaustivo con todos los datos disponibles públicamente de las principales agencias estadounidenses para calcular el PIB latino de Estados Unidos. Pero es un trabajo de muchos años y obra del legendario Hayes-Bautista, que desarrolló el algoritmo original junto con Werner Schink, antiguo Economista en Jefe del EDD de California.

El más reciente informe, elaborado por el Centro para el Estudio de la Salud y la Cultura Latinas, dirigido por Bautista, junto con el Center for Economic Research & Forecasting (CERF) y los economistas Matthew Fienup y Dan Hamilton, echa por tierra todos los mitos sobre los resultados económicos de los latinos en Estados Unidos.

Dice, por ejemplo, que el PIB latino fue el tercero mayor del mundo y creció incluso más rápido que el de EE.UU. de 2010 a 2021. Muestra que la mano de obra latina fue “una importante fuente de resistencia para la economía en general en 2021, a pesar de un segundo año de COVID-19 condiciones pandémicas”, dice el informe.

Durante una entrevista con Ethnic Media Services, el Dr. Hayes-Bautista argumentó que los latinos son el punto de crecimiento de la economía estadounidense, tanto en términos de dólares como de mano de obra.

In an interview with Ethnic Media Services, Hayes-Bautista argued that Latinos are the point of growth for the United States economy, both in terms of spending and labor. “If it weren’t for Latinos, the U.S.

economy would be significantly smaller than it is today,” he said.

“Si no fuera por los latinos, la economía estadounidense sería significativamente menor de lo que es hoy”, afirmó.

El investigador y sus socios están trabajando ahora en un segundo informe que se centra específicamente en la producción económica de las latinas, que, según él, son una gran parte del crecimiento, pero también señaló que este crecimiento fue construido “por una mano de obra que es en gran parte inmigrante, en gran parte con unos nueve años de educación” y que las nuevas generaciones tienen muchas más posibilidades.

El experto afirma que el crecimiento económico de esa comunidad no ha hecho más que empezar. “Sus hijos acaban de incorporarse a la población activa, y hay tres jóvenes por cada latino de 60 años. El 90% de ellos terminan el bachillerato y dos tercios van a la universidad. Son bilingües y ciudadanos, por lo que se incorporan al mercado laboral con un capital humano mucho mayor que el de sus padres, en su mayoría inmigrantes. Así que imaginemos lo que son capaces de hacer si invertimos”, añadió.

El crecimiento del PIB latino fue del 7,1%, dos puntos porcentuales más que el crecimiento del PIB no latino. Los latinos representan también un formidable mercado de consumo, mayor en tamaño que toda la economía de naciones como Italia, Canadá o Rusia, que ostentan el octavo, noveno y décimo PIB del mundo, respectivamente, y mayor que toda la economía de estados como Texas o Nueva York.

El consumo real de los latinos creció tres veces más rápido que el de los no latinos. ¿Por qué ocurre todo esto?

“Bueno, los latinos han tenido sistemáticamente una tasa de participación en el mercado laboral mucho más alta que los no latinos”, dijo Hayes Bautista. “Y cuando nos fijamos en los años COVID, 2020 y 2021, resulta que los latinos tienden a trabajar en empleos que es menos probable que puedan hacer refugiándose en casa”.

Gran parte de la atención, y con razón durante esos años y desde entonces, se ha centrado en el precio pagado por los

trabajadores esenciales, muchos de ellos latinos, por tener que presentarse a trabajar en las industrias, las granjas, las empacadoras, las tiendas. Sin embargo, según Hayes-Bautista y las cifras de este informe, los latinos no sólo mantuvieron a todos los demás alimentados y en sus casas, sino que mantuvieron al país a flote económicamente.

“¿Recuerdan los dos primeros meses del cierre de COVID en 2020, cuando la gente se peleaba en las tiendas por rollos de papel higiénico? Si no fuera porque los trabajadores agrícolas latinos van a trabajar todos los días, se habrían estado peleando por el último saco de patatas de la tienda. Eso habría sido muy grave”.

Los latinos pagaron el precio, añade, pero hicieron que este país siguiera adelante.

“Eso es valentía, eso es resistencia, eso es coraje”, afirma.

Sí, los latinos sufrieron tasas más altas de COVID, pero siguieron aceptando los trabajos que nadie más aceptaría, por salarios que nadie más aceptaría, en condiciones que nadie más toleraría. “Lo hacemos y mantenemos la economía en movimiento”. En 2021, los latinos tenían seis puntos porcentuales más de probabilidades de estar trabajando activamente o buscando trabajo que sus homólogos no latinos.

Los latinos también han mejorado su rendimiento económico al mejorar sus logros educativos. El informe señala a la educación como uno de los motores, ya que el número de personas que obtienen una licenciatura creció tres veces más rápido entre los latinos que entre los no latinos.

Hayes-Bautista afirma que Estados Unidos debe invertir más en educación. Comparó lo que su hijo, que se graduó en la universidad hace sólo diez años, tuvo que pagar y cargar con una gran deuda, con lo que él pagó en su momento.

“Los baby boomers como yo recibimos una educación gratuita. Entonces, ¿por qué cobramos hoy por una educación que obtuvimos gratis? Este es uno de los muchos problemas, probablemente el principal, que afectan a su capacidad para comprar casas. No obstante, la tasa de propietarios de vivienda se ha disparado entre los latinos, pero no se lo estamos poniendo fácil. La generación del baby boom obtuvo viviendas subvencionadas”.

Pero esa generación del baby boom está muriendo. El Dr. Hayes Bautista ve una cosa clara:

“Nosotros, los latinos, somos el futuro de la economía estadounidense, y somos la última oportunidad para que este país mantenga la preeminencia económica a lo largo del siglo XXI”, afirma. “Pero imagínense si básicamente elimináramos las barreras, los obstáculos”.

Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, director del Centro para el Estudio de la Salud y la Cultura Latinas de la Facultad de Medicina David Geffen de la UCLA. Photo Credit: Dr. David Hayes-Bautista

El último informe sobre el PIB de los latinos en Estados Unidos da un vuelco a la narrativa actual sobre la contribución económica de los latinos.

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Cooperador, decidido, ambicioso, puede ser extremista en la mayoría de circunstancias. Suele ser un espíritu de paz que busca su propia experiencia religiosa. Actúa siempre guiado por su forma de pensar. Nunca olvida a quien le ayudó cuando estuvo en problemas. Suele tener suerte en el romance y la conquista. Aunque puede volverse obstinado y poco cordial, su sentido de justicia y disciplina es el correcto. Es reservado con su vida privada. Entre sus virtudes encontramos: la perseverancia, la humildad intelectual, el reconocimiento y la objetividad.

Acuario (Enero 20-Febrero 18)

Es el ser humano menos egoísta, es progresista, amante de la paz y la armonía en el mundo. Le gusta vivir y dejar vivir. Posee un gran interés en la sociología y la cultura en general. Siempre dispuesto a ayudar a sus semejantes. Se mantiene en busca de lo moderno y está al tanto de los últimos avances de la tecnología. Tiende a enamorarse con relativa facilidad, es fogoso y romántico. En ocasiones puede mostrarse intolerante y poco amable. Entre sus diversas cualidades destacan: la dedicación, la sensibilidad, la cordialidad y el agradecimiento.

Piscis (Febrero 19-Marzo 20)

Sensible y soñador, se toma la vida muy en serio. Posee buen carácter pero si le sacan de sus casillas puede mostrarse explosivo, sabe guardar secretos y es capaz de sacrificarse por las personas que quiere. Siempre anda en busca de la verdad. Es un ser amigable, amante de la libertad. Sabe adaptarse a las circunstancias. Su versatilidad le lleva a conseguir puestos importantes. Suele ser un amante fiel y muy apasionado. En ocasiones puede tornarse violento y explosivo, pero sabe enmendar sus errores. Entre sus virtudes se encuentran: la integridad, la fuerza de voluntad y la eficiencia.

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ENTERING HADESTOWN WITH J. ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ

Arturo Hilario El Observador

, the hit Broadway musical that is based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts from September 26–October 1, 2023.

Hadestown

The musical updates the ancient Greek myth which follows two love stories, one of the young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone, in the background of a hellish industrial South.

The music, a New Orleans inspired mix of Jazz, Blues and American Folk transports audiences to the heat of the South while telling an ancient story that continues to be relevant in the modern age.

The show and it’s music was all written by accomplished singer-songwriter and Tony Award winner Anaïs Mitchell, who originally wrote the play in 2007 as a small community production in Vermont. Now, even after winning 8 Tony Awards and a Grammy, the show continues to generate popularity and praise.

Recently Latino lead actor and Dreamer J. Antonio Rodriguez talked to us about the importance he sees in being a Latino Dreamer in the performing arts, why the story of Hadestown transcends time, and how the role of Orpheus can transform and tell a different life story depending on who is performing, I was wondering if you could talk about your own path to the stage and performing arts. What was your inspiration to get into it, and how did that come about?

Absolutely, when I was in the first grade, we were just singing in regular little choir class, and the choir teacher, she saw something in me, and she asked if I wanted to go be in the community production of A Christmas Carol as Tiny Tim. And so, I was like, "yeah, sure, why not?" I didn't know any better.

And so I did it, and it was, like, fun, but it really didn't fuel anything in me because I was just so young, I didn't understand. And it wasn't until a couple of years later that my mom saw that there were auditions for other musicals happening at a different theater in Ardmore, Oklahoma, a little community. And then she said that if I didn't go, she would take away my Nintendo, and so that was very important to me so I went to those auditions.

From then on, I guess it would be like from age ten till now, I really just fell in love with performing arts. And when it was time to start auditioning for colleges and decide what I really wanted to do with my life, my parents were very supportive, and my parents are first generation immigrants, and so to me, that was very special to see that their dream of me really doing what I wanted to do here in the US was being realized, and it continues to be realized. And so I'm very grateful and very blessed to be able to do this.

In April you took over the mantle of the Orpheus role. Could you talk about what that feeling was like to step into that role?

It was so incredibly special, and I felt so supported by my castmates and by all the team here, and the creative team and the stage managers and the company managers. Honestly, that's what felt the most rewarding, I think, was I've built these relationships with everyone since February of 2022, and so I had built relationships with everyone for over a year. And then when I did take over as Orpheus, it was really great to feel it on stage and in the audience and everything.

But to feel the support from my own cast members and company members was even more special because we've all been on this journey and for them to support me and love me unconditionally, it was beautiful. It was unlike anything else.

And as a performer, what does the difference there entail in terms of mental preparedness and the work that you have to put in? Does that shift to something else, like responsibility wise or what is it like to move from one role to the other?

I would say it's different in that I take care of myself differently. As Orpheus now, I have to be very mindful of what I do throughout the day and what I do even after the show. Right now, I usually just stay at home and play video games. I am travelling with my partner, Cecilia. She's the dance captain of the show, and we have a little dog, and so it's much easier for me to stay at home and just chill and play video games because I have her and I have Loki and the PS5.

So it's really just about taking care of myself and then making sure that I show up to work, I warm up, and that I give 100% of what I have

that day. And so when I was a swing, it wasn't that I wouldn't give 100%, I would always give 100%. That was more of I always had to be ready, and so I took care of myself in different ways. I could still go out and do more stuff, explore more of the cities, but I know myself very well. I don't drink alcohol because I know that a sip will make me go a little hoarse.

And so anytime I'm in a show, I nix that out immediately. I was just very mindful of the swing, especially because you could find out the day, the morning if you're going to be on that night, or you could find out in the middle of the show that you needed to go on and go out there.

It's nice to hear that you, your partner and your dog, Loki, are together on the tour. Did you meet your partner on this show?

We met in Atlanta in 2021 before we had joined this tour, we met doing Mamma Mia. We were Sophie and Sky in Atlanta, and then we moved together to New York, and then I booked Hadestown about three months after that. And I was kind of sad because then it was like, "oh, we were together for so short, and now we have to do long distance."

But then five months after I joined, she also booked the job, which is, I feel is something super rare to happen. And so now we've been traveling for over a year together, and it's been really wonderful. We got a little dog on tour in January, he's a little Bichon Frisé, a little white dog. I have my built-in best friends.

Can you introduce the story of Hadestown?

Absolutely. Hadestown is the modern retelling of the Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice. It shows their parallels as young lovers, they're paralleled with Hades and Persephone. And so Orpheus and Eurydice represent the young love, the new love, fresh. Everything is new, everything is bright, everything is wonderful. Hades and Persephone represent the older love and what can happen if you don't tend as time goes on.

So theirs is a little more comfortable, but distant [love]. And so it's really interesting because the original Greek telling is not very long at all, and so Anaïs Mitchell, the writer of the show, was able to create this two and a half hour long, I would say, masterpiece of theater to really give them individual characteristics. And I just think it's so wonderful. The music is New Orleans and folk inspired, and it's completely sung through. And so I think audiences are really going to gel with this one.

Why do you think it’s possible to have a modern telling of this Greek myth and it resonate with audiences still?

I think it's great because all of those Greek stories, I think what's so great about those specifically, is that you really can tell them in any context.

Think of just how many retellings of other Greek stories have been told and the themes in modern media. And so I think Hadestown is just one of them. And I think it translates so well because all those themes are universal. They're timeless, like the theme of love, the theme of renewal, of what you would do to save the people that you love.

And that's really Orpheus's story. I think he is a dreamer, he is innocent, and he never in a million years would have thought that he would be on this adventure to go save the person that he loves from the underworld. And so, I think that those older stories can be modernized pretty seamlessly.

What is your favorite aspect of work-

Latino actor and Dreamer talks about the award-winning musical that brings a Greek myth into the modern day with a mix of Jazz and Americana, and a story of hope, hell, and faith

J. Antonio Rodriguez and Hannah Whitley in Hadestown the modern, Jazz and Folk infused retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Photo Credit: T. Charles Erikson

AUMENTANDO LA PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS ESTUDIANTES Y CERRANDO LAS BRECHAS DE RENDIMIENTO.

ing on the show? Whether it's like a favorite scene or part of the show?

For me, it's the connection with the audience, I think. Well, there's two parts. I think the first is the connection to the audience. I love that this show encourages the audience members to be vocal and to really react to what they're seeing and what's happening. And so the show for me can really change. And my show makes a big difference when the audience is just like, very clearly into it. And so that's my favorite part. And then my other favorite part is that we have so many wonderful covers and understudies, and these characters are made so that anyone can bring their own flavor into it, truly, that people usually think of fitting a mold perfectly to a character. So I think that anytime any of the understudies or the swings go on as one of the principles, I love it so much because I just get to see something completely fresh and completely different than what we usually see, and it's just as amazing and just as powerful.

And I wanted to touch on the casting. You are the first Latino Orpheus for Hadestown, is that correct?

Yes, to my knowledge. I've been saying it, no one's corrected me, so I'm just going to keep saying it. I'm definitely the first full time Latino Orpheus!

Can you touch on what that means to you and going back to when you talked about your inspirations and your parents and how they're immigrants and what that means to you taking on this mantle and being part of diverse generations on stage and Broadway?

I mean, everything. Just yesterday, I had some people that messaged me on Instagram during the show, and they were like, "hi, we're so and so, and we're also Dreamers." And they just speak of what it means to them to see someone like them up on stage leading the show. And to me, that just makes everything worth it, and that makes everything just so that much better. In these past five, six months since taking over as Orpheus feel really special.

And I feel kind of a responsibility to always be doing my best to keep showing that Latino, darker skinned people can be in these positions of principal roles and be in these leadership positions. And so I feel this responsibility to always be on my game so that I can make those people in the crowd proud and never give a reason for anyone to not continue giving me these opportunities. And so it's kind of a weird mix of feeling pressure, but also

being really grateful for feeling that pressure, because I get to be in this position. It's very weird. Growing up, I didn't see a lot of people that look like me leading shows, and I still really don't, and so I feel really responsible.

I know there's always talk about how people can just want to be like, “oh, there's some diversity in for diversity's sake.” And I really don't think that's true. I really think that it's just important to have so many different kinds of stories be told because in the role of Orpheus, so many things can change the meaning just by changing who's doing it.

My predecessor, Chibueze Ihuoma, is a Nigerian actor, and so when you'd watch his show, it would have different meanings than from when I would tell the story, because it's just so important to see so many different ways, especially traveling the country. We hit a lot of the Midwest, we hit a lot of the South, and it's important. It really is. I'm from Oklahoma and I really didn't see people that look like me all the time. And so it's an important job, and I hope that it just continues to be better, especially in the theater community.

Overall, I was wondering what your experience has been so far, and have you had a chance to reflect on it?

I think the true reflection is going to be when I'm done with my journey on the show because I'm still right in the middle of it. And so I think that right now, the adrenaline is still pumping and I'm still kind of in the tour bubble. But so far from what I've learned is basically just all the things that I've said about my role as Latino Dreamer in this show and kind of being one of the principals in it, and then just learning how to be happy when I don't have a stable home is a really important one, because on the road all the time, things are ever changing, and that can be really frustrating. And so I just have to really learn to always remember to it's okay to complain a little bit, but it's more important to remember that I have to remain grateful and have to remain with a feeling of just happiness.

Is there anything that you would like to add?

I just would tell the audience to come and be ready and be vocal and to just have their hearts and minds open.

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ASESORAMIENTO, SALUD MENTAL, CUIDADO DE NIÑOS Y EDUCACIÓN DE PADRES.

CLASES ADAPTADAS A LAS NECESIDADES DE LOS ESTUDIANTES.

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Maria Christina Oliveras in Hadestown Photo Credit: T. Charles Erikson

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 699136

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTER, 2365 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EVERGREEN PROFESSIONAL INV., LLC, 2365 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/10/2011.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699169

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JCLASHES BEAUTY SPA, 505 S 10th St Suite 209, 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): Jessica Chica Tafolla, 5300 Terner Way Apt 1206, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/19/2023. 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.)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699067

filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/19/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699169

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698800

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARAMEL MOTORS 3111 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TELLURIDE LLC, 3111 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA 95111.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698373

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Luna Del Mar, 991 Saratoga Ave Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Nelida Montes L, 3236 Rockport Ave, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/22/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN685825. “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.)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699037

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ED LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS, 1201 Sycamore Terrace #77, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EDILSON ESLABAO CUNHA, 1201 Sycamore Terrace #77, 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.)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699003

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHARK SERVICES LLC, 2530 Berryessa Rd Suite 414, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SHARK SERVICES LLC, 2530 Berryessa Rd., Suite 414, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699102

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GreenWill Global LLC 1598 Santa Maria Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GreenWill Global LLC, 1598 Santa Maria Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698429

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M&D Prime Plastering, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Santiago Lopez, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. Domingo Lopez Martinez, 940 Linden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/23/2023. 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.)

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By: /s/ Elaine Fader,

Deputy

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 698976

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

3602 Lillick Dr Apt #10, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Braulio Andres Quintero, 3602 Lillick Dr Apt #10, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/11/2023.

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September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422231

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

Ba Phuong Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Thao

Ba Phuong Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. Thao Ba Phuong Nguyen to Jane Phuong

Thao 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: 12/26/2023 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. Sep 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422230

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN aka TRAM NGOC THAO TRAN to KENZIE THAO TRAM 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 HEAR-

ING: Date: 12/26/2023 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.

Sep 12, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV422081

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: LINH NGO & LOC THE NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) LINH NGO & LOC THE NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. AN BINH NGUYEN to ANDREW BINH 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: N/A 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 08, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV422472

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antony Louis Rajarathinam Jesuraj Kanagarathinam INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Antony Louis Rajarathinam Jesuraj has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Antony Louis Rajarathinam Jesuraj Kanagarathinam to Antony Louis Rajarathinam

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: 12/26/2023 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.

Sep 15, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT CASE NOI.

19FL002379

FL-410

Attorney: Kathryn Schlepphorst

1361 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 208 San Jose, CA 95128

Phone: (408)993-1120

Fax No. (408)993-1125

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Street Address: 201 N. First Street

Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street City and Zip Code: San Jose, CA 95113

Branch Name: Family

Petitioner: DANA LANIER

Respondent: BRIAN LANIER

Notice! A contempt proceeding is criminal in nature. If the court finds you in contempt, the possible penalties include jail sentence, community service, and fine.

Your are entitle to the services of an attorney, who should be consulted promptly in order to assist you. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint an attorney to represent you.

!Aviso!

Un proceso judicial pr desacato es de indole criminial. Si la corte le declara a usted ed desacato, las sanciones posibles inlcuyan penas de prision y de servicio a la comunidad, u multas. Usted tiene derecho a los servicios de un abogado, a quien debe consultar sin demora para obtenar ayuda. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, la corte podra nombrar a un abogado para que le represente.

1 TO CITEE: Brian Lanier

2. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS, TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THIS COURT SHOULD NOT FIND YOU GUILTY OF CONTEMPT, PUNISH YOU FOR WILLFULLY DISOBEYING ITS ORDERS AS SET FORTH IN THE AFFIDAVIT BELOW AND ANY ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT OF FACTS CONSTITUTING CONTEMPT; AND REQUIRE YOU TO PAY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MOVING PARTY, THE ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF THIS PROCEEDING.

A. Date: July 3, 2023, Time: 9:00AM. Dept: 64

b. Address: Same as above

Date: 6/6/2023

/s/ Hon. Brooke Blecher Judicial Officer

AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT

5. a. (3) cite signed a stipulation upon which the order was based.

b. Citee was able to comply with each order when it was disobeyed.

6. a. I have not previously filed a request with the court that the citee be held in contempt.

8. Each order disobeyed and each instance of disobedience is described is described as follows:

c. Injunctive or other order PURSUANT TO THE STIPULATION AND ORDER FILED ON 7/15/20, BOTH PARTIES ARE TO EXCHANGE THEIR YEAR-TO-DATE PAYSTUBS INCLUDING BONUS/STOCK DOCUMENTATION BY JUNE 30TH AND DECEMBER 31ST OF EACH YEAR IN ORDER TO CALCULATE ADDITIONAL SMITH OSTLER CHILD SUPPORT PURSUANT TO THE BONUS TABLE ATTACHED TO THE ORDER. IF ADDITIONAL CHILD SUPPORT IS DUE, IT MUST BE PAID BY FEBRUARY 15TH.

IF NOT PAID, THEN INTEREST ACCRUES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OWED, EACH DAY THE PAYMENT IS LATE.

Continued on Attachment 8c.

d. SEE ATTACHMENT 8(D).

Continued on Attachment 9d.

e. I am requesting that attorney fees and costs be awarded to me for the costs of pursuing this contempt action.

WARNING: IF YOU PURSUE THIS ACTION, IT MAY AFFECT THE ABILITY OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO PROSECUTE THE CITEE CRIMINALLY FOR THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: 6/2/23

/s/ Dana Lanier

MATTER OF LANIER

Case No. 19FL002379

ATTACHMENT 8(d) – ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT

1. Respondent has yet to provide his W-2 or pay any amount of the Smith-Ostler payment owed to me according to the Stipulation and Order filed July 15, 2020.

2. My attorney, Kathryn Schlepphorst, has sent at least two letters (dated March 30, 2023 and July 19, 2022) to his counsel requesting this. I have sent several emails requesting the documentation as well.

3. As Respondent has not provided his W-2, the amount is unknown for the Smith-Ostler payment. Respondent’s last Smith-Ostler payment was a total of $213,770.80. As this is a significant amount, it is crucial to figure out what Respondent now owes.

4. As this matter is now post-judgment, we are not able to process the subpoena as normal. We could have to personally serve Respondent with the Notice to Consumer as we would have to Subpoena Apple, Inc., his past employer, for his W-2. This is an unnecessary additional expense that I should not have to incur due to his failure to comply.

5. Both of our counsel have met and conferred on multiple occasions to resolve this issue and we still have yet to receive any paystubs or income-related document from him.

6. The true Smith -Ostler amount remains unknown due to lack of Respondent’s W-2. -END OF ATTACHMENT-

Run Dates: September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698155

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lara Landscape Services, 1505 Tosca Ct, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angela Lara, 1505 Tosca Ct, San Jose, CA 95121. 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/ Angela Lara

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 698155

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698951

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMILES OF LOVE, 1007 Azalea Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Lisbeth Castano, 1007 Azalea Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/24/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN698463. “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 Castano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/11/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698951

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698899

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Antojitos Cutrachos 2761 Twin Oaks Ln, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sonanyel Yaquelin Trochez Romero, 2761 Twin Oaks Ln, San Jose,

CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/08/2023.

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

/s/ Sonanyel Yaquelin

Trochez Romero

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698899

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698841

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

TAPROOM, POUR BROTHERS, POUR BROTHERS COFFEE, FOUR BROTHERS

TAPROOM, FOUR BROTHERS COFFEE, FOUR BROTHERS, POUR BRADDAHS

TAPROOM, POUR BRADDAHS COFFEE, POUR BRADDAHS, 117

Bernal Road #70-159, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

POUR BROTHERS

TAPROOM LLC, 117

Bernal Road #70-159, San Jose, CA 95119. 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/ Anthony Paredes

POUR BROTHERS

TAPROOM LLC

Managing Director Article/Reg#:

202358618198

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

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

698841

September 15, 22, 29,

October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698683

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KNOX 24/7, KNOX 24/7 SECURITY, 117 Bernal Road #70-189, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 41SIXTY INC, 117

Bernal Road #70-189, San Jose, CA 95119. 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/ Paulo Paredes 41SIXTY INC

President/CEO

Article/Reg#: 4091800

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/31/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By:

/s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 698683

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698829

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PICASSA CARPENTRY, 1605 Clayton Rd, 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): Rogelio Ibarra Zuniga, 1605 Clayton Rd, 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/ Rogelio Ibarra Zuniga

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Rogelio Ibarra Zuniga, Deputy File No. FBN 698829

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698760

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

as: 711 Emergency Handyman, 5039 Dougherty Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Guadalupe Cruz Franco, 5039 Dougherty Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/05/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maria Cruz Franco

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 698760

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698908

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Family Wash & Water, 4272 Senter Rd, 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): Jesus Montes, 175 Victoria Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/03/2023.

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

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

/s/ Jesus Montes

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698908

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 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 95051. 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 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698842

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Maple Leaf Donut, 1110 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by copartners. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Willy Doeu, H76 Archglen Way, San Jose, CA 95111. Srey Touch Beng, 1787 Hurstwood Ct, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on 09/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Willy Doeu

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698842

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696638

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J.J. PAVERS 1305 West Campbell Ave Apt 10, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marlon Javier Bueso Gutierrez, 1305 West Campbell Ave Apt 10, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/06/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN662231. “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/ Marlon Javier Bueso Gutierrez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 06/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 696638

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698891

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pinnacle Real Estate, 1265 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability com-

pany. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PIWRE, LLC, 1265 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/08/2023.

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

/s/ Christopher Knox PIWRE, LLC

Managing Member Article/Reg#: 201528110324

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698891

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 697890

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): JK LIQUOR, 108 Dixon Rd, Milpitas CA, 95035. Filed in Santa Clara County on 1/29/2020 under file no. FBN663028. Kevin Ly, 108 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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/ Kevin Ly, Owner

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN697890

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME NO. 698356

The following person(s) has / have abandoned

the use of the fictitious business name(s):

Wen Group, 3337 Rose Rd, Palo Alto CA, 94303. Filed in Santa Clara County on 3/22/2022 under file no. FBN683413. HOMES BY WEN, 3337 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. This business was conducted by: a corporation. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Wen Guo

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN698356

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV422155

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yuliana Zoe Lara INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Yuliana Zoe Lara has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yuliana Zoe Lara to Yuliana Zoe 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: 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 11, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421641

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

1. Petitioner(s) Francois Dumas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Francois Philippe Dumas to Francois Philippe Dumari 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 29, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME

NO. 23CV422022

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

Zeinali Gelabi INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Atoosa

Zeinali Gelabi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Atoosa Zeinali Gelabi to Atosoa Zeinali b. Alireza Matin Mohseni to Al Matin 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: 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 07, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV421875

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tam Minh Duong INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Tam Minh Duong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tam Minh Duong to Tam Thi Minh Duong 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all per-

sons 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. Sep 05, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420811

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Daniel Jr II Enriquez Andrade INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Daniel Jr II Inriquez Andrade has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daniel Jr II Enriquez Andrade to Daniel Enriquez 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 14, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421953

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Luan Shih Hu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Luan Shih Hu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Luan Shih Hu to Loan Thi Ho 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.

Sep 06, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 23CV421878

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

1. Petitioner(s) Nhan Groesbeck has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Haley Sang Groesbeck to Haley Sang 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.

Sep 05, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2023

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Carol Lucile Torguson, also known as Carol Greguhn, Carol Webster, Carol Seabridge, Carol Payne Case No.

23PR195393

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Carol Lucile Torguson, also known as Carol Greguhn, Carol Webster, Carol Seabridge, Carol Payne. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Cindy Mikolich in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Cindy Mikolich 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 13, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Karen A. Lapinski 111 N. Market Street, 300 San Jose, CA 95113-1116 (408)500-5001

Rune Date: September 15, 22, 29, 2023

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 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,

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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

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 STATEMENT NO. 698623

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. ClerkRecorder 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

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. 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. 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

ter of the application 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. 23CV421730

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 mat-

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 HEAR-

ING: 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 Brother-

ton

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 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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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):

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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 hear-

ing. 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 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 24, 2023

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

Q&A: MEMES, STOCKS AND A MODERN, FINANCIAL VERSION OF DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Throughthe COVID epidemic, it was evident that among the deadly virus, social unrest and general uncertainty, there was also a huge economic inequality occurring.

The wealthy could continue to get wealthier, while those on the sidelines could only look on, losing work, family and friends and generally suffering through the pandemic. The 1% acquired nearly two-thirds of all new wealth created during this time.

But during a few crucial months in 2021, online spaces were in a chaotic frenzy as everyday internet users found a way to fight the behemoth of Wall Street and hedge fund investors at their own game.

It started on YouTube and Reddit (specifically the forum called r/WallStreetBets), where users who had been following a user named Roaring Kitty began to take his advice when he began suggesting to his followers that GameStop, the video game retailer often found in malls across the country, was undervalued, and with a collaborative push in buying stocks it could potentially soar in value.

Through social media consumers were able to tilt GameStop’s shares to a massive surge in its stock price, which then led to one of the wildest periods of the American stock market - it brought GameStop out of near bankruptcy, and instead led to the bankruptcy of some investment firms who bet on GameStop not being viable.

This story soon became a book, “The Antisocial Network” by Ben Mezrich, and that book became the basis for the new film Dumb Money, a frantic comedy drama directed by Craig Gillespie that takes audiences into the worlds of social media, finance, and memes. With a large ensemble cast which includes Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley and Seth Rogen, Gillespie’s goal was to take the wild events and focus on the core story of the everyday people trying to get a win against the gargantuan figures of the stock market.

The director recently spoke to us about the experience of bringing these events to life, from his own experiences when the “short squeeze” of GameStop occurred, to how he and his team found the right tone to tell the story amongst the millions of memes and social media postings about it, and why he wants this film to start a conversation and keep people engaged about the inequalities.

Dumb Money is now in theaters nationwide.

Well, thank you so much for taking time to talk about Dumb Money. My first question, I wanted to know what your thoughts were on the events that inspired the novel before

Story of How Everyday People Fought the Financial System and Put Wall Street on Edge

being attached to the film.

I was living this. It was during COVID. My son, who was 24 at the time, was on WallStreetBets early on, he was sort of looking at other stocks as well and the things that were moving and trading. And he would be talking about it as he was getting invested in it. And then when it ramped up to that two-week intense period, he was in on options, and he was trying to time when to sell.

Like, for that 24-hour period, he got to 400. He was literally checking every three minutes, getting up at 06:00 A.M. Trying to figure out when the moment was to get out, which he did get out, and he actually timed it perfectly. But then with the Robinhood freeze, the outrage, the frustration that happened online, I had a front row seat. So that intensity was what I wanted to bring to the film. How did making Dumb Money compare to making other bio-

*For a bit of reference:

Shorting a company’s stock is placing a bet on the company doing worse in the future than it is doing now. When you short a stock, you are borrowing someone else’s shares and selling them, with the promise to return the borrowed shares at a later date. If the stock price goes down before you need to return the stocks, you make money. If the price of the stock goes up, you lose money.

A “short squeeze” is a rapid increase in the price of a stock. This occurs when there is a lack of supply and more demand for the stock.

When the stock rises a bit, it can force short sellers to buy stock to cover their bets. The act of buying the stock sends the price even higher, forcing even more shorts to buy even more stock.

graphical films like I, Tonya or Million Dollar Arm?

They're all slightly different, obviously. Dumb Money is about eight characters. So, we have a huge amount of characters that we're juggling and a very complex story that we have to almost simplify in a way and make it accessible and relatable for everyone. Which is

not hard to do, in the one sense, because the stakes are so high. I mean, they're life changing stakes that are happening.

And also, there was a veracity that we needed to check with this because we're dealing with some very high-profile figures. So, we wanted to make sure that we got all the facts accurate, the de-

pictions of what was happening, when it was happening, and how it was transpired because there was this real sense of a system that is rigged against the average person. So, we have to be very clear about those implications. Now, since this is a very recent event and you yourself said that you saw it happen as it was un-

folding, with all the sources, all this social media, how did you not get lost out in the weeds and focus on adapting what was in the book with all this going on?

We would get lost in the weeds at times. We actually had a team, when we were in post doing the editing that was pulling all of those memes, all of the information that was happening with the news anchors, with the late-night TV hosts, and we would compartmentalize it.

So, when we got to a section in the film, and we wanted to talk about options or we wanted to talk about the stock jumping by 100 points, we go to all those things that were happening in real time at that moment, all those memes, and we would start to look at hours of content and see what would work well and clearly in the film.

Could you tell me what it was

tion and you get into a groove, and you get into a shorthand. With so many actors coming in for very short periods of time, it's almost starting over.

Every week it'd be a new actor, a new location, and very quickly they'd have to figure out the tone of the film, which is specific. But I'm so fortunate to have gotten the group of actors I've worked with, many of them I'd worked with before, others I hadn't but always really genuinely wanted to.

Like Paul Dano, for instance, was the first choice for this Roaring Kitty role and the dance that he can do with humor and drama. So, I'm finding actors that feel can really work in this tone, and fortunately, they can. When they turned up, they were brilliant at it and so we could jump in very quickly and find a space that felt right, but it was very fun. Every week it would be a new adventure.

What is one thing that you've learned looking back now on adapting this story and learning about all the communities involved, the players and the events that unfolded?

That complicated 48 hours when Reddit shut down WallStreetBets and Robinhood had to shut down their buy option. Sort of getting into the weeds on that was really interesting because that was obviously a flashpoint for the frustration and the anger that was happening online, and it did crater the stock. And so, to see the fallout of that and why that was happening was fascinating.

like to manage all these great actors in the ensemble cast and try to get the most effective performances out of such a roster of talent?

It was interesting because it's an unusual way to do a film. Typically, you make a film and your actors are there for this whole produc-

I was looking on Twitter/X this morning and there were users who invested in AMC theaters stock taking pictures with the poster for your film, saying they needed to support the story and their investments. What are your thoughts on the fact that it's still like an ongoing thing and the events of Dumb Money continue to ripple?

I love that. There are obviously people that have held, the stock is still shorted. There is this belief that it may rally again. I'm excited to see what happens with it. I'm hoping that it gets embraced by this community that we really try to portray and show their voice on a larger platform, and I'm hoping that they embrace it.

And what do you hope that audiences in general take away from the Dumb Money?

This is such a specific time in the world with COVID, there's such intensity going on. A lot of loss of loved ones, this disparity of wealth that was happening in the country, people being unemployed, government handouts not being what they were promised to be. There's this incredible frustration that feel started then, it happened to be GameStop that people could rally around. But that frustration needed to be vented and it's still being vented.

We wanted to leave this film with people feeling outraged and I hope it just continues that dialogue, that it challenges people to be heard.

Dumb Money Director Craig Gillespie Breaks Down How He Adapted the Incredible True

Director Craig Gillespie adapted the true story of the GameStop stock “short squeeze” incident of 2021 into the new comedy drama Dumb Money Photo Credit: Sony Pictures

We wanted to leave this film with people feeling outraged and I hope it just continues that dialogue, that it challenges people to be heard.

-Craig Gillespie

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Q&A: MEMES, ACCIONES Y UNA VERSIÓN FINANCIERA MODERNA DE DAVID CONTRA GOLIAT

El director de Dumb Money, Craig Gillespie, analiza cómo adaptó la increíble historia real de Cómo la gente común luchó contra el sistema financiero y puso a Wall Street al límite.

*Para referencia:

Durante

la epidemia de COVID, fue evidente que entre el virus mortal, el descontento social y la incertidumbre general, también se estaba produciendo una enorme desigualdad económica. Los ricos podían seguir volviéndose más ricos, mientras que los que estaban al margen solo podían mirar, perder trabajo, familiares y amigos y, en general, sufrir la pandemia. El 1% adquirió casi 2/3 de toda la riqueza creada durante este tiempo.

Pero durante unos meses cruciales de 2021, los espacios en línea estuvieron sumidos en un frenesí caótico a medida que los usuarios cotidianos de Internet encontraron una manera de luchar contra el gigante de Wall Street y los inversores de fondos de cobertura en su propio juego.

Comenzó en YouTube y Reddit (específicamente el foro llamado r/WallStreetBets), donde los usuarios seguidores de un usuario llamado Roaring Kitty comenzaron a seguir su consejo cuando les sugirió que GameStop, el minorista de videojuegos que a menudo se encuentra en los centros comerciales de todo el país, estaba infravalorada y, con un impulso colaborativo en la compra de acciones, su valor podría dispararse.

A través de las redes sociales, los consumidores pudieron inclinar las acciones de GameStop hacia un aumento masivo en su precio, lo que llevó a uno de los períodos más salvajes del mercado de valores estadounidense, pues sacó a GameStop de la casi quiebra y, en cambio, llevó a la quiebra a algunas empresas de inversión que apostaron a que GameStop no era viable.

Esta historia pronto se convirtió en un libro, “The Antisocial Network” de Ben Mezrich, y ese libro se convirtió en la base de la nueva película Dumb Money, una comedia dramática frenética dirigida por Craig Gillespie que lleva al público a los mundos de las redes sociales, las finanzas y los memes. Con un gran reparto que incluye a Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D'Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley y Seth Rogen, el objetivo de Gillespie era tomar los alocados acontecimientos y centrarse en la historia principal de la gente común que intenta obtener una victoria contra las gigantescas figuras del mercado de valores.

El director nos habló recientemente de la experiencia de dar vida a estos eventos, desde sus propias experiencias cuando se produjo el "breve apretón" de GameStop, hasta cómo él y su equipo encontraron el tono adecuado para contar la historia entre los millones de memes y publicaciones en las redes sociales al respecto, y por qué quiere que esta película inicie una conversación y mantenga a la gente interesada en las desigualdades.

Dumb Money ahora está en los cines de todo el país.

Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo para hablar sobre Dumb Money. Mi primera pregunta, quería saber ¿Qué piensa sobre los eventos que inspiraron la novela antes de incluirla en la película?

Estaba viviendo esto. Fue durante el COVID. Mi hijo, que tenía 24 años en ese momento, estuvo en WallStreetBets desde el principio, también miraba otras acciones y las cosas que se movían y cotizaban. Y hablaba de ello a medida que invertía. Y luego, cuando llegó a ese período

Poner en corto las acciones de una empresa es apostar a que a la empresa le irá peor en el futuro que ahora. Cuando vendes una acción en corto, estás tomando prestadas las acciones de otra persona y las vendes, con la promesa de devolver las acciones prestadas en una fecha posterior. Si el precio de las acciones baja antes de que necesites devolverlas, ganas dinero. Si el precio de las acciones sube, pierdes dinero.

Una “contracción corta” es un aumento rápido en el precio de una acción. Esto ocurre cuando hay falta de oferta y más demanda de la acción.

Cuando la acción sube un poco, puede obligar a los vendedores en corto a comprar acciones para cubrir sus apuestas. El acto de comprar acciones hace que el precio suba aún más, lo que obliga a más vendedores en corto a comprar aún más acciones.

-Craig

intenso de dos semanas, se encontró con diversas opciones y estaba tratando de determinar cuándo vender.

Durante ese período de 24 horas, llegó a 400. Literalmente revisaba cada tres minutos, levantándose a las 06:00 a.m. tratando de averiguar cuándo era el momento de salir, y sí salió, y de hecho lo cronometró perfectamente. Pero luego, con el congelamiento de Robinhood, la indignación, la frustración que sucedió en línea, tuve un asiento en primera fila. Entonces esa intensidad era lo que quería aportar a la película.

¿En qué se diferencia la realización de Dumb Money con la realización de otras películas biográficas como I, Tonya o Million Dollar Arm?

Todos son ligeramente diferentes, obviamente. Dumb Money tiene unos ocho personajes. Entonces, tenemos una gran cantidad de personajes con los que estamos haciendo malabarismos y una historia muy compleja que casi tenemos que simplificar de alguna manera y hacerla accesible y relacionable para todos. Lo cual no es difícil de hacer, en un sentido, porque hay mucho en juego. Quiero decir, lo que está sucediendo es algo que está cambiando la vida.

Y también había una veracidad que necesitábamos verificar con esto porque estamos tratando con figuras de muy alto perfil. Entonces, queríamos asegurarnos de que todos los hechos fueran precisos, las descripciones de

Gillespie

lo que estaba sucediendo, cuándo sucedió y cómo sucedió, porque existía una sensación real de un sistema manipulado contra la persona promedio. Por lo tanto, tenemos que ser muy claros acerca de esas implicaciones.

Ahora, dado que este es un evento muy reciente y usted mismo dijo que lo vio suceder tal como se estaba desarrollando, con todas las fuentes, todas estas redes sociales, ¿Cómo hizo para no perderse entre la maleza y concentrarse en adaptar lo que había en el libro con todo esto que estaba sucediendo?

A veces nos perdíamos entre la maleza. De hecho, teníamos un equipo, cuando estábamos en la publicación haciendo la edición, que extraía todos esos memes, toda la información que estaba sucediendo con los presentadores de noticias, con los presentadores de televisión nocturnos, y la compartimentábamos.

Entonces, cuando llegamos a una sección de la película y queríamos hablar sobre opciones o queríamos hablar sobre el salto de las acciones en 100 puntos, vamos a todas esas cosas que estaban sucediendo en tiempo real en ese momento, todas esas memes, y empezábamos a mirar horas de contenido y ver qué funcionaría bien y claramente en la película.

¿Podría decirme cómo fue gestionar a todos estos grandes actores en el elenco y tratar de obtener las actuaciones más efectivas de una lista de talentos así?

Fue interesante porque es una forma inusual de hacer una película. Por lo general, haces una película y tus actores están ahí durante toda la producción y entras en un ritmo, y entras en una taquigrafía. Con tantos actores llegando por periodos de tiempo muy cortos, casi es empezar de nuevo.

Cada semana había un nuevo actor, una nueva ubicación, y muy rápidamente tendrían que descubrir el tono de la película, que es específico. Pero soy muy afortunado de haber conseguido el grupo de actores, muchos de ellos con los que había trabajado antes, otros con los que no lo había hecho pero que realmente siempre quise hacerlo.

Como Paul Dano, por ejemplo, fue la primera opción para este papel de Roaring Kitty y el baile que puede hacer con humor y drama. Entonces, estoy encontrando actores que creo que realmente pueden trabajar en este tono y, afortunadamente, pueden hacerlo. Cuando aparecieron, lo hicieron brillantemente, por lo que pudimos involucrarnos muy rápidamente y encontrar un espacio que nos pareciera adecuado, pero fue muy divertido. Cada semana sería una nueva aventura.

¿Qué es lo que has aprendido mirando hacia atrás ahora al adaptar esta historia y aprender sobre todas las comunidades involucradas, los jugadores y los eventos que se desarrollaron?

Esas 48 horas complicadas cuando Reddit cerró WallStreetBets y Robinhood tuvo que cerrar su opción de compra. Entrar en la maleza fue realmente interesante porque obviamente fue un punto álgido de la frustración y la ira que estaba sucediendo en línea, y destruyó las acciones. Y entonces, ver las consecuencias de eso y por qué estaba sucediendo fue fascinante.

Estuve mirando en Twitter/X esta mañana y había usuarios que invirtieron en acciones de los cines AMC tomándose fotografías con el cartel de su película, diciendo que necesitaban apoyar la historia y sus inversiones. ¿Qué piensa sobre el hecho de que todavía es algo en curso y los eventos de Dumb Money continúan repercutiendo?

Me encanta eso. Obviamente hay gente que se ha mantenido, la acción todavía está en corto. Existe la creencia de que puede recuperarse nuevamente. Estoy emocionado de ver qué pasa. Espero que esta comunidad lo acepte y que realmente intentamos retratar y mostrar su voz en una plataforma más grande, y espero que lo acepten.

¿Y qué espera que el público en general se lleve de Dumb Money?

Este es un momento tan específico en el mundo con COVID, hay tanta intensidad. Mucha pérdida de seres queridos, esta disparidad de riqueza que estaba ocurriendo en el país, gente desempleada, las donaciones del gobierno no eran lo que se prometió que serían. Hay una frustración increíble que siento que comenzó en ese momento, resultó que era GameStop lo que la gente podía apoyar. Pero era necesario desahogar esa frustración y todavía se está desahogando.

Queríamos dejar esta película con la gente sintiendose indignada y espero que continúe ese diálogo, que desafíe a la gente a ser escuchada.

El director Craig Gillespie adaptó la historia real del incidente del “short squeeze” de las acciones de GameStop de 2021 a la nueva comedia dramática Dumb Money. Photo Credit: Sony Pictures

Con COVID, hay tanta intensidad. Mucha pérdida de seres queridos, esta disparidad de riqueza que estaba ocurriendo en el país, gente desempleada, las donaciones del gobierno no eran lo que se prometió que serían. Hay una frustración increíble.

Eric Tegethoff

Public News Service

Schoolis back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep.

Dr. Maida Chen, professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said there is a strong connection between sleep and mental health, and they affect each other in a circular way, which Chen pointed out screens can exacerbate.

"The screens sort of work in both directions so that if you have underlying mental health issues, screens will worsen sleep," Chen explained. "If you have sleep issues, it'll worsen sleep issues to the point of, perhaps, further triggering the development of mental health issues."

Chen noted it's not just the screens themselves affecting sleep. The content, especially on social media, can be activating. It can trigger anxiety, for instance, which makes it hard to sleep. Mental health is a major issue for youth. A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 42% of high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021.

Chen believes social media heightened social isolation during the pandemic, leading to greater mental health and sleep challenges for young people. But she also emphasized adults

have to model the behavior they want to see in their children.

"It makes no sense for us to be chastising our teens for being on their phones and on social media when they turn around and that is all they see the adults in their world doing," Chen contended.

To help with the issue, Chen added families do not have to change their habits all at once. She suggested having screen-free time about 30 minutes before bed, when families can instead spend time together. If media is involved, Chen advised families should watch something together.

Eric Tegethoff Public News Service

Laescuela ha vuelto y una forma en que los padres pueden preparar a sus hijos para el éxito es asegurarse de que el tiempo frente a la pantalla no interfiera con el sueño.

La Dra. Maida Chen, profesora de pediatría en la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Washington, dijo que existe una fuerte conexión entre el sueño y la salud mental, y se afectan entre sí de forma circular, lo que Chen señaló que las pantallas pueden exacerbar.

"Las pantallas funcionan en ambas direcciones, de modo que si tienes problemas de salud

mental subyacentes, las pantallas empeorarán el sueño", explicó Chen. "Si tienes problemas para dormir, estos empeorarán hasta el punto de, tal vez, desencadenar aún más el desarrollo de problemas de salud mental".

Chen señaló que no son sólo las pantallas las que afectan el sueño. El contenido, especialmente en las redes sociales, puede ser activador. Puede provocar ansiedad, por ejemplo, lo que dificulta el sueño. La salud mental es un problema importante para los jóvenes. Un estudio de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades encontró que el 42% de los estudiantes de secundaria se sintieron constantemente tristes o desesperanzados en 2021.

Chen cree que las redes sociales aumentaron el aislamiento social durante la pandemia, lo que generó mayores problemas de salud mental y sueño para los jóvenes. Pero también enfatizó que los adultos deben modelar el comportamiento que quieren ver en sus hijos.

"No tiene sentido para nosotros castigar a nuestros adolescentes por estar en sus teléfonos y en las redes sociales cuando se dan la vuelta y eso es todo lo que ven hacer a los adultos en su mundo", sostuvo Chen.

Para ayudar con el problema, Chen añadió que las familias no tienen que cambiar sus hábitos de una vez. Sugirió tener tiempo sin pantalla unos 30 minutos antes de acostarse, cuando las familias pueden pasar tiempo juntas. Si hay medios de comunicación involucrados, Chen aconsejó que las familias deberían ver algo juntos.

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