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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana
indudable que Kamala Harris ganará la mayoría del voto hispano el 5 de noviembre. Todos los candidatos presidenciales demócratas sin excepción lo han hecho en su momento.
Pero la interrogante que probablemente sólo será despejada hasta el día del voto es cuál será el margen de victoria.
De la respuesta a esa incógnita podría depender el desenlace de los comicios, si tomamos en cuenta el peso de los votantes hispanos en estados decisivos como Arizona y Nevada.
Actualmente en casi todas las encuestas, el apoyo latino a Harris se encuentra por debajo del 60%, es decir, una proporción menor que Joe Biden en 2020, Hillary Clinton en 2016 y Barack Obama en 2012.
El problema latino de Harris es de fácil descripción, pero difícil solución: las encuestas confirman que los votantes latinos tienen más confianza en Donald Trump para confrontar tres de sus principales preocupaciones, la economía, la migración y el crimen.
Son temas que consistente aparecen no sólo en los sondeos, sino que escuchan los activistas que movilizan el voto hispano en 2024. Yadira Sánchez de Poder Latinx nos comenta que temas como la situación económica, el alto costo de la vivienda, el alto costo del cuidado infantil son de gran preocupación para los electores.
Entre los votantes latinos, el segmento con la mayor inclinación a sumarse a la columna de Trump es el de los varones.
Una encuesta de NBC/Telemundo encontró que una mayoría de los votantes latinos prefiere a Harris por su temperamento, su competencia y por tener la salud mental y física necesaria para ser presidente. Pero al parecer en esta elección no son atributos suficientes.
Arturo Vargas, director de la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios Latinos Electos y Designados (NALEO) tiene en claro que la idea de que todos los latinos son demócratas no es otra cosa que un “mito”.
“Los votantes latinos votan según los asuntos que les importen más en cada elección. En algunas elecciones han sido los candidatos demócratas en los que confían más, en otras han sido los candidatos republicanos. Por eso siempre estamos diciéndole a los partidos: hay que invertir en el voto latino… El votante latino sigue de cerca los temas latinos de cada elección y se fijan en lo que están diciendo los candidatos”, dijo en nuestro programa de televisión Mano a Mano de La Red Hispana.
Acaso por ello, Kamala Harris ha endurecido el tono y el contenido de su mensaje en migración. Pero la más reciente encuesta de The New York Times/ Sienna College, muestra que ese viraje de último momento no parece estar moviendo la aguja a favor de la vicepresidenta.
En otras palabras, a sólo 3 semanas de las elecciones presidenciales, puede
ser demasiado tarde para que Kamala Harris recupere el mismo nivel de apoyo latino que se ganaron Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton o Joe Biden. Es una lección política mayor para la manera de hacer política en Estados Unidos. El votante latino debe ser tomado en serio, todo el tiempo, a la hora de hacer campaña pero también a la hora de gobernar. Y no basta que nos hablen al oído en inglés, español o ‘spanglish’.
Hace falta que nos hablen en el lenguaje de las acciones que resuelvan y presten atención a nuestras necesidades y aspiraciones. Nada más, nada menos.
José López Zamorano
La Red Hispana
Thereis no doubt that Kamala Harris will win the majority of the Hispanic vote on November 5. All the Democratic presidential candidates without exception have done so at one time or another.
But the question that will probably only be cleared up on the day of the vote is what the margin of victory will be.
The outcome of the election could depend on the answer to that question, if we take into account the weight of
Hispanic voters in decisive states such as Arizona and Nevada.
Currently, in almost all polls, Latino support for Harris is below 60%, that is, a smaller proportion than Joe Biden in 2020, Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Barack Obama in 2012.
Harris's Latino problem is easy to describe, but difficult to solve: polls confirm that Latino voters have more confidence in Donald Trump to confront three of their main concerns, the economy, migration and crime.
These are issues that consistently appear not only in polls, but are also heard by activists who have been mobilizing the Hispanic vote in 2024. Yadira Sánchez of Poder Latinx tells us that issues such as the economy, the high costs of housing and childcare are of great concern to voters.
Among Latino voters, the segment with the greatest inclination to join Trump's column is that of men.
An NBC/Telemundo survey found that a majority of Latino voters prefer Harris for her temperament, her competence, and for having the mental and physical health necessary to be president. But apparently in this election, these are not sufficient attributes.
Arturo Vargas, director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) is clear that the idea that all Latinos are Democrats is nothing more than a "myth."
"Latino voters vote according to the issues that matter most to them in each election. In some elections, it has been the Democratic candidates that they trust the most, in others it has been the Republican candidates. That is why we are always telling the parties: we must invest in the Latino vote… The Latino voter closely follows the Latino issues of each election and pays attention to what the candidates are saying,” he said in our television program Mano a Mano on La Red Hispana.
Perhaps because of this, Kamala Harris has hardened the tone and content of her message on migration. But the most recent poll by The New York Times/Sienna College shows that this last-minute turn does not seem to be moving the needle in favor of the vice president.
In other words, just 3 weeks before the presidential election, it may be too late for Kamala Harris to regain the same level of Latino support that Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden earned.
It is a major political lesson for the way of doing politics in the United States. The Latino voter must be taken seriously, all the time, when campaigning but also when governing. And it is not enough for them to whisper in our ear in English, Spanish or ‘Spanglish’. They need to speak to us in the language of actions that resolve and pay attention to our needs and aspirations. Nothing more, nothing less.
La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris habla con un funcionario de la Patrulla Fronteriza durante su visita al muro fronterizo entre Estados Unidos y México, el viernes 27 de septiembre de 2024, en Douglas, Arizona. Photo Credit: Foto oficial de la Casa Blanca / Lawrence Jackson
Suzanne Potter California News Service
Survivors of crime are speaking out against Proposition 36, which goes before California voters in November.
The ballot measure would increase penalties for some theft and drug crimes - and undo parts of Proposition 47, which took savings from decreased incarceration and put the money into harm-reduction programs.
Tinisch Hollins, executive director of Californians for Safety and Justice, spoke Wednesday October 16 at the opening of a new trauma recovery center in Oakland.
"It's pushing the state to move back towards 'toughon-crime.' We are pushing back on that. You need to prioritize resources to create trauma-recovery centers because this is the way to create safety in our community." Hollins said.
Supporters of Prop. 36 say current laws are too lenient, particularly concerning retail theft. But the state legislative analyst has suggested Prop. 36 will send many more people to jail, increasing criminaljustice costs anywhere from tens of millions to the low hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
Hollins said that would mean less money for programs that actually address poverty and desperation - the root cause of crime.
"Folks who have been touched by incarceration,
folks who are experiencing homelessness, folks who are experiencing barriers to employment, they can actually get a full range of services to stabilize," Hollins added. "Think about how impactful this will be if we're able to continue expanding this model."
Advocates of Prop. 36 project that it would mean $850 million less over the next decade for trauma recovery centers, mental health, drug treatment, victim services, reentry and crime-prevention programs.
Lossobrevivientes del crimen se están pronunciando en contra de la Proposición 36, que se presentara a los votantes en Noviembre.
La medida electoral aumentaría las penas para algunos delitos de robo y drogas, y desharía partes de la Proposición 47, que tomo ahorros provenientes de la reducción del encarcelamiento y los invirtió en programas de reducción de danos.
Tinisch Hollins de Californianos por la Seguridad y la Justicia hablo el miércoles 16 de octubre en la inauguración de un nuevo centro de recuperación de traumatismos en Oakland.
"Está empujando al estado a volver a adoptar medidas más duras contra el crimen. Estamos rechazando eso. Es necesario priorizar los recursos para crear centros de recuperación de traumas porque esta es la manera de crear seguridad en nuestra comunidad," Hollins dijo. Los partidarios de la Proposición 36 dicen que las leyes actuales son demasiado indulgentes, particularmente en lo que re-
specta al robo en comercios minoristas. El analista legislativo estatal dice que la Proposición 36 enviara a muchas más personas a la cárcel, aumentando los costos de la justicia penal desde decenas de millones hasta cientos de millones de dólares cada ano.
Hollins dice que eso significara menos dinero para programas que realmente aborden la pobreza y la desesperación, la causa fundamental del crimen.
"Las personas que se han visto afectadas por el encarcelamiento, las personas que se encuentran sin hogar, las personas que enfrentan barreras para encontrar empleo, en realidad pueden obtener una gama completa de servicios para estabilizarse. Piense en el impacto que tendrá esto si podemos continuar expandiendo este modelo," Hollins explico.
Los defensores proyectan que la Proposición 36 significara 850 millones de dólares menos durante la próxima década para centros de recuperación de traumas, salud mental, tratamiento de drogas, servicios a víctimas, reinserción y programas de prevención del delito.
El estrés tóxico puede causar cambios cerebrales permanentes que tendrán un impacto por toda la vida en la salud de tu nin˜o. Pero tu apoyo puede mantenerlos saludable. Obtén más información en First5California.com
Suzanne Potter California News Service
survivors spoke out against Prop
traumarecovery center in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday October 16, 2024. Photo Credit: Wirestock
35 YEARS AFTER LOMA PRIETA, CALIFORNIA READIES COMMUNITIES FOR NEXT BIG EARTHQUAKE
With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves.
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As the 35th anniversary of the devastating Loma Prieta Earthquake occurred on October 17, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) began rolling out measures including a first-in-the-nation earthquake early warning system, a Great ShakeOut preparedness drill, multilingual education and an earthquake detection app.
Loma Prieta was a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the Greater San Francisco Bay Area in 1989, killing 63 people, injuring 3,757 and wreaking an estimated $5.6 to $6 billion in damages — equal to $13.8 to $14.7 billion today.
Within the next 30 years, there’s a 72% chance that a similar earthquake measuring 6.7 will hit the Bay Area; 51% chance of an earthquake measuring 7; and 20% chance of an earthquake measuring 7.5, according to U.S. Geological Survey data.
For the Los Angeles region, estimates are 60% for an earthquake measuring 6.7; 46% for an earthquake measuring 7; and 31% for an earthquake measuring 7.5.
“However, earthquakes remain unpredictable. It really is hard, despite all our scientific advances, to reputably predict earthquakes and the billions in damage they can cause,” said Amy Palmer, deputy director of crisis communications for Cal OES.
“You may have lived through or seen some of the horrifying images of freeways and homes collapsing 35 years ago … We never want to take for granted that Californians know what to do when the shaking starts,” she added. “As we’re facing more — and varied — disasters in California, the bright spot is that it’s never been easier to get life-saving information through events like the Great ShakeOut.”
The Great ShakeOut
This year’s Great ShakeOut, an annual international earthquake preparedness drill, will happen throughout California at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, the 35th anniversary of Loma Prieta.
Over 9.6 million people have already registered statewide, and over 52 million worldwide.
“That’s nearly 10 million souls practicing to save their lives, and we’re expecting to surpass our largestever count with a few more million this next week,” said José Lara, CalOES Seismic Hazards Branch manager.
Those in San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacrameento may also prepare for earthquakes one-on-one through CalOES on-site tours held at UC San Diego on October 14; youth reentry nonprofit Homeboy Industries on October 15; and CSU Sacramento on October 16.
“We’re focusing on schools and youth areas because we find that in high-risk, vulnerable communities who need these preparedness messages most, whenever we’re able to reach the children, parents often get prepared as well,” said Lara.
Each tour stop will feature a 7.0 magnitude earthquake simulator “that we won’t allow anybody to stand up in, because it does such a realistic job that we truly feel that there would be an injury,” he continued. “Whenever people who have never experienced a very strong shake steep out of the simulator, they ask: ‘What’s the best thing I could do to prepare today?’”
‘Drop, cover and hold’
When the big shake comes, Cal OES recommends dropping to the floor, taking cover from falling or flying objects and holding on to something steady.
“In footage of an earthquake, there’s often a moment where people freeze and don’t know the right thing to do, and that’s exactly what we’re trying to combat,” said Lara. “The best thing to do is drop, cover and hold on.”
The 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake of 1994, for instance, killed 57 people and injured over 8,700 in the Los Angeles area, with damages estimated between $13 and $50 billion.
Yet, 55% of human injuries were caused by falling furniture or objects, while only 1% were caused by building damage.
“It’s no longer the guidance that we ask you to stand beneath a doorway or leave the building as soon as possible. Most injuries come from that,” Lara explained. “That guidance comes from decades ago, before most of our buildings were designed to ‘Life Safety Codes,’ which mean that the building will let you survive with minimal injuries.”
Resources for the future
“Unlike other weather-driven scenarios, earthquakes aren’t predictable, but technology is giving us unprecedented opportunities to be ready,” said Sonya Harris, senior advisor of Cal OES disaster preparedness campaign Listos California.
Among this new technology is the California Earthquake Early Warning System, the first of its kind in the nation, launched in 2019 and since improved to send alerts up to 30 seconds before an earthquake occurs.
So far, Californians have received millions of alerts, largely through the MyShake app— which is free, available in the state’s top six languages and offers preparedness tips alongside alerts.
For privacy or battery protection, users can opt to share their zip code rather than their location, which the app never saves.
More earthquake preparedness resources are available in 14 languages through Listos California.
“We also encourage everyone to enable emergency and local awareness alerts in their phone settings — but our future is one where no one has to download an app at all to receive an alert, one where earthquake early warning systems will be where fire alerts and automatic sprinklers now are in buildings,” said Lara.
“There will come a time when, if you’re working in a factory and an earthquake occurs, the assembly line will automatically turn off, the turbines on our dams will immediately shut down and we can cut off traffic through a bridge before the shaking arrives,” he continued.
“There’s often a myth that it takes more time or money than we thought to be prepared — but all these resources are free and take moments to connect to,” added Harris. “We’re honoring those we’ve lost to earthquakes, and how far we’ve come to have these seconds that will save lives.”
35 AÑOS DESPUÉS DE LOMA PRIETA, CALIFORNIA PREPARA A LAS COMUNIDADES PARA EL PRÓXIMO GRAN TERREMOTO
Con el próximo gran terremoto demorado, nuevas iniciativas estatales están brindando a los californianos formas sin precedentes de protegerse.
Cuandose cumplió el 35.º aniversario del devastador terremoto de Loma Prieta el 17 de octubre, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de California (Cal OES) comenzó a implementar medidas que incluyen un sistema de alerta temprana de terremotos, el primero en el país, un simulacro de preparación para el Great ShakeOut, educación multilingüe y una aplicación de detección de terremotos.
Loma Prieta fue un terremoto de magnitud 6,9 que azotó el área metropolitana de la Bahía de San Francisco en 1989, matando a 63 personas, hiriendo a 3.757 y causando daños estimados entre 5,6 y 6 mil millones de dólares, lo que equivale a entre 13,8 y 14,7 mil millones de dólares en la actualidad.
Dentro de los próximos 30 años, hay un 72% de posibilidades de que un terremoto similar de magnitud 6,7 azote el Área de la Bahía; 51% de probabilidad de un terremoto de magnitud 7; y un 20% de probabilidad de que se produzca un terremoto de magnitud 7,5, según datos del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos.
Para la región de Los Ángeles, las estimaciones son del 60% para un terremoto de magnitud 6,7; 46% para un terremoto de magnitud 7; y el 31% para un terremoto de magnitud 7,5.
“Sin embargo, los terremotos siguen siendo impredecibles. Realmente es difícil, a pesar de todos nuestros avances científicos, predecir de manera confiable los terremotos y los miles de millones de dólares en daños que pueden causar”, dijo Amy Palmer, subdirectora de comunicaciones de crisis de Cal OES.
"Es posible que haya vivido o haya visto algunas de las horribles imágenes de autopistas y casas derrumbándose hace 35 años... Nunca queremos dar por sentado que los californianos saben qué hacer cuando comienza el temblor", añadió. “A medida que nos enfrentamos a más y más variados desastres en California, lo positivo es que nunca ha sido tan fácil obtener información que salve vidas a través de eventos como el Great ShakeOut”.
El Great ShakeOut
El Great ShakeOut de este año, un simulacro internacional anual de preparación para terremotos, se llevará a cabo en todo California a las 10:17 a. m. del jueves 17 de octubre, en el 35 aniversario de Loma Prieta.
Más de 9,6 millones de personas ya se han registrado en todo el estado y más de 52 millones en todo el mundo.
"Son casi 10 millones de almas practicando para salvar sus vidas, y esperamos superar nuestro recuento más grande con unos cuantos millones más la próxima semana", dijo José Lara, gerente de la sucursal de Riesgos Sísmicos de CalOES.
Aquellos en San Diego, Los Ángeles y Sacrameento también pueden prepararse para terremotos uno a uno a través de recorridos in situ de CalOES realizados en UC San Diego el 14 de octubre; Homeboy Industries,
una organización sin fines de lucro de reinserción juvenil, el 15 de octubre; y CSU Sacramento el 16 de octubre. “Nos estamos centrando en las escuelas y las áreas juveniles porque descubrimos que en las comunidades vulnerables y de alto riesgo que más necesitan estos mensajes de preparación, siempre que podemos llegar a los niños, los padres a menudo también se preparan”, dijo Lara.
Cada parada de la gira contará con un simulador de terremoto de magnitud 7,0 “en el que no permitiremos que nadie se ponga de pie, porque hace un trabajo tan realista que realmente sentimos que habría una lesión”, continuó. “Cada vez que las personas que nunca han experimentado una sacudida muy fuerte salen del simulador, preguntan: '¿Qué es lo mejor que puedo hacer para prepararme hoy?'”
"Agacharse, cubrirse y aguantar"
Cuando llegue el gran temblor, Cal OES recomienda tirarse al suelo, protegerse de objetos que caen o vuelan y sujetarse de algo estable.
"En las imágenes de un terremoto, a menudo hay un momento en el que la gente se queda congelada y no sabe qué hacer, y eso es exactamente lo que estamos tratando de combatir", dijo Lara. "Lo mejor que puedes hacer es agacharte, cubrirte y agarrarte".
El terremoto de magnitud 6,7 de Northridge en 1994, por ejemplo, mató a 57 personas e hirió a más de 8.700 en el área de Los Ángeles, con daños estimados entre 13.000 y 50.000 millones de dólares.
Sin embargo, el 55% de las lesiones humanas fueron causadas por la caída de muebles u objetos, mientras que sólo el 1% fueron causadas por daños a edificios.
“Ya no se trata de pedirles que se paren debajo de una puerta o que abandonen el edificio lo antes posible. La mayoría de las lesiones provienen de eso”, explicó Lara. "Esa guía proviene de hace décadas, antes de que la mayoría de nuestros edificios fueran diseñados según los 'Códigos de seguridad humana', lo que significa que el edificio le permitirá sobrevivir con lesiones mínimas".
Recursos para el futuro
"A diferencia de otros escenarios provocados por el clima, los terremotos no son predecibles, pero la tecnología nos brinda oportunidades sin precedentes para estar preparados", dijo Sonya Harris, asesora principal de la campaña de preparación para desastres de Cal OES en Listos California.
Entre esta nueva tecnología se encuentra el Sistema de Alerta Temprana de Terremotos de California, el primero de su tipo en el país, lanzado en 2019 y desde entonces mejorado para enviar alertas hasta 30 segundos antes de que ocurra un terremoto.
Hasta ahora, los californianos han recibido millones de alertas, en gran parte a través de la aplicación MyShake, que es gratuita, está disponible en los seis idiomas principales del estado y ofrece consejos de preparación junto con las alertas.
Para proteger la privacidad o la batería, los usuarios pueden optar por compartir su código postal en lugar de su ubicación, que la aplicación nunca guarda.
Hay más recursos de preparación para terremotos disponibles en 14 idiomas a través de Listos California.
“También alentamos a todos a habilitar alertas de emergencia y de concientización local en la configuración de sus teléfonos, pero nuestro futuro es uno en el que nadie tendrá que descargar una aplicación para recibir una alerta, un futuro en el que los sistemas de alerta temprana de terremotos estarán donde se emitirán las alertas de incendio y las alarmas automáticas. Ahora hay aspersores en los edificios”, dijo Lara.
“Llegará un momento en el que, si estás trabajando en una fábrica y se produce un terremoto, la línea de montaje se apagará automáticamente, las turbinas de nuestras presas se apagarán inmediatamente y podremos cortar el tráfico a través de un puente antes del temblor. llega”, continuó.
"A menudo existe el mito de que se necesita más tiempo o dinero del que pensábamos para estar preparado, pero todos estos recursos son gratuitos y toma unos minutos conectarse", agregó Harris. "Estamos honrando a aquellos que hemos perdido a causa de los terremotos y lo lejos que hemos llegado para tener estos segundos que salvarán vidas".
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NYC ELECTION INTEGRITY QUESTIONED AFTER MAYOR ADAMS INDICTED
Edwin J. Viera Public News Service
New York City election integrity is under added scrutiny after Mayor Eric Adams' indictment.
Part of the indictment alleges Adams broke campaign finance laws during his 2021 mayoral bid. But some groups advocating for good government feel there is not much cause for concern.
Rachael Fauss, senior policy analyst for the group Reinvent Albany, noted the charges against Adams mean the enforcement mechanism works in New York's public matching program for political campaign funds. She said the city's Campaign Finance Board flags any suspicious patterns of contributions.
"There's a whole filing and disclosure process that candidates have to go through," Fauss explained. "By vetting those filings, the Campaign Finance Board can find where they think there are violations and, in this case, it ended up going through to the Southern District and an indictment resulted from this."
With the mayoral election next year, and Adams vehemently aiming for a second term, Fauss pointed out there are ways to bolster election integrity. One recommendation is for the Campaign Finance Board to hold campaign audits closer to elections, which could boost confidence in the process. Fauss also feels the language should be clearer on campaign contribution disclosures about the penalties a person can face.
The Campaign Finance Board is considering new rules about when to withhold matching funds from a campaign. The rules would also examine when expenses are truly independent. Fauss thinks now is not the time to make big changes, although she added they would have value in future elections.
"Their new regulations should help with enforcement. Speeding up the process for the audits I think will help give more confidence that the system is working as it should," Fauss outlined. "But you know, of course, we're in the middle of a presidential election right now, so we have other things on our minds, but the mayoral election will be here shortly in 2025."
She adds the Campaign Finance Board provides transparency about how campaigns get money. The challenge ahead is ensuring people understand what the board's data mean in terms of election integrity.
Support for this reporting was provided by The Carnegie Corporation of New York.
CUESTIONAN INTEGRIDAD ELECTORAL EN NYC TRAS ACUSAR AL ALCALDE ADAMS
Edwin J. Viera Public News Service
Laintegridad de las elecciones en Nueva York está bajo escrutinio adicional después de la acusación formal del alcalde Eric Adams.
Parte de la acusación alega que Adams violo las leyes de financiamiento de campanas durante su candidatura en 2021. Pero algunos grupos que abogan por un buen gobierno creen que no hay muchos motivos de preocupación.
Rachael Fauss con Reinvent Albany señala que los cargos contra Adams significan que el mecanismo de aplicación funciona en el programa de contrapartida publica de Nueva York para los fondos de campana política. Dice que la Junta de Financiación de Campanas de la ciudad señala cualquier patrón sospechoso de contribuciones.
"Los candidatos deben pasar por todo un proceso de presentación de documentos y divulgación," explica Fauss. "Al examinar los documentos, la Junta de Financiamiento de Campanas puede determinar donde cree que se han producido infracciones y, en este caso, el proceso determino que en el Distrito Sur y se presentó una acusación formal."
Con las elecciones a la alcaldía del próximo año y Adams aspirando con vehemencia a un segundo mandato, Fauss señala que hay formas de reforzar la integridad electoral. Una recomendación es que la Junta de Financiamiento de Campanas realice auditorias más cerca de las elecciones, lo que podría aumentar la confianza en el proceso. Fauss también cree que el lenguaje debería ser más claro en la divulgación de las contribuciones de
campana sobre las sanciones que una persona puede enfrentar.
La Junta de Financiación de Campanas está estudiando nuevas normas sobre cuando retener los fondos de contrapartida. Estas normas también examinarían cuando los gastos son realmente independientes. Fauss cree que ahora no es el momento de hacer grandes cambios, aunque dice que tendrían valor en futuras elecciones.
"Las nuevas normas deberían contribuir a su aplicación. Acelerar el proceso de auditorías ayudara a generar más confianza en que el sistema funciona como se debe," dice Fauss. "Pero, claro, ahora estamos en medio de una elección presidencial, así que tenemos otras cosas en la cabeza, pero las elecciones a la alcaldía serán dentro de poco, en 2025."
Añade que la C-F-B ofrece transparencia sobre cómo se obtiene dinero en las campanas. Pero el reto es garantizar que la gente entienda lo que significan los datos de la junta en términos de integridad electoral.
El apoyo para este informe fue proporcionado por The
Carnegie Corporation de Nueva York.
Though a Marist poll found 81% of New York City residents do not want Mayor Eric Adams to run again, campaign finance data show he has the most spending capital of all 2025 mayoral candidates. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
Aunque una encuesta indica que el 81% de los residentes de NYC no quieren que el alcalde Eric Adams se presente nuevamente, los datos de financiación de campañas muestran que es el candidato a alcalde con mayor capital de gasto para 2025. Photo Credit: Wirestock.com
PREPARING FOR EATING, TRAVELING AND SOCIALIZING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Healthy holiday tips for people living with diabetes
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Theholiday season is a joyful but sometimes challenging time, especially for people living with diabetes who may be watching their sugar intake. Between treat-filled parties and meals and travel that could get in the way of healthy eating, it can be tough to manage glucose levels during this time of year.
To help you make the most of the holiday festivities, here are tips to help you feel your best and enjoy your time without compromising your health.
Smart food strategies
When hosting, you have control over the menu, so you can select foods that help you feel your best. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people living with diabetes to choose whole foods over highly processed foods, plus non-starchy veggies like spinach, broccoli and green beans. They also recommend limiting added sugars and refined grains (pasta, white bread and rice). Combining certain foods can help maintain glucose levels as well.
"Combining carbs in meals with protein, fat or fiber can help keep your glucose steady," said Sara Thomas, a registered dietitian and research scientist with a Ph.D. in nutrition science and expertise in diabetes and obesity. "For example, you can serve whole grains, like brown rice, alongside lean protein, a salad and/or roasted veggies to help balance your glucose."
When you're not the host, it can be stressful being unsure what food and drinks will be served. If you're attending a party, offer to bring a dish that works well with your glucose management, like:
* Balsamic oven-roasted veggies (vegetables with a flavorful kick)
* Green beans with mushroom and onions (a staple vegetable on holiday tables)
* Butternut squash gratin (a healthier take on this cheesy holiday favorite!)
* Spinach salad with goat cheese and beets
Find more meal ideas to help keep you on track on the American Diabetes Association website. Snacks, the key to instant happiness - and balanced glucose!
Just like not showing up empty-handed to a holiday party or family gathering, you shouldn't show up hungry, either. Having a snack prior to the gettogether can help with minimizing glucose highs or lows.
"You might think waiting until a party to eat means you're saving up calories, but if you show up hungry you might overeat and make not-as-healthy choices," added Thomas. "Have a healthy snack
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Consejos saludables de temporada festiva para quienes viven con diabetes
first that pairs carbs with fats or proteins, like an apple with peanut butter."
Additionally, if you choose to drink alcohol, remember alcohol affects people in different ways. It's best not to drink on an empty stomach, and it's recommended to stick to one serving of alcohol for women and two servings for men. It's also a good idea to drink water before and after drinking alcohol.
When you're living with diabetes, utilizing a continuous glucose monitor like Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor can show you your glucose numbers in real-time and help you easily see glucose patterns, empowering you to make more informed decisions,1 around what to eat and drink during the holidays, without the need for fingersticks.
Navigating social interactions
If you're living with diabetes or shared with your family and friends that you're monitoring your glucose, they may comment on what you're eating or drinking when you're at a gathering. While most likely well-intentioned, these comments can add additional stress beyond just watching what you're eating, which can also negatively impact your glucose levels.
One way to manage this is to respond with something like, "I appreciate your questions and concerns. This is what works best for me." If you feel comfortable, you could show them insights from your continuous glucose monitor and explain how it has helped with improving your glucose control.
Explore more, worry less: Savvy traveling tips
In addition to thinking through what you're eating and drinking during the holidays, travel can add even more stress that can impact your glucose levels. Like preparing for holiday gatherings, you can prepare for travel, too. For example, you can prepackage balanced snacks to pack alongside your medicines and diabetes supplies if you're living with diabetes. Here are additional ideas to reduce holiday travel stress:
* Pack snacks like nuts, dried fruits, cheese and high-protein/high-fiber bars.
* Allow extra time to get through security to reduce stress.
* Choose flights with at least one-hour layovers (for connected flights) to prevent rush and worry.
* Pack diabetes medications and extra supplies in carry-on bags, not checked luggage (which could be lost or delayed).
You'll enjoy the holidays a lot more if you plan ahead, so you can better cope with potential stressors that impact your mental and physical health. A little preparation makes festive meals, socializing and travel less likely to disrupt your glucose levels.
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temporada festiva es un periodo de júbilo, pero a veces difícil, especialmente para las personas que viven con diabetes y que pueden estar cuidando su ingestión de azúcar. Debido a las fiestas con abundancia de golosinas, las comidas y los viajes que podrían obstaculizar una alimentación saludable, puede ser difícil controlar los niveles de glucosa durante esta época del año.
Para ayudarle a aprovechar al máximo las festividades de fin de año, le ofrecemos estos consejos para ayudarlo a sentirse lo mejor posible y disfrutar de su tiempo sin afectar su salud.
Estrategias alimentarias inteligentes
Como cuando tiene invitados es más fácil ejercer control sobre el menú, puede seleccionar alimentos que le ayuden a sentirte mejor. Por ejemplo, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) aconsejan a las personas que viven con diabetes que elijan alimentos integrales en lugar de alimentos altamente procesados, además de verduras sin almidón como espinacas, brócoli y judías verdes. También recomiendan limitar los azúcares añadidos y los cereales refinados (pasta, pan blanco y arroz). La combinación de ciertos alimentos también puede ayudar a mantener los niveles de glucosa.
"La combinación de carbohidratos en las comidas con proteínas, grasas o fibra, puede mantener la glucosa estable", explica dijo Sara Thomas, dietista registrada e investigadora científica con un Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición, y experiencia en diabetes y obesidad. "Por ejemplo, puede servir cereales integrales como el arroz integral, junto con proteínas magras, una ensalada, y/o verduras asadas para equilibrar la glucosa".
Sin embargo, si no es el anfitrión, puede resultar estresante la incertidumbre con respecto a qué comidas y bebidas se servirán. Si va a asistir a una fiesta, ofrézcase a llevar un plato que funcione bien con su control de glucosa, como:
* Verduras balsámicas asadas al horno (verduras con un toque pleno de sabor)
* Judías verdes con champiñones y cebollas (una verdura básica en las mesas de temporada festiva)
* Gratinado de calabaza moscada (¡una versión más saludable de este favorito aburrido de la temporada festiva!)
* Ensalada de espinacas con queso de cabra y remolacha
Para tener acceso a más ideas de comidas que le ayuden a mantenerse "por el buen camino", visite el sitio web de la Asociación Americana de la Diabetes (ADA). Los bocadillos, clave para la felicidad instantánea ¡y la glucosa equilibrada!
De la misma manera que no debe llegar a una fiesta de fin de año o a una reunión familiar con las manos vacías, tampoco es aconsejable presentarse con demasiado apetito. Tomar un refrigerio antes de la reunión puede minimizar los niveles altos o bajos de glucosa.
"Podríamos pensar que esperar hasta la hora de la fies-
ta para comer implica que estamos ahorrando calorías, pero si llegamos con hambre, comeríamos en exceso y tomaríamos decisiones que no son tan saludables", agrega Thomas. "Primero coma un refrigerio saludable que combine carbohidratos con grasas o proteínas, como una manzana con mantequilla de maní".
Además, si va a consumir alcohol, recuerde que el mismo afecta a las personas de diferentes maneras. Es mejor no beber con el estómago vacío, y es recomendable ceñirse a una porción de alcohol para las mujeres y dos porciones para los hombres. También es buena idea beber agua antes y después de consumir alcohol. Cuando se vive con diabetes, utilizar un monitor continuo de glucosa como el sensor FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus de Abbott puede mostrarle sus niveles de glucosa en tiempo real y ayudarlo a ver fácilmente los patrones de glucosa, lo que le permite tomar decisiones más informadas, sobre qué comer y beber durante las fiestas, sin la necesidad de sufrir pinchazos en los dedos. Respuesta a las interacciones sociales
Si vive con diabetes o le ha revelado a sus familiares y amigos que está controlando su nivel de glucosa, es posible que le hagan comentarios sobre lo que usted come o bebe cuando está en una reunión. Si bien es probable que los comentarios sean bien intencionados, pueden agregar estrés adicional más allá de solo observar lo que está comiendo, lo que también puede afectar negativamente sus niveles de glucosa.
Una forma de salir airoso de la situación es responder algo similar a: "Agradezco sus preguntas e inquietudes. Esto es lo más conveniente para mí". Si se siente cómodo, puede mostrarles la información de su monitor continuo y explicarles cómo le ha ayudado a mejorar su control de la glucosa.
Explorar más, preocuparse menos: Consejos inteligentes para sus viajes
Además de pensar en lo que está comiendo y bebiendo durante la temporada festiva, viajar puede agregar aún más estrés, lo cual puede afectar sus niveles de glucosa. Al igual que se prepara con vistas a las reuniones de fin de año, también es posible prepararse para viajar. Por ejemplo, puede empacar refrigerios balanceados para llevarlos junto con sus medicamentos y suministros para la diabetes, si usted vive con diabetes. Estas son varias ideas adicionales para reducir el estrés de los viajes en temporada festiva:
* Empaque bocadillos como nueces, frutas secas, queso y barras ricas en proteínas y fibra.
* Reserve tiempo adicional para pasar por el control de seguridad y reducir así el estrés.
* Elija vuelos con escalas de al menos una hora (en caso de conexiones) para evitar prisas y preocupaciones.
* Lleve los medicamentos para la diabetes y los suministros adicionales en el equipaje de mano, no en el equipaje facturado (que podría extraviarse o demorarse).
Disfrutará mucho más de las fiestas si planifica con anticipación, para que pueda lidiar mejor con los posibles factores estresantes que afectan su salud mental y física. Un poco de preparación hace que las comidas festivas, la socialización y los viajes sean menos propensos a alterar sus niveles de glucosa.
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Matt Vasilogambros & Kevin Hardy Stateline
Afteran Orange County resident flushes her toilet, the water flows through the Southern California community’s sewer system, meanders its way to the sanitation plant, has its solids removed, is piped to a wastewater recycling facility next door and undergoes three different purification processes until it is clean enough to drink.
“It tastes like water,” said Mehul Patel, executive director of operations for the Orange County Water District’s project, after taking a gulp from a clear plastic cup at the sampling station, as he stood outside the final purification process facility on a warm afternoon earlier this month.
“It’s just like any other water, but it’s gone through a lot,” he said. “People shouldn’t judge where it came from, but where it is now.”
No large community in the U.S., not even Orange County, is taking water from toilets and transforming it directly into clean drinking water right now.
But Patel’s demonstration might offer a glimpse of the future, as states and communities across the country design new plants that will do just that, giving communities more control over their water supply as the climate gets drier.
The idea is still new in many parts of the country. And officials face some pushback from skeptics concerned about the high costs of advanced purification systems and from a public not used to the idea of drinking what was once their own waste. Every day, Orange County’s Groundwater Replenishment System, known to the locals as GWRS, purifies 130 million gallons of wastewater coming from 2.5 million residents. It’s the world’s largest
CA FACILITIES COULD TURN SEWAGE INTO TAP WATER , BUT PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE LAGS
wastewater recycling plant, and the first in the United States to recycle every ounce of its county’s wastewater. This system of pipes, purifiers and chemical reactions has become a required visit for any water official looking to adopt a similar program in another state.
Patel expects more visitors now that California’s top water officials are slated to greenlight new rules later this month that would allow counties to purify their wastewater and inject it immediately into the drinking water supply. If approved, as expected, regulations would go into effect in July.
Currently, all of Orange County’s recycled wastewater is used to replenish its groundwater aquifer
and protect it from seawater intrusion. The water is later pumped out and purified once again to drinking water standards and distributed throughout the county. There are no plans to change this two-part process anytime soon.
Some Golden State communities do the same; others use their recycled wastewater to irrigate fields, water parks or merely dump it into the Pacific Ocean.
But as the state faces a drier future in which the amount of water coming from the Colorado River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains may not be reliable, top water officials say the state needs more sources of drinking water.
“We spend a lot of money and energy moving water from different parts of the state to Southern California, where it’s used once and dumped in the ocean,” said Darrin Polhemus, deputy director of the California State Water Resources Control Board. “That’s maybe not the smartest way to deal with a resiliency question.”
Communities across the country, even beyond the increasingly arid West, have been using recycled wastewater to shore up water supplies drained by larger populations, over-pumped groundwater aquifers, hotter summers and less precipitation.
Facilities are pumping out millions of gallons of recycled wastewater in Arizona, Georgia, Texas and Virginia. Regulators in Colorado, Florida, Iowa and Kansas are considering how to use it. In Arizona, for example, some cities use recycled wastewater to replenish dormant rivers and brew beer; others use it to refill underground aquifers, cool factories or keep parks and golf courses green. But rarely has wastewater gone directly into the drinking water supply.
Daniel McCurry, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, expects that in two decades at least half of states will adopt wastewater recycling to meet the hydrological demands of a hotter, drier climate.
“Places you wouldn’t normally think of as dry or water-stressed at all are starting to build these plants,” he said. “And that’s only going to accelerate.
“Anywhere that’s primarily reliant on groundwater is going to have water reuse in their future.”
How it works
The town of Castle Rock, Colorado, lies in a
Water purification in Orange County's Groundwater Replenishment System involves three steps: microfiltration,
reverse osmosis and advanced oxidation. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
valley east of the Rocky Mountains.
Directly recycling wastewater into drinking water will eventually allow residents to hold onto more of their precious water supply. Rather than continuing to send treated wastewater into East Plum Creek, where volumes can be lost to evaporation, the town will be able to recycle its municipal water over and over at a water treatment plant that was upgraded in 2021.
“We keep more of a closed loop and we bring that water directly back,” said Mark Marlowe, director of Castle Rock Water, of the incoming system.
While the plant already has the capability, it’s not sending treated wastewater directly to customers yet; Marlowe says it will likely take three to five years to meet new regulations on potable reuse announced by the state in January. The rules include a full year of water quality monitoring and a community awareness campaign before implementation.
While Castle Rock will spend more to comply with those regulations, it also expects to save money on energy costs by reducing the distance water must be moved. And the city’s sewage will actually provide more predictable water quality, Marlowe said. The quality of creek water can vary wildly as salt runs off in the winters or as storms increase sediments in the water.
“There is no new water,” Marlowe said. “It’s really just a question of whether the water is being recycled through natural processes or through manmade engineering solutions.”
In Orange County, the science of turning human waste into clean water is on full display.
After showing a Stateline reporter around the 15acre wastewater recycling plant southeast of Los Angeles, the air around it heavy with the smell of standing water, Patel stopped at three display sinks designed for the tour frequented by local students and water officials from out of town — one filled with amber-tinted water, another yellowish and the third crystal clear, each showing what the wastewater looks like after the three purification steps.
Starting at microfiltration, wastewater is sucked through microscopic holes in hollow plastic fiber. At reverse osmosis, the water is forced through holes 1,000 times smaller in tightly wound membrane sheets, wrapped in fiberglass tubes. And at advanced oxidation, the water is hit with ultraviolet light combined with hydrogen peroxide.
From sewage to drinkable water, the process takes 20 hours.
In the next decade, Southern California cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego plan to recycle wastewater for direct use as drinking water. Both would add more purification steps than what Orange County uses to ensure pathogens are removed before the water reaches consumers.
“As the drought has gotten worse, the interest has increased,” Patel said.
Where it’s going
Even in the typically water-rich Midwest, unpredictable supplies have some communities considering turning wastewater into drinking water.
In southern Iowa, the town of Osceola could become the first in the state to use treated wastewater as part of its drinking supply. Three years of drought have left the town’s West Lake dangerously low, the Des Moines Register reported. The topic came up time and again at a water conference hosted by the Kansas Water Office last month.
In one presentation, Jason Solomon, a technical assistant at the Kansas Rural Water Association, projected a map of the Neosho River pocked with toilet icons marking the dozens of places communities release treated wastewater into the river. Sometimes, those discharges aren’t far from the intake valve of the next town downstream relying on the water.
His point: The current system is only one step removed from directly recycling wastewater. Rivers and reservoirs are as much a mental barrier as a
physical one in terms of water quality, said Solomon, whose group assists small water providers across the state.
He thinks direct wastewater recycling is likely a ways off in Kansas given its stigma and costs. But it’s an idea worth considering with recent droughts threatening drinking water supplies even in the traditionally wettest part of the state.
“Why don’t we just take it directly from the wastewater plant?” he said in an interview. “Why would we put it back in the river? It’s going to get dirtier in the river.”
Public perception is key
Although experts say the science is clear, convincing the public has been a challenge, including in Southern California.
Three decades ago, Los Angeles County sought to bring what the local media dubbed “toilet to tap” to the region, but officials were met with fierce resistance by politicians and residents. It stopped the project.
The “yuck” factor can be challenging, said David Sedlak, director of the Berkeley Water Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
“When you look at some communities where they haven’t done water recycling yet, they have to start building legitimacy from the ground up,” said Sedlak, who recently published a book on water solutions.
“Sometimes that means changing the culture of transparency and openness. And sometimes that means working with the public and bringing them on board to see and understand it.”
Often, people assume the water coming from rivers is cleaner than it really is, Sedlak said; the public may not fully grasp that it can include agricultural runoff or the wastewater from some upstream communities.
A future plant in El Paso, Texas, will include an educational exhibit area so schoolchildren and other visitors can see the science behind the treatment process.
Adjacent to an existing wastewater plant, the $130 million purification facility will send treated wastewater directly back into the drinking water system. Construction is expected to begin next year, but the city has been working to educate and build trust with the public for the past decade, said Christina Montoya-Halter, the communications and marketing director for El Paso Water.
“I don’t want to say it was easy,” she said. “But we are in a different position in El Paso because we’ve been talking about the need to diversify for a long time.”
The city sources water from the Rio Grande and underground aquifers, and runs a desalination plant to treat salty groundwater.
The new treatment plant, which should be running by 2027, is expected to produce up to 10 million gallons per day — or about 6% of the city’s annual needs. But it’s considered a crucial supply since El Paso hasn’t received its full allocation of Rio Grande water in about a decade.
Gilbert Trejo, vice president of engineering, operations and technical services for the utility, said directly treating wastewater will cost roughly double the price of other treatment processes.
Trejo, who serves on the board of a national trade group promoting the use of recycled water, expects directly recycled wastewater will become mainstream as officials increasingly view it as a solution to water shortages.
“It’s not just a solution for arid states and arid regions,” he said. “This also solves a lot of problems in water-rich areas.”
Matt Vasilogambros and Kevin Hardy wrote this article for Stateline. Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration
LAS INSTALACIONES DE CA PODRÍAN CONVERTIR LAS AGUAS RESIDUALES EN AGUA DE LA LLAVE , PERO LA ACEPTACIÓN PÚBLICA SE RETRASA
California esterilizó durante décadas a miles de personas en prisiones estatales, asilos y hospitales estatales. Los legisladores crearon un programa de reparaciones para ellos, pero han rechazado la mayoría de las solicitudes.
purificación del agua en el sistema de reposición de aguas subterráneas del condado de Orange
pasos: microfiltración, ósmosis inversa y oxidación avanzada.
Matt Vasilogambros & Kevin Hardy Stateline
Después de que un residente del Condado de Orange le baje al baño, el agua fluye a través del sistema de alcantarillado de la comunidad del sur de California, serpentea hasta la planta de saneamiento, se eliminan los sólidos, se canaliza a una instalación de reciclaje de aguas residuales de al lado y se somete a tres procesos de purificación diferentes hasta que está lo suficientemente limpio para beber.
“Sabe a agua”, dijo Mehul Patel, director ejecutivo de operaciones del proyecto del Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange, después de tomar un sorbo de un vaso de plástico transparente en la estación de muestreo, mientras estaba afuera de las instalaciones del proceso de purificación final en una tarde cálida a principios de este mes.
"Es como cualquier otra agua, pero ha pasado por muchas cosas", dijo. "La gente no debería juzgar de dónde vino, sino dónde está ahora".
Ninguna gran comunidad de EE.UU., ni siquiera el condado de Orange, está tomando agua de los inodoros y transformándola directamente en agua potable limpia en estos momentos. Pero la demostración de Patel podría ofrecer una visión del futuro, a medida que los estados y comunidades de todo el país diseñen nuevas plantas que harán precisamente eso, dando a las comunidades más control sobre su suministro de agua a medida que el clima se vuelve más seco.
La idea aún es nueva en muchas partes del país. Y los funcionarios enfrentan cierta oposición de los escépticos preocupados por los altos costos de los sistemas de purificación avanzados y de un público que no está acostumbrado a la idea de tomar lo que alguna vez fueron sus propios desechos.
Cada día, el Sistema de Reabastecimiento de Agua Subterránea del Condado de Orange, conocido por los lugareños como GWRS,
purifica 130 millones de galones de aguas residuales provenientes de 2,5 millones de residentes. Es la planta de reciclaje de aguas residuales más grande del mundo y la primera en los Estados Unidos en reciclar cada gramo de aguas residuales de su condado. Este sistema de tuberías, purificadores y reacciones químicas se ha convertido en una visita obligada para cualquier funcionario del agua que desee adoptar un programa similar en otro estado.
Patel espera más visitantes ahora que los principales funcionarios del agua de California darán luz verde a nuevas reglas a finales de este mes que permitirían a los condados purificar sus aguas residuales e inyectarlas inmediatamente en el suministro de agua potable. Si se aprueba, como se espera, las regulaciones entrarían en vigor en julio.
Actualmente, todas las aguas residuales recicladas del Condado de Orange se utilizan para reponer su acuífero subterráneo y protegerlo de la intrusión de agua de mar. Posteriormente, el agua se bombea, se purifica de nuevo para cumplir las normas de potabilidad y se distribuye por todo el condado. No hay planes de cambiar este proceso en dos partes en un futuro cercano.
Algunas comunidades de Golden State hacen lo mismo; otros utilizan sus aguas residuales recicladas para regar sembradíos, parques acuáticos o simplemente verterlas en el Océano Pacífico.
Pero mientras el estado enfrenta un futuro más seco en el que la cantidad de agua proveniente del río Colorado y las montañas de Sierra Nevada puede no ser confiable, los principales funcionarios del agua dicen que el estado necesita más fuentes de agua potable. "Gastamos mucho dinero y energía transportando agua desde diferentes partes del estado hasta el sur de California, donde se usa una vez y se vierte al océano", dijo Darrin Polhemus, subdirector de la Junta de Control de Recursos Hídricos del Estado de California. "Quizás esa no sea la forma más in-
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teligente de abordar una cuestión de resiliencia".
Las comunidades de todo el país, incluso más allá del oeste cada vez más árido, han estado utilizando aguas residuales recicladas para apuntalar los suministros de agua drenados por poblaciones más grandes, acuíferos subterráneos sobrebombeados, veranos más calurosos y menos precipitaciones.
Las instalaciones están bombeando millones de galones de aguas residuales recicladas en Arizona, Georgia, Texas y Virginia. Los reguladores de Colorado, Florida, Iowa y Kansas están considerando cómo utilizarlo. En Arizona, por ejemplo, algunas ciudades utilizan aguas residuales recicladas para reponer ríos inactivos y elaborar cerveza; otros lo utilizan para rellenar acuíferos subterráneos, enfriar fábricas o mantener verdes parques y campos de golf. Pero rara vez las aguas residuales han ido directamente al suministro de agua potable.
Daniel McCurry, profesor asistente de ingeniería civil y ambiental en la Universidad del Sur de California, espera que en dos décadas al menos la mitad de los estados adopten el reciclaje de aguas residuales para satisfacer las demandas hidrológicas de un clima más cálido y seco.
"Lugares que normalmente no se considerarían secos o con escasez de agua están empezando a construir estas plantas", dijo. “Y eso sólo se acelerará.
"En cualquier lugar que dependa principalmente de aguas subterráneas se reutilizará el agua en el futuro".
¿Cómo funciona?
La ciudad de Castle Rock, Colorado, se encuentra en un valle al este de las Rocky Mountains.
El reciclaje directo de aguas residuales para convertirlas en agua potable eventualmente permitirá a los residentes conservar una mayor cantidad de su preciado suministro de agua. En lugar de seguir enviando aguas residuales tratadas a East Plum Creek, donde se pueden perder volúmenes por evaporación, la ciudad podrá reciclar su agua municipal una y otra vez en una planta de tratamiento de agua que se mejoró en 2021.
"Mantenemos un circuito más cerrado y traemos esa agua directamente de regreso", dijo Mark Marlowe, director de Castle Rock Water, sobre el sistema entrante.
Si bien la planta ya tiene la
capacidad, todavía no envía aguas residuales tratadas directamente a los clientes; Marlowe dice que probablemente tomará de tres a cinco años cumplir con las nuevas regulaciones sobre reutilización potable anunciadas por el estado en enero. Las reglas incluyen un año completo de monitoreo de la calidad del agua y una campaña de concientización comunitaria antes de su implementación.
Si bien Castle Rock gastará más para cumplir con esas regulaciones, también espera ahorrar dinero en costos de energía al reducir la distancia que debe recorrer el agua. Y las aguas residuales de la ciudad en realidad proporcionarán una calidad del agua más predecible, afirmó Marlowe. La calidad del agua del arroyo puede variar enormemente a medida que la sal se escurre en los inviernos o las tormentas aumentan los sedimentos en el agua.
"No hay agua nueva", dijo Marlowe. "En realidad, es sólo una cuestión de si el agua se recicla mediante procesos naturales o mediante soluciones de ingeniería creadas por el hombre".
En el Condado de Orange, la ciencia de convertir los desechos humanos en agua limpia está a la vista.
Después de mostrarle a un reportero de Stateline la planta de reciclaje de aguas residuales de 15 acres al sureste de Los Ángeles, con el aire a su alrededor cargado con el olor a agua estancada, Patel se detuvo en tres fregaderos de exhibición diseñados para el recorrido frecuentado por estudiantes locales y funcionarios del agua de las afueras de la ciudad — uno lleno de agua teñida de ámbar, otro amarillento y el tercero cristalino, cada uno de los cuales muestra cómo se ven las aguas residuales después de los tres pasos de purificación.
A partir de la microfiltración, las aguas residuales se aspiran a través de orificios microscópicos en fibras plásticas huecas. En la ósmosis inversa, el agua pasa a través de orificios 1.000 veces más pequeños en láminas de membrana bien enrolladas y envueltas en tubos de fibra de vidrio. Y en la oxidación avanzada, el agua recibe luz ultravioleta combinada con peróxido de hidrógeno.
Desde las aguas residuales hasta el agua potable, el proceso dura 20 horas.
En la próxima década, ciudades del sur de California como Los Ángeles y San Di-
ego planean reciclar aguas residuales para uso directo como agua potable. Ambos agregarían más pasos de purificación que los que utiliza el Condado de Orange para garantizar que los patógenos se eliminen antes de que el agua llegue a los consumidores.
“A medida que la sequía empeoraba, el interés aumentaba”, dijo Patel.
¿A dónde va?
Incluso en el Medio Oeste, típicamente rico en agua, los suministros impredecibles hacen que algunas comunidades consideren convertir las aguas residuales en agua potable.
En el sur de Iowa, la ciudad de Osceola podría convertirse en la primera del estado en utilizar aguas residuales
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tratadas como parte de su suministro de agua potable. Tres años de sequía han dejado el Lago Oeste de la ciudad peligrosamente bajo, informó el Registro de Des Moines.
El tema surgió una y otra vez en una conferencia sobre el agua organizada por la Oficina del Agua de Kansas el mes pasado.
En una presentación, Jason Solomon, asistente técnico de la Asociación de Agua Rural de Kansas, proyectó un mapa del río Neosho lleno de íconos de inodoros que marcan las docenas de lugares donde las comunidades vierten aguas residuales tratadas al río. A veces, esas descargas no están lejos de la válvula de admisión del siguiente pueblo río abajo que depende del agua.
Comente sobre la limpieza de desechos peligrosos y los documentos CEQA para Boorman Park
Esta limpieza eliminaría los compuestos orgánicos semivolátiles (SVOC), plomo, arsénico, cadmio, cobalto, mercurio y talio de Boorman Park.
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Su punto: el sistema actual está a sólo un paso del reciclaje directo de aguas residuales. Los ríos y embalses son tanto una barrera mental como física en términos de calidad del agua, dijo Solomon, cuyo grupo ayuda a pequeños proveedores de agua en todo el estado.
Él cree que el reciclaje directo de aguas residuales probablemente esté muy lejos en Kansas, dado su estigma y sus costos. Pero es una idea que vale la pena considerar, dadas las recientes sequías que amenazan el suministro de agua potable incluso en la parte tradicionalmente más húmeda del estado.
"¿Por qué no la tomamos directamente de la planta de aguas residuales?" dijo en una entrevista. “¿Por qué la devolveríamos al río? El río la ensuciará más”.
La percepción pública es clave
Aunque los expertos dicen que la ciencia es clara, convencer al público ha sido un desafío, incluso en el sur de California.
Hace tres décadas, el condado de Los Ángeles intentó llevar a la región lo que los medios locales denominaron “retrete a la llave”, pero los funcionarios encontraron una feroz resistencia por parte de políticos y residentes. Detuvo el proyecto.
El factor “puaj” puede ser un desafío, dijo David Sedlak, director del Berkeley Water Center de la Universidad de California, Berkeley.
“Cuando nos fijamos en algunas comunidades donde aún no han reciclado el agua, tienen que empezar a construir legitimidad desde cero”, dijo Sedlak, quien recientemente publicó un libro sobre soluciones hídricas.
“A veces eso significa cambiar la cultura de transparencia y apertura. Y a veces eso significa trabajar con el público e incorporarlo para que lo vea y lo comprenda”.
A menudo, la gente supone que el agua que viene de los ríos es más limpia de lo que realmente es, dijo Sedlak; Es posible que el público no comprenda completamente que puede incluir escorrentías agrícolas o aguas residuales de algunas comunidades río arriba.
Una futura planta en El Paso, Texas, incluirá un área de exhibición educativa para que los escolares y otros visitantes puedan ver la ciencia detrás del proceso de tratamiento.
Adyacente a una planta de
aguas residuales existente, la instalación de purificación de $130 millones enviará las aguas residuales tratadas directamente de regreso al sistema de agua potable. Se espera que la construcción comience el próximo año, pero la ciudad ha estado trabajando para educar y generar confianza en el público durante la última década, dijo Christina Montoya-Halter, directora de comunicaciones y marketing de El Paso Water. "No quiero decir que fue fácil", dijo. “Pero estamos en una posición diferente en El Paso porque hemos estado hablando de la necesidad de diversificar durante mucho tiempo”.
La ciudad obtiene agua del Río Grande y de acuíferos subterráneos, y opera una planta desalinizadora para tratar el agua subterránea salada.
Se espera que la nueva planta de tratamiento, que debería estar operativa para 2027, produzca hasta 10 millones de galones por día, o alrededor del 6% de las necesidades anuales de la ciudad. Pero se considera un suministro crucial ya que El Paso no ha recibido su asignación completa de agua del Río Grande en aproximadamente una década.
Gilbert Trejo, vicepresidente de ingeniería, operaciones y servicios técnicos de la empresa de servicios públicos, dijo que el tratamiento directo de las aguas residuales costará aproximadamente el doble del precio de otros procesos de tratamiento.
Trejo, que forma parte de la junta directiva de un grupo comercial nacional que promueve el uso de agua reciclada, espera que las aguas residuales recicladas directamente se conviertan en algo común a medida que los funcionarios las vean cada vez más como una solución a la escasez de agua.
"No es sólo una solución para los estados y regiones áridos", dijo. "Esto también resuelve muchos problemas en las zonas ricas en agua".
Matt Vasilogambros y Kevin Hardy escribieron este artículo para Stateline. Versión transmitida por Kathleen Shannon para el informe del Servicio de Noticias de California para la colaboración entre Solutions Journalism Network y Public News Service
EL ABORTO NO ESTÁ EN LA BOLETA ELECTORAL EN CALIFORNIA PERO LOS
CANDIDATOS ESTATALES NO DEJAN DE HABLAR DEL TEMA
Los demócratas que participan en las principales contiendas legislativas afirman que el derecho al aborto está amenazado a nivel nacional, por lo que es un tema relevante. También podría ser un tema ganador.
Alexei Koseff CalMatters
Unanuncio de campaña que inunda las ondas de televisión en la región de Sacramento durante esta temporada electoral advierte que el actual asambleísta republicano está “respaldado por extremistas anti abortistas” que “saben que respaldará su peligrosa agenda antielección”.
Los residentes de los suburbios del norte de Los Ángeles podrían descubrir que sus videos de YouTube comienzan con un anuncio ominoso que declara que el rival republicano del asambleísta local es “demasiado peligroso para nuestra comunidad” porque “prohibiría el aborto”.
Y en Palm Springs, una candidata demócrata está dirigiendo un programa que destaca una votación, realizada por el senador republicano al que espera desbancar, contra un proyecto de ley para prohibir el procesamiento penal de abortos espontáneos y mortinatos. “¿Qué candidato al Senado estatal protegerá la libertad reproductiva?”, pregunta el narrador.
Aunque los políticos de California han afirmado y ampliado el compromiso del estado con el acceso al aborto desde que la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos revocó un derecho constitucional al procedimiento hace dos años, los demócratas que se postulan en escaños legislativos competitivos este noviembre están, no obstante, haciendo de la amenaza a la atención de la salud reproductiva un mensaje central.
El resultado de cada contienda individual no cambiará sustancialmente la política en el Capitolio estatal, que ha estado dominado durante décadas por demócratas que apoyan el derecho al aborto. Pero algunos candidatos dicen que su enfoque en la libertad reproductiva es un recordatorio a los votantes de que esas victorias deben defenderse, al tiempo que señalan sus valores durante una elección presidencial en la que la prohibición del aborto ha sido un tema frecuente de debate.
“Hay que estar en contacto con las personas en cada momento y todos estamos en sintonía íntima en Washington, DC, en este momento”, dijo Lisa Middleton, concejal demócrata de la ciudad de Palm Springs, que ha hecho de los derechos reproductivos el problema principal en su campaña contra la senadora estatal Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, republicana de Redlands. “Estados Unidos está en una encrucijada y las decisiones que estamos tomando a nivel nacional son fundamentales”.
Toda política es nacional
Las encuestas públicas indican que los californianos no consideran que el derecho al aborto sea uno de los problemas más importantes que enfrenta el estado. En una encuesta realizada en junio por el Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California, los votantes citaron la economía, los costos de la vivienda y la falta de vivienda por encima de todos los demás problemas; el aborto no apareció lo suficiente como para ser incluido en la lista. Pero los encuestadores a nivel nacional han descubierto que es un factor cada vez más decisivo en la carrera presidencial, particularmente para las mujeres. La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, la candidata demócrata, ha atacado repetidamente al expresidente Donald Trump, el candidato republicano, por querer restringir el acceso al aborto en todo el país, una afirmación que él ha negado sin poder explicar su posición.
Rusty Hicks, presidente del Partido Demócrata de California, que financia algunos de los anuncios relacionados con el aborto para los candidatos legislativos este otoño, dijo que la política se ha federalizado en los últimos años, de modo que lo que sucede en la carrera presidencial impulsa la conversación y la atención de los votantes hacia el resto de la boleta. El mensaje urgente de campaña de Harris ha hecho que los californianos se pregunten qué podría pasar con el aborto aquí, dijo, y si los republicanos del estado también irán en pos de sus derechos.
“California siempre ha sido un país líder en estos temas importantes y de máxima prioridad”, afirmó Hicks. “Por eso es totalmente apropiado que los votantes consideren candidatos que vayan a proteger y preservar sus libertades a nivel estatal”.
A diferencia de la campaña presidencial, en la que Trump ha intentado convertir el apoyo de Harris al derecho al aborto en una debilidad al etiquetarla de extremista, los republicanos de California no están respondiendo a este tema y muchos parecen estar evitándolo por completo. CalMatters se puso en contacto con cinco candidatos legislativos republicanos que han sido objeto de anuncios de ataque relacionados con el aborto; solo uno respondió a una solicitud de entrevista.
campaña (atención médica, educación y economía), el derecho al aborto es lo primero que los votantes le preguntan.
“Son muy visionarios”, afirmó. “Afirman que sus libertades personales no deberían ser objeto de debate”.
Aunque los derechos reproductivos no son un área política en la que planea introducir legislación si es elegida, Middleton dijo que destacarlo en su campaña es una declaración sobre cómo votaría en los proyectos de ley que se le presenten y establece una clara distinción con su oponente, el asambleísta republicano José Hoover de Folsom, cuya posición, según ella, está fuera de sintonía con el distrito.
Los manifestantes contra el aborto se reunieron en el Capitolio estatal contra las medidas de aborto en el estado. 22 de junio de 2022. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters
Jessica Millan Patterson, presidenta del Partido Republicano de California, dijo que los votantes están mucho más preocupados por el fracaso de los demócratas, que durante mucho tiempo han disfrutado del control total del gobierno estatal, para resolver problemas más urgentes como el costo de vida, la delincuencia y la falta de vivienda. Dijo que el derecho al aborto no sería una estrategia ganadora en estas elecciones, pero los demócratas no tienen otra alternativa.
“Lo entiendo. Si yo fuera demócrata de California, querría hablar de cualquier cosa menos de lo que les importa a los votantes de California”, afirmó. “La cuestión del aborto aquí en California ya ha sido planteada y respondida”.
Una cuestión bipartidista
Pero los candidatos demócratas dijeron que están respondiendo a lo que escuchan de sus electores.
Porsche Middleton, concejal de la ciudad de Citrus Heights que está tratando de recuperar un escaño en la Asamblea del condado de Sacramento que los demócratas perdieron inesperadamente en 2022, dijo que cuando menciona sus principales temas de
“Es importante seguir manteniendo estas conversaciones en voz alta”, dijo. “No queremos que alguien se ponga de pie y ponga sus propias ideologías personales por delante de los votantes”.
El derecho al aborto es abrumadoramente popular en California, donde el 67% de los votantes estuvo de acuerdo en agregar un texto sobre la libertad reproductiva a la constitución estatal en las elecciones de 2022. Las encuestas públicas incluso han revelado que la mayoría de los republicanos y los votantes de tendencia conservadora están a favor. Eso les da a los demócratas una manera de llegar a un electorado más amplio en un estado ideológicamente diverso, incluso en distritos indecisos más moderados.
“En general, para esta comunidad es importante mantener al gobierno fuera de la vida de las personas. Y es un distrito de clase trabajadora donde la gente valora la atención médica de calidad”, dijo Kipp Mueller, un abogado demócrata que busca un escaño vacante en el Senado en el norte del condado de Los Ángeles que actualmente está en manos de un republicano.
Lanzó un anuncio por cable atacando a su oponente republicano por “un historial alto y claro en contra de los derechos reproductivos”, incluyendo su oposición a proyectos de ley para prevenir el procesamiento penal por pérdida de embarazo y para convertir en delito
grabar a pacientes y proveedores en una clínica de abortos sin su consentimiento.
‘No puedes quedarte callado’
La dinámica ha puesto a algunos candidatos republicanos a la defensiva.
La oponente de Mueller, la ex asambleísta Suzette Valladares, publicó su propio anuncio digital en el que habla directamente a la cámara sobre separar sus creencias personales “pro vida” de su enfoque para legislar, y señaló que votó para incluir la enmienda de libertad reproductiva en la boleta electoral de 2022: “Defenderé el derecho de las mujeres a tomar decisiones sobre sus propios cuerpos”.
En un distrito de la Asamblea que se extiende a través del desierto del condado de Riverside, los anuncios publicitarios promocionan que el titular republicano Greg Wallis de Rancho Mirage, que ganó por solo 85 votos en 2022, es “proelección con una calificación del 100% de Planned Parenthood”, una organización que varios candidatos le dijeron a CalMatters que las encuestas tienen muy buenos resultados en sus comunidades.
“Es frustrante cuando vemos que esto se utiliza como arma política”, dijo Wallis, quien agregó que su postura sobre el derecho al aborto coincide con su creencia en un gobierno limitado. “Es una decisión profundamente personal, en la que el gobierno no debería involucrarse”. La demócrata que se opone a Wallis —Christy Holstege, otra miembro del consejo municipal de Palm Springs— también está publicando un anuncio en el que advierte a los votantes que recibió el “apoyo de extremistas antiabortistas”. Wallis dijo que el aborto probablemente no es un tema que hubiera planteado antes del fallo de la Corte Suprema en 2022 y que no es la prioridad en su campaña centrada en el costo de vida, pero entiende que los californianos están preocupados.
“Sólo queríamos ser proactivos”, dijo. “La realidad es que California es un estado que apoya el derecho a elegir. No creo que eso cambie pronto. Pero es justo que los votantes pregunten cuál es tu postura y se aseguren de que están enviando a Sacramento a alguien que represente sus valores”.
El Partido Republicano de California, que el año pasado mantuvo la oposición al aborto en su plataforma, está financiando los envíos postales a Wallis.
“Cuando alguien te ataca, no puedes quedarte callado”, dijo Patterson, el presidente del partido. “Tienes que tener muy clara tu postura sobre los temas y no dejar que otra persona te defina cuando intentan eludir sus propios antecedentes”.
Más que un eslogan de campaña
Más allá de la estrategia política de centrarse en el derecho al aborto, los demócratas sostienen que también es un punto político importante que plantear a los votantes en las elecciones legislativas. Si Trump gana la presidencia, California podría encontrarse defendiéndose de los desafíos a sus leyes sobre el aborto, que son algunas de las más amplias del país.
“Es porque hemos elegido legisladores estatales que han luchado por esto”, dijo la asambleísta Pilar Schiavo, una demócrata que está enfrascada en una reñida carrera por la reelección en los suburbios del norte de Los Ángeles contra el ayudante del sheriff retirado republicano Patrick Lee Gipson. “Si erosionamos eso, si elegimos a personas que se oponen radicalmente al aborto como mi oponente, entonces eso seguirá aumentando esa amenaza”.
El acceso a la atención de salud reproductiva también sigue siendo un desafío en algunas partes de California debido a la geografía y la oposición local. Mueller dijo que el estado puede hacer más para mejorar el sistema, siempre y cuando mantenga una mayoría demócrata. “No se trata de una cuestión tan simple como decidir si [el aborto] debería existir o no”, dijo. “Hay mucho más que eso”.
Y el aborto ofrece a los candidatos un punto de entrada para hablar sobre otros temas de salud, como la fertilización in vitro y la atención a las personas transgénero, que se han vuelto cada vez más polémicos en la política nacional y están mucho menos resueltos en California. “Como mujer transgénero, mi atención médica ha sido politizada durante toda mi vida adulta”, dijo Middleton, candidata al Senado por el área de Palm Springs, que podría convertirse en la primera legisladora abiertamente transgénero de California. “Lo que espero que también resuene es que, si pueden hacerlo conmigo, si pueden hacerlo con las mujeres de este país, ¿quién será el próximo?”.
ABORTION ISN’T ON THE BALLOT IN CALIFORNIA , BUT STATE CANDIDATES CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT IT
Alexei Koseff CalMatters
Acampaign spot flooding TV airwaves in the Sacramento region this election season warns that the incumbent Republican Assemblymember is “backed by anti-abortion extremists” who “know he’ll back their dangerous, anti-choice agenda.”
Residents of the northern Los Angeles suburbs might find their YouTube videos begin with an ominous pre-roll ad declaring the GOP challenger to the local Assemblymember is “too dangerous for our community” because he “would ban abortion.”
And around Palm Springs, a Democratic hopeful is running a commercial that highlights a vote, taken by the Republican senator she is hoping to unseat, against a bill to prohibit criminal prosecution of miscarriages and stillbirths. “Which state Senate candidate will protect reproductive freedom?” the narrator asks.
Though California politicians have affirmed and expanded the state’s commitment to abortion access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to the procedure two years ago, Democrats running in competitive legislative seats this November are nevertheless making the threat to reproductive health care a central message.
The outcome of any individual race will not substantially change policy at the state Capitol, which has been dominated for decades by Democrats who support abortion rights. But some candidates say their focus on reproductive freedom is a reminder to voters that those victories must be upheld — while also signaling their values during a presidential election where abortion bans have been a frequent topic of debate.
“You need to meet people where they are at all times, and all of us are intimately attuned in Washington, D.C., right now,” said Lisa Middleton, a Democratic city councilmember in Palm Springs who has made reproductive rights the top issue in her campaign against state Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, a Redlands Republican. “America is at a crossroads and the decisions we’re making nationally are fundamental.”
All politics is national
Public polling suggests that Californians do not regard abortion rights as one of the most important problems facing the state. In a June survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, voters cited the economy, housing costs and homelessness above all other issues; abortion did not come up enough to rank.
But pollsters nationally have found that it is an increasingly decisive factor in the presidential race, particularly for women. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, has repeatedly slammed former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, for wanting to restrict abortion access nationwide, a claim that he has denied without being able to explain his position.
Rusty Hicks, chairperson of the California Democratic Party, which is funding some of the abortion-related ads for legislative candidates this fall, said politics has become federalized in recent years, so that what’s happening in the presidential race drives the conversation and voters’ attention down the rest of the ballot. Harris’ urgent campaign message has made Californians wonder what could happen with
abortion here, he said, and whether state Republicans will go after their rights as well.
“California has always been a leader for the country on these important, top-of-mind issues,” Hicks said. “So it’s completely appropriate for voters to consider candidates who are going to protect and preserve their freedoms at the state level.”
Unlike the presidential campaign — where Trump has tried to flip Harris’ support for abortion rights into a weakness by labeling her an extremist — Republicans in California are not hitting back on this issue and many appear to be avoiding it altogether. CalMatters reached out to five GOP legislative candidates who have been the subject of abortionrelated attack ads; only one responded to an interview request.
Jessica Millan Patterson, chairperson of the California Republican Party, said voters are far more concerned about the failure of Democrats, who have long enjoyed total control of state government, to solve more pressing issues such as the cost of living, crime and homelessness. She said abortion rights would not be a winning strategy this election, but Democrats have no alternative.
“I understand it. If I were a California Democrat, I would want to talk about anything but what California voters care about,” she said. “The abortion issue here in California has been asked and answered.”
A bipartisan issue
But Democratic candidates said they’re responding to what they are hearing from their constituents.
Porsche Middleton, a Citrus Heights city councilmember who is trying to win back an Assembly seat in Sacramento County that Democrats unexpectedly lost in 2022, said that when she brings up her core campaign issues — health care, education and the economy — abortion rights is the first thing that voters ask her about.
“They’re very much future-thinking,” she said. “They say their personal freedoms should not be up for debate.”
Though reproductive rights is not a policy area where she plans to introduce legislation if she’s elected, Middleton said highlighting it
“pro-choice with a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood” — an organization that several candidates told CalMatters polls extremely well in their communities.
“It’s frustrating when we see this used as a political football,” said Wallis, who added that his position on abortion rights aligns with his belief in limited government. “It’s a deeply personal decision, which the government should not be involved in.”
The Democrat challenging Wallis — Christy Holstege, another member of the Palm Springs city council — is also running an ad admonishing voters that he was “endorsed by anti-abortion extremists.” Wallis said abortion is probably not an issue he would have brought up before the Supreme Court ruling in 2022 and it is not the priority in his cost of living-focused campaign, but he understands that Californians are worried.
in her campaign is a statement about how she would vote on bills that come before her and draws a sharp distinction with her opponent, Republican Assemblymember Josh Hoover of Folsom, whose position she argues is out of step with the district.
“It’s important to continue having these conversations out loud,” she said. “You don’t want someone who’s going to stand up and put their own personal ideologies ahead of the voters.”
Abortion rights are overwhelmingly popular in California, where 67% of voters agreed to add language about reproductive freedom to the state constitution in the 2022 election. Public polling has even found that most Republicans and conservative-leaning voters are supportive. That gives Democrats a way to reach a broader electorate across an ideologically diverse state, including in more moderate swing districts.
“Generally, keeping government out of people’s lives is important to this community. And it’s a working class district where people value quality health care,” said Kipp Mueller, a Democratic lawyer seeking an open Senate seat in northern Los Angeles County that’s currently held by a Republican.
He’s run a cable ad attacking his GOP opponent for “a record that’s loud and clear against reproductive rights,” including opposing bills to prevent criminal prosecution of pregnancy loss and to make it a crime to record patients and providers at an abortion clinic without their consent.
‘You can’t be silent’
The dynamic has put some Republican candidates on the defensive.
Mueller’s opponent, former Assemblymember Suzette Valladares, released her own digital ad in which she speaks directly to camera about separating her personal “pro-life” beliefs from her approach to legislating, noting that she voted to put the reproductive freedom amendment on the 2022 ballot: “I will stand up for the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies.”
In an Assembly district that stretches through the Riverside County desert, mailers tout that GOP incumbent Greg Wallis of Rancho Mirage, who won by only 85 votes in 2022, is
“We just wanted to be proactive,” he said. “The reality is that California is a pro-choice state. I don’t see that changing anytime soon. But it’s fair for voters to ask where you stand and make sure they’re sending someone to Sacramento who represents their values.”
The California Republican Party, which last year retained opposition to abortion in its platform, is funding the mailers for Wallis.
“When someone is attacking you, you can’t be silent,” Patterson, the party chairperson, said. “You need to be very clear on where you stand on the issues and not let someone else define you when they’re trying to run away from their own records.”
More than a campaign slogan
Beyond the political strategy of focusing on abortion rights, Democrats argue that it’s also an important policy point to raise for voters in legislative races. If Trump wins the presidency, California could find itself fending off challenges to its abortion laws, which are some of the most expansive in the country.
“It’s because we’ve elected state legislators who’ve fought for this,” said Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, a Democrat locked in a tight race for re-election in the northern Los Angeles suburbs against Republican retired sheriff’s deputy Patrick Lee Gipson. “If we erode that, if we elect extreme anti-abortion people like my opponent, then that continues to build that threat.”
Access to reproductive health care also remains a challenge in some parts of California because of geography and local opposition. Mueller said there is more the state can do to improve the system, as long as it maintains a Democratic majority.
“It’s not as simple as the binary of whether or not [abortion] should exist,” he said. “There’s way more to it.”
And abortion provides candidates an entry point to talk about other health issues, such as in vitro fertilization and transgender care, that have become increasingly contentious in national politics and are far less settled in California.
“As a transgender woman, I have had my health care politicized for all of my adult life,” said Middleton, the Palm Springs-area Senate candidate, who could become California’s first openly transgender legislator. “What I hope will also resonate, if they can do it to me, if they can do it to the women of this country, who’s next?”
Democrats in key legislative races say that abortion rights are under threat nationally so it’s a relevant issue. It could also be a winning issue.
Abortion rights supporters marched in protest of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe vs. Wade, in Sacramento on June 25, 2022. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters
¿POR QUÉ LOS PRIMEROS CINCO PIES?
Las brasas de un incendio forestal suelen asentarse en los cinco pies alrededor de las estructuras. Retirar el material combustible es fundamental para reducir las igniciones.
Cómo cinco pies de espacio podrían salvar su casa durante un incendio forestal.
CONSEJOS PARA UN ESPACIO DEFENDIBLE
El Espacio Defendible es un área alrededor de su casa (hasta 100 pies o el límite de su propiedad) que está libre de material inflamable o vegetación. Un estudio de 2019 CAL FIRE descubrió que las estructuras que no seguían las pautas de espacio defendible tenían cinco veces más probabilidades de ser destruidas por incendios forestales. Investigaciones adicionales muestran que el área que rodea inmediatamente la casa es la más crítica para evitar la ignición por brasas.*
Estos son algunos pasos sencillos para crear cinco pies de espacio defendible alrededor de su casa:
1 Retire arbustos, árboles y plantas que se encuentren a cinco pies de su casa
2 Limpie las agujas de pino y escombros de sus canaletas y su techo
3 Mueva las parrillas de BBQ, los muebles de patio y cualquier cosa combustible de los costados de su casa
Para ver una lista completa de maneras en las que puede crear un espacio defendible alrededor de su casa, visite readyforwildfire.gov y aprenda cómo puede defender su casa y comunidad visitando safetyactioncenter.pge.com
PROPIEDADES MEDICINALES DE LOS CÍTRICOS
Limón
Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador
Citrus limon
Se cree que el limón es originario de la antigua China, aunque desde hace más de nueve siglos, se viene cultivando en diferentes regiones de Europa, África y Asia. Su llegada al continente americano, se puede trazar en las primeras décadas de 1700. Sus propiedades curativas alcanzaron gran popularidad durante la época de la conquista, ya que era el remedio indicado para prevenir las enfermedades, que aquejaban a los navegantes que hacían largas travesías. Fue así como la malaria y el escorbuto, fueron combatidos en los siglos xv, xvi y xvii.
Por su alto contenido de vitamina C, se recomienda para curar resfriados, combatir enfermedades infecciosas, anemia, hipertensión, enfermedades de la piel, congestión hepática, hepatitis, erisipela y herpes. El jugo de limón ayuda a prevenir un sinnúmero de padecimientos, como la falta de vitalidad, la debilidad y hasta la depresión. Se recomienda también para eliminar manchas de la piel, pero es necesario lavarse con jabón antes de exponerse a los rayos del sol, de lo contrario las manchas podrían empeorar. El té de hojas y flores de limón, es indicado durante la convalecencia de enfermedades infecciosas y operaciones leves.
Propiedades medicinales: contiene vitamina A, B, C y P, también fósforo, hierro, magnesio, calcio y potasio.
Mandarina
Citrus deliciosa
Es uno de los cítricos más apetecidos, sus orígenes se remontan a la antigua China y Nepal,
en donde fue ofrecida en la edad media como ofrenda a los Bodishatvas, y a las almas luminosas que alcanzaban el Nirvana. La mandarina es un fruto que puede cosecharse tanto en los trópicos, como en los países de clima frío y hasta en los desiertos; es adaptable a cualquier tipo de condición, de suelo y clima.
Gracias a su alto contenido de minerales y ácido cítrico, constituye uno de los remedios naturales más eficaces, para combatir enfermedades de las vías respiratorias como la sinusitis, el asma y la rinitis crónica. También se recomienda para aliviar la inflamación e infecciones en la garganta, y el paladar blando. El jugo de la mandarina se receta para curar la fiebre, los resfriados y las alergias de estación.
Propiedades medicinales: rica en vitaminas A y C, contiene calcio, fósforo, bromo, cloro y magnesio.
Naranja
Citrus sinensis
Nativa de China y disfrutada por millones, la naranja está catalogada junto a la manzana, las uvas y el banano como una de las cuatro frutas más populares en el mundo entero.
De las flores de la naranja, se extrae un costoso aceite popularmente conocido como Neroli, se dice que fue llamado así en honor a una princesa italiana llamada Ana María de Nerola, a quien se le atribuyó tan peculiar descubrimiento a mediados del siglo xv.
El alto contenido vitamínico del jugo de la naranja, actúa como remedio contra la tos, la fiebre, la visión defectuosa, la anemia, la debilidad, la gota, la gripe y la obesidad. La fruta estimula la digestión y previene el estreñimiento. La tintura es recomendada para aliviar la irritación corporal, y evitar el insomnio. Con las cáscaras secas de la naranja, se preparan infusiones que ingeridas en pequeñas dosis, curan la indigestión y la pesadez estomacal. El aceite esencial de la naranja, es indicado para calmar la depresión y la tensión nerviosa.
Propiedades medicinales: rica en vitaminas A, B, C y P, contiene calcio, potasio, sodio, fósforo, magnesio, manganeso y zinc.
Toronja
Citrus paradisi
La toronja es originaria de la India y la Isla de Borneo, es una fruta altamente conocida en todo el mundo, y cuenta con más de cuarenta variedades. En Indonesia se le consideraba en el pasado, como el remedio eficaz para contrarrestar padecimientos genéricos masculinos. Actualmente el país que produce la mayor cantidad de toronjas es Estados Unidos.
El jugo de la toronja como el de otros frutos cítricos, es indicado para curar la tos, bajar la fiebre, aumentar las defensas del organismo, prevenir deficiencias hepáticas, prostatitis y afecciones renales. También es altamente recomendada para combatir la obesidad, la gordura y los desordenes del apetito, como la bulimia e inapetencia. Muchos la reconocen como un apoyo sustancial cuando se quiere bajar de peso.
Propiedades medicinales: contiene vitaminas A y C, contiene además fósforo, calcio, potasio, hierro y magnesio.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710106
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHROMA AROMATICS, 973 Fair Avenue, 973, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rie Ahsan, 973 Fair Avenue, 973, 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/ Rie Ahsan
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/04/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 710106
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710108
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OROZCO PLUMBING & ROOTER, 2325 Monroe St., Apt 3, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Orozco Hernandez, 2325 Monroe St., Apt 3,
Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/04/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ JOSE LUIS OROZCO HERNANDEZ
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/04/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 710108
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710206
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUTCHER PARK BOXING, 1216 Alderwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Butcher Park Boxing LLC, 1216 Alderwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Anthony Palomo
La Junta de tránsito busca un miembro La Junta de Transporte Público busca dos miembros La Junta Directiva del Distrito de Transporte Público del Condado de San Mateo (San Mateo County Transit District) busca candidatos para ocupar dos cargos de miembro del público. Los candidatos exitosos serán dos de nueve directores responsables de establecer la política del Distrito de Transporte Público, que opera los servicios de autobuses de SamTrans, así como los de paratransporte y microtransporte; supervisa los servicios de transporte de enlace (shuttle) y otros servicios de transporte complementario operados mediante contrato; y en general actúa a los fines de gestionar la movilidad en el condado de San Mateo. Los candidatos deben ser residentes del condado de San Mateo fuera de la región costera del condado y no deben haber ocupado un cargo electivo dentro del último año. Las solicitudes se encuentran disponibles en línea en: www.samtrans.com/about-samtrans/board-directors o llamando al 650-551-6108. La fecha límite para recibir solicitudes es el: Viernes, 1 de noviembre de 2024, a las 5:00 p.m.
10/4/24
CNS-3853101# EL OBSERVADOR
Butcher Park Boxing LLC
Owner
Article/Reg#: 202462317809
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/08/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 710206
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710111
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REPG WEAR, 1675 S Milpitas Blvd., #144, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Michael Perng, 1675 S Milpitas Blvd., #144, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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/ Michael Perng
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/04/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 710111
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710323
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FEY CLEANING SERVICE, 1002 Colusa Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Felipa Cruz Sandoval, 1002 Colusa Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Felipa Cruz Sandoval This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/15/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 710323
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710320
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PURE SPACE, 2557 Alvin Ave., Apt #207, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Juvenal Morfin Cervantes, 2557 Alvin Ave., Apt #207, San Jose,
CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/15/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Juvenal Morfin Cervantes This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/15/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 710320
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710232
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JADE DAYCARE LLC 1599 Berryessa Rd., Apt 325, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Jade Daycare LLC, 1599 Berryessa Rd., Apt 325, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/03/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mercedes Fernandez Jade Daycare LLC Member
guez, Deputy File No. FBN 709725
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710055
County on 10/08/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 710166
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
Article/Reg#: 202463919062
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 710232
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709725
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STONE BOXING LLC 385 E Taylor St., Unit 2A, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stone Boxing LLC, 385 E Taylor St., Unit 2A, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/20/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Andy Vences Stone Boxing LLC Owner
Article/Reg#: 202463912413
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Domin-
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAQUERIA EL TACO FAMOSO, 1152 E Julian St., Suite #10, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RCK Express LLC, P.O Box 56048, 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/ Crispina V. Nieto RCK Express, LLC Member Article/Reg#: 202461713625
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 710055
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710166
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRACIELA DE LA CRUZ JEWELRY, 672 Gail Ave., Apt 24, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Graciela Ramon, 672 Gail Ave., Apt 24, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/29/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Graciela Ramon
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709260
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Joyeria Tehuacan, 1152 E Julian St., Suite #10, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RCK Express LLC, P.O Box 56048, San Jose, CA 95156. 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/ Crispina V. Nieto RCK Express, LLC
Member
Article/Reg#: 202461713625
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 709260
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710294
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAVEN MAIDS, 3041 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Yesenia Maribel Mancia, 3041 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94306. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yesenia Maribel Mancia
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/ 2024.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
SEGOVIA’S L. LANDSCAPING, 1309 Tea Rose Circle, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are):
Jesus Alejandro Segovia Lagunes, 1309 Tea Rose Circle, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jesus Segovia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/04/ 2024.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 709167
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448949
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanessa Rivas INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Vanessa Rivas filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Frank Anthony Martinez Jr. to Anthony Martinez 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:
12/31/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
October 8, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV449542
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candelaria Barraza Franco TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Candelaria Barraza Franco filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Luis Angel Barraza Franco to Luis Angel Berber Barraza 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: 12/31/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the
county of Santa Clara. October 16, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448866
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jane Sesay TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.
Petitioner(s) Jane Sesay filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jamel Alie Kamara to Mohamed Alieu Jamel Kamara 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: 12/31/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 7, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708834
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRIGHT AWAY CLEANERS, 652 Kodian Ct., Apt 3, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Susana Cervantes
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This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708834
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710197
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALFARO’S TOWING SERVICES, 860 N 19th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Alberto Alfaro Alfaro, 860 N 19th St., San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/07/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Carlos Alberto Alfaro Alfaro
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/08/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 710197
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JKF Construction is currently seeking a reliable, bilingual construction manager.
In this role, you will be responsible for working directly with our Project Manager to complete custom home projects from start to finish in a timely and cost-effective manner. The jobs range from new custom homes to large scale addition/remodels located in the Bay Area Peninsula.
Some of the duties and responsibilities include site management, working with sub-contractors, material take-off, standing inspections, ordering and receiving materials.
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709872
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY BAND CORPS, 1590 Riorden Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tri-City Band Corps, 51 Lima Terrace, Fremont, CA 94539. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/01/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pheona Ma Tri-City Band Corps Chief Executive Officer Article/Reg#: 2809222
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 709872
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710097
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STRAIGHT AND NARROW CONSTRUCTION 1515 Alpine Ave., Apt 16, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Eniwoke J Otovo, PO Box 2809, Santa Clara, CA 95055. The registrant began transacting business under the
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fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/05/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Eniwoke Otovo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/04/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 710097
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709914
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHOGUN PLUMBING, 3520 Wehner Dr., #3, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Deucksan Moon, 3520 Wehner Dr., #3, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/27/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Deucksan Moon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/27/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 709914
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710027
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AUTONATION FINANCE, 6 Executive Circle, Suite #100, Irvine, CA 92614, Orange County. The principal place of business is in Orange County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerkrecorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): CIG Financial LLC, 6 Executive Circle, Suite #100, Irvine, CA 92614. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Kimberly Gershon CIG Financial, LLC Manager
Article/Reg#: 201115810303
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/01/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 710027
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 710240
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EBS TRUCKING, 1240 San Tomas Aquino Rd., #305, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Bruk Alemayehu Zegeye, 1240 San Tomas Aquino Rd., #305, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2016. 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/ Bruk Zegeye This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/09/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 710240
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709762
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LD BEAUTY ACADEMY, 2042 Terilyn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LD Beauty Academy, 2042 Terilyn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/23/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this
statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Diana Maria Bonilla Grey LD Beauty Academy CFO
Article/Reg#: 202463811567
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEAUTY STUDIO
LC 2042 Terilyn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Beauty Studio LC LLC, 2042 Terilyn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/23/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Linda Yersy Carvajal Vasquez Beauty Studio LC LLC
CEO Article/Reg#: 202463316373
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy
File No. FBN 709764
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 24CV448041
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Ngoc Diem Dinh INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Thi Ngoc Diem Dinh filed a petition
for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thi Ngoc Diem Dinh to Angel Diem Dinh, b. Ngoc Thien
An Nguyen to Olivia An Nguyen, c. Ngoc Nhi Nguyen to Evelyn Nhi Nguyen, d. Ngoc Giao Nguyen to Katie Giao 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: 12/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 30, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448983
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Teng Hung Yu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Teng Hung Yu filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Teng Hung Yu to Hubert Yu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two
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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.
county of Santa Clara. October 2, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
NOTICE
OF HEARING: Date: 12/31/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
October 8, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448336
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ngoc Tien Huy Nguyen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ngoc Tien Huy Nguyen filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngoc Tien Huy Nguyen to Toby 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: 12/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV449016
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Jose Suarez Perez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Jose Suarez Perez filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Moises Hector Hernandez to Moises Suarez Contreras 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: 12/31/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 9, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
Amended ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442222
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vinh Chan V. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Vinh Chan V. filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing
names as follows: a. Vinh Chan V. to Vinh Vi Huynh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/19/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 9, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Lupe Lopez (aka Guadalupe Lopez) Case No. 24PR198206 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Lupe Lopez, Guadalupe Garcia Lopez, Guadalupe Lopez, Lupe Garcia Lopez, Lupe G. Lopez. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Annette Lopez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Annette Lopez 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: December 4, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Petitioner/Attorney: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave. Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 866-8382
October 11, 18, 25, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NO. 709433
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JESUS CUEVAS FENCE, 1176 Candia Drive, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and
residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose de Jesus Cuevas Laureano, 1176 Candia Drive, San Jose, CA 95121, Martha Lopez Cuevas, 1176 Candia Drive, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Jose de Jesus Cuevas Laureano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/13/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 709433
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709933
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AURA FAIRY, 5603 Indian Ave., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gellys Karella Hernandez Tocarias, 5603 Indian Ave., San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/27/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Gellys Karella Hernandez Tocarias
Aura Fairy
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 709933
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709023
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANITAS HOUSE
CLEANER, 110 Croker Dr., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. The principal place of business is in Santa Clara. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Maria Reyes Arroyo, 110 Croker Dr., N111, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/20/2009. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN526248. “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/ Ana Maria Reyes Arroyo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 709023
September October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709781
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY ASSESSMENT, 15100 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 3, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lauren Drag PHD a Psychological Corporation, 15100 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 3, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Maya Yutsis PHD a Psychological Corporation, 15100 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 3, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/30/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Lauren Drag
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 709781
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709901
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRIUMPH PROPERTY SERVICES, TRIUMPH NOTARY SERVICES, 228 Hamilton Ave., FL3, Palo Alto, CA. 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Katrina Edwards, 228 Hamilton Ave., Fl 3, Palo Alto, CA. 94301. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/18/2005. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN669612. “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/ Katrina Edwards This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/26/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 709901
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709906
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIAMI LIQUOR & FOOD, 876 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Miami Liquor & Food, LLC, 3330 Country Drive, Apt 77, Fremont, CA 94536. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/14/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN678527. “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/ Rahul Rahul Miami Liquor & Food, LLC
Owner Article/Reg#:
202125610238
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/ 2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
BILINGUAL DAYCARE
3820 Moorpark Ave., Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alba Vivas, 3820 Moorpark Ave., Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/20/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Alba Vivas Owner
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TODD SNYDER 334 Santana Row, Suite 1020, San Jose, CA 95128-2029, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Todd Snyder Inc., 77 Hot Metal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. 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/ Heather Weiner
Todd Snyder Inc. Assistant Secretary Article/Reg#: 208047
Above entity was formed in the state of IA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/05/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROWVAL DISTRIBUTIONS
412 E Empire St 3, 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): Liliana Constanza Rodriguez Vargas, 412 E Empire St 3, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Liliana C Rodriguez Vargas
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV446198
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aniyah NaChelle Nichols INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Aniyah NaChelle Nichols has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aniyah NaChelle Nichols to Aniyah NaChelle Sias-Nichols 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before
this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/26/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 29, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV447410
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Estrella Hernandez-Ortega INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Estrella Hernandez-Ortega has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Omar Bucio Hernandez to Omar Hernandez, b. Giesel Bucio-Hernandez to Giesel Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/10/24
at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
September 18, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448107
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Sabrina Pilipina INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sabrina Pilipina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Moses Antonio Mata Jr to Moses Antonio Pilipina, b. Malakai Angelo Mata to Malakai Angelo Pilipina 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: 12/17/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 01, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW
CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444581 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Angie Natalia Diaz Guerrero INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Angie Natalia Diaz Guerrero has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dannia Julieta Acevedo Diaz to Julieta Diaz Guerrero 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/29/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
August 05, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448196
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Wadhah Fadhil Mohammed Ali
INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Wadhah Fadhil Mohammed Ali has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wadhah Fadhil Mohammed Ali to Wadhah Fadhil Jaboori, b. Zakaria Mohammed Ali to Zakaria Jaboori, c. Ayah Mohammed Ali to Ayah Jaboori 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: 12/24/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 01, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV413147
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Harshika (f) Chowdhary (m) Pathak (l), aka Harshika (f) Chowdhary (l) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Harshika Chowdhary Pathak, aka Harshika (f) Chowdhary (l) has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Harshika (first) Chowdhary (middle) Pathak (last), aka Harshika Chowdhary to Harshika (first) Chowdhary (last) Pathak (last) 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/05/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
September 30, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448347 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Mohammad Hamid Mohammed Zarghoon INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mohammad Hamid Mohammed Zarghoon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Hamid Mohammed Zarghoon to Hamed Zarghoon 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: 12/24/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS
in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 02, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong
Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW
CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV448328
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of MIAOMIAO LIU and LEI FENG. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)
MIAOMIAO LIU and LEI FENG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. CAILYN YIYUN
FENG to ALINA YIYUN
FENG. 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: 12/24/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 02, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of David Barrios
Case No. 23PR195336
1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of David Barrios. 2. A
Petition for Probate has been filed by Leticia Barrios in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Leticia Barrios be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows November 13, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account
EL OBSERVADOR
as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
10. Attorney for Petitioner: Benjamin Jesudasson 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 573-1122
October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709816
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEXHIBACHI, 1302 S 1ST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andres Palominos, 12888 Valley Crest Drive, Oakdale, CA 95361. 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/ Andres Palominos This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 709816
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709862
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXPRESS HAY SERVICE, 14905 Olive Avenue, 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): Edie R Casho-Atkins, 14905 Olive Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/1/1999. This filing is a refile for change(s) in facts from previous filing FBN367507. “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/ Edie R. Casho-Atkins
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/25/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 709862
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709237
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL SAZON DE LA NENA 3592 Topock Ct., 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): Dalli A Gonzalez Hernandez, 3592 Topock Ct., San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/09/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dalli A Gonzalez Hernandez
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/06/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHOLESALE P2G, AZN AUTOHAUS, AZN AUTOHAUS SERVICE & MOBILE 703 S Wolfe Rd., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Wholesale P2G LLC, 2403 Gabriel Ave., Apt A, Mountain View, CA 94040. 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 #: FBN705004. “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/ Calvin Le Wholesale P2G LLC
Owner
Article/Reg#: 202461311099
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J.V. ROOFING, 900 Henderson Ave., Spc 64, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. The principal place of business is in Santa Clara. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Adonis Hernandez, 900 Henderson Ave., Spc 64, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Adonis Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ENERGYBRAIN, ALLBRAIN, 994 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa
Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jin Lee, 994 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/02/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Jin Lee This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 9/19/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 709645
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708757
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: P&Q BEAUTY BAR, 2893 Senter Rd., Ste C, San Jose, CA. 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): P&Q Beauty Bar Nursing Incorporated, 2893 Senter Rd., Ste C, Santa Clara, CA. 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/14/24. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Priscilla Huynh P&Q Beauty Bar Nursing Incorporated Owner
Article/Reg#: 6227791 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/21/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708757
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT NO. 709647
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EVELYN’S MAINTENACE CLEANING, 2245 Lanai Av., Apto 152, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Nancy Zatarain, 2245 Lanai Av., Apto 152, 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.)
Nancy Zatarain This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/19/ 2024.
Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 709647
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709724
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLORY ESTETICA Y BELLEZA, 309 Mahoney Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Flory Estetica Facial y Corporal LLC, 309 Mahoney Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/13/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Flor Edilma Estupinan Buitrago
Flory Estetica Facial y Corporal LLC Owner
Article/Reg#: 202463719775
Above entity was formed in the state of CA
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras,
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS ALTOS TREE CARE, 1225 Vienna Dr., Spc 186, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Yac, 1225 Vienna Dr., Spc 186 Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/14/2005. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN604904. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Juan Yac
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708660
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709170
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHINNY&BRIGHT CLEANING SERVICE, 763 Macredes Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Monica Murillo, 763 Macredes Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/15/2023. 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/ Monica Murillo
This statement was
filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/05/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder
By: /s/ Fraulein
Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 709170
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709680
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUFFALO RE INC., TOP CITY APPRAISAL SERVICES 6469-80 Almaden Expy #166, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Buffalo Re, Inc. 6469-80 Almaden Expy #166, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/09/2002. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN629096. “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/ Simon Chen Buffalo Re, Inc. CEO
Article/Reg#: 2579016
Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 709680
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709777
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SuArte4Us, 204 Maple Grove Ct., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lourdes Becerril, 204 Maple Grove Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/24/2024. This filing
is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lourdes Becerril
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 709777
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709492
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANY CLEANING SOLUTIONS, 1038 Houghton Ct., 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): Ana Margarita Vargas Garzon, 1038 Houghton Ct., San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/15/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN709108. “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/ Ana Margarita Vargas Garzon
This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 709492
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709687
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CZECHSOLUTION 3185 Dr La Cruz Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Piotr Czech, 7521 Birkdale Dr., Newark, CA
EL OBSERVADOR
94560. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/08/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)/s/ Piotr Czech This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/20/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 709687
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 709813
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ASAP BAIL BONDS 1566 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. The principal place of business is in Santa Clara County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lien Bich Thi Ta, 1566 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/24/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN708074. “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/ Lien Bich Thi Ta This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/24/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 709813
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV447847
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the
application of: Serina Marie Sotomayor INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Serina Marie Sotomayor has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Serina Marie Sotomayor to Serina Marie Castillo 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: 12/17/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV447851 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dragica Valdivia INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Dragica Valdivia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dragica Valvidia to Dragica Bojcetic 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: 12/17/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 24, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 24CV447405
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Thao Thi Thanh Pham INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thao Thi Thanh Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thao Thi Thanh Pham to Quy Dam 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: 12/10/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks
prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 18, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV447406
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Trang Thi Nguyen INTERESTED
PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Trang Thi Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trang Thi Nguyen to Chan Dam 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: 12/10/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
September 18, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV447747
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Rubi Torres Perez
INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner(s) Rubi Torres Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cynthia Gicel Lopez Torres to Cynthia Gicel Robles Torres 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: 12/10/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
September 23, 2024
Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court
September 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 2024
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Andrew Terry Case No. 24PR198088 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Andrew Terry; Andrew Paul Terry; Andrew P Terry. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Beverly Terry in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Beverly Terry 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 24, 2024, 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. Petitioner/Attorney: Benjamin J. Jesudasson 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 573-1122
Run Date: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2024
Q&A
SMILE 2: A POPSTAR AND A CURSE MIX INTO SUPERSTAR SIZED TERRORS
Actress and singer-songwriter Naomi Scott on the downsides of fame, how she approached playing a fictional musician, and what she appreciates about the craft of horror films
NaomiScott is an English actress and musician, but despite being in popular media since she was a child she says she is lucky to still be able to go to coffee shops without being recognized, unlike her character in the new horror film, Smile 2, where she portrays an ultra-famous pop star in the same vein as Ariana Grande or Lady Gaga.
Most recognized for her work on the screen as Jasmine in Disney’s live action Aladdin, and as Kimberly the Pink Ranger in the 2018 Power Rangers reboot film, Scott is also a musician who started off her career by using her multiple talents in the Disney TV musical Lemonade Mouth.
In her real music, she croons to soulful pop rhythms and piano ballads; in Smile 2, she had the opportunity to channel a different sort of musician, the pop superstar whose songs are designed with catchy top-40 production and tailored for arena tours. Scott even had the opportunity to co-write some of the original songs that she sings in the film.
In this new sequel to the highly popular 2022 hit Smile, Scott plays Skye Riley, the aforementioned pop superstar who is embarking on a new world tour but is plagued by terrifying visions and events in her life. As the weight of these horrors and her fame begin to chip away at her, she has to look back into her dark past to find a way beyond the ‘smile curse’.
Recently we had the opportunity to speak with Scott about Smile 2, what the experience was of being able to portray a fictional musician and help write music for the character, what she did or didn’t bring in from her real career, and why she has become a recent fan of the horror genre and its exploration of humanity. Smile 2 is now in theaters.
To start off, I wanted to ask if you're a fan of the horror genre in general, and
if the current spooky season is a time when you delve into what the genre has to offer?
So the honest answer to that is that I did not grow up watching horror movies at all. And horror has been something I've genuinely discovered as an adult. And it's been a genre that I've truly fallen in love with. There's so much that I yet have not seen.
I'm by no means a horror expert, however, I think watching horror as an adult, I'm watching it from the perspective of really appreciating the craft of what horror has to offer in terms of It really allows us to explore certain parts of humanity that I think
So Skye is a pop star, and she's someone who is internalizing a lot that she is going through, one could say she's masking, right? And she's about to embark on a global tour, and I think she's both dreading it because she knows that she probably needs to stop and deal with some things that she needs to deal with. But I also think she wants to do it because she then doesn't have to deal with it.
So, I think she's conflicted and is feeling somewhat detached from herself and her own body and the people around her. And there's loneliness that she's feeling because she doesn't feel seen, and
Horror has been something I've genuinely discovered as an adult. And it's been a genre that I've truly fallen in love with.
-Naomi Scott
are hard to talk about. And I think it also just allows artists and filmmakers to really go for something and to take a swing, which I always love because I love things that are potent.
I think some of the greatest movies ever made are horror. The Shining and some of my favorite horror movies, Don't Look Now and Let the Right One In, which are very emotional as well. I cry watching those movies, I think they're beautiful and very poetic. And then, of course, you have the other end of the spectrum, which is jump scares and fun. And it's still always saying something about humanity, but it's highlevel entertainment. So, I'm all in, but I still have a lot to discover.
In Smile 2, you play a pop superstar, Skye Riley. Could you give a little breakdown about your character and her motivations, and how she ends up in this “smile situation”?
she doesn't feel like she can open up to people around her. So, as she then comes into contact with a smile curse, I think what that does both physically and emotionally is begin to peel back some of those layers to reveal what really is going on.
And since you are involved in the world of music as well as acting, what was that experience of stepping in to the role of a musician in the film? And where did you pull inspiration from, whether it be personal or from other areas for Skye?
Yeah, great question. It was really fun because I'm truly playing a character, even in the studio. When I signed on to do the project, there were three songs that were written for Skye already. So there were already things in motion about who she was as an artist. And two of the songs were written and produced by Idarose (Alexis Kesselman), and her vocals were on the
demos, and I really felt like that was my blueprint, and that was going to be my way in in terms of how she sung.
So Alexis was really the way in which I found Skye's voice. And we worked together to figure out how she's singing, and in terms of producing, how Alexis produced the vocals. And I'm singing in the American accent. I'm really leaning into that, and we got to co-write two songs together as well, one of which is the end credit song, “Death of Me”.
And we actually wrote that after I'd shot the movie. So it was fun because I feel like we'd solidified her sound by that point, and we could just have the most fun, and it was amazing. But yes, very much I'm in character. So I think that was my way in, and it was fun to do things that I would not do as an artist myself.
Removing the supernatural aspect of it, how did the role connect to you in your own life being in the public eye, and in which ways, if any?
Well, I think I have the privilege of moving through the world relatively obscurely in the sense that I can live my life and go to a coffee shop. And that's not the case for Skye. She cannot just be in public. And I think that can isolate a person because You feel like eyes are on you constantly, which is people constantly looking at you, perceiving you, but not really knowing you.
So, I think that's something I guess I've been around and understand to a degree. So maybe I think some of that was there already. But I also think all of us can see that happening and see the pressures of it, whether we engage in or are complicit in it as a society or not.
I think we've all witnessed that happen countless times in terms of someone who is being intensely perceived and maybe needs to have an injection of obscurity in their life in order to heal and deal with things.
PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS SMILE 2: UNA ESTRELLA DEL POP Y UNA MALDICIÓN SE MEZCLAN EN TERRORES TAMAÑO SUPERESTRELLA
Arturo Hilario El Observador
NaomiScott es una actriz y música inglesa, quien a pesar de estar en los medios populares desde niña dice tener suerte de poder todavía ir a cafeterías sin ser reconocida, a diferencia de su personaje en la nueva película de terror, Smile 2, donde interpreta a una estrella de pop ultrafamosa en la misma línea que Ariana Grande o Lady Gaga.
Más reconocida por su trabajo en la pantalla como Jasmine en la película de acción en vivo de Disney, Aladdin, y como Kimberly la Ranger rosa en la película de reinicio de Power Rangers de 2018, Scott también es una música que comenzó su carrera usando sus múltiples talentos en el musical de Disney TV Lemonade Mouth.
En su música de la vida real, canta ritmos pop conmovedores y baladas de piano; En Smile 2, tuvo la oportunidad de canalizar a un tipo diferente de músico, la superestrella del pop cuyas canciones están diseñadas con ritmos pegadizos de los 40 mejores y adaptadas para giras por estadios. Scott incluso tuvo la oportunidad de coescribir algunas de las canciones originales que canta en la película.
En esta nueva secuela del popular éxito de 2022 Smile, Scott interpreta a Skye Riley, la superestrella del pop antes mencionada que se embarca en una nueva gira mundial pero está plagada de visiones y eventos aterradores en su vida. A medida que el peso de estos horrores y su fama comienzan a debilitarla, tiene que mirar hacia atrás en su oscuro pasado para encontrar un camino más allá de la "maldición de la sonrisa".
Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con Scott sobre Smile 2, cuál fue la experiencia de poder interpretar a un músico ficticio y ayudar a escribir música para el personaje, qué aportó o no aportó de su carrera real y por qué se ha convertido en una fanáti-
La actriz y cantautora Naomi Scott habla sobre las desventajas de la fama, cómo abordó el papel de un músico ficticio y qué aprecia del arte de las películas de terror.
ca reciente del género de terror y su exploración de la humanidad.
Smile 2 está ahora en cines.
Para empezar, quería preguntarte si ¿eres fanática del género de terror en general y si la actual temporada de terror es un momento en el que profundizas en lo que el género tiene para ofrecer?
La respuesta honesta es que no crecí viendo películas de terror en absoluto. Y el terror ha sido algo que realmente descubrí cuando ya era adulta. Y ha sido un género del que realmente me he enamorado. Hay tantas cosas que todavía no he visto.
De ninguna manera soy una experta en terror, sin embargo, creo que al ver terror como adulto, lo veo desde la perspectiva de apreciar realmente el arte de lo que el terror tiene para ofrecer en términos de que realmente nos permite explorar ciertas partes de la humanidad de las que a veces son difíciles de hablar. Y creo que también permite a los artistas y cineastas buscar algo y aventurarse, lo cual siempre me encanta porque amo las cosas que son potentes.
Creo que algunas de las mejores películas jamás realizadas son de terror. The Shining y algunas de mis películas de terror favoritas, Don't Look Now y Let the Right One In, que
En realidad descubrí el terror ya adulta. Y ha sido un género del que realmente me he enamorado.
-Naomi Scott
también son muy emotivas. Lloro viendo esas películas, creo que son hermosas y muy poéticas. Y luego, por supuesto, está el otro extremo del espectro, que es el susto y la diversión. Y siempre hay un mensaje sobre la humanidad, pero es entretenimiento de alto nivel. Así que ya me atrapó, pero aún me queda mucho por descubrir.
En Smile 2, interpretas a una superestrella del pop, Skye Riley. ¿Podrías contarnos un poco sobre tu personaje y sus moti-
vaciones, y cómo termina en esta “situación de sonrisa”?
Skye es una estrella de pop, que está interiorizando muchas cosas por las que está pasando, se podría decir que se está enmascarando, ¿verdad? Y está a punto de embarcarse en una gira mundial, y creo que está en una dicotomía porque sabe que probablemente necesite detenerse y lidiar con algunas cosas con las que debe lidiar. Pero también quiere hacerlo porque así no tendrá que lidiar con
eso.
Entonces, creo que está en conflicto y se siente algo separada de sí misma, de su propio cuerpo y de las personas que la rodean. Y siente soledad porque no se siente vista y no siente que pueda abrirse a las personas que la rodean. Entonces, cuando ella entra en contacto con una maldición de la sonrisa, creo que lo que eso hace tanto física como emocionalmente es comenzar a quitar algunas de esas capas para revelar lo que realmente está pasando.
Y dado que además de actuar estás involucrada en el mundo de la música, ¿Cuál fue esa experiencia al asumir el papel de músico en la película, y de dónde te inspiraste, ya sea personal o de otras áreas para Skye?
Sí, buena pregunta. Fue muy divertido porque realmente estoy interpretando a un personaje, incluso en el estudio. Cuando me inscribí para hacer el proyecto, ya había tres canciones escritas para Skye. Entonces ya había cosas en movimiento sobre quién era ella como artista. Y dos de las canciones fueron escritas y producidas por Idarose (Alexis Kesselman), y su voz estaba en los demos, y realmente sentí que ese era mi modelo, y ese sería mi camino en términos de cómo ella cantaba.
Así que Alexis fue real-
mente la forma en que encontré la voz de Skye. Y trabajamos juntas para descubrir cómo canta y, en términos de producción, cómo Alexis produjo las voces. Estoy cantando con acento americano. Realmente me estoy inclinando por eso, y también pudimos coescribir dos canciones juntas, una de las cuales es la canción de créditos finales, “Death of Me”.
Y de hecho lo escribimos después de que filmé la película. Así que fue divertido porque siento que ya habíamos solidificado su sonido en ese momento, y pudimos divertirnos al máximo, y fue increíble. Pero sí, en gran medida estoy en el personaje. Así que creo que esa fue mi manera de entrar y fue divertido hacer cosas que yo no haría como artista.
Quitando el aspecto sobrenatural, ¿Cómo se conectó el papel con tu propia vida al estar en el ojo público, y de qué manera, si es que hay alguna?
Bueno, creo que tengo el privilegio de moverme por el mundo de forma relativamente oscura en el sentido de que puedo vivir mi vida e ir a una cafetería. Y ese no es el caso de Skye. Ella no puede simplemente estar en público. Y creo que eso puede aislar a una persona porque sientes que hay ojos sobre ti constantemente, es decir, personas constantemente mirándote, percibiéndote, pero sin conocerte realmente.
Entonces, creo que es algo que he conocido y que entiendo hasta cierto punto. Tal vez algo de eso ya estaba ahí. Pero también creo que todos nosotros podemos ver lo que sucede y ver sus presiones, ya sea que participemos o seamos cómplices de ello como sociedad o no.
Creo que todos hemos sido testigos de que esto sucede innumerables veces en términos de alguien que está siendo percibido intensamente y tal vez necesita una inyección de oscuridad en su vida para poder sanar y lidiar con las cosas.
