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Conlas elecciones del 8 de noviem bre a la vuelta de la esquina, re sulta natural que un puñado de las principales organizaciones de abogacía y defensa de la comunidad latina están poniendo el grito en el cielo por lo que perciben como un brote de la temible infodemia electoral, dirigida específica mente contra nuestra comunidad y en español.

Los 35 millones de latinos elegibles para votar este 8 de noviembre --una elección intermedia clave porque se renueva la cámara de representantes, 35 escaños del Senado, 36 gubernaturas y miles de puestos de elección popular-- son par ticularmente vulnerables por una razón: un 43% de nuestra comunidad sólo ob tiene sus noticias a través de YouTube y un 37% a través de Facebook.

Un nuevo estudio de la organización Me dia Matters, ilustra el tamaño del prob lema: lograron identificar por lo menos medio centenar de Videos en YouTube plagados de desinformación destinada a confundir a las votantes sobre las plataformas de las candidatas y los can didatos, la presunta existencia de fraude electoral, y la falsa presencia de agentes migratorios en los centros de votación.

Y en un intento por confundir y enga ñar a los votantes latinos, otro grupo de mensajes en español incluía información engañosa sobre el día de la votación, las personas que eran elegibles a votar, la ubicación de las casillas y los horarios de apertura y cierre de urnas.

Más allá de la autoría de estos mensajes, el objetivo era claro: suprimir el voto la tino, especialmente en estados donde su peso electoral es lo suficientemente influyente para orientar el desenlace final de las elecciones. Estamos hablando de los llamados estados “campos de batal la”, como Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Pensilvania, entre otros.

Se trata por supuesto de una iniciativa encomiable, pero en última instancia el éxito para neutralizar la desinformación dependerá en gran medida de contar con votantes conscientes, alertas y bien informados que no sólo ignoren la desin formación, sino que eviten convertirse en sus diseminadores involuntarios.

an outbreak of the fearsome electoral infodemic, directed specifically against our community and in Spanish.

The 35 million Latinos eligible to vote this November 8 -- a key midterm elec tion due to the renewal of the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats, 36 governorships and thousands of

elected positions -- are particularly vulnerable for one reason: 43% of our community only gets their news from YouTube and 37% from Facebook.

A new study by the Media Matters organization illustrates the size of the problem: they managed to identify at least fifty videos on YouTube plagued with disinformation aimed at confus ing voters about the platforms of the candidates, the alleged existence of fraud election, and the false presence of immigration agents in the voting centers.

And in an attempt to confuse and mis lead Latino voters, another set of mes sages in Spanish included misleading information about the day of the vote, who was eligible to vote, the location of the polls, and the opening and clos ing hours of the polls.

Beyond the authorship of these mes sages, the objective was clear: to suppress the Latino vote, especially in states where their electoral weight is influential enough to guide the final outcome of the elections. We are talk ing about the so-called "battleground" states, such as Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Pennsylvania, among others.

For Arturo Vargas, director of the Na tional Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), the prevalence of misinformation on different media plat forms exemplifies a systemic problem of inequity that affects the Latino com munity and other communities.”

“This issue is a contributing factor in limiting the Latino population in the community's ability to fully access and participate in our nation's political pro cesses,” he warns.

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Para Arturo Vargas, director de la Aso ciación Nacional de Funcionarios Latinos Electos (NALEO), la prevalencia de la información errónea en diferentes plata formas de medios ejemplifica un prob lema sistémico inequidad que afecta a la comunidad latina y otras comunidades”.

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“Este problema es un factor que con tribuye a limitar la población latina la ca pacidad de la comunidad para acceder y participar plenamente en los procesos políticos de nuestra nación”, advierte.

Los mandarines de las mayores plata formas de redes sociales se defienden bajo el argumento de qué han destinado cuantiosos recursos y han contratado a miles de trabajadores dedicados exclu sivamente a detectar la desinformación.

Sin embargo, las organizaciones latinas se quejan de cualquiera que hayan sido sus acciones, sean claramente insufici entes.

“Estamos frustrados. Estamos aquí otra vez para decirle a las plataformas que deben hacer más para poner fin a la explotación de nuestra comunidad a través de la desinformación y el fraude en línea”, advirtió Brenda Victoria Castillo, presidenta de la National Hispanic Media Coalition.

Cansada de esperar, NALEO lanzó una iniciativa llamada “Defiende la Verdad”

The leadership of the largest social media platforms defend themselves on the grounds that they have allocat ed considerable resources and have hired thousands of workers dedicated exclusively to detecting disinformation. However, Latino organizations com plain that whatever their actions may have been, they are clearly insufficient. “We are frustrated. We are here again to tell the platforms that they must do more to end the exploitation of our community through misinformation and online fraud,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, president of the National His panic Media Coalition.

Tired of waiting, NALEO launched an initiative called “Defend the Truth” to equip community leaders and other stakeholders with the tools they need to identify and counter misinformation and disinformation so they can bet ter address the challenges facing the community. Latino community when participating in the American civic and political process.

This is of course a commendable ini tiative, but ultimately success in neu tralizing disinformation will largely de pend on having conscientious, alert and well-informed voters who not only ignore disinformation, but avoid be coming its unwitting disseminators.

CONTROVERSY OVER FREE SPEECH ROILS BERKELEY LAW SCHOOL

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Pro-Palestinian advocates are speaking out to support student groups at the Uni versity of California-Berkeley Law School who voted not to host Zionist speakers, saying it is a matter of free speech.

In August a group called Law Students for Jus tice in Palestine asked other student groups to pledge not to invite speakers who support the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands, and four teen groups out of 100 agreed.

Dylan Saba, staff attorney at Palestine Legal who is Palestinian and Jewish, said the back lash the students are facing is unfair, and could harm their future job prospects.

"These students are being smeared in the media left right and center," Saba contended. "I think it's very critical to affirm that these stu dents have the right to do this and to push back against these kinds of bad faith attempts to smear this as anti-Semitism."

The charges of anti-Semitism began with an article in the Jewish Journal by Ken Marcus, a former Trump official from the Office of Civil Rights, who claimed Berkeley has established "Jewish free zones."

Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the Law School, who is Jewish, called for academic freedom, tolerance and civility, and wrote in the Daily Beast he would consider sanctions for groups violating "the Law School's rules ... that no

speaker can be excluded for being Jewish or for holding particular views."

Saba said the bylaw would exclude speak ers based on political expression, not religion. He added there's a double standard when it comes to groups supporting the boycott, di vest, sanctions movement, known as BDS.

"A reproductive-justice group would not be ex pected to host an anti-abortion speaker," Saba pointed out. "In that same way, groups com mitted to Palestinian Liberation should not be expected that they have to host someone who opposes those values."

CONTROVERSIA SOBRE LIBERTAD DE EXPRESIÓN ENTURBIA LA FACULTAD DE DERECHO DE BERKELEY

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Dylan Saba, abogado de Palestina Legal que es palestino y judío, dijo que la crítica que enfrentan los estudiantes es injusta y podría dañar sus futu ras perspectivas laborales.

“Estos estudiantes están siendo difamados en los medios de comunicación de izquierda a derecha y de centro”, sostuvo Saba. “Creo que es muy im portante afirmar que estos estudiantes tienen el derecho de hacer esto y rechazar este tipo de intentos de mala fe de difamar esto como anti semitismo”.

Las acusaciones de antisemitismo comenzaron con un artículo en el Jewish Journal de Ken Mar cus, un exfuncionario de Trump de la Oficina de Derechos Civiles, quien afirmó que Berkeley ha establecido "zonas libres de judíos".

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Los defensores pro-palestinos están alzando la voz para apoyar a los grupos de estudi antes de la Facultad de Derecho de la Uni versidad de California-Berkeley que votaron por no recibir oradores sionistas, diciendo que es una cuestión de libertad de expresión.

En agosto, un grupo llamado Estudiantes de Derecho por la Justicia en Palestina pidió a otros grupos de estudiantes que se comprometieran a no invitar a oradores que apoyaran la ocupación israelí de tierras palestinas, y catorce grupos de

Erwin Chemerinsky, decano de la Facultad de Derecho, que es judío, pidió libertad académica, tolerancia y civismo, y escribió en el Daily Beast que consideraría sanciones para los grupos que violen "las reglas de la Facultad de Derecho... que ningún orador puede ser excluido por ser judío o por tener puntos de vista particulares".

Saba dijo que el estatuto excluiría a los oradores en función de la expresión política, no de la religión. Agregó que hay un doble estándar cuando se tra ta de grupos que apoyan el movimiento de boicot, desinversión y sanciones, conocido como BDS.

"No se esperaría que un grupo de justicia repro ductiva albergara a un orador contra el aborto", señaló Saba. " De la misma manera, no se debe esperar que los grupos comprometidos con la Liberación Palestina tengan que recibir a alguien que se opone a esos valores”.

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CALIFORNIA’S COLLEGE CORPS PROGRAM A LEG UP FOR STUDENTS AND THE STATE

Abigail LeForge Ethnic Media Services

Apioneering program for college students in California took another step forward last week when Governor Gavin New som swore in over 3200 fellows as the latest cohort in the state’s College Corps Fellowship.

The #CaliforniansForAll program, launched in response to COVID-19, is the first of its kind in the state. Collegiate level students from the Com munity, State, and UC systems will be given the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 in exchange for a year of service to their communities.

Service opportunities include tutoring and men toring for low-income students in K-12 schools, food distribution to those facing food insecurity, or tackling climate change.

The program is intended for low-income stu dents to help ease the financial burden of a col lege education. Eighty percent of the Fellows come from communities of color, 58% are first generation college students, and 68% are Pell Grant eligible. This is also the first state man dated program specifically allocating spaces for AB-540 students, or Dreamers.

A media briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Ser vices and California Black Media featured Cali fornia Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, and Debbie Espinosa with Find Food Bank, a part of Feeding America. Two of the student Fellows in the program, Ali Alani of UC San Diego, and Wendi Lizola of Sacramento State University also joined the panel.

“They will be doing extraordinary work for our communities,” said Fryday, emphasizing the im portance of the program, which he described as a win for society and the state, creating a generation of service-oriented professionals at a moment when California — and the nation — confronts a host of critical challenges.

Some 10,000 applications have already been submitted for the program, three times more than there are slots available. Participating stu dents were selected by their respective cam puses through a competitive application pro gram. Students that were not selected this year can re-apply in subsequent years. The program is scheduled to continue until 2026.

“We have to be able to ensure through a multi faceted approach that people have the means to break poverty cycles,” said Espinosa, who works with the Deserts Regional Foodbank based in Palm Springs and distributes over 20 million pounds of food to 150,000 individuals per month.

Fellows with College Corps will help provide food to students and families in a variety of set tings whether it be packaging in the warehouse, distributing food on campus, or on sites in the community.

Espinosa says learning loss among students in California during Covid was exacerbated by growing food insecurity, noting 98% of the cli ents they serve are working families and the elderly. Less than 2% are unhoused individuals.

She adds the program will provide students with a variety of transferable skills while creating tangible change for their peers and community.

“My goal with College Corps is to help students,” said Alani, who was born in Syria and educated in Saudi Arabia. He and his family immigrated to San Diego when he was 16. Alani is now a second year Computer Software Engineering

Major at UC San Diego, where he discovered the College Corps through an email from his university.

“It helped me focus on my education while help ing me pay for my college,” he said.

Alani will be working with K-12 students in San Diego, saying he hopes to have the kind of im pact on students that his own teachers have had on his life. “I really hope to do the same,” he said.

Wendi Lizola is a first-generation undocument ed student who came to California with her parents and two older sisters when she was a child. During the briefing she recalled how her family worked seven days a week from four in the morning until eleven at night washing cars at auto dealerships.

Lizola struggled in school at first because she could not understand English. “I remember I got frustrated with myself,” she said.

It’s an experience that drew her to joining the College Corps, which has given her the oppor tunity to connect with students who are also facing barriers to education due to language. She said the experience makes it feel very per sonal. “It’s very rare when an opportunity like this is available to our AB-540 students,” she noted, in reference to Dreamers.

Lizola is studying to be a Pediatric Nurse at Sacramento State University. It was there at a workshop where she applied for the program. She was shocked by the amount of student in terest and seeing the response across the state makes her feel very lucky to be a part of the program.

“It felt like a miracle, it was just able to cover ev erything that I needed,” she said. She does not have to pay anything out of pocket. Alani also stated that he was able to pay all of his tuition due to this financial aid.

“I would definitely encourage students to apply for this program,” Lizola said.

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year have closed. Students interested in applying can fill out this form to receive notification when applications re-open for the 2023-2024 school year. Student interested in getting started in vol unteer opportunities sooner can register with the #CaliforniansForAllmailinglist which pro vides regular updates on service opportunities in your community.

EL PROGRAMA DE LA COLLEGE CORPS DE CALIFORNIA ECHA UNA MANO A ESTUDIANTES Y AL ESTADO

alimentos a estudiantes y familias en una varie dad de ambientes, ya sea en el embalaje en un almacén, en la distribución de alimentos en el campus, o en sitios de la comunidad.

Espinosa dice que la creciente inestabilidad alimentaria durante la COVID agravó la pérdida de aprendizaje entre estudiantes de California, y observó que el 98% de los clientes a los que prestan servicios son familias trabajadoras y an cianos. Menos del 2% son personas sin casa.

Abigail LeForge Ethnic Media Services

Unprograma pionero para estudiantes universitarios de California dio otro paso hacia adelante la semana pasada cuando el gobernador Gavin Newsom tomó juramento a 3,200 becarios como la cohorte más reciente de la College Corps Fellowship del estado.

El programa #CaliforniansForAll, que se lanzó como respuesta a la COVID-19, es el primero de su tipo en el estado. Se darán oportunidades a estudiantes universitarios de los sistemas co munitarios, estatales y de las Universidades de California para ganar hasta $10,000 a cambio de un año de servicio a sus comunidades.

Las oportunidades de servicio incluyen ser tutores y mentores para alumnos de bajos in gresos en las escuelas de K a 12, distribuir ali mentos a las personas que enfrentan la inesta bilidad alimentaria o afrontar el cambio climático.

El programa está destinado a estudiantes de bajos ingresos para ayudar a aliviar el cargo económico de los estudios universitarios. El 80% de los becarios son de comunidades de color, el 58% son estudiantes universitarios de primera generación, y el 68% son elegibles para la subvención Pell. Este es también el primer programa de mandato estatal que asigna espe cíficamente plazas para estudiantes AB-540, o Dreamers.

Ethnic Media Services y California Black Media convocaron una sesión informativa para los me dios con la asistencia especial de Josh Fryday, Jefe de Servicios de California, y Debbie Espi nosa con el Find Food Bank, una parte de Feed ing America. También se unieron al panel dos estudiantes becarios del programa, Ali Alani de la UC San Diego y Wendi Lizola de la Universi dad estatal de Sacramento.

“Harán un trabajo extraordinario para nuestras comunidades”, dijo Fryday, que hizo hincapié en la importancia del programa y que describió como una victoria para la sociedad y el estado al crear una generación de profesionales orienta dos al servicio en un momento en que California – y el país – enfrenta una serie de retos críticos.

Ya se han presentado unas 10,000 solicitudes para el programa, tres veces más que las plazas disponibles. Las universidades seleccionaron a sus estudiantes para participar mediante un programa de solicitud competitivo. Los estu diantes que no fueron seleccionados este año pueden volver a solicitar plaza en los años pos teriores. El programa continuará hasta 2026.

“Tenemos que ser capaces de garantizar, me diante un enfoque multifacético, que la gente tenga los medios para romper los ciclos de po breza”, dijo Espinosa, que trabaja con el Deserts Regional Foodbank con base en Palm Springs y que distribuye más de 20 millones de libras de alimentos a 150,000 personas por mes.

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Agrega que el programa proporcionará una se rie de habilidades transferibles a los estudiantes mientras crea un cambio tangible para sus com pañeros y su comunidad.

“Mi objetivo con College Corps es ayudar a los estudiantes”, dijo Alani, que nació en Siria y se educó en Arabia Saudita. Él y su familia inmi graron a San Diego cuando tenía 16 años. Alani ahora está en su segundo año de la carrera de Ingeniería de Informática en la UC San Diego, donde descubrió College Corps tras recibir un correo electrónico de su universidad.

“Me ayudó a enfocarme en mi educación a la vez que me ayudó a pagar mis estudios univer sitarios”, dijo.

Alani trabajará con alumnos de K a 12 en San Diego y dice que espera poder influir a los alum nos de la misma manera que sus propios mae stros influyeron en su vida. “Espero realmente hacer lo mismo”, dijo.

Wendi Lizola es una estudiante indocumentada de primera generación que vino a California con su madre y su padre y sus dos hermanas may ores cuando era niña. Durante la sesión informa tiva recordaba que su familia trabajaba siete días a la semana desde las cuatro de la madrugada hasta las once de la noche lavando coches en los concesionarios de automóviles.

Al principio, le resultó a Lizola muy difícil la es cuela porque no entendía el inglés. “Me acuerdo de que me desesperaba conmigo misma”, dijo.

Es una experiencia que la incitó a unirse a Col lege Corps, que le ha dado la oportunidad de conectar con alumnos que también se enfren tan a barreras educativas debido al idioma. Dice que la experiencia hace que se sienta muy per sonal. “Muy rara vez hay una oportunidad como está disponible para nuestros estudiantes AB540”, observó haciendo referencia a los Dream ers.

Lizola está estudiando en la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento para ser Enfermera pediátrica. Fue allí, en un taller, donde solicitó el programa. Le impresionó la cantidad de interés por parte de los estudiantes y al ver la recepción que tuvo en todo el estado, se siente muy afortunada de ser parte del programa.

“Me pareció un milagro. Cubrió justo todas mis necesidades”, dijo. No tiene que pagar nada de su bolsillo. Alani también dijo que pudo pagar toda la matrícula gracias a la ayuda financiera.

“Definitivamente animaría a los estudiantes a so licitar este programa”, dijo Lizola.

Se acabó el plazo de solicitudes para el año es colar 2022-2023. Los estudiantes interesados en solicitar la beca para el año escolar 20232024 pueden llenar este formato para recibir una notificación de cuando se vuelva a abrir el plazo. Los estudiantes que quieran empezar antes con las oportunidades de voluntariado pueden inscribirse en #CaliforniansForAllmail inglist que actualiza de forma regular las opor tunidades de servicio en su comunidad.

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BREAST-CANCER AWARENESS: SCREEN INGS DOWN COMPARED TO PRE-PANDEMIC

Eric Tegethoff Public News Service

October is breast cancer awareness month and health professionals are urg ing people to get screened for the dis ease.

Screenings have gone down because of the pandemic. Numbers rebounded a bit this year, according to a recent study, but are still down 15% from their pre-pandemic levels.

Dr. Mandy Robertson is medical director for cancer care at Kaiser Permanente, Washing ton. She said mammograms are the most ef fective tool for detecting breast cancer.

"Mammograms are typically recommended be tween every one to two years, starting at the age of 50," said Robertson. "But a baseline mammo gram is often important to get done before the age of 50, between the ages of 40 to 50."

Robertson said whether people should wait one or two years between screenings depends on their personal risk. She also noted that doc tors' offices have the proper measures in place to make it safe for people to come back in.

Early detection is key for treating and prevent ing breast cancer. Robertson said when cancer develops on the breast, it often causes calcium deposits.

"That's what allows early detection of breast cancer," said Robertson. "Those calcium de posits that can form these abnormal clusters

on an x-ray, which is the mammogram."

Robertson said another important - and easy - tool for detecting breast cancer is at-home self-exams.

"I usually tell women to pick a time of the month where they're not having their menstrual cycle," said Robertson, "and try to do it at that same time of the month each month so that they get into a routine."

She said if they notice something different, they should bring it up to their doctor.

CONCIENTIZACIÓN DE CÁNCER DE MAMA: REVISIONES DISMINUYEN EN COMPARACIÓN CON PREPANDEMIA

ca de atención al cáncer en Kaiser Permanente Washington. Ella dice que las mamografías son la herramienta más eficaz para detectar el cáncer de mama.

"Las mamografías suelen recomendarse cada uno o dos años, a partir de los 50 años," dice Rob ertson. "Pero suele ser importante hacerse una mamografía de referencia antes de los 50 años, entre los 40 y los 50."

Robertson afirma que el hecho de que la gente deba esperar uno o dos años entre revisiones depende del riesgo personal. También señala que los consultorios médicos cuentan con medidas adecuadas para que la gente vuelva a acudir con seguridad.

La detección temprana es clave para tratar y pre venir el cáncer de mama. Robertson dice que cu ando el cáncer se desarrolla en el seno, a menudo provoca depósitos de calcio.

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"Eso es lo que permite la detección temprana del cáncer de mama," asegura Robertson. "Son esos depósitos de calcio que pueden formar esos cúmulos anormales en una radiografía, lo que es la mamografía."

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es el Mes de la Concientización so bre el Cáncer de Mama y los profesionales de la salud están exhortando a hacerse pruebas de detección de la enfermedad.

Las revisiones han disminuido a causa de la pan demia. Las cifras se han recuperado un poco este ano, según dice un estudio reciente, pero siguen siendo un 15% inferiores a los niveles previos a la pandemia.

La doctora Mandy Robertson es directora médi

Robertson dice que otra herramienta importante -y fácil- para detectar el cáncer de mama es la auto examinación en casa.

"Suelo decirles a las mujeres que elijan un mo mento del mes en el que no tengan su ciclo men strual, sugiere Robertson. "Y que intenten hacerlo en ese mismo momento del mes todos los meses para que adquieran una rutina."

Ella dice que, si notan algo diferente, deben co mentarlo con su médico.

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CALIFORNIA TO END THE COVID STATE OF EMERGENCY CALIFORNIA PONDRÁ FIN AL ESTADO DE EMERGENCIA POR COVID

Kristen Hwang & Ana B. Ibarra CalMatters

California’s

COVID-19 state of emergency will end Feb. 28, 2023, nearly three years from its initiation, officials from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced on October 17.

The announcement came as new variants spur concerns that there will be another deadly winter surge across the country and as test positivity rates plateau in California following a nearly three-month decline. More than 95,000 Californians have died as a result of COVID-19, according to state data.

The state of emergency gave Newsom broad, often controversial, powers to issue masking and vacci nation mandates and temporary stay-at-home or ders in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. It also enabled the governor to enter into nearly $12 billion dollars’ worth of no-bid emergency response contracts with testing facilities, personal protective equipment suppliers and temporary workforce agencies. Some of those contracts were with un tested vendors who failed to deliver services.

As of now, 27 provisions from the 74 executive or ders issued under the state of emergency remain in effect, officials said. More than 500 provisions have already ended. The Newsom administration would not allow the press to name the senior officials who participated in an embargoed media briefing about ending the state of emergency.

“The State of Emergency was an effective and nec essary tool that we utilized to protect our state, and we wouldn’t have gotten to this point without it,” Newsom said in a statement. “With the operational preparedness that we’ve built up and the measures that we’ll continue to employ moving forward, Cali fornia is ready to phase out this tool.”

Newsom has extended the state of emergency five times over the course of the pandemic, most re cently in June.

The federal government most recently extended its own COVID-19 public health emergency through Jan. 11. Federal officials have said they will give states a 60-day notice before the federal emergen cy order is lifted. Some pandemic-era expansions and protections that Californians have benefitted from come from the federal order — like expan sions in telehealth services and Medi-Cal’s renewal freeze, which has helped keep thousands insured throughout the pandemic.

The duration of the state of emergency has been controversial among state Republican leaders who attempted to overturn the governor’s power during a Senate emergency meeting in March. The resolu tion to terminate the state of emergency was voted down 8-4, with senators voting along party lines.

At the time, representatives for frontline health workers, including the California Hospital Associa tion, stated flexibilities allowed under the executive orders were critical to expanding capacity. It al lowed health care officials to hire thousands of outof-state workers who typically need to be licensed in California to practice, among other emergency measures.

“The State of Emergency was an effective and necessary tool that we utilized to protect our state, and we wouldn’t have gotten to this point without it.”

-GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM

The state’s early adoption of stay-at-home orders, which lasted on-and-off for 10 months, were suc cessful in delaying spikes in case and hospitalization rates, but the first winter surge in January 2021 saw more than 21,000 hospitalizations at its peak. Since that time, hospitals across the state have repeatedly warned of impending collapse as various waves of the pandemic intensified worker burnout and short ages.

California is currently reporting a 14-day average of 1,854 COVID hospitalizations, two-and-a-half times fewer hospitalizations than the same time last year during the tail end of the delta variant surge.

In February, the administration unveiled the

SMARTER plan, its $3.2 billion long-term strategy for combating COVID-19. The strategy outlined pre paredness measures such as stockpiling 75 million masks, increasing testing capacity to half a million tests per day and investing in the health care work force and local community health organizations.

The SMARTER plan’s rollout has been a key com ponent in eliminating the need for emergency provi sions, officials said.

“The administration has determined that rolling back the remaining 27 executive order provisions will have largely minimal operational impact,” an un named official said.

The duration of the state of emergency through the winter months is “no accident,” officials said, emphasizing that it will ensure flexibility through a winter surge. However, hospital association Presi dent Carmela Coyle said her organization is “deeply concerned” about the announcement and was not consulted about the end date of the state of emer gency.

“It forces California hospitals to scale back on our capacity to care for people at a time of high un certainty about the future,” Coyle said. “We find ourselves in the month of October as we are ap proaching the winter months, which typically are challenging because we see more people in need of care for things like the flu, on top of the pandemic. It’s really a bad time to think of scaling back on the capacity we have available.”

Flu season typically lasts until May.

In addition to eliminating workforce flexibility, end ing the order will also eliminate hospitals’ “space waivers,” which grant hospitals permission to create temporary additional beds, Coyle said.

Officials emphasized that the state has four months to prepare for the end of the order and any potential changes.

The administration plans on pursuing permanent legislative changes for two temporary provisions al lowed under the executive order: allowing nurses to order and administer COVID-19 antiviral treatments like PAXLOVID and allowing laboratory assistants to process COVID-19 tests.

In recent months, as the “crisis” phase of the pan demic petered out, legislators abandoned attempts to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for school children and to allow teenagers to get vacci nated without parental consent. Vaccine and testing requirements for some workers like teachers have also been lifted. A high percentage — 72% — of eligible Californians have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to state data.

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk of Santa Clar ita has been outspoken in his criticism of Newsom’s unfettered ability to issue no-bid contracts during the state of emergency, characterizing it as “oneman” rule. In response to the automatic renewal of the state’s controversial $1.7-billion COVID-19 testing contract with Perkin Elmer, Wilk authored a mea sure requiring no-bid contracts larger than $75 mil lion to undergo legislative review before renewal.

Kristen Hwang CalMatters

ESPAÑOL

Elestado de emergencia por el COV ID-19 en California finalizará el 28 de fe brero de 2023, casi tres años después de su inicio, anunciaron el 17 de octubre fun cionarios de la oficina del gobernador Gavin Newsom.

El anuncio se produjo cuando las nuevas variantes generan preocupaciones de que habrá otro aumento invernal mortal en todo el país y cuando las tasas de positividad de las pruebas se estabilizan en California luego de una disminución de casi tres meses. Más de 95,000 californianos han muerto como resultado de COVID-19, según datos estat ales.

El estado de emergencia otorgó a Newsom poderes amplios, a menudo controvertidos, para emitir mandatos de uso de máscaras y órdenes temporales de quedarse en casa en un esfuerzo por frenar la propagación del virus.

También permitió al gobernador celebrar miles de millones de dólares en contratos de respuesta de emergencia sin licitación con instalaciones de prueba, proveedores de equipos de protección personal y agencias de trabajo temporal. Algunos de esos contra tos fueron con proveedores no antes proba dos que no entregaron servicios.

Desde el día 17 de octubre, 27 disposiciones de las 74 órdenes ejecutivas emitidas bajo el estado de emergencia siguen vigentes, di jeron las autoridades. Ya han finalizado más de 500 disposiciones. La administración de Newsom no permitió que la prensa nombr ara a los altos funcionarios que participaron en una rueda de prensa bajo embargo sobre el fin del estado de emergencia.

“El Estado de Emergencia fue una herramien ta efectiva y necesaria que utilizamos para proteger nuestro estado, y no habríamos lle gado a este punto sin él”, dijo Newsom en un comunicado. “Con la preparación operativa que hemos desarrollado y las medidas que continuaremos empleando en el futuro, Cali fornia está lista para eliminar gradualmente esta herramienta”.

La duración del estado de emergencia ha

sido controvertida entre los líderes republi canos del estado que intentaron derrocar el poder del gobernador durante una reunión de emergencia del Senado en marzo. La res olución para terminar el estado de emergen cia fue rechazada por 8 a 4, y los senadores votaron siguiendo las líneas del partido.

En ese momento, los representantes de los trabajadores de salud de primera línea, inclu ida la Asociación de Hospitales de California, declararon que las flexibilidades permitidas por las órdenes ejecutivas eran fundamental es para expandir la capacidad. Permitió a los funcionarios de atención médica contratar a miles de trabajadores de otros estados que generalmente necesitan una licencia en Cali fornia para ejercer, entre otras medidas de emergencia.

“El Estado de Emergencia fue una herra mienta efectiva y necesaria que utiliza mos para proteger nuestro estado, y no habríamos llegado a este punto sin ello”.

-GOBERNADOR GAVIN NEWSOM

En febrero, la administración dio a conocer el plan SMARTER, su estrategia a largo plazo de $3,200 millones para combatir el CO VID-19. La estrategia describió medidas de preparación como almacenar 75 millones de máscaras, aumentar la capacidad de prueba a medio millón de pruebas por día e invertir en la fuerza laboral de atención médica y las organizaciones de salud de la comunidad local. El lanzamiento del plan SMARTER ha sido un componente clave para eliminar la necesidad de provisiones de emergencia, dijeron las autoridades.

“La administración ha determinado que re vertir las 27 disposiciones restantes de la orden ejecutiva tendrá un impacto operativo en gran medida mínimo”, dijo un funcionario anónimo.

La administración planea buscar cambios legislativos permanentes para dos disposi ciones temporales permitidas por la orden ejecutiva: permitir que las enfermeras or denen y administren tratamientos antivirales para la COVID-19 como PAXLOVID y permitir que los asistentes de laboratorio procesen las pruebas de la COVID-19.

California’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end Feb. 28, 2023, nearly three years from its initiation. The state of emergency gave Newsom wide-rang ing powers to issue mandates and enter into billions of dollars of emergency response contracts.

Photo Credit: Gabriella Clare Marino / Unsplash

El estado de emergencia por el COVID-19 en California finalizará el 28 de febrero de 2023, casi tres años después de su inicio. El estado de emergencia otorga a Newsom amplios poderes para emitir mandatos y celebrar contratos de respuesta de emergencia por miles de millones de dólares. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

LOS ATAQUES CIBERNÉTICOS RECIENTES RESALTAN LA VULNERABILIDAD DE LAS ESCUELAS DE CALIFORNIA

Joe Hong CalMatters

Siel Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, el dis trito escolar más grande del estado, puede verse afectado por un ataque de ‘ransomware’ (secuestro cibernético), ¿qué tan preparadas están las escuelas públicas de California para la creciente amenaza de los ataques cibernéticos?

Depende, según expertos que trabajan en el campo de la ciberseguridad y las tecnologías de la información en las escuelas públicas del estado. Algunos distritos pueden tener un puñado de profesionales de ciberseguridad en el personal, mientras que otros no tienen ninguno. Además de eso, actualmente no existen pautas estatales para la seguridad digital en los distritos escolares.

“La gran mayoría de los distritos no tienen un solo miem bro dedicado a las amenazas de seguridad cibernética”, dijo Terry Loftus, superintendente asistente de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Diego. “No hay un es tándar real establecido”.

Loftus tiene su propio equipo de cinco profesionales de ciberseguridad, el más grande del estado. Pero dice que eso se debe en gran parte a que hizo sus estudios de posgrado en seguridad cibernética y convirtió al equipo en una prioridad. No todos los distritos están tan equipa dos. Loftus dijo que el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, que atiende a unos 400,000 estudiantes, tuvo la suerte de tener algunos expertos en seguridad ciberné tica en su nómina, pero el Departamento de Educación de California no los tiene.

El portavoz del Departamento de Educación de California, Scott Roark, dijo que la agencia comparte una lista con las mejores prácticas y recursos para la seguridad de los datos en su página web, pero los funcionarios escolares y del distrito toman sus propias decisiones con respecto a las medidas de seguridad cibernética.

Los ciberataques varían en severidad. Un ataque de ran somware, como el que afectó al Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles este mes, involucra a un pirata informático que amenaza con publicar datos confidenciales a menos que se pague un rescate. Los atacantes de ransomware tam bién pueden cifrar y bloquear el acceso de un objetivo a sus propios datos.

“La gran mayoría de los distritos no tienen un solo miembro dedicado a las amenazas de seguridad cibernética”.

Las escuelas públicas poseen datos confidenciales que van desde números de Seguro Social hasta registros de salud e información financiera. Si bien el ataque del Distri to Unificado de Los Ángeles ha atraído la atención nacio nal, Loftus dice que este caso destacado es solo el último ejemplo de la vulnerabilidad de la educación pública a los ataques cibernéticos.

“La educación es una mezcla de múltiples sectores dife rentes”, dijo. “Somos proveedores de transporte. Brinda mos servicios de alimentación y nutrición. Tenemos en fermeras escolares y mucho más”.

Y a medida que los distritos escolares y el estado toma ron medidas para cerrar la brecha digital durante la pan demia, más estudiantes en línea significan más puntos ciegos vulnerables a los ataques cibernéticos.

Sin lineamientos formales de seguridad cibernética a nivel estatal, algunas escuelas confían en las recomendacio nes del Centro para la Seguridad de Internet, una orga nización de base creada por profesionales de seguridad cibernética en todo el país, tanto del sector público como del privado. Loftus dijo que el estado debería adoptar estas pautas para los más de 1,000 distritos escolares y escuelas chárter en California, considerando la creciente prevalencia de los ataques cibernéticos.

“Los ataques automatizados ocurren cada segundo”, dijo. Estos incluyen ‘bots’ (programas autónomos) que intentan iniciar sesión en las cuentas de los empleados tratando de adivinar las contraseñas.

Las pautas del Center for Internet Security contienen dife rentes niveles de recomendaciones de seguridad, según el nivel de riesgo de la agencia o empresa. Un distrito es colar prominente y grande como el Distrito Unificado deLos Ángeles podría ser un objetivo más tentador que un distrito más pequeño, rural o suburbano. Otros distritos podrían depender más de la instrucción en línea, lo que significa que un ataque cibernético sería más perjudicial para la educación. Estos distritos, dicen los expertos, de berían considerar invertir más en seguridad cibernética.

“Si ha realizado una gran inversión en un plan de estudios en línea y su red no funciona debido a un problema de seguridad, su riesgo aumenta”, dijo David Thurston, direc tor de tecnología del Superintendente de Escuelas del

Condado de San Bernardino.

A pesar del drama del ataque de ransomware en el Distri to Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, Thurston dijo que no debería haber una respuesta de pánico por parte del es tado. Si bien los funcionarios estatales deberían centrarse más en la seguridad cibernética, no deberían comenzar a emitir mandatos estatales de inmediato para reforzar los cortafuegos de los distritos y otras medidas de seguridad.

“Es genial que L.A. esté destacando la ciberseguridad”, dijo Thurston. “Pero la reacción instintiva es la reacción equivocada”.

Falta de inversión en ciberseguridad

Si bien el ataque del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles atrajo la atención de los medios, los ataques cibernéticos en los distritos escolares ocurren con fre cuencia en todo el país. Según Emsisoft, una empresa de software de seguridad cibernética que rastrea los ataques cibernéticos, hubo 58 distritos escolares y 1,681 escuelas en todo el país afectadas por ataques ciberné ticos en 2021. En lo que va del año, 29 distritos y 1,735 es cuelas se han visto afectados.

Brett Callow, analista de amenazas de Emsisoft, dijo que es probable que haya muchos otros que no se hayan in formado. Saber con qué frecuencia ocurren los ataques cibernéticos, dijo, sería el primer paso hacia una política estatal preventiva.

“Recopilar buenos datos es absolutamente fundamental para idear una solución”, dijo Callow. “Sin datos, solo estás adivinando”.

Pero invertir en seguridad cibernética podría ser una ocurrencia tardía, especialmente para los distritos esco lares con escasos recursos que, en cambio, podrían usar ese dinero para mejorar los edificios escolares, contratar más personal o comprar tecnología para el aula.

“La gente no quiere que inviertan millones de dólares en IT (Soporte Técnico) y personal de IT cuando luchan por educar a los niños”, dijo Callow. “Si los niños están senta dos en aulas antiguas y en ruinas, el público no se impre sionará con eso”.

Callow dijo que algunos distritos usan seguros ciberné ticos para ayudar a pagar rescates durante los ataques cibernéticos, pero no está claro qué tan extendida está esa práctica.

La asambleísta Jacqui Irwin, demócrata de Camarillo, ha estado presionando a las agencias estatales para fortal ecer la ciberseguridad durante años. Ella dijo que piratear un distrito escolar o una pequeña agencia gubernamental podría no ser lucrativo, pero son objetivos fáciles.

“Creo que las entidades más pequeñas simplemente no tienen los recursos para protegerse”, dijo. “Tienes que tener empleados, y tienes que tener capacitación de em pleados”.

Una ley escrita por Irwin y promulgado el mes pasado requiere que más agencias gubernamentales adopten estándares de seguridad cibernética establecidos por el gobierno federal y presenten informes a la Legislatura estatal cada dos años. Irwin dijo que los funcionarios del gobierno a menudo se resisten a medidas de ciberseguri dad más estrictas debido al costo de contratar más pro fesionales de IT y comprar más software de seguridad.

Los mismos obstáculos existen en los distritos esco lares, donde la adopción de prácticas de seguridad, como la autenticación de dos factores, podría necesitar la aprobación de los sindicatos de empleados. Thurston, del Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de San Bernardino, dijo que exigir a los maestros o empleados que usen otra herramienta de seguridad podría cambiar sus condiciones de trabajo, lo que podría requerir nego ciación colectiva.

En una conferencia de prensa la semana pasada, el su perintendente del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ánge les, Alberto Carvalho, dijo que el distrito comenzó a usar la autenticación de múltiples factores en julio. Pero dijo que los investigadores “tal vez nunca sepan” cómo los piratas informáticos ingresaron al sistema del distrito.

Thurston dijo que la comunidad de profesionales de IT y seguridad cibernética en la educación pública a menudo comparte detalles de ataques cibernéticos anteriores para ayudar a sus colegas a prepararse para incidentes similares. La portavoz del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, Shannon Haber, no comentó si el distrito planea hacer lo mismo.

Irwin y Thurston dijeron que el costo de un ciberataque malicioso puede superar fácilmente el costo de prepara ción. Pero algunas medidas son más fáciles de adoptar, como asegurarse de que sus empleados sepan cómo identificar correos electrónicos o mensajes sospechosos.

“Necesitamos asegurarnos de que las personas en los distritos escolares entiendan cuál es su responsabilidad”, dijo Irwin. “Han ocurrido grandes hackeos debido a los eslabones más débiles”.

-TERRY LOFTUS, SUPERINTENDENTE ASISTENTE DE LA OFICINA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO

Muchos distritos escolares tienen grupos de trabajo para la seguridad cibernética limitados o simple mente no tienen. Sin estándares estatales, los distritos toman sus propias decisiones sobre las medidas de ciberseguridad.

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RECENT CYBERATTACKS HIGHLIGHT THE VULNERABILITY OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS

Joe Hong CalMatters

If Los Angeles Unified, the state’s largest school district, can be hit with a ransom ware attack, how prepared are Cali fornia’s public schools for the increasing threat of cyberattacks?

It depends, according to experts work ing in the field of cybersecurity and in formation technology in the state’s pub lic schools. Some districts might have a handful of cybersecurity professionals on staff, while others don’t have any. On top of that, there are currently no statewide guidelines for digital security at school dis tricts.

“The vast majority of districts don’t have a single member dedicated to cyberse curity threats,” said Terry Loftus, assistant superintendent for the San Diego County Office of Education. “There’s no real set standard.”

Loftus has his own team of five cyber security professionals, the largest in the state. But he says that’s largely because he did his graduate studies in cyberse curity and made the team a priority. Not all districts are that equipped. Loftus said Los Angeles Unified, which serves about 400,000 students, was fortunate to have some cybersecurity experts on its payroll, but the California Department of Educa tion does not.

California Department of Education spokesperson Scott Roark said the agen cy shares best practices and resources for data security on its webpage, but district and school officials make their own deci sions regarding cybersecurity measures.

Cyberattacks vary in severity. A ransom ware attack, like the one that hit Los An geles Unified this month, involves a hacker threatening to publish confidential data unless a ransom is paid. Ransomware at tackers can also encrypt and block a tar get’s access to their own data.

“The vast majority of districts don’t have a single member dedicated to cybersecurity threats.”

-TERRY LOFTUS, ASSISTANT SUPERIN TENDENT FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUN TY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Public schools possess confidential data ranging from Social Security numbers to health records and financial information.

While the Los Angeles Unified attack has drawn national attention, Loftus says this prominent case is just the latest example of public education’s vulnerability to cyber attacks.

“Education is a mash-up of multiple differ ent sectors,” he said. “We are transporta tion providers. We provide food and nutri

tion services. We have school nurses and so much more.”

And as school districts and the state took steps to close the digital divide during the pandemic, more students online means more blindspots vulnerable to cyberat tacks.

Without formal, statewide cybersecurity guidelines, some schools rely on recom mendations from the Center for Internet Security, a grassroots organization creat ed by cybersecurity professionals across the country from both the private and public sectors. Loftus said the state should adopt these guidelines for the more than 1,000 school districts and charter schools in California, considering the rising preva lence of cyberattacks.

“Automated attacks are happening every second,” he said. These include bots that are trying to log into employee accounts by trying to guess passwords.

The Center for Internet Security guidelines contain varying levels of security recom mendations, depending on the risk level of the agency or business. A prominent and large school district such as Los Angeles Unified might be a more tempting target than a smaller, rural or suburban district.

Other districts might rely more on online instruction, meaning a cyberattack would be more disruptive to education. These districts, experts say, should consider in vesting more in cybersecurity.

“If you’ve made a huge investment in on line curriculum, and your network is down because of a security issue, your risk is heightened,” said David Thurston, the chief technology officer for the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.

Despite the drama of the ransomware attack on Los Angeles Unified, Thurston

said there shouldn’t be a panicked re sponse from the state. While state officials should focus more on cybersecurity, they shouldn’t immediately start issuing state mandates for beefing up districts’ firewalls and other security measures.

“It’s great L.A. is getting to highlight cyber security,” Thurston said. “But the knee-jerk reaction is the wrong reaction.”

Lack of cybersecurity investment

While the Los Angeles Unified attack at tracted the media spotlight, cyberattacks on school districts happen frequently na tionwide. According to Emsisoft, a cyber security software company that tracks cy berattacks, there were 58 school districts and 1,681 schools across the country af fected by cyberattacks in 2021. So far this year, 29 districts and 1,735 schools have been affected.

Brett Callow, a threat analyst at Emsisoft, said there are likely many others that have not been reported. Knowing how often cy berattacks happen, he said, would be the first step toward a preventative statewide policy.

“Collecting good data is absolutely critical to devising a solution,” Callow said. “With out data you’re just guessing.”

But investing in cybersecurity might be an afterthought, especially for under-re sourced school districts that could instead use that money for upgrading school buildings, hiring more staff or buying tech nology for the classroom.

“People don’t want them to be investing millions of bucks in IT and IT personnel when they’re struggling to educate kids,” Callow said. “If kids are sitting in ancient, dilapidated classrooms, the public is not going to be impressed with that.”

Callow said some districts use cyber insur ance to help pay ransoms during cyberat tacks, but it’s unclear how widespread that practice is.

Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, a Demo crat from Camarillo, has been pushing state agencies to strengthen cybersecuri ty for years. She said hacking into a school district or a small government agency might not be lucrative, but they make easy targets.

“I think the smaller entities just don’t have the resources to protect themselves,” she said. “You have to have employees, and you have to have employee training.”

A bill authored by Irwin and signed into law last month requires more government agencies to adopt federally established cybersecurity standards and submit re ports to the state Legislature every two years. Irwin said government officials of ten resist tighter cybersecurity measures because of the cost of hiring more IT pro fessionals and purchasing more security software.

The same hurdles exist at school districts, where adopting security practices such as two-factor authentication might need buy-in from employee unions. Thurston, at the San Bernardino County Superinten dent of Schools, said requiring teachers or employees to use another security tool could change their working conditions, which could potentially require collective bargaining.

At a press conference last week, Los An geles Unified Superintendent Alberto Car valho said the district started using multifactor authentication in July. But he said investigators “might never know” how the hackers got into the district’s system.

Thurston said the community of IT and cybersecurity professionals in public edu cation often share details of past cyber attacks to help their colleagues prepare for similar incidents. Los Angeles Unified spokesperson Shannon Haber did not comment on whether the district plans to do the same.

Irwin and Thurston said the cost of a ma licious cyberattack can easily surpass the cost of preparation. But some measures are easier to adopt, like making sure your employees know how to identify suspi cious emails or messages.

“We need to make sure the individuals at the school districts understand what their responsibility is,” Irwin said. “Big hacks have happened because of the weakest links.”

Many school districts have limited or no dedicated cybersecurity teams. With no statewide standards, districts make their own decisions about cybersecurity measures

St. HOPE Public School 7 Elementary in Sacramento used some of its stimulus funds to buy laptops for students. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters

THIS IS HOW MUCH MONEY YOU’LL GET FROM THE CALIFORNIA GAS REBATE

Grace Gedye CalMatters

California is sending money directly to mil lions of residents to help with rising costs and high gas prices.

The payments, which started going out Oct. 7, range from $200 to $1,050, depending on in come and other factors. About 18 million pay ments will be distributed over the next few months, benefiting up to 23 million Californians. The cash payouts are part of a June budget deal.

CalMatters talked to the state’s Franchise Tax Board to parse what all this means for you. Check out our tool at the bottom of this article to find out how much you’ll get.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you need to have filed a 2020 California tax return by Oct. 15, 2021. There’s an exception for people who did not file by the Oc tober deadline because they were waiting on an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (so long as they filed by Feb. 15, 2022).

People who didn’t file taxes for 2020, including some seniors and disabled people, will be left out.

People who can be claimed as dependents for tax purposes won’t get their own payments.

The payments also won’t go to married or do mestic partners who have an adjusted gross income over $500,000. Same goes for many in dividuals who have adjusted gross incomes over $250,000.

You also had to be a California resident for at least six months of 2020, and be a resident when your payment is issued.

Undocumented Californians with a valid taxpay er number or Social Security number, who filed complete 2020 tax returns and meet all of the eli gibility requirements, can receive the payments.

You don’t need to send any additional forms, or fill out any application to get the payment.

How will you get the payment?

People who are eligible for the payment will get it either via a direct deposit to their bank account or by mailed debit card, according to the tax board. Generally, people who filed their 2020 tax return online and received their state tax refund via direct deposit will get a direct deposit. Most other people who are eligible will get debit cards in the mail. The envelope will be clearly marked with the phrase “Middle Class Tax Refund.”

When will you get the payment?

The first round of payments will go to people who received one of the two Golden State Stimulus payments from 2021 and are eligible for a direct deposit. The first round of payments are expect ed to go out between Oct. 7 and Oct. 25.

The rest of the direct deposits are expected to go out between Oct. 28 and Nov. 14. The tax board expects 90% of direct deposits to be sent out in October, according to its website.

Debit cards for people who got one of the Gold en State Stimulus payments are expected to be mailed out between Oct. 25 and Dec. 10. All of the remaining debit cards are expected to be mailed by Jan. 15

Why can’t they all be sent out at once? “There are constraints on the number of direct deposits and mailed debit cards that can be issued weekly,” Franchise Tax Board spokesperson Andrew

LePage told CalMatters. “Logistically it takes time to deliver approximately 18 million payments to Californians effectively and accurately, protecting both taxpayers and California.”

How much will you get?

We’ve made a tool for you to look that up. The Franchise Tax Board also has information, as well as a customer help line, which can be reached by dialing 800-542-9332. The help line has assis tance in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Viet namese, Korean, and Punjabi. The board says other languages may be supported by request.

ESTA ES LA CANTIDAD DE DINERO QUE OBTENDRÁ DEL REEMBOLSO DE GAS DE CALIFORNIA

A continuación se indica quién es elegible para un reembolso de gasolina de 2022, cómo lo obtendrá, cuándo y cuánto dinero debe esperar.

quicias del estado para analizar qué significa todo esto para usted. Consulte nuestra herramienta al final de este artículo para averiguar cuánto obtendrá.

¿Eres elegible?

Para ser elegible, debe haber presentado una de claración de impuestos de California de 2020 antes del 15 de octubre de 2021. Hay una excepción para las personas que no presentaron antes de la fecha límite de octubre porque estaban esperando un Número de identificación de contribuyente individual, conocido como ITIN, (siempre que hayan presentado antes del 15 de febrero de 2022).

Las personas que no declararon impuestos para 2020, incluidas algunas personas mayores y dis capacitadas quedarán excluidas.

Las personas que pueden ser declaradas como dependientes a efectos fiscales no recibirán sus pro pios pagos.

Grace Gedye CalMatters

Los pagos tampoco se destinarán a parejas casadas o domésticas que tengan un ingreso bruto ajustado de más de $500,000. Lo mismo ocurre con muchas personas que tienen ingresos brutos ajustados de más de $250,000.

California

está enviando dinero directamente a millones de residentes para ayudarlos con los crecientes costos y los altos precios de la gasolina.

Los pagos, que comenzaron el 7 de octubre, oscilan entre $200 y $1,050, según los ingresos y otros facto res. Se distribuirán unos 18 millones de pagos en los próximos meses, beneficiando hasta a 23 millones de californianos. Los pagos en efectivo son parte de un acuerdo presupuestario de junio.

CalMatters habló con la Junta de Impuestos de Fran

También tenía que ser residente de California du rante al menos seis meses de 2020 y ser residente cuando se emita su pago.

Los californianos indocumentados con un número de contribuyente válido o número de Seguro Social, que presentaron declaraciones de impuestos com pletas de 2020 y cumplen con todos los requisitos de elegibilidad, pueden recibir los pagos.

No necesita enviar ningún formulario adicional ni completar ninguna solicitud para recibir el pago.

¿Cómo obtendrá el pago?

Las personas que sean elegibles para el pago lo re cibirán mediante un depósito directo en su cuenta bancaria o mediante una tarjeta de débito enviada por correo, según la junta tributaria. En general, las personas que presentaron su declaración de im puestos de 2020 en línea y recibieron su reembolso de impuestos estatales mediante depósito directo obtendrán un depósito directo. La mayoría de las demás personas que son elegibles recibirán tarje tas de débito por correo. El sobre estará claramente marcado con la frase “Reembolso de impuestos de clase media”.

¿Cuándo recibirá el pago?

La primera ronda de pagos se destinará a las perso nas que recibieron uno de los dos pagos del estímulo de Golden State de 2021 y son elegibles para un depósito directo. Se espera que la primera ronda de pagos salga entre el 7 y el 25 de octubre.

Se espera que el resto de los depósitos directos se envíen entre el 28 de octubre y el 14 de noviembre.

La junta tributaria espera que el 90% de los depósi tos directos se envíen en octubre, según su sitio web.

Se espera que las tarjetas de débito para las perso nas que recibieron uno de los pagos de Golden State Stimulus se envíen por correo entre el 25 de octubre y el 10 de diciembre. Se espera que todas las tarjetas de débito restantes se envíen por correo antes del 15 de enero.

¿Por qué no se pueden enviar todos a la vez? “Ex isten restricciones en la cantidad de depósitos di rectos y tarjetas de débito enviadas por correo que se pueden emitir semanalmente”, dijo a CalMatters Andrew LePage, portavoz de Franchise Tax Board. “Desde el punto de vista logístico, lleva tiempo en tregar aproximadamente 18 millones de pagos a los californianos de manera efectiva y precisa, prote giendo tanto a los contribuyentes como a California”.

¿Cuánto obtendrás?

Hemos creado una herramienta para que busques eso. El Franchise Tax Board también tiene infor mación, así como una línea de ayuda al cliente, a la que se puede contactar llamando al 800-542-9332.

La línea de ayuda tiene asistencia en inglés, espa ñol, mandarín, hindi, vietnamita, coreano y punjabí.

La junta dice que se pueden admitir otros idiomas a pedido.

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A gas nozzle in a van at a central Fresno gas station on Sept. 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Larry Valenzuela / CalMatters / CatchLight Local

THIS IS CALIFORNIA’S MOST FIERCELY CONTESTED POLITICAL TURF

Ben Christopher & Ariel Gans CalMatters

On an already-hot Saturday morning in east Bakersfield, state Assembly candidate Leticia Perez stands at the front of the electrical workers’ local union hall, working a crowd of fellow Democrats ready to knock on doors and talk to voters.

But the thrust of Perez’s message has bipar tisan appeal. Bakersfield is not like the rest of California: “Many people outside this commu nity think they know us. They don’t.”

Indeed, voters are being told what to do in mil lions of dollars in TV ads produced by highpowered consultants from Sacramento and Washington, D.C. They’re being interviewed by national reporters parachuting in to take the pulse of a pivotal area.

The union hall is less than a mile from Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, the iconic country and western bar that for many symbolizes the Dust Bowl origins of Bakersfield. But looking at the assembled volunteers, Perez describes a region and political moment that seem far removed.

“I see my Indian brothers and sisters in the back, and I see my black familia here today. I see a few Latinos…I got a lot of my Okie broth ers and sisters here too in the house!” she said, as the applause grew. “That’s right! Kern County is what we say it is.”

Whether that’s true is a question at the heart of three overlapping toss-up elections on Nov. 8 that make this stretch of the southern Cen tral Valley — nearly the size of Connecticut — among the most competitive pieces of politi cal turf in America.

There’s the congressional race between Re publican U.S. Rep. David Valadao and Demo cratic Assemblymember Rudy Salas, now the second-most expensive House contest in the country and one that could help determine which party controls the next Congress.

There’s the contest between state Sen. Me lissa Hurtado, widely considered to be the most endangered Democratic incumbent in the Legislature, and political newcomer Da vid Shepard, the Republican scion of a Tulare County farming family.

And there’s the face-off for the local Assem bly seat between Perez and fellow Democrat Jasmeet Bains, who have attracted the finan cial backing of the oil industry and state doc tor’s lobby, respectively.

The outcome of all three races will be deter mined by voters in east Bakersfield, historically the city’s poorer, Latino, less politically power ful side, as well as voters in the ag towns that dot the road north to Fresno: Shafter, Delano, McFarland.

The stakes are high. Kern County has Cali fornia’s highest homicide rate. It is often blanketed with noxious air. The share of the population behind bars is among the highest in the state and its public health numbers are among the lowest. Choosing effective repre sentatives in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., is essential.

The irony of this sudden surge of outside at tention on an area so often overshadowed and beset by so many problems is not lost on some residents.

“I feel as if there are two perceptions of Califor nia: It’s either Northern California or Southern California,” said Manpreet Kaur, a 29-year-old Democrat running for Bakersfield City Coun cil. “This entire Central Valley region tends to be overlooked. But this is where I think you find the hardest working people with grit.”

Republicans and Democrats alike repeat the line that Kern County — the center of the state’s agricultural and oil industries — feeds and fuels California.

“And yet we’re treated like a stepchild,” said Republican consultant Cathy Abernathy.

It’s also a place that defies the expectations and political rules of thumb that govern elec tions across the state.

This area has sent Valadao to Congress six times despite Democrats outnumbering Re publicans by double digits. While the elector ate is overwhelmingly Latino, they’re not nec essarily like the liberal-leaning Latino voters on the coast.

There’s “the myth that there is going to be change because of the demographic num bers — that demographics is destiny. That’s not necessarily the case,” said Ivy Cargile, a political science professor at California State University, Bakersfield.

And partisan labels don’t determine where a candidate stands on the issues as much as

elsewhere in the state. Valadao was one of just 10 Republicans to vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. Salas and Hurtado regularly irk the Democratic Party’s liberal base. The Central Valley is home to the high est number of conservative Democrats in the state.

That may be an oxymoron in much of Califor nia, but at the union hall, Perez embraces the description. “We like to say we have a purple center. We’re merging and changing and evolving,” she said. “We’re a melting pot.”

The ‘Publishers Clearing House guy’

Knocking on doors in a subdivision on the southern outskirts of Bakersfield last Satur day, Salas seems to enjoy the personal touch of campaigning — even if the going is a little slower than the average volunteer.

That’s because voters who recognize him will invite him in for a beer, some barbeque or pan dulce, and he always accepts, he said. Earlier this month, however, he reneged on an invita tion to a televised debate.

Nationally, election messaging has taken on a rote consistency: Democrats accuse Re publicans of wanting to end the right to an abortion. Republicans blame Democrats for persistent inflation.

While those arguments are familiar to Bakers field voters, Salas says his congressional race

is going to be won or lost on personal con nections in this close-knit community. That, and who has delivered the most to the district while in office.

“It’s about putting food on the table. It’s about providing opportunities for their kids and for themselves,” he said. “I’m kind of like that Pub lishers Clearing House guy. I keep bringing taxpayers money back into the district.”

Salas is exaggerating, but only a little. This month, he has delivered oversized checks to a hospital, a community college and a local nonprofit.

Apparently that’s a tried-and-true political tactic. The day before Salas went canvassing, Hurtado celebrated new funding she helped secure to repair the Friant-Kern Canal. On prominent display: A supersized check for $100 million with Hurtado’s signature.

But Salas and Hurtado aren’t the only ones showering the area in cash this election.

At $14.5 million and counting, the 22nd Dis trict is the second largest money magnet for outside political spending of any House race in the country. Salas has raised $2.2 million, while Valadao has brought in $3.2 million.

Valadao has survived most prior Democratic challenges (he lost the seat in 2018, but re turned two years later) by relying on white conservatives turning out in higher numbers than Democratic-leaning Latinos and by carv ing out a moderate reputation.

But the state’s redistricting shaved off the con servative north end of the district, Valadao’s home turf, and added more of Kern County, which is more Latino and Democratic — and less familiar with him.

If Salas wins, he would be the first Latino member of Congress in the Central Valley, de spite six Valley counties having a Latino major ity. Nearly 60% of the congressional district’s voters are Latino.

Valadao, through his spokesperson, declined to be interviewed for this story. But the na tional GOP establishment — at least those portions at peace with his impeachment vote — are riding to his rescue.

Earlier this week, former Vice President Mike Pence showed up in Fresno to make a pitch for Valadao.

In July, the Republican National Committee opened a Hispanic Community Center in a south Bakersfield strip mall as part of a na tionwide effort to capitalize on Democratic weakness in Latino-majority districts in Texas and Florida in the 2020 election. But it’s also an acknowledgement that Valadao won’t win unless he can appeal directly to the district’s majority.

A demographic and political shift

On a Friday evening, roughly two dozen elected officials and other community leaders gathered in McFarland, a town 25 miles north of Bakersfield, to talk about crime.

Four days earlier, two people were killed in a drive-by shooting in nearby Delano. Rumors about an impending gang war rippled through the community. Parents kept their kids out of school and the school district canceled a much-anticipated high school homeSP

East Bakersfield may

most fiercely fought-over part of the state for the Nov. 8 election. Key races for U.S. House and the state Legislature intersect in the changing, mostly Latino area

Kern County Democrats get ready to canvass voters in Bakersfield at a kickoff event at the International Brother hood of Electrical Workers on Oct. 15, 2022. Photo Credit: Larry Valenzuela CalMatters / CatchLight Local

coming football game.

The meeting was orga nized by Bains, a family doc tor backed by the California Medical Association who is running for the Assembly. She says she opted to run against a well-established politician, even as she con tinues to see patients, to try to address crime and other issues.

“What prescription can I write that’s going to clear the bad air quality that my community sees? What prescription can I write that’s going to increase access to quality water? What prescription can I write to address domestic abuse?” she said. “I can treat the pa tient in my clinic, but what can I do once they leave my clinic?”

While not a campaign event, the meeting did highlight a few of Bains’ selling points. One is her appeal to bipar tisanship. Perez has the support of the Kern County Democratic Party, whose chairperson is Perez’s cam paign manager. Bains, inde pendent of the party estab lishment, may be the more likely option for GOP-leaning voters.

David Couch, a Kern County supervisor and registered Republican, is among them.

“Hey Jasmeet, have I formally endorsed you?” he asked Bains after the meeting. “I can be for or against you, what ever helps you the most.”

The contest between Bains and Perez, however, is about more than competing Demo cratic factions. It also reflects an inflection point as the re gion’s political representation begins to catch up with the growing ethnic diversity of its population.

In 2013, Perez became the first Latina ever elected to the Board of Supervisors in Kern County, which is 56% Latino. And if Bains is elected, she would be the first Sikh and the first South Asian woman to serve in the Legislature.

“There’s a broader sense that things are more fair now, that we have a fair shot and it just comes down to electing people.”

toric redistricting this year — one that created three new Latino-majority City Council districts and united the city’s Sikh and Punjabi populations in one of them.

Kaur, the city council candi date, was part of the local redistricting effort that she hopes will bolster her com munity’s electoral voice: “It’s so important to keep our community together, be cause we’ve literally been divided.”

If she wins, she would be the first member of the city’s siz able Punjabi population to serve on the council, and she would give Democrats a ma jority on the body for the first time in recent memory.

But Bakersfield’s Punjabi population is not the only one on the political ascent.

The city’s Latino population has been growing since the early 1980s, when efforts to recruit low-wage labor launched an ongoing wave of immigration. In 2020, Latinos surpassed 50% of residents, making Bakersfield the fifthlargest majority-Hispanic city in the country.

Pablo Rodriguez, the found er and executive director of Communities for a New California, said he’s seen this shift first-hand coming of age in Bakersfield. “When I was growing up, there was never a Latino-majority anything… It changes the basic math. Now we finally have to be taken into account,” he said.

That isn’t an automatic boon for Democrats.

Ignasio Castillo, a life-long southeast Bakersfield resi dent and student body vice president at California State University, Bakersfield, says he sees a political tension in the city’s Latino community.

“A lot of Latinos do have a conservative mindset a lot of the time,” he said, particularly on issues like abortion and LGBT rights. But as a dis proportionately low-income community, many voters are also inclined to support “change for your communi ties — and a lot of that is pro gressive values.”

Bonifacio Gurrola, a 44-yearold Navy veteran and fuel truck driver who lives on the far southend of the city, said he wants to see change, but not the progressive kind. He vowed to vote “anything Republican to get California back to normal. If not, we’ll probably be, like some peo ple, moving out of state.”

Gurrolla said parents brought him to the country as a child illegally. But border security, along with inflation and crime, remain his top concerns.

Perez says there’s “conten tion” between Kern’s grow ing non-white populations and those who have histori cally controlled local politics, mostly Republicans.

“What you have is a small group of people who do not

want to let go of power, and they do not represent the whole of Kern County,” Perez said, referring to longtime Republican leaders including House GOP leader Kevin Mc Carthy and state Sen. Shan non Grove.

But the redistricting could turn the tide for the county’s Latino and Sikh communities seeking representation.

“There’s a broader sense that things are more fair now, that we have a fair shot and it just comes down to electing peo ple,” said Bob Alvarez, former chief of staff to Dean Florez, the first Latino to represent the Central Valley in the state Senate.

A blurring of red and blue

Some Republicans also ac knowledge the changing face of the region. And they see it as an opportunity.

“I don’t think that Republicans in general have done a good job reaching those voters,” said Shepard, the state Sen ate candidate, whose great grandfather immigrated from Mexico. “That is going to change with me.”

“I look at Latinos as being taken advantage of by the Democratic Party,” he said at a fundraiser last week for Republican candidates. “[Democrats] pretend like they’re going to be there for you, but then they’re going to turn around and stab you in the back, and your kids are going to suffer.”

His opponent is Hurtado, a Fresno native and the Sen ate’s most moderate Demo crat who earlier this week backed out at the last minute from a scheduled debate on KGET, the local NBC affiliate.

She has occasionally irked her more liberal fellow party members for her votes on oil industry regulations, public health and agricultural and water policy. But there’s a sensible political logic behind Hurtado’s voting record. The oil industry alone employs one in seven jobs in Kern County, and agriculture em ploys even more.

In an interview at the Padre Hotel, an eight-story land mark in downtown Bakers field, she told CalMatters that though she wants to learn more about Gov. Gavin New som’s proposal to tax the “windfall profits” of California oil companies, she isn’t en thusiastic about the idea.

“A tax is never good — not good — for Valley families,” she said.

If that position puts her out of step with most Democrats, so be it, she said. “Your party doesn’t really make a differ ence here,” she said. “You have Democrats that vote for Republicans if they believe in them, and you have Republi cans who vote for Democrats if they believe in them.”

But Hurtado’s stance has cost her some traditional Democratic allies. She was not invited to the county

party’s Saturday canvassing event, a snub she attributed in part to her endorsement of Bains over the party-backed Perez.

Some advocates for safe drinking water have turned against the incumbent for her call to dissolve the state’s Wa ter Resources Control Board and replace it with a blueribbon commission.

“It may seem a little extreme, but it’s best to start some where and call it out then to have status quo, because status quo is not working for folks,” Hurtado said.

Janaki Anagha at the Com munity Water Center, a state wide advocacy group, called the proposal “bananas,” and said her organization “vehe mently” opposes it.

“That is one of our only ways to really ensure that there’s a future in any way for some of these communities that deal with water quality and quan tity issues,” Anagha said.

Hurtado has also alienated many of the local unions that would otherwise be the natural allies of a Democrat. In September, the Building Trades Council of Kern, Inyo and Mono counties endorsed Shepard.

Dillon Savory, executive di rector of the Fresno-MaderaTulare-Kings Labor Council, said he wasn’t surprised. Organized labor was instru mental in helping Hurtado beat an incumbent Repub lican in 2018, but he said Hurtado has not repaid the favor and “just became a symbol of how to walk away from your allies and not have labor’s back.”

While Savory’s group has not taken an official position in this year’s race, he said: “I hope she loses.”

Hurtado shrugged off the disapproval; she has back ing from some unions. She also has the support of fel low Senate Democrats, who were in town the same day as the local party canvass to help her. They and party groups have contributed $1.9 million. Independent political groups have spent another $1.4 million on her campaign, while Shepard has only raised roughly $900,000.

The changing leadership is also one of politics. Bakers field, whose population grew faster than that of any of the state’s most populous cities in 2020, underwent a his

Shepard said he welcomes the fight. “It’s an honor to challenge them,” he said.

“I’m from the Central Valley, so I mean, we’ve got enough cowboy in us to where we don’t care who it is.”

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-BOB ALVAREZ, FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF TO DEAN FLOREZ, THE FIRST LATINO TO REPRESENT THE CEN TRAL VALLEY IN THE STATE SENATE

State Sen. Melissa Hurtado speaks at a press conference where she presented a $100 million check to repair The Friant-Kern Canal near Terra Bella on Oct. 14, 2022.

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Hay un refuerzo de COVID actualizado. Es especialmente importante que los adultos mayores lo obtengan.

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Astelevision and film have become diverse, there are still some areas people feel are not being addressed.

Accent bias is one of them.

Saadia Khan, human rights activist and host of the podcast Immigrantly, grew up in Pakistan and found people belonging to certain socio-economic groups looked at how a person speaks English as a way to separate them from the masses. In the U.S., she observed it is still true.

Khan sees accent bias has permeated pop-culture, with certain accents giving a first impression of who a person might be. One thing she noted is how a hierarchy of accents developed, and the connotation of British accents.

"Pick any TV show, and you'll see anybody who has a British accent is automatically considered more intelligent, dynamic, worldly of conversation, and smart in many ways," Khan pointed out.

She added people without a British or French accent, on certain television shows, might seem backward or unintelligent.

One show she cited is "Loot" on Apple TV, particularly the character of Jean-Pierre, played by Olivier Martinez.

ACCENT BIAS REMAINS PREVALENT IN POP CULTURE

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According to a survey by the language tutor service Preply, British and French accents ranked as the No. 1 and No. 3, re spectively, among both men and women as the most attractive accents.

According to a University of California-Los Angeles report, people of color accounted for almost 39% of leads in the top films of 2021. However, it is still disproportionate with how many people of color make up a portion of the U.S. population, which is 42.7%.

Khan believes breaking accent bias would be challenging, since it forces people to unlearn certain beliefs.

"Humans are conditioned to believe in certain things, and we can unlearn a lot of that conditioning, accent bias being one," Khan contended. "I think the more we hear people with different accents the more normalized it gets."

Khan added while there are more people from diverse backgrounds appearing in different forms of media, there are not enough of them who are not native Eng lish speakers. She would like to see more characters in pop culture and people in different lines of work who have accents, but are not subject to inherent cultural in terpretations.

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According to UCLA's 2022 Hollywood Diversity report, white actors made up the majority of film leads, 61.1%, in 2021. In that same year, Black actors were at 15.5% of all leads, Latino actors were 7.1% of leads, and

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Distrito de Tránsito del Condado de San Mateo (SamTrans) busca un miembro para la Junta La Junta Directiva del Distrito de Tránsito del Condado de San Mateo (San Mateo County Transit District) busca postulantes para ocupar un puesto de miembro público. El candidato exitoso será uno de nueve directores responsables de establecer la política del Distrito de Tránsito que opera el servicio de autobuses de SamTrans. Los postulantes deben ser residentes de la región costera del Condado de San Mateo y no deben haber ocupado un cargo electivo dentro del último año. Las solicitudes se encuentran disponibles en línea en: https://samtrans.com/about-samtrans/boarddirectors o llamando al 650-508-6242. La fecha límite para recibir solicitudes es el 4 de noviembre de 2022 10/7/22 CNS-3630666#

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SELPA del Condado de San Mateo está buscando niños y jóvenes de 0 a 21 años de edad quienes puedan necesitar servicios de educación especial, incluyendo altamente móviles (como niños migrantes o desamparados) con discapacidades y niños que se sospeche tengan una discapacidad y tienen necesidad de servicios de educación especial. Si usted cree que su niño pueda tener una de estas necesidades especiales, por favor contacte a su distrito escolar local o la oficina de SELPA al (650) 802-5464.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689374

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MVN Painting and Cleaning Service 1415 Woodard Rd, San Jose, CA 65124, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angie Mariana Vargas Baquero, 15415 Woodard Rd, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/14/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts form previous filing] of previous file #: FBN686047. “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/ Angie Mariana Var gas Baquero

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689374

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689376

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PIZZA WAY INC., 387 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a corpora tion. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

PIZZA WAY, INC., 327 Gloria Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting busi ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/29/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A reg istrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Reyna Angelica Lemus PIZZA WAY INC.

Chief Financial Officer Article/Reg#: 5271000

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689376

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689011

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Atlantis Ring Inc., 17535 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Atlantis Ring Inc., 17535 Monterey St, Mor gan Hill, CA 95087. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Elmer Orellana Atlantis Ring Inc. Owner

Article/Reg#: C4699296

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689011

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689005

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Atlantis Ring Entertainment, 17535 Monterey St, 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): Elmer Orellana, 17535 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Elmer Orellana This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689005

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689006

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Capos Entertainment, 17535 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Elmer Orellana, 17535 Monterey St, Mor gan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/02/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this

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

/s/ Elmer Orellana

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689006

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689007

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: After Bar and Grill LLC, 1692 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): After Bar and Grill LLC, 17535 Monterey St, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Elmer Orellana After Bar and Grill LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202251912312

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689007

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689008

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HeloStoney, 17535 Monterey St, 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): Elmer Orellana, 17535 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began trans acting business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Elmer Orellana

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689008

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689009

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Capos Music Re cords, 7588 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Elmer Orellana, 17535 Monterey St, Mor gan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/29/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Elmer Orellana

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689009

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689311

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Esha Yoga, Nrithya Manasa Performing Arts Center, Nrithya Manasa Dance Acad emy, 1078 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Manasa Nagaraj, 1488 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Nagaraj Annaiah, 1488 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The regis trant began transacting business under the ficti tious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 629921. “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/ Manasa Nagaraj

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689311

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689437

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XILING & A.J HOME RENEW, 2294 Shade Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHANG LIU, 2294

Shade Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Chang Liu

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/12/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689437

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689436

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J L VISION, 2294 Shade Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHANG LIU, 2294 Shade Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/06/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Chang Liu

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/12/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689436

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689412

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JUQUILAS CLEANING SERVICE LLC, 60 Park Sharon Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County This business is owned by a limited liabil ity company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JUQUILA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC, 60 Park Sharon Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting busi ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/16/2010. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A reg istrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Maurilia Martinez

JUQUILA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC Manager

Article/Reg#: 202030910114

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/12/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689412

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689230

The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: SERVICES CLEANING

CALIX, 216 Di Salvo Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Sulmy Yamileth Calix Elvir, 216 Di Salvo Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting busi ness 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/ Sulmy Yamileth Calix Elvir

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/04/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689230

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404362

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patrick Oliveira Karajah TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Patrick Oliveira Karajah has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Patrick Olivaira Karajah to Patríco Kará Oliveira

2. THE COURT OR

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA

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

Oct 11, 2022

Z. Petrova Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402726

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anh True Chieu Ho TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS:

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

Sep 02, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV404432

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sammy Chaidez TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sammy Chaidez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol lows: a. Sammy Chaidez to Sammy Duran 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 19, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402404

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: MUGDHA GULATI TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

MUGDHA GULATI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MUGDHA GULATI aka MUGDHA KHERA to MUGDHA GULATI 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons inter ested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,

if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 12/27/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 25, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403522

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: My Hanh Truong TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) My Hanh Truong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol lows: a. My Hanh Truong to Celine Truong 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First

Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 28, 2022 Z. Petrova Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403406

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

Sep 22, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404346

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Anh Tam Tran TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thi Anh Tam Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thi Anh Tam Tran AKA Tam Thi Anh Tran to Mai Duong 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 11, 2022 D. Bueno Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404557

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pei Wang TO ALL INTER ESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Pei Wang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pei Wang to Betty Pei Wang 2. THE COURT OR DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court

at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 14, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398785

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lilia Fon seca De Herrera TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Lilia Fonseca De Herrera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lilia Fonseca De Herrera to Lilia Fonseca Agilar.

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

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

ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 11/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 1, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 21, 28; No vember 04, 11, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402815

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shani Ziva Baron TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shani Ziva Baron, Omri Attou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shani Ziva Baron to Shani Eitan b. Omri Attoun to Omri Eitan c. Guy Attoun to Guy Eitan d. Alma Attoun to Alma Eitan e. Ella Attoun to Ella Eitan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all per sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing.

NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 01/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 07, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2022

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Jean Bates Case No. 22PR192579

1.To all heirs, ben eficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jean Bates. 2. A Peti tion for Probate has been filed by Jennifer Christina Lang in the Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Christina Lang be appointed as per sonal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The pe tition 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 ob taining 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 adminis tration authority will be granted unless an inter ested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the author ity. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

November 14, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, 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 appoint ed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal rep resentative 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 at torney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Peti tioner: Gerald W. Cummings 1030 E. El Camino Real #426 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408)615-8930

October 14, 21 and 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689015

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIAMI BEACH CLUB, 417 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liabil ity company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GIANT III ENTERTAIN MENT LLC, 417 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/02/2010. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts form previous filing] of previous file #: FBN608875. “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/ Pierre Kouchekey GIANT III ENTERTAIN MENT LLC LLC MEMBER Article/Reg#: 200529010252

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689015

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689146

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANTOJOS DE FALLA, 3535 Pitcair Way, 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): YUNIS STHEVENS FALLA, 3534 Pitcair Way, San Jose, CA 95111.

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

/s/ Yunis Sthevens Falla This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/30/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689146

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689093

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE GIANTS MONTESSORI DAYCARE INC., 443 Woodcock Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corpora tion. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LITTLE GIANTS MON TESSORI DAYCARE INC., 443 Woodcock Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/29/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Silvia Ortega LITTLE GIANTS MON TESSORI DAYCARE INC President Article/Reg#: C4846427

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/29/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689093

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689303

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rodriguez Auto Body Repair Inc, Rodriguez Auto Body Repair 3435 Mount Saint Helena Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rodriguez Auto Body Repair Inc, 3435 Mount Saint Helena Dr, San Jose, CA 95127.

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

/s/ Jose Flavio Rodri guez

Rodriguez Auto Body Repair Inc President Article/Reg#: 5174631

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689303

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689248

The following person(s) is (are) doing busi ness as: GOLIATH POLYGRAPH, 25 E. Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Indi vidual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mignon Burrell, 479 Elm Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting busi ness 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/ Mignon Burrell

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689248

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688980

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HARJINDER & ASSO CIATES, 3104 Florence Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Harjinder Singh, 3104 Florence Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN682950. “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/ Harjinder Singh

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/23/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 688980

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689188

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ESSENCE AUTO DETAILING, 5725 Winfield Blvd #1, 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): Jose Mejia, 2283 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The registrant began transacting busi ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed

above on 10/03/2022.

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

/s/ Jose Mejia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689188

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689057

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ATTIC ELITE, 3185 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ATTICELITE INSULA TION SOLUTIONS, 3185 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Milosz Makarewicz ATTICELITE INSULA TION SOLUTIONS

Owner Article/Reg#: 4319853

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/27/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689057

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403525

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kailin Hu TO ALL INTER ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kailin Hu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing

names as follows: a. Kailin Hu to Kailin Law

2. THE COURT OR DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 28, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403090

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NAVEEN NAVEEN TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS:

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

petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/17/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 14, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394584

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Haleen Stepans TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Haleen Stepans has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol lows: a. Haleen Stepans to Halin Stepans 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing.

NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 11/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 22, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV401252

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Suzana Vargas TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Suzana Vargas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol lows: a. Suzana Vargas to Suzanne P. Laschin ske 2. THE COURT OR DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 11/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 27, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404020

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: CO MAI TO ALL INTER ESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) CO MAI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing

names as follows: a. CO MAI to MICHAEL KHOA 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 06, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403923

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Juan Cortes TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Jose Juan Cortes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Juan Cortes to Joan Cortez

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

petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 04, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403174

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Linda Hle Yang TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Linda Hle Yang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol lows: a. Linda Hle Yang to Charley Hle Yang 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 16, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo

Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403435

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Morgie Mercado TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Morgie Mercado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Morgie Mercado to Meliany Isbel Mercado 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR

ING: Date: 1/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 26, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403328

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ricky Darnell Massie TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Ricky Darnell Massie has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing

names as follows: a. Ricky Darnell Massie to Rickey Darnell Massie Webster 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all per sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 21, 2023

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689133

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AGRUPACION DE COMERCIANTES DEL NORTE DE CALIFORNIA, 459 S. Capitol Ave Suite 12, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mayra L Perez, 459 S. Capitol Ave Suite 12, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/30/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Mayra L Perez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 09/30/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689133

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689001

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOBO’S TACOS, 1620 Crucero Dr Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Karen Anahi Villalobos Huerta, 1620 Crucero Dr Apt 1, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting busi ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/16/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous] of previous file #: FBN685311. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Karen Anahi Villalo bos Huerta

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689001

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689138

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN GATE REALTY COMPANY, 1264 E Fremont Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Jennifer J Chen, 1264 E Fremont Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/01/1997. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN635200. “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/ Jennifer J. Chen

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/30/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689138

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689231

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOSPER ELECTRIC, 6882 Aintree Drive, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Arredondo Perez, 6882 Aintree Drive, San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/04/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Perez Arre dondo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/04/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689231

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688862

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARNITAS MICHO ACAN 5526 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): CARNITAS MICHOACAN LLC, 9523 Navajo Ct, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting busi ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2022.

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

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

/s/ Itzel Lazcano CARNITAS MICHO ACAN LLC President Article/Reg#: 202024610269

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 688862

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688870

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Birrio Taros y An tojitos al Estilo Jalisco, 1684 S 7th 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): Alma Gonzalez, 151 N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/20/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alma Gonzalez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 688870

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688918

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Las 3 Maria’s Bakery, 3481 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ma. Concepcion Vallejo, 254 Southside Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on 9/22/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Ma. Concepcion Vallejo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 688918

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688832

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J&M Solutions, 1235 Locost St, 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): Johan Michael Serrano Luna, 1235 Locost St, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Johan Michael Ser rano Luna This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/19/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 688832

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688869

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Monitos, 1590 Ber ryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alma Gonzalez, 151 N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on 9/20/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Alma Gonzalez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 688869

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688632

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Great Builder 1021 E. Empire 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): Cesar Alejandro Chavez Contreras, 1021 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting busi ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/12/2022.

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

/s/ Cesar A. Chavez Contreras

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/12/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 688632

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689105

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAW OFFICES OF PHUC DINH DO, PC, 181 South King Road, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LAW OFFICES OF PHUC DINH DO, PC, 181 South King Road, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began trans

acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/29/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ PHUC DINH DO Law Offices of Phuc Dinh Do, PC Director

Article/Reg#: 3633327

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/29/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 689105

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403854

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Dorian Golan TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Dorian Golan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol lows: a. Dorian Frances Golan to Dorian Frances Smith 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all per sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe tition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 12/27/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general

circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 03, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403046

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: MAHN HONG TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

MAHN HONG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MAHN HONG to BOBBY BUNSEKI

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 12/27/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 13, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403858

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Chloe Kilbane TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chloe Kilbane has filed

a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chloe Marie Kilbane to Chloe Marie Herbert 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all per sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 03, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403866

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of Raina Martinez and Irving Martinez TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Raine Martinez and Irving Martinez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Iveth Analiza Martinez Gonzalez to Ingrid Analee Martinez Gonzalez 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that

includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 2/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 03, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403223

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sergio Adolfo Gutierrez TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sergio Adolfo Gutierrez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergio Adolfo Gutierrez to Adolfo Ruiz Gutierrez 2. THE COURT OR DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/24/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 19, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV401321

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Megan Fowler & Darryl Fowler II TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Megan Fowler & Darryl Fowler II has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ethan Carter Guruwaiya-Fowler to Ethan Carter Fowler

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 11/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 28, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403436

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Giyil Janice Chang TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Giyil Janice Chang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Giyil Janice Chang to Janice Bae 2. THE COURT OR DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 1/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 26, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV401209

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat ter of the application of: Jacqueline Rocha Hernandez TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jacqueline Rocha Hernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jacqueline Rocha-Hernandez AKA Jacqueline Rocha Her nandez to Jacqueline Lopez Rocha 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 11/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jul 26, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403613

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alex Alijah Hartzler TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Alex Alijah Hartzler has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alex Alijah Hartzler to Alex Alijah Terreau 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted.

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

ING: Date: 1/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 29, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403652

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Truong Huu Pham TO ALL IN TERESTED PERSONS:

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

Sep 30, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689000

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lock Outs and Jump Starts, 6130 Monterey Hwy #238, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marco Valencia, 6130 Monterey Hwy #238, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Marco Valencia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689000

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689058

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROSIE’S GREEN CLEANING, 1311 Danube Way, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ROSA I GUARDADO, 1311 Danube Way, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began trans acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/27/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Rosa I Guardado

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/27/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689058

September 30; Octo

ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689092

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 11 CONCRETE AND PAVING INC, 443 Woodcock Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corpora tion. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 11 CONCRETE AND PAV ING INC, 443 Woodcock Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/29/2022.

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

/s/ Silvia Ortega 11 CONCRETE AND PAVING INC President Article/Reg#: C4847060

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/29/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689092

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSI NESS NAME STATE MENT NO. 689043

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NA BODY SCULPTING & BEAUTY ACADEMY 3566 Pleasant Crest Drive, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This busi ness is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Norma Alvarez, 3566 Pleasant Cret Drive, San Jose, CA 95148.

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/ Norma Alvarez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 09/27/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689043

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 688903

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jazmin Clean ing Company 1254 Coronado Dr. Apt #7, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad dress of the registrant(s) is (are): YARELI JAZMIN MARTINEZ VARGAS, 1254 Coronado Dr. Apt #7, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting busi ness 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/ Yareli Jazmin Marti nez Vargas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/21/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 688903

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402238

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TAM THI THANH NGUYEN TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TAM THI THANH NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. TAM THI THANH NGUYEN aka TAM T NGUYEN aka TAM THANH THI NGUYEN aka TAM THI NGUYEN to QUEENIE TAM 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 01/03/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 23, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV401578 Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alessio Mateus Almanza TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alessio Mateus Almanza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alessio Ma teus Almanza to Gabriel Alessio Almanza 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 pe tition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 11/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the

Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 01, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403539

Superior Court of Cali fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nasir Abbas Fakhraldin TO ALL INTERESTED PER SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Nasir Abbas Fakhraldin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nasir Abbas Fakhraldin to Nasir Abbas Deen 2. THE COURT OR DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear ing. NOTICE OF HEAR ING: Date: 01/31/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 29, 2022

Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

September 30; Octo ber 7, 14, 21, 2022

Sam Nguyen v. Chun AE Greeley and

Salisa Greeley Statement of Dam ages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 21CV390999

To: SALISA GREELEY

Plaintiff: Sam Nguyen, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:

1. General Damages a. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 250,000.00

b. Emotional Distress $ 250,000.00

2. Special Damages a. Medical Expenses (to date) $ 100,000.00

b. Future medical ex penses (present value) $ 100,000.00

3. Punitive Damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of $500,000 when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date: July 15, 2022 /s/ David A. Trinh

September 30, Octo ber 7, 14 and 21, 2022

Sam Nguyen v. Chun AE Greeley and Salisa Greeley Statement of Dam ages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 21CV390999

Statement of Dam ages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) Case No. 21CV390999

To: CHUN AE GREELEY

Plaintiff: Sam Nguyen, seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:

4. General Damages c. Pain, suffering and inconvenience $ 250,000.00

d. Emotional Distress $ 250,000.00

5. Special Damages c. Medical Expenses (to date) $ 100,000.00

d. Future medical ex penses (present value) $ 100,000.00

6. Punitive Damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of $500,000 when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.

Date: July 15, 2022 /s/ David A. Trinh

September 30, Octo ber 7, 14 and 21, 2022

EARTHTALK Q&A: FOOTPRINT OF MANUFACTURED HOUSES

EARTHTALK Q&A: HUELLA AMBIENTAL DE CASAS PREFABRICADAS

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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk

As one might expect, manufactured homes run the gamut with regard to energy efficiency. In an analysis completed by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), it was found that modern manufactured homes used 70.4 MM btu/year, a signifi cant amount less than the 108.5 MM btu/ year average seen in traditional, or “sitebuilt” homes.

In addition, the actual manufacture of manufactured homes produces much less waste, as does the on-site setup. Accord ing to the Manufactured Housing Associa tion of British Columbia, the construction and set-up of manufactured homes cre ates 50 to 70 percent less waste than tra ditional home-building.

Traditional home-building also requires that the materials, tools and workers all be sent to different sites throughout the year. This approach is far less organized and efficient than the streamlined factory process associated with manufactured homes. As a result, all kinds of emissions are produced. In an in-depth report com missioned by the Sturgeon Foundation of Alberta, Canada, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of both modular and on-site building projects were compared. It was determined that the on-site construction process produced a whopping 43 per cent more CO2 emissions!

According to ACEEE, those who lived in a manufactured home before 1976 “spent more money on their energy bills than on home loans” and spent double on energy per square foot than those who occupied a traditional home. How is this possible? Before 1976, manufactured homes were built more quickly, for less money and with far less regard for energy efficiency. By June of that year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

devised and implemented the HUD Code, setting a higher standard in quality, safety and efficiency of product.

Today, manufactured homes must have sufficient levels of insulation (this includes around ductwork, electrical outlets, lighting, etc.), modern water heaters and energyefficient appliances. If the manufactured home does not meet the minimum stan dards set out by HUD, then it is illegal for it to be sold, leased or rented to anybody.

That being said, if you happen to own a manufactured home that was purchased before 1976, there are still many ways that you can upgrade your pad-from-the-past to meet the energy demands of the mod ern age. Passive solar design is one such avenue, whereby manufactured homeowners orient and design their home space to maximize the amount of sun ex posure. This will not only power any solar panels that may have been installed more efficiently, it will also provide both natural light and heat.

Using a solar water heater is another great way to reduce one’s energy expenditures.

Though roof-mounted options may be limited (as manufactured homes are less sturdy), the ground-based options are definitely a good choice for anyone with a manufactured home that isn’t moved often.

CONTACTS: Comparison of Carbon Emis sions of Modular and Site Built Houses, researchgate.net/publication/360173050_

Comparison_of_Carbon_Emissions_of_ Modular_and_Site_Built_Houses; Mobiliz ing Energy Efficiency in the Manufactured Housing Sector, aceee.org/sites/default/ files/publications/researchreports/a124.pdf.

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UU. ideó e implementó el Código HUD, es tableciendo un estándar más alto en calidad, seguridad y eficiencia del producto.

Como

era de esperar, las casas pre fabricadas abarcan toda la gama con respecto a la eficiencia energética. En un análisis realizado por el Consejo Es tadounidense para una Economía Eficiente en Energía (ACEEE), se encontró que las casas prefabricadas modernas usaban 70.4 MM btu/año, una cantidad significativamente menor que el promedio de 108.5 MM btu/ año visto en casas tradicionales o viviendas “construidas en el sitio”.

Además, la construcción de casas prefabri cadas produce mucho menos desperdicio, así como la instalación en el sitio. Según la Asociación de Viviendas Prefabricadas de la Columbia Británica, la construcción y el montaje de casas prefabricadas genera entre un 50 y un 70 por ciento menos de residuos que la construcción de viviendas tradicionales.

La construcción de viviendas tradicional también requiere que los materiales, las her ramientas y los trabajadores se envíen a dife rentes sitios a lo largo del año. Este enfoque es mucho menos organizado y eficiente que el proceso de fabricación simplificado aso ciado con las casas prefabricadas. Como resultado, se producen todo tipo de emisio nes. En un informe detallado encargado por la Sturgeon Foundation de Alberta, Canadá, se compararon las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) de los proyectos de con strucción tanto modulares como en el lugar. ¡Se determinó que el proceso de construc ción en el sitio produjo un 43 por ciento más de emisiones de CO2!

Según ACEEE, aquellos que vivían en una casa prefabricada antes de 1976 “gastaron más dinero en sus facturas de energía que en préstamos hipotecarios” y gastaron el doble en energía por pie cuadrado que aquellos que ocuparon una casa tradicional. ¿Cómo es esto posible? Antes de 1976, las casas prefabricadas se construían más rápidam ente, por menos dinero y con mucha menos consideración por la eficiencia energética. Para junio de ese año, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de EE.

Hoy en día, las casas prefabricadas deben tener niveles suficientes de aislamiento (esto incluye alrededor de los conductos, las corrientes eléctricas, la iluminación, etc.), calentadores de agua modernos y elec trodomésticos de bajo consumo. Si la casa prefabricada no cumple con los estándares mínimos establecidos por HUD, entonces es ilegal venderla, arrendarla o rentarla a cual quier persona.

Dicho esto, si usted es dueño de una casa prefabricada que se compró antes de 1976, todavía hay muchas maneras de actuali zar su casa del pasado para satisfacer las demandas de energía de la era moderna. El diseño solar pasivo es una de esas vías, mediante la cual los propietarios de casas prefabricadas orientan y diseñan el espacio de su hogar para maximizar la cantidad de exposición al sol. Esto no solo alimentará los paneles solares que se hayan instalado de manera más eficiente, sino que también pro porcionará luz natural y calor.

El uso de un calentador de agua solar es otra excelente manera de reducir los gastos de energía. Aunque las opciones montadas en el techo pueden ser limitadas (ya que las casas prefabricadas son menos resistentes), las opciones en el suelo son definitivamente una buena opción para cualquier persona con una casa prefabricada que no se mueve con frecuencia.

CONTACTOS: Comparison of Carbon Emis sions of Modular and Site Built Houses, researchgate.net/publication/360173050_ Comparison_of_Carbon_Emissions_of_ Modular_and_Site_Built_Houses; Mobilizing Energy Efficiency in the Manufactured Hous ing Sector, aceee.org/sites/default/files/pub lications/researchreports/a124.pdf.

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Dear EarthTalk: How do manufactured homes stack up against traditionally constructed houses in terms of energy efficiency and overall environmental footprint? -- Jen Jackson, via email

Querido EarthTalk: ¿Cómo se comparan las casas prefabricadas con las casas construidas tradicio nalmente en términos de eficiencia energética y huella ambiental general? -- Jen Jackson, via email

ENGLISH

Manufactured homes can be greener than traditional houses if they are designed and built that way — but this may be the exception.

Photo Credit: Wes Dickinson / Flickr

Las casas prefabricadas pueden ser más ecológicas que las casas tradicionales si están diseñadas y con struidas de esa manera, pero esta puede ser la excepción.

Photo Credit: Wes Dickinson / Flickr

¿QUÉ HACER SI UNA CASA ESTÁ EMBRUJADA?

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Recientemente

tuve la oportunidad de ver la película "The Conjuring", el conju ro como se traduciría en español. El film se trata de una pareja de estudiosos de situa ciones paranormales, quienes ayudan a per sonas en situaciones de posesión de espíritus o demonios, fantasmas y casas embrujadas. La película no se aleja mucho de la realidad, pues hoy en día existen personas que han podido ver sombras, espíritus, o hasta han llegado a escuchar voces. Para muchos Psiquiatras, esto puede ser producto de algún padecimiento mental como la esquizofrenia y la depresión clínica. Ese puede ser el caso de algunas personas pero no aplica para todos. En el Nuevo Testamento se relata en el Evan gelio según San Lucas, como Jesucristo de spojaba de demonios, y de malos espíritus a quienes atormentados se acercaban a Él.

Desde el inicio de la pandemia, cada día es cucho de más casos de personas que ven apariciones. He sabido de niños que han visto espíritus. Esto es bastante peculiar pues los niños, los ancianos y las mascotas, tienen una mayor percepción a este tipo de experiencias paranormales. Si usted siente que en su vivi enda ocurren situaciones similares, lo más re comendable es que haga una limpia. Si en su casa se sienten malos olores, si se escuchan ruidos, si ocurren muchos pleitos y disgustos, si no le rinde el dinero, y si siente que muchas cosas le salen mal, es probable que su hogar este bajo la influencia de una energía negra de bajo astral.

Para dar lustro a su hogar y alejar los malos

espíritus debe de seguir estas recomen daciones:

El primer paso consiste en desechar objetos en desuso, la energía de éstos atrae a los es píritus oscuros; puede tratarse de periódicos, revistas, prendas de vestir que ya no utiliza, adornos descontinuados, muebles o simple mente desperdicios. Venda, done o simple mente recicle lo que ya no le es de mayor utilidad. Manchas en las paredes y telas de araña deben ser removidas con prontitud. El jardín y las matas se deben mantener en óp timas condiciones. Si existen plagas deben

ser eliminadas. Contenedores de basura de ben permanecer limpios y cubiertos todo el tiempo.

Acto seguido se debe hacer una limpieza de tallada en todos los espacios y habitaciones. Para hacer una limpia efectiva en el hogar, se coloca un coco por un día en cada hab itación; incluyendo la sala, comedor, cuarto de baño, garaje, etc. Ya adentro de la casa, el coco debe ser maniobrado con los pies como si se tratase de un balón de fútbol; al termi nar con todas las habitaciones, se lleva a un cementerio y se quiebra. Los restos del coco

se recogen utilizando guantes y se entierran. Finalmente, se encienden tres velas de color rojo, se quema incienso de copal, bergamota y sahumerio; y se rocía agua bendita en las puertas y en todos los rincones de la casa. Acompañe el ritual rezando la oración de San Miguel Arcángel, San Rafael Arcángel, y la oración al Arcángel Metatrón.

Los días más recomendados para hacer las limpias en los hogares son los martes y los viernes, los días de Luna llena, y el día que inicia cada estación del año (21 de marzo, 21 de junio, 22 de septiembre y 21 de diciem bre) Quemar incienso periódicamente ayuda a evitar que los malos espíritus entren en las moradas, ya que el humo de éste les perturba grandemente.

*Si después de hacer una limpia en casa, ob serva que las cosas no mejoran o que quizá empeoran, deberá buscar la asistencia de un espiritista que pueda sacar de allí a esas fuerzas oscuras. En caso de una posesión diabólica, se debe acudir a un experto en ex orcismos. Hay presencias y espíritus malignos muy fuertes, pero ninguno es más fuerte que Dios. Amén*

Oración en latín para ahuyentar fantasmas y espíritus malignos

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Exclusivamente para visitantes de 50 años y mayores. ¡Estacionamiento gratuito y entrada gratuita!

El Parque y Zoológico Happy Hollow es un lugar para los jóvenes y para los jóvenes de espíritu. Para brindar un mejor servicio a los adultos mayores de nuestra comunidad, se invita a los visitantes de 50 años en adelante a conquistar el emblemático Parque y Zoológico Happy Hollow de San José y volver a sentirse como niños. Tome aire fresco y haga ejercicio mientras disfruta:

• Entrada más temprana al parque y al zoológico

• Conocer y saludar a los animales

• Pláticas con los cuidadores del zoológico

• Reto de los 10,000 pasos

• Variedad de actividades

• Desayunos nutritivos a la venta

Los visitantes que entren antes de las 10 de la

quedarse todo el día

Si desea obtener más información, visite

o llame al 1-408-794-6400.

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores de 2022: Presentamos a: Kaiser Permanente

Plata: Massei Construction, San Jose Water, Santa Clara County Dept. of Aging and Adult Services, Stanford Healthcare, Swenson

Bronce: AARP California, Health Trust, Republic Urban Properties, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Tech CU, Woodmont Real Estate Services

Photo Credit: Ekaterina Astakhova / Pexels

Por eso Ramona Giwargis y Josh Barousse fundaron San José Spotlight en 2019. Desde entonces, han ganado premios por su periodismo de investigación y vigilancia, y los residentes están respondiendo.

San José Spotlight experimentó un incremento del 84% en el número de sus lectores —a más de 1.6 millones— mientras participó en el Startups Lab de Google. Es apenas una de las maneras en las que colaboramos con publicaciones locales de todo el país, para construir un futuro más robusto para las noticias locales.

Conoce más sobre cómo Google apoya las noticias locales en g.co/noticiaslocales

Una nueva empresa noticiosa de San José dedicada a fomentar la participación cívica a través del periodismo