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12 RAZONES PARA VOTAR EL 8 DE NOVIEMBRE

12 REASONS TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8

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¿Aún no sabes si votar? Te damos 12 razones para que ejerzas tu derecho al voto este 8 de noviembre.

11 – Porque el voto es nuestra voz y la voz de quienes aún no pueden votar: nuestros hijos menores, los trabajadores esenciales.

Still don't know whether to vote?

We give you 12 reasons to exercise your right to vote this November 8.

1 – Porque el voto tiene consecuencias en todos los aspectos de tu vida: tu salud, tu bolsillo, el futuro de tu familia y de tu comunidad, y hasta el aire que respiras.

12 – Si eres ciudadano y mayor de 18 años, el voto es tu derecho y tu responsabilidad. Vota temprano.

Vota por correo. O acude a las urnas el martes 8 de noviembre.

Vota por quien tu quieras. ¡Pero Vota!

1 – Because the vote has consequences in all aspects of your life: your health, your pocketbook, the future of your family and your community, and even the air which you breathe.

2 – Porque el voto decide nuestra representación y el presupuesto para la educación de tus hijos y de las próximas generaciones.

3 – Porque si no votas, otros deciden por ti, por tu familia y por tu comunidad.

4 – Because we can elect candidates who support our ideals, dreams and aspirations, such as a sustainable future for our children.

5 – Because the tax policy depends on your representatives in the federal Congress and in the state legislatures.

7 – Because we lead by example and teach our children the value and importance of civic participation.

5 – Porque de tus representantes en el Congreso federal y en las legislaturas estatales depende la política de impuestos.

8 – Because the legislators who represent your state in Washington can influence your social security and your retirement.

6 – Porque las decisiones de los legisladores afectan el salario mínimo y tu seguridad laboral.

9 – Because not voting is giving reason to those who want to suppress our vote with deceit and misinformation.

7 – Porque predicamos con el ejemplo y les enseñamos a nuestros hijos el valor y la importancia de la participación cívica.

10 – Because we send a message to those who seek to attack democracy and the rule of law.

8 – Porque los legisladores que representan a tu estado en Washington pueden influir en tu seguridad social y en tu retiro.

10 – Porque enviamos un mensaje a quienes buscan atentar

3 – Because if you don't vote, others decide for you, for your family and for your community.

6 – Because the decisions of legislators affect the minimum wage and your job security.

4 – Porque podemos elegir a candidatas y candidatos que apoyen nuestros ideales, sueños y aspiraciones, como un futuro sustentable para nuestros hijos.

9 – Porque no votar es darles la razón a quienes quieren suprimir nuestro voto con engaños y desinformación.

2 – Because the vote decides our representation and the budget for the education of your children and future generations.

11 – Because the vote is our voice and the voice of those who still cannot vote: our minor children, essential workers.

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12 – If you are a citizen and over 18 years of age, voting is your right and your responsibility. Vote early. Vote by mail, or go to the polls on Tuesday, November 8.

Vote for who you want. But vote!

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arenting was challenging even before the COVID pandemic, but a unique program in Cambridge teaches new parents the skills they need to nurture their children and themselves.

Shirley Elliott is a recent graduate. She said she initially joined the program to help build a community for herself and her three-year-old daughter.

Baby University is part of the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs. Parents also receive in-home visits by 'Baby U' staff and learn to grow support networks, as well as new friendships.

While priority is given to low-income families, all new parents in Cambridge are welcome to join. More than 460 have graduated, so far.

Baby U was inspired by the successful Harlem Children's Zone, which takes a block-by-block approach to reducing the cycle of poverty through early childhood and family services.

At Baby U, fathers especially are encouraged to take an active role in their child's development. Baby U graduate Tyrone Fells said he appreciated the chance to talk to other Dads, especially about the separation anxiety he experienced with his infant daughter.

"Baby U does teach that and shows us the just importance of establishing your role as a father," said Fells,

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a crianza de los hijos era un desafío incluso antes de la pandemia de COVID, pero un programa único en Cambridge enseña a los nuevos padres las habilidades que necesitan para cuidar a sus hijos y a ellos mismos.

It's called Baby University and includes 14 once-weekly parent-child playgroups and workshops, that cover everything from a child's brain development to parent relaxation techniques.

"It's about understanding that you're not on this journey alone," said Elliott, "and if you reach out, others can come to you, because we really are going through the same thing."

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'BABY UNIVERSITY' OFFERS LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY TO NEW PARENTS IN NEED

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Cambridge parent and Baby University graduate Shirley Elliott learned about her daughter Asira's emotional, physical and cognitive-linguistic growth in the course, setting her up for success in school and later in life. Photo Credit: Shirley Elliott "and you know, being there and seeing you, and playing and interacting with you."

For other parents, Baby U may help break a cycle of trauma and teach them how to safely discipline their child.

graduado, hasta ahora.

Baby U se inspiró en el exitoso Harlem Children's Zone, que adopta un enfoque de cuadra por cuadra para reducir el ciclo de la pobreza a través de servicios para la primera infancia y la familia.

Se llama Baby University e incluye 14 grupos de juego y talleres para padres e hijos una vez por semana, que cubren todo, desde el desarrollo del cerebro de un niño hasta técnicas de relajación para padres.

En Baby U, se alienta especialmente a los padres a tomar un papel activo en el desarrollo de sus hijos. El graduado de Baby U, Tyrone Fells, dijo que apreciaba la oportunidad de hablar con otros papás, especialmente sobre la ansiedad por la separación que experimentó con su pequeña hija.

Shirley Elliott es una recién graduada. Ella dijo que inicialmente se unió al programa para ayudar a construir una comunidad para ella y su hija de tres años.

Baby U enseña eso y nos muestra la importancia justa de establecer tu papel como padre", dijo Fells, "y ya sabes, estar allí y verte y jugar e interactuar contigo".

"Se trata de entender que no estás solo en este viaje", dijo Elliott, "y si te acercas, otros pueden acudir a ti, porque realmente estamos pasando por lo mismo".

Para otros padres, Baby U puede ayudar a romper un ciclo de trauma y enseñarles cómo disciplinar a su hijo de manera segura.

Parents also receive free children's books, and learn the importance of what's called "serve and return" - responsive interactions that can benefit a child's physical and emotional growth.

Baby University es parte del Departamento de Programas de Servicios Humanos de la Ciudad de Cambridge. Los padres también reciben visitas domiciliarias del personal de 'Baby U' y aprenden a desarrollar redes de apoyo, así como nuevas amistades.

Still, parents say it's the community-wide connections they appreciate the most, and the realization that in the sometimes stressful journey of parenthood, they are not alone.

Si bien se da prioridad a las familias de bajos ingresos, todos los nuevos padres de Cambridge pueden unirse. Más de 460 se han

Los padres también reciben libros infantiles gratis y aprenden la importancia de lo que se llama "servir y devolver": interacciones receptivas que pueden beneficiar el crecimiento físico y emocional de un niño.

Aún así, los padres dicen que lo que más aprecian son las conexiones con toda la comunidad y darse cuenta de que en el viaje a veces estresante de la paternidad, no están solos.

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minutos por semana de actividad moderada, 75 minutos de actividad intensa o una combinación de ambas. Pruebe actividades como caminar a paso ligero, nadar, montar en bicicleta o bailar. Por ejemplo, la campaña Get Down with Your Blood Pressure usa música y baile para ayudar a recordar los cuatro sencillos pasos para autocontrolarse la presión arterial:

early half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control, and many may not even realize they have it unless they experience other complications.

In fact, high blood pressure is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke as well as other issues such as kidney failure, vision loss and sexual problems. However, the American Heart Association recommends taking these simple steps to help control your levels and manage risks.

1. Know Your Numbers In most cases, normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm HG or less. Readings consistently higher than 130/80 are considered high blood pressure. Have your blood pressure measured at least once a year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home with a validated monitor then discuss the readings with your doctor. Getting accurate readings can help ensure the most appropriate treatment should any problems arise.

2. Maintain a Healthy Weight If you’re overweight or obese, you’re at increased risk of high blood pressure. Losing just 3-5% of your body weight can help improve your numbers. There are an abundance of plans and programs available that can assist with weight loss, and taking positive steps with a friend or family member may help with motivation.

3. Get Active To maximize health benefits and help keep blood pressure in the normal range, the American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a combination of the two. Try activities like brisk walking, swimming, bicycling or dancing. For example, the Get Down with Your Blood Pressure campaign uses music and dance to help remember the four easy steps to self-monitor blood pressure: • Get It – grab your self-monitoring blood pressure (SMBP) device • Slip It – slide the SMBP cuff up your arm • Cuff It – wrap the cuff snugly, but not too tight • Check It – check your blood pressure on the device 4. Eat Well Making small, simple changes to your eating habits can go a long way toward keeping you and your family healthy. Eating fruits and vegetables, such as mangos, avocados and blueberries, can lower blood pressure over time. Other smart choices include nuts and seeds, whole grains, lean proteins and fish.

5. Reduce Alcohol and Tobacco Usage Smoking compounds risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and the chemicals in tobacco smoke can harm your heart and blood vessels. Similarly, consuming alcohol excessively (more than two drinks per day) is associated with high blood pressure.

Limiting alcohol consumption and stopping smoking – or avoiding secondhand smoke – can help reduce your risk.

If you develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional to manage it, and visit heart.org/hbpcontrol to find local blood pressure resources, step-by-step self-monitoring videos and more.

Photo Credit: Getty Images Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home Knowing how to correctly check your blood pressure is important, especially if your doctor recommends regular self-monitoring at home.

• Be still. Don’t smoke, drink caffeine or exercise during the 30 minutes before measuring your blood pressure. Empty your bladder and take at least 5 minutes of quiet rest time before measuring.

• Sit correctly. Sit with your back straight and supported. Keep your feet flat on the floor and your legs uncrossed. Support your arm on a flat surface, such as a table, with your bicep at heart level. Place the bottom of the cuff directly above the bend of your elbow. Never take measurements over sleeves or other clothing.

• Measure at the same time every day. For greatest consistency, take readings at the same time daily, such as a set time in the morning and evening.

• Take multiple readings and record the results. Each time you measure, take 2-3 readings approximately 1 minute apart and record the results to share with your doctor.

This project is supported by cooperative agreements (CPIMP201227 and CPIMP201228) with the Office of Minority Health (OMH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $14.6 million in partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

The contents do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by OMH/ OASH/HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/.

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asi la mitad de los adultos estadounidenses tienen presión arterial alta o hipertensión, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. De ellos, alrededor del 75% no lo tienen bajo control, y es posible que muchos ni siquiera se den cuenta de que lo tienen a menos que experimenten otras complicaciones.

De hecho, la hipertensión es una de las principales causas y un factor de riesgo controlable de enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares, así como de otros problemas, como insuficiencia renal, pérdida de la visión y problemas sexuales. Sin embargo, la Asociación Americana del Corazón recomienda seguir estos sencillos pasos para ayudar a controlar sus niveles y manejar los riesgos.

1. Conozca sus números En la mayoría de los casos, la presión arterial normal es de 120/80 mm HG o menos. Las lecturas consistentemente superiores a 130/80 se consideran presión arterial alta. Pida a un profesional de la salud que le mida la presión arterial al menos una vez al año y contrólela regularmente en su casa con un monitor validado y luego discuta las lecturas con su médico. Obtener lecturas precisas puede ayudar a garantizar el tratamiento más adecuado en caso de que surja algún problema.

2. Mantenga un peso saludable Si tiene sobrepeso u obesidad, tiene un mayor riesgo de hipertensión. Perder solo el 3-5% de su peso corporal puede ayudar a mejorar sus números. Hay una gran cantidad de planes y programas disponibles que pueden ayudar con la pérdida de peso, y tomar medidas positivas con un amigo o familiar puede ayudar con la motivación.

3. Manténgase activo Para maximizar los beneficios para la salud y ayudar a mantener la presión arterial en el rango normal, la Asociación Americana del Corazón recomienda que los adultos realicen al menos 150

Monte Vista Terrace, lista de espera abierta para apartamentos de un dormitorio para adultos mayores de 62 (jefe de grupo familiar o cónyuge) o personas con discapacidades.

Los solicitantes pueden completar su solicitud en línea en https://www.midpen-housing.org/ apply/montevistaterrace desde el 11/29/2022 hasta el 12/13/2022. Las solicitudes en papel estarán disponibles a partir del 11/22/2022.

Las solicitudes completadas se podrán entregar en línea o en persona, o bien podrán enviarse por correo desde el 11/29/2022 hasta el 12/13/2022.

Se hará una lotería para determinar la posición en la lista de espera tras el cierre de esta. Se aplican restricciones de la comunidad por nivel de ingresos y ocupación.

Los solicitantes (jefe del grupo familiar o su cónyuge) deben ser mayores de 62 años o tener una discapacidad (jefe del grupo familiar o su cónyuge). Monte Vista Terrace no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o en el acceso. Hay disponibles solicitudes de adaptaciones razonables y servicios de idiomas.

Hay solicitudes en papel disponibles para recogerse y entregarse, y deben devolverse o enviarse por correo postal antes del 12/13/2022 a: Monte Vista Terrace, 1101 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 965-1060 o TTD (650) 357-9773 montevistaterrace@midpen-housing.org Licencia corporativa de la BRE n.º 00822390

• Tómelo: tome su dispositivo de autocontrol de la presión arterial (SMBP, por sus siglas en inglés) • Deslícelo: deslice el brazalete SMBP hacia arriba de su brazo • Envuélvalo: envuelva el brazalete cómodamente, pero no demasiado apretado • Compruébelo: compruebe su presión arterial en el dispositivo 4. Aliméntese bien Hacer cambios pequeños y simples en sus hábitos alimenticios puede ser de gran ayuda para que usted y su familia se mantengan saludables.

Comer frutas y verduras, como mangos, aguacates y arándanos, puede reducir la presión arterial con el tiempo. Otras opciones inteligentes incluyen frutos secos y semillas, cereales integrales, proteínas magras y pescado.

5. Disminuya el consumo de alcohol y tabaco Fumar agrava los factores de riesgo de las enfermedades cardíacas, como la presión arterial alta y la diabetes, y las sustancias químicas del humo del tabaco pueden dañar el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos. Asimismo, el consumo excesivo de alcohol (más de dos copas al día) se asocia con la hipertensión arterial. Limitar el consumo de alcohol y dejar de fumar, o evitar el humo de segunda mano, puede ayudar a reducir el riesgo.

Si desarrolla hipertensión, trabaje con un profesional de la salud para controlarla y visite heart.org/ hbpcontrol para encontrar recursos locales para la presión arterial, videos de autocontrol paso a paso y más.

Control de su presión arterial en el hogar Es importante saber cómo controlar correctamente su presión arterial, especialmente si su médico recomienda un autocontrol regular en casa.

• Quédese quieto. No fume, tome cafeína ni haga ejercicio durante los 30 minutos antes de medir su presión arterial. Vacíe su vejiga y tómese al menos 5 minutos de descanso tranquilo antes de medir.

• Siéntese correctamente. Siéntese con la espalda recta y apoyada. Mantenga los pies apoyados en el suelo y las piernas sin cruzar. Apoye su brazo sobre una superficie plana, como una mesa, con su bíceps al nivel del corazón. Coloque la parte inferior del brazalete directamente sobre el pliegue de su codo. Nunca tome medidas sobre las mangas u otra ropa.

• Mida a la misma hora todos los días. Para una mayor consistencia, tome lecturas a la misma hora todos los días, por ejemplo, a una hora determinada por la mañana y por la noche.

• Tome varias lecturas y registre los resultados.

Cada vez que mida, tome 2-3 lecturas con aproximadamente 1 minuto de diferencia y registre los resultados para compartirlos con su médico.

Este proyecto cuenta con el apoyo de acuerdos cooperativos (CPIMP211227 y CPIMP211228) con la Oficina de Salud de las Minorías (OMH) del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) de EE. UU., como parte de una asignación de asistencia financiera por un total de $14.6 millones de dólares en colaboración con la Administración de Recursos y Servicios de Salud (HRSA). El contenido no necesariamente representa las opiniones oficiales de la OMH, la OASH, el HHS ni del Gobierno de EE. UU., ni estos organismos respaldan dicho contenido. Para obtener mayor información, visita https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/.

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COUNTY LOOKS TO EXPAND HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES The Very Small Quantity Generator program provides businesses that generate small amounts of hazardous waste a convenient way to properly dispose of hazardous materials.

Upcoming drop-off days in November are: • San José: Wednesday, Nov. 16 • San Martin: Tuesday, Nov. 29 • San José: Wednesday, Nov. 30 Businesses that take part in the program must verify for themselves that they qualify – i.e., that they do not exceed the threshold of 220 pounds, or 27 gallons, of hazardous waste generated per month. Businesses may bring more than that amount to a facility in a given month so long as they don’t drop off more than 2,640 pounds, or 324 gallons, in a calendar year.

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It’s also important for businesses to make sure their inventories are accurate.

To participate in the VSQG program, businesses need to submit an inventory and set up an appointment. Program staff will provide a quote based upon the inventory.

ANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — The County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste Program is expanding access to a service that provides a simple and cost-effective way for small businesses to dispose of hazardous waste.

Prices for common items include:

The Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) disposal program is a drop-off service for businesses that generate fewer than 220 pounds, or 27 gallons, of hazardous waste per month, from paint and motor oil to batteries and propane tanks.

• Oil paint, paint thinner and other paint-related materials: $15 per gallon

The VSQG program is cheaper for small businesses than contracting with a private company to pick up and transport their hazardous waste, and it’s easy to use.

Roughly 300 businesses use the program every year, but the County has capacity for more businesses to take part. Nonprofits and property managers are also eligible to participate.

Properly disposing of hazardous waste is important for protecting public health and the environment in Santa Clara County. Reducing the use of these materials and ensuring they are disposed of safely is a key strategy in the County’s Sustainability Master Plan.

“We encourage small businesses that qualify for the Very Small Quantity Generator program to take advantage of this cost-effective and easy-to-use service,” said Billy Puk, Program Manager of the VSQG program. “The VSQG program is an effective way to reduce threats to our health and environment and make our community more sustainable.”

The VSQG program, which collected 64,560 pounds of hazardous waste during the 2021-22 fiscal year, typically holds two drop-off events per month in San José and one per month in San Martin.

• Alkaline batteries: $2 per pound • Aerosol cans: $4 each • Latex paint: $6 per gallon

The program is a drive-through service – technicians remove HHW from your vehicle.

Will Thornton, materials and facilities lead for Second Source Medical, a medical device manufacturing company in San José, typically drops off HHW once a month, bringing materials the company uses to build and clean their products such as epoxies and isopropyl alcohol.

“It’s really smooth,” Thornton said. “I don’t even need to get out of the car. They take my inventory and payment, unload the vehicle, and I’m out of there within five minutes.

To learn more about the program, visit the County’s Very Small Quantity Generator program webpage at https:// hhw.sccgov.org/very-small-quantity-generator-disposal-program, which includes a downloadable inventory sheet, a schedule of drop-off events, a list of commonly accepted materials, and other useful information. For questions, call (800) 207-8222.

In addition to the VSQG program, the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program operates a free drivethrough service for residents to dispose of hazardous materials from their home. The HHW Program collected a total of more than 2.9 million pounds of hazardous waste last fiscal year from residents and businesses.

Follow the HHW Program on social media at Twitter. com/SCCHHW and Facebook.com/SCCHHW.

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AVISO DE RECIBO DE UNA SOLICITUD DE EXENCIÓN PARA UNA PEQUEÑA PLANTA ELÉCTRICA PARA LA INSTALACIÓN GENERADORA DE RESPALDO DE BOWERS El 31 de agosto de 2022, GI Partners (solicitante) presentó una solicitud ante la Comisión de Energía de California (CEC) para obtener una exención de la jurisdicción de la CEC (solicitud de exención para una pequeña planta eléctrica, o SPPE) para la Instalación Generadora de Respaldo de Bowers (BBGF) (22-SPPE-01). La BBGF formaría parte del Centro de Datos de Bowers (BDC) que se propone ubicar en la ciudad de Santa Clara.

Descripción del proyecto La BBGF, el BDC y la infraestructura de servicios relacionados, constituyen en conjunto el “proyecto” según la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA). El lugar propuesto para el proyecto abarca aproximadamente 5.12 acres y está situado en 2805 de Bowers Avenue en Santa Clara, California, APN 216-28-063.

La BBGF sería una instalación generadora de respaldo alimentada con diésel con una capacidad de generación de hasta 72 megavatios (MW) para respaldar la necesidad del BDC de suministrar energía ininterrumpida a los servidores de sus inquilinos. La BBGF constaría de treinta y dos generadores de emergencia de respaldo alimentados a diésel de 3 MW que cumplen la norma Tier 4, dispuestos en un patio de generación en el lado norte del BDC. Los 32 generadores se dedicarían a suplir las necesidades de electricidad del edificio del centro de datos del BDC en caso de pérdida de energía eléctrica de la compañía eléctrica (con redundancia) y, además, a dar soporte a los equipos de refrigeración críticos redundantes y a otros servicios generales del edificio y de seguridad vital. Los elementos del proyecto también incluirían una nueva subestación eléctrica de 72 MVA (mega voltios-amperios), así como interruptores y cableado de distribución para interconectar los generadores con su respectiva parte del edificio, el estacionamiento en superficie y el jardín y las conexiones de tuberías de los servicios públicos, incluida una extensión de la tubería de agua reciclada fuera del sitio de aproximadamente 2,600 pies.

Jurisdicción de la CEC y proceso de la SPPE La CEC tiene la autoridad exclusiva para certificar todas las plantas de energía térmica (de 50 MW y más) e instalaciones relacionadas propuestas para su construcción en California.

El proceso de la SPPE permite a los solicitantes que proponen construir plantas de energía térmica de entre 50 y 100 MW obtener una exención por parte de la jurisdicción de la CEC y proceder con los permisos locales en lugar de requerir la certificación de la CEC. La CEC puede otorgar una exención si encuentra que la instalación propuesta no crearía un impacto adverso sustancial sobre el ambiente o sobre los recursos energéticos (Código de Recursos Públicos, § 25541). En la sección 25519(c) del Código de Recursos Públicos se designa a la CEC como agencia principal, según la CEQA, para todas las instalaciones que soliciten una SPPE. El Código de Recursos Públicos, sección 21080.3, y la Normativa de la CEQA, Código de Regulaciones de California, título 14, sección 15063(g), obligan a la CEC, como agencia principal, a consultar con agencias responsables y fiduciarias que determinen si se requiere una declaración negativa o un informe de impacto ambiental. El personal de la CEC ha comenzado su revisión de la aplicación. Durante los próximos meses, el personal evaluará el proyecto propuesto y preparará el documento del análisis ambiental correspondiente para su revisión pública.

Una vez concluida la evaluación y la oportunidad para que el público revise y comente el proyecto, la CEC tomará una decisión en una reunión de trabajo notificada sobre si la solicitud cumple los requisitos del Código de Recursos Públicos, sección 25541.

Si se otorgara la exención, el solicitante igual necesitaría conseguir las habilitaciones correspondientes de las agencias locales, regionales, estatales y federales relevantes para construir y operar el proyecto propuesto. Las regulaciones de la CEC que describen el proceso de la SPPE están principalmente ubicadas en el Título 20 del Código de Regulaciones de California, secciones 1934-1947.

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et ready to bundle up in your festive winter attire to stroll through 1.5 miles of spectacular holiday lights and displays for the entire family at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos. The Walkthru weekend is set for Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 from 4pm to 9pm. The Drivethru nights begin Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 30 from 6pm to 10pm.

Buy your tickets early to secure your reservation. Last year’s event reported a complete sell-out for all Walkthru and Drive-thru nights.

Vasona Lake County Park will be lined with largerthan-life animated displays and thousands of twinkling holiday lights. The sights and sounds of an erupting volcano, the friendly dinosaur den, Santa shooting hoops, a pen of playful penguins, a tunnel of moving lights, a 90-foot twinkling tree will have you

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“oohing and aahing” throughout your visit.

Moveable Feast will be on-site for tasty international food and beverages for purchase, along with visits with Santa.

There is no parking at the Walk-thru event. FREE parking and shuttle service are available at Netflix, 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos. Ridesharing with Lyft or Uber is highly encouraged.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets are on sale now at www.parkhere.org.

Fantasy of Lights is presented by the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department. Information on volunteering for this event and other Park programs can be found at www.parkhere.org.

La CEC permite la participación del público en el proceso de revisión de la SPPE. Se puede encontrar una copia de la solicitud de la SPPE y más información del proyecto, en el sitio web de la CEC https://www.energy.ca.gov/powerplant/reciprocating-engine/bowers-backupgenerating-facility. Para mantenerse informado sobre este proyecto y recibir avisos de las próximas reuniones y talleres, lo invitamos a suscribirse a las notificaciones automáticas por correo electrónico del proyecto, al que se puede acceder en el mismo sitio web del proyecto. El sistema GovDelivery envía notificaciones por correo electrónico cuando se publican documentos y avisos en la página web del proyecto.

Si tiene preguntas sobre el proyecto, póngase en contacto con Ann Crisp, gerente del proyecto, al teléfono (916) 776-7975, o por correo electrónico a ann.crisp@energy.ca.gov.

La Oficina de Asesoría al Público de la CEC está disponible para brindar información y asistencia con respecto a la participación del público en los procesos de la CEC. Puede ponerse en contacto con la Oficina de Asesoría al Público por teléfono al (916) 957-7910 y por correo electrónico a publicadvisor@energy.ca.gov.

Las preguntas sobre los medios deben ser dirigidas a la Oficina de Medios de la CEC por teléfono al (916) 654-4989 o por correo electrónico a mediaoffice@energy.ca.gov.

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formación sobre oportunidades profesionales a través de volantes, redes sociales o simplemente de boca en boca.

atalia Ángeles siempre supo que iría a la universidad a pesar de ser indocumentada, por lo que no fue fácil renunciar a la oportunidad de asistir a una universidad de cuatro años después de terminar la escuela secundaria. Pero cuando la carta de aceptación llegó de la Universidad de California en Riverside, rápidamente se dio cuenta de que sin poder trabajar legalmente, no podía pagar la asistencia.

“Algunos (estudiantes indocumentados) pagarán de su bolsillo, con trabajo potencial debajo de la mesa”, dijo Yang.

En 2019, la Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California lanzó el programa de Subsidios de Incentivos de Servicio de la Ley del Sueño de California, que permite a los estudiantes de la Ley del Sueño de California de bajos ingresos con un GPA mínimo de escuela secundaria de 2.0 realizar servicio comunitario y recibir hasta $2,250 por semestre.

“No sabía qué recursos buscar cuando se trataba de ayudarme con la escuela y esas cosas”, dijo Ángeles. “Y luego, cuando me di cuenta de que UC Riverside no era la opción perfecta para mí desde el punto de vista financiero, decidí simplemente asistir a la universidad comunitaria”. Ángeles asistió a East Los Angeles College, luego finalmente se transfirió a Long Beach State. Una organización local sin fines de lucro ayudó a Ángeles, quien es una fotógrafa experta, a encontrar trabajo tomando retratos por $45 cada uno. La joven usa el dinero para cubrir sus gastos básicos, pero no está segura de cómo ganará dinero para pagar la escuela en el futuro.

Los becarios de College Corps aplauden a los oradores durante su ceremonia de juramentación en Sacramento el 7 de octubre de 2022. Photo Credit: Rahul Lal / CalMatters

-JOSH FRYDAY, DIRECTOR DE SERVICIOS DE CALIFORNIA

Trabajar a tiempo parcial, o incluso a tiempo completo, es una parte importante de los planes universitarios de muchos estudiantes, especialmente porque el costo de vida en California continúa aumentando.

Pero los aproximadamente 75,000 estudiantes indocumentados de California no califican para los programas federales de trabajo y estudio ni para la mayoría de las oportunidades laborales, y muchos luchan para llegar a fin de mes.

Con 3,200 vacantes por cubrir, College Corps ha recibido a unos 570 becarios que son estudiantes bajo la ley AB 540, California Dream Act, lo que significa que no tienen residencia legal en California pero asistieron a la escuela secundaria aquí y califican para la matrícula de residente. Se lanzó la misma semana en que un tribunal federal de apelaciones dictaminó que la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), un programa que otorga permisos de trabajo y protección contra la deportación a algunos estudiantes indocumentados que llegaron al país cuando eran niños, viola la ley de inmigración.

Un nuevo programa de servicio estatal lanzado en octubre, #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, brindará a cientos de ellos la oportunidad de ganar dinero para la universidad mientras realizan servicio comunitario. Es el último de una serie de esfuerzos que ha realizado California para ayudar a los estudiantes indocumentados a pagar la universidad.

Las batallas legales en curso sobre DACA han aumentado el estrés de los estudiantes indocumentados. En una encuesta de 2020 de aproximadamente 1,300 estudiantes universitarios indocumentados en California, el 96% informó que le preocupaba no tener suficiente dinero para pagar las cosas, y el 60 % se preocupaba la mayor parte del tiempo, casi siempre o siempre.

Los becarios de College Corps aprenderán de las organizaciones comunitarias, asumiendo proyectos en las escuelas públicas, abordando la inseguridad alimentaria y combatiendo el cambio climático. Los becarios reciben hasta $10,000 por completar un año de servicio, que incluye un subsidio de subsistencia y un premio educativo.

“Históricamente, desafortunadamente, el servicio ha excluido a las personas. Esperamos, con este programa, que el mensaje que estamos enviando desde California sea claro, que es que realmente valoramos a nuestros Dreamers”, dijo Fryday. “Sabemos cuánto pueden contribuir para hacer de este mundo un lugar mejor para todos nosotros”.

“Nuestro objetivo global es involucrar a más personas en el servicio y hacer que más personas trabajen en la comunidad para resolver grandes problemas”, dijo Josh Fryday, director de servicios de California, cuya oficina dirige College Corps.

“Históricamente, desafortunadamente, el servicio ha excluido a las personas. Esperamos que el mensaje que estamos enviando desde California sea claro, que realmente valoramos a nuestros Dreamers”.

Yusbely Delgado, estudiante de la Universidad de California en Davis, le dijo a CalMatters lo agradecida que estaba por oportunidades como College Corps. Delgado ha querido ser pediatra desde la escuela secundaria, pero durante su segundo año, dijo, su padre le dijo que tal vez no podría debido a su estatus migratorio. Delgado insistió, tomó clases de colocación avanzada y solicitó DACA. “Tenía toda mi vida planeada”, dijo.

Luego, justo antes de que comenzara en UC Davis, un juez federal bloqueó a nuevos solicitantes del programa DACA. Delgado solicitó un trabajo en el campus después de que le dijeron que aceptaban estudiantes AB 540 como ella. Pero después de pasar por la capacitación, dijo, se enteró de que no era elegible.

“Fue un momento muy molesto”, dijo.

Como uno de los becarios de College Corps 2022-2023, Delgado ahora está creando un programa para estudiantes de sexto grado en escuelas locales. “Nuestra misión es alentar a los estudiantes de bajos ingresos a ingresar a la universidad”, dijo.

Antes de que California implementara políticas para apoyar a los estudiantes indocumentados que querían asistir a la universidad, los estudiantes tenían que idear formas creativas de pagar su educación, dijo Eric Yang, coordinador del Programa de Estudiantes Indocumentados de UC Riverside. Entre ellos se incluían el ‘crowdfunding’ y la búsqueda de becas privadas que no requerían ciudadanía.

“Era básicamente el salvaje oeste, donde todos estaban solos”, dijo. “Aunque muchas personas estaban pasando por lo mismo, simplemente no había suficiente unificación entre las instituciones y el estado”.

Eso cambió drásticamente con la aprobación del Proyecto de Ley 540 de la Asamblea en 2001, eximiendo a algunos estudiantes que asistían a escuelas secundarias de California pero que no eran residentes legales de California de pagar la matrícula de no residentes en universidades públicas.

El Dream Act de California de 2011 hizo que esos mismos estudiantes fueran elegibles para recibir ayuda financiera estatal.

Sin embargo, los estudiantes indocumentados aún luchan económicamente. Los centros de estudiantes indocumentados de todas las universidades trabajan con organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales y sus propias instituciones para difundir in-

El programa tenía espacio para 2500 estudiantes, pero solo 100 se habían inscrito para el otoño de 2021 , según un informe de la Oficina del Analista Legislativo de California. La pandemia había interrumpido las oportunidades de servicio y los estudiantes podrían haber estado buscando trabajos mejor pagados, según el informe. Este programa ahora se está fusionando con College Corps.

“Sé que mientras siga el camino, al final valdrá la pena”.

-YUSBELY DELGADO MEDRANO, BECARIA DEL CUERPO UNIVERSITARIO College Corps tuvo la intención de trabajar con mensajeros confiables para llegar a la comunidad indocumentada, dijo Fryday.

“Hicimos mucha divulgación en varios idiomas”, dijo. “Hicimos muchos medios y entrevistas específicas en español para asegurarnos de llegar a los padres de estos estudiantes, lo que nos pareció una forma muy efectiva de motivar a los estudiantes”.

College Corps espera usar su éxito como palanca para lograr que la Legislatura estatal amplíe el programa a más campus universitarios, dijo Fryday.

Delgado dijo que a veces es difícil navegar por el laberinto de la preparación profesional y descubrir qué oportunidades están abiertas para los estudiantes AB 540. “Ojalá pudiera vivir mi vida sin estas pequeñas cosas. Ojalá pudiera disfrutar mi tiempo en Davis. Pero no puedo porque tengo que leer la letra pequeña”, dijo.

Aun así, no ha renunciado a su objetivo de convertirse en pediatra. Como ahora no calificaría para una licencia médica, dijo, planea comenzar por obtener su maestría en consejería o psicología y ganar más experiencia trabajando con niños.

“Sé que mientras siga el camino, al final valdrá la pena”, dijo.

González es miembro de CalMatters College Journalism Network , una colaboración entre CalMatters y estudiantes de periodismo de todo California. Esta historia y otra cobertura de educación superior cuentan con el apoyo de College Futures Foundation.

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but during her sophomore year, she said, her father told her she might not be able to because of her immigration status. Delgado persisted, taking advanced placement classes and applying for DACA.

atalia Angeles always knew she was going to college despite being undocumented, so giving up the chance to attend a four-year university straight out of high school was not easy.

But when the acceptance came from the University of California at Riverside, she quickly realized that without being able to work legally, she couldn’t afford to attend.

“I didn’t know what resources to look for when it came to helping me with school and stuff,” said Angeles. “And then when I noticed that UC Riverside was not the perfect fit for me financially, I decided to just do community college.”

Angeles attended East Los Angeles College, then eventually transferred to Long Beach State. A local nonprofit helped Angeles, a skilled photographer, find work taking portraits for $45 each. She uses the money to cover her out-of-pocket costs, but is unsure of how she will earn money to pay for school in the future.

Working part-time – or even full-time – is an important part of many students’ college plans, especially as living costs in California continue to rise.

But California’s estimated 75,000 undocumented students don’t qualify for federal work-study programs or most job opportunities, and many struggle to make ends meet.

A new state service program launched in October, #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, will give hundreds of them an opportunity to earn money for college while doing community service. It’s the latest of a number of efforts California has made to help undocumented students pay for college.

College Corps fellows will learn from communitybased organizations, taking on projects in the public schools, tackling food insecurity and combating climate change. Fellows receive as much as $10,000 for completing a year of service, which includes a living allowance and an education award.

“Our global goal is to engage more people in service and have more people work in the community to solve big problems,” said Josh Fryday, California’s Chief Service Officer, whose office runs College Corps.

“Historically, unfortunately, service has excluded people. We hope that the message we’re sending from California is clear, that we really value our Dreamers.”

-JOSH FRYDAY, CHIEF SERVICE OFFICER FOR CALIFORNIA With 3,200 spots to fill, College Corps has welcomed about 570 fellows who are AB 540 California Dream Act students, meaning they lack legal residency in California but attended high school here and qualify for resident tuition. It launched the same week that a federal appeals court ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that gives work permits and protection from deportation to some undocumented students who arrived in the country as children, violates immigration law.

The ongoing legal battles over DACA have ratcheted up stress for undocumented students. In a 2020 survey of about 1,300 undocumented college students in California, 96% reported worrying about not having enough money to pay for things, with 60% worrying a lot of the time, almost always or always.

“Historically, unfortunately, service has excluded people. We hope, with this program, that the message that we’re sending from California is clear, which is that we really value our Dreamers,” said Fryday. “We know how much they can contribute to making this world a better place for us all.”

Yusbely Delgado, a student at the University of California at Davis, told CalMatters how thankful she was for opportunities like College Corps. Delgado has wanted to be a pediatrician since high school,

“I had my whole life planned,” she said.

Then, just before she started at UC Davis, a federal judge blocked new applicants to the DACA program. Delgado applied to a campus job after being told they accepted AB 540 students like her. But after going through training, she said, she learned she wasn’t eligible.

“It was a very upsetting time,” she said.

Yusbely Delgado Medrano, a UC Davis College Corps fellow, speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the fellows in Sacramento on Oct. 7, 2022.

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As one of the 2022-2023 College Corps fellows, Delgado is now creating a program for sixth grade students in local schools. “Our mission is to encourage low-income students to go into college,” she

said.

Before California put in place policies to support undocumented students who wanted to attend college, students had to come up with creative ways to pay for their education, said Eric Yang, coordinator of UC Riverside’s Undocumented Student Program. Those included crowdfunding and seeking out private scholarships that did not require citizenship.

“It was basically the wild wild west, where everybody was sort of on their own,” he said. “Even though many people were going through the same thing, there just wasn’t enough unification across the institutions and in the state.”

That drastically changed with the passing of Assembly Bill 540 in 2001, exempting some students who attended California high schools but were not legal California residents from paying nonresident tuition at public universities. The 2011 California Dream Act made those same students eligible for state financial aid.

Yet undocumented students still struggle financially. Undocumented student centers across universities work with local nonprofits and their own institutions to disseminate information about professional opportunities through flyers, social media, or just word of mouth.

“Some (undocumented students) will pay out of pocket, with potential work under the table,” said Yang.

In 2019, the California Student Aid Commission launched the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant program, allowing low-income California Dream Act students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.00 to perform community service and receive as much as $2,250 per semester.

The program had space for 2,500 students, but only 100 had signed up by fall of 2021, according to a report from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. The pandemic had disrupted service opportunities, and students might have been looking for higher-paying gigs, the report found. This program is now merging with College Corps.

“I know as long as I follow the track, it will eventually pay off in the end.”

-YUSBELY DELGADO MEDRANO, COLLEGE CORPS FELLOW College Corps was intentional about working with trusted messengers to reach the undocumented community, said Fryday.

“We did a lot of outreach in multiple languages,” he said. “We did a lot of specific Spanish earned media and interviews to make sure that we’re reaching parents of these students, which we found to be a very effective way to motivate students.”

College Corps hopes to use its success as leverage to get the state Legislature to expand the program to more college campuses, Fryday said.

Delgado said it’s sometimes hard navigating the maze of career preparation and figuring out which opportunities are open to AB 540 students. “I wish I could live my life without these small things. I wish I could enjoy my time at Davis. But I can’t because I have to read the fine print,” she said.

Still, she hasn’t given up on her goal of becoming a pediatrician. Because she wouldn’t qualify for a medical license now, she said, she plans to start by getting her master’s degree in counseling or psychology and gaining more experience working with children.

“I know as long as I follow the track, it will eventually pay off in the end,” she said.

González is a fellow with the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists from across California. This story and other higher education coverage are supported by the College Futures Foundation.

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EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD PÚBLICA DEL CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA RECOMIENDA A LOS RESIDENTES A DUPLICAR LA PROTECCIÓN PARA EL INVIERNO CON LAS VACUNAS DE COVID Y LA GRIPE Tanto la nueva vacuna de refuerzo bivalente como la gripe ayudan a mantener las defensas altas y a prevenir problemas de salud graves

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ple not to wait to get this vaccine. Why should people get this updated booster now?

Yes of course. As the virus continues to change and adapt, so must we. Just as many of us have adapted to keep our families safe, we must also adapt for the future.

a pandemia no ha terminado y a medida que se acerca el invierno, es fundamental que la comunidad esté preparada y protegida no solo contra el COVID-19, sino también contra la gripe. Incluso si alguien recibió la vacuna COVID inicial, o cualquier número de refuerzos, ahora es el momento de obtener el refuerzo actualizado.

The best thing we can do to protect ourselves is to stay up to date with vaccinations, and keeping up on boosters will keep us safe, and well out of the hospital, which is the most important thing.

Conocida como el refuerzo bivalente, esta nueva vacuna brinda aún más protección contra el COVID, especialmente de la variante ómicron del virus.

Thanks. And this is especially important for people over 50 or 65 years?

Tanto esta vacuna como la vacuna contra la gripe son defensas importantes esta temporada y más allá, ambas pueden administrarse al mismo tiempo, y ambas son seguras. El refuerzo ómicron está disponible para todas las personas mayores de 5 años.

Es especialmente importante que los mayores de 50 años se pongan al día con sus vacunas para mantenerse fuera del hospital. También es importante vacunarse contra la gripe. Todas las personas mayores de 6 meses pueden recibirla.

Recientemente, una representante de Salud Pública, Diana Dávila, respondió algunas preguntas sobre la nueva vacuna de refuerzo y la vacuna contra la gripe, desde qué es hasta por qué es importante recibirla lo antes posible para evitar una enfermedad grave o “COVID de largo plazo”.

Más información y agenda de citas disponible en sccVacuna.org Para empezar, ¿nos podrías hablar sobre este refuerzo de COVID actualizado? Ya hemos tenido los refuerzos de los boosters, porque necesitamos este otro?

Sí, claro. El refuerzo COVID, también conocido como el refuerzo ómicron o el refuerzo bivalente, es justamente eso. Es un refuerzo actualizado. Combate no solo la variante ómicron, que se propaga muy fácilmente y de la que quizás mucha gente ya haya escuchado hablar, pero también lo protege de la cepa original del COVID del 2020. Entonces es como un dos por uno de protección.

Y si alguien ya ha tenido cobertura, ¿por qué debería recibir esta vacuna?

Bueno, pues el COVID todavía se está propagando en la comunidad, haciendo que muchas personas se sigan enfermando cada día. Aunque se haya puesto una dosis de refuerzo hace unos meses o incluso ya haya tenido COVID en el pasado, es posible que no esté bien protegido. Entonces la dosis de refuerzo ómicron nos ayuda a mantenernos saludables, incluso cuando el virus continúa cambiando.

El Departamento de Salud Pública les está pidiendo a la gente que no espere en recibir esta vacuna. ¿Por qué la gente debería obtener este refuerzo actualizado ahora?

Sí, claro. Como el virus sigue cambiando y adaptándose, nosotros también debemos de hacerlo. Así como muchos nos hemos adaptado para mantener a nuestras familias protegidas, también debemos adaptarnos para el futuro.

Lo mejor que podemos hacer para protegernos es mantenernos al día con las vacunas, y manteniéndonos al día con los refuerzos nos mantendrá a salvo, y pues fuera del hospital, que es lo más importante.

Gracias. Y esto es especialmente importante para las personas mayores de 50 o 65 años?

Si los adultos mayores tienen más probabilidades de ser hospitalizados o enfermarse muy gravemente del COVID, y lo bueno es que las vacunas son la mejor prevención. Se acercan los días festivos y pues se trata de permanecer fuera del hospital para poder pasar tiempo con la familia, los amigos y los nietos. ¿Y nos podrías hablar un poco sobre el COVID prolongado? Que es y por qué es importante abordarlo?

Bueno, el COVID prolongado, también conocido como el "Long COVID" o COVID a largo plazo, no se refiere a la duración de la pandemia, sino que tiene que ver con los efectos persistentes o a largo plazo

Yes, older adults are more likely to be hospitalized or get very sick from COVID, and the good news is that vaccines are the best prevention. The holidays are approaching and it's all about staying out of the hospital so you can spend time with family, friends, and grandkids.

And could you tell us a bit about prolonged COVID? What is it and why is it important to address it?

Photo Courtesy of County of Santa Clara Public Health Department después de haber sido infectados con el virus. El COVID prolongado es una enfermedad crónica que puede durar meses o años, con síntomas que incluyen fatiga severa, dificultad para respirar e incluso confusión mental.

Pero pues ahora no todos los que contraen COVID han tenido el COVID prolongado, pero las personas que no estén vacunadas contra el COVID, y se infectan pueden tener mayor riesgo de desarrollarlo en el futuro. Entonces es sumamente importante que estén al día con las vacunas para prevenir esto.

Hablando de vacunas, ¿ahora es tiempo de que la gente también se vacuna contra la gripe verdad?

Así es. La gripe o la influenza no es lo mismo que el COVID y tampoco es un resfriado común. Es una enfermedad grave que puede causar fuertes dolores corporales y fiebre e incluso llevarlo al hospital.

Aunque algunos síntomas pueden ser similares al COVID, como la fiebre, tos y fatiga, la gripe es causada por un virus diferente al COVID. Entonces la vacuna contra el COVID y el refuerzo no brindan protección contra la gripe y la vacuna contra la gripe no protege contra el COVID. Sin embargo, pueden obtener ambas vacunas al mismo tiempo con su médico o en cualquier farmacia local.

Y no todos tienen médico o seguranza médica. ¿A donde la comunidad puede irse a vacunarse contra la gripe, y recibir el booster de COVID? Si no tiene un médico, puede llamar al 2-1-1 para obtener información o buscar una clínica sin cita previa en sccVacuna.org. Farmacias locales también ya tienen ambas vacunas disponibles y es completamente seguro recibir la vacuna contra la gripe y la dosis de refuerzo ómicron al mismo tiempo.

Quiero también añadir que el estado de inmigración o seguro no afecta la elegibilidad para la vacuna y nadie le preguntará sobre el estado migratorio cuando vaya a hacer esas vacunas. ¿Cualquier otra información que te gustaría compartir?

Lo único que agregaría es que como el virus sigue cambiando y adaptándose, nosotros también debemos de hacerlo. Y es importante obtener esta dosis de refuerzo actualizada del COVID ahora para aumentar las defensas y mantenernos protegidos de enfermedades graves.

También es importante recibir la vacuna contra la gripe cada año. Y repito, se acercan los días festivos y es sumamente importante que podamos estar en familia protegidos, no solo para nosotros, sino para ellos.

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he pandemic is not over and as winter approaches, it is critical that the community be prepared and protected against not only COVID-19, but the flu as well. Even if someone got the initial COVID shot, or any number of boosters, now is the time to get the updated booster.

Known as the bivalent booster, this new vaccine provides even more protection against COVID, especially the omicron variant of the virus.

Both this vaccine and the flu shot are important defenses this season and beyond, both can be given at the same time, and both are safe. The omicron booster is available to anyone over the age of 5. It is especially important for people over 50 to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations in order to stay out of the hospital. It is also important to get vaccinated against the flu. Anyone older than 6 months can receive it.

Recently, a Public Health representative, Diana Dávila, answered some questions about the new booster vaccine and the flu vaccine, from what it is to why it is important to receive it as soon as possible to avoid serious illness or “long COVID”.

More information and the appointment schedule available at sccVacuna.org To start with, could you tell us about this updated COVID booster? We have already had the boosters, why do we need this other one?

Yes of course. The COVID booster, also known as the omicron booster or the bivalent booster, is just that. It is an updated booster. It fights not only the omicron variant, which spreads very easily and which many people may have already heard about, but it also protects you from the original strain of COVID of 2020. So it's like a two for one protection.

And if someone has already gotten a COVID vaccine before, why should they get this updated version?

Well, COVID is still spreading in the community, making many people sick every day. Even if you got a booster dose a few months ago or even if you have had COVID in the past, you may not be well protected. So the omicron booster dose helps us stay healthy, even as the virus continues to change.

The Department of Public Health is telling peo-

Well, prolonged COVID, also known as "Long COVID" or long-term COVID, does not refer to the duration of the pandemic, but rather has to do with the long-term or persistent effects after being infected with the virus. Long-term COVID is a chronic illness that can last for months or years, with symptoms including severe fatigue, shortness of breath, and even mental confusion.

But well, not everyone who contracts COVID has had prolonged COVID, but people who are not vaccinated against COVID, and become infected, may be at higher risk of developing it in the future. So it is extremely important that they are up to date with their vaccinations to prevent this.

Speaking of vaccines, now is the time for people to get vaccinated against the flu, right?

That's how it is. The flu or influenza is not the same as COVID and it is not a common cold either. It is a serious illness that can cause severe body aches and fever and you might even end up in the hospital.

Although some symptoms may be similar to COVID, such as fever, cough, and fatigue, the flu is caused by a different virus than COVID. So the COVID vaccine and booster do not provide protection against the flu and the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID. However, you can get both vaccines at the same time from your doctor or at any local pharmacy.

And not everyone has a doctor or health insurance. Where can the community go to get vaccinated against the flu, and receive the COVID booster?

If you don't have a doctor, you can call 2-1-1 for information or find a walk-in clinic at sccVacuna.org.

Local pharmacies also already have both vaccines available and it is completely safe to receive the flu shot and the omicron booster dose at the same time.

I also want to add that the immigration or insurance status does not affect eligibility for the vaccine and no one will ask you about your immigration status when you go to get those vaccinations.

Any other information you would like to share?

The only thing I would add is that as the virus continues to change and adapt, so must we. And it's important to get this updated booster dose of COVID now to increase our defenses and keep us protected from serious illness.

It is also important to get the flu shot every year.

And I repeat, the holidays are approaching and it is extremely important that we can be protected as a family, not only for us, but for them.

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do so.

• Voting or attempting to vote more than once, or using someone else’s name to vote.

ou’re hearing a lot more about election integrity — for a lot of reasons.

Since the 2020 election, the issue has been fueled by the “Big Lie” — the baseless claim still touted by former President Donald Trump and his allies that the election was stolen — and the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath.

• Changing a ballot, if you’re delivering it for someone else.

Questioning election integrity has also become a political strategy: In the effort last year to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, Republican candidate Larry Elder said he was concerned about fraud and started a website to collect tips even before the votes were counted.

Examples of fraud by election officials:

While experts agree that there is no widespread voter fraud and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber told CalMatters there is no evidence of frequent instances, there have been scattered attempts to cheat. In 2020, for example, the California Republican Party admitted placing more than 50 fake ballot drop boxes in Los Angeles, Fresno and Orange counties. In August 2021, during the recall election, a 34-yearold man stole 300 ballots from a Postal Service vehicle in Torrance as part of a bank fraud and identity theft scheme. The ballots, which were unopened, were canceled and new ones sent to the voters.

For this election, both the state Democratic Party and state Republican Party have their own election integrity and voting resource websites.

There are a number of checks and balances to ensure no one can game the system.

The Secretary of State’s office and the 58 county election offices say they are working to reassure voters that voting systems are secure.

“I think you have to stay concerned because if you ever get to the point where you’re not concerned and you’re not looking at everything and you’re not listening to everything, then that’s when you end up with a number of problems,” said Weber, who took over as the state’s chief election officer in January 2021.

Kim Alexander, president of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation, said the state has one of the most secure voting processes in the country. And in a September survey, 63% of likely voters said they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in how votes are cast and counted in California. That’s a record high in the Public Policy Institute of California poll, and up significantly from the record-low voter confidence of 42% in September 2019.

“There’s a big difference between what you might imagine could happen and what actually does happen,” she said. “I’m certainly not hoping that voters will just blindly follow whatever their elections officials say. That’s not how democracy works. But election officials bend over backwards to make the process as transparent and accessible as

• Receiving money or a gift for voting.

• Threatening someone to stop them from voting, or to vote a certain way.

• For a precinct board member to open or try to open a ballot, or mark a ballot to figure out who the person voted for.

• To tamper with a voting machine, or fail to notify the Secretary of State before there is any change to a voting machine.

Poll watchers observe as Anton Favorini-Csorba holds Jeno Favorini-Larson, as he casts his ballot at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento on June 7, 2022. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters

possible.”

What does ‘election integrity’ mean?

Election integrity is the idea that voting must be free and fair for all. There are federal laws on election fraud, plus requirements in the California constitution.

For example, here are examples of what counts as voter fraud: • Giving false information when registering to vote, including in the name of someone who is dead.

• Voting, or attempting to vote, despite being ineligible, or helping someone else try to

Fraud by campaigns and candidates: • Campaigning within 100 feet of a polling place.

• Using taxpayer funds for campaigning.

• Not disclosing who pays for advertisements — TV, radio, online or print.

If you think you spot fraud: • Report it online to the Secretary of State, or call (916) 657-2166.

• Report campaign ads that don’t say, or have incorrect information, who is funding it to the Fair Political Practices Commission.

What are the biggest voter fraud myths?

Election officials in California and many other states are paying more attention to fighting bogus claims of voter fraud. “We’re in a period of enormous allegations and issues that are brought forward. And so we don’t take any of them lightly,” Weber told CalMatters. “But we try to respond to them quickly so that they don’t spread.”

Here are some of the most common myths: Voter records Claims of ballots being sent to the wrong place or to someone who died can fuel rumors of fraud. Logistical mishaps do happen, especially when people move a lot. But there’s a state database that shows whether someone’s ballot has already been submitted in another county. The Secretary of State’s office also updates voter lists regularly, cross-checking them with state and local death records, prison records and address changes.

Ballot design In last year’s recall election, claims surfaced about whether holes in ballot envelopes could be used to see how someone voted.

The holes are to help those with vision impairments know where to sign their ballot.

They also help ensure no ballot is left uncounted inside an envelope.

“Ballot harvesting”

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In California, it’s legal for registered voters to designate someone to return their ballot for them, as long as there is no compensation involved. Republicans have opposed the practice, citing a lack of safeguards. That’s where signature verification applies. If the voter’s signature on the ballot and their registration don’t match, the county will reach out to the voter. If someone is caught manipulating ballots, they can be prosecuted.

Vote counting Voters often encounter misinformation about their ballots not being counted — for example, that provisional ballots are only counted in close races, or that mail ballots are thrown out if they arrive after Election Day. Both are false. You can track your ballot to see that it’s counted.

Voting equipment During the 2020 presidential election, Trump falsely claimed voting machines made by Dominion Voting deleted “millions of votes” cast for him. There was one known error in Michigan involving a Dominion machine, but it was by an election official.

No voting equipment can be connected to the internet, to ensure cybersecurity. Voting machines in California have higher security standards than the federal government, according to the California Voter Foundation.

Are there new laws to safeguard voting?

The new law enacted last year to send every registered voter a ballot in the mail was a major change to California elections. This year, three other reforms were also signed into law: • Senate Bill 1131 by Sen. Josh Newman, a Democrat from Fullerton, allows election workers to keep their addresses confidential to protect them from harassment.

A report from the California Voter Foundation notes that 15% of local election officials have left the job since November 2020.

• Assembly Bill 2815 by Assemblymember Marc Berman, a Democrat from Menlo Park, requires vote by mail ballot drop-off locations at California State University campuses.

• AB 1631 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, a Democrat from Riverside, requires county election offices to post on their websites a list of precincts where there are officials who speak a language other than English and can help voters.

One bill that failed — for at least the fourth time since 2012 — was the latest effort to expand online voting. While supporters say that will make voting more accessible, others oppose the idea due to its security risks.

And while new laws can improve the voting process, Ryan Ronco, president of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials, said some consistency for a few elections would ease the workload on elections officials, and also allow candidates and voters to “understand what the rules are right now … and not feel like things will be changed as they’re playing the game.”

What’s the role of election observers and poll workers?

Anyone can be an election observer, including representatives of political parties and of nonpartisan groups such as the League of Women Voters. You can sign up through your county elections office.

Allowing the public to see each step of the voting process — from equipment testing through ballot counting — is one significant way to ensure integrity. Observers must follow some rules: Signing in and out, wearing a badge at all times, and not taking photos or using cell phones while in a polling place.

But the proliferation of election fraud claims is leading to more incidents of harassment by election observers of official poll workers. In late September, the California Voter Foundation held an online briefing for election and law enforcement officials on ways to defuse conflicts at polling sites. Weber said any attacks on poll workers will be fully prosecuted. “If you allow that to happen, you really get to begin to destroy the democracy,” she said.

Poll workers set up polling places, respond to voters’ questions and protect ballots and voting equipment. But due to the fears of harassment, as well as ongoing concerns about COVID-19, it hasn’t been easy to recruit poll workers. Any U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident can be a poll worker, including high school students 16 and older who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Poll workers receive a stipend that varies by county. In Los Angeles County, it’s $100 a day, plus $80 for training time.

“Most polling place workers are retired,” Ronco said. “They have other options and may not want to argue with people about the politics of the day, or put themselves in a position where they’re going to be stressed out.”

Yet, in these hyperpartisan times, some even worry that right-wing activists will try to infiltrate the ranks of poll workers, undermining security and public trust.

How is California fighting disinformation?

Other words you may be hearing a lot this election — misinformation and disinformation. While they are often used interchangeably, there’s a key difference — the intent of the person spreading it.

Misinformation is any kind of false information, including what people pass along out of confusion or by mistake. Disinformation is false information that’s spread deliberately, and sometimes covertly, to influence public opinion or obscure the truth.

Here are some efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation: • The Secretary of State’s office has a rumor control team that monitors false information and responds to it. It also has a #VoteSafeCA social media campaign providing correct information.

• Weber’s office is also taking part in a bipartisan campaign by the National Association of Secretaries of State to promote trust in elections.

• And Weber is supporting candidates in other states whom she says will uphold impartial elections.

• California’s Fair Political Practices Commission has an AdWatch campaign to monitor violations by campaigns and candidates, such as misleading information.

• There are also local efforts, including by the Coalition of Bay Area Election Officials.

Registrars of voters and county clerks in nearly a dozen counties have teamed up to curb misinformation and promote public trust.

• The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, has webinars and a podcast to help people learn to spot disinformation.

What are Twitter and Facebook doing?

Starting with the 2020 election, both Twitter and TikTok have blocked political ads in the final days of campaigning. Facebook will ban new ones during the week before Election Day. Google has also previewed new features that will elevate reliable sources in election-related searches.

In August, Twitter renewed its civic integrity policy, allowing the platform to label and restrict tweets containing misleading election information. Also in August, TikTok, whose user base jumped from 700 million to 1.5 billion since the second quarter of 2020, launched an elections center that will connect users to reputable election information.

But protecting voters at this scale comes with challenges, experts say. For example, fact-checking can be time-intensive. And when platforms do remove unreliable content, users can get suspicious and seek out unmonitored information elsewhere. Labeling this content, on the other hand, can cause information to spread even further, a New York University study found.

Some platforms also make exceptions for prominent people who spread misinformation. Facebook grants newsworthiness exemptions, while Twitter gives public interest exemptions.

From CalMatters politics intern Ariel Gans: Social media and technology platforms are hotspots for spreading false claims, yet there are no government regulations on how they address them. Building on what they did in 2020, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter are all boosting more reliable information around candidates and voting in their users’ feeds.

They’re also removing false claims, labeling falsehoods and, in some cases, discouraging users from spreading them.

What are your rights as a voter?

Going into the 2022 election, none of the top platforms completely ban election misinformation or have a distinct disinforma-

• You are eligible to vote if you’re a U.S. citizen living in California, at least 18 years old and you’re registered where you currently live.

The comprehensive CalMatters Voter Guide available at calmatters.org/californiavoter-guide-2022/ has a detailed FAQ for voters. Here are some key points on election integrity:

• You have the right to cast a secret ballot.

• You have the right to a new ballot if you have made a mistake, if you haven’t already cast your ballot.

• You can get help casting your ballot from anyone other than your employer or union representative.

• You have the right to ask questions to elections officials about election procedures and watch the election process.

A voter fills out their ballot at a voting site at the Hamilton School gymnasium in central Fresno on June 7, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

• You can vote as long as you’re in line when polls close.

tion policy, according to a study from the Anti-Defamation League. The efforts are also lacking transparency: None of the platforms allow third parties to fully audit their efforts.

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• You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent election activity to an elections official or the Secretary of State’s office.

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cord en la encuesta del Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California, y un aumento significativo desde el mínimo récord de confianza de los votantes del 42% en septiembre de 2019.

escuchando mucho más sobre la integridad electoral -- por muchas razones.

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“Hay una gran diferencia entre lo que podrías imaginar que podría suceder y lo que realmente sucede”, dijo. “Ciertamente no espero que los votantes sigan ciegamente lo que digan sus funcionarios electorales. Así no es cómo funciona la democracia. Pero los funcionarios electorales hacen todo lo posible para que el proceso sea lo más transparente y accesible posible”.

Desde las elecciones de 2020, el problema se ha visto alimentado por la "Gran Mentira" -- la afirmación sin fundamento que aún promociona el expresidente Donald Trump y sus aliados de que se robaron las elecciones -- y la toma del Capitolio de los EE. UU. el 6 de enero y sus consecuencias.

Cuestionar la integridad electoral también se ha convertido en una estrategia política: En un esfuerzo el año pasado por destituir al gobernador Gavin Newsom, el candidato republicano Larry Elder dijo que estaba preocupado por el fraude y abrió un sitio web para recopilar información incluso antes de que se contaran los votos.

Si bien los expertos están de acuerdo en que no existe un fraude electoral generalizado y la secretaria de Estado de California, Shirley Weber, le dijo a CalMatters que no hay evidencia de casos frecuentes, ha habido intentos dispersos de hacer trampa.

En 2020, por ejemplo, el Partido Republicano de California admitió haber colocado más de 50 urnas falsas en los condados de Los Ángeles, Fresno y Orange. En agosto de 2021, durante la elección revocatoria, un hombre de 34 años robó 300 boletas de un vehículo del Servicio Postal en Torrance como parte de un esquema de fraude bancario y robo de identidad. Las boletas, que no estaban abiertas, fueron canceladas y se enviaron nuevas a los votantes.

Para esta elección, tanto el Partido Demócrata estatal como el Partido Republicano estatal tienen sus propios sitios web de recursos de votación e integridad electoral.

Hay una serie de controles y equilibrios para garanti-

¿Qué significa ‘integridad electoral’?

La integridad electoral es la idea de que votar debe ser libre y justo para todos. Existen leyes federales sobre el fraude electoral, además de los requisitos en la constitución de California.

Por ejemplo, aquí hay ejemplos de lo que cuenta como fraude electoral: • Dar información falsa al registrarse para votar, incluso a nombre de alguien que está muerto.

Alicia Little, especialista en servicios electorales, prueba la lógica y la precisión de una máquina de votación accesible llamada ICX en el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Contra Costa el 30 de septiembre de 2022. Photo Credit: Michaela Vatcheva / CalMatters zar que nadie pueda jugar con el sistema. La oficina del Secretario de Estado y las oficinas electorales de los 58 condados dicen que están trabajando para asegurar a los votantes que los sistemas de votación son seguros.

“Creo que debes mantenerte preocupado porque si alguna vez llegas al punto en que no estás preocupado y no estás viendo todo y no estás escuchando todo, entonces ahí es cuando terminas con una serie

de problemas”, dijo Weber, quien asumió el cargo de director electoral del estado en enero de 2021.

Kim Alexander, presidente de la Fundación de Votantes de California no partidista, dijo que el estado tiene uno de los procesos de votación más seguros del país. Y en una encuesta de septiembre, el 63 % de los votantes probables dijeron que tenían “mucha” o “bastante” confianza en cómo se emiten y cuentan los votos en California. Eso es un nivel ré-

• Votar o intentar votar, a pesar de no ser elegible, o ayudar a otra persona a intentar hacerlo.

• Votar o intentar votar más de una vez, o usar el nombre de otra persona para votar.

• Cambiar una boleta, si la está entregando para otra persona.

• Recibir dinero o un regalo por votar.

• Amenazar a alguien para que deje de votar o de votar de cierta manera.

Ejemplos de fraude por parte de funcionarios electorales: • Si un miembro de la junta del precinto abre

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o intenta abrir una boleta, o marca una boleta para averiguar por quién votó la persona.

• Manipular una máquina de votación o no notificar al Secretario de Estado antes de que haya algún cambio en una máquina de votación.

Fraude por campañas y candidatos • Hacer campaña dentro de los 100 pies de un lugar de votación.

• Usar fondos de los contribuyentes para hacer campaña.

• No publicar quién paga los anuncios: televisión, radio, en línea o impresos.

Si cree que detecta un fraude: • Repórtelo en línea al Secretario de Estado, o llame al (916) 6572166.

• Informe a la Comisión de Prácticas Políticas Justas sobre anuncios de campaña que no digan, o que tengan información incorrecta, quién los financia. ¿Cuáles son los mayores mitos sobre el fraude electoral?

Los funcionarios electorales de California y muchos otros estados están prestando más atención a la lucha contra las afirmaciones falsas de fraude electoral. “Estamos en un período de enormes acusaciones y problemas que se presentan. Por eso, no nos tomamos ninguno de ellos a la ligera”, dijo Weber a CalMatters. “Pero tratamos de responder rápidamente para que no se propaguen”.

Estos son algunos de los mitos más comunes: Registros de votantes Las afirmaciones de que las boletas se enviaron al lugar equivocado o a alguien que murió pueden alimentar los rumores de fraude.

Los contratiempos logísticos ocurren, especialmente cuando la gente se mueve mucho. Pero hay una base de datos estatal que muestra si la boleta de alguien ya se envió en otro condado. La oficina del Secretario de Estado también actualiza periódicamente las listas de votantes, verificándolas con los registros de defunción estatales y locales, los antecedentes penales y los cambios de dirección.

El diseño de la boleta

esado.

El conteo de votos Los votantes a menudo encuentran información errónea acerca de que sus boletas no se cuentan — por ejemplo, que las boletas provisionales solo se cuenten en contiendas reñidas, o que las boletas por correo se desechen si llegan después del día de las elecciones. Ambas son falsas.

Puede rastrear su boleta para ver si se cuenta.

El equipo de votación Durante las elecciones presidenciales de 2020, Trump afirmó falsamente que las máquinas de votación fabricadas por Dominion Voting eliminaron "millones de votos" emitidos por él. Hubo un error conocido en Michigan relacionado con una máquina Dominion, pero fue un error de un funcionario electoral.

No se puede conectar ningún equipo de votación a Internet, para garantizar la ciberseguridad.

Las máquinas de votación en California tienen estándares de seguridad más altos que los del gobierno federal, según la Fundación de Votantes de California. ¿Existen nuevas leyes para salvaguardar el voto?

La nueva ley promulgada el año pasado para enviar a cada votante registrado una boleta por correo fue un cambio importante en las elecciones de California.

Este año también se promulgaron otras tres reformas: El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 1131 del Senador Josh Newman, demócrata de Fullerton, permite que los trabajadores electorales mantengan sus direcciones confidenciales para protegerlos del acoso. Un informe de la Fundación de Votantes de California señala que el 15% de los funcionarios electorales locales han dejado el trabajo desde noviembre de 2020.

El proyecto de ley de la Asamblea 2815 del asambleísta Marc Berman, un demócrata de Menlo Park, requiere que se depositen las boletas por correo en los campus de la Universidad Estatal de California.

• AB 1631 de la asambleísta Sabrina Cervantes, demócrata de Riverside, requiere que las oficinas electorales del condado

publiquen en sus sitios web una lista de precintos donde hay funcionarios que hablan un idioma distinto al inglés y pueden ayudar a los votantes.

Un proyecto de ley que fracasó — al menos por cuarta vez desde 2012 — fue el último esfuerzo por expandir la votación en línea.

Si bien los partidarios dicen que hará que la votación sea más accesible, otros se oponen a la idea debido a sus riesgos de seguridad.

Y aunque las nuevas leyes pueden mejorar el proceso de votación, Ryan Ronco, presidente de la Asociación de Secretarios y Funcionarios Electorales de California, dijo que cierta consistencia en algunas elecciones aliviaría la carga de trabajo de los funcionarios electorales y también permitir que los candidatos y votantes "entiendan cuáles son las reglas en este momento... y que no sientan que las cosas cambiarán mientras juegan". ¿Cuál es el papel de los observadores electorales y los trabajadores electorales?

puedes comenzar a destruir la democracia”, dijo.

Los trabajadores electorales instalan los lugares de votación, responden a las preguntas de los votantes y protegen las boletas y el equipo de votación. Pero debido a los temores de acoso, así como a las preocupaciones constantes sobre el COVID-19, no ha sido fácil reclutar trabajadores electorales. Cualquier ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente legal puede ser un trabajador electoral, incluidos los estudiantes de secundaria mayores de 16 años que tengan un GPA de al menos 2.5. Los trabajadores electorales reciben un estipendio que varía según el condado. En el condado de Los Ángeles, cuesta $100 por día, más $80 por el tiempo de capacitación.

“La mayoría de los trabajadores en los centros de votación están jubilados”, dijo Ronco. “Tienen otras opciones y es posible que no quieran discutir con la gente sobre la política del momento, o ponerse en una posición en la que estarán estresados”.

Cualquiera puede ser observador electoral, incluidos los representantes de partidos políticos y de grupos no partidistas como la Liga de Mujeres Votantes. Puede inscribirse a través de la oficina electoral de su condado.

Sin embargo, en estos tiempos hiperpartidistas, a algunos incluso les preocupa que los activistas de derecha intenten infiltrarse en las filas de los trabajadores electorales, socavando la seguridad y la confianza pública.

Permitir que el público vea cada paso del proceso de votación -desde la prueba del equipo hasta el conteo de boletas -- es una forma importante de garantizar la integridad. Los observadores deben seguir algunas reglas: registrarse al entrar y salir, usar un gafete en todo momento y no tomar fotos ni usar celulares mientras se encuentran en un lugar de votación.

Otras palabras que podrías escuchar muchas veces en esta elección -- información falsa y desinformación. Si bien a menudo se usan indistintamente, hay una diferencia clave: la intención de la persona que lo difunde.

Pero la proliferación de denuncias de fraude electoral está provocando más incidentes de acoso por parte de los observadores electorales a los trabajadores electorales oficiales. A fines de septiembre, la California Voter Foundation realizó una sesión informativa en línea para funcionarios electorales y encargados de hacer cumplir la ley sobre formas de calmar conflictos en los lugares de votación. Weber dijo que cualquier ataque a los trabajadores electorales será procesado por completo. “Si permites que eso suceda, realmente

¿Cómo está California luchando contra la desinformación?

La información falsa es cualquier tipo de información falsa, incluida la que las personas transmiten por confusión o por error. La desinformación es información falsa que se difunde deliberadamente, y en ocasiones de forma encubierta, para influir en la opinión pública u ocultar la verdad.

Aquí hay algunos esfuerzos para combatir la información falsa y la desinformación.: • La oficina del Secretario de Estado tiene un equipo de control de rumores que monitorea información falsa y responde a ella.

También tiene una campaña en las redes sociales #VoteSafeCA

que brinda información correcta.

completamente sus esfuerzos.

• La oficina de Weber también participa en una campaña bipartidista de la Asociación Nacional de Secretarios de Estado para promover la confianza en las elecciones.

A partir de las elecciones de 2020, tanto Twitter como TikTok han bloqueado los anuncios políticos en los últimos días de la campaña. Facebook prohibirá los nuevos durante la semana anterior al día de las elecciones. Google también ha presentado una vista previa de nuevas funciones que elevarán las fuentes confiables en las búsquedas relacionadas con las elecciones.

• Y Weber está apoyando a candidatos en otros estados que, según ella, defenderán elecciones imparciales.

• La Comisión de Prácticas Políticas Justas de California tiene una campaña de AdWatch para monitorear las violaciones por parte de las campañas y los candidatos, como información engañosa.

• También hay esfuerzos locales, incluso por parte de la Coalición de Funcionarios Electorales del Área de la Bahía.

Los registradores de votantes y los secretarios del condado en casi una docena de condados se han unido para frenar la desinformación y promover la confianza pública.

• The News Literacy Project, una organización educativa no partidista sin fines de lucro, tiene seminarios web y un podcast para ayudar a las personas a aprender a detectar la desinformación. ¿Qué están haciendo Twitter and Facebook?

Del practicante de política de CalMatters, Ariel Gans: Las redes sociales y las plataformas tecnológicas son puntos críticos para la difusión de afirmaciones falsas, pero no existen regulaciones gubernamentales sobre cómo abordarlas. Sobre la base de lo que hicieron en 2020, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok y Twitter están impulsando información más confiable sobre los candidatos y votando en los feeds de sus usuarios. También están eliminando afirmaciones falsas, etiquetando falsedades y, en algunos casos, disuadiendo a los usuarios de difundirlas.

De cara a las elecciones de 2022, ninguna de las principales plataformas prohíbe por completo la desinformación electoral ni tiene una política de desinformación distinta, según un estudio de la Liga Antidifamación. Los esfuerzos también carecen de transparencia: ninguna de las plataformas permite que terceros auditen

En la elección de destitución del año pasado, surgieron afirmaciones sobre si los agujeros en los sobres de las boletas podrían usarse para ver cómo votó alguien.

Los agujeros son para ayudar a las personas con problemas de visión a saber dónde firmar su boleta. También ayudan a garantizar que no quede ninguna boleta sin contar dentro de un sobre.

En agosto, Twitter renovó su política de integridad cívica, lo que permite que la plataforma etiquete y restrinja los tuits que contengan información electoral engañosa. También en agosto, TikTok, cuya base de usuarios pasó de 700 millones a 1500 millones desde el segundo trimestre de 2020, lanzó un centro electoral que conectará a los usuarios con información electoral confiable.

Pero proteger a los votantes a esta escala conlleva desafíos, dicen los expertos. Por ejemplo, la verificación de hechos puede llevar mucho tiempo. Y cuando las plataformas eliminan contenido no confiable, los usuarios pueden sospechar y buscar información no supervisada en otro lugar.

Etiquetar este contenido, por otro lado, puede hacer que la información se difunda aún más, encontró un estudio de la Universidad de Nueva York.

Algunas plataformas también hacen excepciones para personas prominentes que difunden información errónea. Facebook otorga exenciones de interés periodístico, mientras que Twitter otorga exenciones de interés público. ¿Cuáles son sus derechos como votante?

Un votante llena su boleta en un sitio de votación en el gimnasio de la Escuela Hamilton en el centro de Fresno el 7 de junio de 2022. Fotografía de Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local La guía completa para votantes de CalMatters disponible en calmatters.org/california-voterguide-2022/ tiene preguntas frecuentes detalladas para los votantes. Estos son algunos puntos clave sobre la integridad electoral: • Tiene derecho a votar si es un ciudadano estadounidense que vive en California, tiene al menos 18 años y está registrado donde vive actualmente.

• Puede votar siempre que esté en la fila cuando cierren las urnas.

• Tiene derecho a emitir un voto secreto.

• Tiene derecho a una nueva boleta si ha cometido un error, si aún no ha emitido su boleta.

“La reecolección de votos”

• Puede obtener ayuda para emitir su voto de cualquier persona que no sea su empleador o representante sindical.

En California, es legal que los votantes registrados designen a alguien para que les devuelva su boleta, siempre que no haya compensación de por medio. Los republicanos se han opuesto a la práctica, citando la falta de garantías. Ahí es donde se aplica la verificación de firma. Si la firma del votante en la boleta y en su registro no coinciden, el condado se comunicará con el votante. Si alguien es sorprendido manipulando boletas, puede ser proc-

• Tiene derecho a hacer preguntas a los funcionarios electorales sobre los procedimientos electorales y observar el proceso electoral.

• Tiene derecho a denunciar cualquier actividad electoral ilegal o fraudulenta a un funcionario electoral o a la oficina del Secretario de Estado.

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Manténgase fuera del hospital, quédese con sus nietos

Es tiempo de recibir la vacuna contra la gripe y la dosis de refuerzo ómicron Protéjase de complicaciones graves de salud.

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

Todas las personas mayores de 6 meses deben vacunarse contra la gripe este otoño.

Póngase las dos vacunas en una sola visita.

Hable con su médico para programar una cita o acuda a la farmacia más cercana.

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"Los californianos mayores de 55 años que son aproximadamente el 34 % de la población adulta, constituyen aproximadamente el 47 % de las personas que van a votar. Mientras que aquellos que tienen entre 18 y 34 años constituyen alrededor del 32% de la población, solo conforman 23% de las personas que van a votar", comento el entrevistado.

arly in-person voting started this Saturday in dozens of counties across the Golden State, and this year, older adults are expected to have outsized influence at the ballot box.

El 8 de noviembre, la boleta electoral contendrá múltiples iniciativas estatales, en una amplia gama de temas como atención médica, acceso a apuestas deportivas, productos de tabaco con sabor, impuestos, cambio climático, inversiones en arte y educación, entre otros. Además, muchas medidas locales y regionales tocan fondos para viviendas asequibles, parques y colegios comunitarios.

Eso se suma a las contiendas para gobernador, la Camara de Representantes y el Senado de EE. UU., así como los cargos estatales y locales.

Data from the Public Policy Institute of California has shown that older voters make up the biggest share of high-propensity voters. So, Luis Campillo, Los Angeles regional director for AARP California, said this population segment will likely decide the election.

"Californians 55 and older make up about 34% of the state's adult population, but constitute about 47% of likely voters," he said. "Whereas those who are between the ages of 18 and 34 make up about 32% of the population, but only 23% of the likely voters."

On Nov. 8, the ballot will contain multiple statewide initiatives on a wide range of issues including health care, access to sports betting, flavored tobacco products, taxes, climate change, investments in art and education, and more. Many local and regional measures touch on funds for affordable housing, parks and community colleges. That's in addition to the contests for governor, the U.S. House and Senate, plus state and local offices.

All registered voters should have received a ballot in the mail. Campillo noted that the deadline to register for a mail-in ballot has

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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passed, but fear not - because California has same-day registration.

"People can still register conditionally and vote," he said, "so that just means that you will cast your ballot, and it will be counted after the election office goes through the verification process."

AARP California has a website - aarp.org/CAvotes - and a podcast with election information. People also can text the words 'CA Votes' to the number 222777 to get a link on their smartphone.

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a votación anticipada en persona comenzó este sábado en docenas de condados en todo el Estado Dorado y, este año, se espera que los adultos mayores tengan una influencia enorme en las urnas. Los datos del Public Policy Institute of California muestran que los votantes mayores constituyen el grupo social que más sale a votar en números. Entonces, Luis Campillo de AARP California dice que este segmento de la población probablemente decidirá la elección.

Todos los votantes registrados deberían haber recibido una boleta por correo. Campillo señala que la fecha límite para registrarse para una boleta por correo ya paso, pero no tema, porque California tiene registro el mismo día.

"Aunque no se haya registrado antes del 24 de Octubre, todavía pueden registrase condicionalmente y ejercer su derecho al voto. Solamente tiene que ir a una oficina electoral local y votar.

Luego de que verifiquen su identidad, su voto será contado", explico también Campillo.

AARP California tiene un sitio web, aarp.org/CAvota, y un podcast con información electoral. Las personas también pueden enviar un mensaje de texto con las palabras 'CA Votes' al número 222-777 para obtener un enlace en su teléfono inteligente.

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Caltrain: Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) AVISO DE AUDIENCIA Y REUNIÓN PÚBLICA Propuesta de cambio al pase mensual

Caltrain: El jueves 21 de noviembre de 2022, la Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) celebrará una audiencia pública con el fin de recibir comentarios del público sobre los cambios que afectan el precio del producto denominado pase mensual de Caltrain. Actualmente, el pase mensual es válido exclusivamente para las zonas definidas por el usuario de manera específica al comprar dicho pase. Por ejemplo, un pase mensual para dos zonas que haya sido comprado para viajar entre las zonas 2 y 3 solo es válido en dichas zonas específicas. Los viajes fuera de esas zonas definidas requieren de un pase de ascenso en papel por cada zona adicional, mismo que puede comprarse en las máquinas expendedoras de boletos, o bien, el pasajero puede comprar el viaje completo usando un medio alternativo de pago de tarifa. Los usuarios deben pasar por el lector para entrar y salir una vez al mes con el fin de activar el pase.

La propuesta para el pase mensual habilita la utilización dinámica de zonas, permitiendo a los pasajeros viajar por el número de zonas compradas a través del área de servicio de Caltrain sin costo extra. Por ejemplo, un pase para dos zonas podría ser válido para viajar entre las zonas 1 y 2, o 2 o 3 gratis, y cualquier zona adicional recorrida por encima del número de zonas compradas quedaría sujeta a un cargo automático a la tarjeta Clipper del usuario por ascenso de zonas al pasar por el lector de pases. Con esta nueva estructuración de zonas, el usuario tendría que pasar por el lector para entrar y salir en cada viaje.

Audiencia Pública La Junta Directiva de PCJPB invita los comentarios del público a los posibles cambios durante la audiencia. La gente puede participar a través de un enlace web Zoom y/o por teléfono.

Lunes, 21 de noviembre de 2022 a las 2:30 p.m. (o tan pronto como el asunto pueda ponerse a la disposición del público) Información para comunicarse por Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93 388927360?pwd=SFJranR4KzVURGlZVW5VUXJMZGIxQT09 Identificación del webinario: 933 8892 7360; Contraseña: 790810 Acceso por teléfono: 888-475-4499 (Sin costo ) Antes de la audiencia, los comentarios pueden enviarse al responder la encuesta en línea que se encuentra en www.caltrain.com/monthlypass, por correo, e-mail o teléfono: Board Secretary Caltrain: Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (PCJPB) P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070 - 1306 publiccomment@caltrain.com 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448) Para solicitar servicio de traducción o interpretación, llame a Caltrain al 1.800.660.4287 al menos tres días antes de la reunión.

10/28, 11/4/22 CNS-3637680# EL OBSERVADOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402982 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: KOVACS J. LASLO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) KOVACS J, LASLO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. KOVACS J. LASLO to JOSEPH LASZLO KOVACS. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/27/2022 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 12, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689685 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A1 EVENT SOLUTIONS, 728 Mairwood Court, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEFFREY PINEDA, 728 Mairwood Court, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/20/2022. 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/ Jeffrey Pineda

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/24/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689685 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689770 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Guacamole Mexican Grill Inc, Taqueria Morgan Grill, 1049 Cochrane Rd Suite 160, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Guacamole Mexican Grill Inc, 1049 Cochrane Rd Suite 160, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 688931. “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/ Fabrisco De La Luz Guacamole Mexican Grill Inc President A r t i c l e / R e g # : BA202204018 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689770 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689315 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LATIN CLEANERS, 875 North 18th Street, 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): EDWIN PORRAS, 875 North 18th Street, San Jose, CA 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/23/2022. 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/ Edwin Porras This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689315 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689314 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PET FAMILY, 875 N 18th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EDWIN FERNANDO PORRAS, 875 18th St, San Jose, CA 95112. JULIAN FELIPE PORRAS, 508 Capitol Village Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting 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/ Edwin Porras This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 689314 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689815

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Limon Paintings, 5316 Entrada Oleandros, 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): Clemente Limon, 5316 Entrada Oleandros, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2005. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN635975. “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/ Clemente Limon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689815 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF BAGELS, 5297 Prospect Rd Ste 20, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PEREZ ASSOCIATES INC, 5297 Prospect Rd Ste 20, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Christian Navarrete Luna PEREZ ASSOCIATES INC AGENT/CFO Article/Reg#: 5288038 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 689788 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689747 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAIME+JEN ITC, 3320 White Oak Ct, 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): Loren Jeanette Burks, 3320 White Oak Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/24/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this state-

ment 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/ Loren Jeanette Burks This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 689747 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689102 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RICHIE ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION, 84 Park Oxford Place, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEFFREY DEAN RICHIE, 84 Park Oxford Place, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/27/2022. 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/ Jeffrey Richie 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 689102 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689891 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Queenbody, 616 Manzanita Av, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general pertnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Carlos Mantilla Rojas, 616 Manzanita Av, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Heelym Camla Umana Mujica, 616 Manzanita Av, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/31/2022. 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/ Juan Carlos M This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/31/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 689891 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689484 The following person(s) is

NOV 04 - NOV 10, 2022 (are) doing business as: MC TOW BROS, 230 Shire St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Villanueva Galvan, 6960 Spumante Way, Gilroy, CA 95020. Miguel Villanueva, 230 Shire St, Gilroy, CA 95020 The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/12/2022. 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/ Jeffrey Pineda This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/24/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689685 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689884 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INNOVOTEK, INNOVOTECH, ASCEND MICROSYSTEMS, DESIGN FORCE, SILICON VALLEY DESIGN FORCE, 1754 Technology Drive, Suite 228, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): INNOVOTEK, INC., 1754 Technology Drive, Suite 228, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN581271. “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/ Ali Iranmanesh INNOVOTEK, INC. President Article/Reg#: C3520443 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/31/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689884 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689663 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GP BEAUTY, 1692 Story Rd Suite #200, 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): Georgina Pachuca Lara, 1925 Tampa Way, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the

fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Georgina Pachuca Lara GP BEAUTY This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/21/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689663 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689835 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POTTER UPPER, 775 Leong Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mary Grace J. Yao, 775 Leong Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043. 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/ Mary Grace J. Yao This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689835 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689881 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADVANCED FACILITY OPERATIONS INC, 2788 Othello Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ADVANCED FACILITY OPERATIONS INC, 2788 Othello Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/12/2022.

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/ Romulo Dario Bellido ADVANCED FACILITY OPERATIONS INC President Article/Reg#: 5289615 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/31/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

NOV 04 - NOV 10, 2022 File No. FBN 689881 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Bethel Landscape. Bethel Landscape, 520 Singley Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/16/2021 under file no.

FBN672194. Iris Martinez, 520 Singley Dr, Milpitas CA, 95035. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Iris Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN689875 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 689908 The following person(s) / entity (ies) has / have withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the following fictitious business name(s). Elite Epoxy Floors, 1212 Glacier Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/31/22 under file no.

FBN683565. Sarita Santana, 1212 Glacier Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035. “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/ Sarita Santana This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/31/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 689908 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 2nd AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398860 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rahel Gebrezghiabher TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Rahel Gebrezghiabher has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sidon Hiyabu Teklemarian to Sidon Teklemariam Hiyabu b. Abigail Hiyabu Teklemarian to Abigail Teklemariam Hiyabu 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before

this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/06/2022 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 28, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404996 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tony Anthony Soto TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Tony Anthony Soto has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tony Anthony Soto to Anthony Soto 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403356 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com application of: Vanessa, Lyahna, Bocanegra TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Vanessa, Lyahna, Bocanegra has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vanessa Lyahna Bocanegra to Vanessa Lyahna Ortiz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/24/2023 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, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV405576 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Natalya Lyukevich TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Natalya Lyukevich has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Natalya Mikhaylovna Lyukevich to Natalie M Lyukevich 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the

county of Santa Clara.

Oct 28, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404355 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Thoa Thi K Tran & Minh Hoang Nguyen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thoa Thi K Tran & Minh Hoang Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Che-Ney Nguyen to Brian Nguyen 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/07/2023 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 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404553 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Minh Chau Truong TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Minh Chau Truong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Minh Chau Truong to Chloe Minh Chau 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed,

the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/14/2023 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 November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV405669 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiwei Zhou, Huizhen Chen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Xiwei Zhou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jiaqi Zhou to Abby Jiaqi Zhou b. Jiabao Zhou to Gabby Jiabao Zhou 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 31, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403966 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Samuelu Amosa Ulu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Samuelu Amosa Ulu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Samuelu Amosa Ulu to Sam Vaipaono Filoialii 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/07/2023 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 05, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV405649 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karen Fangman Grimm TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Karen Fangman Grimm has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karen Fangman Grimm to Karen Jean Ryan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/07/2023 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 31, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV401792 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

application of: Kent Minh Dai Thanh Phan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kent Minh Dai Thanh Phan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Kent Minh Dai Thanh Phan to Kent Minh Thanh Phan 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/29/2022 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 08, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV405493 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiao Bai TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Xiao Bai has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chengze Zhai to Jasper Chengze Zhai 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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Judge of the Superior Court November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689380 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EEVA LAUNDRY, 1571 Laurel Wood Rd Ste 15, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cleotilde Cruz, 1571 Laurelwood Rd Ste 15, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/11/2022. 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/ Cleotilde Cruz 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 689380 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689410 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ULS CLEANING SERVICES, 913 Palm St, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raful Mora, 913 Palm St, San Jose, CA 95118. 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/ Raful Mora This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/13/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689410 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689514 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GALDAMEZ’S AUTO REPAIR, 538 Santa Ana Avenue Unit G, Santa Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): German Dionisio Galdamez Tovar, 24900 Santa Clara Street Apt 65, Hayward, CA 94544. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare

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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/ German Dionisio Galdamez Tovar This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/14/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689514 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689558 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AG CARS, 2035 California St Apt 6, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alex Guido, 2035 California St Apt 6, Mountain View, CA 94040.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2022. 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/ Alex Guido This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/18/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689558 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689489 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KORITA APLLIANCES, 2405 Barlow Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jorge A Lopez Ibarra, 2405 Barlow Ave, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/14/2022. 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/ Ronald Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/14/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689489 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689393 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIRANDA MEXICAN

FOOD, 2118 Main St Unit B, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Maria Miranda Lanche, 2118 Main Street Unit B, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

The registrant began transacting 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/ Ana Maria Miranda Lanche This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 689393 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689470 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BARAJAS RUIZ LLC, 1250 Borregas Ave #124, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): BARAJAS RUIZ LLC, 1250 Borregas Ave #124, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/30/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN689173. “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/ Julio Barajas Calderon BARAJAS RUIZ LLC Managing Member A r t i c l e / R e g # : 202252612970 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/13/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689470 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689677 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, A Medical Office, Cupertino Oral and Facial Surgery, Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, A Dental Office, 20480 Pacifica Drive Suite A, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery, 14830 Los Gatos Blvd #200, Los Gatos, CA

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/09/2021. 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/ Lee Walker MD DDS Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery President Article/Reg#: 3070928 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/21/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689677 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689174 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUALITY GUTTER, 7264 Dowdy Street, Gilroy, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Benito Cardona Gutirrez, 7264 Dowdy Street, Gilroy, CA 95120.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/03/2022. 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/ Benito Gutierrez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689174 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, A Medical Office, Cupertino Oral and Facial Surgery, Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, A Dental Office, 10430 South De Anza Blvd Suite 140, Cupertino CA, 95014. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020 under file no. FBN669914.

Lee R Walker MD DDS PC, 10430 South De Anza Blvd Suite 140, Cupertino CA, 95014. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lee R Walker MD DDS This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

County on 10/21/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN689675 October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402527 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Nasiba Akramova, Oybek Salokkhiddinov TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nasiba Akramova, Oybek Salokkhiddinov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Karina Salokkhiddinova to Karina Akramova b. Oybek Salokkhiddinov to Oybek Akramov 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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.

Aug 29, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404078 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyun Ju Ko TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hyun Ju Ko has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyun Ju Ko to Jenny Hyunju Ko 2.

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

should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 07, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394253 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Skyler Samuel Towers TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Skyler Samuel Towers has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Skyler Samuel Towers to Samuel Torres 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/29/2022 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 20, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404981 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Priya Devadasan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Priya Devadasan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Devika Vinuraj to Vaiga Vinuraj 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 20, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404911 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jim Ricky Gonsalez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jim Ricky Gonsalez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jim Ricky Gonsalez to Jaime Enrique 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 19, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402772 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Easter Cho

NOV 04 - NOV 10, 2022 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Easter Cho has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Easter Cho to Ester Cho 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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.

May 06, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404854 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Senovio Leonard Muñoz TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Senovio Leonard Muñoz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Senovio Leonard Muñoz to Leonard Munoz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior

Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404777 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: PHUC NGO and NGHI THI THANH HO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) PHUC PHUONG NGO to JULIE PHUONG NGO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Senovio Leonard Muñoz to Leonard Munoz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/14/2023 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 17, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403406 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deaundra Roseanna Alkattan TO ALL INTERESTED 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 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

NOV 04 - NOV 10, 2022 the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 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 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403435 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Margie Mercado TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Margie Mercado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Margie 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 26, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404854 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Senovio Leonard Muñoz TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Senovio Leonard Muñoz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Senovio Leonard Muñoz to Leonard Munoz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name

should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/21/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 28; November 04, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403923 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Juan Cortes TO ALL INTERESTED 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 Juan Cortez 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 14, 21, 28; November 04, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402726 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anh Truc Chieu Ho TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anh Truc

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 Truc Chieu Ho to Kaity Anh Ho 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Pamela Pomeroy Case No. 22PR193063 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Pamela Pomeroy, Pamela Jane Pomeroy, Pamela J. Pomeroy. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Nicole Degen in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Nicole Degen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 07, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept.

13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to

the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 Rune Date: October 28; November 04, 11, 2022 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 Vargas 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; November 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 corporation. 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 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/ 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; November 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 address of the registrant(s) is (are): Atlantis Ring Inc., 17535 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95087. The registrant began transacting 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; November 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 transacting 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; November 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 address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elmer Orellana, 17535 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

The registrant began transacting 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; November 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 transacting 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 A r t i c l e / R e g # : 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; November 04, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689008 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: He-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS loStoney, 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 transacting 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; November 04, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689009 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Capos Music Records, 7588 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020, 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 transacting 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; November 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 Academy, 1078 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address 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 registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 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

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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; November 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 transacting 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; November 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 transacting 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; November 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 liability company. The name and residence address of

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the registrant(s) is (are): JUQUILA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC, 60 Park Sharon Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/16/2010. 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/ Maurilia Martinez JUQUILA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC Manager A r t i c l e / R e g # : 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; November 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 address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sulmy Yamileth Calix Elvir, 216 Di Salvo Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404362 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patrick Oliveira Karajah TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402726 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anh True Chieu Ho TO ALL INTERESTED 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404432 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sammy Chaidez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sammy Chaidez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com decree changing names as follows: 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402404 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MUGDHA GULATI TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/27/2022 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; Novem-

ber 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403522 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: My Hanh Truong TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 follows: 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403406 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deaundra Roseanna Alkattan TO ALL INTERESTED 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 persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404346 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Anh Tam Tran TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV404557 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pei Wang TO ALL INTERESTED 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the

reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398785 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lilia Fonseca De Herrera TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/22/2022 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; November 04, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402815 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shani Ziva Baron TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shani Ziva Baron, Omri Attou has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this

NOV 04 - NOV 10, 2022 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 persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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

before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

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Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Jean Bates Case No. 22PR192579 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jean Bates. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jennifer Christina Lang in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Christina Lang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 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

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 liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GIANT III ENTERTAINMENT LLC, 417 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting 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 ENTERTAINMENT LLC LLC MEMBER A r t i c l e / R e g # : 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

NOV 04 - NOV 10, 2022 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 corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LITTLE GIANTS MONTESSORI DAYCARE INC., 443 Woodcock Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting 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 MONTESSORI DAYCARE INC President Article/Reg#: C4846427 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 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 cor-

rect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Flavio Rodriguez 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 business as: GOLIATH POLYGRAPH, 25 E. Hedding 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): Mignon Burrell, 479 Elm Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ 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 & ASSOCIATES, 3104 Florence Ct, 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): Harjinder Singh, 3104 Florence Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/03/2022. 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 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 INSULATION SOLUTIONS, 3185 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting 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 INSULATION 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 California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kailin Hu TO ALL INTERESTED 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the

hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NAVEEN NAVEEN TO ALL INTERESTED 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 persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 matter of the application of: Haleen Stepans TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 follows: 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/08/2022 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 matter of the application of: Suzana Vargas TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 follows: a. Suzana Vargas to Suzanne P. Laschinske 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/15/2022 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.

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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 California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: CO MAI TO ALL INTERESTED 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Jose Juan Cortes TO ALL INTERESTED 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 ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/07/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Linda Hle Yang TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 follows: 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 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Morgie Mercado TO ALL INTERESTED 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 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

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least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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 California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ricky Darnell Massie TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 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 persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 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.

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he Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments October 31 in a pair of cases which could spell the end of affirmative action on American college campuses.

Activist Edward Blum with the group Students for Fair Admissions sued Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, arguing race-conscious admissions criteria unconstitutionally discriminate against Asian American students.

Thomas Saenz, president and general counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, a Latino civil rights organization, said he expects the court to rule against affirmative action. But he suggested colleges still can address the problem from a different angle.

"Among the race-neutral remedies that we should expect universities to look at are eliminating selection criteria that have demonstrated an unjustified discriminatory effect on Latino and Black students," Saenz contended.

"These are things like standardized tests, and even things like teacher recommendations."

California banned preferential treatment in education and government in 1996 with Proposition 209.

Since then, the share of Black, Native American and Latino students in public universities

After the passage of Prop 209, the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles and the University of California-Berkeley saw the largest relative drop in the predicted probability of admissions of underrepresented minorities at University of California schools. Photo Credit: Daniel Ernst / Adobestock

has fallen. For example, Latinos made up 59% of the state's high school graduates in 2019, but only 29% of that year's freshman class at the University of California.

Sally Chen, education equity program manager for the group Chinese for Affirmative Action, said Blum is no friend of students of color.

Después de la aprobación de la Proposición 209, la Universidad de California-Los Ángeles y la Universidad de California-Berkeley experimentaron la mayor caída relativa en la probabilidad prevista de admisión de minorías subrepresentadas en las escuelas de la Universidad de California. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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a Corte Suprema empezó a escuchar los argumentos de apertura el 31 de octubre, en un par de casos que podrían significar el fin de la acción afirmativa en los campus universitarios estadounidenses.

"Entre las iniciativas de neutralidad racial que esperamos las universidades consideren están eliminar los criterios de selección que han demostrado un efecto discriminatorio injustificado en los estudiantes latinos y negros. Estas son cosas como pruebas estandarizadas, e incluso las recomendaciones de maestros", explico Saenz.

California prohibió el trato preferencial en la educación y el gobierno en 1996 con la Proposición 209. Desde entonces, la proporción de estudiantes negros, nativos americanos y latinos en las universidades públicas ha disminuido. Por ejemplo, los latinos constituían el 59 % de los graduados de la escuela secundaria del estado en 2019, pero solo el 29 % de la clase de primero de ese año en la Universidad de California.

Sally Chen, del grupo Chinos por la Acción Afirmativa (Chinese for Affirmative Action), dice que Blum no es amigo de los estudiantes de color.

"He is not calling for anti-bias trainings, support for professors of color, funding cultural centers, or anything that really supports students of color," Chen pointed out. "He's advancing Asian Americans as a front in this conservative right-wing attack on civil rights."

El activista Edward Blum del grupo Students for Fair Admissions demando a Universidad Harvard y la Universidad de Carolina del Norte, argumentando que los criterios de admisión conscientes de la raza, discriminan inconstitucionalmente a los estudiantes asiático-estadounidenses.

"No está pidiendo capacitaciones contra los prejuicios, apoyo para profesores de color, financiación de centros culturales ni nada que realmente apoye a los estudiantes de color. Está promoviendo a los estadounidenses de origen asiático como un frente en este ataque de la derecha conservadora contra los derechos civiles.", añadió también Chen.

Private colleges and universities in California were not covered by Proposition 209 and can still use race-conscious admissions policies, but it could change if the Supreme Court rules against Harvard University, a private institution.

El presidente del Fondo de Educación y Defensa Legal México-Estadounidense, MALDEF por sus siglas en inglés, Thomas Saenz, comenta que espera que la corte falle en contra de la acción afirmativa. Pero, dice que las universidades aún pueden abordar el problema desde un án-

Los colegios y universidades privadas en California no estaban cubiertos por la Proposición 209 y aún pueden usar políticas de admisión conscientes de la raza. Pero eso podría cambiar si la Corte Suprema falla en contra de la Universidad de Harvard, una institución privada.

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