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HOW TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED

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immediate help.

But it's not all bad news, a cross-border coalition of civil society organizations and corporations from Mexico, the United States and Latin America is coming together to activate coordinated aid and long-term support for affected regions.

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l huracán Otis dejó una senda de destrucción en varias regiones de México, pero ninguna más afectada que la zona de Acapulco.

Al menos 45 personas murieron, un número similar siguen desaparecidas.

Cientos de familias lo perdieron todo y la situación de los damnificados parece lejos de recuperar un sentido de normalidad.

A pesar de que empezó a gotear la ayuda federal, los damnificados se quejan de falta de agua, alimentos y gasolina. Al momento de escribir esta columna, decenas de residentes de Acapulco realizan un plantón en el Zócalo de la Ciudad de México para exigir ayuda inmediata, Pero no todo son malas noticias, una coalición transfronteriza de organizaciones de la sociedad civil y corporaciones de México, Estados Unidos y América Latina se está reuniendo para activar ayuda coordinada y apoyo a largo plazo para las regiones afectadas.

Los primeros miembros de la coalición de ONG sin fines de lucro y empresas incluyen a United Way/Fondo Unido México, Orlegi Sports, The American Society México, Corazón Latino, FedEx México y World Voices Media, una organización hermana de La Red Hispana.

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que trasciende las fronteras geográficas. Refleja el deseo natural de las personas de tender una mano amiga a los necesitados, independientemente de su nacionalidad o procedencia.

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urricane Otis left a path of destruction in several regions of Mexico, but none more affectEn un mundo que a menudo enfatiza ed than the Acapulco area. At least las diferencias, la generosidad trans- 45 people died, a similar number fronteriza subraya los valores univer- remain missing. Hundreds of families sales de empatía y solidaridad que nos lost everything and the situation of unen como comunidad global, y es un the victims seems far from recoverrecordatorio de que nuestra humani- ing a sense of normality. dad compartida trasciende fronteras Even though federal aid began to y divisiones. trickle in, victims complain of a lack of Para ayudar a los damnificados en water, food and gasoline. At the time Acapulco, visite www.corazonlatino.us/ of writing this column, dozens of Acahurricane-otis y en Yelapa, www.world- pulco residents are holding a sit-in in voicesmedia.com the Zócalo of Mexico City to demand

Los miembros de la coalición coinciden en que “la convergencia de desafíos ambientales, sociales y humanitarios ha puesto de relieve el papel esencial que desempeña la acción colaborativa para encontrar soluciones”.

“Estamos abordando juntos las necesidades inmediatas y la recuperación a largo plazo en Acapulco y las comunidades a sus alrededores. Nuestro enfoque principal se centra en la reconstrucción de escuelas… para asegurar que los niños de Guerrero tengan acceso a una educación de calidad y un lugar seguro”, comentó el director ejecutivo de Corazón Latino, Felipe Benítez.

La generosidad transfronteriza es una expresión de la compasión humana

The first members of the coalition of nonprofit NGOs and companies include United Way/Fondo Unidos México, Orlegi Sports, The American Society of México, Corazón Latino, FedEx México and World Voices Media, a sister organization of La Red Hispana.

Coalition members agree that “the convergence of environmental, social and humanitarian challenges has highlighted the essential role that collaborative action plays in finding solutions.”

“We are together addressing the immediate needs and long-term recovery in Acapulco and the surrounding communities. Our main focus is on rebuilding schools… to ensure that the children of Guerrero have access to a quality education and a safe place,” said Corazón Latino executive director Felipe Benítez.

Although the catastrophic consequences of Otis in Acapulco and surrounding areas have captured international attention, other recent climate phenomena have affected other regions of Mexico, as was the case with the devastating passage of Hurricane Lidia in Yelapa, Jalisco and other nearby areas.

“We are proud to join forces with our allies in Mexico and collaborate in the community-driven recovery efforts in Yelapa,” said the director of the World Voices Media organization, Patricia Frausto-Rodríguez. “We consider ourselves part of the Mexican family, regardless of borders, and we are dedicated to the mission of our organization, which is to improve the quality of life.”

Aunque las catastróficas consecuencias de Otis en Acapulco y zonas aledañas han acaparado la atención internacional, otros fenómenos climáticos recientes han afectado otras regiones de México, como fue el caso del paso devastador del huracán Lidia en Yelapa, Jalisco y otras zonas cercanas.

“Nos llena de orgullo unir esfuerzos con nuestros aliados en México y colaborar en los esfuerzos de recuperación impulsados por la comunidad en Yelapa”, indicó la directora de la organización World Voices Media, Patricia FraustoRodríguez. “Nos consideramos parte de la familia mexicana, sin importar las fronteras, y estamos dedicados a la misión de nuestra organización, que es mejorar la calidad de vida”.

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Cross-border generosity is an expression of human compassion that transcends geographic boundaries.

It reflects the natural desire of people to extend a helping hand to those in need, regardless of their nationality or background.

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In a world that often emphasizes differences, cross-border generosity underscores the universal values of empathy and solidarity that unite us as a global community, and is a reminder that our shared humanity transcends borders and divisions.

To help those affected in Acapulco, visit www.corazonlatino.us/hurricane-otis and in Yelapa, www.worldvoicesmedia.com

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SIGNATURE GATHERING STARTS FOR CA INITIATIVE TO RESTRICT TRANSGENDER STUDENT RIGHTS

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identifican", sostuvo Zachreson. " Las niñas están perdiendo becas; Están perdiendo oportunidades de jugar. Y en algunos casos, están resultando heridas".

hree proposed ballot initiatives affecting transgender students are now in the signature-gathering stage in California. The group Protect Kids California said it is planning to combine them, to try to get one big measure on the ballot next fall.

La propuesta también requeriría que las escuelas limiten los baños de niños a los estudiantes nacidos hombres; y baños de niñas para estudiantes nacidas mujeres. Los grupos LGBTQ+ han argumentado que obligar a un niño transgénero a ir a un baño diferente pone al estudiante en riesgo de acoso o violencia.

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Otra iniciativa requeriría que las escuelas notifiquen a los padres si un estudiante se presenta como de un género diferente o solicita un nuevo nombre o pronombre. A principios de este año, la junta escolar de Chino intentó aprobar una política similar, pero un juez la declaró inconstitucional y la bloqueó.

One proposal would prevent transgender girls from competing on girls' sports teams in school.

Jonathan Zachreson, co-founder of Protect Kids California, said it is an issue of competitive fairness.

Tony Hoang, director ejecutivo de Equality California, está preocupado por las repercusiones del proyecto de ley.

"It's not fair, where biological boys are able to enter into girls' sports, based off of the gender that they identify as," Zachreson contended. "Girls are losing scholarships; they're losing opportunities to play. And in some cases, they're being injured."

The proposal would also require schools to limit boys' restrooms to students born male; and girls' restrooms to students born female. LGBTQ+ groups have argued forcing a transgender child into a different restroom puts the student at risk of harassment or violence.

Another initiative would require schools to notify parents if a student presents as a different gender or requests a new name or pronoun. Earlier this year, the school board in Chino tried to pass a similar policy, but a judge declared it unconstitutional and blocked it.

Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, is concerned about the bill's repercussions.

"In an ideal world, all LGBTQ+ students would live in an affirming and supportive home," Hoang noted. "But unfortunately, we know that not all do, and in some circumstances, forcibly outing students can cause significant harm and potentially, violence."

A third proposal would ban medical providers from

"En un mundo ideal, todos los estudiantes LGBTQ+ vivirían en un hogar afirmativo y solidario", señaló Hoang. "Pero desafortunadamente, sabemos que no todos lo hacen y, en algunas circunstancias, sacar a la luz a los estudiantes por la fuerza puede causar daños significativos y, potencialmente, violencia".

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Amanda Goad, Audrey Irmas director of the LGBTQ Gender and Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California, noted such therapies are approved by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

"The proponents of these measures sometimes make them out to be efforts to protect kids," Goad pointed out. "That really offends me, given that care reduces trans youths' risks of suicide, and benefits their ability to live their lives and figure out who they are."

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res iniciativas electorales propuestas que afectan a estudiantes transgénero se encuentran ahora en la etapa de recolección de firmas en California. El grupo Protect Kids California dijo que planea combinarlos para tratar de incluir una gran medida en la boleta electoral el próximo otoño.

Una propuesta impediría que las niñas transgénero compitan en equipos deportivos femeninos en la escuela.

Jonathan Zachreson, cofundador de Protect Kids California, dijo que es una cuestión de justicia competitiva.

"No es justo que los niños biológicos puedan participar en deportes femeninos, basándose en el género con el que se

A third proposal would ban medical providers from offering gender-affirming care to minors, including puberty-blocking medication, cross-sex hormonal treatment, mastectomies or genital surgery.

Una tercera propuesta prohibiría a los proveedores médicos ofrecer atención de afirmación de género a menores, incluidos medicamentos que bloquean la pubertad, tratamientos hormonales para personas de distintos sexos, mastectomías o cirugía genital.

Amanda Goad, directora de Audrey Irmas del Proyecto de Justicia Reproductiva y Género LGBTQ de la ACLU del Sur de California, señaló que dichas terapias están aprobadas por la Asociación Médica Estadounidense y la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría.

"Los defensores de estas medidas a veces las presentan como esfuerzos para proteger a los niños", señaló Goad.

"Eso realmente me ofende, dado que la atención reduce los riesgos de suicidio de los jóvenes trans y beneficia su capacidad de vivir sus vidas y descubrir quiénes son".

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HOW COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ARE CHANGING AFTER THE END OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION After the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions, some students are rethinking their school selections.

Some colleges are also boosting their student outreach as they seek diversity.

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Cultural groups, such as historically Black or Latino fraternities and sororities, are amping up their outreach efforts and can play a key role in helping students of color feel comfortable on campus, she said.

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or students of color, the Supreme Court’s recent ban on affirmative action has left them frustrated but undaunted as they plow through college application season. Some California private colleges, meanwhile, are increasing their outreach efforts to attract more students and send a signal that the end of racebased admissions doesn’t change their belief in the importance of diversity.

“The message is, we want you here, you will be safe, you will thrive,” Andrews said.

Colleges have been reaching students for years For some colleges, the ruling will have minimal impact because they’ve already been working for decades to diversify their campuses, said Shirley Collado, president of College Track, a nonprofit that helps students of color get into and graduate from college. Affirmative action, she said, was only one tool among many that colleges used to attract and retain students of color. Other important factors include affordability, school information materials in multiple languages, and an overall welcoming, appreciative — and not patronizing — attitude toward students of color.

“I want to go to a college where I feel comfortable and supported and confident. So yes, the ruling has definitely affected what schools I’m looking at,” said Maya Murchison, a senior at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista. “I want to know what colleges are doing to guarantee diversity.”

The court’s 6-3 ruling in June prohibits all colleges in the country from using race as a consideration in admissions. California’s public universities have not used affirmative action for almost 30 years, but some of the state’s selective private colleges, and many out-of-state public universities, have relied on affirmative action to attract students of color and create a more diverse student body.

Collectively, the state’s private nonprofit colleges enroll around 180,000 undergraduates who are drawn to the smaller class sizes and leafy campus idyll.

Immediately after the court decision, an association representing more than 80 California nonprofit private colleges wrote that it feared that the end of race-based admissions will mean less diversity on campuses: “Our member colleges and universities across California are deeply concerned that the decision will have a chilling effect on applications and enrollment among historically underserved community groups — Black, Latino, and Native American students, low-income and first-generation students,” wrote Kristen F. Soares, president of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.

Four months later, that fear is still there, Soares said in a phone interview.

Those worries are fueled by the struggles that the University of California experienced when state voters approved a ballot initiative in 1996 that barred public institutions from considering race as a factor in admissions, contracting and hiring. Diversity at the UC collapsed in the first few years after the ban and the university has written that its formidable spending on outreach programs — half a billion dollars since the late 1990s — and race-neutral changes to its admissions processes weren’t as effective as affirmative action.

Private colleges will see next spring and fall how the Supreme Court’s decision affected their admissions and enrollment patterns.

Response of some California private colleges Still, the court ruling has prompted some of California’s more selective private schools to appeal to students through campus visits and stronger relationships with high school counselors.

Pomona College, a highly selective liberal arts college in Los Angeles County, has increased the number of nearby high schools it hosts for half-day visits to its campus from 17 to 25, upping the number of students from around 650 to 900.

Pomona covers the transportation and food costs. The college and its sister campuses of the Claremont Colleges are also inviting counselors from more than 460 high schools in the region, including about half that predominantly serve

Maya Murchison at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista on Oct. 23, 2023. Murchison, a high school senior, says the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has affected her college application process.

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low-income students. It’s the largest such event the consortium has put together — and Pomona is hosting it.

“The reality is that we know in our backyard that we probably could have been doing more and we needed to do this work and felt like now was a good time to make that turn,” said Adam Sapp, director of admissions at Pomona, in a phone interview. About a quarter of the college’s 1,700 students are from California.

But while the campus won’t use race as a factor in admissions anymore, its longstanding practice of holistic review allows for applicants to explain how their identities played a role in their academics and social experiences relevant to college admissions. The court ruling said students can still discuss their racial and ethnic backgrounds in admissions applications.

“We see the benefits of diversity as critical to the success of Pomona,” Sapp added, later noting that “none of that has changed because of the Supreme Court.”

Stanford University, which previously used affirmative action in admissions, wants prospective students to know about its generous financial aid policies that cover the total cost of college, from tuition to housing and books, for low and moderate income students — though students are expected to work part time to cover some of the costs. Six California private colleges use a third-party tool, MyinTuition, that estimates how much financial aid a student would get by asking a few questions — a faster approach than other so-called net price calculators.

The amount low-income students have to pay after financial aid across California’s private colleges ranges from almost nothing to $30,000 a year or more, according to federal data on average total costs that CalMatters reviewed.

University of Southern California, among the state’s most selective private colleges, is pursuing a recruitment strategy that’s worked for them so far, said Timothy Brunold, dean of admission.

The approach didn’t focus on the racial makeup of high schools. “Our practice has not focused on particular schools because of their racial/ethnic makeup,” he wrote in an email. “Instead, we’ve tended to be mindful of schools based on other factors, such as the socio-economic makeup of their student body, their geographic location, and past history with USC.” The university used

affirmative action as one of many factors in admissions prior to the court ruling.

On-campus diversity efforts matter The biggest impact of the Supreme Court ruling might not be related to admissions, some experts said, but whether colleges will continue to support diversity on campus. That means bolstering student groups, programs and events focused on race and ethnicity, providing ample financial aid, and creating an overall welcoming atmosphere.

That will be crucial to attract students of color going forward, said Angie Barfield, executive director of Black Students of California United, which promotes civic engagement, academic achievement and leadership among Black students in California. Her organization is doubling down on its college recruitment efforts by raising money to host students on college tours, arranging for Black college alumni to meet with students, encouraging colleges to interview promising students, and providing extra guidance to students with their applications.

“We tell students, you might not think you belong there, but you do,” Barfield said. “There’s a lot of fear of the unknown, a lot of imposter syndrome.

So we work hard to expose our students to college life via their culture and show them they can succeed anywhere.”

“I want to go to a college where I feel comfortable and supported and confident. So yes, the ruling has definitely affected what schools I’m looking at.”

-MAYA MURCHISON, SENIOR AT EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL IN CHULA VISTA Lisa Andrews-Swartzlander, a longtime school counselor and college mentor in Los Angeles County, said imposter syndrome is common among students of color but it’s not insurmountable. She advises her students to be proud of their accomplishments and forge ahead regardless of a Supreme Court ruling that “sends a message that your history doesn’t matter, your culture doesn’t matter.”

“I am not deterring any of my students from attending their desired universities,” she said. “In fact, I’m encouraging them to embrace rigorous coursework and intentionally apply to universities that have eradicated affirmative action. Their presence needs to be visible no matter what.”

That’s true for the University of San Francisco.

The selective private college didn’t factor a student’s race or ethnicity in its admissions decisions prior to the Supreme Court ruling, said its head of admissions in an interview, but still topped a national ranking for campus diversity.

Much of that is aided by California’s rich panoply of cultures: Roughly two-thirds of the school’s incoming students are California residents. Once students are admitted, they’re encouraged to apply for a competitive program for Black scholars and one for first-generation students.

“I think that’s what helps students decide, ‘Yes, I want to come to USF,’” said Sherie GilmoreCleveland, an associate provost who directs admissions at the university. The emphasis isn’t just on recruitment but also on persuading students to attend once they’re admitted.

Hosting high school students on campus matters. So does visiting the students. “I think whenever students have an opportunity to hear directly from the college and when colleges are actually coming to students’ high schools, I know it’s an old school way of recruitment, but it helps students feel seen,” Gilmore-Cleveland said. The campus has extensive visiting hours, too, but doesn’t pay for prospective students’ travel, she said.

Some colleges partner with specific high schools or nonprofits to put students on a college-bound path beginning in ninth grade, Collado said. College Track recently announced such a partnership with 14 colleges nationwide, including UC Merced and American University. The agreement includes admission, financial aid and ongoing support once students are enrolled. USC runs a similar program for low-income students from Los Angeles.

The state’s private college association is also ramping up relations with community colleges.

In September it hosted a conference with community college and high school counselors on financial aid and admissions policies that several private colleges offer. Soares said it was the first such event in at least 15 years.

Students aren’t deterred “On a symbolic level, the Supreme Court decision is tragic. It speaks volumes about where we are as a country,” Collado said. “But for most of us, we get up the next day and the work continues. It’s a disruption but it does not shift how important this issue is. It won’t stop us from doing what’s right for kids in this country.”

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“I want to be with people who look like me, but not just that. I want to be exposed to different kinds of people and viewpoints,” said Sockwell, who identifies as African American and Salvadoran. “I’m looking for a place where I can grow into an adult and become someone I’ll be proud of, and my family will be proud of.”

Bethzy Mejia, a senior at Robert Kennedy School for the Visual Arts and Humanities in Los Angeles, said she’s unfazed by the Supreme Court ruling. She’s confident that her accomplishments — a 4.0 grade point average, internships, student government, marathon runner — will earn her a spot at the country’s most elite colleges.

“On a symbolic level, the Supreme Court decision is tragic. It speaks volumes about where we are as a country. But for most of us, we get up the next day and the work continues.”

-SHIRLEY COLLADO, PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE TRACK

As for her application essay, she does plan to write about being the child of immigrants from Guatemala — not to alert colleges to her ethnicity, but because she considers it a central part of her identity.

“The essay question is, what makes you unique.

Well, my race makes me unique,” Mejia said. “But I’m not going to focus on that 100%. I’m going to write about my achievements and my mentality.”

Murchison, the Eastlake High student who serves as president of the Black Students of California United, also said she’ll be writing about race in her application essay. Her topic is “Black girl magic,” a theme she probably would not have chosen prior to the Supreme Court decision.

“I want to make my identity clear,” she said.

“But it’s frustrating, because it’s an extra step I shouldn’t have to take. What if I wanted to write about something else?”

Crafting an essay that addresses race with the exact right tone, choosing colleges with a commitment to diversity but also strong programs in the subjects that interest her, like business and marketing — it’s often overwhelming, she said.

“At times I just want to give up,” Murchison said.

“But then I remember my goals and just keep pushing forward.”

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Después de que la Corte Suprema puso fin a la acción afirmativa en las admisiones universitarias, algunos estudiantes están reconsiderando su selección de escuelas. Algunas universidades también están impulsando el alcance de sus estudiantes en su búsqueda de diversidad.

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ara los estudiantes de color, la reciente prohibición de la acción afirmativa por parte de la Corte Suprema los ha dejado frustrados pero impávidos mientras avanzan en la temporada de solicitudes universitarias.

Mientras tanto, algunas universidades privadas de California están aumentando sus esfuerzos de divulgación para atraer a más estudiantes y enviar una señal de que el fin de las admisiones basadas en la raza no cambia su creencia en la importancia de la diversidad.

“Quiero ir a una universidad donde me sienta cómodo, apoyado y confiado. Así que sí, el fallo definitivamente ha afectado las escuelas que estoy analizando”, dijo Maya Murchison, estudiante de último año de la escuela secundaria Eastlake en Chula Vista. “Quiero saber qué están haciendo las universidades para garantizar la diversidad”.

El fallo del tribunal de junio por 6 votos a 3 prohíbe a todas las universidades del país utilizar la raza como consideración en las admisiones. Las universidades públicas de California no han utilizado la acción afirmativa durante casi 30 años, pero algunas de las selectivas universidades privadas del estado y muchas universidades públicas de fuera del estado han dependido de la acción afirmativa para atraer estudiantes de color y crear un cuerpo estudiantil más diverso.

colegios y universidades miembros en toda California están profundamente preocupados de que la decisión “tiene un efecto paralizador en las solicitudes y la inscripción entre grupos comunitarios históricamente desatendidos: estudiantes afroamericanos, latinos y nativos americanos, estudiantes de bajos ingresos y de primera generación”, escribió Kristen F. Soares, presidenta de la Asociación de Colegios y Universidades Independientes de California.

Cuatro meses después, ese miedo sigue ahí, dijo Soares en una entrevista telefónica.

Esas preocupaciones se ven alimentadas por las luchas que experimentó la Universidad de California cuando los votantes estatales aprobaron una iniciativa electoral en 1996 que prohibía a las instituciones públicas considerar la raza como un factor en las admisiones, contrataciones y contrataciones. La diversidad en la UC colapsó en los primeros años después de la prohibición y la universidad ha escrito que su formidable gasto en programas de extensión ( 500 millones de dólares desde finales de la década de 1990 ) y los cambios racialmente neutrales en sus procesos de admisión no fueron tan efectivos como acción afirmativa.

Las universidades privadas verán la próxima primavera y otoño cómo la decisión de la Corte Suprema afectó sus patrones de admisión y matrícula.

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En conjunto, las universidades privadas sin fines de lucro del estado inscriben a alrededor de 180.000 estudiantes universitarios que se sienten atraídos por las clases más pequeñas y el idílico campus frondoso.

Aún así, el fallo judicial ha llevado a algunas de las escuelas privadas más selectivas de California a atraer a los estudiantes mediante visitas al campus y relaciones más sólidas con los consejeros de las escuelas secundarias.

Inmediatamente después de la decisión judicial, una asociación que representa a más de 80 universidades privadas sin fines de lucro de California escribió que temía que el fin de las admisiones basadas en la raza significaría menos diversidad en los campus: “Nuestros

Pomona College, una universidad de artes liberales altamente selectiva en el condado de Los Ángeles, ha aumentado de 17 a 25 el número de escuelas secundarias cercanas que alberga para visitas de medio día a su campus, aumentando el número de

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Pomona cubre los costos de transporte y alimentación. La universidad y sus campus hermanos de Claremont Colleges también están invitando a consejeros de más de 460 escuelas secundarias de la región, incluida aproximadamente la mitad que atiende predominantemente a estudiantes de bajos ingresos. Es el evento de este tipo más grande que ha organizado el consorcio y Pomona lo organiza.

La asociación de universidades privadas del estado también está intensificando sus relaciones con las universidades comunitarias.

En septiembre organizó una conferencia con consejeros de colegios comunitarios y escuelas secundarias sobre ayuda financiera y políticas de admisión que ofrecen varios colegios privados. Soares dijo que era el primer evento de este tipo en al menos 15 años.

“La realidad es que sabemos en nuestro patio trasero que probablemente podríamos haber hecho más y necesitábamos hacer este trabajo y sentimos que ahora era un buen momento para dar ese giro”, dijo Adam Sapp, director de admisiones de Pomona College, en una entrevista telefónica. Aproximadamente una cuarta parte de los 1,700 estudiantes de la universidad son de California.

“A nivel simbólico, la decisión de la Corte Suprema es trágica. Dice mucho sobre dónde estamos como país”, dijo Collado.

“Pero la mayoría de nosotros nos levantamos al día siguiente y el trabajo continúa. Es una disrupción, pero no cambia la importancia de esta cuestión. Eso no nos impedirá hacer lo correcto para los niños de este país”.

Pero si bien el campus ya no utilizará la raza como un factor en las admisiones, su práctica de años de revisión holística permite a los solicitantes explicar cómo sus identidades desempeñaron un papel en sus experiencias académicas y sociales relevantes para las admisiones universitarias. El fallo judicial dijo que los estudiantes aún pueden discutir sus orígenes raciales y étnicos en las solicitudes de admisión.

“Consideramos que los beneficios de la diversidad son fundamentales para el éxito de Pomona”, añadió Sapp, y luego señaló que “nada de eso ha cambiado gracias a la Corte Suprema”.

La Universidad de Stanford, que anteriormente utilizaba la acción afirmativa en las admisiones, quiere que los futuros estudiantes conozcan sus generosas políticas de ayuda financiera que cubren el costo total de la universidad, desde la matrícula hasta el alojamiento y los libros, para estudiantes de ingresos bajos y moderados, aunque se espera que los estudiantes trabajen tiempo parcial para cubrir algunos de los costos. Seis universidades privadas de California utilizan una herramienta de terceros, MyinTuition, que calcula cuánta ayuda financiera recibiría un estudiante haciendo algunas preguntas, un enfoque más rápido que otras calculadoras de precios netos.

La cantidad que los estudiantes de bajos ingresos tienen que pagar después de la ayuda financiera en las universidades privadas de California varía desde casi nada hasta $30,000 al año o más, según datos federales sobre costos totales promedio que revisó CalMatters.

La Universidad del Sur de California, una de las universidades privadas más selectivas del estado, está siguiendo una estrategia de reclutamiento que les ha funcionado hasta ahora, dijo Timothy Brunold, decano de admisión. El enfoque no se centró en la composición racial de las escuelas secundarias.

“Nuestra práctica no se ha centrado en escuelas particulares debido a su composición racial/étnica”, escribió en un correo electrónico.

“En cambio, hemos tendido a tener en cuenta las escuelas en función de otros factores, como la composición socioeconómica de su cuerpo estudiantil, su ubicación geográfica y su historia pasada con la USC”. La universidad utilizó la acción afirmativa como uno de los muchos factores en las admisiones antes del fallo judicial.

Los esfuerzos por la diversidad en el campus son importantes Algunos expertos dijeron que el mayor impacto del fallo de la Corte Suprema podría no estar relacionado con las admisiones, sino con si las universidades seguirán apoyando la diversidad en el campus. Eso significa reforzar los grupos, programas y eventos de estudiantes centrados en la raza y el origen étnico, brindar amplia ayuda financiera y crear una atmósfera general acogedora.

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Eso será crucial para atraer a estudiantes de color en el futuro, dijo Angie Barfield, directora ejecutiva de Black Students of California United, que promueve el compromiso cívico, el rendimiento académico y el liderazgo entre los estudiantes de raza negra en California. Su organización está redoblando sus esfuerzos de reclutamiento universitario recaudando dinero para recibir a estudiantes en visitas universitarias, organizando reuniones de exalumnos universitarios negros con estudiantes, alentando a las universidades a entrevistar a estudiantes prometedores y brindando orientación adicional a los estudiantes con sus solicitudes.

“Les decimos a los estudiantes que quizás crean que no pertenecen allí, pero sí pertenecen”, dijo Barfield. “Hay mucho miedo a lo desconocido, mucho síndrome del impostor. Por eso trabajamos duro para exponer a nuestros estudiantes a la vida universitaria a través de su cultura y mostrarles que pueden tener éxito en cualquier lugar”.

“Quiero ir a una universidad donde me sienta cómodo, apoyado y confiado. Así que sí, el fallo definitivamente ha afectado las escuelas que estoy analizando”.

-MAYA MURCHISON, ESTUDIANTE DE ÚLTIMO AÑO DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA EASTLAKE EN CHULA VISTA Lisa Andrews-Swartzlander, consejera escolar y mentora universitaria desde hace mucho tiempo en el condado de Los Ángeles, dijo que el síndrome del impostor es común entre los estudiantes de color, pero no es insuperable.

Ella aconseja a sus estudiantes que se sientan orgullosos de sus logros y sigan adelante independientemente de un fallo de la Corte Suprema que “envía el mensaje de que su historia no importa, su cultura no importa”.

“No estoy disuadiendo a ninguno de mis estudiantes de asistir a las universidades que desean”, dijo. “De hecho, los animo a adoptar cursos rigurosos y postularse intencionalmente a universidades que han erradicado la acción afirmativa. Su presencia debe ser visible pase lo que pase”.

Los grupos culturales, como las fraternidades y hermandades de mujeres históricamente de raza negra o latinas, están intensificando sus esfuerzos de extensión y pueden desempeñar un papel clave para ayudar a los estudiantes de color a sentirse cómodos en el campus, dijo.

“El mensaje es: los queremos aquí, estarán a salvo y prosperarán”, dijo Andrews.

Las universidades llevan años llegando a los estudiantes Para algunas universidades, el fallo tendrá

un impacto mínimo porque ya han estado trabajando durante décadas para diversificar sus campus, dijo Shirley Collado, presidenta de College Track, una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a los estudiantes de color a ingresar y graduarse de la universidad. La acción afirmativa, dijo, era sólo una herramienta entre muchas que las universidades utilizaban para atraer y retener a los estudiantes de color. Otros factores importantes incluyen la asequibilidad, los materiales de información escolar en varios idiomas y una actitud general acogedora, apreciativa (y no condescendiente) hacia los estudiantes de color.

Esto es cierto para la Universidad de San Francisco. La selectiva universidad privada no tuvo en cuenta la raza o el origen étnico de un estudiante en sus decisiones de admisión antes del fallo de la Corte Suprema, dijo su jefe de admisiones en una entrevista, pero aún así encabezó una clasificación nacional por diversidad en el campus. Gran parte de esto se debe a la rica panoplia de culturas de California: aproximadamente dos tercios de los estudiantes que ingresan a la escuela son residentes de California. Una vez que los estudiantes son admitidos, se les anima a solicitar un programa competitivo para académicos afroamericanos y otro para estudiantes de primera generación .

“Creo que eso es lo que ayuda a los estudiantes a decidir: ‘Sí, quiero venir a la USF’”, dijo Sherie Gilmore-Cleveland, rectora asociada que dirige las admisiones en la universidad. El énfasis no está sólo en el reclutamiento sino también en persuadir a los estudiantes para que asistan una vez que sean admitidos.

Alojar a estudiantes de secundaria en el campus es importante. También lo es visitar a los estudiantes. “Creo que cada vez que los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de escuchar directamente a la universidad y cuando las universidades realmente vienen a las escuelas secundarias de los estudiantes, sé que es una forma de reclutamiento de la vieja escuela, pero ayuda a los estudiantes a sentirse vistos”, dijo Gilmore-Cleveland. El campus también tiene amplios horarios de visita, pero no paga el viaje de los futuros estudiantes, dijo.

Algunas universidades se asocian con escuelas secundarias específicas o con organizaciones sin fines de lucro para encaminar a los estudiantes hacia la universidad a partir del noveno grado, dijo Collado. College Track anunció recientemente una asociación de este tipo con 14 universidades de todo el país, incluidas UC Merced y American University. El acuerdo incluye admisión, ayuda financiera y apoyo continuo una vez que los estudiantes estén matriculados. La USC ejecuta un programa similar para estudiantes de bajos ingresos de Los Ángeles.

Kimberly Sockwell, estudiante de último año de Orange Vista High en el condado de Riverside, dijo que la diversidad del campus es importante para ella, pero no es el único factor que está considerando al considerar las universidades.

También son prioridades qué tan seguro es para las mujeres y qué tan accesible para las personas discapacitadas, dijo.

“Quiero estar con gente que se parezca a mí, pero no sólo eso. Quiero estar expuesto a diferentes tipos de personas y puntos de vista”, dijo Sockwell, quien se identifica como afroamericano y salvadoreño. “Estoy buscando un lugar donde pueda convertirme en adulto y convertirme en alguien de quien estaré orgulloso y de quien mi familia estará orgullosa”.

Bethzy Mejía, estudiante de último año de la Escuela Robert Kennedy de Artes Visuales y Humanidades en Los Ángeles, dijo que no se inmuta por el fallo de la Corte Suprema.

Confía en que sus logros (un promedio de calificaciones de 4.0, pasantías, gobierno estudiantil, corredora de maratón) le permitirán ganar un lugar en las universidades más selectas del país.

“A nivel simbólico, la decisión de la Corte Suprema es trágica. Dice mucho sobre dónde estamos como país. Pero la mayoría de nosotros nos levantamos al día siguiente y el trabajo continúa”.

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En cuanto a su ensayo de solicitud, planea escribir sobre ser hija de inmigrantes de Guatemala, no para alertar a las universidades sobre su origen étnico, sino porque lo considera una parte central de su identidad.

“La pregunta del ensayo es qué te hace único.

Bueno, mi raza me hace única”, dijo Mejía. “Pero no me voy a centrar en eso al 100%. Voy a escribir sobre mis logros y mi mentalidad”.

Murchison, la estudiante de Eastlake High que se desempeña como presidenta de Black Students of California United, también dijo que escribirá sobre raza en su ensayo de solicitud.

Su tema es “La magia de las chicas negras”, un tema que probablemente no habría elegido antes de la decisión de la Corte Suprema.

“Quiero dejar clara mi identidad”, dijo. “Pero es frustrante, porque es un paso adicional que no debería tener que dar. ¿Y si quisiera escribir sobre otra cosa?

Elaborar un ensayo que aborde la raza con el tono exacto, elegir universidades con un compromiso con la diversidad pero también programas sólidos en las materias que le interesan, como negocios y marketing, a menudo es abrumador, dijo.

“A veces simplemente quiero rendirme”, dijo Murchison. “Pero luego recuerdo mis objetivos y sigo avanzando”.

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FOOD INSECURITY IN CA ON RISE AS FOOD BENEFITS DROP

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LA INSEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA EN CALIFORNIA AUMENTA A MEDIDA QUE DISMINUYEN LOS BENEFICIOS ALIMENTARIOS

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espite the roaring economy, food insecurity got worse in 2022 - nationally and in Los Angeles County.

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows 12.8% of American households were food insecure last year, an increase of more than 2.5% from 2021.

And, a recent report from the University of Southern California found that more than a million households in LA County are food insecure.

Alba Velasquez, executive director of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, said inflation is partly to blame - as the cost of living in California has gone up 19% since 2020.

"So there's been an increase in housing, in your utility bill, in food," said Velasquez, "without seeing an increase in livable wages."

And inflation rose even as millions lost their jobs during COVID. So food pantries have seen an increase in demand.

The most recent state budget put $35 million into the Market Match program to help low-income families afford fresh produce at farmer's markets.

In addition, families on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) - also known as food stamps - saw a steep drop in their monthly benefits once the pandemic emergency ended.

Velasquez said that means rates of food insecurity will be even worse for 2023.

"During COVID, there was an increased allotment for EBT recipients that was between $36 and $95 per month," said Velasquez. "It was an emergency, temporary allotment that ended this last March.

And so now we're in a deeper crisis."

The issue will come up again in the next

few months as legislators hammer out a new farm bill, which provides funding for food assistance. Some conservative lawmakers have called for significant cuts in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits.

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pesar de la pujante economía, la inseguridad alimentaria empeoró en 2022, a nivel nacional y en el condado de Los Ángeles.

Nuevos datos del Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. muestran que el 12,8% de los hogares estadounidenses padecían inseguridad alimentaria el año pasado, un aumento de más del 2,5% con respecto a 2021.

Y un informe reciente de la Universidad del Sur de California encontró que más de un millón de hogares en el condado de Los Ángeles padecen inseguridad alimentaria.

Alba Velásquez, directora ejecutiva del Consejo de Política Alimentaria de Los Ángeles, dijo que la inflación es en parte culpable, ya que el costo de vida en California ha aumentado un 19% desde 2020.

"Así que ha habido un aumento en la vivienda, en la factura de servicios públicos, en los alimentos", dijo Velásquez, "sin ver un aumento en los salarios dignos".

Y la inflación aumentó incluso cuando millones perdieron sus empleos durante el COVID. Por eso, las despensas de alimentos han visto un aumento en la demanda.

El presupuesto estatal más reciente destinó $35 millones al programa Market Match para ayudar a las familias de bajos ingresos a comprar productos frescos en los mercados de agricultores.

Además, las familias que recibían Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT), también conocida como cupones de alimentos, experimentaron una fuerte caída en sus beneficios mensuales una vez que terminó la emergencia pandémica.

Velásquez dijo que eso significa que las tasas de inseguridad alimentaria serán aún peores para 2023.

"Durante el COVID, hubo una asignación aumentada para los beneficiarios de EBT que oscilaba entre $36 y $95 por mes", dijo Velásquez. " Fue una asignación temporal de emergencia que finalizó en marzo pasado. Y ahora estamos en una crisis más profunda".

La cuestión volverá a surgir en los próximos meses, cuando los legisladores elaboren un nuevo proyecto de ley agrícola, que proporciona financiación para la asistencia alimentaria. Algunos legisladores conservadores han pedido recortes significativos en los beneficios alimentarios del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP).

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HOW BULLYING SHOWS RACIAL, ETHNIC TENSIONS AMONG YOUTH

California community leaders share what insights bullying can provide about rising racial and ethnic tensions among youth.

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sense of belonging — ‘Go back to where you came from,’ the idea that we’re perpetual foreigners, model minorities that are too successful.”

hough bullying seems a nearly inevitable part of coming of age, its impacts can last years.

Because social media accounts are often hidden from adults, they can become platforms for particularly cruel and aggressive bullying, says Mina Fedor, founder and executive director of AAPI Youth Rising.

At a Fri., Oct 27 EMS briefing, community leaders across California school campuses shared how bullying can incubate cultures of hate at a time of rising racial tensions; who the prime targets and perpetrators are; and what insights bullying can provide about racial and ethnic tensions among youth.

To combat this hate, Fedor said she “organized a small community gathering at Berkeley’s aquatic Park hoping for about 70 attendees. Instead, over 1200 people showed up for the rally. That day, I realized that I can make a difference by taking these small actions … and I formed AAPI Youth Rising.”

Bullying issues as civil rights issues Civil rights issues are at the heart of bullying issues, said Becky Monroe, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the California Civil Rights Department.

While not all forms of bullying represent unlawful discrimination, some are acts of hate crimes, she added. These acts of hate “inflict physical and emotional harm on students and their school communities.”

Becky Monroe, Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, California Civil Rights Department, explains how bullying can be a hate crime and discusses the legal obligation schools have to protect students from bullying.

“Schools have a legal obligation to ensure that students are not denied opportunities, treated differently, discriminated against, or harassed because of their race,” Moore continued. Conversely, “when there is tension and an increase in acts of hate in the greater community, it will be reflected in schools and among students.”

‘Many kids are playing both roles’ In her book, “Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed,” journalist and author Dashka Slater wrote about how one Albany High School student’s racist Instagram account sent the whole community into a six-year saga of interpersonal hate acts and legal tensions.

The Instagram account featured “images of lynchings and slurs, antisemitism and body shaming, and it was specifically racist towards Black girls at the school, who were friends with the creator of the account, a Korean American junior,” said Slater. “It was a massive rupture in the community that included a demonstration at school which devolved into violence, and subsequent lawsuits over free speech.”

New York Times journalist and author Dashka Slater explains why punishing students who engage in bullying is an ineffective approach to handling and preventing bullying.

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“We often see kids of color harassed for their identity, who harass someone else for their identity,” she explained. As happened at Albany, “Many kids are playing both roles, both the bully and the bullied …

The radicalization happens online, as social media algorithms serve kids — many who consider themselves anti-racist — extremist content.” There is “an insane disconnect between what they were doing and who they thought of themselves as being.”

Three out of four Americans aged 15 to 25, have encountered extremist content online, and half of this content focuses on race or ethnicity, according to the Government Accountability Office.

In responding to this extremism, schools often rush to disciplinary codes, but Slater said they can’t punish kids out of bullying.

“The same people who have been marginalized by the justice system are not likely to be helped by it. Schools need to be supporting the victims” — which means “media literacy for students” — “and not think their work is done once they’ve punished the perpetrators.”

Black youth as primary targets Connie Alexander-Boaitey, president of NAACP Santa Barbara, said across California — even in communities where they’re underrepresented — Black students experience “the highest levels of hate.” African Americans comprise 2% of the population of Santa Barbara County, or “100 to 300 youth in our schools. We are often positioned in a way that says ‘Oh, but there’s not that many,’ but that many are still being harmed.”

This violence most often starts “with the violence of language,” often between ethnic groups, she said, highlighting one example in spring 2022 of a junior high student “called the N-word by young Latino students. It’s every day, it’s weekly, it

moves itself into physical violence. This young man was assaulted, thrown to the ground, beaten up. The boys jumped on his neck and chanted ‘George Floyd’ … It took five months for him to even be able to see a therapist.”

Santa Barbara’s relatively small Black African American population experiences a disproportionate amount of bullying, says Connie Alexander-Boaitey, President, Santa Barbara NAACP. She notes that this racially motivated bullying is rooted in our societal erasure of Black people.

The same dynamic of bullying between Latino and African American students has since continued in similar, more recent verbal and physical assaults, she added.

The origin of this hate, said AlexanderBoaitey, is a “breakdown between communities. This is where the struggle is: how do we have leaders from the Latino and Black community sit down and have our own conversations? What supports it not happening is the erasure culture of ‘we don’t really need to talk about that, it was just a single incident.’ But it’s a constant.”

Fighting AAPI hate in liberal areas Mina Fedor — a sophomore at Piedmont High School and the Founder and Executive Director of AAPI Youth Rising — said school bullying is pervasive even in progressive areas, “and a lot of it is Asian students making fun of other Asian students, and trying to bring down other AAPI groups to seem like they can fit in more, or else it’s seen as a big joke that people adhere to.”

She said she first began experiencing this hate while attending seventh grade in Berkeley during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“At the time,” she said, “many Asians were being blamed for a virus that doesn’t discriminate, with comments that target our

Anahí Santos — Youth Wellness Coordinator of One Community Action in Santa Maria, on the Central Coast — said “I am Mixteca, from the Mexican state of Oaxaca; most of us who migrate come to California, and what we see here are Latino youth bullying Indigenous peers.

The closer you are to whiteness the safer you are … and you see that even with the gangs here on the south side of our city which are predominantly Indigenous and sometimes Black,” segregated from whiter Latino north side gangs.

“In our communities it’s easier being a bully than it is being bullied,” she said, “because by the age of 12 we’re already worrying about being a caretaker in our family, having to work to survive. It’s easier to navigate school through that violence, and in the long term it turns into gun violence, drug abuse, even jail.”

Anahí Santos, Youth Wellness Coordinator at One Community Action, talks about the compulsion young people feel to align themselves with whiteness and how that leads to bullying.

Since this path stems from an inability to connect socially with peers, Santos said that encouraging this connection is key: “There’s just a lot of racism that’s embedded within Latino culture, and it’s our own community hurting itself … Even though we’re from the same country, we’re not experiencing the same things, not learning what it is to be proud of ourselves and where we come from. When youth can express themselves in healthy ways, they can care for themselves in healthy ways.”

“When youth can understand peers’ different cultural backgrounds,” she added, “although we can’t 100% experience it ourselves — whether that be the hatred or the joy in being other — students can connect in the sense of being proud of themselves, their history and future.”

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CÓMO EL BULLYING EVIDENCIA TENSIONES RACIALES Y ÉTNICAS ENTRE LOS JÓVENES

Los líderes comunitarios de California comparten las ideas que el acoso puede proporcionar sobre las crecientes tensiones raciales y étnicas entre los jóvenes.

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grado en Berkeley durante la pandemia de COVID-19. “En ese momento”, dijo, “se culpaba a muchos asiáticos de un virus que no discrimina, con comentarios que apuntan a nuestro sentido de pertenencia — ‘Vuelve al lugar de donde vienes”, la idea de que somos extranjeros perpetuos, minorías modelo que tienen demasiado éxito.”

unque el acoso parece una parte casi inevitable de la mayoría de edad, sus impactos pueden durar años.

En una sesión informativa de EMS del viernes 27 de octubre, líderes comunitarios de los campus escolares de California compartieron cómo el acoso puede incubar culturas de odio en un momento de crecientes tensiones raciales; quiénes son los principales objetivos y perpetradores; y qué conocimientos puede aportar el acoso sobre las tensiones raciales y étnicas entre los jóvenes.

Debido a que las cuentas de redes sociales a menudo están ocultas a los adultos, pueden convertirse en plataformas para un acoso particularmente cruel y agresivo, dice Mina Fedor, fundadora y directora ejecutiva de AAPI Youth Rising.

Para combatir este odio, Fedor dijo que “organizó una pequeña reunión comunitaria en el parque acuático de Berkeley con la esperanza de que asistieran unos 70 personas”. En cambio, más de 1.200 personas se presentaron a la manifestación. Ese día, me di cuenta de que puedo marcar la diferencia tomando estas pequeñas acciones... y formé AAPI Youth Rising”.

Cuestiones de acoso como cuestiones de derechos civiles Las cuestiones de derechos civiles están en el centro de los problemas del acoso, dijo Becky Monroe, subdirectora de Iniciativas Estratégicas y Asuntos Externos del Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California.

Si bien no todas las formas de acoso representan discriminación ilegal, algunas son actos de crímenes de odio, añadió. Estos actos de odio “infligen daño físico y emocional a los estudiantes y sus comunidades escolares”.

Becky Monroe, directora adjunta de Iniciativas Estratégicas y Asuntos Externos del Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California, explica cómo el acoso puede ser un delito de odio y analiza la obligación legal que tienen las escuelas de proteger a los estudiantes del bullying.

“Las escuelas tienen la obligación legal de garantizar que a los estudiantes no se les nieguen oportunidades, no se les trate de manera diferente, no se les discrimine ni se les acose por su raza”, continuó Moore.

Por el contrario, “cuando haya tensión y un aumento de los actos de odio en la comunidad en general, esto se reflejará en las escuelas y entre los estudiantes”.

"Muchos niños desempeñan ambos roles" En su libro, “Responsable: La verdadera historia de una cuenta racista en las redes sociales y los adolescentes cuyas vidas cambió”, la periodista y autora Dashka Slater escribió sobre cómo la cuenta racista de Instagram de un estudiante de Albany High School envió a toda la comunidad a una saga de seis años de actos de odio interpersonal y tensiones legales.

La cuenta de Instagram presentaba “imágenes de linchamientos e insultos, antisemitismo y vergüenza corporal, y era específicamente racista hacia las niñas negras de la escuela, que eran amigas del creador de la cuenta, una estudiante coreano-estadounidense”, dijo Slater. "Fue una ruptura masiva en la comunidad que incluyó una manifestación en la escuela que derivó en violencia y posteriores demandas por la libertad de expresión".

Dashka Slater, periodista y autora del New York Times, explica por qué castigar a los estudiantes que participan en el bullying es

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un enfoque ineficaz para manejar y prevenir el acoso.

“A menudo vemos a niños de color acosados por su identidad, quienes acosan a otra persona por su identidad”, explicó. Como sucedió en Albany, “Muchos niños desempeñan ambos roles, tanto el de acosador como el de acosado… La radicalización ocurre en línea, ya que los algoritmos de las redes sociales ofrecen a los niños - muchos de los cuales se consideran antirracistas contenido extremista”. Existe "una desconexión loca entre lo que estaban haciendo y quiénes se consideraban a sí mismos".

Tres de cada cuatro estadounidenses de entre 15 y 25 años han encontrado contenido extremista en línea, y la mitad de este contenido se centra en la raza o el origen étnico, según la Oficina de Responsabilidad Gubernamental.

I En respuesta a este extremismo, las escuelas a menudo se apresuran a adoptar códigos disciplinarios, pero Slater dijo que no pueden castigar a los niños por acoso.

“Es poco probable que las mismas personas que han sido marginadas por el sistema judicial reciban ayuda. Las escuelas deben apoyar a las víctimas” –lo que significa “alfabetización mediática para los estudiantes”- “y no pensar que su trabajo habrá terminado una vez que hayan castigado a los perpetradores”.

lencia del lenguaje”, a menudo entre grupos étnicos, dijo, destacando un ejemplo en la primavera de 2022 de un estudiante de secundaria “que dijo la palabra N” por jóvenes estudiantes latinos. Es todos los días, es semanal, se adentra en la violencia física.

Este joven fue agredido, tirado al suelo, golpeado. Los niños saltaron sobre su cuello y corearon ‘George Floyd’… Le tomó cinco meses incluso poder ver a un terapeuta”.

La relativamente pequeña población afroamericana de Santa Bárbara experimenta una cantidad desproporcionada de acoso, dice Connie Alexander-Boaitey, presidenta de Santa Bárbara NAACP. Señala que este acoso por motivos raciales tiene sus raíces en nuestra eliminación social de los negros.

La misma dinámica de acoso entre estudiantes latinos y afroamericanos ha continuado desde entonces en agresiones verbales y físicas similares y más recientes, añadió.

El origen de este odio, afirmó AlexanderBoaitey, es una “ruptura entre comunidades. Aquí es donde está la lucha: ¿cómo podemos hacer que los líderes de la comunidad latina y negra se sienten y tengan nuestras propias conversaciones? Lo que respalda que esto no suceda es la cultura de supresión de 'realmente no necesitamos hablar de eso, fue solo un incidente'.

Pero es una constante".

Los jóvenes negros como objetivos principales

Luchando contra el odio a la AAPI en zonas liberales

Connie Alexander-Boaitey, presidenta de NAACP Santa Bárbara, dijo que en toda California, incluso en comunidades donde están subrepresentados, los estudiantes negros experimentan “los niveles más altos de odio”. Los afroamericanos constituyen el 2% de la población del condado de Santa Bárbara, o “entre 100 y 300 jóvenes en nuestras escuelas. A menudo nos posicionan de una manera que dice: 'Oh, pero no hay tantos', pero muchos siguen siendo perjudicados”.

Mina Fedor - estudiante de segundo año en Piedmont High School y fundadora y directora ejecutiva de AAPI Youth Rising - dijo que el acoso escolar es generalizado incluso en áreas progresistas, "Y muchos de ellos son estudiantes asiáticos que se burlan de otros estudiantes asiáticos y tratan de derribar a otros grupos de AAPI para que parezcan que pueden encajar más, o de lo contrario se ve como una gran broma a la que la gente se adhiere".

Esta violencia suele comenzar “con la vio-

Dijo que comenzó a experimentar este odio por primera vez mientras asistía al séptimo

‘Es más fácil ser un acosador que ser acosado” Anahí Santos, Coordinadora de Bienestar Juvenil de One Community Action en Santa María, en la Costa Central, dijo: “Soy mixteca, del estado mexicano de Oaxaca; la mayoría de los que emigramos venimos a California, y lo que vemos aquí son jóvenes latinos que intimidan a sus pares indígenas.

Cuanto más cerca estás de la blancura, más seguro estás... y eso se ve incluso con las pandillas aquí en el lado sur de nuestra ciudad, que son predominantemente indígenas y a veces negras”, segregadas de las pandillas latinas más blancas del lado norte.

“En nuestras comunidades es más fácil ser un acosador que ser acosado”, dijo, “porque a los 12 años ya nos preocupamos por ser el cuidador de nuestra familia y tener que trabajar para sobrevivir. Es más fácil navegar en la escuela a través de esa violencia y, a largo plazo, se convierte en violencia armada, abuso de drogas e incluso cárcel”.

Anahí Santos, Coordinadora de Bienestar Juvenil de One Community Action, habla sobre la compulsión que sienten los jóvenes de alinearse con la blancura y cómo eso lleva al acoso.

Dado que este camino surge de la incapacidad de conectarse socialmente con sus pares, Santos dijo que fomentar esta conexión es clave: “Hay mucho racismo arraigado en la cultura latina, y es nuestra propia comunidad la que se hace daño...

Aunque somos del mismo país, no vivimos las mismas cosas, no aprendemos lo que es estar orgulloso de nosotros mismos y de dónde venimos. Cuando los jóvenes pueden expresarse de manera saludable, pueden cuidar de sí mismos de manera saludable”.

“Cuando los jóvenes pueden comprender los diferentes orígenes culturales de sus pares”, añadió, “aunque no podamos experimentarlo al 100% nosotros mismos — ya sea el odio o la alegría de ser otro — los estudiantes pueden conectarse en el sentido de estar orgullosos de sí mismos, de su historia y de su futuro”.

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ONE-THIRD OF HOMELESS VETERANS LIVE IN CALIFORNIA. NEWSOM IS BACKING A NEW PLAN TO HELP THEM

California’s population of homeless veterans has plateaued despite billions of dollars in state spending to create housing for former military service members. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shift the state’s resources to focus on veterans with serious mental health conditions.

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She was unfamiliar with the resources the VA offered to veterans, like housing vouchers.

alifornia has poured billions of dollars into finding homes for unhoused veterans, but the number of former military service members living on the street has held steady for almost a decade. Today, a third of the nation’s unhoused veterans are in California.

“I've always had benefits through my job. I don't think that then the VA had as many resources as they have now. I did go to the VA and they're so limited on what they could help me with. So, you know, I just went and got a job and I just was really self sufficient,” she said.

Tori Gibson of San Francisco is one of them. She’s been looking for a stable place to live since she left the Navy seven years ago, and it hasn’t been easy for her. She left the service in part because of health issues that continue to debilitate her.

After sleeping in her car and couchsurfing for several years, White reached out for help from the advocacy group Swords to Plowshares. That led her to transitional housing, and then to an apartment in San Francisco this June through the HUD-VASH program.

Now 32 and undergoing a gender transition, she’s struggling to make ends meet.

“A lot of us didn’t even know anything about the HUD-VASH program,” said White, 34. “A lot of veterans don’t even know that there is assistance out there for them.”

“It was just a really bad spiral of just more disability and then less money and no support,” she said.

She’s searching for a new start as Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a significant change in the state’s strategy for ending veteran homelessness. His plan, included in a $6.4 billion mental health bond he’s sending to voters in the March primary election, would set aside funding specifically for veterans with serious behavioral health conditions.

That’s a shift from California’s last two major efforts to fund housing for veterans, both of which created units for a general population of former military service members.

The first effort began in the late 1990s, when the state built seven new veterans’ homes over a period of 17 years. Today those veterans homes are underused. They were built to house about 2,400 people, but only 1,575 veterans live in them. The 300-unit veterans home in Barstow was so underutilized in 2020 that Newsom moved to close it as he braced for a pandemic recession, although lawmakers blocked him from shutting the site.

The second push centered on a pair of ballot measures voters approved in 2014 and in 2018 that allocated $4.6 billion to build housing specifically for former military service members. The money created the Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program, which has supported the construction of about 3,250 housing units for veterans to date.

Veterans advocates and state officials view the programs — along with federal efforts led by the Department of Veterans Affairs — as successful in reducing homelessness among former military service members. In the last 12 years, veteran homelessness in California has decreased by more than 30%.

But the trend in California mostly accounts for gains made during the Obama administration, when veteran homelessness peaked nationwide and the Department of Veterans Affairs moved aggressively to place former troops in housing. Since 2014, the number of homeless veterans in California has mostly plateaued around 10,000 to 12,000 people, according to annual counts released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Alex Visotzky, senior California policy fellow at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said the high numbers of veteran homelessness result from the challenges veterans face on returning home in California's competitive housing market.

“When housing markets are unaffordable and incredibly competitive, those with the greatest needs are going to be more likely to fall out,” he said.

Newsom’s new strategy in the mental health bond, advocates say, should help those most in need.

The California Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that half of the state’s unhoused veterans suffer from some kind of behavioral health issue.

The money in the bond would go to the state’s Department of Housing and Community Devel-

What does Newsom want to do?

Putting the money into the mental health bond comes with a tradeoff.

Tori Gibson, a veteran who has experienced homelessness, in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2023.

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opment, which would work with CalVet “to focus specifically on housing veterans experiencing behavioral health challenges,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, the Thousand Oaks Democrat who wrote the bill that ultimately put the bond on the ballot.

Studies have shown veterans are overrepresented in the nation’s homeless population. They may experience personal challenges, such as posttraumatic stress disorders or other mental health issues as well as disabilities related to their military service.

“Transitioning from that very specific culture and society to civilian life is a lifelong process,” said Amy Fairweather, director of policy at the veterans advocacy group Swords to Plowshares. “If you do have any physical or mental disabilities, dealing with those and trying to re-enter civilian life can be very difficult.”

California’s veterans homes California’s long history of providing housing to former military service members dates to 1884, when it opened an estate in Napa County as the state’s first veterans home. That site is still in operation, housing around 600 veterans on a picturesque property in wine country.

Altogether, the state now has eight veterans homes. The two largest homes are in fairly remote communities — one is in Napa County’s Yountville and the second is in Barstow in the Mojave Deserts.

Moving to them can mean living at a long distance from a veteran’s family. That geography somewhat limits interest in the homes.

The homes account for the lion’s share of CalVet’s $650 million annual budget. Some advocates have called on the state to put money into programs that would benefit people who don’t necessarily want to live in a veterans home.

“The state should keep its promises to the current home residents, but as things change, the program needs to be less structured on just providing room and board for a very limited number of people and more structured on providing skilled nursing facility care for those who need it,” said Ethan Rarick, executive director at Little Hoover Commission, which published a report on the veterans homes in 2017.

Outside of the veterans homes, California approved a series of bonds meant to help military service members find housing beginning in 2008.

The Veterans Bond Act, passed that year, provided $900 million to veterans through the CalVet Home Loans Program.

In 2014, California passed an initiative creating the Veterans Housing and Homelessness Program, which put $600 million toward building multi-family homes for veterans. A second ballot initiative in 2018 gave another $4 billion to the program.

The federal Department of Veterans Affairs, meanwhile, has kept up steady funding for housing vouchers that can provide a place to live for former troops. The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program, commonly known as HUD-VASH, was a centerpiece of the Bush and Obama administration’s efforts to curb veterans’ homelessness. It provides rental assistance to over 100,000 veterans nationally.

A steep drop in veteran homelessness The number of homeless veterans in the U.S. peaked in the Great Recession, when the VA in 2007 reported some 154,000 former troops were homeless.

At that time, Fairweather of Swords to Plowshares said many of those deployed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were starting to come back home “to a society that wasn’t prepared for it.”

On top of that, they and older veterans struggled in the economic downturn, which led to more unemployment and homelessness.

“It all came together in a way that was really disadvantageous to the veterans,” she said.

Last year, the VA estimated about 33,000 veterans were homeless nationwide. According to the 2021 annual homelessness assessment report by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, more than half of them are over age 55.

The data also shows that Black veterans are more likely to be homeless than veterans belonging to other races.

Advocates say veterans can be reluctant to ask for help.

“When veterans ultimately fall down that hole into homelessness, what is happening along with that is that they're losing connection with friends and family, because they're ashamed that their life is falling apart and it's hard for them to ask for help,” said Stephen Peck, president of the veterans support organization U.S. Vets.

San Francisco native and Army veteran Latoya White has struggled to stay housed in the dozen years since she left the service. She has found it difficult to afford rent even though she was able to keep decent jobs at a grocery store, the San Francisco airport, and now as a city bus driver.

In advancing Newsom’s mental health plan, lawmakers amended an early version of Assemblymemer Irwin’s veterans’ housing bill that would have issued more bonds for the existing veterans’ housing program. Without new funding, the program that supports construction of multi-unit veterans’ housing is expected to run out of money in 2024.

Still, representatives for Newsom’s ballot measure in a written statement said the bond would create more capacity to help former troops.

“Proposition 1 adds new money for California’s most vulnerable veterans without any redirection or reprioritization from the current program. Without Proposition 1, there would be zero funding for homeless veteran housing moving forward, which is why the measure is so critically needed,” the statement read.

All together, the ballot measure going to voters includes $6.4 billion to fund projects for behavioral health issues and those at the risk of homelessness. It also includes a proposal to adjust how the state spends money it collects for mental health services from a tax on personal income over $1 million, aiming to direct more of the money to housing.

The $1 billion for veterans housing will be distributed in the form of loans and grants by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Representatives from veterans’ groups say the program’s success could hinge on getting the word out, and providing services that provide a path out of homelessness.

At U.S. Vets, Peck said the nonprofit strives to create a community where veterans help veterans.

“Building that community is really important,” he said. “A federal veteran who's been through the process already is probably more effective than we are as social workers.”

Gibson, who currently lives in transitional housing provided by Swords to Plowshares, has started to find that community through the nonprofit.

“I talked to them about how I'm struggling with some issues and they are pretty open and supportive about it,” she said.

Gibson hopes that federal and state services fund more community-oriented programs like hers, so more veterans are able to feel like they are home.

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UN TERCIO DE LOS VETERANOS SIN HOGAR VIVE EN CALIFORNIA. NEWSOM RESPALDA UN NUEVO PLAN PARA AYUDARLOS

La población de veteranos sin hogar de California se ha estancado a pesar de los miles de millones de dólares invertidos por el estado para crear viviendas para ex miembros del servicio militar. Ahora, el gobernador Gavin Newsom quiere cambiar los recursos del estado para centrarse en los veteranos con problemas de salud mental graves.

La veterana del ejército Latoya White en su casa en Treasure Island en San Francisco, el 24 de octubre de 2023. Un tercio de los veteranos sin hogar del país vive en California, donde el estado ha gastado varios miles de millones de dólares en la creación de más viviendas específicamente para ex miembros del servicio militar desde el 11 de septiembre.

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unidades para una población general de ex miembros del servicio militar.

alifornia ha invertido miles de millones de dólares en encontrar hogares para veteranos sin hogar, pero el número de ex miembros del servicio militar que viven en la calle se ha mantenido estable durante casi una década. Hoy en día, un tercio de los veteranos sin hogar del país se encuentran en California.

El primer esfuerzo comenzó a finales de la década de 1990, cuando el estado construyó siete nuevas casas para veteranos en un período de 17 años. Hoy esas casas de veteranos están infrautilizadas. Fueron construidos para albergar a unas 2,400 personas, pero en ellos sólo viven 1,575 veteranos. La casa de veteranos de 300 unidades en Barstow estaba tan infrautilizada en 2020 que Newsom decidió cerrarla mientras se preparaba para una recesión por la pandemia, aunque los legisladores le impidieron cerrar el sitio .

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Tori Gibson de San Francisco es una de ellas. Ha estado buscando un lugar estable donde vivir desde que dejó la Marina hace siete años y no ha sido fácil para ella. Dejó el servicio en parte debido a problemas de salud que continúan debilitándola.

Ahora, con 32 años y atravesando una transición de género, está luchando para llegar a fin de mes.

“Fue simplemente una espiral realmente mala de más discapacidad y luego menos dinero y ningún apoyo”, dijo.

Está buscando un nuevo comienzo mientras el gobernador Gavin Newsom propone un cambio significativo en la estrategia del estado para acabar con la falta de vivienda de los veteranos. Su plan, incluido en un bono de salud mental de 6,400 millones de dólares que enviará a los votantes en las elecciones primarias de marzo, reservaría fondos específicamente para veteranos con problemas graves de salud conductual.

Se trata de un cambio con respecto a los dos últimos esfuerzos importantes de California para financiar viviendas para veteranos, los cuales crearon

El segundo impulso se centró en un par de medidas electorales que los votantes aprobaron en 2014 y 2018 y que asignaron 4,600 millones de dólares para construir viviendas específicamente para ex miembros del servicio militar. El dinero creó el Programa de Prevención de Vivienda y Personas sin Hogar para Veteranos, que hasta la fecha ha apoyado la construcción de alrededor de 3,250 unidades de vivienda para veteranos.

Los defensores de los veteranos y los funcionarios estatales consideran que los programas, junto con los esfuerzos federales liderados por el Departamento de Asuntos de los Veteranos , han logrado reducir la falta de vivienda entre los ex miembros del servicio militar. En los últimos 12 años, el número de veteranos sin hogar en California ha disminuido en más del 30%.

Pero la tendencia en California explica principalmente los avances logrados durante la administración Obama, cuando los veteranos sin hogar alcanzaron su punto máximo en todo el país y el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos tomó medidas agresivas para ubicar a ex tropas en viviendas. Desde 2014, el número de veteranos sin hogar en California se ha estabilizado en su mayoría entre 10,000 y 12,000 personas, según los recuentos anuales publicados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano.

Alex Visotzky, investigador de políticas de California en la Alianza Nacional para Acabar con las Personas sin Hogar, dijo que las altas cifras de veteranos sin hogar son el resultado de los desafíos que enfrentan los veteranos al regresar a casa en el competitivo mercado inmobiliario de California .

"Cuando los mercados inmobiliarios son inasequibles e increíblemente competitivos, aquellos con mayores necesidades tendrán más probabilidades de abandonar", dijo.

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La nueva estrategia de Newsom en el bono de salud mental, dicen sus defensores, debería ayudar a los más necesitados.

El Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de California estima que la mitad de los veteranos sin hogar del estado sufren algún tipo de problema de salud conductual.

El dinero del bono se destinaría al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario del estado, que trabajaría con CalVet "para centrarse específicamente en viviendas para veteranos que experimentan problemas de salud conductual", dijo la asambleísta Jacqui Irwin, la demócrata de Thousand Oaks que redactó el proyecto de ley que finalmente poner el bono en la boleta.

Los estudios han demostrado que los veteranos están sobrerrepresentados entre la población sin hogar del país.

Pueden experimentar desafíos personales, como trastornos de estrés postraumático u otros problemas de salud mental, así como discapacidades relacionadas con su servicio militar.

"La transición de esa cultura y sociedad tan específicas a la vida civil es un proceso que dura toda la vida", dijo Amy Fairweather, directora de políticas del grupo de defensa de los veteranos Swords to Plowshares.

"Si tienes alguna discapacidad física o mental, lidiar con ella e intentar reincorporarte a la vida civil puede ser muy difícil".

Hogares de veteranos de California La larga historia de California en el suministro de viviendas a ex miembros del servicio militar se remonta a 1884, cuando abrió una propiedad en el condado de Napa como el primer hogar para veteranos del estado. Ese sitio todavía está en funcionamiento y alberga a unos 600 veteranos en una pintoresca propiedad en la región vinícola.

En total, el estado cuenta ahora con ocho hogares para veteranos. Las dos casas más grandes se encuentran en comunidades bastante remotas: una está en Yountville, en el condado de Napa, y la segunda en Barstow, en los desiertos de Mojave. Mudarse a ellos puede significar vivir muy lejos de la familia de un veterano. Esa geografía limita un poco el interés en las casas.

Las casas representan la mayor parte del presupuesto anual de $650 millones de CalVet. Algunos defensores han pedido al estado que destine dinero a programas que beneficiarían a personas que no necesariamente quieren vivir en un hogar para veteranos.

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LATIN GRAMMY NOMINEES JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ AND HIS WORLD-RENOWNED MARIACHI SOL DE MÉXICO – MARIACHI AMBASSADORS – RETURN TO HAMMER THEATRE IN SAN JOSE WITH THEIR ANNUAL A MERRY-ACHI CHRISTMAS SHOW

JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ Y SU FAMOSO MARIACHI SOL DE MÉXICO – EMBAJADORES DEL MARIACHI – REGRESAN AL HAMMER THEATRE DE SAN JOSE CON SU CONCIERTO NAVIDEÑO ‘A MERRY ACHI CHRISTMAS’

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atin Grammy nominees Maestro José Hernández and his world-renowned Mariachi Sol de México Mariachi Ambassadors – return to Hammer Theatre in San Jose, California, with their annual Christmas holiday show A Merry-Achi Christmas.

The program showcases the ensemble’s musicianship, playing mariachi favorites and the most well-known and beloved Christmas music, such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, performed mariachi-style by one of the most critically acclaimed mariachis.

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“We are delighted to continue our holiday tradition bringing the most beloved Christmas and Latino music to our fans in San Jose, California,” says Maestro Hernández. “For over 20 years we continue bringing a fun, joyful show for families both young and old. Come one and all to spend with us an unforgettable evening.!”

Mariachi Sol de México’s roster includes: Trumpets: José Hernández, founder/director, Moisés Ortiz, Carlos Toledo; Violins: Adrián Grijalva, Guadalupe González, Adrian Vaca, Patrick Molina, Nathan Fernandez, Fernando Moreno; Guitar: Alejandro Asencio; Vihuela: José “Pepe” Pérez; Guitarrón: Arnulfo Sanchez; Harp: Guillermo “Willie” Acuña.

ABOUT JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ AND MARIACHI SOL DE MÉXICO – EMBAJADORES DEL MARIACHI José is a master of mariachi music. He is a Grammy Awardwinning, world-renowned musician, composer, and music educator. He is the founder of the world-famous Mariachi Sol de México and America’s first all-female professional mariachi ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. José also directs the mariachi ensemble that plays at L.A. Rams football games.

José’s family hails from the town of Miraflores, Jalisco. He is a seven-generation mariachi whose family has played music professionally since the 1700s when Mexico was New Spain.

Arguably, the longest-surviving family that continues to play mariachi music. José’s daughter Crystal is following the family tradition, joining her father’s ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles.

José and his Mariachi Sol de México received their latest Latin Grammy nomination in 2022 for their latest album 40 Aniversario Embajadores del Mariachi (40th Anniversary Mariachi Ambassadors), a collec-

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tion of classic rancheras from the ensemble’s 40-year artistic trajectory. José counts with 9 Latin Grammy Nominations and the ensemble has 7. In addition, José’s symphonic arrangements and orchestrations have led his mariachi to share the stage with Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony and Jalisco Symphony.

He recently traveled to The Czech Republic where the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra debuted his composition “Rapsodia para un mariachi”, and most recently, he composed his “Jarabe Sinfónico No. 1 para orquesta.”

José and his Mariachi Sol de México have played sold out concerts from Madison Square Garden to Beijing, China and Pyongyang, North Korea. They have been invited to play for five U.S. Presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama.

The versatility of Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández led to amazing collaborations with legacy artists such as The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Selena, Linda Ronstadt, Juan Gabriel, Jose Feliciano, Vicente Fernández and a record-breaking tour with superstar Luis Miguel. The ensemble has also provided music for the soundtracks for such films as Old Gringo, American Me, Rango, Glory Road, Sea Biscuit, Don Juan de Marco, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and many more.

José’s passion is to bring mariachi music to audiences around the world. In addition to leading two mariachi ensembles, he works tirelessly to inspire and empower the next generation of musicians. José helped to create mariachi music programs in schools in 37 states and his Mariachi Academy curriculum is taught in 22 schools throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties in Southern California.

José also founded The José Hernández' Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute, a mariachi music Summer intensive and competition which brings together some of the country’s top student mariachi ensembles and the Mariachi Heritage Society, which teaches mariachi music and folk dancing to new generations. José is also the Musical Director of several prestigious mariachi festivals.

In 2021, José received the Cesar Chavez Legacy of Service Award, recognized for his work elevating the perception of mariachi music throughout the world and inspiring future generations of mariachi students via educational scholarships, gifting instruments and via his Mariachi Heritage Society.

José continues to advance the art of mariachi music with daring new compositions and arrangements. His 18th CD, 40 Aniversario Embajadores del Mariachi was nominated for a Latin Grammy. He has composed, arranged and provided music for all eighteen Mariachi Sol de México albums. He sings and plays trumpet, violin, guitarrón, and vihuela. He has performed in prestigious venues around the world and recorded with some of the most respected names in the music industry.

José’s musical inspirations are rich and diverse, ranging from Agustín Lara to José Alfredo Jiménez. One of José’s proudest achievements is establishing the Sol de México symphony orchestra, bringing this powerful and vibrant sound to mariachi lovers around the world.

TICKETS: (408) 924-8512 or buy online at https://hammertheatre.com/events-list/ WHEN: Friday, November 24 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm.

WHERE: Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, California.

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os nominados al Latin Grammy Maestro José Hernández y su famoso Mariachi Sol de México- Embajadores del Mariachi –regresan al Hammer Theatre de San Jose con su concierto navideño “A Merry-Achi Christmas.” El programa muestra el talento musical del grupo, que tocan, los temas rancheros favoritos, así como la música navideña más conocida y querida, como la Suite Cascanueces de Tchaikovsky, interpretada al estilo mariachi por uno de los mariachis más aclamados por la crítica.

La familia Hernández son originarios del pueblo de Miraflores, Jalisco. José es mariachi de siete generaciones cuya familia ya tocaba música mariachi desde los años 1700s cuando México todavía era la Nueva España.

Posiblemente, la familia mariachi profesional más antigua que sigue la tradición. La hija de José, Crystal Hernández se une al grupo femenil Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.

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José y su Mariachi Sol de México recibieron su más reciente nominación al Latin Grammy en 2022 por su más reciente producción, 40 Aniversario Embajadores del Mariachi, una colección de éxitos de sus 40 años de trayectoria artística. José tiene nueve nominaciones y el conjunto con siete. Además, los arreglos y composiciones sinfónicos escritos por José han llevado al mariachi a compartir escenarios con orquestas como Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony y Jalisco Symphony. José recientemente viajó a Praga en la República Checa donde la orquesta filarmónica de Praga presentó la composición escrita por José titulada “Rapsodia para un mariachi”, y recientemente compuso su “Jarabe Sinfónico No. 1 para orquesta.” José y su Mariachi Sol de México se han presentado por todo el mundo.

Desde, Madison Square Garden en Nueva York, a Beijing, China y Pyongyang, North Korea. También se han presentado antes cinco presidentes de los E.E.U.U., desde Ronald Reagan a Barack Obama.

José Hernández es maestro de música mariachi. Es un ganador del premio Grammy, músico, compositor y educador musical de renombre. Es fundador del mundialmente famoso Mariachi Sol de México y el primer conjunto de mariachis profesional exclusivamente femenino en los Estados Unidos, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. José también dirige el mariachi que toca durante los partidos de fútbol de los L.A. Rams.

La versatilidad del Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández los ha llevado a formar asombrosas colaboraciones con grandes artistas como The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Selena, Linda Ronstadt, Juan Gabriel, Jose Feliciano, Vicente Fernández y una gira que rompió records con la superestrella Luis Miguel.

El grupo también han participado en las bandas sonoras de películas como Old Gringo, American Me, Rango, Glory

“Estamos emocionados de presentar nuestra tradición navideña tocando la música favorita de nuestro público en San Jose, California”, señala el Maestro Hernández. “Por más de veinte años hemos presentado nuestro concierto navideño para familias, jóvenes y de mayor edad. Será una noche inolvidable para toda la familia.”

Los integrantes del Mariachi Sol de México son: Trompetas: José Hernández, director, Moisés Ortiz, Carlos Toledo; Violines: Adrián Grijalva, Guadalupe González, Adrian Vaca, Patrick Molina, Nathan Fernandez, Fernando Moreno; Guitarra: Alejandro Asencio; Vihuela: José “Pepe” Pérez; Guitarrón: Arnulfo Sanchez; Arpa: Guillermo “Willie” Acuña.

José es un mariachi cuya pasión y compromiso es proyectar la música mariachi a audiencias por todo el mundo. Además de encabezar dos grupos de mariachis, José inspira y empodera a la nueva generación de músicos. José han ayudado a establecer programas de música mariachi en escuelas en 37 estados y su currículo de mariachi es estudiado en 22 escuelas por los condados de Orange y Los Ángeles en el sur de California. José también ha fundado las iniciativas de educación: The José Hernández' Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute, un intenso estudio veranero y certamen de música mariachi que reúne a algunos de los mejores mariachis estudiantiles del país, y The Mariachi Heritage Society, una organización que da clases de música mariachi y baile folklórico a las nuevas generaciones.

José también se desempeña como el director musical de varios prestigiosos festivales de mariachi. En el 2021, José fue honrado con el premio Cesar Chavez Legado de Servicio, reconocido por su trabajo elevando la percepción de la música mariachi e inspirando a la nueva generación de mariachis con becas, educación y regalando instrumentos via su fundación Mariachi Heritage Society.

José sigue avanzando el arte de la música mariachi con nuevas composiciones y arreglos.

Ha grabado 18 CDs, y su más reciente: 40 Aniversario Embajadores del Mariachi ha sido nominado para un Grammy Latino. Ha compuesto, arreglado y proporcionado música para todos los proyectos del Mariachi Sol de México. El canta y toca la trompeta, el violín, el guitarrón y la vihuela. Se ha presentado en teatros y auditorios prestigiosos por todo el mundo y ha grabado con algunos de los nombres más respetados en la industria de la música.

Las inspiraciones musicales de José son amplias y diversas.

Desde Agustín Lara hasta José Alfredo Jiménez. Uno de sus logros de mayor orgullo fue establecer la Orquesta Sinfónica Sol de México, que difunde esta poderosa y vibrante música a los fanáticos de mariachi por todo el mundo.

BOLETOS: (408) 924-8512 o https://hammertheatre.com/ events-list/ CUANDO: Viernes 24 de noviembre a las 3 pm y 7:30 pm.

DONDE: Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, California.

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023

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6 CONSEJOS PARA UNA ALIMENTACIÓN SALUDABLE (¡Y DELICIOSA!) DURANTE LOS DÍAS FESTIVOS Por Laura Clapper, MD, directora médica de CCA Health California

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n CCA Health California, tenemos la misión de ayudar a nuestros miembros a optimizar su salud, y los alimentos nutritivos son el pilar principal de esa misión. Dado que la comida juega un papel importante durante la temporada festiva, comparto algunos consejos sencillos para una alimentación más saludable que puedes implementar este año mientras mantienes vivas las tradiciones y la festividad de tu familia.

Platillos festivos favoritos y alimentación saludable Los días festivos suelen ser momentos preciados en los que se reúnen miembros de la familia de todas las edades. En esta época del año, el Día de Todos los Santos es lo más importante. Y aunque el rico entramado de culturas de nuestro estado sugiere que cada familia puede tener su propia manera de celebrar estos días especiales, ¡Es probable que la comida sea el centro de todas ellas!

La comida es una parte integral de la cultura familiar. A través de recetas o tradiciones, las familias pueden compartir partes de su historia e identidad familiar que abarcan generaciones. Si bien la preparación de alimentos en sí misma crea un momento especial para vincularse con los seres queridos, también presenta una oportunidad para priorizar la salud y al mismo tiempo honrar el patrimonio cultural. Sabemos que preservar la delicia y la autenticidad de los platillos y dulces es una prioridad, por eso compartimos algunos consejos sencillos que se apegan al corazón de las recetas, sin dejar de priorizar la salud.

Es importante mantener el equilibrio en la dieta, incluso durante estas épocas extra festivas. Por ejemplo, el Centro para la Prevención de Enfermedades Cardíacas y Vasculares de la UCSF recomienda man-

deseas explorar opciones alternativas para hacer que las recetas tradicionales sean más saludables, existen muchas formas de experimentar. Algunos pequeños cambios que no comprometerán el sabor de tu plato son cambiar solo un alimento básico de tu receta favorita. Por ejemplo, prueba un corte de carne más magro, reduce la cantidad de azúcar o sal, o usa una versión integral de uno de tus ingredientes principales (como usar arroz integral en lugar de arroz blanco).

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tenerse hidratado, evitar el exceso de alcohol y comer alimentos ricos en proteínas poco antes de que comiencen las festividades.

Consejo 1: ¡Ve por el sabor!

Muchas recetas festivas requieren ingredientes de temporada, lo que significa que podría ser un momento ideal para encontrar frutas, verduras y hierbas frescas de temporada y más asequibles que en otras épocas del año. Los productos de temporada están en su mejor momento de sabor y pueden mejorar incluso la receta más básica. Si los productos frescos no son una opción, los alimentos enlatados tienen muchos beneficios y algunos sabores se pueden enlatar aún mejor: tomates, calabaza, maíz y chiles verdes, por ejemplo.

Solo asegúrate de que las opciones enlatadas no tengan sal ni azúcar agregadas.

Las frutas y verduras congeladas son otra gran opción.

Consejo 2: ¡Experimenta!

Sabemos que parte de comer durante las fiestas implica ir por un segundo plato. Si

Consejo 3: Involucra a todos Compartir recetas especiales o historias sobre cocinar con generaciones pasadas no sólo es una parte importante de la historia familiar, sino también una excelente manera de enseñar a las generaciones futuras a apreciar la comida. Las investigaciones muestran que cocinar y comer juntos puede mejorar el estado de ánimo y fortalecer los vínculos sociales, además de motivar recetas más saludables porque somos más conscientes de qué ingredientes usamos cuando cocinamos para otros.

Crear curiosidad sobre cómo se elaboran los platillos, por qué se utiliza cada ingrediente y las técnicas de cocina puede crear recuerdos para toda la vida. Cocinar platillos tradicionales, así como alternativas saludables para complementar la comida, es una excelente manera de honrar las recetas familiares y al mismo tiempo crear equilibrio.

Consejo 4: Encuentra el equilibrio y ten un plan Hay muchas maneras de disfrutar todas las deliciosas recetas y aun así tener en cuenta la salud. Puedes hacer esto de muchas maneras, como probándolos en porciones más pequeñas o equilibrando tu plato incorporando una verdura o proteína magra en un platillo rico en carbohidratos.

Si tu familia está ansiosa por probar el de-

porción que comes no sólo te ayudará a controlar tu enfermedad crónica a largo plazo, sino que también te permitirá sentirte mejor ese día. Todo el mundo puede ser consciente y proactivo con respecto a su salud durante los festivos manteniéndose hidratado, limitando el consumo de alcohol y controlando el consumo de sal.

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licioso pan de muerto, anímalos primero a disfrutar unas verduras asadas o frutas de temporada. Una excelente manera de asegurarte de consumir los cinco grupos de alimentos es visitar myplate.gov para encontrar consejos y recursos locales para una alimentación nutritiva. Usar platos más pequeños también es siempre una manera fácil de optar por porciones más pequeñas.

Si tienes condiciones que podrían afectar tu dieta, consulta con tu médico o plan de salud para obtener recursos que se ajusten a tus necesidades dietéticas específicas.

Consejo 5: Ten en cuenta los desencadenantes alimentarios Si tiene una enfermedad crónica, como diabetes o una enfermedad cardíaca, es importante planificar con anticipación y tener en cuenta los desencadenantes alimentarios que pueden comprometer su condición de salud. Los festivos normalmente significan que hay más postres, que tienen un alto contenido de azúcar, y mantequilla y carnes rojas, que tienen un alto contenido de grasas saturadas. Ser selectivo sobre los alimentos que eliges y el tamaño de la

Consejo 6: Sal a caminar después de cenar como una nueva tradición Una nueva tradición que todos pueden crear juntos son las caminatas después de la cena u otra actividad física en la que todos puedan participar. Dar un paseo corto por la cuadra modela un comportamiento saludable y aumenta las conexiones sociales con los vecinos, y es un buen momento para que los miembros de la familia se ayuden entre sí. No se trata de la distancia, se trata del tiempo que pasamos en familia al aire libre, incluso si eso significa usar carriolas o ayudas para caminar según sea necesario.

CCA Health California presta servicios a personas en los condados de Merced, Santa Clara, San Joaquín y Stanislaus. El plan de salud trabaja con miembros, proveedores y organizaciones comunitarias para coordinar la atención centrada en la persona que aborda los factores sociales que impactan la salud y empodera a las personas para tomar decisiones que se alineen con sus valores y preferencias. Para obtener más información, visite ccahealthca.org.

CONCÉNTRESE EN SU VISTA Y SALUD PARA FOCUS ON YOUR SIGHT AND HEALTH TO WARD OFF VISION LOSS FROM DIABETES EVITAR LA PÉRDIDA DE VISIÓN POR DIABETES ENGLISH

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n often-silent condition that can steal vision, diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that may have no noticeable symptoms in the early stages and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in working-age Americans. The condition affects nearly 8 million Americans, and that number is expected to double by 2050. Thankfully, people with diabetes who recognize their risk of vision complications and get regular dilated eye exams, learn the signs and symptoms to watch for, and seek expert treatment from a retina specialist can protect their sight.

A 2023 survey of 1,000 Americans 40 and older commissioned by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) revealed a frightening lack of knowledge about diabetic retinopathy that could put millions at risk for vision loss. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Americans 40 and over (64%) did not know that one of the causes of spots or floaters in their vision is due to diabetic retinopathy. And more than half who took the survey (51%) did not know that people with diabetes who have high blood pressure are more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy.

"A diabetes diagnosis means many aspects of a person's health may be impacted including vision, yet awareness about the risk factors for and symptoms of diabetic eye disease remains too low," said ASRS Foundation President Judy E. Kim, M.D., FASRS. "Everyone with diabetes and those at risk for the condition should pay special attention to their vision. Since there are usually no symptoms at the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, getting regular dilated eye exams is extremely important to detect early signs of disease, and seeking care

with a retina specialist at the first sign or symptom of diabetic retinopathy may preserve vision."

America's retina specialists urge people with diabetes, those who may be at risk or have prediabetes, and their loved ones to pay close attention to their eyesight and consider adopting lifestyle changes to help safeguard their vision.

To get started, learn the ABCDE and S of healthy habits to prevent vision loss from diabetes. This six-letter range of lifestyle practices can help ease or end retina damage from diabetic retinopathy.

A: Keep track of your A1C and work to manage your levels, as poor blood sugar control over time can worsen diabetic retinopathy.

B: Control Blood Pressure as much as possible. High blood pressure affects the blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the retina.

C: Rein in high Cholesterol to avoid a build-up of plaque that can clog blood vessels and damage eyes.

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risks and symptoms is also crucial to protecting vision. Anyone who has diabetes - including Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes - is at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Additional factors that can increase the risk include: * Disease duration: the longer you have diabetes, the greater the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy * Poor control of blood sugar levels over time * Hypertension (high blood pressure) * Kidney disease * High cholesterol levels * Pregnancy Many people have diabetic retinopathy for a long time without symptoms.

By the time symptoms occur, substantial damage may have occurred.

Symptoms may include: * Blurred or distorted vision

D: Commit to Disciplined Eating or healthy eating, with an emphasis on colorful fresh vegetables, fatty coldwater fish, nuts rich in omega-3 fatty acids and foods high in fiber.

* Difficulty reading

E: Stay active and make regular Exercise part of your routine. Being active improves insulin resistance and helps control obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, which benefits eye health.

* Eye pressure

S: Just say No to Smoking. Smoking can lead to vision loss and blindness and quitting can significantly improve eye health.

Awareness of diabetic retinopathy

* The appearance of spots - commonly called "floaters" - in your vision * A shadow across the field of vision * Difficulty with color perception For more information about diabetic retinopathy, visit SeeforaLifetime.org/ DiabeticRetinopathy. To find your retina specialist, visit FindYourRetinaSpecialist.org.

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.

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a retinopatía diabética, enfermedad a menudo silenciosa que puede robarle la visión, es una complicación de la diabetes que pudiera no tener síntomas perceptibles en las primeras etapas, y es la principal causa de ceguera irreversible en los estadounidenses de edad laboral. El padecimiento afecta a casi 8 millones de estadounidenses, y se espera que dicha cifra se duplique para el 2050.

Afortunadamente, las personas con diabetes que reconocen su riesgo de complicaciones de la visión, se someten regularmente a exámenes oculares con dilatación de las pupilas, se familiarizan con las señales y síntomas a los que deben prestar atención, y buscan tratamiento experto de un especialista de retina, pueden proteger su vista.

Una encuesta realizada en el 2023 a 1,000 estadounidenses mayores de 40 años, comisionada por la American Society of Retina Specialists (Sociedad Americana de Especialistas de Retina, ASRS, por sus siglas en inglés) reveló una aterradora falta de conocimiento sobre la retinopatía diabética, que podría poner a millones de personas en riesgo de pérdida de visión. De hecho, casi dos tercios del grupo de estadounidenses mayores de 40 años que participó en la encuesta (64%) desconocían que una de las causas de las manchas o "moscas volantes" existentes en su visión se debe a la retinopatía diabética. Además, más de la mitad (51%) ignoraban que las personas con diabetes que tienen hipertensión son más propensas a la retinopatía diabética.

"Un diagnóstico de diabetes equivale a que muchos aspectos de la salud de una persona, como la visión, pueden ser afectados. Sin embargo, el conocimiento de los factores de riesgo y los síntomas de la enfermedad ocular diabética sigue siendo demasiado insuficiente", expresó la Dra. Judy E. Kim, M.D., FASRS, presidenta de la Fundación ASRS. "Todas las

personas con diabetes y las que están en riesgo de padecer la afección, deben prestar especial atención a su visión.

Dado que generalmente no hay síntomas en las primeras etapas de la retinopatía diabética, es extremadamente importante hacerse exámenes oculares regulares para detectar signos tempranos de la enfermedad, y buscar atención con un especialista de retina a la primera señal o síntoma de retinopatía diabética, lo cual puede preservar la visión".

Los especialistas de retina de Estados Unidos exhortan a las personas con diabetes, a las que pueden estar en riesgo o tienen prediabetes y a sus seres queridos a prestar mucha atención a la vista, y considerar la posibilidad de adoptar cambios en el estilo de vida para protegerla.

Para comenzar, aprenda el ABCDEF de los hábitos saludables para prevenir la pérdida de la visión debido a la diabetes.

Estas seis letras de prácticas en el estilo de vida pueden ayudar a aliviar o poner fin al daño de la retinopatía diabética.

A: Llevar un registro de su A1C y trabajar para controlar sus niveles, ya que un control deficiente del azúcar en la sangre con el tiempo puede empeorar la retinopatía diabética.

B: Bajar la presión arterial, controlarla tanto como sea posible. La hipertensión afecta los vasos sanguíneos de todo el cuerpo, incluidos los de la retina.

C: Controlar el Colesterol alto para evitar la acumulación de placa que puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y dañar los ojos.

D: Comprometerse con una Disciplinada alimentación, es decir saludable, con énfasis en verduras frescas y coloridas, pescados grasos de agua fría, nueces ricas en ácidos grasos omega­3 y alimentos ricos en fibra.

E: Mantenerse activo y hacer que el Ejercicio regular sea parte de su rutina. Estar activo mejora la resistencia a la insulina y

ayuda a controlar la obesidad, la hipertensión y el colesterol, lo que beneficia la salud ocular.

F: No Fumar. Fumar puede provocar pérdida de visión y ceguera, y dejar de fumar puede mejorar significativamente la salud ocular.

El conocimiento de los riesgos y síntomas de la retinopatía diabética también es crucial para proteger la visión. Cualquier persona que tenga diabetes, incluida la diabetes tipo 1, tipo 2 y gestacional, corre el riesgo de tener retinopatía diabética.

Entre otros factores que pueden aumentar el riesgo están: * Duración de la enfermedad: cuanto más tiempo se tenga diabetes, mayor será el riesgo de retinopatía diabética * Control deficiente de los niveles de azúcar en la sangre a lo largo del tiempo Hipertensión (presión arterial alta) * Enfermedad de los riñones * Niveles altos de colesterol Embarazo Muchas personas tienen retinopatía diabética durante mucho tiempo sin experimentar síntomas. En el momento en que se presentan, es posible que ya se haya producido un daño significativo. Entre los síntomas pueden estar: * Visión borrosa o distorsionada Dificultad para leer * Aparición de manchas, comúnmente llamadas "moscas volantes", en la visión Una sombra atravesada en el campo visual * Presión ocular * Dificultad con la percepción del color Para obtener más información sobre la retinopatía diabética, visite SeeforaLifetime.org/DiabeticRetinopathy. Para encontrar a su especialista en retina, visite FindYourRetinaSpecialist.org.

Noviembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Enfermedad Ocular Diabética.

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Kifer Departamentos para Seniors

Kifer Senior Apartments provides 80 units of affordable and supportive housing located at 3333 Kifer Road in Santa Clara.

Los departamentos para Personas Mayores Kifer ofrecen 80 unidades de viviendas asequibles y de apoyo ubicadas en 3333 Kifer Road en Santa Clara.

Unit Mix: 79 units total (30-Studios, 45-1 bedrooms, 4-2 bedrooms), 1 staff unit. 54 units set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness.

We welcome Section 8 vouchers.

Combinación de unidades: 79 unidades en total (30 estudios, 45-1 dormitorios, 4-2 dormitorios), 1 unidad para el personal. 54 unidades reservadas para personas sin hogar.

Aceptamos los vales de la Sección 8.

Income Requirements: This property serves households at 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% AMI.

Requisitos de ingresos: 20%, 30%, 40% y 50% IAM.

Utilities: PG&E, water & garbage paid by owner.

Servicios públicos: PG&E, agua y recolección de residuos pagados por el propietario.

Pet Policy: Pet friendly, limited to one pet per household.

Política de mascotas: Se admiten mascotas, limitado a una mascota por hogar.

Leasing Office: The temporary leasing office is located at 2727 Walsh Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

Oficina de arrendamiento: La oficina de arrendamiento temporal está ubicada en 2727 Walsh Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Housing Law. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Familial Status or National Origin.

Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, estado familiar u origen nacional.

New affordable apartments ready for occupancy in January 2024.

AHORA ACEPTAMOS APLICACIONES Basado en ingresos para personas mayores Apartamentos de 1 habitación 39548 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 510-657-4244 | TTY 711 pasatiempoapts.com

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699264 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MR. PIPE, 2558 Sue Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ernesto Bermudez, 2558 Sue Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2022. This filing is a refile. Previous file#FBN685909.

“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/ Ernesto Bermudez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699264 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700243 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOR-CAL WHEELS, 1221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite J, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez, Inc., 2221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite J, San

Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/24/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez, Inc. CEO Article/Reg#: C4783850 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/1/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700243 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700261 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO/ DBA NODUX STUDIO, 683 River View Dr, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO, 683 River View Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in

this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700261

true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brenda Gereny Bernal Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700402

November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700411 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARCOS TILE, 2070 Amberwood Court, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marcos Sandoval, 2070 Amberwood Court, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/19/2022. 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/ Marcos Sandoval This statement was

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700402 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bear’s Land Family Day Care, 1110 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brenda Gereny Bernal Hernandez, 1110 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/07/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN686739. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as

November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023

Nuevos departamentos asequibles listos para ser habitados en enero de 2024.

filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700411 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700060 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING LAUNDROMAT, 1643 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KING LAUNDROMAT, INC., 4216 Ridgemont Ct, Oakland, CA 94619.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/25/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Victoria Duong KING LAUNDROMAT, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 5910300 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co.

Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 700060 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700299 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEKRETO, 2566 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rafael Ibarra Celestino, 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rafael Ibarra This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023.

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

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023 File No. FBN 700299 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700341 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GRAN TAMAL COLOMBIANO, 1327 Keoncrest Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oscar Mauricio Ospina Palacios, 1327 Keoncrest Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/06/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Oscar Mauricio Ospina Palacios This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/06/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700341 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698429 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & D Prime Plastering, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Santiago López, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127.

Domingo López Martinez, 940 Linden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/23/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that

all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel Santiago Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698429 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700260 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ann Love MasterStylist, 4735 Hamilton Ave Suite #81, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ann Love, 1828 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ann Love This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700260 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422368 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Safiya Sarai Munif INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Safiya Sarai Munif has filed a

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023 petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Safiya Sarai Munif to Luci Marcel Wolfenstein 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422364 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tyler William Bradley INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tyler William Bradley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tyler William Bradley to Athalbrandr William Wolfenstein 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at

the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424042 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lindsey-N-Ramirez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Li n d s ey- N - R a m i rez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Li n d s ey- N - R a m i rez AKA Lindsey Nogoez Ramirez to Lindsey, Ramirez Noguez 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 1/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425370 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candace Areana Reardon INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Candace Areana Reardon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Candace Areana Reardon to Candace Areana Bellinger 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: 2/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov 06, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420350 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sonia + Ashreet Dhaliwal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sonia + Ashreet Dhaliwal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Shaan Ashreet Dhaliwal to Armaan Ashreet Dhaliwal 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/19/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Sam Gu Case No. 23PR195021 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Sam Gu. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tina Cheng in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Tina Cheng 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: January 18, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file

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written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

10. Petitioner: Tina Cheng 1176 Hyde Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 (408)250-1502 Rune Date: November 10, 17 and 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699919 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUGOCUS, INC, 760 West Valley Dr #4, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HUGOCUS, INC, 760 West Valley Dr #4, Campbell, CA 95008.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious

business name(s) listed above on 10/19/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Hugo Cesar Vargas-Maldonado HUGOCUS, INC CEO Article/Reg#: 5922646 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/19/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699919 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700127 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Taco’s Maya, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Barajas Moratalla, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Maria Rebeca Esquivel Villanova, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Luis Barajas Moratalla This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700127

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November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700103 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DALADISCRAFTS, 673 Kirk Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Deicy Greves, 673 Kirk Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95133.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/15/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Deicy Greves This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700103 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700133 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: B & B IMMIGRATION SERVICES, 190 Ryland St 4417, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VIVIANA M BEDOYA ENCISO, 190 Ryland St 4417, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a

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crime.) /s/ Viviana M Bedoya Enciso This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700133 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700090 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: White Diamond Mobile, 350 Barack Obama Blvd #315, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raul Castro, 350 Barack Obama Blvd #315, San Jose, CA 95126. 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/ Raul Castro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 700090 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700134 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Emisora Sabor Bahia, 4400 The Wood Apt 523 Building 5, 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): Diana Reyes Barreto, 4400 The Wood Apt 532 Building 5,

San Jose, CA 95136.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diana Reyes Barreto This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700134 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699806 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS HUANDACAREO, 1978 McGinness Ave, 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): Gabriela Chica Aguilar, 1173 Curtiss Ave, San Jose, CA 05128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/13/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gabriela Chica Aguilar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699806 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NO. 23CV424836 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI KIM XUAN LE and JASON TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) THI KIM XUAN LE and JASON TRAN have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ANH DUC TRAN to JIMMY TRAN b. THI KIM XUAN LE to JENNY LE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424830 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THI BICH NGUYEN and DANH VU CHUNG INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) NGOC THI BICH NGUYEN and DANH VU CHUNG have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

KHA HUY CHUNG to KAYDEN CHUNG 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424825 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Glen Shih INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Glen Shih to I-Chun Shih 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424796 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andrik Alexander Blanco INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Andrik Alexander Blanco has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Andrik Alexander Blanco to Andrik Alexander Arroyo 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 26, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424832 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Venkata Naga Dilip Vutukuru INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Venkata Naga Dilip Vutukuru to Dilip Venkata Naga Vutukuru b. Karuna Naga Satya Santoshi Kumari Vutukuru AKA Kumari, Karuna, Vutukuru to Karuna Kumari Vutukuru 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

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424831 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wenrui Shi Kang. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Wenrui Shi Kang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wenrui Shi Kang Ray Shi 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Darryl Robert Gostisha To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Darryl Robert Gostisha, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on October 3, 2023, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699300 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D’LUCCI BY LUXURY, 3779 Blackford Ave Apt 15, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luz A Quintero, 3779 Blackford Ave Apt 15, San Jose, CA 95117.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023 business name(s) listed above on 10/04/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Luz Quintero This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699300 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700006 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JD LOCKSMITH, 100 Palm Valley Blvd Apt 2026, 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): Juan Diego Cruz Rodriguez, 100 Palm Valley Blvd Apt 2026, San Jose, CA 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/23/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Diego Cruz Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700006 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699650 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POKE ONE, 407

Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): WJ FOOD CHAIN INC, 1867 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122. 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/ Jingxi He WJ FOOD CHAIN INC CEO Article/Reg#: 5194177 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699650 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699971 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Silicon Valley Wings Start To Fly, 3149 Sylvan Drive, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angelina Olivo Aleman, 3149 Sylvan Drive, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/20/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Angelina Olivo Aleman This statement was filed with the Co.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699971 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700007 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE MAGIC SEWING BY CLARITA, 324 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Clara Ines Grimaldos, 188 Chalet Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/23/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN696325. “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/ Clara Grimaldos This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700007 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418152 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jorge A. Lugo and Miriam Lugo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jorge Lugo and Miriam Lugo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sophia Lugo

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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

Oct 17, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422445 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jenny Shu-Chen Su Wu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jenny Shu-Chen Su Wu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jenny Shu Chen Wu to Jenny Shuchen Su b. Jenny Shu-Chen Su Wu to Jenny Shuchen Su c.

Jenny Shu-Chen Wu to Jenny Shuchen Su 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 14, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423635 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo to Nasim Goudarzinikoo 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: 01/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 03, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424448 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matadeen Mishra & Aradhana Mishra INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Matadeen Mishra & Aradhana Mishra have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Shaurya Mishra to Adhrit Mishra 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

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 20, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424461 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Suzette Faustino Pereira-Beardsley INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Suzette Faustino PereiraBeardsley have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Suzette Faustino Pereira-Beardsley to Suzette Pereira Beardsley 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at

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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, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424707 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SEYED ARASH POURHASHEMI. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) SEYED ARASH POURHASHEMI have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SEYED ARASH POURHASHEMI ARASH JAMES POURHASHEMI. 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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Oct 25, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of THUY HUONG THI LE Case No. 23PR195439 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THUY HUONG THI LE, aka HUONG LE. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Thi Nhung Thuy Trieu; aka Nhung Thi Thuy Trieu in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Thi Nhung Thuy Trieu; aka Nhung Thi Thuy Trieu 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 20, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this peti-

tion, 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: Mimi N. Trieu Law Offices of Mimi N. Trieu 2670 S. White Road, Suite 150 San Jose, CA 95148 (408)230-9999 October 27, November 3 and 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698653 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ortega Landscaping, 1753 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Ortega, 1755 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Ortega This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/30/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698653 Prior Publication Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 Corrected Publication: October 20, 27, November 3 and 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698725 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILO ABADILLA VISUALS, 3308 Moncucco Court, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Milo Albasin Abadilla, 3308 Moncucco Court, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/1/23. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Milo Albasin Abadilla This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/1/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698725

Prior Publication: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 Corrected Publication: October 20, 27, November 3 and 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699038 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARSH’S CLEANING SERVICES, 1785 Almaden Rd Apt 316, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MARSH SERVICES LLC, 1785 Almaden Rd Apt 316, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN696598. “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/ Martha Rodriguez Solano MARSH SERVICES LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202356410246 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699038 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698774 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARADISE EVENTS, 15650 La Mesa Ct, 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): PARADISE PLAYSPACE, INC., 15650 La Mesa Ct, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/06/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN697225. “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/ Anahita Tabatabaei Yazdi PARADISE PLAYSPACE, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 5842163 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698774 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699874 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROSA’S HOUSE CLEANING, 364 Swaps Dr, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ROSA ELENA FARFAN MARTINEZ, 364 Swaps Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/17/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Rosa Elena Farfan Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/17/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699874 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699660 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA SUNNYVALE, 545 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LICE TO KNOW YOU LLC, 500 North Rainbow Blvd, Suite 300A, Las Vegas, NV 89107. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN594784.

“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/ Ibrahim Moinuddin LICE TO KNOW YOU LLC OFFICER Article/Reg#: 202357517126 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 699660 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023 NO. 699748 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARISCOS SAN JUAN #3, 575 First Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SERGIO’S RESTAURANTS INC, 1780 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/06/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sergio Becerra Cruz SERGIO’S RESTAURANTS INC President Article/Reg#: CA2995566 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699748 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699773 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GENESIS FAST CLEANING, 652 Hermitage Way, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luis R Arroyo, 652 Hermitage Way, San Jose, CA 95134.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/12/2023.

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

correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Luis R Arroyo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/12/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699773 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699774 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORJUELA PAINTER SERVICES, 2770 Croft Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): German Orjuela Gomez, 2770 Croft Dr, San Jose, CA 95148.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/12/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ German Orjuela Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/12/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699774 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699698 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NGOC GIAU NGUYEN, 1260 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name

NOV 10, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023 and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): NGOC GIAU THI NGUYEN, 1260 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/27/2022. 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/ Ngoc Giau Thi Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/10/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699698 October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424027 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mai Binh Quan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mai Binh Quan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mai Binh Quan to Rebecca Quan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hear-

ing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423573 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonia Mendez Vargas INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonia Mendez Vargas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Antonia Mendez Vargas to A. Mendez Vargas El 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: 1/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

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Oct 02, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424127 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christopher James Miller / Hayley Sarah Hirsh INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Christopher James Miller / Hayley Sarah Hirsh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Christpher James Miller to Christpher James Miller Halsner b. Hayley Sarah Hirsh to Hayley Sarah Hirsh Halsner 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: 1/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in

the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423927 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cynthia Uribe INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Cynthia Uribe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cynthia Uribe to Cynthia Uribe Rodriguez 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: 1/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 10, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423970 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alejandro Tomas Capellini INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Alejandro Tomas Capellini to Alejandro Tomas Cappellini 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: 1/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 11, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422940 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marie Bernard Sanoria INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Marie Bernard Sanoria has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Marie Bernard Sanoria to Marie Bernard Canton Sanoria 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: 1/02/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sep 25, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423641 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Myna Le INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Myna Thi Le to Tina Thi Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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: 1/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Oct 03, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421061 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Martha P Vasquez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Martha P Vasquez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (f)Yamileth (m)Vasquez (l)Amador to (f)Yamileth (l)Amador Vasquez b. (f)Yaretzi (m)Vasquez (l)Amador to (f)Yaretzi (l)Amador Vasquez c. (f)Nathan (m)Vasquez (l)Amador to (f)Nathan (l)Amador Vasquez 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

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for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 17, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2023

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HIERBAS ESENCIALES PARA EL OTOÑO “Salud, suerte y romance”

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Deposite en su almohada un saquito relleno de esta hierba, y así contará con protección durante la noche, y experimentará sueños hermosos. Se ingiere por medio de píldoras para combatir la tristeza, la fatiga mental, la tensión nerviosa, y la melancolía; también para combatir la ansiedad, la hipertensión, los sentimientos de angustia y la irritabilidad. Se cree que cura la depresión. Se conoce también como Mosto de San Juan.

Angélica Angelica archangelica Asiste en la curación de trastornos emocionales y males espirituales, se coloca por las noches debajo de la almohada. Los enjuagues son recomendados para incrementar la belleza, y la atracción sexual. La infusión es recetada para contrarrestar la tos, los ataques de asma, el catarro, los dolores musculares, y promueve el equilibrio emocional.

Belladona

Lavanda Lavendula officinalis

Atropa belladonna

prevenir la alta presión y la diabetes.

Exalta el magnetismo y el poder de seducción, de la persona que dedica tiempo a su siembra y cuidado. Siete de estas flores se ofrenda en un río, y se pide un deseo de amor. Se usa para aminorar la comezón, y la irritación provocada por picaduras de insectos, no debe ser ingerida.

Genciana

Caléndula Calendula officinalis Se dice que quien disfruta de su fragancia con frecuencia, es bienvenido en todas partes, cuenta con buenas amistades,y le sobran admiradores.

Estimulante del sistema nervioso, alivia la somnolencia sin provocar irritabilidad, nerviosismo o insomnio.

Enebro Juniperus communis Se siembra en la casa con el propósito de protegerse de los amigos de lo ajeno. Tres de sus flores se colocan en el maletero del auto, con el fin de prevenir accidentes. Se receta para aliviar trastornos de la vejiga, la vesícula y los riñones. Ayuda a

Desde hace siglos atrás, se ha venido utilizando en ceremonias espirituales, y ritos para atraer el amor. Portar un saquito blanco relleno con flores de lavanda, augura a su poseedor el encuentro de su alma gemela. Es indicada para aliviar cólicos, indigestión, también alivia la irritabilidad, el estrés y la tensión nerviosa.

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Gentiana lutea Las hojas de genciana se queman para ahuyentar los malos espíritus y las malas vibras.

En medicina natural, se le reconoce como un potente tónico nervioso, y estimulante estomacal.

Combate problemas intestinales, refresca la flora intestinal, promueve el apetito y la buena digestión.

Heliotropo Heliotropum europaeum Es ampliamente utilizado para realizar limpias, y sirve como ingrediente esencial en los enjuagues herbales para liberarse de obstáculos, y alcanzar la buena fortuna. Durante la Luna menguante, se queman nueve hojas deshidratadas de esta hierba, pidiendo al mismo tiempo prosperidad y suerte. Se cree que su fragancia ayuda a aliviar todo tipo de dolores.

Hierba de San Juan Hypericum perforatum

Madreselva Lonicera caprifolium Se cree que quien frote su frente con un manojo de hojas y flores de madreselva, será capaz de predecir eventos futuros. Para atraer dinero y procurar un mejor empleo, encienda tres velas color verde, y rodéelas con flores de madreselva. Las compresas frías, alivian espasmos y dolores musculares, y curan la hinchazón.

Ortiga Urtica dioica Al quemar las hojas secas como incienso, se devuelven a su origen los hechizos y cruzamientos. El té es recomendado para prevenir y aliviar resfriados, y alergias de estación. Es una hierba muy recomendada para eliminar problemas capilares, combate la caspa. Le brinda cuerpo, vitalidad y sedosidad al cabello.

Su historia es nuestra historia.

East West Bank abrió sus puertas en 1973 con el objetivo de brindar servicio a las personas que alguna vez fueron ignoradas por los grandes bancos. A pesar de que hemos crecido, nos hemos mantenido fieles a nuestras raíces, ayudando a las minorías y las poblaciones marginadas a conectarse con nuevas oportunidades.

Sus metas son nuestra motivación. Su éxito es nuestra misión. Cuando esté listo para comprar su primera casa, nosotros le ayudaremos a alcanzar más lejos.

Visite eastwestbank.com/hogar o llame al 888.726.8885.

Todas las tasas, cargos, productos y pautas del programa están sujetos a cambios o terminación sin previo aviso.

Pueden aplicarse otras limitaciones y restricciones. Todos los préstamos están sujetos a la evaluación de la solicitud, tasación, y aprobación de crédito por parte de East West Bank. El programa está disponible en condados selectos de California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, Nueva York, Texas y Washington.

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Palo Santo Weinmannia trichosperma Cada inicio de estación, hágase un enjuague con las hojas y flores de palo santo, con ello logrará prevenir enfermedades y atraerá buenas vibras a su entorno. La corteza se quema cuando se hace limpias en oficinas y domicilios. Se le conoce como un fortalecedor del corazón, las venas y las arterias.

Peonía Paeonia officinalis Las peonías son utilizadas para atraer el amor, se plantan en macetas o en el jardín con el fin de atraer nuevas ilusiones románticas, amistades sinceras y felicidad conyugal. En medicina alternativa, se receta para aliviar la epilepsia, combatir malestares nerviosos, es altamente relajante, y promueve el sueño profundo.

Tilo Tilia europea Quién siempre porte consigo un saquito relleno con flores de tilo, gozará del amor y fidelidad de su pareja. Es ampliamente conocida esta hierba como un calmante para los nervios, se dice que relaja los ánimos, combate la tristeza, el insomnio, y ayuda a organizar las ideas. Sus flores se les conoce como tila.

Yerba Santa Eriodictyon californicum Ha sido utilizada desde tiempos ancestrales para incrementar la belleza en las mujeres. La mujer que busca fines matrimoniales, debe portar un saquito color rojo relleno de yerba santa. Se cree que tiene propiedades antibióticas, cura la debilidad, la tisis y previene la anemia.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: GREEN APPS Dear EarthTalk: What are some apps that help individuals save the planet?

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With the Too Good To Go app, you can help save the world’s food waste problem and eat like a king for a pittance.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: APLICACIONES VERDES Querido EarthTalk: ¿Cuáles son algunas aplicaciones que ayudan a las personas a salvar el planeta? – Robert E., via correo electrónico

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ost of us spend upwards of three hours on our smartphones every day. Much of our phone time is spent messaging friends and family, scrolling through social media feeds, watching video shorts and playing mindless games—but what if we could use it more productively to help save the planet? Not surprisingly, there are dozens of apps out there designed to solve environmental issues. Whether you want to cut your carbon footprint, reduce food waste, or save water, there’s an app (or two) out there for it.

One of the hottest sustainability-oriented apps out there these days is Too Good to Go, which connects customers to restaurants and stores that have surplus unsold food that can be procured for significantly discounted prices. The Olio app works along similar lines—connecting neighbors with each other and with local businesses to share surplus food. Olio can be used to find new owners for your old non-food items as well, keeping more stuff in use and out of landfills.

Eco-conscious fashionistas can rejoice over how the Good On You app allows them to check on the sustainability records and ethical stances of more than 3,000 different fashion brands. The app is a great companion on clothes shopping excursions; you can look up different brands as you browse and make purchasing decisions accordingly. Over a million users worldwide also use the app to discover alternative ethical and sustainable fashion brands that they might not have ever heard about otherwise.

Another app focused on the intersection of sustainability and fashion, ThreadUp, offers users the ability to quickly list used clothing items for sale so others can appreciate them. Who knew thrifting was actually eco-friendly?

If you’re worried about pollutants and irritants in your personal care and beauty

products, Think Dirty might just be the app for you. Scan the barcode from any health and beauty product on the store shelf through the app and find out what ingredients are in it so you can determine whether or not to buy/use it.

Of course, there are lots of apps out there to help you reduce your carbon footprint.

One of the most engaging is Oroeco. Use this app to track your life activities, such as what you eat, how you get around, etc. and see how much climate impact you have. You can also compete with other users—and earn badges—in friendly competitions to “gamify” your impact reduction efforts. Another favorite is Giki Zero, which provides users with a free and personalized guide—based on answers you provide about your lifestyle—on how to reduce your carbon footprint.

Saving water is becoming increasingly important in this warming-fueled droughtstricken age we are in now. The Waterprint app allows users to conveniently track their water usage and compete with friends. Users list the products they buy, and the water footprint of each product is then used to calculate their water usage.

Competing with friends provides a strong incentive to reduce unnecessary water usage, which helps to improve water sustainability around the world.

Who knew that our smartphones could be such important tools for saving the planet?

CONTACTS: Olio, https://olioapp.com/; Good On You, https://goodonyou.eco; Think Dirty, https://www.thinkdirtyapp. com; Too Good to Go, https://www. toogoodtogo.com/; Waterprint, https:// devpost.com/software/waterprint; Oreco, https://www.oroeco.org/.

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a mayoría de nosotros pasamos más de tres horas al día frente a nuestros smartphones. Gran parte de nuestro tiempo en el teléfono lo dedicamos a enviar mensajes a amigos y familiares, navegar por las redes sociales, ver cortos de video y jugar juegos sin sentido, pero ¿y si pudiéramos usarlo de manera más productiva para ayudar a salvar el planeta? No es sorprendente que existan docenas de aplicaciones diseñadas para resolver problemas ambientales. Ya sea que desees reducir tu huella de carbono, reducir el desperdicio de alimentos o ahorrar agua, existe una aplicación (o dos) para ello.

Una de las aplicaciones orientadas a la sostenibilidad más populares que existen en estos días es Too Good to Go, que conecta a los clientes con restaurantes y tiendas que tienen excedentes de alimentos sin vender que pueden adquirirse a precios con grandes descuentos. La aplicación Olio funciona de manera similar: conecta a los vecinos entre sí y con las empresas locales para compartir los excedentes de alimentos. Olio también se puede utilizar para encontrar nuevos propietarios para tus viejos artículos no alimentarios, manteniendo más cosas en uso y fuera de los vertederos.

Los amantes de la moda con conciencia ecológica pueden alegrarse de cómo la aplicación Good On You les permite verificar los registros de sostenibilidad y las posturas éticas de más de 3000 marcas de moda diferentes. La aplicación es una gran compañera en las excursiones para comprar ropa; puede buscar diferentes marcas mientras navega y tomar decisiones de compra en consecuencia. Más de un millón de usuarios en todo el mundo también utilizan la aplicación para descubrir marcas de moda alternativas, éticas y sostenibles, de las que de otro modo nunca habrían oído hablar. Otra aplicación centrada en la intersección de la sostenibilidad y la moda, ThreadUp, ofrece a los usuarios la posibilidad de enumerar rápidamente prendas usadas a la venta para que otros puedan apreciarlas. ¿Quién diría que el ahorro era realmente ecológico?

Si te preocupan los contaminantes e irritan-

tes en sus productos de belleza y cuidado personal, Think Dirty podría ser la aplicación para tí. Escanea el código de barras de cualquier producto de salud y belleza en el estante de la tienda a través de la aplicación y descubre qué ingredientes contiene para que puedas determinar si comprarlo o usarlo o no.

Por supuesto, existen muchas aplicaciones que te ayudarán a reducir tu huella de carbono. Uno de los más atractivos es Oroeco.

Usa esta aplicación para realizar un seguimiento de las actividades de tu vida, como lo que comes, cómo te desplazas, etc., y ver cuánto impacto climático tienes. También puedes competir con otros usuarios (y ganar insignias) en competencias amistosas para "ludificar" tus esfuerzos de reducción de impacto. Otro favorito es Giki Zero, que ofrece a los usuarios una guía gratuita y personalizada - basada en las respuestas que brindas sobre tu estilo de vida - sobre cómo reducir tu huella de carbono.

Ahorrar agua es cada vez más importante en esta época azotada por la sequía y el calentamiento en la que nos encontramos.

La aplicación Waterprint permite a los usuarios realizar un seguimiento conveniente de su uso de agua y competir con amigos.

Los usuarios enumeran los productos que compran y luego se utiliza la huella hídrica de cada producto para calcular su uso de agua. Competir con amigos proporciona un fuerte incentivo para reducir el uso innecesario de agua, lo que ayuda a mejorar la sostenibilidad del agua en todo el mundo. ¿Quién hubiera imaginado que nuestros teléfonos inteligentes podrían ser herramientas tan importantes para salvar el planeta?

CONTACTOS: Olio, https://olioapp.com/; Good On You, https://goodonyou.eco; Think Dirty, https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com; Too Good to Go, https://www.toogoodtogo. com/; Waterprint, https://devpost.com/software/waterprint; Oreco, https://www.oroeco.org/.

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