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IMPACT OF WOMEN AS ELECTED MEMBERS OF U.S. CONGRESS

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR The recent 2018 Midterm Election has resulted in having 112 women as elected officials (25% of the of the total 435 representatives who have 'seat, voice and vote'. To pass any legislation requires 218+ votes.

With their 237 Democratic majority, the Democratic Party will select the Speaker of the House and will be in charge of the agenda, setting priorities and schedules.

Now the House Republican Caucus is 98% WASP (white Anglo-Saxon Protestant) males. The House Democratic Caucus numbers 38% WASP males. Elected women have not yet reached parity levels (50% men: 50% women). This nation's population has 48% males plus 52% females. No population survives biologically when men exceed women or when women's fertility rate declines below the replacement level needed to sustain a population. Stanford University population biologist (Paul Ehrlich: The Population Bomb author) has established that a couple needs to beget more than two children to sustain a nation's population with their consensual reproductive efforts. A committed couple initially may agree to consensual recreational sexual relations with the woman using birth control to schedule family planning. These couples may become fully engaged in establishment of their career paths.

An observation is that the three types of man-woman relationships (most often marriages) are: 1) matriarchy; 2) patriarchy and 3) partnership. Of the three, the

partnership relationship seems to be most stable and productive.

Biologically, men tend to be physically larger & stronger plus assertively competitive, even aggressive behavior traits essential to empire building.

Women tend to be nurturing, protective, and desire having a stable relationship in a safe, secure home.

Having a child means a woman deals with a reproductive process which includes 9-month gestation period plus 18 years of being the mom until the child is of legal age (18 years old).

Being a consensual partner requires an ability to listen, to takein other experiences and points of view. Individuals, at first are competitive, but the most successful are those who communicate well, negotiate, and know when to stop being competitive. A transition to a reliably mutual supportive and cooperative relationship results which requires constant attentive maintenance.

I observe DEMOCRACY is a very good governance system when most, if not all, these traits are present in elected officials who make public policy decisions when dealing with humanity's needs fairly and with equity. With all the current human reproductive biology knowledge, it is now possible for governance to contain both the male and female perspectives and sensitivities.

Those leaders who take into consideration the needs of those being governed, and who reasonably distributed available resources and services were the most successful and highly revered.

Jesus Christ began social inclusiveness with compassion for the gentiles who did not have Roman Citizen status enforced by Roman military forces of that era.

It was the Christian philosophy

of being a 'Good Samaritan' who looked out for and took care of the disabled and needy which began establishment of a higher level of Christian behavior. (All religions and cultures consistently deal and promote appropriate behavior and sharing resources amongst individuals and communities.)

women's work as 'home-making', teaching, literature, nursing and child-rearing expanded. Today, it is possible for women to aspire to be astronauts, engineers, lawyers, physicians, and YES...even elected officials at all levels (local, state, national, international) of government.

The Christian Bible contains many anecdotes which involve women...beginning with Adam and Eve. Other biblical women are Esther, Salome, Sara, and Mary who agreed to conceive, carry & deliver, and nurture Jesus Christ (with the support of Joseph, her husband) through his formative years.

Women achieved the right to vote (19th Amendment; 1920) with the result that traditional governance by men exclusively is reluctantly yielding to including more women as elected officials.

Many men like Donald Trump had power, authority, and dominion; who were allegedly physically and verbally abusive to women; and whose actions and statements were recorded using smart digital devices and disseminated to the general public via mainstream media and social media...all resulted in the women's marches and “Me, Too” movement. It is these movements, coupled with women's suffrage that enables able women to become elected officials.

The House of Representatives, US Congress, will have the highest number of women ever elected to that level of legislative responsibility. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is already providing advice regarding how not to be pushed around by Congressional men & lobbyists. These females need to function as PEERS to men who traditionally have not experienced any female colleagues.

It is the mother who gives her child, while nurturing and nursing, its first relationship experiences language & vocabulary, a sense of safety and belonging, and appropriate & essential behavior and survival skills. It is these direct experiences which are lacking when men govern exclusively.

I recall reading about an American indigenous tribe whose governance was totally conducted by men whose wives sat behind them during powwow discussions regarding tribal issues. These women directly communicated their perspectives and concerns immediately to their partner sitting before them.

American society, economy and government, since its inception during 1770's, has been dominated

by WASP men who led this nation's geographic and economic expansion. All through these periods, work done by women was facilitated by the development of appliances (vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, clothes washers, blenders, etc.). These provided additional opportunity for women to learn at all levels of science, technology, math, engineering, finance, etc. In addition, traditional

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THESE WOMEN EXPRESS DOMESTIC NEEDS FROM A MOM'S EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVE. These newly elected woman members of the U.S. Congress will have to provide direct 'seat, voice and vote' decision-making authority based upon their humane nurturing instincts flavored with compassion and consideration. I

project that the present influence of the military-industrial complex will be mitigated. It is the sons and daughters of women who are placed in harm's way by the current knee-jerk military reaction strategy. Also, The Department of Defense will have to implement national security programs with more fiscal accountability and responsibility.

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If America is to achieve even greater international prominence (which has declined under the Trump Administration), it will be due to the propensity of women to communicate, negotiate, and compromise with logic and values using factual, truthful, and useful information.

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A transition may happen with regard to undertaking programs addressing Global Climate Change; creation of a shared global resources economy by using diplomacy. War-like police actions are wasteful of resources needed to provide education, medical care, housing, transportation, etc. A goal would be to utilize natural resources to sustain the common good and world peace which 'We, The People' crave.

Many philosophers and economists have projected that this planet Earth can provide for all the needs of all humanity to live a comfortable life. What needs development to get there is a new distribution of wealth system which provides an assured annual personal income (aapi). All stakeholders would pay appropriate tax levels which enables government jurisdictions to monitor, assess, and distribute needed resources while holding down costs of necessary deterrent military forces. America can lead the way to enduring world peace and prosperity. A goal is to create heaven on this earth using resources already provided by Divine Providence.

EL AÑO DEL ODIO José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Lo que todos suponíamos, ahora es oficial: el 2017, el primer año de la presidencia de Donald Trump, puede ser declarado oficialmente como El Año del Odio.

Aunque estudios parciales y datos aislados apuntaban en la dirección de un incremento dramático en los actos de odio y de grupos supremacistas desde el inicio de la presidencia de Trump, ahora es la Oficina Federal de Investigaciones (FBI) que reporta oficialmente una cifra record de incidentes de odio en 2017.

Un total de 7, 175 incidentes fueron reportados el año pasado por las agencias policiales –el número real es seguramente

mayor--, un incremento de 17% en relación con los 6,121 casos reportados en 2016, el tercer año con incrementos y el mayor desde los ataques terroristas del 9/11.

El reporte, divulgado después de la masacre en la sinagoga de Pittsburgh, refleja una duplicación de los incidentes de odio antiárabes, así como un igualmente deplorable aumento de dos dígitos en incidentes antisemitas. En total, 8,483 personas fueron víctimas del odio.

Lamentablemente el informe del FBI sólo confirma cifras similares del Centro para el Estudio del Odio y el Extremismo, de la Universidad de California en San Bernardino, que documentó más de 1,000 crímenes de odio cometidos en 9 de las más grandes ciudades del país en 2017, un aumento de

18% en relación con 2016.

El Southern Poverty Law Center, que elabora la principal radiografía del extremismo en Estados Unidos, ha hecho notar también que el entusiasmo generado por la campaña presidencial de Trump entre grupos supremacistas había resultado en el nacimiento de nuevos grupos, como el Patriot Front y the Fraternal Order of Alt Knights, entre otros.

Aún si aceptamos la premisa de que no es posible responsabilizar a Trump directamente del aumento de crímenes de odio (también crecieron en el último año de la presidencia de Barack Obama), es legítimo preguntarse si el presidente ha hecho lo suficiente para denunciar esos incidentes como actos inaceptables en una sociedad democrática y tolerante.

La respuesta la dieron los votantes que dieron una muestra de espíritu cívico en las elecciones intermedias del 6 de noviembre: Siete de cada 10 votantes latinos, ocho de cada diez votantes negros y casi 5 de cada 10 votantes blancos coincidieron: la “retórica tóxica” de Trump y los republicanos busca dividir a la nación.

Pero nunca es tarde para rectificar. A propósito del informe del FBI, Trump tiene una oportunidad inmejorable para condenar todas las formas de odio. Así sea odio racial, étnico, religioso y de género. Pero si guarda silencio seguirá alimentando la percepción pública de que su interés político de dividir para vencer está enraizado en el racismo y la xenofobia.

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MAESTROS APLAUDEN LA DESINVERSIÓN TEACHERS PRAISE CA PENSION FUND DEL FONDO DE PENSIONES, DE DIVESTMENT FROM PRIVATE PRISONS EMPRESAS CARCELARIAS PRIVADAS

"Core Civic and Geo Group were part of running the detention camps where families and sometimes separated children were detained as part of the Trump 'Zero Tolerance' policy," says Campbell.

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Teachers' groups are praising a decision by their pension fund to eliminate its stock holdings in private prison companies.

Hasta ahora, el Sistema de Retiro de Maestros de California tenia poco más de $12 millones invertidos en compañías carcelarias privadas. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Suzanne Potter California News Service Sacramento, CA - El Sistema Estatal de California para el Retiro de Maestros, el mayor fondo de pensiones para maestros, dice que se desprendera de toda participacion en empresas privadas de prisiones, como protesta contra la Administracion Trump por el involucramiento de esas empresas en la detencion masiva de ninos y de familias en la frontera de Estados Unidos con Mexico.

El Sistema Estatal de Retiro de Maestros de California anuncio el jueves que retirara el total de sus inversiones en empresas carcelarias privadas, en un lapso de seis meses.

Cathy Campbell, presidenta de la Federacion de Maestros de Berkeley, dice que es una protesta contra el involucramiento de las companias con la politica de la administracion Trump, de separar a los ninos de sus familias en la frontera de Estados Unidos con Mexco.

"Core Civic y Geo Group participaron en la administracion de campos de detencion donde las familias, y a veces ninos separados, eran detenidos como parte de la politica Trump de 'Cero Tolerancia'."

El fondo tambien retira su inversion de General Dynamics, uno de los principales contratistas de defensa en el pais, que provee servicios de administracion de casos en centros de detencion juvenil. Los maestros de Berkeley estuvieron entre un gran grupo que protesto frente al comite de inversion del fondo de pension, en julio pasado.

Campbell dice que los maestros se movilizaron porque quieren que su fondo de pension refleje sus compromisos con los ninos y los padres.

"Somos educadores. Trabajamos para servir a los ninos y las familias, y queremos que nuestro fondo de pension refleje nuestros valores: es decir, que les ayudamos y no hacemos nada para danarlos."

El Sistema de Retiro para Maestros del Estado de California es el mas grande fondo de pension de los Estados Unidos, que representa a unos 933 mil maestros de escuelas publicas. Hasta ahora, ha invertido 12.1 millones de dolares en firmas privadas de pension.

Los legisladores de California votaron en 2017 para detener el envio de gente convicta de crimenes a instalaciones carcelarias manejadas por empresas privadas.

The California State Teachers Retirement System announced on Thursday that it will divest completely from investments in private prison companies within six months.

According to Cathy Campbell, president of the Berkeley Federation of Teachers, it's a protest against the companies' involvement with the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their families at the U.S./ Mexico border.

The fund will also divest from General Dynamics, one of the country's top defense contractors, which provides case management services at youth detention centers. Teachers from Berkeley were among a large group that protested in front of the pensions fund's investment committee back in July.

Campbell says teachers mobilized because they want their pension fund to reflect their commitments to kids and parents.

"We are educators," says Campbell. "We work to serve children and families, and we want our pension fund to reflect our values - which is that we help children and families, and do nothing to harm them."

The California State Teachers Retirement System is the largest teacher's pension fund in the U.S., representing about 933,000 public school teachers. Until now, it had invested $12.1 million in private prison firms.

California lawmakers voted in 2017 to stop sending people convicted of crimes to privately-run prison facilities.

Until now, the California State Teachers Retirement System had just over $12 million invested with private prison companies. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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HOW TO HAVE A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL CYBER MONDAY risks with online purchases and scammers are well prepared to take advantage of consumer’s mistakes.

Although online shopping has many benefits, it’s important to watch out for scams.

According to the BBB Risk Index, online purchase scams are the riskiest scam to consumers. In 2017, more than 4,500 online purchase scams were reported to BBB Scam Tracker with the average victim losing over $100.

Additionally, consumers nationwide filed over 19,500 complaints against online retailers with BBB in 2017. Common complaints include paying for items but never receiving them, deceptive “free trial” offers, and issues returning products and receiving refunds.

Check out these BBB tips as you prepare for your Cyber Monday purchases: Photo Credit: Unsplash

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Every year millions of consumers nationwide eagerly anticipate holiday shopping events such as Cyber Monday. Unlike other holiday shopping days however, Cyber Monday only requires you to have access to a computer and a credit card to complete your purchase.

Despite the convenience, there are still many

1. Do your research. Before buying, look up the business at bbb.org and look over their BBB Business Profile to see its rating, complaint history, and customer reviews.

Researching a company and reading reviews before making a purchase can save you from making the same mistake others did before you. Consider buying from trustworthy BBB Accredited Businesses that are committed to BBB’s Standards for Trust.

2. Beware of “too good to be true” deals and deceptive ads. Don’t believe every Cyber

Cómo Tener un lunes Cibernético Seguro y Exitoso estafas. De acuerdo con el índice de riesgo de BBB, las estafas de compra en línea son la estafa arriesgadas para los consumidores. En 2017, más de 4.500 estafas de compra en línea fueron reportadas a BBB Scam Tracker con la víctima promedio de perder más de $100.

Además, los consumidores de todo el país presentaron más de 19.500 quejas contra minoristas en línea con BBB en 2017. Las quejas comunes incluyen el pago de artículos, pero nunca recibirlos, las ofertas engañosas de "prueba gratuita", y los problemas de devolución de productos y la recepción de reembolsos.

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Revisa estos consejos de BBB mientras te preparas para tus compras de lunes cibernético:

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1. Haz tu investigación. Antes de comprar, busque el negocio en bbb.org y consulte su perfil de negocio de BBB para ver su calificación, historial de quejas y comentarios de clientes. La investigación de una empresa y la lectura de las revisiones antes de hacer una compra puede ahorrarle de cometer el mismo error que otros hicieron antes de usted. Considere la posibilidad de comprar en empresas acreditadas de confianza BBB que estén comprometidas con los estándares de confianza de BBB.

Cada año millones de consumidores de todo el país anticipan ansiosamente eventos de compras navideñas como el lunes cibernético. A diferencia de otros días de compras de vacaciones, sin embargo, lunes cibernético sólo requiere que usted tenga acceso a una computadora y una tarjeta de crédito para completar su compra. A pesar de la conveniencia, todavía hay muchos riesgos con las compras en línea y los estafadores están bien preparados para aprovechar los errores de los consumidores.

Aunque las compras en línea tienen muchos beneficios, es importante tener cuidado con las

2. Tenga cuidado con las ofertas "demasiado buenas para ser verdaderas" y los anuncios engañosos. No creas todos los anuncios de lunes cibernético que veas. Usted probablemente verá anuncios en línea o recibir ofertas de correo electrónico publicidad sospechosamente precios bajos. Asegúrese de que el sitio es profesional y libre de errores ortográficos

Monday ad you see. You’ll probably see ads online or receive email offers advertising suspiciously low prices. Make sure the site is professional, and free of spelling and grammatical errors. Better safe than sorry; it’s better to pass up on a “great deal” than pay for a product and either never receive it or realize the advertisement or product details were misleading. Take your time and read the fine print before submitting your order.

3. Beware of phishing. Don’t open any links or attachments from unsolicited emails even if the advertised Cyber Monday deals seem irresistible. It’s better to type the URL directly in to your search bar, or look up the company on bbb.org and follow the link in its BBB Business Profile. Also, be on the lookout for phishing emails and websites that are impersonating real businesses. Hover over links and examine logos carefully. Remember that impersonation is easy; anyone can take a company’s logo and products and set up a fake website using a legitimate domain. If you suspect you’re being phished, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to help warn others.

4. Be secure. Check the site’s security settings and privacy policy and understand them.

Make sure the URL starts with “https://”, where the “s” stands for secure. Also, look for the small closed lock icon in the address bar.

Don’t give away any unnecessary personal information, and be certain that you’re giving your payment information through a secure website. If the site shows a BBB Seal, click on it and make sure it links to the correct BBB Business Profile to confirm its authenticity.

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Protect your computer as well: make sure you have firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware software. Run virus scans regularly and make sure your software is up-to-date.

5. Pay with a credit card. A credit card may offer more protection than other payment methods; you can dispute a charge if you don’t receive the item. Additionally, consider it a red flag if the site will only let you use lesstraceable payment forms.

6. Document everything. Keep documentation of all confirmation pages, emails, and any other records. Print these out to be extra safe.

7. Read the return, cancellation, and refund policies very carefully. Make sure to look at the site’s contact page and FAQ to see what methods of contact are available should an issue arise. Consider it a red flag if they don’t have a toll free phone number and can only be contacted via email.

8. Carefully read the product details. Many people think they’re buying one thing but receive another because they didn’t read the fine print. Make sure you’re getting the size, color and other specifications that you want.

Follow these tips to feel confident shopping online this Cyber Monday. Check out BBB’s Digital IQ to learn more about how to be a savvy consumer on the Internet and test your own Digital IQ. Report online shopping scams to bbb.org/scamtracker to help warn others.

You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail. org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting bbb.org.

y gramaticales. Mejor seguro que lo siento; es mejor dejar pasar un "gran negocio" que pagar por un producto y no recibirlo ni darse cuenta de que el anuncio o los detalles del producto eran engañosos.

Tómese su tiempo y lea la letra fina antes de enviar su pedido.

5. Pague con tarjeta de crédito. UNA tarjeta de crédito puede ofrecer más protección que otros métodos de pago; puede impugnar un cargo si no recibe el artículo. Además, Considérelo una bandera roja si el sitio sólo le permitirá utilizar formularios de pago menos trazables.

3. Cuidado con el phishing. No abra ningún enlace o adjuntos de correos electrónicos no solicitadosincluso si las ofertas anunciadas de Cyber Monday parecen irresistibles. Es mejor escribir la URL directamente en la barra de búsqueda, o buscar la empresa en bbb.org y seguir el enlace en su perfil de negocio de BBB. Además, esté atento a los correos electrónicos de phishing y a los sitios web que están suplantando negocios reales. Sitúese sobre los enlaces y examine cuidadosamente los logotipos. Recuerde que la suplantación es fácil; cualquiera puede tomar el logotipo y los productos de una empresa y crear un sitio web falso utilizando un dominio legítimo. Si sospecha que está siendo phishing, informe a BBB Scam Tracker para ayudar a advertir a otros.

6. Documentar todo. Guarde la documentación de todas las páginas de confirmación, correos electrónicos y cualquier otro registro. Imprima esto para que sea extra seguro.

4. Esté seguro. Compruebe la configuración de seguridad y la política de privacidad del sitio y las entienda. Asegúrese de que la URL comienza con "https://”, donde la "s" significa segura. También, busque el pequeño icono de candado cerrado en la barra de direcciones. No repase ninguna información personal innecesaria, y asegúrese de que está dando su información de pago a través de un sitio web seguro. Si el sitio muestra un sello BBB, haga clic en él y asegúrese de que enlaza con el perfil de negocio BBB correcto para confirmar su autenticidad. Proteja su equipo también: Asegúrese de tener firewall, antivirus y software anti-spyware.

Ejecute los análisis de virus con regularidad y asegúrese de que el software esté actualizado.

7. Lea detenidamente las pólizas de devolución, cancelación y reembolso. Asegúrese de mirar la página de contacto del sitio y las preguntas más frecuentes para ver qué métodos de contacto están disponibles en caso de que surja un problema.

Considérelo una bandera roja si no tienen un número de teléfono gratuito y sólo puede ser contactado por correo electrónico.

8. Lea detenidamente los detalles del producto.

Muchas personas piensan que están comprando una cosa pero reciben otra porque no leyeron la letra fina. Cerciórese de que usted está consiguiendo el tamaño, el color y otras especificaciones que usted quiere.

Siga estos consejos para sentirse seguro de compras en línea este lunes cibernético. Consulte el índice de inteligencia digital de BBB para obtener más información sobre cómo ser un consumidor inteligente en Internet y probar su propio IQ digital. Reportar estafas de compras en línea a BBB.org/scamtracker para ayudar a advertir a otros.

Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 844-2000, o en bbb. org.

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MAKING PEACE WITH ANGER FOR A MORE HARMONIOUS THANKSGIVING

anger issues first.”

Corner, whose struggles to overcome his own anger issues are recounted in his latest book, says people who have pent-up anger can deal with it in many different ways – and family gatherings can bring these issues to the surface.

Corner says that while it’s not always easy to mollify someone else’s anger, he does have suggestions on how you can reduce your own anger issues at Thanksgiving dinner: • Prepare yourself. Before attending or hosting the event, spend some time saying some affirmations like “I will focus on things to be thankful for,” “Although my brother/sister may upset me, I deeply love and appreciate myself,” or even “I attract honor, respect and dignity for myself and others.”

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News & Experts

Ah, Thanksgiving. Most people conjure an image of the perfect holiday gathering.

Family and friends all attend, everybody recites what they are thankful for, and a toast is made to those family members who have passed away in the last year.

But not everybody’s Thanksgiving is a Norman Rockwell painting. Domestic violence increases, political arguments become heated, and the added stress some people feel to create a perfect celebration only makes everything worse. Plus, since

some family members don’t see each other except during the holidays, they may want to revisit old arguments and settle old scores.

“Thanksgiving should be a time to reflect on the past, to be thankful for it, and for our family and friends,” says Tom Corner, a motivational speaker and author of Borrowed Eyes and Feet: Finding Enlightenment After Rage (www. borrowedeyesandfeet.com).

“Thanksgiving also should be just as much about looking to the future as it is thinking about the past. But in order to do that, some people may have to deal with family

• Behave. Don’t worry so much about other people’s behavior – pay attention to your own. How you behave is likely to be returned to you. If you are grumpy and assume the holiday will be a disaster, you may make that come true. “So smile because smiles really are contagious,” Corner says.

• Risk change. If your Thanksgiving dinners have always been a disaster because you can’t stand your sister, for

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example, make a commitment that this year you are going to change. You can’t change her, but you can change your expectations of her (and yourself ). Decide ahead of time that you will truly be loving and kind to yourself and you will be loving and kind to her. Thanksgiving only comes once a year, so take a risk and change how you see your family and remove unjustified expectations.

• Be present and aware. Don’t go on automatic pilot. “Be here, be now, be present,” Corner says. “Your positive energy of being ‘in the moment’ will impact those around you. Don’t bring your past arguments and hurts into the present.”

• Forgive yourself. If your Thanksgiving wasn’t perfect, that’s OK. “Our true perfection lies on our imperfections,” Corner says. Don’t take how it went as a personal reflection on you. Once you forgive and accept yourself, you will magically do the same for your family members.

“After Thanksgiving is over, make peace with what was. Hug your family, kiss your children, and take some time to just be,” Corner says. “You will need it. After all, Christmas dinner will only be four weeks away. So, if you grasp onto family frustrations ask yourself “Are these thoughts really true?”

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Comidas mediterráneas con uvas en 30 minutos

virgen (dividida) y una cantidad adicional para rociar • Una pizca de sal • Pimienta negra recién molida, al gusto • 1 cabeza de ajo, picada en trocitos • ½ libra de carne molida de cordero, res o carne oscura de pavo molida • 1 cucharada de pasta de tomate • 1/2 cucharadita de comino molido • 1/2 cucharadita pimentón molido (paprika)

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Con la llegada del otoño, nuevos horarios y un ritmo acelerado, disfrutar de comidas nutritivas es una manera importante para mantener los niveles de energía.

Como pocas personas disponen de tiempo para dedicarse a cocinar una comida elaborada, le puede ser útil una colección de recetas deliciosas y comprobadas de 30 minutos para una cena rápida que satisface. ¿Qué más se necesita para preparar los alimentos de manera simple? Tener a mano ingredientes esenciales y frescos como las uvas de mesa de California, ayudan a dar vida a cualquier receta y recuperar la energía después de las actividades.

Los ingredientes y sabores del mediterráneo crean platos que ayudan a la transición del verano al otoño y son platillos refrescantes, coloridos y plenos de frutas y vegetales. La Ensalada Tabule de Quinoa con Uvas ofrece un giro nuevo del clásico del Oriente Medio, sustituyendo el bulgur tradicional (trigo seco triturado) con la quinoa y usando uvas en lugar de tomates. ¿El resultado?

Una ensalada práctica y moderna que funciona tanto en una cena rápida como en un almuerzo para llevar al trabajo al día siguiente. Y si se combina con pollo o pescado a la parrilla, o se añaden simplemente garbanzos o frijoles, se logrará un plato principal más saludable sin carne.

En la Pizza Mediterránea no hay

necesidad de lidiar con la masa, porque el naan de trigo entero (pan delgado sin levadura de la India), servirá como la masa perfecta. Solo añádale carne molida de cordero sazonada con comino y pimentón (papikra), hornéela y luego termina el plato con una combinación de uvas y cebolla roja ligeramente aderezada, que se complementa magníficamente con los sabores de la carne. El naan se puede sustituir con pan pita o algún otro pan delgado, y la carne molida de cordero se puede sustituir con carne molida de res o de pavo.

Finalmente, a la hora de decorar la mesa, adorne un centro de mesa sencillo pero atrayente con hermosas uvas negras, rojas y verdes de California. También puede añadir hojas otoñales, calabazas en miniatura y calabazas decorativas si así lo desea.

Para tener acceso a más ideas, visite el sitio web grapesfromcalifornia.com.

PIZZA MEDITERRÁNEA Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos; Tiempo de cocción: 15 minutos Sirve: 4 porciones

Tiempo de cocción: 15 minutos Sirve: 6 porciones Ingredientes • 1 ½ tazas de agua • ¾ taza de quinoa, lavada • ¾ taza de uvas rojas de California cortadas en mitades • ¾ taza de uvas verdes de California cortadas en mitades • 2 tazas de pepino inglés cortado en cuadritos • 2/3 taza de perejil de hoja plana, picado

• 2 panes tipo naans de trigo entero (de unas 4.4 onzas cada uno)

• ½ taza de pedacitos

Caliente el horno a 475o F. En un tazón grande, combine las uvas, hojas de perejil, cebolla roja, zumo de limón y 1 cucharada de aceite de oliva. Sazone con sal y pimienta y deje reposar.

Caliente 1 cucharada de aceite en una sartén grande. Añada el ajo y la carne, y cocine hasta que se dore, entre 2 y 3 minutos. Añada, revolviendo, la pasta de tomate, comino, pimentón y pimienta de Cayena.

Coloque los naans en bandejas de hornear cubiertas con papel pergamino, aplíqueles con una brocha la cucharada de aceite restante, y vierta la mezcla de carne sobre los naans.

Hornee hasta que cada naan esté dorado y ligeramente crujiente, entre 8 y 10 minutos. Vierta la mezcla con uvas, perejil, cebolla y limón, y rocíe más aceite si así lo desea. Corte en piezas y sirva.

Análisis de nutrición por porción: 430 calorías; 16 g de proteínas; 43 g de carbohidratos; 22 g de grasas (46 por ciento de calorías provenientes de las grasas); 6 g de grasas saturadas (13 por ciento de calorías provenientes de grasas saturadas); 40 mg de colesterol; 330 mg de sodio; 4 g de fibra.

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• 2 cucharadas de hojas de perejil italiano cortado ligeramente • ¼ taza de cebolla roja cortada en rodajas • 1 cucharada de zumo de limón • 3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva extra-

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• ¼ taza de hojas de menta cortadas en pedacitos • 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva extra-virgen • 2 cucharadas de zumo de limón • 1 cucharadita de ralladura de limón • ¼ cucharadita de sal • Pimienta recién molida al gusto Elaboración En una cacerola mediana, ponga a hervir el agua y añada la quinoa; reduzca el fuego y cocine a fuego lento hasta que la quinoa esté blanda, entre 10 y 12 minutos. Drene el agua sobrante, luego revuelva la quinoa para soltar los granos y transfiérala a una bandeja de hornear. Déjela enfriar durante 10 minutos. En un tazón mediano, combine las uvas, pepino, perejil, eneldo, menta, aceite de oliva, zumo y ralladura de limón, sal y pimienta. Mezcle con cuidado la quinoa fría y la mezcla de uvas, y sirva.

Análisis de nutrición por porción: 160 calorías; 5 g de proteínas; 23 g de carbohidratos; 6 g de grasas (34 por ciento de calorías provenientes de las grasas); 1 g de grasas saturadas (6 por ciento de calorías provenientes de grasas saturadas); 0 mg de colesterol; 78 mg de sodio; 3 g de fibra.

Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos;

Ingredientes • 1 ½ taza de uvas rojas de California cortadas en mitades

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NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018

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EFE Mexico City - In the spirit of entreating favors of Mexico's patron saint and remaining faithful to the promises they made in their countries of origin, some 1,000 migrants in the second caravan went Tuesday November 13 to the Basilica of Guadalupe, where they hope to get help to reach the United States border.

"I wish to petition (Our Lady of Guadalupe) to perform the miracle of allowing me into the United States," Iris Amaya Rios, who left her native Honduras in hopes of finding work in the US, told EFE. The roughly 800 migrants left the sports center on the east side of Mexico City, which served as a resting place for all who began arriving in the capital on Monday.

With the help of municipal authorities, who made three empty subway trains available for their use, the migrants headed north, to attend Mass at the basilica.

"Many of us believe in the Virgin Mary.

We'll pray to her for a miracle," Iris said.

For Eva Rosario Carrillo, reaching the US is her heart's desire, though she believes that, in the end, her destiny is in the hands of God. "This is our dream, crossing over into the United States. If it's the will of God, that's fine. If not, what can we do?" asked

the migrant, who came with her two children.

This group of migrants forms part of the second caravan of Central Americans who entered Mexico on Oct. 29, 10 days after the first one.

Since they hit the road, US President Donald Trump has hardened his stance on immigration and even signed a presidential order that that limits the chances of asylum for those applying at the Mexican border and cannot be granted to anyone who entered the country illegally.

That has not stopped the Central Americans, who believe that God "will touch the heart" of the president so he will let them in.

The Honduran Javier Ortiz said "the best they can do is to commend themselves to God," so he takes care of them. He added that along the road, he has attended Masses along with his companions and he approaches the Guadalupe sanctuary in the belief that "it must be beautiful."

Unlike many women who left their country with their children and other family members, Maria Isabel is traveling alone.

The people she asked to come with her were afraid, and said no. But she herself said she has no fear because she has "a strong faith in God." She also said that this massive exodus which adds up to some 9,000 migrants crossing Mexico in different contingents - is a chance that "I couldn't waste."

Black students make up 6 percent of college-age students in California, but only 3 percent at selective public colleges. Photo Credit: ACTaylorJr/Pixabay

Suzanne Potter California News Ser vice SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's most selective public colleges still admit far too few black and Latino students, according to a new report which was released on November 13, 2018.

Researchers at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce found that six out of 100 college-age students in California are black, but only three of 100 students are black at schools such as Cal Poly, San Diego State and a handful of University of California campuses, including UCLA , UC Berkeley, Davis, Ir vine, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.

Those numbers did not improve at all from 2005 to 2015. Martin Van Der Werf, a study co-author, said, in part, he blames inequality in funding for K-12 schools.

"It becomes sort of a self-fulfilling prophecy over time," Van Der Werf said. "We give more resources to the wealthier districts, the wealthier districts produce students who do better on the tests, those students go on to selective colleges, and things just don't tend to change over time."

However, Latino representation has improved - going from 14 percent of freshmen at selective public colleges in 2005 up to 25 percent ten years later. The report found that 85 percent of students at selective institutions graduate - and it found that those schools spend five times as much money on instruction and academic support compared with open-admission public colleges - the biggest gap in any state.

Van Der Werf said the schools should take more than just the SATs into account when making admissions decisions, adding that test scores inherently favor whites.

"Whites do better on standardized tests," Van Der Werf said. "Latinos do second best and blacks, of the three groups, they do the worst.

And so when you rely on testing as an entr y measure, whites are always going to do better."

The study also found that state funding is ver y unequal. California's selective public colleges received $8,800 per student in 2015, whereas open-access public colleges received $2,400 less.

The report can be seen at https:// c e w. ge o r ge t o w n . e d u /c e w - r e p o r t s / sustates/.

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CA Social Workers Speak Out After Latest Gun Massacre

for more public awareness around gunviolence restraining orders.

This is the 307th mass shooting this year in the United States.

Rebecca Gonzales, director of government relations and political affairs with NASW in California, says these so-called "red-flag laws" can really make a difference.

California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, but they don't prohibit the type of weapon used in this case - a Glock 21, 45-caliber handgun that police say was purchased legally.

"I have no idea if that would help in this case, but I think that Californians need to know that these gun violence restraining orders are out there and if they do have concerns about their loved ones, that they should look into trying to get an order," says Gonzales.

It was outfitted with an extended magazine, which are illegal in California if they accommodate more than 10 rounds.

Gonzales says social workers are very active in areas of mental-health advocacy, as the biggest providers of mental-health services in the country. They also advocate for gunviolence prevention measures that they believe will help make communities safer.

Suzanne Potter California News Service THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Social workers are expressing sorrow, and solidarity with the victims of the shooting massacre in

Thousand Oaks.

It claimed 13 lives, including a police officer and the gunman, whom officials believe took his own life.

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NASW is also pushing for Congress to repeal the Dickey Amendment, a law that prohibits federal funding for research on gun violence - a step that Gonzales says could provide some answers.

"We really need more research to find out why this happens," says Gonzales. "We need to figure out how we can stop these terrible shootings. We have to figure out how to more appropriately identify who really is at risk of this kind of violence."

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY AGREES TO SETTLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

Lawsuit Addresses Improved Access for Inmates with Mobility Disabilities at the Santa Clara County Jails The Consent Decree also requires that the County undertake significant construction to remedy physical barriers at the County Jails including increasing the number of ADA- accessible cells, removing barriers in the County’s booking area, medical areas, dining areas, education and program areas, yards, and along paths of travel. Finally, the Consent Decree requires the County to retain experts to monitor the County’s implementation of, and compliance with, the Consent Decree.

The Consent Decree further provides for counsel from Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP and Disability Rights Advocates to monitor the County’s compliance.

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA –The Parties to the action Cole v. County of Santa Clara, N.D. Cal No. 5:16-cv-06594 (filed Nov. 2016) have reached an agreement on a Consent Decree to address conditions for inmates with mobility disabilities within the Santa Clara County Jails (the “Jails”), including the Main Jail Complex, located in San Jose, CA, and the Elmwood Correctional Complex located in Milpitas, CA. The agreement follows over three years of negotiations between incarcerated persons with mobility disabilities, represented by Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld, LLP and Disability Rights Advocates, and the County to address physical barriers within the Jails and to improve policies and procedures to ensure inmates with mobility disabilities have access to programs, assistive devices, and accessible housing, bathing, and dining facilities.

“We are pleased that, after years of difficult negotiations, the parties were able to come together to develop the Consent Decree, which will improve the lives of thousands of inmates with mobility disabilities now and into the future,” said counsel for Plaintiffs, Lisa Ells, a partner with Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld in San Francisco.

“It’s important that persons with disabilities have the accommodations that they need to function

The County has already begun these efforts and has allocated over $100 million dollars to ADA jail improvements. “The County is pleased to resolve this litigation and continue its ongoing work on jail reforms,” said County Counsel James R. Williams.

Photo Credit: Pixabay safely in a jail setting,” said Michelle Iorio, a Staff Attorney at DRA, “We are glad that Santa Clara County will make the changes necessary to ensure that programs and facilities at the Jails are more accessible for inmates with mobility disabilities.”

Pursuant to the Consent Decree, which is subject to court approval, the County has further agreed, among other things, to improve policies, procedures, and practices for providing accommodations to inmates with mobility disabilities in the Jails,

including in the areas of the County’s: (1) intake process; (2) verification of mobility disability process; (3) issuance, retention, and denial of mobility device(s); (4) classification and housing of inmates with mobility disabilities; (5) tracking of inmates with mobility disabilities and disabilityrelated needs; (6) provision of programs and services; (7) ADA Coordinator position; (8) ADAtraining of custody and custody health staff; and (9) ADA-related grievance and request systems.

Sheriff Laurie Smith stated that “the Sheriff ’s Office takes the obligation to provide accessible programs and services to inmates with mobility disabilities seriously and has already trained all staff on the ADA, revised its practices, and allocated specific staff to provide for the individualized needs of disabled inmates. For years now, the Sheriff ’s Office has been partnering with other County departments to prioritize construction efforts leading to continued improved accessibility for inmates in our Jails.”

A copy of the Consent Decree is available at www. rbgg.com and www.dralegal.org.

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Dear EarthTalk: I drink a lot of coffee and I’m wondering how bad this is for the environment? And how I can make sure I’m feeding my 3-cup-a-day habit in the greenest way possible?

About half of Americans over age 18 (some 150 million of us) drink coffee in some form— drip, iced or in an espresso or latte—every day, with three cups a day a typical average.

These 450 million daily cups represent about one-fifth of the total daily global coffee consumption of 2.25 billion cups a day.

Traditionally grown in shady groves under the canopy of fruit trees, coffee has been one of the greenest crops there is. But modern demand, coupled with the so-called “Green Revolution” to boost yields by any means necessary, has dictated that coffee production follow the same monocultural path as other key commodity crops. Indeed, nowadays most of the coffee we drink comes from plantations where it is grown in full sun without competition from other crops and with lots of chemical inputs. The result has been widespread deforestation across the tropics (and a resulting devastation to biodiversity) to make room for more highly profitable coffee plantations.

Another big environmental problem with coffee production is water waste. A landmark 2003 study by Dutch researchers found that some 37 gallons of water are used (and subsequently wasted) to produce a single cup of coffee. And yet another hurdle for the coffee industry to overcome is the exploitation of workers, which in recent decades led to the birth of a “fair trade” movement to try to ensure economic justice in the industry.

So how do we make sure our coffee habit

isn’t making these situations worse? Look for one or more certification labels on the coffee you buy. The “Rainforest Alliance Certified” frog logo shows you that the coffee in question comes from farms that provide habitat for tropical birds while paying workers fair wages. Meanwhile, the “Fair Trade USA Certified” globe with two baskets symbol means that the coffee you’re buying was produced using sustainable methods by workers and farmers who are not only paid fair wages but also get access to education, health care, clean water and job training.

Yet another certification to look for is the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center’s “BirdFriendly” mark which denotes that the coffee for sale is 100 percent shade-grown, fair trade and organic. UTZ Certified and Counter Culture Direct Trade Certified coffees are also produced and distributed without harming the environment or exploiting workers.

How you make your coffee also impacts the environment. The good old “pour over” method rivals the French press not only in simplicity but also in eco-friendliness given that neither rely on electricity. At the other end of the spectrum are the Keurig-type coffee makers, each cup of which yields not only your coffee but also an empty wasted plastic K-Cup pod to clog up your local landfill. If you can’t give up the convenience of your Keurig coffee maker at home—or you don’t have a choice at the office—at least source coffee that comes in compostable pods. Woken Coffee, for instance, comes in 100% compostable pods that can be tossed into food and yard waste bins after use to become part of someone else’s topsoil.

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This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Liem Pham, 8207 Candleglow Lane, Louisville KY, 40214. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018. 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/ Liem Pham This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 648338 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648436 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY TOURS, 715 N 1st St Ste 23, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Lidia Ponce, 747 Miller St,

San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Lidia Ponce This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 648436 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648349 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHO 24 VIETNAMESE CUISINE & SWEET TEA, 5592 Santa Teresa Blvd Ste B, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pho 24 Bac Cali Corp, 5592 Santa Teresa Blvd Ste B, San Jose CA, 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018. 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/ Wendy Do Pho 24 Back Cali Corp CFO Article/Registration#: 3905798 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 648349 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647793 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

DR CUSTOMS FLOORS, 636 Pima Dr, 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): Dominic Reyes, 636 Pima Dr, San Jose CA, 95123.

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/ Dominic Reyes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 647793 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337387 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ariana Mindelzun and David Kaufman.

Petitioner(s) Ariana Mindelzun and David Kaufman have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Selah Lavena Kaufman to Selah Lavena MindelzunKaufman. 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 on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 13, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018

NO. 18CV337268 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhixing Liu. Petitioner(s) Zhixing Liu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zhixing Liu to Conway Leo. 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 on 3/12/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 08, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336928 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nina Fathizadeh. Petitioner(s) Nina Fathizadeh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Lena Moghni to Lily Lenna Moghni.

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 on 3/05/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of James Henry Ligon Jr. No.18PR184776 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rosa Lee Penns and Dwayne Penns in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Rosa Lee Penns and Dwayne Penns be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, James Henry Ligon Jr. 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.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/14/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested

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NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018 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.

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. 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Domenico Scire, Esq. 37 East Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95112 (408)295-5555

10/15/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Venessa Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 647516 November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647549 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAQUEL’S BEAUTY SALON, 1939 Alum Rock Ave. Unit D, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raquel Candelas Cortes, 3343 Sueno Drive, San Jose CA, 95148.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/02/2018. 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/ Raquel Candelas Cortes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/16/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 647549

November 16, 23, 30, 2018

November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647516 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONYX CONSTRUCTION, 25 Sister City Way, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard Sanchez, 25 Sister City Way, Gilroy CA, 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/15/2018. 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/ Richard Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EZRESULTS MARKETING, 3165 Olin Ave, San Jose CA, 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hubert C Gotuaco, 60 Wilson Way SPC 23, Milpitas, CA 95053. John Jussen, 1108 Allston Way, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/31/2018. 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/ Hubert Gotuaco

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/31/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 648023 November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648105 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHENG PLASTIC SURGERY, 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga CA, 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cheng Medical Corporation, 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. 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/ Elbert Cheng Cheng Medical Corporation President Article/Registration#: C2419047 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 648105 November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331832 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ma. De La Luz Fuentes Pedroza.

Petitioner(s) Ma. De La Luz Fuentes Pedroza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ytzayeary Reyes to Ytzayeary Fuentes b. Ma. De La Luz Fuentes Pedroza to Mari Fuentes.

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 on 12/18/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 06, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336469 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gloria Mojica Luevano. Petitioner(s) Gloria Mojica Luevano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaxen Daniel Mojica Alexander to Jaxon Daniel Alexander. 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 on 2/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337053 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diem Huyen Thi Nguyen. Petitioner(s) Huyen Thi Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diem Huyen Thi Nguyen to Huyen Thi Nguyen. 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 on 3/05/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 01, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337046 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yan Teng.

Petitioner(s) Yan Teng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yan Teng to Michael Yan Teng. 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 on 3/05/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 01, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV328063 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nyataba Joseph Gatlueng.

Petitioner(s) Angelina Rambang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

follows: a. Nyataba Joseph Gatlueng to Nyataba Gatlueng Liah. 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 on 12/04/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

August 21, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 David H. Sussman, Esq. 72869 Law Offices of David Sussman 95 S. Market Street, Suite 410 San Jose, CA 95113 Phone No: (408) 298-4000 Email: spkdalaw@aol.com Attorney for: Aida Tucakovic Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 MARRIAGE OF Petitioner: Aida Tucakovic Respondent: Sead Tucakovic CASE NUMBER: 2007-1-FL-143873 -NOTICE OF MOTION AND DECLARATION FOR JOINDERNOTICE OF MOTION 1. TO Respondent 2. A hearing on this motion for joinder will be held as follows: a. Date: January 7, 2019 1:15 pm Dept: 71 b. The address of court is shown above c. Petitioner will apply to this court for an order joining claimant as a party to this proceeding on the grounds set forth in the Declaration below.

3. The pleading on joinder accompanies this notice of motion.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Dated: 6/26/18 /s/: David H. Sussman -DECLARATION FOR JOINDER4. The name of the person to be joined is: Adis Tucakovic 5. Facts showing that each person sought or seeking to be joined possesses or controls or claims to own any property subject to disposition by this court, or that such person has or claims custody, physical control, or visitation rights with respect to any minor child of the marriage, are (specify): See Declaration of Respondent attached, filed, and served.

PETITIONER: Aida Tucakovic RESPONDENT: Sead Tucakovic CASE NUMBER: 2007-1-FL-143873 6. Facts showing that it would be appropriate for this court to determine the particular issue in the proceedings are: The party to be joined holds a $300,000 Deed of Trust secured by the community property residence, as recorded on July 21, 2015.

The underlying obligation for the Deed of Trust was unknown to Petitioner prior to being presented and directed to execute by the Respondent.

7. Facts showing that each person sought or seeking to be joined is either indispensable to a determination of the particular issue or necessary to the enforcement of any judgment rendered on the issue are: The party to be joined, Adis Tucakovic, is indispensible to a determination of the parties respective inherent interest in the residence.

Petitioner disputes the validity of the Deed of Trust.

It was made in violation of the Respondent’s fiduciary duty to Petitioner under Family Code 1100.

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

Date: 6/26/18 /s/: David H. Sussman

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David H. Sussman, Esq. 72869 Law Offices of David Sussman 95 S. Market Street, Suite 410 San Jose, CA 95113 Phone No: (408) 298-4000 Email Address: spkdalaw@ aol.com Attorney for: Aida Tucakovic Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Branch Name: Family Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Plaintiff/Petitioner: Aida Tucakovic Defendant /Respondent: Sead Tucakovic CASE NUMBER: 2007-1-FL-143873 DEPOSITION SUBPOENA FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO (name, address, and telephone number of deponent, if known): Adis Tucakovic, 370 MacArthur Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 1. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN PERSON TO TESTIFY AS A WITNESS in this action at the following date, time, and place: Date: January 3, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Address: 95 S. Market Street, Suite 410, San Jose, CA 95113 b. You are ordered to produce the documents and things described in item 3. c. This deposition will be recorded stenographically and by audiotape, videotape. d. This videotape deposition is intended for possible use as trial under Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.620(d).

2. The personal attendance of the custodian or other qualified witness and the production of the original records are required by this subpoena. The procedure authorized by Evidence Code Sections 1560(b), 1561, and 1562 will not be deemed sufficient compliance with this subpoena.

3. The documents and things to be produced and any testing or sampling be-

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ing sought are described as follows Any and all records regarding any loans to Sead Tucakovic.

4. If the witness is a representative of a business or other entity, the matters upon which the witness is to be examined are described as follows: 5. IF YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH THIS SUBPOENA AS A CUSTODIAN OF CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE RECORDS UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1985.3 OR 1985.6 AND A MOTION TO QUASH OR AN OBJECTION HAS BEEN SERVED ON YOU, A COURT ORDER OR AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, WITNESSES, AND CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE AFFECTED MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE RECORDS. 6. At the deposition, you will be asked questions under oath. Questions and answers are recorded stenographically at the deposition; later they are transcribed for possible use at trial. You may read the written record and change any incorrect answers before you sign the deposition. You are entitled to receive witness fees and mileage actually traveled both ways. The money must be paid, at the option party giving notice of the deposition, either with the service of this subpoena or at the time of deposition. Unless the court orders or you agree otherwise, if you are being deposed as an individual, the deposition must take place within 75 miles of your residence or within 150 miles of your residence if the deposition will be taken within the county of the court where the action is pending. The location of the deposition for all deponents is governed by Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.250.

DISOBEDIENCE OF THIS SUBPOENA MAY BE PUNISHED AS CONTEMPT BY THIS COURT. YOU WILL ALSO BE LIABLE FOR THE SUM OF 500 AND ALL DAMAGES RESULTTING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO OBEY. Date issued: 11-5-2018 /s/: David H. Sussman, Esq. 72869

David H. Sussman, Esq. 72869 Law Offices of David Sussman 95 S. Market Street, Suite 410 San Jose, CA 95113 Phone No: (408) 298-4000 Email Address: spkdalaw@ aol.com Attorney for: Aida Tucakovic Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Branch Name: Family Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Plaintiff/Petitioner: Aida Tucakovic Defendant /Respondent: Sead Tucakovic CASE NUMBER: 2007-1-FL-143873 NOTICE TO CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE AND OBJECTION (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 1985.3, 1985.6) NOTICE TO CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE To: Adis Tucakovic 1. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT REQUESTING PARTY David H. Sussman for Aida Tucakovic SEEKS YOUR RECORDS FOR EXAMINATION by the parties to this action on January 3, 2019 The records are described in the subpoena directed to witness Adis Tucakovic 370 MacArthur Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 A copy of the subpoena is attached 2. IF YOU OBJECT to the production of these records, YOU MUST DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. IN ITEM a. OR b. BELOW: a. If you are a party to the above-entitled action, you must file a motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1987.1 to quash or modify the subpoena and give notice of that motion to the witness and deposition officer named in the subpoena at least five days before the date set for production of the records. b. If you are not a party to this action, you must serve on the requesting party and on the witness, before the date set for production of the records, a written objection that states the grounds on which

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com production of such records should be prohibited. You may use the form below to object and state the grounds for your objection. You must complete the Proof of Service of Objection to Production of Records (Judicial Council of California SUBP-025) indicating whether you personally served or mailed the objection. The objection should not be filed with court. WARNING: IF YOUR OBECTION IS NOT RECEIVED BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED IN ITEM 1, YOUR RECORDS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PARTIES. 3. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MAY CONTACT THE UNDERSIGNED to determine whether an agreement can be reached in writing to cancel or limit the scope of the subpoena.

If no such agreement is reached, and if you are not otherwise represented by an attorney in this action, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY TO ADVISE YOU OF YOUR RIGHTS OF PRIVACY. Date: 11-5-2018 /s/: David H. Sussman -OBJECTION BY NONPARTY TO PRODUCTION OF RECORDS1. I object to the production of all of my records specified in the subpoena 2. I object only to the production of the following specified records: 3. The specific grounds for my objection are as follows: Date: Type or Print Name: Signature: David H. Sussman, Esq. 72869 Law Offices of David Sussman 95 S. Market Street, Suite 410 San Jose, CA 95113 Phone No: (408) 298-4000 Email Address: spkdalaw@ aol.com Attorney for: Aida Tucakovic Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Branch Name: Family Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Plaintiff/Petitioner: Aida Tucakovic Defendant /Respondent:

Sead Tucakovic CASE NUMBER: 2007-1-FL-143873 DEPOSITION SUBPOENA FOR PRODUCTION OF BUSINESS RECORDS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO: Adis Tucakovic, 370 MacArthur Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 1. YOU ARE ORDERED TO PRODUCE THE BUSINESS RECORDS described in item 3, as follows: To (name of deposition officer): David H. Sussman On (date): January 3, 2019 At (time): 10:00 a.m.

Location (address): 95 S. Market Street, Suite 410, San Jose, CA 95113 Do not release the requested records to the deposition officer prior to the date and time stated above. a. by delivering a true, legible, and durable copy of the business records described in item 3, enclosed in a sealed inner wrapper with the title and number of the action, name of witness, and date of subpoena clearly written on it. The inner wrapper shall then be enclosed in an outer envelope or wrapper, sealed, and mailed to the deposition officer at the address in item 1.

2. The records are to be produced by the date and time shown in item 1 (but not sooner than 20 days after the issuance of the deposition subpoena, or 15 days after service, whichever date is later).

Reasonable costs of locating records, making them available or copying them, and postage, if any, are recoverable as set of forth in Evidence Code section 1563(b). The records shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the custodian or other qualified witness pursuant to Evidence Code section 1561.

3. The records to be produced are described as follows (if electronically stored information is demanded, the form or forms in which each type of information is to be produced may be specified): Any and all records reflecting any loans made to Sead Tucakovic for any reason for any amount.

4. IF YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH THIS SUBPOENA AS A CUSTODIAN OF CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE RECORDS UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1985.3 OR 1985.6 AND A MOTION TO QUASH OR AN OBJECTION HAS BEEN SERVED ON YOU, A COURT ORDER OR AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, WITNESSES, AND CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE AFFECTED MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE CONSUMER OR EMPLOYEE RECORDS. DISOBEDIENCE OF THIS SUBPOENA MAY BE PUNISHED AS CONTEMPT BY THIS COURT. YOU WILL ALSO BE LIABLE FOR THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ALL DAMAGES RESULTTING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO OBEY. /s/: David H. Sussman, Esq. November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647247 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GARCIA’S LANDSCAPING, 638 Bolton Ct #1, San Jose CA, 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra J Garcia, 638 Bolton Ct #1, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/05/2018. 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/ Sandra J. Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 647247 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018

NO. 647412 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPREME JANITORAL, 1903 Sumatra Ave, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Maria Gurrola Chairez and Jose Tello, 1903 Sumatra Ave, San Jose CA, 95122 The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/11/2018.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ana Maria Gurrola Chairez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 647412

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647080 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VILLELA BROTHERS, 1694 E St James St, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Osbaldo Villela, 1694 E St James St, San Jose CA, 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Osbaldo Villela This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/02/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Venessa Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 647080

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647411 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPREME REFINISHING, 1903 Sumatra Ave, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Tello, 1903 Sumatra Ave, San Jose CA, 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/11/2018.

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 Tello This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/11/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 647411

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647877 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 4RVP TRUCKING, 1228 Cortez Dr Apt 3, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mario E Portillo, 1228 Cortez Dr Apt 3, Sunnyvale CA, 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mario E Portillo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 647877

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647459 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEA SENORITA STUDIOS, 2177 Alum Rock Avenue #325, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sofia E Arredondo, 2177 Alum Rock Avenue #325, San Jose CA, 95116.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/12/2018. 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/ Sofia E Arredondo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/12/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 647459 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336688 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Sara Walid Harb.

Petitioner(s) Sara Walid Harb has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sara Walid Harb to Sara Harb. 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 on 2/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336880 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Trang Dinh Cadena and Vi Dinh Lam. Petitioner(s) Trang Dinh Cadena has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trang Dinh Cadena to Tracy Dinh Cadena. b. Vi Dinh Lam to Tom Dinh Lam. 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 on 2/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336803 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Natasha Pooja Kumar. Petitioner(s) Natasha Pooja Kumar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Natasha Pooja Kumar to Jasmine Kumar. 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 on 2/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 26, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336910 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marcus Galvao Raymond. Petitioner(s) Marcus Galvao Raymond has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marcus Galvao Raymond to Marcos Galvao.

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 on 2/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336917 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tessa Sierra Day. Petitioner(s) Tessa Sierra Day has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tessa Sierra Day to Tessa Sierra Rettig.

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 on 2/26/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador,

a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 30, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647704 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NIKO CLEANING SERVICE, 1500 Virginia Pl SPC 141, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Hernandez, 1500 Virginia Pl SPC 141, San Jose CA, 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/25/2010. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN535945. “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 Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/19/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 647704 October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647619 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OUR LIRA, 1030 E El Camino Real #170, Sunnyvale CA, 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bret Alan Corsiglia, 1030 E El Camino Real #170, Sunnyvale CA, 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/15/2018.

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/ Bret Alan Corsiglia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/18/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 647619 October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647790 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. NOVA IN VITRO FERTILIZATION 2. NOVA IVF, 2500 Hospital Drive Bldg #7, Mountain View CA, 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard Joseph Schmidt. M.D. Inc., 2500 Hospital Drive Bldg #7, Mountain View CA, 94040.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/01/2011. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN553230. “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/ Richard Schmidt Richard Joseph Schmidt, M.D. Inc. President Article/Registration# 3372555 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 647790 October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336327 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yasaman Haji Sayyah Moghadam.

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

Moghadam to Yasi Sayyah.

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 on 02/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 17, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV333889 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Antonio DeLeon.

Petitioner(s) Juan Antonio DeLeon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Antonio DeLeon to John Anthony DeLeon.

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 on 12/18/2018 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

September 04, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336276 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Rolando Manuel Diaz Tzintzun. Petitioner(s) Rolando Manuel Diaz Tzintzun has filed a petition for Change of Name with

the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Estrella Alexis Aguilar Gomez to Estrella Alejandra Diaz Gomez.

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 on 02/05/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 16, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336450 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelina Eilie Andrei.

Petitioner(s) Angelina Eilie Andrei has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelina Eilie Andrei to Alinah Aenaeis Antoennos. 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 on 02/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336439 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Meredith La-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS pena Ramirez. Petitioner(s) Meredith Lapena Ramirez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Meredith Lapena Ramirez to Meredith Piata.

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 on 02/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV336385 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zoher Yoel.

Petitioner(s) Zoher Yoel has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trez Y Younan to Trez Younan. 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 on 02/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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Clara-In the matter of the application of: William Chen Dong and Laura Juyun Don. Petitioner(s) William Chen Dong and Laura Juyun Don have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ethan Whitman Dong to Ethan Raymond Don b. Kaitlyn Sarah Dong to Kaitlyn Sarah Don. 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 on 02/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 18, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Mary Elizabeth Cummings To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Mary Elizabeth Cummings, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on September 26, 2018, 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, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 2018

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jumped 168% from 2014. Hildalgo, Webb, Travis, Cameron and several other Texas counties also saw 100%plus leaps in Latino voters.

In Florida, a record 2.2 million Latinos registered to vote in 2018, up 8.4% over 2016. Of the Latinos who voted in the still-contested Senate race, 54% voted for Democrat Bill Nelson and 45% backed Republican Rick Scott, while in the contest for governor, 54% of Latinos voted for Democrat Andrew Gullum and 44% for Republican Ron DeSantis. Many analysts believe these results signal a continuation of the decline and fall of the conservative Cuban vote that once reigned in the Sunshine state.

In Nevada the 67% of Latinos who voted for Democrat Jackey Rosen in the Senate race played a major role in defeating Republican Dean Heller, who lost by just under 50,000 votes. Las Vegas unions, many of which are more than 50% Latino, played definitive roles, registering tens of thousands of new Latino voters.

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Roberto Lovato Ethnic Media Services The full tally of the Latino vote on the mid-term election is not in yet, but the available information makes one thing clear: Latino power is rising.

Preliminary reports indicate that Latinos eligible to vote now number a record 29 million (12.8% of all eligible voters). More than 11% of all voters nationwide in the mid-term election were Latino in what analysts consider a major jump. Of the Latinos who voted, 69% voted for Democrats while 29% went for Republicans, according to exit poll data from the National Election Pool.

Republican fears of the Latino voter are manifesting in the results. More than one out of every four Latino voters were first-time voters. Democrat excitement about the future, however, may not be realized fast enough for 2020, thanks in no small part to their continued lack of investment in the Latino vote.

A majority of Latino voters reported that they hadn’t been contacted by a major party about voter registration. Despite this lack of attention to what some analysts call the Democrats’ “Latino problem,” Democrats nonetheless appear to be the benefactors of the rise in Latino voting power.

A number of indicators appear to confirm the anti-Trump Latino

moment some predicted. For example, there were spikes in the number of Latinos voting in battleground states and in key races, record Latino gains in Congress, an increase in Latino officials elected in 36 state races, a decrease in Latino Republican members of Congress, an increase in Latina participation.

And in California, whose Latino majority makes it the largest Latino state in the union, Latino voters boosted losing as well as winning candidates.

NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018 Though he lost, State Senator Kevin de Leon beat the odds in his race against powerful incumbent U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who outspent him by millions but beat him by less than 10 percentage points, hardly the landslide defeat many predicted. Latino voters played a definitive role in de Leon’s campaign and rise.

An indication as telling as any in the country are the results in the birthplace of Reagan Republicanism, the longtime GOP stronghold known as the “Orange Curtain.” Democrats in Orange County, with the help of a fastgrowing Latino electorate, will likely represent five of its seven congressional districts in a complete flipping of the political tortilla there.

And in what might be taken as a preview of the future of the LAtino vote with respect to the GOP, the startling results in Reagan country moved L.A. Times columnist Gustavo Arellano to write a piece titled “An Obituary for Od Orange County, Dead at Age 129.”

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The anti-President Trump tilt is clear in congressional races. Democratic Latino members in the House jumped from 27 to 32 while remaining stable in the Senate. At the same time, the number of Latino Republican House members dropped from seven to five.

Similarly, mid-term results in Latinoheavy states also favored Democrats, with Latinos making up a major share of voters in competitive Senate races. In the. Senate race in Texas, for example, 64% of Latino voters voted for Democrat Beto O’Rourke while 35% voted for Republican incumbent Ted Cruz In an unprecedented Latino turnout. An analysis of early voter turnout in some of Texas’ largest, most diverse counties found increases in Latino participation that matched levels seen in the 2016 presidential election (turnout in presidential races is usually far higher than during midterms).

Local indicators in Texas yielded similar results. In El Paso County, the home turf of Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke, voter participation

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168 por ciento desde 2014. Hidalgo, Webb, Travis, Cameron y varios otros condados de Tejas vieron subidas mayores del 100% en la participación de votantes latinos.

En Florida, un récord de 2.2 millones de latinos se registraron para votar en 2018, un aumento del 8.4% más que en el 2016. De los latinos que votaron en la competencia del Senado aún disputada, el 54% de los latinos votaron a Bill Nelson, demócrata y el 45% apoyaron a Rick Scott, republicano, mientras que el 54% de los latinos votaron a Andrew Gillum, demócrata y el 44% votaron a Ron DeSantis, republicano. Muchos analistas creen que estos resultados señalan una continuación en el descenso y caída del voto cubano más conservador que antes reinaba en el estado del sol.

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El recuento completo de lo latino aún no está completo, pero la información disponible sobre el voto latino a mitad de legislatura clarifica una cosa. El poder latino va en aumento.

Los informes preliminares indican que un récord de 29 millones de latinos (el 12.8% de todos los votantes elegibles y más del 11% de todos los votantes en todo el país fueron latinos, en lo que los analistas consideran un salto muy grande. Los resultados en un número de elecciones estatales en estados con grandes poblaciones latinas también indican que los votantes latinos ejercieron un poder aumentado este año, algunos con una inclinación a favor de Trump, la mayoría con una inclinación decididamente antiGOP, anti-Trump. De los latinos que votaron la semana pasada, por ejemplo, el 69 por ciento votaron demócrata, mientras que el 29 por ciento a los republicanos, según datos de los sondeos a boca de urna del National Election Pool.

Los temores republicanos del votante latino están empezando a manifestarse. Más de 1 de cada 4 votantes latinos votaban por primera vez. La emoción demócrata con el futuro, sin embargo, puede que no se realice lo suficientemente rápido para el 2020, gracias, en buena medida a la continuada falta de inversión en el voto latino por los demócratas.

Aún así, a pesar del hecho de que la mayoría de los latinos declararon que no habían sido contactados por un partido principal acerca de registrarse para votar, a pesar de la falta histórica y continua de inversión que muchos llaman el “problema latino” de los demócratas, los demócratas parecen ser los benefactores del aumento del poder de votos latino.

Un número de indicadores, como los picos en los números de votantes latinos votando

en estados de contienda y competencias políticas, los aumentos récord de latinos en elecciones congresales, un aumento en los oficiales estatales latinos elegidos en competencias políticas en 36 estados, una disminución en los miembros latinos republicanos del Congreso, un aumento en la participación de mujeres latinas y en el número de latinos elegidos, parecería indicar una realización del momento latino antiTrump que algunos predijeron.

La inclinación anti-Trump es indiscutible en las competencias congresales. La mayoría de los latinos en el siguiente congreso serán anti-Trump, ya que el número de miembros latinos demócratas en la Cámara de representantes subió de 27 a 32, mientras que se mantuvo estable en el Senado. Muchos de los candidatos latinos compitieron directamente en contra de Trump. Al mismo tiempo, el número de republicanos latinos cayó de siete a cinco.

Similarmente, los resultados a mitad de legislatura en los principales estados latinos también favorecieron a los demócratas, con los latinos formando una gran parte de los votantes en competencias competitivas del Senado. En la competencia del Senado en Tejas, por ejemplo, el 64% de los latinos votaron a Beto O´Rourke, demócrata mientras que el 35% votaron al republicano en funciones, Ted Cruz, en lo que fue una participación latina sin precedentes en el mayor estado del país. Un análisis de la participación de votantes anticipados en algunos de los condados más grandes y más diversos en Tejas encontró grandes aumentos en la participación latina, lo que igualó los niveles vistos en las elecciones presidenciales de 2016 (participación en las competencias presidenciales normalmente es mucho mayor que en las elecciones a mitad de legislatura).

Los indicadores locales en Tejas dieron un resultado parecido. En el condado de El Paso, la tierra natal del candidato Beto O’Rourke, la participación de votantes aumentó en un

En Nevada, el 67% de los latinos que votaron a Jacky Rosen, demócrata en la competencia del Senado, tuvo un papel importante en la derrota de Dean Heller, republicano, que perdió por poco menos que 50,000 votos. Los sindicatos de Las Vegas, muchos de los cuales son más del 50% latino, desempeñaron papeles definitivos, registrando decenas de miles de nuevos votantes latinos.

Y en California, cuya mayoría de latinos hace que sea el mayor estado latino del país, los votantes latinos impulsaron a los candidatos ganadores, e incluso a los perdedores. Aunque perdió, Kevin de León, senador estatal,

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superó expectativas en su competencia contra Dianne Feinstein, la poderosa Senadora de EUA en funciones, que gastó más que él por millones, pero solo le ganó por menos de 10 puntos de porcentaje, en lo que a duras penas se podría llamar la gran derrota que muchos esperaban. Los votantes latinos desempeñaron un papel definitivo en la campaña y subida de de León.

Tan revelador como cualquier indicador en el país son los resultados de la cuna del republicanismo Reagan y bastión republicano de hace mucho tiempo conocido como la “Cortina naranja”. En el Condado de Orange, los demócratas, con la ayuda del electorado latino de rápido crecimiento, probablemente representará a cinco de los siete distritos congresales en el condado y sus alrededores, lo que sería una vuelta completa de la tortilla política allí.

En lo que se podría considerar una vista previa del futuro del voto latino con respecto al partido republicano, los asombrosos resultados en la tierra de Reagan movieron a Gustavo Arellano, periodista del LA Times, a escribir un artículo llamado, “Un obituario para el antiguo Condado de Orange, muerto a la edad de 129.”

Roberto Lovato, a member of the San Francisco Writer’s Grotto, recently completed a 3-year commitment as a Visiting Scholar at U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Latino Research.

Solicitudes para Concesiones Culturales La Oficina de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de San José (OCA) aceptará solicitudes para concesiones de tres programas culturales competitivos: Las Concesiones Para Festivales, Desfiles, y Celebraciones (Festival, Parade and Celebration Grants [FPC]) proveen apoyo para festivales comunitarios, desfiles y celebraciones por parte de organizaciones no-lucrativas en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos no califican. La fecha límite es el 23 DE ENERO, 2019 a las 5pm.

Las Concesiones Operativas (Operating Grants [OpG]) proveen apoyo general operativo a organizaciones de arte profesionales o semi-profesionales en San José con un presupuesto consistente arriba de los $50,000, y una temporada completa de programación de las artes. La fecha límite es el 28 DE ENERO, 2019 a las 5pm.

Las Concesiones take pART proveen apoyo para actividades de arte abiertas al público por parte de organizaciones en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos y projectos de escuelas que benefician una escuela/distrito específico no califican. La fecha límite es el 4 DE FEBRERO, 2019 a las 5pm.

Las reglas y solicitudes para los programas estarán disponible en la linea www.sanjoseculture.org. A las organizaciones interesadas se les anima a asistir a una serie de TALLERES PRE-SOLICITUD que tendrán lugar de esta manera: FPC: 28 nov a las 12pm, ó el 6 dic a las 5:30pm. Sala T-1254.

OpG: 4 dic a las 1pm, ó el 12 dic a las 10am. Sala T-1254. take pART: 4 dic a las 5:30pm, ó el 11 dic a las 12pm. Sala T-1446.

Los talleres se llevarán a cabo en San José City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street. Para reservar su lugar: grantsworkshop@sanjoseca.gov. Para más información llamar al 408-793-4332.

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¿QUÉ ES EL ASCENDENTE Y CÓMO INFLUYE EN CADA SIGNO? perfeccionista y podría padecer lapsos depresivos.

• Ascendente Libra: Agradable, sociable, ingenioso, posee un encanto sensual y tiene muchos admiradores. Suele ser un artista nato con dones espirituales.

El dinero le llega con cierta facilidad. A veces puede parecer sarcástico, y le es difícil en ocasiones, controlar sus ataques de ira.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Para tener un mayor entendimiento sobre cómo nos influencia la astrología y los planetas, se recomienda leer en los horóscopos, el signo solar y el signo ascendente.

El ascendente es el signo que se eleva en el horizonte a la hora del nacimiento. Todos conocemos nuestro signo solar, pero es el “Ascendente” nuestra carta de presentación ante el mundo.

El ascendente es la primera impresión que tienen los demás cuando nos conocen. Nuestra personalidad se define como una combinación del ascendente y nuestro signo solar. Durante siglos se consideró al ascendente como nuestro reflejo astrológico más importante. El ascendente puede mostrar facetas físicas y emocionales de las personas que no son develadas por el signo solar.

• Ascendente Aries: Goza la aventura, le gusta ser el pionero y jefe. Tiene don de mando aunque en ocasiones le falta tolerancia al tratar a los demás. La suerte le puede llegar por medio de herencias. Sabe hacer el bien al prójimo y a la naturaleza en general. Debe aprender a pensar antes de hablar y actuar.

• Ascendente Tauro: Enérgico, decidido, fuerte y ambicioso, le gustan las comodidades, los lujos, los platillos exquisitos y la exuberancia. Goza de mucha

fortaleza física y mental, es el mejor profesional que puede existir. Puede tornarse muy terco y las relaciones amorosas suelen ser su punto débil.

• Ascendente Géminis: Está en constante movimiento, desea estar al tanto de todo lo que ocurre a su alrededor, directo y eficaz en su manera de hablar. Su atractivo físico le abrirá muchas puertas en el amor y en el trabajo. Puede tornarse un tanto posesivo y tener un carácter muy variable.

• Ascendente Cáncer: Posee habilidades financieras, sensible, cálido, preocupado siempre por la familia. Sabio al elegir amistades. Tiene el don de la perseverancia. Cuenta con un sexto sentido que le indica cuando alguien le está mintiendo. Puede ser inconstante, desordenado y tímido con el sexo opuesto.

• Ascendente Leo: Gusta ser el centro de atención en todas partes, tiene habilidades empresariales, noble, bondadoso, suele ser amigable con todo el mundo y posee un gran atractivo físico. A veces puede mostrarse arrogante, dramático, irritable y bastante desconsiderado. Pero sabe recapacitar.

• Ascendente en Virgo: Es inteligente, maduro, tenaz y está bien ubicado en el mundo.

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• Ascendente Escorpión: Siempre será bienvenido en todas partes, es intenso y emocional en su manera de ser, tiene fuerza de voluntad, le sobran los recursos y siempre consigue lo que se propone. Su mayor ilusión es encontrar un amor que dure para siempre. Puede padecer de adicción al sexo.

• Ascendente Sagitario: El futuro siempre luce prometedor en su destino y logrará conservar una apariencia juvenil durante mucho tiempo, la suerte le llega por medio de cónyuges, socios o extranjeros. Posee el don de la persuasión y es perseverante.

Debe tener cuidado con vicios, drogas y adicciones.

• Ascendente Capricornio: Se prepara académicamente para enfrentar la vida, puede llegar a ser un líder y con seguridad ocupará puestos importantes.

Su situación financiera siempre es mejor que la de muchos. Es probable que se case varias veces y que en ocasiones tienda a padecer lapsos de ansiedad.

• Ascendente Acuario: Moderno, vanguardista, astuto y genial.

Los amores se le dan con facilidad y sabe atraer romance y fortuna. Le gusta ayudar, es excelente consejero y sabe como resolver cualquier problema.

Puede mostrarse muy excéntrico, intolerante y en ocasiones demasiado impulsivo.

• Ascendente Piscis: Hará muchos viajes en su vida, le conocerán por ser inteligente y conservador.

Destaca socialmente, en el trabajo y en el sexo. Le sobran los amigos y suele llegar a ser una persona muy popular. Puede actuar de manera irresponsable y en ocasiones puede descuidar su salud y apariencia.

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DIRECTING THE PUNCHES: Q&A WITH STEVEN CAPLE JR.

Director of “Creed II” shares the making of a boxing drama in which, “you can’t escape your history”

Their relationship has progressed but not to the point where you miss anything. I thought it would be nice for a sequel, to transition it to it in a way where everyone is kind of familiar with the world and the setting, rather than kind of jumping ahead to a huge mansion and the dude making money boxing for four years, etc. I wanted people to see the characters first and then take them on the journey.

So that was important, and ultimately, I think everyone shouldn’t see this as a kind of revenge story but, what we’ve been calling it, a redemption story, amongst both corners.

With the Dragos, because they’re the new faces, at least Florian is whose playing Victor Drago, we wanted to make sure there was dimension behind his character. We wanted to make sure it was layered a bit so when developing the story, we didn’t want the cliché villain, so we really went in depth with how they’re portrayed and find the heart of the film, also with the themes of family and fatherhood, and legacy. What does a last name mean to you?

To me? To people? I think you’ll find yourself in the perspective of Creed and Drago a lot. I try not to step out of their world too much, I want you to be inside and up close and personal, in their heads, when you need to be having moments with just them and no one else; Kind of get the motivation behind a character, that it’s more than just a revenge story. It has heart.

“Creed II” director Steven Caple Jr. helms the sequel with a focus on confronting the past and legacy. Photo Credit: Barry Wetcher / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures Arturo Hilario El Observador

The Rocky series of boxing films has had a long history, with its first iteration hitting cinemas on November 21, 1976. Exactly 42 years to the day, its seventh sequel arrives in the form of “Creed II” this November.

Building on the story started in 2015’s “Creed”, the sequel finds Adonis Creed, the son of the late Apollo Creed, balancing out his life as a boxer with everything else. As well as building on the original story of Adonis, this film marks the return of one of the most iconic villains in the Rocky Balboa roster, Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago. His first and last appearance was in 1985’s “Rocky IV”.

“Creed II” also introduces Drago’s son, Viktor, who is played by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu, an actual Romanian boxer and actor. How will Adonis react when he is called upon to fight Viktor? Just as important, how will Rocky Balboa react to the haunting figure of his past coming back into his life?

Afro-Latino director Steven Caple Jr., whose previous film “The Land” followed Cleveland youth in an environment of crime and skateboarding, takes up his first big budget film with “Creed II”.

We recently had the opportunity to talk about his takeaways of working on the film on the eve of its release.

Among observations by Caple, he talks about the importance of the past in the story, how his love of music translates into the film, and the wonders of time management.

Thanks so much for the time Steven. To start off, what was your experience with the Rocky film franchise? Which one’s did you first watch or remember most fondly?

My first one was as a kid. I think one of the first ones I watched was “Rocky V”, and although it’s not the best Rocky, I was born in 88’ and by the time I was actually watching TV, and knowing what I was watching, I remember “Rocky V” being on TV a lot.

And I think I watched “Rocky IV” before that and

“Rocky”. “Rocky” is my favorite, I watched it as a kid and I think [the story] was very motivational for me. I played sports, I played basketball most of my life, in high school and my first year of college.

So, [Rocky] was a true underdog story. It wasn’t until I got older that I saw that it was an auteur filmmaking driven piece, with how bold it was with the characters and some of the choices it made, so [then] I had a different appreciation for the Rocky franchise.

When you ended up getting the job as director for “Creed II”, what was your initial reaction? Did you have an initial idea of how you wanted to approach the filmmaking aspect?

I was nervous a bit. When they reached out [there] was a bit of excitement beneath everything. And then the nerves kind of kick in. It comes with some pressure obviously. With that said, it started to slow down I guess when I met Sly and Mike and saw how cool they were, and everyone was so positive about the characters and they all had the same mindset which was, “Hey let’s try to top Creed 1, or let’s try to do something better.” And you know, with Sly whose done it so many times, he’s so excited about making a project and is so excited to challenge himself in writing it and me in making it, I thought this could be a cool fit you know? And I had the support when doing it. But, when I finally said “yes”, you have that moment when you’re like, “I’m about to go out and be part of a franchise.” It’s kind of surreal. There were probably a few moments on set [too]. One in particular was when we did our first fight scene and Rocky was in the corner for Adonis, and they came out and [the audience] just roared. Just to hear the 2,000 people in the little soundstage just yelling “Rocky” and “Creed”, and chanting, you start to realize how big it really is, how important it really is.

Can you describe in your own perspective what the film is about? Especially this idea surrounding the film where regardless of where you go in life or where you are, you can’t escape your history?

The film is roughly around four years after the first one so it’s almost in real time. We didn’t want to go too far in Creed’s life without the audience experiencing it, so we pick up almost where we left off. He’s in the same apartment, he’s with Bianca.

Can you describe what it was like working with these characters that were established in the 2015 film as well the characters that come back from the original franchise decades ago?

I can give you a difference between my first film and this one. My first film, I knew all the characters because I created them and once speaking with the actors it was definitely collaborative, but I had more input in who they are because we’re establishing them, so they could get on the same page with my vision. Whereas this one, they knew all the characters, and it was really about trying to figure out a way to grow from where they left off before.

Whether it be maturity, or relationship, with Tessa and Mike, or whether it be from Rocky patching up something old.

The characters were still the same. And no, I didn’t want to change that at all because that’s what we love about the series. It’s more so the journey.

Where has Rocky gone? Stuff like that is where our conversations were held. That can be challenging in a way, but it’s also freed me up a little bit, I don’t have to now describe or create these characters.

They know them already, so I get to play a little bit more, if that makes sense. While I’m on set, since they know who they are, we can play with improv or I can go a different direction if I wanted to. Because I know who the characters are, and I can guide them through.

As for the Dragos, the Dragos are new faces. At least “baby Drago” is. Dolph, he knew his character, but it was new too because it’s not the same character from 30 years ago. He wanted to elevate his character as well, so we went into the backstory of 30 years.

Where has his family has gone? Where is Russia?

How does he feel about all these things? Whereas in “Rocky IV” he was very much like, “I didn’t need to feel anything, all I needed to know was skills and [to] break things.” In this one he felt things and projected all that anger and hatred towards Rocky and his career through his son.

And so, you get a piece of that and you develop this new world of the ‘Drago world’, and these new characters. That was so much of “The Land” experience. That takes a lot of research and a lot of conversation talking about these characters so that we’re all on the same page and that we have a journey arc that doesn’t necessarily fall flat.

Next, I wanted to talk about the music of the film.

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In “Creed” there was the classic hints of the original “Rocky” score but also this great new soundtrack.

How did you approach the music and score in this film?

Well, I love music and curate it in all my projects.

[For] my first feature we definitely had a great soundtrack, huge artists. So, for the second one I think that it was part of the excitement for the studio, that I had a successful soundtrack in the past for a small, million-dollar movie. Now they wanted to see what I could do with this one. I think it was a nice collaboration between Ludwig (Göransson), who scored the last Creed, and Mike Will, who is a music producer.

I really try to add our culture and who we are as people of color within the film to really showcase hip hop or Jacob Banks who is out of London. We have a mixture of new talent, younger talent, and some classic stuff like Nas, who’s on the soundtrack too.

So, it’s a wide mix, and we really try to focus on the soundtrack and separate [it] through rounds, like rounds of the story. There’s a love story in it so we have Ari Lennox in the soundtrack and in the film because there’s a certain tone. You have everything, [like] a workout montage with A$AP Rocky. So, I think there’s a different mood for every scene.

For the movie itself I think what we were trying to do is we were trying to keep that classical Rocky tone. So, there’s a lot of horns and trumpets that are mixed in with us, with who we are. I think they did that in “Creed” with the Meek Mill track as he’s running through the montage and so I wanted to play with a little bit of that. There are also moments that are ethereal if you will, so we’re definitely in the Creed mindset as he’s going through things, so we definitely played a more mellow score [there], something you would find in an independent film.

It’s not just in your face and loud. There’s a nice balance I think through the soundtrack, and even the score, that gives you that.

Now that you’re coming towards the end of working on this project, looking back, do you have a favorite aspect of the creation of the film, or something within the finished film itself that is meaningful to you?

I’ll give you two man. One is on screen there’s a lot of moments with Bianca and Mike and I think that’s tied to my personal life, personal to me and my wife, and I know I really relate to those moments and I think they’re pretty real. I think it’s showcased on screen in a really strong and positive way.

Then there’s elements outside of that on taking this project at such a fast pace that I feel that I’ve learned to balance things more in my personal life, and on screen, and off set. Something I’ve been talking about is just finding that nice balance between work and how much you spend time with family and time for yourself. You kind of have to have those times to really just take it in and step away and pull back from the hype and all the energy behind it, so you can just refocus. I learned that a lot on this project just because there’s so many different people on it.

It’s an ensemble piece with casts, and you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions. I feel like that’s something else to apply in life. With that balance I feel like I’m constantly able to slow down things a bit, if that makes sense.

There’s a saying that when you kind of slow down a sport you can see everything on a court or on a football field and its helpful. I think quarterbacks use it a lot, the game is slowed up so you’re able to make decisions, wise decisions, because now you’re able to feel things out a little bit more, rather than feel that everything’s rushed and bump into walls and make mistakes. I feel like I’ve learned that during this process

“Creed II” is in theaters November 21, 2018.

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REPORT: CALIF. MAKES PROGRESS HELPING FOSTER YOUTH

high school diploma - a rate 8 percent higher than the national average.

California foster kids also have a better record for finding jobs and avoiding homelessness.

Amber Twitchell, program director with the Voices Youth Center, said she credits a policy change in recent years, since the state stopped relying on group homes.

"So, really moving away from the traditional, kind of 'old school' model - where we would just put kids in houses together and you know, have somebody check on them - to really focusing on getting kids into families, wherever we can," Twitchell said.

"That's really what the continuum of care is all about."

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's teenage foster youth are doing better than the national average in several

important ways, according to a new report.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation research found 84 percent of California young people who leave the foster care system at age 21 have their

The numbers are not all rosy, however.

The report found that 49 percent of California's foster children have had placements in three or more homes,

NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2018 which is close to the national average of 51 percent. Overall, about 70,000 kids in the Golden State are in foster care.

Leslie Gross, director of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, said there's a huge need out there for foster families willing to make a permanent connection with a teenager.

"Young people really need supportive adults to rely on, to make difficult decisions that happen in just everyday life, and help them get on a path to financial and emotional stability," Gross said.

The report said California could do more to help older foster children transition to adulthood, as only 1 percent get room-and-board assistance, only 11 percent get financial assistance for education, and 20 percent participate in job-training programs.

California's share of Latino foster children has risen from 33 percent to 50 percent in the past five years, which may indicate more awareness of social services among that demographic group.

Photo Credit: Mitchell Findley/Voices Youth Center

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