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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS...THE FOURTH ESTATE OF GOVERNANCE

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR This review of the First Amendment, U.S. Constitution, is motivated by Mr. Trump's recent inappropriate and unwarranted actions which cannot be allowed to continue without the application of lawful checks & balances plus established due process procedures.

Jim Acosta, CNN's White House investigative reporter was doing his job when questioning the President about his executive order eliminating all refugees who may have entered USA illegally. Trump limited request for asylum to only those 26 established USA-Mexico entry points.

An annoyed Trump immediately asked an intern to take away the microphone from Jim Acosta which he resisted. Immediately, an annoyed Mr. Trump withdrew Costa's White House Press Pass and had him removed from that White House Press Conference.

CNN registered a lawsuit in a Federal Court whose Judge ruled that the White House reinstate that White House Press Credentials. Also, a different Federal Court ruled that the President's executive order was inappropriate; Trump had no authority to modify a lawful immigration practice established by the U.S. Congress. Both rulings were based upon the U.S. Constitution as the Law of This Land.

My focus will be upon Freedom of the Press, a civil right established by the First Amendment.

Many of Trump's prior aggressive verbal statements communicate to the general public an assumption of authoritative power which is not established nor appropriate. Utterances stated aggressively include “THE PRESS IS THE ENEMY

OF THE PEOPLE”; “THEY PUBLISH FAKE NEWS”, etc. These authoritarian approaches may exist in royal kingdoms, tribal autocracies, national oligarchies, and dictatorships. However, here in America, all this is subject to the Law of this Land - the U.S. Constitution.

No elected official, including the President, is above the law; all are expected to perform their public service in accord with the authority and responsibility already stated in the U.S. Constitution. All elected officials are subject to the checks and balances already described in the U.S. Constitution.

The following five civil rights are addressed by the First Amendment: 1) One's personal right to practice and believe any religion; No official state religion may be established by Congress.

2) Freedom of Speech; 3) Freedom of the Press; 4) One's right to attend peaceful assemblies and 5) One's right to petition any government jurisdiction for redress of grievances.

All these civil rights are established in the First Amendment AND the U.S. Congress may make no law which changes or limits these five civil rights. The Founding Father's original wording follows:

were experienced by the Founding Fathers when each resided in Europe. As former refugees and immigrants, the Founding Fathers were intent on not having any American citizen be subjected to and experience such abusive impulsive authoritarian, autocratic behavior as American residents.

The press today includes newspapers, weeklies, magazines, books - all forms of the printed word whose accuracy is reliable. Radio, TV and the internet are forms of mass communication which may favor or lean towards an ideology. Mr. Trump undercuts their integrity and reliable truth by using false unfounded statements.

Trump accuses The Press of publishing fake news based upon alternative facts; also, of being ‘the enemy’ not to be trusted. Trump's approach was taken up by all autocratic governments and their leaders in nations such as Venezuela, the Philippines, North Korea, Iran, and terrorist groups.

A consequence was making any meaningful factual and truthful communication to anyone much more difficult.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” (Source: The Constitution of USA 1789 (rev. 1992)

A Washington Post investigative reporter verified (by fact checking) that Mr. Trump stated at least 9 statements per day which were not supported by records, facts or science. This personal trait practiced by Mr. Trump has serious consequences: Namely confusion, mistrust, and loss of faith and hope.

Courtesy, kindness, understanding, cooperation and coordination are diminished.

Things take longer because of an increased level of distrust and cynicism. The result is the low road'...lower dignity and respect.

During the 2016 campaign, Mr. Trump often addressed many rallies using aggressive angry language; fake or alternative facts; abusive, insulting pejorative statements, etc. All this was practiced to give Mr. Trump an advantage which he exploits. All sorts of insulting uncivil put-downs

A major challenge is that no one knows when Mr. Trump is telling the truth or a falsehood using ‘alternative facts’. No one knows when Mr. Trump is not being a FALSE WITNESS...Is that not one of the Ten Commandments? Visionary leadership plans are hardly ever communicated.

Faith and Hope diminish.

THE PRESS is also “THE FOURTH ESTATE OF GOVERNMENT”. A publication has constitutional protection as long as the information printed and distributed is truthful, factual, commits no libel nor plagiarism and commits no defamation of character. As long as these standards are sustained and practiced, no lawsuit against the publication will reward the plaintiff.

A local newspaper which supports investigative reporters provides the service of monitoring and oversight of local government agencies and businesses to its communities protected by the First Amendment. Examples are: 1) Bringing attention to the improper use of eminent domain authority by the SJ Redevelopment Agency (Tropicana Shopping Center project).

2) Calling attention to the alleged mismanagement of Measure I and Measure J School Bond funds. The Financial Crisis Advisory Management Team (FCMAT) audit presented its documented oversight report to the Alum Rock Elementary School Board. The ARUSD community is now actively engaged in the understanding the contract processes required by CA Education Code compliance standards.

3) Years ago, the control of a speeding vehicle was lost. That vehicle crashed through a front yard fence killing 3 children who were playing. EO published an article which asked why the requested traffic control lights at Ocala/King intersection had not been installed.

Those traffic controls were installed soon thereafter.

4) During the 1980's, Immigration officials, using profile methods, were stopping local residents who looked like ‘immigrants’ along McKee, Alum Rock, and Story Roads.

EO, with legal assistance of

local Latino immigration lawyers, informed community residents of their 5th Amendment civil rights.

The outcome was that La Migra law enforcement curtailed their operations on the East Side.

5) When EO learned from 4 local SJSU students that other local publications owned and operated by Anglos would not provide journalism internships. EO's responded to this urgent need by establishment of the needed journalism internships along with other apprentice programs which have served to break down traditional marginalization practices.

Now THE POWER OF THE PRESS is a feature of The Press not often a discussion topic. It takes expertise and resources to take advantage of The Freedom of Information Act and The Voting Rights Act. The general public needs to know more about these and other public policy issues.

THE POWER OF THE PRESS is what Mr. Trump attacks and pus down with his pejorative comments.

Corruption, malfeasance, nepotism, abusive cronyism and wasteful program expenditures are often exposed by a publication's investigative reporters. That is why authoritarian dictators immediately take actions to fully control their independent press organizations.

I favor having all communities support their local newspaper (such as EO) to enable underwriting a team of investigative reporters. Many local matters would benefit from having stakeholders objectively informed. Proactive oversight and monitoring of any Issue would reduce conflicts of interest and establish transparency.

Highly informed citizenry would become involved, engaged, and committed to the Democratic governance process. The Independent Press is essential to having Democracy function in the best interests of all.

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ALERGIAS DE INVIERNO: TRASTORNOS QUE PODRÍA PADECER SIN SABERLO Unidos, ACAAI). "De manera bastante similar al cardiólogo especializado en problemas del corazón, el alergista se especializa en enfermedades alérgicas. Su alergista descubrirá la fuente de sus síntomas y le dará tratamiento a la causa para que pueda sentirse saludable todo el tiempo".

A continuación, algunas causas frecuentes de alergias de invierno y en interiores, y consejos de ACAAI sobre las medidas que puede tomar al respecto:

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Cuando las temperaturas descienden por debajo del punto de congelación, las personas que padecen alergias de temporada a la grama, al polen de árboles y de hierbas, logran un merecido alivio a sus síntomas. Pero si sigue estornudando y sonándose la nariz cuando el termómetro registra bajas temperaturas, podría padecer entonces de alergias en interiores.

El problema para muchos alérgicos consiste en descubrir qué, exactamente, está provocando sus síntomas. ¿Por qué? La mayoría de las personas alérgicas presentan síntomas similares, independientemente del alérgeno ante el que están reaccionando. Cuando la nariz se le tupe o tiene secreciones, le pican o le lloran los ojos, estornuda y tose, sabe que es probablemente alérgico a algo.

Pero, más allá de eso, es difícil descubrir la causa.

Si la situación es lo suficientemente seria como para visitar al médico en busca de alivio, deberá consultar con un alergista.

"Los alergistas son los profesionales médicos mejor entrenados para dar tratamiento a las alergias y al asma ", explica Dr. Todd Mahr, MD, alergista y presidente de American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology(Academia de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología de los Estados

Alergia al ácaro: Los ácaros son uno de los alérgenos de espacios interiores más comunes, y una molestia durante todo el año. Las personas alérgicas a los ácaros sufren más en sus propias casas. Los ácaros son criaturas microscópicas que viven en los muebles, alfombras y ropa de cama, y se alimentan de los fragmentos de tejido muerto de piel que se desprenden diariamente de nuestro cuerpo, y proliferan en entornos cálidos y húmedos. Con frecuencia, notará síntomas de alergia inmediatamente después de pasar la aspiradora, barrer o pasar el plumero, cuando ha levantado polvo. El moho, el polen, el pelo de mascotas, la piel o las plumas contribuyen también a desencadenar la alergia al polvo.

Diagnóstico y tratamiento: Al igual que ocurre con las demás alergias comentadas en este artículo, su alergista realizará un examen de la piel o un análisis de sangre, para determinar la causa exacta de su alergia, y poner en marcha un tratamiento que puede consistir en medicamentos o vacunas antialérgicas.

Control: La presencia de ácaros no quiere decir que usted tiene una casa sucia, pues están en todas partes. Pero sí puede disminuir o evitar sus síntomas eliminando los sospechosos usuales que provocan alergias al polvo. Instale pisos de maderas en vez de alfombras, limpie la casa con una aspiradora que tenga filtro HEPA, use protectores de colchón y fundas de almohadas a prueba de ácaros, y lave la ropa de cama regularmente con agua caliente. Considere la instalación de un filtro desechable de alta

eficiencia en su sistema de acondicionamiento y calefacción de aire. El filtro debe tener un índice MERV (valor mínimo reportado de eficiencia) de 11 a 13. Mientras más alto sea el índice MERV, mejor.

Alergia al moho: El moho existe dentro y fuera de su casa. Pueden proliferar en sitios húmedos como baños y cocinas, y lo molesto de esta plaga es que muchas especies son invisibles al ojo humano.

Como las esporas pueden volar, provocan reacciones alérgicas, y empeorar los síntomas del asma.

Diagnóstico y tratamiento: Su alergista puede indicarle que observe sus síntomas durante un tiempo, para determinar dónde estuvo en el momento que brotaron sus alergias. Así se podrá identificar al culpable. Los antihistamínicos y descongestionantes pueden aliviar sus síntomas.

Control: Póngase una mascara cuando trabaje en su patio, y, en cuanto entre, dúchese y límpiese la nariz con una solución salina para eliminar las esporas de moho. Además, en la cocina, limpie cualquier sustancia derramada rápidamente para evitar el crecimiento de moho. Use un deshumidificador para reducir la humedad en áreas como los baños y los sótanos. Limpie sus latones de basura y las gavetas del refrigerador.

En caso de descubrir problemas serios de moho, llame a un profesional.

Alergia a las mascotas: Es una situación desesperanzadora para los amantes de los animales si presentan síntomas de alergia después

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de estar con sus mascotas. Los síntomas de alergia pueden ser constantes, porque el contacto se puede producir en cualquier parte: en centros laborales, restaurantes y tiendas donde se dejan entrar mascotas, así como en escuelas, guarderías, dondequiera que haya estado un dueño de mascotas.

Diagnóstico y tratamiento: Su alergista realizará un examen de la piel o un análisis de sangre, para determinar si su mascota es la causante de sus síntomas de alergia. El especialista puede recomendarle tratamiento con nebulizadores nasales, antihistamínicos u otros medicamentos.

Además, las vacunas antialérgicas son efectivas en el tratamiento de alergias a las mascotas, porque con el tiempo las alergias se van haciendo resistentes.

Control: Aunque evitar el contacto es la mejor manera de controlar una alergia a las mascotas, no es necesario separarse de esos animalitos que forman parte de su familia. Entre algunas maneras de disminuir sus síntomas están mantener a la mascota alejada de su dormitorio, lavarse las manos con agua y jabón después de tocar o jugar con su mascota, usar una aspiradora con filtro HEPA, y bañar a su mascota una vez por semana.

Una vez determinada la causa de sus síntomas, usted puede dominar la alergia. Es hora de controlar sus alergias y el asma, y comenzar a disfrutar de nuevo la vida. Es el momento de buscar un alergista. Para ponerse en contacto con el alergista más cercano, use el Localizador de Alergistas en el sitio web de ACAAI.

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Seis consejos para protegerse de una estafa de inmigración esfuerza al máximo por garantizar que sus materiales de inmigración se tramiten con efectividad, no olvide estar atento a cualquier maniobra de estafadores potenciales.

Identificación de las estafas

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Las estafas en materia de inmigración pueden adoptar numerosas formas. En algunos casos la víctima recibe una llamada telefónica de una persona que se hace pasar por un oficial de inmigración, quien le notifica que existe un problema con su historial de inmigración, y debe pagar determinada suma para resolver el problema. En otra variante, el delincuente se presenta en casa de la víctima identificándose como agente del Servicio de Inmigración y Aduanas (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE). El supuesto agente afirma que la razón de su visita es cumplir con una orden de arresto, amenazando con deportar a la víctima.

El tránsito por el proceso de inmigración en los Estados Unidos no está exento de dificultades, especialmente para aquellos que están aprendiendo a hablar inglés. Siempre hay algo que considerar, desde la ansiedad de decidir si somos elegibles para la tarjeta de residencia u otra visa, hasta la consulta de diferentes fuentes de información y el miedo latente de que se nos haya olvidado algún trámite.

También hay estafas en la internet. Por ejemplo, uno de los métodos de estafa es un mensaje de correo electrónico notificando al destinatario que ha ganado la lotería de visas de diversidad, pero que debe pagar cierta cantidad de dinero para recibir la visa. Otro método se da cuando una persona presenta por error sus documentos de inmigración en un sitio web falso que imita a la perfección el original, pero es en realidad fraudulento.

Si las situaciones anteriores les parecen familiares, usted no está solo, y mientras se

Si bien las estafas pueden tener diferentes métodos, el propósito de las mismas es

¿Aceptas efectivo? o la imparable transformación digital en los pagos

aprovecharse del miedo a perder el estatus de inmigración, y usar el mismo para sustraer dinero o información personal. Western Unión le ofrece los siguientes consejos de protección para usted y su familia, a fin de que pueda identificar correctamente una estafa: Desconfíe de las solicitudes de pago en efectivo Si bien el dinero en efectivo sigue siendo una opción de pago viable para muchas transacciones, desconfíe cuando una persona le solicita que le pague de esa manera. Una agencia gubernamental legitima aceptará otras formas de pago, y, además, recuerde siempre que el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos no acepta pagos en efectivo.

Verifique la información Independientemente de que una persona le contacte por teléfono o personalmente, verifique siempre lo que le diga. No tema pedir credenciales, y examínelas cuidadosamente. Contactar al Better Business Bureau (si el estafador se hace pasar por abogado u otro servicio privado) o a la agencia gubernamental correspondiente puede ayudarle a verificar si la persona que le ha contactado es realmente quien dice ser.

Nunca pague por la obtención de formularios de inmigración Cualquier persona o entidad que le obligue a pagar por esos formularios es una estafadora.

Los formularios reales que necesita están a su disposición en el sitio web del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos.

próxima década habrá unos 50.000 millones de dispositivos inteligentes, la tecnología ofrece herramientas para incrementar la seguridad y prevenir el fraude en celulares e internet, como la que desarrolla la firma NuData Security, que opera a través de indicadores biométricos y ha sido adquirida por Mastercard.

"Estudian cómo usas tu móvil, cómo lo sostienes y en base a eso obtienen un patrón de uso que les hace ver si algo no coincide y si el dispositivo ha sido robado", señala McLaughlin.

Explica que la Inteligencia Artificial ha permitido desarrollos cualitativos importantes, en especial para desarrollar procesos automatizados en los que se trabaja con millones de perfiles y hasta unos 200 atributos de usuarios para identificar intentos de fraude o suplantación de identidad, y en cuestión de "milisegundos".

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Miami - El presidente global de Operaciones y Tecnología de Mastercard, Ed McLaughlin, afirma que en la actual era de la "interconexión" los dispositivos electrónicos acabarán imponiéndose a las tarjetas físicas como medios de pago.

"Cada dispositivo de alguna manera va a ser un dispositivo comercial", señaló el ejecutivo en Miami durante una entrevista con Efe, en la que puso de relieve la "profunda transformación" que la revolución digital ha producido y que en el sector financiero ha llevado a una nueva "ola de cómo se producen los pagos".

Después de las tarjetas de plástico con la franja magnética, la incorporación del chip ha permitido que la información se transmita a través de teléfonos inteligentes o de los llamados accesorios ponibles o "wearables", como el anillo de la marca Kerv que lleva McLaughlin, con el que se pueden efectuar pagos electrónicos.

La revolución tecnológica está "cambiando nuestras vidas", señala el ejecutivo, quien resalta que hoy en día compañías como Mastercard, una vez liberadas "de la tiranía del mundo físico", pueden conectar las cuentas de los usuarios desde cualquier sitio y con cualquier tipo de dispositivos, incluso con automóviles.

En ese entorno y con la previsión de que en la

Reconoce que hay "tensión" respecto a la automatización y que hay que trabajar mucho en políticas de regulación, pero defiende que "la mejor manera de no temerle a la Inteligencia Artificial es trabajar con ella".

"Soy muy optimista" y veremos "tremendos beneficios", señala.

Incluso teniendo en cuenta que la inteligencia artificial puede reemplazar a la mano de obra en algunos sectores, estima que a la larga habrán más beneficios por "la combinación del poder humano y computadora".

Para McLaughlin, lo que más está cambiando y se ha convertido en el marco principal de las firmas de tarjetas de pagos es, en resumen, el abandono del "mundo físico" y la ruta hacia el mundo digital y los pagos en línea, un campo por lo demás que en América Latina ofrece un vasto campo de desarrollo.

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Haga copias de sus documentos No hay duda de que en ocasiones resulta difícil manejar tantos papeles, pero es aconsejable que se haga el hábito de hacer copias de cada documento relacionado con su estatus de inmigración, especialmente aquellos que haya presentado a las agencias gubernamentales, o muestren correspondencia con el gobierno.

Dichas copias serán invaluables si surge una pregunta más adelante, por lo que guardarlas le dará paz mental.

No existen las cuotas o pagos extras Si el pago de una cuota que le proponen le parece cuestionable, probablemente lo es. ICE nunca pasará por alto supuestas violaciones de las leyes de inmigración previo pago de una cantidad determinada. De igual manera, el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos nunca le pedirá por correo electrónico el pago de una cuota por concepto de lotería de visas.

Alerte siempre a las autoridades Si cree que ha sido víctima de una estafa de inmigración, o teme haber enviado dinero a un estafador por Western Union, llame al número telefónico de ayuda de la compañía 800-4481492 para reportar la situación. Western Union puede cancelar la transacción si no se ha pagado la transferencia, y reembolsarle el dinero enviado.

Para tener acceso a más información sobre estafas de inmigración y de otro tipo, y las formas de protegerse contra las mismas, visite el sitio web del Centro de Protección al Consumidor de Western Unión, www.wu.com/ fraudawareness.

De acuerdo a las cifras que maneja Mastercard, en el 85 % de las transacciones que se realizan en esa región todavía se usa el billete como soporte, lo que ofrece una gran oportunidad para la transición hacia los pagos electrónicos.

Y mientras en 2016 unos 126 millones de personas en Latinoamérica y el Caribe utilizaron el comercio electrónico, se espera que para 2019 esa cifra llegue a 156 millones, mientras que a nivel general crecen de manera exponencial en una proporción de 2,5 por encima del pago con billetes.

"En algún momento el 'cash' (efectivo) empezará a colapsar" al igual que las tarjetas de plástico, que son "muy útiles y trabajan increíblemente bien", pero desaparecerán "cuando el último en usarla lo quiera", opina.

La tendencia de pagos "online" se extenderá en América Latina, y ello, de acuerdo al ejecutivo, por una combinación de "tecnología de encriptación, sistemas basados en Inteligencia Artificial y un entorno de 'tokenization'", como se conoce al sistema antifraude basado en un número único para cada operación con dispositivos o puntos de venta móviles.

El gran avance en las tecnologías de pagos ha permitido el lanzamiento de productos que permiten realizar pagos a través de cualquier dispositivo y en cualquier punto de compra, ya sea digital o físico.

Para ejemplificar como todo está convergiendo a lo digital, McLaughlin recordó que hace poco escuchó a una mujer en la cola de una cafetería que le preguntó al cajero: "¿Aceptas efectivo?".

"Hace años la pregunta era: '¿Aceptas tarjetas?'", comentó.

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Más de 100,000 clientes de PG&E actualizan la información de contacto, se inscriben para recibir alertas de emergencia y se preparan, tanto para los incendios forestales como condiciones climáticas extremas.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) los clientes están respondiendo al llamado de acción por parte de la compañía de energía para actualizar su información de contacto, como parte de una campaña que exhorta a los clientes a tener un plan para la creciente amenaza de clima extremo e incendios forestales.

Para ayudar a educar a los clientes, PG&E ha enviado cartas, postales y correos electrónicos a más de 570,000 hogares y negocios atendidos por líneas eléctricas que pasan por áreas de alto riesgo de incendio, desde Bakersfield hasta la frontera de Oregon. La compañía está informando a los clientes que puede ser necesario que PG&E desconecte temporalmente la energía eléctrica, como último recurso de seguridad, en caso de que ocurran condiciones extremas de peligro de incendio.

Hasta ahora, más de 100,000 clientes de PG&E han actualizado sus números de teléfono móvil, direcciones de correo electrónico, entre otra información de contacto, para que PG&E pueda comunicarse con ellos a través de importantes mensajes de alertas de seguridad contra incendios forestales.

“Con el peor comienzo de la temporada 2018 de incendios forestales en los últimos 10 años, todos necesitamos estar mejor preparados para mantenernos prevenidos ante emergencias y salvaguardar a nuestros familiares y amigos”, explicó Laurie Giammona, vicepresidenta sénior y directora de Servicio al Cliente de PG&E. “Estamos pidiendo a nuestros clientes que viven en áreas con alto riesgo de incendio, o cerca de ellas, que se cercioren de que tenemos la información de contacto más reciente, para que podamos hacer todo lo posible al comunicarnos con ellos, ante la eventualidad de un posible apagado o desconexión general de energía por la seguridad pública (Public Safety Power Shutoff event).”

El programa de Apagado de Energía por Seguridad Pública es una de las muchas medidas adicionales de resguardo preventivo que la compañía está implementando, como parte de su Programa de Seguridad para la Comunidad contra Incendios Forestales, cuyo objetivo es reducir, aún más, las amenazas de incendios forestales y fortalecer a las comunidades para el futuro.

Alertas de Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales Las amenazas de clima extremo pueden cambiar rápidamente, dependiendo del clima, así como de otros factores. El objetivo de PG&E es enviar alertas

a los clientes a través de llamadas, mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos automatizados con 48 horas de anticipación, nuevamente, 24 horas antes, y al momento previo de cortar la energía.

Además de notificar a los clientes directamente, PG&E proporcionará actualizaciones e información sobre los apagones a través de canales comunitarios, tales como redes sociales, noticieros locales, radio, así como el sitio web: pge.com.

Es importante destacar que estas notificaciones previas son para un posible evento de apagado o desconexión de la energía por la seguridad pública, y ayudar así, a reducir el riesgo de fuegos forestales durante las condiciones de peligro de incendio más extremas. Sin embargo, la pérdida de energía puede ocurrir por una variedad de razones, tales como tormentas o respuesta ante emergencias y no se emitirán avisos previos. Incluso, cuando PG&E necesite desconectar la energía a petición de un organismo de respuesta inmediata, debido a un incendio forestal activo u otra situación en respuesta a emergencias.

Cómo Pueden los Clientes Tomar Acciones PG&E agradece a aquellos clientes que han tomado medidas para asegurar que recibirán sus alertas de seguridad contra incendios forestales. Para los clientes que aún no han confirmado o actualizado su información de contacto, PG&E recomienda encarecidamente a todos que lo hagan ingresando en pge. com/mywildfirealerts o llamando al centro de contacto de PG&E (1-866-743-6589).

Los clientes pueden visitar pge.com/wildfiresafety para ingresar su dirección y averiguar si su hogar o negocio les corresponde una línea eléctrica que pueda estar apagada o desconectada por seguridad durante amenazas de incendios forestales (haga clic en “Check Your Address”, bajo la pestaña “Shutting Off Power For Safety”).

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Support Your Community by Shopping Local on Small Business Saturday

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Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau This Saturday, November 24, your Better Business Bureau is encouraging you to shop local on Small Business Saturday.

This special shopping day, which falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, aims to support and bring attention to local small businesses during the holiday shopping season. It may be tempting to do all your shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, however Small Business Saturday offers an opportunity to recognize the small businesses that are often the cornerstones of communities.

Small Business Saturday was started by American Express, a BBB Accredited Business and not only does shopping at small businesses help the local economy, it also promotes entrepreneurship and helps preserve neighborhoods and their unique identities. BBB strives to support businesses of all sizes every day by setting standards for marketplace ethics and behavior and by connecting consumers to trustworthy businesses.

According to the National Retail Federation, 67 million people are expected to shop on Small Business Saturday, and 78 percent of those say they will do so specifically to support small businesses.

Do you want to get involved in supporting local small businesses? Follow these BBB tips to get started: • Find trustworthy businesses in your area. Visit bbb.org to search for, and research, businesses near you. You can filter your results by distance, type of business, and accreditation status. You can also visit shopsmall.com to find a list

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of participating businesses. To maximize your experience, make sure to read reviews and look up sales before you head out. For more holiday shopping tips, visit BBB Holiday Helper.

• Spread the word. Invite your friends and family – shopping small together can be a fun-filled way to explore your community.

If there’s a small business you appreciate, consider writing them a Customer Review on their BBB Business Profile to spread the love and help them get noticed by other customers.

• Use social media. Look for the hashtag #ShopSmall on your favorite social media platform to find small businesses participating in the movement. Take a picture at your favorite small business and show the world why you shop small by uploading it to social media using the same hashtag.

• For businesses: Join the movement!

Shopsmall.com has tips to help you get started and customizable resources you can download to promote your business.

Get in on the social media action by advertising yourself using #ShopSmall.

Consider offering special deals for Small Business Saturday to attract new customers. Get in touch with your customer base to let them know about the special holiday. Encourage them to get involved and spread the word about you and other small businesses.

Check out bbb.org to look up a business, file a complaint, write a customer review, report a scam, read tips, follow us on social media, and more.

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

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Este sábado, 24 de noviembre, su Buró de Mejores Negocios está animando a comprar local en la pequeña empresa el sábado.

Este día especial de compras, que cae el sábado después de acción de gracias, tiene como objetivo apoyar y llamar la atención a las pequeñas empresas locales durante la temporada de compras navideñas. Puede ser tentador hacer todas sus compras en el viernes negro o el lunes cibernético, sin embargo el sábado de negocios pequeños ofrece la oportunidad de reconocer a las pequeñas empresas que son a menudo las piedras angulares de las comunidades.

El sábado de las pequeñas empresas fue iniciado por American Express, un negocio acreditado por BBB y no sólo hace compras en pequeñas empresas para ayudar a la economía local, sino que también promueve el espíritu emprendedor y ayuda a preservar los vecindarios y sus identidades únicas. BBB se esfuerza por apoyar a las empresas de todos los tamaños cada día estableciendo normas para la ética y el comportamiento del mercado y conectando a los consumidores con negocios confiables.

De acuerdo con la National Retail Federation, se espera que 67 millones personas tiendan en las pequeñas empresas el sábado, y el 78 por ciento de ellos dicen que lo harán específicamente para apoyar a las pequeñas empresas. ¿Desea participar en el apoyo a las pequeñas empresas locales? Siga estos consejos de BBB para empezar: • Encuentre negocios confiables en su área.

Visite bbb.org para buscar, e investigar, negocios cerca de usted. Puede filtrar los resultados a distancia, tipo de negocio y estado de acreditación. También puede visitar

shopsmall.com para encontrar una lista de las empresas participantes. Para maximizar su experiencia, asegúrese de leer las revisiones y buscar las ventas antes de salir. Para obtener más consejos sobre compras navideñas, visite BBB Holiday helper.

• Correr la voz. Invite a sus amigos y familiares – las compras pequeñas juntas pueden ser una manera llena de diversión para explorar su comunidad. Si hay un pequeño negocio que usted aprecia, considere escribirlos una revisión del cliente en su perfil del negocio de BBB para difundir el amor y para ayudarles para conseguir notado por otros clientes.

• Usar las redes sociales. Busque el hashtag #ShopSmall en su plataforma favorita de medios sociales para encontrar pequeñas empresas que participan en el movimiento.

Toma una foto en tu pequeña empresa favorita y muéstrale al mundo por qué compras pequeñas al subirla a los medios sociales usando el mismo hashtag.

• Para las empresas: ¡Únase al movimiento!

Shopsmall.com tiene consejos para ayudarle a empezar y recursos personalizables que puede descargar para promocionar su negocio.

Entra en la acción de los medios sociales al publicitarte usando #ShopSmall. Considere la posibilidad de ofrecer ofertas especiales para la pequeña empresa el sábado para atraer nuevos clientes. Póngase en contacto con su base de clientes para hacerles saber acerca de las vacaciones especiales. Anímelos a que se involucren y difundan la palabra sobre usted y otras pequeñas empresas.

Echa un vistazo a bbb.org para buscar un negocio, presentar una queja, escribir una revisión del cliente, informar de una estafa, leer consejos, seguirnos en los medios sociales, y mucho más.

Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 8442000, o en bbb.org.

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Mexican Cheese is Hot Right Now: A Queso Primer BUSTED: 5 OF THE BIGGEST HOLIDAY MYTHS halloumi, but less salty. This cheese is great for baking, grilling or frying. Fry a slice of panela cheese in a pan to achieve a perfectly seared snack with a gooey, delicious inside.

Or, make a baked dip! Cover the cheese with roasted salsa, then bake it in a 375-degree oven for 20 minutes. Enjoy with chips or bread.

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BPT Queso, anyone? With tortillas outselling hamburger and hot dog buns while salsa dethrones ketchup, Mexican food is more popular than ever in the United States - and cheeses are a key component of America's favorite Mexican dishes. But are all cheeses created equally? Queso is not just that ubiquitous, neon cheese sauce you might sometimes see in the grocery store.

In Spanish, the word simply means cheese, and Hispanic cheeses rival anything else you might see in the supermarket aisles, with a wide range of flavor profiles to tempt any palate.

Cacique, the number one brand of Hispanic cheeses, chorizos and cremas, wants to give quesos like Queso Fresco, Panela, Oaxaca and Cotija their day in the sun. Just like Mexican cuisine, Hispanic cheeses have great crossover appeal. James Beardwinning restaurateur, MasterChef judge and proud Mexican-American Chef Aarón Sánchez agrees.

"American cooks may not be as familiar with Hispanic cheeses as they are with others at the grocery store," Sánchez says. "The names might come across as intimidating, and they may not be sure of how to incorporate these cheeses into their cooking routine. But there's really no mystery. Hispanic cheeses can be used for a wide range of dishes in your everyday routine, and not just Mexican classics."

Here's a primer in Queso 101.

Queso Fresco, one of the most widely used cheeses in Mexican cooking, is a soft, fresh cheese similar in flavor and texture to ricotta, but with more savory, milky notes.

Mexican cooks use it to top or stuff dishes like tacos, empanadas and enchiladas.

But you don't need to limit it to Mexican cuisine. Crumble it on hot dogs, sprinkle it on soups and chowders, or make a Mexigrilled cheese with queso fresco and green chiles.

Panela has a mild and creamy flavor, and is a crumbly, curd-style basket cheese similar to a cross between paneer and

Cotija, named after the town where it originated, is like Parmesan and dry feta but creamier, with a savory flavor and crumbly texture. Use it just like you'd use Parmesan. Crumble it on salads, top pasta dishes with it, or even substitute Cotija for Parm in Fettuccine Alfredo, adding a dash of chili powder or chipotle for a little Mexican-inspired zing.

Oaxaca has a mellow, earthy flavor and buttery texture, similar to mozzarella, with a superior melt. Use it just like you'd use its Italian cousin, including pizza, lasagna, melting on sandwiches or snacking.

Manchego has a nutty, earthy flavor and creamy texture. Similar to Colby in tanginess and cheddar in aroma, Manchego will be the star of your cheese board. Or bake it into a frittata, shred it for mac and cheese, or use it anywhere you'd use cheddar.

Eager to try some of these cheeses?

Cacique's website has a store locator. Type in your zip code and you'll find a store near you that carries them. And then you'll be on your way to adding the flavors of Mexico to tonight's dinner. And if you're looking for a place to start, check out this delicious Cotija Crusted Quesadilla recipe.

COTIJA-CRUSTED QUESADILLA Ingredients: • Non-stick spray • ½ cup Cacique® Cotija, crumbled • 1 cup Cacique® Queso Quesadilla, shredded • 4 flour tortillas Directions: 1. First spray a skillet with non-stick spray, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of crumbled Cotija evenly around the skillet and cover with a tortilla.

2. Next, sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Cacique® Queso Quesadilla over the top of the tortilla and cover with a second tortilla.

Press down and let this brown for 1 minute.

3. With a spatula, lift up the entire quesadilla and sprinkle remaining Cotija evenly around the skillet. Then flip and let the other side brown for 30 seconds. Cut quesadilla into four wedges, plate it and add whatever garnish you'd like.

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Holiday fantasies are not just for children.

It turns out grownups actually celebrate the holidays living by their own set of myths, and they probably don't even know it.

If all the holiday prep and bustle is giving your inner Grinch a migraine, you may find yourself in very good company! A recent Coinstar survey, conducted among 2,000 adults by Atomik Research, uncovered some of these hidden attitudes toward the holidays.

The findings revealed truths behind the following five myths we often cling to when it comes to the holiday season.

Myth No. 1: Regifting is in poor taste Many people have a secret stash tucked into drawers and stuffed way back into closets: Presents from the past they don't really want but the guilt is too strong to let them go. If you think regifting is a tacky solution to lightening the load, here's a good secret you should know. Nearly two-thirds of us (65 percent) do it anyway, according to the survey. So if you can picture your aunt's wide grin when she sees that over-the-top holiday sweater, by all means, wrap it up and give it to her. She'll commend you for your excellent taste and your holiday budget will also give a tiny gasp of relief.

Myth No. 2: Sticking to a holiday budget is just too hard After past failures to make a holiday budget, you decided it's just easier to close your eyes and dive into a credit coma until January.

Because it's impossible to keep up with the unexpected extras that keep popping up: added gifts, events, replacement decorations, holiday attire and food. Here's a reality check.

Some 68 percent of people stick to a holiday budget. Maybe past failures can be chalked up to not having enough information to create a good plan. Look back on last year's bank and credit card statements to help you make a better plan for this year.

Myth No. 3: Adding spare change to your budget doesn't add up These days, you think pocket change won't even cover the cost of a cup of coffee. Which is why you may not be in the habit of counting on your change to fill out your holiday budget.

Remember this: Most people who cash in spare change have more than they think, and according to the survey that's about $78 on average. So don't discount the power of pocket change. Grab a container and explore the nooks and crannies of your house just to see what you find. Check handbags, car consoles, spare change jars, dresser drawers and sofa cushions. With this new cash stash, you can easily knock out an item or two on your budget.

Myth No. 4: Spending time with family is what the holidays are all about No better occasion than the holidays to spend quality time with your family, eating a delicious meal, followed by opening gifts in the soft glow of the fireplace and twinkling lights. If picturing your extended family in this idyllic holiday scene is more than a stretch of the imagination, you're not alone. One in five people say they'd rather bow out of the family celebration. In fact, they'd prefer to spend time with friends, be alone or go to work. But for those who enjoy family time, holidays are perfect for making new memories.

Myth No. 5: Gift-giving comes from the heart Ideally, every single gift is a pure expression of love and generosity from the giver, right?

Wrong. You probably have a competitive gift giver in your group. And maybe it's even you!

One quarter of Americans confessed to getting into an altogether different kind of holiday spirit when it comes to buying presents. They want to be the one behind the most talkedabout, flashiest or best gift at the gathering.

Whatever the motivation, keep on giving.

Now that you know the truth behind some common holiday myths, give your holiday spending power a boost with these tips and get more gifts crossed off your holiday list.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS RISE TO SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICES THE CHALLENGE AFTER WILDFIRES RECEIVES $100,000 GOOGLE GRANT Funds to Support a year of Wrap-Around Housing Case Management

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PARADISE, Calif. - Community health centers are stepping up to the plate to speed recovery after the deadly Camp Fire in Northern California and the Woolsey fire north of Los Angeles, by providing crucial non-emergency health care services.

Ampla Health runs multiple clinics near the town of Paradise, which was all but destroyed by the Camp Fire. Communications specialist Rocio Valdez said even though one of their clinics was damaged and 14 of their employees lost their homes - it's been full steam ahead at their remaining locations.

"This is a complete devastation. Everyone is very, very committed to our mission. We are keeping our doors open," Valdez said.

"That is part of our responsibility to ensure that everyone has access to our health care services. "

Operations have been hampered by poor internet connectivity and a high number of patients who are new to the system. But, she said, clinics are determined to overcome the obstacles and provide care to as many people as possible.

Federally qualified health centers serve 28 million people nationwide.

Valdez said the centers can keep people out of the emergency room by treating a wide range of issues that arise when families suddenly lose their homes and possessions.

"Well, the type of things that are most common after a disaster like this would be medications to be refilled, asthma, sinus infections, stomach problems, infections in general that require antibiotics," she said.

"And anxiety; there is a lot of anxiety among the community."

Valdez added that Ampla is working on getting a mobile unit up and running to help people, many of whom who are staying in tents after running out of money for hotel rooms.

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Sunnyvale, Calif. - Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) (www.svcommunityservices. org) announced on November 15 that a $100,000 grant from Google was awarded to them in order to support WrapAround Housing Case Management for families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. The grant will fully fund one year of staffing for a housing case manager.

“It's wonderful to see Google and other Sunnyvale businesses support our community, said Sunnyvale Mayor Glenn Hendricks. “Sunnyvale Community Services is an essential safety net organization, and donations like this enable them to extend their reach and expand their services to help the most vulnerable in our local community."

“The housing crisis is not new, but the intensity and relentlessness of need continues to mount for low-income residents in Sunnyvale,” added SCS Executive Director Marie Bernard. “As we advocate for long-term housing solutions, SCS will continue to be the first door for people in our local community to come to for financial aid, food, referrals, and case management. Google’s generous donation will enable us to assist 48 families in urgent need.”

“Google understands the importance of investing in housing solutions in our communities," stated Javier Gonzalez, Public Policy Lead for Google in the South Bay. "Sunnyvale Community Services provides vital services to our neighbors in Sunnyvale and we're proud to invest in their mission of supporting families faced with housing challenges."

Apartamentos Montevista, una comunidad de 306 unidades ¡está abriendo su lista de espera para tarifas abajo del mercado por un tiempo limitado! Esta propiedad ofrece 163 apartamentos de 1-, 2-, y 3-recámaras a tarifas cómodas y está localizada cerca del Great Mall en Milpitas. Esta hermosa comunidad residencial ofrece una alberca, un salón comunitario, área de picnic y barbacoa, áreas de juego para los niños, lavanderías, y parqueo asignado. Las pre-aplicaciones para la lista de espera serán aceptadas desde las 9AM del 28 de noviembre hasta las 5PM del 19 de diciembre, 2018.

Montevista Apartments, a 306-unit community, is opening its below-market-rate waitlist for a limited time! This property offers 163 affordable 1-, 2-, and 3-bdr apartments and is located near Great Mall in Milpitas. This beautiful residential community offers a swimming pool, a community room, a BBQ and picnic area, children’s play areas, laundry facilities, and assigned parking. Pre-applications for the waitlist will be accepted from at 9AM on Nov 28 through 5PM on Dec 19, 2018.

La oficina está localizada en el 1001 S. Main St en Milpitas, CA. Las horas de oficina son de lunes a viernes 9AM-5PM, sábado 11AM-4PM. Para más información llame al (408) 942-8829. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos y otras. La Sección 8 es bienvenida. EHO.

The office is located at 1001 S. Main St in Milpitas, CA. Office hours are Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-4PM. For more info, call (408) 942-8829.

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New Program Provides Down Payment Assistance for First-time Homebuyers in Santa Clara County Called Empower Homebuyers SCC, program is funded through the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond

Residents are invited to attend Supervisor Cindy Chavez’s free Townhall to learn about how to participate in Empower Homebuyers SCC and what the qualifications are for the first-time homebuyer program: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m., County Government Center Board Chambers, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose. Register at: https://d2publictownhall. eventbrite.com.

“This is a big step for our community’s teachers, nurses, and nonprofit workers – the residents who make up the foundation of Santa Clara County,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. “Empower Homebuyers SCC is a successful effort made possible by the voter-approved Measure A Affordable Housing Bond in 2016.”

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.—The Housing Trust Silicon Valley and County of Santa Clara are launching Empower Homebuyers SCC, a new down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers in Santa Clara County.

Funded through the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond and administered by the Housing Trust, Empower Homebuyers SCC is expected to assist approximately 250 households over the first five years.

Down payment assistance will be provided to homebuyers through a new 30-year deferred shared appreciation loan that requires no monthly payments from the homebuyer. Loan payment, principal plus a share of the home’s appreciation, is only due on the maturity date, if the loan is refinanced, or if the borrower decides to sell or move out of the home.

“Empower Homebuyers puts our Measure A bond funds to work for our workforce and is a way to help

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the ‘missing middle’ who have been cut off from owning because of the down payment obstacle,” said Supervisor Joe Simitian, President of the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. “This program helps put homeownership in reach for teachers, healthcare professionals, food service workers, and many more.”

Empower Homebuyers is open to first-time homebuyers, with incomes that do not exceed 120% of the Area Median Income, who wish to purchase a primary residence in Santa Clara County and have a household income within the designated limits, set by household size. At the start of the program, limits begin at $105,200 for a single-person household and increase to $150,250 for a family of four. Borrowers are required to make a minimum contribution of 3% of the purchase price of the home and the maximum purchase price is $800,000.

More information and application instructions can be found at bit.ly/EmpowerHomebuyersSCC. “We’re glad to support the County of Santa Clara with this important program,” said Adria QuinonesMasur, Director of Homebuyer Programs at Housing Trust. “We’ve had a lot of success with our Homebuyer Empowerment Loan Program and know the demand for down payment assistance is high. My team is looking forward to helping firsttime homebuyers in Santa Clara County realize their dream of home ownership.”

Supervisor Cindy Chavez’s Empower Homebuyers SCC Townhall Meeting Join Supervisor Cindy Chavez on Nov. 28 to learn about Empower Homebuyers SCC for middleincome households. The program helps homebuyers with up to 17% down payment assistance. At the Townhall, find out how to participate in the

program and what the qualifications are to apply.

Register at https://d2publictownhall.eventbrite. com or RSVP to Kathy Truong, (408) 299-5025 or kathy.truong@bos.sccgov.org.

TOWNHALL AGENDA: • 6:00 p.m. Welcome by Supervisor Cindy Chavez • 6:05 p.m. Presentation by the Housing Trust and Office of Supportive Housing • 6:25 p.m. Audience Q&A • 7:00 p.m. End • Location: County Government Center Board Chambers, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose.

• Parking and Transportation: • Public transit information: http://bit.ly/ PublicTransitInfo. Please note, this location is serviced by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus lines 61, 62, 66 and 181. Parking is available at the Civic Center Parking Garage, 171 W. Hedding St. • Parking Map: http://ow.ly/YCKvP ABOUT EMPOWER HOMEBUYERS SCC

Empower Homebuyers SCC is a program of the County of Santa Clara administered by Housing Trust Silicon Valley. It provides down payment assistance loans to first-time homebuyers in the county and is funded by the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond. The program is aimed at assisting low to moderate income county residents – including employees at nonprofit organizations, teachers, healthcare professionals, County employees and others.

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WAIT, WHAT? SCHOLARSHIPS ARE TAXABLE? short-sighted,” says financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz. “The federal government benefits financially long-term when students graduate and have the potential to earn more taxable income.”

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Everyone knows about scholarships. They’re no-strings-attached money to help students pay for their higher education. Right?

Should They Be Taxed?

Usually, but not always. In some cases, there are significant strings attached -- including situations in which scholarships are treated as taxable income. While unusual, it’s important for students, their families and scholarship providers to understand all the implications.

Kantrowitz, along with Scholarship America’s Despina Costopoulos Emerson, say restoring scholarships’ tax-free status will help certificate- and degree-seeking students, and those who must work out of necessity, pursue their education without undue financial burdens.

Tax Status The tax status of scholarships first codified in 1954 was simple: for students pursuing a degree, all scholarships, fellowships and grants were tax-free. But later legislation specified portions of a scholarship could be taxed if it is considered “fees for services,” or if it’s used for living, travel or research expenses.

What’s more, scholarships for non-degreecandidates are also taxable. As professional certifications and certificate programs become vital to certain industries, experts say these laws put non-traditional students at risk of a heavy tax burden.

The Impact Some experts say taxing scholarships comes at

To learn more about taxing of scholarships visit blog.scholarshipamerica.org.

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a cost for students and scholarship providers and even the federal government.

“For students, it can harm their ability to pay for their education,” says Robert C. Ballard, president and CEO of Scholarship America, the nation’s largest nonprofit scholarship and education support organization. “For providers wanting to make the biggest charitable impact, it can make providing scholarships less attractive than alternative philanthropic efforts.”

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El Día de Vista Previa es el día que usted puede aprender sobre oportunidades de carreras únicas y emocionantes disponibles para usted. El personal dedicado del Centro de Bienvenida del Mission College habla español y puede ayudarlo a llenar las formas de admisión y ver si usted califica para Ayuda Financiera, que pagará por su educación. Puede disfrutar de un desayuno y almuerzo gratis si usted reserva su espacio antes de ir. Para confirmar su asistencia al desayuno y almuerzo, vaya al outreach.missioncollege.edu y abra el enlace de Día de Vista Previa (Preview Day).

Durante el Día de Vista Previa usted tendrá la

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With most federal financial aid calculations based on the pre-tax value of the scholarship, students risk a shortfall in aid. All of this has a disproportionate impact on low-income students. Those from the bottom income quartile spend the largest percentage of family income on higher education; almost half of that money is spent on the non-tuition costs for which scholarship awards are taxable.

“Taxing scholarship funds may increase government revenue in the short term, but it’s

“Scholarship America and our partners are in ongoing talks with members of Congress, and we hope to see some progress on initiatives that will ensure qualified scholarships are available to students to pay the full cost of education and allow scholarships to be used, tax-fee, to pay for room and board, transportation and other college-related expenses,” says Ballard.

“In the meantime, students and their families should research the specifics of all grants, scholarships, fellowships and tuition waivers they are offered in order to understand the true value of their financial aid package after taxes and plan accordingly.”

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CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018

Full-Time Position: We are seeking a Delivery Driver Associate to join our Trade Supplies Team in Hayward, California.

Opportunity for growth at a rapidly expanding company.

Responsibilities and Duties • Full time 40 Hour (Early morning to Afternoon Shift – 8+ hours a day).

• Must be able to work overtime daily until job is completed.

• Must be able to stand for periods at a time.

• Must hold a driver's license in good standing (Class C).

• Knowledge of how to drive a 26 Ft. Truck safely.

• Must know how to operate an electric jack and liftgate.

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. pounds, move 50 lbs. repetitively.

• Ability to work with tight deadlines and meet new and changing demands.

• Ability to identify the vision and produce goals with realistic plans to achieve them.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide customer service.

• Experience in a food handling • Knowledge of commercial truck safety (chucking tires at S/R docks, braking while driving heavy loads, etc) • Available to work during weekends and holiday * Competitive pay * Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare * 401k option * Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Education/Experience: High school or G.E.D preferred; must be a minimum of 21 years of age and possess and maintain a safe driving record and 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648544 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JC MAINANTANCE SERVICE, 5718 Tucson Dr Apt 1, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Carlos Sanchez, 5718 Tucson Dr. Apt 1, San Jose CA, 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Carlos Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy

File No. FBN 648544 November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648603 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KRISHNA CONCEPTS, 16 Corning Ave., Suite 176, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JSK FINANCIAL CONSULTING, INC., 16 Corning Ave., Suite 176, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/14/2018.

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/ Arunkumar B. Patel JSK Financial Consulting, Inc. CEO

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 648603 November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Megan Meredith Wall.

Petitioner(s) Megan Meredith Wall has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Megan Meredith Wall to Megan Meredith Nieman.

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 3/19/2019 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.

November 20, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337768 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nancy Lizbeth Sandoval Perez and Isaias Torres Cardoso.

Petitioner(s) Nancy Lizbeth Sandoval Perez and Isaias Torres Cardoso have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (F) Hayden Isac (M) Torres (L) Sandoval to (F) Hayden (M) Isac (L) Torres Sandoval.

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 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV331499 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aden Harun Mohamed.

Petitioner(s) Aden Harun Mohamed has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aden Harun Mohamed to Adam M Harun. 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 3/19/2019 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV332355 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SARANG. R. PUNJABI. Petitioner(s) SARANG. R. PUNJABI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SARANG. R. PUNJABI AKA SARANG. RAJ PUNJABI AKA SARANG. RAJKUMAR PUNJABI to SIMRAN RAJ PUNJABI. 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 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337773 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan Phuong Le Dinh & Huong My Thi Nguyen.

Petitioner(s) Tuan Phuong Le Dinh & Huong My Thi Nguyen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ha Nguyen Michelle Dinh to Michelle Ha Nguyen Dinh. 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 3/19/2019 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.

November 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337771 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bi Ying Tse. Petitioner(s) Bi Ying Tse has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bi Ying Tse AKA Peggy Bi Tse to Peggy BiYing White. 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 3/19/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at

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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 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337770 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Li Hsiu Hsu. Petitioner(s) Li Hsiu Hsu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Li Hsiu Hsu to Tom Hsu. 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 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV337769 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chander Seikhar.

Petitioner(s) Chander Seikhar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chander Seikhar to Chander Seikher. 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 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 647742 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUPUSERIA Y TAQUERIA LOS GUANACOS, 2310 Brushglen Way, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonia Navarro, 2310 Brushglen Way, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/22/2018. 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/ Antonia Navarro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/22/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Tomas Santos, Deputy File No. FBN 647742 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648465 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MDF WINDOW TINT, 2761 Villa Monterey, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fabian Fabian, 2761 Villa Monterey, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/01/2018.

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NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 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/ Fabian Fabian This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 648465 November 16, 23, 30; December 7, 2018

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. 648394 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VOILA BAKERY AND TEA, 3005 Silver Creek Rd #174, 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): Ginny Nguyen, 559 Hermitage Ct, San Jose CA, 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/09/2018.

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/ Ginny Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/09/2018.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 648394

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 648338 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R & D LIQUOR, 3120 Alum Rocke Ave, San Jose CA, 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 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

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 Mindelzun-Kaufman. 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 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 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 November 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 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 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 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:

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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

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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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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.

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 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 being 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 CUSTO-

NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2018 DIAN 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 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 SUBP025) indicating whether

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NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2018 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 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 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018

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 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018

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. 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.

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 Clara-In 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.

October 24, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 Ray-

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mond. 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.

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GROUPS CLAIM PROPOSED GREEN-CARD RULES FAVOR WEALTHY IMMIGRANTS Three Weeks Left for Public Comment

NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2018

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Monday November 19 was National Public Comment Day part of a campaign responding to President Donald Trump's proposal to make it harder for working-class, legal immigrants to get a green card.

Only three weeks are left to register your opinion on the "public charge rule" that would weigh recent reliance on Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh, Medicare Part D or Section 8 housing vouchers against those applying to remain in the country. Carolina Gamero, senior communications specialist with the California Immigrant Policy Center, said the regulation would lead to more suffering.

"Families will go without food, without health care, without housing support," Gamero said. "It really makes this country sicker and poorer and it really cuts away at economic mobility and prosperity in this country."

Protesters rallied on Friday in Los Angeles against the Trump administration's proposed changes to the "public charge" rule. Photo Credit: California Immigrant Policy Center

Other factors that would count against applicants with the new proposal include being a senior, having multiple children, poor English-language skills, limited

education and poor credit history. It also would favor wealthier immigrants who make more than $62,000 a year for a family of four.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has defended the proposal, saying immigrants must prove they can support themselves financially.

Gamero said the change already is having a chilling effect - causing millions to be afraid to use any social programs, even those such as Covered California or the WIC food program that are not included in the proposal.

"This public-charge assessment is rooted in a lot of historically racist conceptions of immigrants as being a burden on the government," she said. "And this proposed regulation really punishes families for accessing these vital programs that take care of their basic needs."

This change does not apply to undocumented immigrants, since they are ineligible for these programs already. More information in the proposed changes is available at ProtectingImmigrantFamilies. org. The public comment period at Regulations.gov ends December 10.

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GROUPS PUSH FOR ACTION ON HUGE NAT'L PARK MAINTENANCE BACKLOG

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1980

spend over $1.9 billion in local communities, and generate over 25,000 jobs each year."

She said the bill has passed committee in both the U.S. House and the Senate, but it still needs a floor vote in each house - ideally before the end of the year. A recent study said that tackling the estimated $12 billion maintenance backlog could stimulate the creation of 110,000 jobs nationwide.

Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Time is short in this session of Congress, and conservation and tourism groups are hoping for a vote on a bill to address the massive maintenance backlog in the national parks.

The Restore Our Parks Act is a bipartisan proposal to direct up to $6.5 billion in revenue from offshore oil and gas royalties to fix crumbling roads and buildings, in addition to electrical and wastewater systems at the parks. Marcia Argust, project director with The Pew Charitable Trusts, said parks like Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Sequoia are crucial to the state's tourist economy.

"California receives over 40 million visitors each year to its national parks," Argust said. "They

Rosemarie Smallcombe, supervisor for Mariposa District 1 where Yosemite National Park is located, said the hotel taxes from visitors to the park are key to funding local fire, police and public health services. But, she added, it's about more than the economy. She said the parks should be cherished as part of our national heritage.

"They're essential to connecting people with nature," Smallcombe said. "And I worry that if people are not connected with nature, not only will our national parks suffer, but the sense of responsibility to protect and preserve nature may suffer."

The National Park Service said in 2017, visitors nationwide spent $18 billion, supporting more than 300,000 jobs and generating $35 billion in economic activity.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Q&A: MICHAEL PEÑA AND THE BIRTH OF THE DRUG WAR One of the Leads of Netflix’s Spinoff of Colombia Drug Drama “Narcos” Talks About the Move to Mexico and the 1980s

(played by Diego Luna). That is the story of the Guadalajara cartel, the rise and the fall of this cartel.

You’ve brought a few historical figures to life now, like Cesar Chavez. What was your experience with bringing Kiki Camarena to life?

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The term “narcos” has become synonymous with the seedy and violent world of the drug cartels in Latin America, and most recently Mexico. Within the confines of the television series “Narcos”, it has since 2015 encompassed the essence of the Colombian cartels, most notably the Medellín Cartel headed by the almost mythical Pablo Escobar.

But before the reign of Escobar hit its peak, Mexico was known for its illegal production of Marijuana in its Northern region. The new show “Narcos: Mexico” is a spinoff of the Colombian story which focuses in on the rise of the now defunct Guadalajara Cartel from the eyes of its currently incarcerated mastermind Félix Gallardo, played by Diego Luna, and DEA agent Kiki Camarena, who is played by Michael Peña.

This show is peak 80s, with references to “Scarface”, disco music, and some very interesting patterned shirts. It also has a captivating story which the past series has definitely been known for.

Recently Michael Peña took some time to chat about the series and him stepping into the very real and tumultuous story. Minor spoilers are ahead, but if you wish to not know the outcome of the series before watching it, be forewarned the internet is full of headlines that will break down the mystery at a glance.

To start off, could you give us some insight into the plot of the show and what’s happening when it starts?

Well, it started in Colombia and now it’s based instead in Mexico. Pretty much it tells the story of two tales. It’s telling the origin of the DEA in Mexico, which didn’t have a strong presence in Mexico, especially in the 80s, because there wasn’t a need for it to be honest. And it also tells the story of the eventual godfather of the cartels, which is Miguel Félix Gallardo

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It was a little tougher than I thought because you read the scripts and stuff and you read that [the character] is very focused and deliberate.

And there’s ways to go about it, which is like the ‘movie star way’ to play it, which is like, “I’m going to save the world”, kind of thing. To me, I guess I’m not good at that. I need it to be a little bit more specific. And for me the thing that really [affected] me was when I talked to Mika Camarena, Kiki’s wife. Basically, what she told me, because I [asked], “Why would someone do this? What made him tick? Why would somebody put themselves in harm’s way to do this stuff?”

And she said he just really didn’t like it. There was injustice and he couldn’t sleep. It’s like, they were at a party and some guys were smoking weed and they were being disrespectful and he’s like, “You gotta stop”, and ended up getting beat up. But that guy got arrested for assault as opposed to just for possession. To him that was worth it because those guys were ‘bad hombres’ you know. Another reason I really liked to play this part was that he was important to America. A Mexican American dude was an important part of the war on drugs and it’s a Mexican American that made a big splash. So, in my eyes he’s a well-to-do Mexican American that definitely did the right thing.

The past seasons are very intricately written and paced accordingly. The end product is lavish and takes place in many regions. How was the filming schedule for this like? Do you have any memorable moments from that experience?

To be honest with you it was a tough shoot.

In the series “Narcos”, the place really plays a big character like Colombia played a big character. The guys definitely did a great job with it, filming it and whatnot. I was excited for it but at the same time it was a lot of work.

I had to travel to Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Guadalajara and just keep traveling, traveling, traveling. I’d travel out on Sunday night and get there to work in the afternoon, and then come back Saturday morning and then have to do it again Monday. So, it’s been tough but at the same time you always know that it’s worth it. So, I was just glad seeing the first two or three episodes. I was like, “Ah, they did right.”

Because also, when I saw the first two episodes I had never seen it before. After I talked to [writer] Eric Newman I was like, “Wow.” They captured Latin America better than most movies, so I knew it was important going into it.

As a period piece of the 80s how was it like stepping into the clothing and sounds of the

era?

I don’t care what [an] actor says, any actor, when making a period piece - we’re not used to the clothes, it’s uncomfortable. You wear your pants really high up, and I don’t know a lot of people that wear their pants to their bellybutton, you know what I mean? That’s an interesting feeling. The material is different. I don’t have skinny jeans, but I don’t have baggy jeans at the same time, and there’s a lot of those. So that was really interesting. But at the same time after a couple of weeks of wearing it you got kind of comfortable in it and it made it feel like the part a little bit more.

What should people watching the show “Narcos: Mexico” for the first time be prepared to see?

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What’s good about it is that if you are first watching this thing, I think what you should know right off the bat is that the first two episodes are really good episodes, but they set up the world, and then from three on it really starts cooking. The bottom line, regardless of the subject matter, it’s just really good storytelling. I think the guys just did a phenomenal job of it, and I think people are in for a treat because there’s a lot of great Mexican actors. Some that you wouldn’t even know of like Joaquín Cosio, that dude is so good. And they just get to enjoy those performances.

Tenoch Huerta is another one, there’s a lot of great actors.

“Narcos: Mexico” is now streaming on Netflix in its entirety.

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“NAMI”: A Light of Hope for People With Mental Illness

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador NAMI por sus siglas en inglés, es la Alianza Nacional para Enfermedades Mentales. Esta organización sin fines de lucro fue fundada en el año 1975 y cuenta con representación en todos los Estados de la Unión Americana.

El propósito principal de NAMI, es el de proveer apoyo, ayuda, comprensión y educación a personas que padecen trastornos mentales y también a sus familias. Se cree que más de 40 millones de personas en Estados Unidos, sufren o sufrirán algún episodio de depresión durante su vida. Además, 14 millones de personas en este país, padecen algún tipo de enfermedad mental severa. Muchas personas que padecen trastornos mentales, no saben adónde acudir en busca de apoyo a su tratamiento. NAMI, ofrece cursos y talleres completamente gratuitos a las personas que lo necesitan.

Lourdes Robles, quien es coordinadora del programa de compañero a compañero, programa que busca dar apoyo a personas que están padeciendo una enfermedad mental, nos comentó que hay mucha necesidad de ayuda, especialmente de personas que ya están recuperadas o en camino de recuperación, dichas personas pueden ser un gran apoyo para los pacientes, ya que han experimentado algún tipo

de trastorno mental y saben lo que se siente. Saben lo que es estar allí.

Jennifer Tercero, terapista familiar, aconseja a las personas que padecen desórdenes mentales, que busquen ayuda en este tipo de instituciones, “Las enfermedades mentales son tratables y si hay apoyo de la familia y amigos, los tratamientos suelen ser exitosos, recalcó, Jennifer”.

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NAMI is National Alliance on Mental Illness.

This nonprofit organization was founded in 1975, and today it includes hundreds of members throughout the United States. The main purpose of NAMI is to provide support, help, understanding and education to individuals, and their families, who are suffering due to mental illness. It is believed that 40 million people in the United States experience, or will experience, an episode of depression sometime in their lives. Also, 14 million people in this country are struggling with some form of severe mental illness. Many people who suffer with mental problems don't know where to go for help and/or treatment. NAMI, offers courses and workshops completely free to those who are in need of their

Lourdes Robles, who is the coordinator of the peer to peer program, which was designed to give support to people living with mental illness, said that there is much needed help, especially from people who have been in that situation and have recovered or are on the road to recovery, such persons can be of great support for the patients since they themselves have experienced some form of mental illness and know how it feels.

They have been there. Jennifer Tercero, a family therapist, advise those with mental problems to seek help in those type of institutions, “Mental Illnesses are treatable and if there is support from family and friends, the treatments are usually successful, said, Jennifer”.

She also advises the patients to seek spirituality, eat a healthy diet and practice some form of exercise. The first symptoms that can be present in mental illness is insomnia and depression, both go hand in hand, one can produce the other and vice versa. Constant irritability, isolation, and long periods of suffering can also be catalysts for a mental illness to occur. For decades, NAMI, has given support to many patients with these types of problems, this institution is a light of hope for all those who suffer with any form of mental illness.

For more information about NAMI and its programs, you can visit their website at https://namisantaclara.org/ or call their number (408) 453 0400. NAMI's workshops, support and courses, are also offered in Spanish.

También aconseja a los pacientes, que busquen la espiritualidad, procuren una buena alimentación y practiquen el ejercicio físico. Los primeros síntomas que puede presentar un trastorno mental son el insomnio y la depresión, ambos trastornos van de la mano, uno puede provocar al otro y viceversa. La irritabilidad constante, el aislamiento y los sufrimientos prolongados, también pueden ser el móvil para que un desorden mental ocurra. Durante décadas, NAMI, ha servido de apoyo a muchísimos pacientes de este tipo de padecimientos, esta institución es una luz de esperanza para todos aquellos que sufren algún tipo de trastorno mental.

Para mayor información acerca de NAMI y sus programas, puede visitar su sitio en internet https://namisantaclara.org/ o llamando al número de teléfono (408) 453 0400. Los talleres, ayudas y cursos de NAMI, también son ofrecidos en idioma español.

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the decisions you make and where you choose to automate. Building out your smart home isn’t like buying a new iPhone; if you want or need a new iPhone, you buy the one that fits your needs. If you can wait six months, you are guaranteed to get the “new and improved” next model. But changing your smart home choices isn’t quite that easy.

It’s Easy to Make a Smart House Become Dumb I’ve been to far too many homes with a smart home ecosystem built around a device designed with planned obsolescence: homes controlled by a first-generation iPad (nearly nine years old!) that’s built into a wall, as well as homes where all automation runs through antiquated PC’s. It would be funny, if it weren’t so sad.

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Shelly Palmer Since we first met the Jetsons on September 23, 1962, the idea of a smart home has enthralled us. In the 56 years since the show’s premiere, technology has advanced in ways Hanna-Barbera could never have dreamed of, yet we’re no closer to a world where Rosie the Robot is real. What gives?

The History of the Smart Home The concept of a smart home has existed for more than a century. Dating all the way back to the invention of the first engine-powered vacuum cleaner in 1901 and the invention of the first “portable” electric vacuum cleaner four years later, the invention and rise of appliances (like refrigerators, washers, dryers, toasters, and more) in the early 20th century afforded wealthy homeowners a level of luxury and automation previously unimagined.

In 1966, Jim Sutherland, an engineer at Westinghouse, built the ECHO IV from four large (6’ x 2’ x 6’) cabinets (that weighed about 800 pounds) and spare computer parts that Sutherland got permission to take from work. The machine, built in less than a year, could draft shopping lists, control the home’s temperature, and turn appliances on and off. It was never commercially sold.

At the turn of the 21st century, the dream of owning a Jetsons-esque house became more realistic. Consumergrade smart home technology became more available and with the advent of Wi-Fi, the groundwork was laid for these devices to communicate with one

another. Simultaneously, devices like the Roomba (invented in 2002) began to automate mundane household tasks.

Technology improved rapidly, but there was a problem: while all kinds of companies had visions of becoming the center of your smart home ecosystem, their visions did not include any of their competitors. Each ecosystem was unique and incompatible with devices from other companies. That meant that if you bought into one ecosystem, you were locked into it.

Where Are We Today?

To this day, Apple has no interest in making iOS compatible with Google’s Android platform, and Sony is no closer to having its televisions communicate with Samsung appliances or LG air conditioners now than it has been in the past. But the incredible adoption of Amazon’s Echo and Alexa Voice Services (AVS) has literally changed the smart home world. A couple of years ago, there were about 1,100 Alexa Skills (apps for Amazon’s Echo devices) on display at CES. Last year, practically every consumer electronics device was touting its compatibility with both AVS and Google Assistant. Today, the concepts of compatibility and interoperability have taken their rightful places in the consumer value propositions of most smart home products.

Awesome! But Is It Time to Get Started?

Today is the perfect day to start your smart home journey. While future-proofing your smart home is impossible, you can be thoughtful about

Home media servers are also a heavy lift.

You’ve seen high-end media rooms with multi-DVD players, and as unfortunate as that is, even Blu-ray is rendered moot by 4k streaming services.

The Time Is Now It’s a relatively safe bet that technology like smart plugs and smart bulbs are here to stay, at least for the next handful

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of years. The same is true with home security. If you get the right number of Dropcams, doorbell cameras, and motion sensors, along with a good video storage and monitoring service, it’s pretty safe to say you’ll get your money’s worth. And if smart appliances or door locks or window shades excite you, go for it.

When it comes to the smart home, the key to preventing buyer’s remorse is in identifying paths to the future that make sense. The time to jump in is when you’re ready to jump in. Otherwise you’ll always be waiting for the “new thing” to come out.

A Glimpse into the Future at CES 2019 At CES, we’re going to see all kinds of different and exciting paths to the future. It’s the perfect place to learn about what’s new and what’s next and make educated guesses about the future.

If you’re looking to maximize your time at the show, let us know. We can help.

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SLAVE DESCENDANTS FIGHT TO KEEP THEIR HOMES IN RIO DE JANEIRO EFE

A tear escaped the elder Sacopa as he recalled how his sister "the fighter," whose portrait adorns the patio of the house, "died of a heart attack after a heated argument with a judge" 12 years ago.

Rio de Janeiro - Descendents of African slaves surviving in one of the most sought-after residential districts of Rio de Janeiro are fighting the real estate speculation that for years has tried to kick them out of their homes.

The Sacopas' greatest success up to now is a decree that acknowledged in 2014 their title to 16,000 sq. meters (4 acres) of land, as is stated on a plaque at the entrance to the property.

These are the inhabitants of Sacopa, located on one of the hills bordering Lake Rodrigo de Freitas in what has become the exclusive Lagoa neighborhood.

Besides the court battles and real estate speculation, the family also faces the social prejudices and racism of the elitist area they live in.

Seated on the patio of his home, family patriarch Luiz Sacopa told EFE how his grandparents came here in the early 20th century, fleeing from their slavery in the inland town of Nova Friburgo.

In the 19th century, Rio had the largest concentration of slaves of any city in the Americas and some of them escaped to form small communities in various corners of Brazil, groups that were called Quilombos.

During the 1964-1985 military dictatorship, Sacopa said, the government "invented a process of sterilization," by which all the shantytowns on Rio's wealthy south side were eliminated.

The Sacopa family managed to stand its ground on a like-named street in the La Lagoa

"A neighbor who lives in a building lower down once came here apparently to get some fertile dirt for his garden, but really to plant marijuana seeds - then later he called the cops," the patriarch recalled.

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neighborhood, where their humble homes on very expensive land stood for over 90 years.

As the city grew, so did interest in the Quilombolas property, where today 32 people live.

Luiz Sacopa Jr., the youngest son of the patriarch, managed to attend university and study law, but

was unable to finish his course "for the lack of funds," although, as he himself said, he had time enough to discover the law that guarantees, after a certain time, that people may claim ownership of the property they live on.

"We've been 45 years fighting this court case," Sacopa Sr. said.

The leader of this social struggle confessed that he was tired and physically weakened by his age, 76, and the diabetes he suffers, and that he wishes to pass "the mission" on to his sons and daughters with whom he lives in this oasis of humility in luxurious Lagoa.

A jungle refuge in the big city where there are still numerous species of tropical flora and fauna, which Sacopa loves to list and show his grandchildren.

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