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THANKSGIVING PRECEEDS BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY 2017
Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day (Día de Gracias), take time to appreciate the many blessings in your life. In this mercenary and predatory competitive Silicon Valley community, many are totally involved, engaged and committed to 'making as much money as possible. As an outcome, many individuals burn out chasing that monetary idol; from the effort to get ahead; to be perceived as successfully wealthy. I have observed this secular society develop since 1960. One observation: Back then my parish had over 600 parishioners who made (and paid) annual pledges. Today, that number is less than 100 even though newly married couples and their kids are beginning to attend again. A lot goes on in a parish... the most important being the continuing education regarding the Decalogue (Ten Commandments). Many individuals never realize that the first four commandments deal with one's personal relationship with GOD (if you are not an infidel, i.e. a non-believer). The fifth through the tenth commandments have to do with one's relationship to other humans, beginning with your parents. Have you honored your father and mother lately?
The next five commandments deal with not committing adultery (almost laughable today since affairs are well publicized). Then the dictums: DO NOT STEAL; DO NO MURDER; DO NOT BE A FALSE WITNESS; AND DO NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY. If all of us followed these simple basic rules, a civil order would exist. All issues between you and someone else make up human relationship. Though America began as a Protestant Christian nation, we now have those who believe and practice other faiths: Muslim, Buddhists, Shintoists, etc. A comparative religion would help you understand all have some form of these relationship standards with GOD and with other individuals. Many of us take this universe including this earthly planet for granted. Science and technology, developed recently, establish that our global climate is warming. However there are individuals in leadership positions who are in total denial. I personally have witnessed several glacial retreats at Glacier National Park (an inadvertent observation using photos taken from the same place several years apart) ... that glaciers definitely are melting. I accept the premise that the ocean levels are rising. If I accept reports made by astronomers who observed the universe is still expanding, I wonder if this expanding universe is evidence that GOD is still at work? One's personal faith influences the answer.
While many will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal at home or with friends, the bounty of agricultural harvests is evident. Still there are the hungry and homeless. The challenge being faced today is that there is much inequity in the distribution of wealth. Something is very wrong when 1% (the very wealthy) own 45% of everything, much of which they had nothing to do with its creation. These investment owners just want profits from the Gold, silver, copper, tin, iron, mercury, lead, lithium, rare earth ores, natural gas and crude oil... all taken from earthly deposits. Can you imagine Silicon Valley without silicon (sand)? Or its electronics without electrons? And water fit to drink is in short supply (despite recent experience with the droughts). So many of us are 'persons of great faith' without realizing that we take for granted that reliable behavior of electrons whose features are used by our electronic devices. Consider that those electrons are present throughout this universe. Electrons exist everywhere in this universe. So, let's give thanks to GOD this Thanksgiving Day 2017, and then plan our efforts to be the first to take advantage of sales of electronic devices, clothing, and other items which will be gifts for members of the family, friends and associates. Marketing professionals have been creative in distracting us from being appreciative of the wonders which exist all around us - wonders that we humans
did not create. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are marketing events designed to make it easier to be a conspicuous consumer who buys goods and services. Some of us think we 'save money' by purchasing an item on sale; we have forgotten we paid for those items and the purveyor still made profits. On November 23, 2017 take time to acknowledge that you have achieved whatever you feel you accomplished with the assistance and support of many others around you who really care about you. And do 'Thank GOD’ for the bounty enjoyed by many. I recommend that we all pay more attention to those who use their elected authority, power and influence to legally steal this wealth from all of ‘us grunts’ who labored to create that wealth. We need to become very committed to the effort which creates and supports the governmental agencies which use tax revenues to assist the disabled, unemployed, homeless, and impoverished. There are enough resources on this earth; the sun reliably provides more solar energy than all humanity will ever use. If we address the equitable challenges faced today, all may be resolved by building the infrastructures needed to fairly distribute what individuals and families need in a very sustainable manner. What becomes an obstacle is the practice of ownership when a better approach is that of practicing good Samaritan stewardship in a very reliable and sustainable manner.
The greed and avarice which are today's obstacles lead to conflict and war. Those who are willing to practice good Samaritan stewardship will enjoy a good life and be blessed by those who receive assistance. This 2017 Thanksgiving Day, think about the changes you need to support in a sustainable manner to achieve peace on earth; to avoid man-made fire and fury which is destructive; and to be very thankful for the freedoms enjoyed in this Democratic nation which must be sustainably supported by ‘We, The People’ who do the work; who have the insights; and who are willing to share the bounty of this nation and this earthly home. We, who are stewards know that we cannot enjoy all the resources that Divine Providence made and provided access thereto. It will take disciplined focus and effort to achieve the peace and satisfaction possible. The secular mercenary approach of conspicuous consumption practiced on Black Friday and Cyber Monday distract us from the achievement of fairly distributing the essential resources needed by all of us in a fair and equitable system which is sustainable using those resources which we did not create. Let's take care of our needy; let's repulse the greedy. Let's vow to enjoy what Divine Providence provides consistently and reliably. Even in these challenging times GOD has blessed America.
UNA SOLUCIÓN JUSTA Y DUR ADER A Por José López Zamorano La Red Hispana Desgraciadamente, la administración del presidente Donald Trump dio el primero paso oficial para despojar a más de 5,300 inmigrantes nicaragüenses del Programa de Protección Temporal (TPS), por lo que perderán su estatus legal a partir de enero del 2019, a menos que se apruebe antes de esa fecha una solución legislativa. En el caso de los inmigrantes hondureños beneficiarios del TPS, estimados en alrededor de 86,000, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) realizó una extensión de seis meses hasta julio próximo, ante de tomar una decisión definitiva con base en la evaluación de las condiciones en el país centroamericano, uno de los más violentos del mundo. Como es natural, la decisión complació a muy pocos. Organizaciones como UnidosUS, antes Consejo Nacional de la Raza, consideró que la decisión afectará
la vida lo mismo de nicaragüenses que de hondureños, pues a unos los pone en la puerta de una eventual deportación y a los otros en la angustia de la separación familiar e inestabilidad económica. La decisión para el caso de los 200,000 salvadoreños y más de 50,000 haitianos debe tomarse 60 días antes de que venzan sus protecciones bajo el TPS en marzo próximo. Cuando la administración Trump redujo en julio pasado la extensión a los haitianos a 6 meses, comparado con los 18 meses tradicionales, envió un claro mensaje sobre los planes futuros para el TPS. Es importante que el gobierno federal tome en cuenta que el impacto de sus decisiones venideras del TPS sobre el futuro de estas miles de familias, tendrá no solo sensible en sus vidas y comunidades, sino también en la de sus hijos nacidos en Estados Unidos, estimados en más de un cuarto de millón. Michelle Lujan-Grisham, la líder de la Fracción Legislativa Hispana del Congreso,
cuando afirma que la pelota queda ahora en la cancha del legislativo. Con ese propósito, la legisladora demócrata de Nueva York, Nydia Velázquez, presentó un proyecto de ley para blindar contra las deportaciones a los beneficiarios del TPS y abrir un compás de espera durante el cual puedan buscar regularizar su situación migratoria. Aunque el alivio no es permanente al menos abriría la puerta para que aquellos “tepesianos” aprovechen posibilidades de regularización, incluidos para aquellos cuyos hijos estadounidenses cumplen 21 años de edad y pueden patrocinarlo. Se trata sin embargo de una situación imperfecta que dejaría a miles sin una ruta clara para permanecer en el país. La abrumadora mayoría de estos salvadoreños, hondureños, haitianos y nicaragüenses se han convertido en empresarios exitosos que han generado empleos, han comparado casas, han pagado sus
impuestos y tienen hijos orgullosamente americanos que solo reconocen a Estados Unidos como su patria. Y muchos argumentan que aún prevalecen en sus países las condiciones que los hicieron salir y buscar refugio. EN Haití, la recuperación del terremoto del 2010 ha sido lenta y hace apenas unas semanas la isla fue azotada por tres huracanes, En EL Salvador, Honduras y Nicaragua aún subsisten problemas de criminalidad y violencia en las calles. A diferencia de DACA, una orden ejecutiva del presidente Barack Obama, los TPS fueron aprobados en un acto de generosidad del Congreso de los Estados Unidos. Sólo se requiere una comunión de voluntades de los legisladores para darles a nuestros hermanos centroamericanos y a sus hijos la justicia duradera que se merecen y que se han ganado a pulso. Para más información visita www. laredhispana.org.
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HEROES AND VILLAINS FAN FEST DECEMBER 2-3, 2017 SATURDAY: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM VIP ENTRY: 9:00 AM SUNDAY: 10:30AM – 5:00 PM VIP ENTRY: 9:00 AM SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER 150 W SAN CARLOS ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95113 $45+ INFO: HEROESFANFEST.COM/ SANJOSE
WORKS/SAN JOSE BENEFIT ART AUCTION Friday November 24, 2017 / All Day Works/San Jose 365 S Market St San Jose, CA www.worksanjose.org
THE 45TH HARVEST FESTIVAL ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW Friday November 24, 2017 / 10am San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $4 - $9
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MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Friday November 24, 2017 / 8pm City Lights Theater Company 529 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $21 - $37
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CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK 2017 Friday November 24, 2017 / All Day Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA Free
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ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF READING DURING NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY MONTH
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Here are a few suggestions to help kids to fall in love w ith reading, and to share fun, memorable reading experiences together as a family. * Read A loud -- The easiest way to get kids interested in reading and to build their vocabular y is for parents to read aloud to their children, no matter their ages. K ids w ill of ten skip over words they don't recognize when reading alone, but if they hear their parents say the word, they may ask for the def inition. Putting aside just 15 minutes a week to read aloud to kids can make a dif ference.
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For many parents, it's a struggle to get kids to read outside of the classroom, but November is the perfect time to change that, because it's National Family Literacy Month. The impor tance of reading goes well beyond acing a test or getting an "A" on a book repor t. It's a lifelong skill that helps you to better understand the world around you and even yourself. And it's becoming increasingly impor tant to ensure that kids don't become nonreaders in their busy, over-connected daily lives. "Reading opens up so many possibilities, from discovering a new interest to sparking untapped creativ ity. Best of all, it is a great way to spend time together as a family," says Emily Lev itt, v ice president of Education for Sylvan Learning.
* Start a Book Club -- Starting a book club w ith a group of your kid 's friends and their parents is a great way to make reading fun. Give participants a month to read the selected book, then organize a party where ever yone can chat and enjoy themed snacks. * Stick w ith What They Like -- K ids w ill be more inclined to read if it's about something they're already interested in. And if you can share that interest w ith them, that's even better! And because not ever yone loves the same subjects or genres, tr y to at least hook them w ith engaging books on whatever they enjoy -- be it baseball, magic or any thing else. * Monkey See, Monkey Do -- It's important that kids see their parents reading. If they don't, it's an unspoken statement to your child that it's okay not to read. From crossword puzzles to comic books, it's easier than you think to build literacy as a family. Make a conscious ef fort to set time aside time for you and your kids to read together. Not ever y child is a natural born reader and even kids who are great readers can use reading help.
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SAN JOSE, CA – December 4-10, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) will join several Santa Clara County school districts in hosting an hour of code. This week-long event pairs community partners with school sites to bring coding into the classroom. Schools throughout the county are partnering with software and technology companies including Google, Tableau, and Apple to host coding events for their students and families. Bringing the hour of code to Santa Clara County is part of a larger initiative. “In Santa Clara County, we are fortunate to be at the epicenter of technological innovation, there are many potential opportunities for our students,” says Casey Agena, SCCOE Instructional Technology Coordinator. Agena is part of a large advisory committee, appointed by the State Board of Education
to develop computer science standards for the State of California. California is one of 11 states that have passed legislation to create K-12 curriculum standards for Computer Science Education by July 31, 2019. Committee members from across the state are crafting guidelines which prioritize equity and access for all populations, including rural and lowincome populations. “This is an exciting time; we are pilot testing systemic implementation with our districts, administrators, stakeholders, and community leaders to see what compulsory computer science education may look like across the K-12 spectrum, says Agena. “We are collaborating and sharing our best practices. When the 2020 school year begins, computer science standards will be in place across the state, we want all California schools to be ready.”
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY!
economy, 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 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, in 2016 “112 million consumers reported shopping at small businesses on Small Business Saturday” – a record high! Do you want to get involved in supporting local small businesses? Follow these BBB tips to get started:
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Rebecca Harpster Golden Gate Better Business Bureau
November 25 marks the eighth annual “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. Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two days known for large sales offered by evenlarger retailers, Small Business Saturday offers an opportunity to recognize the small businesses that are often the cornerstones of communities. Shopping at small businesses helps the local
• 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 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 at bbb.org/holidayhelper. • 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
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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. Small Business Saturday, created by American Express (a BBB Accredited Business), is the perfect time to take a break from crowded shopping malls and maze-like stores, and connect with your community. You might find that perfect and unique gift that you’ve been searching for, and your family and friends, as well as the small business community, will appreciate the thoughtfulness. You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail. org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting goldengate.bbb.org.
SÁBADO DE PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS: ¡APOYE A SU COMUNIDAD! Rebecca Harpster Golden Gate Better Business Bureau
para encontrar pequeños negocios que están participando en el movimiento. Tome una foto en su pequeño negocio favorito y muestra al mundo que usted hace compras en negocios pequeños por subiéndolo a los medios sociales con el mismo hashtag.
Sábado, el 25 de noviembre, marca el octavo Sábado de Pequeños Negocios. Este día de compras especial, que cae en el sábado después del Día de Acción de Gracias, quiere apoyar y traer la atención a los pequeños negocios locales durante la temporada de compras navideñas. Ubicado entre el Black Friday y el Lunes Cibernético, dos días conocidos por grandes ventas ofrecidas por minoristas aún más grandes, el Sábado de Pequeños Negocios ofrece una oportunidad para reconocer a los pequeños negocios que a menudo son los pilares de sus comunidades. Hacer compras en pequeños negocios apoya la economía local, promueve el espíritu empresarial y ayuda a preservar vecindarios y sus identidades únicas. BBB trata de apoyar a las empresas de todos tamaños cada día mediante el establecimiento de normas para la comportamiento en el mercado y la conexión de los consumidores a las empresas de confianza. Según la encuesta de Sábado de Pequeños Negocios, en 2016 “112 millones de consumidores compraron en pequeñas empresas el Sábado de Pequeños Negocios”, ¡un record!
• Para los negocios. ¡Únete al movimiento! Shopsmall.com tiene consejos para ayudarle a empezar y recursos personalizables que puede descargar para promocionar su negocio. En los medios sociales, publicase usando #ShopSmall. Considere ofrecer ofertas especiales para el Sábado de Pequeños Negocios para atraer nuevos clientes. Póngase en contacto con su base de clientes para educarles sobre el movimiento. Anímelos a participar y correr la voz sobre usted y otros pequeños negocios.
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¿Usted quiere participar en el soporte de pequeños negocios locales? Siga estos consejos de su BBB para empezar: • Encuentre negocios confiables en su área. Visite bbb.org para buscar, e investigar, negocios cerca de usted. Puede filtrar los resultados por distancia, tipo de negocio y estado de acreditación. También puede visitar shopsmall.com para encontrar una lista de empresas participantes. Para maximizar su experiencia, asegúrese de leer revisiones y buscar ofertas en línea
antes de salir. • Corra la voz. Invite a sus amigos y familiares – ir de compras en negocios pequeños con ellos es una manera divertida de explorar su comunidad. Si hay un pequeño negocio que se encanta, considere escribir un Comentario de Cliente en su Perfil de Negocio de BBB para difundir el amor y ayudarles a ser notado por otros clientes. • Use medios sociales. Busque el hashtag #ShopSmall en su medio social favorito
El Sábado de Pequeños Negocios, creado por American Express (un Negocio Acreditado por BBB) es el momento perfecto para tomarse un descanso de centros comerciales llenos de gente y tiendas parecidas a laberintos, y conectarse con su comunidad. Usted puede encontrar el regalo perfecto y único que usted ha estado buscando, y su familia y amigos apreciaran la consideración. Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 8442000, o en goldengate.bbb.org.
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TIPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS D r. E l a n a S hp a l l , M D
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Consejos Para Cuidadores de Seres Queridos con Alzheimer’s o Demencia • Sea paciente y comprensivo. Ofrecer consuelo y seguridad puede alentar a la persona a explicar sus pensamientos. • Mantener el contacto visual. Muestra que te importa lo que él o ella está diciendo. • Use el tacto, la vista, los sonidos, los olores y los gustos como una forma de comunicación con la persona. Photo Credit: Pixabay
Dra. Elana Shpall
En conmemoración del Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Enfermedad de Alzheimer’s y el Mes Nacional de Cuidadores, On Lok Lifeways reconoce a los cuidadores que asumen el importante papel de cuidar a un ser querido que padece de la enfermedad de Alzheimer’s o la demencia. Cuando se enfrentan con a la responsabilidad de cuidar a un ser querido, muchos cuidadores pueden encontrarse en un rol nuevo y desconocido. Sin embargo, al tomar las medidas necesarias, los cuidadores pueden ayudar a la persona que padece de Alzheimer’s o demencia a mantener un sentido de independencia y, al mismo tiempo, a reducir los niveles de estrés. Al cuidar a un ser querido, considere lo siguiente:
• Evite criticar, corregir o discutir. En cambio, escuche y trate de encontrar el significado en lo que se dice. Si la persona dice algo con lo que no estás de acuerdo, déjalo. • A veces las emociones que se expresan son más importantes que lo que se dice. Busque los sentimientos detrás de las palabras o los sonidos. La Dra. Elana Shpall, es una doctora en medicina geriátrica bilingüe en On Lok Lifeways en San Francisco. On Lok Lifeways (parte de la familia de servicios para personas mayores de On Lok) es un plan integral de salud que brinda atención a largo plazo a personas mayores elegibles que viven en San José, San Francisco y otras partes del Área de la Bahía. El programa ofrece atención médica completa y servicios de apoyo con el objetivo de ayudar a las personas mayores a vivir en casa y en la comunidad el mayor tiempo posible.
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HOLIDAY PIE RECIPES
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The holidays are always a great time to show off our cooking skills, especially when talking about the desserts. While some families stick to traditional meals, others like to switch it up. Nestle La Lechera is a constant when it comes to Hispanic desserts, that’s why we would like to recommend three simple pies for your Thanksgiving dinner. These are perfect for those who want a classic dessert, while adding some of that Latin flavor to the Thanksgiving menu.
DULCE DE LECHE AND CHOCOLATE SRIRACHA PIE 20 minutes to prepare | 1 minutes cooking time | 160 minutes standing time • 18 chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1 c ups hot cooked swee t potatoes, skins removed, mashed
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter • 1/2 cup NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche
10 minutes to prepare | 20 minutes cooking time | 70 minutes standing time
• 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels • 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
Ingredients:
Directions:
• 1 refrigerated pie crust
1. PLACE cookies in food processor; cover. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Pour into a medium bowl. Add melted butter; mix to combine. Press crumbs onto bottom of a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• 3/4 cup NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • 1 cup pecan halves • 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels Directions: 1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Place pie crust in pie plate 2. BEAT eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in dulce de leche and butter; mix well. Stir in nuts. 3. SPRINKLE morsels over bottom of pie crust. Pour egg mixture over morsels. 4. BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center of pie comes out still slightly sticky. Cool completely on wire rack. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate. Garnish with fresh whipped cream, if desired.
Ser vings: 12 Ingredients:
CHOCOLATE DULCE DE LECHE PECAN PIE
• 3 large eggs
15 minutes to prepare | 50 minutes cooking time | 120 minutes standing time
Ingredients:
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
Servings: 16
SWEET POTATO PIE
2. MICROWAVE dulce de leche in small pitcher or liquid measuring cup until easy to pour. Pour over crust in a circular design. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. 3. PLACE cream cheese in a medium bowl. Microwave morsels in a small, dry, microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Pour chocolate over cream cheese and mix until fully combined. Stir in sriracha sauce. 4. POUR cream cheese mixture over tart. Spread evenly and gently. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve dusted with cayenne pepper or ground cinnamon, if desired.
• 2 tablespoons butter • 3 large eggs • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel • 1 teaspoon vanilla extrac t • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 can (14 ounces) NESTLE LA LECHERA Swee tened Condensed Milk • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust • Whipped cream (optional) Direc tions: 1. PREHEAT oven to 425°F 2. BEAT swee t potatoes and butter in large mixer bowl until smooth. Add eggs, grated orange peel, vanilla extrac t, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in swee tened condensed milk. Pour into unbaked pie crust. 3. BAKE for 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake for an additional 40 to 45 minutes or until se t. Cool for 2 hours; refrigerate until ready to ser ve. Cut into wedges; ser ve with whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon, if desired.
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GIVING TUESDAY: SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER AND GIVE WISELY the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.” In 2015, 1.64 million online gifts raised 177 million dollars. Holiday donations can make a big impact, and it’s easier than you think to get involved. However, it’s also important to be aware that fraudsters may try to take advantage of those in the holiday giving spirit. Hundreds of charity scams, which deceive individuals in to thinking they’re donating to legitimate charities, were reported to BBB Scam Tracker in 2016. Charitable giving should always be rewarding, so keep these tips from your BBB in mind to maximize your impact this holiday season:
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The holidays are a season of giving – not just to family and friends, but to charitable organizations as well. According to GivingTuesday.org, Giving Tuesday “kicks off
• Before doing anything, look up the charity at give.org. BBB Wise Giving Alliance (WGA) helps donors make more well-informed giving decisions and promotes high standards of conduct among charities. They evaluate charities against comprehensive Standards for Charity Accountability, and accredit those who meet all 20. When you look up an organization at give. org, you can see exactly where your donation goes – whether it be to programs, salaries, overhead
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costs, fundraising, etc. If you want to ensure your money is going to research rather than education or awareness (or any specific use), you can find these details at give.org. Although participation is voluntary, it should raise a red f lag for donors if charities haven’t disclose any of the requested information to BBB WGA. In 2016, give.org’s BBB WGA charity reports were viewed around 3.5 million times. • Research soliciting organizations. During the holiday season you’re likely to receive phone calls and mailers from charities every day. However, if you’re contacted out of the blue about donating to an organization, be wary. It’s possible that the charity doesn’t actually exist, and is using a fake but legitimate-sounding name and spoofing the Caller ID to create a false sense of security. Even if the organization is legitimate, you may not want to give them your money. BBB has warned in the past about charities that use donations mainly for fundraisers’ fees, salaries, and other administrative costs. So if a charity is asking for an on-the-spot donation outside of your local supermarket or at your front door, don’t succumb to pressure or emotional appeals. Check out the charity online at give. org and if you still want to donate, do so directly through their website. If you believe you’ve been contacted by a fraudulent charity, report it to BBB Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker.
• General donation tips. When charities seek support for the same cause, their names can be very similar. Before you give, be sure you have the exact name of the charity to avoid a case of mistaken identity. Avoid donating with cash, and ensure check donations are made out to the organization, not the person soliciting donations. Keep records of your donations; this includes receipts, canceled checks, and bank statements. Keeping these documents will allow you to document your charitable giving at tax time. Although the value of your time as a volunteer is not deductible, out-ofpocket expenses (including transportation costs) directly related to your volunteer service to a charity can be. Be wary of charities that are reluctant to answer reasonable questions about their operations, finances and programs – to be safe, find out this information for yourself at give.org. Unfortunately, you can’t automatically trust an organization just because it claims to be charitable. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so follow this guide to ensure you don’t regret your charitable donations this holiday season. You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail.org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting goldengate. bbb.org.
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La temporada navideña es un tiempo de donaciones, no solo para familiares y amigos, sino también para organizaciones de caridad. Según GivingTuesday.org, Martes para Dar “comienza la temporada benéfica, cuando muchos se centran en sus donaciones de fin de año.” En 2015, 1.64 millones de regalos en línea recaudaron 177 millones de dólares. Las donaciones del fin de año pueden tener un gran impacto, e involucrarse es más fácil de los que piensa. Sin embargo, es importante recordar que los estafadores pueden tratar de aprovecharse de aquellos que quieren dar durante la temporada de fiestas. Cientos de estafas de caridades, que engañan a las personan a crear que están donando a organizaciones benéficas legítimas, fueron reportados al Rastreador de Estafas de BBB en 2016. Donar a caridades siempre debe ser gratificante, así que recuerde estos consejos de su BBB para maximizar su impacto esta temporada navideña: • Primero, busque la caridad en give. org. BBB Wise Giving Alliance (WGA) ayuda a los donantes a tomar decisiones más informadas y promueve altos estándares de conducta entre las organizaciones benéficas. Evalúan organizaciones sin fines de lucro contra comprensivos Estándares, y acreditan a aquellos que cumplen con todos los 20. Cuando miras a una organización en give.org, se puede ver exactamente dónde va su donación – programas, salarios, gastos
generales, gastos de recaudación de fondos, etc. Si usted quiere asegurar que su dinero se va a la investigación en lugar de educación o concientización (o cualquier uso específico), puede encontrar estos detalles en give. org. Aunque participando es voluntaria, cuando una organización benéfica no revela ninguna de la información solicitada a BBB WGA, debe ser una señal de advertencia para los donantes. En 2026, los informes de caridades en give.org fueron vistos alrededor de 3.5 millones de veces. • Tenga cuidado si una organización benéfica solicita que usted haga donaciones. Durante la temporada navideña, es probable que va a recibir llamadas y anuncios de organizaciones benéficas cada día. Si usted está contactado por teléfono o correo electrónico acerca de dando a una organización, tenga cuidado. Es posible que la caridad no existe, y está usando un nombre falso que suena legítimo y está falsificando el identificador de llamadas para crear una falsa sensación de seguridad. Incluso si la organización es legítima, es posible que usted no quiera darles su dinero. BBB ha advertido en el pasado sobre las organizaciones benéficas que utilizan las donaciones principalmente para gastos de recaudación de fondos, salarios, y otros gastos administrativos. Así que si una organización benéfica esta pidiendo una donación afuera de su supermercado local, no debe sucumbir a la presión o a solicitaciones emocionales. Echa un vistazo a la caridad en línea en give.org y si todavía quiere donar, hágalo directamente. Si usted cree que ha sido contactado por una organización benéfica fraudulenta, repórtelo al Rastreador de
Estafas de BBB en bbb.org/scamtracker. • Generales consejos para donar. Cuando organizaciones de caridad buscan apoyo para la misma causa, sus nombres son a menudo similares. Antes de dar, asegúrese de tener el nombre exacto de la caridad para evitar un caso de identidad equivocada. No debe usar dinero en efectivo, y si usted dona por medio de cheque, asegúrese de que esta hecho a la organización, no a la persona solicitando donaciones. Asegúrese de mantener registros de sus donaciones. Esto incluye recibos, cheques cancelados y estados de cuenta bancarios; el mantenimiento de estos documentos le permitirá documentar sus donaciones a la caridad durante el tiempo de impuestos. Aunque el valor de su tiempo como voluntario no es deducible, los gastos directamente relacionados con su servicio voluntario (incluyendo los costos de transporte) son deducibles. Tenga cuidado con las organizaciones benéficas que son reacios a responder a las preguntas razonables acerca de sus operaciones, finanzas y programas – para estar seguro, averigua esta información por sí mismo en give.org y dona directamente. Desafortunadamente, usted no puede automáticamente confiar en una organización simplemente porque afirma que es caritativo. Siempre es mejor ser seguro, así que sigue esta guía para asegurarte de que no se arrepientas de sus donaciones a caridades en esta temporada de fiestas. Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 8442000, o en goldengate.bbb.org.
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COURT GRANTS COUNTY MOTION TO PERMANENTLY BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM STRIPPING “SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS” OF FEDERAL FUNDS
The County of Santa Clara was the first jurisdiction in the nation to seek emergency injunctive relief based on the immediate harms and unconstitutional coercion caused by Executive Order 13768, which President Trump issued on January 25, 2017. The Executive Order purported to grant Trump Administration officials the power to declare state and local governments “sanctuary jurisdictions,” and to deny them federal funding or take other enforcement actions against them on that basis. As a direct result of the executive order, the County of Santa Clara risked losing roughly $1.7 billion in federal funds— representing nearly 35% of its annual revenue—for critical County services such as medical care, urgent mental health services, public safety, and basic food and nutrition programs. County Counsel and Keker, Van Nest & Peters lawyers argued that the order violated basic separation of powers
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – In a historic ruling issued November 20th, U.S. District Court Judge William H. Orrick declared unconstitutional the key provision of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order targeting “sanctuary jurisdictions,” and permanently enjoined its enforcement nationwide. Lawyers from the Santa Clara County Counsel’s Office and its outside counsel, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP, argued the case before Judge Orrick on Monday, October 23. The court, in April, issued a preliminary injunction blocking the provision. Today’s ruling makes that order permanent.
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principles, coerced local jurisdictions into acting as federal immigration enforcement officers, and denied due process. Today, the court agreed, and granted summary judgment on all of the County’s claims. “This is a historic victory, protecting residents of the County and jurisdictions across the nation from President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional abuse of power,” said County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese. “Our County will continue to welcome and embrace all people, no matter how much this Administration tries to threaten or divide us.” “This is a clear rebuke of the Trump Administration’s illegal effort to take away federal funding for critical County health, safety, and emergency services,” said County Counsel James R. Williams. “Today’s decision vindicates a core constitutional principle—that the President cannot use federal funding to threaten local governments.” Twenty amicus briefs were submitted in support of the County’s motion for a permanent injunction. Combined, the amicus briefs represent a diverse group of individual and entities, including the State of California and other States; cities, counties, sheriffs and police chiefs from around the United States; California community colleges and school districts representing over one million California students; civil rights, immigrant’s rights, and LGBTQ rights groups; unions; law scholars, non-profit service providers; faithbased organizations; and technology companies.
LOS ANGELES, CA - Organizers for the Women's March California 2018 have announced statewide rallies on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 - 'Hear Our Vote'. Since the historic Women's March on January 21, 2017, Women's March California (WMCA) has formed as an IRS 501(c)(4) organization, and is working towards getting out the vote in the 2018 midterm elections. The mission of WMCA is to harness the political power of women and their communities to create transformative social change. Women's March is a female-led movement providing intersectional education on a range of issues and creating entry points for new grassroots activists & organizers to engage with/in their local communities through trainings, outreach programs and events. The events of 2017 have led the lead organizers of the WMCA to focus on voter education, voter outreach, and voter empowerment, all encompassed in the message for this year... 'Hear Our Vote'.
Women's March California 2018, composed of eighteen different marches, is part of a national movement to unify and empower those who stand for women's rights, human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. The Women's March California 2018 events arenonpartisan and peaceful and will give people the opportunity to unite in every state and major metropolitan area and stand in solidarity for the American values we represent. For more information, visit w w w.womensmarchca.com, media inquiries: cherry@putnam-smith.com WHAT: Women's March California WHEN: 2018
Saturday, January 20th
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and secure a valid business tax certificate from the City and pay the business tax without incurring penalties and interest. If the payment of the business tax is made after December 15, 2017, interest and penalties will accrue retroactive to July 1, 2017.
Under Measure G, all residential landlords of one or two rental units will now pay the San José business tax for the first time as of July 1, 2017. The City Council established a grace period until December 15, 2017, so that these residential landlords can apply for
The approved tax rate is to begin at the first rental unit rather than the third unit.
Register your business online at: http://www.sanjoseca.gov//Businesstax Pay your Business tax invoice online at: https://ww2.e-billexpress.com/ebpp/CSJBusTax/ Our office is located at: 200 East Santa Clara Street, 1st Floor, San José, CA 95113-1905 Email us at: businesstax@sanjoseca.gov
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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY UNITS
EMPLOYEE COUNT Effective July 1, 2017
Residential Landlords
$195 FTE or EDD
Base Tax Inc. Tax: 1-2*
Inc. Tax: 1-2 Inc. Tax: 3-35** Inc. Tax: 36-100 Inc. Tax: 101-500 Inc. Tax: 501+
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NON-RESIDENTIAL (COMMERCIAL) RENTAL PROPERTY UNITS
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Effective July 1, 2017
Commercial Landlords
$150 N/A (Not Counted) $5 (31+) $5 $5
$195 $0 (Base Tax applied) $10 $15 $20
Base Tax Tax per Square Foot* Cap
$5 $5,000
$25 $150,000
MOBILE HOME PROPERTY UNITS
Current
Effective July 1, 2017
Mobile Home Parks
$150
$195
$0.01 (15,000+)
$0.025
$5,000
$150,000
Base Tax Flat Incremental Tax* Cap
WATER METERED CONNECTIONS
Current
Effective July 1, 2017
Water Companies
$150
$195
$5 (31+)
$10
$5,000
$150,000
Base Tax* Flat Incremental Tax* Cap
Current
Effective July 1, 2017
n/a
$195
$0.10-0.30 per connection $20,000
$1.00 per connection $150,000
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Black Friday: ¡Cómo tener su mejor día! Viernes Negro puede atraer a los estafadores debido al volumen de compras que se llevan al cabo este día. Está bien usar el Wi-Fi público para leer revisiones de productos o buscar un negocio en bbb.org, pero tenga cuidado al ingresar cualquier información personal cuando usted está conectado. Manténgase alejado de bancar en línea e ir en sus medios sociales: su información de log-in podría ser robada. También es importante ser consciente de su entorno y su billetera – alguien podría tratar de arrebatarlo mientras usted está ocupado comparando televisores.
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Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Enticed by price cuts on electronics, toys, and everything in between, consumers flock to stores in the hopes of completing their holiday shopping in one chaotic, and savings-filled, day. According the National Retail Federation, 164 million Americans plan to shop during the 2017 Thanksgiving weekend, and holiday retail sales are expected to increase to $682 billion. With that much money on the table, businesses are doing all they can to attract customers and stand out from the competition. However, it’s important to do your research: in 2016, consumers nationwide filed more than 1,300 complaints with BBB against retail stores! Completing your holiday shopping while sticking to a budget is hard enough, so let your BBB help you navigate the complexities of Black Friday with these tips: • Do your research. Before doing business anywhere, make sure to look up the company at bbb.org to see their BBB Business Profile, which includes information about the business, their complaint history, BBB Customer Reviews, and any major advertising issues. It’s also smart to look up prices, find deals, and comparison shop online before the main event so that you can go in with a game plan. Make sure to read product reviews of potential purchases before heading out so that you don’t have any regrets. • Protect your identity. Identity theft can happen at any time, and fraudsters might try to take advantage of the swell of shoppers on Black Friday. It’s ok to use public Wi-Fi to read product reviews and check out businesses on bbb.org, but be careful entering any personal information when connected. Steer clear of online banking and social media – your log-in information could be stolen. It’s also
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important to be aware of your surroundings and watch your wallet – someone might try to snatch it while you’re occupied comparing TVs. • Watch out for deceptive advertising. You’re bound to see ads for deals that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, some of these advertisements may be misleading at best and fraudulent at worst. Make sure to read the fine print, as ads often come with a multitude of restrictions. BBB’s AdTruth campaign can help you identify and avoid common schemes and highlights bad ads. If you see false advertising while out shopping you can report it at bbb.org/council/ad-truth/ as well. • Read up on return and exchange policies. Before you make a purchase, make sure you understand the return and exchange policies, and keep your receipts in one place in case you need to take something back. Some stores may not let you return specific “final sale” items, charge restocking fees, or only refund you in store credit. If you’re shopping for presents, get gift receipts and save all warranty information in case a problem occurs. • Watch out for phishing. You’re bound to receive emails from brands advertising huge sales. But be careful, some might be phishing. Fraudsters can create fake, look-alike business websites to trick you in to entering credit card information, so search for the company’s website independently instead of clicking on any link. Be careful clicking on links on social media or from unfamiliar or unsolicited senders, and look up businesses you don’t know on bbb.org before engaging with them. 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 goldengate.bbb.org.
Rebecca Harpster Golden Gate Better Business Bureau
Black Friday, el día después del Día de Acción de Gracias, es uno de los días de compras más concurridos del año. Atraídos por recortes de precios en productos electrónicos, juguetes y todo lo demás, los consumidores van a las tiendas con la esperanza de completar todas sus compras en un día caótico y lleno de ahorros. Según la Federación Nacional de Minoristas, 164 millones de estadounidenses planean comprar durante el fin de semana del Día de Acción de Gracias de 2017, y se esperan que las ventas minoristas navideñas aumentas a $682 mil millones este año. Con tanto dinero disponible, las empresas están habiendo todo lo posible para atraer clientes y destacarse de la competencia. Sin embargo, es importante hacer su investigación: en 2016, los consumidores presentaron más de 1.300 quejas con BBB contra tiendas minoristas. Completar sus compras navideñas mientras mantenerse bajo de su presupuesto es suficientemente duro, entonces deje que su BBB se ayuda a navegar Black Friday con estos consejos: • Haga su investigación. Antes de hacer negocios en cualquier lugar, asegúrese de buscar el negocio en bbb.org para ver su Perfil de Negocios BBB, que incluye información sobre el negocio, una historial de quejas, comentarios de clientes anteriores, y grandes problemas de publicidad. También es recomendado buscar precios y ofertas y hacer comparaciones en línea antes de ir a compras en Black Friday para que usted pueda entrar con un plan. Asegúrese de leer las revisiones de posibles compras antes de salir para que no se arrepienta de su compra. • Proteja su identidad. El robo de identidad puede ocurrir en cualquier momento. El
• Tenga cuidado con la publicidad engañosa. Usted va a ver anuncios para ofertas que parecen demasiado buenas para ser verdaderas. Lamentablemente, es posible que algunos de estos anuncios van a ser engañosos o fraudulentos. Asegúrese de leer las letras pequeñas, ya que los anuncios a menudo vienen con una multitud de restricciones. La campaña de AdTruth de BBB le puede ayudar a identificar y evitar esquemas comunes y destaca anuncios malos. Si usted ve publicidad engañosa mientras hacer compras, usted puede reportarlo en bbb.org/council/ad-truth/. • Lea las políticas de devolución e intercambio. Antes de realizar una compra, asegúrese de comprender las políticas de devolución e intercambio, y guarde sus recibos en un solo lugar en caso de necesitar devolver algo. Es posible que algunas tiendas no le permitan devolver artículos específicos de “venta final”, cobran cargas de repoblar, y sólo devolver créditos de tienda. Si está comprando regalos, obtenga recibos de regalo y guarde toda la información de garantía en caso de que ocurra un problema. • Tenga cuidado con phishing. Es posible que usted va a recibir correos electrónicos de negocios anunciando grandes ofertas. Pero tenga cuidado, podría ser phishing. Algunos estafadores crean falso sitios web que parecen como los de negocios para engañarlos a ingresar su información de tarjeta de crédito, así que busque el sitio web de una compañía de forma independiente en vez de hacer clic en un enlace. Tenga cuidado haciendo clic en enlaces de remitentes desconocidos y busque negocios que usted no conoce en bbb.org antes de hacer alguna compra. ¡Visite bbb.org para buscar un negocio, presentar una queja, escribir un comentario de cliente, presentar una estafa, leer consejos, y más! Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 8442000, o en goldengate.bbb.org.
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Penske Logistics Has Openings in Union City. Offering Sign-On Bonuses! 1) Class-A Drivers, with 2 years experience. Local, evening hauls, little to No-touch freight, all new equipment, excellent hourly pay w/O/T avail, full comprehensive benefits, unlimited driver referral bonus & more! 2) Warehouse: Material Handler and Forklift Operator. Excellent hourly pay, full comprehensive benefits, retirement plan & more! Many opportunities for advancement! Call: 855-975-9418
Hai Di Lao Hot Pot es una cadena internacional de restaurantes de hot pot. Estamos buscando candidatos con pasión por la industria de los restaurantes. Posiciones de personal de cocina disponibles desde $15- $28 la hora ¡Aplique hoy para unirse a nuestro equipo! Ubicación: 19409 Stevens creek Blvd Ste 100, Cupertino, CA 95014 Teléfono: 626 510-3446 Se habla español. Correo electrónico: Haidilaohr@gmail.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635913 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Trust Management Services 1 Almaden Blvd. Suite 950 San Jose,
CA 95113, Santa Clara County. Fiduciary Plan Management Services, INC. 1 Almaden Blvd. Suite 950 San Jose, CA 95113 and Robert Redwitz 552 Trabuco Rd. Irvine CA 92780. This
business is conducted by a partnership; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/24/2013“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.) Robert Redwitz CEO November 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/14/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635350 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Landlord 1651 Whitton Ave San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. Mario S Quinonez and Maria Quinonez 1651 Whitton Ave San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a married couple; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/24/2017 “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.) Mario S Quinonez November 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/24/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635755 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Snap Staffing 310 S. 16th Street San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. Snap Staffing 310 S. 16th Street San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 09/11/2017 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true
Warehouse: Hiring Event! Material Handler and Forklift Operator Full-time 2nd Shift Openings! Come apply and interview. Qualified applicants receive same day job offer! Mon 11/20 or Tues 11/21, 10am-3pm 33400 Dowe Ave. Union City, CA Call Penske Logistics: 855-975-9418 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Matt Turner CEO November 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/07/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 636020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Boom Limo 3200 Zanker Road Apt. 1115 San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. Francisco Rezende 3200 Zanker Road Apt. 1115 San Jose, CA 95134. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/01/2017 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which
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he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Francisco Rezende November 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/16/2017
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV319207 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chutima Buntorn. Petitioner (s) Chutima Buntorn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chutima Buntorn to Monica Chutima Donson. 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 2/27/2018 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 15, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV319223 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Girish Kathalagiri Somashekariah and Shachi Hullumane Kumar. Petitioner (s) Girish Kathalagiri Somashekariah and Shachi Hullumane Kumar have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Saankhya Girish
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Kathalagiri to Saankhya Kathalagiri. 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 2/27/2018 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 15, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635666 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Economy Tires & Wheels 866 South First Street San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. Super Cheap Hauling & Tire Recycling, LLC 558 Windlass Lane Foster City, CA 94404. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Jesus Rivera Naranjo Manager/Member November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635857 The following person(s) is (are) doing business JC Financial 1473 Dana Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. Juniorchina Financial
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Service LLC 558 1473 Dana Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 06/30/2017. “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.) Weiling Sun Secretary November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635894 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Margaritas Taco Truck 395 N. Fair Oaks Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. Jorge Bernal Gutierrez 1126 Windermere Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 07/01/2016. “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.) Jose Bernal Gutierrez November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635843 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Transcender Instituto 20 N First St, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. Juan Delgado 20 N First St San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon,
11/01/2017. “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.) Juan Delgado November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/09/2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV319197 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tamara Farid Abduljabba Besher/ Motouim Tarik Ahmed Abdulmajeed. Petitioner (s) Tamara Farid Abduljabba Besher/Motouim Tarik Ahmed Abdulmajeed have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tarik Motasim Tarik Ahmed to Tarik Motasim Tarik Ahmed b. Tamara Farid Abduljabbar Besher to Tamara Farid Abduljabba Besher c. Motajim Tarik Ahmed Abdulmajeed to Motajim Tarik Ahmed Abdulmajeed. 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 2/27/2018 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 15, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NO. 17CV319182 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michaela Irene Linda Roman. Petitioner (s) Michaela Irene Linda Roman has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michaela Irene Linda Roman to Michaela Irene Linda Reeve. 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 2/27/2018 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 15, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV319075 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shungweun Yun. Petitioner (s) Shungweun Yun has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shungweun Yun to Eric S. Yun. 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 2/27/2018 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 14, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV319065 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marni Sara Swedroe. Petitioner (s) Marni Sara Swedroe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marni Sara Swedroe to Marni Sara Swedroe Ovadia. 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 2/27/2018 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 14, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318887 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tasha Iris Quevedo. Petitioner (s) Tasha Iris Quevedo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tasha Iris
Quevedo to Natasha Iris Quevedo. 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 2/20/2018 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 9, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318522 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: In Pro Per Ruby Corina Villalobos. Petitioner (s) Ruby Corina Villalobos on behalf of minor child has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexander Eduardo ReginoVillalobos to Alexander Villalobos. 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 2/13/2018 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 2, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon
Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318826 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jun-Li Huang. Petitioner (s) JunLi Huang and Ping-Jui Wu have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chia-En Wu to Ya-Zhu (Sophia) Huang. 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 2/20/2018 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 8, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24; December 1, 8, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635470 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Super Estilos Hair Salon 4076 Monterey Why San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. Miguel Magana 437 Chateau La Salle Dr San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/30/2017. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or
NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2017 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Miguel Magana November 10, 17, 24; December 1, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/30/2017
This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/20/2017
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV317302 Superior Court of CaliFICTITIOUS BUSINESS fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of NAME STATEMENT the application of: Colin NO. 635442 The following person(s) Eliot Atkins. Petitioner is (are) doing business (s) Colin Eliot Atkins Gilroy Inn 611 Leavesley has filed a petition for Rd Gilroy, CA 95020, Change of Name with the Santa Clara County. GI clerk of this court for a 611, LLC 2102 North decree changing names Fremont Street Monterey, as follows: a. Colin Eliot CA 93940. This business Atkins to Colin Michael is conducted by a limited Kennedy. THE COURT liability company; regis- ORDERS that all persons trant has begun transact- interested in this matter ing business under the appear before this court fictitious business name at the hearing indicated or names listed hereon, below to show cause, 02/01/2017. “I declare if any, why the petition that all information in for change of name this statement is true and should not be granted correct.” (A registrant on 2/23/2018 at 8:45 am, who declares as true Probate Dept., located at information which he or 191 N. First Street, San she knows to be false is Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show guilty of a crime.) cause shall be published Amit Panchal at least once a week for Manager November 10, 17, 24; four successive weeks prior to the date set for December 1, 2017 This statement was filed hearing on the petition with the County of Santa in El Observador, a newspaper of general Clara on 10/27/2017 circulation, printed in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS county of Santa Clara. October 12, 2017 NAME STATEMENT Rise Jones Pichon NO. 635243 The following person(s) Judge of the Superior is (are) doing business Court 7Zen Hair Studio 601 San November 10, 17, 24; Benito St Hollister, CA December 1, 2017 95023, San Benito. Anna ORDER TO SHOW M Lorenzana 1413 Wiren St Salinas, CA 93906. CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Principal place NO. 17CV318397 business is San Benito Court of County and a current Superior Factious Business Name California, County of Clara-In the Statement is on file at the Santa county clerk -recorder’s matter of the application office of said county. This of: Santos Benjamin business is conducted by Salas Jr. Petitioner (s) an individual; registrant Santos Benjamin Salas has not begun transact- Jr. has filed a petition for ing business under the Change of Name with the fictitious business name clerk of this court for a or names listed hereon. decree changing names “I declare that all informa- as follows: a. Santos tion in this statement Benjamin Salas Jr. to Beis true and correct.” (A jamin Gholamipour. THE registrant who declares COURT ORDERS that as true information which all persons interested in he or she knows to be this matter appear before false is guilty of a crime.) this court at the hearing Anna M Lorenzana indicated below to show November 10, 17, 24; cause, if any, why the peDecember 1, 2017 tition for change of name
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NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2017 should not be granted on 2/13/2018 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. October 30, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24; December 1, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV315283 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dolores Reyes. Petitioner (s) Dolores Reyes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elijah Moses Mata to Elijah Moses Reyes. 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 12/05/2017 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 30, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24; December 1, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 635376 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Sofy’s Party 255 Washington St. Apto. 1, Santa
Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. Magdalena Sofia Martinez 255 Washington St. Apto. 1. Santa, Clara, CA 95050.This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/25/2017. “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.) Magdalena S. Martinez November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/25/2017
fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/25/2017. “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.) Harmony N. Oswald November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/25/2017
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318393 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jaime Smith. Petitioner (s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jaime Smith has filed a petition for Change of NAME STATEMENT Name with the clerk of this NO. 635501 The following person(s) court for a decree changis (are) doing business ing names as follows: a. Diamond’s Window Jaime Smith to Jaime Cleaning 2255 Palmira Nguyen Raymond. THE Way San Jose, CA COURT ORDERS that 95122, Santa Clara all persons interested in County. Nelson J Brizuela this matter appear before 2255 Palmira Way San this court at the hearing Jose, CA 95122. This indicated below to show business is conducted by cause, if any, why the pean individual; registrant tition for change of name has begun transacting should not be granted on business under the 2/13/2018 at 8:45 am, fictitious business name Probate Dept., located at or names listed hereon, 191 N. First Street, San 07/29/2016. “I declare Jose, CA 95113. A copy that all information in of the Order to Show this statement is true and cause shall be published correct.” (A registrant at least once a week for who declares as true four successive weeks information which he or prior to the date set for she knows to be false is hearing on the petition in El Observador, a guilty of a crime.) newspaper of general Nelson J Brizuela November 3, 10, 17, 24, circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. 2017 This statement was filed October 30, 2017 with the County of Santa Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Clara on 07/29/2016 Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS November 3, 10, 17, 24, NAME STATEMENT 2017 NO. 635367 The following person(s) ORDER TO SHOW is (are) doing business CAUSE FOR CHANGE Break The Roles 75 East OF NAME Santa Clara St San Jose, NO. 17CV318349 CA 95113, Santa Clara Superior Court of CaliCounty. Zim Create, LLC fornia, County of Santa 324 Henderson Dr. San Clara-In the matter of Jose, CA 95123. This the application of: Jenny business is conducted Cisneros. Petitioner by a limited liability (s) Jenny Cisneros, on company; registrant has behalf of minor, Jazlyn begun transacting Santoyo Cisnero has business under the filed a petition for Change
of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jazlyn Santoyo Cisneros to Jazlyn Cisneros. 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 2/06/2018 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. October 27, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318285 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Duo Que. Petitioner (s) Due Que has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Due Que to Jason Que. 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 2/06/2018 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. October 27, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior
Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV316594 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: William Lance Emmel IV. Petitioner (s) William Lance Emmel IV has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. William Lance Emmel IV to Wlliam Leopold Monney. 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 1/09/2018 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. October 2, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318191 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anthony David Fernandez. Petitioner (s) Anthony David Fernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joshua Richard Castillo to Joshua Richard Castillo-Fernandez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the pe-
tition for change of name should not be granted on 2/06/2018 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. October 26, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV315397 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesus Arturo Garcia. Petitioner (s) Jesus Arturo Garcia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jesus Arturo Garcia to Jesse Mason Darling. 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 12/12/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 1, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV318489 Superior Court of California, County of Santa
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jenna Beth Isaacs. Petitioner (s) Jenna Beth Isaacs has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lianna Sade Isaacs to Lianna Sade Isaacs-Newton b. Jazzymyn Azizah Isaacs to Jazzmyn Azizah Isaacs-Newton. 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 2/13/2018 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 1, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Juan Manuel Echeverria No.17PR182201 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Sandra Lonz in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Hector Echeverria Varela be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Juan Manuel Echeverria. 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
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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: 1/19/2018 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 repres5entative 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: Patricia Uro-May, Esq. 1625 The Alameda, Suite 800 San Jose, CA 95126 408-227-0900 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017
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NATIVE AMERICAN LEADER RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM Suzanne Pot ter Public News Ser v ice
of f ice a sk ing him to suppor t G old But te a s is. She a lso led a ser ies of public meetings on the monument . Dougla s, a long w ith the Native A mer ican Student A ssociation at U N LV, pushed for years to have the Cit y of L a s Vega s recog nize the second Monday in Oc tober a s Indigenous People's Day, something that came to pa ss la st month.
CA R SON CIT Y, Nev. – Just in time for Thank sg iv ing, the Nevada Indian C ommission ha s honored Native A mer icans who've made a sig nif icant contr ibution to the state. This year Nevada's A mer ican Indian L eader of the Year award went to Faw n Dougla s, an ar tist and ac tiv ist w ith the L a s Vega s Paiute Tr ibe. Dougla s ha s been a big par t of the push to desig nate G old But te a s a nationa l monument and now is work ing to save it in the face of a lea ked proposa l by the Tr ump administration to shr ink the boundar ies.
Nevadans. Not only our people but Nevadans a s a whole."
severa l other monument s in early December.
" We fought long and hard for severa l years to get that desig nation," she says. "A nd that wa s the voices of
President Tr ump repor ted ly is planning to ma ke an announcement about the f uture of G old But te and
One month ago, Dougla s delivered a petition - w ith more than 90,000 sig natures - to Sen. Dean Heller's
" They said that C olumbus Day is not an of f icia l holiday here in L a s Vega s so there's nothing to replace," she adds. "But they wanted to recog nize the cultura l diversit y and the indigenous peoples of this area ."
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Dougla s would like to see the State of Nevada recog nize Indigenous People's Day. A bill to ma ke it happen fa ltered la st session over a proposed compromise to move it to Aug ust 9, which is inter nationa l Indigenous People's Day.
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SA N JOSE , CA—Over 7,000 toys w ill be distributed to 2,000+ needy children Sunday, Dec. 10th at 3:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Faith. This is the 11th year for the Church ’s toy ministr y. “ The Chev y Classic Car Club donated over 800 toys,” said Ken Foreman, Senior Pastor of the Cathedral of Faith. “We are so gratef ul for their par ticipation in this event.” Toy
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The toy distribution event comes t welve days before the Church ’s annual Celebration of Love, where over 5,000 turkeys and food boxes are distributed to the economically disadvantaged in the Santa Clara Valley. This has been an annual event for over 30 years. Held Fri., Dec. 22 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., the recipients w ill receive a large grocer y car t f ull of fresh produce, baked goods, canned goods, and meat. The Cathedral of Faith is a 12,000 member, non-denominational Christian Church that has reached out to the communit y for over 52 years. Pastored by Ken Foreman, the Church has over 218 ministries to meet the needs of their congregation, their local communit y, and the world. The church has 9 campuses in the Bay A rea. For more information about Cathedral of Faith, log onto w w w.cathedralof faith.org.
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TEEN CREATES NATION'S FIRST WEARABLE APP TO PREVENT FARM WORKER DEATHS FROM HEAT ILLNESS
SHA FTER , Calif. - Fighting to reduce the high numbers of heat illness and deaths among farm workers in her beloved Central Valley, a concerned California teen has created an app to connect farmers, contractors and farm workers through Apple watches that prov ides instant health data and critical heat aler ts. Now, she seeks funding to bring the app to the f ields v ia a "Star t Some Good " crowdsourced campaign. To help, donate now at https:// star tsomegood.com/CalorApp to bring the summer 2018 pilot to hundreds of farmer workers. Nearly two-thirds of A mericans are experiencing an increased number of extreme-heat days due to climate change. Nowhere is the impact felt more directly than California's already sizzling agricultural f ields. Faith Florez, a 17-year old senior in high school and the granddaughter of farm workers, created the app Calor to help protect farm workers from death and heat illness, by prov iding them w ith timely aler ts and data. "I want to prove that technolog y to protect farm workers in times of excessive heat can be applied as easily as the A mber A ler t notif ications we already receive, w ith life-sav ing data sent straight to their w rists as they toil to put food on our tables," said Florez. "My mission is to change the
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Una adolescente crea la primera aplicación vestible del país para prevenir las muertes de trabajadores agrícolas por enfermedades provocadas por el calor
Faith Florez y el equipo de estudiantes de codificación que ayudaron a dar vida a la aplicación Calor. Photo Credit: Latina Legacy Foundation
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statement "work or health" to 'work A ND health.'" To get the project star ted, Florez's original proposal for the farm work heat stress protection app was selected by graduate coding students at USC's Viterbi School of Engineering in 2016. Calor— the f irst-ever farm worker heat notif ication web-based application— is the f inal product of nearly a year of work and intense meetings w ith farmers, contractors, farm workers and state regulators. California farmers and contractors have agreed to prov ide Apple Watches to farm workers at the beginning of the har vest job, as par t of the summer 2018 pilot. In the future, Florez believes farmers w ill benef it from anticipated reductions in workers compensation insurance rates due to the risk mitigation of fered by Calor. Initial funds raised w ill help fund the development costs and to boost the number of farm workers par ticipating in the program. A ll donations are tax-deductible. The ef for t is sponsored by the Latina Legacy Foundation. Early funds for the project were awarded by a Grant from the HERlead Fellowship Program sponsored by par tnership between Vital Voices, the preeminent non-governmental organization whose mission is to invest in women leaders who improve the world, and A N N INC., parent company of A nn Taylor, LOFT and Lou & Grey.
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SHAFTER, California. - Luchando para reducir los elevados números de enfermedades y muertes por calor entre los trabajadores agrícolas en su amado Valle Central, una adolescente preocupada de California ha creado una aplicación para conectar a granjeros, contratistas y trabajadores agrícolas a través de relojes Apple, que proporcionan datos instantáneos sobre la salud y alertas críticas sobre el calor. Ahora, busca f inanciamiento para llevar la app a los campos a través de una campaña de crowdsourcing de "Start Some Good" (Empieza algo bueno).
Para darle inicio al proyecto, la propuesta original de Florez para la app de protección contra el estrés calórico en el trabajo agrícola fue seleccionada por estudiantes de grado de programación de la Escuela de Ingeniería Viterbi de la Universidad del Sur de California (USC) en 2016. Calor—la primera aplicación de la historia basada en Internet para notif icaciones sobre el calor a los trabajadores agrícolas —es el producto f inal de casi un año de trabajo e intensas reuniones con granjeros, contratistas, trabajadores agrícolas y reguladores estatales.
Para colaborar, done ahora en https:// startsomegood.com/CalorApp para llevar el piloto para el verano 2018 a cientos de trabajadores agrícolas.
Granjeros y contratistas de California han acordado entregar relojes Apple a los trabajadores agrícolas al inicio de las tareas de cosecha, como parte del piloto en el verano de 2018. En el futuro, Florez cree que los granjeros se benef iciarán de las reducciones previstas en las tasas de los seguros para compensación de trabajadores, gracias a la mitigación del riesgo que ofrece Calor.
Casi dos tercios de los estadounidenses experimentan un creciente número de días de calor extremo debido al cambio climático. En ningún lugar se siente el impacto más directamente que en los ya sofocantes campos agrícolas de California. Faith Florez, una alumna de último año de secundaria de 17 años y nieta de trabajadores agrícolas, creó la app Calor para ayudar a proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas de la muerte y las enfermedades por el calor, proporcionándoles alertas y datos en forma oportuna. "Quiero demostrar que la tecnología para proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas en épocas de calor excesivo puede aplicarse con tanta facilidad como las notif icaciones de las alertas Amber que ya recibimos, con datos para salvar vidas que se envían directo a sus muñecas mientras trabajan para poner alimentos en nuestra mesas", comentó Florez. "Mi misión es cambiar la frase "trabajo o
Los fondos iniciales recolectados ayudarán a f inanciar los costos de desarrollo y a aumentar la cantidad de trabajadores agrícolas participantes en el programa. Todas las donaciones son deducibles de impuestos. El esfuerzo es patrocinado por la Latina Legacy Foundation. Los primeros fondos para el proyecto fueron otorgados mediante un subsidio del Programa de Asociación HERlead, patrocinado por una asociación entre Vital Voices, la destacada asociación no gubernamental cuya misión es invertir en mujeres líderes que mejoran el mundo, y A NN INC., la compañía madre de Ann Taylor, LOFT y Lou & Grey.
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• Rodee su casa con polvo de chile. • Hágase enjuagues con agua de ruda todos los domingos. • Hágase una limpia con diecisiete ramas de pirul. • Coloque un trozo de raíz de mandrake en las cuatro esquinas de su habitación. • Porte consigo un rosario que haya sido bendecido. • Queme durante nueve días
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CYBER MONDAY: TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE AND SAVING MONEY
Monday: 1. Do your research. Before buying, look up the business at bbb.org and look over its BBB Business Profile to see its rating, complaint history, and customer reviews. Researching a company and reading reviews before making a purchase can save you from making the same mistake others did before you. Consider buying from trustworthy BBB Accredited Businesses. 2. Beware of “too good to be true” deals and deceptive ads. Don’t believe every Cyber Monday ad you see. You’ll probably see ads online or receive email offers advertising suspiciously low prices. Make sure the site is professional, and free of spelling and grammatical errors. Better safe than sorry; it’s better to pass up on a “great deal” than pay for a product and either never receive it or realize the advertisement or product details were misleading. Take your time and read the fine print before submitting your order.
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Imagine accessing all of the deals and savings of Black Friday without having to leave your comfy couch and face crowds. If this sounds like a dream come true, you’re not alone! According to the National Retail Federation, 78 million Americans plan to shop online this Cyber Monday. Unfortunately, scammers and unethical businesses may use the popularity of this shopping holiday to take advantage of consumers. Although online shopping has many benefits, it’s
important to watch out for scams. According to the BBB Risk Index (bbb.org/riskreport), online purchase scams are the fourth riskiest scam to consumers. In 2016, more than 2,700 online purchase scams were reported to BBB Scam Tracker – and 74% of targets lost money! Additionally, consumers nationwide filed a whopping 14,500 complaints against online retailers with BBB in 2016. Common complaints include paying for items but never receiving them, deceptive “free trial” offers, and issues returning products and receiving refunds. Your BBB suggests following these eight tips to avoid an online shopping mishap this Cyber
LUNES CIBERNÉTICO: CONSEJOS PARA MANTENERSE SEGURO Y AHORRAR DINERO estafas. Según el Índice de Riesgo de BBB, las estafas de compras en línea son las cuarta más arriesgada para los consumidores. En 2016, se portaron más de 2.700 estafas de compra en línea al Rastreador de Estafas de BBB, y 74% de reportes involucraron una pérdida monetaria.
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Imagine accesando todas las ofertas y ahorros del Viernes Negro – pero sin tener que dejar su sofá en sus pijamas cómodos y hacer frente a las multitudes. Si esto suena increíble, ¡no está solo! Según la Federación Nacional de Minoristas, 78 millones de estadounidenses planean comprar en línea este Lunes Cibernético. Desafortunadamente, los estafadores y negocios poco éticos pueden usar la popularidad del día para aprovechar a los consumidores. Aunque hacer compras en línea tienen muchos beneficios, es importante tener cuidado con las
Además, los consumidores presentaron 14.500 quejas contra minoristas en línea con BBB en 2016. Las quejas comunes incluyen pagar por artículos pero nunca recibirlos, ofertas engañosas, y problemas devolver productor y recibir reembolsos. Su BBB sugiere seguir estos ocho consejos para evitar un problema cuando hacer compras en línea este Lunes Cibernético: 1. Haga su investigación. Busque el negocio en bbb.org y lea su Perfil de Negocio de BBB para ver su calidad, historia de quejas, y comentarios de sus clientes. Investigando una empresa antes de hacer una compra y leyendo críticas puede ahorrarte de cometer el mismo error que otros hicieron antes. Considere comprar de un confiable Negocio Acreditado por BBB. 2. Tenga cuidado con ofertas que parecen demasiado buenas para ser verdad. No debe creer cada anuncio del Lunes Cibernético que veas. Usted probablemente va a ver anuncios en línea o recibir ofertas por correo electrónica anunciando precios sospechosamente bajos. Asegúrese de que el sitio es profesional, y libre de
3. Beware of phishing. Don’t open any links or attachments from unsolicited emails - even if the advertised Cyber Monday deals seem irresistible. It’s better to type the URL directly in to your search bar, or look up the company on bbb.org and follow the link in its BBB Business Profile. Also, be on the lookout for phishing emails and websites that are impersonating real businesses. Hover over links and examine logos carefully. Remember that impersonation is easy; anyone can take a company’s logo and products and set up a fake website using a legitimate domain. If you suspect you’re being phished, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to help warn others. 4. Be secure. Check the site’s security settings and privacy policy and understand them. Make sure the URL starts with “https://”, where the “s” stands for secure. Also, look for the small closed errores de ortografía y gramática. Es mejor pasar en una “gran oferta” de pagar por un producto y no recibirla o realizar el anuncio o los detalles del producto fueron engañosas. Tómese su tiempo y lea las letras pequeñas antes de ordenar. 3. Tenga cuidado con phishing. No debe abrir ningún enlace o adjunto de correos electrónicos no solicitados – incluso si las ofertas del Lunes Cibernético parecen irresistibles. Es mejor escribir la URL directamente en la barra de búsqueda, o buscar la compañía en bbb.org y seguir el enlace en su Perfil de Negocio de BBB. También tenga cuidado con sitios web de phishing que están imitando empresas reales. Pase el ratón sobre los enlaces del sitio y examina logotipos cuidadosamente. Recuerde que la suplantación es fácil; cualquier persona puede tomar el logotipo y los productos de una empresa y crear un sitio web falso usando un dominio que parece legítimo. Si usted tiene sospecho que está siendo phished, repórtelo al Rastreador de Estafas de BBB para advertir a otros. 4. Sea seguro. Compruebe la configuración de seguridad y la política de privacidad del sitio, y entiéndelas: asegúrese de que la URL comienza con “https://”, donde la “s” significa “seguro”. También busque el pequeño icono de candado cerrado. No dé ninguna información personal innecesaria, y sea seguro de que usted está dando su información de pago a través de un sitio web seguro. Si el sitio muestra un Sello de BBB, haga clic en él y asegúrese de que esta enlazado al Perfil de Negocio de BBB del negocio para confirmar su autenticidad. También proteja su computadora: asegúrese de que tiene cortafuegos, y software anti-virus y anti-spyware. Ejecute análisis de
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lock icon in the address bar. Don’t give away any unnecessary personal information, and be certain that you’re giving your payment information through a secure website. If the site shows a BBB Seal, click on it and make sure it links to the correct BBB Business Profile to confirm its authenticity. Protect your computer as well: make sure you have firewall, anti-virus, and antispyware software. Run virus scans regularly and make sure your software is up-to-date. 5. Pay with a credit card. A credit card may offer more protection than other payment methods; you can dispute a charge if you don’t receive the item. Additionally, consider it a red flag if the site will only let you use less-traceable payment forms. 6. Document everything. Keep documentation of all confirmation pages, emails, and any other records. Print these out to be extra safe. 7. Read the return, cancellation, and refund policies very carefully. Make sure to look at the site’s contact page and FAQ to see what methods of contact are available should an issue arise. Consider it a red flag if they don’t have a toll free phone number and can only be contacted via email. 8. Carefully read the product details. Many people think they’re buying one thing but receive another because they didn’t read the fine print. Make sure you’re getting the size, color and other specifications that you want. Follow these tips to feel confident shopping online this Cyber Monday. Report and research online shopping scams to bbb.org/scamtracker to help warn others. You can reach your BBB at info@bbbemail.org or (510) 844-2000, or by visiting goldengate.bbb. org. virus con regularidad y asegúrese de que su software esta actualizado. 5. Pague con una tarjeta de crédito. Una tarjeta de crédito puede ofrecer más protección que otros métodos de pago; usted puede disputar un cargo si no se recibe el artículo. Además, considérelo una señal de alerta si el sitio sólo se le permitirá utilizar formas de pago menos rastreables. 6. Documenta todo. Mantenga la documentación de todas las páginas de confirmación, correos electrónicos, y cualquier otro archivo. Imprima estos para ser más seguro. 7. Lea las políticas de retorno, cancelación, y reembolso con mucho cuidado. Asegúrese de leer la página de contacto del sitio y preguntas frecuentes para ver que métodos de contacto están disponibles si se presenta un problema. Considérelo una señal de alerta si no tienen un número de teléfono gratuito y solo pueden ser contactados a través de correo electrónico. 8. Lea cuidadosamente los detalles del producto. Muchas personas piensan que están comprando una cosa, pero reciben otro porque no leen la letra pequeña de los detalles del producto. Asegúrese de que está ordenando el correcto tamaño, color, y otras propiedades. Siga estos consejos para sentirse seguro cuando usted hace compras en línea este Lunes Cibernético. Reporte estafas de compras en línea en bbb.org/scamtracker para ayudar a otros. Puede ponerse en contacto con su BBB a través de info@bbbemail.org o (510) 844-2000, o en goldengate.bbb.org.
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