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Massachusetts in 1621. It is revealing that Donald Trump and his Texan acolyte, Republican Governor Gregg Abbott, have chosen the weekend before Thanksgiving to unleash their fury against migrants, not all migrants, but those who arrive without papers across the border with Mexico.

iene sentido que el Día de Acción de Gracias sea el principal feriado no religioso de los Estados Unidos, una nación de migrantes. La celebración inmortaliza el agradecimiento que los colonos ingleses hicieron por la generosidad de la tribu Wampanoag, durante tres días de festividades, y probablemente mucho frío, que habrían tenido lugar en Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts en 1621. Es revelador que Donald Trump y su acólito texano, el gobernador republicano Gregg Abbott hayan elegido el fin de semana previo a Thanksgiving para desencadenar su furia contra los migrantes, no todos los migrantes, sino los que llegan sin papeles por la frontera con México. Por un lado, Trump anunció desde la ciudad de Edimburgo, Texas, que “tomará el control” de la frontera si es reelecto a la Casa Blanca en las elecciones del 5 de noviembre de 2024. Ya sabemos, gracias a The New York Times, cuáles son los planes del equipo de Trump: abrir gigantescos campos de concentración para migrantes; llevar a cabo redadas masivas; separar a menores de edad de sus padres; cometer deportaciones récord y completar su faraónico muro fronterizo. “Sus planes no tienen nada que ver con arreglar nuestro sistema de migración, que él mismo destruyó… Tampoco tienen como objetivo asegurar la frontera. Se trata de demonizar a nuestra comunidad y separar nuestras familias”, opina la representante demócrata de Texas, Verónica Escobar. Admirador de las políticas de Trump, Abbott no sólo lo endosó a Trump durante su visita a la frontera, sino que se apresta a promulgar la polémica Ley SB4, una de las más radicales contra los migrantes en la historia del país y que ha sido descrita como una legislación xenófoba y racista por organizaciones de defensa de los derechos civiles y de los migrantes. Cuando entre en vigor, la SB4 permitirá a los agentes del Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS) de Texas arrestar a personas que sospechen entraron ilegalmente al Estado, y deportarlos de manera sumaria sin apego al debido proceso, además de criminalizar a menores de edad de 10 a 17 años. En el concurso republicano por el primer lugar como villano migratorio, Abbott destronó a su colega de Florida Ron DeSantis. Durante su visita a Texas, Trump y Abbott celebraron prematuramente el Día de Acción de Gracias. Sonriente, Trump repartió utensilios a policías y miembros de la Guardia Nacional de Texas. Con una cajita al lado, Abbott distribuyó servilletas. Algunos agen-

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tes, de aspecto latino, tuvieron la dicha de posar para la foto con Trump. Otros prefirieron la más íntima “selfie”. Fue un grotesco espectáculo ver a dos políticos conmemorar un día que esencialmente es una celebración de la migración, anunciando políticas antinmigrantes. Pero es una imagen imborrable del rostro y la identidad del nuevo partido republicano, y un recordatorio de lo que nos espera si Trump es reelecto en 2024.

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t makes sense that Thanksgiving is the primary non-religious holiday in the United States, a nation of migrants. The celebration immortalizes the gratitude that English settlers made for the generosity of the Wampanoag tribe during three days of, and probably very cold, festivities that would have taken place at Plymouth Rock,

On the one hand, Trump announced from the city of Edinburgh, Texas, that he will “take control” of the border if he is re-elected to the White House in the November 5, 2024 elections. We already know, thanks to The New York Times, what the Trump team's plans are: opening gigantic concentration camps for migrants; carrying out massive raids; separating minors from their parents; committing record deportations and completing their pharaonic border wall. “His plans have nothing to do with fixing our immigration system, which he himself destroyed… Nor are they aimed at securing the border. It is about demonizing our community and separating our families,” says Democratic Representative from Texas, Verónica Escobar. As an admirer of Trump's policies, Abbott not only endorsed Trump during his visit to the border, but is also preparing to enact the controversial SB4 Law, one of the most radical laws against migrants in the history of the country which has been described as a xenophobic and racist legislation by organizations defending civil rights and migrants. When it goes into effect, SB4 will allow Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) agents to arrest people they suspect have entered the state illegally, and summarily deport them without due process, in addition to criminalizing minors between 10 to 17 years of age. In the Republican contest for first place as immigration villain, Abbott dethroned his Florida colleague Ron DeSantis. During their visit to Texas, Trump and Abbott prematurely celebrated Thanksgiving. Smiling, Trump handed out utensils to police officers and members of the Texas National Guard. With a small box at his side, Abbott distributed napkins. Some agents, of Latino appearance, had the good fortune to pose for a photo with Trump. Others preferred the more intimate “selfie.” It was a grotesque spectacle to see two politicians commemorate a day that is essentially a celebration of migration, announcing anti-immigrant policies. But it is an indelible image of the face and identity of the new Republican party, and a reminder of what awaits us if Trump is re-elected in 2024.

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Una labor conjunta entre la Oficina del Rector de los Colegios Comunitarios de California, la Fundación para los Colegios Comunitarios de California, la Universidad estatal de California (CSU), y el Proyecto de Servicios legales en la Educación superior del Departamento de Servicios Sociales (CDSS) de California está conectando a estudiantes inmigrantes de los colegios comunitarios de Californa y las CSUs con proveedores de servicios legales de inmigración de confianza para ayudarles a orientarse por el proceso migratorio y a continuar hacia el éxito en su educación sin tener que preocuparse de los costosos honorarios de abogados. Para atender a los aproximadamente 35,000 estudiantes indocumentados matriculados en el sistema de colegios comunitarios de California – con diferencia, el mayor número de estudiantes indocumentados del país – este proyecto se ha concebido para prestar servicios inestimables a estudiantes, profesorado y personal en cualquiera de los 116 colegios comunitarios en todo el estado. La elegibilidad también se extiende a estudiantes que toman cursos sin crédito, cursos de educación para adultos, o que tienen una inscripción doble.

Un extra de ahorro: El alumnado que accede a las ayudas a través de los proveedores de servicios legales migratorios en esta red tiene derecho a ayudas con las cuotas de presentación para DACA, naturalización y permiso de viaje (Advance Parole). Para programar cómodamente tu primera cita y obtener más información acerca de este programa, ¡visita findyourally.com hoy!

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QUICK, EASY RECIPES TO ADD TO YOUR DINNER ROTATION

RECETAS RÁPIDAS Y FÁCILES PARA TU PLAN SEMANAL DE COMIDAS Comidas sencillas y nutritivas para dedicar más tiempo a la familia

Simple, nutritious meals to make more time for family

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Para hacer la salsa: En un tazón mediano, mezcle suavemente el aguacate, el pimiento, el tomatillo, el tomate, la cebolla morada, el cilantro, el jugo de limón, el ajo y la sal. Servir con las tostadas.

aking time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost selfesteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.”

Información nutricional por porción: 185 calorías; 11 g de grasa total; 2.5 g de grasa saturada; 3 g de grasa poliinsaturada; 5 g de grasa monoinsaturada; 186 mg de colesterol; 169 mg de sodio; 15 g de carbohidratos; 3 g de fibra; 2 g de azúcares totales; 9 g de proteína.

Mealtime conversations are also a perfect opportunity to connect with your loved ones. A study published in “New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development” showed these conversations help improve children’s vocabularies more than being read aloud to. Making time for meals together shouldn’t require spending all night in the kitchen, however. A simple-toprepare ingredient like eggs can help you spend less time cooking and more time with family. For example, these heart-healthy recipes for Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Poblano Frittata from the Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland’s Best, are ready in 15 minutes or less. They include a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and healthy protein sources, which are recommended by the American Heart Association to help prevent heart disease and stroke. To find more tips for family mealtimes and recipe inspiration, visit heart.org/eatsmart. Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa Servings: 4 (1 egg and 1/2 cup salsa per serving) N/A

Nonstick cooking spray

corn tortillas (6 inches each)

cups water

tablespoon white vinegar

large eggs

Salsa: 1

medium avocado, diced

medium Anaheim or poblano pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, diced

medium tomatillo, papery husk discarded, washed and diced

1/2

medium tomato, diced

1/4

cup diced red onion

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

tablespoons fresh lime juice

medium garlic clove, minced

1/8

teaspoon salt

Frittata Poblana Porciones: 4 (2 porciones por ración)

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medium poblano peppers, seeds and ribs discarded, chopped

cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed

medium green onions, chopped

1/4

cup finely shredded Cotija cheese or crumbled queso fresco

medium tomato, chopped

1/4

cup fat-free sour cream

In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cilantro. In medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil, swirling to coat bottom of skillet. Cook poblano peppers 3 minutes, or until browning on edges, stirring frequently. Stir in corn and green onion. Reduce heat to mediumlow and carefully pour in egg mixture. Cook, covered, 10 minutes, or until mixture is just set on edges and still soft in center. Avoid overcooking. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into eight wedges. Place two wedges on each plate. Top with tomatoes and sour cream. Nutritional information per serving: 244 calories; 8.5 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 192 mg cholesterol; 177 mg sodium; 27 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 8 g total sugars; 13 g protein. Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs

aceite antiadherente en aerosol

medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2inch cubes

tortillas de maíz (6 pulgadas cada una)

tazas de agua

1 4

teaspoons minced garlic

Arrange tortillas in single layer on foil. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Using fork, pierce tortillas to prevent from filling with air. Bake 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to serving plates.

teaspoons smoked paprika

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/2

teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

In large skillet over high heat, bring water and vinegar to boil.

1/8

teaspoon salt

4 N/A

large eggs

1/4

cup fat-free milk

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

teaspoon olive oil

Para encontrar más consejos para las comidas familiares e inspiración para recetas, visite heart.org/eatsmart.

medium onion, chopped

Por ejemplo, estas recetas saludables para el corazón de tostadas de huevo escalfado con salsa de aguacate y tomate, picadillo de camote con huevos y frittata poblana de la iniciativa Healthy for Good Eat Smart, respaldada a nivel nacional por Eggland's Best, están listas en 15 minutos o menos. Incluyen una amplia variedad de verduras, frutas, cereales integrales y fuentes de proteínas saludables, recomendadas por la American Heart Association para ayudar a prevenir enfermedades cardíacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares.

teaspoons canola or corn oil

cup fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth

Servings: 4 (2 wedges per serving)

Sin embargo, hacer tiempo para comer juntos no debería requerir pasar toda la noche en la cocina. Un ingrediente fácil de preparar como los huevos puede ayudarle a pasar menos tiempo cocinando y más tiempo con la familia.

1/2

medium red or green bell pepper, chopped

Poblano Frittata

Las conversaciones a la hora de comer también son una oportunidad perfecta para conectarse con sus seres queridos. Un estudio publicado en “New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development” demostró que estas conversaciones ayudan a mejorar el vocabulario de los niños más que leerles en voz alta.

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Nutritional information per serving: 185 calories; 11 g total fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 3 g polyunsaturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 169 mg sodium; 15 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 2 g total sugars; 9 g protein.

edicar tiempo a comer juntos puede tener un impacto positivo en el bienestar de las familias, incluidos los niños y adolescentes. De hecho, las comidas regulares en casa pueden ayudar a reducir el estrés y aumentar la autoestima, según una investigación publicada en “Canadian Family Physician”.

Tostadas de huevo escalfado con salsa de aguacate y tomatillo

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To make salsa: In medium bowl, gently stir together avocado, pepper, tomatillo, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. Serve with tostadas.

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Servings: 4 (1 cup per serving)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Once water is boiling, reduce heat and simmer. Break egg into cup then carefully slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs, avoiding eggs touching in water. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until egg whites are completely set and yolks are beginning to set but aren’t hard. Using slotted spoon, drain eggs. Place each egg on tostada.

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Porciones: 4 (1 huevo y 1/2 taza de salsa por porción)

chiles poblanos medianos, sin semillas y venas, picados

tazas de maíz entero congelado, descongelado

cebollas verdes medianas, picadas

1/4

taza de queso Cotija finamente rallado o queso fresco desmenuzado

tomate mediano, picado

1/4

taza de crema agria sin grasa

En un tazón mediano, bata los huevos, la leche y el cilantro. En una sartén mediana a fuego medio, caliente el aceite, revolviendo para cubrir el fondo de la sartén. Cocine los chiles poblanos durante 3 minutos o hasta que se doren en los bordes, revolviendo con frecuencia. Agregue el maíz y la cebolla verde. Reduzca el fuego a medio-bajo y vierta con cuidado la mezcla de huevo. Cocine, tapado, durante 10 minutos o hasta que la mezcla esté firme en los bordes y aún blanda en el centro. Evite cocinarlo demasiado. Retire del fuego. Espolvoree con queso. Cortar en ocho porciones. Coloque dos porciones en cada plato. Cubra con tomates y crema agria. Información nutricional por porción: 244 calorías; 8.5 g de grasa total; 2.5 g de grasa saturada; 1.5 g de grasa poliinsaturada; 3 g de grasa monoinsaturada; 192 mg de colesterol; 177 mg de sodio; 27 g de carbohidratos; 4 g de fibra; 8 g de azúcares totales; 13 g de proteína. Picadillo de camote con huevos Porciones: 4 (1 taza por porción)

cebolla mediana, picada camotes medianos, pelados y cortados en cubos de 1/2 pulgada

cucharada de vinagre de vino blanco

1/2

pimiento morrón rojo o verde mediano, picado

huevos grandes

2/3

taza de caldo de verduras sin grasa y bajo en sodio

Salsa:

cucharadita de ajo picado

aguacate mediano, cortado en cubitos

cucharadita de pimentón ahumado

Chile Anaheim o poblano mediano, sin semillas ni venas, cortado en cubitos

cucharadita de comino molido

1/2

cucharadita de tomillo seco, desmenuzado

1/2

cucharadita de pimienta molida gruesa

1/8

cucharadita de sal

huevos grandes

N/A

salsa de pimiento picante (opcional)

tomate mediano, cortado en cubitos

hot pepper sauce (optional)

1/4

taza de cebolla morada, en cubos

1/4

taza de cilantro fresco picado

cucharadas de jugo de lima fresco

diente de ajo mediano, picado

1/8

cucharadita de sal

Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories; 7.5 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 1.5 g polyunsaturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat; 186 mg cholesterol; 244 mg sodium; 39 g carbohydrates; 6 g fiber; 9 g total sugars; 10 g protein.

cucharadita de aceite de oliva

1/2

Serve hash sprinkled with dash of hot pepper sauce, if desired.

cucharadas de cilantro fresco picado

cucharaditas de aceite de canola o maíz

large eggs

Remove pressure cooker lid. Crack one egg into small bowl. Using back of spoon, make small well in potatoes. Slip egg into well. Repeat with remaining eggs, making separate well for each egg. Secure lid with pressure vent open. Saute 2 minutes. Let stand on “keep warm” setting 2 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to desired consistency.

taza de leche descremada

1/2

tomatillo mediano, sin la cáscara, lavado y cortado en cubos

Stir in potatoes, bell pepper, broth, garlic, paprika, cumin, thyme, pepper and salt. Secure lid. Cook on high pressure 3 minutes. Quickly release pressure. Turn off pressure cooker.

huevos grandes

1/4

In pressure cooker set on saute, heat oil. Cook onion 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Turn off pressure cooker.

Precaliente el horno a 400 F. Cubra una bandeja para hornear con papel de aluminio. Rocíe ligeramente el papel de aluminio con aceite en aerosol antiadherente. Coloque las tortillas en una sola capa sobre papel de aluminio. Rocíe ligeramente las tortillas con aceite en aerosol antiadherente. Con un tenedor, pinche las tortillas para evitar que se llenen de aire. Hornee de 5 a 6 minutos por cada lado o hasta que estén doradas. Transfiera a platos para servir. En una sartén grande a fuego alto, hierva el agua y el vinagre. Una vez que el agua esté hirviendo, reduzca el fuego y cocine a fuego lento. Rompa el huevo en una taza y luego deslícelo con cuidado al agua hirviendo. Repita con los huevos restantes, evitando que los huevos se toquen en el agua. Cocine a fuego lento de 3 a 5 minutos, o hasta que las claras de huevo estén completamente cuajadas y las yemas comiencen a cuajar pero no estén duras. Con una espumadera, escurra los huevos. Coloque cada huevo sobre una tostada.

En una olla a presión puesta para saltear, caliente el aceite. Cocine la cebolla durante 3 minutos o hasta que esté suave, revolviendo con frecuencia. Apague la olla a presión. Agregue los camotes, el pimiento morrón, el caldo, el ajo, el pimentón, el comino, el tomillo, la pimienta y la sal. Cierre la tapa. Cocine a alta presión durante 3 minutos. Libere rápidamente la presión. Apague la olla a presión. Retire la tapa de la olla a presión. Rompa un huevo en un tazón pequeño. Con el dorso de una cuchara, haga pequeños huecos en los camotes. Deslice el huevo en el hueco. Repita la acción con los huevos restantes, haciendo un hueco para cada huevo. Cierre la tapa con la ventilación de presión abierta. Saltee 2 minutos. Deje reposar en “mantener caliente” durante 2 minutos, o hasta que los huevos estén cocidos con la consistencia deseada. Si lo desea, puede servir el hash rociado con un chorrito de salsa picante. Información nutricional por porción: 258 calorías; 7.5 g de grasa total; 2 g de grasa saturada; 1.5 g de grasa poliinsaturada; 3 g de grasa monoinsaturada; 186 mg de colesterol; 244 mg de sodio; 39 g de carbohidratos; 6 g de fibra; 9 g de azúcares totales; 10 g de proteína.

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CALIFORNIA LAUNCHES NEW 'OUTDOORS FOR ALL' STRATEGY ENGLISH

Suzanne Potter California News Service

ave you ever wanted to see the California redwoods, play in the Sierra snow, take a dip at the beach or just throw a family barbecue at the park? This week, the state just launched a new strategic plan to make it happen for more people. California just launched the "Outdoors for All Strategy," which aims to make the state's natural spaces more accessible, more welcoming and less expensive. Katherine Toy, deputy secretary for access at the California Natural Resources Agency, said giving more people the opportunity to spend time outdoors will benefit the entire state. "We'll know we're successful when everyone can regularly experience the outdoors without financial burden," Toy explained. "While also feeling a sense of belonging and when outdoor spaces really celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of California." The strategy maps out a six-point plan to reduce the nature gap by building more parks and green space, improving public transportation to natural areas, prioritizing the needs of local community members, building pathways to make the workforce at parks and their parent agencies more diverse. The program will guide agencies such as the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Water Resources and CalFire as they try to mitigate

Research shows people who live near parks or natural spaces have lower rates of disease and higher rates of social cohesion. Photo Credit: Yaya Ernst / Adobestock

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climate change and preserve 30% of the state's land by 2030. Toy noted she is particularly proud of a program to help people get into state parks for free. "California State Parks now has a partnership with libraries throughout the state in which people can check out a park pass just like they check out a library book," Toy emphasized. "That's one example of how our departments are working to reduce the barriers that connect people to the outdoors."

Un coche a toda velocidad tarda muchos metros en detenerse. Si atropellas a alguien mientras aceleras, ¡hay un 90% de posibilidades de que lo mates!

Toy added the vision is going to require resources and strong partnerships between all levels of government, the private sector and philanthropy.

CALIFORNIA LANZA UNA NUEVA ESTRATEGIA DE 'AIRE LIBRE PARA TODOS' ESPAÑOL

Suzanne Potter California News Service ¿Alguna vez has querido ver las secuoyas de California, jugar en la nieve de la Sierra, darte un chapuzón en la playa o simplemente hacer una barbacoa familiar en el parque? Esta semana, el estado acaba de lanzar un nuevo plan estratégico para que esto suceda para más personas. California acaba de lanzar la "Estrategia Aire libre para todos", cuyo objetivo es hacer que los espacios naturales del estado sean más accesibles, más acogedores y menos costosos. Katherine Toy, subsecretaria de acceso de la Agencia de Recursos Naturales de California, dijo que brindar a más personas la oportunidad de pasar tiempo al aire libre beneficiará a todo el estado. "Sabremos que tenemos éxito cuando todos puedan disfrutar del aire libre con regularidad sin cargas financieras", explicó Toy. " Al mismo tiempo que se siente un sentido de pertenencia y los espacios al aire libre realmente celebran la diversidad y la vitalidad de California". La estrategia traza un plan de seis puntos para reducir la brecha natural mediante la construcción de más parques y espacios verdes, mejorando el transporte público a áreas naturales, priorizando las necesidades de los miembros de la comunidad local, construyendo caminos para hacer que la fuerza laboral en los parques y sus agencias matrices sea más diverso. El programa guiará

Las investigaciones muestran que las personas que viven cerca de parques o espacios naturales tienen tasas más bajas de enfermedad y tasas más altas de cohesión social. Photo Credit: Wirestock

a agencias como el Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre del estado, el Departamento de Recursos Hídricos y CalFire en su intento de mitigar el cambio climático y preservar el 30% de la tierra del estado para 2030. Toy señaló que está particularmente orgullosa de un programa que ayuda a las personas a ingresar a los parques estatales de forma gratuita. "Los Parques Estatales de California ahora tienen una asociación con bibliotecas de todo el estado en la que las personas pueden sacar un pase para el parque tal como sacan un libro de la biblioteca", enfatizó Toy. "Ese es un ejemplo de cómo nuestros departamentos están trabajando para reducir las barreras que conectan a las personas con el aire libre". Toy añadió que la visión requerirá recursos y asociaciones sólidas entre todos los niveles de gobierno, el sector privado y la filantropía.

¡Mantengámonos seguros! 1. Respeta el límite de velocidad. 2. Estate atento a los ciclistas en los cruces. 3. Detente ante los peatones y permíteles cruzar.

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RECONOCER LAS NOTICIAS FALSAS AHORA ES UNA MATERIA OBLIGATORIA EN LAS ESCUELAS DE CALIFORNIA Una nueva ley exige que las escuelas de kindergarten al grado 12 (K-12) agreguen alfabetización mediática al plan de estudios de artes del lenguaje inglés, ciencias, matemáticas e historia y estudios sociales. Entre las lecciones estará reconocer las noticias falsas.

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mediática, y la nueva ley de California se refiere a los Estándares de Bibliotecas Escolares Modernas para las pautas de alfabetización mediática.

ara contrarrestar el aumento de la desinformación en línea, California exigirá ahora que todos los estudiantes de kindergarten al grado 12 aprendan habilidades de alfabetización mediática, como reconocer noticias falsas y pensar críticamente sobre lo que encuentran en Internet.

Ormsby enseña conceptos como “lectura lateral” (comparar un artículo en línea con otras fuentes para verificar su precisión) e imágenes inversas (buscar en línea para rastrear una fotografía hasta su fuente original o verificar si ha sido alterada). También proporciona planes de lecciones, recursos y recomendaciones de libros como “True or False: A CIA analyst’s guide to spotting fake news” (Verdadero o falso: una guía para analistas de la CIA para detectar noticias falsas) y, para estudiantes de primaria, “Killer Underwear Invasion! How to spot fake news, disinformation & conspiracy theories”.

El mes pasado, el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó el Proyecto de Ley 873 de la Asamblea, que requiere que el estado agregue alfabetización mediática a los marcos curriculares para artes del lenguaje inglés, ciencias, matemáticas e historia y estudios sociales, y se implementará gradualmente a partir del próximo año. En lugar de una clase independiente, el tema se integrará en las clases y lecciones existentes durante todo el año escolar. “He visto el impacto que la desinformación ha tenido en el mundo real: cómo afecta la forma en que la gente vota, si aceptan los resultados de las elecciones, si intentan derrocar nuestra democracia”, dijo el patrocinador del proyecto de ley, el asambleísta Marc Berman, un demócrata de Menlo Park. “Se trata de garantizar que nuestros jóvenes tengan las habilidades que necesitan para navegar en este panorama”. La nueva ley surge en medio de una creciente desconfianza pública en los medios, especialmente entre los jóvenes. Una encuesta del Pew Research Center de 2022 encontró que los adultos menores de 30 años tienen casi la misma probabilidad de creer en la información de las redes sociales que en los medios de comunicación nacionales. En general, sólo el 7% de los adultos tiene “mucha” confianza en los medios, según una encuesta de Gallup realizada el año pasado. Los defensores creen que la alfabetización mediática puede ayudar a cambiar eso al enseñar a los estudiantes cómo reconocer fuentes de noticias confiables y el papel crucial que desempeñan los medios en una democracia. “El aumento de la negación del Holocausto, la negación del cambio climático, las teorías de conspiración que se están afianzando y ahora la IA… todo esto muestra cuán importante es la alfabetización mediática para nuestra democracia en este momento”, dijo Jennifer Ormsby, gerente de servicios bibliotecarios de la Oficina de Biblioteca del Condado de Los Ángeles. “Las elecciones de 2016 fueron una verdadera revelación para todos sobre los posibles daños y peligros de las noticias falsas”. “La alfabetización mediática es una parte básica de la alfabetización. Si simplemente les enseñamos a los niños a leer y no pensar críticamente sobre lo que leen, no les estamos haciendo ningún favor”. -RICARDO ELIZALDE, MAESTRO EN ASIGNACIÓN ESPECIAL EN EL DISTRITO UNIFICADO DE SAN FRANCISCO La AB 873 fue aprobada casi por unanimidad en la Legislatura, lo que subraya la naturaleza no partidista del tema. A nivel nacional, Texas, Nueva Jersey y Delaware también han aprobado fuertes leyes de alfabetización mediáti-

Está contenta de que se haya aprobado la ley, pero le gustaría ver a los bibliotecarios incluidos en la implementación y en el plan de estudios implementado de inmediato, sin esperar hasta que se actualicen los marcos.

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ca, y más de una docena de otros estados están avanzando en esa dirección, según Media Literacy Now , una organización de investigación sin fines de lucro que aboga por la alfabetización mediática en las escuelas K-12. Aun así, la ley de California no cumple con las recomendaciones de Media Literacy Now. El enfoque de California no incluye fondos para capacitar a los maestros, un comité asesor, aportes de los bibliotecarios, encuestas o una forma de monitorear la efectividad de la ley. Sin embargo, mantener el proyecto de ley simple era una manera de ayudar a asegurar su aprobación, dijo Berman. Esas características se pueden implementar más adelante, y consideró urgente aprobar la ley rápidamente para que los estudiantes puedan comenzar a recibir educación en alfabetización mediática lo antes posible. La ley entrará en vigor el 1 de enero de 2024, cuando el estado comience a actualizar sus marcos curriculares, aunque ahora se anima a los maestros a enseñar alfabetización mediática. La ley de Berman se basa en un esfuerzo anterior en California para llevar la alfabetización mediática a las aulas K-12. En 2018, el Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 830 exigía que el Departamento de Educación de California proporcionara recursos de alfabetización mediática (planes de lecciones, ideas de proyectos, antecedentes) a los maestros del estado desde kindergarten al grado 12. Pero no hizo obligatoria la alfabetización mediática. La nueva ley también se superpone en cierta medida con el esfuerzo de California de llevar la educación en informática a todos los estudiantes . El estado espera expandir las ciencias de la computación, que pueden incluir aspectos de alfabetización mediática, a todos los estudiantes, posiblemente incluso exigiendo que se gradúen de la escuela secundaria. Newsom firmó recientemente el Proyecto de Ley 1251 de la Asamblea, que crea una comisión para buscar formas de reclutar más profesores de informática para las aulas de California. Berman también patrocina el Proyecto de Ley 1054 de la Asamblea, que requeriría que las escuelas secundarias ofrecieran clases de informática. Ese proyecto de ley se encuentra

actualmente estancado en el Senado. Los maestros no necesitan una ley estatal para mostrar a los estudiantes cómo ser consumidores inteligentes de medios, y algunos lo han estado haciendo durante años. Merek Chang, profesor de ciencias de secundaria en Hacienda La Puente Unified en City of Industry al este de Los Ángeles, dijo que la pandemia fue una llamada de atención para él. Durante el aprendizaje remoto, entregó a los estudiantes dos artículos sobre los orígenes del coronavirus. Uno era un artículo de opinión del New York Post, un tabloide, y el otro era de una revista científica. Preguntó a los estudiantes cuál pensaban que era correcta. Más del 90% eligió la pieza del New York Post.

“El aumento de la negación del Holocausto, la negación del cambio climático, las teorías de conspiración que se afianzan y ahora la IA. Todo esto muestra cuán importante es la alfabetización mediática para nuestra democracia en este momento”. -JENNIFER ORMSBY, GERENTE DE SERVICIOS BIBLIOTECARIOS DE LA OFICINA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE LOS ÁNGELES

“Me hizo darme cuenta de que debemos centrarnos en las habilidades para comprender el contenido, tanto como nos centramos en el contenido en sí”, dijo Chang.

La implementación gradual de la ley fue deliberada, ya que las escuelas ya están lidiando con muchos otros mandatos estatales, dijo Alvin Lee, director ejecutivo de Generation Up, un grupo de defensa liderado por estudiantes que estuvo entre los patrocinadores del proyecto de ley. Espera que las juntas escolares locales decidan priorizar el tema por su cuenta, financiando la capacitación de los maestros y actuando de inmediato para llevar la alfabetización mediática a las aulas.

Ahora incorpora la alfabetización mediática en todos los aspectos de sus planes de estudio. Confía en el Stanford History Education Group, que ofrece recursos gratuitos de alfabetización mediática para profesores, y participó en un programa de alfabetización mediática de KQED para profesores.

“La desinformación contribuye a la polarización, que estamos viendo que sucede en todo el mundo”, dijo Lee, un estudiante de tercer año en Stanford que dijo que es un tema importante entre sus compañeros de clase. “La alfabetización mediática puede abordar eso”.

Además de enseñar a los estudiantes cómo evaluar la información en línea, les muestra cómo crear sus propios medios. Las tareas incluyen hacer videos estilo TikTok sobre síntesis de proteínas para vacunas de ARNm, por ejemplo. Luego, los estudiantes presentan sus proyectos en casa o en eventos a la hora del almuerzo para las familias y la comunidad.

En el Distrito Unificado de San Francisco, Ricardo Elizalde es un maestro con asignación especial que capacita a maestros de primaria en alfabetización mediática. Su personal repartió 50 copias de “Killer Underwear!” para que los profesores creen actividades y alienta a los estudiantes a crear sus propios medios también.

“He notado que el mayor impacto es que los estudiantes sienten que su voz importa”, dijo Chang. “El trabajo no es sólo para obtener una nota. Sienten que están marcando una diferencia”.

La escuela primaria es el momento perfecto para introducir el tema, dijo.

Ormsby, el bibliotecario del condado de Los Ángeles, también ha estado promoviendo la alfabetización mediática durante años. Los bibliotecarios generalmente han estado a la vanguardia de la educación en alfabetización

“Nos lanzan todos estos medios desde una edad temprana, tenemos que aprender a defendernos”, dijo Elizalde. “La alfabetización mediática es una parte básica de la alfabetización. Si simplemente les enseñamos a los niños a leer y no pensar críticamente sobre lo que leen, no les estamos haciendo ningún favor”.

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RECOGNIZING FAKE NEWS NOW A REQUIRED SUBJECT IN CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS A new law requires K-12 schools to add media literacy to curriculum for English language arts, science, math and history-social studies. Among the lessons will be recognizing fake news.

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eracy for years. Librarians generally have been on the forefront of media literacy education, and California’s new law refers to the Modern School Library Standards for media literacy guidelines.

ushing back against the surge of misinformation online, California will now require all K-12 students to learn media literacy skills — such as recognizing fake news and thinking critically about what they encounter on the internet.

Ormsby teaches concepts like “lateral reading” (comparing an online article with other sources to check for accuracy) and reverse imaging (searching online to trace a photo to its original source or checking if it’s been altered). She also provides lesson plans, resources and book recommendations such as “True or False: A CIA analyst’s guide to spotting fake news” and, for elementary students, “Killer Underwear Invasion! How to spot fake news, disinformation & conspiracy theories.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed Assembly Bill 873, which requires the state to add media literacy to curriculum frameworks for English language arts, science, math and history-social studies, rolling out gradually beginning next year. Instead of a stand-alone class, the topic will be woven into existing classes and lessons throughout the school year. “I’ve seen the impact that misinformation has had in the real world — how it affects the way people vote, whether they accept the outcomes of elections, try to overthrow our democracy,” said the bill’s sponsor, Assemblymember Marc Berman, a Democrat from Menlo Park. “This is about making sure our young people have the skills they need to navigate this landscape.” The new law comes amid rising public distrust in the media, especially among young people. A 2022 Pew Research Center survey found that adults under age 30 are nearly as likely to believe information on social media as they are from national news outlets. Overall, only 7% of adults have “a great deal” of trust in the media, according to a Gallup poll conducted last year. Media literacy can help change that, advocates believe, by teaching students how to recognize reliable news sources and the crucial role that media plays in a democracy. “The increase in Holocaust denial, climate change denial, conspiracy theories getting a foothold, and now AI … all this shows how important media literacy is for our democracy right now,” said Jennifer Ormsby, library services manager for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. “The 2016 election was a real eye-opener for everyone on the potential harms and dangers of fake news.” “Media literacy is a basic part of being literate. If we’re just teaching kids how to read, and not think critically about what they’re reading, we’re doing them a disservice.” -RICARDO ELIZALDE, TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AT SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED AB 873 passed nearly unanimously in the Legislature, underscoring the nonpartisan nature of the topic. Nationwide, Texas, New Jersey and Delaware have also passed strong media literacy laws, and more than a dozen other states are mov-

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ing in that direction, according to Media Literacy Now, a nonprofit research organization that advocates for media literacy in K-12 schools. Still, California’s law falls short of Media Literacy Now’s recommendations. California’s approach doesn’t include funding to train teachers, an advisory committee, input from librarians, surveys or a way to monitor the law’s effectiveness. Keeping the bill simple, though, was a way to help ensure its passage, Berman said. Those features can be implemented later, and he felt it was urgent to pass the law quickly so students can start receiving media literacy education as soon as possible. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024, as the state begins updating its curriculum frameworks, although teachers are encouraged to teach media literacy now. Berman’s law builds on a previous effort in California to bring media literacy to K-12 classrooms. In 2018, Senate Bill 830 required the California Department of Education to provide media literacy resources — lesson plans, project ideas, background — to the state’s K-12 teachers. But it didn’t make media literacy mandatory. The new law also overlaps somewhat with California’s effort to bring computer science education to all students. The state hopes to expand computer science, which can include aspects of media literacy, to all students, possibly even requiring it to graduate from high school. Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1251, which creates a commission to look at ways to recruit more computer science teachers to California classrooms. Berman is also sponsoring Assembly Bill 1054, which would require high schools to offer computer science classes. That bill is currently stalled in the Senate.

Understanding media, and creating it Teachers don’t need a state law to show students how to be smart media consumers, and some have been doing it for years. Merek Chang, a high school science teacher at Hacienda La Puente Unified in the City of Industry east of Los Angeles, said the pandemic was a wakeup call for him. During remote learning, he gave students two articles on the origins of the coronavirus. One was an opinion piece from the New York Post, a tabloid, and the other was from a scientific journal. He asked students which they thought was accurate. More than 90% chose the Post piece. “It made me realize that we need to focus on the skills to understand content, as much as we focus on the content itself,” Chang said. He now incorporates media literacy in all aspects of his lesson plans. He relies on the Stanford History Education Group, which offers free media literacy resources for teachers, and took part in a KQED media literacy program for teachers. In addition to teaching students how to evaluate online information, he shows them how to create their own media. Homework assignments include making TikTok-style videos on protein synthesis for mRNA vaccines, for example. Students then present their projects at home or at lunchtime events for families and the community. “The biggest impact, I’ve noticed, is that students feel like their voice matters,” Chang said. “The work isn’t just for a grade. They feel like they’re making a difference.” Ormsby, the Los Angeles County librarian, has also been promoting media lit-

She’s happy that the law passed, but would like to see librarians included in the rollout and the curriculum implemented immediately, not waiting until the frameworks are updated. “The increase in Holocaust denial, climate change denial, conspiracy theories getting a foothold, and now AI. All this shows how important media literacy is for our democracy right now.” -JENNIFER ORMSBY, LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION The gradual implementation of the law was deliberate, since schools are already grappling with so many other state mandates, said Alvin Lee, executive director of Generation Up, a student-led advocacy group that was among the bill’s sponsors. He’s hoping that local school boards decide to prioritize the issue on their own by funding training for teachers and moving immediately to get media literacy into classrooms. “Disinformation contributes to polarization, which we’re seeing happen all over the world,” said Lee, a junior at Stanford who said it’s a top issue among his classmates. “Media literacy can address that.” In San Francisco Unified, Ricardo Elizalde is a teacher on special assignment who trains elementary teachers in media literacy. His staff gave out 50 copies of “Killer Underwear!” for teachers to build activities around, and encourages students to make their own media, as well. Elementary school is the perfect time to introduce the topic, he said. “We get all these media thrown at us from a young age, we have to learn to defend ourselves,” Elizalde said. “Media literacy is a basic part of being literate. If we’re just teaching kids how to read, and not think critically about what they’re reading, we’re doing them a disservice.”

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California, which has the highest Medicaid caseload in the U.S., is set to dramatically expand access even as it continues to review eligibility post-pandemic.

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MEDI-CAL EN PRIMERA LÍNEA DEL CAMBIO RADICAL EN LA SALUD PÚBLICA

California, que tiene el mayor número de casos de Medicaid en los EE. UU., ampliará drásticamente el acceso incluso mientras continúa revisando la elegibilidad después de la pandemia.

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recibirá un aviso de que su plan cambiará y un paquete de opciones de inscripción que podrá completar en papel o en línea”.

s Medi-Cal expands next year to include all undocumented immigrants and new services well beyond the doctor’s office, California is on the national front lines of transforming public health care.

Medi-Cal se expande a inmigrantes indocumentados

El Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, profesor de Medicina Interna de UC Davis y director del Centro para la Reducción de las Disparidades de Salud (CRHD) de UC Davis, explica por qué se necesitan esfuerzos de extensión para garantizar que los trabajadores agrícolas obtengan la atención médica que necesitan.

In a Wed., November 15 briefing co-hosted by Ethnic Media Services and the Department of Health Care Services, DHCS experts and ground-level community health workers discussed this expansion to include all immigrants and new services; the latest data on eligibility redetermination, and the transition to new care plans in 21 counties statewide. Where are we with Medi-Cal redetermination? Yingjia Huang, Assistant Deputy Director of Health Care Benefits and Eligibility, DHCS, breaks down data on disenrollment during the Medi-Cal redetermination process and notes that California is working hard to help people maintain coverage. Since the end of the federal COVID-19 emergency in May 2022, Medi-Cal has resumed its annual redetermination of enrollees’ eligibility. Giving an overview of the latest data on this yearlong process, Yingjia Huang said as of September 30, 15.2 million people “are on our case rolls” — over a third of California’s population. “I’m proud to report that, overall, we’re holding steady as a state.”

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thing. In order to reach these populations, building trust is front and center.” Many undocumented Californians are (or are related to) farmworkers, a population which Aguilar-Gaxiola — Professor of Internal Medicine at UC Davis and Director of its Center for Reducing Health Disparities — has worked with for decades. There are approximately 600,000 to 700,000 farmworkers in California, he said, with 900,000 dependents — a total of 1.5 million, “the vast majority of which are Mexican or Central American.”

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medida que Medi-Cal se expanda el próximo año para incluir a todos los inmigrantes indocumentados y nuevos servicios mucho más allá del consultorio médico, California está en la primera línea nacional para transformar la atención de salud pública. En una sesión informativa del miércoles 15 de noviembre organizada conjuntamente por Ethnic Media Services y el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica, los expertos del DHCS y los trabajadores de salud comunitarios de base discutieron esta expansión para incluir a todos los inmigrantes y nuevos servicios; los datos más recientes sobre la redeterminación de elegibilidad y la transición a nuevos planes de atención en 21 condados en todo el estado.

About 20% to 21% of these people are disenrolled each month, she continued — much lower than many other states like Texas, which saw a 73% disenrollment rate by the end of August.

In the 1990s, in Fresno County, “we did a study of those with Mexican origin, including farmworkers, which continues to be the most comprehensive mental health population-based survey today,” he said. “Among those who needed mental health services” — say, due to depression, anxiety or substance abuse — “one out of three of those U.S.-born were using them, one out of six (documented) immigrants were, and less than one in 10 of undocumented workers were. Almost half of them didn’t know where to go, or couldn’t go to clinic hours due to work. I believe that during the pandemic, this has gotten worse.”

Hispanic individuals, making up the highest percentage of Medi-Cal enrollees, also make up the highest percentage — 53% — of those disenrolled. However, Huang said, many of these disenrollments may owe to families who “no longer need this coverage,” having found employer insurance or surpassed income limits since the pandemic, when eligibility checks were paused.

The study illustrates a major challenge to Medi-Cal expansion, he continued: “Rather than ‘hard to reach’ populations, I prefer to think in terms of ‘hardly reached,’ because there isn’t enough engagement … You’re going to build this new health care like the Field of Dreams, but the question is: Will they come? They won’t take advantage of these services unless you know how to communicate them.”

Desde el final de la emergencia federal de COVID-19 en mayo de 2022, Medi-Cal ha reanudado su redeterminación anual de la elegibilidad de los afiliados. Al ofrecer una descripción general de los datos más recientes sobre este proceso de un año, Yingjia Huang dijo que al 30 de septiembre, 15,2 millones de personas “están en nuestras listas de casos”, más de un tercio de la población de California. "Me enorgullece informar que, en general, nos mantenemos estables como estado".

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Michelle Retke, Chief of Managed Care Operations, DHCS, discusses changes that are taking place to county health and provides steps for Medi-Cal enrollees to follow to ensure they get enrolled in a managed care plan.

Juan Avila Chief Operating Officer, Garden Pathways, explains how Medi-Cal expansion will help those exiting correctional facilities.

Debido a que California tiene el mayor número de casos de Medicaid en los EE. UU., Huang, subdirector adjunto de Elegibilidad y Beneficios de Atención Médica del DHCS, dijo que más de un millón de personas se han enfrentado a la redeterminación cada mes desde junio, el primer mes de bajas reales. En septiembre, alrededor de 1,7 millones estaban pendientes de renovación.

Because California has the highest Medicaid caseload in the U.S., Huang — the Assistant Deputy Director of Health Care Benefits and Eligibility for DHCS — said over one million people have faced redetermination each month since June, the first month of actual disenrollments. In September, about 1.7 million were up for renewal.

Those in the 21 counties transitioning to new managed care plans come January 1, 2024 will experience a change in the kind of health care they may be eligible for, said Michelle Retke, DHCS Chief of Managed Care Operations. For many of these counties, managed care — which uses health insurance plans, like Kaiser or Anthem, to provide primary care doctors picked from a network of local health centers — is transitioning to a single-plan model where previously multiple plans were offered, Retke explained. For other affected counties, different plans will replace those currently there. She emphasized that the main takeaway for Medi-Cal members in these counties, listed here, is “Pay attention to your mail; in October, November and December, you’ll get a notice that your plan is changing, and an enrollment choice packet that you can fill out on paper or online.” Medi-Cal expanding to undocumented immigrants Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, Professor of Internal Medicine, UC Davis and Director, UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities (CRHD) explains why outreach efforts are needed to ensure farmworkers get the healthcare they need. As this redetermination and transition happens, MediCal is also expanding to all undocumented immigrants come January 1; currently, those under 26 and over 49 are eligible. Explaining the importance of this expansion to California’s hardest-to-reach residents, Dr. Sergio AguilarGaxiola said “this is a tremendous need. Meeting it requires more than goodwill and wanting to do the right

Juan Avila, Chief Operating Officer of Bakersfieldbased Garden Pathways, shared his experience of communicating health care newly offered under MediCal to another hardly reached population: formerly incarcerated and “justice-involved youth and adults”; in serving about 400 to 500 a year through his nonprofit, he learned quickly that “if those we work with want to join the workforce again, they have to be healthy, and providing that care — preventative, mental health, dental, substance abuse — requires trust.” Since 2017, Avila said he and his colleagues have built this trust by “going inside the detention centers, the county jail, to enroll individuals in Medi-Cal before they’re released back into their communities, as many reentry people won’t have the same address and so won’t get mail notices. This is the strength of community work, reaching them where they are — whether in the institutions or on the streets as peacekeepers — and building trust to get them the care they need, because they wouldn’t otherwise come to the government to seek it out.” This care, too, is expanding: come January 1, Medi-Cal will include new, community-based health services like reentry-related tattoo removal, housing aid “for those at risk of becoming homeless,” community violence intervention, aftercare for violence victims, and “intensive care management for higher-risk populations,” e.g. substance abuse and home health care, he explained. In expanding to include these services, Avila said MediCal is expanding the possibilities of health care itself: “California is understanding now that health involves services that haven’t traditionally been part of the old model of ‘go to the doctor, get your medicine, go home.’ Health is quality of life, and good healthcare treats barriers to it at the source.”

¿Dónde estamos con la redeterminación de Medi-Cal? Yingjia Huang, subdirectora adjunta de elegibilidad y beneficios de atención médica del DHCS, desglosa los datos sobre la cancelación de la inscripción durante el proceso de redeterminación de Medi-Cal y señala que California está trabajando arduamente para ayudar a las personas a mantener la cobertura.

Alrededor del 20% al 21% de estas personas se dan de baja cada mes, continuó, mucho más bajo que muchos otros estados como Texas, que registró una tasa de desafiliación del 73% a finales de agosto. Los hispanos, que constituyen el porcentaje más alto de afiliados a Medi-Cal, también representan el porcentaje más alto - 53% - de aquellos que se dan de baja. Sin embargo, dijo Huang, muchas de estas cancelaciones de inscripción pueden deberse a familias que “ya no necesitan esta cobertura”, ya que encontraron un seguro de empleador o superaron los límites de ingresos desde la pandemia, cuando se suspendieron las comprobaciones de elegibilidad. Nuevos planes de atención administrada Michelle Retke, jefa de operaciones de atención administrada del DHCS, analiza los cambios que se están produciendo en la salud del condado y brinda pasos que los afiliados a Medi-Cal deben seguir para asegurarse de inscribirse en un plan de atención administrada. Aquellos en los 21 condados que hagan la transición a nuevos planes de atención administrada el 1 de enero de 2024 experimentarán un cambio en el tipo de atención médica para la que pueden ser elegibles, dijo Michelle Retke, jefa de operaciones de atención administrada del DHCS. Para muchos de estos condados, la atención administrada - que utiliza planes de seguro médico, como Kaiser o Anthem, para proporcionar médicos de atención primaria seleccionados de una red de centros de salud locales – está haciendo la transición a un modelo de plan único donde antes se ofrecían varios planes, explicó Retke. Para otros condados afectados, diferentes planes reemplazarán a los que existen actualmente. Enfatizó que la principal conclusión para los miembros de Medi-Cal en estos condados, enumerados aquí, es “Preste atención a su correo; en octubre, noviembre y diciembre,

A medida que ocurre esta redeterminación y transición, Medi-Cal también se expandirá a todos los inmigrantes indocumentados a partir del 1 de enero; actualmente, los menores de 26 años y los mayores de 49 años son elegibles. Al explicar la importancia de esta expansión a los residentes de California a los que es más difícil llegar, el Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola dijo que “esta es una necesidad tremenda. Para afrontarlo se requiere más que buena voluntad y querer hacer lo correcto. Para llegar a estas poblaciones, generar confianza es una prioridad”. Muchos californianos indocumentados son (o están relacionados con) trabajadores agrícolas, una población con la que Aguilar-Gaxiola - profesora de Medicina Interna en UC Davis y directora de su Centro para la Reducción de las Disparidades en Salud - ha trabajado durante décadas. Hay aproximadamente entre 600.000 y 700.000 trabajadores agrícolas en California, dijo, con 900.000 dependientes - un total de 1,5 millones, “la gran mayoría de los cuales son mexicanos o centroamericanos”. En la década de 1990, en el condado de Fresno, “hicimos un estudio de personas de origen mexicano, incluidos trabajadores agrícolas, que sigue siendo la encuesta poblacional de salud mental más completa en la actualidad”, dijo. “Entre aquellos que necesitaban servicios de salud mental” –por ejemplo, debido a depresión, ansiedad o abuso de sustancias– “uno de cada tres nacidos en Estados Unidos los utilizaba, uno de cada seis inmigrantes (documentados) los utilizaba y menos de uno de cada 10 de los trabajadores indocumentados lo utilizaba. Casi la mitad de ellos no sabía adónde ir o no podía acudir al horario de la clínica por motivos de trabajo. Creo que durante la pandemia esto ha empeorado”. El estudio ilustra un desafío importante para la expansión de Medi-Cal, continuó: “En lugar de poblaciones “difícil de alcanzar”, prefiero pensar en términos de poblaciones “difícilmente alcanzadas”, porque no hay suficiente participación. … Vas a construir esta nueva atención médica como el Campo de los Sueños, pero la pregunta es: ¿vendrán? No aprovecharán estos servicios a menos que sepas cómo comunicarlos”. Comunicar nuevos servicios de salud comunitarios. Juan Ávila, director de operaciones de Garden Pathways, explica cómo la expansión de Medi-Cal ayudará a quienes salen de las instalaciones correccionales. Juan Ávila, director de operaciones de Garden Pathways, con sede en Bakersfield, compartió su experiencia de comunicar la atención médica recientemente ofrecida bajo Medi-Cal a otra población a la que apenas se llega: ex encarcelados y “jóvenes y adultos involucrados en la justicia”; Al servir a entre 400 y 500 personas al año a través de su organización sin fines de lucro, aprendió rápidamente que “Si aquellos con quienes trabajamos quieren volver a unirse a la fuerza laboral, tienen que estar sanos, y brindar esa atención - preventiva, de salud mental, dental, abuso de sustancias - requiere confianza”. Desde 2017, Ávila dijo que él y sus colegas han construido esta confianza “entrando a los centros de detención, a la cárcel del condado, para inscribir a personas en MediCal” antes de que sean liberados de regreso a sus comunidades, ya que muchas personas de reingreso no tendrán la misma dirección y, por lo tanto, no recibirán avisos por correo. Ésta es la fuerza del trabajo comunitario: llegar a ellos dondequiera que estén - ya sea en las instituciones o en las calles como fuerzas de paz - y generar confianza para brindarles la atención que necesitan, porque de otro modo no acudirían al gobierno a buscarla”. Esta atención también se está expandiendo: a partir del 1 de enero, Medi-Cal incluirá nuevos servicios de salud comunitarios, como eliminación de tatuajes relacionados con el reingreso, ayuda para vivienda “para quienes corren el riesgo de quedarse sin hogar”, intervención comunitaria contra la violencia, cuidados posteriores para las víctimas de violencia y “gestión de cuidados intensivos para poblaciones de mayor riesgo”, por ejemplo, abuso de sustancias y atención médica domiciliaria, explicó. Al expandirse para incluir estos servicios, Ávila dijo que Medi-Cal está ampliando las posibilidades de la atención médica en sí: “California está comprendiendo ahora que la salud implica servicios que tradicionalmente no han sido parte del viejo modelo de 've al médico, toma tu medicamento y vete a casa'. La salud es calidad de vida, y una buena atención sanitaria trata los obstáculos desde su origen”.

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MANY LATINO CALIFORNIANS AREN’T VOTING. CAN U.S. SENATE CANDIDATES MOTIVATE THEM? Latino voters are up for grabs in the 2024 California election, and could help decide who wins the U.S. Senate seat. But will the campaigns do enough outreach to convince them?

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Mateo Fernandez, 17, will be a first-time voter next year. While he is excited, the San Diego native said no one around him talked about voting until he was in eighth grade.

or six generations since emigrating from Mexico to America, Clarissa Renteria’s family never voted.

“A lot of people will tell you: ‘I just don’t know … how that works.’ Or they feel hopeless, like they have no power in what’s going on around them because everyone else seems so much more powerful,” he said.

If any campaign mailers arrived during election season, Renteria’s parents — who both worked as warehouse workers in Woodlake, an agricultural town of 7,600 in California’s citrus belt — would throw them away. When their neighbor was elected mayor of Woodlake, Renteria’s father shrugged it off. “Look at him trying to fit in,” Renteria remembers her father saying.

Jovonna Renteria saw the same in her community. She said Latinos feel “disenfranchised” and have “lost faith in the system” since they don’t see how they can benefit from those elections.

“My family just didn’t feel included in the politics, didn’t feel seen,” Renteria, 25, said in an interview at a voter registration event in Tulare. “It was just like: ‘You guys obviously don’t care about me. I don’t care about you, and I’m not going to vote. I’m just going to work to live and that’s it.’”

The feeling of disconnect is partly due to a historical and current lack of outreach from political campaigns, said Mindy Romero, founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy and a political scientist who studies voting and underrepresentation among communities of color.

Lack of engagement is common among millions of eligible Latino Californians who miss out on voting each year. Latinos are the least likely to vote, though they comprise the single largest racial and ethnic group statewide, research shows. They account for just 25% of the state’s likely voters despite making up 36% of the adult population statewide, according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

It’s a chicken-and-egg problem echoed in other states such as Texas: Latinos are less likely to vote because campaigns rarely reach out to them, but campaigns are less inclined to reach out to them because they focus on likely voters, Romero noted.

But they could hold the key to the 2024 U.S. Senate race since they’re a voting bloc largely untapped by the leading candidates. “Whoever wins over Latino voters is going to win the March primary in 2024,” said Christian Arana, vice president of policy at the Latino Community Foundation. But who’s that going to be? With less than four months until the March 5 primary, many Latino voters aren’t sure yet. The leading Democratic candidates — U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff — are polling mostly less than 20% among Latino voters, while 30% to 40% remain undecided, according to surveys conducted this year. In an October Latino Community Foundation and BSP Research poll of 900 Latino voters, roughly half said they did not have an opinion about the Senate candidates yet or did not know enough about them to form one. “We are not seeing yet any of the Latino electorate connect with any particular candidates for U.S. Senate,” said Matt Barreto, founder of BSP Research and the Latino Policy and Politics Institute at the University of California Los Angeles. “I think all of these candidates who are running right now are behind.” Among all voters, Schiff and Porter are the frontrunners in polls in the past two months, well ahead of Lee and Republicans, though roughly one third of those surveyed are still undecided. The top two vote-getters on March 5, regardless of party, advance to the November general election. Candidates have met with Latino leaders, conducted listening tours in communities of color and visited Latino business owners around the state, some as early as February, according to the campaigns. They have also been racking up endorsements from Latino leaders locally and nationally. On Nov. 4, the three top Democrats — Lee, Porter and Schiff — participated in a fo-

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rum on immigration issues hosted by The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Action Fund. But political experts say it requires much more to gain support from Latino voters: Early, consistent and aggressive campaign outreach, but more importantly, issues resonating enough to persuade Latinos to not only vote, but vote for them. “Low voter turnout is almost as significant an indicator of a lack of appeal of a message as voting for another party,” said Mike Madrid, former political director for the California Republican Party and a political strategist with expertise on Latino voting. “I don’t care how early you start. If you don’t have a message that resonates, it doesn’t matter.” Population-wise, the potential political power of Latinos in California seems unmatched. They are the biggest racial and ethnic group, accounting for 40% of the state’s population. California is also home to 8 million — or one quarter — of the nation’s eligible Latino voters, more than any other state, according to the Pew Research Center. And that number is growing due to young Latinos coming of age, increasing their share of the state’s eligible voting population. But Latinos are significantly underrepresented in voter registration and turnout statewide and nationwide. They made up just 14% of “frequent voters” (those who voted in at least five of the seven most recent elections), while white voters made up 71%, according to an August poll from the University of California Berkeley Institute of Government Studies. Latinos also had the lowest turnout rate of all groups in the 2020 election statewide and nationwide, according to a 2022 analysis by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute. Just 60% of eligible Latinos in California registered to vote, and just 55% of eligible Latinos voted, the data shows. They accounted for 32% of California’s eligible voters, but only 27% of those who voted that year. Poorer + younger = less engaged

Why are Latinos less likely to vote? One contributing factor: Latinos are disproportionately poorer, especially in California, which is among states with the highest income inequality, Madrid noted. More than half of Californians living in poverty are Latinos, according to data from the Public Policy Institute of California. Only 1 in 10 Latino households can afford a median-priced home in the state — a percentage lower than their white and Asian counterparts, according to the California Association of Realtors. “When you have no upward economic mobility … that’s a very big problem for turnout,” Madrid said. Jovonna Renteria, a 26-year-old Latino voter in Tulare County, said working-class Latinos in her neighborhood prioritize their immediate needs — such as housing, food and childcare — over voting. Her mother works in a warehouse, and she is a first-generation college student majoring in social work. “When people are so focused on just trying to survive, (voting) gets pushed to the side,” said Renteria, who is not related to Clarissa Renteria. Latinos in California also tend to be younger, and more than half of the state’s population ages 24 and younger are Latinos, research shows. Nationwide, 34 million young Latinos will be qualified to vote next year. But younger voters are less likely to participate, political experts say. They tend to be less affluent and motivated to vote not by habit, but by issues that matter to them, said Mark Baldassare, survey director at the Public Policy Institute of California. Youths also have a lower “stake in society” since they are less likely to be parents or homeowners, who tend to be more invested in local politics such as property taxes or school bonds, Madrid said. “If you don’t do that, you have a very transient mobile society, and that is a very civically disengaged one, which is not good for democracy,” he said. ‘Disenfranchised’ and disconnected

“We know that often in the Latino community … that you need to make the case and build trust and use trusted messengers,” she said. “We still don’t see candidates doing it, or at least not in a sustained way.” But when campaigns do reach out, some rely on stereotypes about the Latino communities, holding events featuring mariachi bands, sprinkling in a few Spanish words and “parachuting” in and out, Romero said. Presidential campaigns are also known to hold events at taco shops to rally the Latino vote, running the risk of what Barreto called “Hispandering.” Both Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden dined at King Taco — a famous Los Angeles joint — during their presidential bids. “But there’s so much more to our community than that one particular taco shop in East L.A.,” Arana said. The inconsistent outreach makes Latino voters feel ignored, said Jose Barrera, national vice president for the Far West at the League of United Latin American Citizens. “Come every four years, it seems like everybody wants our vote,” he said. “But once elected, candidates seem to forget about us. …Why should we as a community support some people who really promise everything but never deliver?” A wide-open race When asked by CalMatters how they have connected with Latino voters, the leading U.S. Senate candidates pointed to their outreach efforts, endorsements and track record. Lee, Porter and Schiff have all met with Latino business owners and leaders in Southern California, the Central Valley and the Bay area, holding most events in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno or nearby areas, according to their campaigns. All three campaigns pointed to their advocacy in Congress for a path for citizenship for undocumented immigrants and for expanding health care coverage. They are all co-sponsors of the House version of the “Registry Act,” which would allow some undocumented immi-

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Schiff, who has received dozens of endorsements from Latino lawmakers and leaders, gained support from state Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán, chairperson of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and today from former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Porter’s campaign stressed her support from nearly a dozen Latino leaders, including U.S. Rep. and former Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia, as well as Eddie Martinez, executive director of Latino Equality Alliance and mayor of Huntington Park. Lee also received endorsements from Dolores Huerta, longtime activist and co-founder of United Farm Workers. But despite the months-long outreach by some campaigns, a sizable portion of Latino voters are still undecided, polls show. That’s partly because none of the top candidates have been on a statewide ballot and therefore have low name recognition, some experts say. “I don’t think that any of the candidates come with a natural advantage,” Baldassare said. “(Schiff) has been high-profile in Washington, but that doesn’t mean he’s high-profile with the California voters.” Additionally, campaigns must expand beyond immigration as a top issue, which is a “relic of the past,” Madrid said. A fastgrowing portion of the electorate are U.S.born Latinos who are not as motivated by the issue, and polls have shown that the economy, inflation and joblessness — not immigration — are consistently the top issue among Latinos, he said. “How do you have the largest ethnic group in the state with the lowest voter turnout rates when they are telling you … that the No. 1 issue they have is jobs and the economy, and yet, all the Latino advocacy groups are talking about is immigration?” The Nov. 4 forum was focused almost exclusively on immigration. Madrid argues that while the issue was important, it shouldn’t be all there is.

Republican Steve Garvey, the L.A. Dodgers legend who entered the race last month, did not respond to a CalMatters’ inquiry.

Fatima Flores, a spokesperson for the coalition that hosted the forum, said it was to “uplift the intersections of other issues within immigration” so members could “walk away informed and knowledgeable.”

While Latino advocacy groups haven’t announced or don’t plan endorsements, some notable community leaders have made up their minds.

And Angelica Salas, the coalition’s executive director, said it wants to see a “torch bearer” on immigration issues among the Senate candidates seeking to succeed

the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who Salas deemed a “vanguard” of immigration reform.

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“Yes, they are all supportive,” Salas said of top Democrats in the race. “But we are looking for the leader who is going to advance this cause, but more importantly, is going to finally be part of the leadership that’s going to get immigration reform over the finish line.” Arana said he is glad candidates have been out engaging Latino voters. But they must make sure the outreach is consistent and the message is on point, he said, pointing to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ win in the California presidential primary in 2020. Sanders proposed debt-free public colleges and universal health care, which resonated with young Latino voters, Arana said. “He opened offices in areas where campaigns … normally wouldn’t,” he said. “Not only did he open that office, he hired people from the community, so it almost made it seem like it was a partnership to change the country.”

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As for now, things have mostly been quiet in the city of Tulare. At the local voter registration drive and Día de Los Muertos celebration hosted by several Latino advocacy groups, including the League of United Latin American Citizens, two dozen residents showed up, some drawn by the free food. Half a block away, a train whooshed by every few minutes on the railway track that sliced through the city, the blaring horn in contrast with the sleepy downtown. “I thought it was not real,” Clarissa Renteria said outside the event venue, joking about when she first heard about it. Such events are rare in Tulare, she said. No one has knocked on her door for the Senate candidates, and she has seen no signs of campaign outreach in the area. “We don’t really have a lot of that around here,” she said. “But I feel like as soon as you get other people who are also Mexican, like myself, to see: ‘Hey, I’m talking about these issues,’ maybe they’ll get more engaged. I think that’s what we need to see.”

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MUCHOS LATINOS DE CALIFORNIA NO ESTÁN VOTANDO EN LAS ELECCIONES. ¿PODRÁN ESTA VEZ LOS CANDIDATOS AL SENADO ESTADOUNIDENSE MOTIVARLOS? Los votantes latinos serán vitales en las elecciones de California de 2024 y podrían ayudar a decidir quién gana el escaño en el Senado de Estados Unidos. ¿Pero las campañas tendrán suficiente alcance para convencerlos?

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elegibles de California, pero sólo el 27% de los que votaron ese año.

urante seis generaciones desde que emigró de México a Estados Unidos, la familia de Clarissa Rentería nunca ha votado.

Más pobre + más joven = menos comprometido

¿Por qué es menos probable que los latinos voten?

Si llegaban sobres de campaña durante la temporada electoral, los padres de Rentería, quienes trabajaban como empleados de un almacén en Woodlake, un pueblo agrícola de 7,600 habitantes en la región de cultivo de cítricos más grande de California, los tiraban a la basura. Cuando su vecino fue elegido alcalde de Woodlake, el padre de Rentería hizo caso omiso. “Mírenlo tratando de encajar”, recuerda Rentería que dijo su padre. “Mi familia simplemente no se sentía incluida en la política, no se sentía vista”, dijo Rentería, de 25 años, en una entrevista en un evento de registro de votantes en Tulare. “Fue como: ‘Ustedes obviamente no se preocupan por mí. No me importas y no voy a votar. Simplemente voy a trabajar para vivir y eso es todo’”. La falta de compromiso es común entre millones de latinos californianos elegibles que no pueden votar cada año. Los latinos son los que tienen menos probabilidades de votar, aunque constituyen el grupo racial y étnico más grande en todo el estado, según muestra una investigación. Representan sólo el 25% de los votantes probables del estado a pesar de representar el 36% de la población adulta en todo el estado, según el Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California . Pero podrían ser la clave para la carrera por el Senado de Estados Unidos en 2024, ya que son un bloque de votantes en gran medida desaprovechado por los principales candidatos. “Quien gane a los votantes latinos ganará las primarias de marzo de 2024”, dijo Christian Arana, vicepresidente de políticas de la Latino Community Foundation. ¿Pero quién será? A menos de cuatro meses de las primarias del 5 de marzo, muchos votantes latinos aún no están seguros. Los principales candidatos demócratas, los congresistas estadounidenses Barbara Lee, Katie Porter y Adam Schiff, obtienen en las encuestas menos del 20% de los votantes latinos, mientras que entre el 30% y el 40% siguen indecisos, según encuestas realizadas este año. En una encuesta de octubre de la Fundación Comunitaria Latina y BSP Research entre 900 votantes latinos, aproximadamente la mitad dijo que aún no tenían una opinión sobre los candidatos al Senado o que no sabían lo suficiente sobre ellos para formarse una. “Aún no vemos que ningún electorado

Un factor que contribuye: los latinos son desproporcionadamente más pobres, especialmente en California, que se encuentra entre los estados con mayor desigualdad de ingresos, señaló Madrid.

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latino se conecte con ningún candidato en particular para el Senado de los Estados Unidos”, dijo Matt Barreto , fundador de BSP Research y del Latino Policy and Politics Institute de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles. “Creo que todos estos candidatos que se postulan ahora están atrasados”. Entre todos los votantes, Schiff y Porter son los favoritos en las encuestas de los últimos dos meses , muy por delante de Lee y los republicanos, aunque aproximadamente un tercio de los encuestados todavía están indecisos. Los dos que obtengan más votos el 5 de marzo, independientemente del partido, avanzarán a las elecciones generales de noviembre. Los candidatos se reunieron con líderes latinos, realizaron giras con audiencias en comunidades de color y visitaron a dueños de negocios latinos en todo el estado, algunos ya en febrero, según las campañas. También han estado acumulando el respaldo de líderes latinos a nivel local y nacional. El 4 de noviembre, los tres principales demócratas (Lee, Porter y Schiff) participaron en un foro sobre cuestiones de inmigración organizado por la Coalición para el Fondo de Acción por los Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes. Pero los expertos políticos dicen que se requiere mucho más para ganar el apoyo de los votantes latinos: una campaña temprana, consistente y agresiva, pero más importante aún, temas que resuenen lo suficiente como para persuadir a los latinos no sólo a votar, sino a votar por ellos. “La baja participación electoral es un indicador casi tan significativo de la falta de atractivo de un mensaje como votar por otro partido”, dijo Mike Madrid, ex director

Más de la mitad de los californianos que viven en la pobreza son latinos, según datos del Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California. Sólo 1 de cada 10 hogares latinos puede permitirse una casa de precio medio en el estado, un porcentaje inferior al de sus homólogos blancos y asiáticos, según la Asociación de Agentes Inmobiliarios de California.

político del Partido Republicano de California y estratega político con experiencia en el voto latino.

“Cuando no hay movilidad económica ascendente… eso es un problema muy grande para la participación”, dijo Madrid.

“No me importa qué tan temprano empieces. Si no tienes un mensaje que resuene, no importa”.

Jovonna Rentería, una votante latina de 26 años en el condado de Tulare, dijo que los latinos de clase trabajadora en su vecindario priorizan sus necesidades inmediatas, como vivienda, comida y cuidado infantil, antes que votar. Su madre trabaja en un almacén y ella es una estudiante universitaria de primera generación que se especializa en trabajo social.

En cuanto a la población, el poder político potencial de los latinos en California parece incomparable. Son el grupo racial y étnico más grande y representan el 40% de la población del estado. California también alberga a 8 millones (o una cuarta parte) de los votantes latinos elegibles del país, más que cualquier otro estado, según el Pew Research Center. Y ese número está creciendo debido a que los jóvenes latinos alcanzan la mayoría de edad, lo que aumenta su participación en la población votante elegible del estado. Pero los latinos están significativamente subrepresentados en el registro de votantes y en la participación a nivel estatal y nacional. Constituían sólo el 14% de los “votantes frecuentes” (aquellos que votaron en al menos cinco de las siete elecciones más recientes), mientras que los votantes blancos representaban el 71%, según una encuesta de agosto del Instituto de Estudios Gubernamentales de Berkeley de la Universidad de California. Los latinos también tuvieron la tasa de participación más baja de todos los grupos en las elecciones de 2020 a nivel estatal y nacional, según un análisis de 2022 realizado por el Instituto de Política y Política Latina de UCLA. Según los datos, solo el 60% de los latinos elegibles en California se registraron para votar, y solo el 55% de los latinos elegibles votaron. Representaron el 32% de los votantes

“Cuando la gente está tan concentrada en tratar de sobrevivir, (la votación) queda de lado”, dijo Rentería, quien no es pariente de Clarissa Rentería. Los latinos en California también tienden a ser más jóvenes , y más de la mitad de la población del estado de 24 años o menos son latinos, según muestra una investigación. A nivel nacional, 34 millones de jóvenes latinos estarán calificados para votar el próximo año. Pero los votantes más jóvenes tienen menos probabilidades de participar, dicen los expertos políticos. Suelen ser menos ricos y estar motivados para votar no por costumbre, sino por cuestiones que les importan, dijo Mark Baldassare, director de encuestas del Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California. Los jóvenes también tienen un menor “interés en la sociedad”, ya que es menos probable que sean padres de familia o propietarios de viviendas, quienes tienden a invertir más en la política local, como los impuestos a la propiedad o los bonos escolares, dijo Madrid. “Si no se hace eso, se tendrá una sociedad móvil muy transitoria, y muy cívicamente desconectada, lo cual no es bueno para la democracia”, afirmó.

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‘Privados de derechos’ y desconectados Mateo Fernández, de 17 años, votará por primera vez el próximo año. Si bien está emocionado, el nativo de San Diego dijo que nadie a su alrededor habló sobre votar hasta que estuvo en octavo grado. “Mucha gente te dirá: ‘Simplemente no sé… cómo funciona eso’. O se sienten desesperados, como si no tuvieran poder sobre lo que sucede a su alrededor porque todos los demás parecen mucho más poderosos”, dijo. Jovonna Rentería vio lo mismo en su comunidad. Dijo que los latinos se sienten “privados de sus derechos” y han “perdido la fe en el sistema” ya que no ven cómo pueden beneficiarse de esas elecciones. La sensación de desconexión se debe en parte a una falta histórica y actual de alcance de las campañas políticas, dijo Mindy Romero , fundadora y directora del Centro para la Democracia Inclusiva y politóloga que estudia la votación y la subrepresentación entre comunidades de color. Es un problema del huevo y la gallina que se repite en otros estados como Texas: los latinos tienen menos probabilidades de votar porque las campañas rara vez llegan a ellos, pero las campañas están menos inclinadas a llegar a ellos porque se centran en los votantes probables, señaló Romero. “Sabemos que a menudo en la comunidad latina… es necesario defender el caso y generar confianza y utilizar mensajeros confiables”, dijo. “Aún no vemos candidatos que lo hagan, o al menos no de manera sostenida”. Pero cuando las campañas logran llegar, algunas se basan en estereotipos sobre las comunidades latinas, organizando eventos con bandas de mariachis, pronunciando algunas palabras en español y “lanzándose en paracaídas” dentro y fuera, dijo Romero. También se sabe que las campañas presidenciales organizan eventos en taquerías para movilizar el voto latino, corriendo el riesgo de lo que Barreto llamó “hispandering”. Tanto Hillary Clinton como Joe Biden cenaron en King Taco, un famoso local de Los Ángeles, durante sus candidaturas presidenciales. “Pero nuestra comunidad es mucho más que esa taquería en particular en el este de Los Ángeles”, dijo Arana. El alcance inconsistente hace que los votantes latinos se sientan ignorados, dijo José Barrera, vicepresidente nacional para el Lejano Oeste de la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos. “Cada cuatro años parece que todo el mundo quiere nuestro voto”, dijo. “Pero una vez elegidos, los candidatos parecen olvidarse de nosotros. … ¿Por qué deberíamos nosotros, como comunidad, apoyar a algunas personas que

realmente prometen todo pero nunca cumplen?”. Una carrera muy abierta Cuando CalMatters les preguntó cómo se habían conectado con los votantes latinos, los principales candidatos al Senado de los Estados Unidos señalaron sus esfuerzos de divulgación, respaldo y trayectoria. Lee, Porter y Schiff se han reunido con empresarios y líderes latinos en el sur de California, el Valle Central y el área de la Bahía, y han realizado la mayoría de los eventos en San Francisco, Los Ángeles, San Diego, Fresno o áreas cercanas, según sus campañas. Las tres campañas señalaron su defensa en el Congreso de un camino hacia la ciudadanía para inmigrantes indocumentados y de la ampliación de la cobertura de atención médica. Todos ellos son copatrocinadores de la versión de la Cámara de Representantes de la “Ley de Registro (Registry Act)”, que permitiría a algunos inmigrantes indocumentados calificar para un estatus legal.

con los que habló quieren un costo de vida más bajo, regulaciones más estrictas sobre los delitos violentos y detener “el adoctrinamiento de nuestros niños en las escuelas” y “la avalancha de inmigración ilegal”, así como el tráfico de fentanilo a través de la frontera sur”. También promocionó su demanda contra el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Bárbara por capacitación en diversidad, que fue desestimada en un tribunal federal. El republicano Steve Garvey, la leyenda de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles que entró en la carrera el mes pasado, no respondió a una consulta de CalMatters. Si bien los grupos de defensa de los latinos no han anunciado o no planean respaldos, algunos líderes comunitarios notables han tomado una decisión.

sostiene que si bien el tema era importante, no debería serlo todo. Fátima Flores, portavoz de la coalición que organizó el foro, dijo que su objetivo era “destacar las intersecciones de otros temas dentro de la inmigración” para que los miembros pudieran “salir informados y conocedores”. Y Angélica Salas, directora ejecutiva de la Coalición Pro Derechos de los Inmigrantes (CHIRLA), dijo que quiere ver un “portador de la antorcha” en temas de inmigración entre los candidatos al Senado que buscan suceder a la fallecida senadora Dianne Feinstein, a quien Salas consideraba una “vanguardista” de la reforma migratoria. “Sí, todos nos apoyan”, dijo Salas sobre los principales demócratas en la carrera. “Pero estamos buscando al líder que hará avanzar esta causa, pero más importante aún, que finalmente será parte del liderazgo que llevará la reforma migratoria a la meta”.

La campaña de Schiff destacó su apoyo a la ampliación de los créditos tributarios para hijos, viviendas asequibles, energía limpia y más, así como su papel al liderar el primer juicio político contra el expresidente Donald Trump. También presentó la Ley de Mejora y Expansión de Head Start, que invertiría miles de millones en la prestación de servicios a niños de familias de bajos ingresos.

Schiff, quien ha recibido docenas de respaldos de legisladores y líderes latinos, obtuvo el apoyo del presidente de la Asamblea estatal, Robert Rivas, de la representante federal Nanette Barragán, presidenta del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, y hoy del ex alcalde de Los Ángeles, Antonio Villaraigosa. La campaña de Porter destacó el apoyo de casi una docena de líderes latinos, incluido el representante estadounidense y ex alcalde de Long Beach, Robert García, así como Eddie Martínez, director ejecutivo de Latino Equality Alliance y alcalde de Huntington Park. Lee también recibió el respaldo de Dolores Huerta, activista desde hace mucho tiempo y cofundadora de United Farm Workers.

La campaña de Porter también señaló que ella presionó para obtener más asistencia lingüística para los votantes que no hablan inglés y abogó por pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 para todos. También fue la primera candidata al Senado en lanzar el sitio web de su campaña en varios idiomas, incluido el español, dijo su campaña.

Pero a pesar de los esfuerzos de algunas campañas durante meses, una porción considerable de los votantes latinos todavía están indecisos, según muestran las encuestas. Esto se debe en parte a que ninguno de los principales candidatos ha estado en una boleta estatal y, por lo tanto, su nombre tiene poco reconocimiento, dicen algunos expertos.

“Abrió oficinas en áreas donde las campañas… normalmente no lo harían”, dijo. “No sólo abrió esa oficina, sino que contrató a gente de la comunidad, por lo que casi parecía que se trataba de una asociación para cambiar el país”.

Lee, quien respondió a CalMatters después de que se publicó la historia, principalmente promocionó su postura sobre cuestiones de inmigración, señalando que es la única candidata que votó en contra de la creación del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE.UU. en 2002 y dice que ahora quiere recortar el financiamiento de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección de Fronteras a la mitad. Schiff, entonces en su primer mandato, votó a favor de la creación de ICE. Lee también destacó su larga trayectoria de apoyo a Medicare para todos y dijo que apoya la cancelación de todas las deudas estudiantiles.

“No creo que ninguno de los candidatos tenga una ventaja natural”, dijo Baldassare. “(Schiff) ha tenido un alto perfil en Washington, pero eso no significa que lo sea entre los votantes de California”.

En la campaña local de registro de votantes y celebración del Día de Los Muertos organizada por varios grupos de defensa de los latinos, incluida la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos, se presentaron dos docenas de residentes, algunos atraídos por la comida gratis. A media cuadra de distancia, un tren pasaba cada pocos minutos sobre las vías que atravesaban la ciudad, el claxon a todo volumen contrastaba con el soñoliento centro de la ciudad.

Lexi Reese, una candidata demócrata que apenas aparece en las encuestas, dijo que su experiencia como propietaria de un negocio la ayuda a comprender las luchas de las pequeñas empresas. Dijo que es la única que habla español con fluidez en la carrera y realizó recorridos de escucha en ambos idiomas. Un portavoz de Eric Early, uno de los principales contendientes del Partido Republicano, dijo que los votantes latinos

Además, las campañas deben ir más allá de la inmigración como tema principal, que es una “reliquia del pasado”, dijo Madrid. Una porción del electorado en rápido crecimiento son latinos nacidos en Estados Unidos que no están tan motivados por el tema, y las encuestas han demostrado que la economía, la inflación y el desempleo -no la inmigración- son consistentemente los principales temas entre los latinos, dijo. “¿Cómo es posible que el grupo étnico más grande del estado tenga las tasas de participación electoral más bajas cuando te dicen… que el problema número uno que tienen es el empleo y la economía y, sin embargo, lo único de lo que hablan los grupos de defensa de los latinos es ¿inmigración?”. El foro del 4 de noviembre se centró casi exclusivamente en la inmigración. Madrid

Arana dijo que está contento de que los candidatos hayan atraído a los votantes latinos. Pero deben asegurarse de que el alcance sea consistente y que el mensaje sea preciso, dijo, señalando la victoria del senador de Vermont Bernie Sanders en las primarias presidenciales de California en 2020 . Sanders propuso universidades públicas libres de deudas y atención médica universal, lo que resonó entre los jóvenes votantes latinos, dijo Arana.

Por ahora, las cosas han estado mayormente tranquilas en la ciudad de Tulare.

“Pensé que no era real”, dijo Clarissa Rentería afuera del lugar del evento, bromeando sobre cuándo se enteró por primera vez. Este tipo de eventos son raros en Tulare, dijo. Nadie ha llamado a su puerta para los candidatos al Senado y ella no ha visto signos de campaña de extensión en el área. “Realmente no tenemos mucho de eso por aquí”, dijo. “Pero siento que tan pronto como logras que otras personas que también son mexicanas, como yo, vean: ‘Oye, estoy hablando de estos temas’, tal vez se involucren más. Creo que eso es lo que necesitamos ver”.

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Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Environmental Scoping Meeting for Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Topic:

Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project

Who:

Valley Water (Santa Clara Valley Water District)

What:

Notice of Preparation / Environmental Scoping Meeting for Environmental Impact Report

When:

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Where:

Franklin McKinley School District (Boardroom), 645 Wool Creek Dr., San Jose, and online via Zoom at https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/86495914100. Meeting ID: 864 9591 4100. Call in: 669-900-9128.

Project Description: Valley Water is proposing to implement the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project (CCFPP), which would entail installation of flood risk reduction improvements to reduce flooding in urban areas along approximately 9 miles of Coyote Creek in the City of San José, Santa Clara County, California. The CCFPP would include approximately 18,083 linear feet of floodwalls, passive barriers, berms, and other improvements along four reaches of Coyote Creek (Reaches 4, 6, 7, and 8) between Montague Expressway and Tully Road. Photo Credit: Planet Volumes / Unsplash

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Aries Júpiter se ha mantenido transitando tu casa de dinero, posesiones y negocio. Es presagio que ocurra un cambio inesperado, el cual te beneficiará, especialmente en el campo financiero. Sanarás de un padecimiento físico o espiritual. Disfrutarás del romance. Juega a la lotería. Tauro Este planeta portentoso se encuentra transitando por tu signo. Han ocurrido desafíos y gastos inesperados, sin embargo; lograrás reponerte durante los primeros cuatro meses del año entrante. Un amor del pasado, podría volver con mayor intensidad que antes. Géminis Para ti la influencia de Júpiter, se hará sentir en tu sector de amor y afectos. No idealices demasiado a las personas, acéptalas con sus virtudes y sus fallas. De pronto te volverás más maduro, tu imagen será renovada. Hay buenos augurios para los negocios. Cáncer No trates de presionar personas o situaciones, permite que todo ocurra de manera espontánea. Por fin lograrás perdonar el daño que te causaron. Ésta es una etapa de cambios, mudanzas e inicios. Tu buena voluntad atraerá a tu vida bendiciones. Leo Las finanzas se mantuvieron inestables durante los meses anteriores, es presagio que conforme inicie el año entrante, lograrás reponerte en el sector económico. Pon distancia entre tu persona y energías que son dañinas para ti. Reza y pide protección a tu Ángel guardián. Virgo Que ésta sea una época festiva y llena de luz, sufriste percances pero todo lo ocurrido ha sido por tu bien. Haz podido recuperarte de trances, y de padecimientos de salud. Una energía rejuvenecedora ya está presente en tu camino. Ejercicio y mucha oración.

Libra En ocasiones ocurren circunstancias que uno no logra entender, el mensaje de Júpiter te aconseja a ser paciente y esperar. Si algo se fue de tu vida, y si es para ti, ha de retornar. Disfruta de las fiestas navideñas con amigos y familiares. Descansa y reza por las noches. Escorpión Un proceso que tiene que ver con documentos ha sufrido retrasos, durante las últimas semanas de diciembre, una muy buena noticia te sorprenderá. Te mantendrás estable en todos los sentidos. Ayuda a otros y alimenta el karma con buenas acciones. Llegará dinero. Sagitario Júpiter es tu planeta regente, por ahora estará retrógrado hasta el 30 de diciembre, de allí en adelante tu suerte mejorará notablemente. Has pasado por un ciclo que te ha hecho padecer, has sufrido una pérdida. El tiempo y la voluntad del Creador, le devolverán la alegría a tu vida. Capricornio Los augurios planetarios de Júpiter son muy buenos para ti, todo lo esencial que necesitas de la vida, lo tendrás a tu disposición. Nuevos intereses, nuevas filosofías, y nuevas amistades se harán presentes en tu camino. Decidirás mejorar interna y externamente. Acuario Este lapso final del 2023 dedícalo a tu persona, a tu espíritu, y a tu cuerpo. Haz ejercicio, reza, medita, come sanamente y dedícate a ser feliz. Ya pasaste por mucho, ahora gracias al cielo, llegará a tu vida una época marcada por la paz y la serenidad. Pagarás una deuda. Piscis Que el verdadero motivo de estas fiestas se haga presente en tu vida, tienes mucha energía que digerir y canalizar al mismo tiempo. Conviértete en un cordero de paz que es agradable para todo el mundo. Quedarán atrás problemas y situaciones que parecían no tener solución.

Construction of the CCFPP is anticipated to begin in 2025 and be completed by 2027. In addition to constructing the primary flood risk reduction elements (floodwalls, passive barriers, and berms), the project would demolish structures such as fences and retaining walls within the project footprint; install sheet pile walls; construct appurtenant structures, including flood gates, flood doors, drains, and other features; trim or remove trees; and establish construction access and staging near construction sites. Following construction, routine maintenance activities such as trash and debris removal, vegetation management, graffiti removal, and periodic visual inspection and repair of the completed elements would occur as needed, as well as activities related to Valley Water’s Stream Maintenance Program to ensure that the completed project continues to function as designed to protect homes and businesses against a flood event approximately equivalent to the February 2017 flood event or approximately a 20-year flood event. Because the CCFPP may result in significant impacts on the environment, Valley Water, acting as the CEQA lead agency for the project, has determined that an EIR is required to satisfy the requirements of CEQA. The purpose of the EIR process is to provide the public with an opportunity to consider the proposed project. The EIR will identify the project objectives and elements, analyze potential impacts from those elements; and develop potential measures to minimize, avoid, or mitigate significant adverse effects on environmental resources. Valley Water will prepare a Draft EIR, which will assess the project’s potential to cause significant impacts on the environment. Specifically, the Draft EIR will analyze the project’s reasonably foreseeable direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts (in combination with other past, present, and planned projects) and will focus on the environmental resources specified in CEQA Guidelines as detailed in the attached NOP, including, but not limited to, the following: Air Quality; Biological Resources; Cultural Resources; Geology, Soils, and Paleontology; Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality; Land Use and Planning; Noise and Vibration; Recreation; Transportation; Tribal Cultural Resources; and Utilities and Service Systems. The Draft EIR will also identify feasible mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate potentially significant environmental impacts, where appropriate. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) has been prepared and will be circulated to local, state, and federal agencies responsible for project approval, or permitting, for a 30-day review period to define the scope and content of the Draft EIR. The NOP, which is required by the State’s CEQA Guidelines (CCR §15082), contains a brief description of the project, including its goals and objectives, potential environmental impacts, and the resulting need for an EIR. It also discusses the process that will be used to determine the scope of analysis in the EIR and provides an overview of the opportunities for public participation in the review of the EIR, along with contact information. Copies of the NOP are available for review from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at Valley Water Headquarters Building, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118, starting November 22, 2023. The NOP can also be viewed online at https://www.valleywater.org/public-review-documents. Valley Water will hold an Environmental Scoping Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Franklin McKinley School District (Boardroom), 645 Wool Creek Dr., San Jose. The meeting will also be broadcast live online via Zoom at https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/86495914100 (Meeting ID: 864 9591 4100; Call in: 669-900-9128). The meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, and give comments about the scope and content of the information to be addressed in the EIR. If you are not able to attend the scoping meeting but would like to provide written comments for consideration in the EIR, please send comments no later than December 22, 2023, to: • By Postal Mail: Andrew Martin, Environmental Planner, Santa Clara Valley Water District, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118 • By email: CCFPPcomments@valleywater.org. Comments provided by email should include the commenter’s name and mailing address in the email’s body and include “Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project” in the subject line. For more information, contact Andrew Martin, Environmental Planner at 408-630-2160. ValleyWater.org

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

Unit Mix: 79 units total (30-Studios, 45-1 bedrooms, 4-2 bedrooms), 1 staff unit. 54 units set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness. We welcome Section 8 vouchers.

Combinación de unidades: 79 unidades en total (30 estudios, 45-1 dormitorios, 4-2 dormitorios), 1 unidad para el personal. 54 unidades reservadas para personas sin hogar. Aceptamos los vales de la Sección 8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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11/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700584 November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700531 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pods N Pots, 775 Leong Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alex Yang Yao, 775 Leong Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043. Mary Grace Yao, 775 Leong Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mary Grace Yao Owner Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was

filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Eric Huong, Deputy File No. FBN 700531 November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699164 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Victoria’s Janitorial Service, 635 W Sunnyoaks Ave #C, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Aida Galvan Villano, 635 W Sunnyoaks Ave #C, Campbell, CA 95008. Victoria Doggett Galvan, 5715 Donnelly Drive, Woodford, VA 22580. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2001. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN646921. “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.) /s/ Aida Galvan Villano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/19/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699164 November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699792 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EUROTECH DOORS INC, 1721 Rogers Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eurotech Doors Inc., 1428 Medallion Dr, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Hassan Letafat

EUROTECH DOORS INC. President Article/Reg#: 5928306 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699792 November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426110 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sergey Skvortsov INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sergey Skvortsov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergey Skvortsov to Adam Gray 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described

NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 30, 2023 above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 21, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426002 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victoria Thomsen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Victoria Thomsen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victoria Thomsen to Victoria Budynkevych Thomsen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard

and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 20, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2023 NOTICE OF DEATH OF James Patrick Sinnott, Sr. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of James Patrick Sinnott, Sr., who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on August 1, 2023, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 November 24, December 1, 8, 2023 Notice of Petition to

NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 30, 2023 Administer Estate of   RICHARD EDWARD SMITH Case No. 23PR194687 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard Edward Smith. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Anothony Olyaee in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Anthony Olyaee be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 10, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the

later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10. Attorney for Petitioner: Anita Steburg Steburg Law Firm P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122 November 24, December 1, 8, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of   Jack Licursi, Sr. Case No. 23PR195724 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jack Licursi, Sr., Jack Licursi, Jack S. Licursi, Jack Salvatore Licursi. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jack Licursi, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Susan Brooksbank, a CA professional fiduciary be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 20, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the

file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10. Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 November 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700529 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XANADU SALON, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cole Dino HooeMasouris, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Cole Dino HooeMasouris This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Regam, Deputy File No. FBN 700529 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700459 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SARATOGA MASSAGE, 20601 Third Street, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/9/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/9/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700459 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700528 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELORA SHOPS 4 YOU, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

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on 11/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Regam, Deputy File No. FBN 700528 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700386 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MITZY JANITORIAL SERVICE, 564 Troy Dr, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lindsay Ruiz Palma, 564 Troy Dr, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lindsay Ruiz Palma This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700386 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699902 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AY2MIO, 5320 Monterey Highway Suite C, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Melissa Priscellia Gonzalez, 829 Hermiston Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. Monica Carolina Herrera, 5827 Charlotte Dr #B-2023, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Melissa Gonzalez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699902 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700300 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEENA STYLE STUDIO, 10705 Gardena Ct, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Leena Ravindra Shedge, 10705 Gardena Ct, San Jose, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/28/2023. This filing

is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Leena Ravindra Shedge This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700300 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700292 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Guadalajara’s Taqueria Co., 821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Barragan, 200 E San Martin Ave #1343, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stephanie Barragan This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700292 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW

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CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425679 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fedor Sinitsin INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fedor Sinitsin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fedor Sinitsin to Theo Sinitsin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/13/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425828 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Moslim Hamad, IN-

TERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Moslim Hamad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Somreen Hussain to Somreen Moslim Hamad. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/19/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425502 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edward Javier Barrantes INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Edward Javier Barrantes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com for a decree changing names as follows: a. Edward Javier Barrantes to Eduardo Javier Barrantes 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425513 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sheila Askariyah-Yazdy INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sheila Askariyah-Yazdy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sheila AskariyahYazdy to Sheila Yazdy 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425613 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loan Hoang Thanh Tieu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Loan Hoang Thanh Tieu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Loan Hoang Thanh Tieu to Joanne Tieu b. Nam Phuong Bui to Eric Bui 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to

show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 09, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOSEPH M. CORREIA Case No. 23PR195827 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSE MANUEL CORREIA, JOE MANUEL CORREIA, JOSE MANUEL DE SOUSA CORREIA. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JESSE CORREIA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that JESSE CORREIA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be

admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 18, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 30, 2023 You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 200 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Date: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Olga Connie Velasquez Case No. 23PR195790 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Olga Connie Velasquez. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 12, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written bjections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must

file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10.: Run Date: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699264 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MR. PIPE, 2558 Sue Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ernesto Bermudez, 2558 Sue Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2022. This filing is a refile. Previous file#FBN685909. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 30, 2023 correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ernesto Bermudez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699264 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700243 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NORCAL WHEELS, 1221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite J, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez, Inc., 2221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite J, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/24/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez, Inc. CEO Article/Reg#: C4783850 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/1/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

File No. FBN 700243 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700261 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO/ DBA NODUX STUDIO, 683 River View Dr, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO, 683 River View Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700261 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700402 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bear’s Land Family Day Care, 1110 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brenda Gereny Bernal Hernandez, 1110 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/07/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN686739. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brenda Gereny Bernal Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700402 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700411 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARCOS TILE, 2070 Amberwood Court, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marcos Sandoval, 2070 Amberwood Court, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/19/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marcos Sandoval This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy

File No. FBN 700411 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700060 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING LAUNDROMAT, 1643 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KING LAUNDROMAT, INC., 4216 Ridgemont Ct, Oakland, CA 94619. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/25/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Victoria Duong KING LAUNDROMAT, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 5910300 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 700060 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700299 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEKRETO, 2566 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rafael Ibarra Celes-

tino, 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/03/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rafael Ibarra This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700299 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700341 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GRAN TAMAL COLOMBIANO, 1327 Keoncrest Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oscar Mauricio Ospina Palacios, 1327 Keoncrest Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/06/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Oscar Mauricio Ospina Palacios This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Re-

corder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700341 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698429 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & D Prime Plastering, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Santiago López, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. Domingo López Martinez, 940 Linden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/23/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel Santiago Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698429 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700260 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ann Love MasterStylist, 4735 Hamilton Ave Suite #81, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS the registrant(s) is (are): Ann Love, 1828 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ann Love This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700260 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422368 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Safiya Sarai Munif INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Safiya Sarai Munif has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Safiya Sarai Munif to Luci Marcel Wolfenstein 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed,

the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422364 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tyler William Bradley INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tyler William Bradley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tyler William Bradley to Athalbrandr William Wolfenstein 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

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at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Sep 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424042 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lindsey-N-Ramirez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Li n d s ey- N - R a m i rez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Li n d s ey- N - R a m i rez AKA Lindsey Nogoez Ramirez to Lindsey, Ramirez Noguez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least

once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425370 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candace Areana Reardon INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Candace Areana Reardon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Candace Areana Reardon to Candace Areana Bellinger 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 06, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420350 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sonia + Ashreet Dhaliwal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sonia + Ashreet Dhaliwal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shaan Ashreet Dhaliwal to Armaan Ashreet Dhaliwal 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/19/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of   Sam Gu Case No. 23PR195021 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Sam Gu. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tina Cheng in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Tina Cheng be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 18, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by

your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    10. Petitioner: Tina Cheng 1176 Hyde Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 (408)250-1502 Rune Date: November 10, 17 and 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699919 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUGOCUS, INC, 760 West Valley Dr #4, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HUGOCUS, INC, 760 West Valley Dr #4, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began

transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/19/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Hugo Cesar Vargas-Maldonado HUGOCUS, INC CEO Article/Reg#: 5922646 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/19/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699919 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700127 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Taco’s Maya, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Barajas Moratalla, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Maria Rebeca Esquivel Villanova, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Luis Barajas Moratalla This statement was

NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 30, 2023 filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700127 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700103 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DALADISCRAFTS, 673 Kirk Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Deicy Greves, 673 Kirk Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Deicy Greves This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700103 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700133 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: B & B IMMIGRATION SERVICES, 190 Ryland St 4417, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of

the registrant(s) is (are): VIVIANA M BEDOYA ENCISO, 190 Ryland St 4417, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Viviana M Bedoya Enciso This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700133 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700090 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: White Diamond Mobile, 350 Barack Obama Blvd #315, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raul Castro, 350 Barack Obama Blvd #315, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Raul Castro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras,

NOV 24, 2023 - NOV 30, 2023 County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 700090 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700134 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Emisora Sabor Bahia, 4400 The Wood Apt 523 Building 5, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Diana Reyes Barreto, 4400 The Wood Apt 532 Building 5, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diana Reyes Barreto This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700134 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699806 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS H UA N DACA R E O, 1978 McGinness Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Chica Aguilar,

1173 Curtiss Ave, San Jose, CA 05128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/13/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gabriela Chica Aguilar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699806 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424836 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI KIM XUAN LE and JASON TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THI KIM XUAN LE and JASON TRAN have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ANH DUC TRAN to JIMMY TRAN b. THI KIM XUAN LE to JENNY LE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424830 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THI BICH NGUYEN and DANH VU CHUNG INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC THI BICH NGUYEN and DANH VU CHUNG have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. KHA HUY CHUNG to KAYDEN CHUNG 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

OF HEARING: Date: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424825 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Glen Shih INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Glen Shih has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Glen Shih to I-Chun Shih 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four

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Q&A: EL GRINCH QUIERE QUE SEPAS QUE ESTÁ BIEN ROBAR LA NAVIDAD, SIEMPRE QUE LA DEVUELVAS ¡Una entrevista exclusiva con la estrella gruñona de How The Grinch Stole Christmas del Dr. Seuss! The Musical, que llegará al Centro de Artes Escénicas de San José del 28 de noviembre al 3 de diciembre de 2023.

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un cactus y a qué tipo de anguilas me asemejo. Así que aprecio ser tan icónico. Pero la próxima vez, mi próximo libro, se tratará de que yo sea un poco más amable. Eso lo diré. Eventualmente me sentaré y escribiré mis memorias.

uando pensamos en el entretenimiento de las vacaciones de invierno, casi todo el mundo conoce al peludo cascarrabias verde que vive en Mount Crumpit, El Grinch. El adorable enemigo de la Navidad se desató por primera vez en 1957 con el libro de Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, y se convirtió en un elemento básico de los cuentos navideños en Norteamérica y más allá.

¡Pronto vendrá a San José con Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, entonces, ¿qué consejo le daría a todos los pequeños sanjoseños para pasar unas buenas fiestas? Para tener una gran temporada navideña. Quiero decir, haz lo que hacen los Quién, ¿qué hacen? Hacen mucho ruido, cantan muchas canciones y tienen mucha comida. Eso es lo que creo que es un gran comienzo. Diviértete mucho, compañerismo, comida. ¿Qué más odio? ¿Alegría? Sí, uf. Disfruta de todas esas cosas divertidas. Creo que es una excelente manera de comenzar.

Finalmente fue traducida a nueve idiomas y adaptada a tres producciones cinematográficas, dos animadas y una película de acción real que cobró vida gracias a la expresiva actuación de Jim Carrey. Publicado el 18 de diciembre de 1966, ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! fue el especial de televisión que más aumentaría la popularidad del Sr. Grinch y lo llevaría a su eventual estatus como ícono de las fiestas navideñas. Mientras el Centro para las Artes Escénicas de San José se prepara para presentar ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! del Dr. Seuss. El Musical, tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con la estrella principal del espectáculo, quien aún puede entretener al público después de 66 años desde su primera aparición en el centro de atención. Continúe leyendo para descubrir cómo El Grinch se ha convertido en un ícono reformado de la Navidad, por qué Beyonce, Taylor Swift y la Trans-Siberian Orchestra podrían ser futuros colaboradores, y consejos sobre cómo disfrutar mejor las vacaciones o robarlas, si así lo prefiere alguien. Sr. Grinch, muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo para hablar sobre el programa y sobre usted mismo. Quiero decir, verdaderamente, ¡mi tema favorito! Estoy tan emocionado. Es mi tema favorito absoluto para hablar. Exquisito. Para empezar, me preguntaba si podrías contarme sobre el programa. ¿Qué pasa en Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical? Bueno, How The Grinch Stole Christmas es un musical, por supuesto, es el mejor musical jamás escrito. Se trata principalmente de mí, y creo que hay algunos que están en Whoville que también están allí. Mi buena amiga CindyLou está ahí, así como mi propio perrito, Max. Se trata de cómo una vez me enojé tanto con un pueblo que intenté robar su cosa favorita. Y lo hice. Pero luego me sentí mal por eso, así que se lo devolví. Alerta de spoiler, es un buen momento. Creo que todos lo disfrutarán. Y señor Grinch, su longevidad bajo los reflectores es impresionante. De estar en libros, dibujos animados y películas. ¿Cómo puede mantenerse concentrado y ágil después de tanto tiempo en el negocio? Eso es sólo parte del trabajo de ser un ícono. Cuando eres el ícono cultural que soy y he sido desde 1950, no lo sé, 1964 es cuando salió la caricatura, el mundo entero se enamoró de mí y tengo que seguir así. Sigo siendo encantador y guapo y la gente no puede evitar acudir en masa a mis costumbres mágicas y Grinchy. Si pudiera hacer una colaboración musical con alguien para un álbum tipo Grinch, ¿quién sería el colaborador de sus sueños?

James Schultz como The Grinch, Aerina DeBoer como Cindy-Lou Who y la compañía de gira de Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel

Oh Dios mío. Quiero decir, ¿quién está de moda ahora? Beyoncé. Obviamente, ella sería genial. Yo también podría poner anillos y sacudirlo como mujeres solteras. Taylor Swift, ella podría darme un empujón o dos. O mejor dicho, probablemente le daría un empujón. Ella es genial. Pero después de todo, soy el Grinch. Y fuera de ahí, no lo sé. Quizás algo grande, algo loco, ¿sabes? Ah, ¿cómo se llaman? Orquesta Transiberiana. Hagamos la Orquesta Grinch y Transiberiana. Como momentos divertidos y locos de Navidad espectaculares. Ese es un espectáculo que quiero ver. ¿Qué es lo que más le gusta del escenario y de la actuación, Sr. Grinch? Bueno, ser la estrella. Es simplemente un gran lugar para vivir, justo en el medio del centro de atención. Ser único en todo momento. Tener la validación constante, el amor, la alegría y la alegría de todos los que me rodean, ¡es maravilloso! No, no lo cambiaría por nada. Realmente es mi parte favorita de ser yo. Su residencia principal es Mount Crumpit. Ahora que está de gira con el show, ¿qué piensa de Norteamérica? ¿Qué es lo que más y lo que menos le gusta de esto? ¿Y qué extraña de casa? Quiero decir, mira, extraño el clima de casa. Hace mucho sol aquí. Hace sol. Es brillante. Es como una temperatura climática suave. ¡No! Necesito nieve, necesito aguanieve, necesito gris, necesito granizo. Necesito eso en todo momento. ¡Simplemente es tan asqueroso! ¿Y la gente aquí es agradable? Camino y la gente me saluda, quieren ser mis amigos y me saludan como si me conocieran. Es como, claro, lo entiendo. Soy un ícono. Pero déjame en paz un poco. Un día me gustaría salir del público y no ser acosado por todos los que me aman. Pero hasta entonces, supongo que tendré que esconderme en mi torre lejos de todos. Sí, eso es desafortunado. Lamento eso. Viene con el territorio. Suponiendo que no hay TMZ en Whoville. No no. Lo mantuvimos así. La gente de Whoville ayuda a protegerme ahora. Sabes, les devolví la Navidad. Ellos ayudan a protegerme. Eso es bastante bueno. Aprecio eso de ellos.

¿Y tiene algún consejo o truco para cualquiera que esté interesado en robarse la Navidad? Bueno, creo que es mejor ir tarde por la noche, cuando todos duermen. Eso es realmente lindo. Trineo grande, vas a necesitar uno realmente grande porque los adornos navideños son cada año más grandes. Vi un árbol que era prácticamente tan grande como el monte Crumpit, ¡y no puedo ponerlo en un trineo! Así que consigue un trineo realmente grande. Y luego, si quieres agradarles a todos al final, sólo tienes que devolverlo todo. Alerta de spoiler, para no spoilear mi propio programa. Si lo devuelves, le vuelves a caer bien a la gente. Es divertido de esa manera. Tienes que disculparte, no volver a hacerlo nunca más y ser una mejor persona, pero debes empezar por devolverlo. ¿Eso te lleva a tu historia de redención y terminar en una amistad con toda la gente de Whoville? Exactamente. Mi buena amiga Cindy-Lou fue la primera persona que fue amable conmigo y yo dije, oh, bueno, supongo que yo también podría ser amable. Entonces, sí, ahora soy amigo de todos en Whoville. Por muy agotador que sea. Pero es mejor que ser acosado donde quiera que vaya. Porque, al menos en Whoville, quiero ser su amigo. Pero en cuanto al mundo aquí, ¡Dios mío, ustedes son muchos! Ahora, hablando en serio, la gente ha seguido alegando que usted es “malo” e incluso han afirmado que su corazón es “dos tallas más chico”. ¿Qué tiene que decir al respecto? Bueno, de nuevo, esos rumores eran ciertos, ¿de acuerdo? El hecho de que los rumores fueran ciertos no significa que lo sean actualmente. Como ícono reformado de la Navidad que soy, desearía que la gente se diera cuenta de eso más. En lugar de acusarme de algo que admití plenamente haber hecho y luego me disculpé. Me gustaría que me aceptaran donde fui y que la gente dijera: "Oh, hola, Sr. Grinch. ¿Cómo está?". En lugar de recordarme el peor día de mi vida. Pero tengo que admitir que es bueno tener una canción pegajosa, ¿verdad? Todo el mundo sabe lo cariñoso que soy en comparación con

Sr. Grinch, gracias por su tiempo. Mi última pregunta es, ¿qué espera que se lleven los humanos que vienen a ver su programa? ¡Espero que se lleven un momento maravilloso, mágico y fantástico en Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical tocando aquí en San José. Van a entrar y simplemente se llevarán las canciones. Ojalá le quiten el espíritu al espectáculo. Se llevan las risas y los recuerdos que tenían en familia en el teatro. Eso es lo que espero que me quiten. Más información y entradas están disponibles en broadwaysanjose.com. Además del musical, The Grinch hará paradas en varios lugares de South Bay para reunirse con los fanáticos VIERNES 24 DE NOVIEMBRE (Black Friday) 2–4 p.m. — Santana Row – Oportunidades fotográficas disponibles en Park Valencia por Maggiano's. 5:20–5:50 p.m. — Signia by Hilton San Jose – Oportunidades para tomar fotografías disponibles frente al hotel junto a la exhibición navideña Enchant. 6–6:30 p.m. — Ceremonia de encendido del árbol en Christmas in the Park 6:40–7:10 p.m. — AJI Bar and Robata Grill Relájate con el Sr. Grinch después de un día ajetreado en el interior de Signia by Hilton San Jose. SÁBADO 25 DE NOVIEMBRE 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. — The Tech Interactive** – Oportunidades para tomar fotografías disponibles en New Venture Hall. Obtenga 10% de descuento en boletos de admisión general con el código: GRINCH Términos y condiciones: Válido de martes a domingo entre el 25 de noviembre y el 15 de enero. Máximo de 4 boletos permitidos con descuento. No válido con otras ofertas o promociones. 3–3:30 p.m. — Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose** — Oportunidades para tomar fotografías disponibles en el anfiteatro al aire libre. Disfrute de un adelanto de la producción de CMT San José de Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate a las 2:30 pm. ¡Antes de que llegue el Sr. Grinch! Obtenga 10% de descuento en entradas con el código: CMT-GRINCH10 para actuaciones desde el 1 al 10 de diciembre en el Montgomery Theatre. 4:30–5 p.m. – Downtown Ice** en el círculo de palmeras **Se requieren boletos de admisión.

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Q&A: THE GRINCH WANTS YOU TO KNOW IT’S OKAY TO STEAL CHRISTMAS, AS LONG AS YOU GIVE IT BACK An exclusive interview with the grouchy star of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts from November 28–December 3, 2023.

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hen thinking of winter holiday entertainment, most everyone knows about the furry green grouch that lives on Mount Crumpit, The Grinch. The loveable Christmas hater was first unleashed in 1957 with the 1957 book by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, and it went on to become a staple of Christmas tales in North America and beyond. Eventually it was translated to nine languages and adapted into three screen adaptations, two animated and one live action film which was brought to life by the expressive acting of Jim Carrey. Released on December 18, 1966, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was the television special that would most heighten the popularity of Mr. Grinch, and lead to his eventual status as an icon of the holidays. As San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts prepares to host Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, we had the chance to speak to the main star of the show, who can still entertain audiences after 66 years since his first time in the spotlight. Continue reading to find out how The Grinch has become a reformed icon of Christmas, why Beyonce, Taylor Swift and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra might be future collaborators, and tips on how to best enjoy the holidays, or steal them - if that is someone’s preference.

temperature. No! I need snow, I need sleet, I need gray, I need hail. I need that at all times. It's so just, yuck. And the people here are, like, nice? I walk around, and people are saying hi to me, and they want to be my friend, and they're waving to me like they know me. It's like, sure, I get it. I'm an icon. But leave me alone a little. One day I'd like to walk out of the public and not be mobbed by everyone who loves me. But till then, I guess I'll just have to hide up in my tower away from everyone.

Exactly. My good friend Cindy-Lou, like, the first person that was ever nice to me, and I was like, oh, well, I guess I could be nice back. So, yeah, now I'm friends with everybody at Whoville. As exhausting as that is. But it's better than being mobbed everywhere I go here. Cause, like, at least at Whoville, I want to be their friend. But as for the world here, oh, my gosh you guys are a lot!

Yeah, that's unfortunate. I'm sorry about that.

Now, on a more serious note, people have continued to allege that you're, “a mean one” and have even claimed your heart is “two sizes too small”. What do you have to say about that?

Comes with the territory. Assuming there's no TMZ in Whoville. No, no. We kept it that way. The people of Whoville help protect me now. You know, I gave them their Christmas back. They helped protect me. So that's pretty good. I appreciate that about them. And do you have any tips or tricks for anyone that's interested in stealing Christmas? Well, I find it goes best if you go late at night when everyone's asleep. That's real nice. Big sleigh, you're going to need a real big one because the Christmas decorations are getting bigger and bigger every year. I saw a tree that was practically as big as Mount Crumpit, and I

James Schultz as The Grinch in the Touring Company of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel

can't put that on a sleigh! So get a really big sleigh. And then if you want everyone to like you at the end of it, you just have to give everything back. Spoiler alert, not to spoil my own show, you give it back, the people will like you again. It's kind of fun that way. You've got to apologize, never do it again, and be a better person, but you gotta start by giving it back. That leads to your story of redemption, and ending up in a friendship with all the people in Whoville?

Mr. Grinch, thank you so much for taking the time to talk about the show and yourself. I mean, truly, my favorite subject! I'm so excited. It's my absolute favorite subject to talk about. That's delightful. To start off, I was wondering if you could tell me about the show. What is going on in Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical? Well, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a musical, of course, it's the best musical ever written. It's about me mostly, and I think there's some who are down in Whoville that are also there. My good friend Cindy-Lou, she's in it, as well as my own little dog, Max. It's about how one time I got so annoyed at a town that I just tried to steal their favorite thing. And I did. But then I felt bad about it, so I gave it back. Spoiler alert, it's a good time. I think everyone will enjoy it.

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And Mr. Grinch, your longevity in the spotlight is impressive. From being in books, cartoons and movies. How do you stay focused and spry after so much time in the business?

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That's just part of the job of being an icon. When you're the cultural icon that I am and have been since back in the day, 1950, I don't know, 1964 is when the cartoon came out, the whole world fell in love with me and I've got to keep it that way. I stay my charming, handsome self and the people can't help but flock to my magical, Grinchy ways.

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If you could do a musical collaboration with someone for a Grinch type of album, who would be your dream collaborator? Oh, my goodness. I mean, who's hot right now? Beyonce. Obviously, she'd be great. I, too, could put rings on it and shake it like single ladies. Taylor Swift, she might give me a boost or two. Or actually, I'd probably give her a boost. She's great. But I am the Grinch, after all. And outside of there, I don't know. Maybe something big, something crazy, you know? Oh, what's their name? Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Let's do the Grinch and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Like insane Holiday fun times of Christmas spectacular. That's a show I want to see. What do you enjoy most about the stage and performing, Mr. Grinch? Well, being the star. It's just a great place to live, right in the middle of the spotlight. Being one of a kind at all times. Having the constant validation and love and cheer and joy from everyone around me, it's wonderful! No, I wouldn't trade it for anything. It truly is my favorite part of being me. Your main residence is Mount Crumpit. So now that you're on tour with the show, what do you think of North America? What do you like best and least about it? And what do you miss about home? I mean, listen, I miss the weather of home. It's so sunny here. It's, like, sunny. It's bright. It's like a mild climate

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To register for a pre-application workshop visit: www.SanJoseCulture.org or email Beth.Tobey@SanJoseCa.gov For more information call Beth Tobey at 408-793-4347. Solicitudes para Subvenciones Culturales La Oficina de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de San José (OCA) aceptará solicitudes para subvenciones de tres programas culturales competitivos: Las Subvenciones take pART proveen apoyo para actividades de arte abiertas al público por parte de organizaciones en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos y proyectos de escuelas que benefician una escuela/distrito específico no califican. La fecha límite es el 19 DE ENERO, 2024 a las 4:59 PM PST. Las Subvenciones Para Festivales, Desfiles, y Celebraciones (Festival, Parade and Celebration Grants [FPC]) proveen apoyo para festivales comunitarios, desfiles y celebraciones por parte de organizaciones no-lucrativas en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos no califican. La fecha límite es el 2 DE FEBRERO, 2024 a las 4:59 PM PST. Las Subvenciones Operativas (Operating Grants [OpG]) proveen apoyo general operativo a organizaciones de arte profesionales o semi-profesionales en San José con un presupuesto consistente arriba de los $50,000, y una temporada completa de programación de las artes. La fecha límite es el 23 DE FEBRERO, 2024 a las 4:59 PM PST. Las reglas y solicitudes para los programas estarán disponible en línea www.sanjoseculture.org. A las organizaciones interesadas se les anima a asistir a una serie de TALLERES PRE-SOLICITUD que tendrán lugar de esta manera: take pART: 1 dic a las 12:00 PM por Zoom. FPC: 6 dic a las 12:00 PM por Zoom. OpG: 13 dic a las 10:00 AM por Zoom. Los talleres se llevarán por Zoom, y solo inglés. Vaya a este enlace para registrarse o ver las grabaciones del taller: www.SanJoseCulture.org o correo electrónico Beth.Tobey@SanJoseCa.gov Para más información llama al 408-793-4347 (solo inglés)

Well, again, those rumors were true, okay? Just because the rumors were true doesn't mean they currently are true. As the reformed icon of Christmas that I am, I wish people would realize that more. Instead of accusing me of something that I fully admitted to doing and then apologized for. I'd like to be accepted where I went, people saying, "Oh, hello, Mr. Grinch. How are you?" As opposed to reminding me of the worst day of my life. But I do have to admit, it's nice to have a catchy song, right? Everyone knows exactly how cuddly I am compared to what cactus, and which kind of eels I'm as charming as. So that I do appreciate to be as iconic. But next time, my next book, it'll be all about me being a little nicer. I'll say that much. I'll sit down and write in my memoirs eventually. You’re coming to San Jose soon with Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, so what advice do you have for all the little San Joseans on having a good holiday season? To have a great holiday season. I mean, do what the Who's do, what do they do? They make a lot of noise, and they sing a lot of songs and they have a lot of food. That's what I think is a great start. Have a lot of fun, togetherness, food. What else do I hate? Joy? Yeah, ugh. Have all that fun stuff. I think that's a great way to start. Mr. Grinch, thank you for your time. My final question is, what do you hope that the humans that come to see your show take away from it? I hope that they take away just a wonderful, magical, fantastic time at Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical playing here in San Jose. They're going to come in and just take away the songs. I hope they take away the spirit of the show. They take away the laughs and the memories that they had as a family at the theater. That's what I hope they take away. More information and tickets are available at broadwaysanjose.com. Besides the musical, The Grinch will be making stops at several South Bay locations to meet with fans. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 (BLACK FRIDAY) 2–4 p.m. — Santana Row – Photo opportunities available in Park Valencia by Maggiano’s. 5:20–5:50 p.m. — Signia by Hilton San Jose – Photo opportunities available in front of the hotel by the Enchant Christmas display. 6–6:30 p.m. — Tree Lighting Ceremony at Christmas in the Park 6:40–7:10 p.m. — AJI Bar and Robata Grill - Chill out with Mr. Grinch after a busy day inside Signia by Hilton San Jose. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. — The Tech Interactive** – Photo opportunities available in New Venture Hall. Get 10% off General Admission Tickets with code: GRINCH Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday - Sunday between November 25–January 15. 4 tickets maximum allowed with discount. Not valid with other offers or promotions. 3–3:30 p.m. — Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose** — Photo opportunities available at the outdoor amphitheater. Enjoy a sneak peek performance CMT San Jose's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 2:30 p.m. before Mr. Grinch arrives! Get 10% off tickets with code: CMT-GRINCH10 for performances from Dec. 1 10 at the Montgomery Theater. 4:30–5 p.m. – Downtown Ice** at Circle of Palms **Admission tickets are required.

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