El Observador December 9th, 2022.

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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Lacoincidencia de tres virus: COVID, influenza y el virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV), han desatado una tormenta perfecta de salud pública en los Estados Unidos que ha saturado a un creciente número de hospitales en el país, especialmente las salas pediátricas, y provocado una escasez de medicamentos infantiles.

De acuerdo con los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), los niveles de contagio de COVID y de la influenza son incluso superiores a los registrados el año pasado, ya que se han registrado hasta inicios del octubre más de 8.7 millones de casos de flu, incluyendo 78,000 hospitalizaciones y más de 4,500 muertes registradas.

Ahora sabemos que las complicaciones de salud derivadas del COVID y de la influenza son en gran medida prevenibles gracias a la vacunación.

Pero ya nos encontramos en el mes de diciembre, en vísperas de las fiestas de fin de año y hasta el momento sólo uno de cada cuatro adultos estadounidenses ha recibido la vacuna contra el flu. Aunque sean cifras ligeramente más altas que la temporada anterior, son claramente insuficientes para contener la ola de influenza.

Peor aún, de acuerdo con los CDC las tasas de vacunación contra el flu son especialmente bajas en algunos de los grupos de más alto riesgo, afectando más a los adultos mayores de 65 años, las mujeres embarazadas y los niños. Hasta el momento se han reportado 14 muertes pediátricas, incluidas 2 la semana pasada.

Y aunque los virus no distinguen la edad, el color de la piel o el origen étnico, las personas de algunos grupos minoritarios raciales y étnicos tenemos más probabilidades de ser hospitalizadas con gripe.

En comparación con los adultos blancos, las tasas de hospitalización por influenza son 20% más alto entre los adultos hispanos, 30 % más alto entre los adultos indios americanos/ nativos de Alaska (AI/AN) y casi un 80 % más alto entre los adultos negros.

Aún cuando puede haber más de una razón para el desproporcional impacto de los virus en nuestras comunidades, una de las explicaciones parece obvia: durante la temporada 2021-2022, la tasa de vacunación contra el flu de los latinos adultos fue de apenas el 38% y de 42% en los afroamericanos, comparado con un 54% entre los adultos blancos no hispanos.

El mensaje es claro: Una vacuna an-

ual contra la gripe es la mejor manera de protegerse contra este virus. La vacunación ayuda a prevenir infecciones y también puede prevenir resultados graves en personas que se vacunan pero aún se enferman de gripe.

Es verdad que la vacunación no siempre previene o logra evitar la infección, pero puede hacer que los síntomas sean menos severos y que reduzca el riesgo de la hospitalización o la muerte. Y como hay que predicar con el ejemplo: Yo estoy vacunado contra el COVID y contra la influenza, usted y su familia deberían hacerlo también.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Thecoincidence of three viruses: COVID, influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), have unleashed a perfect public health storm in the United States that has overwhelmed a growing number of hospitals in the country, especially pediatric wards, and caused a shortage of children's medicines.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the levels of contagion of

COVID and influenza are even higher than those registered last year. Up until the beginning of October more than 8.7 million flu cases have been registered, including 78,000 hospitalizations and more than 4,500 recorded deaths.

We now know that health complications from COVID and influenza are largely preventable through vaccination.

But now we find ourselves in December, on the eve of the holidays, and so far only one in four American adults has received the flu vaccine. Although they are slightly higher figures than the previous season, they are clearly insufficient to contain the wave of influenza.

Worse yet, according to the CDC, flu vaccination rates are especially low in some of the highest-risk groups, hitting adults 65 and older, pregnant women, and children the most. So far, 14 pediatric deaths have been reported, including 2 in the past week.

And while viruses don't discriminate by age, skin color, or ethnicity, people from distinct racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized with the flu.

Compared to white adults, influenza hospitalization rates are 20% higher among Hispanic adults, 30% higher among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults, and nearly 80% higher among black adults.

While there may be more than one reason for the disproportionate impact of viruses in our communities, one explanation seems obvious: During the 2021-2022 season, the flu vaccination rate was just 38% for Latino adults and 42% for African Americans, compared to 54% for non-Hispanic white adults.

The message is clear: An annual flu shot is the best way to protect yourself against this virus. Vaccination helps prevent infection and can also prevent serious outcomes in people who get vaccinated but still get the flu.

It is true that vaccination does not always prevent or avoid infection, but it can make symptoms less severe and reduce the risk of hospitalization or death. And since you have to lead by example: I am vaccinated against COVID and against influenza, you and your family should be too.

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CA PANDEMIC PROTECTIONS HELD LINE ON CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE

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During 2021, the first year after the pandemic began, California managed to keep more than 96% of children insured, according to a new report from Georgetown University.

The authors credit a federal law which gave states extra money so no one would be dropped from Medicaid during COVID.

Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, said the protections are slated to lapse when the national health emergency ends next spring, and she predicted the national child uninsured rate could double.

"Three out of every four children that may lose Medicaid coverage will still be eligible," Alker pointed out. "Sometimes children lose coverage at Medicaid renewal, just because the letter gets lost in the mail. Families with limited English proficiency may have more trouble getting through the renewal process successfully."

Next spring, Medi-Cal will likely resume its annual re-evaluations of recipients' eligibility. Alker argued all states need to launch a massive outreach campaign to make sure no eligible child is dropped. And parents need to make sure Medi-Cal has their correct address.

Mayra Alvarez, president of the Children's Partnership, noted California's most recent budget

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included money to keep all children on MediCal continuously covered until age five, but there's a catch.

"The state is not slated to implement that provision until 2025," Alvarez stressed. "We're urging the state to move as quickly as possible with those protections so that our children don't drop off of the rolls."

Nationally, the child uninsured rate in the U.S. was 5.4% in 2021, down slightly from 2019, reversing a trend from the Trump years, when the rate of uninsured children went up.

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cia sanitaria nacional la próxima primavera, y predice que la tasa nacional de niños sin seguro podría duplicarse.

"Tres de cada cuatro niños que pueden perder la cobertura de Medicaid seguirán siendo elegibles. A veces, los niños pierden la cobertura en la renovación de Medicaid, simplemente porque la carta se pierde en el correo. Las familias con dominio limitado del inglés pueden tener más problemas para terminar con éxito el proceso de renovación," explico Alker.

La próxima primavera, es probable que MediCal reanude sus reevaluaciones anuales de elegibilidad de los beneficiarios. Alker dice que todos los estados deben lanzar una campaña masiva de divulgación para asegurarse de que no se abandone a ningún niño elegible. Y los padres deben asegurarse de que Medi-Cal tenga su dirección correcta.

Mayra Alvarez de Children's Partnership señala que el presupuesto más reciente de California incluya dinero para mantener a todos los niños en Medi-Cal cubiertos continuamente hasta los cinco años; pero hay una trampa.

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2021, el primer año después de que comenzó la pandemia, California logro mantener asegurado a más del 96 % de los niños, según un nuevo informe de la Universidad de Georgetown.

Los autores dan crédito a una ley federal que otorgo dinero extra a los estados para que nadie dejara de recibir Medicaid durante la pandemia de COVID. Joan Alker, del Centro para Niños y Familias de Georgetown, dice que esas protecciones caducan cuando termine la emergen-

"El estado no está programado para implementar esa disposición hasta 2025. Por lo tanto, instamos al estado a actuar lo más rápido posible con esas protecciones para que nuestros niños no se salgan de las listas," comento también Alvarez.

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MANTENGA AL COVID FUERA DE SU LISTA DE INVITADOS DE LOS DIAS FESTIVOS

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Theholiday season is here. And, as we comb through our collections of treasured holiday ornaments, put Santa and his reindeer on the lawn, and plan elaborate feasts, health experts advise us to devise a strategy to keep our beloved friends and family safe from COVID-19 infection. This is especially important to protect elderly family members.

Dr. Dali Fan, a cardiologist and health sciences clinical professor at UC Davis, says he expects there will be an increase of COVID-19 cases this winter.

“I would not call it a ‘surge,’ which carries a tone of an uncontrolled situation. But a winter case increase is likely, and we need to stay vigilant,” said Dr. Fan.

Boosters Provide Protection

About 80 percent of Americans have received their initial COVID-19 vaccine series, but just 10 percent have availed of the updated booster, which is believed to recognize and provide protection against the Omicron variant.

In mid-October, the BA.5 subvariant accounted for 70 percent of COVID-19 cases in the US. But rapidly emerging are the BA.4 and BA.4.6 subvariants, which account for 13 percent of infections. BQ.1 and BQ1.1, both immune-evasive variants, are rising rapidly and account for about 11 percent of cases in the US., said the CDC in a Nov. 4 report.

“It’s unclear whether any of them will overtake BA.5 as the country’s dominant COVID strain,” Fan said. “That makes getting a new Omicron-specific COVID booster all the more crucial.”

Dr. Fan provides advice on keeping our families safe from a COVID-19 infection, as we celebrate the holidays.

EMS: The holidays usually mean large indoor parties, often with poor ventilation because of inclement weather. Are such gatherings superspreader events?

Dr. Fan: The short answer is yes. Hosting a holiday party indoors is considered risky for those who invite family and friends living outside of their homes. Risks associated with parties and events are driven in large part by the highly infectious Omicron strain of COVID-19.

A Harris Poll conducted last year found that 54 percent of fully vaccinated respondents intend to make vaccination status a factor when they’re making their holiday plans. More than 50 percent are hesitant to attend gatherings with unvaccinated family members or friends. So, if you are concerned, you are not alone.

EMS: How can hosts keep their guests safe from getting a Covid infection during their indoor gathering? Conversely, what can guests do?

Dr. Fan: First, urge everyone on your holiday guest list to get vaccinated, and to get a new updated booster or third dose if advised to by their health professional. This will be the biggest COVID-19 risk factor reduction.

Second, if you’re able to, host family outside, where risks are considerably lower.

Third, protect yourself while attending indoor gatherings. Wear a well-fitted mask, keep a safe distance from others, and wash your hands frequently.

Lastly, if you are sick, stay home.

EMS: Would you recommend wearing a mask at an indoor holiday party, even if folks around you choose not to wear them? And should we limit the size of gatherings?

Dr. Fan: Wearing a mask in indoor spaces helps slow the spread of many different respiratory viruses including RSV, flu and COVID.

I personally recommend that if you’re going to get together with people who are not living in your home and local transmission rates are high, do wear masks, if possible. This can be awkward and embarrassing. But it lowers your risk, your host’s risk, as well as your

loved ones.

If the meal can be enjoyed outdoors with a limited number of people, that’s safer than gathering inside. If the celebration must take place indoors, opening windows can increase ventilation.

Who Should Wear Masks?

Other people who should consider wearing masks include:

• Younger children who may not be able to receive full vaccinations

• Elderly guests who may be considered immunocompromised but unable to complete vaccination and those who face pre-existing conditions that put them at high risk for severe sickness

• Those living in a town or city where local COVID-19 transmission is trending high, as asymptomatic spread (those who are sick without any symptoms) is still a concern.

EMS: Would you recommend that hosts mandate a COVID test of each of their guests on the day of the gathering?

Dr. Fan: I don’t think a COVID test mandate is necessary, but those that feel safer testing before traveling or attending in person events should feel free to do so.

EMS: How do we keep elderly family members and high-risk people safe? If a resident of a longterm care facility joins in, what safety measures would you suggest for them, and your guests?

Dr. Fan: Remember: Compared to young adults, those over the age of 65 are 60 times more likely to die from COVID-19, according to the CDC. The death rate is 340 times higher for those over the age of 85. This underscores the need to get vaccinated and boosted and to take any additional precautions based on your situation, like masking or celebrating outside or virtually if necessary.

People from long-term care facilities usually have the highest risk. Inform your guests about their presence.

EMS: Will boosters play a big role in keeping people safe during the holidays?

Dr. Fan: believe the COVID vaccine booster doses are crucial. Please keep in mind that while the original mRNA coronavirus vaccines have proven effective at preventing death and severe disease from COVID-19, breakthrough infections and reinfections have become more common in the face of an evolving virus and waning immune protection over time. The boosters can strength the protection on both fronts.

The updated booster is a bivalent vaccine, which means it contains two messenger RNA (mRNA) components of the coronavirus. Half of the vaccine targets the original strain, and the other half targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariant lineages, which are predicted to continue circulating this fall and winter.

EMS: When is the ideal time to take the shot, for protection through the holidays and beyond?

Dr. Fan: It’s going to take about two weeks for you to start to develop protection from the initial COVID vaccine. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to produce T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes after vaccination. But the protection starts to wane after about six months.

So, the best time to get boosted for the holidays is now. Check with your medical care provider, local clinic, or MyTurn.ca.gov.

Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services

Latemporada navideña está aquí. Y, mientras revisamos nuestras colecciones de preciados adornos navideños, colocamos a Papá Noel y sus renos en el césped y planificamos festines elaborados, los expertos en salud nos aconsejan diseñar una estrategia para mantener a nuestros amados amigos y familiares a salvo de la infección por COVID-19. Esto es especialmente importante para proteger a los miembros mayores de la familia.

El Dr. Dali Fan, cardiólogo y profesor clínico de ciencias de la salud en UC Davis, dice que espera que haya un aumento de casos de COVID-19 este invierno.

“Yo no lo llamaría un ‘aumento’, que tiene el tono de una situación descontrolada. Pero es probable que aumenten los casos de invierno y debemos permanecer atentos”, dijo el Dr. Fan.

Los refuerzos brindan protección Alrededor del 80 por ciento de los estadounidenses recibieron su serie inicial de vacunas contra el COVID-19, pero solo el 10 por ciento se benefició del refuerzo actualizado, que se cree que reconoce y brinda protección contra la variante Omicron.

A mediados de octubre, la subvariante BA.5 representaba el 70 por ciento de los casos de COVID-19 en los EE. UU. Pero están surgiendo rápidamente las subvariantes BA.4 y BA.4.6, que representan el 13 por ciento de las infecciones. BQ.1 y BQ1.1, ambas variantes inmunoevasivas, están aumentando rápidamente y representan alrededor del 11 por ciento de los casos en los EE. UU., dijo el CDC en un informe del 4 de noviembre.

“No está claro si alguno de ellos superará a BA.5 como la cepa COVID dominante del país”, dijo Fan. “Eso hace que obtener un nuevo refuerzo COVID específico de Omicron sea aún más crucial”.

El Dr. Fan brinda consejos sobre cómo mantener a nuestras familias a salvo de una infección por COVID-19, mientras celebramos las fiestas.

EMS: Los días festivos suelen significar grandes fiestas en el interior, a menudo con poca ventilación debido a las inclemencias del clima. ¿Son estas reuniones eventos de súper contagio?

Dr. Fan: La respuesta corta es sí. Organizar una fiesta en el interior se considera riesgoso para aquellos que invitan a familiares y amigos que viven fuera de sus hogaresLos riesgos asociados con fiestas y eventos son impulsados en gran parte por la cepa altamente infecciosa Omicron de COVID-19.

Una encuesta de Harris realizada el año pasado encontró que el 54 por ciento de los encuestados con todas las vacunas tienen la intención de hacer que el estado de vacunación sea un factor cuando hacen sus planes para las vacaciones. Más del 50 por ciento duda en asistir a reuniones con familiares o amigos no vacunados. Entonces, si está preocupado, no está solo.

EMS: ¿Cómo pueden los anfitriones evitar que sus invitados se infecten con Covid durante su reunión en el interior? Por el contrario, ¿qué pueden hacer los invitados?

Dr. Fan: En primer lugar, inste a todos los que están en su lista de invitados para las fiestas a que se vacunen y obtengan un nuevo refuerzo actualizado o una tercera dosis si su profesional de la salud se lo recomienda. Esta será la mayor reducción de factores de riesgo de COVID-19.

En segundo lugar, si puede, aloje a la familia afuera, donde los riesgos son considerablemente menores. Tercero, protéjase mientras asiste a reuniones en interiores. Use una máscara bien ajustada, mantenga una distancia segura de los demás y lávese las manos con frecuencia.

Por último, si está enfermo, quédese en casa.

EMS: ¿Recomendaría usar una máscara en una fiesta en el interior, incluso si las personas que lo rodean deciden no usarlas? ¿Y deberíamos limitar el tamaño de las reuniones?

Dr. Fan: El uso de una máscara en espacios interiores ayuda a retrasar la propagación de muchos virus respiratorios diferentes, incluidos el RSV, la gripe y el COVID.

Personalmente recomiendo que si se va a reunir con personas que no viven en su casa y las tasas de transmisión local son altas, use máscaras, si es posible. Esto puede ser incómodo y vergonzoso. Pero reduce su riesgo, el riesgo de su anfitrión, así como el de sus seres queridos.

Si la comida se puede disfrutar al aire libre con un número limitado de personas, es más seguro que reunirse adentro. Si la celebración debe realizarse en el interior, abrir las ventanas puede aumentar la ventilación.

¿Quién debería usar máscaras?

Otras personas que deberían considerar usar máscaras incluyen:

• Niños más pequeños que tal vez no puedan recibir las vacunas completes

• Invitados de edad avanzada que pueden considerarse inmunocomprometidos pero que no pueden completar la vacunación y aquellos que enfrentan condiciones preexistentes que los ponen en alto riesgo de enfermarse gravemente

• Aquellos que viven en un pueblo o ciudad donde la transmisión local de COVID-19 tiene una tendencia alta, ya que la propagación asintomática (aquellos que están enfermos sin ningún síntoma) sigue siendo una preocupación

EMS: ¿Recomendaría que los anfitriones exijan una prueba de COVID de cada uno de sus invitados el día de la reunión?

Dr. Fan: No creo que sea necesario un mandato de prueba COVID, pero aquellos que se sientan más seguros antes de viajar o asistir a eventos en persona deben sentirse libres de hacerlo.

EMS: ¿Cómo mantenemos seguros a los familiares mayores y a las personas de alto riesgo? ¿Si se une un residente de un centro de atención a largo plazo, ¿qué medidas de seguridad sugeriría para él y sus invitados?

Dr. Fan: Recuerde: en comparación con los adultos jóvenes, los mayores de 65 años tienen 60 veces más probabilidades de morir por COVID-19, según los CDC. La tasa de mortalidad es 340 veces mayor para los mayores de 85 años. Esto subraya la necesidad de vacunarse, ponerse los refuerzos y de tomar precauciones adicionales en función de su situación, como usar mascarillas o celebrar al aire libre o virtualmente si es necesario.

Las personas de los centros de atención a largo plazo suelen tener el riesgo más alto. Informe a sus invitados sobre su presencia.

EMS: ¿Los refuerzos jugarán un papel importante para mantener a las personas seguras durante las festividades?

Dr. Fan: Creo que las dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna COVID son cruciales. Tenga en cuenta que, si bien las vacunas originales contra el coronavirus de ARNm han demostrado ser efectivas para prevenir la muerte y la enfermedad grave por COVID-19, las infecciones y reinfecciones se han vuelto más comunes frente a un virus en evolución y una protección inmunitaria menguante con el tiempo.

Los refuerzos pueden fortalecer la protección en ambos frentes.

El refuerzo actualizado es una vacuna bivalente, lo que significa que contiene dos componentes de ARN mensajero (ARNm) del coronavirus. La mitad de la vacuna se dirige a la cepa original, y la otra mitad se dirige a los linajes subvariantes BA.4 y BA.5 Omicron, que se prevé que sigan circulando este otoño e invierno.

EMS: ¿Cuándo es el momento ideal para tomar la inyección, para la protección durante las vacaciones y más allá?

Dr. Fan: Le tomará alrededor de dos semanas comenzar a desarrollar protección contra la vacuna COVID inicial. Por lo general, el cuerpo tarda algunas semanas en producir linfocitos T y linfocitos B después de la vacunación. Pero la protección comienza a disminuir después de unos seis meses.

Por lo tanto, el mejor momento para recibir un impulso para las fiestas es ahora. Consulte con su proveedor de atención médica, clínica local o MyTurn.ca.gov.

Dr. Dali Fan, a cardiologist and health sciences clinical professor at UC Davis, offers some tips for keeping your family free from Covid exposure this holiday season

El Dr. Dali Fan, cardiólogo y profesor clínico de ciencias de la salud en UC Davis, ofrece algunos consejos para mantener a su familia libre de la exposición al Covid en esta temporada navideña

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IS CALIFORNIA’S BELEAGUERED JOBLESS BENEFITS AGENCY READY FOR A RECESSION?

California’s Employment Development Department struggled to keep up with the demands of the pandemic. But a potential recession isn’t likely to be as intense, and the department has made several changes that could smooth the process of getting benefits

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of tech layoffs, the strain of inflation and news of potentially recessioninducing decisions from federal bankers could spell tough economic times ahead.

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If more people are laid off, more Californians will turn to unemployment benefits to help them afford the basics while they look for a new job.

It’s a process that buckled under the pressures of the pandemic. Residents sometimes waited months for benefits from the state’s Employment Development Department, dialing the department hundreds of times. On top of that was a string of fraud scandals: Claims came from ‘unemployed’ infants and children and according to prosecutors, benefits were paid to tens of thousands of inmates in jail and prison, who are ineligible. The vast majority of the fraud was in temporary, federally funded pandemic aid programs.

The situation has since improved. But how will the system hold up if there’s a recession?

Thanks to “the level of testing that the pandemic put us through, we are in such a strong position to weather a typical economic contraction,” said Gareth Lacy, communications advisor at the department.

But not everyone is convinced. “There have been some major improvements,” said Daniela Urban, executive director of the Center for Workers’ Rights. “But I think we’re not at the point where if a major crisis hit the unemployment system again, the system would be able to function as it should.”

A recession would probably look different than the shocking early months of the pandemic, when claims for new benefits jumped tenfold from February to March of 2020, according to department data. One point of comparison: There were 20 million claims for unemployment benefits during the pandemic and 3.8 million during the Great Recession, according to Lacy. And during the pandemic, the challenge for the department wasn’t just dealing with the surge of claims; it also had to implement new federal aid programs.

The incredible wave of people applying in a matter of weeks was “extreme” says Till von Wachter, an economics professor at UCLA. Normal recessions are more gradual, he said, so the number of claims the department has to process per week would likely be lower. “They just went through trial by fire,” von Wachter said. He’s optimistic that the department would be able to better deal with a recession.

But, if the agency struggles to keep up with the demands of a recession, it wouldn’t be the first time. In the wake of the recession that began in 2008, reports emerged that checks were delayed due to outdated computers, and exasperated workers were met with busy phone lines.

Inside the department’s recession plan

In 2021, state lawmakers required the department to come up with a recession plan; the result is a nearly 90-page report.

One change, the report explains, is that the department created a new team tasked with forecasting unemployment benefit-related workloads and figuring how many staff will be needed. The report also details how the department will adapt if the unemployment rate reaches specific levels. California’s unemployment rate is currently around 4%, but if, for example, it ticks up to 6%, the plan includes authorizing overtime, reducing vacation slots during peak periods, and limiting the approval of part-time requests. If it reaches 8%, the department would hire additional staff and “deploy retired annuitants.” If it reaches 12%, it’s time to call in the contractors.

The report says pulling all this off is challenging because federal funding for unemployment benefit administration is tied to an actual — not anticipated — workload.

Given “the level of testing that the pandemic put us through, we are in such a strong position to weather a typical economic contraction.”

-GARETH LACY, STATE EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The agency has made some other changes that could smooth the process of get-

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ting benefits.

For Californians whose primary language is not English, expanded multilingual services should make it easier to navigate the system. “Individuals who are not fluent in English face insurmountable barriers to receiving assistance,” found a September 2020 ‘strike team’ report. In a February settlement with several advocacy groups, the department agreed to:

• Provide real-time spoken and signed language services for workers in any language they need

• Add dedicated phone lines for Korean, Tagalog and Armenian speakers in addition to existing lines serving Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese speakers

• Translate all important unemployment benefits documents in the top 15 non-English languages used in the state by the end of 2022.

A new section of the unemployment benefits website now provides forms and other information translated into eight languages, plus simplified Chinese. The expansion came after a legislative push to add multilingual services for unemployment benefits.

Another recent change addresses what happens if you start getting benefits, and then your eligibility is called into question. In the past if, in the course of filling out forms to prove your ongoing eligibility, you indicate that you worked one day, or were sick one day – two things that could disqualify you from receiving benefits –the department would stop sending payments until it determined whether you were still eligible, which could require an interview, said Urban.

“At the height of the pandemic, (the department) was so behind the determinations (that) people were waiting 15, 16, or more weeks for these determinations,” and in the meantime, they weren’t receiving any benefits, Urban said. Now, if the agency can’t determine whether you’re eligible within 14 days, it will keep paying benefits while they sort out the issue, Urban said.

There have been other customer service tweaks over the past couple of years, including adding a call-back feature on call center phone lines so that people don’t have to wait on hold, improving the mobile phone version of the website, and enabling claimants to upload documents, rather than physically mail them in, according to the department.

The department has also begun a multi-year modernization effort, dubbed EDDNext, aimed at improving customer service for unemployment benefits, paid family leave, and disability insurance, for which the department received $136 million this year. So far, the department has begun designing a new online login that will work for unemployment benefits as well as paid family leave and disability insurance, and designing forms that are easier to read and understand.

If there’s a recession, some workers can’t turn to unemployment benefits. That includes the self-employed, who generally aren’t covered by unemployment benefits, said Jenna Gerry, a senior staff attorney at the National Employment Law Project. The federal government created temporary benefits for self-employed workers and contractors during the pandemic, but that ended in 2021.

Another large group that will find itself without unemployment benefits if a recession hits is undocumented workers – despite a major push from advocates and a bill passed by the Legislature. Under federal law, undocumented workers can’t get traditional unemployment benefits, said Gerry.

This year, worker and immigrant advocates pushed for a new pilot program that would have

provided unemployment-like benefits to noncitizen workers – an idea Colorado lawmakers embraced this year. But California legislators didn’t provide funding for the program in the state budget, said Sasha Feldstein, economic justice policy director for the California Immigrant Policy Center. Curiously, they then passed a bill that laid out how the program would work, but which didn’t include funding, and Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill, citing, in part, the absence of “a dedicated funding source.”

An $18 billion dollar problem

Another consequence of a recession could be growing California’s already massive unemployment debt.

The state’s unemployment insurance trust fund ran out of money during the pandemic, after so many laid-off Californians relied on the benefits. The federal government loaned California billions to keep benefits flowing, and the state still is on the hook to pay back about $18 billion.

California’s debt is uniquely large. While many states had to turn to the feds to pay out benefits during the pandemic, at this point just California, New York, Connecticut, Illinois and the Virgin Islands still have debt. California’s debt is roughly double the size of the other four combined.

“If there is a slowdown in the economy, we are totally and completely unprepared to be able to provide for California workers because of the deficit.”

-ROB LAPSLEY, CALIFORNIA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

This isn’t the first time the system has gone into debt. In the wake of the Great Recession, the debt grew to about $10 billion. California didn’t finish paying it off until the spring of 2018, according to H.D. Palmer, a spokesperson for the Finance Department, and the state spent about $1.4 billion on interest on the Great Recession era unemployment debt, according to Palmer.

Unemployment benefits are funded by employers, and in order to pay off the current debt, a federal tax on employers will automatically increase by $21 per employee in 2023, and ratchet up by an additional $21 per employee per year until the loan is repaid. This year state lawmakers also decided to kick in $250 million in state funds toward the loan principal and $342.4 million to cover the interest accrued so far.

But if the state goes into a recession, that debt could grow even larger.

“If there is a slowdown in the economy, we are totally and completely unprepared to be able to provide for California workers because of the deficit,” said Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable, which represents major employers and has advocated for the state to contribute $10 billion to pay down the loan principal. “There may not be an interest in Congress to bail out California and New York,” Lapsley said.

But it would be unprecedented for the federal government to let a state’s unemployment system run out of money and stop providing benefits, said Gerry, with the National Employment Law Project. “That has never happened in the history of the unemployment insurance program since it was enacted in 1935.”

“I don’t think that there’s a real threat that no benefits will be available,” Gerry said. But having a system that repeatedly goes into debt means that taxpayers get stuck with an avoidable bill. And, Gerry said, “if we had more money in our trust fund, it would be easier to make the case that we could enhance benefits.”

¿ESTÁ LISTA LA ASEDIADA AGENCIA DE BENEFICIOS POR DESEMPLEO DE CALIFORNIA PARA UNA RECESIÓN?

El Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo de California (EDD) luchó para mantenerse al día con las demandas de beneficios recibidas durante la pandemia. Pero es probable que una posible recesión no sea tan intensa, y el departamento ha realizado varios cambios que podrían suavizar el proceso de obtención de beneficios

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cascada de despidos tecnológicos, la tensión de la inflación y las noticias de decisiones de los banqueros federales que podrían inducir una recesión podrían significar tiempos económicos difíciles en el futuro.

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Si se despide a más personas, más californianos recurrirán a los beneficios de desempleo para ayudar a pagar lo básico mientras buscan un nuevo trabajo.

Es un proceso que se derrumbó bajo las presiones de la pandemia. Los residentes a veces esperaban meses para recibir beneficios del Departamento de Desarrollo de Empleo del estado, llamando telefónicamente al departamento cientos de veces. Además de eso, hubo una serie de escándalos de fraude: los reclamos provenían de bebés y niños ‘desempleados’ y, según los fiscales, se pagaron beneficios a decenas de miles de reclusos en la cárcel y prisión, que no son elegibles. La gran mayoría del fraude fue en programas temporales de ayuda pandémica financiados por el gobierno federal.

La situación ha mejorado desde entonces. Pero, ¿cómo se mantendrá el sistema si hay una recesión?

Gracias al “ nivel de pruebas que nos puso la pandemia, estamos en una posición tan sólida para capear una contracción económica típica”, dijo Gareth Lacy, asesor de comunicaciones del departamento.

Pero no todos están convencidos. “Ha habido algunas mejoras importantes”, dijo Daniela Urban, directora ejecutiva del Centro para los Derechos de los Trabajadores. “Pero creo que no estamos en el punto en que si una gran crisis golpea nuevamente el sistema de desempleo, el sistema podría funcionar como debería”.

Una recesión probablemente se vería diferente a los impactantes primeros meses de

la pandemia, cuando las solicitudes de nuevos beneficios se multiplicaron por diez de febrero a marzo de 2020, según datos del departamento. Un punto de comparación: hubo 20 millones de solicitudes de beneficios por desempleo durante la pandemia y solo 3,8 millones durante la Gran Recesión, según Lacy. Y durante la pandemia, el desafío para el departamento no fue solo lidiar con el aumento de reclamos; también tuvo que implementar nuevos programas de ayuda federal.

La increíble ola de personas que presentaron solicitudes en cuestión de semanas fue “extrema”, dice Till von Wachter, profesor de economía en UCLA. Las recesiones normales son más graduales, dijo, por lo que la cantidad de reclamos que el departamento tiene que procesar por semana probablemente sea menor. “Simplemente pasaron por una prueba de fuego”, dijo von Wachter. Es optimista de que el departamento podría lidiar mejor con una recesión.

Pero, si la agencia lucha por mantenerse al día con las exigencias de una recesión, no sería la primera vez. A raíz de la recesión que comenzó en 2008, surgieron informes de que los cheques se retrasaron debido a computadoras obsoletas y los trabajadores exasperados se encontraron con líneas telefónicas ocupadas.

Dentro del plan de recesión del departamento

En 2021, los legisladores estatales exigieron que el departamento presentara un plan de recesión; el resultado es un informe de casi 90 páginas.

Un cambio, explica el informe, es que el departamento creó un nuevo equipo encargado de pronosticar las cargas de trabajo relacionadas con los beneficios de desempleo y calcular cuánto personal se necesitará. El informe también detalla cómo se adaptará el departamento si la tasa de desempleo alcanza niveles específicos. La tasa de desempleo de California ronda

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actualmente el 4%, pero si, por ejemplo, sube hasta el 6%, el plan incluye autorizar horas extras, reducir los espacios de vacaciones durante los períodos pico y limitar la aprobación de solicitudes de medio tiempo. Si alcanza el 8%, el departamento contrataría personal adicional y “desplegaría a pensionistas jubilados”. Si llega al 12%, es hora de llamar a los contratistas.

El informe dice que lograr todo esto es un desafío porque los fondos federales para la administración de beneficios por desempleo están vinculados a una carga de trabajo real, no anticipada.

Dado “el nivel de prueba al que nos sometió la pandemia, estamos en una posición tan sólida para capear una contracción económica típica”.

-GARETH LACY, DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO DE EMPLEO DEL ESTADO

La agencia ha realizado otros cambios que podrían facilitar el proceso de obtención de beneficios.

Para los californianos cuyo idioma principal no es el inglés, los servicios multilingües ampliados deberían facilitar la navegación por el sistema. “Las personas que no dominan el inglés enfrentan barreras insuperables para recibir asistencia”, encontró un informe del ‘strike team’ de septiembre de 2020 . En un acuerdo de febrero con varios grupos de defensa, el departamento acordó:

• Proporcionar servicios de lenguaje hablado y de señas en tiempo real para los trabajadores en cualquier idioma que necesiten

• Agregar líneas telefónicas dedicadas para hablantes de coreano, tagalo y armenio además de las líneas existentes que atienden hablantes de español, mandarín, cantonés y vietnamita

• Traducir todos los documentos importantes de beneficios de desempleo en los 15 idiomas principales distintos del inglés utilizados en el estado para fines de 2022.

Una nueva sección del sitio web de beneficios de desempleo ahora ofrece formularios y otra información traducida a ocho idiomas, además de chino simplificado. La expansión se produjo después de un impulso legislativo para agregar servicios multilingües para los beneficios por desempleo.

Otro cambio reciente aborda lo que sucede si comienza a recibir beneficios y luego se cuestiona su elegibilidad. En el pasado, si al completar los formularios para probar su elegibilidad continua, indicaba que trabajó un día o estuvo enfermo un día, dos cosas que podrían descalificarlo para recibir beneficios, el departamento dejaba de enviar pagos hasta que determinó si aún era elegible, lo que podría requerir una entrevista, dijo Urban.

“En el punto álgido de la pandemia, (el departamento) estaba tan detrás de las determinaciones (que) las personas esperaban 15, 16 o más semanas por estas determinaciones”, y mientras tanto, no recibían ningún beneficio, dijo Urban. Ahora, si la agencia no puede determinar si eres elegible dentro de los 14 días, seguirá pagando los beneficios mientras resuelven el problema, dijo Urban.

Ha habido otros ajustes en el servicio al cliente en los últimos dos años, incluida la adición de una función de devolución de lla-

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mada en las líneas telefónicas del centro de llamadas para que las personas no tengan que esperar en línea, la mejora de la versión del sitio web para teléfonos móviles y la habilitación a los reclamantes para que suban documentos, en lugar de enviarlos físicamente por correo, según el departamento.

El departamento también ha comenzado un esfuerzo de modernización de varios años, denominado EDDNext, destinado a mejorar el servicio al cliente para los beneficios de desempleo, la licencia familiar paga y el seguro por discapacidad, para lo cual el departamento recibió $136 millones este año. Hasta el momento, el departamento ha comenzado a diseñar un nuevo inicio de sesión en línea que funcionará para los beneficios de desempleo, así como para la licencia familiar pagada y el seguro por discapacidad, y diseñará formularios que sean más fáciles de leer y comprender.

Si hay una recesión, algunos trabajadores no pueden recurrir a los beneficios de desempleo. Eso incluye a los trabajadores por cuenta propia, que generalmente no están cubiertos por los beneficios de desempleo, dijo Jenna Gerry, abogada sénior del Proyecto de Ley Nacional de Empleo. El gobierno federal creó beneficios temporales para trabajadores por cuenta propia y contratistas durante la pandemia, pero eso terminó en 2021.

Otro gran grupo que se encontrará sin beneficios de desempleo si golpea una recesión son los trabajadores indocumentados, a pesar de un gran impulso de los defensores y un proyecto de ley aprobado por la Legislatura. Según la ley federal, los trabajadores indocumentados no pueden obtener los beneficios de desempleo tradicionales, dijo Gerry.

Este año, los defensores de los trabajadores y los inmigrantes presionaron por un nuevo programa piloto que habría brindado beneficios similares al desempleo a los trabajadores no ciudadanos, una idea que los legisladores de Colorado adoptaron este año. Pero los legisladores de California no proporcionaron fondos para el programa en el presupuesto estatal, dijo Sasha Feldstein, directora de política de justicia económica del Centro de Política de Inmigrantes de California. Curiosamente, luego aprobaron un proyecto de ley que establecía cómo funcionaría el programa, pero que no incluía financiamiento, y el gobernador Gavin Newsom vetó el proyecto de ley, citando, en parte, la ausencia de “una fuente de financiamiento dedicada”.

Un problema de $18 mil millones de dólares

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Aviso de la tercera Revisión quinquenal Escuela Secundaria Chalone Peaks, King City

El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas de California (DTSC, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo la tercera Revisión quinquenal de la eficacia de la solución para la Escuela Secundaria de Chalone Peaks que está ubicada en 667 Meyer Avenue en King City, California 93930 (Sitio). La remediación seleccionada fue cubrir el sitio con “sistemas de cubiertas” de protección para reducir la exposición al asbesto de origen natural (NOA, por sus siglas en inglés) que se encuentra en el suelo. Los sistemas de cubiertas consisten en cubiertas duras y suaves. Las cubiertas duras son cubiertas de cemento donde se encuentran los edificios, concreto y/o asfalto. Las cubiertas suaves son áreas cubiertas con una barrera geotextil o una combinación de ellas (una lámina de plástico gruesa que actúa como barrera y marcador entre el NOA y el suelo limpio), relleno limpio, césped, vegetación nativa, corteza y/o cercas seguras. El sindicato del distrito escolar de King City terminó de implementar esta solución en agosto de 2007.

El objetivo de la Revisión quinquenal es averiguar si la remediación seleccionada sigue protegiendo la salud humana y el medio ambiente. También realizamos una búsqueda de cualquier nuevo requisito normativo formado desde la decisión de limpieza. Recomendamos medidas para corregir las deficiencias encontradas. Repetimos este proceso cada cinco años.

El 2 de noviembre de 2022, el Distrito terminó una inspección del sitio para identificar cualquier cambio en las condiciones del sitio o en el uso que pudiera afectar a los sistemas de cubiertas protectoras. El Distrito presentará un informe de revisión quinquenal al DTSC. Posterior a la aprobación del informe, un anuncio público incluirá los hallazgos sobre la eficacia de la solución.

Puede consultar los documentos del proyecto en línea en www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public (Introduzca “Chalone Peaks Middle School” en el campo de búsqueda y seleccione en el menú desplegable) o en la Escuela Secundaria de Chalone Peaks, 667 Meyer Street, King City, CA 93930. Llame al 831-385-4400 para pedir una cita.

Información de Contacto

Si desea denunciar algún problema o desea más información, póngase en contacto con: José Luevano, gerente de proyectos del DTSC, al teléfono (916) 255-3577, o a través de Jose. Luevano@dtsc.ca.gov; Asha Setty, especialista en participación pública, al teléfono (510) 5403910, o a través de Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov; Para solicitudes de medios de comunicación: Russ Edmundson, al teléfono (916) 323-3372, o a través de Russ.Edmundson@dtsc.ca.gov

sempleo de California.

El fondo fiduciario del seguro de desempleo del estado se quedó sin dinero durante la pandemia, después de que tantos californianos despedidos dependieran de los beneficios. El gobierno federal prestó a California miles de millones para mantener el flujo de beneficios, y el estado todavía está obligado a pagar alrededor de $18 mil millones.

La deuda de California es excepcionalmente grande. Si bien muchos estados tuvieron que recurrir a los federales para pagar los beneficios durante la pandemia, en este momento solo California, Nueva York, Connecticut, Illinois y las Islas Vírgenes todavía tienen deudas. La deuda de California es aproximadamente el doble del tamaño de los otros cuatro combinados.

“Si hay una desaceleración en la economía, no estamos total y completamente preparados para poder proveer a los trabajadores de California debido al déficit”.

-ROB LAPSLEY, MESA REDONDA DE NEGOCIOS DE CALIFORNIA

Esta no es la primera vez que el sistema se endeuda. A raíz de la Gran Recesión, la deuda creció a alrededor de $10 mil millones. California no terminó de pagarlo hasta la primavera de 2018, según HD Palmer, vocero del Departamento de Finanzas, y el estado gastó alrededor de $1,400 millones en intereses sobre la deuda por desempleo de la era de la Gran Recesión, según Palmer.

Los beneficios de desempleo son financiados por los empleadores y, para pagar la deuda actual, un impuesto federal sobre los empleadores aumentará automáticamente en $21 por empleado en 2023 y aumentará en $21 adicionales por empleado por año hasta que se pague el préstamo. Este año, los legisladores estatales también decidieron aportar $250 millones en fondos estatales para el capital del préstamo y $342,4 millones para cubrir los intereses acumulados hasta el momento.

Pero si el estado entra en recesión, esa deuda podría crecer aún más.

“Si hay una desaceleración en la economía, no estamos total y completamente preparados para poder proveer a los trabajadores de California debido al déficit”, dijo Rob Lapsley, presidente de California Business Roundtable, que representa a los principales empleadores y ha abogado por el estado a contribuir $10 mil millones para pagar el capital del préstamo. “Es posible que el Congreso no tenga interés en rescatar a California y Nueva York”, dijo Lapsley.

Pero no tendría precedentes que el gobierno federal permitiera que el sistema de desempleo de un estado se quedara sin dinero y dejara de brindar beneficios, dijo Gerry, del Proyecto de Ley Nacional de Empleo. “Eso nunca ha sucedido en la historia del programa de seguro de desempleo desde que se promulgó en 1935”.

“No creo que exista una amenaza real de que no haya beneficios disponibles”, dijo Gerry. Pero tener un sistema que se endeuda repetidamente significa que los contribuyentes se quedan con una factura evitable. Y, dijo Gerry, “si tuviéramos más dinero en nuestro fondo fiduciario, sería más fácil argumentar que podríamos mejorar los beneficios”.

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EN CIFRAS: ASÍ FUE LA TEMPORADA LEVE DE INCENDIOS FORESTALES DE CALIFORNIA EN 2022

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Amedida que California emerge de su temporada “máxima” de incendios forestales, el estado ha logrado evitar una reciente plaga de incendios forestales catastróficos. En lo que va de 2022, se han quemado la menor cantidad de acres de terreno desde 2019.

El director de Servicios de Emergencia del Estado, Mark Ghilarducci, dijo que California tuvo “un poco de suerte” con el clima este verano. Aunque soportó otro año de sequía, gran parte del estado se salvó de lo peor del calor y la sequedad que pueden provocar incendios. Y en algunos casos, la lluvia oportuna vino al rescate.

Los funcionarios de Cal Fire también atribuyen parte de la temporada leve de incendios forestales a su énfasis en eliminar la vegetación que alimenta los incendios. El jefe de bomberos de Cal Fire, Joe Tyler, dijo que los $2.8 mil millones gastados en los últimos dos años en la gestión forestal marcaron la diferencia, con el trabajo de “moderar los incendios que se acercan a las comunidades”.

“Aún no estamos fuera de peligro”.

-GOBERNADOR GAVIN NEWSOM

Conscientes de que los incendios forestales pueden desencadenarse en cualquier momento en un entorno impulsado por el cambio climático, los funcionarios de California cruzaron los dedos después de que el gobernador Gavin Newsom declarara “el final de la temporada alta de incendios” a mediados de noviembre. Si bien California ha entrado en una era de temporadas de incendios durante todo el año, la mayor parte de sus incendios ocurren de abril a octubre.

Aun así, Newsom sabe mejor que tentar al destino. Entonces, mientras informaba que el estado tuvo una temporada de incendios relativamente moderada y elogiaba a los administradores y equipos de bomberos, rápidamente agregó que aún puede pasar cualquier cosa.

“No estamos aquí con un letrero, ‘Misión cumplida’, de ninguna forma”, dijo Newsom. “Seguiremos manteniendo nuestra vigilancia”.

He aquí un vistazo a algunas de las historias detrás de los números.

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Esa es la cantidad de acres quemados en todo el estado en lo que va del año. Casi una cuarta parte de ellos atravesaron los condados remotos de El Dorado y Placer durante el Incendio Mosquito en septiembre y octubre.

En perspectiva, la superficie quemada del año pasado fue unas siete veces mayor: 2,5 millones. Y esos años palidecieron en comparación con el récord de 2020, cuando más de 4,3 millones de acres estuvieron en llamas en California.

El estado aún lanzó todo a los incendios forestales que enfrentó este año, contrató a 1,350 personas adicionales, desplegó una nueva flota de helicópteros de extinción de incendios a medida y puso a trabajar saté-

lites, drones e inteligencia artificial para atacar cada incendio.

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Las estadísticas sobre un número dramáticamente menor de estructuras destruidas por los incendios forestales ofrecen un escaso consuelo cuando es su casa la que se quemó. Aun así, hubo mucho menos daño en comparación con los últimos años: 772 estructuras de California fueron destruidas por incendios este año, mientras que 104 resultaron dañadas.

El incendio McKinney en julio destruyó 185 estructuras y el incendio Oak en el condado de Mariposa destruyó 182, también en julio.

El año pasado, una temporada de incendios desafiante, fue mucho peor: 3560 edificios fueron destruidos, casi cinco veces más que este año, y 286 resultaron dañados. Y durante la temporada 2020, el peor punto de referencia en casi todas las categorías estadísticas, se perdieron 11,116 edificios.

El Camp Fire de 2018 en la ciudad de Paradise en el condado de Butte sigue siendo el incendio más destructivo en la historia de California, acabando con casi 19,000 estructuras y una comunidad entera.

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El costo final fue excelente, incluso en un año de incendios tranquilo. Los incendios de 2022 cobraron la vida de nueve californianos.

Cuatro personas murieron en agosto en el McKinney Fire en el condado rural de Siskiyou, un incendio extenso que también hirió a 12 bomberos. Dos personas fueron encontradas muertas en un automóvil en la entrada de su casa. Otra víctima fue una mujer de unos 70 años que trabajó como vigilante de incendios durante casi cinco décadas. Murió en su casa.

A modo de comparación, tres personas murieron durante la temporada de incendios de 2021, 33 en 2020 y tres en 2019. El Camp Fire, que mató a 85 personas, conserva la terrible distinción como el incendio más mortífero del estado.

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Es una pequeña victoria, pero los bomberos la aceptarán. En 2022 se produjeron unos 7,490 incendios en California, 256 menos que el promedio de cinco años de 7,746. En el mundo de los incendios, incluso las ganancias modestas (alrededor del 3% por debajo del promedio) son bienvenidas.

Los proyectos de eliminación de árboles, y las cicatrices de quemaduras de incendios forestales anteriores, a menudo pueden retrasar o detener la propagación de nuevos incendios. Ese simple cálculo de crear un paisaje menos combustible debería equivaler a menos incendios y más pequeños, incluso con las docenas de variables que intervienen en la provocación de incendios forestales.

California tiene el objetivo, junto con el gobierno federal, que posee la mayoría de las tierras boscosas del estado, de “tratar” un millón de acres anualmente para el 2025. Eso implica iniciar y monitorear incendios pequeños de baja intensidad, construir y extender cortafuegos y limpieza de derechos de vía.

Pero es laborioso y lento: en el año fiscal 202122, el estado llevó a cabo casi 600 proyectos de reducción de combustibles en 101,000 acres. Se han limpiado 21,000 acres adicionales desde julio.

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El incendio forestal más grande del año en el estado, el Mosquito Fire, que quemó 76,788 acres en bosques nacionales, resultó ser insignificante según los estándares recientes, especialmente en comparación con los incendios de un millón de acres de 2020 y el Dixie Fire de 963,000 acres del año pasado.

El tamaño no lo es todo. Aunque no es enorme, el Mosquito Fire, que se inició a principios de septiembre, fue extremadamente obstinado, instigado por su ubicación en cañones escarpados donde era difícil combatir las llamas. El fuego se cuadruplicó en tamaño en un día. Los bomberos tardaron casi tres meses en controlarlo.

El escenario de ese incendio ardiendo en un paisaje denso y seco fue lo suficientemente aleccionador como para provocar evacuaciones y semanas de acciones defensivas, incluido el cierre de partes de los bosques nacionales de Tahoe y El Dorado en la temporada alta de campamentos.

Su extinción se le atribuyó a un diluvio sostenido de lluvia en octubre que finalmente ayudó a sofocar el incendio.

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Junto con el Mosquito Fire, otros dos incendios forestales también fueron, en parte, extinguidos por una rareza cada vez mayor en California: la lluvia.

Los bomberos de las Montañas Rocosas tienen un axioma: la nieve apaga los incendios. El análogo de California ocurrió este verano cuando tormentas de lluvia inesperadas apagaron dos incendios particularmente desagradables: el incendio Fairview en el condado de Riverside y el incendio mortal de McKinney en el condado de Siskiyou.

La humedad de la tormenta tropical Kay rescató el incendio Fairview en septiembre, y las tormentas arrojaron tres pulgadas de lluvia sobre el incendio McKinney en agosto para apagar algunas llamas. Pero la tormenta también provocó relámpagos, que desencadenaron flujos de lodo y escombros.

No son solo las precipitaciones las que influyen en la gravedad de la temporada de incendios. También lo es el viento.

A medida que los incendios forestales en la parte norte del estado fueron controlados a fines del verano, la atención se centró en el sur, donde los vientos secos de Santa Ana a menudo desencadenan incendios. Tal vez para recordar a todos de que son ellos los que están a cargo, los vientos soplaron a través del sur de California durante el fin de semana de Acción de Gracias, lo que provocó alertas rojas por incendios forestales. Pero no estallaron grandes incendios.

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Si la historia sirve de guía, no se puede contar con que el duodécimo mes del año esté tranquilo.

En 2017, el sur de California explotó bajo las fuertes condiciones de los vientos de Santa Ana, lo que provocó 29 incendios forestales, incluido el incendio Thomas, que quemó 281,893 acres en los condados de Santa Bárbara y Ventura, lo que lo convirtió en ese momento en el incendio más grande en la historia de California.

El siniestro de un mes comenzó en diciembre, abarcó 440 millas cuadradas y destruyó más de 1,000 estructuras. Ardió hasta enero.

En 2020, más de media docena de incendios forestales comenzaron en diciembre, un mes que es confiablemente fresco y húmedo, o a veces caluroso y seco.

En otras palabras, para citar al gobernador, “todavía no estamos fuera de peligro”.

El clima moderado y las tormentas oportunas en gran parte de California se combinaron para frenar la superficie de los incendios y las estructuras quemadas

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AsCalifornia emerges from its “peak” wildfire season, the state has managed to avoid its recent plague of catastrophic wildfires. So far in 2022, the fewest acres have burned since 2019.

State Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci said California had “a bit of luck” with weather this summer. Although enduring yet another drought year, much of the state was spared the worst of the heat and dryness that can spark fires. And in some instances, well-timed rain came to the rescue.

Cal Fire officials also attribute some of the mild wildfire season to their emphasis on clearing away vegetation that fuels fires. Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the $2.8 billion spent in the last two years on forest management made a difference, with the work “moderat(ing) fires approaching communities.”

“We are not out of the woods yet.”

-GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM

Mindful that wildfires can spark at any time in an environment driven by climate change, California officials have their fingers crossed after Gov. Gavin Newsom pronounced “the end of peak fire season” in mid-November. While California has entered an age of year-round fire seasons, the bulk of its fires occur from April through October.

Still, Newsom knows better than to tempt fate. So while reporting that the state had a relatively moderate fire season and praising fire managers and crews, he quickly added that anything can still happen.

“We are not here with a sign, ‘Mission Accomplished,’ in any way shape or form,” Newsom said. “We will continue to maintain our vigilance.”

Here’s a look at some of the stories behind the numbers.

362,455

That’s how many acres burned across the state so far this year. Almost a quarter of those tore through remote El Dorado and Placer counties during the Mosquito Fire in September and October.

For perspective, last year’s acreage was about seven times larger — 2.5 million. And those years paled in comparison to record-breaking 2020, when more than 4.3 million acres were ablaze in California.

The state still threw everything at the wildfires it faced this year, hiring 1,350 additional personnel, deploying a new fleet of bespoke firefighting helicopters, and putting satellites, drones and artificial intelligence to work to attack each blaze.

BY THE

NUMBERS: CALIFORNIA’S

MILD 2022 WILDFIRE SEASON

The scenario of that fire burning in a dense and dry landscape was sobering enough to prompt evacuations and weeks of defensive actions including closing parts of Tahoe and El Dorado national forests at peak camping season.

A sustained deluge of rain in October was credited with finally helping to suppress the blaze.

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Along with the Mosquito Fire, two other wildfires were also, in part, extinguished by an increasing rarity in California: Rain.

Firefighters in the Rockies have an axiom: Snow puts out fires. California’s analogue occurred this summer when unexpected rainstorms doused two particularly nasty fires: the Fairview Fire in Riverside County and the deadly McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County.

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Statistics about dramatically fewer structures destroyed by wildfires offer cold comfort when it’s your home that burned down. Still, there was much less damage done compared to recent years: 772 California structures were destroyed by fire this year, while 104 were damaged.

The McKinney Fire in July leveled 185 structures and the Oak Fire in Mariposa County destroyed 182, also in July.

Last year, a challenging fire season, was much worse: 3,560 buildings were destroyed — almost five times more than this year— and 286 were damaged. And during the 2020 season, the benchmark worst in nearly every statistical category, 11,116 buildings were lost.

The 2018 Camp Fire in the Butte County town of Paradise remains the most destructive fire in California history, wiping out nearly 19,000 structures—an entire community.

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The ultimate cost was great, even in a quiet fire year. 2022 fires claimed the lives of nine Californians.

Four people died in August in the McKinney Fire in rural Siskiyou County, a sprawling blaze that also injured 12 firefighters. Two people were found dead in a car in their driveway. Another victim was a woman in her 70s who worked as a fire lookout for nearly five decades. She was killed in her home.

For comparison, three people died during the 2021 fire season, 33 in 2020 and three in 2019. The Camp Fire, which killed 85 people, retains the awful distinction as the state’s deadliest fire.

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It’s a small victory, but fire officials will take it. Some 7,490 fires were sparked in California in 2022, which is 256 fewer than the five-year average of 7,746. In the fire world, even modest gains (about 3% below average) are welcome.

Tree removal projects — and burn scars from previous wildfires — can often slow or stop the spread of new fires. That simple calculus of creating a less-combustible landscape should equate to fewer and smaller fires, even with the dozens of variables that go into sparking wildfires.

California has a goal, in conjunction with the federal government — which owns the majority of the state’s forested land — to “treat” a million acres annually by 2025. That entails setting and monitoring lowintensity small fires, building and extending fuel breaks and clearing rights-of-way.

But it’s painstaking and slow: In the 202122 fiscal year, the state conducted nearly 600 fuels-reduction projects across 101,000 acres. An additional 21,000 acres have been cleared since July.

76,788

The state’s largest wildfire of the year, the Mosquito Fire, which burned 76,788 acres in national forests, turned out to be puny by recent standards, especially when compared to 2020’s million-acre giga fires and last year’s 963,000-acre Dixie Fire.

Size isn’t everything. Although not huge, the Mosquito Fire, which ignited in early September, was stubborn in the extreme, abetted by its location in steep canyons where fighting the flames was difficult. The fire quadrupled in size in one day. It took almost three months for firefighters to control it.

Moisture from Tropical Storm Kay bailed out the Fairview Fire in September, and thunderstorms dumped three inches of rain on the McKinney Fire in August to douse some flames. But the storm also sparked lightning, which set off mud and debris flows.

It’s not just precipitation that influences the severity of the fire season. It’s also wind.

As wildfires in the northern part of the state were tamped down at the end of summer, attention turned to the south, where fires often are triggered by dry Santa Ana winds. Perhaps to remind everyone who’s in charge, winds gusted through Southern California over the Thanksgiving weekend, setting off red flag alerts for brush fires. But no large fires erupted.

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If history is any guide, the 12th month of the year can’t be counted on to be quiet.

In 2017 Southern California exploded under strong Santa Ana conditions, sparking 29 wildfires, including the Thomas Fire, which burned 281,893 acres in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, making it at the time the largest fire in California history.

The month-long barrage started in December, ran across 440 square miles and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. It burned into January.

In 2020 more than a half-dozen wildfires started in December, a month that is reliably cool and moist — or sometimes hot and dry.

In other words, to quote the governor, “We are not out of the woods yet.”

Moderate weather and well-timed rainstorms in much of California combined to curb the acreage and structures burned.

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MOUTHWATERING RECIPES TO BEEF UP THE HOLIDAY MENU

SABROSAS RECETAS PARA PERFECCI

ONAR SU MENÚ DURANTE LAS FIESTAS

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At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for more. It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingredient that can be used in appetizers, sides and main courses alike.

Consider these holiday favorites from Beef Loving Texans, including a must-have main course like Classic Beef Wellington. Perfect for a family get-together, this traditional dish combines tender chateaubriand roast with a homemade glaze of earthy mushrooms, red wine and Dijon mustard wrapped in a golden-brown puff pastry.

If you’re serving a group, Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust is ideal for sharing and provides an eyecatching centerpiece at the dining room table.

Before bringing out the main course, however, there’s an important aspect of seasonal parties that calls everyone to the kitchen: savory appetizers. You can invite your guests to share an option like Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, a festive, easy-to-make favorite that can tide the cravings of a hungry crowd.

Classic Beef Wellington

Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Servings: 4

1 teaspoon olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

1 chateaubriand tenderloin roast

8 ounces mushrooms

1 large shallot

2 tablespoons dry red wine

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

N/A flour

1

sheet puff pastry

In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet.

Heat oven to 425 F.

In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not overprocess.

Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remaining pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool.

Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if necessary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges.

Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastry-wrapped roast, seam-side down, on baking sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry.

Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instantread thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium.

Carve into slices and serve.

Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust

Total time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

1 center-cut sirloin beef roast (about 3 pounds)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning:

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons coarsely ground mixed peppercorns (black, white, green and pink)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Rub roast with olive oil.

To make seasoning: In small bowl, combine salt, parsley, thyme, garlic and mixed peppercorns; press evenly into beef roast.

Place roast in roasting pan or baking dish with wire rack in bottom. Bake 40-60 minutes. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium.

Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 10-15 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160 F for medium.

Carve roast into slices by cutting against grain.

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mino medio crudo o 160 F para término medio.

Corte en rodajas y sirva.

Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Total time: 50 minutes

Servings: 12

1 pound ground beef

1 cup fresh zucchini, grated

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 inch

2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch

2 green bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch

12 skewers (6 inches)

Cranberry Barbecue Sauce:

1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce

3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Preheat oven to 400 F.

In medium bowl, lightly mix ground beef, zucchini, egg, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Alternately thread meatballs, onions, red peppers and green peppers onto skewers. Place skewers on shallow-rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 22-25 minutes, or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 160 F.

To make cranberry barbecue sauce: In medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; simmer 5 minutes, or until flavors blend.

Drizzle sauce over skewers or serve as dipping sauce.

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las fiestas de este fin de año, prepare un menú sensacional desde el principio hasta el último bocado con recetas que hacen agua la boca y hacen que sus invitados quieran regresar por más. Todo comienza con la carne de res, un ingrediente versátil y amado que se puede usar en entremeses, guarniciones y platos principales por igual.

Considere estos favoritos de Beef Loving Texans para las fiestas, incluyendo un plato principal imprescindible como el Solomillo Wellington. Perfecto para una reunión familiar, este plato tradicional combina un suave corte chateaubriand con un glaseado casero de deliciosos champiñones, vino tinto y mostaza de Dijon, envuelto en una dorada masa de hojaldre.

Si está sirviendo a un grupo, el Solomillo asado con corteza de hierbas, ajo y pimienta es ideal para compartir y proporciona una llamativa pieza central en la mesa del comedor.

Sin embargo, antes de servir el plato principal, hay un aspecto importante de las fiestas de temporada que llama a todos a la cocina: los sabrosos entremeses. Puede invitar a sus invitados a compartir una opción como los Mini pinchos navideños de albóndigas de res con salsa de barbacoa de arándanos, un favorito de las fiestas, muy fácil de preparar, que puede calmar los antojos de una multitud hambrienta. Encuentre más platos navideños inspirados en carne de res en BeefLovingTexans.com.

Solomillo Wellington

Tiempo total: 1 hora, 30 minutos Porciones: 4

1 cucharadita de aceite de oliva, dividida 1/2 cucharadita de sal 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta, dividida

1 pieza de solomillo chateaubriand

8 onzas de champiñones

1 chalote grande

2 cucharadas de vino tinto seco

2 cucharadas de mostaza Dijon 1/2 cucharadita de hojas secas de tomillo N/A harina

1 masa de hojaldre

En un sartén antiadherente grande, caliente 1/2 cucharadita de aceite a fuego medio-alto. Combine la sal y 1/4 de cucharadita de pimienta. Presione uniformemente sobre todas las superficies del solomillo. Coloque la carne en el sartén; dore uniformemente. Retire del fuego. Precaliente el horno a 425 F.

En un procesador de alimentos, triture los champiñones y la chalota unas 10 veces hasta que estén finamente picados. No sobre procese.

Coloque el mismo sartén que usó para asar a fuego medio-alto y caliente el aceite restante. Agregue los champiñones y la chalota; cocine de 4 a 6 minutos hasta que estén tiernos y todo el líquido se evapore, revolviendo con frecuencia. Agregue el vino; cocine 2-3 minutos hasta que todo el líquido se evapore. Agregue la mostaza, el tomillo y la pimienta restante. Cocine de 2 a 3 minutos. Retire del sartén y coloque en un tazón mediano; deje enfriar. Cubra una bandeja para hornear con borde con papel aluminio y colóquela en el horno. En una tabla de cortar ligeramente enharinada, despliegue la masa de hojaldre. Estire la masa en un rectángulo de 12 x 9 pulgadas; coloque la masa con el borde más corto hacia usted. Extienda la mezcla de champiñones sobre la masa de hojaldre, dejando un borde de 1/2 pulgada alrededor de los bordes. Coloque el solomillo en el centro de los champiñones. Doble la masa de hojaldre cuidadosamente alrededor del solomillo, estirando la masa si es necesario. Corte el exceso de masa de hojaldre, y presione para sellar los bordes superpuestos, haciendo un rollo.

Retire la bandeja para hornear del horno y espolvoree ligeramente con harina. Coloque el rollo de solomillo con el doblez hacia abajo en la bandeja para hornear. Corte cuatro orificios de ventilación (2 pulgadas) en la parte superior de la masa.

Hornee de 35 a 50 minutos, o hasta que la masa esté dorada y el termómetro de lectura instantánea insertado en el centro del rollo registre 135 F para término medio crudo o 150 F para término medio. Transfiera el rollo a la tabla para cortar. Deje reposar por 10 minutos. La temperatura aumentará alrededor de 10 F para llegar a 145 F para tér-

Solomillo asado con corteza de hierbas, ajo y pimienta

Tiempo Total: 45 minutos

Porciones: 8

1 carne asada de solomillo de corte central (alrededor de 3 libras)

1 cucharada de aceite de oliva

Condimento:

2 cucharaditas de sal kosher

2 cucharadas de perejil fresco, picado

2 cucharadas de tomillo fresco, picado

5 dientes de ajo picados

2 cucharaditas de pimienta en grano mixta molida grueso (negra, blanca, verde y rosada)

Precaliente el horno a 350 F.

Frote la carne con aceite de oliva.

Para hacer el condimento: En un tazón pequeño, combine la sal, el perejil, el tomillo, el ajo y la pimienta en grano; presione uniformemente en la carne.

Coloque la carne en una bandeja para asar o en una fuente para hornear con una rejilla en el fondo. Hornee 40-60 minutos. Retire el asado cuando el termómetro para carne registre 135 F para término medio crudo o 150 F para término medio.

Transfiera el asado a la tabla para cortar; cúbralo holgadamente con papel de aluminio. Deje reposar 10-15 minutos.

La temperatura aumentará alrededor de 10 F para llegar a 145 F para término medio crudo o 160 F para término medio.

Corte el asado en rebanadas de manera transversal a la dirección de las fibras.

Mini pinchos navideños de albóndigas de res con salsa de barbacoa de arándanos

Tiempo Total: 50 minutos

Porciones: 12

1 libra de carne molida

1 taza de calabacín fresco, rallado

1 huevo

1/2 cucharadita de sal

1/4 cucharadita de pimienta

1 cebolla amarilla pequeña, cortada en cubitos de 1/2 pulgada

2 pimientos rojos, cortados en cubitos de 1/2 pulgada

2 pimientos verdes, cortados en cubitos de 1/2 pulgada

12 pinchos (6 pulgadas)

Salsa barbacoa de arándanos:

1 lata (16 onzas) de salsa de arándanos y bayas enteras

3 cucharadas de salsa barbacoa

Precaliente el horno a 400 F.

En un tazón mediano, mezcle ligeramente la carne molida, el calabacín, el huevo, la sal y la pimienta hasta que estén bien combinados. Forme 24 albóndigas de 1 pulgada. Coloque las albóndigas, cebollas, pimientos rojos y pimientos verdes en los pinchos de forma alterna. Coloque los pinchos en una bandeja para hornear con bordes poco profundos.

Hornee de 22 a 25 minutos, o hasta que el termómetro de lectura instantánea insertado en el centro de la albóndiga registre 160 F.

Para hacer la salsa barbacoa de arándanos: En una cacerola mediana, combine la salsa de arándanos y la salsa barbacoa; cocine a fuego lento durante 5 minutos, o hasta que los sabores se mezclen.

Rocíe la salsa sobre las brochetas o sirva como salsa para remojar.

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Anestimated five billion people will watch the World Cup soccer matches, according to FIFA, the International Federation of Association Football. That’s more than half the world’s population.

And despite a slew of political scandals that have overshadowed this year’s games, they remain unique among global venues when it comes to leveling the playing field between nations.

“To me, it’s the best time in life that I could sit and watch soccer from all over the world,” says Charles Anchang, co-publisher of Immigrant Magazine, which focuses on the U.S. immigrant experience. “It was the only sport we could participate in as young kids. We used to make footballs out of rubber from tires so we could play.”

Anchang, a native of Cameroon, first came to the U.S. for the World Cup to watch the Cameroon national team in 1994. The tiny African nation has qualified for the FIFA World Cup eight times, more than any other African team.

“It put Cameroon on the map more than anything else has done,” Anchang said.

He was among a diverse panel of speakers during an EMS media briefing on the enduring appeal of “the beautiful game” and what it is about soccer — or football as it’s known worldwide — that makes it “the people’s sport.”

The people’s sport “I grew up playing with the youth programs, then played with the national team of Egypt and went to the Africa championship,” said Ehab Zenga, who now runs a soccer academy for youth and trains players for the semi-pro Anaheim Bolts in Los Angeles.

Zenga, who started playing at age nine, says he played barefoot as a child, noting this is how children in poorer nations often play the game and — because so little equipment is needed — is part of soccer’s global popularity. “It’s a sport for everybody,” he says.

Andrew Howonn Jo started playing in South Korea when he was ten. He was an active player for 12 years. A trained chemist, Jo returned to soccer and has been coaching kids in Alabama and Georgia for a decade.

Jo echoes Zenga, saying part of soccer’s appeal is the fact that it requires so little to play. “With baseball, you need a bat and glove… soccer can be played anywhere,” he says, noting goals can be constructed from just about anything, including trash

cans or a pair of stones.

Henrik Rehbinder, a former editor with the Spanish-language daily La Opiníon, grew up in soccer-crazed Argentina, home to one of the game’s most famous players, Diego Maradona, whose ascent from workingclass roots to global stardom personifies soccer’s mythos as a great leveler.

“You have this addiction of playing, and you don’t require anything except a couple of people who have the same addiction,” says Rehbinder, 66, who now plays in an over-60 league.

“I thought that I was going to be one of the old ones… and I find myself with a goalie who’s 90 years old, and another one is 85. I feel like I’m a kid,” Rehbinder said.

Scandals amid the celebrations

Thirty-two teams qualified to play in the 2022 World Cup, winnowed down in qualifying rounds of FIFA’s six regional confederations that began in 2019. For every team that qualified there were three that didn’t make it. So just getting to play in the World Cup is a victory.

But FIFA has been rocked by several scandals involving graft and payoffs that won Qatar, not a big soccer power, the 2022 World Cup. In 2015, when FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter won re-election easily, Chris Dagonas reported that a mysterious Middle Eastern broker bribed FIFA executives $50,000 each to vote for him.

“Among other accusations, the American and British investigation team concluded that FIFA executives had accepted bribes from governments and corporations, did little to end racism in the sport, forced alcohol back into Brazilian stadiums, and passively accepted the deaths of over a thousand migrant workers in Qatar,” Dagonas wrote.

So, while the players are heroes to millions of fans with their talent and devotion to the game, reporting shows that FIFA executives have been gaming the system for their own benefit for years.

Still the game inspires new players all the time.

World Cup a window to the world

Take Tim Weah, for instance. His father, George, was a famous footballer from Liberia and later played for Cameroon and, as a pro, played for Chelsea FC, one of England’s top soccer teams. In 1995, he won the prestigious Ballon d’Or, the trophy given every year to the world’s best player. But Weah senior never played in the World Cup.

In 2019, Weah senior was elected president of Liberia, a nation founded by former African American slaves. His son, Tim, is a forward on the U.S. squad in the 2022 World Cup. Young Weah scored the only goal in the U.S. win over Wales.

The World Cup brings out old rivalries, revenge matches, and with so many good players, it has become easier for small teams to beat big teams like Japan’s win over Spain last week. That upset knocked Germany, with four World Cup trophies, out of the tournament.

But Anchang says the game also offers an important window onto global migration patterns and a platform for international diplomacy.

Players like Weah or U.S. midfielder Yunus Musah — born in the U.S. to Ghanaian parents — reflect growing diaspora communities in the U.S., notes Anchang.

“There is always going to be tension. I’m going to beat you, or you will beat me,” he adds. “But say, for instance, if the USA were to do a friendly match with Iran, it will bring those people together… and that exchange is always good in terms of encouraging tolerance.”

Indeed, following the U.S. team’s defeat of Iran — whose players drew attention during an earlier match for refusing to sing the Iranian national anthem in solidarity with protestors demanding greater freedom and gender equality — American defensive player Antonee Robinson was lauded for embracing a tearyeyed Ramin Rezaeian.

The American team lost to the Netherlands on Saturday and is out of the competition. The panel predicted powerhouses Brazil, Argentina, or France would become the 2022 World Cup champion.

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LAS DIVISIONES GLOBALES Y LOS ESCÁNDALOS POLÍTICOS NO PUEDEN DISMINUIR EL ATRACTIVO DURADERO DE LA COPA DEL MUNDO

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Seestima que cinco mil millones de personas verán los partidos de fútbol de la Copa Mundial, según la FIFA, la Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación. Eso es más de la mitad de la población mundial.

Y a pesar de una serie de escándalos políticos que han ensombrecido los partidos de este año, siguen siendo únicos entre las sedes mundiales cuando se trata de nivelar el campo de juego entre las naciones.

“Para mí, es el mejor momento de mi vida en el que puedo sentarme y ver fútbol de todo el mundo”, dice Charles Anchang, coeditor de Immigrant Magazine, que se enfoca en la experiencia de los inmigrantes estadounidenses. “Era el único deporte en el que podíamos participar de niños pequeños. Solíamos hacer balones de fútbol con la goma de los neumáticos para poder jugar”.

Anchang, oriundo de Camerún, vino por primera vez a los EE. UU. para la Copa del Mundo para ver a la selección de Camerún en 1994. La pequeña nación africana se ha clasificado para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA en ocho ocasiones, más que cualquier otro equipo africano.

“Puso a Camerún en el mapa más que cualquier otra cosa”, dijo Anchang.

Estuvo entre un panel diverso de oradores durante una rueda de prensa de EMS sobre el atractivo perdurable del "juego hermoso" y qué tiene el soccer, o el fútbol como se lo conoce en todo el mundo, que lo convierte en "el deporte de la gente".

El deporte de la gente

“Crecí jugando con los programas juveniles, luego jugué con la selección nacional de Egipto y fui al campeonato de África”, dijo Ehab Zenga, quien ahora dirige una academia de fútbol para jóvenes y entrena a jugadores para los semiprofesionales Anaheim Bolts en Los Angeles.

Zenga, que comenzó a jugar a los nueve años, dice que jugaba descalzo cuando era niño, y señala que así es como los niños de los países más pobres suelen jugar y, debido a que se necesita tan poco equipo, es parte de la popularidad mundial del fútbol. “Es un deporte para todos”, dice.

Andrew Howonn Jo empezó a jugar en Corea del Sur cuando tenía diez años. Fue un jugador activo durante 12 años. Químico capacitado, Jo volvió al fútbol y ha estado entrenando a niños en Alabama y Georgia durante una década.

Jo se hace eco de Zenga, diciendo que parte del atractivo del fútbol es el hecho de que requiere muy poco para jugar. “Con el béisbol, necesitas un bate y un guante… el fútbol se puede jugar en cualquier lugar”, dice, señalando que las porterías se pueden construir con casi cualquier cosa, incluidos botes de basura o un par de piedras.

Henrik Rehbinder, ex editor del diario en español La Opinión, creció en la Argentina loca por el fútbol, hogar de uno de los jugadores más famosos del juego, Diego Maradona, cuyo ascenso de raíces de clase trabajadora al estrellato mundial personifica el mito del fútbol como un gran nivelador.

“Tienes esta adicción a jugar y no necesitas nada más que un par de personas que tengan la misma adicción”, dice Rehbinder, de 66 años, que ahora juega en una liga de mayores de 60 años.

“Pensé que iba a ser uno de los viejos… y me encuentro con un portero de 90 años y otro de 85. Me siento como un niño”, dijo Rehbinder.

Escándalos en medio de las celebraciones

Treinta y dos equipos se clasificaron para jugar en la Copa del Mundo de 2022, seleccionados en las rondas de clasificación de las seis confederaciones regionales de la FIFA que comenzaron

en 2019. Por cada equipo que clasificó hubo tres que no lo lograron. Así que solo llegar a jugar en la Copa del Mundo es una victoria.

Pero la FIFA se ha visto sacudida por varios escándalos relacionados con mordidas y sobornos que ganaron a Qatar, que no es una gran potencia del fútbol, la Copa del Mundo de 2022. En 2015, cuando el presidente de la FIFA, Joseph

"Sepp" Blatter, ganó la reelección con facilidad, Chris Dagonas informó que un misterioso corredor de Medio Oriente sobornó a los ejecutivos de la FIFA con $ 50,000 cada uno para que votaran por él.

“Entre otras acusaciones, el equipo de investigación estadounidense y británico concluyó que los ejecutivos de la FIFA aceptaron sobornos de gobiernos y corporaciones, hicieron poco para acabar con el racismo en el deporte, forzaron el regreso del alcohol a los estadios brasileños y aceptaron pasivamente la muerte de más de mil trabajadores migrantes en Catar”, escribió Dagonas.

Entonces, si bien los jugadores son héroes para millones de fans con su talento y devoción por el juego, los informes muestran que los ejecutivos de FIFA han estado jugando con el sistema para su propio beneficio durante años.

Aún así, el juego inspira a nuevos jugadores todo el tiempo.

Copa del Mundo una ventana al mundo Tomemos a Tim Weah, por ejemplo. Su padre, George, era un famoso futbolista de Liberia y más tarde jugó para Camerún y, como profesional, jugó para el Chelsea FC, uno de los mejores equipos de fútbol de Inglaterra. En 1995 ganó el prestigioso Balón de Oro, el trofeo que se entrega cada año al mejor jugador del mundo. Pero Weah senior nunca jugó en la Copa del Mundo.

En 2019, Weah padre fue elegido presidente de Liberia, una nación fundada por ex esclavos afroamericanos. Su hijo, Tim, es delantero en el equipo de EE. UU. en la Copa del Mundo de 2022. Young Weah anotó el único gol en la victoria de Estados Unidos sobre Gales.

La Copa del Mundo saca a relucir viejas rivalidades, partidos de revancha y, con tantos buenos jugadores, se ha vuelto más fácil para los equipos pequeños vencer a los grandes, como la victoria de Japón sobre España la semana pasada. Esa sorpresa dejó fuera del torneo a Alemania, con cuatro trofeos de la Copa del Mundo.

Pero Anchang dice que el juego también ofrece una ventana importante a los patrones de migración global y una plataforma para la diplomacia internacional.

Jugadores como Weah o el mediocampista estadounidense Yunus Musah, nacido en EE. UU. de padres ghaneses, reflejan las crecientes comunidades de la diáspora en EE. UU., señala Anchang.

“Siempre va a haber tensión. Te voy a ganar, o me vas a ganar”, añade. “Pero digamos, por ejemplo, si EE. UU. hiciera un partido amistoso con Irán, uniría a esas personas… y ese intercambio siempre es bueno en términos de fomentar la tolerancia”.

De hecho, luego de la derrota del equipo de EE. UU. sobre Irán —cuyas jugadoras llamaron la atención durante un partido anterior por negarse a cantar el himno nacional iraní en solidaridad con los manifestantes que exigían mayor libertad e igualdad de género—, el jugador defensivo estadounidense Antonee Robinson fue elogiado por abrazar a un Ramin Rezaeian con los ojos llorosos.

El equipo estadounidense perdió contra Holanda el sábado y está fuera de la competencia. El panel predijo que las potencias de Brasil, Argentina o Francia se convertirían en campeones de la Copa del Mundo de 2022.

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IMPROVED ACCESS TO NATURE BOLSTERS BIODIVERSITY, COMMUNITY

EL ACCESO MEJORADO A LA NATURALEZA REFUERZA LA BIODIVERSIDAD Y LA COMUNIDAD

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Promoting access to nature for underserved communities can improve quality of life while bolstering biodiversity and fighting climate change, according to a new report from the Hispanic Access Foundation.

The study was released at the recent United Nations Conference on Climate Change and suggests 10 policy areas which could make a big difference.

Shanna Edberg, director of conservation programs for the Hispanic Access Foundation and co-author of the report, said it is not enough to simply protect nature. People's access to nature must be protected, especially for disinvested communities.

"When you look at it through the lens of access, you end up leveraging people's health and jobs and racial equity and mental and physical wellbeing," Edberg explained.

The report praised Indigenous stewardship and calls for more lands and waters to be returned to tribes or comanaged with local authorities. The authors want people to use more native plants in landscaping, and "green" the water infrastructure so more is absorbed into the aquifer through the soil rather than flowing into the sea.

The study also suggested planting more trees and improving parks in urban neighborhoods.

Pedro Hernandez, public lands advocate for the organization Green Latinos and another co-au-

thor of the report, said low-income communities of color are part of the ecosystem, and they deserve protection and public investment.

"Conservation projects would include more access to healthy green areas, or retrofit existing green areas to better suit the needs of the ecosystem," Hernandez pointed out. "For example, with more native plants or more urban canopies to address climate issues."

The report also looked at the benefits of improving public access to the coast, restoring wetlands, and cleaning up old oil and gas extraction sites.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Se debe proteger el acceso de las personas a la naturaleza, especialmente para las comunidades desinvertidas.

"Cuando lo miras a través de la lente del acceso, terminas aprovechando la salud y el trabajo de las personas, la equidad racial y el bienestar mental y físico", explicó Edberg.

El informe elogió la administración indígena y pide que se devuelvan más tierras y aguas a las tribus o que se cogestionen con las autoridades locales. Los autores quieren que las personas usen más plantas nativas en el paisajismo y que la infraestructura del agua "verde" sea absorbida por el acuífero a través del suelo en lugar de fluir hacia el mar.

El estudio también sugirió plantar más árboles y mejorar los parques en los barrios urbanos.

Pedro Hernández, defensor de tierras públicas de la organización Green Latinos y otro coautor del informe, dijo que las comunidades de color de bajos ingresos son parte del ecosistema y merecen protección e inversión pública.

Promover

el acceso a la naturaleza para las comunidades desatendidas puede mejorar la calidad de vida y al mismo tiempo reforzar la biodiversidad y la lucha contra el cambio climático, según un nuevo informe de la Hispanic Access Foundation.

El estudio fue publicado en la reciente Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático y sugiere 10 áreas de políticas que podrían marcar una gran diferencia.

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"Los proyectos de conservación incluirían un mayor acceso a áreas verdes saludables, o modernizar las áreas verdes existentes para adaptarse mejor a las necesidades del ecosistema", señaló Hernández. “Por ejemplo, con más plantas nativas o más marquesinas urbanas para abordar los problemas climáticos”.

El informe también analizó los beneficios de mejorar el acceso público a la costa, restaurar los humedales y limpiar los antiguos sitios de extracción de petróleo y gas.

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Shanna Edberg, directora de programas de conservación de la Hispanic Access Foundation y coautora del informe, dijo que no es suficiente simplemente proteger la naturaleza.

A new report from the Hispanic Access Foundation finds that Los Angeles is one of the biggest hot spots for nature loss within communities of color. Photo Credit: Andy Dean / Adobestock

JOBS / CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

Notification of Grant Proposal, East Side Union High School District

El distrito de escuelas preparatorias del East Side Union está introduciendo una propuesta de subvención para uso de los fondos de aprendizaje del siglo XXI a nombre de las siguientes escuelas preparatorias: Andrew Hill, Yerba Buena, James Lick y WC Overfelt. Este es un proceso competitivo. Los beneficiarios de la subvención recibirán $250,000 por escuela durante 5 años para ser usados en programas extracurriculares y oportunidades de enriquecimiento.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690606

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRUZ MECHANIC 455 Kuehno Dr Apt 23, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Miguel Angel Correa Cruz, 455 Kuehno Dr Apt 23, Campbell, CA 95008. 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/ Miguel Correa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 690606

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690532

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TONYHADYMAN, 3397 Mount McKinley Dr, 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): Anonio F Moya,

3397 Mount McKinley Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/28/2022. 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/ Antonio F Moya This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 690532

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690704

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAMORA PRODUCT ENGINEERING, 339 Crest Dr, 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): LUCIANO G ZAMORA, 339 Crest Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. 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.)

Certified Caregiver for a 94 year old non ambulatory female with dementia. 6 to 7 days per week 10am to 10pm. Location: Los gatos. Salary commensurate with experience. Please call at (831) 655-3655.

Se busca Cuidador Certificado para una mujer de 94 años no ambulante con demencia.

6 a 7 días por semana 10am a 10pm.

Lugar: Los gatos. Salario acorde a la experiencia. Llame al (831) 655-3655.

/s/ Luciano G Zamora

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/06/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690704

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690387

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NAMK’s Fencing 2601 Nuestra Castillo Ct #5303, 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): Norman Arely Mejia, 2601 Nuestra Castillo Ct 5303, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/10/22. 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/ Norman Arely Mejia Vasquez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 690387

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690588

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Genesis Clean Services, 556 Hellyer Ave, 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): Rocio Trujillo Franco, 556 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/30/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN689415. “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/ Rocio Trujillo Franco This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 690588

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF

NAME NO. 22CV407563

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chin Pang Chang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chin Pang Chang has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chin Pang Chang to Andy Chang 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: 03/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Dec 01, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOHN D. ROGERS, JR.Case No. 21PR193640

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN D. ROGERS, JR. JOHN D. ROGERS. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JOSEPH D. DERMER, DERMER LAW FIRM, APC in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that JOSEPH D. DERMER, DERMER LAW FIRM

APC 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: January 30, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, 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:

Joseph D. Dermer

Dermer Law Firm

15720 Winchester Blvd., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)395-5111

December 9, 16, 23, 2022

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Edie Arnold Criner

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Edie Arnold Criner, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on September 15, 2022, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq.

DERMER LAW FIRM

15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Celso Castaniada

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent

creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Celso Castaniada, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on October 26, 2022, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111

Joseph D. Dermer, Esq.

DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797

December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689643

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sleep Number, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite 1265, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Select Comfort Retail Corporation, 1001 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN635424. “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/ Sam Hellfeld Chief Legal and Risk Officer Select Comfort Retail Corporation

Article/Reg#: A492958

Above entity was formed in the state of Minnesota

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689643

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.

690329

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL REMANENTE

MEXICAN DELI, 2118 Main Street Unit B, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana M Miranda, 2118 Main Street Unit B, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN689393. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Ana M Miranda

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 690329

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690422

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BERNI, 10111 Phar Lap Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and

residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bernice Lin, 10111 Phar Lap Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/04/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Bernice Lin

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690422

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690290

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: “La Fondita”

Mexican Food, 640 Harriet Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general patnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eduuardo Ramirez Jeronimo, 640 Harriet Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.

Aglae Amaya Diaz, 640 Harriet Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2022. 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/ Eduardo Ramirez Jeronimo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

File No. FBN 690290

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690532

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TONYHANDYMAN 3397 Mount McKinley Dr, 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): Anonio F Moya, 3397 Mount McKinley Dr, San Jose, CA 95127.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/28/2022. 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/ Antonio F Moya This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 690532

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME NO. 690160

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Bubble Sweeping and Services, 1548 Leeward Dr, San Jose CA, 95122. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/06/2017 under file no. FBN634708.

Antonio Arguello, 1548 Leeward Dr, San Jose CA, 95122. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “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/ Antonio Arguello This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/09/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN690160

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV407178

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THU MINH THI TRUONG TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THU MINH THI TRUONG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Son Truong Truong to Son Truong Nguyen b. Giang Ngoc Lam Truong to Giang Ngoc Lam Nguyen 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: 03/21/2023 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 23, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

ORDER

TO

SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402528

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sabrina Kersevan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sabrina Kersevan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emmanuel Peter Jesus Lovell to Peter Oswald Lovell Jr 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/10/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Aug 29, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO.

22CV406195

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fariza Ashurova TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fariza Ashurova has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fariza Ashurova to Fariza Muminova 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: 03/07/2023 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 06, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392654

Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary Patricia Mozzetti TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mary Patricia Mozzetti has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mary Patricia Mozzetti AKA Mary Patricia Kuznetsov to Mary Patricia Kuznetsova 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/03/2023 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 23, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV407251

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yi-Tzu Lin and Ching-Hao Tseng TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Yi-Tzu Lin and Ching-Hao Tseng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bo-Yen Tseng to Ryan Boyen Tseng 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: 03/21/2023 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 28, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403386

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TaHani Giles TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TaHani Keshell Giles has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. TaHani Keshell Giles to

TaHani Keshell Jones

2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/24/2023 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 22, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 22CV406867

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: KYUNG HOAE KOO, JISUN AHN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) KYUNG HOAE KOO, JISUN AHN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JAYOON NATHAN KOO to YOON KOO 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,

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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: 03/14/2023 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 18, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689886

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: La Villa con Sabor de Hogar, 5514 Maplecrest Ct, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Astrid Muro, 5514 Maplecrest Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/30/2022. 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/ Astrid Muro

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/31/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 689886

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690345

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LATIN FOOD MARKET US, 205 E Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oscar Ernesto Rios, 205 E Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/17/2022. 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/ Oscar E Rios

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/17/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690345

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690440

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CATO’S PLACE, 1255 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Catarino Herrera, 191 E El Camino Real Spc 306, Mountain View, CA 94040. 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/ Catarino Herrera This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690440

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV406068

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Danibal Kasban Reihanabad TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Danibal Kasban Reihanabad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Danibal Kasban Reihanabad to Danibel Kasban 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: 03/07/2023 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 04, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV406607 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MINH TAN KHONG and THI MY LINH DAO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MINH TAN KHONG and THI MY LINH DAO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. GIA BAO KHONG to JAYDEN BAO KHONG b. GIA HAN KHONG to JAYLA HAN KHONG 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: 03/14/2023 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 14, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 22CV406206

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jae Hyung Lee TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jae Hyung Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jae Hyung Lee to Jae Hyung James Lee 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: 03/14/2023 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 07, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV407114

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammadmehdi Nikahd TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mohammadmehdi Nikahd has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammadmehdi Nikahd to Matthew Mehdi Nikahd 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: 03/21/2023 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 22, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022 AMENDED ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV401872

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sandra Patricia Gonzalez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sandra Patricia Gonzalez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sandra Patricia Gonzalez to Sandra Patricia Urquizu Silva 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/03/2023 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 17, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV407072

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Charanjeet Marwaha TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Charanjeet Marwaha has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charanjeet Marwana to Kevin Marwaha 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: 03/21/2023 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 21, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV407063

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TONY THO VAN NGUYEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TONY THO VAN NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. TONY THO

VAN NGUYEN to THO VAN NGUYEN 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: 03/21/2023 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 21, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403652

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Truong Huu Pham TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Truong Huu Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Truong Huu Pham to James Huu Pham 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 pe-

tition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/31/2023 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 30, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

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: 12/27/2022 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, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402726

objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/10/2023 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 02, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

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 06, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 17, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

SUMMONS

(Family Law) (FL-110)

Tiene

CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo.

22CV404777

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO.

NOTICE

ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV403031

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Ryan Lizenbery-Schmit TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joshua Ryan LizenberySchmit has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joshua Ryan Lizenbery-Schmit to Joshua Ryan Schmit 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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anh Truc Chieu Ho TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anh Truc Chieu Ho has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anh Truc Chieu Ho to Kaity Anh Ho 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV402772 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Easter Cho TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Easter Cho has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Easter Cho to Ester Cho 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/17/2023 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

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: PHUC NGO and NGHI THI THANH HO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) PHUC NGO and NGHI THI THANH HO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. PHUONG PHUONG NGO to JULIE PHUONG NGO 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: 02/14/2023 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

TO RESPONDENT (Name): GILDARDO GUERRERO AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre):

You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo han demandado. Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: ROSEMARY GUERRERO

Nombre del demandante: Case Number (Número de caso): 22FL000392

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts

Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party.

Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son):

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street. Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son):

Rosemary Guerrero 2537 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 Telephone: (650)8627644

Date (Fecha): June 27, 2022 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ L. Imasa Deputy (Asistente):

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parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children:

3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

la corte;

SEGURO DE SALUD

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

1. Removing the minor child or children of the

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE

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ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE

HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR

En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido:

1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de

2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es);

3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y

4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www. coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE

De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690309

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: F B GRACE TRANSPORT, 556 Bluefield Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad-

dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Hugo Velasco, 556 Bluefield Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/11/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN690239. “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 Velasco This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690309

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690084

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VICTORY AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE, 625 E McGlincy Lane, Ste A, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): D & D AUTO PARTS INC, 625 E McGlincy Lane, Ste A, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2000. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN6613381. “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/ Victor Anderson D&D AUTO PARTS INC President Article/Reg#: 1602157

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/07/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690084

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690224

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOMINGO’S DIESEL ROAD SERVICE, 237 Lee Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Domingo Demedices, 53 South 23rd St Apt #8, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/14/2022. 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/ Domingo Demedices This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 690224

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690240

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRIPLE J MECHANICAL INC, 1166 Winslow Dr, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TRIPLE J MECHANICAL INC, 1166 Winslow Dr, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Jose Omar Cruz

TRIPLE J MECHANICAL INC

Secretary/Treasurer Article/Reg#: 4279843

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690240

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689727

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hummingbird Gifts, 14934 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RCMP Supply LLC, 14934 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/12/2022. 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/ Fatemeh Kalantari RCMP SUPPLY LLC Manager

Article/Reg#: 202251919352

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2022.

Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 689727

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690164

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BACANELA 150 W Hamilton Avenue

Apt #21, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lina Daniela Coy Lozano, 150 W Hamilton Avenue Apt #21, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/09/2022. 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/ Lina Daniela Coy Lozano

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/09/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690164

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 690221

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUXURY GRANITE AND MARBLE INSTALLATION, 550 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tomas Hernandez Tonoc, 25 Paquita Espana Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began trans-

acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/10/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN689819. “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/ Tomas Hernandez Tonoc

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/10/2022. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690221

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 689807

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AA BUILDING MAINTENANCE JANITORIAL, 193 Filomena 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): Amilcar Jacobo Luna Caseres, 193 Filomena Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/24/2022. 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/ Amilcar Jacobo Luna Caseres

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 689807

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Rose Belle Cosmetics, 299 Rayos Del Sol Drive, San Jose CA, 95116. Filed in Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020 under file no. FBN670548. Ma Isabelle Dorothy Cariaga Asuncion, 299 Rayos Del Sol Drive, San Jose CA, 95116. This business was conducted by: An Individual. “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/ Ma Isabelle Dorothy Cariaga Asuncion

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN690003

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 22CV406069

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pei Lu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Pei Lu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Meng Qing Achellies Luo to MengTian Achilles Luo 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: 03/07/2023 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 04, 2022

petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/28/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 25, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

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 07, 2022

Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 690024

Jacqueline

M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2022

ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV405307

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pauline Eliza Collier TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Pauline Eliza Collier has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pauline Eliza Collier AKA Pauline Eliza Bousquet to Pauline Eliza Malloy 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

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV406233 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victor Anthony Sanchez (aka Anderson) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Victor Anthony Sanchez (aka Anderson) has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victor Anthony Sanchez (aka Anderson) to Victor Anthony Anderson 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: 03/14/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA

ORDER

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery, 2. Center for Oral and Maxillo–Facial Surgery, 3. Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 4. Center for Oral Facial Surgery, 5. Center for Oral Surgery, 6. Los Gatos Center for Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, 7. Los Gatos Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgy, 8. Los Gatos Center for Oral and Facial Surgery, 9. Los Gatos Center for Oral Surgery, 10. Los Gatos MaxilloFacial Surgeons, 11. Los Gatos MaxilloFacial Surgery, 12. Los Gatos Maxillofacial Surgeons, 13. Los Gatos Maxillofacial Surgery, 14. Los Gatos OMFS Center, 15. Los Gatos OMS Center, 16. Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery, 17. Los Gatos Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 18. Los Gatos Oral and Aesthetic Surgery Center, 19. Los Gatos Oral and Facial Center, 20. Los Gatos Oral and Facial Specialists, 21. Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgeons, 22. Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgery Associ-

ates, 23. Los Gatos Oral and Facial Surgery Center, 24. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Specialists, 25. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, 26. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, 27. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Associates, 28. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Center, 29. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Specialists, 30. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacail Surgeons, 31. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 32. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, 33. Los Gatos Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, 34. Los Gatos Oral Surgeons, 35. Los Gatos Oral Surgery, 36. Los Gatos Oral Surgery Associates, 37. Los Gatos Oral Surgery Center, 38. Los Gatos Oral Surgery Specialists, 39. Oral and Facial Surgeons of Los Gatos, 40. Oral and Facial Surgery, 41. Oral and Facial Surgery Associates of Los Gatos 42. Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Los Gatos 43. Oral and Facial of Los Gatos 44. Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgeons of Los Gatos 45. Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery Associates of Los Gatos 46. Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery Center 47. Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery Center of Los Gatos 48. Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery of Los Gatos 49. Oral and maxiloFacial Surgery Specialists of Los Gatos 50. Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons of Los Gatos

51. Oral and Maxillofa-

cial Associates of Los Gatos

52. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center

53. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Los Gatos

54. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Los Gatos

55. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists of Los Gatos

56. Oral Facial Surgery Center of Los Gatos

57. Oral Surgeons of Los Gatos

58. Oral Surgery Associates of Los Gatos

59. Oral Surgery Center

60. Oral Surgery Specialists of Los Gatos

61. Los Gatos Oral Facial Surgery

, 14830 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery, 14830 Los Gatos Blvd Suite 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/23/2010. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 669971. “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/ Lee Walker MD DDS Los Gatos Oral & Facial Surgery

President Article/Reg#: 3070928

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/04/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 690024

November 25, December 2 and 9 and 16, 2022

El Día de los Tres Reyes Magos

Sábado, 7 de Enero, 2020 Actividades, 9:30a.m. - 12:30pm y 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.

EN TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES, WIC PUEDE AYUDAR

Santa Clara County Public Health ¿Tiene dificultades para obtener alimentos saludables para usted y su bebé? Si es así, puede contar con WIC para ayudarle a usted y a su familia a mantenerse saludables. El programa de nutrición para mujeres, bebés y niños (WIC) proporciona alimentos saludables, consejos sobre nutrición, referencias para recibir atención médica e información comunitaria para usted y su bebé.

Es fácil de inscribirse y conveniente de usar. La tarjeta WIC ofrece seguridad y gastos flexibles. Obtenga los alimentos que le encantan a usted y a su familia gratis, como frutas y verduras, frijoles, huevos, pan y queso. Gaste lo que necesite en cada viaje de compras. ¡Usted decide! Puede ver su saldo, alimentos y más desde la comodidad de su teléfono.

¿Califico para WIC?

bajadoras, incluyendo las familias militares y migrantes, a aplicar! WIC da la bienvenida a papás, abuelos, padres adoptivos o tutores que cuidan a niños elegibles.

¿Cómo puedo solicitar el programa WIC?

www.cdm.org

Mantenerte cerca de tus raíces hace que tu salud lorezca

WIC sirve a las mujeres embarazadas, postparto y en lactancia materna de bajos ingresos y a los padres que crían bebés o niños menores de 5 años. Las mujeres que han tenido una pérdida de embarazo en los últimos seis meses también pueden solicitar para servicios de WIC. ¡Se les anima a las familias tra-

La alimentación saludable y la nutrición son importantes para usted y sus hijos. Aprenda más sobre como WIC le puede ayudar a usted y su familia en sccphd. org/WIC o llame al 1-888-942-9675.

¡Los esperamos!

El Center For Elders’ Independence ayudarte a florecer con nuestro plan de salud PACE, servicios personalizados que ayudan a las personas mayores a vivir seguros e independientes en casa, porque en casa es donde tu salud florece.

Las personas de 55 años o más, que viven con una ondición de salud, pueden confiar en nuestros cuidados médicos, dentales y para la vista. Además, servicios adicionales como transporte, gimnasio, actividades en grupo y más. Todo sin deducibles.

Llama al 844-326-1150 o visita Elders.org y descubre si calificas para PACE

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LOS REZOS A SAN LÁZARO

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Enestos tiempos que vivimos donde coexisten entre nosotros, tantos padecimientos de salud y tantas enfermedades, son muy recomendados los rezos a Santos y espíritus de luz, para pedir con ello su patrocinio y protección. Desde hace más de un milenio, existe un Santo que ha sido venerado a través de los siglos, un Santo al que se le atribuyen muchos milagros, especialmente con los relacionados a la salud. Ese Santo es San Lázaro.

Durante muchos siglos, San Lázaro, ha sido uno de los santos más venerados dentro del catolicismo y otras creencias que le sincretizan con santos de religiones alternativas. Como por ejemplo en Santería, se le considera el equivalente de Babalú Ayé.

El caudal de muchos milagros que se le atribuyen, es verdaderamente impresionante, se cree que es uno de los médicos divinos, quién asiste a los fieles en momentos de enfermedad, debilidad y convalecencia.

Los files devotos ofrendan velas y rezan oraciones especiales para alcanzar del santo sus favores divinos y sus milagros.

Su fecha de celebración es el día 17 de diciembre.

San Lázaro era un desamparado, mendigo, de quien se habla en San Lucas 16:19-31. Nuestro Señor Jesucristo se refirió a é como un hombre paupérrimo, quien sufría

el desprecio de la gente, pero que ante los ojos de Dios, era un hombre justo y apreciado por Él. La historia de San Lázaro siempre fue utilizada para darle a entender a la gente que el Señor mide el valor de las personas, no por su abundancia material ni por su apariencia, sino por lo que valen sus sentimientos, por sus obras y buena voluntad. San Lázaro es representado en imagen como un anciano con muletas acompañado por dos perros.

Lourdes, una creyente del santo, nos comentó como ella atravesó por una serie de

enfermedades de las cuáles los médicos, no encontraban la cura a sus padecimientos. Durante esas fechas de desesperación y ansiedad, encontró en la red digital, una serie de testimonios de devotos de San Lázaro, fue tan inspirador para ella el leer cientos de testimonios, por ello decidió acudir al Santo y pedir su patrocinio. Su fe la llevó a ofrendar veladoras y a recitar oraciones diariamente, poco a poco comenzó a sanar y su vida dio un giro inesperado, recobró la vitalidad y la alegría de vivir.

“Los caminos de la fe son maravillosos, el

Todopoderoso utiliza a sus Ángeles para que estos obren milagros verdaderos en la vida de los creyentes” señaló, Lourdes.

Peticiones: Se pide su intercesión en todo tipo de enfermedades, vejez prematura y cuando se pasa por adversidades emocionales y financieras. Miles de creyentes afirman el haber sido sanados de todo tipo de padecimientos, a través de esta devoción.

Oración a San Lázaro

Santo patrón de los humildes y los convalecientes, llamo a tu espíritu para pedir de ti un favor. Mantengo vivo tu recuerdo y llevo presente en mi pensamiento el caudal de todos tus milagros.

Te invoco sagrado santo para pedir tu protección, tu santa intercesión a toda hora, y para pedirte que hagas justicia frente a los que me muestran hostilidad.

Clamo tu bendito nombre para que me sea concedida esta humilde petición. Confiado en tu bendita bondad, a través del poder y la gloria de Dios Nuestro Señor. Amén.

Solicitudes para Concesiones Culturales

La Oficina de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de San José (OCA) aceptará solicitudes para concesiones de tres programas culturales competitivos:

Las Concesiones Para Festivales, Desfiles, y Celebraciones (Festival, Parade and Celebration Grants [FPC]) proveen apoyo para festivales comunitarios, desfiles y celebraciones por parte de organizaciones no-lucrativas en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos no califican. La fecha límite es el 25 DE ENERO, 2023 a las 5:00 PM PST.

Las Concesiones Operativas (Operating Grants [OpG]) proveen apoyo general operativo a organizaciones de arte profesionales o semi-profesionales en San José con un presupuesto consistente arriba de los $50,000, y una temporada completa de programación de las artes. La fecha límite es el 2 DE FEBRERO, 2023 a las 5:00 PM PST.

Las Concesiones take pART proveen apoyo para actividades de arte abiertas al público por parte de organizaciones en San José. Eventos de recaudación de fondos y projectos de escuelas que benefician una escuela/distrito específico no califican. La fecha límite es el 6 DE FEBRERO, 2023 a las 5 PM PST.

Las reglas y solicitudes para los programas estarán disponible en la linea www. sanjoseculture.org. A las organizaciones interesadas se les anima a asistir a una serie de TALLERES PRE-SOLICITUD que tendrán lugar de esta manera:

FPC: 5 dic a las 5:30 PM a la Zoom.

OpG: 8 dic a las 10 AM PM a la Zoom. take pART: 12 dic a las 12 PM a la Zoom.

Los talleres se llevarán a la Zoom. Vaya a este enlace para registrarse o ver las grabaciones del taller: https://bit.ly/sjartsgrants

Para más información llamar al 408-793-4347 (solo inglés)

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