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made up largely of Hispanics, African Americans, and other minorities.

ada mejor para reavivar la esperanza que las imágenes de las primeras enfermeras, doctores y personal de apoyo hospitalario siendo vacunados contra el COVID-19.

Unfortunately, there is a high percentage of members of these vulnerable communities who still have high levels of skepticism about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, despite the fact that its use has been officially authorized.

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Es, sin lugar a duda, un éxito extraordinario de la ciencia haber logrado desarrollar en apenas unos meses, vacunas altamente efectivas y, hasta donde sabemos, seguras, para combatir una de las más serias amenazas contra la humanidad en la historia moderna.

Se trata de un avance con un impacto potencial significativo en las comunidades que han sido afectadas de manera más desproporcionada por la pandemia. Estoy hablando de la comunidad de trabajadores esenciales compuesta de una manera mayoritaria por hispanos, afroamericanos y otras minorías.

Lamentablemente existe un alto porcentaje de miembros de estas comunidades vulnerables que aún guardan altos niveles de escepticismo sobre la seguridad y eficacia de la vacuna del COVID-19, a pesar de que su uso ha sido autorizado oficialmente.

Si agregamos además la desconfianza histórica que sienten algunas de estas comunidades hacia el gobierno federal y hacia el sistema de salud, es evidente que tenemos ante nosotros un desafío serio de salud pública.

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fesionales de la salud.

Me atrevo a decir que el mismo sentido de prioridad de urgencia que recibió el desarrollo de las vacunas debe aplicarse a persuadir a las comunidades más vulnerables que está en su beneficio personal y colectivo el vacunarse oportunamente.

La ciencia médica busca perpetuamente un balance entre riesgos y beneficios. En el caso de las vacunas del COVID-19, no tengo dudas que lo segundo supera a lo primero. Personalmente aguardo mi turno para vacunarme, ojalá la mayoría piense de manera similar.

Es una responsabilidad individual, pero también, un compromiso colectivo con la humanidad.

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othing better to rekindle hope than images of the first nurses, doctors, and hospital support staff being vaccinated against COVID-19.

It is, without a doubt, an extraordinary success of science to have managed to develop, in just a few months, highly effective and, as far as we know, safe vaccines to combat one of the most serious threats against humanity in modern history.

This is a breakthrough with a significant potential impact on the communities that have been most disproportionately affected by the pandemic. I'm talking about the essential worker community

Aunque algunos sondeos muestran un incremento en los niveles de aceptación pública de las vacunas desde que estas fueron autorizadas por el gobierno federal, otros reflejan que existe la necesidad de una fuerte campaña de concientización pública para eliminar las dudas que prevalecen aún entre las comunidades de color.

Although some surveys show an increase in the levels of public acceptance of vaccines since they were authorized by the federal government, others reflect that there is a need for a strong public awareness campaign to eliminate the doubts that still prevail among communities of color.

An AP / NORD survey clearly shows the dimensions of the problem. Only 34% of the Latino community plan to get vaccinated against the coronavirus at this time. The distrust of the African American community is even greater: only 24% of this community is willing to get the vaccine, despite the fact that it is already available.

Comparatively, 53% of non-Hispanic whites in the United States expressed their intention to get vaccinated when their turn comes.

The acceptance gap is worrisome because the communities least inclined to get vaccinated are the ones that currently face not only the highest number of cases and hospitalizations but also deaths. This is another perfect storm in the United States public health system.

Un sondeo AP/NORD muestra claramente las dimensiones del problema.

Sólo un 34% de la comunidad latina planea vacunarse contra el coronavirus en este momento. La desconfianza de la comunidad afroamericana es aún mayor: sólo el 24% de esta comunidad está dispuesta a ponerse la vacuna, a pesar de que ya se encuentra disponible.

To complicate matters, the survey shows a low level of trust in the general population towards their political leaders, the media, and pharmaceutical companies. Fortunately, there is a high level of trust in healthcare professionals.

I dare say that the same sense of priority given to the development of vaccines must be applied to persuading the most vulnerable communities, that it’s in their personal and collective benefit to get vaccinated in a timely manner.

Comparativamente, un 53% de los blancos no hispanos de los Estados Unidos expresó su intención de vacunarse cuando llegue su turno.

La brecha de aceptación es preocupante porque las comunidades menos inclinadas a vacunarse son las que en este momento enfrentan no sólo el más alto número de casos y hospitalizaciones sino de muertes. Se trata de otra tormenta perfecta en el sistema de salud pública de los Estados Unidos.

Para complicar el panorama el sondeo muestra un bajo nivel de confianza de la población en general hacia sus líderes políticos, los medios informativos y las empresas farmacéuticas. Por fortuna hay un alto nivel de confianza en los pro-

If we also add the historical distrust that some of these communities feel towards the federal government and towards the health system, it is evident that we have before us a serious public health challenge.

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Medical science perpetually seeks a balance between risks and benefits. In the case of COVID-19 vaccines, I have no doubt that the latter trumps the former. Personally, I wait for my turn to get vaccinated, hopefully most are thinking similarly. It is an individual responsibility, but also a collective commitment to humanity.

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Juntos progresamos como comunidad La pandemia y la crisis humanitaria nos han unido y nos han hecho aún más fuertes. En Bank of America, seguimos centrados en apoyar el bienestar de nuestros compañeros, ofrecer los servicios financieros esenciales que nuestros clientes necesitan y ayudar al progreso de las comunidades locales en todo el país.

Aquí en el Área de la Bahía, donamos mascarillas a socios locales para hacerlas llegar a los más vulnerables y otorgamos préstamos a pequeñas empresas locales a través del Programa de protección del cheque de pago de sueldo (PPP), para ayudar a fortalecer nuestra economía local. Además, seguimos trabajando junto a instituciones y organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales para promover la igualdad racial y las oportunidades económicas en las comunidades a las que servimos.

Valoramos a nuestros empleados por su esfuerzo incansable para apoyar a nuestros clientes, y estamos especialmente agradecidos con los trabajadores esenciales y del sector de la salud que han ayudado al Área de la Bahía a recuperarse.

Mis compañeros y yo mantenemos un firme compromiso con nuestro trabajo durante el 2021 y en el futuro.

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REPORT: IN CALIFORNIA, KIDS OF COLOR BEAR BRUNT OF PANDEMIC

INFORME: EN CALIFORNIA, LOS NIÑOS DE COLOR SON LOS MÁS AFECTADOS POR LA PANDEMIA

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. -- New data shows the pandemic has had crushing effects - especially on California's parents and children.

A report released on December 14 from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows in the Golden State, 15% of parents are struggling to put food on the table, 20% don't know if they'll be able to pay the rent or mortgage next month, and 12% have no health insurance.

Ted Lempert, president at the group Children Now, said that instability combined with school shutdowns has been particularly hard on children of color.

"So many kids are feeling down, depressed, hopeless. And some serious mental-health issues are increasing," Lempert said.

California is notorious for having very few school counselors relative to the huge student population. Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to release his 2021 budget proposal in the first week of January. At a minimum, child advocates want the governor to abandon education cuts, known as deferrals, that were promised for 2021 in order to balance the 2020 budget.

"All children, in good times and in bad, should have their basic needs met," Boissiere said. "Children should not be hungry.

They should have safe, secure housing.

They should have access to quality education. Parents should have access to child care so that they can work to support those families."

Boissiere also would like a federal commitment to put racial and ethnic equity first in the COVID-19 response efforts.

"If you look at food security, 14% of households reported that they didn't have enough food to eat," she said. "When you compare that to African Americans, it's 23%, so almost double, and 19% for Latinos, compared to 9% for Asians and 10% of whites."

The report also calls for the vaccine to be made available to all, at little-to-no cost.

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - Nuevos datos muestran que la pandemia ha tenido efectos devastadores, especialmente en los padres e hijos de California.

Un informe publicado el 14 de diciembre de la Fundación Annie E. Casey muestra que en Golden State, el 15% de los padres tienen dificultades para poner comida en la mesa, el 20% no sabe si podrán pagar el alquiler o la hipoteca. el próximo mes y el 12% no tiene seguro médico.

Ted Lempert, presidente del grupo Children Now, dijo que la inestabilidad combinada con el cierre de escuelas ha sido particularmente difícil para los niños de color.

"Muchos niños se sienten desanimados, deprimidos, sin esperanza. Y algunos problemas graves de salud mental están aumentando", dijo Lempert.

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Leslie Boissiere, vicepresidenta de asuntos externos de la Fundación Casey, dijo que los formuladores de políticas deben trabajar para evitar una crisis de ejecuciones hipotecarias que se avecina y ampliar el acceso al seguro de desempleo para los trabajadores a tiempo parcial y de conciertos.

"Todos los niños, en los buenos y en los malos tiempos, deben tener sus necesidades básicas satisfechas", dijo Boissiere.

"Los niños no deberían tener hambre. Deberían tener una vivienda segura y protegida. Deberían tener acceso a una educación de calidad. Los padres deberían tener acceso al cuidado infantil para poder trabajar para apoyar a esas familias".

A Boissiere también le gustaría un compromiso federal para poner la equidad racial y étnica en primer lugar en los esfuerzos de respuesta al COVID-19.

"Si nos fijamos en la seguridad alimentaria, el 14% de los hogares informaron que no tenían suficientes alimentos para comer", dijo. "Cuando se compara con los afroamericanos, es el 23%, casi el doble, y el 19% para los latinos, en comparación con el 9% de los asiáticos y el 10% de los blancos".

They'd also like to see more subsidies for child care.

Leslie Boissiere, vice president of external affairs with the Casey Foundation, said policymakers must work to head off a looming foreclosure crisis and expand access to unemployment insurance for gig and part-time workers.

cos consejeros escolares en relación con la enorme población estudiantil. El gobernador Gavin Newsom está listo para publicar su propuesta de presupuesto para 2021 en la primera semana de enero. Como mínimo, los defensores de los niños quieren que el gobernador abandone los recortes de educación, conocidos como aplazamientos, que se prometieron para 2021 a fin de equilibrar el presupuesto de 2020.

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El informe también pide que la vacuna esté disponible para todos, a un costo mínimo o nulo.

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BBB SAYS DON’T LET THE GRINCH STEAL YOUR CHRISTMAS

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OS ANGELES & SAN JOSE – Online shopping has never been more popular. It’s easier and safer to stay at home and shop from your computer, tablet or phone. For all of its convenience, however, online shopping puts you at greater risk of identity theft, so the Better Business Bureau has some tips that could save you thousands of dollars and lots of headaches.

“We’ve said it before but it bears repeating: scammers have upped their game during the pandemic, and that includes finding more ways to steal your identity,” says Steve McFarland, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Los Angeles & Silicon Valley. “If you give your credit or debit card info to a unsecure site, they can steal your card number and use it to make purchases – or even open up other financial accounts using your identity.”

BBB has these tips to help consumers prevent fraud when shopping online: • Shop at home using your private Wi-Fi network.

Hackers can get into public Wi-Fi networks and steal your information.

• Check the URL. If it starts with “http” it’s not a secure site. Make sure the URL starts with “https.”

There should be a lock symbol in the address bar, too.

• Use a credit card. Your card issuer offers protections and an easy way to get your money back. If a hacker gets hold of your debit card info those funds will be automatically deducted from your bank account until the issue is resolved.

• Use your card's security features. Some credit cards have special features like a temporary virtual card number. If it’s compromised, you just cancel it and inform your issuer. Also ask if you can set up alerts for suspicious activity.

• If you’re buying a gift card online, buy only from known sellers. Even better, it’s safer to buy gift cards in the store.

• If you’re using a gift card while buying online, be very careful and make sure you’re doing business with trusted sellers. Otherwise, you have little recourse for a refund.

If you think your identity has been stolen during a transaction: • File a report with the Federal Trade Commission and with your local police.

• Let your card issuer know right away.

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• Contact a credit bureau so they can put restrictions that make it harder for criminals to apply for credit using your information.

• Change your passwords.

• Keep an eye on your credit and consider freezing your credit temporarily to prevent new lines of credit from being opened with your information.

“Investing a little time in extra precautions could pay off in security and peace of mind this holiday season,” says McFarland.

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OS ÁNGELES Y SAN JOSE - Las compras en línea nunca han sido tan populares. Es más fácil y seguro quedarse en casa y comprar desde su computadora, tableta o teléfono. Sin embargo, a pesar de su conveniencia, las compras en línea lo ponen en mayor riesgo de robo de identidad, por lo que Better Business Bureau tiene algunos consejos que podrían ahorrarle miles de dólares y muchos dolores de cabeza.

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bar su identidad", dice Steve McFarland, presidente y director ejecutivo de Better Business Bureau de Los Angeles y Silicon Valley. "Si proporciona la información de su tarjeta de crédito o débito a un sitio no seguro, pueden robar su número de tarjeta y usarlo para realizar compras, o incluso abrir otras cuentas financieras usando su identidad".

BBB tiene estos consejos para ayudar a los consumidores a prevenir el fraude al comprar en línea: • Compre en casa usando su red Wi-Fi privada. Los piratas informáticos pueden ingresar a redes Wi-Fi públicas y robar su información.

• Verifique la URL. Si comienza con "http", no es un sitio seguro. Asegúrese de que la URL comience con "https". También debería haber un símbolo de candado en la barra de direcciones.

• Utilice una tarjeta de crédito. El emisor de su tarjeta ofrece protecciones y una manera fácil de recuperar su dinero. Si un pirata informático se apodera de la información de su tarjeta de débito, esos fondos se deducirán automáticamente de su cuenta bancaria hasta que se resuelva el problema.

• Utilice las funciones de seguridad de su tarjeta.

Algunas tarjetas de crédito tienen características especiales como un número de tarjeta virtual temporal. Si está comprometido, simplemente cancele e informe a su emisor. También pregunte si puede configurar alertas para actividades sospechosas.

• Si va a comprar una tarjeta de regalo en línea, compre solo a vendedores conocidos. Aún mejor, es más seguro comprar tarjetas de regalo en la tienda.

• Si está usando una tarjeta de regalo mientras compra en línea, tenga mucho cuidado y asegúrese de hacer negocios con vendedores confiables. De lo contrario, tiene pocos recursos para obtener un reembolso.

Si cree que le han robado su identidad durante una transacción: • Presente un informe ante la Comisión Federal de Comercio y su policía local.

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• Informe al emisor de su tarjeta de inmediato.

• Comuníquese con una agencia de crédito para que puedan imponer restricciones que dificulten que los delincuentes soliciten crédito utilizando su información.

• Cambie sus contraseñas.

• Vigile su crédito y considere congelarlo temporalmente para evitar que se abran nuevas líneas de crédito con su información.

“Invertir un poco de tiempo en precauciones adicionales podría resultar en seguridad y tranquilidad en esta temporada navideña”, dice McFarland.

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WHY WHITE VOTERS CHOSE TRUMP: THEY FEEL LIKE A MINORITY GROUP IN AMERICA SUNITA SOHRABJI Ethnic Media Services

votes, while Biden amassed 33 percent, noted Mindy Romero, founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the University of Southern California.

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hite voters, who overwhelmingly chose Donald Trump in his re-election bid, say they feel disenfranchised in a new America which prioritizes other races over their own.

According to exit poll data, three out of five white voters voted for Trump, baffling pollsters who believed the Administration’s record during Trump’s tenure would handily oust him from office.

Almost 45 percent of college educated white women also voted for Trump, according to exit poll data.

In total, 74 million people voted for Trump, who, on Dec. 12, lost his re-election bid after the electoral college declared a win for Democratic contender Joe Biden, who won more than 81 million votes.

Arlie Hochschild, professor of sociology at UC Berkeley, has surveyed the Trump landscape for the past five years, ever since the businessman announced his bid for office on June 16, 2015, descending a golden escalator at Trump Towers in Manhattan.

The renowned sociologist spoke of her current research with blue collar workers in Appalachia, a very low-income, primarily white rural area in Eastern Kentucky. The coal-mining industry, which provides the majority of jobs in the region, is in deep decline as the U.S. moves towards greener energy sources.

Those who voted were not reflective of the polity at large, said Romero, noting that voters who do turn out tend to be older, wealthier, and white, and more educated. “Whites are always over-represented amongst voters,” said Romero.

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ally getting 1ahead.’”

But in Appalachia, a different sort of Trump supporter emerges: white people who believe they are a minority in their own country as they watch other ethnic groups eclipse them economically.

“There’s a sense of being left out,” she said, adding: “They feel colonized by liberal culture, which says whites are bad: they are racist. And men are bad: they are rapists.”

“They actually feel that life is rigged against them,” said Hochschild, noting that these voters get their picture of reality from Fox News, and CNN or MSNBC on rare occasions.

“They feel like a minority group that is in decline, and they feel that people of color are rising while they are declining,” said Hochschild.

She noted the anomaly: the economics of Black and Latinx households have largely been on a downward trajectory over the past decade.

“They see that people of color are newscasters.

They see black football stars and basketball stars getting multi-million dollar deals to advertise stuff.

And they think ‘Wow they're millionaires or billionaires.

Gosh. Those blacks are re-

In comparison to white voters, majorities of Black, Latino, Asian and Native American voters rejected Trump by large margins and turned

out in force, helping defeat the incumbent President.

Davin Phoenix, assistant professor of political science at UC Irvine, sees Trump´s persistent support among most whites as a “doubling down” effect of anger that the President has used to keep his base active.

“There´s this expectation that is not founded that maybe white Americans, specifically white women, would move away from Trump,” Phoenix said. “But what did Trump very effectively do throughout those four years? Continue to engender and activate that sense of anger.”

“Trump has been normalized and kind of the ethos

or the mythos of Trump supporters has been normalized,” he said, noting that the President not only polarized the country on race and ethnicity, but also on gender, religion, and socio-economic status.

The dividing lines also served to alienate Democratic factions from each other, said Phoenix, author of “The Anger Gap: How Race Shapes Emotion in Politics.”

Although this election saw the highest turnout in a presidential election in the last 120 years, almost half of all eligible voters — 85 million people — did not turn out for the critical election.

Thus, Trump received just 31 percent of all possible

At a Dec. 11 briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services, Hochschild said the stereotype of a Trump voter is the guy with the red Make America Great Again, pumping his fist in the air.

Other images that come to her mind include Mark and Patricia McCloskey of St. Louis, Missouri, who brandished guns outside their home in June as Black Lives Matters protesters marched by; the McCloskeys went on to speak at the Republican

Even in California, which prides itself on being unabashedly Blue, Trump amassed 5.5 million votes, the most of any Republican Presidential candidate ever.

Overall, Trump received 47 percent of the white vote in California, while Biden received 51 percent, a scant four percent margin in a very progressive state, noted Romero.

“Many of those that opposed Trump in this election cannot fathom why anyone would vote for somebody who is trafficking in racial tropes,” said Romero, adding however that Trump supporters do not see him or his actions as racist. “His rhetoric is carefully structured. He leaves open huge pathways for people to interpret his statements.”

White voters and BIPOC voters are looking at the country’s landscape from contrasting lenses, said the researcher. Whites overall less likely to recognize the existence of individual and institutional forms of racism, she said, pointing to the polarized opinions surrounding the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by white police officers.

Romero holds an optimistic vision for the future of America. “We must all commit to fight for a better America, for an accessible and truly inclusive democracy.”

“Even though Biden won, we're still faced with an incredibly underrepresented or non-represented electorate,” said Romero.

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siedad económica y miedo a perder su estatus dominante en la política y la sociedad.

Y cuando alguien está enojado, explicó Phoenix, sienten menos aversión al riesgo y más compulsión a “duplicar sus ideas existentes”. “A pesar de COVID y las promesas incumplidas, Trump y el ecosistema mediático a su alrededor continuaron dándoles salidas a esa ira y agravios”.

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a elección de mayor participación en 120 años en Estados Unidos perpetuó la brecha racial: la mayoría de los votantes étnicos eligió a Joe Biden, mientras que tres de cada cinco blancos prefirieron a Trump. Esto a pesar de cuatro años en que la clase obrera blanca no mejoró sus condiciones económicas.

El elector obrero blanco cristiano con educación secundaria, que vive en estados del sur como Luisiana o del sureste como Kentucky, ha votado por Donald Trump por dos períodos consecutivos porque siente que hace parte de una minoría en declive.

No usa la gorra de MAGA (Make America Great Again/Hacer grandiosa a América de nuevo) con frecuencia, ni asiste a los mítines trumpistas; tampoco se identifica con los supremacistas blancos, pero sí cree en los contenidos del canal FOX y que el sistema está amañado contra él/ella.

Cuando sintoniza medios más liberales o de izquierda y ve más gente de poblaciones étnicas en la pantalla, confirma sus miedos de que son ellos los privilegiados que triunfan: por el hecho de ser atletas negros con grandes salarios o latinos con acceso a cátedras de estudios chicanos. No tienen en su radar ni el racismo institucional ni las dificultades económicas o sociales que enfrentan las minorías étnicas. No las ve.

A estas conclusiones ha llegado Arlie Russell Hochschild, profesora de sociología en la Universidad de California en Berkeley, después de cinco años de investigación y numerosas entrevistas con estos votantes, que hoy hacen parte de los 74 millones que querían un segundo término del saliente presidente, a pesar de que la mayoría de sus promesas no fueron cumplidas.

Hochschild, autora de una decena de libros incluido su más reciente Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right (Extraños en su propia tierra: ira y duelo por la derecha estadounidense) habló en un panel organizado por Ethnic Media Services para analizar la brecha racial en las elecciones de 2020.

“La vida para ellos no es mejor después de cuatro años de Trump pero lo reeligen porque nadie más les está hablando… el partido demócrata no tiene una cara en estos lugares, es invisible”, dijo Hochschild.

La elección de mayor participación en 120 años en Estados Unidos mostró una clara brecha racial: la mayoría de los votantes étnicos eligió a Joe Biden, mientras que tres de cada cinco blancos prefirieron a Trump.

Según las encuestas a boca de urna, las mujeres blancas aumentaron ligeramente su apoyo a Trump, mientras que las mujeres de poblaciones étnicas rechazaron su permanencia en el poder en grandes números.

“Trump no perdió el apoyo de las mujeres blancas educadas aunque se puede decir

Aunque los intentos de campaña de Trump para impugnar los resultados electorales en varios estados han fracasado, el hecho de que casi la mitad del electorado apoyado por buena parte del partido republicano, crea que hubo fraude sienta un precedente peligroso. “Si buscan derrocar a la mayoría de los votantes, basándose únicamente en su desagrado por el otro (Biden y el partido demócrata), más que polarización eso es una amenaza sin precedentes a la democracia”, añadió Phoenix.

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que ese fue un voto a medias” agregó Hochschild. “Fueron empujadas más por el apoyo incondicional (a Trump) de sus esposos, hermanos y tíos… y por el hecho de que el derecho a la vida (contrario al derecho a decidir sobre el aborto) es un asunto muy importante atado a sus creencias”.

ira: cómo la raza da forma a las emociones en la política), Davin Phoenix argumenta que la raza determina severamente cómo la ira es entendida en la sociedad: mientras los blancos enojados son etiquetados como buenas personas y patriotas, los negros enojados son etiquetados como matones y oportunistas violentos.

Y son esos valores intrínsecos cristianos los que el saliente presidente ha explotado con maestría: según la investigadora Trump ha sabido “insinuarse en el paradigma dominante de los cristianos que necesitan un salvador: estás en apuros, solo yo te salvaré. A pesar de enemigos como la prensa, el estado profundo, el partido demócrata y los musulmanes, aquí estoy sufriendo por ustedes y los salvaré”

Phoenix, profesor asistente de ciencias políticas en la escuela de ciencias sociales de la Universidad de California en Irvine, sostuvo que como resultado de este tratamiento mediático, “la gente de poblaciones étnicas expresa menos rabia que los blancos sobre los mismos asuntos políticos”.

Alimentando la ira Y a pesar de estas diferencias entre ambos espectros de la arena política, muchos de estos votantes simplemente quieren ser reconocidos y escuchados porque experimentan lo que otras razas en la escala social: depresión, miedo y rabia.

En su libro The Anger Gap: How Race Shapes Emotion in Politics (La brecha de la

“Cuando hay una participación baja (de votantes étnicos) se llama a los latinos “el gigante dormido” o a los negros “poco sofisticados”, pero no pensamos en las barreras en las urnas para estas minorías… pero sobre las elecciones de los blancos (como votar por Trump) la pregunta es cuál es el problema dentro del sistema que permitió que esto pasara para entenderlos mejor y corregir el sistema”, explicó Phoenix. “Hay que reconocer ese contraste'', agregó.

Trump logró canalizar una vez más en sus electores blancos esos sentimientos de an-

Alum Rock union ElEmEntARy School DiStRict NOTIFICACIÓN DE PUESTO VACANTE EN LA MESA DIRECTIVA Y LLAMADO AL NOMBRAMIENTO PROVISIONAL EN CONFORMIDAD CON EL CÓDIGO DE EDUCACIÓN DE CALIFORNIA 5092 Les informamos que la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Elemental de Alum Rock ha decidido que se ha sucedido una vacante en la Mesa Directiva a partir del 11 de diciembre, 2020, y que la vacante será llenada por nombramiento provisional por la Mesa Directiva. Los interesados y candidatos calificados para el nombramiento a la Mesa Directiva deberán presentar sus Cartas de Interés y la solicitud completada para el Formulario de Nombramiento Provisional y todos los demás materiales requeridos a Board of Trustees of the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Elemental de Alum Rock), c/o (al cuidado de) Superintendente, Dra. Hilaria Bauer, 2930 Gay Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.

La solicitud del Formulario de Nombramiento Provisional está disponible en nuestro sitio web, en la oficina del distrito y en cada uno de los planteles escolares.

Las solicitudes completadas deben ser recibidas en la dirección de la oficina del Distrito indicada anteriormente a más tardar a las 12:00 p.m. (hora de California) el lunes 4 de enero de 2021.

Lentes opuestos Aunque es cierto que desde 1900 no había tal participación electoral, quienes fueron a las urnas hacen parte del 67% de los adultos elegibles para votar, lo que quiere decir que 85 millones de estadounidenses decidieron no participar.

De acuerdo a Mindy Romero, fundadora y directora del Centro para la Democracia Inclusiva (CID) en la escuela de políticas públicas Sol Price de la Universidad del sur de California (USC), son estos matices los que impiden hacer generalizaciones sobre un electorado que no representa a todos.

Por ejemplo, si bien California es un estado azul y diverso, allí los que más votan son los blancos. Los jóvenes y los latinos aumentaron su participación electoral pero es imposible que lleguen a los números de sus contrapartes blancos. Las preferencias sobre candidatos y partidos de quienes no votan podrían contribuir a resultados aún más cerrados.

“La narrativa de considerar a un grupo como “factor decisivo” lo hace más proclive a fallar en ese rol y a promover el juego de la culpa”, agregó Romero. “Debemos entender los matices de esos grupos y sus barreras para participar”.

A pesar de que la presidencia de Trump ha hecho que más estadounidenses reconozcan la realidad del racismo, sus electores no consideran sus acciones y dichos como racistas sino como verdaderos. El contraste con la experiencia de la gente negra en el país y los lentes con que los liberales ven el asunto, es extraordinario.

“Tenemos que seguir educando sobre temas de raza y poder y los medios tienen un rol clave en ello”, dijo Romero. “Las escuelas deben invertir en alfabetización mediática, clases sobre qué es la desinformación y cómo funcionan las elecciones".

Romero concluyó que “el aspecto racista de nuestra sociedad no está exclusivamente atado a Trump y aunque se vaya del poder, tendremos que lidiar con sus ideas en el largo plazo”.

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esde que comenzó la pandemia, muchos han sentido los efectos en su salud mental. Los CDC informaron en junio que más del 40% de los estadounidenses sufrían una condición adversa de salud mental o conductual, con ansiedad y trastornos depresivos encabezando la lista. A mediados de julio, el 53% de los adultos estadounidenses dijeron que su salud mental se vio afectada negativamente por el estrés y la preocupación debido a la pandemia, según una encuesta de la Kaiser Family Foundation. A medida que continúa la pandemia, es probable que estos factores de estrés afecten a más personas cada día.

¿Es probable que usted o los miembros de su familia sufran ansiedad, depresión u otros problemas de salud mental? Si es así, ¿qué puede hacer para apoyar su salud mental o la de su ser querido?

Primero, ayuda a descubrir su predisposición hacia ciertos rasgos o condiciones mentales. Así como puede buscar información sobre su predisposición genética a las enfermedades para guiar sus elecciones de estilo de vida, descubrir sus rasgos genéticos relacionados con la salud mental puede ayudarlo a respaldar su bienestar emocional.

Gracias a un gran avance en la traducción de los mecanismos y rasgos genéticos que pueden influir en las predisposiciones conductuales de una persona, el Mapa de salud mental de Genomind proporciona un trampolín que cualquiera puede usar para tomar medidas hacia un mejor bienestar mental. La salud mental es una función de la genética, el medio ambiente, el estilo de vida y las experiencias. Esto se llama "Salud Mental 360".

El Dr. Scott Wiener, un psiquiatra certificado por la junta que se enfoca en un enfoque holístico de base biológica, utiliza la información genética como una herramienta vital. "Durante demasiado tiempo, la práctica de la psiquiatría solo ha utilizado los síntomas en la evaluación de la salud mental de una persona.

La evolución de la ciencia nos ha dado ahora la oportunidad de evaluar las causas biológicas subyacentes a esos síntomas", dice Wiener. "Genomind es una herramienta esencial en este proceso avanzado de crear una imagen más completa de la salud mental".

A diferencia de algunas pruebas de ascendencia que tienen un tubo de saliva para la recolección, solo proporciona una muestra de hisopado de la mejilla para la prueba de Genomind. Luego analizan 38 variantes genéticas e influencias en 29 rasgos de salud mental, lo que da como resultado un informe que detalla 59 posibles predisposiciones conductuales específicas de su perfil genético. Genomind ofrece recursos y acciones recomendadas de grupos de defensa de confianza para ayudar a mejorar su bienestar y calidad de vida.

El mapa de salud mental de Genomind identifica 7 capacidades genéticas básicas de salud mental: 1. Estrés y ansiedad 2. Estado de ánimo 3. Enfoque y memoria 4. Dormir 5. Comportamiento alimentario 6. Comportamiento social 7. Hábitos y uso de sustancias Explorar sus predisposiciones genéticas en estas siete áreas cruciales aumenta su conciencia de sí mismo y le permite tomar medidas hacia un mejor cuidado personal.

Estrés y ansiedad Si usted es uno de los muchos que tienen la variante del gen involucrado en la regulación de la hormona del estrés (FKBP5), puede experimentar una mayor respuesta al estrés.

Saber que esta variante puede contribuir a su respuesta al estrés le permite apuntar a este mecanismo biológico para ayudar a regularlo. Por ejemplo, se ha demostrado que los suplementos como el magnesio y / o la rhodiola rosea ayudan. También puede probar técnicas de atención plena como ejercicios de conexión a tierra y meditación.

Dormir y concentrarse O puede encontrar que tiene una variante del gen asociado con la señalización excesiva de células cerebrales (CACNA1C), que puede resultar en rasgos como: * Problemas para conciliar el sueño * Mal humor

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* Falta de atención Puede apuntar a este mecanismo con suplementos que se ha demostrado que lo estabilizan, como los ácidos grasos omega-3 y el magnesio. También puede realizar cambios en su comportamiento o entorno, como reevaluar sus hábitos y horarios de sueño.

Memoria Una variante de un gen que codifica una proteína fundamental para el crecimiento y la reparación de las células cerebrales (BDNF) se asocia con predisposiciones que involucran la memoria y la respuesta al estrés, que pueden afectar la memoria de trabajo y los niveles de estrés.

Afortunadamente, los niveles de BDNF se pueden aumentar mediante el ejercicio. Las personas con esta variante tienen incluso más probabilidades de beneficiarse de los efectos del ejercicio que mejoran el cerebro que las personas que no lo tienen. Saber que tiene esta predisposición puede ayudarlo a reactivar su rutina de ejercicios.

El conocimiento es poder Descubrir sus predisposiciones genéticas y su impacto potencial en su bienestar mental puede ayudarlo a prevenir problemas antes de que se desarrollen o reducirlos si ya existen.

"En Potomac Psychiatry, hemos utilizado pruebas genéticas para evaluar a más de 2000 pacientes y hemos descubierto que es una herramienta muy eficaz para proporcionar al paciente información de importancia crítica", dice el galardonado psiquiatra y autor Dr. Bruce Kehr. "Comprender las predisposiciones genéticas e implementar las recomendaciones epigenéticas asociadas probablemente resultará en mejores resultados de salud mental".

El conocimiento de sus predisposiciones genéticas es una herramienta vital para mejorar su salud mental y su bienestar en general, especialmente durante tiempos difíciles.

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ince the pandemic began, many have felt the effects on their mental health. The CDC reported in June that over 40% of Americans suffered an adverse mental or behavioral health condition, with anxiety and depressive disorders topping the list. By mid-July, 53% of U.S. adults said their mental health was negatively impacted by stress and worry due to the pandemic, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. As the pandemic continues, these stressors are likely to impact more people every day.

Are you or your family members likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? If so, what can you do to support your - or your loved one's - mental health?

First, it helps to uncover your predisposition toward certain traits or mental conditions. Just as you might seek information about your genetic predisposition for illnesses to guide your lifestyle choices, discovering your genetic traits related to mental health can help support your emotional well-being.

Thanks to a breakthrough in the translation of genetic mechanisms and traits that can influence a person's behavioral predispositions, the Genomind Mental Health Map provides a springboard anyone can use to take action toward better mental wellness. Mental health is a function of genetics, environment, lifestyle,

Dr. Scott Wiener, a board-certified psychiatrist focused on a biological based holistic approach, uses genetic information as a vital tool. "For far too long the practice of psychiatry has only utilized symptoms in the assessment of someone's mental health. Evolving science has now given us the opportunity to assess the biological causes underlying those symptoms," says Wiener. "Genomind is an essential tool in this advanced process of creating a more complete picture of mental health."

Unlike some ancestry tests that have a spit tube for collection, you only supply a cheek swab sample for Genomind's test. They then analyze 38 genetic variants and influences on 29 mental health traits, resulting in a report detailing 59 possible behavioral predispositions specific to your genetic profile. Genomind provides resources and recommended actions from trusted advocacy groups to help improve your wellness and quality of life.

The Genomind Mental Health Map identifies 7 Core Genetic Mental Health Capabilities: 1. Stress and anxiety 2. Mood 3. Focus and memory 4. Sleep 5. Eating behavior 6. Social behavior 7. Habits and substance use Exploring your genetic predispositions in these seven crucial areas increases your self-awareness and empowers you to take steps toward better self-care.

Stress and anxiety If you are one of many who have the variant of the gene involved in stress hormone regulation (FKBP5), you may experience a heightened stress response.

Knowing that this variant may contribute to your stress response allows you to target this biological mechanism to help regulate it. For example, supplements such as magnesium and/or rhodiola rosea have been shown to help. You can also try mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and meditation.

Sleep and focus Or you may find you have a variant of the gene associated with excessive brain cell signaling (CACNA1C), which can result in traits such as: * Trouble falling asleep * Moodiness * Inattentiveness You can target this mechanism with supplements shown to stabilize it, like omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium. You could also make changes in your behavior or environment, such as reevaluating your sleep habits and schedule.

Memory A variant of a gene that encodes for a protein critical to brain cell growth and repair (BDNF) is associated with predispositions involving memory and stress response, which may affect your working memory and stress levels.

Fortunately, BDNF levels can be boosted through exercise. People with this variant are even more likely to benefit from the brain-enhancing effects of exercise than people without it. Knowing you have this predisposition may help jump-start your exercise routine.

Knowledge is power Discovering your genetic predispositions and their potential impact on your mental wellness can help you prevent problems before they develop, or reduce them if they already exist.

"At Potomac Psychiatry, we have used genetic testing to evaluate over 2000 patients and have found it to be a highly effective tool to provide a patient with critically important information," says award-winning psychiatrist and author Dr. Bruce Kehr. "Understanding genetic predispositions and implementing associated epigenetic recommendations will likely result in better mental health outcomes."

Knowledge of your genetic predispositions is a vital tool for boosting your overall mental health and wellbeing - especially during challenging times.

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NEW ZEALAND AGREES TO CREATE TRAVEL BUBBLE WITH AUSTRALIA

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ydney, Australia - New Zealand has agreed "in principle" to opening up a travel bubble with Australia early next year, the country’s prime minister announced Monday December 14, 2020.

The commencement of the quarantine-free initiative is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021, with the date to be announced in the new year, It will come "pending confirmation from the Australian Cabinet and no significant change in the circumstances of either country," Jacinda Ardern announced in the last post-Cabinet press conference for "a year nobody would have imagined."

One of the criteria is 28 days free of community transmission, and contingencies in place in the event of an outbreak that may see borders closed and thousands of citizens looking to return home into managed isolation.

In Australia, Health Minister Greg Hunt welcomed the plan, saying the government is "absolutely" likely to approve and that the plan is "good for Australians and it's good for New Zealanders."

"We are ready to implement from our side as soon as New Zealand is ready," he said.

Australia had already approved quarantine-free entry for New Zealanders into most states, and kiwis must go into state quarantine on their return home.

Ardern had indicated she was not ready to open up the borders in the opposite direction, until now. "[New Zealand's decision] is the second half of the equation. We consciously opened up Australia to people coming from New Zealand because their case numbers were negligible and we knew there would come a time when our case numbers gave them confidence," Hunt said.

"So this is a sign that New Zealand and Australia are not just working together, but that families can be back together in both directions. Friends can be back together in both directions."

It is estimated there are around 568,000 New Zealanders living in Australia, creating a busy travel corridor between the neighboring countries – until the pandemic began and border closures kept transTasman families apart.

Pre-pandemic, New Zealand also accounted for almost half of Australia's international visitor arrivals.

Wellington on Saturday also agreed to create a reciprocal travel bubble with the Covid-free Cook Islands in the South Pacific, which has a free association arrangement with New Zealand, by end of March next year. It is expected to be the first to get

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off the ground.

Both Australia and New Zealand closed their borders in March, and have since mostly allowed only their respective residents and citizens to enter.

The two governments began to explore the opening of an air corridor between the countries months ago as a measure to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19.

New Zealand has recorded 2,096 cases of Covid-19, including 25 deaths, while Australia has surpassed 28,030 cases, and 908 deaths (including 20,352 cases and 820 deaths in the state of Victoria).

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ydney, Australia - Nueva Zelanda acordó "en principio" abrir una burbuja de viajes con Australia a principios del próximo año, anunció el primer ministro del país el lunes 14 de diciembre de 2020.

Se espera que el inicio de la iniciativa libre de cuarentena comience en el primer trimestre de 2021, con fecha que se anunciará en el nuevo año.

Vendrá "pendiente de la confirmación del gabinete australiano y sin cambios significativos en las circunstancias de ninguno de los países", anunció Jacinda Ardern en la última conferencia de prensa

posterior al gabinete durante "un año que nadie hubiera imaginado".

Uno de los criterios es 28 días sin transmisión comunitaria y contingencias en caso de un brote que pueda provocar el cierre de fronteras y miles de ciudadanos que buscan regresar a sus hogares en un aislamiento controlado.

En Australia, el ministro de Salud, Greg Hunt, dio la bienvenida al plan y dijo que es "absolutamente" probable que el gobierno lo apruebe y que el plan es "bueno para los australianos y es bueno para los neozelandeses".

"Estamos listos para implementar desde nuestro lado tan pronto como Nueva Zelanda esté lista", dijo.

Australia ya había aprobado la entrada libre de cuarentena para los neozelandeses en la mayoría de los estados, y los kiwis deben pasar a la cuarentena estatal a su regreso a casa. Ardern había indicado que no estaba lista para abrir las fronteras en la dirección opuesta, hasta ahora. "[La decisión de Nueva Zelanda] es la segunda mitad de la ecuación. Abrimos conscientemente Australia a las personas que vienen de Nueva Zelanda porque sus números de casos eran insignificantes y sabíamos que llegaría un momento en que nuestros números de casos les darían confianza", dijo Hunt. " Así que esta es una señal de que Nueva Zelanda y Australia no solo están trabajando juntas, sino que las familias pueden volver a estar juntas en ambas direcciones. Los amigos pueden volver a estar juntos en ambas direcciones".

Se estima que hay alrededor de 568.000 neozelandeses viviendo en Australia, creando un corredor de viajes ocupado entre los países vecinos, hasta que comenzó la pandemia y los cierres de fronteras mantuvieron separadas a las familias trans-tasmanas.

Prepandémica, Nueva Zelanda también representó casi la mitad de las llegadas de visitantes internacionales de Australia.

Wellington también acordó el sábado crear una burbuja de viajes recíproca con las Islas Cook libres de COVID en el Pacífico Sur, que tiene un acuerdo de libre asociación con Nueva Zelanda, para fines de marzo del próximo año. Se espera que sea el primero en despegar.

Tanto Australia como Nueva Zelanda cerraron sus fronteras en marzo y, desde entonces, en su mayoría solo han permitido la entrada de sus respectivos residentes y ciudadanos.

Los dos gobiernos comenzaron a explorar la apertura de un corredor aéreo entre los países hace meses como una medida para mitigar los efectos económicos del COVID-19.

Nueva Zelanda ha registrado 2.096 casos de COVID-19, incluidas 25 muertes, mientras que Australia ha superado las 28.030 casos y 908 muertes (incluidas 20.352 casos y 820 muertes en el estado de Victoria).

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nueve templos y organizado por un adivino y experto en Feng Shui que compartirá consejos y bendiciones budistas.

angkok - The government of Thailand has launched a travel campaign for singles in collaboration with the dating app Tinder, with the aim of encouraging domestic tourism in light of the loss of foreign visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"La pandemia de COVID-19 en curso ha cambiado el comportamiento de los viajes y requiere que pensemos 'fuera de la caja'. La 'Ruta de viaje única' se dirige a los viajeros que prefieren viajar solos a varios destinos en Tailandia", dijo el gobernador de TAT. Yuthasak Pupasorn.

The first pilot trip is free for 100 single Thai people and is scheduled for Sunday, according to the campaign launched this week by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

El departamento de gobierno dijo que planea abrir nueve rutas de viaje, incluso en destinos populares como Chiang Mai, Phuket y la antigua capital de Ayutthaya.

This initial route will feature a cruise along the Chao Phraya River, which runs through Bangkok, taking in nine temples and hosted by a fortune teller and Feng Shui expert who will share Buddhist advice and blessings.

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"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed travel behavior and necessitates that we think 'outof-the-box'. The 'Single Travel Route' targets solo travelers who prefer to travel alone to various destinations in Thailand," said TAT governor Yuthasak Pupasorn.

program – together with Thai Smile Airways, the Grand Pearl Cruise company, and the State Railway of Thailand, or through Facebook.

The campaign joins other initiatives promoted by the authorities to encourage domestic tourism by subsidizing hotel and travel rates and keeping an industry that represents 12-20 percent of the GDP afloat.

The government department said it plans to open nine travel routes, including in popular destinations such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, and the former capital of Ayutthaya.

The second and third trips, reserved for 50 people each, will take place on Jan. 9 in Phuket and Jan. 23 on a train to a dam for dinner in Lop Buri.

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El segundo y tercer viaje, reservados para 50 personas cada uno, se llevarán a cabo el 9 de enero en Phuket y el 23 de enero en un tren a una presa para cenar en Lop Buri.

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angkok - El gobierno de Tailandia ha lanzado una campaña de viajes para solteros en colaboración con la aplicación de citas Tinder, con el objetivo de fomentar el turismo nacional ante la pérdida de visitantes extranjeros debido a la pandemia COVID-19.

El primer viaje piloto es gratuito para 100 tailandeses solteros y está programado para el domingo, según la campaña lanzada esta semana por la Autoridad de Turismo de Tailandia.

Esta ruta inicial contará con un crucero por el río Chao Phraya, que atraviesa Bangkok, recorriendo

Para ser uno de los seleccionados para estos viajes, los usuarios pueden usar la aplicación Tinder, uno de los patrocinadores del programa, junto con Thai Smile Airways, la compañía Grand Pearl Cruise y State Railway of Thailand, o a través de Facebook.

La campaña se suma a otras iniciativas impulsadas por las autoridades para incentivar el turismo interno subsidiando tarifas hoteleras y de viajes y manteniendo a flote una industria que representa entre el 12 y el 20 por ciento del PIB. Tailandia, uno de los principales destinos turísticos del sudeste asiático y que mantiene sus fronteras prácticamente cerradas a los turistas desde marzo, recibió 6,6 millones de turistas hasta julio, frente a los más de 23 millones que llegaron en el mismo período de 2019.

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FEDS DELAY LISTING MONARCH BUTTERFLY AS THREATENED SPECIES ENGLISH at Davis, said that number should be orders of magnitude higher.

"The entire California population has not exceeded 30,000 for the last two winters," he said, "and it looks like this year will be even worse. They should be more like 20 million or 30 million."

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - The monarch butterfly will not be listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act for at least a few more years, the federal government announced Tuesday December 15, even though its populations have plummeted.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the monarch meets the criteria for listing, but limited resources mean other species will be listed first.

Preliminary data from the annual Thanksgiving count of monarchs that overwinter on the California coast showed only 2,000 to 3,000 individuals. Dr. Arthur Shapiro, a professor of evolution and ecology at the University of California

The reasons for the decline of this iconic orangeand-black butterfly still are being studied, but the culprits include losing habitat to development, pesticides, and climate change. In addition, proliferation of parasite-prone non-native milkweeds in coastal areas may be leading the butterflies to breed early in the winter instead of the spring.

Dr. Cheryl Schultz, a biology professor at Washington State University at Vancouver, was part of a team predicting three years ago that if the monarch population dropped below 30,000, the species could spiral past the extinction threshold - the point at which there are too few individuals to keep it going. However, Schultz said she remains hopeful the species can be saved.

"With people working together and using the science," she said, "I think there's incredible promise, and resiliency of the monarch populations, to turn them around."

For now, the monarch will remain a "candidate species" to be listed in the future as threatened.

The Endangered Species Coalition is asking butterfly enthusiasts to take a stand and call for protections for the monarch and other pollinators.

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"La población total de California no ha excedido los 30.000 durante los dos últimos inviernos", dijo, "y parece que este año será aún peor. Deberían ser más de 20 o 30 millones".

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - La mariposa monarca no será catalogada como "amenazada" bajo la Ley de Especies en Peligro de Extinción por al menos unos años más, anunció el gobierno federal el martes 15 de diciembre, a pesar de que sus poblaciones se han desplomado.

El Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de EE. UU. Dijo que la monarca cumple con los criterios para la inclusión, pero los recursos limitados significan que otras especies se incluirán primero.

Los datos preliminares del recuento anual del Día de Acción de Gracias de las monarcas que hibernan en la costa de California mostraron solo de 2000 a 3000 individuos. El Dr. Arthur Shapiro, profesor de evolución y ecología en la Universidad de California en Davis, dijo que el número debería ser órdenes de magnitud mayor.

Las razones del declive de esta icónica mariposa naranja y negra aún se están estudiando, pero los culpables incluyen la pérdida de hábitat debido al desarrollo, los pesticidas y el cambio climático. Además, la proliferación de algodoncillo no autóctono propenso a parásitos en las zonas costeras puede llevar a las mariposas a reproducirse a principios del invierno en lugar de en la primavera.

La Dra. Cheryl Schultz, profesora de biología en la Universidad Estatal de Washington en Vancouver, formó parte de un equipo que predijo hace tres años que si la población de monarcas caía por debajo de las 30.000, la especie podría superar el umbral de extinción, el punto en el que hay muy pocas. individuos para que siga funcionando. Sin embargo, Schultz dijo que tiene la esperanza de que la especie pueda salvarse.

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"Con personas que trabajan juntas y usan la ciencia", dijo, "creo que hay una promesa increíble y la resistencia de las poblaciones de monarcas para cambiarlas".

Por ahora, la monarca seguirá siendo una "especie candidata" para ser incluida en el futuro como amenazada. La Coalición de Especies en Peligro de Extinción está pidiendo a los entusiastas de las mariposas que tomen una posición y pidan protección para la monarca y otros polinizadores.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: HOW TO REDUCE WASTE ON HOLIDAYS

Querido EarthTalk: Las vacaciones son un desperdicio debido a todo el consumismo y las decoraciones. ¿Tiene algún consejo para que la celebración de este año sea menos inútil? ¬-- Shelly R., Nueva York, NY

Dear EarthTalk: The holidays are so wasteful given all the consumerism and decorations. Do you have any tips for making this year’s celebration less wasteful? -- Shelly R., New York, NY

Envolver los regalos en bolsas marrones de comestibles o papel para paquetes hace uso de un artículo de uso diario que quizás ya tenga en su hogar, mientras mantiene su envoltorio reciclable. Photo Credit: Pexels

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as vacaciones son, de hecho, una época del año enormemente desperdiciada, pero hay muchas formas en que podemos reducir nuestro impacto y aún disfrutar de esta temporada especial.

El papel de regalo es un buen punto de partida. Gran parte del envoltorio que compramos en las tiendas no se puede reciclar debido a su mezcla de papel con brillantina, plástico, tintes, laminado y otros materiales, por lo que va directamente al vertedero después de que lo usamos una vez. Envolver los regalos en bolsas marrones de la compra o papel para paquetes hace uso de un artículo de uso diario que quizás ya tenga en su hogar, mientras mantiene su envoltorio reciclable. Corta bolsas de papel abiertas de la tienda, envuelve tu regalo como lo harías con cualquier otro tipo de papel y átalo con un cordel reciclable, una cinta de papel o un cordón de zapatos (incluso puedes volver a ponerlo en el zapato más tarde).

Para decorar sus regalos, use sellos y adornos de hojas para crear una apariencia linda o sofisticada. Vaya a su vecindario a buscar flores o brotes de hojas para deslizarse debajo de su cinta o cordel. ¡Otra alternativa a envolver con papel marrón es envolver tu regalo con una bufanda (dos regalos en uno)!

El debate sobre qué tipo de árbol de Navidad (real o artificial) es mejor para el medio ambiente se ha desarrollado durante mucho tiempo, pero la verdadera respuesta correcta es un árbol vivo que puedes plantar en el suelo al aire libre después de las vacaciones. Si decide cortar un árbol, busque uno que se cultive de manera sostenible y sin pesticidas. Ir a la finca de árboles más cercana reduce la huella de carbono de comprar un árbol que fue importado. Si desea obtener un árbol artificial, la mayoría de los expertos están de acuerdo en que necesitaría reutilizarlo durante

aproximadamente 18 años para mantener el impacto ambiental más bajo que el de un árbol real.

Hay muchas formas de decorar su hogar de manera festiva durante las temporadas de vacaciones sin desperdiciar. Primero que nada, si ya tienes decoraciones, ¡úsalas! Si no es así, intente hacer sus decoraciones con bricolaje este año. Puede usar papel reciclado o masa de sal para hacer adornos para su árbol y recolectar ramas, acebo y hojas afuera para crear una corona para colgar en su puerta. Además, si disfruta de los calendarios de adviento para el mes de diciembre, intente invertir en uno de madera reutilizable este año para que pueda llenarlo con sus propios dulces, juguetes o sorpresas favoritos en los próximos años.

También es importante ser consumidores conscientes mientras compramos regalos navideños. Asegúrese de pensar (y volver a pensar) antes de comprar algo esta temporada. Intente comprar regalos duraderos y compre en negocios pequeños, sostenibles y / o locales para hacer sus compras más ecológicas. Etsy es un gran lugar para encontrar pequeñas empresas que vendan productos éticos y sostenibles.

Finalmente, si disfrutas desenvolver tu lado creativo durante las vacaciones, hacer tus propios regalos (reciclar ropa usada, mermeladas o chutneys, tejer, pintar, encurtir o lo que quieras hacer) es otra forma de reducir el desperdicio. ¡Saludos por las vacaciones y que tengas una astuta!

CONTACTOS: Creative Ways to Cut Your Holiday Waste, blog.epa.gov/2016/12/21/ creative-ways-to-cut-your-holiday-waste/; "¿Es la temporada ... de sacar la basura?" https://www.neefusa.org/holiday-waste.

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he holidays are indeed a hugely wasteful time of the year, but there are many ways we can reduce our impact and still enjoy this special season.

Gift wrap is a great place to start. Much of the wrap we buy in stores can’t be recycled because of its mixture of paper with glitter, plastic, dyes, laminate and other materials, so it goes straight to the landfill after we use it once. Wrapping gifts in brown grocery bags or parcel paper makes use of an everyday item that you may already have in your home while keeping your wrapping recyclable. Cut open paper bags from the grocery store, wrap up your present like you would with any other kind of paper, and tie it up using recyclable twine, paper ribbon or a shoelace (you can even put it back in the shoe later).

To decorate your gifts, use stamps and leafy embellishments to make for a cute or sophisticated look. Go out into your neighborhood to forage for flowers or shoots of leaves to slip under your ribbon or twine. Another alternative to wrapping with brown paper is wrapping your gift with a scarf (two presents in one)!

The debate over which kind of Christmas tree (real or artificial) is better for the environment has been raging for a long time, but the real right answer is a live tree that you can plant in the ground outside after the holidays. If you decide to get a cut tree, look for one that’s grown sustainably and pesticide-free. Going to the closest tree farm lowers the carbon footprint of buying a tree that was imported. If you want to get an artificial tree, most experts agree that you would need to reuse it for about 18 years to keep the environmental impact lower than that of a real tree.

There are plenty of ways to decorate your home festively for the holiday seasons without being wasteful. First of all, if you already have decorations, use them! If you don’t, try DIYing your decorations this year. You can use recycled paper or salt dough to make ornaments for your tree, and collect branches, holly, and leaves outside to create a wreath to hang on your door. Additionally, if you enjoy advent calendars for the month of December, try investing in a reusable wooden one this year so that you can fill it up with your own favorite treats, toys, or surprises for years to come.

It’s also important to be conscious consumers while we shop for holiday gifts.

Be sure to think (and think again) before buying something this season. Try to buy long-lasting gifts and shop at small, sustainable and/or local businesses to make your shopping greener. Etsy is a great place to find small businesses that sell ethical and sustainable products. Finally, if you enjoy unwrapping your creative side over the holidays, making your own gifts (upcycling thrifted clothes, jams or chutneys, knitting, painting, pickling or whatever you want to do) is another way to reduce waste. Cheers for the holidays, and have a crafty one!

CONTACTS: Creative Ways to Cut Your Holiday Waste, blog.epa.gov/2016/12/21/ creative-ways-to-cut-your-holidaywaste/; “Tis the Season...To Take out the Trash?” https://www.neefusa.org/holiday-waste.

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ARTFORD, Conn. - Los grupos de derechos de los trabajadores tienen la esperanza de que el Congreso apruebe un proyecto de ley de alivio de COVID de $ 900 mil millones, pero dijeron que es solo un primer paso.

ARTFORD, Conn. -- Workers' rights groups are hopeful Congress will pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill but said it's just a first step.

The bill reportedly includes a direct stimulus payment to needy families and billions to facilitate distribution of the vaccine and help struggling businesses and the unemployed stay afloat.

Megan Fountain, coordinator of advocacy and partnerships for Unidad Latina en Accion said help can't come soon enough.

"The food lines are long, the jobs are scarce and COVID is reaching the peak of a second wave," Fountain cautioned. "So things are very dire. " The compromise bill is a far cry from the $2 trillion HEROES Act proposed by Democrats, which would have sent billions to shore up state budgets and avoid cuts to social services.

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Republicans ended up dropping their demand for COVID liability protections for businesses.

Fountain said essential workers, like those who clean our hospitals or stock grocery shelves, need more protections, not fewer, during the pandemic.

Según se informa, el proyecto de ley incluye un pago de estímulo directo a las familias necesitadas y miles de millones para facilitar la distribución de la vacuna y ayudar a las empresas en dificultades y a los desempleados a mantenerse a flote.

Megan Fountain, coordinadora de defensa y asociaciones de Unidad Latina en Acción, dijo que la ayuda no puede llegar lo suficientemente pronto.

Fountain declaró que está decepcionada de que el proyecto de ley actual no envíe ayuda directa a los estados.

"Necesitamos un sistema de atención médica sólido en este momento", sostuvo Fountain.

"Nuestras escuelas necesitan recursos en este momento. Y estamos en la peor recesión económica desde la Gran Depresión, por lo que los estados necesitan ayuda del gobierno federal".

Los republicanos terminaron abandonando su demanda de protecciones de responsabilidad COVID para las empresas. Fountain dijo que los trabajadores esenciales, como los que limpian nuestros hospitales o almacenan los estantes de los supermercados, necesitan más protecciones, no menos, durante la pandemia.

"No se trata de que los empleadores sean demandados", argumentó Fountain. "Se trata de que los trabajadores tengan derecho a un lugar de trabajo seguro y saludable. Y se trata de que los trabajadores reciban atención médica si se enferman en el trabajo".

"Las filas de alimentos son largas, los trabajos "It's not about employers being sued," Fountain son escasos y COVID está llegando al pico de argued. "It's about workers having the right to a una segunda ola", advirtió Fountain. "Así que las cosas están muy mal".

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Apartamentos para personas mayores de bajos ingresos. La lista de espera para apartamentos tipo estudio correspondiente a Crane Place Apartments se abrirá el lunes 23 de noviembre de 2020 y estará abierta durante 3 semanas hasta el viernes 11 de diciembre de 2020. Durante ese tiempo, Crane Place Apartments aceptará solicitudes de personas mayores de 62 años de edad o más, y solicitantes con problemas de movilidad de 18 años de edad o más, que cumplan con las pautas de admisión. Para solicitar un paquete de solicitud, llame al 650-325-2442 o venga a la oficina de Crane Place Apartments, de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía, y de 2:00 a 4:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes, en 1331 Crane Street, Menlo Park, 94025. A las 10:00 a.m. del miércoles 16 de diciembre de 2020 tendrá lugar un sorteo para la colocación en la lista de espera.

El sorteo se podrá ver por Zoom. Los solicitantes pueden solicitar la información de acceso en la oficina de Crane Place Apartments. Debido a las restricciones del condado de San Mateo sobre las reuniones puertas adentro, no se podrá ver el sorteo en persona. Crane Place Apartments ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV37____ Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini.

Petitioner(s) Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini to Nami Hosseini. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670746 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: MY DENTAL CARE, 1298 Kifer Road, Suite 512, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard C. Pham, 2458 Moraine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/3/2006. This filing is a refile: Previous File #: FBN611884. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Richard C. Pham This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/8/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670746 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670013 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: X & G Services, 60 Wilson Way, #10, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com Xingyuan Gu, 60 Wilson Way, #10, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/10/2020.

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“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/ Xingyuan Gu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670013

Road, Apt. #1407, San Jose, CA 95133, filed in Santa Clara County under file number FBN664390. Venessa Henry, P.O. Box 70255, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, and Trey Kerr, P.O. Box 70255, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business was conducted by A General Partnership.

By/ Trey Kerr Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/2020 File No. FBN: 669917

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669918 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Earth Angels, 750 N. King Road, Apt. 1407, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Earth Angel, LLC, 253 Waverly Street, Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a Refile. Previous File No. FBN664390. “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/ Trey Kerr CFO Earth Angel, LLC Article No. 202011110709 California This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020 Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 669918

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Grocery Outlet of Campbell, 100 San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bashadi, Inc., 1674 Noreen Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. 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/ Avez Bashadi Co-President Entity #: C3404163, CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/3/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670602 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.669917 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Earth Angels, 750 N. King

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December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670712 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOOTO TEA, 715 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara

County. This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MCY CORP, 715 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 9/21/2020. 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/ Qinghua Meng CEO Entity #: C4626253, CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/8/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670712 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670785 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAFELY FINANCE, 800 W. El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hipodium, Inc., 800 W. El Camino Real Suite 180, 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/ Jason Corwin CEO Entity #: C4254171, CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/9/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670785 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 670835 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NABEELA’S BAKERY, 111 Saratoga Ave Apt 2207, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nabeela Aijaz, 111 Saratoga Ave, Apt 2207, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/03/2020. 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/ Nabeela Aijaz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670835 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chefs Choice Produce Company LLC, 2170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chefs Choice Produce Company LLC, 2170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN613376. “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/ David Thompson Chefs Choice Produce Co. LLC Owner/Member Article/Reg#: 201821810531 Above entity was formed

DEC 18 - DEC 24, 2020 in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670011 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670616 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIKI STORE, 1055 N Capitol Avenue, Apt. 87, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thi Xuan Kim Tang, 1055 N Capitol Avenue, Apt. 87, San Jose, CA 95133. 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/ Thi Tang This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670616 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670825 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gilroy Family Chiropractic, 8010 Wayland Lane Suite 1B, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jamie Santiago, 1777 Viognier Way, Gilroy, CA 95020.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 08/08/2008. 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/ Jamie Santiago This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670825 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670733 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEW UPCYCLED, 7287 Forsum Rd, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lori Mendez, 7287 Forsum Rd, San Jose, CA 95138.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/01/2020. This filing is a refile [No change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN664357. “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/ Lori Mendez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670733 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670536 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elena Piesh Photography, 3710 El Camino Real, Apt N 1720, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Olena Pieshkina, 3710 El Camino Real, Apt N 1720, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare

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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/ Olena Pieshkina This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670536

County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670591

December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670763 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHOP N SAVE MART, SHOP N SAVE DIAMOND TOOLS, STADEA TOOLS, 663 Viader Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): E Portal LLC, 663 Viader Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 09/01/2009. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 609198. “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/ Sumit K Suman Manager Eportal LLC Article/Reg#: 200909310083 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670763 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3205, 630 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The

name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail, LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. 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/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670597 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670591 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3098, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, Space 1520, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. 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/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras,

December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670587 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3288, 124 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. 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/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670587 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670580 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3263, 5660 Cottle Rd, Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa-

tion 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/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670580 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670592 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3239, 370 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. 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/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670592 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670598 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized

Retailer #3221, 755 Cochrane Rd, Suite 140, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

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/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670598

December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670480 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Martin Chin, 70 Mihalakis St Unit 403, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Zheng Qin, 70 Mihalakis St Unit 403, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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/ Zheng Qin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670480

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670585 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Venegas Family Daycare, 6054 Stanley 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): Elizabeth Espinoza, 6054 Stanley Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/01/2020. 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/ Elizabeth Espinoza This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 670585

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.670564 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name DAFFODIL ART, 60 Descanso Dr, Unit 2412, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. Avanti Arun Bhat, 60 Descanso Dr, Unit 2412, San Jose, CA 95134. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 10/10/2019 under file no.

659633 Avanti Arun Bhat December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/03/2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373653 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Ellen Paz.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Petitioner(s) Jessica Ellen Paz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessica Ellen Paz to Jessica Ellen Ross. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 02/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 25, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 2nd Amended Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (DV-710) Superior Court of California County of Santa ClaraFamily Justice Center Courthouse Superior Court of California Country of Santa Clara 201 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Case No. 2015-1-CP021986 1.Name of Protected Person: Valeria Contreras Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Kara N. Foster, Esq. State Bar No.: 292858 Firm Name: Foster Hsu, LLP Address: 1570 The Alameda, Suite 226 City: San Jose, State: CA Zip: 95126 Telephone: (408)8417200 Fax: (408)217-0265 Email Address: kara@ fosterhsu.com 2.Name of Restrained Person: Victor Hugo Lamas Description Sex: Male, Height: 6 ‘ 0 “, Weight: 200 Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown Race: Hispanic, Age: 39, Date of Birth: 06/01/1981

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3.Court Hearing: The judge has set a court hearing date.

The Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) stays in effect until the expiration date on that order or the end of the hearing below, whichever is later.

Date: 02/03/2021 Time: 1:30pm Dept.: 64 To the person in 2: At the hearing, the judge can renew the current restraining order for another five years or permanently.

Before the hearing, you can file a response on Form DV-720. You must continue to obey the current restraining orders until the expiration date on the current orders or the hearing date, whichever is later. At the hearing, you can tell the judge why you agree or disagree with the request to renew the orders. If the restraining orders are renewed, you must obey the order even if you do not attend the hearing.

To the person in 1: Someone 18 or over- not you or anyone else protected by the restraining order- must personally “serve” a copy of the following forms on the person in 2 at least ___ days before the hearing. . DV-700, Request to Renew Restraining Order . DV-710, Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order .DV-7120, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order .DV-130, the Current Restraining Order After Hearing Date: 12/2/20 By: Judge Blecher Judicial Officer

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Original Order Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) DV-130 Case No. 115CP021986 1.Name of Protected Person: Valerie Contreras Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Jennifer E. Erano, SBN: 121615 Law Offices of Jennifer E. Erano Address: 210 North Fourth Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112

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2.Name of Restrained Person: Victor H. Lamas Sex: Male Height: 6 ‘ 0 “, Weight: 200 Race: Hispanic Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown, Age: 36 4. Expiration Date: **This restraining order is granted permanently.”

5. Hearings: a. The hearing was on 9/13/20 with Honorable Cynthia Lie b. These people were at the hearing: Lawyer, Jennifer E. Ereno The court has granted the order checked below. Item 9 is also an order. If you do not obey these orders, you can be arrested and charged with a crime. You may be sent to jail for up to oner year, pay a fine up to $1000, or both.

6. Personal Conduct Orders: a. The person in 2 must not do the following things to the protected people in 1 and 3: - Harass, attack, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, follow, stalk, molest, destroy personal property, disturb the peace, keep under surveillance, impersonate (on the Internet, electronically or otherwise), or block movements.

- Contact, either directly or indirectly, by any means, including, but not limited to, by telephone, mail, e-mail, or other electronic means.

-Take any action, directly or through others, to obtain the addresses or locations of any protected persons. (If this item is not checked, the court has found good cause not to make this order.) b. Peacefully written contact through a lawyer or process server or another person for service of legal papers related to a court case is allowed and does not violate this order.

7. Stay-Away Order: a. The person in 2 must stay at least (specify): -300- yards away from (check all that apply) - The person in 1 - Home of person in 1 - The job or workplace of person in 1 - Vehicle of person in 1 - The persons in 3 - The child(ren)’s school or childcare 9. No Guns or Other Firearms or Ammunition:

a. The person in 2 cannot own, possess, have, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any way get guns, other firearms, or ammunition. ______________________ 9. b. The person in 2 must: - Sell to or store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, any guns ot other firearms within his or her immediate possession or control. Do so within 24 hours of being served with this order.

- Within 48 hours of receiving this order, file with the court a receipt that proves funs have been turned in, sold, or stored. (Form DV-800, Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored, may be used for the receipt.)

Bring a court filed copy to the hearing.

10. Record Unlawful Communications The person in 1 has the right to record communications made by the person in 2 that violate the judge’s orders.

12. Child Custody and Visitation Child Custody and visitation are ordered on the attached Form DV-140, Child Custody and Visitation Order or (specify other form): ______________________ 23. Other Orders The court finds that Domestic Violence has occurred pursuant to FC Section 6203 and makes a makes a FC 3044 finding.

24. No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person If the sheriff or Marshal serves this order, he or she will do it for free. ______________________ 26. Criminal Protective Order a. Form CR-160, Criminal Protective Order- Domestic Violence, is in effect. Case No. C1501775, County of Santa Clara, Expiration 5/26/19.

27. Attached pages are orders.

- Number of pages attached to this sevenpage form -3 - All of the attached pages are part of this order.

- Attachments include (check all that apply) – DV-140 and Attachment to DV-140.

Date: 9/13/17

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com Judge (or Judicial Officer) Honorable Cynthia C. Lie Certificate of Compliance with VAWA The restrain (protective) order meets all “full faith and credit” requirements of the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. 2265 (1994) (VAWA) upon notice of the restrained person. This court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter; the restrained person has been or will be afforded notice and a timely opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of this jurisdiction. This order is valid and entitled to enforcement in each jurisdiction throughout the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, all tribal lands, and all U.S. territories, commonwealths, and possessions and shall be enforced as if it were an order of that jurisdiction.

Warnings and Notices to the Restrained Person in 2.

If you do not obey this order, you can be arrested and charges with a crime - If you do not obey this order, you can go to jail or prison and/or pay a fine.

- It is a felony to take or chide a child in violation of this order.

- If you travel to another state or to tribal lands to make the protected person do so, with the intention of disobeying this order, you can be charged with a federal crime.

You cannot have guns, firearms, and/or ammunition You cannot own, have, possess, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or otherwise get guns, other firearms, and/or ammunition while the order is in effect. If you do, you can go to jail and pay a $1000 fine.

Unless the court grants an exemption, you must sell to, to store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, and guns or other firearms that you have or control.

The judge will ask you for proof that you did so. If you do not obey this order, you can be charged with a crime.

Federal law says you cannot have guns or ammunition while the order

is in effect. Even if exempt under California law, you may be subject to federal prosecution for possessing or controlling a firearm.

Instructions for Law Enforcement Start Date and End Date of Orders The order starts on the earlier of the following dates: 1. The hearing date in item 5 (a) on page 2, or 2. The date next to the judge’s signature on this page.

The orders end on the expiration date in item 4 on page 1. If no date is listed, they end three years from the hearing date.

Arrest required if Order is Violated If an officer has probable cause to believe that the restrained person had notice of the order and has disobeyed the order, the officer must arrest the restrained person (Pen. Code, 836(c)(1), 13701(b).) A violation of the order may be a violation of Penal Code section 166 or 273.6.

Notice/Proof of Service Law enforcement must first determine if the restrained person had notice of the order. If notice cannot be verified, the restrained person must be advised of the terms of the orders. If the restrained person then fails to obey the order, the officer must enforce them. (Family Code, 6833.)

Consider the restrained person “served” (notified) if: 3. The officer sees a copy of the Proof of Service or confirms that the Proof of Service is on file; pr 4. The restrained person was at the restraining order hearing or was informed of the order by an officer. (Fam. Code, 6383; Pen. Code 836(c) (2).) An officer can obtain information about the contents of the order in the Domestic Violence Restraining Order System (DVROS). (Fam. Code 6381(b)-(c).)

If the Protected Person Contacts the Restrained Person Even if the protected person invited or consents to contact with the restrained person, the orders remain in effect and must be enforced. The protected person cannot be arrested for inviting or consenting to contact

with the restrained person. The orders can be changed only by another court order. (Pen. Code 13710 (b).) _____________________ Child Custody and Visitation The custody and visitation orders are on Form DV-140, items 3 and 4.

They are sometimes also written on addition pages or referenced in DV-140 or other orders that are not part of the following restraining order.

Enforcing the Restraining Order in California Any law enforcement officer in California who receives, sees, or verifies the orders on a paper copy, in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), or in an NCIC Protection Order File must enforce the orders.

Conflicting Order – Priorities for Enforcement If more than one restraining order has been issued protected the protected person from the restrained person, the orders must be enforced in the follow priority (see Pen. Code 136.2 and Fam Code 6383(h)(2), 6405(b)): a. EPO: If one of the orders is an Emergency Protective Order (Form EPO-001) and it is more restrictive order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order. b. No Contact Order: If there is no EPO, a no-contact order that is included in a restraining or protective order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order. c. Criminal Order: If none of the orders includes a no-contact order, a domestic violence protective order issued in a criminal case takes precedence in enforcement over any conflicting civil court order. Any nonconflicting terms of the civil restraining order remain in effect and enforceable. d. Family, Juvenile, or Civil Order: If more than one family, juvenile, or other civil restraining or protective order has been issued, the on that as issued last must be enforced.

Clerk’s Certificate [Seal] -Clerk’s CertificateI certify that this is Restraining Order After

Hearing (Order of Protection) is a true and correct copy of the original on file in the court.

October 7, 2020 Clerk of the Court: By: /s/ P.J. Newton Child Custody and Visitation Order DV-140 Case No. 115CP021986 This form is attached to (check one): DV-130 1. Name of Protected Person: Valeria Contreras – Mom 2.

Other Parent’s Name: Victor H. Lamas – Dad The Court Orders 3. Child Custody is ordered as follows: Legal Custody to: (Person who makes decisions about health, education. Check at least one.) – Mom Physical Custody to: (Person the child lives with Check at least one.)

-Mom Child’s Name: Dalilah Lamas, DOB: 10/10/2012 4. Child Visitation is ordered as follows: b. See the attached One – page document, dated: 9/13/17 _____________________ 10. Jurisdiction This court has jurisdiction to make child custody orders in this case under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (part 3 of the California Family Code starting with section 3400.

11. Notice and Opportunity to be Heard: The responding party was given reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of the State of California.

12. Country of Habitual Residence The country of habitual residence of the child or children in this case is the United States of America.

13. Penalties for Violating This Order If you violate this order, you may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, or both.

14. Duration of Child Custody, Visitation, and Supports Orders If this form is attached to Form DV-130, the custody and visitation orders in this form remain in effect after the restraining orders on Form DV-130 end.

Contreras v. LamasCase No. 115CP021986

DEC 18 - DEC 24, 2020 Attachment One DV-140 Attachment, Paragraph 4, dated 9/13/17 The Court suspends the previous custody order filed June 1, 2015 and Orders the following: 1 Parties ordered to Orientation forthwith and to contact Family Court Services at (408)5345760 within a week of today’s hearing date.

2. The parties are ordered to Family Therapy to deal with issues of children of separated parents and domestic violence issues. Father shall meet and confer with Mother’s Counsel, Jennifer E. Erena to select the mutually agreed upon Family Therapists. Father shall be responsible for 100% costs of therapy subject to reallocation.

3. If there is no agreement after the meet and confer then Ms. Ereno shall provide Father with three names of family therapists within two weeks of 9/13/17. Father shall give Ms. Ereno with his contact numbers, i.e., telephone number.

Father shall select the therapist within one week of having it provided by Ms. Ereno.

3. The Court orders Family therapy for six months, a minimum of two times a month. The therapist selected by the parties shall be available for a session within two weeks from the hearing date.

4. After completion of three joint Family therapy sessions the parties are ordered to Mediation.

5. This shall be the custody order for the parties, Valeria Contreras, Petitioner/Mother and Victor H. Lamas, Respondent/ Father until further order of the Court.

SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Sergio Garcia Picazo AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Sergio Garcia Picazo You have been sued.

Read the information below.

Lo han demandado.

Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: Sally Ann Perez Lara Garcia Nombre del demandante: Sally Ann Perez Lara Garcia Case Number (Número de caso): 19FL003481 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.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE 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.

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

DEC 18 - DEC 24, 2020 (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): Sally Ann Perez Lara Garcia 14190 Candler Avenue San Jose, CA 95127 Telephone: (408)9238587 Date (Fecha): September 10, 2019 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) R. GUEVARA, Deputy (Asistente): 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 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.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com 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 - 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 la corte; 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.

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD 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.

December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670452 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPERDISH RESTAURANT TASTY CLUB, 943 Marion Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AFC CORP. WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS TASTY CLUB, 943 Marion Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 08/21/2020. 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/ YIFU HE

AFC CORP. WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS TASTY CLUB CFO Article/Reg#: C4634340 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670452 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670417 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORANGE SQUARE, 2605 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OGBT GROUP, 2605 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

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/ Jing Zhang OGBT GROUP CFO Article/Reg#: C4650469 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670417 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670247 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IUJEX, 537 Mountain View Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS GALAKTION SEMKIN, 537 Mountain View Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/10/2020.

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/ Galaktion Semkin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670247 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669936 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THREE PLUSS CONSTRUCTION SWEEPING, 4167 Monet Circle, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Rodriguez, 4167 Monet Circle, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/28/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Luis Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 669936 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670425 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JusticeIT, 4247 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This

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business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Justice Lammers, 4247 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124. 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/ Justice Lammers This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670425 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670556 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C&L Station Maintenance, 1309 Oakland Road Space 1, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carmen A. Monejano, 1309 Oakland Road Space 1, San Jose, CA 95112.

Maria Quintero de Montejano, 1309 Oakland Road Space 1, San Jose, CA 95112 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/ Carmen A. Montejano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670556 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670611

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EI REAL ESTATE GROUP, 2520 Mission College Blvd Suite 102, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stacy Louise Morel, 1201 Camden Pl, Manteca, CA 95336. Robert Henry Stolz Jr., 1323 Rosalia Ave, San Jose, CA 95130.

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/ Stacy Morel This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670611 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670756 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Center for Intuitive Eating, 140 S Milton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Fiona Young, 140 S Milton Ave, 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/ Fiona Young This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670756

December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV372293 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Veronica Arias. Petitioner(s) Veronica Arias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Corina Mauricio to Corina Arias. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373825 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Peilin Huang. Petitioner(s) Peilin Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Peilin Huang to Molly Peilin Huang. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 2/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper

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December 01, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV356964 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diego Andres Ramirez Balderrama. Petitioner(s) Diego Andres Ramirez Balderrama has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Diego Andres Ramirez Balderrama to Diego Andres Balderrama. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 19, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 11, 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 2021 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Graciela Soto Lopez No.18PR184617 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Graciela Soto Lopez.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Marco E. Lopez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The Petition for Probate requests that Marco E. Lopez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent

Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 7, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Sidney C. Flores 601 N. First ST. Ste. 200 San Jose, CA 95112

(408)292-3400 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Josephine Silva No.20PR189099 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Josephine Silva. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Deborah Ochoa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The Petition for Probate requests that Deborah Ochoa be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 01, 2021, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of

letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Deborah Ochoa 15720 Winchester Blvd., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)395-5111 December 11, 18, 25, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670211 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Beauty Fashion, 3816 Dottielyn 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): Maricela Silva, 3816 Dottielyn Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. 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/ Maricela Silva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/24/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 670211 December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020

DEC 18 - DEC 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669996 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Turadd, 345 S 15th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andrew Chaikin, 345 S 15th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Rosalind de Vera, 345 S 15th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. 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/ Andrew Chaikin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 669996 December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669934 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VINE CHURCH SAN JOSE, 2222 Trade Zone Blvd, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TEMPLO LA HERMOSA OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, 56 S. Montgomery St, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/01/20.

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/ Erasmo Zuniga TEMPLO LA HERMOSA OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD President Article/Reg#: 2551801 Above entity was formed

in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 669934 December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV371506 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marvin Lucero -Mendoza.

Petitioner(s) Marvin Lucero-Mondoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Marvin LuceroMendoza to Marvin Mendoza-Montenegro.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/05/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 09, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373558 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Yu Ping Tong.

Petitioner(s) Yu Ping J Tong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yu Ping J Tong to Jessica Yu Ping Tong. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court

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at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 23, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

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December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373471 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Philina Lin and Craig Adam Lin Kabert. Petitioner(s) Philina Lin and Craig Adam Lin Kabert has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Philina Lin to Philina Kabertlin b. Craig Adam Lin Kabert to Craig Adam Kabertlin.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 23, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373318 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Nicolas Cervantes.

Petitioner(s) Jose Nicolas Cervantes Pintor has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Avery Nicolas Romero Cervantes to Avery Nicolas Cervantes Romero. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 01/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 18, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373601 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Viviana Vargas.

Petitioner(s) Viviana Vargas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Adelaida Jayleen Carlos Vargas to Jayleen Adelaida Carlos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373668 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: RAMADAN JANOVA. Petitioner(s) RAMADAN JANOVA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

RAMADAN JANOVA to DANNY JANOVA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 2/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

December 01, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373664 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Charlene Douglas. Petitioner(s) Charlene Douglas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charlene Douglas to Asma Charlene Cross. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 2/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least

once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 30, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Tony Peng Ly Ou No.20PR188922 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Niko Arsenic in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The Petition for Probate requests that Niko Arsenic be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Tony Peng Ly Ou. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/04/2021 at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general per-

sonal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Niko Arsenic 1138 Campbell Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 (408)646-9905 December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sunanth Pasala and Asha Jyothi Morimisetty (Petitioner(s) Kwang bin Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pasala Sri Sushmika to Sri Sushmika Pasala. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 24, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669914 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, A Medical Office, Cupertino Oral and Facial Surgery, Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, Cupertino Oral & Facial Surgery, A Dental Office, 10430 South De Anza Boulevard, Ste 140, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lee R. Walker, MD, DDS, PC, 10420 South De Anza Boulevard, Ste 140, Cupertino, CA 95014. 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/ Lee Walker CEO Lee R. Walker, MD, DDS, PC Article/Reg#: C4609873 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 669914 November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670113 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Santa Clara Income Tax, 1190 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ramon F. Pagan, 1390 Platt Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035 and Consuelo F. Cervantes, 14580 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began trans-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 07/01/1992. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN494244. “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/ Consuelo F. Cervantes This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/20/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 670113 November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669902 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STEME, COPACABANA USA, COPA DESIGN, COPA PRINT, COPA, PRAZER SCIENCE and NVO SERVICES, 3443 Edward Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Copacabana Design USA, Inc., 2784 Homestead Road, #189, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/23/2006.

This filing is a refile: File No. FBN664620. “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/ Jason Saldana President Copacabana Design USA, Inc. Article/Reg#: 2874834 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020.

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ber 4, 11 and 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669995 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Localcrafter, 2643 Gimelli Way Apt #121, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sana Saifuddin, 2643 Gimelli Way Apt #121, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 06/20/2016.

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/ Sana Saifuddin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 669995 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lyst Residential, Lyst Agency, Icon Financial Group, IFG, Icon Residential, 18461 Hillview Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Icon Home Loans Inc, 18461 Hillview Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030. 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/ Kamran Chitgar Icon Home Loans Inc President Article/Reg#: 2276756 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was

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filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670017 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669942 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN STATE DENT WORKS, 3414 Youngs Cir, 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): Evan Paul York, 3414 Youngs Cir, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 04/24/2020. 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/ Evan P. York This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 669942 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669930 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Extraordinary Snacks, 5930 Killarney Cir, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juping Zhang, 5930 Killarney Cir, San Jose, CA 95138.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/30/2020. 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/ Juping Zhang This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 669930 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANT E-COMMERCE, 2716 Peridot Drive, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Anthony Nguyen, 2766 Peridot Drive, San Jose, CA 95132. 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/ Anthony Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 669906 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669998 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIL SE LICIOUS, 2200 Monroe St #1409, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): J&R FOODS LLC, 2200 Monroe St #1409, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

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

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jodh Singh Virk J&R FOODS LLC Owner/Manager Article/Reg#: 202019710067 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 669998 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669974 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sousa Creative Creations, 230 Edwards 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): Marlene Luna Sousa, 230 Edwards Ave, San Jose, CA 95110.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marlene Luna Sousa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 669974 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669900 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SBA Handyman Services, 1962 Bellomy St Apt 10, 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):

Khaleel Mustafa, 1962 Bellomy St Apt 10, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 09/11/2020. 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/ Khaleel Mustafa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 669900 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669462 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DELUXE CLEANING SERVICES, 2885 Joseph Ave #9, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mayra Guadalupe Chavez Grimaldo, 2885 Joseph Ave #9, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/15/2016.

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/ Mayra G Chavez Grimaldo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/29/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 669462 November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV372514 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ROT

THI TRAN. Petitioner(s) ROT THI TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ROT THI TRAN to SALLY THI TRAN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/12/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 04, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373314 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NANCY TRAN. Petitioner(s) NANCY TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NANCY TRAN to NGUYET HOANG THI TRAN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 18, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373445 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ardeshir Bastani Alah Abadi.

Petitioner(s) Ardeshir Bastani Alah Abadi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ardeshir Bastani Alah Abadi to Ardeshir Bastani. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 20, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373444 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kwang bin Lee. Petitioner(s) Kwang bin Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kwang bin Lee to Sky Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper

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November 20, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV370757 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanessa Yotrease Williams aka Vanessa Yotrease Jones. Petitioner(s) Vanessa Yotrease Williams aka Vanessa Yotrease Jones has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vanessa Yotrease Williams aka Vanessa Yotrease Jones to Vanessa Moneá Wright-Roberts.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 11/17/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

September 23, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373068 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cruz Aguilar.

Petitioner(s) Cruz Aguilar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cruz Aguilar to Cruz Fausto. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show

cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 16, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373173 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: YOUNGKANG CHAI. Petitioner(s) YOUNGKANG CHAI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. YOUNGKANG CHAI to KIKUE YULIA JOHNSON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 1/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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a Virgen de Belén es una de las advocaciones Marianas, más aclamadas alrededor del mundo. Su fecha de celebración se lleva a cabo el día 25 de diciembre. Los fieles suelen ofrecerle cánticos, misas y novenas para pedir de Ella un favor. La Virgen de Belén es la Santa Patrona de la Natividad. Feligreses que acuden a Ella, afirman haber obtenido un milagro concedido en o cercanías de la fecha de la navidad. En estos tiempos difíciles que vivimos, la fe en la Madre de Cristo es una luz de esperanza que brilla con luz propia en el corazón de los creyentes.

Los milagros existen y Santa María siempre está allí, velando por el bienestar de quienes acuden y piden su patrocinio y protección. Si tiene un pesar, un problema al que no le encuentra solución, si padece de depresión o de alguna otra enfermedad. Llene su alma de esperanza y acuda con toda su fe a la Sagrada Virgen de Belén. Si su fe es verdadera, el milagro será concedido.

La devoción a la Virgen de Belén data desde los primeros siglos de era cristiana. Su culto arribó al continente americano, durante las primeras décadas de la colonia, los conquistadores españoles trajeron con ellos imágenes y estatuas de la Virgen santísima, a pedido del Vaticano.

A mediados del siglo XVI, unos pescadores encontraron en la costa peruana cerca del Callao, una caja de madera flotando solitaria en el mar, en un principio les resultó difícil abrir aquella caja, decidieron entonces llevarla a la playa y cuando la abrieron; cual fue su gran asombro, cuando descubrieron que en su interior, se encontraba una imponente imagen tallada de la Virgen María con el Niño

en brazos y junto a ella, había un sobre con la siguiente inscripción: "Imagen de Nuestra Señora de Belén para la ciudad de Cuzco".

Desde aquel entonces la Virgen ha sido considerada la Santa Patrona de esa ciudad peruana. Los fieles creyentes acuden a ella llamándole cariñosamente "Mamacha Belén". La imagen de la Virgen siempre está presente en la procesión del Corpus Christi, que se realiza cada año en Cuzco. Como en la gran mayoría de los casos marianos, los fieles dan testimonio de grandes milagros de los cuales han sido receptores por medio de la devoción, oración y penitencia de María santísima.

Oración a la Virgen de Belén Eres más pura que el sol, más hermosa que las perlas que ocultan los mares, Sólo a ti entre tantos mortales del pecado de Adán te libró.

Salve, salve, cantaban Santa María, más que tú, sólo Dios, sólo Dios.

Y en el cielo una voz repetía, más que tú, sólo Dios, sólo Dios.

Madre Santa, María de Belén, hija de Dios Padre, ayúdanos a ser buenas personas, creciendo como testigos fuertes de la fe.

Madre de Jesús, a quien tienes en tus brazos, ayúdanos a llevarlo a todos nuestros hermanos, especialmente a los pobres, enfermos y a aquellos que sufren, siendo heraldos de la fiel esperanza. Virgen sagrada, consíguenos el don de la caridad para ser constructores de la unidad, en la justicia, el trabajo y la paz. Madre piadosa de Belén, bendice nuestras vidas y cuando llegue el momento, llévanos en tu sagrado manto al cielo, ante la presencia de Dios.

Amén.