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OFERTAS Y CUPONES DE DESCUENTO

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Health4All: la nueva lucha de los inmigrantes

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PG&E and New America

Media Host Day Laborer Workshop

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com2 JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015CALENDAR

P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Street, Suite 100

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CONTRIBUTORS Mario JimenezHector Curriel

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About Us

El Observador was founded in 1980 to serve the informational needs of the Hispanic community in the San Francisco Bay Area with special focus on San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced by any form or by any means, this includes photo copying, recording or by any informational storage and retrevial sys-tems, electronic or mechanical without express written consent of the publishers. Opinions expressed in El Observador by persons submitting articles are not necessarily the opinions of the publishers.

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PELOSI, HOYER, CLYBURN -- House & Senate Democrats have Event to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-S.F., CA) and members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses held a commemoration ceremony for the Voting Rights Act, 1965. This event was held on the House East Front steps. (Read More Online).

Santa Clara County Board, Office of Education commemorate Head Start milestone

SAN JOSE, CA – A commitment to a half-century of providing educational services to preschool children from low-income families and a resolve to continue serving our youngest learners was on full display at a recent meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCBOE) (Read More Online).

Robocalls: The Do Not Call Registry Epidemic

Even though my phone number is listed in the National Do Not Call Registry, I’ve started to receive Robocalls on my mobile phone. It’s more than a mild annoyance. On a bad day I’ll receive two or three of them, and about once a day I receive an unwanted Robotext (Read More Online).

Roots That Rock: Jeffrey Halford and the Healers at San Pedro Square MarketFriday July 31st, 2015 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm San Pedro Square Market 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110Info:facebook.com/spsmbar

Covert Operations: Investigating the Known UnknownsTuesday July 28th- Sunday January 10th, 201511:00 am-5:00 pmSan Jose Museum of Art 110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Downtown San Jose Farmers’ MarketFri Jul 3110:00 am – 2:00pmSan Pedro SquareBetween Santa Clara and St. John Streets, San Jose, CA Info:sjdowntown.com/events/sjda-events/farmers-market-presented-by-kaiser-permanente/

Santa Clara County FairThursday July 30th -Sunday August 2nd, 201512:00 pmSanta Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111

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San Jose Renaissance FaireSaturday August 1st, 201510:00 amDiscovery Meadow 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110info:sanjosefaire.com/

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland TimbersSunday August 2nd, 20152:00 pmAvaya Stadium1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

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WWE Monday Night RAWMonday August 3rd, 20154:30 pm SAP Center

525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113 $20 - $125Info:wwe.com/

National Night OutTuesday August 4th, 2015 City of San Jose Times vary Info:sjpd.org/BFO/Community/Crimeprev/NationalNightOut.asp

Free Live Music Series at Scott’s SeafoodThursday August 6th, 20156:00 pm-9:00 pm Scott’s Seafood San Jose 185 Park AveSan Jose, CA 95113FreeInfo:scottsseafoodsj.com/

Dennis Dove BandWednesday August 5th, 20157:00 pmLittle Lou’s BBQ Campbell Info:littlelousbbq.com/

Breaking Point:Glass art works by Jaime Guerrero and Viviana ParedesJune 5th – August 8th 12:00pm- 5:00pmMACLA 510 S 1st St,San Jose, CA 95113Free

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The planning effort by the Office of the Sheriff, County of Santa Clara, needs to be explained during a public hearing. The recent RE-ALIGNMENT PROGRAM, under which select CA State Prison inmates (non-violent, non-sex, non-drug offenders) are ‘returned’ to county jails, to assist Governor Brown and State Assembly of CA to comply with the Federal Court ordered reduction of prison overcrowding. Is this expansion the outcome of this program? If so, then the State of CA must become a participating partner and underwriter of its fair share of project costs for building this new modern jail here in Santa Clara County.

I have a related concern: Will this proposed jail be built to continue the usual and customary prison prac-tices?

Given the reality that some 65% of all inmates are per-sons of color, is this an op-portunity to provide for use of the latest human behavior modification technology?

If our community is to im-prove its ‘custodial prison practices’, then it is appro-priate to learn about this jail project in great detail. When will this community provide its input? What are the pro-grams which define this pro-posed new jail facility? The final design of this jail project’ should reflect a commitment to provide for the amenities of change. It should reflect a commitment for desired in-carceration practices which are appropriately humane while ensuring that “Surveil-lance, Supervision, Safety and Security’ are enabled.

At this early design develop-ment stage, there needs to be included the features which enable on site full psychiatric/psychological assessment of each new ‘sentenced individu-al’ so as to maximize the use of current rehabilitation knowl-edge and training technology.

My specific concern is that each new individual, who has experienced ‘due process’ in a court of law, and has been sentenced to a prison term....that that new inmate be fully evaluated by psychologists and/or psychiatrists in order to have the information needed to apply new ‘human behav-ior modification technology’ which includes rehabilitation & training. The objective is to reduce recidivism and maxi-mize the possibility that, after serving his/her prison term, the inmate returns to society as a ‘better person’. This would require that this ‘New Jail Fa-cility’ include the amenities on site to enable licensed profes-sionals to perform their ‘full assessments’.

The basis for this approach is that too many of our people, particularly youth, are incar-cerated without finding alter-natives, such as probation cou-pled with community service, which would prepare them to return to productive lives in our communities.

Moving forward, changes in our current judicial-law en-forcement systems are needed in order to achieve ‘American justice ideals’.

In light of professionalism practiced by ‘officers of the law” in the application of “Surveil-lance, Suppression, Safety and Security” as the main respon-sibilities of a “JAIL”, and in light of recent knowledge and technology, I am interested in ensuring that this new jail con-tain the amenities needed to have each new prisoner receive a full assessment which is used to determine if that specific new prisoner is a candidate for ‘behavior modification therapy

services’ coupled with rehabili-tation & training services’.

This approach has been

implemented by the current staff at Juvenile Hall with the outcome that ‘Juvie Hall’ (capacity-390 detainees) last December 2014 had only 97 detained youth (at a cost of about $35,000/year per de-tainee). Also, an undisclosed number of “Transitional Age Youth” already were on proba-tion coupled with surveillance at a cost of $14,000 per year per detainee). The detainee remains in his/her family & community, attends school, and is being effectively rehabil-itated in terms of learning not to make ‘stupid or destructive persoal decisions’.

WHY CANNOT THIS AP-PROACH BE APPLIED TO THOSE ADULTS WHO ARE SENTENCED TO A PRISON TERM?….AND TO DO THAT THE NEW JAIL WILL NEED THE AME-NITIES REQUIRED FOR FULL ASSESSMENT to en-able choice between further incarceration OR assignment to a training and rehabilitation program which is more hope-ful and, if successful, enables that individual to ‘return as a ‘functional member of the family, community, society and economy’.

New psycho-tropic drugs’ (brain function modifiers) have been developed which mitigates many ‘mental health issues’ such as anxiety, being bipolar, paranoia, depression, etc. It is only with a full assess-ment that it may be possible to determine which psycho-trop-ic medication is effective.

In conclusion, this ‘New Jail Project’ must ensure the focus of this new facility is not just “Surveillance, Suppression, Safety and Security”, but also allow for the application of re-cent Human Behavior Modi-fication knowledge which reduces recidivism when an inmate goes home as a capable individual.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 3JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015

Hilbert Morales

EL OBSERVADOR

OPINION

Arturo HilarioEL OBSERVADOR

The top Twitter hashtag this week (that doesn’t have to do with Canadian rapper Drake’s feud with peer Meek Mill) is a sad déjà vu. #Samu-elDuBose is trending all over the world, after University of Cincinnati Police officer Ray Tensing was indicted on murder charges for the kill-ing of 43 year-old Samuel DuBose during a traffic stop on July 19th.

The bodycam video of the in-cident was released this week by the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office, which provided the world with a first-person view of the shooting. I watched the clip and was disgusted at how little occurred, almost no incident at all, and how this escalated into DuBose being shot in the head point-blank by officer Tensing. But the fact of the matter is Tensing’s bodycam didn’t help stop this incident, it did however pro-vide evidence of the sense-lessness of the murder.

The initial traffic stop begins with Tensing approaching DuBose in his stationary ve-hicle and saying “hey how’s it going man?”. The friendly interaction continues until the officer continues to ask DuBose about his lisence. At no point does DuBose move towards the officer, verbally or physically attack Tens-ing, and is in fact buckled in his seat the entire exchange. At exactly 2:11 of the 2:41 minute video the calm in-teraction turns into DuBose turning on his car, which in turn sparks officer Tensing to draw his weapon and try to grab into the car. At this point DuBose accelerates the car and Tensing fires at him point blank, as the car accelerates and swerves up the street, crashing into a street corner. DuBose’s last words were “I didn’t even do nothing”.

Past incidents such as this in the US, from Trayvon Mar-tin to Michael Brown, were based on witness accounts, usually the shooter being the only form of testimony to the deaths of these unarmed citi-zens. If their is any solace its that the digital age has given us the ability to penalize these acts based on video evidence straight from the source and see for certain how these shootings played out without bias to either party. Without the video evidence to support this latest incident, whose side would the law take?

Why was the gun drawn when DuBose was not reach-ing for anything? The raw video solidifies that there was no reason to be alarmed, especially if you’re a trained law enforcement official. If officer Tensing’s nerves were already rattled by a routine stop, what does this reveal about the hiring and screen-ing process for University Police? I am no officer nor do I have the insight of what its like on the field but I would hope that police officers are trained to deescalate situa-tions, and moreover keep the peace and serve the citizens of the country.

DuBose was shot in the head for not having a front license plate. He was shot because he

looked like a threat to officer Tensing, although he did not provoke the use of a firearm. It’s just all wrong.

The UK Guardian has an interactive website, <http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/series/counted-us-police-killings>, which chronicles deaths by police in the United States this year (As of writing we are at 664 deaths with 5 months to go in 2015). The interactive site lets you change the set-tings, wherein you can select killings by gender, race, and most importantly, whether the individual was armed or not. Many of these shoot-ings are justified, but some fall into other areas. Some of these events have video interviews with family or dis-cussion on the reasonings for these shootings. The fact that this exists is a bit unsettling, but I highly recommend you check out this site.

With a couple of keystrokes and a few minutes, I was able to load up a police officer’s bo-dycam video, and watch a 43 year-old’s life end for nothing more than a missing front li-cense plate. We can reflect at justice being served by way of technology in the aftermath, but at a chilling cost.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com4 JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015

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Preparing Students for College Success

In the Fall of 2000, Down-town College Prep opened its doors for the first time with a group of one hundred eager 9th grade students. Fifteen years later, we now serve over 1000 students across San José through our two middle schools and two high schools. Our mission has been and continues to be the same: to prepare first-generation students for college success. Over 95% of our students are the first in their family to attend college and it is an achievement they carry with much pride.

Dulce Bermudez graduated from DCP in 2011 and Mills College in May 2015. She benefitted from the small, in-timate community at DCP El Primero High School where she felt known and support-ed on a very personal level. As a senior at DCP, Dulce re-ceived academic support and benefited from our strong college counseling program. She earned a Presidential Scholarship from Mills Col-lege as well as our privately

funded DCP Scholarship for four years. She says, “Being a DCP student gave me a sup-port system during and after high school that was the key to my college success. To be the first in my family to go to college means setting foot-prints in unexplored terri-tory. I still can’t believe it. It says that undocumented stu-dents can go to college. Being undocumented and having a degree is unthinkable for many and I’m more than proud to say it can be done!”

While in college Dulce founded a mentoring orga-nization serving low-income female students in Oakland. She spent her summers in San Jose helping her fam-ily operate their stand at the Flea Market while also giving back to the DCP community. Last June she helped launch our prestigious Summer at Santa Clara University pro-gram where DCP students were given the opportunity to take two intensive college-level courses on campus. Dulce now works as a Coun-cil Assistant in the Office of San José Vice-Mayor Rose Herrera.

We have graduated over 700 students and like Dulce, they are pursuing their col-lege education while stay-ing connected to family and serving their community. Over the last 15 years, we have developed a nationally recognized college-prep pro-gram. Our DCP El Primero High School alumni are 4 times more likely to graduate from college and have gradu-ated from some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Our DCP Alum Rock High School won a national STEM competition and our Engineering Teacher Luis Ruelas was recognized as one of the top STEM teachers in the County. DCP Alum Rock Middle School was the highest scoring new middle school in its first year and this August will open a brand new school facil-ity. DCP El Camino Middle School is in its second year and boasts a theatre program and Innovation and Design Lab. Each of our campuses is unique but our mission is the same, to prepare first-gen-eration students for college success. We are currently en-rolling students for Fall 2015.

Exito Universitario para todos los estudiantes

Downtown College Prep abrió sus puertas por prim-era vez en el Otoño del 2000 con cien estudiantes el no-veno grado. Quince años después, ahora servimos a más de 1000 estudiantes en San José a través de dos secundarias y dos prepara-torias. Nuestra misión sigue siendo la misma: preparar a los estudiantes de primera generación para triunfar en la universidad. Más del 95% de nuestros estudiantes son los primeros en su familia en asistir al colegio.

Dulce Bermúdez se graduó de DCP en el 2011 y Mills College en Mayo de este año. Ella benefició mucho de la comunidad pequeña e íntima de DCP El Primero High School donde sentía que todos la conocían y apoy-aban. En el grado 12, Dulce recibió apoyo académico y de nuestro programa de consejería de colegio. Ella recibió una Beca Presidencial por parte de la universidad y la beca de DCP por cuatro años. Ella dice, “Asistir a DCP me dio un sistema de apoyo durante y después de la pre-

paratoria que fue la clave de mi éxito. Ser la primera persona en mi familia en ir a la universidad es entrar a un territorio que aún no se ha explorado. Todavía no lo puedo creer. Mi graduación significa que los estudiantes indocumentados pueden ir al colegio. Muchos estudiantes en mi situación creen que es imposible graduarse de la universidad. Me enorgullece decir que en en verdad, si se puede.”

Durante su tiempo en el colegio, Dulce fundó una organización apoyando a estudiantes de bajos recur-sos en Oakland. Durante los veranos ayudaba a su familia con su puesto en la Pulga de la Capitol mientras tam-bién servía a su comunidad. El año pasado ella ayudó a lanzar nuestro prestigioso programa de Verano en la Universidad de Santa Clara donde estudiantes de DCP tienen la oportunidad de tomar dos cursos de nivel universitario. Ahora Dulce trabaja como Asistente de Concilio en la Oficina de la Vice-Alcalde Rose Herrera.

Hemos graduado a más de 700 estudiantes y como

Dulce, siguen sus estudios en el colegio mientras ayudan a sus familias y sirven a su co-munidad. Através de los úl-timos 15 años, hemos desar-rollado un programa de pre-paración universitaria que es reconocido nacionalmente. Nuestros graduados de DCP El Primero High School son 4 veces más probables de graduarse de la universidad y se han graduado de algu-nas de las universidades más prestigiosas del país. Nues-tra escuela DCP Alum Rock High School ganó una com-petencia nacional de Cien-cias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas (STEM) y el maestro de Ingeniería Luis Ruelas fue reconocido como uno de los maestros de STEM más excelentes en todo el condado. DCP Alum Rock Middle School fue nom-brada la escuela charter más exitosa en su primer año y en Agosto abrirán su nuevo edi-ficio. DCP El Camino Middle School está en su segundo año y ofrece un programa de Teatro y un Laboratorio de Diseño e Innovación. Cada una de nuestras escuelas es única, pero nuestra misión es la misma. Estamos in-scribiendo estudiantes para el Otoño del 2015.

Dulce Bermudez, DCP ‘11 Mills Col-lege ‘15. Photo credit: Mills College.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com6 BUSINESS

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Figure StudiesJosé Clemente Orozco

José Clemente Orozco Study of extended right arm with clutched hand, 1932 (study for the mural Ancient Human Sacrifice)Charcoal on paper 17 3/4 × 13 7/8 inches Michael Wornick CollectionPhoto: M. Lee Fatherree

JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015

Hispanic Chamber of COMMERCE

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How to write a Business Plan AUGUST 13, 2015

10 am to Noon•Reasons to write a business plan•What goes into a business plan? •Structuring your business plan for the target audience planning and feasibility studies Location: Entrepreneur Training Room 480 North First Street #210 San Jose, CA 95112-4043registration: www.svsbdc.org

Small Business Financing SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

10 am to noon•Equity vs. debt financing •Uses of financing •Types of loans •Loan programs •What do bankers look at in qualifyingyou for a loan? •Presenting your request for financingLocation: Entrepreneur Training Room 480 North

First Street #210 San Jose, CA 95112-4043registration: www.svsbdc.org

Impuestos y el crédito de tu negocio 8/12/2015 6-8 pm

•El qué, dónde, cómo y cuándo de la fiscalidad empresarial y la preparación de impuestos para su negocio. Como construir el crédito de tu negocio.Sede: Entrepreneur Training Room 480 North First Street #210 San Jose, CA 95112-4043registration: www.sbdchc.org

Lo que usted necesita saber sobre la importación,

exportación y fabricación 8/19/2015 6-8 pm

•Aprenda mas a fondo que constituye exportación, importación y como puede crecer su negocio. También abarcaremos los principios de fabricaciónSede: Entrepreneur Training Room 480 North First Street #210 San Jose, CA 95112-4043registration: www.sbdchc.org

Kick Start Your Business Plan 8/26/2015 9 am to Noon ~ 8/11/2015 &

8/25/2015 2 to 5 pm Starting a business? •Preparing to expand your existing business? This class is for you!•A half-day highly interactive Workshop on Business Planning delivers: •Time efficient strategic planning •Absolutely necessary elements for existing and aspiring business owners to electrify their new or existing small business•Learn to effectively articulate your:Mission Statement Vision Statement and Values Statement Objectives Strategies Action PlanA Pitch, and; Create an effective strategy to complete stated Goals Location: Entrepreneur Training Room 480 North First Street #210 San Jose, CA 95112-4043registration: www.svsbdc.org

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 7HEALTH

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Dedicado a la Salud de Toda la Comunidad

JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015

San Jose CALIFONIA

Momentum for Mental Health, the largest private nonprofit dedicated to pro-viding comprehensive adult mental health services in Santa Clara County, is pleased to announce the appointment of David K. Mineta as its new President and CEO. Mineta takes the helm from retiring CEO Paul Taylor.

“We are extremely pleased to announce this appointment,” reported Chair of Momen-tum’s Board of Directors, Ja-son Noriega. “David brings a unique combination of skills, breadth of experience

and a deep sense of commit-ment that is aligned with the board’s strategic priorities to strengthen our position as a premier leader in the effective delivery of comprehensive mental health services.”Since 2010, David K. Mineta has served as a Presidential appointee in the position of Deputy Director of Demand Reduction for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). His focus on drug prevention, treatment and recovery support services is recognized nationally. Norie-ga spoke to the Momentum Board and staff ’s excitement that Mineta’s knowledge and experience in this field will greatly assist Momentum’s ef-forts to expand and enhance its services in the areas of sub-stance use disorders.

Noriega stated, “David has demonstrated the ability to successfully lead initiatives that integrate a broad range of strategies from the outset, and we look forward to the

experience and energy he will bring to Momentum.” Noriega also noted that Mo-mentum has made significant inroads toward integrating its mental health services with primary health care, citing the agency’s partnership with Foothill Community Health Center since 2013, which has enabled clients to receive mental health and physical health care in one setting, both at the agency’s East San Jose campus and at its largest campus, on The Alameda in San Jose, where Foothill staffs a primary health care clinic. “We expect David’s arrival to help us move even further toward fully integrated health services, including a broader spectrum of substance use re-covery services.”

Following Taylor’s retirement announcement, the Mo-mentum Board appointed a six-person search commit-tee. They worked with one of the nation’s leading execu-tive search consulting firms,

Leadership Search Partners, to conduct a nationwide search for Momentum’s new President/CEO. The commit-tee reviewed a number of ex-cellent candidates from across the country. The Board voted to appoint Mineta during a special June meeting.

David K. Mineta’s career in behavioral health began in Santa Clara County over 25 years ago. In 1996, Mr. Mineta worked with Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) throughout the Bay Area. He began as a manager of a youth prevention pro-gram, rose quickly to Associ-ate Director and in 2007, was named Deputy Director. Prior to AARS, Mr. Mineta was a counselor in the San Jose Uni-fied School District and later in Santa Clara County’s Al-cohol and Drug Department. Mineta also served twice as board president for the Jef-ferson Union High School District Board of Trustees. He served as a member of

the American Public Health Association and Commu-nity Anti-Drug Coalitions of America before being unani-mously confirmed by the United States Senate on June 22, 2010, as Deputy Director of Demand Reduction for the White House Drug Policy Of-fice..

Not only is David K. Mineta a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health preven-tion, treatment, recovery and policies, he has also proven to be an effective fundraiser, successfully raising over $18,750,000 dollars through federal, state and local grants over the course of his career.

Melinda Golden, Chief Fi-nancial Officer, stated “Mo-mentum’s executive team is excited to have Mr. Mineta come aboard as our new Pres-ident and CEO, and look for-ward to his leadership as Mo-mentum continues to grow as an important mental health

and substance use treatment resource for the community.”Mineta received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of So-cial Work from San Jose State University.

David K. Mineta commented, “The behavioral health care delivery system is undergo-ing fundamental change. Full integration of mental health and substance use disorder services with primary health care is now underway. I am honored and delighted that the Momentum Board of Di-rectors and Executive Team are entrusting me with the opportunity to lead this im-portant organization through its next phase of exemplary service. I look forward to join-ing the dedicated staff, board and supporters in continuing to shape mental health ser-vices to best meet the needs of our community.”

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com8 COMMUNITY JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015

Jenny Manrique ESPECIAL PARA EL OBSERVADOR

Durante dos años, la vida de Cristina Márquez, de 43 años, una inmigrante mexicana en California, fue una rutina de visitas incontables al Hospital General de San Francisco. Una hemorragia nasal inexplicable que la hacía llenar “baldes de sangre”, la obligaba a pasar por la sala de emergencias cada tanto. “Sufrí mucho”, recuerda Cristina. “Me dejaban ahí en camillas de emergencia. Nunca me vio un doctor porque yo no tengo seguro médico “.

Las enfermeras le ponían gasas para detener la sangre y a veces pinzas en la parte superior del tabique. Pero ni el dolor ni la hemorragia se iban hasta que un día en sólo 5 minutos, la pena terminó. “Perdí mucha sangre, estaba desesperada, creía que me iba a morir… Un día un doctor, quien tuvo suficiente compasión de mí, llegó y me cauterizo la vena en un instante”, cuenta Cristina.

La inmigrante, madre de cuatro hijos, ahora habla en público sobre sus vivencias como residente indocumentada sin ac-ceso a seguro de salud. Es una de las latinas que se encuentra apoyando un proyecto de ley presentado por el senador Ri-cardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) en diciembre de 2014 llamado Health4All (Salud para Todos).

La legislación, que ya pasó en el Senado y ahora está ante el Comité de Salud de la Asamblea, busca brindar atención médica a los cerca de 2,6 millones de californianos sin seguro, sin importar su estatus migratorio. “La enfermedad no es dis-criminatoria y California tampoco debe serlo”, dijo el senador Lara, durante una rueda de prensa para medios étnicos orga-nizada por New America Media el pasado 21 de julio.

Lara, cuyos padres emigraron de México, calificó como una “gran victoria” el presupuesto de $40 millones que el gober-nador Jerry Brown aprobó el mes pasado para proveer Medi-Cal (el seguro de salud para residentes de bajos ingresos) a 170.000 niños indocumentados en California. Este programa se pondrá en marcha en abril 2016.

“Tenemos que asegurar que el presupuesto firmado por el Gobernador para atender a nuestros niños, siga siendo una

prioridad. Debemos ayudar a los niños a hacer una transición rápida de la emergencia de Medi-Cal a una cobertura comple-ta”, añadió.

“Necesitamos el apoyo de la comunidad inmigrante para pas-ar Health4All, que incluye una solicitud de exención federal para permitir a los ciudadanos indocumentados pagar por su seguro de salud a través de California Covered”, explicó Lara. El Affordable Care Act aprobado por el Presidente Barack Obama, impide que los residentes indocumentados tengan la posibilidad de acceder a cualquier seguro financiado por el gobierno federal.

Aunque el presupuesto para proporcionar cobertura de salud para los niños californianos es sin duda una victoria, cerca de 1,5 millones de adultos indocumentados como Cristina no están cubiertos por ninguna ley y permanecen sin seguro médico.

“Tenemos nuestro pie en la puerta, pero no hemos llegado a la meta, que es la cobertura para todos”, dijo el asambleísta Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, coautor del proyecto de ley, quien tiene además una silla en el subcomité de salud. “Algunos republica-nos han argumentado razones fiscales para no apoyar esta ley, pero tenemos que entender que atender a inmigrantes indoc-umentados en nuestras salas de emergencia, le está costando $1.7 mil millones a nuestro presupuesto estatal,”, señaló Bonta, cuyos padres emigraron de Filipinas.

“Los inmigrantes no tenemos derecho ni a enfermarnos”

Cristina no sabe aún la razón por la cual las venas de su nariz se inflamaron: es la hora en que no la ha visto un médico de atención primaria. Durante los 14 años que lleva viviendo en California, la falta de seguro de salud le ha afectado por otras múltiples razones: desde dolores y molestias en la espalda debido al desplazamiento de sus discos vertebrales, hasta le-siones laborales desatendidas. Recientemente Cristina ha no-tado cómo sus dientes han empezado a quebrarse y ella asume que obedece a tanta pérdida de sangre en los conductos de su nariz en los años pasados. Ella no puede permitirse el lujo de ir a un dentista, ni tampoco pagar retenedores. No puede comer frutas y a medida que envejece, el dolor está empeorando.

“Cada vez que uno se lesiona, es imposible pagar doctores porque las citas son muy caras. No hay suficiente dinero para pagar el alquiler, la comida, medicinas. Además todos mis hi-jos están en la universidad “, dice. “Mi otro hijo desarrolló una especie de tumor en los pies y sólo por una habitación en el hospital, nos pedían $ 1.500. Imposible pagarlos”.

De hecho, sólo uno de sus cuatro hijos sería cubierto por la asignación presupuestaria de Brown, ya que es menor de edad. La familia todavía tienen que demostrar que sus in-gresos anuales no superen los US $18.000.

“Recientemente comencé a trabajar en la ciudad y me alegra que voy a tener un seguro de salud después de 14 años de vivir en este país”, dice Jesús Castro, de 20 años, el tercer hijo de Cristina. “Sin embargo, en el hospital ahora dicen que gano más dinero que el límite, por lo que mis padres han tenido dificultades para recibir el seguro de mi hermano más joven (de 16)”.

Jesús es muy consciente de la lucha de su madre criando cu-atro hijos en California, como inmigrante. Cuando tenía 10 años, Jesús se dislocó un codo mientras jugaba béisbol y sus padres no podían darse el lujo de comprar un yeso para su brazo. “Al final, mis padres me llevaron a un “curandero” que me puso el codo en su lugar mientras me contaba un cuento para mantenerme distraído”, dice sonriendo. “Eso fue muy in-teligente del curandero, y le doy las gracias por eso.”

Hoy en día es Jesús quien se hace cargo de su madre. Temero-so de que la visión de Cristina empeore, le prometió un par de gafas como regalo de cumpleaños. “A ella le gusta leer mucho y para mi es muy difícil ver que lee con unas gafas que encontró en una cabina de teléfono. Yo dije: esto es suficiente, voy a con-seguirte unas gafas sin importar cuánto cuesten”·

Su padre, quien trabaja arreglando techos, también ha pre-sentado problemas de salud en sus rodillas debido a su edad y al constante esfuerzo físico durante sus horas laborales. La familia está ahora espera que los demás latinos apoyen la ley Health4All pues según Cristina: “Va a ser beneficioso para mí pues finalmente podré ver un médico, pero también para to-dos los inmigrantes que vinimos aquí con sueños y parece que no tenemos el derecho ni a enfermarnos”.

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Groundbreaking National Effort

Announced at White House Conference on Aging to Foster Quality of Life for

Dementia Impacted Residents and

Caregivers

Santa Clara County CALIFORNIA

An estimated 590,000 peo-ple in California currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is projected to raise to 840,000 in the next decade, creating an urgent need to support people with dementia and their caregiv-ers.

In a groundbreaking nation-al effort, the County of Santa Clara announced its com-mitment to becoming De-mentia Friendly. The pledge involves efforts to create an informed, safe and respect-ful community for individu-als suffering this disease and their families, and providing supportive options and fos-ters quality of life for its pa-

tients and those responsible for their well-being. In the announcement made this week at the White House Conference on Aging, Santa Clara County joins commu-nities from across the na-tion including: Tempe, AZ; Denver, CO; Prince George’s County, MD; Knoxville, TN; and the state of West Vir-ginia.

“We need to respond proac-tively to the increasing and complex needs of our ag-ing population, from health and employment support, to independent living and transportation,” said Presi-dent Dave Cortese, County of Santa Clara Board of Su-pervisors. “Being friendly to our seniors means con-sidering their unique needs when planning services and resources.”

As of 2014, there were 1,573,000 Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers in Cali-fornia, generating 1,791 mil-lion hours of unpaid care. Additionally, the physical and emotional impact of dementia caregiving is es-timated to have resulted in $895 million in health care spending on caregivers in 2014 alone.

“It is estimated that by 2015, more than 7 million people of people age 65 and older will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other demen-tias,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Chair of the Board’s Children, Seniors and Fami-lies. “Anticipating these needs is not an option but an imperative.”

In Santa Clara County, the number of residents with Alzheimer’s disease is pro-jected to double in the next fifteen years to about 60,000 people.

As a result of a series of Com-munity Conversations with over forty stakeholders the County of Santa Clara De-partment of Aging and Adult Services has partnered with the Alzheimer’s’ Association of Northern California and Nevada to launch an action plan to make Santa Clara County a Dementia Friendly

community. The planning workshops brought together both the medical and com-munity organizations to ad-dress the issue of creating better experience for those older adults living with de-mentia. The efforts will in-clude increasing awareness, detection and effective care practices.

Led by the Dementia Friend-ly America initiative (DFA), Santa Clara County is com-mitting to leveraging tailored resources in business, com-munity-based services and supports, faith communities,

health care communities, legal and financial services, local government and resi-dential settings. The work to-ward dementia friendliness will involve:

•Raising awareness about dementia and transforming attitudes•Having supportive options that foster quality of life•Supporting caregivers and families touched by the dis-ease•Promoting meaningful par-ticipation in community life·Reaching those who are un-derserved

“As we become a World Health Organization desig-nated age friendly commu-nity, we see the importance of becoming a dementia friendly county as well,” said Jim Ramoni, Director of the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency Department

of Aging and Adult Services. “We’re proud to help address this crisis and give help and hope to those facing Al-zheimer’s and dementia.”

“Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be devastat-ing to American families, but we are not powerless to support those living with the disease, their caregiv-ers and loved ones,” said Senator Bill Frist, national spokesperson for Dementia Friendly America. “Starting in these communities, we’re building a nationwide effort to educate Americans about dementia, equip business owners and first responders to recognize and assist those with memory loss, and em-power people with Alzheim-er’s and dementia to engage independently and safely in community life for as long as possible.”

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Limited fogging operations carried

out on July 29 Santa Clara County

CALIFORNIA

The Santa Clara County Vector Control District (SCCVCD) has confirmed that adult mosquitoes collected from the 94089, 95002, and 95054 ZIP code areas of the

city of Santa Clara tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).  The detection of mosquitoes infected with WNV has prompted the scheduling of a mosquito fogging treatment in the surrounding ar-eas, in an effort to prevent human cases of WNV. 

 “This is our second fogging of

the year in the county and the first in this area,” said Santa Clara

County Vector Control District Manager Denise Bonilla. “Kill-ing infected mosquitoes greatly decreases the chance of people getting sick from West Nile virus. West Nile virus is preventable.”

 “We want to get ahead of the

spread of the virus,” Bonilla con-tinued.  “The first West Nile virus death in the state happened this week in Nevada County. The

death of this senior citizen is a sad reminder that West Nile virus in-fection can be severe.” 

Transmitted by mosquito bites, WNV infection does not cause symptoms in most people, but in some individuals it can cause fever, headache, body aches, and in severe cases, significant neuro-logical damage or death.  Adults older than 50 years old and indi-viduals with certain chronic medi-cal conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and kidney disease are most at risk for serious complications.  Since the arrival of WNV to California in 2003, 4,806 people across the State have contracted the disease; 177 of those cases were fatal.

 Residents can play a strategic

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 Some practical measures

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•Screens on doors and win-dows should be tight-fitting and in good repair.

•Do not let your swimming pool water fall below the pump circulation area. Free mosquito-fish placement can be requested through the SCCVCD for ne-glected pools or ornamental ponds.

Outdoors:•Limit outdoor activities during

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•Dress in long sleeve shirts and long pants, preferably in light colors.

•Apply insect repellent follow-ing label instructions.

Contact: Vector Control Dis-trict if you are being bothered by mosquitoes or know of a poten-tial mosquito-breeding source.

For free assistance with mos-quito control, WNV, or other vectors, residents can contact the District office by calling (408) 918-4770 or fill out a service re-quest online at SCCvector.org.

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Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families, notes the studies found participants also make more money as adults, and are more likely to surpass their parents’ income level.“Some studies are now find-ing that children who received

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The studies also found that adolescents with Medicaid are more likely to go to college and have lower rates of drinking, smoking, eating disorders, and risky sexual behavior.

In California, half of the state’s children are on Medi-Cal - more than five million kids. Beginning next year, the Gold-en State goes one step further by extending Medi-Cal to un-documented children. Mike Odeh, associate director of health policy at the Oakland-based nonprofit advocacy group Children Now, says the program is a critical part of the healthcare system.

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The Georgetown study also found that Medicaid cut the percentage of uninsured chil-dren in the U.S. by half in re-cent years, taking it from 14 percent down to seven percent.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV283470

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sundarasan Arumugam and Sugeetha Sundarasan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Sundarasan Arumugam and Sugeetha Sundarasan have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Yohan Samuel Shalin Sundarasan to Yohan Sundarasan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/20/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., lo-cated 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 23, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV283569

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Trung Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioner Trung Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trung Tran to Jaden Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 10/27/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county

of Santa Clara. July 27, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115cv282320

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: J R Gallegos Ramos. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner J R Gallegos Ramos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. J R Gallegos Ramos to Jocelyn Gallegos Ramos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 09/29/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 25, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115cv283610

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bob Justin Wagner. TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: The court finds that petitioner Bob Justin Wag-ner has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as fol-lows: a. Bob Justin Wagner to Robert Justin Wagner. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/27/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., lo-cated 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 28, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV283417

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel VanDoorn. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioner Rachel Vandook has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julius James Ayala VanDoorn toJulius James VanDoorn. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/20/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., lo-cated 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 22, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV283664

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Lidya Embaye Ghe-bremichael. TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Lidya Embaye Ghebremi-chael has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lidya Embaye Ghebremichael to Lydia Embaye Ghebremichael . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/20/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., lo-cated 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 17, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO.607354The following person(s) is (are) doing business La Tana Distributions 575 E. Remington Dr. Apt 23D Sunnyvale, CA 94087, San-ta Clara Co. Mariela Vanesa Pasqualotto and Fernando Romaine Chavez Bernard 575 E. Remington Dr. Apt 23D Sunnyvale, CA 94087 . This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Mariela V. PasqualottoGenral Partner of La Tana Distributions July 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/24/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO.607358The following person(s) is (are) doing business Res-taurant Chispita 2168 Story Road San Jose, Ca 95122, Santa Clara Co. Candido Dionisio 1364 S. King Rd San Jose, CA 95122 . This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Candido DionisioJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/24/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO.607407The following person(s) is (are) doing business Dis-crete House Keeping 838 Jeanne Av #1 San Jose, Santa Clara Co. Brian Espino 838 Jeanne Av #1 San Jose CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be

false is guilty of a crime.)Brian EspinoJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/27/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO.607508The following person(s) is (are) doing business Award Bay Area Limousine and Sedan Service 72 East-wood Ct San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. David Martins 72 Eastwood Ct. San Jose, CCA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 07/01/2015 “I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)David MartinsJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/29/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO.607409The following person(s) is (are) doing business JM Distribution 448 Sydenbam Ct San Jose CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Jesus Marquez 448 Sydenbam Ct San Jose CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Jesus MarquezJuly 31; August 7, 14, 21, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/27/2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV281042

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claudia Gadea. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioner Claudia Gadea has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. Julien Alexander Lovelace to Julien Alexander Gadea Lovelace. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 09/01/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 22, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 24, 31; August 7, 14 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV281042

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Mohammad Salmon Sebt. TO ALL INTEREST-ED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Moham-mad Salmon Sebt has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. Mohammad Salmon Sebt to Solomon M. Sebt. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/13/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., lo-cated 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 17, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 24, 31; August 7, 14 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV282529

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ivet Alejandra Zarate-Landino and Jesus Joel Ne-varez. TO ALL INTEREST-ED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Ale-jandra Zarate-Landino and Jesus Joel Nevarez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alvaro Nevarez to Alvaro Neva-rez Zarate. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 13LEGAL CLASSIFIEDSpear 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 09/29/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 30, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 24, 31; August 7, 14 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606432The following person(s) is (are) doing business New Vision Precision Solu-tions 701 Aldo Ave Unit # 2 Santa Clara CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Cristian Garcia and Marissel Payva 590 Hazel Dell way #2 San Jose, CA 95129. This busi-ness is conducted by a gen-eral partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Marissel A. PayvaGeneral PartnerJuly 24, 31; August 7, 14 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/25/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 607105The following person(s) is (are) doing business Fineware, LLC 213 Moun-tain Springs Dr San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Fineware LLC 213 Moun-tain Springs Dr San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a limited liabil-ity company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Elaine Holland ManagerJuly 24, 31; August 7, 14 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/20/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 607076The following person(s) is (are) doing business Monster Boba Tea and Desserts 10787 S. Blaney Ave Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Vesta Foods Inc. 2050 Randolph Dr. San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 06/06/2015 “I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Shuang LiuManagerCeoJuly 24, 31; August 7, 14 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/17/2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV282694

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Federico Pasquarelli and Caroline Espirito Santo Tiburcio. TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Federico Pasquarelli and Caroline Espirito Tiburcio Santo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sofia Grace Pasquarelli to Sophia Alexia Pasquarelli. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 10/06/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 6, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV282940

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Martha Echeverria. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Martha Ech-

everria has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fransisco Huit-ron Echeverria to Marcos Huitron Echeverria. 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 peti-tion for change of name should not be granted on 10/13/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 13, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW-CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV283019

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abdolali Iravani. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioner Abdolali Iravani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Abdolali Iravani to Ali Iravani. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 10/13/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 14, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606845The following person(s) is (are) doing business Smoke Zone Gift Shop 16375 Mon-terey Rd Ste. K Morgan Hill CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Issa Seoud 260 Wright Ave Morgan Hilll CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has

not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Issa Seoud July 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/09/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606808The following person(s) is (are) doing business Limon Cleaning Services 1888 Matos Ct. Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Ricardo Velazquez Limon 1888 Matos Ct Santa Clara CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Ricardo Velazquez Limon July 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/08/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606615The following person(s) is (are) doing business Oc-tane 521 Charcot Ave Unit #201 San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Catered Too 325 Demeter East Palo Alto, CA 94303. This business is conducted by a corpration; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Greg Casella CEOJuly 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/01/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606614The following person(s) is (are) doing business High Octane 521 Charcot Ave Unit #201 San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Ca-tered Too 325 Demeter East Palo Alto, CA 94303. This business is conducted by a corpration; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name

or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Greg Casella CEOJuly 17, 24, 31; August 7, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/01/2015

Notice of Petition to Ad-minister Estate of Carlos

H. PerezNo.115PR176420

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Norma Bravo in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that Norma Bravo be ap-pointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent, Car-los H. Perez. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be ad-mitted to probate. The will and any codicils are avail-able 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 author-ity will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before tak-ing certain very important actions, however, the per-sonal 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: 08/13/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112

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 attor-ney. 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 rep-resentative 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 Califor-nia Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mail-ing or personal delivery to you of a notice under sec-

tion 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other Cali-fornia statutes and legal au-thority 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 Spe-cial 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 avail-able from the court clerk. Petitioner:Norma Bravo 742 Vonna Ct. San Jose, CA 95123408-972-7985

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV281978

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Tuyen Ngoc Thai. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Tuyen Ngoc Thai has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a Tuyen Ngoc Thai to Alexandra Gabriella Louis Thai b.AKA Tuyen N. Thai to Alexandra Gabriella Louis Thai. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 09/22/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 17, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 115CV281963

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Ly P Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioner Ly P Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a Ly P Tran to Ally Tran b.AKA Ly Pham Thien Tran to ally tran . THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 09/22/2015 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 suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circu-lation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. June 17, 2015 Thomas E. KuhnleJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606306The following person(s) is (are) doing business Jack-son Liquor & Food 150 S. Jackson Ave San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Rafique Panjwani 43947 Boston Court Fremont, Ca 94539. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun busi-ness under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 03/11/2010 “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.)Rafique PanjwaniJuly 10, 19, 24, 31, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/23/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 606790The following person(s) is (are) doing business C&L Services 4548 Sonoma Dr Milpitas CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Lester Castillo 4548 Sonoma Dr Milpitas CA 95035 and Carlos Lo-ranca 9279 Pacific Ave #45 San Leandro Ca 94577. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Lester CastilloGeneral Partner C&L Ser-vicesJuly 10, 19, 24, 31, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/08/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 604130The following person(s) is (are) doing business WR Properties 6707 Elwood Rd San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Benjamin Fer-nandez 6707 Elwood Rd. San Jose, Ca 95120. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Benjamin FernandezJuly 10, 19, 24, 31, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/23/2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 604176The following person(s) is (are) doing business Zui Ze Café 3975 Senter Rd. Ste # 104 San Jose, CA 95111. Ma, Amy Tuyet 1049 Honeysuckle Dr. San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun busi-ness under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 04/22/2015 “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.)Ma, Amy Tuyet July 10, 19, 24, 31, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/202015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 605664The following person(s) is (are) doing business Al-maden Road Center 1601 Almaden Avenue San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. 1601 Almaden, LLC. 20410 Town Center Lane, Suite 200 Cupertino Ca 95014. This business is conducted by a limited liability com-pany; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Leslie J. Smith ManagerJune 12, 19, 29; July 3, 2015This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/03/2015

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On Tuesday morning New America Media in partner-ship with PG&E hosted a workshop at ConXion to Community Day Worker Center in San Jose, which highlighted PG&E’s free “Call Before You Dig” 8-1-1 service.

This is the first collabora-tion between the two enti-ties in San Jose, one that both hope will be beneficial for their customer base in the way of having the proper information and resources. Many day workers were pres-ent at the workshop, which included a Q&A and a dem-onstration using a 3D model of a dig area with a residency.

Guests included moderator Odette Keeley, Director of NAM’s National Media Net-work Building, Fiona Chan, Principal, Integrated Multi-cultural Communication for PG&E, and Rudy Herras, a retired PG&E gas service representative. “This year the focus is on partnering with

day workers, day laborers like yourselves. This is such criti-cal information to your sec-tor, to the work that you are doing,” said Keeley.

Herras, who retired 3 years ago, has 35 years of experi-ence with PG&E in Oakland. PG&E asked for his assitance with this workshop and be a key source of information. He came back to do the 3D demonstration for the guests at the workshops and to give critical information on safety measures while working out in the field. This includes working around natural gas, electrical and sewage lines.

Herras was around for many of the Bay Area earth-quakes and gave insight on PG&E emergeny response times and 8-1-1 “Call Before You Dig” procedures. Califor-nia law requires contractors to notify utility companies such as PG&E about dig sites 2 days prior to digging. From this point on PG&E sends representatives to the dig site to survey for potential cables, storm drains, and

electrical power lines. “We are very conscious about safety, everything is about safety in PG&E. It’s no joke when you get hurt on the job and you can’t function,” said Herras.

The 3D model that was present highlighted differ-ent types of underground lines, and contained a scale model of a home, construc-tion workers and excavation equipment. Small flash-ing lights and air bursts on the model representing gas leaks allowed workshop attendees to see what can happen in different situa-tions on the field. Herras went through explaining how to look for signs of leaks and dangerous work-ing conditions, and in what situations to call the free 8-1-1 service.

This is the first in a series of workshops, which will also be held in San Fran-cisco and Fresno at a future date. More info available at pge.com.

Retired Gas Service Rep Rudy Herras ex-plains how to properly examine and report dig sites using PG&E’s free “Call Before You Dig” service. Photo Courtesy: Arturo Hi-lario.

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Javier Sierra

Hace 15 años, la admin-istración Bush formó una comisión de energía liderada por el Vicepresidente Dick Cheney, quien la rodeó de un hermético secretismo para dictar la nueva política ener-gética de Estados Unidos.

El resultado fue un festín para la industria de com-bustibles fósiles, incluyendo la construcción de 200 nue-vas plantas de combustión de carbón. También fue una tácita sentencia de muerte para la atmósfera del pla-neta que ya de por sí daba muestras de un alarmante calentamiento poniendo en peligro la viabilidad de nues-tra biosfera.

Esta emergencia puso el marcha lo que hoy se con-sidera una de las iniciativas cívicas más exitosas en la historia de Estados Unidos, la campaña Más Allá del Carbón (MAC) del Sierra Club. En primer lugar, MAC diseñó una estrategia para luchar contra la construcción de nuevas plantas en todo el país, usando un pequeño ejército de voluntarios y ac-

tivistas que lograron una extraordinaria cadena de éxitos. Para 2008, esto se tradujo en la cancelación de la construcción de casi todas las plantas nuevas que se habían propuesto.

Para entonces, MAC ya había comenzado su segun-da fase, clausurar las 523 plantas carboneras existentes en el país, las cuales emitían 2,000 millones de tonela-

das de dióxido de carbono (CO2), el 40% de los gases de calentamiento global de Estados Unidos, y causaba la muerte prematura de 13,000 personas. De nuevo, el traba-jo de base, en alianza con más de 100 grupos comunitarios de toda índole, y las nuevas regulaciones para plantas carboneras de la adminis-tración Obama lograron con-tinuar esta fenomenal racha de éxitos.

Y este mes, MAC se apuntó una victoria histórica. Alliant Energy, un importante gen-erador de energía de Iowa, se comprometió el 15 de julio a retirar gradualmente seis de sus plantas de combustión de carbón, llegando así a las 200 instalaciones de este tipo que se clausuran en Es-tados Unidos. El retiro de estas plantas y su reemplazo con energía limpia ha per-mitido a nuestro país liderar

el mundo industrializado en la reducción de la contami-nación de cambio climático.

Y estas son noticias espe-cialmente buenas para la comunidad hispana. Según un estudio de Natural Re-sources Defense Council, el 15% de los hispanos vivimos peligrosamente cerca de una planta carbonera, lo cual hace a nuestra comunidad desproporcionadamente vul-nerable a esta terrible con-taminación.

En 2009, la polución de 200 plantas carboneras, aho-ra clausuradas o a punto de serlo, causaron unos 6,000 ataques al corazón, 60,000 ataques de asma y 3,600 muertes prematuras anuales. Demasiadas de estas vícti-mas son hispanas. Nosotros tenemos el triple de proba-bilidades de morir de asma y nuestros niños son un 60% más vulnerables a contraer asma. No es de extrañar que los hispanos apoyen abruma-doramente las inversiones en energía limpia.

Esta industria, sin embargo, insiste en enterrar la cabeza en la arena. En un informe

a la Casa Blanca, el gigante carbonero Peabody Energy tuvo el valor de declarar que el dióxido de carbono “es un daño inexistente” y “un gas esencial para toda forma de vida”. El informe también negó los riesgos del cambio climático, desechando así la abrumadora evidencia científica y las observaciones del 97% de los expertos mun-diales.

De hecho, el carbón camina por la senda de los dinosau-rios. En 2014, las acciones carboneras en los mercados mundiales descendieron un asombroso 50%, mientras que las inversiones en fuen-tes limpias y renovables de energía, como la solar y la eólica, crecieron exponen-cialmente en todo el mundo.

El cambio climático es una emergencia planetaria que todos debemos confrontar. Y el retiro de estas plantas carboneras significa 200 so-plos de aire fresco para la hu-manidad.

Javier Sierra es columni-sta del Sierra Club. Sígalo en Twitter @javier_SC

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 15GREEN LIVING JULY 31- AUGUST 6, 2015

Suzanne Potter CALIFORNIA NEWS SERVICE

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California environmental groups are cheering a bipartisan deal announced last Wednesday in the U.S. Senate to perma-nently reauthorize the Land and Water Con-servation Fund. The 50-year-old program diverts a small part of revenues from oil and gas projects to help agencies acquire land for recreation areas and maintain the country’s natural beauty.

Megan Wargo, director of land protec-tion with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, says the program has allowed her group to prevent private development along large stretches of the trail.“We’ve seen about $25 million worth of investment from the pro-gram in the last 15 years,” she states. “And

that investment has acquired about 17,000 acres along the trail. “

Since its inception in 1965, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has pumped $2 billion into California’s scenic areas, includ-ing the Headwaters Forest in Humboldt County, the Golden Gate National Recre-ation Area and Point Dume State Beach in Malibu.Wargo says the program also funds dozens of local projects such as parks and ball fields. But time is running out to get the deal into a piece of legislation.

“So it is very possible that we may not get the program reauthorized before that Sept. 30th deadline if it doesn’t get attached to some sort of bill that’s moving forward for a vote,” she says.The Land and Water Con-servation Fund Coalition says outdoor recre-ation, conservation and historic preservation activities contribute more than $1 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and support 9.4 million jobs.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is one of hundreds of California sites sup-ported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is set to be reauthorized thanks to a new bipartisan deal in Washington Photo credit: kconnors/morguefile.

Planta carbonera Kean -Weadock, una de las 6 instalaciones que se clausurarán en Iowa

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The world premiere red carpet live stream of “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION” on Yahoo! has broken records to become the site’s most successful premiere live stream ever. The exclusive online event allowed millions of “MISSION: IM-POSSIBLE” fans around the world to join the premiere from their homes, offices and mobile devices.

The success of the live stream event was driven by promotions across Yahoo’s global network and social media channels including Tumblr, plus social media support from the stars of the film.

The “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION” world premiere took place at the Vienna State Op-era on July 23rd, with the film’s stars

Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebec-ca Ferguson, director Christopher McQuarrie, and producers David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger in attendance.

To view footage from Yahoo’s “MIS-SION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NA-TION” red carpet live stream event, visit http://bit.ly/MIRNPremiere

Paramount Pictures and Skydance present a Tom Cruise / Bad Robot Production, “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION.” With the IMF disbanded and Ethan (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, the team now faces off against a network of highly skilled special agents, the Syndicate. These highly trained operatives are hell bent on creating a new world order through an escalating series of ter-rorist attacks. Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with disavowed

British agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Fer-guson), who may or may not be a member of this rogue nation, as the group faces its most impossible mis-sion yet. Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Fergu-son, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris and Alec Baldwin.

The film is directed by Christopher McQuarrie, with a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie and story by Christopher McQuarrie and Drew Pearce. Based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. Produced by Tom Cruise, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger. Jake Myers is an executive producer.

Paramount Pictures will distribute “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION” beginning July 31, 2015.

ROGUE NATION” WORLD PREMIERE IS THE MOST SUC-

CESSFUL LIVE STREAM EVER ON

YAHOO

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“Atención, Venus estará retrógrado hasta el día 7 de septiembre”, esto no significa que tendremos un mes de mala suerte sino de mucha precaución con nuestra salud, nuestros desplazamientos, a la hora de conducir, tener cuidado con accidentes domésticos y es-pecialmente no se deben tomar decisiones definitivas durante este periodo. También es aconsejable no realizarse tratamientos estéti-cos, cirugías cosméticas o procedimientos drásticos para mejorar la apariencia pues éstos pudieran dar resultados poco satisfactorios. Venus rige el amor, el dinero, la apariencia física, las relaciones ínti-mas, la juventud, el agua dulce y los placeres. Éstos serán los aspec-tos que más debemos vigilar. No se apresuren ni tomen decisiones precipitadas. En septiembre todo mejorará

Aries (21 de marzo-19 de abril) Seguirás con tu buena vibra y tu inagotable ener-

gía, muchas personas acudirán a ti en busca de paz y consejos. Continúa ejercitándote, dedica tiempo a la espiritualidad y regala tu mejor sonrisa al mundo. Serás muy feliz en el amor.Números de la suerte: 20-27-28-43-51-57

Tauro (20 de abril-20 de mayo)Números de la suerte: Tu planeta regente estará

retrógrado durante todo el mes, es probable que en-frentes algunos retrasos en lo laboral y en lo econó-mico, pero serán simples retrasos porque muy pron-to la suerte estará de tu lado. Esa persona que te dice que te ama, lo dice de verdad.Números de la suerte: 4-18-25-38-41-52

Géminis (21 de mayo-22 de junio) Tienes ante ti un gran reto, una gran responsabi-

lidad que debes asumir con mucha fortaleza, todo está ocurriendo por tu bien pero no tomes decisio-nes precipitadas o después lo lamentarás. Tu mundo romántico será renovado por completo.Números de la suerte: 20-25-29-31-39-47

Cáncer (23 de junio-22 de julio) Puede ser que de pronto enfrentes una pequeña ra-

cha de gastos inesperados e inconvenientes román-ticos, si es así, no te desanimes, muy pronto vendrán tiempos mejores. Es augurio que un problema que te quita el sueño se solucionará por completo.Números de la suerte: 11-26-31-33-44-55

Leo (23 de julio 21 de agosto) Venus permanecerá retrógrado en tu signo durante

todo el mes y hasta el día 6 de septiembre, ármate de paciencia, controla tus emociones y navega con la corriente. Sé flexible, cortés y generoso. Septiembre y octubre traerán sorpresas y alegría a tu existencia.Números de la suerte: 5-9-22-34-45-65

Virgo(22 de agosto-21 de septiembre) Contarás con muy buena suerte en los tiempos venideros, Jú-piter el planeta benéfico que todo lo expande nave-gará por tu signo durante un año entero. Es presagio que una gran oportunidad se cruzará en tu camino. Felicidades.Números de la suerte: 17-21-27-40-50-62

Libra (22 de septiembre-22 de octubre) Debes posponer planes, viajes y decisiones impor-

tantes hasta el mes entrante, tu regente el planeta Venus está retrógrado y eso puede ocasionar que te equivoques a la hora de decidir. Relájate y disfruta de todo lo bueno que hay a tu alrededor.Números de la suerte: 3-9-21-27-35-44

Escorpión (23 de octubre-21 de noviembre) El amor vuelve a rondar tu camino, definitivamente

sabes lo que quieres y qué tipo de persona deseas tener a tu lado. Te sobrarán las invitaciones a fiestas, reuniones y todo tipo de eventos sociales. Es tiempo de brillar.Números de la suerte: 1-14-26-29-36-39

Sagitario (22 de noviembre-20 de diciembre) El sol en fuego te favorece en todo, especialmente en el trabajo y el amor. Disfruta y sé feliz con todas las bondades que Dios derrama diariamente sobre ti. El ser generoso con el prójimo te atraerá un sinnú-mero de bendiciones.Números de la suerte: 17-22-25-41-44-67

Capricornio (21 de diciembre-19 de enero) Todos tus talentos, fortalezas y habilidades serán puestas al máximo durante este mes. Vivirás días intensos y quizá sientas un poco de estrés; sin em-bargo, tendrás motivos para celebrar y sentirte satis-fecho con tu progreso.Números de la suerte: 8-24-42-43-52-53

Acuario (20 de enero-20 de febrero) Es posible que tengas dudas respecto a tu relación

sentimental, todo ello provocado por la retrograda-ción de Venus en tu sector romántico. La persona que amas, te ama de la misma manera y con la misma intensidad. Acéptale con sus errores y sus virtudes.Números de la suerte: 6-14-24-33-41-50

Piscis (21 de febrero-20 de marzo) Este mes dedícalo a la meditación, al ejercicio fí-

sico, a ponerte en óptimas condiciones, y especial-mente, deja en el pasado los quebrantos y los malos ratos que viviste. Aprende de las lecciones y dedícate a ser feliz en el presente.Números de la suerte: 9-10-20-33-45-49

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The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 at BC Place. Forward Quincy Amarikwa tallied his third goal in three matches since joining San Jose and midfielder Marc Pelosi made his MLS debut, entering the match as a second-half substitute and logging 20 minutes. The match also saw the return of leading-scorer forward Chris Wondolowski and versatile midfielder Cordell Cato returning to the Earthquakes starting XI. Both players were with their respective national teams at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and haven’t suited up for the Quakes in an MLS match since they each found the back of the net in the team’s 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy on June 27.

Wondolowski started and played 60 minutes in the United States’ third-place game in Pennsylvania just one day prior. Vancouver took a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute. A deflected ball rolled to midfielder Mauro Rosales at the top of the penalty area and his left-footed shot snuck past Quakes keeper David Bingham. The Earthquakes were forced to use an early substitution when three-time MLS Team of the Week selection defender Clarence Goodson exited with an injury in the 13th minute.

Whitecaps FC found the net again in the 32nd minute. Defender Kendall Waston headed home a Rosales corner kick to extend the home side’s lead to 2-0 and an Octavio Rivero penalty kick later gave Vancouver its third goal in the 56th minute. San Jose was able to find a goal late, as Amarikwa blasted a shot into the back of the net in the 90th minute off a feed by midfielder Shea Salinas. Amarikwa has now scored three goals in the last two matches, both of which were on the road.

MLS Regular SeasonSan Jose Earthquakes 1-3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

July 26, 2015 - BC Place
Attendance: 20,298

Scoring Summary: VAN - Mauro Rosales (unassisted) 5; VAN - Kendall Waston (Mauro Rosales) 32; VAN - Octavio Rivero (penalty) 56; SJ - Quincy Amarikwa (Shea Salinas) 90.

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Thanks to these community leaders for their gracious support and for aiding in allowing the festival to flourish with great food, and entertainment for all guests to the event this weekend.

Magdalena Carrasco - Councilmember District 5 (East San José)

Angel Rios Jr. - Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (San José)

SAN JOSE, CA

San Jose City College and Evergreen Valley College are fully accredited. Both colleges in the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District were placed on probation last year due to non-compliance with Standard III.A.1.c, a complex labor issue con-cerning the process by which the schools evaluate faculty members’ effectiveness and ensure that student learn-ing outcomes are included as a component of the faculty evaluation process.

In June, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges reviewed follow-up reports submitted by EVC and SJCC and found the schools to have made the changes needed to be reaf-firmed full accreditation sta-tus.

“Reaffirmation of the ac-creditation status for both our colleges is excellent news,” said SJECCD Chan-cellor Rita Cepeda. “It not only speaks to the academic excellence of our institu-

tions against a set of rigorous standards, it also provides assurances to the public of stability and accountability. I am proud of the work of our faculty and staff in meeting this goal.”

On July 14, 2015, at a Board of Trustees meeting, faculty representatives expressed unanimous support for mov-ing forward in a collabora-tive manner to ensure each school lives up to the level of excellence expected.

“I want to thank the hard working faculty, staff, stu-dents and administrators for their efforts in getting the most recent sanction re-moved; in particular, AFT [American Federation of Teachers] 6157 for their fo-cused work and communica-tion throughout this process and the Academic Senate for the critical role they play in providing academic lead-ership for the institution,” said SJCC President Byron Breland.

SJECCD currently boasts fully accredited Career Tech-

nical Education programs, a nationally ranked and ac-credited School of Nursing, highest numbers of approved Associate Degrees for Trans-fer in the South Bay, excellent fiscal records audit, one of the highest Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s credit ratings within the California Com-munity College system, up-grades to teaching facilities and technology infrastruc-tures, exceeding workforce preparation goals including achieving 100 percent of the district’s Youth Employment Program enrollment and a 48 percent increase in the number of degrees awarded between 2010 and 2014.

“Reaffirmation is especially important to our students and the community because it is validation of the institu-tion’s quality control,” said Evergreen Valley President Henry Yong. “Our students can be confident in knowing that they are getting a quality education at Evergreen Valley College that prepares them for transfer, or employment.”