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By: Veronica Cabanayan, Notre Dame HighSchool, Class of 2012

From Jan. 17 to Jan. 21, I attendedthe Presidential Youth InauguralConference in Washington, D.C. I

had a great time there, and I made newfriends from all over the country. Although thedays started for us at 6 a.m. and we didn’t getinto bed until about 1 a.m., it was still a lot offun. Each day, we went to the University ofMaryland to listen to prominent keynotespeakers such as Former Secretary of Stateand Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen-eral Colin Powell and Vice President Al Gore.

On Sunday, we went to the National Mallto watch the Presidential Inaugural OpeningCelebration, where some of the biggestnames in entertainment spoke and performed.

On Inauguration Day, I witnessed the In-auguration from the middle of the NationalMall. I had such a great time, even though itwas 18 degrees and there were literally mil-lions of people in attendance. There were somany people there that I couldn’t see theground beneath my feet. It was fantastic, feel-ing the excitement, togetherness and patrioticenergy emanating from everyone. Rev. RickWarren delivered the opening invocation. Withhim, we all recited the Lord’s Prayer. I can’tsay that I’ve ever said the Lord’s Prayer withso many people at one time in a single place.The millions of voices simultaneously recitingthis prayer mutedly thundered throughout thecity. To me, this was a very poignant moment.

Everyone, including my group of newfriends, was very moved by PresidentObama’s inaugural speech. He spoke aboutthe crises that we now approach, including awar, a weakened economy, jobs and homesbeing lost, businesses closing, the high priceof health care, and the irresponsible use of re-sources that threaten our planet. He recog-nized these problems, and said that althoughthey will not be solved overnight, they will bemet. He said that his election into office is thepeople’s choice for hope over fear and thechoice of unity of purpose. He reaffirmed thegreatness of the nation, and what our fore-bears had to endure and sacrifice in order toget our country to where it is.

What this inauguration means to me, asa young Mexican-American woman aspiringfor a position of leadership, is that the doors

are really open. This does not mean that theobstacles for a minority are not there; it simplymeans that it is possible to get around thoseobstacles through hard work, perseverance,and learning to relate with other people of dif-ferent cultures and backgrounds. PresidentObama has proven that the opportunity toachieve one’s dreams actually exists. So Imust learn how to effectively use the re-sources around me, create alliances with in-fluential people, and fight to be seen andheard. Never, ever give up for what is just andright. This election has shown all Americansthat the people’s voice really does matter.President Obama is a prime example of whata collective voice can do. He has shown uswhat we can do when we have a commonpurpose.Δ

A Very Poignant Moment

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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 in any form or by any means, this includes photo copying recording, or by an information storage and retrieval systems, electronic or mechanical, without the express written consent of the publishers.

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P.O. Box 1990, San Jose, CA 95109 99 N. First Street,

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It’s a good thing, looking back with20:20 vision, the American employeeand Congress was intuitively against

the effort by the former Bush Administrationto ‘privatize’ the Social Security Administra-tion and its entitlement programs. Can youimagine what the SSA would do if its fundswere backed up by devalued stocks, bonds,and the many derivatives which the financialinstitutions devised as a method of makinghighly leveraged investments? In too manycases the current market value is 35 percentbelow what it was before the collapse of sev-eral financial institutions (Lehmann Brothers,banks and Wall Street).

Today another situation exists whichneeds your full examination. Any and all re-tirement accounts, especially your 401K-re-tirement account. Recently Congresssuspended the required minimum distribu-tion (RMD) for 2009. There is a real need tolook at the current value of any 401K-retire-ment fund you were planning to rely uponduring your golden years after retirement.

One individual, upon checking her 401Kfunds, was very shocked to learn that it haddevalued by $50,000. As a consequenceshe had to defer retirement in order to rebuildthe value of that 401K-retirement fund to anew balance that would yield $2,500 permonth retirement income. Another person,who had already retired, sadly learned thathis retirement funds were now at 50 percent

of their former value. These retirement fundsno longer provided enough retirementmonthly income. This projection required thisindividual to completely change his retire-ment plans. Unfortunately, this individual hasno opportunity to rebuild the body of his re-tirement fund.

Congress has responded through re-cent legislation to rectify the negative impactof the current market’s severe downturn. Itwas and is unfair to require seniors, age 70.5or older, to take RMD’s when the value oftheir retirement fund is down 35 percent ormore. The RMD is based on the value dur-ing the prior year 2007. RMD’s were beingtaken from funds that had devalued 35 per-cent during 2008, which would further reducethe balance left in that particular retirementfund. Now retired individuals may defer their2009 RMD withdrawal because it has beenwaived by recent federal legislation. Each in-dividual case is unique so the only universaladvice, which may be useful, is to check outany and all retirement funds to determinewhat their value may be today.

It is better to know than to remain unin-formed. Today no one can afford blissful ig-norance.

In the past many workers earned theircompany pension plans; however, today 67percent of workers have 401K retirementplans and no company pension plan. Thisshift means that the company has less risk

and responsibility, while the individual as-sumed more risk and personal responsibil-ity. According to a report in the New YorkTimes the aggregated loss of value of manyhousehold retirement funds exceeded twotrillion dollars. No one projects this recessionbas bottomed out yet, so further loss of valueis very possible.

This serious situation requires that Con-gress and President Obama make a com-prehensive overview of all retirement plansand enact appropriate corrective policy.Many will have to change their plans to retireand keep on working into their golden years.Several good ideas must be incorporatedinto law and regulation in order to permit in-dividuals to have more personal control andinvolvement. This would make it more diffi-cult for some unethical and irresponsible cor-porate executives to siphon retirementescrow monies to other uses and shift the re-sponsibility of making good on required re-tirement funds to the National RetirementGuarantee Fund, which we all contribute toas taxpayers.

Today it is wise to trust your retirementadministrator, but check things out person-ally and do it sooner rather than later. Ulti-mately it is up to the individual to exercisepersonal responsibility and involvement. Δ

The New Year’s shot in the back by a BART police officer that killed 22-year-old Oscar Grant re- ignited judgments that some police seek any provocation tobeat, arrest-even kill-marginalized youth and people of color.

“Too many cops are out-of-control cowboys inflicting street punishment on thosethey think need an attitude adjustment,” the words of a 23-year-old Latino studying tobe a special ed teacher. He is just what our community needs: enthusiastic, educatedyoung adults committed to educate the next generation of Americans. He related thathe’s seen police behaving badly-cursing, threatening, beating, and arresting Latino youthand adults all his life. “I hate that I fear cops, but I have seen too much to trust them-even if I needed one, I wouldn’t call them.”

Our city manager, mayor and council, but especially Chief Davis: please note thisstatement from a young adult who any parent would be proud to call their son. He stateshe does not hate police officers, but believes them to be in his words, “armed thugs”rather than peace officers.

As a former gang prevention social worker, I worked with San Jose police all of myprofessional life. I regularly called on officers to investigate family violence, transportabused women and children to shelters, to co-lead workshops on gang violence. I at-tended training retreats with police officers, and after hours we drank beer and playedpool at a country tavern. I have friends and family members in law enforcement. Policeare the same as civilians, only more so. They can be well tempered, moral, kind-hearted,professional and sometimes great at de-escalating potentially violent situations. Andlike all of us, under stressful situations, police officers can react inappropriately.

However, unlike most of us, police are trained to knock down, restrain, and inflictgreat pain upon a person. With their weapons, they can break bones, crack skulls, rup-ture organs, taser and shoot to kill. Officers’ training and field manual prescribes whenand how to use force. Supervision and appropriate consequences are critical to ensureforce occurs only when necessary. Yet critical supervision is not always effective to en-sure public safety under color of authority.

Command and Internal Affairs units have a disturbing record of protecting police of-ficers. These problems are not endemic to San Jose. In 1995 twelve San Francisco of-ficers beat, kicked, and pepper sprayed Aaron Williams, leaving him in a pool of blood,as he died 30 minutes later. Officer Marc Anaya’s boot print imprinted on Williams’cheek. Anaya previously served in Oakland, where he shot a man nine times, reload-ing his weapon to shoot again. Some may recall Oakland’s infamous “Riders,” policewho beat and framed (planting drugs) on dozens of African-American young men whoflunked their “attitude test” of failing to show proper respect for them. Their training of-ficer, Frank “Choker” Vasquez, lived up to his proud nickname. An FBI investigationforced the Riders’ prosecution, reversing 100 convictions, and a $10m civil settlement.

Oakland’s present Chief of Internal Affairs, Ed Poulson, was suspended last weekafter revelations that nine years ago, during the Riders’ reign of injustice, he beat a sus-pect, kicking him in the ribs. A month later, pneumonia caused by a collapsed lungpierced by broken ribs, led to death. Poulson ordered subordinate officers to lie aboutthe beating. Some did, others reported the beating. Internal Affairs called for his firing,but he was only suspended for two weeks. When he was to be appointed Chief of In-ternal Affairs last year, officers with knowledge of the beating and his interference withthat investigation warned the present chief, to no avail, so they alerted the FBI, whichled to the suspension. This week the Oakland Police Chief announced his resignation.

Last week San Jose police officer Joseph Paolini tasered a woman outside a down-town club. When her husband came to her aid and/or to confront the officer, he shot him.We cannot pre- judge the behavior of the woman, her husband or the officer. However,the expected pattern of human behavior is that any husband, family member, adult malewould likely come to the aid of a woman being tasered. Certainly some inebriated indi-viduals do behave badly, but must they be tasered or shot? Was anyone’s life in dan-ger that a taser and a gun needed to be discharged? How do we hold ourprotectors accountable and responsible? Who can protect us from our protec-tors? Δ

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El 31 de enero se llevará a cabouna feria informativa y sin costoalguno sobre cómo actuar en

caso que ocurra una emergencia.Ya es de conocimiento público que el

Área de la Bahía es una zona sísmica y paraesto debemos estar preparados. El eventotendrá lugar en la Escuela Preparatoria deSan José localizada en 275 North 24th St.

(esquina con la Calle Julian) San José, CA95116

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de SanJosé copatrocina esta Feria de Preparaciónpara Emergencia. En la Feria habrá todo loque usted necesita para estar bien preparadoen caso de desastre. Para obtener más in-formación o para inscribirse a la capacitación de CPR llame al (408)-535-6493.Δ

SAN JOSÉ, Calif. - The San José/Evergreen CommunityCollege District’s chapter of the Latina Leadership Network(LLN), in partnership with the Chicana/Latina Foundation,

will be hosting a scholarship workshop at San José City College(SJCC) on Friday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the StudentCenter, Room 202 (Community Room).

This interactive, hands-on presentation will help attendees, in-cluding students and their parents, learn to negotiate the sometimes-complicated scholarship process, from locating the scholarships towriting essays and attending interviews.

“The LLN hosted this event last spring and it was very well at-tended-standing room only,” says Cristina Marsh, LLN Region 1 rep-resentative. “The students and parents who attended gave verypositive reviews and were certain to make good use of the informa-tion they acquired.”

“Our LLN chapter is one of the very best in the state as far as per-forming community outreach,” says Josie Gutiérrez, a founding mem-ber of the SJECCD LLN chapter. “Sometimes teachers andcounselors are simply too busy to share all of the information stu-dents need to make good choices in applying for scholarships or fi-nancial aid. This workshop is a good first step for students already incollege or high school seniors and their families who want to learnmore about their options for funding their child’s postsecondary ed-ucation.”

“I am proud that SJCC will be hosting this important workshop,”says SJCC President Dr. Michael Burke. “The students will comeaway with a wealth of information and will also discover how muchSJCC has to offer them.”

Seating to the January 30 workshop is limited. Please R.S.V.P. toJosie Gutiérrez at [email protected].

The Latina Leadership Network was founded in 1991 and con-sists of 11 regions. San José City and Evergreen Valley Colleges aremembers of LLN’s Region 1.Δ

Latina Leadership Network andChicana/Latina Foundation to Host Scholar-

ship Workshop at SJCC

¿Esta listo para enfrentar alguna emergencia?

San José, Calif. —- Santa Clara ValleyTransportation Authority (VTA) mejo-rará 19 paradas de autobús y las aceras

alrededor de las paradas para que los pasajeros ten-gan más seguridad. Para prepararse para las activi-dades de construcción, las paradas se trasladarán alugares más seguros para abordar el autobús y per-mitir que los equipos de construcción completen eltrabajo.

VTA se ha comunicado con los vecinos dondese llevará acabo las mejoras y pondrán letreros bilingües para comunicar las fechas de construcción.VTA planea mejorar las paradas con mejoras de

concreto y diseño que ayuden abordar a lospasajeros con más facilidad. El trabajo incluiráponer cemento y durará aproximadamente más deun mes para completar todo el proyecto, sin em-bargo el trabajo en cada parada será menos de unoscuantos días, dependiendo de la cantidad de trabajoque se tenga que hacer. Las actividades de con-strucción comenzarán a mediados de febrero y ter-minará a fines de abril del 2009.

Hay 19 paradas de autobús que serán mejo-radas en las ciudades de San José, Sunnyvale, SantaClara, Mountain View y Milpitas. Adjunto esta lalista completa de paradas que mejorarán.

San Jose* Norte de Winchester Boulevard y Tulip Road* Norte Oakland Road y Charles Street* Oeste Blossom Hill Road y

Almaden Expressway* Sur Monterey Road y Estahan Drive* Sur Senter Road y Southside* Sur McLauglin Avenue y Candia Drive* Norte White Road y Easthills Drive* Norte White Road y Quimby Road* San Felipe Road y Yerba Buena Road

Sunnyvale* West El Camino Real at Cezanne Drive* East El Camino Real at Cezanne Drive* North Fair Oaks Avenue at Iris Avenue* North Sunnyvale Avenue at

McKinley Avenue* North Fair Oaks Avenue at Evelyn Avenue

Santa Clara* South Kiely Boulevard at Homestead Drive* North Bowers Avenue at Chromite Drive

Mountain View* Miramonte at Madison

Milpitas* Main Street at Cedar Way* Yellowstone Avenue at Butano DrivePara más información acerca del programa de

mejoras de las Paradas de VTA, comuníquese conel departamento de relaciones a la comunidad al(408) 321-7575. Para planificar su viaje, llame al(408) 321-2300, TTY (solamente para las personascon problemas auditivos) llame (408) 321-2330, ovisite el Internet bajo www.vta.org.

VTA Hará Mejorasa 19 Paradas de AutobúsCambios Ayudarána los pasajeros

Assemblymember Beall,D-San Jose, was hon-ored by the California

Youth Connection for his work inhelping foster care youth and raisingawareness about foster care-relatedissues. He was recognized by the or-ganization on Monday, Jan. 26, atthe State Capitol building.

“This is a wonderful honor, es-pecially because it is determined bythe young people in CYC,’’ Beallsaid. “Together, we can work to helpCalifornia’s foster care youth.’’

On the first day of the currentsession, Beall introduced AssemblyBill 12, legislation that would tapavailable federal funding to extendfoster care in California beyond theage of 18 to 21. The bill is aimed at

solving the problems - such ashigher incidences of homelessness,drug use, and incarceration — thatcan afflict foster care youth who areaged out of the system. There areabout 74,000 children and youths infoster care and an estimated 4,500are aged out annually.

The recognition of Beall’s workkicks off the “Day at the Capitol’’rally sponsored by the CaliforniaYouth Connection. The event is de-signed to focus attention on issuesaffecting foster care. CaliforniaYouth Connection, founded in 1988,promotes the participation of fosteryouth in policy development andlegislative changes to improve thesystem. Δ

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Resolver la otra crisis del cuidado de la salud

no puede esperar.

California necesita

trabajadores de la salud.

El tener acceso a la atención

médica es una crisis para muchos

californianos, pero nuestro estado

encara otra crisis en el campo de la

salud: una escasez de trabajadores. Y el

problema empeorará a medida que la

población crece y envejece. Este problema

es especialmente nefasto en la cantidad de

trabajadores que se requieren en las profesiones

vocacionales – laboratoristas técnicos, asistentes

médicos y demás posiciones que conforman la columna

vertebral de nuestro sistema de atención médica.

Reconocer la necesidad, proveer entrenamiento y reclutar nuevos profesionales para las

vacantes laborales disponibles son acciones críticas en la

solución del problema. ¿Las alcanzaremos a tiempo?

Para obtener más información acerca de la otra crisis del cuidado de la salud, visite la página

de Internet CalHealthJobs.com.

Este aviso publicitario fue pagado por Fenton Communications con una subvención otorgada por The California Wellness Foundation.

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Bus Lines 61, 62, 66, and 180.

Thursday, February 5 .................. 5:30 p.m.Friday, February 27 ..................... 9:00 a.m.Thursday, March 5 ....................... 5:30 p.m.

2009 VTA Board of Directors Public Meetings

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors welcomes you to attend the

following VTA Board of Directors public meetings:

Please call the Office of the Board Secretary at (408) 321-5680 or email [email protected]

to confirm date and location.

For more information on meeting agendas and schedules of other VTA Committee meetings, please visit www.vta.org.

ITHACA, NY. (ConCienciaNews) - Científi-cos del departamento de toxicología de launiversidad de Cornell en Nueva York en-

contraron una relación entre factores biológicos ymedioambientales y el sistema inmune de los fetos,bebés y niños.

Según el estudio, dado a conocer esta semanapor la American Chemical Society, ACS, estos fac-tores tendrían un impacto negativo en la salud de losniños y aumentarían el riesgo de desarrollar enfer-medades como el asma, autismo, diabetes, leucemia,entre otras.

Se trata de un campo de la ciencia conocidocomo inmunotoxicología del desarrollo, que identi-fica los factores medioambientales capaces de dañarel sistema inmunológico. Entre éstos se encuentrantambién el consumo de medicamentos, químicos, yel uso de ciertos dispositivos médicos.

“También incluyen que la madre del niño fume,exposición al tabaco proveniente del medioambiente,exposición a metales pesados como el plomo, mer-curio y arsénico, contaminación del tráfico urbano yconsumo de alcohol por parte de la madre”, dijoRodney Dietert, líder del estudio.

La investigación, que se publicó en el Chemical

Research in Toxicology journal, examinó las en-fermedades asociadas con la inmunotoxicología deldesarrollo e hizo un llamado para una mayor conci-entización en la disfunción del sistema inmune antesde llegar a la edad adulta y sus consecuencias en eldesarrollo de serias enfermedades crónicas.

A este respecto, Dietert dijo que la comunidadlatina se halla especialmente en riesgo debido a lafalta de acceso a servicios médicos y, en consecuen-cia, a cuidados prenatales durante la gestación yluego del parto.

Otros factores de riesgo incluyen el uso demedicamentos antiinflamatorios libres de esteroides,abuso de medicamentos antibióticos, exposición alhumo de madera, exposición a herbicidas y ciertasinfecciones que ocurren en la madre o en el feto du-rante la etapa de gestación.

El estudio concluyó que, debido al carácter detipo crónico de estas enfermedades, es importante in-formar a las familias para que prevengan exposi-ciones peligrosas que puedan afectar al sistemainmune ya que las condiciones a las que se exponeuna persona al comienzo de su vida podrían deter-minar su desarrollo y salud en la etapa adulta. Δ

Sistema inmune prematuro relacionado con enfermedadescrónicas

Por Rosario VitalFotos por David Bacon

El Observador

Videos, pruebas irrefutables con-denan al oficial de seguridaddel BART Johannes Mehserle

quien disparó a Oscar Grant (22) la madru-gada del Año Nuevo. Grant como se mues-tra en el video que ha dado la vuelta almundo por You Tube estaba boca abajotirado en el piso, desarmado y recibe un dis-paro por la espalda

Estudiantes de la Universidad de Berke-ley y escuelas secundarias de esta zona or-ganizaron una marcha para expresar suenojo y demanda de justicia por el desa-parecido joven Oscar Grant.

Los jóvenes demandaron que se encar-celen a todos los oficiales implicados en elincidente donde Grant perdió la vida. Losestudiantes piden desarmar la policía delBart y mantener a la policía fuera de Oak-land. La demanda incluye convocar una in-vestigación pública e independiente en las

instalaciones del Bart y el retiro de cargosa todos los manifestantes arrestados.

“Cárcel si, no libertad bajo fianza” cir-culaban volantes entre todos los miembrosde una comunidad organizada dispuesta aprotestar. Johanes Mehserle tuvo audienciael 30 de enero en Oakland.

“Mehserle es un asesino y no debe salirde la cárcel” dijo, Yvette Felarca coordi-nadora de BAMN del Norte de California.“Los otros oficiales que participaron en esteincidente también tienen que ser encarcela-dos. Estamos cansados y enfermos de lacompleta inacción y encubrimiento a los ofi-ciales. Si esto hubiera sido contrario de se-guro que un latino o negro pasan deinmediato a la cárcel” agrega Yvette.

“Si los policías del BART no portanarmas Oscar Grant estuviera viviendo aún”,no me siento segura de andar en el BARTsabiendo lo sucedido con Oscar Grant” dijoTanisha West, estudiante de Oakland Tech-nical High School y organizadora deBAMN. “ Hasta que los policías del BARTdejen de portar armas, no creo que cualquierestudiante de color o tal vez cualquier latino

esté seguro”, indicó Tanisha. Los estudiantes también han

puesto en marcha una campañamasiva de petición y su objetivoes reunir miles de firmas. “So-licitamos que publiquen todoslos videos de los celulares quelos policías confiscaron a lospasajeros a fin de esconder la ev-idencia”, dijo Ronald Cruz, estu-diante de Leyes en laUniversidad de Berkeley ymiembro activo de BAMN.

“La gente en la Area de laBahía merece una investigaciónpública e independiente. El pro-ceso lento por parte de las au-toridades no está demostrandoque los oficiales del BART es-tarán protegidos luego de come-ter crímenes brutales. Comojovenes estamos marchando yprotestando porque todos esta-mos en peligro y esto tiene queacabar”, dice Cruz. Δ

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If the police officers involvedin the killing of Oscar Granton New Year’s Day had

known they’d be caught on video andlater charged for their actions, theymight have thought twice about theiractions.

Now the Bay Area and variousUC campuses throughout the statehave come together in mass to ensurethat justice is served.

“At one of our first rallies on Jan.7, the police officer who shot OscarGrant was not even facing charges,”exclaimed Ronald Cruz, BerkeleyLaw student and organizer with theCoalition to Defend Affirmative Ac-tion, Integration, and ImmigrantRights and Fight for Equality By Any

Means Necessary (BAMN), “it wasclear that he was going to get awaywith it. We want to make sure that weget justice and convictions.”

Universities such as University ofCalifornia Berkeley, Santa Barbara,Los Angeles, Riverside and SantaCruz demanded during their proteststhat:

* All the killer cops be jailed* End BART’s and District Attor-

ney Orloff’s cover-up-open an inde-

pendent public investigation of themurder

* Disarm the BART police, andkeep the BART police out of Oakland

* Drop all the charges againstprotesters

“If there was no video, therewould be a very different narrative,”said Raj Jayadev, Director at SiliconValley De-Bug. “All we would haveheard is that there was a struggle, aman attacked a police officer and thepolice officer had to shoot.

“The younger generation is verymedia savvy and police now knowthat they could be a youtube star forall the wrong reasons. That’s going toact as a monitoring system,” addedJayadev.

“The BART police carried out aconcerted policy to brutalize the blackand Latino youth on the platform andexecute Oscar Grant. They are allguilty,” said Cruz.

The unity of those demandingjustice in this trial will be at everycourt hearing, said Cruz.

“We’re drawing a line inthe sand againstracist police brutalityand murder. The ral-lies are peaceful, butat the same time, noorganization can con-

trol the rage of the people if justice isnot met.”

Jayadev summed up the impor-tance of this case by explaining, “Ihope this tragedy, and the court pro-ceedings, will mark a shift in the waypolice departments are held account-able and monitored because the dan-ger, of course, is that every one of usis a potential Oscar Grant. Until thepolice realize that they are not abovethe law, we’re all in danger I think.

“At the time the country is talk-ing about hope and change, yet we’restill seeing dead bodies of young menof color from what seems to be a bla-tant lack of concern by law enforce-ment.”

A mass petition is available atwww.BAMN.com/oscargrantpeti-tion.asp in both English and Span-ish.Δ

Police, Not Above the Law

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Por Mario Jiménez Castillo - El Observador.

AriesCómo has batallado en los últimos meses, y que

vueltas ha dado la vida, y seguirán las vueltas de la ruedade la fortuna, pero esta vez te toca ganar. Habrás de re-cuperar posesiones que perdiste.

TauroLo más importante del mes será que tu salud será to-

cada por el espíritu de la sanación y verás ante tus ojoscomo se desvanecen problemas tuyos y también proble-mas de la familia.

GéminisTe espera mucho trabajo y esfuerzo, cosa que es una

gran bendición en esos tiempos de crisis. Económica-mente contarás con buenos ingresos y lograrás deshac-erte de varias deudas. En el amor ve con cuidado.

CáncerDejarás atrás el ayer, ahora vivirás el presente y en

ese presente irán apareciendo Ángeles en tu camino, queno permitirá que nada malo te ocurra. Realizarástrámites y mucho papeleo en este mes.

LeoEn el trabajo todo se mantendrá estable, se aconseja

que seas muy prudente porque aparecerá un par de prop-uestas muy tentadoras, pero a la larga se pueden con-vertirse en una pesadilla.

VirgoLo mejor es que durante este mes, no tomes deci-

siones que involucren cambios radicales. Aunque elcambio significa progreso para muchos, en tu caso noserá así. Viajes y visitas a sitios que desconoces estaránen tu agenda.

LibraFebrero trae independencia, buena salud y bienestar

para ti, no obstante tendrás que mantener alto el posi-tivismo que te caracteriza porque ocurrirán situacionescaóticas a tu alrededor, pero al final siempre le encon-trarás la solución a todo

EscorpioLa buena energía que proyectes le servirá de in-

spiración a los demás. Por medio de sueños tendrás rev-elaciones que te alertarán acerca de grandes decisionesque habrás de tomar y sobre sacudidas que han de ocur-rir en el planeta.

SagitarioEl amor es el sector que más será tocado en este

mes. Finalmente te entregarás a otra persona y le en-contrarás el sentido que quieres y que siempre hasquerido para tu vida. Piensa antes de dar tus opiniones.

CapricornioDeberás solucionar una situación que envuelve doc-

umentos, esto se resolverá con la cooperación de unamigo con el que siempre puedes contar. Es muy prob-able que decidas aislarte un poco.

AcuarioAl fin acaba la racha de malos ratos y sufrimientos.

La economía se mantendrá con altibajos, pero para tisiempre habrá cosecha. Este será un mes que siempremantendrás en tu banco de memorias, porque algo ver-daderamente maravilloso te sucederá.

PiscisTendrás que lidiar con gente difícil, almitas desubi-

cadas y poco evolucionadas, no permitas que te afectencon sus bochornos. El sector más beneficiado en tu vidadurante Febrero, será el trabajo. ¡Espera una sorpresa!

Escríbale a Mario a [email protected] viste su website www.lalafia.com

Tarot de Febrero

México, (Notimex).- Elcineasta Carl Deal afirmóque si su documental

“Agua turbia”, nominado al Oscar, ganaese premio, ayudaría a ampliar su misiónque es mostrar los problemas sociales ypolíticos implícitos en su filme. En en-trevista habló sobre la odisea que fue lle-var a la pantalla el impacto provocado porel huracán Katrina en 2005, los hechosque conmovieron a Estados Unidos ypusieron en evidencia el sistema de Pro-tección Civil de esa nación.

Apuntó que es un documental pe-queño realizado por una empresa menor yprobablemente no tendrá el impacto sihubiera sido realizado por uno de losgrandes estudios; sin embargo, espera

que en su momento motive a la reflexión.“La historia, coincidencia o casualidad,se dio a partir de la cobertura de los he-chos de Nueva Orleáns con el huracánKatrina y fuimos comisionados TiaLessin (la co-directora), y yo”, dijo Deal.

En una primera instancia Deal yLessin estuvieron en esa zona para docu-mentar la participación de las tropas enlas labores de rescate, así como los estra-gos provocados por el huracán y encon-traron de forma accidental a la pareja quelos ayudó a completar cinematográfica-mente la tragedia. “Agua turbia” for-mará parte de la Sección DerechosHumanos del Festival Internacional deCine Contemporáneo de la Ciudad deMéxico, que se efectuará del 17 de

febrero al 1 de marzo en la capital mexi-cana. El filme relata la reacción tardíade las autoridades estadounidenses, asícomo la participación de las fuerzas ar-madas en el rescate de sobrevivientes.

Además, competirá el próximo 22 defebrero por el Oscar en la Categoría deDocumental con “The Betrayal”, “En-counters at the End of the World”, “Thegarden” y “Man on wire”. Según lasnotas de prensa, describe el paso de Kat-rina con una óptica jamás vista. TiaLessin fue productora de Michael Moore,en diversas ocasiones, y Carl Deal, un re-portero que colaboró en distintas produc-ciones al lado del polémico cineasta de“Fahrenheit 911 agradece las enseñanzasdel polémico cineasta. Δ

Guadalajara,(Notimex).- Elactor mexicano Diego Lunaexpresó su interés de llevar a

la pantalla grande la vida del polémicofutbolista del Chicago Fire, CuauhtémocBlanco, aunque dejó en claro que sólo setrata de un proyecto que aún no tiene piesni cabeza.

“A mí es a quien más le interesa yocreo, queremos hacer ahí un documentosobre Cuauhtémoc, sobre el futbol y lo

que significa para este país y la sociedad,y un poco la historia de Cuauhtémoc, ¨dedónde viene no?, como un reflejo”, ex-plicó Luna. Agregó que “la historia deCuauhtémoc es única y ya que la fuiconociendo sí me interesó contarla, laverdad, pero no sé muy bien cómo se vaa hacer, ni cuándo, ni quién, pero sí por lomenos queremos producirla”. En díaspasados Luna y Blanco coincidieron enun partido de futbol organizado por la

producción de “Rudo y Cursi. Al fi-nalizar el encuentro, Blanco reconoció suinterés de reflejar su vida en la pantalla:“Sí hemos tenido algunas pláticas, peroahorita yo me voy a ir y pues yo creo queya después lo veremos”, declaró a laprensa. Diego Luna no es nuevo en ma-teria de documentales, toda vez que en2007 dirigió el filme “JC Chávez”, queretrata la vida y obra del boxeador JulioCésar Chávez.Δ

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trocinador oficial de laSelección NacionalMexicana, designó aRamón Ramírez, exju-gador del Tri, comoportavoz para el lanza-miento de su colabo-ración con el Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior (IME). La marca tequilerapresentó el primero de una serie de donativos al programa IME Becas en elmarco del partido de México contra Suecia el pasado 28 de enero en Oakland.El Cónsul General de México en San Francisco, Min. Carlos Félix Coronarecibió los fondos en nombre del IME. Los donativosbeneficiarán a personas mayores de 21 años y de origenmexicano que radican en Estados Unidos brindandoprogramas de educación y capacitación para inmi-grantes. Δ

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Curandera visita San JoséTeresa Todos los Santos, Curandera Rara-

muri, habló sobre su labor en el área de saluden las comunidades Tarahumara en Chihuahua,México. La conferencia tuvo lugar el 24 deenero en la Plaza de la Herencia Mexicana.Lucia Augilera Navarro y su hijita, Teresa Todoslos Santos, Elisa Marina Alvarado, DirectoraArtística de Teatrovisión y Directora de la obra“The Woman Who Fell from the Sky” aparecenen la foto. Δ

Work2future’s Community Builder Awards honoredCenter For Training and Careers, for helpingserve individuals most likely to benefit from serv-

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Cesar ChavezTribute

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CommunityBeauty and the BeastWhen: Through Feb. 8Where: Young Performers TheatreFort Mason Center, Building C, Third Floor,Room 300Info: Tickets $7 for those under thirteen and$10 for those thirteen and up. Call (415)346-5550 or visit: www.ypt.org

Ballet San JoseAudition Tour - For 2009-10 Season When: Jan. 25 and Mar. 15 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Ballet San Jose

40 N. First Street, San Jose, CAInfo: (408) 288-2820 (for directions)

Latino Peace Officers’ Association ofSanta ClaraPresents the 35th Anniversary Red CarpetScholarship GalaWhen: Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.Where: The Wyndham Hotel-1350 N. FirstSt. San Jose, 95112Info: $100 per person or $1000 per table(seats 10). Reserve by calling L.P.O.A. Of-fice at 408.289.1057 or by email:[email protected]

Ohlone College Louie Meager ArtGallery presents “People”When: Feb 7 through Feb. 21 Monday-Fri-day, 12:30pm-3pm and during Smith Centerevents.Where: The Louie-Meager Art Gallery is lo-cated inside the Smith Center at OhloneCollege 43600 Mission Blvd in Fremont.Info: For more info: www.ohlone.edu/org/art-gallery or call 510.659.6031

Scholarship Fundraiser Featuring NEA,2007 National Heritage Fellow

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Agustin Lira & ALMA: Presenting “CesarChavez- His Life & TimesWhen: Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.mWhere: Morris Daily Auditorium-San JoseState UniverstiyInfo: Tickets, General $25/Student $10 (ID)408.924.1488 or [email protected]

Discovering Robeson: How a dead mancame into my life and changed it for ever.When: Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.Where: Morris Daily Auditorium at San JoseState UniversityInfo: $5 Admission. Student Free. Email:[email protected]

Free WorkshopsConcerned about your kids spending toomuch time with media? Wondering why theywant to be plugged all the time? Do youwant to learn more about the impact of themedia in our kids’ lives? Common SenseMedia, a non-profit, non-partisan organiza-tion offers free workshops in schools andcommunity centers. The goal is to educateabout these issues and give the parentstools to handle their children media environ-ment. To make a request, call Laura Mar-tinez, Outreach Manager at 415-5536732 oremail [email protected] ΔCalendarioTaller informativo en caso de desastresDía: Sábado 31 de eneroHora: 9 a 1pmLugar: Escuela Preparatoria de San José275 North 24th St. (esquina con la Calle Ju-lian) San José, CA 95116

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Becas de $10,000Dirigida a estudiantes latinosFecha limite de solicitar esta beca es el 15de marzoVisitarhtto://Scholarship.Hispanicfund.org/googleInformes: 1-800-644-4223

Siguen las celebraciones del 80 Aniver-sario de Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Exhibiciones, exposiciones y presentacionesmusicalesDías 14 de febreroLugar: Biblioteca Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.150 E. San Fernando St.San JoseInfo: (408) 808-2397

Clases Para Futuros Padres de Crianza yde Adopción Capacitación de cinco semanas ayudará aresidentes interesados en familiarizarse conproceso de cuidado de crianza y adopciónCuando: 31 de enero 2009Donde: Asian Pacific Family Resource Cen-ter (Centro de Recursos Familiares)625 Wool Creek Dr. Suite F. San Jose, Ca. 95112 Info: (408) 299-1566. Inscripciones:(408)299-5437

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México rumbo al mundial de laCONCACAF ha tenido una seriede encuentros amistosos como

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Zague está entre los cinco máximosgoleadores de la historia del fútbol mexicano con210 goles en partidos de liga y liguilla. Cuenta con88 partidos como miembro de la Selección Na-cional Mexicana. Anotó 32 goles con la SelecciónNacional Mexicana. Mundialista en USA ‘94 yPoseedor del record Guiness al anotar 7 goles enun partido de la Selección Nacional Mexicana. Δ

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 517280The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: SPRAY TECHS, 1061ALMADENAVE #2, SAN JOSE, CA95110, Santa Clara Co. JOEL AVELEZ-ARREOLA, 91061 AL-MADEN AVE #2, SAN JOSE, CA95110. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant has notyet begun doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

JOELA VELEZ-ARREOLAJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009

This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on

12/01/2008FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 519253The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: SAN JOSE FLOORCOVERINGS, 1632 CARMELDRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125,Santa Clara Co. CHRISTINABIAGI, 1632 CARMEL DR., SANJOSE, CA 95125, DOUGLASBIAGI, 1632 CARMEL DR., SANJOSE, CA 95125. This business isconducted by husband and wife.Registrant began doing businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed here on 07/86. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

CHRISTINA BIAGIJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519075The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: GAME ON SPORTS &PIZZA, 1631 W. CAPITAL AVE,SAN JOSE, CA 95132, Santa ClaraCo. Samuel Jimenez, 635 Bair Is-land Rd., # 113, Redwood City, Ca94063, Penelope Gomez, 564 War-rington Ave, Redwood City, CA94063, Juan Vega, 511 Spencer Ave,Modesto, CA 95351. This businessis conducted by a general partner-ship. Registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listedherein. “I declare that all informationin this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

Penelope GomezJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519113The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: JTL ENTERPRISES,2855 SENTER RD. #8, SAN JOSE,CA 95111, Santa Clara Co.JOHNNY TANG, 2855 SENTER RD.#8, SAN JOSE, CA 95111. Thisbusiness is conducted by an idivid-ual. Registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listedherein. “I declare that all informationin this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

JOHNNY TANGJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009


1/21/2009FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENTNO. 518803

The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: European SpecializedPerformance, 153 LaurelwoodRd., Santa Clara, CA 95054, SantaClara Co. Rene Dominguez, 1111Highland Av., Santa Clara, CA95050. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant begandoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed hereon 01/13/09. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Rene DominguezJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519419The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Stars Cleaning Serv-ice, 1063 Morse Ave Apt14-111,Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa ClaraCo. Arturo Arriola, 1063 Morse AveApt 14-111, Sunnyvale, CA 947089.This business is conducted by an in-dividual. Registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Arturo ArriolaJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519418The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Master Clean Janitor-ial Service, 1686 Tampa Way, SanJose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co.Dora Jimenez, 1686 Tampa Way,San Jose, CA 95122, Juan Murrieta,1686 Tampa Way, San Jose, CA95122. This business is conductedby husband and wife. Registrantbegan doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted here on 06/17/03. “I declarethat all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)

Dora JimenezJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519299The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: D & JAuthentic Cater-ing, 366 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA95111, Santa Clara Co. Jose LuisA. Perez, 366 Senter Rd. San Jose,CA 95111. This business is con-ducted by an individual. Registrantbegan doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted here on 04/24/06. “I declarethat all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)

Jose Luis A. PerezJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519244The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: 1. BG Strategy, 2.Chamber of Commerce Interna-tional Consertium for Entrepre-

neurs, 3. CCICE, 2704 Levin Ct.,Mountain View, CA 94040, SantaClara Co. Sara Rauchwerger, 2704Levin Ct., Mountain View, CA 94040.This business is conducted by an in-dividual. Registrant began doingbusiness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed here on10/2002. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Sara RauchwergerJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519245The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Kraw & Kraw Attor-ney’s, 1754 Technology Drive.,Suite 106, San Jose, CA 95110,Santa Clara Co. George M. Kraw,411 Park #209, San Jose, CA95110. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant begandoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed hereon 02/01/89. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

George M KrawJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 518635The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: San Jose HeartRhythm Center, 175 N. JacksonAve, San Jose, CA 95116, SantaClara Co. Theodore Chow, MD Inc.,12771 Glen Arbor Ct., Saratoga, CA95070. This business is conductedby a corporation. Registrant has notyet begun doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Theodore Chow, MD, INC.Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519012The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Sustainable Food So-lutions, 1970 Domaine Drive, Mor-gan Hill, CA 95037, Santa ClaraCo. Dan Craig, 1970 Domaine Drive,Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual.Registrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed herein. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Dan CraigJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 519482The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Corporate ValetCleaners and Americ Laundry &Dry Cleaning, Santa Clara Co.Kamran Ganjavi, 400 Worincon Ave# 274, Campbell, CA 95008, AlquennLansberg, 3461 Mt. Prienta, SanJose, CA 95127. This business isconducted by a general partnership.

Registrant began doing businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed here on 01/28/09. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Kumran Ganjavi, Alquenn Lands-berg

Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009This statement was filed with the

County of Santa Clara on1/28/2009


NO. 519483The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Kebab Catering Co.,14445 Big Basin Way, Saratoga,CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Kam-ran Ganjavi, 2390 Lucretia Ave, SanJose, CA 95122, Alquenn Lansberg,3461 Mt. Prienta, San Jose, CA95127. This business is conductedby a general partnership. Registrantbegan doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted here on 01/28/09. “I declarethat all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)

Kumran Ganjavi, Alquenn Lands-berg

Jan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009This statement was filed with the



NO. 517767The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: 1. Comunidad Mexi-cana, INC., A California NonprofitPublic Benefit Corporation, 2. Co-munidad Mexicana, 3. Voluntariosde la Comunidad Mexicana, 520.S. 2nd Street, San Jose, Ca 95112,Santa Clara Co. Comunidad Mexi-cana, Inc., a California NonprofitPublic Benefit Corporation, 520 S.2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95112 .This business is conducted by a cor-poration. Registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Comunidad Mexicana, INC.,A California Nonprofit Public Benefit

CorporationMaria Inez Quiñonez

Ortiz/SecretaryJan. 09, 16, 30; Feb. 06, 2009


12/11/2008ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 109CV133183Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Shu-Hui Lu TO ALLINTERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioner Shu-Hui Lu, hasfiled a petition for Change of Namewith the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a.Shu-Hui Lu to Sophia Shu-Hui LuTHE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 03-10-09at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hear-ing on the petition in El Observador,a newspaper of general circulation,printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan. 23, 2008Mary Ann Grilli

Judge of the Superior CourtJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 109CV133144Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Johnson Chih-HaoLiu TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: The court finds that petitionerJohnson Liu, has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk ofthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: a. Johnson Chih-Hao Liu to Johnson Liu THECOURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear be-fore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 03-10-09at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hear-ing on the petition in El Observador,a newspaper of general circulation,printed in the county of Santa Clara.




NO. 109CV133194Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: YU LI TSENG TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Thecourt finds that petitioner Yu LiTseng, has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk ofthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: a. Yu Li Tseng toChris Yuli Tseng THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons interested inthis matter appear before this courtat the hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the petitionfor change of names should not begranted on 03-10-09 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95133. A copyof the Order to Show cause shall bepublished at least once a week forfour successive weeks prior to thedate set for hearing on the petition inEl Observador, a newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.




NO. 109CV133338Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Ann Huo, JasonQuesnel TO ALL INTERESTEDPERSONS: The court finds that pe-titioners Ann Huo, Jason Quesnel,have filed a petition for Change ofName with the clerk of this court fora decree changing names as follows:a. Tyler Ching-Tai Quesnel to TylerChing-Tai Huo THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons interested inthis matter appear before this courtat the hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the petitionfor change of names should not begranted on 03-17-09 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95133. A copyof the Order to Show cause shall bepublished at least once a week forfour successive weeks prior to thedate set for hearing on the petition inEl Observador, a newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.


Judge of the Superior CourtJan. 30; Feb. 06, 13, 20, 2009FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 519172

The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: MACIAS BOBCATSERVICE, 12420 LLAGAS AVE,SAN MARTIN, CA 95046, SantaClara Co. CESAR MACIAS, 313SORRENTO ST., LOS BAÑOS, CA93635. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant has notyet begun doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

CESAR MACIASJan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009

This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on1/22/2009


NO. 518304The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: 1. AVIÑA-ORTIZ FUR-NITURE FINISHING, 2. JOEL A.VARGAS ART GALLERY, 3.TAMALES MEXICANOS, 520 SO.2ND Street, San Jose, CA 95112,Santa Clara Co. Maria InezQuinonez Ortiz, 2052 Gold St., Sp.162, Alviso, CA 95002. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual.Registrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed herein. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Inez Quinonez OrtizJan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009



NO. 518850The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: 1. Matthis Advisors 2.Matthis Consulting, 341 RaquelLane, LosAltos, CA 94022, SantaClara Co. Matthis Advisors, LLC.,341 Raquel Lane, Los Altos, CA94022. This business is conductedby a limited liability company. Regis-trant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 08/16/1998. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Matthis Advisors, LLCSimon Roy/CEO

Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on1/13/2009


NO. 518639The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: #1 AIRPORT SHUT-TLE, 2175 THE ALAMEDA SUITE#211, SAN JOSE, CA 95118,Santa Clara Co. YohannesWorkneh, 1800 Evans Ln # 1313,San Jose, CA 95125. This businessis conducted by an individual. Regis-trant has not yet begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed herein. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Yohannes WorknehJan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009



NO. 518659The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: IMAGE DENTAL, 2493ALVINAVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95121,

Santa Clara Co. HA NGUYEN,2121 SHIANGZONE CT., SANJOSE, CA 95121. This business isconducted by an individual. Regis-trant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 01/2003. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Ha HEATHER NGUYENJan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009



NO. 519118The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: J&L COMPANY, 1009E. CAPIATOL EXP., SAN JOSE, CA95121, Santa Clara Co. TRACHOANG LE, 645 BELLADONNACT.#2, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individ-ual. Registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here on04/01/07. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

TRAC HOANG LEJan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009


STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE OF FIC-

TITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFILE NO. 518570

The following person has/have aban-doned the use of the fictitious busi-ness name(s). The information givenbelow is as it appeared on the ficti-tious business name statement thatwas filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.ProActive Consulting Services,1630 Oakland Rd., Suite A203, SanJose, CA 95131 Filed in SantaClara County on 03/07/08. under fileno. 506479. Dan’s Estate, Inc., 2859Joleo Ct., Tracy, CA 95377. Thisbusiness was conducted by acorporation. I declare that allinformation in this statement is trueand correct ( A registrant who de-clares as true information which heor she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Danilo PerezJan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009

This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 1/06/2009

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME AND

GENDERNO. 109CV132998

Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Rhode Sison VergaraTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:The court finds that petitioner Mari-anne Rhode Sison Vergara, has fileda petition with this court for a decreechanging petitioners name to:Rhode Sison Vergara, petitionerhas also filed a petition for a decreechanging petitioner’s gender:fromfemale to male and for the issuanceof a new birth certificate reflecting thegender and name changes. THECOURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear be-fore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition should not begranted on 03-10-09 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95133. A copyof the Order to Show cause shall bepublished at least once a week forfour successive weeks prior to thedate set for hearing on the petition inEl Observador, a newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.

Jan. 21, 2009

Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior Court

Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 06, 13, 2009STATEMENT OF

ABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NO. 518915The following person(s) has/haveabandoned the use of the fictitiousbusiness name(s). The informationgiven below is as it appeared on thefictitious business name statementthat was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office.FRIENDLY CHIROPRACTIC CEN-TER, 4130 B. MONTEREY ROAD,SAN JOSE, CA 95121Filed in Santa Clara County on11/18/2004. under file no. 453544.TUAN A DINH, 4130 B MONTERYRD., SAN JOSE, CA 95111. Thisbusiness was conducted by an indi-vidual. I declare that all informationin this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

TUAN DINHJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 06, 2009

This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 1/15/2009


NO. 518917The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: FRIENDLY CHIRO-PRACTIC CENTER, 4130 b MON-TEREY RD., SAN Jose, CA 95111,Santa Clara Co. ANN TRAN, 105SERRA WAY #198, MILPITAS, CA95035. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant begandoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed hereon 01/15/2009. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is trueand correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which heor she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

ANN TRANJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518866The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: ADVANCE SECURITYCAMERAS, 666 COMMERCIALST., SAN JOSE, CA 95112, SantaClara Co. JAVIER GOMEZ, 666COMMERICAL ST, SAN JOSE, CA95112. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant begandoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed hereon 01/14/09. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

JAVIER GOMEZJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518794The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: UBYAN NEW & USEDBABY AND KIDS STUFF, 540 S.BASCOM AVE, SAN JOSE, CA95128, Santa Clara Co. LILIANFLORES, 2400 ENBORG LN#1,SAN JOSE, CA 95128. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual.Registrant began doing businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed here on 01/01/1997. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

LILIAN FLORESJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009


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NO. 518799The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: JD Associates, 487Hewes Ct., San Jose, CA 95138,Santa Clara Co. David DeVere, 487Hewes Ct., San Jose, CA 95138,Juan Sotelo, 14544 Margate St.,#10, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Thisbusiness is conducted by a generalpartnership. Registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

David DeVereJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518787The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Teltech ID Systems,2622 Glen Farm Ct., San Jose, CA95148, Santa Clara Co. Pawan-deep Phangureh, 2622 Glen FarmCt., San Jose, CA 95148. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual.Registrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed herein. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Pawandeep PhangurehJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518788The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. AREM-COM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 2.AREMCOM FINANCIAL, 2670 S.WHITE Rd. #145, San Jose, CA95148, Santa Clara Co. Pawan-deep Phangureh, 2622 Glen FarmCt., San Jose, CA 95148. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual.Registrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed herein. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Pawandeep PhangurehJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518652The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Great Janitorial Serv-ice, 1893 Lanai Ave., San Jose, CA95122, Santa Clara Co. DanielRomero Sanchez, 1893 Lanai Ave.,San Jose, CA 95122, Alicia Romero,1893 Lanai Ave., San Jose, CA95122. This business is conductedby husband & wife. Registrant hasnot yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed herein. “I declare thatall information in this statement istrue and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)

Daniel Romero SanchezJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518598

The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: MG&D ENTERPRISE,3072 Valleywood Ct., San Jose, CA95148, Santa Clara Co.Molly Gar-cia-Diaz, 3072 Valleywood Ct., SanJose, CA 95148, Dianna D-Garcia,3072 Valleywood Ct., San Jose, CA95148. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant begandoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed hereon 01/10/09. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Molly Garcia-DiazJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518838The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Bizshark, 1685 Py-mouth Street, Suite 200, MountainView, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co.Spokeo, Inc, 1685 Plymouth Street,Suite 200, Mountain View, CA94043. This business is conductedby a corporation. Registrant has notyet begun doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Spokeo Inc.Harrison Tang/President

Jan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009This statement was filed with the



NO. 517968The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Joyeria El Alcatraz,158 S. JacksonAve., San Jose, CA95116, Santa Clara Co. Maria MSalceda, 860 Galahad Ave., SanJose, CA 95116. This business isconducted by an individual. Regis-trant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 12/17/08. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Maria M SalcedaJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518720The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: HEALTH ACUPUNC-TURE CLINIC, 1015 Nandina Way,Sunnyvale, CA 94086, SantaClara Co. Hyeong ja Byun, 1015Nandina Way, Sunnyvale, CA94086. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant has notyet begun doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hyeong Ja ByunJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518702The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: HAPPY VALLEYFLORIST, 18564 PROSPECT RD.,SARATOGA, CA 95070, SantaClara Co. Luis V. Sanchez, 5057Cordoy Lane, San Jose, CA 95124.This business is conducted by an in-dividual. Registrant has not yet

begun doing business under the fic-titious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Luis V. SanchezJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518777The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as:Alamo Landscape andMaintenance, 375 Cedro St., SanJose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co.Jose Ochoa, 375 Cedro St., SanJose, CA 95111, Jesus A. Ochoa,375 Cedro St., San Jose, CA 95111.This business is conducted by a gen-eral partnership. Registrant has notyet begun doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted herein. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jesus OchoaJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009



NO. 518656The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: 1. For Sale By Owner,2. Cars & Trucks For Sale ByOwner, 2585 El Camino Real,Santa Clara, CA 95051, SantaClara Co. All Seasons Car Wash,LLc., 20990 Homestead Rd., Cuper-tino, CA 95014. This business isconducted by a limited liability com-pany. Registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listedherein. “I declare that all informationin this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

All Seasons Car Wash, LLCGregory Malley/Managing

MemberJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 2009


1/07/2009ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 109CV132259Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Brian Jhong Hsieh TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Thecourt finds that petitioner BrianJhong Hsieh, has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk ofthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: a. Brian JhongHsieh to Brian Zhong Xue THECOURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear be-fore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 03-03-09 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133.A copy of the Order to Show causeshall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.


Judge of the Superior CourtJan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 06, 2009FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 518525The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as:Antojitos LosAmigos,2651 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA95111, Santa Clara Co. Marisol

Ramos-Rico, 3159 Mt. Isabel Ct.,San Jose, CA. 95148. This businessis conducted by an individual. Regis-trant has not yet begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed herein. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Marisol Ramos-RicoJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 518187The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: RAMOS MOBILEAUTO MECHANIC, 167 MC-CREERY, SAN JOSE, CA 95116,Santa Clara Co. JOSE RAMOSRAMOS 167 MCCREERY, SANJOSE, CA 95116. This business isconducted by an individual. Regis-trant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 12/23/08. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

JOSE RAMOS RAMOSJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 517862The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: EJ Tax & Accounting,15043 Oriole Rd., Saratoga, CA95070, Santa Clara Co. EstellaJohnson, 15043 Oriole Rd.,Saratoga, CA 95070. This businessis conducted by an individual. Regis-trant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 10/12/08. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Estella JohnsonJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 517806The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Kerbo System, 1416Birchmeadow Ln., San Jose, CA95131, Santa Clara Co. Scott S.Lee, 1416 Birchmeadow Ln., SanJose, CA 95131. This business isconducted by an individual. Regis-trant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 12/12/2008. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Scott S LeeJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 518481The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: NGO’S MILLENNIUMCHIROPRACTIC, 2114 Senter Rd.,#4, SAN JOSE, CA 95112, SantaClara Co. NGO TUAN KIM, 583ANGUS DR., MILPITAS, CA 95035.This business is conducted by an in-dividual. Registrant began doingbusiness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed here on01/05/2009. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or she

knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)TUAN K NGO

Jan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on1/05/2009


NO. 517772The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: FANTASTIC SAMS,1659 BRANHAM LANE, SUITE E,SAN JOSE, CA 95118, Santa ClaraCo. KC ORGANIC HAIR LLC, 2517HERON COURT, SAN JOSE, CA95133. This business is conductedby a limited liability company. Regis-trant has not yet begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed herein. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (Aregistrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

KC ORGANIC HAIR LLCCHETAN P. KHETANI

Jan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on12/12/2008


NO. 518200The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Yale Investment Co.,438 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA94306, Santa Clara Co. Jerome L.Strom, Inc., 438 Cambridge Ave.,Palo Alto, CA 94306. This businessis conducted by a corporation. Reg-istrant began doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on 01/01/1986. “Ideclare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Jerome L. Strom Inc.Jerome L. Strom

President & C.E.O.Jan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 518566The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: PLAZA JEWELERS,160 S. JACKSON AVE., SANJOSE, CA 95116, Santa ClaraCo. GUILLERMINAALVAREZ. 3608PLEASANT CREST DR., SANJOSE, CA 95148. This business isconducted by an individual. Regis-trant began doing business under thefictitious business name or nameslisted here on 01/06/2009. “I declarethat all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)

GUILLERMINAALVAREZJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009


STATEMENT OFABANDONMENT OF USE OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NO. 518406The following person(s) has/haveabandoned the use of the fictitiousbusiness name(s). The informationgiven below is as it appeared on thefictitious business name statementthat was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Huong Xua, 2122Mckee Road, San Jose, CA 95116.Filed in Santa Clara County on12/29/2008. under file no. 518303.JOHN THANH DO, 1396 OLDSTONE WAY, SAN JOSE, CA95132. This business was conductedby an individual. I declare that all in-formation in this statement is trueand correct ( A registrant who de-clares as true information which he

or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

JOHN THANH DOJanuary 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 109CV131959Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Rosalba Lucero MejiaTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:The court finds that petitioner Ros-alba Lucero Mejia has filed a petitionfor Change of Name with the clerk ofthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: a. Gerardy RossRivera Lucero to Gerardy RossLucero THE COURT ORDERS thatall persons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change ofnames should not be granted on 02-24-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: locatedat 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hear-ing on the petition in El Observador,a newspaper of general circulation,printed in the county of Santa Clara.


Judge of the Superior CourtJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009


NO. 109CV132095Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: VICTOR VALDEZAND VIRGINIAGAYTAN TOALL IN-TERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioners VICTOR

VALDEZ AND VIRGINIA GAYTANhave filed a petition for Change ofName with the clerk of this court for adecree changing names as follows:a. REYMUNDO VALDEZ GAYTANTO REYMUNDO VALDEZ THECOURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear be-fore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 02-24-09 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133.A copy of the Order to Show causeshall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.


Judge of the Superior CourtJan. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2009AMENDED


NO. 108CV127649Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Brandon Sreang KimJang TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: The court finds that petitionerBrandon Sreang Kim Jang has fileda petition for Change of Name withthe clerk of this court for a decreechanging names as follows: a. Bran-don Sreang Kim Jang to SreangKim THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter ap-pear before this court at the hearingindicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change ofnames should not be granted on 02-24-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: locatedat 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the Order to Show

cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hear-ing on the petition in El Observador,a newspaper of general circulation,printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 31, 2008Mary Ann Grilli



NO. 109CV131861Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Abdurahman YahyaHassan Alhadi TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court findsthat petitioner Abdurahman YahyaHassan Alhadi has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk ofthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: a. AbdurahmanYahya Hassan Alhadi aka Abdu-rahman Alhadi to Dee Alhadi THECOURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear be-fore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 02-17-09 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133.A copy of the Order to Show causeshall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.

Dec. 31, 2008Mary Ann Grilli


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