Danza mexicana pondrá a bailar a San Diego
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Danza mexicana pondrá a bailar a San Diego
36 YEARS of Publication 1976-2012 1976 2010 Vol. XXXVI No. 20 It’s Time to Revoke the License to Hate La Prensa Muñoz, Inc. Publications MAY 18, 2012 Danza mexicana pondrá a bailar a San Diego PERSPECTIVE By Jim Estrada It is becoming clear that too many in our society have reached a level of comfort with overt expressions of bias and racial discrimination towards non-whites, especially among those who feel those “unlike” them are taking over “their” country. This fear of invading hordes of those who are different or unknown is rearing its ugly head in an increasing number of situations. This form of xenophobia has manifested itself in a variety of ways, including permissive attitudes and actions among members of a declining white “majority” towards former “minority” groups that are becoming the new “majority” in many parts of the nation. For many xenophobes the fear of losing their “majority” status and historical entitlement of dominance is motivating their behaviors. Their attitudes are frequently expressed by bumper sticker and placard slogans like “We want our country back!” The vehemence of those espousing such expressions is no longer associated solely with white extremist or supremacist groups. In spite of the many contributions made to the USA by citizens of all races, colors and creeds, these increasing overt acts of hate and bigotry belie the principles of our democracy. For generations, U.S. Americans have supported these principles — many having paid the ultimate price to insure “liberty and justice for all.” The killing this past November of 68-year-old African-American Marine veteran Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr., who was fatally shot inside his apartment by White Plains, NY police responding to a false alarm from his medical alert pendant; the shooting of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin while returning from the store to his gated-community home in Sanford, Florida; the hunting, shooting and killing of Latino immigrants from the U.S. border states to the Northeastern Atlantic states, and recent Tulsa, Oklahoma shootings that left three black men dead and two more wounded are examples of the growing public display of disrespect and prejudice visited on nonwhite members across the country. The recent NCAA basketball tournament game between Kansas State University and Southern Mississippi University, where the chant, “Where’s your green card?” — a reference to immigrant status — was directed at K-State player Angel Rodriguez by supporters of the opposing team. Rodriguez, born in the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico, is a U.S. citizen — a fact most high school and college students should have already learned in their geography classes. Some consider such behaviors as aberrations, actions of the criminal elements or kids just having fun. But consider the examples parents and other adults are providing for their children with the banning of ethnic studies in predominant ethnic school districts, English-language only requirements, voter photo ID laws, and the passage of anti-immigration laws in many states that trample the civil rights of U.S.-born and naturalized Latino citizens. Add to them the racial invectives and ongoing challenges to our President’s proof of U.S. citizenship, his alleged relationship to Muslim radicals, and the public disrespect shown him by his fellow elected colleagues — actions that are rationalized as political differences and the right to free speech. These aforementioned cases are but a few examples of the xenophobic frenzy and overt prejudice that has become too common in our public discourse. Actions like Grupos de baile Ballet Tierra Caliente; Wa-kushma (Wa: familia y Kushma: danzante); Grupo Folklórico Yoneme de la Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas y Danzarts participarán en este gran evento. Por Pablo Jaime Sáinz La danza mexicana es uno de los tesoros más preciados del País Azteca. En gran parte se debe a que cada región tiene su propia expresión musical y dancística. Es por ello que el 19 de mayo a partir de las 3 p.m., se llevará a cabo México a través de sus danzas, el primer encuentro de danzas mexicanas en el Organ Pavilion ubicado en el Parque Balboa. El evento es organizado por el Consulado General de México en San Diego con motivo de la celebración del 150 aniversario del 5 de mayo, fecha histórica para México en la que se conmemora el triunfo del ejército mexicano sobre el francés, uno de los ejércitos más poderosos en 1862. También, el evento celebrará los 100 años de presencia del Consulado Mexicano en San Diego. El encuentro gratuito está abierto al público en general e incluirá la participación de los grupos de baile Ballet Tierra Caliente; Wa-kushma (Wa: familia y Kushma: danzante); Grupo Folklórico Yoneme de la Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas y Danzarts, Sabor México, los cuales ofrecerán una demostración de danzas representativas de diversos estados de la República Mexicana, incluyendo Sinaloa, Baja California, Jalisco, Oaxaca y Veracruz. La Cónsul General Remedios Gómez Arnau indicó que México es un país con mucha diversidad, como se refleja en los diferentes bailes típicos. Las danzas regionales son el eje entorno al cual giran varios elementos, de la cultura popular, lo cual, tiene mucho sentido”, señaló la cónsul. “Es muy importante subrayar que México es un país plural de profundas raíces populares, indígenas, mestizas, y que las expresiones culturales varían notablemente de una región a otra”. Para Gómez Arnau, San Diego es el lugar perfecto para hacer una muestra de la danza mexicana. “En San Diego hemos encontrado los grupos dancísticos de gran calidad, que nos permiten ofrecer un programa rico y variado, representativo de ocho estados de la república”, dijo. José Jaimes, director del Ballet Folklórico Tierra Caliente, que trabaja (vea Danza, página 10) ‘Abuse of Power’ at Core of DOJ Lawsuit Against Arpaio By Valeria Fernández NEW AMERICA MEDIA PHOENIX – Latino activists in Arizona lauded the news that the Department of Justice was filing a federal lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for alleged civil rights violations. The suit, filed Thursday in federal court, is the latest chapter in a fouryear-long investigation that began after Sheriff Joe Arpaio started conducting immigration sweeps in Latino communities, raising allegations of racial profiling and discrimination. “The wheels of justice move slow, but they are still moving. In this case our community has been waiting close to four years for today,” said Daniel Ortega, a civil rights attorney and chairman of the board of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). “The racial profiling continues in this community despite of what the Department of Justice has done.” But some activists say the lawsuit is not enough. “What we’re asking is for the Justice Department to continue and indict Arpaio on the criminal charges they are investigating for abuse,” said Salvador Reza, an activist from Tonatierra whose case is mentioned in the lawsuit as a victim of alleged retaliation. The federal lawsuit comes as negotiations broke down with the Sheriff’s office over the DOJ’s requirement to impose a monitor of the law-enforcement agency, after the Justice Department released a scathing report in December. The findings alleged that sheriff deputies engaged in a “pattern and practice” of civil rights violations, including racial profiling during traffic stops, discrimination against Latino inmates in county jails, and acts of retaliation against those who criticized Arpaio. But the DOJ findings went beyond issues affecting the Latino community. “At its core, this is an abuse of power case involving a sheriff, and a sheriff’s office that disregarded the Constitution,” explained Perez. It’s unclear how these allegations could affect the ongoing separate criminal investigation into Sheriff Arpaio’s alleged abuse of power. The complaint lists a number of critics of the Maricopa County sheriff – not all of them Latino – who were allegedly subjected to acts of retaliation by Sheriff Joe Arpaio Arpaio and former Maricopa County prosecutor Andrew Thomas. The Arizona State Bar recently disbarred Thomas in connection to his activities in the Maricopa County Anti-Corruption Unit (MACE), which he founded with Arpaio. The bar claims that Arpaio, Thomas and others engaged in “a concerted effort to wrestle power” against the Board of Supervisors, judges and county officials to “instill fear in the hearts of those who would resist.” “Nobody is above the law, and nobody can misuse the legal process to silence those with different opinions,” said Perez. No other choice This week’s lawsuit is only the second time in U.S. history that the DOJ has to brought suit against a law enforcement agency. Normally, the Justice Department is able to come to an agreement with agencies to fix any problems. That’s what happened in 1997, when the DOJ reached an agreement the Maricopa County (see Abuse of Power, page 5) The Saga of Immigrant Youth — the gap between feeling American and becoming American on paper By Gaby Pacheco LATINALISTA Next month, the country’s educational community celebrates the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Plyler vs. Doe. In Plyer vs. Doe, the high court ruled in June 1982 that it was against the law to prohibit primary and secondary education to an undocumented student. Although the decision has stood for nearly 30 years, attaining higher education for undocumented high school graduates has been, for most, a long, distant dream — a nightmare, even. Too often, politics has gotten in the way of common-sense policy. In 2001, a bi-partisan effort led by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Sen. Dick (see License to Hate, page 4) Durbin (D-IL) resulted in the intro- duction of the Development Relief for Alien Minors Act, or the DREAM Act. This legislation, which many had hopes of passing, came to a screeching halt after the September 11th attacks. Since then, officials like Kris Kobach (the Kansas Secretary of State, who’s a key architect of Arizona’s S.B. 1070 immigration bill) have used fear tactics to fuel antiimmigrant sentiment. A climate of hate, under the pretense that immigrants are criminals, have defined the immigration narrative, especially within the extreme wing of the Republican Party. When the DREAM Act came up for a vote in 2010, it was a Republican filibuster and five Democrats that altogether deferred the dreams of thousands of immigrant youth. Across the country, students who were raised as Americans — who attend public high schools, who seek to become full-fledged, contributing citizens of the country they call home — live in limbo. As we mark the Supreme Court’s decision on Plyler vs. Doe, it’s fitting that the DREAM Act and access to higher education are again at the forefront of the contentious conversation on immigration reform. Conveniently enough, the attention also comes in an election year, when both parties seek the Latino vote, which will prove critical, particularly in swing states. For two years, the GOP has either been silent or shown great apathy on the issue. When asked about the DREAM Act during the Republican primaries, Gov. Mitt Romney said, “If Congress was to pass the DREAM Act, I would veto it.” But a few weeks ago, surprisingly, the silence and apathy was broken by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Rubio picked up the flag left behind in the battle field after the DREAM Act vote and began talking once again about education and immigrant youth — and a path to legalization for them. United We Dream, the largest national organization of undocumented youth, has not dismissed Rubio’s attempt just yet. We are eager to learn the details of his upcoming bill. As the people who are directly impacted by this issue, we appreciate the senator’s interest to listen to our stories. We are thankful for being asked for our ideas on what the legislation will say, (see Becoming, page 2) PAGE 2 MAY 18, 2012 México del Norte Por Jorge Mújica Murias ¡Al Fin Ciudadanos! Becoming American on paper (con’t from page 1) and are glad to see the Senator reaching out to our longDicen que todas las luchas time champion on this issue, Senator Durbin. tienen un principio, y en To some, this outreach may teoría también un fin. En el seem like nothing more than a caso de los derechos políticos political calculation for a man de los mexicanos en el who has higher ambitions. exterior, dice la leyenda Rubio’s name, after all, has relatada por Arturo continually topped Romney’s Santamaría, paisanólogo que vice-presidential wish-list. But se gana todo mi respeto it cannot be overstated that porque por lo menos tuvo la Rubio, the son of Cuban immidecencia de cruzarse alguna grants and a first-generation vez la frontera por enmedio American, understands that the de los surcos, la lucha Latino population cares deeply comenzó en 1928, cuando un about this issue. He also ungrupo de mexicanos de Los derstands that the country as Ángeles armó tremendo a whole wants to find a solupancho para poder votar tion to this problem. desde esa ciudad. Immigrant youth are not No lo lograron, por beholden to one party. We’ve supuesto, porque querían mobilized, organized and negovotar por José Vasconcelos, tiated with both parties. With candidato opositor al Partido many risks, we’ve created our Nacional Revolucionario, own stage. Now that we have versión todavía más antediluviana y dinosáurica de lo que hoy es el Partido Revolucionario Institucional, y en contra del candidato Por: Paco Zavala oficial Álvaro Obregón. Ya en tiempos modernos, Dentro del desarrollo del la lucha la retomaron por allá programa de la Séptima Temdel año 1980, precisamente porada de Matinée Infantil que ahí en Los Ángeles una bola se está realizando semanalde organizaciones de mexicas mente promovido por el Insal firmar la Carta de los tituto Municipal de Arte y Derechos de los Cultura, a través de la Casa de Trabajadores Migrantes, la Cultura, el pasado sábado 12 donde se establecía de mayo la Compañía de claritamente el derecho a Teatro “De cierto azul” reprevotar desde el extranjero. Algunos años después, en sentó el montaje de la obra “Clown Club”. 1994, la retomamos aquí en Al mediodía del día referido Chicago después de que al se realizó la tercera llamada y Ingeniero Cuauhtémoc los actores: Paco Mufote, IrCárdenas le pareció buena la ving Gallegos, Valeria García, idea. En ese año, con Ana Red e Iván Becherdz, tremendo esfuerzo aparecieron en la escena en la ciudadano, abrimos una que fueron dirigidos en esta docena de casillas donde los puesta en escena por Carlos mexicanos podían votar Jiménez e Isaac Aguirre. nomás con decir que eran La temática de la obra es la mexicanos. Sacamos, si no de denunciar y concientizar me falla la memoria, 3 mil sobre las diferentes y múltiples 200 votos. En el 2000 lo caras con que se presenta el volvimos a hacer, con 42 actual movimiento social del casillas, en las que recibimos bulling, en un espectáculo en poco más de 10 mil votos. el que se divierte el público y Les llamábamos “elecciones reflexiona sobre este problema ciudadanas”, basadas en que y su solución. constitucionalmente todos los Los actores participantes y mexicanos mayores de 18 el público lograron establecer años pueden y deben votar y una relación íntima que se punto. convirtió en simpatía en la que En el 2006 no lo hicimos, todo fue diversión y buen porque andábamos un poquito tiempo, disfrutando en todo ocupado organizando unas cuantas manifestaciones de este lado, defendiendo nuestro derecho ya no digamos como ciudadanos del mundo o de un país en particular, sino simplemente a ser tratados comos seres humanos. Eran los tiempos de la Sensenbrenner, y levantamos acá la consigna de “un camino a la ciudadanía”. the public’s attention, we are challenging Republicans and Democrats and President Barack Obama. Four years ago, under the banner of hope and change, he promised to take on immigration reform during his first term. Though the Department of Homeland Security has offered some failed attempts of relief, through prosecutorial discretion, the Obama administration has also deported the highest number of immigrants in the history of the United States. But Obama can also execute the power he holds in his hand — the power to stop the deportation of immigrant youth and grant them temporary relief, while Congress addresses the issue in a more complete and lasting way. After all, the Obama administration has increasingly been using Executive power under the slogan “We Can’t Wait.” We will continue to push for the President to take action. Sitting through my American history honors and AP classes, and learning the basis and foundation of this country, I’ve learned that the road to justice, though arduous, is one that America has always found. Immigrant youth, like myself, fervently ask for an opportunity to adjust our undocumented status so that we can then serve and participate fully in our communities. I graduated college in 2005; since I haven’t been able to work because I don’t have papers, I went back to school and earned two other degrees, one of which is in special education. I love children. My deepest desire is to one day be in a classroom teaching elementary-school children with Down Syndrome and autism so that they too have a voice — that they, too, matter in this country. We are hopeful that the gap between feeling American and becoming American on paper soon becomes a reality. In the meantime, trendsetters and pioneers of education in this country, like Dr. Eduardo Padrón, President of Miami LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO Dade College, understand the importance of ensuring that immigrant youth, who are part of the fabric of this nation, have an opportunity to receive an education. Currently there are 14 instate tuition laws that allow undocumented students to attend college. Miami Dade By Silvana Ordoñez College, who has opened the SCRIPPS HOWARD FOUNDAdoors to countless undocu- TION WIRE mented students in Florida, believes that “Opportunity WASHINGTON - As presidenChanges Everything.” tial candidates target prospecSo do I. tive Hispanic voters, there is a new issue, besides immigration, Gaby Pacheco, editor of Latina that might get their vote: eduLista’s “American Dream” seccation. tion, is an undocumented AmeriA study by Beck Research, can and an immigrant rights a Washington-based Demoleader from Miami, Florida. cratic research firm, shows Since 2004 she has been workthat, after the economy and ing on the DREAM Act. Her jobs, education is a main priorpassion for education and imity for Hispanic voters in the migrant rights prompted her November presidential elecand three friends in 2010 to tion. walked 1,500 miles form Miami “Education is one of the prito Washington DC, to bring to ority factors in the election,” light the plight of immigrants in said Albert Collazo, communithis country, this walk was dubbed the Trail of DREAMs. (see Issue, page 3) http://latinalista.com/ Education main issue for Hispanic voters, after economy and jobs Llevaron a Escena “Clown Club” Obra de Teatro que concientiza sobre el bulling momento del trabajo y del desdoblamiento de los actores en el desempeño de sus roles. La compañía “De cierto azul”, es un colectivo independiente, constituido como asociación civil, no lucrativa, dedicada a impulsar y difundir la cultura y las artes, además de participar en diversos proyectos. El Instituto Municipal de Arte y cultura premió a ganadores del concurso “Carta a mi madre” certamen que se verificó como un homenaje a las mamás con motivo de su día el pasado jueves 10 de mayo. Los ganadores fueron: Gloria Alejandra Espinoza Gaudiño (8-10 años), Ana Paulina Abrica Miguel (13-16 años) y Nancy Oregón Pérez (17 años). Se acerca la fecha de inauguración de la XXX Feria del Libro Tijuana Edición 2012, será el próximo viernes 25 de mayo y estará abierta hasta el domingo 3 de junio; en este evento se reunirán escritores, habrá conferencias, espectáculos diversos, habrá un Pabellón Infantil y otro Juvenil y la exposición y venta de miles de libros. Con toda seguridad se le rendirá un homenaje al gran escritor mexicano Carlos Fuentes, gloria nacional, falle- Actores de Clown Club obra teatral en la que fueron dirigidos por Carlos Jiménez e Isaac Aguirre. cido recientemente en forma del Festival Danza Jazz Fest Centro de Espectáculos, frente imprevista; esperamos haya 2012, evento que se realizó al Cristo de Los Alamos. Este tiempo suficiente para orga- los pasados días 5 y 6 de es un espectáculo apto para nizarlo y llevarlo a efecto. mayo en la Sala de Espec- toda la familia. La gran vocaMás de 30 academias pro- táculos del Centro Cultural lista mexicana Yuridia, prevenientes de Ensenada, Rosa- Tijuana. sentará un extraordinario rito y Tijuana, con sus difeEl dueto de Haash, estará concierto el próximo viernes 8 rentes propuestas dancísticas en Tijuana el próximo viernes de junio en el Audiorana del participaron en la IV Edición 18 de mayo, en El Volcán, Museo El Trompo. 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LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO MAY 18, 2012 Ingeniero egresado retorna a City College Joel Valdovinos Por Pablo Jaime Sáinz Fue su amor por el fútbol soccer lo que llevó a Joel Valdovinos a matricularse en San Diego City College hace más de 20 años. Su coach de fútbol de la high school, Milton Hidalgo, iba a comenzar a enseñar en SDCC, así que Valdovinos decidió seguirlo. También fue en parte su amor por el soccer lo que hizo que en su segundo año en el colegio decidiera estudiar ingeniería civil. “Durante mi segundo año en San Diego City College supe que quería estudiar ingeniería civil ya que la carrera proveía ciertos componentes que estaban en mi lista de gustos”, dijo Valdovinos. “Por ejemplo, preparar los planes (diseño), trabajar dentro y fuera de la oficina, trabajar como parte de un equipo (como en el fútbol) y el bono es que es una carrera muy bien pagada”. Después de 20 años, luego de transferirse y graduarse de San Diego State University, y después de fundar su propia compañía, CValdo Corporation, Valdovinos ha recibido dos reconocimientos de su alma mater, San Diego City College: premios por desempeño a un negocio de minorías. La CValdo Corporation, con sede en el Morena District, es una compañía de ingeniería civil de plan y diseño con experiencia en obras públicas, control de drenaje, calidad de agua, desarrollo comercial y residencial. Valdovinos trabajó en City College en un plan de prevención de contaminación de agua de lluvia. El equipo de Valdovinos fue reconocido por su profesionalismo, atención a los detalles y seguimiento. “El trabajo fue hecho antes de que yo lo supiera, y fue completado correctamente. Recuerdo pensar que desearía que todos los ingenieros civiles fueran de esa manera”, dijo Tom Fine, gerente de proyectos de City College. Para Valdovinos, recibir estos premios le han dado “un sentimiento muy conmovedor al saber que el esfuerzo y trabajo puesto en este proyecto ha sido reconocido por nuestro cliente”. Dijo que su consejo para los jóvenes latinos que están pensando estudiar ingeniería civil es no tenerle miedo a la educación superior. “Lo primero que comparto es que la universidad es como la high school, que hay muchas maneras de pagar por la universidad y que ir a la universidad es una experiencia única”, dijo Valdovinos. “Sin mencionar los grandes beneficios que obtendrán al graduarse”. Valdovinos dijo que su experiencia de trabajar para el San Diego Community College District ha sido importante, al igual que los tres años que pasó como estudiante y jugador de fútbol ahí mismo hace más de 20 años. “Estamos más agradecidos por la oportunidad y demostrar que la gente local puede venir en círculo y regresar a su comunidad y ayudarla en muchas maneras”, dijo. Issue facing Hispanics (con’t from page 2) cations director for the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 Hispanic education reform that cosponsored the poll. The poll, also cosponsored PAGE 3 Engineering alumnus gives back to City College By Pablo Jaime Sáinz It was his love for soccer that made Joel Valdovinos enroll at San Diego City College more than 20 years ago. His high school soccer coach, Milton Hidalgo, was going to start teaching at SDCC, so Valdovinos decided to follow him. It was also, in part, his love for soccer that during his second year at the college, he decided to major in civil engineering. “During my second year at San Diego City College I knew I wanted to study civil engineering since the career provided certain components that were in my list of likes,” Valdovinos said. “For example, prepare the plans (design), work in and out of the office, work as part of a team (just like soccer), and the bonus was the high paying career. More than 20 years later, after transferring and graduating from San Diego State University, and after founding his own company, CValdo Corporation, Valdovinos has received two recognitions from his alma mater, San Diego City College: Recognition Award for Exemplary Performance by a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Recognition Award for Exemplary Performance by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). CValdo Corporation, based in the Morena District, is a planning and design civil engineering firm with expertise in public works, drainage and flood control, water quality, commercial development and residential development. Valdovinos was recognized by campus project managers throughout the SDCCD, and is honored for his “excellent work and great attitude” as part of its first annual Contractor Recognition Program, honoring four small businesses for exemplary performance, and four construction management and professional services firms for exemplary practices in small business outreach and engagement. Brought on to work on a storm water pollution prevention plan at City College in collaboration with an existing civil engineer and project design team, the CValdo team was acknowledged for its professionalism, attention to detail and follow-through. “The work was done before I knew it, and the task completed correctly. I remember thinking that I wished all civil engineers were this way,” noted City College Campus Project Manager Tom Fine. For Valdovinos, receiving these awards give him “a very rewarding feeling to know that the hard work and effort that is placed on the preparing of construction documents and the coordination involved with the many trades is recognized by our client.” The District’s five Recognition Awards for small and historically underutilized businesses (S/HUBE) acknowledge excellence in each nominated firm’s respective discipline or skillset, and in their performance on Propositions S and N projects. Award recipients demonstrate adherence to the District’s design, building, and safety standards, assure on-time delivery within budget, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. “It is always a pleasure to work with civil engineers that understand their business,” said David Umstot, vice chancellor of Facilities Management for the San Diego Community College District. “CValdo has performed exemplarily on a number of storm water engineering projects for us during the past two years. We are pleased to recognize them for their ‘can do’ attitude and contributing to our bond program infrastructure build out necessary to support our educational mission.” Valdovinos said that, having graduated from San Diego High School and then attending San Diego City College, he is a product of barrio schools. “I attended the local barrio schools where studying was definitely not a priority, but thank God to my parents that showed me and my siblings about respect to others, good manners, and to focus on completing our homework, that was a must in our house,” Valdovinos said. “I strongly believe this strong background has carried me to where I am now.” He said that his advice for young Latinos who are thinking of going into civil engineering is not to be afraid of higher education. “ The first thing that I share is that college is like high school, that there are many ways to pay for college, and that going to college is a very unique experience,” Valdovinos said. “Not to mention the great benefits they will obtain once they graduate, socially and financially.” Valdovinos said that his experience working for the San Diego Community College District has been great, just like the three years he spent as a student and soccer player there more than 20 years ago. “We are more than thankful for the opportunity and to show that our local people can come all the way around and give back to our community in many different ways”, he said. by the American Federation for Children, shows that Latinos support more opportunities and expansion in K-12 education in programs such as special needs, education vouchers and scholarships for low-income children. “Latino voters recognize that the key to a prosperous economy filled with economic growth and prosperity for all, lies in the way that we educate our children,” Collazo said. The poll found that 58 percent of Latinos want to hear presidential candidates speak about education and how they intend to improve it. Latinos in the survey supported education reforms such as increasing teachers’ salaries to improve school perfor- mance. The survey sampled 1,050 registered voters by phone in Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico and Nevada. It included an oversample of 300 Latinos. The poll has amargin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points. Reach reporter Silvana Ordoñez at [email protected] PAGE 4 MAY 18, 2012 Obituary Martinez, Jake 1935 – 2012 = Jake Martinez passed away peacefully on May 10, 2012, with his wife of 53 years near his side. Born February 21, 1935, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he moved to California in 1966 and became a resident of Poway in 2003. Jake is survived by his wife Frances, daughter Katherine Nuernberger and husband Craig, son Jacob and wife Georgia, daughter Denise Kapitzke and husband Peter, son Michael and wife Stephanie; grandchildren Daniel and wife Marissa, Andrew, Brian, Kevin, David, Kristen, Julie, Scott and Steven; great-grandchildren Max and Milo; brother Joe and sister Prudence Chavez and husband Manuel. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.on Monday, May 21, 2012, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Poway. Rolling Back Protections for Domestic Violence Victims By Lynn Rosenthal and Felicia Escobar Since 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been an essential tool in helping to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence. While seeking to improve criminal justice and communitybased responses to victims of abuse, VAWA ultimately changed the landscape for those previously left to suffer in silence. Since then, Congress – on a bipartisan basis — has repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving and enhancing the core goals of VAWA by increasing protections in all subsequent VAWA reauthoriz-ations. This was recently demonstrated by the Senate’s VAWA reauthorization bill (S. 1925) introduced by Senators Patrick Leahy (DVT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) that passed last month on a vote of 68 to 31, with strong bipartisan support. S. 1925 was introduced after months of input from a wide range of stakeholders. Unfortunately, Republican leaders in the House have taken a different approach, with the introduction of H.R. 4970, a bill authored by Rep. Sandy Adams (FL-24), that actually rolls back protections for victims of domestic violence. On Tuesday, on a vote of 17-15, House Republicans passed this measure out of the House Judiciary Committee, without properly considering the cross-jurisdictional sections that provide for protections on tribal lands, in federal housing programs, and on college campuses around the country. The Adams bill adds burdensome, counter-productive requirements that compromise the ability of service providers to reach victims, fails to adequately protect Tribal victims, lacks important protection and services for LGBT victims, weakens resources for victims living in subsidized housing, and eliminates important improvements to address dating vio- lence and sexual assault on college campuses. Among the most troubling components of this bill are those that jettison and drastically undercut existing and important, long-standing protections that remain vital to the safety and protection of battered immigrant victims. Since its inception, VAWA has reflected the unique circumstances that immigrant victims face, and as such, has demonstrated a commitment to offering them protection and addressing the specific issues that endanger the lives of these particularly vulnerable victims. This commitment includes addressing the problems faced by immigrants married to or in relationships with abusive citizens or legal residents. In many of these relationships, abusive partners use immigration status as a tool to control and further abuse immigrant victims. Currently, VAWA addresses this by allowing battered immigrants to petition for their own immigration status—independent of their abusive spouses – freeing them from their spouse’s abuse and control. The Adams bill takes a significant step backwards from the existing law by allowing immigration officials to interview an alleged offender and consider the information obtained in making a determination about the adjudication of a battered immigrant’s petition for status. This not only undermines the critical protection of confidentiality relied on by victims to find safety for themselves and their children, it also allows abusers to manipulate the immigration process to cause further harm. Because the risks of serious injury and homicide increase when a victim is taking steps to leave an abusive relationship, this provision puts victims directly in harm’s way. This proposal guts nearly 18 years of established law and undermines the very foundation of VAWA. Never before have policy makers re- treated on the core VAWA principle of victim safety. The bill also discourages immigrants from reporting sexual assault and other crimes by placing other unnecessary restrictions on the U visa program and fails to provide an increase in the number of available visas. The U visa is a tool widely used and supported by law enforcement officials in order to help keep our communities safe by prosecuting criminals. Many law enforcement agencies have called upon Congress to increase the number of available U visas so that they can encourage victims to come forward, report crimes, and receive the help they need to be safe. Finally, the Adams bill will decentralize the VAWA immigration adjudications process – bypassing examiners who are specifically trained in domestic violence and sexual assault – and mandates additional interviews for battered immigrants, causing unnecessary burdens on victims. Immigrant victims often have limited options to escape abusive relationships and the provisions in the Adams bill contradict the very purpose of VAWA by putting victims’ lives, health, and safety at risk. Our nation’s laws should continue to strengthen protections for our most vulnerable populations – not roll back those safeguards. The long standing bipartisan commitment to ending domestic violence must continue to be supported and strengthened to better protect all victims from violence, abuse, and exploitation. We urge the House of Representatives to join with the Senate in passing a bipartisan VAWA reauthorization bill that protects all victims. Lynn Rosenthal is the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women. Felicia Escobar is the Senior Policy Director for Immigration. LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO LA COLUMNA VERTEBRAL El Soporte Informativo Para Millones de Hispanos Por Luisa Fernanda Montero ¡Claro que se puede! Hace unos días participé en la ceremonia de graduación que decenas de inmigrantes de 18 países celebraron en el estado de Maryland. Los graduados eran trabajadores de todas las edades que invirtieron todo su empeño y sacaron adelante distintos cursos para superarse y mejorar sus condiciones laborales. Verlos sonreír y recibir su diploma con la esperanza marcada en el rostro, me hizo volver a repetir para mis adentros que sí se puede. Que es cierto que el país atraviesa una etapa económica complicada y que la cosa no está fácil, pero también es cierto que cuando le ponemos ganas y decidimos actuar podemos alcanzar todo lo que nos proponemos. Durante la ceremonia de graduación los estudiantes demostraron sus nuevas habilidades y tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse con empleadores listos a contratar trabajadores en la feria de trabajo que siguió al evento. “Yo personalmente me siento muy orgullosa de haber tomado este curso de ingeniería de edificios y cerámica”, dijo Ana Mejía, una de las estudiantes de origen centro americano, que se dirigió a la concurrencia a pesar de su timidez y de su marcada dificultad para hablar en público, agregando que todos los conocimientos adquiridos la están ayudando a mejorar sus posibilidades de empleo. La joven, hizo un llamado a todos los hombres y mujeres para que “aprovechen la oportunidad de educarse y así puedan contribuir mejor al desarrollo de este país”. “Debemos seguir estudiando y trabajando con honestidad y responsabilidad”, le dijo a los asistentes Fidel Motta, quien terminó el programa de jardinería. El programa educativo ofrecido por Casa de Maryland, organización que trabaja en distintos niveles con las poblaciones inmigrantes, está especialmente diseñado para responder a los efectos de la crisis económica y ayuda a los estudiantes a enfrentar desafíos como el desempleo, el subempleo, la falta de habilidades, los malos trabajos y los pocos conocimientos del idioma inglés. El programa cuenta con la colaboración de los colegios – colleges – comunitarios y representa un modelo recono- Luisa Fernanda Montero cido a nivel nacional en el que los colegios de la comunidad llevan cursos fuera de sus campus a los centros comunitarios. En la medida en que trabajemos por superarnos y aprender, estaremos mejorando nuestras posibilidades de mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. El conformismo no debe ser nunca nuestro aliciente. Si pensamos que satisfaciendo nuestras necesidades básicas estamos progresando, nos estamos equivocando y lo peor, estamos transmitiéndole a nuestros hijos – si los tenemos – un mensaje de conformismo y mediocridad. Muy seguramente en su comunidad existen estas mismas posibilidades. No se quede de manos cruzadas, averigüe, infórmese. Busque la forma de mejorar sus habilidades actuales o de aprender otros oficios, además de divertirse estará ampliando sus posibilidades de ganar más dinero y vivir mejor. ¿Qué espera? Anímese. Usted también puede. San Diego Museum Council presents El Dia de los Museos Sherman Heights community to explore the world of museums for FREE during the third-annual event on May 20 The San Diego Museum Council will bring the world of museums to the Sherman Heights Community on Saturday, May 20 during the thirdannual Dia de los Museos at the Sherman Heights Community Center. El Día de los Museos, or Day of the Museums, is a free event presented by the Museum Council and hosted by the Sherman Heights Commu- nity Center in Barrio Sherman. Sixteen local museums will showcase fun, hands-on activities that reflect their individual institutions. Visitors of all ages will experience a world of ideas through art, science, nature, history and more. Each child who fills a special “passport” with stamps from participating museums will earn a prize. “Each year we are able to reach even more children in the underserved Sherman Heights community, and we are looking forward to further sharing the museum experience during this year’s expanded and free event,” said Anne Marie Tipton, chairwoman of the Museum Council’s Education Committee. Saturday, May 20: 1-4 p.m. Sherman Heights Community Center, 2258 Island Ave., San Diego revoke the “License to Hate” Raymond. 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NHA was selected for recognition for carrying out exceptional work to promote and implement the goals of Let’s Move! Child Care, including using creative strategies, engaging families in obesity prevention efforts, and overcoming challenges to get children moving and encourage healthy eating in the early care and education setting. NHA is one of twenty selected for recognition, including early education and child care programs and networks, communities, and states. “NHA is honored to be recognized by the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative, and to contribute in the fight against childhood obesity,” said Rudolph A. Johnson III, President and CEO of NHA. “As a large organization with a passion for preschool nutrition, NHA believes that it has the potential to positively impact others that may want to duplicate our efforts. This recognition solidifies that NHA has become a model for building a healthier future for children and families not just in San Diego, but across the entire nation.” Let’s Move! Child Care is a nationwide call-to-action to empower early education and child care programs to make positive health changes in children that could last a lifetime. The initiative focuses on five goals: · Physical Activity: Provide 1-2 hours of physical activity throughout the day, including outside play when possible. · Screen Time: No screen time for children under 2 years. For children age 2 and older, strive to limit screen time to no more than 30 minutes per week during child care, and work with parents and caregivers to ensure children have no more than 1-2 hours of quality screen time per day, the amount recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. · Food: Serve fruits or vegetables at every meal, eat meals family-style when possible, and no fried foods. · Beverages: Provide access to water during meals and throughout the day, and do not serve sugary drinks. For children age two and older, serve low-fat (1%) or non-fat milk, and no more than one 4-6 ounce serving of 100% juice per day. · Infant feeding: For mothers who want to continue breastfeeding, provide their milk to their infants and welcome them to breastfeed during the child care day; and support all new parents in their decisions about infants. NHA’s efforts against the prevention of childhood obesity are primarily driven by a costeffective, groundbreaking preschool menu. The agency implemented a menu overhaul that was spearheaded by a Registered Dietitian and professional chef to provide healthy meals to over 2,000 children daily. The new menu was designed to eliminate processed and pre-packaged foods by including local, fresh, natural, and organic foods. The pioneering nutrition program also partners with Farm to Preschool to teach children and parents about local produce, agriculture and the benefits of eating healthy foods. Abuse of Power resonate with claims brought by another suit that is still pending against Arpaio, which was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). The racial-profiling lawsuit is now reaching its litigation stage and will go to court on July 19. The federal court will have to make a determination of whether or not the DOJ lawsuit relates to the suit filed by the civil rights organizations and, if so, it could be assigned to judge Murray Snow, who is handling the other lawsuit. That means that both cases potentially could be consolidated into one, according to Perez. (con’t from page 1) Sheriff’s Office in connection with mistreatment in county jails. Perez said that this time around they wanted to ensure they’d have a monitor to avoid repeating history. “I can’t think of any other choice the federal government could take than file this lawsuit,” said Antonio Bustamente, attorney and pro-immigrant activist. The lawsuit addresses allegations of racial profiling against the Latino community. According to Perez, Arpaio wasn’t only responsible for these abuses; he was also responsible for a culture that “promotes and is indifferent to the discriminatory conduct of its law enforcement officers” and has “virtually non-existent accountability measures.” The lawsuit describes employees of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as frequently using derogatory comments to refer to Mexicans like: “wetbacks” and “Mexican bitches.” Some of these allegations Funding at stake Maricopa County is now facing the burden of expensive litigation to fight the lawsuits. Even more worrisome for the sheriff’s office is the possibility that it could risk losing funding if it is found to have violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, explained Mary Rose Wilcox, a Maricopa County supervisor. One of the conditions it must meet in order to receive funding is to comply with the title PHONE: 619-993-5778 FAX: 619-286-2231 By Dottie Fieger, 684 foot amphibious warship Adjutant, MCL Scuttlebutt that transports Marines and Det. #886 equipment on missions abroad. The crew is comprised of 360 Marines will be Marines. naval personnel. This includes And things happen when you the only three Marines who unite Marine “plank owners” work in the Combat Cargo Dewith retired and former Ma- partment. Under the leaderrines. The groups embarked on ship of GySgt Ricardo Saldana, a proud mission to leave a Ma- these Marines designed and rine footprint to honor the created an impressive plaque Navy/Marine Corps Team to be mounted on the wall of aboard the USS San Diego the Chief’s Mess (dining area) (LPD 22), which will be com- where senior enlisted Marines missioned at 10 a.m., Saturday, and Navy Chiefs (E-7’s and May 19th at the Broadway above) will break bread toPier. gether. “Legacies cost money and The plaque bears the Mathat’s when our retired and rine Corps emblem of the former Marines gladly stepped Eagle, Globe and Anchor. in,” said Detachment Com- “Semper Fidelis” is emblamandant Dan Anderson, of the zoned above the emblem and Marine Corps League Scuttle- the Marine Corps rank insigbutt Detachment #886. The nias (E-7 to E-9) are mounted membership of Scuttlebutt De- below the emblem. The words tachment provided the neces- Semper Fidelis mean “Always sary funds to help make the Faithful” and characterize the Marine plank owners’ dream Marines’ pledge of fidelity to come true. their country and fellow MaThe USS San Diego is a rines. Fechas Límites Importantes Para la Elección del 5 de Junio Rudolph Johnson, of NHA with the Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius Bolstered by active parent involvement and a comprehensive educational program, NHA proudly boasts a 96% meal satisfaction rating among children. “NHA has taken numerous steps to help prevent childhood obesity,” says Johnson. “The statistics are alarming, and as operators of a very large Head Start program, we are keenly aware that we have both a great opportunity and responsibility to impact the future health and habits of our preschoolers and their families. Through our innovative nutrition program, we have embraced the challenge of dispelling the myth that young children will not eat healthy foods.” Let’s Move! Child Care is supported by public and private partners, including the Office of the First Lady, White House Domestic Policy Council, Administration for Children and Families, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, Nemours, Child Care Aware of America and University of North Carolina. For more information about Let’s Move! Child Care, please visit: www.healthykidshealthy future.org. guidelines, which prohibit “intentional discrimination on the grounds of race, color or national origin.” Joseph Popolizio, an attorney representing the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, said the Justice Department didn’t simply want to have a monitor supervise the agency but was opening the door in many instances for the DOJ itself to have veto power over the sheriff’s decisions. “I’m not going to surrender my office to the federal government,” said Arpaio during a press conference. “I will fight this to the bitter end.” The day before the lawsuit was filed, Arpaio released a 17- page document with new guidelines to improve the relationship between his agency and the Latino community. But activists like Perez see the document as “an admission of the existence of a problem … not a substitute for meaningful reform.” During a press conference, Sheriff Arpaio called the DOJ lawsuit politically motivated, saying it was simply an attempt to attract the Latino vote in the 2012 presidential election. It remains to be seen whether the new lawsuit will have an impact on voters in Maricopa County when they go to the polls in November to choose a sheriff. Fechas Límites para Inscribirse para Votar y para Votar por Correo Usted tiene solamente una bibliotecas públicas y oficinas semana más para inscribirse del Departamento de Vehículos para votar en la Elección Motorizados. Todas las formas Primaria Presidencial del 5 de deben ser marcadas por el junio. Si no está seguro(a) que correo o entregadas al Registro está registrado(a), revise en Electoral no más tarde de las internet en el sitio del Registro 8 p.m. del 21 de mayo. 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PAGE 6 MAY 18, 2012 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO Prop. B, Pension Reform??? P rop. B is extensive in its wording but in reality it boils down to a couple of simple points: the initiative would give most new employees 401(k)s instead of guaranteed pensions and 2) it attempts to impose a five-year freeze on employees’ pensionable pay. Pretty simple right? And with the city of San Diego in deep, deep financial problems and as most people are themselves having to face harsh economic times, the initiative resonates with a lot of folks. Like Prop. B we could be wordy and editorialize in length about this measure, but we will keep it simple: this pension reform plan will not work and it will not save the city the millions as promised. The pension reform will not work because you cannot freeze public employee pay by vote and the 401(k) plan will only affect new hires. It does nothing to change the pensions or the payouts. And more than likely, if this proposition does pass, it will end up in court for a long time before it can be implemented. This pension reform is not really about pension reform. It is not the employees or their pensions that drove the city to become the “Enron by the Sea.” At the root of the pension debacle is that elected officials and private sector corporations started the practice of diverting money from the pension fund to increase the city budget to pay for popular city initiatives, such as the ballpark, the convention center expansion, and for the cost of hosting the 1996 Republican National Convention. During good times, when the stock market is booming, those expenses can be covered. But when stocks crash… well we all now know the results. The pen- sion scandal itself arose when the pension board and then the city council voted to lessen funding requirements and increased benefits (including to several members of the pension board) and sold municipal bonds without disclosing the underfunding. Nowhere in this $2 billion debacle was it reported that it was the employees who created this mess. Yet Prop B backers want to try and fix this mess on the backs of the employees by freezing employee pay, after years of pay cuts, layoffs, and furloughs??? We are not so naïve to say that there are no problems with pension payouts such as the DROP program, again another problem created by politicians. There needs to be reform. But let us not fool ourselves and blame the problem solely on city employees. If there is to be real interest in fixing the pension problem the politicians should start by reforming the pension board. This pension reform is not about reform but is more of a political philosophical tug-of-war over who will control the city, corporate America or the workers and their Unions. DeMaio wants to continue feeding corporate America and minimize the impact of the Unions at city hall. At La Prensa San Diego, we are going to side with the workers. After decades of work in the city, they deserve and earned a guaranteed pension. The work they do is not glamoures, nor is it high paying. The rank and file worker are not the ones abusing the pension system so let’s not make them scapegoats on this issue. We recommend a No Vote on Prop. B. Saving Paul By Humberto Caspa “I want to quit smoking,” pleaded Paul Wells of 23 years of age. He was five when he, his brother and sister arrived in the United States from Poland after a long adoption process. He had it all, a wonderful adoptive mother, the nation safest city to live in, an excellent high school in Irvine, new friend and relatives. However, his life took a bad shift when he lit his first cigarette. It never crossed in his mind that as teenager he would be so hooked on cigarettes. Paul began smoking as early as 15 years of age. Since he put a cigarette in his mouth, his fingers have not stopped reaching for those tiny rolled up papers containing harmful substances. He knows cigarettes are bad, but wishes he had a real choice back then when he was a teenager. Without prevention programs against tobacco smoking at schools, teenagers like Paul are easy prays to Big Tobacco. According to government sources, each day over 3,800 minors under 18 years of age, smoke for the first time, and over 1,000 become addicted for life. “I never saw a prevention class in my school,” pointed out Paul with disappointment. In 1998, the tobacco industry agreed on a monetary settlement with the states after prosecutors successfully proved this industry’s disingenuous portrayal of their product in the market. At the height of the trial, Dr. Victor De Noble, former researcher at Philip Morris, became a key witness to unveil his former employer’s unlawful activities. In the end, the big three, Phillip Morris, RJ Reynolds and Lorillard, agreed to repay the states $246 billion over 25 years because states had absorbed massive bills from cancer patients and other people affected with other illnesses related to tobacco smoking. This year, states are expected to collect 25.6 billion in revenue from tobacco taxes and the tobacco settlement. Nonetheless, only $456.7 millions (1.8 %) will be allocated in youth prevention and cessation programs. That figure is about half of what states spent during the first decade of the agreement. To make things worse, states cut down another $61.2 millions from prevention programs last year. While states are doing less, tobacco moguls have multiplied their resources to lure teenagers into smoking. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2008 they spent around $10.5 billion in marketing. For every dollar states spent on prevention, Big Tobacco used up $27.00 to market its products. Our youth is Big Tobacco’s primary target. An addicted teenager insures solid profits for at least 20 years or more. Adults, on the other hand, are no longer reliable “markets,” as their health are beginning to erode, and it is just a matter of time before some of them seek remedies in public hospitals. Our state might be in fiscal insolvency, but our willingness to stop a tobacco onslaught against our kids is not. Proposition 29 has all the ingredients to change the dynamics of smoking. In June 5, voters in California have an opportunity to add $1.00 to a pack of cigarette. It would be a major setback to the tobacco industry. If passed, the state will collect about $835 million per year, which will be used for cancer research, prevention programs and law enforcement. High prices on cigarettes have been enemy number one to Big Tobacco. The more expensive the pack, the less like teenagers will get one. Even tobacco moguls recognize it. “When the tax goes up, industry loses volume and profits as many smokers cut back,” stressed Ellen Merlo, senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Philip Morris. No wonder why they have raised nearly $40 million to stop Proposition 29. For Paul Wells quitting smoking isn’t a personal decision anymore. He understands the need of a special rehabilitation program to get through his vice. Proposition 29 will give him precisely that. Humberto Caspa, professor and researcher at Economics On The Move. E-mail: [email protected]. He is also a weekly editorial contributor of La Opinion, Spanish daily newspaper. My Vote for Mayor: Nathan Fletcher By Raoul Lowery Contreras The U.S. Marines carefully worked their way through the Iraqi village on foot towards their vehicles outside the village. On both sides of the road shops with metal corrugated roll-up doors faced the road. Iraqis stood outside their shops sullenly watching the Marines walk by; obviously disliking these invaders of their homeland. One of the Iraqi men started loudly cursing the Marines in Arabic. The squad’s interpreter, a United States Marine born in Morocco, verbally re-acted and their Arabic exchange grew more intense every second. The Marine was livid over the insults hurled at the Marines by the Iraqi. There is an old Marine maxim: You can insult a Marine but not the Marines. Sergeant Nathan Fletcher approached the translator and calmed him down. Once calmed down, Fletcher started talking – through the interpreter – with the excited Iraqi man. After some minutes Fletcher got down on one knee talking to the man while the translator changed his English into Arabic. When done, Fletcher stood and the Iraqi man shook Fletcher’s hand. So says Tom Montero, the Miami-born Hispanic who was mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher’s Commanding Officer in Iraq in 2004. Montero (CWO 5, USMCR ret.) says he never saw anything like what Fletcher did that day. Nor did Fletcher flinch during any of the many actions or firefights Montero said in which Fletcher was involved. Montero says Fletcher worked well with him and the other San Diego Hispanic, Lou Orozco, in the unit as well as a Filipino American Marine Master Sergeant. In fact when Fletcher was elected to the State Assembly, Montero and Orozco flew to Sacramento to observe Fletcher being sworn into office as the Assemblyman’s guests. Montero, a Rancho Bernardo resident is supporting Nathan Fletcher for Mayor. La Prensa San Diego once asked why Fletcher waited till now to create a Latino coalition to work with. Interestingly, he has significant Latino/Hispanic support of 25% in a survey released May 14th. His Coalition consists mostly of young educated Mexican American business and professional men and women and it looks to this veteran political observer that they really like him. He didn’t need such a coalition to help him in the old 75th Assembly district that he won twice because there weren’t that many Latinos in the district and he won the seat with percentages approaching 60%. Running in the City of San Diego, however, is a different story. Unlike his three opponents, Fletcher is acutely aware that 51.4% of the city’s population is Hispanic (28.8%), 15.9% Asian and Black (6.7%). This is proven by his widespread Hispanic sup- port unlike his opponents; Carl DeMaio whose television advertising shows but one minority person out of dozens of supporters talking about his being “courageous.” Bonnie Dumanis has little if any “minority” support. Bob Filner has a cadre of hard-core Hispanic support and some Filipino support but that is not based on his 20 years in Congress, it is based on his labor union and Democrat Party support. Most importantly, “Councilman Carl DeMaio voted against the (City Council censure on Arizona’s infamous anti-Mexican SB 1070)… because ‘We need to speak from a position of principle and a position of fact as well as a position of balance,’” DeMaio told the Union/ Tribune, May 3, 2010. Comparing Bob Filner’s 20 years in Congress to Nathan Fletcher’s four years in the State Assembly in Sacramento draws a good belly laugh. Fletcher has passed more bills into law in four years than Filner has in 20 years in Washington D.C. Fletcher has “Chelsea’s Law” as his shining moment. Bob Filner has what? What should be clear to San Diego’s 376,532 Hispanics is that Fletcher is the only mayoral candidate who has worked in stressful situations with Hispanics, life or death situations. He really knows Hispanics, having put his life on the line for them and depended on them to protect his. He is clear on Hispanics and their place in San Diego that no other candidate can possibly have. Fletcher works well with Hispanics as manifested by Tom Montero. But Montero is not alone. “He is well respected in the Legislature for his willingness to work across party lines to find thoughtful solutions for California,” Democrat Speaker of the Assembly John Perez told the Associated Press. Is there a Democrat alive that can say that about Carl DeMaio, or Bonnie Dumanis, or is there a Republican alive that can say that about Democrat Bob Filner after 20 years in Congress? The four candidates for mayor each bring something to the race, yes. But three of them fall short in knowing Hispanics, in serving Hispanics and in having worked under the most stressful of circumstances with Hispanics. The Marine Corps reports that in the Iraq/ Afghanistan wars one in five, 20%, of all Combat Marines were Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Nathan Fletcher served with them in Iraq, at the Battle of Fallujah and many other engagements. He knows Hispanics. Nathan Fletcher lives today because his back, literally, was covered by Hispanics and they live today for the same reason in that they trusted Fletcher, to cover their backs. San Diego Hispanics can count on Nathan Fletcher when he is mayor of San Diego because he knows Hispanics better than most, maybe even better than me. La Prensa San Diego’s Endorsements th June 5 , 2012 Primary Election Office Candidate United States Senate Dianne Feinstein United States Congress, District 53 Susan Davis United States Congress, District 52 Lori Saldana California State Senate, District 39 Marty Block California State Assembly, District 79 Shirley Weber State of Calif. Prop. 28 YES State of Calif. Prop 29 YES San Diego County, Board of Supervisors, District 1 Greg Cox City of San Diego, Mayor Bob Filner City of San Diego, Prop. A NO City of San Diego, Prop. B NO City of Chula Vista City Council, Seat 3 Robert Castaneda City of Chula Vista, Prop. C NO LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO MAY 18, 2012 PAGE 7 Commentary/Opinion Page An Illusion Becomes a Delusion: Maybe I am Missing Something By Rodolfo F. Acuña I recently relented to pressure of a former student to go on Facebook. He persuaded on its usefulness as an organizing tool. Once I got on FB I could see that I could not break my classroom habits and I feared that I would come across as too peachy. The more I got into the postings the more I realized that much of the content is based on touch feely, a highly sociable environment, which I am definitely not a part of. I am the kind of person who cannot stay on the telephone for more than three minutes or talk to someone without multitasking. I even feel uncomfortable with birthdays and I have walked out of birthday parties given to me by students. I have never seen any reason to indulge people as they sing “Happy Birthday” and spit on my cake. Furthermore, from my perspective there is disconnect between the various posts, lacking common themes. I thought about it and concluded that the disconnect was a product of generational differences. This is a generation raised with commercials and theme parks – they live fairyland existences where illusions become delusions. A young girl is enraptured by the illusion of being Snow White and the delusion is that she will be a princess. Parents encourage this. When I was a child my parents would delude us into believing that I would become like Popeye, the Sailorman, if I ate my spinach. The delusion takes over in ordinary life to the point that we develop a false consciousness. During 911, for example, many Americans were convinced that we never violated the sovereignty of another state, although history is replete with examples to the contrary. Thus, our delusions obfuscate reality. We don’t know that Donald Duck is not real. I guess illusions are great if you want to control children by fixating them on the television tube. But when the illusions become delusions and create false consciousness we have a problem. This is how I felt about my last article deal- ing with the Arizona Democratic Party, criticizing its neglect by not building a core and its failure to protect the rights and interests of Latinos within that state. A small sector of readers reacted as if I were criticizing Holy Mother the Church. Their defense of the Democratic Party was delusional. I am accustomed to the excuse, “Well I vote Democrat because it is better of two evils.” I can buy that, but to say that the Party is looking out for the interests of Mexicans in Arizona is a bit much. The email that bothered me most was from Luis Heredia, a longtime Democratic Party operative. Heredia worked for Raul Grijalava more than a dozen years ago. Since then he has tied his kite to the official Party bureaucracy. His brother is the head of the Arizona Mi Familia Vota. Luis Heredia was appointed Executive Director of the Arizona Democratic Party in 2009 by then Arizona Democratic Party Chair Don Bivens, a Phoenix attorney, who is known as Party kingmaker. Bivens is a partner in the firm that represented ex-state Senator Russell Pearce, hardly a friend of Mexican Americans. Heredia has led a number campaigns most revolving around door-to-door voter contact and voter registration drives. He has served in several capacities as a State and County Democratic Party Officer. Heredia was named the Arizona Democratic Party’s Young Democrat of the Year in 2005. “Luis is deeply committed to the future of Arizona, and we look forward to his leadership and vision as Executive Director, “ beamed Biven, an endorsement that was like a kiss of death among many Latino activists. A Party loyalist, Heredia has written columns for the Huffington Post that give the illusion that the Democratic Party is the champion of progressive causes within the state. Unfortunately, this is a delusion. The Democratic Party has been almost mute on immigration and has no policy toward SB 1070. Indeed, most candidates that criticize this ethnic chauvinism don’t make it out of the primaries. La evolución de Obama hacia el Sueño Maribel Hastings America’s Voice La declaración del presidente Barack Obama de que apoya los matrimonios entre personas del mismo sexo se dio tras un proceso de evolución, según afirmó, y de una cuestión de principios, agregó. Es un arriesgado paso político a meses de los comicios generales que le ayudará con un amplio e influyente sector de votantes y que seguramente le afectará con otros. Esas consideraciones se pesaron en la balanza política antes de hacer pública su postura. Pero lo interesante es cómo la presión de la comunidad LGBT, sin prisa pero sin pausa, orilló al presidente a cerrar el proceso de evolución en favor de una postura políticamente arriesgada. Si tan sólo Obama también evolucionara en el tema de los Soñadores o DREAMers y ante la falta de legislación federal les concediera un amparo administrativo, como grupo, que les permita estudiar y trabajar legalmente en Estados Unidos sin miedo a la deportación. La presión aumenta no sólo de parte de los grupos pro inmigrantes y de los propios Soñadores que vienen solicitando el amparo luego de que la promesa de reforma migratoria integral se hizo sal y agua. Pero ahora también crece la presión por la posibilidad de que un republicano, el senador de Florida, Marco Rubio, potencial compañero de fórmula del virtual aspirante presidencial republicano, Mitt Romney, se apreste a presentar su versión del DREAM Act que el joven senador cataloga como una “misión humanitaria”. La medida no contiene una vía directa y especial a la ciudadanía, pero Rubio asegura que los jóvenes podrán solicitar la residencia legal por los mecanismos tradicionales. Que la medida progrese en año electoral está por verse. Rubio tiene que convencer a sus colegas republicanos que le han dado la espalda al DREAM Act, incluso quienes alguna vez fueron autores o coauspiciaron la medida. Y el presidente de la Cámara Baja, el republicano John Boehner, ya advirtió que avanzar el DREAM Act de Rubio será “difícil por demás”. De todos modos, la idea de que sea un republicano quien trate de buscar consenso en un tema que goza de un abrumador apoyo entre los votantes latinos, debe enviar una señal a los demócratas en el Congreso, a la Casa Blanca y a la campaña de reelección de Obama. Pero mientras el hacha va y viene, ICE no descansa y la posibilidad de la deportación es ¡Anunciate en La Prensa San Diego! As mentioned in the last blog, I found Heredia’s and the Democratic Party’s support of Ann Kirkpatrick as the candidate for Arizona’s First Congressional District very troubling. It is a Democratic-leaning district, which the Democrats have a good chance of picking up. It is 40 percent Democrat, 30 Republican, and 30 percent Independent. Demographically, it is 22 percent Native American, and 19 percent Latino. It has the highest percentage of Native Americans in country. Who is Ann Kirkpatrick? She is a former Congresswoman who was beaten by a Tea Party candidate. She has strong ties with ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council), the payday-loan industry, and Corrective Corporation of America (CCA), none of whom represent the interests of Latinos. Ties and campaign contributions from ALEC lobbyists to Kirkpatrick are well documented. The most nefarious are her ties to former U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini who became a big time lobbyist once he retired. As a member of the Senate, DeConcini was part of the “Keating Five”, the huge banking and political contribution scandal in eighties. DeConcini has donated heavily to Kirkpatrick’s campaigns. It is worth noting that DeConcini became a lobbyist for the Corrective Corporation of America (CCA) and sits on its Board of Directors. CCA and ALEC wrote SB1070 with Russell Pearce. DeConcini endorsed and made robocalls for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. As a congresswoman Kirkpatrick voted to keep tax cuts for the rich and supported SB1070, referring to the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit as a “distracting sideshow.” She skipped the vote on the DREAM Act. In Tucson, the Democratic Party is controlled by Blue Dogs, which ally with the Republican Party. Both are in bed with the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, ALEC’s mini-me. As Richard Martinez, the attorney in the suit challenging HB 2281 and the counsel defending the Mexican American Studies program has said “the Arizona Democratic Party should be ashamed of their complete lack of any role, support or action in combating HB 2281.” Indeed, the Democratic Party has supported Mark Stegeman, the head of the Board of Trustees of the Tucson Unified School District who along with Superintendent John Pedicone have viciously attacked the Mexican American community and students and dismantled the MAS program, firing almost all of the teachers. Where does Heredia stand in this? At one time, I was a member of the Democratic Party. I worked through the Mexican American Political Association in 1964 registering voters in conjunction with the California Democratic Council. I tried to change the Party and was a delegate for Eugene McCarthy during the 1968 California Democratic Party Presidential Primary. However, something called principles and desire to give back and represent unrepresented Mexican Americans led to a break. In other words, I grew up. My delusions became a nightmare in August of 1983 when the darling of liberals Arizona Democratic Governor Bruce Babbitt sent the state National Guard to Morenci-Clifton to break a strike against Phelps-Dodge. The invasion included tanks and helicopters. The consequence was that the union was busted. The Miners that had been a majority Mexican were now a majority white. Greenlee County that had been historically Democrat became Republican. In ignoring the candidacy of Wenona Baldenegro, Heredia and other Latino loyalists are ignoring history. Without the Latino and Native American vote there is no way that a Democrat can get elected to the First Congressional District. Heredia is delusional in thinking that he can sell his delusions to Latinos, Native Americans and progressive whites. My criticism of the Democratic Party is based on principles, not on ambition. Unless, it recognizes its chauvinism toward Latinos it won’t be able to correct itself. The truth be told, there is little difference between the Blue Dogs and the Republicans. ¡ASK A MEXICAN! students) and other state-funded scholarships. LAST CALL TO BUY TACO USA! Although I agree Gentle cabrones, my much-promised with Gustavo that Taco USA: How Mexican Food we must keep the Conquered America has finally hit faith while the bookstores! Place your order with your Congress acts on favorite local bookstore, your finer online retailers, your craftier piratas, but place it. the Federal Dream Act, here in California we at least have My libro editor has already promised to deport me from the publishing industry if we something to be proud of and look forward to. don’t sell enough copies! And, after this week, I promise to stop running this Gracias, Assemblymember Cedillo. If shameless self-promotion so I can sneak in only more assemblymembers and state more questions—so BUY BUY BUY! senators across the country agreed with you Gosh, I sound like a pinche public-radio on this issue…now, back to your regular station during a fund-drive… programming. I usually don’t allow anyone to hijack this Dear Mexican: Why do Mexicans columna, but an exception must be made change their names, seemingly at whim? for California State Assemblymember Gil For example, Antonio Garcia Rodriguez Cedillo. He’s been fighting the good fight is Antonio Garcia on Monday and for decades, recently trying to get driver’s Antonio Rodriguez on Wednesday. And licenses for illegal immigrants and by Saturday, he might call himself Pedro ceaselessly support DREAMers. Cedillo was so moved by the undocumented college Garcia! Is this a plot to confuse whitey? student who wrote in a couple of weeks ago It’s working, if it is! No More Nombres fretting about his future and inability to pay for community college that the chingón Dear Gabacho: From the moment a assemblymember wrote in with this public Mexican is born until the day he’s seis pies service announcement: abajo, a Mexican’s sole goal in life is to confound gabachos—commanded so by Unfortunately, Congress has stalled diosito en el cielo in Leviticus, it is. But the on passing the Federal Dream Act. long-winded names Mexicans use isn’t part However, here in California just last year. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB of that conspiracy. You can actually find a version of question in my ¡Ask a Mexican! 130 and AB 131, which allow all book (BUY BUY BUY in the next week, students to receive financial aid and you get a free ¡Ask a Mexican! tote regardless of immigration status. bag…or not), but let me reiterate: Assembly Bill 130 went into effect on January 1, 2012 and allows students to Traditionally, a Mexican’s full name receive private scholarships. Currently, constituted four parts: a first name, a middle nombre, a surname, and the mother’s there are many organizations, donors apellido (more than a few Mexis drop the and colleges raising money for middle name, and use those initials to create undocumented students. Just a few cool belt buckles). This insistence on weeks ago, UC Berkeley announced honoring the maternal and paternal sides of that they awarded approximately $1 the familia, however, wrecks desmadre on million in scholarships, which was funded by a combination of private gifts American legal forms, which frequently mistake the maternal name for the last name, and endowments, to 140 students. In a middle name for a surname, or a surname Silicon Valley, a group of technology for a middle name. And now you know why leaders have donated money for Maribel Hastings es asesora ejecutiva de far too many Mexis get pulled aside by the scholarships and resources to America’s Voice TSA—oh, and that whole Tío Lenchoundocumented students through an looks-like-Saddam Hussein thing, too… organization called Educators for Fair Consideration. Furthermore, next year, Ask the Mexican Ask the Mexican at ¡Llámanos hoy! once AB 131 is implemented, students [email protected], be his fan on will have the opportunity to receive Cal Facebook, follow him on Twitter @gustavoarellano or 619-425-7400 Grants, Board of Governor’s Fee ask him a video question at youtube.com/ email: [email protected] Waivers (for community college askamexicano! real a pesar de la discreción ejecutiva que en teoría se supone haga que los Soñadores no sean prioridad de remoción. La práctica es más complicada. A cada rato surgen casos de jóvenes en el umbral de la deportación y sólo las campañas a su favor previenen que no se conviertan en una estadística más. Entiendo perfectamente la diferencia cuando se ponderan estas consideraciones políticas. El lobby de la comunidad LGBT es poderoso, aportan dinero a campañas y finalmente son ciudadanos que votan. Los jóvenes indocumentados ni pueden votar ni aportar a los cofres de campaña. Pero se trata mayormente de jóvenes hispanos que tienen el apoyo de una comunidad de familiares, amigos o conocidos que sí votan y que también aportan a las campañas. Un sector de votantes que será clave en los esfuerzos de reelección de Obama. Su causa también es una cuestión de principios. Estos jóvenes que fueron traídos sin documentos a Estados Unidos no tuvieron ni parte ni suerte en la decisión de sus padres, han sido criados aquí, son estadounidenses excepto por el papel que lo confirma. Sólo buscan la oportunidad de convertirse en profesionales y de servir a su nación en las Fuerzas Armadas. Este jueves 17 de mayo los Soñadores conducen un Día Nacional de Acción a través del país para presionar por una solución a su dilema y presentar su Declaración de Derechos, entre esos, el vivir con sus familias y sin miedo. Ojalá que el presidente entienda la importancia de buscar una salida administrativa al limbo migratorio que enfrentan estos jóvenes en tanto se concreta el esquivo consenso legislativo. Ya 22 senadores demócratas le enviaron una carta al presidente solicitándole que considere la acción diferida o suspensión de deportación para todos los jóvenes indocumentados que serían elegibles para el DREAM Act si el proyecto se promulgara. En entrevista con Jorge Ramos en el programa Al Punto, el líder de la mayoría demócrata del Senado, Harry Reid, afirmó que “el presidente hará más administrativamente. Y eso deberá ocurrir bastante rápido”. Ojalá y así sea y Obama tenga una evolución a favor del Sueño de millones de jóvenes indocumentados de obtener un amparo administrativo. By Gustavo Arellano PAGE 8 MAY 18, 2012 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO ~ LEGALS * CLASSIFIEDS * 619-425-7400 * REQUESTING QUALIFICATIONS REQUESTING QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF SAN DIEGO ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS REQUEST FOR OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR MULTIPLE AWARD DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS FOR WATER, WASTWATER, AND STORMWATER PROJECTS K-12-5762-MAC-3-C NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego will receive bids for work at the Purchasing and Contracting Department, Contracts Division, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, California, where bids are to be submitted prior to time specified. Plans and specifications can be obtained from The City of San Diego’s website: http://www.sandiego.gov/bidscontracts. It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its construction, consultant, material and supply contracts. Bids/proposals from small businesses, minority-owned, disabled, veteran-owned businesses, womenowned businesses and local firms are strongly encouraged. Contractors are encouraged to subcontract and/or participate in joint ventures with these firms. The City is committed to equal opportunity and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of birth and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on any basis. Contractors interested in proposing for this work must be prequalified. Please contact DAVE STUCY of the City’s Pre-Qualification Program at (619) 533-3474 or [email protected] to obtain an application. Sign language or oral interpreting services are available at prebid meetings and bid openings with a 5 business day notice to the Contracting Division at 236-6000. LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the provisions of California Law, the successful construction entity must possess a valid Class “A or C-34 and C-42” license at the time that a proposal is ultimately submitted for this project. In addition, all contractors, including subcontractors will be required to secure a City of San Diego license for the work contemplated. STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: The City desires to receive SOQ’s from only qualified and experienced Design-Builders who demonstrate significant knowledge of Design-Build construction projects, and extensive experience and successful performance on public works infrastructure projects of comparable magnitude and scope. Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) are due no later than 12:00 Noon on June 19, 2012 at the office of: City of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting Department rd 1200 3 Avenue, Suite 200 MS 56P San Diego, CA 92101 Attn: Claudia Abarca, Contract Specialist PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING: A MANDATORY Pre-submittal Meeting will be held on May 30, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A M., at 600 B Street, 8th Floor, Wada Conference Room, San Diego, CA, 92101. No admittance will be allowed after 10:00 A.M. ATTENDANCE TO THIS MEETING IS A PRECURSOR REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THIS WORK. Al Rechany Public Works Contracting Group May 16, 2012 Published: 5/18/2012 La Prensa San Diego REQUESTING PROPOSALS REQUESTING PROPOSALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/ PROPOSALS NO. 133 For Special Inspection, Material Testing, and Geotechnical Engineering Services for Central Plant/Field House/Synthetic Athletic Fields Projects for the Southwestern College Community College District’s Proposition R Bond program located at the Chula Vista Campus. Notice is hereby given by the Southwestern Community College District of San Diego County, California, hereinafter referred to as the District, acting by and through its Governing Board, will receive up to, but not later than 2:00 p.m. on the 29th day of May 2012, responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ)/Proposals (RFP) for Special Inspection, Material Testing, and Geotechnical Engineering Services at Southwestern Community College. Responses shall be received in the Office of the Director of Facilities, Operations and Planning, Room 1625, at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910, on the date and at the time stated above. All responses to this RFQ/RFP shall conform and be responsive to the RFQ/RFP, including its attachments/addenda. All interested parties may download a copy of the RFQ/RFP by visiting www.southwesterncollegeproprplanroom.com if assistance is needed to register on the site, please contact Angel Leano at Professional Reprographics at (619) 272-5600. Any requests for information may be directed to John Brown, Director of Facilities, Operations and Planning for the Southwestern Community College District at (619) 482-6320, Room 1625, or e-mail your request to: [email protected] Melinda Nish, Ed.D Secretary of the Governing Board Southwestern Community College District of San Diego, California Published: 5/18/2012 La Prensa San Diego REQUESTING BIDS REQUESTING BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego will receive bids for work at the Purchasing and Contracting Department, Contracts Division, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, California, where bids are to be submitted prior to time specified. Plans and specifications can be obtained from The City of San Diego’s website: http://www.sandiego.gov/bids-contracts. A pre-bid meeting and/or pre-bid visit to the work site will be held, if indicated, at the time and place specified in the contract documents. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend these sessions. It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its construction, consultant, material and supply contracts. Bids/proposals from small businesses, minorityowned, disabled, veteran-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and local firms are strongly encouraged. Contractors are encouraged to subcontract and/or participate in joint ventures with these firms. The City is committed to equal opportunity and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of birth and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on any basis. Contractors interested in bidding projects over $50,000 must be pre-qualified. Please contact DAVE STUCKY of the City’s PreQualification Program at (619) 533-3474 or dstucky@san diego.gov to obtain an application. Sign language or oral interpreting services are available at prebid meetings and bid openings with a 5 business day notice to the Contracting Division at (619) 236-6000. 1. PIPELINE REHABILITATION R-1 Bid No. K-12-5646-DBB-3-C. WBS No. B-11062. MANDATORY Pre-Bid Date: June 6, 2012, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Pre-Bid Location: Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101. Bid Opening Date: June 26, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m. Construction Estimate: $3,500,000. License Requirement: A or C-34. FEDERAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS PREVAILING WAGE RATES: STATE, FEDERAL. THIS IS A CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDED CONTRACT TROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCE CONTROL BOARD. Al Rechany Public Works Contracting Group May 17, 2012 Published: 5/18/2012 La Prensa San Diego CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUN 12, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 8. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: APR 27, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: APR 30, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00075996-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GRABIELA MEZA, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: GRABIELA MEZA to GABRIELA MEZA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6-1-2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: APR 10, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076300-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TEENEACHER CARREON, on behalf of CHRISTIAN ANTHONY ADRIATICO, a minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CHRISTIAN ANTHONY ADRIATICO to CHRISTIAN ANTHONY CARREON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 06-15-2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: 5-01-2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076312-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EDWIN RIVERA, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: EDWIN RIVERA to EDWIN RIVERA CABRERA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 06-15-12. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 02, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00096368-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JAMES GENE AVERELL, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JAMES GENE AVERELL to MELISSA JEAN AVERELL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076078-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: YONG EON KIM, SU MIN KIM, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. YONG EON KIM to PETER YONGWON KIM b. SU MIN KIM to ESTHER SUMIN KIM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6-15-2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. Room: 2nd Floor The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: APR 16, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076483-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ELENA MURILLO, on behalf of TYLER XAVIER MORA, a minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: TYLER XAVIER MORA to TYLER XAVIER MURILLO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6-22-2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 11, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00096431-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ERVIN BENEDICT PARAOAN AQUINO, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ERVIN BENEDICT AQUINO to ERVIN BENEDICT AQUINO PARAOAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUN 12, 2012. Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 8. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 320 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076486-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: BERENIS LARIOS, on behalf of IZAIAH TILLIS, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: IZAIAH TILLIS to IZAIAH LARIOS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6-22-2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 11, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076527-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DENNIS J. PADILLA and MARIA ELENA M. PADILLA, on behalf of DEN JERICO M. PADILLA and DEN JEROME M. PADILLA, minors, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. DEN JERICO M. PADILLA to JERICO M. PADILLA b. DEN JEROME M. PADILLA to JEROME M. PADILLA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6-29-12. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. Room: 2nd floor The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 15, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00093082-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: BLANCA E. GARCIA, on behalf of VICTORIA ELIZABETH GARCIA-SARQUIZ, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: VICTORIA ELIZABETH GARCIASARQUIZ to VICTORIA ELIZABETH SARQUIZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUN 22, 2012. Time: 8:15 a.m. Dept.: 8. Room: 2nd Flr. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 08, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego SUMMONS SUMMONS SUMMONS - (Family Law) able anywhere in California by rect. CASE NUMBER: DN169471 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: JESUS IGNACIO ROMERO CASTRO You are being sued. PETITIONER'S NAME IS: PATRICIA ELENA LUNA You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. court.ca.gov/self help), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.law helpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement office who has received or seen a copy of them. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. 1. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 325 S. MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA CA 92081 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without a n a t t o r n e y, i s : PAT R I C I A ELENA LUNA, 1101 Chestnut St., Escondido, CA 92025. (760) 294-6763 Date: MAR 26, 2012 Clerk, by SIK HICKMAN. Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: as an individual Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego any law enforcement office who has received or seen a copy of them. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. 1. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 500 3RD AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, is: FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ZUNIGA, 1008 27th Street, San Diego, CA 92154 Date: NOV 02, 2011 Clerk, by S. MIRANDA, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: as an individual Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name: MY LITTLE 99 CENTS STORE 4268 University Ave., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92105 The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above Was Filed in San Diego County On: 12/28/ 2009, and assigned File No: 2009-035628 Is (Are) Abandoned by the Following Registrant(s): Nunos Corp, 1190 Zurich Dr., San Diego, CA 92154, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Joe M. Treasurer This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 30, 2012 Assigned File No.: 2012-011986 Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name: SUMMONS - (Family Law) MY LITTLE 99 CENTS STORE CASE NUMBER: D535343 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: VICTOR ANTONIO NAVARRO HIDALGO You are being sued. PETITIONER'S NAME IS: ROSA MARIA MURADAS You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. court.ca.gov/self help), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.law helpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement office who has received or seen a copy of them. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. 1. The name and address of the court is: CENTRAL DIVISION, FAMILY COURT, 1555 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, is: ROSA MARIA MURADAS, 4352 Cherokee Ave., Apt. B, San Diego, CA, 92104, (619) 727-1890 Date: MAR 21, 2012 Clerk, by MICHELLS MOSE, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: as an individual Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego SUMMONS - (Family Law) CASE NUMBER: DS 46592 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: PAMELA GAY YOUNG You are being sued. PETITIONER'S NAME IS: FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ZUNIGA You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. court.ca.gov/self help), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.law helpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforce- PLUS 4268 University Ave., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92105 The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above Was Filed in San Diego County On: 12/28/ 2009, and assigned File No: 2009035628 Is (Are) Abandoned by the Following Registrant(s): NUNOS CORP, 1190 Zurich Dr., San Diego, CA 92154, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Jose I Nuño, President This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 01, 2012 Assigned File No.: 2012-012101 Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name: ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE 7490 Beagle St., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92111 The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above Was Filed in San Diego County On: 08/19/09, and assigned File No: 2009024056 Is (Are) Abandoned by the Following Registrant(s): Roadside Assistance Service, Inc., 7490 Beagle St., San Diego, CA 92111, CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Julio C. Zumaya, Secretary This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 07, 2012 Assigned File No.: 2012-012609 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: a. COAST TO COAST b. CITY TO CITY 5302 Dressage Dr., Bonita, CA, County of San Diego, 91902 Mailing Address: Same This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 5/1/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Anthony Amaya, 5302 Dressage Dr., Bonita, CA 91902 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Anthony Amaya This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 10, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013053 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: JUREL FISHING APPAREL 1960 Via Encantadoras, San Ysidro, CA, County of San Diego, 92173 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Joaquin Espinoza, 1960 Via Encantadoras, San Ysidro, CA 92173 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor- Signature of Registrant: Joaquin Espinoza This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 14, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013383 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: JUS SAYIN 339 Las Flores Terrace, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92114 Mailing Address: PO Box 741556, San Diego, CA 92174 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Andres Santos Aguilar, 339 Las Flores Terrace, San Diego, CA 92114 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Andres Santos Aguilar This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 15, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013481 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: SKYTV AUDIO VIDEO 821 Kuhn Dr. #208, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91914 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 03/01/1999 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Jesus Campa, 821 Kuhn Dr. #208, Chula Vista, CA 91914 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Jesus Campa This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 15, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013544 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: ML’S TUTORING SERVICES 3744 Marlborough Ave. Apt. 9, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92105 Mailing Address: 3744 Marlborough Ave. Apt. 9, San Diego, CA 92105 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 03/27/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Marybel Landry, 3744 Marlborough Ave. Apt. 9, San Diego, CA 92105 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Marybel Landry This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011461 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: BELLO EXPRESS CARPET CARE 455 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 4/26/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Stephanie Bello, 455 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Stephanie Bello This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 26, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011738 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego ~~ CLASSIFIEDS * 619-425-7400 ~~ Solicito señora para limpieza quedarse a dormir, experiencia en cuidado de niños. Must speak some English. Lunes a Sábado $225 por semana. Con referencias, comunicarse al 858-4146451. Seeking individuals to work as Housekeeping/Personal Assistant Location Celebration Flexible Hours Must Have Experience English-Speaking And Love Pets, extremely organized. Interested candidate should contact [email protected] SDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION 5250 Campanile Dr. SD 92182 Job Tape Line # 619-594-5703 https:// jobsfoundation.sdsu.edu EEO/AA/Title IX Employer LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO MAY 18, 2012 PAGE 9 ~ ~ ~ CLASSIFIEDS ~ (619) 425-7400 ~ LEGALS ~ FAX ~ (619) 425-7402 ~ ~ ~ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: S & S RETAIL PLUS 2820 Hopkins St., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92139 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 3/1/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Sharquent Delon Webster, 2820 Hopkins Street, San Diego, CA 92139 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Sharquent Webster This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 05, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-009539 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: ELIAS PROFESSIONAL CLEANING 250 Quintard St. Apt. 38, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 04/23/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Elia Fonseca, 250 Quintard St. Apt. 38, Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Elia Fonseca This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 23, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011208 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: FRIDA NAILS 1132 Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Cecilia Armida Macias Salazar, 1132 Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Cecilia Armida Macias Salazar This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 18, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-010792 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: SASSY CLASSY EVENTS 1607 Arequipa St., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Christian Cadena, 1607 Arequipa St., San Diego, CA 92154 2. Michelle Cadena, 1607 Arequipa St., San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Christian Cadena This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 20, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011181 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: MADDD TRUCKING 3454 Del Sol Blvd. Apt. #D, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 Mailing Address: Same This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 4/23/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Angel Bermúdez Guzman, 3454 Del Sol Blvd. Apt. #D, San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Angel Bermúdez Guzman This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 23, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011286 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: FASHION ACCESSORIES 1161 Bay Bl. Ste. I, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 01/01/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Yaniv Dar, 1161 Bay Bl. Ste. I, Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor- rect. Signature of Registrant: Yaniv Dar This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011355 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: DEL REY SCREENPRINTING 2555 Faivre St. Suite 2, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 Mailing Address: 1226 N. Creekside Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Juan Carlos Reyes, 1226 N. Creekside Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 2. Emma Leon-Reyes, 1226 N. Creekside Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Emma Leon-Reyes This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011430 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: C & M IMMIGRATION SOLUTION PLUS 225 3rd Ave. Ste. B, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 Mailing Address: 2968 F Street, San Diego, CA 92102 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Cecilia Caldera, 2968 F Street, San Diego, CA 92102 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Cecilia Caldera This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 26, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011649 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: MR FORKLIFT 181 East Orange Ave. A5, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 11/25/2011 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Juan Israel Muñoz Campos, 181 E. Orange Ave. Apt. A5, Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Juan I Muñoz Campos This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAR 28, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-008681 Published: 4/27,5/4,11,18/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: D CARS 994 A Otay Valley Rd., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 Mailing Address: 1429 Nolan Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Juan M Delgadillo Ponce de Leon, 1420 Nolan Ave., Chula Vista, CA, 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Juan M Delgadillo Ponce De Leon This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 27, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011878 Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: AMK PAINTING 4217 42nd St. Apt. 4, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92105 Mailing Address: 4217 42nd St. Apt., 4, San Diego, CA 92105 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 04/20/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Anell Alberto, 4217 42nd St., Apt. 4, San Diego, CA 92105 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Juan M Delgadillo Ponce De Leon This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 27, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, The First Day of Business Was: 05/01/2012 or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011821 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 Jaime Gutierrez, 6011 Alleghany La Prensa San Diego St., San Diego, CA 92139 I declare that all information in this statement is true and corFICTITIOUS BUSINESS rect. NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrant: Jaime Enríquez Fictitious Business Name: This Statement Was Filed With JC APPLIANCE REPAIR 9041 El Dorado Pkwy, El Cajon, Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReCA, County of San Diego, 92021 corder/County Clerk of San DiThis Business is Conducted By: ego County MAY 01, 2012 The filing of this statement does An Individual The First Day of Business Was: not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business N/A This Business Is Hereby Regis- Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, tered by the Following: Julian Camacho, 9041 El Dorado or common law. Pkwy. #40, El Cajon, CA 92021 Assigned File No.: 2012-012092 I declare that all information in Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 this statement is true and cor- La Prensa San Diego rect. Signature of Registrant: Julian Camacho FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This Statement Was Filed With NAME STATEMENT Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Di- Fictitious Business Name: ego County APR 26, 2012 XALISCO SMOG TEST ONLY The filing of this statement does 2295 Lemon Grove Ave., Lemon not of itself authorize the use in Grove, CA, County of San Dithis state of Fictitious Business ego, CA 91945 Name in violation of the rights This Business is Conducted By: of another under federal, state, An Individual or common law. The First Day of Business Was: Assigned File No.: 2012-011763 N/A This Business Is Hereby RegisPublished: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 tered by the Following: La Prensa San Diego Francisco Xavier Hernandez, 340 Moss St. Apt. C-13, Chula Vista, CA, 91911 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all information in NAME STATEMENT this statement is true and correct. Fictitious Business Name: Signature of Registrant: FranSOUTH BAY RESPITE 148 East 30th, National City, cisco Xavier Hernandez CA, County of San Diego, 91950 This Statement Was Filed With This Business is Conducted By: Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San DiA Corporation The First Day of Business Was: ego County MAY 01, 2012 The filing of this statement does 07/01/1988 This Business Is Hereby Regis- not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business tered by the Following: Imperial Valley Respite, Inc., 630 Name in violation of the rights South Brawley Ave., Suite 2A, of another under federal, state, or common law. Brawley, CA 92227, California I declare that all information in Assigned File No.: 2012-012065 this statement is true and cor- Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 rect. La Prensa San Diego Signature of Registrant: Catalina A. Santillan, President/CEO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This Statement Was Filed With NAME STATEMENT Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Di- Fictitious Business Name: ego County APR 27, 2012 LA SURTIDORA The filing of this statement does 4268 University Ave., San Dinot of itself authorize the use in ego, CA, County of San Diego, this state of Fictitious Business 92105 Name in violation of the rights This Business is Conducted By: of another under federal, state, A Corporation or common law. The First Day of Business Was: Assigned File No.: 2012-011851 01/10/2010 This Business Is Hereby RegisPublished: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 tered by the Following: La Prensa San Diego NUNOS CORP, 1190 Zurich Dr., San Diego, CA 92154, CaliforFICTITIOUS BUSINESS nia NAME STATEMENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and corFictitious Business Name: DOING THE MOST CLOTHING rect. 805 Cooper Rd., Chula Vista, Signature of Registrant: Jose I CA, County of San Diego, 91911 Nuno, V-President Mailing Address: 805 Cooper This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReRd., Chula Vista, CA 91911 This Business is Conducted By: corder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 30, 2012 A General Partnership The First Day of Business Was: The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in 04/30/2012 This Business Is Hereby Regis- this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights tered by the Following: 1. Eddie Amaya, 805 Cooper of another under federal, state, or common law. Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911 2. Hallie Palacios, 805 Cooper Assigned File No.: 2012-011988 Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911 Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 3. Cesar Palacios, 805 Cooper La Prensa San Diego Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS this statement is true and corNAME STATEMENT rect. Signature of Registrant: Eddie Fictitious Business Name: Amaya WORLD OF EPI, LLC This Statement Was Filed With 1476 Heatherwood Ave., Chula Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- Vista, CA, County of San Diego, corder/County Clerk of San Di- 91913 ego County APR 30, 2012 This Business is Conducted By: The filing of this statement does A Limited Liability Company not of itself authorize the use in The First Day of Business Was: this state of Fictitious Business 2/12/2009 Name in violation of the rights This Business Is Hereby Regisof another under federal, state, tered by the Following: or common law. EPI BOOKS, LLC, 1476 HeatherAssigned File No.: 2012-012011 wood Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91913, Nevada Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 I declare that all information in La Prensa San Diego this statement is true and correct. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant: Lisa NAME STATEMENT Williams This Statement Was Filed With Fictitious Business Name: Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReEXTATIC PARTY JUMPS 285 Rancho Dr. Unit B, Chula corder/County Clerk of San DiVista, CA, County of San Diego, ego County MAY 02, 2012 The filing of this statement does 91911 This Business is Conducted By: not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, N/A This Business Is Hereby Regis- or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012165 tered by the Following: 1. Antonio Gonzalez, 285 Rancho Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 Dr. Unit B, Chula Vista, CA 91911 La Pensa San Diego 2. Lydia Gonzalez, 285 Rancho Dr. Unit B, Chula Vista, CA 91911 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all information in NAME STATEMENT this statement is true and corFictitious Business Name: rect. Signature of Registrant: Antonio J M TOWING 7144 Otay Mesa Rd. Unit M, San Gonzalez This Statement Was Filed With Diego, CA, County of San DiErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- ego, CA 92154 corder/County Clerk of San Di- Mailing Address: 4492 Camino de la Plaza #1385, San Ysidro, CA ego County APR 30, 2012 The filing of this statement does 92173 not of itself authorize the use in This Business is Conducted By: this state of Fictitious Business An Individual Name in violation of the rights The First Day of Business Was: of another under federal, state, 02/28/1998 This Business Is Hereby Regisor common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011972 tered by the Following: Jorge A. Estrada Castro, 7144 Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 Otay Mesa Rd. Unit M, San DiLa Prensa San Diego ego, Calif. 92154 I declare that all information in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS this statement is true and corNAME STATEMENT rect. Signature of Registrant: Jorge A. Fictitious Business Name: Estrada Castro ROCK ‘N’ PRENEUR 963½ 4th Ave., Chula Vista, CA, This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReCounty of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: corder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 24, 2012 A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in Jan. 1st, 2010 This Business Is Hereby Regis- this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights tered by the Following: Radical Classical Recordings, of another under federal, state, Inc., 963½ 4th Ave., Chula Vista, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011358 CA 91911, California I declare that all information in Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 this statement is true and cor- La Prensa San Diego rect. Signature of Registrant: Jocelyn FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Celaya, CEO NAME STATEMENT This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- Fictitious Business Name: corder/County Clerk of San Di- ARS - FINGERPRINTS ego County MAY 01, 2012 2511 Coronado Ave. Ste A, San The filing of this statement does Diego, CA, County of San Dinot of itself authorize the use in ego, 92154 this state of Fictitious Business This Business is Conducted By: Name in violation of the rights An Individual of another under federal, state, The First Day of Business Was: or common law. N/A Assigned File No.: 2012-012071 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Published: 5/4,11,18,25/2012 Alva Rosa Lizarraga, 1320 La Prensa San Diego Surfwood Ln., San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS this statement is true and corNAME STATEMENT rect. Signature of Registrant: Alva Fictitious Business Name: Rosa Lizarraga JBD FREIGHT 6011 Alleghany St., San Diego, This Statement Was Filed With CA, County of San Diego, 92139 Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReThis Business is Conducted By: corder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 04, 2012 An Individual The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012499 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: SAFELOCK 3441 University Ave., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92104 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 02/06/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Alma Engelsman, 3441 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Alma Engelsman This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012536 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: HOLISTIC INTEGRATIVE SOLUTIONS 4540 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92123 Mailing Address: 7145 Eckstrom Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Gilma Quintos, 7145 Eckstrom Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Gilma Quintos This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012525 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: BEST MASSAGE 555 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 Mailing Address: 4850 San Jose St. Apt. #137, Montclair, CA 91763 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: JiaLong Lie, 4850 San Jose St. Apt. #137, Montclair, CA 91763 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: JiaLong Liu This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 18, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-010863 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: STUDIO 54 4104 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA, County of San Diego, 91902 This Business is Conducted By: A General Partnership The First Day of Business Was: 5/3/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Sergio A. Fernandez, 512 S. 36th St., San Diego, CA 92113 2. Juan Angel Barraza, 4077 3rd. Ave. #103, San Diego, CA 92103 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Sergio A. Fernandez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 03, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012326 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: MAXIMA CLEANING 8965 Arlingdale Way, Spring Valley, CA, County of San Diego, 91977 Mailing Address: 8965 Arlingdale Way, Spring Valley, CA 91977 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 06/01/2011 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Enrique Araiza, 8965 Arlingdale Way, Spring Valley, CA 91977 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Enrique Araiza This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012483 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: ALEXIS JUMPERS 733 Fergus St., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92114 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: 02/01/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Martha Diaz, 733 Fergus St., San Diego, CA 92114 2. Gabriel Gutierrez, 733 Fergus St., San Diego, CA 92114 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Martha Diaz This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 01, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012046 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: HEAD 2 TOE 2015 Birch Rd. Ste. 403, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91915 Mailing Address: 1056 Mountain Ash Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91914 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Jeong S Kim, 1056 Mountain Ash Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91914 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Jeong S. Kim This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 30, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012016 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: OTAY MESA PACKAGING PRODUCTS 9651 Airway Rd. Ste. ‘G’, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 Mailing Address: PO Box 7956, Chula Vista, CA 91912 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 10/06/05 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Luis R. Garcia, 9651 Airway Rd. Ste ‘G’, San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Luis R. Garcia This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 30, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012014 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: QUALITY GRANITE & STONE 5577 Surfrider Way 143, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 01/26/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Leroy K. Andrews, 5577 Surfrider Way 15-143, San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Leroy K. Andrews This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 16, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-010458 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: IN AND OUT GARDEN MAINTENANCE 407 Locdel Ct., Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: 08/2/1998 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Gustavo Marquez, 407 Locdel Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91911 2. Helibet Marquez, 407 Locdel Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Gustavo Márquez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 08, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012812 Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: J & M SPECIALTY LUMBER WHOLESALE 3384 Main St., Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 Mailing Address: 1129 Ransom St., San Diego, CA 92154 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Maria Montalvo, 1129 Ransom St., San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Maria Montalvo This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 02, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012213 this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Jorge Sanchez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 07, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012690 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 La Prensa San Diego Fictitious Business Name: SIA TRANSPORT 853 Paraiso Ave., Spring Valley, CA, County of San Diego, 91977 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Ramon Ricardo Gonzalez Amaya, 853 Paraiso Ave., Spring Valley, CA 91977 2. Denise del Carmen Duran, 853 Paraiso Ave., Spring Valley, CA 91977 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Denise del Carmen Duran This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 23, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011316 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: DIONISIA HOME CARE 414 Shell Avenue, National City, CA, County of San Diego, 91950 Mailing Address: 1130 East 26th Street, National City, CA 91950 This Business is Conducted By: A General Partnership The First Day of Business Was: 06/21/2006 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Vida Dacanay, 303 Surrey Drive, Bonita, CA 91902 2. Aurora de Vera, 1130 E 26th Street, National City, CA 91950 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Vida Dacanay This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 14, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 Name in violation of the rights La Prensa San Diego of another under federal, state, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law. NAME STATEMENT Assigned File No.: 2012-013320 Fictitious Business Name: Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 FINEST CITY NOTARY La Prensa San Diego SERVICES 510 Mariposa St., Chula Vista, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA, County of San Diego, 91911 NAME STATEMENT This Business is Conducted By: Fictitious Business Name: An Individual EVANGELINE HOME CARE The First Day of Business Was: 404 San Alberto Way, San Diego, N/A CA, County of San Diego, 92114 This Business Is Hereby RegisMailing Address: 303 Surrey tered by the Following: Drive, Bonita, CA 91902 Laura Nixon, 510 Mariposa St., This Business is Conducted By: Chula Vista, CA 91911 A General Partnership I declare that all information in The First Day of Business Was: this statement is true and cor06/21/2006 rect. This Business Is Hereby Regis- Signature of Registrant: Laura L. tered by the Following: Nixon 1. Vida Dacanay, 303 Surrey This Statement Was Filed With Drive, Bonita, CA 91902 Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re2. Aurora de Vera, 1130 E 26th corder/County Clerk of San DiStreet, National City, CA 91950 ego County MAY 09, 2012 I declare that all information in The filing of this statement does this statement is true and cor- not of itself authorize the use in rect. this state of Fictitious Business Signature of Registrant: Vida Name in violation of the rights Dacanay of another under federal, state, This Statement Was Filed With or common law. Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- Assigned File No.: 2012-012912 corder/County Clerk of San DiPublished: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 ego County MAY 14, 2012 The filing of this statement does La Prensa San Diego not of itself authorize the use in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS this state of Fictitious Business NAME STATEMENT Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, Fictitious Business Name: or common law. SANDOVAL PAINTING Assigned File No.: 2012-013319 4065 Hegg St., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92115 Published: 5/18,25,6/1,8/2012 This Business is Conducted By: La Prensa San Diego A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02/21/2012 NAME STATEMENT This Business Is Hereby RegisFictitious Business Name: tered by the Following: KEO JEWELRY SANDOVAL PTG, INC, 4065 940 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, Hegg St., San Diego, CA 92115, County of San Diego, 92118 California Mailing Address: 940 Orange I declare that all information in Ave., Coronado, CA 92118 this statement is true and corThis Business is Conducted By: rect. An Individual Signature of Registrant: Fco. The First Day of Business Was: Felix Sandoval, President N/A This Statement Was Filed With This Business Is Hereby Regis- Ernest J. 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Jorge Sanchez, 679 Brightwood Assigned File No.: 2012-012802 Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 I declare that all information in Published: 5/11,18,25,6/1/2012 La Prensa San Diego PAGE 10 MAY 18, 2012 San Diego will move to Mexican dance By Pablo Jaime Sáinz Mexican dance is one of the most precious treasures in the Aztec country. That is due to the fact that each state has its own musical and dance expressions. That is why on May 19, starting at 3 p.m., the first festival of Mexican dance, “México a través de sus danzas,” will take place at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The event is organized by the Mexican General Consulate in San Diego to celebrate the 150 anniversary of Cinco de Mayo. It also celebrates the 100 year history of the Mexican Consulate in San Diego. The free festival is open to the public and participating dance troupes include Ballet Tierra Caliente; Wa-kushma (Wa: family y Kushma: dancer); Grupo Folklórico Yoneme de la Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas and Danzarts, Sabor México, which will offer a showcase of representative dances from eight Mexican states, including Sinaloa, Baja California, Jalisco, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. Ciudadanos (con’t de página 2) Aunque de Segunda… De hecho, en los dos países seguimos fregados. De este lado no nos dan más que el camino pa’ nuestra casa, y mientras no regresemos, de allá no recibimos mucho más. En el 2006, además de la marchas, ya no hicimos nuestro famoso “ejercicio ciudadano” porque ya había voto desde el exterior para los mexicas. Cortesía del PRI y el PAN, México recuperó algunos ciudadanos. Apenas 54 mil mexicanos en el exterior mandaron ese año su solicitud de registro en el Padrón Electoral del IFE, para votar por presidente desde el extranjero. El IFE tuvo a bien rechazar a 14 mil de ellos, yo entre ellos, por quien-sabe-qué problema con la papelería. De los aceptados, unos 40 mil, solamente 30 mil votaron, de los cuales 28 mil lo hicieron desde Estados Unidos. Este año el IFE recibió un total de 61 mil 687 solicitudes de registro desde más de 100 países, un mísero aumento de 5 mil comparados con el 2006. Aún no se sabe a cuántos hayan rechazado, aunque un sistema de corrección de errores debe reducir el porcentaje de casi 20 por ciento en el 2006. En aquél año, entre Felipe Calderón y Andrés Manuel López Obrador se llevaron el 91 por ciento de los votos desde el exterior. Dicen que por el Peje votaron 11 mil y por Calderón 19 mil, aunque dado el fraude de esas elecciones nunca se sabrá en realidad. Supuestamente mil 360 votaron por el PRI. Esta semana llegaron los paquetes electorales para los afortunados que el IFE aceptó para registrarlos en el Padrón Electoral. Y ya comenzaron las denuncias de que faltan muchos, de que el correo no ha dejado los avisos para irlos a recoger a la oficina cuando el destinatario no está en casa y demás. Por supuesto, sigue siendo un voto mocho y ciego. Es mocho porque solamente permite votar y no ser votado, solamente por presidente y no por otras autoridades. Es mocho porque aún no se puede sacar una credencial del IFE en el exterior. De hecho, negarnos la credencial es una forma de negarnos la ciudadanía, porque solamente el ejercicio del voto nos hace ser ciudadanos. De otra forma Mexican Consul Remedios Gomez Arnau said that Mexico is a diverse country, as reflected in its traditional dances. “Regional dances are the center from which several elements circulate, including popular culture,” she said. “It is very important to point out that Mexico is a pluralistic country with deep popular, indigenous, mestizo roots, and that cultural expressions vary from one region to another.” Jose Jaimes, director of Ballet Folklórico Tierra Caliente, which works with youth in Vista, in North County, said that dance is a perfect way to celebrate Mexico. “Since the Mexican community in San Diego is huge, it is very important to promote our roots through dance, to identify ourselves and present us as we truly are: A strong, united, multicultural community,” Jaimes said. “This event not only celebrates our roots, but it opens many artistic and cultural doors in our community.” Fernando Lopez Maldonado, teacher and director of Grupo de Danza Yoneme de la Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cársolamente somos “nacionales” de un país, pero no ciudadanos. Y es voto ciego porque el paquete trae las plataformas de los partidos, pero absolutamente insuficientes, y sigue estando prohibido hacer campaña en el exterior. Como quiera que sea, suponiendo que mi voto por Andrés Manuel López Obrador se cuente el primero de julio, ese día volveré a ser ciudadano mexicano. Aunque de Segunda… De hecho, en los dos países seguimos fregados. De este lado no nos dan más que el camino pa’ nuestra casa, y mientras no regresemos, de allá no recibimos mucho más. En el 2006, además de la marchas, ya no hicimos nuestro famoso “ejercicio ciudadano” porque ya había voto desde el exterior para los mexicas. Cortesía del PRI y el PAN, México recuperó algunos ciudadanos. Apenas 54 mil mexicanos en el exterior mandaron ese año su solicitud de registro en el Padrón Electoral del IFE, para votar por presidente desde el extranjero. El IFE tuvo a bien rechazar a 14 mil de ellos, yo entre ellos, por quien-sabe-qué problema con la papelería. De los aceptados, unos 40 mil, solamente 30 mil votaron, de los cuales 28 mil lo hicieron desde Estados Unidos. Este año el IFE recibió un total de 61 mil 687 solicitudes de registro desde más de 100 países, un mísero aumento de 5 mil comparados con el 2006. Aún no se sabe a cuántos hayan rechazado, aunque un sistema de corrección de errores debe reducir el porcentaje de casi 20 por ciento en el 2006. En aquél año, entre Felipe Calderón y Andrés Manuel López Obrador se llevaron el 91 por ciento de los votos desde el exterior. Dicen que por el Peje votaron 11 mil y por Calderón 19 mil, aunque dado el fraude de esas elecciones nunca se sabrá en realidad. Supuestamente mil 360 votaron por el PRI. Esta semana llegaron los paquetes electorales para los afortunados que el IFE aceptó para registrarlos en el Padrón Electoral. Y ya comenzaron las denuncias de que faltan muchos, de que el correo no ha dejado los avisos para irlos a recoger a la oficina cuando el destinatario no está en casa y demás. Por supuesto, sigue siendo un voto mocho y ciego. Es mocho porque solamente LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO Danza Mexicana denas, in Tijuana, said that this event will promote cultural exchanges between both sides of the border. “Most likely it will start a interchange relationship that’s more constant, in addition to offering people a variety of folkloric dances from different regions from our country,” Lopez Maldonado said. Jaimes said that what makes Mexican dance unique is its diversity. “Mexican folkloric dance stands out because it is a collage of many countries, includ- ing European and African, which make it different and rich in styles, musical sounds, and dress,” he said. More than anything, Jaimes said, Mexican dance is a way to teach people about Mexican history through dance and music. “Dance is a way of telling our country’s history and of showing that we’re a very rich culture,” he said. To learn more about “México a través de sus danzas,” please call (619) 308-9950 or visit www.consulmexsd.org. (con’t de página 1) con jóvenes del área de Vista, en el norte del condado, indicó que la danza es una excelente manera de celebrar a México. “Ya que en San Diego la comunidad mexicana es muy grande, es muy importante el dar a conocer nuestras raíces por medio de la danza, el lograr identificarnos entre nosotros y presentarnos como lo que somos: una comunidad fuerte, unida y multicultural”, dijo Jaimes. “Este evento sirve no sólo para celebrar nuestras raíces, sino pera abrir muchas puertas artísticas y culturales en nuestra comunidad”. Fernando López Maldonado, profesor y director del Grupo de Danza Yoneme de la Preparatoria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas, en Tijuana, recalcó que este evento unirá aún más el intercambio cultural entre ambos lados de la frontera. “Seguramente dará inicio a una relación de intercambio más sistemática, además de que con la participación de los cinco grupos (incluyendo el nuestro) se ofrecerá al público un variado mosaico de danzas folclóricas de diferentes regiones del país”, señaló López Maldonado. Jaimes resaltó que lo que permite votar y no ser votado, solamente por presidente y no por otras autoridades. Es mocho porque aún no se puede sacar una credencial del IFE en el exterior. De hecho, negarnos la credencial es una forma de negarnos la ciudadanía, porque solamente el ejercicio del voto nos hace ser ciudadanos. De otra forma solamente somos “nacionales” de un país, pero no ciudadanos. Y es voto ciego porque el paquete trae las plataformas de los partidos, pero absolutamente insuficientes, y sigue estando prohibido hacer campaña en el exterior. Como quiera que sea, suponiendo que mi voto por Andrés Manuel López Obrador se cuente el primero de julio, ese día volveré a ser ciudadano mexicano. Sabor a Mexico. hace única a la danza mexicana es su diversidad. “La danza folklórica mexicana se caracteriza por ser una amalgama de muchos países entre ellos los de Europa y Africa, que es lo que la hace diferente y rica en estilos, sonidos musicales y vestuarios”, indicó. López Maldonado comparte esa opinión. Hay un reconocimiento internacional en el sentido de que la nuestra es una de las danzas más ricas y variadas del mundo ya que la idiosincrasia, la forma de ser del mexicano, se manifiesta de muy diversas maneras en las diferentes regiones del país; tenemos poblaciones que viven en zonas tropicales, desérticas, costas, valles, en grandes ciudades o pequeñas ciudades, donde el contexto histórico local y social son factores que inciden en las expresiones culturales que con su diversidad enriquecen nuestro mosaico cultural. Más que nada, aseguró Jaimes, la danza mexicana es una manera de instruir al público acerca de la historia de México a través del baile y la música. “La danza es una forma de contar la historia de nuestro país y de demostrar que somos una cultura muy rica en muchos aspectos”, dijo. “Con la danza uno puede instruir a la audiencia los distintos eventos más impactantes de nuestra República Mexicana, desde lo prehispánico, la conquista, la época porfiriana, la Revolución Mexicana, sólo por mencionar algunos”. LEGALS 619-425-7400 REQUESTING DVBE Datel Systems is seeking qualified DVBE to participate in the “Cabling for Data,Phone,Cable Television, Intercom and Lcd Projector Installations” as a subcontractor or a supplier. Awarding department is the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Please reference Bid# 11/12-3 . Work is to be performed in San Diego County. Length of bid is July 1st 2012 through June 30th, 2013with options thru June 30th 2014. 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